Miser 50 Years Dies Worth $350000
Kenosha Wisconsin October report states Lander Merrick died at a stranger’s home after fifty years in the area. He came to Kenosha in 1840, lived in Randall Township until two years ago when officials found him nearly starved and took charge of his affairs. A guardian was appointed and $250000 in cash and securities were found in his hut. George W. Oldridge of Richmond Maryland, a former state senator and nephew, will receive a portion of the estate.
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Kenosha
Wis
Merehan
Lander
Merrick
Randall Nnll
George W. Oldridgs
Richmond
Condemned Maroma Tasting on New York Dinner
Lawrence Mott, author and maroma tilist, condemns a New York dinner scene with a tirade about scorching and a bitter tale of a Canadian railway luncheon. He recalls a five minute stop for a ham sandwich that he found tasteless, prompting a pointed remark from a waiter about the ticket.
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Lawrence Mott
New York
City examines fish and milk samples for safety
Dr Dinwiddie and the board of health investigate fish and oyster samples amid complaints. No preservative traces found in seafood. Testing limited until new materials arrive, with an injector to collect milk samples from dairies. A Yankee girl traveled far with Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea.
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2. L. Dinwiddie
New City
Board of Hearth
Thin City
Jilm
Varias
Gay Paree
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Play Ball in Mexico Monterey Mexia Oct 2
Employees of the Sonora News company form a strong baseball team to compete with two recently organized teams in the city. Interest in the American national game grows with a likely league formation this fall. Carter's Cuyter and Chile Parlor, 210% B, Commerce, advertise for good things to eat.
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Monterey
Mexia
Emploees
Sonora News Company
Carter
Ballon Racers Enter International Cup Field
Nine gas balloons will compete in the international aeronautic cup race at St Louis with three American, three German, two French and one English entry. Notable absentees include last year’s winner Lieut Labin due to illness.
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New York
Stari
St. Louis
Getobey
Paul Meeker
Hush von Ahercron
Germany
United States
Wa Dew
Anoual
Jas
Paris
Frank Lahm
United States Army
England
France
America
Italy
Pata
Switzerland
International Aeronautical Federation
Labin
Boy shoots Teddy Roosevelt in city alley fined ten dollars
A boy fired a rifle at a neighbor's cat named Teddy Roosevelt, hitting the animal in an alley. He was fined ten dollars in police court. his father paid the sum. The cat belonged to Miss M Probandt, who had received it as a gift. The incident occurred after the boy overheard his mother express malice toward the pet.
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Teddy
Nori Wiive
Younr
Wesley Chase
Pol
Owe
Wesley
Mo Story Tv
Pat
M. Probandt
Teldy Ropsayell
Grove taste less chill tonic advert
An old advertisement promotes Grove tasteless Chill Tonto tonic with a plainly printed formula of Quinine and Tyan. It targets both grown people and children and sells for 50 cents.
Cotton Spinners Heading to Atlanta Conference
Special to The Light reports that 12 European cotton spinners and manufacturers travel from Manchester and other cities to Atlanta for the international conference beginning October 6. Led by Charles Wright Macara, they aim to study production and trade, discuss wages schemes, and strengthen links with American growers and spinners. The party, arriving in New York September 28 aboard the Campania, will also attend a Waldorf banquet.
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New York
Europe
Melivaria Societions
Nee
Atlanta
International Federation of Master
cuiXon
Cotlun
Auioriga
Malles
Waldorf-Astoris
Ehangs
Amarrow
Charles Wight
Manchester
England
Macara
Federation of
Master Catton Spiers’ Associations
Macari
Manchester Cotton Association
Catton
Micara
Maen Va
Bancaghiro
Washington
Mortimer Durand
Aubassador
Roosevelt
Lie Comtyskon
United States
Vienna
Mrcara
Richard JT
Allen
Etter
Campania
Urope
Miss Vanderbilt to Wed Austrian Noble
New York reports Miss Gladys Moore Vanderbilt heiress to vast Vanderbilt estate will wed an Austrian noble. The engagement to a titled figure is expected to be announced this week at the Breaker in Newport after she came of age and inherited her share of her father Cornelis Vanderbilt’s fortune.
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New York
Gladys Moore Vanderbilt
America
ePhe Dreaker
Newport
Gladys Vanderbilt
Corneilis Vander
Epworth League President Resigns in San Antonio Meeting
Rev. George S. Sexton of Houston resigned as Epworth League president citing church duties in Houston. Rev. T. S. Armstrong of Waco was elected successor, with Rev. Ells Smith of Jacksonville named board member. The meeting covered Epworth by the Sea reports, camp plans, and financial arrangements for ongoing operations.
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State Board of Trustees
Epworth League
San Antonio
George S. Sexton
Houston
Epworth League Board
T. S. Armstrong
Waco
Ells Smith
Jacksonville
Texas
Sexton
Theo
Berlng Jr
J. Works
H. Benicke
Gary
Epworth-by-the-Sea
Corpus Christi
Armstrong
Candles Remain Widely Used Despite New Energies
The article notes that about 180,000,000 pounds of tallow are used annually in U S candle factories. Despite gas, kerosene, and electricity cutting candle popularity, it suggests candles still shine widely and may outnumber earlier periods in total luminous output.
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Chicago
United States
Mantua Rumor: Girl Imprisoned by Family Over Suitor
A sensational tale from Mantua, Italy, reports Cornelia Ortandelli, eighteen, imprisoned by her family to prevent correspondence with a man of her station. The lurid drama unfolds amid medieval intrigues and a forbidden romance. The source describes the act as a harsh cultural clash and raises questions about honor and agency.
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Asylum
Mantua
Maly
Miky
Wwemin
Cornelia Ortandelli
Iin Lnati Neuhasa
Ufe
Elaborate State Banquet for Root in Mexico City
City of Mexico October 2 reports a formal audience with President Diaz and Secretary of State Root followed by an extremely elaborate state banquet at the National Palace. A theater performance honored the Root party, with multiple entertainments planned through the week including garden parties, receptions, a Xochimilco excursion, and a Jaripeo rodeo. A new teacher was elected for the Peacock Military School. Rexar Drug Co. and Burnett Undertakers are noted in local notices.
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City of
Mexico
Diaz
Elia Root
Filace Whith
Republic
Dien
Arbor Theater
Gal Perfortiaves
Thals
Elges
Chaynitenec Palace
Deputies
Trout
Coltary
Country Club
Thompson
Xochimilco
Thomson
Root
Ghiapultepec
Mariscal
Ain the Amatican
Local business moves to larger quarters in October
A firm announces relocation to the Light Building at Crockett and Losoyo streets due to limited space. The move is planned for early October to accommodate growing business needs.
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Crockett and Losoyo Stezets
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