Old-Time School Teaching Reminiscences of a Pedagogue
A veteran backwoods teacher recalls chaotic classroom battles during his early career. He describes滑ing down banisters, student pranks, and a fierce confrontation with Bill Trimmmins, where he resorts to hip locks and a water dip to restore order, earning village praise for handling the unruly youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
stulys
Grimes
Tim
ZBut
naker
Bill Trimminns
Bill
Thad
William
Bill Trimmmins
End of a Beloved's Death at Peoria in 1884
A heartfelt letter from Cons tance Burdette describes Carrie’s final days, the family vigil at her Peoria home, and her serene passing. The account details her slow decline, her longing for family near at night, and the moment she whispered prayers and poems before entering eternal rest in La Marion churchyard. The writer recalls her saintly endurance, the comfort of loved ones, and the peaceful river crossing with mock smiles and quiet strength. A secondary diary-style note closes with reflections on a seaside visit to Ocean Grove and Asbury Park, praising nature, worship, and sacred sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora
Robbie
myself
Suna
Thad
Carrie
Peoria
darling
Rob
Nobbie
Jesus
La Marion
Ocean Grove
Asbury Park
Wesley Lake
Venice
Jerusalem
Holy
CONSTANCE
Ardmore House Sealed By Bdurtte’s Farewell Note
A brief farewell letter from Rep J Burdette pledges to stay in Ardmore in a house sanctified by the life and death of Mrs Pilling until next April. Robbie and Dora send their love along with the message as Burdette signs off as a friend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Pilling
Ardmore
Robbie
Dora
Repr
J. BURDETTE
Witty Snippets on Chickens Banks and Couples
A collection of humorous quips about a chicken’s headless jump being called spring chicken. A sharp remark about bank presidents opposing Canada annexation. A tongue in cheek note on the age gap between a gentleman and his wife, suggesting 3 to 4 years, up to 50 or 60 for very rich couples.
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Canada
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TABER ORGAN CO
WWORGESTER, MASS
OUR “Gandrich
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Chicago
Ills
Boys
Chidren
NOAH WALKER &CO
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HIRAM SIBLEY & GO
N. Y
Ill
Ayer
AYEL
J. C. Ayer
Lowell
Mass
Analytical Chemists
LIVERY STABLE
GREENSBORO
Maryland
WM. H. GOHEE
Jas. Parnell
WERCHANT VYAILOR
DENTON, MD
THAWLEY & GHINGHER
BUTCH PRS
Tor
M. L. BLANCHARD
P. O
Brideeville, Del
AGEN
ALLAN PINKFNTON
EJ. Allen
TRE
BLAINE & LOGAN
J. HAMSDELL
BEN PEELEY
Chestnut
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THOMAS F. JONES
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Robert J. Burdette
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