Mystery of a drowned man and a widow's tale unfolds
A coroner's inquest rewinds a strangling tale surrounding a drowning man found near Maiden Lane. Charlotte Conroy, widow of the shoemaker Conroy, emerges as a key figure, recounting a life of drinking and flight from Philadelphia to New York. A local juror, Mr Mowit, ties the strands as romance and mystery reshape the case into a possible partnership threat.
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Mowit
Peleing
Mauen Fane
Hin
Me. Pelsing
Museitar
Pelsing
Lam
Jara
Anil Strangs
Mr. Pelsing
Charlotte Conroy
Charlotte
Philadelplia
Conroy
New York
Philadelphi
Mewis
Mea. C
Bevier
Hke
Excerpts from 1853 Philadelphia Gazette and more
A chaotic mix of letters and commentary includes exoneration statements regarding a murder case, a Russia versus United States war caution, fashion snob sketches, and miscellaneous ads and anecdotes. It presents various public notices, social critique, and humorous observations from mid-19th century press. The piece references Arthur Spring, Rev. John Street, Agrion Spano, and other named individuals juxtaposed with editorial musings and cultural notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Spring
Jon Staret
Afernoon
Aurion Sraiva
Steer
Swine
Anvivon
Atill
Agrion Spano
New Hotel Building Plans by Jamon M. Sanderson
Plans reveal a brick and iron hotel between Fifty third and Portirthats on Fifth Avenue. The seven story structure will offer furnished and unfurnished apartments, gas, baths, water closets, and modern conveniences, with a restaurant and conservatory. Estimated cost about 6400 and 128,000 in capital. construction aims for September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Jamon M. Sanderson
Onder
Romfort
Company Incorporated Unier
Ite
Champaign Whigs nominate ticket for October election
The Whigs of Champaign county held a Saturday primary and named Gen E P Fyffe of Urbana for Senator from Champaign Clark and Madison, Solomon G Bre for Representative, James Armstrong Treasurer Jeremiah Duel Proctor Samuel Williams Commissioner, Wm McDonald Board of Equalization and Wm C Boller for Coroner. The piece notes other counties prepare nominations and comments on Abolitionists and Democrats.
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Hamilton County
California News Reflections Across a Busy Year
A condensed, era-styled summary noting California’s mining and farming vigor, church growth, and social issues. It cites agricultural gains, rising school activity, and the paradox of criminal crime alongside moral reform. It mentions European police emigration, fiscal concerns on brick prices, and civic debates influenced by national events.
Sunday Reading on Punishment and Child Rearing
A moral reflection warns against harsh punishments and empty threats by parents. A mother threatens punishment for minor misdeeds, but the child learns to distrust such warnings as insincere. True discipline should be rare, decisive, and without cruelty or deceit.
Is Religion Beautiful and the Sanity of Women
Excerpts extol religion as a beauty shaping women into ideal figures of piety and virtue. The piece contrasts religious influence with irreligion, cites California emigration enhancements via observing Sabbath, and ends recalling Judge Hitchcock’s closing exhortation to his children to be Christians.
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Sheebirt
Jia
Jess
Father
Mrs. Dennizon
Cristians
Hitchcock
Columbus
Mra
Sale of Real Estate by Court Order near Ray Avenue
Real estate to be sold at public auction between 10 AM and 6 PM, located near Ray Avenue in Perry area, including houses numbered 66, 67, 1 and others with specified dimensions and a west section boundary. Sale secured by mortgage with interest and back payments in arrears, named parties JOHN VANNEST and HENRY J MIDDALGH of the Michael How estate, with court appointment and two-year payment terms.
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Shernoon
Evenbereteer
Wisconsin
Erie Railroad
New York
Alimshouse
Randall's Island
Gewand
John Aftligan
Standing Stone
Post. O
Ray
San Ti
Perry
Aid Ingrees
Naley Hawk
Renin
John Vannest
Henry J Middalgh
Adin
Michael How
Deetts
Aeerty Fe
Cherry Pectoral Curative Claims Far and Wide
An 1851 notice touts Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as a universal cure for colds coughs and respiratory ailments. It cites testimonials from Drs and public figures in New York Brooklyn and Boston, promising relief for bronchitis asthma whooping cough and influenza and urging singers and speakers to use the remedy for throat and lung strength.
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Pavetteville
Alec
Drs, Diemer & Hampton
Mer
Bob
Lancing
Brooklyn
New York
Wittanttha
J-C.ayer
Savex
Ohley
St- T
Fergyman
Sinclair
Surehe Mestical College
J.C. Ayer
Chemest
Lowell
Mon
James C. Ayer
Pancheat Cremer
Mas
Chemiot
Lowall
Murex
Sturper Higeton Macceld
BP. Whitney and
Mit Kington
Duhland
OMO
Hayes & Kinnin Hayerville
Oho
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Agai
Cincinnati Gazette
Josish Kirby
Uccessful
Morris
Feaman
J. Slauer
Re. Kenen
Rossa
Philadelphia Gazette
Russia
United States
North Pacific
Calfornia
Oregon
America
Russian Asia
Ochotzh
Peropantowski
Enat Cape
Aleutian Liles
Colossus
Maine
Tleaven
Kattirt
Ligornier
Californis
Land of Gold
Rene Maryeville
Sandusky Reg
England
Pope
Turkey
Zogland
Colonization Society
Africa
Providee Journal
Uncle Sam
Post Office Department of the
Detroit
Dem
Tully
Bier Gendiner
California
New York Times
Cor
Noggeia
Ballaral
Europe
London
Paris
V. Messenger
Boston
Remova Houars Muller
Grocerien
Familion
Luege
Aer
Brus
I Catharine Floke
Sam'i Fluke
Delite Stence
John Renee Kasam Yinger
Dar Gib Finger
Philip Fast
Mary Avine
Salus Thiel
Krastuy
Luther Fuat
Sabins Pact
Whebs Fast
Dda Fartvall Reaideste
Ashlemd
Ohin
Jofforson Pant
State of Indian
Jean Khaabeth Paw
Wii Wat
Ashland County
Ohio
Lutheran Church
Beildingy
Alen
Ryder
Fatney
Anme
Anid
Elizabeth
Enurt
Jacob Fulmer
Ant Alizabeth Pulser
J. Baumgarder, & CO
Wooster
Droge
Meticiare
Renee Oils
Granewars
Ashivad
Nhat
Wuperi
Taj
Dudnan
Perkacars
Ungardner & CO
Taontar
Bune
Old Land
Boeupl
Sampass
Hinate
W.H.M. Potter
Cleveland
Columba
Cincinnati
Erie
Dunleirh
Buffalo
Columbia
Cinginnass
Alm
Meinbus
Ambus
Tox
Astone
Dunkirk
Bute
Western New York College OF Health
Main Street
Buffalo, N. Ys Ri Ri
Aina
Tad Ore
Che Fame
Beret
Tate
Msn
Eas
M. Rempuell
Marlatt
Orange
Maller
Trytor Y Lae
Rachhack
Orange Ranual Knty
Falle
Dill
Wanteys Man Veld
Loudonville
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