Red Pig hotel and unlucky opals linked to a murder
In High street chatter a young lord recalls the Red Pig hotel near Christchurch and Rachel Sandal associated with Mrs Scrill and a fatal act. Paul notes the link as Sandal hints his aunt Rachel was murdered or driven to death at the place by a serpentine opal brooch with ill fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dancer
Scrill
Christchurch
Hants
Paul
Young Sandal
Krill
Sandal
Rachel Sandal
Mystery of Lady Rachel's Death Haunts London Gossip
Paul Beecot recalls the Victorian scandal surrounding Lady Rachel Sandal who vanished after a quarrel with her father. The Red Pig inn, the opal brooch, and a possible murder or suicide frame a shadowed tale. Beecot notes a small pub owned by Mrs Krill and plans to investigate further. Deborah the laundry owner trades in rumors of growing business as Sylvia recovers.
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Paul
Sandal
Piccadilly Circus
Beccot
Oxford Street
Bloomsbury
Rachel Sandal
Christchurch
London
Rachel
Krill
Lord George
Beevor
Hurd
Beecot
Norman
Jubileetown
Sylvia
Deborah
Debby and Paul Unravel a Tangled House Tale
In a cluttered London home Debra Tawsey resists truth about her late master and Miss Sylvia Krill while Paul Beecot notices ties to Christchurch. Sylvia bonds with Paul over bills and books, dreams of fate, and learns Indian goor means coarse sugar before a sly literary aside from Miss Norman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilly Junk
Farst
Paul
Deborah
Gwynne Street
Sylvia
Miss Krill
Mrs. Tawsey
Tilly
Hurd
Debby
Burt
Beecot
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure for Constitutional Disease
An 8100 reward note proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. It claims internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, offers 100 dollar refund for cures that fail, and urges readers to send for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo, with pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
District Leader at Opera House Promises Musical Comedy Charm
Joseph E. Howard writes The District Leader a musical comedy with a developed plot and catchy songs. Miss Ethel Dovey stars as Flossie Whittle from Teaneck New Jersey, supported by a strong company and a 25 girl chorus. The piece is billed as a season hit with music and story of equal excellence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph E. Howard
Howard
Ethel Dovey
Flossie Whittle
Teaneck
N. J
Pie Supper at Lexington School House
A pie supper will be held at the Lexington school house on Wednesday evening February 5 1908 A short program will be presented and a cordial invitation extended to all Pearl Montgomery teacher announces this community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington School
Pearl Montgomery
Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup Promises Quick Constipation Cure
An advertisement claims chronic constipation leads to serious ailments and promotes Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure that aids digestion stimulates the liver and bowels and restores natural action. The text asserts quick relief without nausea or griping and urges using the product sold by all druggists.
You Can't Afford To Miss It New Continental Kerosene Lamp
Advertises a candescent kerosene lamp as the best cheap light with 100 candle power for six hours at one cent. Claims six times brighter than central drain lamps and ten times brighter than electricity, with no smell or smoke. Offers money refund and invites viewings at J. G. Hise’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Hise
Public Sale at A VanSickle Farm Near Washington Kansas
Auction notice for Wednesday February 5 1908 at 10 am listing eight horses eighteen head of cattle four hogs and farm goods. Items include corn oats timothy hay tools a planter plows and fifty chickens with household goods. Terms: cash under ten dollars and 12 months notes on larger sums with 6 percent discount for cash. Lunch on the ground. S Blaker A Sutherland auctioneers E R Harvey clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
A. VanSickle
Washington
Bethel Church
Plains Church
S. E. Blaker
A. Sutherland
E. R. Harvey
Foley's Kidney Cure Ends Kidney Troubles
Advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Cure will stop irregularities and cure kidney and bladder troubles within medical reach, urging readers to try the remedy for relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Teeter and Lathrop Auction at Benz farm near Verdi
Auctioneers Teeter and Lathrop offer sale of horses cattle hogs corn hay straw and more at the Benz farm near Verdi Ohio with sale set for February 6 1908 at 10 am Terms include 12 months notes 7 percent interest or 6 percent off for cash Garrett Bros. to feed the crowd H S Ingham supervises
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Teeter & Lathrop
Benz Farm
Verdi
Brighton
Washington
Jack
Poland
China
Farrow
Garrett Bros
H. S. Ingham
Foley’s Honey and Tar Cures Coughs and Colds
Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as a cure for the most obstinate coughs and colds with mild laxative effects. Guaranteed quality claimed, with genuine packs in yellow packaging sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
The Oldest Mason in Iowa Revealed in Winterset
Winterset's Evening Star lodge claims Richard Pickle Bruce born May 15 1818 in Lexington Kentucky may be Iowa's oldest Mason by membership. Bruce was made a Mason December 11 1848 and joined the lodge August 12 1853. He has lived in Madison county since 1851, enjoys full faculties, and recently retired from managing a 400 acre farm with eleven children, six living.
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Winterset
Iowa
Evening Star Lodge
A. F
A. M
Richard Pickle Bruce
Dicky
Lexington
MD. Sterling, I
Madison County
Lodge
Dr Shoop Catarrh Remedy Sent Free on Request
Trial catarrh treatments mailed free by Dr. Shoop Racine Wisconsin prove the value of this scientific prescription known to druggists as Dr Shoop's Catarrh Remedy. Sold by J H Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoop
Racine
Wis
J. H. Stewart
Piles Guarantee Offer for Pazo Ointment
A claim promises cure of itching bleeding bleeding piles in six to fourteen days or a refund. The ad asserts Pazo ointment can treat piles including itching blindness bleeding and protruding forms with a money back guarantee.
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Chas. H. Keck
el M. Keck
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Rtizens National Bank
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Chicago
Mail and Express
California
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Gay M. & St
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Milwaukee
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Wibyon
Minneapolis
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Lowe
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Win Cities Limited
Secal Preight
East Boun
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Soria Limited
Bargant
Bun Daly
Yewae &. Coutts
G. P
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Uris
Frank Rogers
Sam
Ilan T
Ridon Li
Wan
Central Ry
Dr. D. Arthaud
Osteopath
Kirksville
Dr. W. M. Terry
West Washington Stree
Washington, Iowa
Ray H. Dean Bye
Cook & Sherman's Drug Ser
Ashingtor
Howard J. Ross
Nicolas Marmon
North Side Square
Austin Sutherland
Mason's City
Tre Pamous
Chas. Brown
Brown
Wasington
Casey Bros
D. F. Macon
Laws
Selm
Clifford Tho
Om Sehington
Court
J. J. Kelloge
South Side
Squa
D. NM
Butterfiel
Moe
Orail's
Washin
Eicher & Livingst
LAW
Charles 4. Dewey
Notary Office
Temple Building
Washington, Low
W. A. White
Farmers & Merchants State AI
Northeast Corner Square
G. J. Wilson
G. Oo
Wilson
Washington County Bar Bank
W. M. Keeley
Ashington
Epmund D. Morriso
Main Street
P. J. Hanley
Wey
AANKS
Bltiens Savings Bn
Savings and Loan Business
H. Kbox
J. M
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