The Guillotine’s Grim Mechanics Revealed in 18th Century
An Edinburg Scotsman recounts the design and operation of the guillotine as used in France from 1792 onward. The article details the scaffold, bascule, lunette, knife, rammer, and timing, noting the swift, brutal effectiveness and the executioner’s skill required to manage the device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Paris
Dr. Louis
Vic Louise
Dr. Guillotin
Robespierre
Revue Des Deux Mendez
MM. Maxime du Camp
du Camp
M. du Camp
Bishop Haven's Death and Final Messages
The Doston Herald reports on Bishop Haven's death scene with his solemn words to friends and family. He spoke of dying joyfully, asked for no doctor, and blessed the Gospel as he met his end with loved ones nearby. The piece also notes a humorous home moment about a checkers game and a separate Detroit incident where Dr. Hawes was injured after being struck by a train.
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Bishop Haven
Doston Herald
Gory
Cox
Gilbert
Wilbur
Dr. Garratt
Hell
Professor Linday
Mamie
Willie
Jesus
Angels of God
Mary
Chamber
Taunton
The
Straits
Singapore
Malacca
Penang
Cape
Tainton
Taintorn
Fifeen
Pond
Gvel
Mess
Dark mystery grips Pentz family in Leadville disappearance
A detailed report tells of Rosa Pentz, 16, daughter of Bartholomew Pentz, who vanished after August 1. The family describes her beauty and promise, while detectives search nationwide for clues, with rumors of sightings disproven and grief mounting.
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Leadville
Bartholomew Pentz
East Third Street
Mr. Pentz
Breckinridge House
Rosa Pentz
Chronicle
S Chronicle
Daugghter
Rose
Franklin relics and bone burials from Franklin search
Lieutenant Schwatka recounts collecting relics from Sir John Franklin’s expedition, noting the destruction of tools and bones prepared for burial. He mentions relics sent to the British Admiralty and disputes over re burying Lieut Irving’s bones. The piece also includes a humorous tale of Taunton’s duel with a pellet bow and Allied soldiers’ legends about him.
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Frederick Schwatka
Franklin
New York Tribune
Sir John Franklin
Erebus Bay
Schwatka
Wilmot Bay
London Standard
Irving
English Couple Plans Sale of Adopted Orphan Girl
A English couple who adopted Frances Leota from an asylum plan to surrender her to a buyer who will provide a good home and pay a sum in advance. They state Frances is attractive and the husband and wife seek money, citing six hundred dollars as compensation. The child is moved to a new address as offers arrive.
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Lord of Creation
Dye
England
Frances
St.75
Frances Leota
Why the People Drink Beer and Whisky at Mass Meeting
An impassioned orator at a mass meeting asks why in twelve months the nation consumed eighteen million gallons of beer and whisky. The Corresponding Secretary defends abstinence apart from tonic drops and a few dementing beverages for health and sleep, prompting a sudden rush of emotion at the gathering.
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United States
Attorneys at Law in Sullivan Indiana Ad
Attorneys at Law advertise offices on the north side of the square above McCammon's Store and at Cammercial Row number 7 with special attention to collections and available upstairs space in Sullivan Indiana.
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Attorneys-at-Law
Sullivan
Indiana
Attorneys At Law
McCammon
Atl Trey 2 Law
Attorney at Law in Terre Haute and Sullivan Areas
BUFF. Attorney at Law announces office at 107 Maine Street Terre Haute Indiana and will attend all courts in Sullivan and give undivided attention to professional business.
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Maine Street
4Th and
Sth
South Side
Terre Haute
Indiana
Sullivan
Physician and Surgeon B F Buff in Sullivan
B F Buff M D physician and surgeon operates above Kelly's jewelry store in Sullivan Tadi ama. He attends promptly day and night with special focus on chronic ailments and diseases of females.
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Kelly’s Jewelry Store
Sullivan, Tadiama
Caving, RW. Physician and Surgeon Office Ad
RW Caving physician and surgeon announces office hours above Humphrey's Grocery on the north side of Sullivan’s Public Square Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey's Grocery
North Side
Public Square
Sullivan Indiane
Photographer and Eater in Frames in Sullivan Juliana
Photographer offers copying and enlarging of old pictures in new rooms above Curry and Dutons grocery on the north side square Sullivan Juliana. He emphasizes clear cloudy weather photography and various picture styles including phototrophs microtypes gems.
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Curry & Duttons Grocery Store
North Side Square
Sullivan Juliana
General Fire Life and Accident Insurance Agent Office
A local agent operates an insurance office over the post office in Sullivan Indiana. The listing notes offerings from General Fire Life and Accident Insurance Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Fire Life
Accivent Insurance Agent
Sullivan, Ind
Kendall’s Spavin Cure Claims Cured Horse Lameness
A buyer states in 1875 that Kendallia Spavin Cure treated a horse with bone spavin and months of lameness. He reports the horse’s lameness fully disappeared, no visible swelling, and no change in the cock points since treatment, claiming the animal has never been lame since.
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Kendall
Kendall Spavin Cure touted as universal remedy
An advertisement claims Kendall's Spavin Cure removes spavins and joint swellings in man and beast, cures pain and growths, and treats rheumatism. It urges sending for an illustrated circular and offers bottles at 41 dollars or six for a reduced price, with orders via DEF. RENAE & CO. Enosburgh Vermont. Sold by all druggists.
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Vance Tal al
Feder
Warner
Crain
Hrisle
Fm Medicine
H. H. Warner & Co
Rochester
N. Y
Bend
Mass
Marcel
B. I. Respyiurnts Co
Kerdet
Sean
Parker
Kendall
Iman
Renae & CO
Enosbureh Balls
Vermont
Douggists
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Sulli
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Edinburg Scotsman
LNA
Lescure
Avinain
Seine
Detroit
Mich
Dr. Hawes
Tecumseh
Hillsdale
Rosa
Dpioneer
West Chestnut Street
Rosa Bentz
Ste
Bagnio
Gunnison County
Rachel
Pate
Ectory
Beggs & Massie
Sullivan County Bank
Young’s State
Joner
Gunn
Coulson & Coulson
Bluef & Patten
T. Fia
Attorney At Law
Offce
Erener Public Smale
H. Blue
Buff
F. Buff
M. D
RW. Caving, A v
Tohnson
Pred Briggs
Kendalls
P. N. Granger
St. Albans
Mt. Albans
Lave
B.A. Kaxparn
Trey
Reagan
Rendall
Persevs Ranch
Fresburg Fils
Np, Inty
Jofn G. Sean
Justice of the Peau
Franzz Liszt
Theo
Thomason
Mason & Halin
Mason & Hamlin Organ Co
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
George F. Hughes
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