Out of the Ordinary Tales and Curious Cast of Characters
A collection of oddities and anecdotes features a 300 pound eight foot two man in Britain, Mazatlan’s claimed oldest resident Velasquez at 122, a hens theft by a lantern loan, two UC Berkeley peanuts diet students, a Golden Colorado jail escape via swamp death, a Chicago judge and his dog John who bursts golf balls with explosive laughter, and a joking note about rubber bands in golf balls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazatlan
Mexico
Joseph Juan Velasquez
Velasquez
John
Landis
Chicago
Juin
Julia
Christmas Visitors and Local Social Roundup
AMO. Misses Edith Owen Nettle Owen Hazel Hadley and L Christie of Purdue along with others from Guilford Charleston Franklin and Indianapolis are listed as Christmas visitors to local families. Numerous calls dinners and visits are noted with neighbors relatives and church events including a gymnasiu m fundraiser and a Christmas day gathering at George Christie’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith and
Nettle Owen
New York
Hazel Hadley
L. Christie
Purdue University
Paine White
Guilford
College
Ora Owen
Charleston, We
Helen Masten
Franklin
Guardianship Petition Notes and Property Figures
A guardianship proceeding lists Ida Tanes as the estate subject and Anne Meyer as guardian designate. A tax amount of 37.34 is noted for an asset tied to Marla Kaser, with venue referenced as 98. The fragmentary entry mentions Mr. et al in connection with the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guardian
Mr. Et al
Anne Meyer
Ida Tanes
Marlah Kaser
Real Estate Transfers Bolded to Mary A Jobs 5 and 6 Block
Real estate transfers list shows parcels conveyed to Mary A Jobs in two blocks numbered 5 and 6. The notices record conveyance details and dates from the county clerk records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Embold
Mary A. Jobs
Call Him Father Not The Old Man in a Flask of Advice
Fragmentary advice urging a son to address his father as father not old man. The speaker notes the father’s struggle and uphill industry, praising loyalty and enduring love despite quiet behavior. The tone is reflective and admonishing about respect.
Heated Exchange Over Temper Sparks Tense Remark
In a tense exchange, one speaker chides another for temper, saying you don’t try a bit to curb your temper while the reply denies the comparison and insists no restraint is needed.
When Coffee Was Novelty in Britain
A survey of early coffee in England traces claims from 1646 in Oxford by Nathaniel Canopios to first London houses by Pasqua in 1650 and later sales by a Jew named Jacobs in 1654. Oldys notes 1657 as coffee’s London debut with Pasqua Rosse’s head as sign. Pamphlets praised health benefits, though modern view turns away from the drink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joannes Gennadius
Great Britain
Nathaniel Canopios
Canopios
Oxford
London
Pasqua
England
Jacobs
Oldys
Edwards
Smyrna
Pasqua Rosee
Pasqua Rosco
Picture on Cell Wall at Leavenworth
A prisoner in Leavenworth describes a girl’s portrait on the cell wall. The eyes follow him as he contemplates his fate and the truth he may someday reveal about the affair that led to his imprisonment. The back of the picture may fail, causing it to fade away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Penitentiary
Leavenworth
Consent and seating views spark debate at theater
Dialogue discusses displaying oriental dance shows before performances to let patrons decide if they want to attend. A theater patron notes it is viewed as his right to arrive after the show starts. The exchange compares this to musical comedies and questions feasibility.
A Constant Irritant in a Quiet Suburban Scene
In a light exchange Mrs Pebble compliments her veranda view while noting one flaw. The two story garage of the Grab coins blocks a pleasant outlook, highlighting budget limits as they discuss the landscape.
Fragmentary Journal Snippet Traces Odd References
The text reads as a fragmentary 20th century style note mentioning the Joneses and a dog named Raph, with garbled phrases about professions and ill gained gains. No clear event or identifiable public figure is conveyed.
Travel Discourse Sparks Hotel Clerk Encounter
Dialogue contrasts travelers and officials as Mr. Jibway scoffs at tourists while noting inevitable contact with hotel staff. The exchange highlights class and social interaction in travel settings.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frederick Hempster
Fred
William Lilly
Howertown
Cennery
University of California
M. K. Jaffa
Department of Nutrition
Golden
Colo
New Orleans
Santa Fe
Guthrie
Okla
Piteh
Amo
Tom Vaughn Toook
Anna Masten
Effie Harlan
Pauline
Coatesville
FE. B. Carter
W. B. Newlin
H. G. Thomson
Lewis Stokes
C. E. Ellis
Belleville
Sanford Harbaugh
Ime
George Lewin
Munele
Miss Valley McCloud
Miss Mary Thomas
Grant Scott
Elmer Lambert
Ed Gambold
Effingham
Miss Louise Gambold
Misses Valley
Nora McCloud
Indianapolis
Ernest Kersey
Carrie Brooks
Huron
Amos Kersey
Elsa Britsche
J. W. Clevenger
The
Baptist Church
Ray
L. A. Clevenger
Morton Rudd
Alpheus and
Allen Osborne
L. D. Owen
Wilbur Owen
John Stark
Jerre Haute
Charles Broadstreet
Greencastle
Edith Owen
Don Garrison
J.A. Owen
Fred Kersey
Hadley
Paul Haute Ings
Cartersburg
D. L. Kersey
Tiarold Brown
R. G. Christie
Deanne English
Ben Davis
Clay Rogers
M. C. Rogers
Harry Wood and Family
W. H. White
Ley Street
Wm. Marbaugh
John Summers
Jennie Smith
Bainbridge
E. C. Record
Thomas Wilson
Danyile
Methodist and Baptist
Catherine Grosch
Dorothy Delker
Chas. Weghorst and Sons
George Christie
Verne Kadd
Indianeapolis
George Tincher
Harry Tincher
Louisville, Ky
Uardianship Ibe
Tor
Phin
Travel Via
Terre Haute, Indianapolis & Eastern Traction Company
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Kentucky
Coatesville Realty Co
Penn Mutual Insurance Company
Penn Mutual
Coatesville, Ind
Jibway
Ho Tat
Lowi
T. H. , & E. Traction CO
Coatesville A.M. Weat
Big L
L, Limited
Pe 'Yroy Brown
Agen
Walter ST Clair
HUT
Harding
Jauieive
P.M
O. E. Stone
Larkin Black
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