Bizarre Indiana judge stories and witty quips from a dine-and-tell tale
A Chicago lawyer recounts a southern Indiana justice of the peace who challenged a plea with a blunt claim of guilt. The tale also recalls Lady Dorothy Nevill narrating George Payne’s unruffled grace in a church inquiry, ending with a playful retort about church attendance and harm.
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Chicago
Indiana
Brown
Dorothy Nevill
George Payne
Mr. Payne
Three Men Adrift on Ice in Lake Erie
Alphone Erney Henry Tritschmann and Nor men Upp residents of Kelleys Island were hauling ice to the island when their team and sleds went onto the ice from Lakeside. A strong wind pushed the ice out and prevented return by Marblehead. The men reached Marblehead and fear they may be stranded until the Lakeside steamer resumes service for the spring.
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Lake Erie
Sandusky
Alphonse Erney
Henry Tritschmann
Normen Upp
Kelley's Island
Marblehead
Lakeside
Kelley’s
Time, work and duty in a life of value
A concise reflection on prioritizing lasting truths over shams and worry. It urges letting go of burdens not carried into eternity and embracing time, present happiness, love, friendship, and duty through a loyal, steady stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Robertson Browz
Baseball Team as Advertising for Elyria City Market
Business leaders in Elyria argue a live pennant-winning baseball team boosts town publicity more effectively than pamphlets. The piece notes posters, team initials on shirts, and daily score coverage as free advertising, urges financial support to ensure a winning, well-funded roster, and calls for lodge and business backing to protect the city’s interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
The Lenten Season calls for quiet spiritual focus
The piece argues that Lent grows in observance and value, guiding people to discipline, character, and meditation. It urges simplicity from material distraction and a return to deeper realities, noting the season’s centuries of endurance and personal resolve to seek spiritual life amid daily duties.
Pretty Flower Beds Beautify Elyria City
The Teachers' society spearheaded a city beautification effort offering prizes for the best kept garden and prettiest flower beds. The article touts Elyria's parks lawns and clean water, urging continued efforts to enhance air quality and residents' well being for a lasting positive impression on visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Elysia
Pate
Life's Little Pleasantries and Schoolroom Jokes
A fragmented column of light humor and classroom vignettes. It jokes about envy of a stylish widow, a boy mispronouncing bread, and a minister addressing a girls college graduating class, ending with a note on Judge Saunders and a humorous fishing memory.
The Other Day and a Springtime Reverie
A reflective prose piece recalls signs of spring and past romance. The narrator notes birds moving northward, childhood memories, and longing as time changes hair gray and youth slips away. The fragment blends whimsical observations with nostalgic ache, echoing National Magazine sentiment.
Governor Gets After Asylum Trustees
Canton Ohio February 13 trustees of the Newbury State Insane Asylum at Cleveland held secret meetings in Canton since Tuesday to draft a report on cruelty charges. Chairman Nichols left for Columbus to present the findings to Gov Harris. Dick was ill. no member could state the result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton, O
N. P. Nichols
Medina
B. F. Perry, Jr
Jefferson
George L. ~Ordyce
Youngstown
P. Kelly
Bellaire
Joseph Dick
Canton
Newbury State Insane Asylum
Cleveland
Nichols
Columbus
Gov. Harris
Coming Events and Baseball News Recap
Glee Club performs tonight at First Congregational Church and a stereopticon lecture follows at Second Congregational Church. Chamber of Commerce meets to elect officers. Christian Scientists lecture Sunday at 3 pm. M E Men’s Club meets Monday at 7 pm. Buttons Briggs signs with Indianapolis after last season’s rough game. formerly with Chicago Nationals. Reporter want ads bring results.
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Glee Club
First Congregational Church
Stereopticon
Second Congregational Church
Chamber of Commerce
Christian Scientists
M. E. Men's Club
Buttons” Briggs
Indianapolis
Chicago Nationals
Electro-gen patent claim not a medicine ad
An old advertisement promotes Electro-gen as a blood purifier and tonic made by electrical process. It claims cure for germ infection related stomach issues and digestion improvement, offers 50 cent and one dollar bottles, and a 56 cent bottle free via mailing to The Electrogen Co. Fremont Ohio with Eady Drug Store as seller.
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George
Electrogen Co
Fremont
Ohio
Eady Drug Store
Stolen Maltese kitten reported on Middle Avenue
Notice lists a small white Maltese kitten missing from 828 Middle Avenue. Finder urged to return the pet to the stated address. Details show a local contact and request for responsible reference checks.
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Middle Avenue
The Honeymoon Ends For Archibalds After Wild Party
Willard C. Irving reports the tale of a young couple facing a marital test as Archibald neglects home life for old cronies. A wild night ends with a car crash, a staged accident, and a belated wedding gift, but the wife's return and her care win him back.
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Archibald
Bret Ripple
Archie
Mr. Archibald
Tami
Archibald Domicile
Mrs. Archibald
Bone
Fellows
Archibali
Willard C. Irving
Cinerarias Care and Chrysanthemums in Garden Bloom
Practical notes on growing cinerarias from sowing to potting with soil mixes and manure, plus tips for handling chrysanthemum buds, pansy seedlings, peach trees, and apple storage. Includes staged potting shifts, frame shading, liquid manure caution, and seasonal planting guidance.
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Joseph Barton
New Jersey
Allen's Foot-Ease advertised powder for feet relief
A vintage advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to ease swollen nervous damp feet and tiredness. It claims to cure aching feet swelling sweating blisters callous spots chilblains corns and bunions and to fit tight shoes. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with trial package offered by Alten S Olmsted La Roy NY.
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Allen
Alten S. Olmsted
la Roy
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Trap Lim
Bob
Mrs. de Blonde
de Stile
Miss Attum
Jack Jlansome
Miss Newitt
Pabby
Bobby
Ashe
Judge Saunders
North Carolina
Valentine
Swettenham
Oberlin News
Charley
Evans
Phil H. Armstrong
National Magazine
West Second
Cinerarias
Creenhouse
New York
Michigan
Southwest
American Agriculturist
Hubert Day
THE
Hinkson-Buttenbender Company
G. H. Schuler
Masonic Temple
Geseoeoesese Behr
Peterson
Peterson Bros
Buffalo
N.Y
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