The Sewing Club Strains a Farmer's Household
Mrs. Thompson clashes with thrift and duty as a village sewing club invites meals and a nicer china set. Amid mounting chores and imagined social snubs she longs for beauty, but a soft proverb teaches restraint and a gentler response changes the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Lee
South Meadow
Sean
Hubbard
Robert Thompson
Jane Thompson
Squire Barnam
Robin Thompson
Mrs. Thompson
Joe Burnham
Joe
Squire
Jane Lawrence
Squire Burnham
Robert ‘Phompson
Mr. Thompson
Pratik
Charley
Frank
Robert
A farmer’s wife finds mercy and new hope in kitchen trials
In a snowbound farmhouse, Jane Thompson bears a harsh day of cooking and blame. Robert Thompson confronts his mistreatment and plans drastic help, including a painting and extra staff, to restore harmony and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly
Mr. Thompson
Robert
Mr.Thompson
Mar. Thompson
Ile
Robert Thompson
South Meadow
Thompson
Tfe
Bell
Jane Lawrence
Grandfather Thompson
Joe Burnham
Lawrences
Joe
Jones
Burnham
Mrs. Thompson
Grover
Squire Burnham
Jenny
Jane
Clan Leeds
Bonner the King of the Road Amazes New York Crowds
Dexter the famed horse and his owner Bonner attract massive attention on the New York road. Spectators line hotels as crowds chase the pace and speed of the horse in a dramatic display described as the poetry of motion. The rival gray horse Artienal briefly challenges Dexter before Bonner regains the lead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsaw Bonner
New York
Eighth Avenue
Dexter
Methodist Episcopal Church
Urablem Lane
Bonner
Sis
Wall Street
St. Peter’s
Pitti Palace
Westmirster
Poisoned wines and spirits seized in Stonington
Authorities in Stonington Connecticut analysis reveal port wine with lead and sulphuric acid plus coloring drugs. A pint of whisky contains sulphuric acid and lead while gin mixture includes oil of juniper oil of turpentine sugar and other ingredients. Prof Sillman condemns the adulterated liquors as pernicious falsification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonington
Conn
Sillman
Murder on the Tow Boat Mary Alice near Memphis
The Memphis Dispatch reports a murder on the tow boat Mary Alice? near Memphis on April 25. Engineer Benjamin Kennedy, harassed by two Black deckhands named Anderson and He, was stabbed with a sheath knife and tossed overboard. The watchman witnessed the attack and was beaten while attempting aid. Kennedy drowned. the two suspects were jailed for murder in the first degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Mary
Alice
New Orleana
Pittsburg
Benj. Kennedy
Anderson
Attemt
Kennedy
Murifér
Depth of the Atlantic Soundings on Cable Laying
The article notes Atlantic depths average about 12,000 feet with rapid falls near Ireland reaching 10,500 feet within 80 miles. It mentions the deepest area near the Newfoundland Bank, a vast basin extending west about 1,000 miles and depths perhaps greater than the Himalayas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Con
Atlantic Ocean
Irish
Ameriead
Newfoundland Banke
Himalayas
Couple divorce ends. years later reconciliation via proxy
A Michigan couple divorced after nineteen years then repented and reconciled within hours. The man named Brownlow is allegedly supported by attendants and votes by proxy, with a page delivering his instrument to the secretary. An innkeeper at Mattoon offered a tombstone prize for a mason who drinks no liquor for a year. Who tombstone?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Lord
Arkansas
Stephen D. Watts
Athens
Ohio
Court of Common Pleas
Olio
Jerusha Lord
Nelson Hoyt
Matthias Josten
Thompson Pierce
Asa Davies
David Rash
Willian King
Ebenezer Williams
Samuel Clark
Ward Tinamany
Dani Walker
A. J. Howard
Strite Axter
Oah Miles
Jerusha Loni
Aukd Bwom
Nelson
Jerusha
Stephen D. Wa
DeStretcven & Jewert, Golden & Townsend
Llia Adttorneys
Michigan
Brownlow
Senate
Mattoon
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Athens Messenger
Charles FE. M. Jennings
Athens Business Directory
Charles Townsend
Reed Golden
Nolden & Townsend
P. Johnson
M.D
L. Wilson
Ohnson & Wilson
Physicians and Surgeons
OTTO
M W. Sparrow, E
John Farrell
Nand
Silentia
John Ring
John Perkins
Poraler
L. Sweet
Atiltens
Itowae
Doo-Ly
A. Marsh
OTC
Giatics
Kalsomining
P. O. Box
K E. Pollard
Nolate
Nelsonville Business Cards
D. Poston
Nelsonville
Groveries
Real
H-West Corner Public Square
Plson Ville
Ohig
Meer’ Housh
Itc
Frendly
Arles A. Cable
Jo W. Scott
J S. Nelson, O
Rotail
Ussyl
Charles Robbins
Nelson Ville
Oitlo
New-Ly
A. Benson
O1to
Cincinnati
MH. P. Elias
Propristor
Nowoody
Proprietors
Great Suspension Bridge
Newport
Covington
Walnut Street House
Walnut Street
Davis & Tucker
St-Nod-Ly
Baypoole & Willson
Southigh Street
Columbus
Ts Board of Examiners
Athens County
COARD
Indiana
Illnois
M. Houser
Lae Ko
Nawwe Street
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Sheriffs Sale
David It
Aoa Wa. F
Mann
Canaan Township
Obie Company
Matilda Vanbibher
Sane Long
John Finsterwald
John Ackley
Isaac Lore
Ohio Company
Limestown
WM. S. Wilson
Browns & Witpes
Quherifi
Jowett D. Parmeter
H Lewis Midkit
Pmeline Midkim
Bern Township
Athens Courty
Joh Vandike
George McCune
Mite Brown
Mark Brown
Frederick Vandike
Apt
Was. Wilson
Grosvenor & Dana
Plaintill’s
Qherifep
David Lave and
James McDonalds
Common Pleas
R. Z. Mooney
Court House
Carthage Township
Sevetion
Town
Ynopanes
Berg
Town Sd
Wilson
Sheri
Herife
McCane, Ve
Win
S. Steadman
Rhoda BH
Steandman
Tame
Coart
Cor Hen & Townsend
Jaws
Sherife
Dover Township
Ratwe Noumbber
Dolbn Jones
Hannah Jones
Bihan North
Wm.s. Widson
Sheriff
Browns & Winpes
de Stighet & Jew
Isve
Toewil
Seasal WM
Golden
Mayon’s Offick
Stephen D, Watts
BANKS
T. H. Sukldon
National
BANIS
Athens, Ohio
Attnens
Staite Bank of Chiev
United States
Europe
Joan Brown
J.D. Brown
the Bank of Athens
Pyil
Buy and Sell Exchange
Harris & Son
Athena
Warns & Son
Booth of
Née
Rosewood
JAS. W
LD Meewere
A. Filler
Witolesale
Main ST
Zanesville
Spooner
Ave. I
Basspit
WM. I. Poweli
Bassett & Powell
West Fourth St
Waimut
Cincinnati, Dito
Lutta Vrdere
CO. D
James Boulger
Joan Boulger
James Boulger & CO
Winter St
Paint
Chilicothue
H. F. Booth
Carriaces & Budgies
Graham
Heck
Valley Mills
D. Plenen
Miscellanes
Italy
Thompsons
Brg
China
Robert Thom
Harley Biance
Dexter Putto
Graecenia
Louisville
Kentucky
General Assembly of
France
California
Mage
Long Primer Hall
Vievye McLaughlin
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