Origins of English Surnames and Namesakes Discussed
The article surveys how English last names reflect origins from counties towns or occupations, with examples like Burgoyne Cornwallis Fleming and Washington. It notes the shift from old forms to modern spellings, explains prefixes like atte and evidence of tribal or trade roots, and includes humorous and literary asides on language and everyday speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rigin
Hames
Burgoyne
Burgundy
Corel
Cornwallis
Cornwall
Fleming
Flathers
Gaskin
Gascorne
Gaacony
Hanway
Hainault
Polack
Poland
Walsh and Wallis
Attemoor
Attepate
Agate
John Atta
John Noaks
Peter At
Forest
Olive
Clough
Colby Harpor
Wrights
Uradons
Dod
Baker
Maiser
Gen Tasley
Jynder
Golem Draper
Cowper
Grand
Steward
Stewart
Stuart
Abbott Gord
Knight
Bishop
Prior
Clanberlait
Falconer
Legrett
Ming
Prince Sind Pops
Durward
Hayward
Woodward
Read
Reed
Heid
Hogarth
Rush
Bowne
Bonner
Eldridge
More
Great
Duff
Vaughan
Little
Ender
Mola
Bald
Gough
Culver
Pigeon
Henshaw
Coke
Enok
Boy Freddie Thomas Killed in Hunters Descent Near Warren
A Brooklyn youth Freddie Thomas fourteen accompanies Cyrus Drade John Conklin and Mr Bush hunting when a horse spooks. Bush falls, his gun fires into Freddies neck severing the jugular and spinal cord. He dies instantly as the party returns to Brooklyn Montecuma Republican reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Scott
Freddie Thomas
Z. Thomas
Brooklye
Cyrus Drade
John Conklin
Mr. Bush
Freddie
W. W. Wheeler
Warren Township
Bush
Mr Bush
Brooklyn
Montecuma
Democratic Meanness in the Craig Case
A Davenport Gazette account denounces Democratic partisanship over the Craig case. It cites witnesses reluctant to testify, criticizes the Republican state executive, and quotes Frank Dewees on resumption policy and finance. The piece frames ongoing national banking and gold policies as central to party strategy and public debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
Fhey
Craig
Keokuk
Democratic Rail
Davenport Gezette
Frank Dewees
Ack Labor Organization
Greenback Party
French Dog Story Links Salons to Polished Pavia Dogs
A veterinary expert notes dogs raised in Paris and Varian salons show greater dignity and intelligence than country dogs raised among agricultural staff. He claims refined dogs display gentleness self possession good taste and no coarseness, while urban dogs may possess a keen humor and wit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pavia
Pari
Varia
Paris
A True Mother Shapes Her Children’s Manners
A mother who overcomes youthful flaws exerts a powerful influence on her children. She faces critics who imitate her morals. An intelligent refined mother in speech and conduct sets a tone that her sons and daughters imitate, guiding them toward gentler, more mannerly behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
To Day
Toandrow
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the Prickly Times
Napoleon I
Fred
Wham
Bob
Harvard
Schultz
Biddy
Alito
Schohatla
de Blaintiff
Allinor
Josep Cook
Boston Frovserig
F Haves
Loomis
Ling
Harvard Medical School
Dember
Fred Henninger
Dorn
Beard
Hox
Charles Budziz
Moscow
A. Davidson & Co
Lyane
Efe
Tuscatine Journal
Tabor
U Mer
Ohio Chronicle
Religious
Thaye
Dad
Toni
Teathy Winll
Rabavan
Pope & Bilin Dud W
Sedat Tlapli W Fon
Mitte
Rey Myn Aula
Winona
Siuamaonsy Lam Arent
Laat Ungimeselones
Manian
Gru
Omturs
C & NW
Ey Co
Coreaga
Pua
ZIME
Burlington
Rabi & Norther
Toledo
Srains
Cinei
Sei Express
Boston
Todianapolis
Louisville
Columbus
Washington
Bresifast
York
Glo
New York
Xeokuit
Cuicea
Bundington
Tadlanapolis
Feoris
Chanie
Atlantic Express
Agi Geering
Peoria
Ogi Chan
Surough
Dave Appetite
Tutt
Crews
Orne
Eiuser Cox
Tutt's Pills
Trott
L. Guy Lewin
Fattos Ark
Murray ST
Clorough
Je C. Aver & CO
Lowell, Mass
Ali Prugoits
Everyweere
the Times
Securate
ateCiain
Chewiara
Weletad Town City
Cee
the Times Job Department
B.A. Dahman
Noutites Ve
Na Foreign Patents
Washington, D.C
Eset
Patent
Rprosnrad
Raitt
Tima
Tal Business
Seenon
Portland
Daine
Aay Iy
Yaga
SHO Publishing CO
Iowa State Agricultural Society
Callathy Gallery
Coreroriswa
Arenue Sualmimercay SL
Foster Bros
COAL
Union Depot
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Pennsylvania
Florida
Huecule
Megsie
Lanmane Kemp
Luminato Roston
Wradg
Lawa
Giuicage & Nornwestern
Tlimoia
Randolph Strset
Chicago
Tcket
Clinton Snd Dubuque
Bank Dolla B
Rapids
Tawa
Inter
T.G. Krebs & Sons
Chronos
City Hall
Mauwern
Erie Railway Company
Castle Garden
West
Thase
Hurope
Jemay City
Erie Company
Garvants
West St
Jersey City
Sy Teen Dasa
Simlar Gory
Rolla Sbausd
Court of Record
Gilmore
Gilmore & CO
Sudcessora
Chipman
Bogners Co
Solickigss
Congress
U.S. General Land
Cfllec
Department of the Interior
Gilmore &Co
Imoré & Case
Supreme Court of
Court of Claims
Ues More & Co
Israel Bros
Iowa Avenue
Bigley’s
W. Lobenstein
J. G. Graves
Eagle Brewery and Malt House
Bottling Department
Gothenager
Ager Geer
Alo
Trefund Co
Cc. Macnus
Simon Adelshiem
Star Wagon Manufacturing Company
Star Wagon Company
G. A. Ohler
Coo. Williams & Co
Cedar Rapids Brewery
LACER
Blake & CO
Linn County
City Mational Bank
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