Golden Wedding in Sheridan and Christmas in Ruby Valley
Madison County notes celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Glasser in Sheridan with family and friends. Elsewhere in Ruby and Beaverhead valleys, Christmas Day and season events are described, including gatherings, travel from Alaska, school fundraisers, and local dances with many named residents and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugarman
Galway
Saratoga County
New York
Willard
Joseph Glasser
Matilda Thompson
Sheridan
George
Charles
Cincinnatti
Ohio
Glasser
Ruby
Beaverhead
Frieler
Mrs. Glasser
Mr. Glasser
Angel Abe
Sheridan Cornet
Geo. Pollinger
Alaska Ranch
Tom Taylor
Capital City
Madison
Jefferson County
W. A. Clark
Virginia City
Judiciary Committee
Butte
R. Nanson
Adobetown
Tibbey
Miss Nason
Messrs. Canterman
Lloyd
F. Wilcomb
Riis on New York’s tenement reform and city progress
Riis credits New York City’s tenement reform movement with shaping the metropolis into a modern, healthier place. He notes years of advocacy for decently paved streets and sanitary housing culminating in laws allowing seizure and demolition of unsanitary properties and strict health board enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bons Weak
New York
Health Board
Jacob A. Riis
New Meth od for Preserving Pathological Specimens
A New York Letter describes a preservation method using formalin water nitrate of potash and acetate of potash. Specimens stay submerged for 24 hours then undergo 80 and 96 percent alcohol baths before final immersion in water and glycerin with acetate of potash. The process reportedly keeps the natural color of blood and preserves brain tissue and other organs in a remarkably fresh, natural state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Prince Bismarck’s doubts amid political uproar and odd news items
The article reports Prince Bismarck enjoying the political commotion sparked by revelations and commenting on aging and responsibility. It also notes a Kansas City soup firm’s inquiry about selling wishbones in thousand lots, and details a German girl Barbara Blattner with about 8,000 warts, plus a Baltimore case of 5,000 warts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Rhode Island
Germany
Barbara Blattner
Berlin City
Lizzie Kench
Baltimore
St. Louis
Nansen Pole Challenge Payment to Be Settled by Arbiter
The London Chronicle promised Dr. Nansen £5000 if he reached the pole and sent news first. If he failed to reach it but sent news of the failure first, he would get £2500. His letter arrived after publication, so arbitration will determine the payout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nansen
North Pole
London Chronicle
Pole
The
Chronicle
Christmas Giving Customs Across English Villages
The article reviews old Christmas charity practices in Dorsetshire Stafford Buckinghshire and Prince Risborough where the rector or lord of the manor distributed bread ale pie beef or mutton to the poor. It notes rioting intoxication and legal questions about whether such customs could be legally enforced as charitable donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piddle Hinton
Dorsetshire
Stafford
Burnham
Prince Risborough
Buckinghamshire
Grabb
Dugald Dalgetty
Commissioners of Charities
Mr. Grubb
Mammoth Trotting News Highlights From Pacific Coast Circuits
Marguerite, 2:14, slated for next year with live track managers naming 1897 dates. Lynne Bel, 2:1014, earns first performance in Eth Bel, 2:2844. Geers notes snow hindering hoof growth. San Mateo farm plans no eastern horses next year. Strathmore leads Hambletonian progeny this year. Bonner optimistic about breeding Mandy next season. Tom Marsh to train for Frank Jones of Portsmouth, NH. Four Altamont offspring set state fair records in Oregon. Frank Loomis wintering with W. W. P. in Denver. Miss Lena, 8, by John G. Carlisle, 2:20, out of Nancy Best, 2:27, ran 2:14 mile. Kentucky reports scarce good horses. $2,500 offered for a yearling. Fascination, 2:1534, by Epaulet, worked 8014 seconds. Del Norte, 2:06, back with Barrows Bros. of Salem, Or. after success. E W Ayres sold Beulah and Early Bird to A H Moore for breeding to Director. Fall meeting of Pacific Coast Breeders association underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite
