Notable Obits and Anecdotes from Early 20th Century Notes
Obituaries and brief items report Mrs. Mary Chapman’s death in Rochester Ohio at 99 years 7 months with five generations present. Col D R Powell of Mississippi, a Grange founder, dies. Rev Phebe Hanaford and Rev Howard Hanaford conduct a record first mother son pulpit exchange in Jersey City and Little Falls. The Smith sisters of Glastonbury face tax dispute over historic cows. a Hartford Post card defends the dispute. Samuel Adams descendants gift a Granary Burial Ground slab. Adams birth and death dates noted. Various local notes mention Mormon leaders John W. Young and others, a liquor suit in Massachusetts yielding $5,000, and a historical letter from Gen Ward to John Adams. A Kentucky paper recites a copperhead snake incident and medical aid. Miles of Boston sails for Europe. Plato quoted on man as two legs.
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Mary Chapman
Rochester
J. Clifford
National Grange
the Patrons of Husbandry
Col
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Mississippi
South
Phebe A. Hanaford
Church of ‘the Good Shepherd
Jersey City
Howard Alcott Hanaford
St. Paul’s Church
Little Falls
N.Y
Samuel Adams
Cobb
Boston
Tremont Street
Wilung
Young
Salt Lake City
Willett's Point
L. I
John W. Young
Metropolitan Hotel
Mra
Joseph Ebay
Massillony
Nicolas Sibila
Spade
Notable centenarians and high society intrigues discussed
The column notes a rival centenarian in Teybia aged 103, mentions ex-ministers and scholars like Boeck and Ranke, and highlights Major Walter Harbord amid fashionable scandals. It contrasts aristocratic marriages and follies, pondering the allure of Chelsea society and the danger of honor among thieves.
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Walter Harbord
Monaco
the Times
Eleanor
Charles Firstoy
Kert Eaton
Boq
StetehwWorth Park
Major Harbord
Adytiam
London
New York
Controversy Over Reverend Title on Tombstone Arouses Clergy Debate
London correspondence reports a decision by Chancellor Walter Phillimore of the Diocese of Lincoln denying the Reverend title for a Wesleyan minister on a tombstone. The ruling sides with the Vicar and Bishop, claiming reverence belongs to Anglican teachings. The piece notes ongoing controversy and hints at possible House of Lords involvement. The Water-works investigation resumes with J. W. Johnston detailing costs, debt, and contractor issues.
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London
N. Y. Tribune
Keet
Owston
Lincoln
Wordsworth
Walter Phillimore
Diocese of
Phillimore
Church of England
House of Lords
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Choir Chorus at Christ Church Chicago Draws Praise
The Christ Church Reformed Episcopal in Chicago under Bishop Cheney introduces a large mixed chorus directed by Tomlins. A hundred voices rehearse four times weekly combining sacred and secular music with strong acoustic effects creating a glorious union with the congregation.
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Christ Church
Reformed Episcopal
Chicago
Cheney
Richings-Bernard
Peoria
Illinois
Tomlins
Breezea
Postoffice Tale on Rattlesnake Antidote In Texas
A traveling postoffice agent in Texas reports the use of rafloid fatthesnake gall as an antidote for rattlesnake bites. The account describes rapid pain relief and swift recovery after treatment by an Indian dog near the mpm wad, with the remedy cited as quick and effective.
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Texas
Uae
St. Augustine
Fis
Milkmen Parade Draws Huge Turnout With 200 Wagons
A grand parade yesterday featured a milk wagon procession with three bands and about two to three hundred wagons. Notable wagons included W. L. Williams with six spotted horses and Joby Schwartz with four mules. The event, on McLean Avenue near Harrison, was led by Grand Marshal William Quint and a large officer group.
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W. L. Williams
Joby Schwartz
McLean
Harrison Avenue
William Quint
A. Banker
J. Weaver
A. Buethof
J. Smith
A. Ross
P. Fisher
G. Thale
A. Wiehe
D. Waldhouse
A. Ousterfeldt
P. Schatz
J. Kemphaus
T. Thale
J. Butsing
Messrs.c. Schultz
John Frats
Board of Health
Johnstop
Makahes
MeLdan Avenue
Freeman
City parade canceled due to Mayor's absence
The procession on eastern Eighth Street to Walnut Street and toward Turner Hall was started but halted after the Mayor's absence. Exercises at Tarver Hall were planned but abandoned, leaving the event dispersed.
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Mound Street
Eighth Street
Walnut Street
Turner Hall
Tarver Hall
Board of Water-Works Trustees Meeting Notes and Arts Event
The Board of Trustees examined plumbing issues at East Street and discussed overhauling rules. They sustained the Superintendent in Bowman’s removal, approved bills, and warned about unsatisfactory Cumberland Cement. Separately, a Cincinnati ceremony featured Archbishop Purcell observing student art and a performance of Fabiola with Miss Sallie Matthews earning praise for her oration.
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Cadar Grove
Purcell
Cedar Grove
Kullah
Allard
Fabiola
Cardinal Wiseman
Richter
Melis Rogers
Migs
Sallie Matthews
Agnes
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Lucia
Sebastian
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Hoar
Wardres
Eee Gontorri
Sal
Matthews
Property transfers and parcels in Washington and surroundings
The document lists numerous real estate transactions and parcels across Washington and adjacent areas. Purchasers include Provice, Mercayrux, Manv, and various executors and trustees. Descriptions cover lot sizes, streets and avenues, undivided interests, and consideration figures, with names like Moulton, Johnson, Blinn, and Campbell involved in multiple conveyances.
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