Forgotten Digracii story of a late lord and a fortune
The London Truth recounts a tale told by the late Lord Rowton about Mrs. Brydges Williams who left her fortune to Lord Beaconsfield. Dizzy received her letter but kept it in a coat pocket for months and later called on her in the town where she lived, prompting her to bequeath her money.
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Lord Rowton
Brydges Williams
Lord Beaconsfield
London
Dizzy
Williams
England
Mrs. Williams
Picturesque Dutch Ports At Rotterdam Harbor
A vivid scene of Rotterdam's harbor with crowded quaint boats, brisk sails, and bustling deck life. Families wash on spars, lace curtains in cabin windows, red cheeked children at doors, women gossip, and men lounge smoking as the quay brims with color and maritime activity.
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Rotterdam
Edward Penfield
Scribner’s
Old Farmer Stakes Strychnine Pact With Wife
A Detroit Free Press anecdote recalls a farmer who buys strychnine to kill rats and jokes with a druggist about keeping it in the same old place beside baking powder. He predicts his wife will fear mishandling it yet keep it where it lies.
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Detroit Free Press
How Did the Turtle Find His Way
An English steamer off St Helena loaded sea turtles for Liverpool. One turtle sickened and was thrown overboard and branded with the ship’s name. The next year the same steamer found that turtle alive on the St Helena coast, over 4,000 miles away.
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Island
St. Helena
Liverpool
Epitaph of Aliza Wite 800 Pounds in Virginia Grave
A visitor recalls an old Virginia cemetery tombstone for a slave named Aliza Wite who weighed 800 pounds. The inscription, obscured by vines, reads open wide the golden gates, reflecting a stark, and troubling, historical epitaph from Philadelphia Pregs.
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South
Virginia
Aliza Wite
Philadelphia
Army Firing Positions Across Range Distances
The army regulations prescribe four firing positions: standing kneeling sitting and lying down. Lying is required at 800 and 1000 yard ranges while both lying and sitting apply up to 2000 yards. At 100 and 200 yards sitting and standing are required with kneeling a possible substitute for sitting.
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Army
Anxious mother counsels against marrying a reporter
A mother warns her daughter about marrying a reporter whose unpredictable hours keep him away until the early morning. The daughter replies that not all husbands are like that, noting her father is not a reporter, but the mother remains stern.
Fancy Sketch Exchange in Somerville Journal
A brief piece from the Somerville Journal features Mrs Wiggles asking for $2 for shopping. Mr Wiggles cites insufficiency and offers a twenty dollar bill as alternative.
Original and Sudden, Camera Mead-Shall I take you
The Houston Post reports a playful exchange between original man and Miss Passee, with quick remarks on the suddenness of the moment.
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Camera Mead
Miss Passee
Houston (Tex
Post
Golden Wedding Of Capt. J. Nelson West Celebrated
The fiftieth anniversary of Capt. and Mrs. J Nelson West was celebrated at their Pleasant street home Wednesday afternoon from eight to six with nearly 200 callers from Abington Taunton Brockton New Bedford Portsmouth Providence and the town. They were greeted by daughters H A Greene Mrs E S Wilcox Mrs M West and son Wm H West with one daughter in Los Angeles sending a telegram. Music by Straight Bros. and a cake cutting marked the event. The couple both aged 70, long active and well, recalled their 1851 New Bedford marriage and later moves to Bristol Providence and finally back. They have five daughters two sons six grandchildren. Read verses by Harold Greene and Mrs E M West praising fifty years together and blessings for the future.
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J. Nelson West
Pleasant ‘Street
Abington
Taunton
Brockton
New Bedford
Portsmouth
Providence
Methodist Church
Thomas Taylor
Bristol
Capt. West
William Henry West
New Beaford
Liscomb
In memoriam of J. A. R. Jr Fifty years unites grandfather and grandma
Fifty years have passed since their June wedding in the fifties. The verse recalls J. A. R. Jr. and his wife, praising their lifelong devotion and shared memories from youth to later years.
Doctor Sued Over Cholera Morbus Remedy Charge
R White of Coachella Cal says a doctor sued him for 12.50 after a cholera morbus case. He claims the physician praised his skill and medicine and would not deny using Chamberlain's Oolis Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy under oath. Sold by Buffington Drugist.
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R. White
Coachella
Cal
W. el. Buffington
Fifty Years Alongside Grandpa and Grandma
A nostalgic verse extols a couple celebrating fifty years of marriage. The speaker praises Grandma's steadfast kindness and joy, notes Grandpa's genial nature and gray curls, and envisions their future after trials, walking together in faith toward a brighter, possibly glorious, horizon.
