Days of Whipping Post and Branding Irons Recalled
Raleigh cornet recalls old courthouse punishment devices once near the Charlotte courthouse green and the post office. The last whipping occurred in 1865 under an old court order, with stocks used to shame offenders and branding irons once shown but not now. Boy spectators enjoyed the spectacle, while a federal officer attempted to stop the proceedings.
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Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions
Charlotte
Raleigh
Raleigh Cor
Charlotte Observer
Personal acquaintances visit and travel notes across Goshen area
A string of social updates mentions Robert Wilder in Union. Nellie Beck at home for Sunday. H D Moore of South Bend visiting. S T Gage from Cleveland joining Mrs Gage. Mr. and Mrs Charles Irvin leaving for Elkhart. Lieut Harrigan and Private Riegle in the city. Mrs N S Felthouse en route to Payette Idaho. Rev W H Brightmire to Albion for Epworth League matters. Capt and Mrs Ayres attend Salvation Army council in Marion. J H State Jett and companion to New York for Bowles will contest depositions. Ning Helfrick and Bertha Bishop dined with the G ibsons at Hotel Oliver. G H Redfield of Madisonburg in New Mexico with land seeker J Landon. Rev Lewis S Hall called to Fort Wayne. Dr Fox ill. Co L Monger and others returned from fishing trip to Constantine. ten-pound daughter born to W W Gorsline of Burlington Iowa. Adamsville items including Manning Rogers ill near Elkhart. lecture on Work in the Slums by Martin of Fik hart. Strafford Maxon to dinner with Maude Miller in Goshen. Maxon claims seventy eight and hostess same age.
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H. D. Moore
South Bend
S. T. Gage
Cleveland
W. H. Brightmire
Goshen
Epworth League
Albion
League
J. H. State Jett
New York
State
Bowles
Hiss Ning
New Mexico
J. Landon
Lewis S. Hall
First Presbyterian Church
Fort Wayne
Third Presbyterian Church
Ats Tey
Fox
Mr. Hall
Co. L. Monger
J. R. Davidson
Fred Gampher
B. C. Godfrey
Constantine
Local illness report lists residents affected on Jefferson and nearby streets
A list of sick residents includes Mrs Albert Airhart of Jefferson street, Bert Todd's eight year old daughter of Bower street, and W M Ellwood who is bedfast with strong indications of typhoid fever after several weeks of illness. H J Dickerhood has recovered from a two week illness.
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H. J. Dickerhood
Bert Todd
Bower Street
W. M. Ellwood
Elkhart and Goshen Face Northern Indiana Title Clash
Elkhart and Goshen high school football teams clash at Goshen this afternoon to decide northern Indiana supremacy. Officials include two Notre Dame men. Elkhart's expected lineup features Genter Moulton Olds Morrow Flynn Shaffer McCoy Brightmire Hilfer Caps Bedenkop Riblet and Darling. Proceeds from Sunday's game fund Ray Minnis's injury expenses as he recovers.
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Elkhart
Goshen
Indiana
Notre Dame
Genter
Moulton
Giards
Olds
Morrow
Flynn
Shaffer
McCoy
Brightmire
Hilfer
Bedenkop
Riblet
Darling
Bisassar
Mishawaka
Elkhart Athletics
Fraternal Tribe Initiates Seven Members in District Session
Seven members were initiated into the Tribe of Ben-Hur on Friday evening and twelve applications were received. A committee was appointed to plan a social session for the supreme member and the District Supreme Chief C O, who has been working in this city for nearly a month, left for Dayton this morning.
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Ben-Hur
C. O
Dayton
Vanity of Convicts Behind Prison Walls
A convict from the penitentiary says the vainest men he knows are behind bars. They obsess over shaving, mirrors, calendars, and clean dressing, even risking punishment for a better appearance. Some prize hats over caps, press trousers, and save collars for Sundays as time to ponder themselves.
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Punitentiary
Bark Blanket From Andean Tree Stems Native Craft
In B Ecuador a South American republic a blanket is made from a bark strip of the demiajequa tree. The piece is over six feet long and five feet wide and very soft like chan nel. Indians cut around the trunk soak the bark to soften it then pound and peel the outer layer leaving a fibrous inner mat used as a blanket or mat and even a cover.
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Bcuador
Sussex
England
Idlehurst
The Family Dog Edition Excerpt
A clergyman quips that every family deserves a dog as a perpetual baby. The dog keeps confidences, avoids trouble, never sulks, never incurs debt, and is always ready for breakfast. The narrator reflects on a dog as faithful and unobtrusive companionship.
