Tincle Billys Legacy and the Family Web of Deceit
In Bellport ailing Uncle Billy’s will sparks a web of deceit as misdirection and family rivalries churn. Frank leverages a secret to reconcile hearts, while Daisy Mildred and Harriet untangle loyalties and learn Uncle Billy simulated wealth hid only dissention that ends in a united family. The final letter reveals a planned chain of misinfo to restore harmony.
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William Harris
Bocce Billy
Harris
Billy
Uncle Billy
Henry
Mildred
Leonard
Daisy
Harriet
Uncle Henry
Sam Warren
Frank
Warren
Sam
Bellport
William Hanis Letter Expresses Affection and Gratitude
A letter from William Hanis conveys heartfelt affection and gratitude. The writer speaks in warm terms and notes shared burdens and debts, ending with a blessing for Uncle Billy. The fragmentary text reflects informal family correspondence.
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WilLiam Hanis
Uncle Billy
Bright New York pupil seeks half day absent for domestic affliction
A bright pupil in a New York public school asked to miss half a day because her mother received a telegram saying company is coming. She explains the reason as domestic affliction though teachers refer to approved absence grounds and question the fit.
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New York
Early Railways and a Shoemaker’s Odd Ledger
A Star report recounts that steam rail travel began in England in 1830 between London and Manchester, with Baltimore and Ohio using horses in 1831. It also tells of Cognet’s 1769 French locomotive and a Chambers Journal anecdote about a shoemaker who mapped customers and work on a wall board with nails and leather pieces, detailing accounts with symbolic drawings.
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Star
England
London
Manchester
Baltimore and Ohio
Baltimore
Ellicott
France
Washington Star
Chambers Journal
Fear of seeds linked to appendicitis, old anecdotes
Dr. H R Lemen of Alton Illinois dismisses fears that seeds from fruits cause appendicitis and urges eating fruit. The piece shifts to humorous notes from Lewiston Journal about Sam Hodgkins Uncle Dudley and a polygot joke. It closes with notes from Notes and Queries about beauty spots and patches in the 1840s.
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H. R. Lemen
Alton
Ills
Sam Hodgkins
Lewiston Journal
Hancock
Dudley
Uncle Dudley
Exchange Motel Arrivals Names List
An arrival roster lists H F Scheer in St Louis, A G Derringer in Cincinnati, C C McRea and Myers, Chessborough in Galveston, Geo T Lock at Weat Lake, W A Sewell in Bruceville, Sam R Worschimer in St Louis, L M Dumas in Tyler, O H Brown, C W Carr, C J Conyers in Houston, W W Smith in Dallas, J A Myere in City.
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H. F. Scheer
St. Louis
A. G. Derringer
Cincinnati
C. C. McRea
Myers
Chas
Divorce by publication in Brazos County Texas 1899
Citation by publication commands the Brazos County sheriff to publish weekly notices for four weeks to summon Killey Foley in a divorce action No 3199 filed February 3 1899 Bedford Foley plaintiff and Billey Foley defendant claim marriage Jan 7 1884 and separation July 1 1891. The decree sought includes divorce custody of children costs and relief to appear at the March term 1899 at the Brazos County District Court Bryan Texas.
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State OF Texas
Brazos County
Killey Foley
20Th Judicial District
Texas
Ruan
Bedford Foley
Billey Foley
J. C. Williams
Bryan
A. D
J.C. Williama
Prazos County
Tex
B. F. Leman
Mardi Gras Travel Bargain and Local Goods Ads
Mardi Gras round trip tickets to New Orleans offered by H and T C at one fare from Bryan 818.85 with on sale February 7 through 13 1899 and limited through February 28. Lon Johnson promotes affordable wall coverings and room moulding in Bryan. Anecdote recalls Sir Walter Scott tricking a dunce at school with a crown for keeping his place warm.
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New Orleans
Bryan
Sir Walter Scott
Scott
City Officers and Churches Listed in Local Directory
City officers include Mayor C A Adams and Marshal T P Boyett with R H Smith as Deputy Marshal and Henry G Rhodes as Secretary and Treasurer. Aldermen named as R K G Tabor, W B How ell, W W Harris, C H Wyse, Jno M Lawrence. County officers list Judge A G Board and Clerk G W McMichael among others. Churches cover Baptist Methodist Episcopal Presbyterian and Christian with pastors and service times.
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C. A. Adams
T. P. Boyett
R. H. Smith
Henry G Rhodes
H. H. Jones
Constable
C. L. Baker
RK. G. Tabor
W. 8. Howell
W. W. Harris
C. H. Wyse
Jno
M. Lawrence
Sunday church services and Sunday school schedule
Free Communion Baptist led by A M Stewart holds Sunday services each month night and Sunday school at 10 a m The Christian Endeavor meets at 3 p m Sunday and a prayer meeting occurs Wednesday night St Josephs Catholic Church with Father Pelnar offers Mass at 8 and 10 a m on Sunday
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R. D. Wilson
J. B. Cochran
Epworth League
St. Andrews
Navasota
J. D. West
Christian
J. L. Andrews
Christian Endeavor
Free Communion Baptist
A. M. Stewart
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Father Pelnar
Masonic and Fraternal Meeting Schedule for Brazos Area
Listing of Brazos camp, lodges, and chapters with meet days. W. R. Johnston and J. B. Reed note chair and clerk roles. meetings occur on various patterns: Fridays, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Tuesdays across multiple lodges and orders including K O T M, A F A M, Knight Templars, R A M, A O U W, K of H, and K of P.
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Brazos Camp
W. R. Johnston
C. C
Joe B. Reed
Bryan Tent
J. TH. Mawhinney
R. K
Bryan
W. T. Jones
E J. Jerkins
D. C. DeMaret
Vulcan Lodge
A. W. Hollman
M. W
W. J. Walker
Recorder
Bryan Lodge
A. Emden
A. J. Platner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tincle Billy
Howard Fielding
Daisy Vale
Mildred Lancaster
Pratik
Aunt Harriet
Will
Cornhill Magazine
Lon Johnson
City Directory
A. G. Board
G. W. McMichael
Gainer
J. J. Adams
R. M. Nall
T. C. Nunn
A. W. Buchanan
R. J. Deens
Lee Edge
Felix Phillips
H. Arrington
Pride of the Kitchen
Chase and Sanborns
Landreths
Ferrys
Bowens
Tennessee
R. Ms. Wilson
Elay Seveniane
John M. Caldwell
ITY Bakery
Jor
Joan M. Lawrence
Borr
E. Griesser
Jerry and
Dan
Barbers
Tomers Save
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