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Newspaper
Ashtabula Telegraph
Location
Ashtabula, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1874
Page
4
A heated meeting at the Cross Roads mill reveals a clash over temperance and wives' protest roles. Bascom’s wife arrives in finery, triggering a rebuke of the anti liquor crusade and prompting plans for a gender backed demonstration. The scene ends with a disrupted gathering and warnings of wider conflict.
A fragment from a 18th century reminiscence recounts Methodism leader John Wesley's failed attempt to marry Sophia Hopkey, her swift marriage to William Williams, and Wesley's wart with divine will. It notes his journal entry about eye removal, his hymn, and aging reflections on writing conciseness and style.
An OCR damaged text depicts a rambling dramatic scene in a sleeping car where passengers react to a comic recitation and a theatrical performance. It weaves in conversations, a joke about dry tam, and a charity or social event atmosphere with references to John, a noble welcome, a song, and a family tableau. The narrative shifts through various vignettes, including birds, a wrapped coffin, and wistful reflections, ending with a note about a long list of names and a ceremonial tone.
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