Persistent boy seeks damages in Missouri Pacific suit
Dennis Spilland, a 13 year old, sues Missouri Pacific Railway for 20000 for injuries from a 1888 crossing accident at Grand avenue. He endured scalp loss and finger amputation, later epilepsy, hindering schooling and work. Third trial before Judge Slover follows previous verdicts of 8000 and hung jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Spilland
Missouri Pacific Railway Company
Slover
Dennis
Grand Avenue
Missouri Pacific
Sneny
Denis
Supreme Court
Kansas City Times
First Colored Couple Wed in Virginia Governor's Mansion
The first wedding of colored people at Virginia's governor mansion occurred in the dining room at 1 o'clock. Winston Edwards, the governor's chief butler, wed Jenny Leigh, a long-time maid, in a ceremony performed by Rev. Dr. Hunter. The couple then began a bridal tour including a visit to the World's Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vigginia
South
Winston Edwards
Lee
Jenny Leigh
Hunter
Third Street
Thorn in Knee After 48 Years Found
A Nevada County man, 17 in 1850, W Newell now over 60, hunted and drove a thorn into his knee. The thorn broke off deep, caused rheumatism misdiagnosis, and eluded search for decades. Recently it surfaced a half inch long, easing his long suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Newell
Nichols
Newell
Grags Valley
Cal
A Costly Glass of Beer
Theodore Voeste was sentenced to 60 days in jail a $200 fine costs of trial and a $2000 bond to refrain from liquor selling after pleading guilty to selling one glass of beer. Judge Randolph pressed for a light sentence Voeste cited city fines and quitting the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Voeste
Randolph
Voeste
Fmporia
Kan
Goose Drive Through Helix Draws Local Attention
A Helix merchant Anderson Apple led 1200 geese through town on an afternoon shipment to the city. The flock caused a stir as townsfolk watched the noisy parade pass the pub and square. The dispatch from Indianapolis notes the unusual livestock movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Apple
Helix
Here
Paul
Indianapolis
Radical Reform At Dartmouth Dinner Collision Tale
Professor Hardy recalls his only serious clash with a student over attire. An undergraduate first wore wild cowhide boots and suspenders then returned in a full dress suit with patent leather shoes and a boutonniere. Hardy notes the clash between ethics and math and the impracticality of evening dress for problem solving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dartmouth Club
Hardy
Mr. Hardy
Boston Herald
Alligators Nests Described As Haycocks In Nature Sketch
A Harrison's Monthly note describes alligator nests as haycocks about 4 feet high and 5 feet wide built from grasses. Eggs total 100 to 200 per nest with two mud and herb layers and a heat hatch. The mother guards and feeds the young while humans once shipped a nest to St Petersburg, though hatchlings escaped during transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Lutzemburg
New Orleans
St. Petersburg
Harrison
Lord Granville Emissary of Paris Dies with Large Fortunes
Lord Granville died in 1846 noted for courtly manners and long service as Paris emissary. He enjoyed Crockford's and London gaming trips, often losing money but returning to Paris with substantial sums. He was one of four peers who lost $500,000 at Crockford's in one binge, alongside Lords Chestshield Foley and Sefton, yet his cash left behind reached $800,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Granville
Ainer
Paris
London
Crockford
Ife
Crockford’s
Lord Chestshield
Lord Foley
Lord Sefton
Resigning From the Militia
A young man recently joined the guard and applied for dismissal after six weeks of service. He gave no reasons, but officers learned his best girl told him the uniform did not suit him. He was dropped from the rolls with dizzying suddenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Guard
New York Sun
Siamese Twins Reported in Shanghai Observation
A Shang hai correspondent notes a Tianwasi man arriving with remarkable twins aged eight, connected by a flesh seam at the waist and sharing a single torso. The two boys stand and move together, facing the same direction as one body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Revelation study notes on John in Patmos and the Lord's day
The text surveys Revelation chapter 1 with insights from Rev D M Stearns. It discusses John banishment for the word of God, spiritual privileges of being led by the Spirit, and the vision of Christ amid the seven churches. It explains the meaning of Alpha and Omega, the seven golden candlesticks, and Christ’s authority and protection. The commentary ties the vision to prophetic structure of the book and Christ as Priest and King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
John
Jesus
God
Asia
Isa
Moses
Calvary
John x
Joel ii
Hell
Job
Death
Hades
Tabernacle
Zechiv
Train Schedules for November 1893 in Fitchburg and Surrounding Areas
Corrected to Nov 19 1893. Listing shows multiple rail departures from Fitchburg Clinton Marlboro Northboro Framingham and other towns with times including morning and afternoon runs. Notes include Sunday schedules and varied prices or codes like a.m. p.m. and references to old pen and day markers.
