California Girl prompts wedding proposal intrigue
Lilac contemplates marriage to Mark as Mrs. Mowbray urges a match for her happiness and his. The old lady insists the Baronet's heir should wed Lilac to secure both their futures while Lilac worries she cannot give love without reciprocity. Mark, torn, debates his longing as tensions rise.
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Lilac
Mark
Liverpool
Roy
Mrs. Mowbray
Delverton
Sir Roydon Garth
Lady Garth
Evangeline
Sir Roydon
Baronet
Health and love entwined in a Victorian dilemma
Lilac travels to Delverton to learn Sir Roydon Garth’s happiness and to confirm Evangeline’s forthcoming engagement. Lady Garth reveals Roydon plans to marry Evangeline as Lilac prepares to leave unseen. The scene ends with Lilac exiting the Hall with Lady Garth’s help, heart heavy but resolve firm.
Embezzler Harpster's Downfall Blights 250 Families
The embezzlement by Frank Harpster led to widespread ruin as about 250 people face financial ruin. Harpster's shortages near $100000, with his heaviest bets in grain options.
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Frank Harpster
Harpster
Mexican War Veteran Endorses Remedy For Diarrhea
A prominent editor and Mexican war veteran testifies that Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has kept him from pension increases by restoring him on each renewal. He calls it unequalled for quick, pleasant relief and safe to take, sold by Mertz Hale Kautzman and Otis Smith.
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Chamberlain
Mexico
Mertz & Hale
J. L. Kautzman
Otis W. Smith
Widow Lulu Kennedy Suffering Remorse Over Husband Shooting
Kansas City report notes Lulu Prince Kennedy a 20 year old widow is nearly insane from remorse after shooting her husband and kicking him as he lay dying two weeks earlier. Arlington Pharmacy advertises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for constipation indigestion and stomach trouble with assurances of best drugs and service.
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Kansas City
Lulu Prince Kennedy
Dr. Caldwell
Estate letters issued for Mary Jaynes' estate
Letters testamentary issued Tuesday by Judge Parsons to Miss Flora May Jaynes as administratrix of Mrs. Mary Jaynes estate. Inventory will be filed later this week. Imitators abound as readers learn genuine Rocky Mountain Tea from Madison Medicine Co at 35c through their druggist.
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Parsons
Flora May Jaynes
Mary Jaynes
Madison Medicine Co
Grand Opera House in Cincinnati Destroyed by Fire
Fire ripped through the Grand opera house in Cincinnati on Tuesday night destroying the building and all of E. H. Sothern’s Hamlet scenery. Audience left calmly and no injuries were reported. The ad notes FLEYS HONEY AND TAR provides protection against lingering LAGRIPPE coughs. All druggists.
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E. H. Sothern
Hamlet
Buried at Tipton for Norman Nelson
The remains of Norman Nelson were shipped to Tipton for burial Wednesday morning. His parents Mr. and Mrs. George Nelson and Mrs. Nelson's parents Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Shrike accompanied the body. The item notes a health advisory urging One Minute Cough Cure for early cold indications and mentions Arlington Pharmacy.
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Tipton
Mrs
George
Man Denies Signing Another’s Checks
A person claims someone else fraudulently signed their name to checks and declares they will not be held responsible for those transactions. The statement asserts non-involvement and points to possible impersonation or forgery.
Local Price List Items for Produce and Canned Goods
A brief listing shows Michigan table peaches at 15 cents per pound and a 3 lb can of black raspberries at 15 cents, with weekly sale labels. The entry also notes 3 lb can blackberries and a promotional tag tac.
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Michigan
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S. O. Lenderman
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M. J. McCabe
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Miss Fleischmann
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J. D. Bohling
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