Cleopatra Billiards and Fashion News From 19th Century Columns
The piece surveys historical notes on billiards as a pastime for women, mentions Cleopatra and Mary Queen of Scots in connection with the game, and recounts anecdotes about aristocratic figures. It also covers auction catalogues and a humorous reading at a sale, plus notes on carnations and their cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespeare
Cleopatra
Gentlemain
Billian News
C. Be A
Charuian
Mary
Sots
Archbisshop
Glasgow
Josephine Asl
Napoleon
Adelina Path
Bagliah
New York
A Fatal Mistake Warns Kidney Health in Clarksburg
A local citizen cites back pain and kidney trouble lasting years as a warning. Dean's Kidney Pills are promoted as a prompt remedy available through Wells & Aymaker, with claims of pain relief and restored kidney function after use. Local agents advertise the product and a veterinarian offers affordable treatment services.
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Dean
Inlet
Clarksburg
Mra.t. Randerson
J. B. Anderson
Carpenter
Clay Street
Luke Mont
Wells & Aymaker
Clarks
Doan
Fonter-Milbirs Co
Buffalo
Tonwnnber
Atel Soko No Autostates
Non Support Charge Filed Against Alferd McCire
In West Virginia a complaint alleges Alferd McCire failed to support his wife for nineteen months. Ma McClure testifies the household needs were unmet and the law permits a non support charge. Spire Hiley heard the tale and a warrant was issued and served at 7: seem tonight.
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Alferd McCire
Ma McClure
West Virginia
Spire Hiley
Mourning for James Tonge a Salem burial planned
James Tonge a former Salem resident died Friday morning at age 78. He once served in the Virginia militia and helped guard Harper's Ferry during Brown's execution era. He leaves a wife and four children, with burial to be held in Salem after transport from Parkersburg.
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James Tongs
Salem
Parkerstars
Dupetil
Bridgeport
Salen
Harlow Willis
James Witkincon
Tonge
England
Varcius
Jol Brown
Harper's Ferry
Brown
Harper’s Ferry
That Faunas Virginia Company
Mineral Water from Wisconsin artesian well praised
Reported from Madison Wisconsin and Wellsburg about a gallon bottle of mineral water drawn from a Wisconsin artesian well. The water is described as clear with medicinal properties similar to famous springs and claimed to prevent typhoid and aid bowel liver kidney and urinary troubles. An analysis by West Virginia State University lists minerals including bicarbonate alumina magnesium carbonate sodium fluoride and sodium sulfate.
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Francis Artesiam
Wisonburg
Webster Springs
Patton
Ttie
West Virgina State University
Impounded a Cow In City After Wild Night
A cow was impounded after fleeing through Hickonbowary streets toward the police station. The animal wandered across the city for hours before authorities corralled it and took it to a handling facility. Local residents reported the incident as a curious, low-key urban pursuit.
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Papatiers
A. J. Jowubill
Fata
Personal Items In Transit On Local Roundup
Local column lists residents traveling for business and visiting relatives. Names include ILE Reeder deputy, Dr Showalter of Kessler hospital, John W. Carpenter of Salem, Constable A Te Uitetead Suns, William Meander, Holmboe, Davie Ly Anh, Mrs Stolian Ligoks, J I Mead, Luther Fittro, Mrs G D Hilroth, and many others visiting Morgantown Fairmont and surrounding towns.
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J. 1
Mead
Richmond
Luther Fittro
Witsonsung
Anne
Tate
Hilroth Amd
Eal
Fry Witsonburg
Suirar
Mies the Fitka
Witsadburg
Dennin
ML Willis
Morgantown
For Rent Furnished Soon at Armstrong Crilip Co
Classified notices show furnished rooms and rental offerings. Includes two furnished rooms with bath at 222 Mechanic Street, and a house with five rooms and bath upstairs plus a lower level suitable for a store. Other listings reference employment, real estate, and lost items.
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Alte Cowen
Armstrong, Crilip, Dey & Co
Bath
Lee Street
CS Ford
Traders
Put Jomfort
Inpuite Ak
Moore Butt
Raeat
Mechanic Street
Baptists to Convene Meeting in Dodge County
The South Eastern Association of the Sunday Baptistists will hold its annual meeting at Mittom in Dodge County next week. An elaborate program has been prepared and a large attendance is expected. The salem conference schedule was far as yet likely for the event.
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T. Hirkmas
Mit
J. Lynch
Garteners
Refmctory Towers
Lute Fashion
Culex
Taptistie
Ab Mittom
Dodge County
Immigrants Pass Through on Western Line
A railcar report notes a train including three coaches with immigrants en route to the western frontier. The narrative mentions Wenler, Jeunes, and Thiry among others, alongside a veteran conductor and the liner’s movement toward pebtle regions.
