Town Accounts of the Overseers and Public Funds
An itemized record listing payments and balances from town accounts including poor relief, asylum, schools, street work, fire department, town hall, and miscellaneous expenses. It details amounts paid to individuals and firms for labor, coal, supplies, and services across months in 1869 and 1870, with totals and per-category breakdowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.E Chadwick
W.E. Taylor
Manchester
Nathaniel Church
William Luther
Gladding
Brother & Co
Bennett J Munro
W. BR. Taylor
Henry Goff
Carri Hire
John B. Pearce
James Hoard, Jr
Thowar J Griffin
B.J. Munro
Warren
Labor East
WN Rubber Co
State St
E. P. Brownell
C.H RB. Doringh
B. Phoniz
Samuel Sparks
B. J. Munro
T. Gok
Misa Mahoneys
Towd Council
Mary
Gladdley
Abby Stateon
Harriett Church
Ellen Sandford
Mehitable W May
Betsey West
B.spooner
Edward Riley
Barah A. Davis
Springer
McGregor
AT &T
J Uvher
Coal Thatcher
Perkina
Miss Springer
Morse
Con
Wood
F Smith
Thomas Norris
Allen M Munro
Lawless
Samuel Sparka
John W Barney
Wm J Miller
Forbes
Hugh Young
George A. Farrington
A S. Pearse
Groceries
P Smith
B M Lincoln
W.J Biller
John Griffin
John K Gladding
Otis Munro
Cheese &O
A Warner
N White
Bosworth
J B Pearce
Sanford
F Chadwick
Pierce Brothers
R i Hospital
John B Munro
Henry Peterson
Woman & Child
PW & B
R B Co
Sheldon & Kelley
Elizabeth A Walah
Envy Goff
Dyer
Lorat
Abslum
Jonas Tanner
Richard
Pearse
Richard Bent
G W Simmons
Coffin L Kingeley
E F Dyer
Nehemiah Cole
Mra Lawrence
A J Barnaby
William J. Miller
Hugh N. Camp
Jeremiah Luther
R. Taylor
George
Easterbrooka
John B Pearce
Geo Wilwarth
Warren Weeden
Stephen c Williaton
Wydraulion
Alfred Luthor
C F Simmons
James A Miller
Crackers & Horse &c
George Tille
M. T. Bennett
Hiram Frisbie
John F Muaro
Wm. C. Haske & Son
Thomas Gayton
R. &. Andrews
Boston
Charles A. Barbour
Antonio Wilcox
James Hoar
Chace & Sons White
Sch
W. Cole 2d
Schouse
N. E.D
Leonard Munro
Hoar & Martin
Ime
Nathaniel F. Bunn
Daniel W Mason
T J Griffin
Martin
Susan B. Hamilton
Barnes & Co
AT &T J
J L Hammett
Harper & Brothers
Andrews
Thomas Cole
Frederick B Hart
A Greene
Bradford Durtee
Earl’s Express Co
Nathan Warren
Wm P Munro
Josephus Gooding
Stephen T Church
George T Greene
Munro
Saniah PD Simmons
Bradford Reed
James M Gooding
Samuel
Henry Gof
Iabor
Ashes
Geo T Greene
Labor
Blake Brothers Stone Crusher
J C Hoadley & Co
Ee Spw & Bit. Co
H Gof &I F Wlliams
Taunton
New Haven
RB. Taylor
Powder
Stone & Teaming
Michael Rouke
Inbor
Thomas Donald
Ward Carnes
Carney
Amos Bullock
Ienac F Williams
Teaming
Wardwell Bros Lumber
Blessed Day Guides To Joyful Sundays
A sermon-like piece urges believers to view Sundays as bright hills of light and joy in God's presence. It contrasts mountain-top faith with cheerful, sincere worship and warns against forced austerity and solemnity while promoting a calm, devout countenance.
The True Standard Of Dress Debate
A critique of valuing dress over higher feminine virtues. It argues that sacrificing domestic affection conscience self-respect and honor for gems flowers and colors ruins womanhood. It warns girls who devote all time and money to dress neglecting mind heart and others.
The Miaran Face and Human Distinctions Across Senses
The piece argues that facial features voice and handwriting create security and distinction among people. It contends that without this variety, possessions could not be secured, justice would fail, and social bonds would blur into fraud and malice.
