Wedding Dress Fantasies and a Stormy Ceremony
A Victorian-era correspondent chronicles a wedding day in vivid detail, describing bridal gowns from French tulle to English mech lin and gros grain silk, bridesmaids in tulle, and groomsmen in formal attire. The piece notes a rainy dawn, a lavish reception, and social commentary on wedding customs, dress, and ritual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messencer
Trousseau
Red Cloud
Ecumenical Council
Athens Co
The Morals of Boston as Seen by the New York Herald
A New York Herald excerpt critiques Boston society deeming it morally degraded for over a decade. It claims widespread social vice from the South End to the North End and alleges police inaction while illicit activities flourish and threaten public order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles Dickens
Mary Ell. C
W. J. Young
Civilta-Cattolica
Papal States
Christendom
Rome
Vitory
Pius IX
Archbieb P Manning
Boston
Bosted
American
South End
Beacon Hi
North End
Fort Hill
New York Hérald
Tramping Jours and the Call for Daily Aid
A desolate note on frost gone, spring arrival, and crowds leaving cities for work. The piece condemns many relying on open-handed readers for daily funds, urging support beyond occasional help as publishers face constant appeals and finance strains.
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Athens Messenger
Charles E. M. Jennings
Athens Business Directory
Charles Townsend
Reed Golden
Bqolden
P. Johnson
M.D. C
L. Wilson
M. D. “Johnson & Wilson
Physicians and Surgeons
Athens
W. Sparrow
Ohio
Gar
John Farrell
Ato
Yous Perkins
Atitens
L. Sweet
A. Marsh
Atilens
Kalsomining
P.O. Box
E E. Pollard
Ohlo
P.O. Box 29
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Nelsonville Business Cards
D. Poston
Nelsonville
Otto
Nelsonville, Ohio
Azel Keth
Miers
Harles A. Cable
W. Scott
Olio
nSlyl
Nelson
Neélyl
Omio
To -Ly
A. Bennson
C.&c
James Hotel
I. P. Elias
Cincinnati
OFTLO
J.T. Warren
Robi. L. Smith
B. Warren
J. T. Warren &C
G. W. Second Street
Cincinnati, O
T. Ducknall
Cooke
L. Pittaluga & Co
Peak, Frean & Co
General Agents
Portland Packing Co
Yarmouth
Crosse & Blackwell
Lee and Perrin
Alexander Evquem
WAYNE
Lancaster
F. FE. Scirre & Co
Sears
Messrs
Slocum @& White
Albert Claypool
Dee
F. FE. Surre & Co
Slocum & White
Beck
Sifford
A. Davidson
F. Bh. Suire & Co, Pharmaceutical Chemists
Ohio and
Hocking Valley Canais
Joseph Herrold
Thens
Medical
Bave Ekard
Hoofland
CM. Jackson
Philadelphia
Germany
Iss
Hoofland’s
Bitters
Dunov
George W. Woodward
Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Purhapeceonia
Tide Heatland
Geo. W. Woodward
James ‘Thompson
Ie Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
Villaperriea
Hootfland
James Thomipdon
Prown & Sweney
Proprietors
Great Suspension Bridge
Newport
Covington
Wats UT Street House
Walnut Street
Willson
South High Street
Columbus
ME Board of Examiners
Athens County
New York
Indiana
Iiness
M. House
Nassau Sirest
New
Jas, IL
Johns
Ansemond
Higgins
Co. BR
DON
C.K. Sheldon
G‘iodale
Trigh Street
State
Town
Columbus, Ohio
BR. Williams
David Davies
Proprieters
Med
Ino. Wynne, A. N. Sackett, Thes, Williams, A. W. Pogh
Yous Wynne & CO
Linton Black
Vine Street
Barnet House
Giken D Stewart
Tion
George Sharswoolts
George Sharswood
Ton
FL Rogers
Buffalo
N.Y
Orrien
Borraro
Fr. Rogers
James M. Woop
Williamsport
Pennsylvania
Hooland
James M. Wood
Thaefland
Sackson
Auleite Wegen
Emab Herttle
Bell Degeu
BANXS
T. L. Smeldon
Cusheer
THE
Brancths
OF the
State Bank of Ohio
United States
Europe
John Brown
J.D. Brown
Bank Oft
Buy and Sell Exchange
Noldly
Rudolph & Potter
West Pith
Ohto
Seth Fuller
Frank Cornell
Ommercial Motel
D—D. C. R. Pilcher
Swaim House
BOW Man's Dining
West Third Street
Wm, Glenn
Jas. M. Glenn
R. Dymond, JR
Glenn & Sons
H.mcowen
J. A. Filler
Jere Y & Filler
C&tc
Main ST
Zanesville
M. Spooner
Geo, P. Bassett
WM. H. Powell
Bassett & Powell
West Fourth St
Walnus
Utl R
James Boulger
Jonn Boulger
James Boulger & CO
Water St
Paint
Chillicothe
Omto
E & HU
F. Booth
Meagarshen Street
Chitedet
Chas M. Evans
Hoemerty
Jackson
Rugeiet
Onto
Graham
Third
Gay Streeta
Athwns County
Patterson
Market
East Side
Bet
Portemguth
Orbere
Ubteediics
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Curiaco
Momes
Amdevit
Businos
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