Road talks and public highway views in county court
The Commissioner's Court discussed road designations and public highway locations. Viewers were appointed to inspect routes, with meetings scheduled and observers assigned for traffic and access considerations. The report also mentions a broad discussion of social etiquette and a long excerpt on courtship and kissing rules in a separate feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Riddle
Pudbhe Bahay
Een
Amos Doloon
A Bottell
Jolinere
Samuel Pfriimer
Messra
Jacob Bruce
Samuel Primmer
BOS
D. Doyers
Phy Conunues
Geograpos
de Buss
Pegostolony
Mes Awan Suvded
Noted Tragic Family Feud Ends in Double Tragedy
The Monticello area recounts a grim tale where Geo W Myera and his two sons were linked to a car theft ring. After domestic strife, James Carlinville and his wife faced threats from Myers and sons. A fatal yard confrontation left the father dead and the other sons fleeing. Authorities pursued the killer as a separate defense debate arose about self defense versus murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagrange
Monte Cello
Geo. W. Myera
William
Isaac
Monticelly
Coohaville
Ells
Daly
Myers
Richardson
Monticello
George W, Divers
James
Carlinville
James Ne Roabe
Monthuila
Saturday Notes From an 1874 American Town
A collage of humorous and odd anecdotes from a 1874 issue recounts scenes from daily life and local color. Jokes about grave disputes, lawyers chased by wolves, a Dublin attorney seeking volunteers, and unexpected editor mishaps illustrate rural and urban quirks.
Comic Rhapsody of Courtship and Mardi Gras Scenes
A scatter of lively vignettes on marriages and romance from small towns and cities. Tales of hurried weddings, telegraphic nuptials, a photographer’s visit, and Mardi Gras pageantry mix with social gossip and humorous quips about courtship.
Fragmented Victorian miscellany pokes fun at women and society
The passage lampoons women and public life with jests on drinking, fashion, and propriety. It jumbles references to Quakeress, pineapple, and theater, mentioning a torn oxen execution and a Queen’s rule while mixing slang and mock quotes from newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Philadelpha
Worcester
Florida
Eanna
Cheap transport reform and penny fare debate in Massachusetts
Article discusses a plan to share third class rail service in Massachusetts with a penny per mile fare. It notes railroads gradually adopting penny rides, reducing first and second class travel and boosting third class traffic while boosting company profits. Mentions candidates for state offices and a commentary on Shakespeare. Ends with a social tale of a May marriage proposal rejected due to opposition.
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Tie Detrow
Milwauneg
Ohio
Geeatar
Ae Witter
Gen. Weashington
Chadstone
Neasssatao
Val
Massachusetts
Hay l
Po Englisi
Te Renoon
STZ
Midland
Northwestern
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J. W. Zenor
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