02 Aug 1877
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Newspaper
Angelica Advertiser
Location
Angelica, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1877
Page
1
Angelica Advertiser published weekly Thursday at Angelica New York offering politics literature and local news. Advertisements for A J Royce druggist Pierce shoe manufacturer Hancock Co dry goods Smith M D physician Eggleston jewelry Lockhart groceries Arnold’s Grocery House Thomas buggist Wilson clothing etc. Hotel American and Charles with attorneys Dudley Winchester Gillies noted.
An English correspondent recounts the Czar's arrival in Plojesti with a bustling procession. Streets were repaired as footmen, wheelbarrows, and gravel moved for the royal carriage, four-pbreed horses thundered, Circassians sped ahead, and dust rose over the crowd in a vivid, if blurry, pageant.
The article notes Australians have never seen common American devices like post hole diggers a water pot or corn-sheller on exhibition in Sidney. It praises the ingenuity of American makers, cites Jackson S Schultz Workman and others, and remarks how even simple conveniences stir interest and demand.
A maiden mourns beside a faded flower as death seals a giver's brow. A mother recalls a gold curl and pink shoes, finding peace in heaven where angels guard. An aged man clutches a precious memory, a sleeping child, and the eternal bond that links generations in a blessed afterlife.
On a lonely Carolina island keeper John Lattie, wife dead, guards two children Nellie and Jack with Mammy Sylvie and Uncle Brister. Amid a fierce storm Brister collapses. Nellie lights pine knots to save ships, guiding her father home and earning pride from the lighthouse family.
Cornhill Magazine discusses the view that the moon once had seas and a dense atmosphere, heating then cooling to become possibly habitable. It weighs whether nature’s purpose and waste in cosmic origins allow for life on early lunar stages and whether the moon ever fulfilled such a role.
A veteran lion tamer describes eye contact with lions, escape tricks, and high risks inside a den. He recalls biting, clawing injuries, and a notorious incident with Old Parker, plus methods to provoke reactions and the dangers faced by tamers and drivers.
Mr Hicks discusses poetry with Bayard Taylor and criticizes reason as the enemy of poetry. Halleck argues poetry denies facts, cites lines from an old French verse, and praises irrationality. The talk touches Tennyson, duels in Louisiana, and the death of Southey’s daughter at Leamington.
A Michigan tale recalls Dodsworth who left his fortune to his widow Celia with a unusual clause to remarry within thirteen months or the estate revert. A barn nuptial in which the minister officiated led to a mass confusion as four men claimed marriage. The widower emerged with two thousand dollars from each rival as the legal husbands. The tale travels through Jackson and Clinton counties with ongoing disputes about the wife’s true spouse.
A reclusive hard old customer long seen as the town’s wicked man changes after a cow’s escape from a barrel triggers a terrifying scene and he joins a church. He now attends services though still swears at old brindle or the swill barrel. The cow was described as having an alarming entrance.
The Times correspondent portrays Montenegrin loyalty to the sovereign as absolute and formative of national vigor. It recalls the Rougamia battle where Bozo Petrovich and Martinovics rallied a small force against a larger Turkish contingent, forging a pivotal hill defense with yataghans and disciplined courage. Under the prince, Montenegrins undertake any enterprise, even total destruction, without hesitation.
Artemas Martin of Erie Pa received an honorary Doctor of Laws from Yale, though remaining a market gardener by trade. Known in mathematical circles through publications and editorial work, he is 42, living on The Old Noble Farm near East Mill Creek, with strong ties to local family. His peers long doubted the rumor, but the discovery confirms his scholarly contributions.
A vivid reminiscence describes surviving a November shipwreck and the crucial skill of swimming. The author links self reliance and training in swimming to saving lives and reflects on Congress member Artemas Hare, a Massachusetts figure elected in 1845 49 who remained mentally active at 94.
A collage of verse, travel sketches, and moral reflections critiques on love war and youth. The column quotes classical imagery and contemporary scenes while noting a patent office report and local notices interwoven with editorial asides.
A reflective verse piece contemplates how time ages faces and inner life. It laments loneliness, unseen misery, and the secret emotions hidden behind outward calm.
A humorous report describes a bucket with a half grown mouse plunged in water drawing several mice to rescue it. One mouse grabs the edge, others assist, and after a tense moment the struggling creature is freed amid squeals of delight. The tale ends with a nod to childhood memories and local humor.
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