The American Watch Company of Waltham Speaks on Timekeeping
The article argues that a watch’s value lies in accurate, uninterrupted timekeeping. It defends the Waltham watch as superior through simple, precise construction, criticizes foreign watches, and notes industry opposition and public misunderstanding of watches. It highlights commitment to affordable, reliable timepieces for all.
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Wny
American Watch Company
Walthayn
Waltham Watches
Waltham
Trewanrer
B. Y. Robbing
Appleton, Tracy
New Richmond
Pune
Court Authorized Sale of Clermont County Real Estate
Probate Court of Clermont County Ohio orders sale of three lots in Williamsburg. Administrator M Jamieson offers first the Masonic Hall Lot, then Park House Lot, and Hay Scales Lot with appraisals unspecified. Sale set for March 23, 1861 from 1 to 3 PM at the premises, purchase money: one third cash, balance in one and two years with 6 percent interest. All property sold free of dower.
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Jonnston
Anne Jonnston & Gregg
Ponte AT Law
Clermont
Batavia
BO Paitree
Clermont County
James H. Carter
Wittiamsburg
Chio
Oho
Williamsburg
Ohio
Park House Lot
Second Street
Park House
M. Jamieson
de Bonis
Edward Binks
John Schaider
Katharine Schaider
John Newkamp
Margaret Newkamp
Peter Heisinger
Shebe Molaliger
Hig
Philomen Smith
John Smith
Philip Smith
Magdalene Saith
Beorusry
A. D
Court of Common Pleas
Chrisé Fikn Markert
Elizabeth Markert
Sdit
Christiad Markert
Geld Magdalene Smith
Clerthout County
Chia
Stonelick Creek
Willam Nelson
Kizey Cook
Thomas Cook
Speke
S Stoud
Nuno
Aorner
Fio Heird
Mapp
John Hansel
Anthony Hoss
F- Codk
Pola
Christie Markert and wife Pet for partition and dower
Christie Markert and his wife file a petition for partition of property and dower rights. The filing seeks to divide shared assets and establish entitlements for the wife. A court action details the parties, property involved, and procedural steps toward settlement.
Inscribed Verse About a Brother’s Absence
A fragmented poem reflects longing for a missing brother. The speaker pleads for his return, noting weeks pass and figures like Christina and New Year’s Day arrive without him. The tone carries quiet ache and missed companionship.
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Hen
Christina
Recollections of a Pioneer from Redstone to Jarrett's Station
The narrative follows the Riggs family from Delaware to the Redstone country in 1790. It recounts loss of enslaved workers, Indian attacks near Covalt's Station, thefts of money and valuables, family departures to Kentucky and Indiana, and encounters with Gen Wayne's army at Pittsburgh.
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Delaware
Redstone
Limestone
Wm. Riggs
Columbia
Covalt
Timothy Covalt
Major Riggs
Miami
John Kugler
Covall
Riggs
Hoe
St. Clair
Kentucky
Jarrett
Turpin
Indiana
C. Waldamith
Toniata
Bedford Springs
Pittsburg
Gen. Wayne
Erie
Wayne
Compromise or Slavery Threat in 1861 Letter
A February 1861 letter from Bernst C argues that compromise harms freedom and Western lands would become tyrannical. The author warns freemen will fight for liberty, vowing to meet opponents on the battlefield to conquer or die in defense of the nation’s crest against slavery.
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Bernst
The Ghost of Buchanan and the Rye Vision
A satirical verse imagining James Buchanan haunted by spirits including Andrew Jackson and a mock conscience about selling out the nation. The bargain with “Democcrata” and “Rye” drives Buchanan to write a list of names, revealing a vanity and fear of future judgment.
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James Buchanan
Jackson
Rye
Buchanan
Niue
J.B
Vanity Fair
Not Ashamed of Bundles Moral on Self-Reliance
A short moral tale contrasts pride with thrift and self sufficiency. It recounts how Mr. Astor initially hesitated to extend credit but then offered trust and credit to a capable young merchant, illustrating that a man unashamed to perform his own work succeeds.
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Mr. Astor
Milionaire
New York
LawrEnce Dilworth and Kohew Duel Over a Suitor
Lawrence Dilworth and Charles Kohew of Alleghany Maryland were rivals for a young Indy. After Sunday church services on January twenty seventh the trio met and Dilworth fired at Kohew missing as the shot lodged in the wall. A final line urges abstaining from alcohol and drinking only cold water.
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Lawrence Dilworth
Charles Kohew
Aleghany
Indy
Kohew
Difwort
Kehow
Abolition of Vassporte and Odd 1860s News Snapshots
The itemized notes report Vassporte being abolished in Switzerland, Scheldt in Antwerp frozen for the first time in forty years, and foreign dentists using Jutti-perebai for teeth plugging. It mentions Paris druggists selling prrgative chocolate with mag hesia, telegraph setup costs in England, and wealth figures for Thomas Winans of Baltimore. It also covers Livingston’s expedition aide, a Zambesi voyage, and social welfare quirks in New London.
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Antwerp
Paris
Dr Caldwell and Jones in campus duel tale
In a campus tale a freshman named Jones seeks a private thrashing of Dr Caldwell, an agile lean old man. a night confrontation ends with Caldwell gaining the upper hand and Jones pleading for mercy as Caldwell declares his identity. A second anecdote mocks bills and debt while Molly dismisses a dream as real.
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Caldwell
University of North Carolina
Jones
Smith
Bolus
Jones Gach
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