Notable 19th Century Figures in Public Service and Society
A miscellany notes Edith and Theodore Roosevelt sending sympathy to a governor’s widow, long-serving Blaine deputy David O. Trafton, Judge Craig Biddle’s birthday milestone, Madison Horn linked to Seminole War memory, “Uncle Matt” born in 1819, Frank Bristow's Rhodes scholarships, Marcus Hanna as Maine life saver medalist, Captain Hanna’s Cape Elizabeth award, Vanderbilt and Marshall Field plan homes on Massachusetts Avenue, Charles L. Freer’s vast Chinese art collection, James D. Greer’s agricultural grading feats, the Irishman Thompson’s century-bedroom life, King Edward’s cigar expenditures and Havana plantation source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig Biddle
Philadelphia
Madison Horn
Watrous
M. M
Florida
Matt
Boone County
Frank Bristow
Baker University
Cecil Rhodes
Oxford
Joseph L. Bristow
Salina
Kap
Marcus Hanna
South Portland
Maine
Congress
Captain Hanna
Cape Elizabeth
George W. Vanderbilt
Marshall Field
Massachusetts Aveue
Washington
Luther Burbank
Thompson
Lurgan
Ireland
King Edward
Havana
Lord Wothschild
Theater plans and playwrights in late 19th century scene
Baltimore contemplates a dedicated negro theater led by Rose Coghlan with the Fawcett stock company. D'Annunzio may attend when The Daughters of Jorio is staged by Marlowe and Sothern. Leo Trevor writes a comedy for Charles Frohman to finish by summer. Olla Nazimova may star in Edwin Milton Boyle's Article 47 adaptation. Buffalo Bill announces a spring country tour. Maeterlinck buys and plans to restore the Abbey of St Wandrille in Normandy as a summer home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Rose Coghlan
Fawcett Stock Company
Jorio
Marlowe
Sothern
D’annunzio
Italy
Leo Trevor
Charles Frohman
Olla Nazimova
Edwin Milton Boyle
Editorial quips on war fashion and talk
A compilation of newspaper quips from various papers. The Nashville Banner mocks Henry James and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch links war to vice and theft. The Rochester Post-Express notes war and politics share traits. The Boston Globe mocks hoopskirts with autos and cites wartime tensions affecting views on Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry James
Henry
Nashville Banner
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Rochester Post-Express
Boston Globe
Japan
San Francisco
Kansas City Journal
Early Coinage Across Nations and Ages
The text traces English sovereigns starting in 2489, Russian platinum minting 1828 to 1845, and the first coining machine by Bruchner in 1553. It notes early bronze and nickel coins appearing in 1684 and 1866 respectively, and mentions ancient Greek coins with lion and tortoise motifs and an experiment under Numa Pompilian around 700 B C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Bruchner
Numa Pompilian
Gentleman Seeks Sea View In Drawing Room
A London gentleman advertises for quarters with a sea view and pays a deposit. He discovers no real sea view, only a painting, and learns the landlady’s letter promised a sea view in the drawing room. The exchange ends with a rebuke about misreading the wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wateving
Tie
Lim
Oder
Wing Shooting: Keys to Becoming a Crack Shot
James W. Dixon notes in Recreation that wing shooting cannot be fully taught like riding or sailing but practice builds skill. He warns beginners often get rattled at bird flush and make excuses, then outlines that best shooters don’t close both eyes and avoid following birds with the gun, stressing steady aim and eye alignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Dixon
Wagner's Childlike Happiness in Regent's Park
In 1855 Wagner wandered Regent's Park daily during a London visit and fed ducks with French rolls at a small bridge over the ornamental water. A beloved swan drew his affection as the regal creature seemed to pull Lohengrin's chariot. The scene, described by Ferdinand Praeger, shows the natural, affectionate, gentle, and mirthful Wagner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
London
Regent’s Park
Ferdinand Praeger
Kuxley's Larger View and Witty Exchanges
A collection of quotable lines and anecdotes contrasts James Hannay and Thomas Huxley, notes their meeting at the British Museum, and includes humorous asides about marriage cards and money. The snippets showcase cross commentary on education, respect for study, and prudence in finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuxley
James Hannay
Pall Mall Gazette
Huxley
Hannay
British Museum
Wrinkles Explained by Father and Son Exchange
A small boy asks what wrinkles are and his father answers frettywork in a confident, old fashioned exchange reflecting a quaint Philadelphia Inquirer style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Paterfamilias
Lower Warren community notes and remedy advertisement
Lower Warren residents discuss cooler weather social calls and family visits while cane piles are consolidated for sorghum molasses. The piece includes a medical pitch for Hall's Catarrh Cure claiming constitutional cure and a promotion for Hall's Family Pills with testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Tanner
John Beever
Perrysville Social Notes Recap and Local Moves
Mrs John Fitch traveled to Rockville and Indianapolis to visit a sister from Memphis. Abe Wells C Jackson and families were city visitors. Adkins hosted a Sunday family reunion with Melvin Long family, Allie Alderson family, Harry Aldren family, and Fred at noon, plus music. John Hay family visited Tink Hines. Guy Adams family move to Georgetown. Dolly Beauchamp and Jay Beauchamp visited. Lacy Allen returned from Blunts Til grandparents visit. Charley Sanders Coren Allen Edwin and Lesley Daniel visitors. Dr Shoop Pink Pain Tablets ad ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fitch
Rockville
Indianapolis
Memphis
Tenn
Richard Alderson
Melvin Long
Snyder, IL
Allie Alderson
Perrysville
Harry Aldren
Upper Coal Branch
Fred
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble and Never Suspect It
Public health notice promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and urinary problems. It urges readers to test water, observe sediment or milky look, and cites symptoms like back pain and frequent urination. The ad claims quick relief and offers samples by mail from Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Sunday School Convention Draws Large Attendance in Cooper Chapel
William Vandeventer and family visited Elmer Sommers and Mary Mallory at Crossport, while Joe Bybee of Texas spent Monday nearby. The Sunday School convention drew a large crowd despite heavy afternoon rain. Various locals including Ed Greenly, M L VanDown, and R W Conover with wives were noted for visits or business in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Vandeventer
Elmer Sommers
Joe Bybee
Texas
Van Dorn Family Visits Church and Horse Sale
Van Dorn and wife and son visited Thursday with Morris Van Dorn and family. Rev. McKargue will is his reentar appointment here. Sunny afternoon William Maltebarres purchased a driving horse near Hillsbore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKargue Will
William Maltebarres
Hillsbore
Kerr case in Montgomery county likely compromised
The Dethys Kerr case, tried twice in this court, was moved to Montgomery county and was to be heard this week but will likely be settled. It concerns a disputed horse and the parties face costs. it is hoped each honor will be satisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dethys Kerr
Gverard
Montgomery County
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the Hall OF Fame
Edith
Theodore Roosevelt
White House
Wiiggins
Blaine
David O. Trafton
Newport
Either Way
Washington Star
Lower Warren
Smith Cloud
John W. Zntall
Ktisha Brown
Grant Hugues
Ed. Murphy
Covington
Will Sanger
Thomas al. Coxon
J. W. Zufak
State Line
Ed. Wall
Jadyville
Bob Sylva
Mort Miller
Fred Vickery
George Talbert
Will Talbert
Marshfield
John Walls
Nora
Grant Huges
Brown of
Danville
Melvin Zafall
Harry Zafall
John W. Zuffail
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Chenney & Co
Hall’s Family
Abe Wells
C. Jackson
Caren Allen
Adkins
John Hay
Tink Hines
Guy Adams
Georgetown
Miss Dolly
Jay Beauchamp
Little Lacy Allen
Mrs. Allen
Blunts, Til
Charley Sanders
Coren Allen
Edwin
Clarence Bennett
Lesley Daniel Friday
Gray Jones
Brother
Dr. Shoop
Cooper Chapel
Mary Mallory
Crossport
Elmer Simmons
George Wann
Hillsboro
Walter Frankberger
Brewer
Ed Greenly
Near Veedersburg
M. L. VanDown
Yeddo
Mr. Straser
George Uplinger
R. W. Conover
Samuel Weis
Walter Bodine
Levi
Charles Sheely
Cevincgton
Laine
Ruinier's
Mother's
Akron
Great Western Cereal
Boston
New Haven
New York
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Allany
St.louis
William Dennis
Ost & Davis
Ood Co., Cort Exchan
R Bank Bi
Chicago, Dl
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