Haunted county courthouse in old Washing ton building slated for tear down
Workmen refuse to tear down the long standing county court house. The county seat has moved to Deyton and the haunted hall retains a legend of specters and a kept skeleton, sparking debate over clearing the site for a poor house while locals recount odd sightings and historic ties to Washington.
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Thos County
Washington
Deyton
Hevss
Thas
Keleton
Wight
Lockn
Viphinesolt
Spring City
Mar Hook
Rentinnas
Chaiiannra
Erica
Wwllor Erie Mail
Lifrou
Linn
la Ake
Chaysanoogs
Tereyrauss
Rubinstein the Great Russian Composer and His Era
The article traces the life of composer Rubinstein born 1890 in an asylum district moved to Forte and studied under Abbe List, touring Sweden, gaining fame for operas like Donakoi and Nero, with American reception in 1887 sparking Rubinstein clubs led by William B. Molen Slavonic clubs in New York, while also noting the famous horse Comanche, survivor of the Custer Massacre, its valor and ultimate fate, and various social sketches including swan observations and a Serian marriage custom.
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Grestedt
Rubinstein
Forte
Sweden
Rusia
United States
Met
Dunist Donakoi
Lalla Rookh
Sara
Hoiz
Ivan
Rubinstein Clube
Rubinstein Club
New York City
William B. Molen
Comanche
AC. I. CH
Geabill
Deadwood
Port Riley
Westi
Kansas
Nebraska
Dakota
Keogh
Custer
Durough
Koogh
Horner
Fhley
Maj. Reno
Thrord
Dakota Cal
Starrs
Company I
Cotuandhe
Byloos
Widow as Queen of Society Dominates Late 19th Century Gossip
In a detailed society essay the widow is celebrated as the pinnacle of fashion and influence, surpassing debutantes in charm and knowhow. The article contrasts widows with younger women, notes their mastery of sympathy, social maneuvering, and ability to mold conversations, and cites examples from literature and real life to underline the widow's social power.
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New York
Hicks Lord
Frank Leslie
Hamersley
Sho
Ona
Abo
Eay
Thackeray
Milton
Raphael
Amelia Hives
Howells
Dickens
New Orleans
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Jewell
Waby
Castoria
Cantera
Wien
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Sram
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Ledand
Intel
Morgan
Opn
Swan
Kitte Neil
Greenland
Enoch Morgan's Sons CO
Acad
House Journal
France
Pantoe
Teed Kaghta
Mra Schaineims
Painse Achegh Zacties
W. L. Douglas
HOTEL
Carey
Eacx
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Chicago
Rock Island & Pacific
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Weet
Misson River
Rock ‘Dart
Colorado
Minneapolis
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Thong Leeee
Pruril
Spirit Lake
Mowe
Hock Zeland
Lin Watertown
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Avalto
Todimcapelia
Southern Pointe
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Forder
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Olica
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Gee Thi & Peas
Pacific
Railway
Kansas City
St. Louis
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Onca
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Wichita Eagle
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Ramee
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Murdock
Wichita City Roller Mills
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Bae
Oliver & Imbodenco
Kansas Loan and Investment CO
N. F. Nieventaxpen
M. W. Levy
Treaay
A. W. Oxryxa
J. C. Rurax
Capital
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Johnston & Larimer Dry Goods CO
N. Topeka Ave
Kan
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Giloot
Ad. E
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Decatur
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Erory
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Elas Tig
Popullar Science News
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Townsend
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Seal
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Eagle
Deppenideg
Fommge Frepelds
L. C. Jackson
Hacker & Jackson
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North Main
Roncity
S Department
R. P. Murdock
Reni Keiale
Promyily
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Cavan
Globe Iron Works
Flagg
Sthaves
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Lawybhrs
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Webits
Eavese
Tors
Jean Webue
Wiesaes
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