Local notes mixed with town life and meetings
A chaotic report from Grafton and nearby towns covers street filth, drainage issues, upcoming conferences in Baltimore and Philadelphia, schooling and church events, arrests, and local business notices. Mentions the African Methodist Episcopal General Conference, a police alert, a bridge proposal, and various social visits and obituaries.
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Jake Wilson
Fairmont
M. E. General Conference
Baltimore
Methodist’ Episcopal General Conference
Philadelphia
Brutal double murder and pursuit near Coal
A troubling report recounts a violent home invasion leading to the death of Mr Woods's son Albert and severe injuries to Mr Woods. The assailants fled toward Boone County, pursued by armed residents, and were captured. two are to be tried for death. Authorities promise further developments as the case unfolds.
Sheriff Shot in Boone County Ambush
On Friday April 25 Joseph Atkins, late Boone County sheriff, was ambushed and wounded then robbed of a large sum. He lay mutilated and dying until travelers found him, and an armed posse pursued the assailants toward the scene of the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Antkins
Boone County
Boone
Pese
St. As
Fragmentary Crime Scene Report Inpidious Text
A garbled OCR fragment describes a pursuit involving a Sheriff, a man named William, and a hotel scene. The Sheriff investigates, searches for clothing, and questions a suspect about a route and timing. The disjointed text references posters, spaces, and an inquiry into why a person did not reveal information sooner.
Killed anl Newburg. An Answer Wanted.
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Bright
Dia
J. A Gu
Samed Metzinger
Neschmrg
Mletahegeraras
Gianagax & Cos
Angecond Ierain
Tawney Beg a leading sftersey of Wischa Misi
An aged testimonial extols King s New Discovery for consumption and coughs, claiming it cures chest pain and lung diseases. The ad offers free trial bottles at J A Gusts drug store, with large size priced at 1.05.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tawney
Wischa
Misi
J. A
Dr Klines Great Nerve Restorer Promises Quick Cures
An advertisement touts Dr Kline's Great Nerve Restorer with free trial bottles and marvelous cures. It lists address 931 Arghat Philadelphia and mentions a mail order offer, along with various stationery and shoe stock notes, reflecting a jumble of items from a late period ad.
Arnica Salve Sale Ad by J. A. Gian
Local business notice touts Beat Salve for bruises sores chapped hands and skin eruptions. Promises full satisfaction or refund though the quality and price are presented with uncertain spelling. Twenty five cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buellen
J. A. Gian
For Sale by J B Fallon and A Daugherty drug store items
A fragmented ad lists medicines and plasters at A Daugherty drug store and markets remnants of brocade silks and velvets. It promotes various fancy goods, lamps, fencing lumber, and a Ladies Manual of Fancy Work. Includes postal note payments and shipping terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Danghirty & Livecomb
Ang
Onuay
A. Daugherty
Notice of Plant Sale at Raenen Schasace's Farm
Advertising notice lists sweet potatoes cabbage tomatoes and other plants available by Raenen Schasace at his former farm. It promises early and late varieties, with sale starting May first, and mentions baseball goods croquet and fishing tackle at the same store, noting a large assortment and low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giousand
Raenen Schasace
Heetor
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