Lynne Bel
It Geers
San Mateo
Rockies
Strathmore
Frank Jones
Portsmouth
N. H
Frank Loomis
Denver
Miss Lena
John G. Carlisle
Nancy Best
Kentucky
Fascination
Epaulet
Charm
John Kinney
del Norte
Barrows Bros
Salem
E. W. Ayres
Beulah
Benzetta
Early Bird
A. H. Moore
The Fashion Plate Shows Lavish Needlework Trends
The New York Ledger notes ultrafashionable lace dresses and embroidery on leather, satin, felt, brocade, broadcloth and velvet. Black broad cloth costumes with double skirts, turquoise satin panels, and accordion plaited fabrics dominate the season. Elaborate draperies and panniers rise as plain skirts fade from prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Ledger
Stage Glints and Broadway Rumors in New York
Richard Mansfield and Richard ITI return to New York with successful showings. The opposition grand opera experiment yields mixed reviews as An Innocent Sinner amuses critics. Wilson Barrett reportedly earns over 250000 from The Sign of the Cross. Brady may form a permanent stock company on Broadway. Huberman ignites New York as a rising violin star. Barnett’s Jack and the Beanstalk thrives amid absurdity. A critic notes 1500 more actors idle than on October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Mansfield
New York
Wilson’ Barrett
William A. Brady
Cherry Sisters
Bernhardt
Irving
Bronislaw Huberman
Paderewski
R. A. Barnett
Interesting Items From A Historic Column
The crown worn by William emperor of Germany weighs three pounds. A Liverpool factory sits a 150 foot chimney built entirely of glass bricks. In Sardis Georgia about 100 colored residents all belong to Missionary Baptist churches. Herodotus noted lake-dwellers fed horses and cattle fish. An eight mile gust with 5 abreast 15 inches spurt would take 914 days to pass a point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Germany
Liverpool
Sardis
Herodotus
Switzerland
Europe
The Woman With a Grievance Headache Beliefs
The text suggests headaches stem from self blame and improper eating. It claims headaches are nature’s revenge for crimes against it, often from overeating or undereating and indigestion. It notes weak eyes and need for glasses as common ailments.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mark
Madison County News
B. F. Bowman
Sheridan, Mont
the Tribune
Laurin
Pageville
Tribune
Paceville
J. M. Page
Helena Mondry
Rev. Crager
W. R. Page
Lesterville
J. K. Hartt
R. W. Page
Whitehall
Chas. Redfield
Mina
Lizzie Page
Messrs
Dwight
Ralph Bushnell
Nellie Page
Virden
Dillon
Centennial
Macpawen P. O
Henry Wetmore
John Marble
Levi Shambow
Jame Nye
Frank Sparrow
Mr. Wetmore
Lake, Idaho
Archie Hayden
Sammy
O. Dunham
I. Marble
Will Clawson
Culver
Mesdames Williams, Fitch
Wetmore
Our
Valley
Lake
Idaho
Hannah
Emma Garner
Annie Whitney
Herb
Charles Garner
Jay Whitney
E. Canton
Panama
Kid C. Lyons
Mesdames Fitch
Burnside
Monida
Harvey Mosingill
Mr. Mayers
Victor, Mont
Mr. Hanson
Dick Rock
Granger
Dillon Tarsuns
Bismarck
Prince Bismarck
Hamburger Nachrichten
Prince
Wishbones
Explorer Nansen
Maire
Altamont
Oregon
Pacific Coast Breeders’ Association
Fashion Plate
Ayer
ELY Brothers
Warren St
New York City
John Reid, Jr
Great Falls
Mont
Ely
Francis W. Poole
Central Pres. Church
Helena, Mont
Minneapolis Penny Press
Twin Cities
Dillon Trrevnz
H O. Miller, M.D
Pickman Block
H A. Bond
Dillon Drug Store
BK P. Dungan
Montana
Ite
Dillon Mercantile Co
Firet National Bank
Pwn Norris
Wrrn
R. B. Sarre
H. J. Buruxian
Bousleigh & Willis
Jo. G. Willis
Attorneys-At-Law
Dillon National Bank
W. Rightenour, M. D
M. E. Church
Main Street
BazRipan, Mont
Thos. Shaw
Daily Stage
Virginia Stage Line
Shafer
ST. Mary's Academy
Deer Lodge, Mont
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