For His Brother's Sake. A Kentucky Hero's Forgiving Truth
The tale recalls John Brisben, who forgave his twin Joseph for forgery, took the blame to spare his brother and faced 15 years in prison. Joseph, ruined by gambling, later confessed to the forging, marking a rare, noble act of self sacrifice and family loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GORGE W. S.MONDS
John Brisben
Bourbon
Frankfort
UXv
Joseph
Brisbens
Kentucky
Kenton
Maysville
Washington
Ohio River
Limestone Creek
Edwin Brisben
Federal Congress
John
Joseph Brisben
UCheir
Samuel
Samuel Brisben
Joseph Brishen
Ife
Ile
Jodie
Jack
Compton
Tam
Alice
Alice Compton
mai
Brisben
Charles Ellison
digrace
John Busben
Rip Van Winkle Tale Without Supernatural Twist
A Virginia man registered at a Reading Pennsylvania hotel and was recognized by his wife after twenty eight years apart. He recounts wartime capture, escape, life with Indians and time abroad before returning to his family who initially feared he was demented. The case resembles a Rip Van Winkle story without any supernatural element.
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John Tangus
Achicle
Virginia
Berk’s county
Reading
Pennsylvania
Rolland
Mary
Mrs. Rolland
lfe
prioner
France
Fragmented medieval Hiring Riddles and Witty Quips
A quirky assemblage of non sequiturs and old fashioned witticisms. It blends musings on labor, dolls, games, music pricing, marriage, ghosts, coal commerce, lovers quarrels, and a startling two word improvised moment ending with Ice cream.
Carriage Works Progress and Parlor Organ Sale
The carriage works of Wm Ma ton and Son of Easton are turning out superior carriages. A first-rate new parlor organ is for sale at $85, originally $175. inquire at this office.
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Wm, Maton & Son
Easton
Uncle Ezra and the Rugged Bed Prank at the Store
A rumor about Uncle Ezra leads to a boy plotting mischief with a new bed that malfunctions at 2 A.M. The bed’s antics ensue, trapping the father and mother in a comical sequence that ends with the uncle laughing and planning a fishing trip to fund a future purchase. The tale blends family history with a prank that backfires into chaos and humor.
Meaning of a tariff for revenue only debated
A New York Sun correspondent questions a revenue only tariff. The Sun explains it would raise government revenue while maintaining high duties to protect American labor, arguing wages would not fall and that a revenue tariff doubles as protection. It concludes that every workingman should be a Democrat embracing equal rights and limited government.
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New York Sun
the Sun
Better a Cottage where Love is
An essay argues that a mechanic’s humble home with a loving partner offers greater happiness than a rich employer’s palace. A cozy, shaded cottage, garden, birds, and bees symbolize contentment. Wealth cannot buy happiness. shared labor and modest living guard against want and loneliness.
Oyster Weather and Oyster Feed Effects
In spring dry weather oysters suffer due to low river flow and scarce driftwood food. Heavy rains bring high rivers rich with sustenance, letting oysters eat well, fill up, and head to market. Also instructions describe a decorative fruit jelly pyramid mold using peaches and jelly components as a table ornament.
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Oyster
Jercy
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Carrollton Hotel
Baltimore, Light and
Baltimore, Maryland
F. W COLEMAN
HOWELL & BROTHERS
West
Baltimore Street
BALTIMORE, MD
FRANCIS KELLY & CO
ORANGE GROVE
Market treet
WILMINGTON
DEL
Adam’s Express Co
CARPENTERS & BUILDERS
PRESTON
MARYLAND
Trave
Wm E Todd
H. FLUHARTY & TODD
Preston, Md
F. Willoughby
WMIL LANE & CO
Hillsborough
BESTEY
Talbot
Caroline
Queen Anne’s
G. W. MINNICK & SON
J. G SMITH & CO
W. Balto
St., Balto
LAM. H. MOWBRAY
co N. TODD
pARERIYF
rAE
Hamilton Easter & Sons
BALTIMORE
ELILE
FUIST
PHK
c. HNAMILION EASTERN SONS
xcelsior
Excelsior
minen
South
Isxcelsior
United States
EXCELSIOR 5
W. COR. BALTO. & LIGHT STS
Jas. Parnell
Jas H. Strangha
Pire W. Downes
MurcHLen
DOWNES & MUTCHLER
ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
Dunvox, Md
counties
SWALD TILGHUMAN
Junui
GEORGE JONES
LIVERY STABLE
GREENSBORO
WM. H. COHEE
PROP'R
M. A. STEWANT, ATTIORNEY-AT-LAW
Uarreten & Can
Fourth St
Philadelphia
The
American
Herald
Telegram
Baltimorean
Baltimore Methodist
Norfolk News
Union Bridge Index
Frederick county
S. Catsail
Kemptown
Nathan Chaney
Dennis Howser
Ltoward Bartholew
C. C. Smith
Juo. Grifeth
Joseph Ruankles
Prospect
ORKNEY CHEMICAL
N. Eutaw st. Ballimore
Bachrach Bros
PIFLOTOGRAPILERS
LUTAW & LEXINGTON
DR. A. A. WHITE
Mount Stormboat Company
Denon
Denton
Steamboat Co
M. FINN
HIS BROTHER
Enoch Arden
Ezra
Fina
Ma haint
Uncle Ezra
Zexuse
Jezra
pas Ma
min
Jie
Oyster Weather
WSPAs
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