Prodigal Love and Revealed Truth Across Generations
A dramatic tale traces Paul Dillard’s return from war and ambition to his betrothed Ariadne Etheridge. Hidden sins surface as Ariadne’s father confesses the fraud that separated lovers, and Paul’s arrival unites them at last in forgiveness and reparation.
A Losing Joke About a Doctor in Pittsburgh
A Pittsburgh physician told a joke to a female patient about his failure to cure her illness. The patient drank Hop Bitters and recovered. she now laughs at the joke, while the doctor regrets the incident as it cost him a good patient. The note is attributed to the Harrisburg Patriot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ariadne Homer
Amos Homer
Adoe
Pietces
Paul
Adatis
Adee
Cooper
Washington
Genral Hancock
Samuel J. Tilden
New York City
Tilden
Newark City
New York
Tao
Pittsburgh
Harrisburg
Early American Inventions and Innovations Timeline
A fragmentary summary tracing early American progress from steam engines and steamboats to telegraphy and rail improvements. Notable mentions include John Fitch’s river navigation, Robert Fulton’s Newark to Albany voyage, Erie Canal completion, Jacob Perkins steel engravings, and the first telegraph line on Long Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phiiladelphia
John Fitch
Delawae River
Cess
Col Stevens
Thomas Stanchard
Mssachusetts
Robert Fulton
Newark
Albany
Uor
Philadelphia
Jobn Ord
Jobo H
Massachusetts
George
Feral
George Clymer
Jacob Perkins
Savannah
Auntic Ocean
Henry Durden
Harnson A. Dyer
Haynd
Nike Gayer
Electric Bitters touted as cure for chronic ailments
Advert says doctors give up patients and Electric Bitters heal stomach liver kidneys urinary issues. Claims include curing constipation headaches bilious attacks and more with a note to buy from Laubach & Bevard for fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laubach & Bevard
Propah Capah Correct Trick for Ailments and Appointments
A garbled ad-like passage sells Dr Thomas Relectric Oil as a remedy for rheumatism and flesh wounds with claims of reliability. It also mentions Laubach and Bertram selling the product and notes a political line about Indian Affairs commissioners seeking historical fame as friends of the diads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Laubach & Be
Speer Port Grape Wine Promotes Medicinal Use in New Jersey
Alfred Speer of Passaic New Jersey known as the wine tan plans a larger grape yield this year and lowers the price of his four year old Port to aid poorer families. His unique four year fermentation and temperature changes yield a superior wine without liquor. Large consignments ordered for South America and for London and Paris. physicians praise its quality. Sold widely by druggists J Zimmerman & Codiw2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J
SPEER
Alfred Speer
Passaic N J
J.zimmerman & Co
Passaic
New Jersey
Sperr
South America
London
Paris
Airprese
J. Zimmerman
Sleepy Hollow
Foyland
Wang Abd
Udwisc
Heneyforth
Virginia
Canada Hac
Stean
Jabor
New York
Prosperous Advertising House Consolidates Philadelphia Agency
NW Ayer and Son of Philadelphia acquire Pettingen Co and merge it with their existing operations. The note praises the firm for honorable conduct and timely payment of accounts, contrasting it with other unreliable agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NW Ayer & Son
Philadelphia
Messrs Pettengill & Co
Various 19th Century Notables and Public Notes
A collage of brief items mentions Davis resuming on the fence, British MPs swearing, Postmaster General James, fashion ombre shades, and Mrs. Jane G Austin credited for The Nameless Nobleman. Pope Leo XIII charity, quotes from Whittelair Reid, and social chatter about marriage, Lowell, Emerson, and Brown fund. Mention of Sleeping Water eloping, Victoria premiers, Farragut canonization, and New York mudslinging plus Denio’s Worst Synuh as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
