On an Inclined Plane A tale of Nell Benton and Henry Carroll unfolds with rival flirting and a baited mind.
Henry Carroll pursues Nell Benton amid playful refusals and anxiety about love. She teases him while golfing and reads Bertha Clay, then traps him into a climb and a tense riverbank stand off. He vows to force her to decide in a four minute countdown, testing genuine feelings.
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Henry Carroll
Helen Benton
Nell
Helen
Polly Cummins
Polly
Carroll
Bertha M. Clay
Bertha Clay
Henry
Nell Benton
Moonlight Promise On Doorstep Love Confession
A tense outdoor scene unfolds as Nell and Henry prepare for a bold, timed kiss under the moon. With minutes ticking away Henry declares love, Nell hesitates then accepts a reunion on one条件, demanding a kiss in return as they both weigh risk and romance.
Reciprocal Action at Swell Restaurant Billing
A departing guest is confronted by a cashier who demands payment. The guest replies he will send the amount in an hour or two, noting that is the length of time he waited for his dinner, as reported by the Chicago Tribune.
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Chicago Tribune
Driving Out a Demon on Tartary Plains
A nineteenth century tale recounts French travelers Peres Hue and Gabet observing tribal exorcism rites. Lamas drive a demon from a chief’s ill aunt using herbs images chants and a dramatic nocturnal exorcism culminating in the burning of the herb image and a fever's remission.
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Tartary
Peres Hue
Gabet
Dark Waters
Single letter surnames pop up in Paris and beyond
The column notes curious cases of one letter surnames such as B in Marie B and O with accents in Brussels areas. It recalls a 1866 Belgian recruit who signed with a cross though he could write. It also lists places named Y in Somme, Zuyder Zee, Amsterdam, and towns A in China Honan and Europe, highlighting the ubiquity of brief names.
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Paris
Marie
Honan
France
Sweden
Entertained at Walnut Street by Friends Sunday School Class
Class No 8 of the Friends Sunday School hosted by Mr and Mrs R Hastings assisted by Mrs Aaron Coffin and Mrs C C Henley marked the close of term. Horseshows and four leaf clovers decorated the event with a popularity contest auction and a four leaf clover hunt where Chas O Whitely won a prize.
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Walnut Street
R. Hastings
Aaron Coffin
C. C. Henley
Friends Sunday School
Chas. O. Whitely
Rev. Whitely
Baccalaureate Union Services and School Events
The Friends Church hosts a Baccalaureate union service on Sunday April 23 at 7 30 p m with Rev J Scull Rev Charles Whitely and Miss T A Craig leading songs and benediction An art exhibit opens at the school studio Thursday April 27 from two to four p m Reserved commencement seats go on sale April 26 at Hill & Geer’s The Field Day plans place Mr McBride in charge with each high school class aiding in organizing The commencement address is Dr E B Bryans The man and His Work.
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Friends Church
Mendelesohn
J. Scull
T. A. Craig
Charles .O. Whitely
Pilgrims
Hill & Géar’s
McBride
Sunday School Notes from Rushville County Convention
E E Hungerford reports from Rushville at Glenwood M E School on May 27. Yearly totals show 2769 attendees, average 53, offerings $46.04, average 89, expenditures $3801, treasury $8.03. Chas Holland’s class raised 15 dollars. Officers named: Supt CO Reed, Asst Supt C E Holland, Sec Chas Mingle, Organist Miss Lottie Murphy, Miss Erma Shortridge. Supply teachers Thompson duo and J F Mane. Visitors urged to attend County Convention for added zeal. Also note Milroy Christian school activity. Robert Brown superintendent. J H Shauck and daughter Nora visiting.
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Glenwood M. E School
J. F. Mapes
Treasury
Chas
Holland
CO. L Reed
C. E. Holland
Chas Mingle
Lottie Murphy
Erma Shortridge
Thompson
J. F. Mane
Christian School
Milroy
Robert Brown
J. H. Shauck
Nora
Milroy and Bethesda M E Schools Visit and Plans
A church inspection notes Milroy M E School as one of the best, with eleven teachers and 92 attendance last Sunday. U P School under Mr John Frazier plans music drills and a good instructor. Bethesda school is smaller but diligent. next Sunday at 10 am they meet to attend the Richland Convention. Rev Hesthafer preached a strong foreign mission sermon illustrated on the blackboard. Across the world the M E church reports 12733 Sunday School scholars in China, 20450 in Switzerland, and 120965 in India. An offering of several dollars was taken. County convention is urged to receive reports and fund county and state work.
