Minister's engagement ends in damages for breach of promise
Rev. Thomas Edge, a Wesleyan minister from Ringwood Hampshire, was ordered at Preston Sheriff Court to pay 21735 to Miss Mary Potter a milliner, for breach of promise. Potter, 30, endured long letters and a year of effort toward marriage after he urged she become minister’s wife, then released her from engagement citing lack of affinity of mind.
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Thomas Edge
Ringwood
Wampshire
Preston Sheriff’s Court
Mary Potter
Somerset
Didsbury Training College
Manchester
Jim
Land of the Living
Polly
Gold Coast
Charlie
Wesleyan
How the Sergeant Won His Case
An old breach of promise case features Mr Sergeant Wilkins defending a “little ugly man.” The sergeant delivers a blistering closing, asking the jury to doubt the plaintiff’s appeal and praising the defendant as unloved by the supposed enchanting plaintiff. The court scene ends with an instant verdict for the defendant.
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Sergeant Wilkins
Sergeant Willing
Express
Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Ceugha and Colds
An old time remedy, Woods' Peppermint Cure, claimed to ease ceugha and colds with advertised reliability. The text lists cryptic phrases like le 6d and 26 Gilowes as part of the offer.
Marriage Customs in France A Step by Step View
The article outlines French marriage protocol from parental negotiations and the demande en mariage to the diner de financiale and formal engagement. It details engagement etiquette, titles used between betrothed, public outings, required civil and church papers, and the registrar versus church ceremony sequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monsien
Stndemoiselle
Merci
Mademoiselle
Nelson engine driver backs Rheumo cure claim
F J Chapman of Nelson, an engine driver, spoke about his initial scepticism toward Rheumo before trying it. He credits Rheumo with alleviating his ailments and recommends it as a seed remedy, noting his frequent draughts in work.
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F. J. Chapman
Nelson
Rihumo
Abbey Cure and Peppermint Remedy Promoted
A jumbled advert offers Abbey product recommendations for bronchial moughs. It promotes geese peppermint cure and weed based remedies with odd pricing and unclear terms.
Roumanian Drink Bill prompts British worry over welfare
R. writes in the Daily Chronicle arguing the Roumanian Parliament acts to curb public houses amid unrest. He compares Balkan reforms to potential UK policy, warns of vested interests and confiscation threats, and urges Britain to adopt a humane stance on welfare and drink legislation.
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Rroumania
Son
England
Bratiano
Bratiane
Chamber
N.s
Senate
Britain
Europe
Balkan Peninsula
British Islands
Daily Chronicle
Wealth of Australasia Wealth Per Capita Compared in 1892 Figures
The Financial Times cites Mulhall on private wealth per head in 1892 for ten categories and nine leading nations. United Kingdom and Australia colonies show high per person values with New South Wales 266 pounds Victoria 261 New South Wales 260 France 252 United States 284 Denmark 230 Canada 196. Canada trails Australian states but lies near the top of the index, making the group near the Mother Country the richest on earth.
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Financial Times
Australia
Trinited Kingdom
New South Wales
Victoria
South Australia
France
New Zooland
United States
Denmark
Canada
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Pag
New Zealand
Company
Royal Mail
London
Monte Pie
Teneriffe
Plymouth
Paparos
Paparui
Ruapehu
Rinutaka
Tongariro
Turaiia
Lyttelton Pacey
Apt
Otayz
Priedlander Bros., Ltd
Monte Video
Wellingto Jn
Wellington
Allinuten
Ywin Serew
Rio de Janiero
NEW Zealand Insurance Company, Ltd
Capyt
Bates
Nicoll Bros
Tilington Preatilisers
Islington
Turnip
Slington
Nicole Bros
Ssurance “Department
TRE
Twman
Sterling
Osman
Baker
Telephona
London Bridge
J. Ballantyne & Co
Christchurch
John Moore
East Street
Ashburton
TENRY
Tancred Street
S. Kirkpatrick
Rpaders
TIP
B. Fry
Robinson
Bemaon
Tee Ihe
Newman’s Livery Stables
Binind Somerset Hotel
Drago
Caha
Newman
Manchester Bros
Foon Tonic
Tain
Violetta
Tim
Ucarroles
Carroll
Burnete
Agenta
Ashburtor County
Kooper's
Ome
Ayer
Ds Ginger & Cos
Lowell, Tiaca, AsSeAs
Chapman
Ee Rheumo
Abbey
Roumania and
Lable
Wealth OF
Australasia
Ard Turmren
Milleries
Quality Deagpers
Che
Weisbach
the People's Ironmonger
Burnett Street
Style No
J. Park
Mies SM. Holmes
Eee
Miss Scully
Mies
N. Jones
Tillpanstown
M. McKwornis
Milton
Af. A
C. Sharpe
Greymouth
W. George
Roxburgh
Woodill
L. Baldwin
Invercargill
A. Debenham
Grayuton
Taylor
J. Greelish
Waimats
M. Condon
Balfour
M. &. Foster
Wyndham
J. Dowell
Hokitika
Kumara
A. Keuly
Inchlesnnie
FE. Gibbons
Harold
Fairfield
Gisborne
E. C. Hall
Waren
Beckett
Waikouaite
Overend
Kaiwvarra
B. Bell
Grant
J. M. Chrystal
Lochiel
FH. Cross
St Kilda
Tess
Lane
Grand Combination
Coleman
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