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The Doclopedia #972
The Strange Corners Chronicle: May 1, 1860
TOWN OF STRANGE CORNERS FOUNDED ON THIS DAY!
This newspaper is proud to have the above headline in out first issue and predicts that this fine town, founded by Doctor Samuel Strange and his brother, Colonel Wallace Strange (Ret.), will soon become a beacon for people of all walks of life looking to make their homes and businesses in the beautiful foothills if the Sierra Nevada mountains. Our excellent farmland, wonderful climate and abundant resources will act as a magnet for prosperity and a good life.
For those new to town, our fine Main Street businesses already include Hartwell’s General Store, the Excelsior Hotel, Los Lobos Mexican Restaurant, Sweeney’s Saloon, Chow Yen Laundry, the Blue Bell Bakery, A-1 Chop House, Madame Palushka’s Curios, Wartner’s Stable & Blacksmith and Danver’s Feed & Seed.
Several new businesses are proposed and we are happy to report that several farms are starting up just outside town. Our two churches, the Church of St. Valdemar and the Southern Baptist Church, will surely be just the first of many. Our fine new school, Strange Corners Elementary, is a model of modern school design.
As part of our grand celebration this week, Doctor Strange and the Colonel are both opening their homes to the public. In them, you will see, respectively, excellent collections of items scientific and mystical, as befits the interest of each brother. Many items of a historic nature are also to be seen, as well as the many curious artifacts collected in far off lands.
It is also noted that a band shall perform in the town square each day this week, at noon and again at six. On Saturday night, a fireworks extravaganza will take place.
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The Doclopedia #973
The Strange Corners Chronicle: July, 14, 1860
ODD “BEAR” SIGHTED
Farmer Henry Osgood and his son, Jeremy, have reported seeing a large creature they think was a bear in the vicinity of Quartz Creek. Said bear was reported to be walking on its hind legs and had a long shaggy coat of fur. It was viewed by both men for a full minute before vanishing into the woods of Cutter Hill. Sheriff Tanner investigated and said that, aside from finding some large footprints, he did not see the creature and believes it may have been just passing through on the way to higher country.
NEW BUSINESSES OPEN
We are very pleased to announce that Mr. & Mrs. Chatwood have finally opened their furniture store. This establishment has a wide selection of fine furniture at excellent prices. Hours are 8 am to 6 pm daily. Closed Sundays.
Doctor Singh has opened his Dental office at 84 Main street as of yesterday. Educated in London, Dr. Singh has as modern a setup as you will find between San Francisco and Denver. Hours are 7 am to 5 pm all days except Friday. Emergency visits will be taken at any hour.
Mr. Sark & Mr. Lucius are pleased to announce that the S&L Mortuary is open for business from dawn to dusk 7 days a week. Recent emigres from Europe, these gentlemen offer all services related to the dearly departed, from pick up of the body to burial in the town cemetery.
DAUGHTERS OF NATURE HOLD FIRST MEETING
It is reported to us that the group Daughters of Nature held their first meeting on Saturday night at the home of Mrs. Ceres Zane. Being a group for women, this reporter is not privy to what was discussed, but was informed that 7 women were in attendance and things got off to a very fine start.
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