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M. E
Milroy
W. B Crane
U. P
John Frazier
Bethesda
Richland
J. Lipecome
Hesthafer
China
Switzerland
India
Charlottesville Social Notes From Last Week in Indiana
Minor Thomas transacted business in Indianapolis while the community welcomed visitors and locals. Frequent visits include John Brennan with the Duty family and Grace Allen with Walter Perkins from Ogden, plus Rev B F Hutchins of Kennard and Rev J A Raley moving to Fountain City. Enter supper planned for April 22 at Alvin Matfox with M E church ladies. many townsfolk visited kin across Knightstown New Castle Morristown and Topeka positions and travels cited.
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Minor Thomas
Indianapolis
John Brennan
John Duty
Fannie Ogg
Greenfield
B. F. Stinger
Tabbie Everson
Shelbyville
Joan Duty
Chester Hill
Carthage
Lola Hudson
Amiel Coffin
B. F. Hutchins
Kennard
M. E. Church
Alvin Matfox
Grace Allen
Walter Perkins
Ogden
Dr. Allen
Omer Foxworthy
Knightstown
Our Town
Earl Addison
Indian Territory
Emory Lacy
Ohio
Louisa Coffin
Pearl Cross
Mary Daubenspeck
Linda Addison
Olga Coffin
Irs Drake
J. A Raley
Fontain City
Pierre
Ruley
Harry Stinger
Frank Stinger
Local Visits Highlight Farm Family Gatherings
Farmers Station reports residents visiting relatives and neighbors. Orville Stewart and family visited George Ewings on Sunday while John Jamisum and Dave Whitton visited R. S. Whitton’s home. Maggie Ewing and Mrs. A. K Manford hosted midweek guests. L..
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Orville Stewart
George Ewings
John Jamisum
Dave Whitton
Mm . R
Slaves in North Africa Better Off Under Mohammedan Rule
The speaker notes in Morocco to Tripoli that slaves appear content and flourishing under Muslim rule. He claims famine, locusts, drought, and tax collectors do not terrify them, as work sustains health and sustenance, with promotions and status tied to owners.
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North Africa
Morocco
Tripoli
America
Origin of Lloyds and the rise of underwriting
Two centuries ago a merchant with a cargo to the Mediterranean devised a method to share risk. He and a friend drafted a contract for guarantors, creating the first underwriting at Lloyds coffee house in London. Word spread, risk was parceled among patrons, and the maritime agency grew into a global broker of ships and rates, spanning ports worldwide.
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Mediterranean
Ris
Lloyd's Coffee House
London
European Maritime Agency
Annals of
The
American Academy
For Sale Nine Room House on East Henley Street
Nine room house on East Henley Street with a fine water well. Inquire of D. M. Munson.
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East Henley Street
D. M. Munson
Easter Supper 1905 At Barlow's Hall
Easter supper advertised for 1905 at Barlow's Hall features admission priced at 10 cents. Proceeds benefit the event organizers and local community programs.
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Barlow's Hall
School Art Exhibit Friday Afternoon at Art Studio
An exhibit of school art works will be given Friday April 28 from 2 to 6 p m at the Art Studio in the school building. All interested are cordially invited to attend and see the work done by the grades and the High school.
Every watch is a compass for finding south and time
A jeweler notes many owners know their watch only for telling time. He explains the sun-based method: point the hour hand to the sun and south lies midway between the hand and XII. For example at four, the south is halfway to II. at eight, south is at X. With two watches, one never gets lost.
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Stanley
Lion Portrait Sparks Courage in Child Visitor
In a studio tea, a young company member quietly studies a lion painting. The artist reassures the child, who speaks boldly that the lion looks not at all alive, and everyone is amused and intrigued by the exchange.
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Lttlee¢Han
The Shortest Sermon Ever Acted
A newspaper recounts Lorenzo Dow performing a famed brief sermon titled Backsiiding. He climbed a sapling with effort, slid down, and delivered only Hell on there Dowholon before leaving, drawing a huge crowd and astonishment.
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Lorenzo Dow
Dowholon
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Topeka
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Alice Bender
New Castle
Walter Daubenrpeck
Miss Alice
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Margaret Crosse
Missea Bessie
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Agnes Young
Morristown
Ernest Young
Indianapolia
Pearl Cros
Asch
Dr Johnson
Mary Daubenepeck
Clarence
Charley Walker
Bunker Hill
L.C. Froet
Tom Tweedy
Golden Rule Cash Store
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Europe
Great Maritime Agency
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