Travelers at the Depot Speak Through the Gatekeeper
An elderly depot master laments the nuisance of certain travelers while praising East and Western visitors. He notes women as messy and troublesome, describes sharp practice by con artists near the depot, and remarks that immigrants and Canadians are easy targets but Western travelers are wary of. He values polite, orderly travelers from the East and finds Western men least encumbering.
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Tra
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Detroit Journal
Shower of Diamonds Tale From Gravesend Bank Heist
Mgr Streeter recounts a Pekin fall era encounter with a suspicious man who claimed diamonds were hidden in Gravesend. In a dim room the man disclosed a belt of diamonds and demanded 20 000 pounds. After bargaining, the jeweler agreed to pay, securing the gems with a promise of a bank reference and account details.
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Mgr. Streeter
Pekin
Gravesend
Pall Mall Gazette
Advertisement for a Wife with White Plains Farmer Seeks Partner
A farmer writes seeking a wife to care for his five children and share life. He notes returning from Arkansas where his wife died on August 1, 1884. He prefers a light complexion with straight hair and offers corn and 75 to 100 bushels of sweet.
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Arkansas
A New Craze for the Ladies in Rome Ga
The Rome Ga Bulletin notes a fad in tissue paper artificial flowers among young ladies. It describes making daisies, jasmines, tulips, and moss roses, with instructions on colors, materials, and assembly. It also promotes Gilmore's Aromatic Wine with multiple testimonials for women's health and vitality.
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S. W. Goddard
Rome
Rome (Ga
Mail and Express
Only a Song In a Simple Ballad
A tender ballad sung to a careless crowd moves one weary listener. The singer's voice is sweet though few rise to hear. A worn woman in the corner finds solace, her memory stirred by the spring chime of life, then returns to labor blessed by the song.
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Iowa
Ottumwa
Des Moines
Diamond Cut Diamond Night Fare Dispute at Montreal Wedding
A Montreal hackman slipped away from a bridal mansion during a wedding to seek a fare, aiming to pocket money during the ceremony. The groom opposed, insisting the earnings be deducted from the total bill, and he prevailed.
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Montreal
A Social Affliction and the Vestey Evening Entertainment
A Boston Transcript note recounts a vestey evening with mixed opinions on a reader described as a professional elocutionist. The dialogue mocks the attendee, labeling the performance dreadful and the reader hard to understand while praising the rest of the event.
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Boston Transcript
Morning trains connect at Dunkirk with B N P railways
Morning trains connect at Dunkirk with B N P railways and in the afternoon join the Lake Shore and Erie lines. All trains connect with lines at Dunkirk and junctions to Jamestown and Bradford. Ass’t Supt. Gen Supt L P Bistor, agent at Warren.
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Morni Ng
Dunk
Lake Shore and Erie Railways
Dunkirk
Jamestown
Bradford
Thayer CO. A. Ulute
Aso’t
L. P. Bistor
Warren
Ayer’s Pills Promote Gentle Bowel Action Worldwide
Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co. these pills claim to ease many illnesses without mineral or poisonous substances. They are said to aid travelers and seamen in sparsely settled regions, help constipated or recovering patients, and suit women at various stages of life when taken in moderate, regular doses. Sold by all druggists.
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HOP Plaster CO
Boston
Mas
Ayer
J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
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Oian Wag
Gilmoiy
Eurox Cians
L. Loomis
Elva
N. Y
Gilmore
H. B. Emell
Pavillion
N.J
W. Fisk Requda
Aurora, Ill
Harris Peck
J.M. Derby
Linden, N. Y
DR. Freeland
Fowlerville
E. J. Whitney
Clarkson
L H. McIntire
Daggetts Mills
A.W. Morck & Co
Rounds
West Spring Creek
Warren Uo
Mnkeirk, Allegheny Valley and
Pittsburgh Railway
Pine Run
Tuarei Wane
Jackson
Irvington
Youngsville
Pittsfield
Garland Gr
Titusgale
Aves
Ulrning
Dunkire
du Fiedonia
Prof
Lohse’s
The
Mozart Club
Arnold Lohse
Dresden
Germany
Cians
H. Wyman
Wyman
Davis’ Jewelry
New York, Pennsylvania & Ohio R. R
New York, Lake Erie &Estern Railroad
Cleveland
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Minnesota
Dakota
Nebraska
Colorado
Kansas
Texas
F. H. Garfield
JM. Ferrie
A. E. Cran
Pags
Ohio
Warren Savings Bank
VWFAR
Savings Bank
Warren County
ES “J. Sant Ean F
Directore
Vic Viesdent
E.G. Woop, L. X. Esmith
JA. KinnEseen
Wetbrown Altine
Oval
Chamberlain Institue
Randolph
Comercial College and Musical Institut
Opans Dec, Ltd
J.T, MD
N.Y
U. Koebley
N. K. Wendledee
N. KK. Whendilaboe
Liberty Street
Warrec
Beecher & Copeland
Suspension Bridge
Warren, Penn’s
Walter A. Wood
Anson Wood
Gowriecurt Rerington
Pittesburg
Ivor
Bettle
Bufoiu
Tiger
Buckeye
Jackson Farm
Paris
NEW Hartford
Warren, Pa
Hickory Street
Penn’a
T.W. McNhett
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