Woman's expenses head newpaper sixty years ago
A reminiscence piece recalls an old memorandum book of a woman from Wearfield to New York to Philadelphia showing cost of living in 1860s. Entries include washing, board, a daguerreotype, shoes, dress making, pew rent, and a school teaching wage of 82 dollars for 11 weeks, with casual notes on wafers and cachous. Also obituary for Orlando Jay Smith details his leadership of the American Press Association and career in journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Upson Clark
Brooklore
Wearfield
Meas
New York
Philadelphia
Agness
Mah Orlandu
Jay Smith
Geenral Wanager
Auwrian Prowse Agselation Einer
Dobie
Percy
May Smith
Tief- Oews
Wrenta
Orlando Jay Smith
American Preat Association
United States
Mississippi
Maj. Smith
The
Mall
Terre Haute
Ind
Express
Chicago
American Prose Association
Smith
Terre Haute, Inc
Vermont
Mas. Smith
Courtland Smith
American Preas Association
Wedding Bells Turned To Grief On Christmas Eve Plans
Charles C. Clarks of Eureka Utah lost his bride to be Pris cilla Hewison of White Haven England as the liner Battle docked in New York. Pris died of peritonitis after leaving port and a sea surgeon could not save her. Burial arrangements were made in Kensico Cemetery with the couple’s families and passengers assisting.
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New York
Charles C. Clarks
Eureka
Utah
Priscilla Hewison
White Haven
Eagland
Ilness
Kensico
City Official Sent Up for Grafting in Columbus
Fred Leid former Columbus Board of Control member was sentenced to four years in the penitentiary by Judge Rodgers for taking a bribe from Nelson Gannon of the Trinidad Paving Company of Cleveland in the East Broad street paving case. Another former board member, Fred Immel, is serving a term.
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Columbus
Fred Leid
Columbus Board of Control
Rodgers
Nelson Gannon
Trinidad Paving Company
Cleveland
East Broad Street
Fred Immel
Carpenter Heir to Millions in Delaware Estate
Arizone Lyle, a St. Louis carpenter, and his brother William A. Lyle, a railway clerk, are named as part heirs to an $80,000,000 Wilmington estate of Theodore Springer. Springer died without a will. a Springer grandmother was their relative. Also linked as heir is Mrs. George M. McCullom of Alton, Illinois.
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Arizone Lyle
George M. McCullom
Alton
Felton to retire from Mexican Central Presidency
Dec 21 reports say Samuel M Felton will resign as President of the Mexican Central Railroad within two weeks. The merger will place major Mexican rail lines under Government control, with operations by non governmental managers. Felton reportedly will stay in Mexico to aid H Clay Pierce as the merger proceeds. S N Brown will head operations.
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Mexico City
Samuel M. Felton
Mexican Central Railroad
Republic
Harriman
Felton
Erie
Charman
Republic of Mexico
H. Clay Pierce
St. Louis
Pelton
St Lonula
Pierce
Mexico
N. Brown
Bulldog Sparks Blaze In Oakland Melee Between Dogs
In Oakland a bulldog fought a collie causing a blaze that burned trousers. Spectators tried ammonia, then gasoline to separate them. The dog caught fire from matches and was wrapped in flames before police and bystanders intervened.
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Oakland
Cal
Dee
Patrotman
E. Kimmel
Guardian of the Law
Senator Carmack tribute by Alice Brower Wingo
A reverent piece from the Baptist Reflector praising Senator Edward Ward Carmack. The author lauds his leadership, oratory, and noble character, mourns his death, and compares the loss to a world mourning a great light. The piece honors his memory and influence on readers in Tullahoma, Tennessee.
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Alice Brower Wingo
Baptist Reflector
Senator Carmack
Iis
Frances B. Willard
Carmack
Edward Ward Carmack
Tullahoma, Tenn
Negroes in Alabama Congress study tuberculosis dangers
NEGROES INTERESTED IN TUBERCULOSIS Today's session of the National Negro Anti Tuberculosis Congress showed rising alarm over tuberculosis among the race and a push for prevention and arrest methods. Ninety seven pupils and teachers walked four miles to attend, and wagonloads from another school came fifteen miles. Subscribe for The Herald.
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Tubkegeh
Ala
Philippine progress praised and tariff bill aided
Washington reports Brig. Gen. Clarence R. Edwards highlights progress in the Philippines and peace in Cuba. The annual Bureau of Insular Affairs briefing commends Philippine scouts for education and living standards, notes Catholic Church claims settlement, and discusses a House passed but Senate stalled free trade bill for Philippine products and reciprocity with the United States after April 11, 1909.
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Washington
Senate
Philippines
Cuba
Clarence R. Edwards
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Edwards
Philippine Scouts
House
Congress
United States
Philippine
Philippine Islands
Colored Methodists Joint Board reports in West Tennessee
The Colored Methodist Episcopal Conference of West Tennessee in session at Humboldt reports 168 churches with 16 953 members. Last year 967 adults were baptized and 307 infants. There are 163 Sunday schools with 6 964 scholars and 890 officers and teachers. Epworth Leagues total 163 with 2 830 members. District church property valuation is $250 025.
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Humboldt, Tenn
Colored Methodist Episcopal Conference of
West Tennessee
Epworth
American stance noted by Clarkaville Star quote
The Clarkaville Star observes that the American shows no concern for intolerance but strives to convince thoughtful readers that its position remains unaltered. The important point is daily scrutiny of that stance regardless of attention.
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Clarkaville
The Traitor Play Comes to Columbia with Lavish Scenery
The Ku Klux Klan drama The Traitor by Channing Pollock and Thomas Dixon Jr opens in Columbia on December 29. The production features a costly, historically faithful scenic design by Frank Platzer, who traveled to North Carolina and Milwood to craft authentic stage settings, including a striking second act showing General Sherman’s devastation.
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Ku Klux Klan
Channing Pollock
Thomas Dixon, Jr
Columbia
South
Frank Platzer
North Carolina
Milwood
Wade Hampton
South Carolina
The
Hampton
Sherman
Platzer
Rejected lover fatally shoots woman then kills himself
In a Bradenburg Kentucky connection, Woodfolk aged 22 shot and killed a young woman after being refused marriage at CM Nevill’s home. He then killed himself while the woman reclined on a couch. Woodfolk’s father is Judge S. P. Witfolk.
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Dalwar
Tex
CM Nevill
Nevill J
Woodfolk
Woodfoly
Bradenbure
P Wit Folk
Song of the Weary Soul by Grantland Rice
A fragmentary verse piece by Grantland Rice expresses readiness for rest amid glory and worldly pursuits. The text glimpses a dreamlike realm of peace where God removes worry, contrasting earthly striving with spiritual repose.
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Grantland Rice
Broker Held Without Bond in Suydam Shooting Case
John Lamsden was arraigned before Magistrate Finn in New York on a murder charge for shooting broker Harry B. Suydam. He was held without bail for examination tomorrow morning. Suydam’s condition remained unchanged at the hospital tonight.
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New York
John Lamsden
Harry B. Suydam
Finn
Lumsden
Suydam
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Doris Ferry
Carpenter
Mexican Central
SM. Felton
the Road
Herald
Santa Claus
Sporting Goods
Mammouth
Dobbins Q Ewing
West 7Th Street
Columbia, Tenn
Islands
Colored Methodists
Ures
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