Sailor Women Triumphs of Courage Across the Seas
The article highlights historic cases of women serving as skippers and navigators aboard ships. It recounts Betsy Miller of the Cleotus, May Patten guiding a voyage around the Horn, Mary Reed disguising as a man to sail with pirates, and Alwilda the Viking pirate leader who joined combat and married her conqueror. It also notes limitations from owners and ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Yacht Club
Edgar
Senegal
London
May Patten
California
Betsy Miller
Saltcoats
Great Britain
Alwilda
Synardus
Alf
Denmark
Gulf of Finland
Mary Reed
Guards
Mary
Rachman
Anne Bonney
Port Royal
Jamaica
Rogers
Haunted church hoax shocks New Bremen villagers
A Citizens' Committee investigated a rumor of a haunted church near the cemetery in New Bremen. A marshal led a midnight visit. lights failed and a white object startled him. The culprit was revealed: village boys using the attic as a clubhouse staged a fright with a bag of nuts, the marshal resigning after widespread joking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New A Citizens’ Committee
Cincinnati Enquirer
New Bremen
Sxance
Cor Vale
Not Fond of Pollywogs in Oyster Stew
An old farmer visiting Fort Gaines stops at Nix's restaurant for his first oyster stew. He finds the soup quite good but wishes Pollywogs had been left out, delivering a humorous note on his unfamiliar taste.
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Fort Gaines
Nix
A Poepil's Victory In Up-Country Schoolhouse Tale
A country schoolmaster once punished his wife who was one of his pupils. The next day the schoolhouse door bore the notice that the school would be closed for one week owing to the illness of the schoolmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sle
Names in Congress Show John, Williams, James Prevalence
A Cleveland Leader style survey counts first names in Congress revealing dominant names. John leads among House members with 41 or 43 instances, followed by Williams, James, and other common names across both chambers. The piece lists numerous individuals from various states, including Byran, Zachary Taylor, James Buchanan, and John Little, highlighting a curious pattern in a bygone era of congressional naming. The Senate similarly shows John as the most common given name, with James and Williams close behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Johns
Jameses
Congress,Corp
Cleveland
House
Bill
John
Tom
Dameses
Jims
Congressmen
Charleys
Georges
Samuels
Josephs
Isaacs
Seths
Timothys
Davids
Benjamins
Abrams
Beriah
Zachary
Matthew
Jeremiahs
Antonio
Byron
Michigan
Tennessee
John Randolph Neal
Henry Clay Evans
Zach Taylor
James Buchanan
New Jersey
Ohio
John Little
Robin Hood
Alabama
John Henry
Kentucky
William Praston
Julius Caesar
Warner
Congressman King
J. Floyd
Mississippi
Barksdale
Ethelbert
Ranney
Massachusetts
Ambrose
Taylor
Garfield
Ezra
Dunn
Arkansas
Poindexter
Nelson
Minnesota
Knute
Ralph
Milo
Otho
Horace
Martins
Perry
Belmont
Felix
Edwins
Francis
Eben
Barnes
Alfreds
Newtons
Polk
Bishop
Edwards
Benton
Courtland
Jones
Isaborn
Judson
Barclay
Darwin
Peter
Truman
Egbert
Stephen
Serano
Walter
Ira
Wharton
Risden
Binger
Franklin
Franks
Wyatt
Leonidas
Spartan
Presley
Olin
Rodger
Eustia
Nathan
Curtis
Osher and nearby shops described in old street map
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Osher on Water Street near Fcoftielst block, dry goods stores, Beatty Block above A A Vis' Book Store, Omen Scofield Blur, Prag ety thaw and Justic of the Pesce, Verbuck Block of Stores Savings Bank, Warren, and Bay area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osher
Water Street
Fcoftielst
Over Founter's Dry Goods
Tore
Thaw
Justic
Pesce
Verbuck Bock Op Ste Ures
Savings Bank
Warre
Ay Bay
Wells Health Renewer and Rough on Products Ad Pitch
A dense 19th century pharmacy advertisement lists various Wells health tonics and "Rough on" products. It touts Wells Health Renewer for nerves, vigor, impotence, digestion, and general weakness, plus Rough on Rats, Rough on Corns, Rough on Pain, Rough on Piles, and Rough on Catarrh, with prices from fifteen cents to one dollar and claims of quick cures and direct effects on kidneys, bladder, and skin maladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells
Catarra
Cass
Alan
Garele
Physicians and Surgeons. Dr Richards and Dr Preston
A fragment references physicians and surgeons including Dr Richards and Dr K D Preston in a homeopathic context. The unusual listing suggests a medical notice or ad outlining practitioners and services.
