14 Dec 1864
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Newspaper
Allen County Democrat
Location
Lima, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1864
Page
1
An elderly major plans a hearty feast after butchering a beef and inviting friends. A drunken prank by companions uses a black jug to stage a mock escape, leaving the major to wake believing a dream. The incident ends with the jug sealed and the party dispersed, while the tale travels through the town.
A brief Bee notes recent reforms in Bee town affecting slot machines and business licensing. Officials outline changes to permit rules and inspection procedures, with community members weighing impacts on local commerce and safety.
A railway tale recounts a passenger awakening Captain Holmes at West Needham time and again. A mischievous youth lands him at the roadside and discards a paper parcel while boasting of sparing his host from missing home. A garbled ending shows lingering confusion and stray bits of text.
The Akron colored community held a Grand Triumph Ball and Supper at Empire Hall on Thursday honoring Lincoln Andrew Johnson and emancipation. About 40 couples attended with guests from Cleveland Meadville Ravenna Kent Canton and nearby cities. Music dancing and patriotic songs featured, with cheers for Union and free Maryland and Missouri.
A fragmentary essay offers guidance on self control, speech, and conduct for young men, urging restraint, diligence, and diligence before action. It includes a dated anecdote about a slave named Sam Ram and misused language reflecting historical attitudes.
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