House of Commons
James
Brady
Leo XIII
R. W. Emerson
John M. Forbes
Boston Fund
John Brown
Sitting Bull
Victoria
Admiral Farragut
New York
de la Matyr
Columbus
Gilbert
Sammy Tilden
United States
Kim
Adelina Patti
Bradlaugh
Pers
McCosh
College Glee Club
Trenton
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Woostee Depublican, As
Olio
Borders
J. H. Carr
Haniware
Lorth Court House
Tamalo
Prairie Lawi
Texas
Arkanais
Kansas
DOW
Kimber
Barrett & Odens
WILEY
North Market Street
North Street
J, RB. Woodshorth
Attorneys AT Law Omee
East Liberty Street
Postomer Out
John T. Meek Inwey
Lucas & Wellers Shoe
Southwest Shoe Putotee Sacre
Wilson S. Orr
Alp Law Wooster
Weat Side Public Square
Wayte County National Bank
vaGty
Youcucm
Wagcgart
AL Law, Wooster Ohlo
Quincy Burling
Siyl
Isaac Johnson
AUT Law
Wooster
Otmo
Buble Square
Up Stair
McSweeny& Parsons
Jacobs
Wooster Olio Hy
B. Dt
S. B
B. Feason
Paw Wooster Ohlo Omee
Martin L. Smaset
Ucclure & Suysrer
Atiaw WoosTrunk
James B. Taylor
Atiaw Notary
Fy Rey Lered J. Thomas
APF Taw Wooster Ohin
Orrick
National Bak Cpstairs
Waeyie
Adja
Fames Jeffery
AY Law
Salem
Waynte County
Wayne
West
Salent
Kk. Ss. Dowelet
Omece
Johnson's Bank
West Sie
Public Square Uy
L. Q. Jfffries
Prane
John Po Jeffries
Aly
M. B. McClure
Hiram B. Swartz
Mayoius
Public Square
SS. &. Bonewitz
Appornhey
Ofller
J H Taylor
Grrocery
West Liberty Street
WM. Harkins
Canal Friton Ohio
Waste
Stachi Mutual Insurance
Benefenal Iife Insurance
Stick
H. M. Shaffer
Daubach & Bevard’s
John A. Gann
Episcopal Chireh
Omee
Goa
Toayp
Tt. Barrett
Archer
Geo, Liggete
Fimporhm Drug Store
North Market
Frmitry
Church Wooster O
J. D. Robison
Dre. L. & Wow
Firestone
Moore
Roller & Wilsons
FE. Quinbyts
D. R. Johnston
Red Corner
Kutin
Market Street
A. H. Hunt
L. Shibley & Bro
Dk. W. F. Derr
Ontariog Veterinary College
Toronto
Canada
North Beall Ave
Ji, C. Myers
East Union Charge
Lutheran Church
South Market Strreet
JC. Myers
South Market Street
Estey Organs
ARS
Warren
M. D
East North St
Wooster, D
Dalzelle Alexander
B. Cor
Walnut & North Sts
E. J. Cunningham
D. D
Barket Street
B. J. Jo! Jones
Gorner
Ohio
Hwii
EIDNE
Dr. Joy
Terra Alba
National Baking Powder Co
Marion
Kuhn & Craighead
Jyd Price
M Albright
Schmuckay
W. Johnston & CO
Jefferson Ave
Detroit
Mich
U. S
A. M. Glick
THE
Golden Corner Cash Clothier
P. E. Risch
Laetyy
Ariadne
BY MY
Danver
Paul Dillard
Spring Meadow
Selying
Gow
John Etheridge
Anadaoe II
Dillard
Jonas Dillard
Forti
Tower Hill
Amon Homer
Amos
France
Boston
New Hampshire
Mary
Mrs. Dillard
Italy
John
Ariadne Etheridge
Johns Etheridge
Wil
Johny Etheridge
Paul Dillon
Llow
Atistine Etheridge
Southland
Tilden and Hancock
New York Star
Leadville
Joe Connors
Bradiford
Ile
Dad
C.O DD
Aou Tria
Oor Cincinnati Enquirer
Landreths
Landreth & Sons
Patapa
Roller & Wilson
Adrer
Pittaburg
Rochester Alliance
Orrville
Wooster Mansfield
Crestline
Dode
Forest Lima
Cree
Fort Wayne
Plymouth
Chicago
Eneteet
Lima
Ar Do de Manafield
Wooster Orrvilla
Albanes
Rochester
No. L. Exp
Praine
Siam
FB. R. Myers
Cleveland, Mt. Vernon
R. R
Mt Vernon
Gambier
Howard
Danville
Gann
Blackcreek
Billbuck
Millersburg Homenville
Freederickaburg
Apple Creek
Orrvile
Marshallville
Clinton
New Portag
Guyane
Cleveland
Wan
Marshal Vill Orreste
Pasar
Srewebooass
Torreon
Laave Hudson
Mt. Vernon
Uniom Depot
Columbia
Tilton
Gen'l
Ticket
Agvet
Speers
Taralena
Lancaster
Droggsts
Messenger OF Health
Ergy Siz
NES
Origin and Cure
Mishler Herb Sitters CO
Tor
Parker
Kingsford’s
Oswego
SIL
Tkingsborh
Kingsford
Bermuda
Kingsford & &Gn
Elizabeth Metzler
Wayne County
Samuel M Lek
WoostTen
Brown
Bown Chemi CO
Baltimore
Brown Co
Mr. Dana
Cuba
Florida
Aur Eadache
Geolemay
Montreal
Rtram Price
Comioners of
Indian Affairs
Diads
Chas.Eayre Hinkle
Jersey City Heights
N. J
Styson
Roato
Taurs
Jane G. Austin
Denio
Barnas K. Bears
Wanster Republic
Pra Yrar, Tn
Advanch
Po Ghee Sauer Wes
SLSR
ASE HY Ss
Moines
Business Carls
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