Hotels and Restaurants. G. Yu. Leoamiart Proprietor
A newly built hotel offers top accommodations for travelers in Warren. The proprietor G Yu Leoamiart ensures every attention is given to the traveling public.
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Hole In
Warren
Levere House and Carver House Listings and Rates
Proprietresses Ms C W King and B Rotes advertise lodging with rates listed at two dollars per day and one hundred fifty dollars per day near S and S Depot. L Walkerman and G B Williams promote services at nearby Suspension Bridge and Adelphia Kitchen offering first class meals and event hosting at all hours. Neighboring locations include First National Bank opposite.
Chas Schwing Restaurant Opens Opposite Warren Savings Bank
The Chas Schwing restaurant announces 24 hour meals served at all hours opposite Warren Savings Bank, offering continuous dining options for patrons in the area.
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Warren Savings Bank
Fashionable Barber Lou Meyer Promises Services in City
A readable fragment describes Lou Meyer, a fashionable barber and dresser, operating near a bridge by Liberty Street. The note mentions a Palace Barber Show at 407 Liberty Street with stairs and a storefront, advertising regular hours and location details.
Eben N. Ford Post and Merchants Trade Notice
Fragmentary OCR lists Eben N. Ford Post and local merchants with miscellaneous items for sale or order. Mentions Wm A Greaves POR RALT FAINTER and shop next to Eniseomat ogy Regs CO Smauta. Describes leather goods, shoes, and hardware, plus a noted bank sign and horse shoe emblem.
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Schooumea
Elenrys
Senate
Arthurisman
Sage Randall
Gilson
Sissby
Philadelphia & Erie
Evie
The
SpilMire
Kane
Esp Ress
Suffalo
New York
Philadelphia
Ea Upm
Noryes Mo
Ackher
A. H.V
Ayer
Tlc
H. Shear
Parmle & Henry’s
Business Directory
Prothonotary
Wm. D. Grown
Paul W. Brown
Ktufus P. King -E. A. Alten
W.C. Allen
A. A. Higgins
A. Weible
W. J. Alexander
D. Arid
C. BR. McCauley
M. Crocker
Des
Clinton
T. L. Potnsm
F. A. Cogswell
F. A. Wheelace
French G. Walkley
Attorneys At Law
New Exchange
Black Er Leenhsart Bros
Brown & Stone
Office Om Recomt Atleer
C. Dinsmoor
Jas. Cable
Dinsmooer & Cable
L. D. Wetmore, Gil, Noyes, WD. Hinesley
Wetmore, Noyes, & Hinckley
E. Pall Coe
Cmica
Jonson Wischiinga
Ball & Thompson
HH. Osmer
L. A. Freeman
Omer
Beatty Black
Wis & Co
Osmer & Freeman
Lecan Buanns
Dudge Seofield
Liberty Street
Lancer Ofker
W. EL Ricx
Geo. O. Cornelius
Scofield
Pragety
W. G. Trunky
Oser & Freeman
Omerly
Wow
Wilbur
Wim. Schnur
Wilbur & Schnur
Mitce
Stessbov Reod's
R. Scuxur
Simmons
L. M. Huston
M. D
Washington, Ark
Jh, Zeilin & Co
Philadelphia, Pa
Physicians and Surgeons
DR. Richards
Sthwart
K. D. Preston
Homgopatiic Physiae
J. M
Baptist Church
Reverdy B
Third Street
Hig Deny
Second Rock
Liberty Streets
High Stret
Cor. of Liberty
W.&. Pierce
A .W. Morch
Stigie
Carver House
Fiio
Bren
E. M. Pierce
Hachange Hotel
G. YU. Leoamiart
Levere
Carver
C.W. King
S&s E Dupot
LaPierre Restaurant
L. Walkerman
R. New
Mowls Cod
al Hors
Adelphia Kitchen
G. B. Williams
Neals
First National Bark
Chas. Schwing
Lou Meyer
Briek
Een Jan Bridge
Gus Mull
Palace
Viberty Shert
Fd. Moll
Libotty Street
Eben N. Ford
Wm. A. Greaves
Mimes Mide
Studio Tal Ginak
Eniseomatogy Regs
CO Smauta Dt &On
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