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Ediaburzu Clergvnist
Povery
To Save Time Parson Prays for Casey Bricks
In London Fun style a Parson asks forgiveness for Casey who threw a brick. The Patient suggests waiting until he recovers before praying for Casey and restoration.
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Casey
London
Hard Luck on the Hearts and Servants
A brief dialogue from Saturday Sunset satirizes luck in love and employment. The husband notes no luck, while the wife questions aid from the intelligence office. He recalls many servants who once worked for them.
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Intelligence Office
Willie Sees Peacock and Lights Spark The Ferns
Willie tells his mother about a first peacock sighting comparing electric lights over ferns and two turkeys beneath. The remark captures a child’s wonder and a humorous image from Delizeator.
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Willie
Easy Money and the Millennium Bet at Garrick Club
Theodore Hook, a famed Garrick Club member, often stayed late and ignored doctors' advice to avoid night air. A club member once predicted the millennium would arrive in three years. Hook dismissed the omen and offered £5 now to repay £50 at the millennium if it came true.
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Theodore Hook
Garrick Club
Hook
Hottest September Day Since Miles Observatory Opened
The Miles Medical Co records show a six year September comparison ending with this year, noting a 95 degree thermometer reading as the hottest day since the observatory's establishment. The total precipitation was the least in six years, with a mix of clear and partly cloudy days noted.
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Miles Medical Co
Miles Observatory
The Mullahs of India and their Sacred Role
The piece discusses mullahs or mollahs viewed as sacred religious leaders across India and the East. It explains the term maligned “mad” as meaning inspired, notes the sanctity of mullahs, and outlines the principle of collective responsibility where harming a mullah demands severe atonement.
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India
Ramulah
Woah
East
Surmoe
Turkey
Greatest Danger to Swimmers Ingests Cramp Tales From Reports
A Philadelphia Bulletin excerpt warns that cramps can cause fatal choking as water enters the windpipe. It cites examples from Sussex England and old remedies like shot in milk for livestock and humans. Reports describe dangerous seizures and drowning risks from misdirected breathing and reflexes.
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Phiadelphia
Century Club Meeting and Tag Day Announced
The notice reminds readers of the annual election and meeting at the Century Club on next Monday night and also highlights Tag Day on October 17 for charitable collection.
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Century Club
For Rent One Half of Modern Two Flat Residence
One half of a modern two flat residence available for rent either furnished or unfurnished. Inquire at 107 North Fifth.
Visit of Evangelical bishops photographed by Inbody
Photographer Inbody secured several fine negatives of groups of visiting Evangelical bishops ministers and officials. The note lists beef items and sausages advertised as No 1 quality products.
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Inbody
Worsted Suitings for Girls School Dresses and Skirts
New 36 inch worsted suitings offered in shadow stripes and checks. Desirable for girls' school dresses and ladies' skirts. Colors include black brown navy wine and green.
Wool Panamas in New Fall Shades and Weaves
44 inch all wool panama fabric highlighted for beauty and wear. Shown this fall in a variety of new shades with plain and two tone effects.
All wool French voiles in shadow stripes and plaids
fabrics described as popular for finer garments with three quality options The Yard at $1 1 25 and 1 50.
Wool Taffeta and French Serge Dress Goods Sale
A list of wool taffeta offerings in colors and weaves priced at The Yard $1.00 and $1.25 for chevron and shadow stripe options. Also announces a special purchase of all wool French serge in black, brown and navy, 50 inches wide, praised as superior dress fabric value equal to higher price numbers.
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Madras
Nottingham
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Robert Wilder
Union
Nellie Beck
W. W. Gorsline
Burlington
Iowa
Minnie Fick
Goshen and
Hill
W. W. Scherling
Gorsline
Adamsville
Eadwardsburg
Manning Rogers
John Bowen
Martin
Fikchart
Strafford Maxon
Albert Airhart Oor
Jefferson Street
News OF Sports
Jess Wurece
Laurel Bank
Tkley
Yorkshire
Warren Hill Co
St. Finden
Switzerland
the Duchesse Ivory
Axminster Rugs
Axminster
Cee Eee
Buehler Bros
South Main Street
Porterhouse
D. M. Best
Lexington Ave
James E. Watson
Bucklen Theatre
Watson
Chevron Suitings
Serge
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