Deacon Hastings Fiddles and Fights Church Follies
In a humorous tale Deacon Hastings defends his fiddle and piano amid church scrutiny. A surprise party leads to a dancing episode resolved when Hastings admits sinful music but notes the crowd enjoyed it and vows no further lively airs.
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S. 8. McClure Company
del Hastings
Satan
Minnie
Ike Harper
Tisbarn
Deacon Lastings
Nemesis
Deacon Cova
Tastings
Chey
Bredhren
Deacon Tropkins
Deacon Jones
Deacon Hastings
Brother Hastings
Cc. B. Lewis
Forks Introduced to England in the Seventeenth Century
The article notes that forks were unknown until around 1600 during James I's reign. It explains early dining used knives and fingers for eating, and that forks, a refinement borrowed from Italians, gradually spread among both rich and poor.
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England
Serpent Worship Persists in India Amid Varying Beliefs
Serpent worship, once widespread, endures in India where Hindus store and reverence cobras found in homes. They feed and propitiate the snake and release it if removal is needed after a death or bite. Trin-doos rely on magical spells more than medicine, though they may seek medical aid.
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India
Maggie
Virtues and character spoken by a Christian Evangelist
A Christian Evangelist asserts that great virtues make reputation while quiet virtues form character. He notes that not every man is called to grandeur, but every man should fill his own place well, urging individuals to be courteous, gentle, and patient.
A Narrow Margin in Mill Dining Exchange
John Stuart Mill recounts a dinner with two brilliant French talkers one dominant in talk and the other keenly listening to strike. Mill says with humor that if the listening rival stops to breathe the speaker is finished, illustrating quick wit and competitive dialogue.
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John Stuart Mill
Remember wealth brings responsibility in sharp witticisms
A Washington Star quip notes a serious citizen reminding that wealth carries duties. A witty exchange with Mr. Comrox questions etiquette and restraint, joking about handling money and dining manners with a knife.
Mount Pelee crater gains height in new formation
A newly formed crater at Mount Pelee in Martinique has grown about 830 feet in height within a month. Reports note the ancient Phoenician port of Falmouth as England's oldest, contrasting distant references with the current volcanic activity and harbor lore.
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Falmouth
England
Mount Pelee
Martinique
General Sumner of Mindanao Leads Column Against Maccadoros
General Sumner, commander of Mindanao, ordered by General Chaffee to head a column against the Maccadoros. He hails from Pennsylvania and began service in 1861 as a second lieutenant of volunteers. The report mentions his Civil War era record and ties to Pennsylvania. The text also contains stray phrases about a Princeton Tigers remark and an unrelated line about a boy.
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Sumner
Mindanao
Samuel §. Sumner
Department of Mindanao
Chaffee
Maccadoros
General Summer
Pennsylvania
Patent Claim Filed For Agnes Placer Mining Site in Beaverhead
United States Land Office notice from Tielona Montana reports Joseph A Browne Francis I Browne and Agnes M Browne filing for a patent on 40.01 acres of the Agnes Placer Mining Claim in Beaverhead County Montana. The description lists a detailed survey path and bearings with the location recorded in Beaverhead County records. First publication March 6 1903.
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United States Land Office
Tielona
Mont
Joseph A. Browne
Francis ‘I’, Browne
Agnes M. Browne
Melrose
Montana
Agnes Placer
Beaverhead County
I . A Thoré
Edward Oleson
Smallhorn Canyon
Beaverhead
State of Montana
United States
Burnovaus
Roppey
Joan Cosgrove
Guo
Fanars
Dillon
Notice of Patent Application for Starve Out Placer Claim
The Montana Gold Ledging Company applied for a patent on 1.44 acres of the Starve Out placer mining claim in Winter's Bar district Beaverhead County Montana. The filing, recorded in Helena, includes survey details and corner bearings, with adjacent claim Placer Lot No 51 held by George F Cope et al. The first publication is February 27, 193.
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U. S. Land Office
Helena
Mont
Congress
Montana Gold Ledging Company, & Corporation
New Jersey
Montana
Edwin Norma
Dillon
Winte's Bar
Beaverhead County
Office
the Register of the U. S. Land Office
Beara
Beaverhead
George F. Cope
Applicante
Frank D. Mimacuez
Register
Notice of Application for U S Patent Adams Bar and Cowan Bar placers
U S Land Office Helena Montana January 81 1908 announces application by Montana Gold Dredging Company a New Jersey corporation by Edwin Norris for patents to Adams Bar placer and Cowan Bar placer mining claims in White's Bar mining district Beaverhead County Montana. Describes plats field notes claims area 2040 acres total with location records index and adjoining claims Edgerton and Cope placer. First publication February 13 1903.
