Wakarusa Sun Reports Weather Damage and Local Notes
Local items describe a severe thunderstorm in Wakarusa and Locke Union Townships with lightning strikes at Clay & Kilmer store, Emanuel Burker and Mikel Shaffer injured, several buildings damaged, barns burned including Emanuel Pippinger’s, and stock losses. Also notes social visits, a sidewalk raid aftermath, a hog sparring anecdote, a schoolhouse meeting, and currency and iron industry updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locke
Olive
Union
Wakarusa
Clay & Kilmer
Emanuel Burker
Mikel
Shaffer
Locke Township
Mother Stewart aims at Cleveland crusade against temperance zealots
The Cleveland Herald reports a visiting crusader, Mother Stewart, claiming a world altering religious revival. It portrays her as a zealot leading a movement against foreign infidelity and temperance opponents, warning Cleveland women not to enlist under her banner and fearing disruption after the mayor's proclamation.
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Cleveland
Mother Stewart
Israel
Stewart
United States
New Arrangement Sells Dry Goods and Groceries Stock
A seller announces liquidation after selling the entire dry goods and groceries stock to Johm- Wi ire and reports purchasing a new item or organization in the same notice.
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Johm- Wi
Tinney ISAAC RITS MOND Secures First Class Tool
Fragmentary notice reports Isaac Ritsmond securing a first class tool or position connected to W. F. Pidge. The text is garbled but indicates agreement or appointment and assistance offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Pidge
Isaac Ritsmond
Tin Roofs and Gutters Offer Quality Roofing at Low Cost
A local contractor advertises tin roofs and troughs with warrantied workmanship, claiming comparable quality to any shop in the county at a cheaper price. The brief notice emphasizes affordability and broad roofing services.
Patch on line and manufacture various AMS
A brief note describes patching a line and producing diverse AMS using tools named aasgnae efin and Copipet ware, indicating experimental fabrication activity without clear context or outcomes.
Stove Pipes and Stoves Repaired in Prompt Service
Stove pipes and stoves lined and repaired neatly and promptly. I keep on hand a fine stock of supplies and offer reliable service for heating needs.
Local Notice Solicits Public Patronage in 1874
Fragmentary ad reads Queens Ware and Ke ree respectfully solicit a fair portion of the public's patronage. CS EYER Woekaruca July 284 1874.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queens Ware
CS. Eyer
Woekaruca
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Wakarusa Sun
Dr. St. Clair
W. A. Beane
Hallie E. Jones
Goshen
J. Holes
Sanuel Holderman
John Wire
Isaac Flickinger
Mr. Ephor
Dr. Schaffer
Emanuel Pippinger
Daniel Ulery
Norice
Louk’s
Mr. Gleason
Congress
Cambria Iront Works
J. B. Walk
YW. M. Wali
Beo’s
Gosh
Indiana
Walk Bros. Goshen
Crockery
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