The Story of an Occult Power in Abilene Reflector
A serialized tale unfolds through narrator Madeline Rowan and her lover Carriston, with Ralph Carriston's alleged schemes, vigilante pursuit, and medical scrutiny shaping a tense drama of love, deception, and impending peril as Christmas passes without Madeline. The narrator debates sanity, trust, and the police path while another observer, Richard Fenton, contributes a framing chapter detailing his own Midlands journey and a freezing day at Lilymere.
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Madeline
Ty Belef
Madeling Rowan
Charlie Carclton
Carriston
Carr
Sharpe
Bedly
Mr. Sharpe
Stich
Tinith
Amity Ceria
Ralph
Ralph T
Ralph Carriston
Ralph Capriston
Etu
Matetine
Ralph Carsion
Qisiais
Ralphince
Thave
Ontilay
London
Madeline Rowan
A Presidental Boom Logans Political Gambit
The piece analyzes Logan seeking the Presidential nomination while staying on the Senate floor to boost his influence. It predicts Democratic aid, Republican opposition, and a forthcoming Logan book, comparing him to Blaine and noting tensions over his tactics and "bloody shirt" advocacy.
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Republica
Logan
Senate
South
New York
Lee
Virginia
Mahone
Blaine
St. Louis
President Cleveland Charity Story Reveals Frugal Giver
Washington Corresponde nt reports on President Cleveland’s wealth and charity. It details his Buffalo real estate, earnings as a lawyer, and a noted act of sending twenty dollars to a poor old man in Southern New York after receiving a heartfelt plea. The piece portrays him as prudent, compassionate, and generous in private.
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Gover
Cleveland
Buffalo
New York
Albany Capitol
Washington Cor
Cleveland Leader
An Honored State in Speakership History
Kentucky has furnished the Speaker for twenty years of the 198 years since the federal government began. Henry Clay served ten years across two terms but resigned twice. Carlisle now begins his second term, extending Kentucky’s long hold on the gavel.
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Phil Brand
Brand
Old Brand
Midcombe
Lilymere
Aea
Leene
Carlisle
House of Representatives
Massachusetts
Virginia
Kentucky
Henry Clay
Clay
John White
Linn Boyd
Chicago Herald
Inscription on Tombstone Reveals Colonel William Lamar’s Revolutionary Service
The Vale Farm inscription near Pompey Smash Allegany County Maryland recalls Colonel William Lamar a Revolutionary War soldier born in Frederick County and later resident of Allegany who fought at Harlem Heights White Plains Germantown Monmouth and other engagements. It notes his role at Guilford and Camden and his death January 8 1838 aged 83. Also memorializes his wife Margaret Lamar died March 17 1821 aged 54. Secretary Lamar is descended from the Maryland Lamar family and related to the colonel.
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LQ. Co. Lamar
Pompey Smash
Allegany County
Harlem Heights
White Plains
Germantown
Monmouth
Staten Island
Guilford Court-House
Eutaw
Camden
Fort Mott
Carnby
Wateree
Guilford
Green
Anderson
de Kalb
Koscuisko
Frederick County
Mararet Lamar
Lamar
Maryland
William Lamar
Pennsylvania
Bedford
Chicago Herald
Military Professors Abuse of College Tactics Posts
A report criticizes how colleges receive Army officers as military science professors while not meeting required student numbers. The statute’s wording allows capacity claims rather than actual attendance, enabling spurious appointments. Congress urged to fix the rule this winter to stop government abuses and sponging of privileges.
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War Department
Drum
Congress
Washington
N. S. Sun
Farm and Fireside Plus Kitchen Tips From Patents and Papers
A collage of farm lore and household guidance cites fresh poultry feeding tips salt for smoke control barn sheets for loading grain and moisture management. It also offers cheese flavor causes molasses cookie recipe hog feeding notes pancake method and general advice on keeping stock healthy and productive.
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Live Stock Journal
New Yorker
How to Ventilate A House For Health The Great Diffusion Law
A historical note explains air quality and diffusion as a cure for illness. It argues that pure air replaces impure air, emphasizes opening doors and windows to create airflow, and suggests venting via attic doors and cross-ventilation while avoiding direct drafts on sleepers. It warns that gases travel downward and advises cellar ventilation with swinging windows.
Company Officials and Capital, September 30 1885
Cash capital of the company listed at $50,000. Officers include J. E. Bonebrake as president Nathan Blevins as vice president Theo Mosher as secretary and treasurer with J. B. Drake M. C. Orton also named among the leadership.
Local firm promises faster mortgage closings
A newly organized company with ample cash capital states it can fund and process mortgages domestically, avoiding East Coast approvals. Loans can be completed and funds dispersed in less than half the usual time once papers are executed, reducing wait for borrowers.
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Abilene
Strother & Litts
Carristons Gift
Mash Commoy
Wuilell Back
Suave
Madeap
Cardston
Teader
Dick Fenton
Frenchay
Gloucestershire
Pant II
Richard Fentox
Elycine
Detroit Free Press
General Vilas
Vilas
Indiana
The
Indiaman
Chicago News
Ested
Altho
Perth
J. E. Bonebrake
Nathan Blevins
Theo, Mosher
Sec’s & Treas
Drake
M. C. Orton
Theo
Mosher
Clea Money
Ok Mone
First National Bank
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