Martha Warren and her peril on the White Mountain fastness
A frontier tale of Martha Warren: her husband Mark leaves to haul corn for meat, a boy Charlie near a river on The Pulpit, wolves threaten, the bridge collapses, and Martha endures hunger and cold. She prays, fights despair, and, after days of fear, Mark returns to find them alive. The family endures with resilience amid Ammonoosuc wilderness.
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Martha
White Mountain
Mark Warren
White Mountains
Bethlehem
Littleton
Princemore
Mount Washington
Martha Warren
Portsmouth
Mrs. Warren
Charlie
Charlie Charlie
Mark Warren Ha
Papa
Robin
Warren
Mark
Mari
Ald
Ammonoosug
The Fallen Son. A Home Darkened by Sin and Drink
A Reverend Dr Wayland recounts a family tragedy about an only son whose talents raised hopes yet fell to debauch. The piece contrasts a peaceful family circle with the son’s return in intoxication, ending in a scene of horror and prayer.
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Vita
Srev
Dr. Wayland
Romantic Marriage at Richmond House A pairing of J C Davis and Ella Hunter
A lively wedding tale from Ohio and Illinois unfolds at the Richmond House in the city. J C Davis of Woodbine Town and Ella Hunter of Crestline Ohio reunite after ten years, meeting in Chicago and marrying with clerical aid from Rev Robert Collyer. The ceremony featured local merchants and society guests, ending with plans to travel to Town for a mutual dawn.
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Richmond House
JC. Davis
Woodbine
Town
Ella Hunter
Crestline
Ohio
Miss Hunter
Lona
Mr. Davin
Ivo
Chicago
Richmond Trouse
Messrs
F. L’ Honore
GF. Dyke
N. May
New York
Richmond
J.C. Davin
From the Capitol Notes on Virginia and Mississippi Constitutions
A dated message to Congress requests election plans for Virginia under military oversight and outlines steps for restoration to the Union. It also proposes considering Mississippi’s constitution for possible renewed submission. The document references President Grant’s support and 1869 publication, followed by a circular on tax return penalties and notice requirements for fiduciaries.
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Wasumerox
Messize
Congress
Senate
Mouse of Representatives
Tam
United States
Convention of the People of
Virginia
Richmond
Union
Algo
Missssippi
U.S. Grant
Tfasumaeron, & C
Delano
Wishes of Ladies and Postal Warnings From the Dead Letter Office
A fragmented 19th century note lists women’s desires from a husband to a Europe trip, dress, flattery, and social opinions. It then warns Waikare Contresatten or department heads to prepay postage on communications or risk dead letters and waste baskets, urging autograph frank of banking privilege holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Awelfth
Waikare Conoresetten
Publication Postal Rules and Wartime Dispatches
A dense article fragment outlines postal rules for magazines and newspapers, stressing prepaid postage, proper wrapping, and exclusions for unbound pamphlets. It shifts to commentary on New Orleans reports and military figures like Gen. Steedman and Gen. Jordan, noting Cuba and Chickamauga context and potential Union actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tink N
Thomas
Chickamauga
Sipedmanna
New Orleans
Cantocook
Mississippi
Steedman
Cub
Who Becomes Insane Reports Lunatic Asylum Conclusions
Readings on lunatic asylums reveal the farming class and merchants contribute major shares of the nation’s insane. The farmer’s wife suffers through scant recreation and poor health habits, leading to mental strain. European merchants spend large sums on ads, inspiring American advertisers to focus on single-column campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Thia
Twitchell and Eaton Death Row Executions Described
The report details the planned execution of Twitchell for murders including Mrs Mary Hill and Gerald Eaton, who faced his own death in Meynmonsing prison. Eaton died after Twitchell’s demise, with clergy present at high mass and Eaton insisting on his innocence as he faced the scaffold.
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Pariapevella
Gesime
Twitchell, Jr
Mré
Mary Hill
Meynmonsing
Googelock
Gerald Raton
Timothy Heenan
Fiitehell
Eaton
Hig
Twitchell
Twitchall
Rev. Mathers Riley
O'Barony
Ife
Gerald Eaton
Terrible Catastrophe at Nevada Mines
San Francisco reports a mine fire at Fellow Jack mine in Gold Hill Nevada spreading to Kentuck and Crown Point. By 1 PM eleven bodies recovered from three shafts, with sixty miners at Crown Point. Fire spreading, hopes fade, ventilation to be stopped if needed. later updates cite thirty six dead with many more feared. San Francisco Stock Exchange aid sent to Gold Hill. Yellow Jacket dividend canceled. stock panic in related mines.
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San Francisco
Gold Sill
Nevada
Kentuck
Crown Point
Npen
Gold Tlill
Yellow Jacket
Virginia City
San Francisco Stock and Exchange Board
Gold Hill
Yellow Jacket Company
The Miller and the Fool
A fragmented humor piece recounts a miller taunting a youth with wit and misdirected clever lines. The exchange reveals unresolved pride, a riddle on ignorance, and punchlines about millers, mouths, and mischief. The segment also includes a grimace of racial stereotype humor tied to a Arkansas convention and a crude bowie knife joke.
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John
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Batus
Path
Aix
Tan Bey
Business Cards
Jacobs
McDoramn's
Stain Street
Hay & Witon's
Ashogton
D. Murch
T. Spangly
Pomerene Spangler
Pomerene
Coshocton
Cadiz Street
Bnatdeup
David Spangler
Coshocur
James Irvine
Jovi
City
Public Square
Nicholas & James
Coshoo
Ton
W. W. Smith
Siehitly
Christy & Svanels
de J Bingrattiam
Anahooton
Vicini
Ees
Moffiit
Disney & Moffitt
TUE & Riorettes
Gorner
Main & Kartread
Wooloston
Obie Etta Ailmatters
Dentar
Jennison Dating House
Daysnisos
Tiscanawis
Onio BR
Hoover & Sons
Tie Hikdies Turniture
Ferkou
C. Miller JS
Main Street
Destamannes
Jon C. Miller
Jose
Samimit County
Hellerin Guahits
Catland Exraie
Dacin Gad
Pallisohy Es Amo-Esglish
Mlainos
Pittsburgh
Hs & Baird, Intuit Grocers
Second Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA
Sthle & Nro
Frice
Smithfield Street
Aly
H. Axperson
J.N Seauresaencen
Twin City
Sigwans
Efort
Prieat
Tolkse
Rapre
Tionse
the Fallen Son
Capitols
Portage
Senda
Cincinnati
D. O. Bulletin
Tuy
A. T. Stewart
Prince
Bonner
Barnum
Becauce
Arkansas
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