Her Little Wishness Burdette's touching death letter as witness
A long serviceable farewell from Robert J. Burdette to his wife Carrie, recounting her final days and night by night vigil. He recalls her courage and the family’s quiet grief, the lake scene, and the final blessing to her son Robbie as she passed peacefully. The piece ends with notes of their Ardmore home and a closing personal message to Mrs. Pilling.
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Robert J. Burdette
Bia
Dickens
David Copperfeld
Aupsorg
Sue
Dora
Robbie
Ale
Carrie
Peoria
Nostral
Sol
O'Lock
Desta
Lord Marion Church
Mrs. Pilling
Ardmore
Rowaar J. Burperre
Toledo Rally Displays Calm Political Spirit in Mulligan Parade
A Toledo crowd formed a peaceful display as Democrats and Republicans paraded, with Lucas County Democrats outmoving Republicans man for man in torchlit support. Blaine trembled under the crowd and begged to be moved as Brown urged the procession forward along Summit Street.
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Hendricks
Wheeling Waernisa
W. Vas
Thomas A. Hendricks
Randall and
Fellows
Mr. Hendricks
John R. Fellows
New York
Capitol Square
Capitol Building
Lucas County
Brown
Summit Street
Mr Blaine
Cleveland
Mulligan
Blaine
Jim Brown
Recount of alleged repeaters and labor ads entering Ohio
Democratic and Republican groups charge repeaters are being brought into Ohio from Richmond. Ads propose moving hundreds of colored miners and laborers with wages stated, naming J. P. Desis and J. L. Destis as agents. Names Spice Curlett and John B. Askew appear, with election-day polling security noted. whiskey ad follows with Harpers Nelson County brand and agent listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Committee
Richmond
Ohio
J.P. Desis
J. 1. Destts
Spice Curlett
Baltimore
Lancaster
Curlett
Curlett Ia
Washington
John B. Askew
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Toledo
Bloen
Aaa
Democratic Senstu
Republivan
Ouro
Luesday
Harper
Nelson County
Cbich
Schumpert & Roneys
Spot Cash Store
Americus
Recorder
Old Price
West
Northwest
Thoice Family
New Orleans
Bellewood
Liverpool
Bran
Cox, Hill & Thompson
Stone Mountain
Lucy Hinton
Sual Hh Credit Store
Imo
Goor
Anerices
J. W. Wheatley & Co.’S Bank
Schumpert & Roney
Americus, Ga
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