Leap of Jephtha Gatekeeper and Panther Hunter Story
An old tale recounts Jephtha, an 82 year old landmark figure, and his cousin Little Jephtha, tall and stout, near Pittsburgh trailed by legends of bears and panthers. The narrative recalls a rugged life, a broken leg, a surgeon’s amputation, and the toll gate at a bridge watched by townsfolk and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bette Wall
Jephtha
Deplttin
Jephtha Hanns
Ming
Seth
Weil
Nuvber Woods
Pittsburgh
Gower
Ben
Elise Jongen
Juaitien
Angsaviers
Big Tephtha Fonds
Trice Sennes
Haseem
Depitha
Bitty
Nemely
Panther Tales and Deer Hunts From Old Times
In a rustic reminiscence the speaker recalls a bygone era of abundant deer and panthers in the woods, noting scarce game and lynters. He recounts a close encounter with a panther near Tampy’s pond, saving a doe and earning venison payment, while reflecting on how hunting life has changed over decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mort
Pathers
Dore
Jephthi Miya
Tampy
Jim
Heath
Anil Miayhe
Sun
Wealthy Willowey Says She Plans New Marriage
Fragmentary note from a Weekly column discusses Wealthy Willowey and a new marriage plan. It mentions a bride described as thirty and a daughter, with references to society and outings, though text is garbled and names are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ssosa
Phn
Nevila
Midicia
Winabington
Teandrewe
Noticn Muepeestiaa
Anid
Advertised Letters and Miscellaneous Notices
A diverse set of old notices and ads including advertised letters, a reward for information on a theft of horse harnesses, trades for goods, medical cures, farm and slave sale mentions, auction and court notices. The text shows scattered names, places like Mann creek, UTLEY, Omaha, Boise, Martley and Rose, and various dates and prices. The source reads like a late 19th or early 20th century advertising page with noisy OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uy Place
Mann Creek
Utley
Clover Root Tea Praised By Local Vendor
A local vendor, Lie Weiser Pliner, extols Kuel's Clover Root Tea as the best option for consumption. The testimonial notes quickage and bee soir monee, suggesting notable effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuel
Lie Weiser
Pliner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gerwick’s
Harness Depot
Dave Harpers
Tor Iar
Aee Ee Sondition
Jas. A, Gerwick, Weiser
S Mart Hannon
Wittsky
Sears & Vansice
Temperance
Ark Your Drugeist
Tor &Genwroun
Ely
Weiser
Joan Pattison
Westlake
Tadaho
LAKE
Bear
Mid A
Tranapor
Re Loe
Hotel Weiner
Complete Electric Bell
E. M. Barton
Ee Market
Tim
Park
Mitton
Amd
Satoctursser I
Indianapolis
Ee Busey Company
IND
Scott
Tig
Washington
Sealon
Racine Buggies
Leon
Postuilier
Hort Strone W Howell Sy
Vestor Anekwow
Autinson Wiis
Hompsun
Plese
W. W. Prrnonwer
Lyons
Huttalo
al Yur Shihab
Weiser Pharmivy
Dootora Hartley & Rose
Boise
Omaha
Martley & Rose’s
Ne Ean
Royal Taylor Anit
Cordalle
Kehrli & Wilson
Sounsil
Idahs, Er Rs
Bof Rualer
Cushion i Bank OF Wihiser
Udano
Bainler
IM. Baeton
WY F Sommercamp
D. Wyayers
Gd Selwon
Transac
United States
Jenn
Matthews & CO the
Courseni
Ener
Rana
J.M. York
Wasence
Bighorn
Welker
Omarrom
Elie Bhewey
Aveust Brockman
Weiser, Wao
Manning
Sary
Heine
Kelly
Late Woot
Tamter Jy Rvery Foot
Pianeér Furniture Store
Washington County
SEARS
O.ren
TDATO
Hastern Wasitington
Pol
Oregon
Sasig Liireet Ravitr Tee Peart
Micks
Portland
San Francisco
Paertanl Kevtrrke
Miller
National Sewing Machine CO
Broadway, Factory
New York
Belvidere, Ill
THAD
Kansas City
Mikstseippi
Umaine
L. Little
Trav Pass
Baise
Ida
Salt Lake
McMillan
Temple
Bat Laky City
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