Concord Camp Meeting and Bid Notice for 1907 Grounds
Concord Camp announces a June 15 1907 2 PM meeting to set camp privileges and bids for Bread Tent Horse Pound Barber Shop Boarding Tent and Photography Sealed bids may be rejected All pound fed horses at 25 cents per meal Melon sales allowed at the pound Bread tent restricted during preaching hours and Sundays limited food offerings Purchasers must provide notes with approved security Tent site holders must notify Wm Johnson by the date Attend by Camp Committee to decide fencing grounds By Wm Johnson Hobbs and ll Nuttle Secretary
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Concord
Wm. Johnson
Hobbs
ll. T. NUTTLE
Sec'y
After Gettysburg a father's quest for his son's honor
Aaron Treadwell and his wife Mary recount their belief that their son Harry died a soldier's death at Gettysburg, insisting the Washington records mislabel him a deserter. Each Memorial Day and Grand Army encampment, Aaron testifies to Harry's innocence, while Mary urges acceptance of their son's virtuous conduct and duty.
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Aaron
Mary
Ilarry
Gettysburg
Washington
Union
Memorial
Aaron Treadwell
Treadwell
Harry
Trescott
Legacy of a Gettysburg Soldier in a New England Farm Family
The story follows Harry Treadwell, a New Hampshire farmer’s son who joined Captain Lang’s regiment after Bull Run and fought in seventeen battles, including Antietam and Vicksburg, before being listed as missing at Gettysburg. His parents, Aaron and Mary Treadwell, cling to his innocence despite official records indicating desertion, and Aaron remains unwavering in his belief that his son died honorably for the nation, attending Grand Army encampments into old age and defending his memory against doubt.
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New Hampshire
Harry Treadwell
Lang
Grafton county
Mary Treadwell
larry
Aaron Treadwell
Mary
Uarry
Prescott
Bull Run
hiu
Trescott National bank
Blue Hill
Captain Lang
Gettysburg
Harry
Aaron
Treadwell
Lravely
Trescott village
Grand Army
New England
Ines
fim
Iliz
Boston
Flo
Treasured Civil War relic reveals long awaited clue
Agron Treadwell and his wife Mary visit the Loyal Legion armory with Trescott veterans. Aaron Treadwell spots Harry's watch in a Civil War relic case, tears flowing as he proclaims it is the genuine item. The moment renews their faith in a vanished past.
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Trescott
cme
Agron ‘freadwell
Cadets armory
Loyal Legion
Agron Treadwell
Aaron Treadwell
Mary
Jook Harry
Aaron
Watch found linked to Gettysburg deserter Harry Treadwell
Aaron Treadwell brings a watch from Gettysburg to prove his son Harry was not a deserter. The watch bears the same number as a bill for it, confirming the son’s innocence. A letter from a deserter prompts government regret and a congressional trove of empathy.
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Aaron Treadwell
Loy
Gettysburg
Harry Treadwell
Trescott
Farry Treadwell
Irescott Isa
art
When Woman Guides The Plot
Grace Louise Elston hosts a birthday heart party for her sister Marjorie with Jim Bower torn between past and present. A cupid decor, whispered engagements, and a lingering question of love test loyalties as Marjorie contemplates Clinton while Jim confesses lifelong affection. In the end Jim hints at a future, while Marjorie delays, awaiting a ring.
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Jimmy
Elston
Bower
Marjorie
Jim
Ile
Miss Sherwood
Clinton
Marshe
Starjie
tin
Marjie
Marjise
Jersey shore
Ife
Marjile
Grace
little me
big sister
Not What He Asked
In a humorous exchange a minister quizzes Bobby about spelling exposing the clash between personal style and dictionary authority. Bobby defends his own spelling and highlights the ego in language. The vignette underscores individualism in thought and action within tradition.
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Bobby
Linsel
court of appeal
Nicholas Biddle Recall Sparks Uneasy Exchange
In a dated anecdote from the St. Louis Republic, Nicholas Biddle, then vice president of the United States Bank, confronts a persistently nearby old man. The man offers the name Harry or Nick, and Biddle questions him brusquely about his name. The man replies “old Harry” or “old Nick,” with a grimace and nod to his battered headpiece.
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Harry
Nick
Nicholas Biddle
United States bank
Biddle
ole Harry
Uarry
Iarry
St. Louis Republic
The Apparition in a Coal Black Night
A spoken tale by Judge recounts a ghostly sight during a dark night with Uncle Eben describing the ghost as a coal black figure while two white chickens appear as the only visible details in the scene.
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HRastus
Eben
Rastus
Wanted a Decision Get Another Doctor
Mr iGotrox demands another doctor to pass on his ailment. He questions whether four physicians are enough and fears risking the vote in the process. The Washington Herald notes the exchange as a political quip on medical judgment and voting concerns.
The Desire of Power and Knowledge Fall
A philosophical line contrasts excess in power with excess in knowledge as causes of fall for angels and men, reflecting on hubris and human limitations.
Memory of Sleepwalkers and Unconscious Memory Tales
A narrative on sleepwalking reveals remarkable unconscious memory. A mute basket maker who could not read preached sermons in sleep, later linked to childhood church discourses from forty years prior. Dr Abercrombie notes a girl mimicking violin sounds in sleep, tied to a fidder’s music heard in infancy.
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Abercrombie
fidder
Pearson’s Weekly
Foot of the Reindeer Their Unusual Cloven Feet
The article explains the reindeer's distinctive two part hoof. Each half curves upward and can expand. On uneven surfaces the foot folds into a claw aiding grip. When moving fast the hooves strike together producing a loud clatter heard from afar. This adapts the animal to rocky terrain as a reliable beast of burden.
Efficient Work Emphasizes Efficiency Over Hours
The quote asserts that output matters more than hours, arguing two to three hours of focused, vigorous effort with a fresh mind can surpass a full day of unfocused work. It stresses the value of efficiency and a well-tuned system for better productivity.
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Success Magazine
Willie and Papa Discuss Bananas in One Piece
A playful dialogue between Willie and Papa considers sharing a banana if Willie were a twin. The exchange questions fairness and generosity, ending with Papa affirming no cheating of another banana due to being one person.
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Willle
Willie
Papa
pap
The Real Problem in Life Quote About Selling a Book
A brief Life magazine line notes a writer named Mise Smith and the question of how to make a problem novel sell. The exchange uses terse language framing a publication issue. No further details or entities are provided.
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