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U. S
Adame Bar and
Cowan Bar Placers
Montana Gold Dredging Company
U.8. Land Office
Helena
Mont
Ws of
New Jersey
Montana
Edwin Norris
Dillon
Adams Bar
Cowan Bar
White's Bar
Morg
Beavercounty
Towit
Adams Bar Placer
Cor
Sur
Edgerton Placer
Erastus
Edgerton Et al
Cope
Geo. I. Cope
Beaverhead County
County Recorder
Frank D Armacy
U. S. Land Office
Lyman Harley
Louis Kaufman
Attwood Lawrence
Patrick A. Largey
Butte
Josish G. Maddux
Whatcom
Whatcom County
Washington
Discovery Shaft
Jim Lode
Bryant
County Recorder’s Office
Montauk
Cleve Lode
Tees Oes
Desert Land Final Proof Notice for Publication
Richard Haines of Polaris Montana has filed notice of intent to make proof on desert land claim 4537 for the southwest quarter and other fractional sections in Township 8 Range 32 West M M before L J Price U S commissioner at Dillon on March 28 1403. Witnesses named to prove irrigation and reclamation: J Scott Cozard David Hood Jr Louis Krueger Thos Worthington Frank D Mimacur Register.
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United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
Richard Haines
Polaris
Mont
Dillon
Maren
Said
J. Scott Cozard
David Hood, Jr
Louies Krueger
Thos. Worthington
Frank D. Mimacur
Register
Notice for Publication Land Office Helena Montana 1908
Notice is given that James C. Harrison has filed for final proof to support his claim H i E No 8028 for the tg M4 Sea 81 84 Bec 30 Tp bS R12 W MM. Proof appears before L J Price U S Commissioner Dillon Montana March 12 1903. Witnesses are Lewis K lordwing William A Jones John W Morton all of Dillon Montana John J Williams Polaris. T Frank D Miraclee Register.
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Department of Interior
Helena
Mont
L. J. Price
U.S
Dillon
James C. Harrison
Lewis EK. Lordwing
William A. Jones
John W. Morton
John J. Williams
Polaris
Frank D
Miraclee
Register
Eettler
Albert Wakefield
Eaid
William
Tash
William N. V. Lenkersdorfer
John Lenkersdorfer
Bannack
Nont Ben E. O'Neal
Franz D. Minactre
Desert Land Final Proof Notice for Pabs Heation
Desert Land final proof notice from U S Land Office Helena Montana dated February 16 1903 announces Martha Spearing of Dillon Montana has filed intent to prove desert land claim No 5551 for the 8 cts SW 14 Township 88 17 W before George W Freoch Clerk of District Court on April 8. Four witnesses listed to establish irrigation and reclamation: Charles Davidson William H Spearin Benjamin Bond Charles Sasaman all of Dillon. Bank D Minacce Register.
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Department of the Interior
Helena
Mont
George W. French
Dillon
Louie Stahl
H. E
U. S. Land Office
Martha Spearing
George W. Freoch
District Court
Fourie
Said
Charles Davidson
Willism H. Spearin
Benjamin Bond
Charles Sasaman
Inank D. Minacce
Register
Notice of intention to make proof on desert-land claim
Hurley Leach of Dillon Montana filed notice of intention to make proof on desert-land claim No 5014 for the 8 percent SEK NW BE Sec 82 and W% BW Hec 83 Tp 10 Rn 6 W M M before L J Price A B Commissioner at Dillon Montana on March 21 1903 for complete irrigation and reclamation of said land The names Ernest O Selway De los D Selway John H Hoffman George Baker all of Dillon Mont Frank D Minace Register.
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United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
Hurley Leach
Dillon
M. M
L. J. Price
Ernest O. Selway
DeLos D. Selway
John H. Hoffman
George Baker
Mont
Frank D. Minace
Diiadoaaaner
Nik Nem
U. S. Com
George Rt. Cole
Monida
Charles F. Franklin
John L. Humphrey
Martin Freeman
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