Meditative Letter on Earthquakes and National Decay Near Cincinnati
A letter from John Aridyad to Judge Thompson reflects on the 1812 quake near Cincinnati and warns of looming disaster in American cities. The writer meditates on fate, moral responsibility, and the nation’s unpatriotic direction while contrasting Europe, America, and distant lands. He mentions Knobley on the Ohio, Heelfoot Lake, and fears for Cincinnati and New York when the next tremor arrives.
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Croise
Pacific
Charleston
Lake
Kentucky
Ohio Gates
New
York
Rome
America
Egypt
Largest verdict in Monroe County history ends after thirty days
Special Judge Herron delivered the verdict in the railroad construction case involving contractor WW Spencer and defendants Kenefick and Carter. Spencer was awarded 35,277.92 with about 1,100 in interest or costs, marking the largest verdict ever rendered in Monroe County. The trial spanned nearly a month, centering on measurements of stone and air moved during the railroad project.
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Monroe County
Herron
Spender
Kenefick and Carter
Spencer
Monrod T
Bloomington
Track W's Awarded To High School Athletes
Points were earned by several boys in the Big Four Track Meet last month. Bark Walker placed second in the 80-yard run and third in the 440-yard event. Curtis Holder won the 110-yard high hurdles. Gil Oliphant took second in the 110-yard hurdles and third in the 220-yard event. John Gotselle was runner-up in the 100-yard dash and 220-yard dash. Arthur Allen placed third in the 220. Charles Wilson finished third in the 100-yard dash. Ink Tubbs took second in the mile. Ernest Emry earned a third in the distance events. A Petersburg Washington bull meet also credited points. In legal news, John Dowsey, an attorney who recently moved to Washington, presided as special judge for the next circuit court to hear the salt of Hames Walton administrator against John B. House et al for mortgage foreclosure, with Judge C. H. Cobb overseeing.
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Rug
Curtis Holder
Gjen Oliphant
John Gotselle
Arthur Allen
I Charles
Wilson
John ‘Dowsey
Washington
Daviess County
Nex Circuit Court
Hames Walton
Agaleet
John B. House
C. H. Cobb
Vincennes’ Capital
King’s New Discovery Praised by Missouri Druggist
T J Dwyer of Ghaysville, Mo., writes from J vonia about three customers cured of constipation by Dr King’s New Discovery. He notes one client, seeking to move and sell property, found no need to relocate after using the remedy and calls it the most wonderful patent medicine.
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J+ vonia
T. J. Dwyer
Ghaysville
Washington excursion to Terre Haute on Sunday
A brief notice announces a Sunday excursion from Washington to Terre Haute leaving at 7 pm. Round trip fare is $1. The event lists Lindeman's Pharmacy as a contact point and notes a Tuesday week schedule.
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Washington
Terre
Aute
Ajeouiblett
Lindeman's’ Pharmacy
Catholic Priest Teaches Unity In Elmhurst Baptist Hall
Father Heary of Saint Anthony parish, Brooklyn, arranged a joint service at the Elmhurst Baptist hall with Rev. Willam Noble. The plan shared 11 o'clock Catholic Mass and Baptist noon services, with provisions for Sunday school and optional five o'clock vespers, aiming to foster cooperation between congregations.
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New York
Brooklyn
Ald
Elmhurst
Cathal
Willam Noble
Elmibharet ‘Baptist
Heary
Father Heafy
Baptists
Mr. Noble
Ae White
Olfe
Re. Mean Club
Heaty
Bratt
Barishlane
Father Heaty
Baptiste
Father Heary
Noble
Father Healy
Pest Church
Apaches Disheartened by Land Seek Promises
In Lawton Oklahoma APACHE INDIAN born in exile returns after a month away, reporting mixed treatment by officers at Hot Springs and Santos. He seeks adequate land for the tribe and notes land needs valued at 22,000. Younger members fear a future as prisoners of war while chiefs discuss citizenship and tribal nationhood amid land transfers. The report also covers winter river traffic and freight trends, with January and February shipments totaling 677,000 tons, signaling strong trade and nautical activity.
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Lawton
Okla
New Mexico
Hot Springs
Santos
Ariz
Orear
Paeka
Jake
Stase
Local Cure Ad Promises Relief with Hazily Stated Claims
An OCR damaged ad from a druggist lists prices and pills for a cure, naming Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists Toledo Hall’s Family Pills and a mucous membrane treatment. The wording is garbled and appears to tout a nostrum with claims of internal action and testimonials.
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Oeligue
Walding, Kinnan & ‘Marvin
iWholesale Druggists
Toledo
Take’ Hall
Plils Jattpation
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