First Masonic Funeral in California 1848 Darkly Marked Body
An 1848 San Francisco funeral for four Freemasons revealed an extraordinary tattooed display of Masonic symbols across the body. Emblems of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft, and other orders cover arms and chest, including the Holy Bible, Square and Compass, and varied architectural orders. The account notes a silver Mason mark on the deceased. The report also includes unrelated tangents about a court case involving Caruso and a boastful remark on vocal cords.
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California
Bay of
San Francisco
King Solomon's Temple
Tyler
Euclid
Sane Fourth plea warns of July firework risks
Chief Deputy C. A. Rannell of the Fire Department urges a safe Independence Day after citing 1910 injury and fatality figures. He notes 2 923 injuries and 131 deaths from fireworks, with tetanus, gunpowder, and blast incidents, and credits parental and dealer awareness for reductions since 1903.
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C. A. Rannell
Stati
Lessard
The Art of Fly Fishing for Trout in Early Season
This excerpt explains tying artificial flies for trout fishing, listing favored patterns such as Palmer hackles, red and gold spinner, March brown, green drake, and black Palmer hackles. It details materials for making flies, including feathers, hackles, furs, silks, and wax, plus tips on fly color, sizing, and tying techniques.
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Exuss
Angiers
Weill of Calhoun Witnesses Wealth Question
In a assault case H. Clay Calhoun testifies about Washington White as "well off" amid cross examination. He denies high net worth figures and declares White is not worth even a cent, but says White’s wife and #1 washlady keep the family in bang-up style.
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Weill
H. Clay Calhoun
Washington White
Calhoun
Bekase
Promoter Defends Fully Paid Stock Claim
A promoter asserts the stock is fully paid up and nonassessable. An inexperienced investor questions why he should contribute more, arguing it would be unfair to those who already paid. The exchange reflects misunderstandings about stock obligations.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Unanimity Sought in the Jobbs Family
A brief humorous line from the Philadelphia Bulletin notes Mrs Jobbs seeks family harmony but acknowledges it is not yet achieved. The chorus of resolve follows as the family vows to catch up with everything that is coming.
Garrulous Barber and Sensitive Customer Clash in Boston
A sharp exchange at a Boston barber shop features a boastful barber and a sensitive customer. The confrontation centers on status and decorum, highlighting tensions over boldness and social hierarchy in public space.
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Garralous
Boston Transcript
Even Tempered Husband Quip Sparks Light Dialogue
A short exchange records Mrs. Warryd noting her husband is even tempered yet irritable in equal measure. The brief line captures a wry domestic contrast within a domestic scene.
Notice to creditors in estate of Fred erick Bensen deceased
Creditors of Fred erick Bensen deceased must present claims to the executor before the Jefferson county judge at the county court room in Jefferson county Nebraska on December 8 1911 at 1 PM for examination adjustment and allowance Six months are allowed from June 1911 for filing All claims not filed by December 1911 will be forever barred Notice to be published in the Diller Record for four weeks prior to December 8 1911 C Bore County Judge
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Frederick Bensen
Jefferson County
Nebraska
Said
Diller Record
C. Bore
Hearing Set In Estate Of Bertha Habicht In Fairbury
In Jefferson County Nebraska a county court in Fairbury schedules July 11 1911 at 1 PM to hear Ernest F Habicht administrator’s petition for discharge of his trust in the estate of Bertha Habicht deceased. Notice to interested parties to publish in The Diller Record for three weeks prior to hearing.
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Bertha Habicht
Ernest F. Habicht
Faanx T Pea ch Zist Read Fragment
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a name resembling Faanx T Pea ch Zist with a partial number 112. The line lacks clear context or complete details for a full event or notice.
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Acme Harvesting Machine Co
Trust
Indenes
Eunter & CO
Shea
Caruso
Sonce
Strop
State of
Said County
Fairbury
A.D
C. C. BorLe
Bask
O. J. Mayborn
Casuten
Diller, Nebr
Claude Ellis
Diller, Nebraska
Odell
National Bank
Alaska
Lawret
Bate
J. Qurra
This &H
T. Peach Zist
Aati Atha
Sra
New York
Atlantic City
Boston
Portland
Buffalo
Colorado
Yellowstone Park
Horn Mountain Resorts
Black Hills
Pacific Coast
Tson
Diller
Omaha
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