The Deathbed Betrothal of Edna Stirling
Edna Stirling receives a final admission of love from Irving Wortley and accepts marriage on his deathbed. Irving falls ill after a forbidden engagement with Edna, discarding his wealthy family’s plans. As he dies, Edna becomes his bride, mourned by all at Willowby.
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Aunt Tabithia Sargent Vanquishes All In Court
A Maine witness, Tabitha Sargent of Oxford County residing near Andover, refuses to reveal her age, saying she does not know it. In a Paris Supreme Court trial, she answers tersely and firmly, deflecting cross examination. Judge Kent notes her sharp wit as she defeats Charles B. Cummings’ attempt to probe age.
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Poor Fellow Seeks Telegraph Job in Chicago
A man seeking work at a Chicago telegraph office is told there are no positions as every post is taken, leaving him unemployed and without a job.
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Chicago
Joyful Feast Says Two Are Present For Turkey
A noted gastronome states that for a holiday meal there should be only two present items: the host and the turkey. The remark emphasizes simplicity and focus on the centerpiece dish.
What shall we do for entertainment at home
A study on home leisure urges parents to amuse children and themselves through music, reading, and games. It extols family evenings with singing, piano, magazines, and select discussions, and warns against neglecting home pleasures that lead to folly. It also counsels decisi onful courtship and recommends young mechanics read widely to build wisdom and character.
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Saturday Evening Post
Bull Dozing Origin Tied to Louisiana Localism
The term bull dozing is traced to Louisiana slang and a misprint lineage, once linked to a "hundred lashes" notion for a bull. It suggests intimidation by harsh or cruel means, possibly evolving from Spanish bullfighting terminology to mean coercive pressure.
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Louisiana
Gentlemen rarer than we think in a crowded circle
The passage ponders how few true gentlemen remain among many who are generous and honest but often lack the steadfast, elevated character that earns genuine respect. It contrasts polished manners and fine dress with the rarer virtue of unwavering integrity.
Nighttime eating and insomnia in old advice column
A reader note on how a light meal before bed can curb restlessness and dreams, with examples of improvements in sleep when not hungry and a claim that moderate supper aids tone and avoids headaches. It discusses physicians endorsing the method and contrasts happiness in home life with a crude scene of drunken behavior in town.
Science and Faith in the College Debate
The piece argues that colleges should value physical science while remaining wary of bold Darwinian speculations. It urges an attentive, unprejudiced ear to new theories yet cautions against being swept away by them, preserving reverence for life’s mysteries.
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Darwins
Nuxleys
Golden Rule as Guide in Modern Thought
An excerpt from Horace Greeley argues for a balanced stance toward new ideas. It emphasizes welcoming nobly new thought while defending timeless truths grounded in human nature and the universe. It asserts that scientific discoveries and philosophical conclusions cannot supersede the core message that God is love.
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Horace Greeley
Strong willed Detroit woman counters political request
A resolute Detroit woman replies to a political visitor that her husband cannot go to the polls because he is busy washing and ironing for tomorrow. She adds that she runs the home and if anyone visits, it will be Mary Jane.
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Detroit
Mary Jane
Rebutting Testimony Sparks Goat Killing Trial
Justice questions whether any rebutting testimony exists in the arraignment of a prisoner charged with goat killing. Pat Patric k mutters about haste and a missing stitch in his breeches as he defends himself. The prisoner is acquitted.
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Birthday Party Tale From a Providence Boy
A Providence boy recalls a birthday party with bread and butter lemonade cake ice cream and peppermint. The group ate until stomach aches followed by rest and play outside, reflecting a child’s simple birthday celebration.
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PROVIDENCE
Wisconsin Couple Names Their Sixth Boy in Novel Style
A Wisconsin couple named their sixth boy in an unusual fashion. The oddly phrased note recalls Paddy Finegar and a pickle egg tale, ending with a humorous oath about the egg’s origin and a tart dig at the dyspepsia or heartburn.
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Paddy Finegar
Paddy
A. Wisconsin
Wise man creates more opportunities than he finds
A concise saying highlighting proactive thinking, suggesting that foresighted individuals generate chances through action rather than waiting for luck. It emphasizes initiative and self reliance as keys to success.
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Z. P. STEELE
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY
John W. Temple
Geo. M. Ryssum
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Register of Wills
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Orphans’ Court
Wm. A. Ford
Denton
Robert Jarrett
Greensborough
H. F. Willis
Preston
J. MM. Whitby
A. J. Greenley
Flijah Towers
Potter's
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M. E. CHURCH
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CHAS. J. GIBSON
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