Woman in Distress Obstructs Jail Routine in Detroit
A Friday evening arrest in Detroit’s western district for disturbing the peace led to a prolonged scene of crying and threats from a woman about thirty. Bijah the Ninth Avenue Station janitor offered aid while the Beecher scandal was discussed, and the arrestee finally quieted after paprika and newspaper drops, a bedlam described by the Detroit Free Press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bijah
Ninth Avenue
Beecher Tilton
Detroit
Local Store Promises Fair Prices and Wide Selection
A Granger area shop advertises offering farmers the highest market price for butter and eggs, paying in goods or cash. It promotes a variety store with ladies' gaiters and men’s shoes, claiming to sell cheaper than the cheapest and to supply broader goods for the community.
Eyers Old Stand Advertises on Waterford Street
Notice from John Wire of Wakarusa dated July 2 1874 invites the public to visit C Eyer's old stand on Waterford Street and bring family. Terms ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Elkhart
Wakarusa
Ind
John Wire
Winter Cane Chairs and Bedroom Furniture Sale Notes
A listing advertises cane chairs in Winter tones priced from 4.50 to 6.00 with Grecian styles and large cottage pieces. It mentions English and Colfax cane chairs, rockers, bedsteads, bureaus, commodes and stands in ash or cherry, with carved handles and moulded drawers, offered at reduced prices as the proprietor aims not to be undersold in a small town.
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Bucyrus
John
Wire
So" Harrington
Justice of the Peace
Elkhart St
Wakarsua, Ind
Wiman FishEr
Elk
L. B. Grove
Nikhart
Davin Ramer
South Elkhart St
Gisincen & Smith, Blacksmiths
Ulling & Seaman
Wakarusa Flouring Mills
P. G. Martin
I. C. Bennett
C. Eyer
Waterford Street
Chamberlain
Attorney AT Law
Main Street
Elkhart
THE
J. Beyerle
Pro Bono Publico
Alw
Valentein
Waterford St
Wakrusa
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