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Grandpa
Grandma
Wedding of Miss Mary Soper and Olney A Thornton Jr
Miss Mary Soper daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Soper of this town wed Olney A Thornton Jr of East Providence in Trinity church on Wednesday afternoon. Rev W R Troter officiated with Chas W Perry Jr on organ. Maid of honor Daisy Thornton bridesmaids Jennie MacKenzie Elizabeth Stanford best man Frederick Wilt. Bride wore white silk gown with tulle veil orange blossom wreath and rose bouquet. Reception at bride's parents home followed by two month wedding tour to Chicago and the West after which they will live in Bristol.
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Mary Soper
Edward Soper
Olney A. Thornton, Jr
East Providence
Trinity Church
W. R. Troter
Chas. YV. Perry, Jr
Mendelssohn
Daisy Thornton
Jennie MacKenzie
Elizabeth Stanford
Frederick Wilt
Chicago
West
Mrs. Thornton
Bristol
New Way to Sell Medicine Guarantees Bond With Mi o na
A. J. Jasmin offers Mi o na digestion regulator with a guarantee bond on every package, marketing the product in a new method claimed to ensure reliability and buyer protection.
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A. J. Jasmin
Mi-o-na
Guarantee bond offers refund on Mi-o-na box
In purchasing a 600 box of Mi-o-na the purchaser must have a guarantee signed by A. J Jasmin as personal agreement to refund the money on return of empty box if Mi-o-na fails to cure dyspepsia and air stomach troubles. Jasmin will provide the bond with every 50c box sold, promising no risk and a full refund if not effective.
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A. J Jasmin
A. J. Jasmin
Pride of Jennico at Keith's Theatres Next Week
Keiths new theatre presents The Pride of Jennico by the Albee Stock Company next week. The production features elaborate scenery and costumes with a stirring last act stage fight. Basil Jennico is played by Craig and Miss Lawrence portrays Princess Marie Ottilie in a strong romantic drama based on Agnes and Edgerton Castles novel.
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Jennico
Albee Stock Company
Keith’s
Albee Company
Agnes and
Edgerton Castle
Mr. Craig
Basil Jennico
Providence
Miss Lawrence
Marie Ottilie
Miss Young
Michel
Mr. Losee
Prince Eugene
E. Byrne
John Beddoes
Mr. Owen
Baron von Krappitz
Nisander
Wm. H. Turner
Miss Rivers
State Street M E Church Notes and Memorial Service
Last evening the closing of the League Department missions directed by Mrs. Seraphine Paull was reported. Thursday, Jun 23, will see annual reports and officer creation with a social. the work closes until fall and the vesper service may unite with the summer church services. Sunday features a full program with a 10:30 morning sermon. the pastor is invited to conduct the fire department memorial service. a cemetery service follows in the afternoon and a memorial sermon at 7:30 pm, with all department companies and the band. The theme is Fire, Water and other Forces.
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League Department
Seraphine Paull
German Syrup Promises Quick Relief for Coughs
An advertisement urges healthy mothers to keep Dr. Boschee's German Syrup in the home to swiftly treat lung throat and bronchial troubles for themselves and children. It claims quick relief from coughs colds hoarseness and chest congestion and offers trial and large bottles at druggists.
Banner Tye Soap Uses Guide from Penn Chemical Works
Banner Tye soap promotes fall directions on every package. Lye is pulverized and can be used in small quantities at a time. The article claims to clean paint floors marble and tile work soften water disinfect sinks closets and waste pipes. Written for booklet Uses of Banner Tye free. Philadelphia Penn Chemical Works.
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Forevermore United
New England
Rocky Shore
California
Golden Strand
May
Ana
Y. Algrd
Snug Harbor
New Brighton
Staten Island
N. J
Philo Hayeclatties Co
Lafayette Street
Newark
New Jersey
R. I. Drug Company
Gzold
Thornton—Soper
Keith's New Theatre
State Street
M. E. Church Notes
Banner Lye
Penn Chemical Works
All Druggista
R. J. Drug CO
Mann
A. J.tasmin
R. I. Druc CO
Bristo
Elizabeth M. Gorham
Lafayette Gorham
Elizabeth Gorham
Herbert F. Bennett
Supreme Court
Common Pleas
Newport and
Bristol Sc
Providence Railway Company
Supreme Court, Common Pleas Division
Bristol County
John F. Richmond George H. Burnham
Harold J. Qruss
Amos Trudeau
N.Y
N.H.& Hartford Railroad
Constitution Street
Fox Point
Dorrance
Weybosset
Riverside
Riverside Car House
Franklin Streets
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