Notice of Creditors Meeting in Bankruptcy
Notice to Arthur Tuyor of Fairmont Marion County West Virginia of a bankruptcy matter. A meeting will be held May 20 at 2 o clock in the afternoon at the office of W Frank Storr in Charleston West Virginia to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business. Frank Storr referee in bankruptcy May Ath 190? G Sperry esq for Bookeeping mbiltiwit His Reputation. Monitorsing the Propertin. Mrs Nagstan-Who, my deny,he last tine 7 be and you tell that story it was only 12 instead of 25 that you let.
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Witinthiet Court
United States
Wier
Anthur
Creditine
Arthur
Tuyor
Fairmont
Marion
W. Frank
Stuur
Chertalangs
West
Frank Storr
Teferee
Bankmpixy
Tont
SL. G. Sperry
ESO
Utg
Book of the Royal Bike aims at clever humor issue
A curious notice promotes a special May issue titled Book of the Royal Bike, claiming it compiles newspaper wit and humor with photographs and autographs. It notes a Baltimore & Ohio rail line origin and subscription details, followed by a list of famed historic bachelors spanning Beethov en to Guericke, highlighting notable names as lifelong bachelors.
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United States
Angus
Taltimue
Cholera Remedy Praised by Geo C Stone
In neighbordays fear of cholera morbus deaths rose as medics were scarce. Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is urged as a reliable lifesaver, dependable when medical help is delayed or unavailable. George C. Stone backs its efficacy and safety for widespread use.
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Geo. C, Stone
Feat of horsemanship by a sporting tableman
A remarkable horsemanship feat from years ago is recalled. Lowlon mandon rode his horse from ground to top and back after persuasion, in a wagering contest. The stunt damaged stall carpets and more, costing nearly $1,000 paid by the winner.
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Lowlon Mandon
Agin
Stranger asks police for directions amid muddy crossing
Recorded in the Chicago Tribune a stranger addressing a guarding officer slips and falls at a muddy crossing, then asks where they sell clothes, while inspecting his worn garments before recovering.
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Chicago Tribune
French and Italian Lessons Offered for Translation Needs
French and Italian lessons available with translation expertise from and into English. Spanish, French and Italian guidance provided, focusing on practical language use and comprehension. Classes suitable for beginners to advanced students seeking conversational or academic proficiency.
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Otto Moore
Chicago
Rookery Building
Carter & Davis
East Pike Street
W. R. McKee
Merchant Tailor
Pike Street
W.R. McKee
C. L. Edmonds
Oak Street
Raper Anin
Lion Beer
Ohio
Hiero
Norton
Francois
Sevres
Delverls
New York Press
Te Harper
Vick
Qi Pike
Alfred McClure
Samuel
MR. Tonge
Parkersburg
Remaina
Burnl
M. J. Francis Fann
Wilsonburg
Satie
Wandler
Ile
Reeder
Internal Revenue
Showalter
Kessler Hospital
Grafto
John W. Carpenter
Constable A. Te Uitetead
Suns
William F. Meander
Holmboe ix
Athens
Dawei Ly Anh
Stiinstomn
Clay Morig
Mr Chang
Thomay Hodges
Stolian Ligoks
de Aveninae Firm Alloet
A. Newton
Bucklamon
Willie Brunt
Stan
Westar
Hhursiwey Allinghe
Jes Lotr Payne
Phill
Mitty Velariyes
Phage Atmet
Fluith Martin
Moniay
Atel Ming
L J Oidkuster
Lysons
C.D. Sturm
Tal Baviddeon
West Milford
Lis
D. Lough
Alf
Sok Bassel
Wheeling
Johnny Hart
Feo
Washington
Arlene
A. Despanl
Kingwood
John Wy Brower
Grattan
Hingis J. Thompan
Ault Summit
P. H. Watam
Talianapolis
John Hassel
Palace Furniture Cols
Tike Street
Mer Think Street
Monticello Ave
Central Employment Agency
Bik Bridge
Clarkhire
Attorney F
Viger
T. B. Gore
Baptists
Othur
Funny Newspaper
Wimber
Louishold Wonls
Beethown
Sehrbert
Bel- Ant
Cinurosa
Donizetti
Dachelers
John G. Whittier
Kant
Emsums
Leibniza
Humboldt
Galilei
Hugens
Selbig
Dri Hahnemann
Frank Joseph Gail
Guericke
Caine Ren
Simone
Carl Shife
Mrs. Manfredi
W. Va
DR. Hill
Home
Loguett Bid
W- Va
Pocket Books
Stone's Drug Store
Third Street
Peniis
Rome
Lisble
E. Thad Post
Jacobs Bldg
Malm Sty
Dvite & Cove
Hill Rome
Seam & Co
Saat
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