Your Home Paper takes a stand for local readers
An exchange urges support for the home paper as a champion of local rights and interests. It argues the paper reflects immediate news, bridges gaps with New York papers, and deserves liberal, investment-like backing to ensure community rise or fall together.
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New York
Lovers of Literature Quote by Southey
A quotation from Southey praising a robust reader who gathers, processes, and feasts on literature with practical discernment. It contrasts true lovers of letters with pedants and moth-like readers of old texts. The passage extols independent taste and knowledge baked in personal effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellus Librorum
Elizabeth
Jet
Southey
Discipline and Child Rearing In Mrs Dikes Style
In a letter on good health an author argues that children show virtue when disciplined. The scene portrays Jack disobeying at noon and enduring sun heat, gnats, a dirty face, torn trousers, and sticky fingers. The piece questions how much discomfort is from depravity versus need for correction by washing and grooming.
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Dikes
The First American Button Manufacturer
Samuel Williston began as a country storekeeper and, aided by his wife, developed hand covering of wooden buttons. He built the first button covering machinery in the United States, leading to a large factory system in Easthampton. Williston, now aged about 70 to 80, amassed substantial wealth and donated millions to Easthampton Seminary churches South Hadley Female Seminary and Amherst College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samual Williston
Samuel Williston
Easthampton
South Hadley Female Seminary
Amherst College
Egyptian mummies seen as suspended life says Swedish chemist
A Swedish professor at Upsel University argues ancient Egyptian mummies are not preserved bodies but individuals whose life was paused with a lost method of preservation. He cites a ten year record of reviving a treated snake after years of simulated death and resurrection. He even seeks permission to experiment on a condemned criminal. Change in government stance unknown.
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Ancient
Egypt
Traving
Grusselbach
University of
Upsel
Benumb
Proper Carving Guide From The National Agriculturist
A historical excerpt offers detailed, period carving instructions for fowls, turkey, mutton, lamb, veal, pork, venison, and pig. It emphasizes serving order, sectioning from specific parts, and using warm plates, with practical tips for hosts and guests.
Anecdote of the Poet Campbell in Glasgow Prank
In 1795 the young poet Campbell and two college friends used a prank on rival shopkeepers in Glasgow. They stretched a large fir dent between two neighboring shops and painted from Othello the line The spirit stirring drum the ear piercing fife, while a previous notice advertised ear piercing at Fife’s apothecary shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Fife
Trangate
Glasgow
A. Fife
Drum
Thomas Cambell
Trusty College
Sunflowers as Disinfectants in France and Holland
The article notes experiments showing sunflowers planted over large areas neutralizing marsh exhalations. In Rochefort ferry districts France and in Holland the approach reports disappearance of intermittent fever. It remains uncertain whether sunflowers emit oxygen or ozone to destroy germs and miasms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
S[folland
Rochefort
Holland
Mass Salt deposit near Austin Nevada described as vast source
A Nevada report details a remarkable salt mountain in the Phran nga district 180 miles from Austin. The deposits measure about five miles long and 600 feet high with unknown depth, not deliquescing in air. Similar purity is noted with Cracow, Poland as a rare parallel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phrannga
Nevada
Austin
Cracow
Poland
Physical prowess celebrated in great men through youth and age
The passage surveys famed figures from Palmerston to Burns, noting vigorous youth and athletic feats as a foundation for later achievements in politics, letters, and religion. It links bodily strength to moral and intellectual capacities, citing Scott, Wilson, Barrow, Fuller, Clarke and others as examples.
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Lord Palmerston
Senate
Lord Brougham
Sir Walter Scott
Edinburg
Blockhead
Walter
Wilson
Burns
Isaac Barrow
Charter-House School
Andrew Fuller
Soham
Adam Clarke
Salt in Cooking Vegetables Delights Flavor and Texture
Boiling vegetables in plain water yields firmer, less flavorful results while salt water improves tenderness and aroma. Onions show the most noticeable benefit, with reduced unpleasant odor and sweeter aroma. Salt slows evaporation of soluble flavor compounds, enhancing overall taste.
Tricky politician dies as clergyman recalls motive
A notorious politician known for acting with sinister aims has died. The preacher stated that friends would find some consolation if they could determine the motive behind the sudden death and departure from their midst.
