Sailboat Romance Turns to Bluff on Shrewsbury River
A Long Branch letter recalls a playful courtship gone awry as a sailboat outing on the Shrewsbury River ends with both lovers in shallow water. The narrator admits gullible pride and disillusion after Lucinda rejects him following the near mishap, ending with a loss of faith in sailing as an accessory to romance.
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Long Branch
Shrewsbury
Lucinda
Martin F. Tupper
Darling
Liboucht Pa
Lying Like Gentlemen The Deals of Senators and Officials
A long anecdote rebukes Congress members for seeking favors from department clerks and for pressuring appointments. A prominent Congressman tries to sidestep a beggar by naming a friend’s wife for a post, but ultimately supports appointing a vetted candidate, condemning the corrupt practice.
Subterfuge Alleged in Official Appointment Claim
The source cites a Congressman accusing an official of substituting a friend for a preferred candidate. Documentary evidence was presented, and the Congressman added that other details had been forgotten, suggesting a deliberate bypass of proper process.
Remarkable backyard animal clash on the Pacific Slope
A dramatic tale from San Francisco describes a rat, a dog, a terrier, a cat, and a boy all entangled in a chaotic yard scene. The rat battles a chicken while the cat and terrier clash, the dog dies, the cat dies, and the rat dies, ending with the owner threatening punishment.
Man Struck by Fire While Riding to Potts Town
An elderly farmer named George Stubbiebine near Cedarville, North Coventry, Chester County, was riding home when a sudden pain in his leg caused him to fall from his burgee and flames flashed up his right side. He jumped to the road, his clothing scorched, and his horse reared. Witnesses describe his close call and the fire on his clothing as he regained footing and rode on. The report blends local incident with stray editorial and unrelated quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottstown Ledger
George Stubbiebine
Cedarville
Coventry Township
Chester County
Pottstown
Bea
Gaorze
al Ei
Alem Fran
Hunt's Kidney and Liver Remedy testimonial notes
A compilation of user testimonials from Woodbury Manchester to Columbus Xeniz and New London praising Hunt's Kidney and Liver Remedy. Claims include cured kidney weakness, reduced nocturnal urination, back pains, and overall restored health after multiple bottles. The ads tout the remedy as vegetable and suitable for all kidney diseases with agents listed in Providence and New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodbury
Manchester
Hunt
Gore
Joseph
Miller, Carpenter
Xeniz
Ohio
H. A. Glass
Columbus
Obie
John Kimball
New London
Conn
Providence
Tenton
Amputation and a miracle tonic from Rondout
A Port Ewen man faced death as doctors declined amputation. Dr. David Kennedy operated and then gave his Favorite Remedy to purify blood, restoring health amid a flood of testimonials. The piece advertises Gilmore's Aromatic Wine and related products as cures for female weakness and other ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abram £Llsworth
Port Ewen
Ulster County
N.Y
David Kennedy
Rondout
Ellsworth
Kennedy
Roudou
Ron MS
Sue
Gilmow
Mouis
Elba
Pavillion
Leos
Ghimere
Mherelhore
Lev W. Fisk Brqua
Aurora Hi
Save
Giangig'& Artinatio
Ndt
Boas
Rey, Hakkis Pbuk
Pavahon
Titan
ILM
Derby
Inden
Derleland
Fowlerville NY
Gilmore
Whieney
Clarkson
U. McInture
Daggetts
Layhes
A.W. Morck & Co
Administrators’ Notice for James McColum Estate
Letters cum testamento annexo on the estate of James McColum late of Mansfield Freeborn County Minnesota deceased. Notice is given to all persons indebted to the estate in Pennsylvania to make immediate presentment and those having claims to present them for settlement to the administrator Cnas CuHase. Administrator Cum Sestamenta Annexo Russell Warren Co Sept 5 1825.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McColum
Mansfield
Freeborn County
Minnesota
Pennsylvania
Sims
Cnas CuHase
Russell, Warren Co
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Pacific
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Sebercy
Austin
Thas
Chitcago
Taxic
Santos
Magnetic Balm Co
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Simmons
Simmons Liver Regulator
Sirius
JH. Zeilin &C
Philadelphia, Pa
Frele Weinger
Serling Uwringer
Crescent Wring
Sprlie Maapufracturing Co
Lisnrse
Wood St
Pitsberg
Philadelphia
Erie Railroad
Sheffield
Buffalo
New York & Philadelphia RR
Oms
Expres
Fapress
Dunkirk
Allegheny Valley
Pittsburg
Nortim
Sam Sounds
Pr. Marchisi
Pinley
Sacaary
Commission
J. P. Freeman & CO
Brighton
N. Y
Express
Murray St
New York
Theie
Christian Smitil
Howe Sewing Machine CQ
Sixth St
Pittsburgh
Shuttie
Penesylvana
Ohio A. RB
York
Erte & Tecuien
Elecant D. Lycon Lohgs
orIne
aLrblie Pas-Eng
Chicnaro
St. Loui
Minneota
Dakota
Nebrash Oialg
Kanoite
Tridas
Garfield
J.-M. Femuis
Supt
Cleveland
Obi
Joan Rowand
Herman Greenland
Rowland & Greenland
Hickory St
Opnaste Schon House
Warren, P
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