Remembering Capt. Shallcross and the Arkansas River voyage
The reminiscence recalls Capt. Shallcross and fellow river traders in Jeffersonville and Louisville during calm and flood seasons. It recounts a night battle against darkness on the river, a City of New Orleans trip with passengers, and a stock man’s plan to raise the river using a marked stick and a rock to avoid grounding while avoiding telegraph reliance.
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Ler
Shallerogs
Mayberry Brothers
Jefersonville
Larkveners
Jackson
Arkansas River
New Orleans
Chiailcross
Shallcross
Chancellor
Louisville Courier-Journal
Brazil Week Centennial Song Promises a City of Prosperity
A long poem titled The Carrier's Song urges patrons to imagine Brazil as a coal rich, industrious city with water works railroads and schools. It weaves political prophecy with moral reform and a dream of a grand future anchored by industry and unity. The piece ends with a farewell to readers and a plea for hopeful memory.
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Saul
Brazil
Philadelphia
Valley Forge
Independence Hall
Our Correspondence Opens Debate On Public Topics
The Key editor disclaims responsibility for correspondent opinions. This department welcomes open discussion on public interest, news discussions, and assorted topics, inviting readers to engage in correspondence and discourse.
Christmas Concert Quietly Pleases At Church Gathering
A large attentive audience enjoyed a Christian Church concert with excellent music and a warm, cheerful Christmas mood. The New Light Church tree was laden with nice presents as a happy crowd filled the hall. A drunken youth slept on Dr. McCorkle’s doorstep and was warned to behave next time. SherriVécum visited Staunton last week and headed home on Thursday after observing the depot crowd. A disorderly youth in the crowd, avoiding sheriffs, had business near the railroad while near a drug store, attracting attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
New Light Church
Alea
Election results and notices from Clay County 1875
Staunton Lodge officers elected for 1876 include James W M Dr J C Maxey W M and Joseph Somers secretary. Eastern Star officers chosen with Mrs Maxey W M and Lizzie Graham A W M. Brazil trip by Dr Maxey and Dr McCorkie noted. Also patent office notices list machines and devices with inventors from Indiana and nearby states. Old Bach of Staunton is reported dead.
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Staunton-Lodge
Be &Am
James
W. M
J. C. Maxey
Joseph Oliver
J. W
Joseph Somers
Isaac Somers
Eastern Star Chapter
Dr. Maxey
W. P
Lizzie Graham
Maggie Yocom
Cline
A. C
C. P. Jamies
Old Bach
Staunton
The Stranger Refuses High Price Watch Purchase
A Detroit shopper visits several jewelers negotiating a watch price. He stalls at $180, refuses to buy, mocks the dealer for slow service, and boasts he will patronize firms that know a man within twenty-eight miles of Detroit for thirty-seven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Blazes
Detroit
Clergyman Remembers Warm December Streetcar Exchange
In Detroit a clergyman speaks with a stranger about the unseasonably warm weather. The man notes December’s rarity and cold memories return as they discuss winter frosts and a recalled scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Détroit
Tweed's Stolen Fortune Revealed by Informant
A report quotes a source describing no compromise offers in Tweed, Sweeny, or Connolly suits. Connolly allegedly offered $1,000,000 in bonds from jail to drop suits, but was rejected. Tweed’s remaining property value is discussed, with estimates around $100,000 achievable, and questions about his city whereabouts remain unfounded.
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A. Sua
Obi Tleman
Sweed
Connolly
Ludlow Street
United States
Wheeler H. Peckham
Charles O’connor
Tweed
O'Connor
Andrew Jacksons Advice on Paper Money
The piece argues the dispute is between two kinds of paper money not hard money versus paper. It cites Jackson’s call for a government treasury independent of banks, the Civil War era greenbacks, and the public debt aftermath, framing the issue as a fight over re issuing greenbacks to meet popular demand.
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Jackson
Congress
United States Bank
Treasury
Chase
Conress
Democratic Party
Democratic State Convention
Astonished woman buys eighteenth karat ring in Detroit shop
A motherly woman in a Jefferson Avenue jewelry store selects a ring and asks if it is eighteen karat gold. The clerk confirms the metal, and she quips about eighteen carrots in a joke. The scene shows shop talk and local humor from Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Avenue
Rex
Detroit Free Press
Peculiarities of Henry Clay
A compact portrait recalls Henry Clay in the Senate era when crowds gathered to hear him. His daring, polished style and dramatic pauses captivated audiences and his ritual pinch of snuff drew applause from a devoted circle of admirers.
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Senate
Congress
Clay
Robert J. Walker
Chay
Sunlit Post Office Exchange Sparks Christmas Gifting Plan
On sunlit steps a pair discuss Christmas gifts for a father. One remarks on a candy stocking, joking he will place a pound of candy in his dad’s stocking, the father biting a little before passing the rest along.
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Hoes & General Far
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Canedad Weise
Europe
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Ath
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WW. BH
Nonxison
A. W. Kays
Geo. M. Davis
Jno
W. Inwlx
H.R. Andrews
L.cou
Tiram Teter
Bowling
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George P. Stone
Bowling Green
Indiana
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North
Walnut Street
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AL Exrunt
Knight & Knight
US AT Law
South Walnut Strest
Figar Main
East Main Street
Compton
Ind
Ajithé Cours
Frank A. Horner
Middlebury, Clay Co., Ind
Handerson & Megutt
Giroult
Indiaka
Jefferson McAnelly
Attorney At Law
Northwest Bowling Green
Motary
Cronér
Fensral
Paysicians
J.M. Norwood
Atory
Qdi
Physicians and Surgeons
Bea
Wardlaw's
Brazil House
WM. B. Kirtley
Prap'r. Corser Nain
Meridian Street
W.J. Baker
Mate St
Condinthy
J.T. Ricketts
Inquors
Terre Haute
Joseph L Haines
Meridia Paugherty
Klingler
Hell Lorie
Indianapolis
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East Main St
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Otter Creek Block Coal CO
B. F. Masten
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Alexander
Morris Coal CO
Bhakti
Opera
Terre Haute, Indiana
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J. W. McClelland & Sons
Black Coal
Hendrix
Brock
Insurance
Frank W. Armstrong
General Insurance and
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Pual Ufica
St. Charles Hotel
Third and
Ohio
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Berlin
India
Bet
T. J. Davies
Crawford & M.crimmon
J. W. Crain
Shelfey
Ean’s Patent
Bean-Bros’-Machine Works
Apol's
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Thimmerhart Tamor
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Columbia
Joyce
Plutonian
Grant
Casarism
Gil
Shylock
Keya
Old Crist
Ladies’ Temperance League
Eco
Luna
Canaier Boy
Heavenly Spheres
Staunton Scraps
United States Patent Office
Louis Bagger & Co
Solicitors of Patents
Washington, D. C
S- E. Shute, Jr
Richmond
N. N. Budd
H. R. Jackson
la Fayette
Nahum W. Kirby
J. H. Story
la Porte
Harry Thompson
Decatur
W. A. Bradford
Goshen
John R. Rude
Liberty
Edward J. Smith
Evansville
Clergman
Baer EA
New York Sun
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Brudder
Kingdom of Heaven
Chloe
Heaven
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Anid
Sam
Henry Clay
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