Dream Lesson Ends in Waking Hope for a Household
A young wife Alfie Percival resents her modest means while envying luxury from Mrs Denham. Her dream of wealth brings marital strain and a chilling warning, but a nightmare prompts repentance. Frederick redeems her, they reconcile, and contentment replaces pride as they plan prudence and future joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Trederick
Mr. Denham
Frederick Percival
Mr. Percival
Pleaant
Mtropolis
Businespon
Alfie
Walter
Artie
Fred
Tam
Freerick
Atte
Finnly
Weems and Franklin Tale on Tavern Curiosity
The excerpt recounts Benjamin Franklin in Boston visiting his father, detailing the New England tavern keepers' invasive questions. To escape idle curiosity Franklin stages a mock family gathering and announces his identity as a printer from Philadelphia, urging questions only after he eats and departs. Forty thousand sermons against idle curiosity are said to have been driven from New England by this squib.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weems
Franklin
Boston
New England
Job
Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia
Horses Seized in Indiana Sale Linked to John Morgan
Report notes twenty seven thousand dollars worth of John Morgan's horses seen sold in the southern part of Indiana. The appearance suggests an organized sale or transfer under unclear circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Passat
Lodi Township
P. O
Athens Co
Ohio
John Ackley
John Morgan
Indiana
CINCINNATE ANNUAL CONFERENCE AT XENIA OHIO REPORT
Report from the Cincinnati annual conference held in Xenia Ohio outlines church support for the Union during the Civil War. Ministers affirm loyalty to government and endorse the Emancipation Proclamation while urging wartime mobilization and aid for soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnate
Xenia
Ohio
M. J. Walden
United States
Church of Christ
Thase
Free States
Ohio Draft Debate in Newark Over Quota and Credits
Tod reports no draft in Ohio but cites an 87 000 man quota prepared in Washington. He criticizes Ohio for its three years men while other states provided two year or shorter terms whose terms now expired. The Governor seeks proper credit for Ohio’s three years troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ant. TD. Tloy "Tay
Main Street
Presbyterian
Athens
War Department
A. A
MD. A. Parrett
Newark Grovenor
Tod
Springfield
Ohio
Washington
New York
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Invasion Threats Shape Republican Debate in Pennsylvania
The Richmond Enquirer discusses Lincoln and Meade amid Confederate hopes, urging Lee to press into Pennsylvania and Maryland. It argues a fall campaign would boost Democrats, undermine Union policy, and pressure Congress while Pennsylvania’s safety appears precarious under war strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Enquirer
Lee
Meade
United One
Rappahannock
Lincoln
Hiddeck
Washington
Peace
Potomac
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Congress
Mississippi
Charleston
Lennessee
Georgia
Alabama
Parisioners Celebrate Parish Rector’s Tenth Wedding Anniversary
Parishioners of St Pauls Parish New Heaven surprised their rector on the tenth anniversary of his wedding with a tin celebration. The gathering filled the parlor with gifts including a turned metal pen holder and a tin inkstead bout a gallon topmatch, reflecting a lively, age diverse turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Parish
New Heaven
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HM Rssenger
S. C. Vanlaway
Lye
High Street
Rev. J. Pratt
Knowles
J.B. Clayton
LAW & Collecting Office
Charles Ashton
Court House
A. W. Thomas
Pickering & Carley’s
H. K. Blackstone
Ambrotype & Photograph
Chens
Walker
Columbus, Ohio
Imeon Nash
C. H. Grosvenor
Nash & Grosvenor
Attorneys AT Law
Ohid
Ffeice
General Brown's
A. G Brown
S.S. Knowles
Sylvus
Messenger
T. W. Sparrow
IAS
F. Eb. Poster
John Perkins
Ealer
Kc.Court Street
J. Ballard & Sons
Ealers
Athens Lodge
H. W. Sherwood
Knox County Mutual Insurance CO
Vernon
Athens County
A.D. Brown
Athens, C
Athena
John King
Ndevol
C. Rose's
T. Jewell
Attune Bookstore
Soref Printing
Messixcrr
Union Hotel
Cornell House
W. B. Mutchmore
Pomeroy
Lancaster
Times
Frank Cornell
Thas
Fifth Street
Cincinnati
Int
Love Dist
Avurns
Washington Street
FE. H. Moore
T. C. Maris
Taylor’s Corner
College Green
Fairbanks
Scalis
Fairbanks, Greenleaf & Co
Lake St
Chicago
Traber & Aubery
Stedman House
Valley Tlouse
Washington and High Sts
Stedman
Aye
Stewart's Mills
Aceart Mills
Jacob Purcell
Guysville Flouring
Irving
D. B. Stewart Mills
Jess. Davis
John Light
Guvyasville
Vanlaws
W. Wanlaw
Livery & Sale Stable
Mr. C. Rose
Ss. T. Jewell
Cyprus
Free
LY Bennie W. May
Govenor
Fry
James B. Fey
Ivy
Hnother Blebel
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