Distribution of a 1850s local weekly ad and notices
A long multi-item page lists subscription terms, pricing, and delivery rules for a weekly newspaper, followed by dense advertisements and notices for physicians, lawyers, medicines, groceries, and hardware in Columbia Pennsylvania. The column includes old trade copy, retail goods, and domestic items with dates ranging from 1850 to 1857 and names such as J. W. Fisher, Drs. Armor and Mifflin, and SUYDAM & SON.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armor
Locust Street
Solumbia
John & Rohrer
Columbia
Apel
G. W. Mifflin
Entist
Wiice
The Marseilles Miser and the Water Longing
In Marseilles a long extinguished thirst spurs Jacques Guyot to hoard water and money. As years pass his secret charity erodes into famed miserliness, yet his love for Madeline haunts him. An old tale ends with his death after a final act of self denial and a quiet blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marseilles
Guyot
Eller Guyot
Jacques
Madame Guyot
Madeline
Monsieur Guyot
France
Madéline
Marie
Pridegroen
Valerie
Thing
Cay
Liere
Jacques Guyot
Eeven
Furing
Jacques Gayot
Cricket Fantasies in Hoboken Mockery of the Game
A narrator derides cricket as dull and solemn, recounting a Hoboken match. Damphool, a cartoonish American, dons white flannel and bed quilts on his legs. The piece contrasts grim players and ritualized play with a bleak, comical tone, lamenting the sport’s supposed solemnity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Ling Leen
Hoboken
Pilgrim Fathers
New York
Kentucky
Hamlet
Spretto
Banquo
Hoboken Cricket Ground
Eed
Wielanehulic
Dima
Lat
Tshiall
Damphool
Ife
Bateman
Damhool
Jersey
Charles Lamb and the Quiet Charm of His Humour
Harper's essay on Charles Lamb praises him as the most lovable humorist and companion, detailing his wit, imagination, kindness, and eccentric charm. It notes his playful anecdotes with Coleridge, Hazlitt, and friends, his deft handling of absurdities, and his gift for turning illness into lighthearted quips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Magazine
Charles Lamb
Esenys
Chapman
Homer
Grace
Milton
Ogres
Somerset
Lour
Barry Cornwall
Coleridge
Helcroft
Hannah Moore
Jacques leaves aqueduct vow to aid Marseilles water supply
In death Jacques prompts Marseilles to honor his life of service. The sealed will reveals a lifelong pledge to build an aqueduct for the poor, transforming grief into communal duty as authorities seize the paper and villagers reflect on his enduring heroism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacques
Marseilles
Also Mentioned on This Page
Northern Central Railroad Company
Walnut Streets
Jlo
Ivy
Haetry
Colombian
Lancaster
York Launtewn Golumbia
J. W. Fisher
Olinsmabia
Agate Oy
George J. Ssan Pik
Tholesale
Bank
Franklin Don
Pasiua
Hall
Calatstan
Teres Drug Sie
Dr . B. Hern- Gioneuw Martyr Drug Store
Suysram
Suyvam & Sun
Soluubia
Teac
Yountay
Suydim
Ominy
Ae Just
A. Suydas
Fonts
Hoslypaa_& son
Chiron
UST
News Depa
Cam Family
Superfine
LH Suydama& Son
Esuyodam & Bonir
EIKEL
Suydam & Son
Bruner Co” S
Rowilliams
Mary
Front Street
THOS
Welsh's
High Street
Thomas Wrelsids
Bruner & CO
Maureh
Bruner
Bruner & Co's
Werring, &c
Flun
Rawilliams
Columbian
J. O. Bruner & CO
Ext
Meas Park
Thomas Welsh
Banat
Lovering
Orleans
Cuba
Sugar House
Rt. Williams
KR. Williams
Tesas KR
LIAMS
R. Williams
Colima
Williams
Calumita
New City
Wes Suvdam
Son
Madame Gueyot
Worki
Fatbant
Doesticks
Capel Loft
Napoleon
Woodsworth
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