Outrage on Father Bapst and the Know Nothing era
A detailed account describes the 1850s Ellsworth Maine mob attack on Father Bapst, tarring and feathering, stripping, and attempted burning after Know Nothing agitation led by Blaine’s newspaper. It recounts the mob's actions, the priest’s rescue, and subsequent reactions from local officials and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Bapht
KNOW
Phoscas
Brooklyn
Ellsworth
Father Papst
Pac
Blaine
Kennebec Journal
Jones
Mercury
Tam
Maine
Hoe
Kennebec
Auguste
Morrill
Camppalen
Justion
Father Bapst
Bangor
Mr. Whittaker
John
Elleworth
Ellsworth F
Eastern Freeman
Father Bapet
Kent
Mr. Kent
Father
Bigotey
Savio
Father Baps
Father Bapat
Mr. Hunt
Leble
Charles Jarvis
Northwest notices misread advert ends Wednesday morning
Fragmented text from a Northwest page appears to list a column of notices including marriages deaths and public notices. The legible segments reference advertisements ending midweek with various announcements and recognitions.
Napoleon's Golden Mortar and Crystal Mortar Emporium
A detailed description of Napoleon's largest and oldest business house run by J. C. Sour, known as the Little Datohuan. The piece highlights the Golden Mortar and Crystal Mortar storefronts, grand parlors, extensive inventories of lamps, cigars, books, medicine, and surgical supplies, plus a vast department of paper, literature, and decorative goods. It praises the store’s show windows, heavy doors, well‑appointed rooms, and the influential role of its news depot and literature in shaping local character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judgeville
Nonvawest
P. mi
Republicana
Cleveland and
Hendricks
Rowe Bros
Beck
Stryker Club Arso
A. Palmer
Napoleon
J. H
Clay
Elder Snyder
Waterloo
Ind
Druge
J.C. Sour
Perry Street
Sny House
Baur
Targe House
Garrettee
Circuit Court Judges Named for Theretet Contests
Grover C Eveland leads Theretet circuit judge slate with J. Moore and Henry W Seley also listed. Wynnidaty and Mardin communities referenced as origins or districts in the slate. No dates provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berk
Wynnidaty
J. Moore
Thatnam
Henry WW. Seley
Mardin
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The
Norwest
I. L. Orwig
Philadelphia
Logan
Gov
Cleveland
Facia
J. C. Baur
Tarif
Dermmentie
Democratic Party
Wenaury
Senate
Democratic
Party of Free Trade
Chicago
Hieber
Granny
Columbus
Judy
Bucklin
J. C. Saurapl
Hoston Post
8, John’s College
Fordham
John Bapet
Ellowort
Conan Callins
Seis Rermenporta Peionia
Ee Phauater
Bt. Jolyn's College
Fornham
Law and Order
W'Diam
George W. Wn
Echo
Emaer
Chang
Tude
Pula
Cat Hou
Gee. Evans
Rtate
United States
Evane
Rapst
Dhe
Canada
Montgomery & Co
Decorah
D. J. Humphrey
Garrett
Baltimore
John W. Garrett
Baltimore & Ohio Railway Co
Deer Pack
Robert Garrett
Lafayette College
Ee Sg
Bishop Huntington
Baines An Benj
H. Bristow
Jay Goule
Cowler-Journal
Northwest
Soar Eas
Mead
Ae Vo
Demoems
Wapato
Obie
GROVER C_EVELAND
ITHOS
A. Hendricks
James W. Mewslan
Sainte. Failue
Supreme Cf Citatles
Congres
D. Mile
Thos
Holland
Gourte
James Donovan
David Meekison
Sherif
Frederick Aller
Charles Ever
Normnainelauter
Henry Qotirs
Kimble Rakestwaw
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