Rates for ads and a wedding wine mixup tale
Rates show advertising at 1009 dollars per week for a full square and 25 cents for each extra square with discounts for longer runs. Instalments require advance payment and yearly ads limited to local readers. The Wrong Wine recounts a Newburyport minister mistaking ipecac wine for real wine at a wedding, causing chaos as guests drink the potent beverage.
Prayer meeting tales from a rainy Wednesday
A fragment from United Presbyterian notes recalls weekly prayer meetings, attendance quirks, missed gatherings, and a lecture by M Agassiz on the Intelligence of Lobates. It paints a homey scene of reluctant attendees, tired workers, and vacant seats as a reminder that God blesses the faithful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dros't Carr
Indhating
Academy of Music
M Agassiz
I Dharnghd
Billy Sister C
Sonnett
Congress
United Presbyterian
Parsonage Well Mix-Up Sparks Congregation Laughs
A Peoria clergyman jokes during a mite society announcement at the ministerial dwelling. He clarifies the event will be at the parsonage, not the nearby rain-worn well, drawing laughter from younger members and some annoyance from older ones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soren
Peoria
Mite Society
The General's Cow Sentry Fences Off Turf at Plymouth
At Plymouth a small green turf opposite Government House was strictly off limits. A sentry halted old Lady D- who tried to cross, insisting orders forbade crossing. She challenged the guard, who replied he did not know her but knew she was not the general's cow.
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Plymouth
Government House
Theo Man
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Thomas J
Wm H Spooner
Firat Nat'l Bk
Jonathan B. Munro
James Wison
Robert Duanhar
John 8. Newman
Bristol Gas Light Co
W J Miller
Wm &. Taylor
James Twearl, Sr
W. BR. Taylor & P.gladding
Board of Canvansers
Bennett J. Muro
John C Pegram
James Tillinghast
Willard Sayles, Ltd
George Tilley
Eandries
Joseph L. Gardover
T. Norris
Wm B
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Manchester & Bro
William Vincent
Mary A & Co
Onncct Advertising & Printing
Greene
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Hammond, Angell & Co
Charles F Brown
B. Spooner & Son
Samuel Thompson
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Henry Gos
Jonathan B Munro
James Wilson
Wm. P Munro
Joseph Wilmarth
Richard &. Mages
Wm. A. Binns
L B. Bosworth
Fred Sarb
Wm. H. Munro
Osborn Swan
Wr. R. Taylor
Oundliesy Simmons
Isaiah Daera Gooding
Samuel Martin
Watch House
Joseph L. Gardner
James A. Miller
Taylor
K. OU &E
Geo Tilley
Wm. B. Spacner
John BD. Pearce
Edward Manchester
Hiram Luther
Stephen C. Williston
Daniel G. Lake
Charles
Allen
Hiram B. Munro
Ae Willam A. Munro
Benjamin B. Morris
Wm. H Spence
Ww. Manch
John S. Newman
William Bradford
Obadiah B. Devol
Maria Macomber
National Rubber Co
B. Gas Light Co
C. H. George & Co
T. Treas
Safe
W.B. Spooner & Son
Boum
Stone Town Bridge
Nehesmiah Cole
G. DeVarney
Commissioners Asylum
Stephen Peck
Ezra E Dyer
Albert J Dyer
George Sisson
H B.D Cogpenhal
William Smith
Mra. E . Dyer
George Tiley Sundries
Ierce Brothers
Alfred Luther
Neck
Snip & Son
B. Gray
Samer
Gooding
Rosana Munro
Trace
James N Gladding
Day & Sprague
Sheldon & Kelly
E.der
George T . Hafee
Joseph A Fish
George J. Farrington
Solon F Smith
Robert J Fitch
Samuel Gilmore
A.T & T J Usher
Geo N. White
Armington & Gardner
John W Pearce
Nathan N Cole
T. W. Bicknell
Frank G. Morse
Elen R. Luther
Annie W. Bradford
Firet Grammar
Maree
Shepard
M.D. Bradford
Susan M. Greene
U Maraded
Mary A. Wardwell
North
Fiattle Frisbie
South
G.C. Simmons
Augusta Hall
Sarah
Regis Bennett J Munro
Swinnes
Eleanor B. Church
Treas
C. Ec
Harriet F. Munro
Wm Bradford
Crawford Greene
Fk. Taylor
Wal Tay IR
Bristol
G Dings Cash
Thames Street
J. GB. Monro
Austria
Newburyport
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