Time Table Corrected Nov 19 1899 Trains West
Timetable lists westbound departures from Boston and branches including Belmont Waverley Waltham Weston Wayland East Sudbury South Sudbury Wayside Inn Rockbottom Hudson South Bolton Berlin South Clinton Boylston West Boylston Boundary Oakdale Jefferson Rutland Coldbrook Barre Barre Plains Ware Northampton with numerous morning and afternoon slots and Sunday schedules.
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Boston
Jn. Belmont
A. m
P.m. Waverley
P.m. Waltham
East Sudbury
Penn
South Sudbury
Wayside Inn
South Bolton
Berlin
South Clinton
Boylston
West Boylston
Boundary
Oakdale
Jefferson
Rutland
Coldbrook
Barre
Barre Plains
Ware
Northampton
Barre Plaing
Colbrook
A. Mn. Rutland
Sunda
A.m. Berlin
A. Mn
A. m. Hudson
A.m. Rockbottom
A.m. Wayside Inn
A. m. South Sudbury
A.m. Wayland
A. m. Waverley
A. m. Belmont
A. m. SE
A.m
Marlboro Branch Time Table Corrected November 27 1893
Time table shows Marlboro Branch trains leaving Marlboro at 6 40 7 35 and 11 90 am on weekdays and 7 45 am Sundays. Boston departures are 4 00 and 5 30 pm on weekdays and 11 15 pm Wednesdays and Saturdays. Coaches attached run through without change. J R Watson G PLA.
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Fitchburg, Jr
Clinton
Sun
I Sevtia
Northboro
Marlboro
San
Framingham
A. m
P. m
Framingham,ar
Boston Ar
A. m., 12, 2.20, 5.35, 627, 7,25.410.00, 1. An. San
Peston, Ly
IL Sm. Sun
P.m. Sun
Southboro
a.m.Sun
Pan
Berlin
P.m
P.m. Clinton
A.m
Fitchburg
South Framingham
Taunton
New Bedford
Fall River
Lowell and Framingham
Mare A
ALM
Lowell
Acton
Concord Junction
Sudbury
Framingham, Jr
Mansfield
Sun. Agm
AWM
PLM
Pom
Tigat
Ilm
South Franingham
Worcester
Springfield
B.& Aorla
E.G. Allen
A.C. Kendall
C. A. McAlpine
Passinigees
Wuson
Boston
J.R. Watson
G. Pla
A.M. AM
Hudson
Rockbottom
Dod
Whitman’s
Maynard
G.ol South Acton
Mark ’Indays
South Gers
Passeu
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Directum
Trotters
Wind
Pittsburg Dispatch
Haif
Militia
D. MM
Stearns
Ayer
Mark
M.S. Ayer
State Street
New York
New Haven
Hartford
R. R
Old Colony System
Northern Division
Kneeland Street
Assabet
the People's Dry Goads Company
Maynard, Mass
Goethe
Elecant
R. B. Lewis
Fitchburgh Railroad
Hicosac Tunnel
Troy
Albany
Saratoga
Lake George
Adirondick
Catskill Mountains
Syracuse
Rochester
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Hamilton
Toronto
Cleveland
Detroit
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
Sosign
Boston and ST. Lows
Vermont
Canada
Strandon
Middlebury
Vergennes
Burlington
St Albans
St. Johns
Ogdensburg
Ottawa
Montreal
Quebec
Fitchburg Railroad
Washington Street
R. Watson
Vose Farm
W.A. White
Maynard,Mass
Southern Division
Central
Massachusetts
Causeway Street
W. F. Berry
Daniel W. Sanborn
Dana J. Flanders
Marlboro Branch
Sdar
Passeng Towo Paes
Maya Whitman
Kbottom
P.M. P.M
A.M. P.M
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