Rich Men Begin Life From Humble Starts
A survey of famous fortunes traces origins from modest beginnings. Vanderbilt, Stewart, Drew, Law, the Stuarts, Roberts, and Claflin are shown rising from small roles to estates valued in the millions. Through hard work and shrewdness they built vast wealth, contrasted with tales of early toil and gradual ascent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corneling Vanderbilt
Bralen Island
New York City
A. T. Stewart
Broadway
Daniel Drew
George Law
Dorks
Robert L
Alexander Stuart
Marshall O. Roberts
Claflin
Dexter
Hic
Whitehall
Dwyer
Sandy Fitherald
Art Edward
Congress
Baltimore and Ohio
Winchester
Brooklyn
Sodom
Talmage King
God
The Hopgoods and the Parlor Versus the Kitchen
Mrs Hopgood enforces strict kitchen supremacy as Elsie hopes for social evenings and a dance. An evening disturbance with son Alexander reveals the family tension over guests and fall cleaning, while John Tilton and Kate Prickett hover as local hopes for marriage and social choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topgood
Mra. Hopgood
Elie Tlopgood
Montfort
Elsie
Brussels
Momma
Kate Prickett
John Elton
Mr. Topgood
John Tilton
Mrs. Yopgood
Clara Montfort
Isaac
Mopgood
Alexander
Ryerson
Mrs. Hopgood
Alexander Hopgood
Family turmoil ends with renewal of home life
A chaotic night ends when Alexander Hopgood’s party disrupts the home scene leaving his mother to confront estranged children Elsie and Panay. The family vows light and honesty, while a note reveals Elsie’s runaway plans and a bitter home crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Hopgood
George
Alexander Hopgord
Alexander Hopgood
Mr. Ryerson
Ming Shoul
Benny
Mrs. Hopgood
Elsie
Panay
Isaac Hopgood
Dean
John Elton
Ben
Wanny
Rome
Remembrance of Civil War Era Milestones and Reflections
The piece recalls April 1861 opening fire on Fort Sumter and April 1865 Lee surrendering at Appomattox, noting Grant and Sheridan actions, Lincoln's assassination, and the long North South conflict. It contrasts union terms with paroles and reflects on mercy, memory, and postwar sentiment. It then shifts to a British Parliament member Lord Derby advising on discipline, education, and health, emphasizing steady work, temperance, and practical tools of learning.
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Evan
New Yorke Times
Fort Sumpter
Tittle
Anderson
New York
Lincoln
Congress
Forts
North
Richmond
Lee
Grant
Sheridan
Stanton
Northern
Virginia
United States
Prinor
Tin
Lord Derby
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Mr. Veecher
Frent
Peecher
Br. Peecher
Dearborn
Mr. Peecher
Pree Press
Herata of
Mowe
Howe G
Soldiers’ Orphans
Howering
Ohio
Allen
Senate
Wwe Trust
Jewell
Washington Star
Nang
Minnesota
Ty Augusta
Lortiend
Informati
Cry
Joas Ste
Laut Martti
Amis Pege
Wan
Sesivitar
Marehotl Neautavionery
Posinte Tages Sherid
Ol Ieganiper
Nevumiler
Gellibal
Hafarti
Suse Thi Sot
Milterstatnig
Tarbes
Elie
Seong
Cui
Watiay Beni
TOY
Bie Salah
Fred Ces
Crab Lee
Pittsburgh
Columbus
Ania OM
Pasha
Beperenni
A aTiass
Teadhratarey Upsaban
Washington Withinton
Aguain
Faveorn
RT Atinsh
Sm Mske
Stee Ee
Chovinnati
Mepruiv
Racrnagtess
Sutton
Church Directory
Roscoe M
Pangang
Kamile Theiy Cornell
W.S. Woon
Sachein
Auk
Itveatide
Clark
J. N. Caen
Seo’ Coshocton Lode
Bay In
Facexogu
W.M. Coshouton
Totelust
LL. Smeclintock
N.G
R.E. Frivay
Rebek AW
Sarah Lodge
Lewis Demoss
N. G. J.S. Stogex
Attorneys-At-Law
Stilwell
Coshocton
Gyrtek— Norris
Itallien
Crowell
Conbocton
South
Dour
Comberon
Atytoriy
EY Atulaw
Wosbortan, Gyre
Iin Bamily
Foshocton
Seubien
Hense
Onnese Pangler & Poweien FR
Satiuaw
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Ay NM. Menderson
Phesician and Aurghon Prew's
Gasington County
Oita
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Wweranama
Orrick
Main Street
Shanith Silo
O'Eloek
Ain
Sanirdas
Rynin Hotelock
Eloek
D. Wait
Pin He Trat
Vinay
Ved
Tayony & Werners
Carney Main
W St. Robinson
Life & Fire Insurance
Os Hecton
O.—Uaieg
Sevandour
Norri Mlook
Sg, Building. &Uy
Wacoven, Carpenter & Muilder
Coshecton
Loita
Pillier
Ly Lacan Pweee
Ous
Hannon, % and Well & Tan Elon
Hieai Estate Stokers
Oshocton Beattes Ath Beutait
Ollica
Hive Nast
Hanlon
Losuolton
Oieo
Norris
Tacrgosay
Renedent Berry &, Ener
Camien
Msin
T. M. Thompson
M. Tuemeson
Thompson Bro’s
lQuarries
Thomson Blo
Love
Keene
Coshiouton
DAIS
Iuiny
Daley
Ste Padiyy
Ted
Grevind
Daisy
Jay Whrewin
Ede
Sangre
Lear
Firesire Companion
Amme TY Shirley Browne
Justian Arcana
Oho State Board of School
Cleveland
Cincionati
Put-in-Bay
Catholic Telegraph
Telegraph
Purcell
Catholic Church
Ying
Ward Buarett
New York Graphic
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