West Point cadets court martialed for drinking at Benny Havens
A 1825 West Point incident led to a cadets court martial for drinking at Benny Havens. Jefferson Davis and four companions sought shelter from rain and indulged. Captain Hitchcock testified to their behavior. Davis argued acquittal due to unofficial rules and nonspirits cider and porter. Major Worth praised his gentlemanly conduct. The piece quotes Davis’s line about justice over guilt.
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Jefferson Davis
Benny Havens
Avis
Theophilus Mead
Samuel J. Hays
James Allison
James F. Swift
Benny’s
Hitchcock
Davis
Woman with Purple Geraniums Comments on Doctor Visits
A Cleveland blind dealer recalls a woman wearing purple geraniums on her hat discussing her comatose companion and her doctor visits. She jokes about patients loudly voicing ailments as she listened from the waiting area and vows to keep quiet when she goes in.
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Cleveland Vlain Dealer
Woman Keeps Calm as Children Wander at Busy Corner
A mother stands on a crowded street corner while police offer help. Her two children wandered off fifteen minutes earlier, promising to return. The impulse to search is tempered by trust, as the kids reappear shortly and a passing officer praises her composure.
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New York Globe
Amusing Teacher Excuses From Absent Pupils
A London Scraps compilation blends quirky notes from pupils to teachers. Examples include a nakedness themed excuse and a threat of self defense, plus a blunt objection to algebra and a misread monetary notation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
Thomas
James Plain
London
Local notices and social extends through Monticello area
W. S. Rhyan of Monticello visits on business. Mrs. Joseph Gant and Florence go to Logansport. Ona Ricks guests in Galveston. Mrs. Mary McCoy of Converse visits grandchildren. Miss Bessie Burson returns from Michigan City. Ernest Clark of Lafayette visits sister Mrs Wortham Porter. Various residents attend Lafayette functions. Community notes cover showers near Brooketon with wind damage. Indiana farmer proposes rural bulletin board for travelers and buyers.
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Joseph Gant
Daugter Florence
Logansport
Ona Ricks
Galveston
Tud
Mary McCoy
Converse
Ind
Glen Ale
Ida Grarling
Popasarst Grove
Mees
Crist Miller
Money
Chas. Topp
Bessie Burson
Michigan City
Ernest Clark
Lafayette
Wortham Porter
Indiana
Newcastle
Farmers’ Bulletin Board
Automobilista
Ayer’s Hair Vigor Advertised as Best Hair Remedy
The advertisement touts Ayer's Hair Vigor now made with an improved formula as the latest scientific and best hair preparation for faltering hair and dandruff. It states the product is made by the J. C. Ayer Co. of Lowell, Mass.
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Ayer
J.c.ayer Co
Lowell
Mags
Remarkable Cham berlain liniment for sprains and bruises
A sprained ankle often keeps a person from work for a month but Cham berlain's Liniment applied as directed can cure many cases in less than a week. The preparation gives prompt relief for sprains bruises chronic rheumatism and muscular pain. For sale by City Drug Store.
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Chamberlain
City Drug
Gravel Road Petition In Pulaski County
In the January term 1906 the commissioners hear a petition from freeholders of Salem township Pulaski County Indiana seeking free gravel or stone roads. The undersigned voters urge road improvements and request action from the Board of Commissioners.
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Commissioners’ Court
Salem Township
Pulaski County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Free gravel road petition in Pulaski county Indiana
Petitioners in Lem township Salem and White Post townships seek construction of free gravel or stone roads along specified lines in Pulaski county Indiana. They request 9-foot-wide gravel roads with ballast depth 7 inches and 3-inch screening, a 24-foot road bed with a 12-foot dirt driveway, and thorough drainage as per law. Hearing set for July 7, 1908 before the Pulaski county Board of Commissioners.
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Lem
White Post Township
Pulaski County
Indiana
Township Twentynine
Twenty-Nine
Salem Township
Chas. A. Ale
Lee Lehman
F. E. Nolan
E. L. Delamore
R. E. Nolan
L. W. Hubbell
E. H. Applegate
Alf Whitaker
J. Fitzpatrick
T. M. Wise
E. R. Burger
Chas. C. Parker
Bert Thompson
W. C. Myers
al Shirtz
J. A. Engle
Frank Shultz
H. A. Myers
J. F. Ale
Henry Weaver
John Coey
Adam Huppert
Chris, Huppert
S. Petra
J. W. Burger
J.P. Priest
Orie Solomon
M. Wilcox
R. TF. Alkire
C. Rees
C. A. Clark
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Plymouth Standard Twine
Higgins & Co
Chas. H. Kruger
Winamac
W.S. Rhyan
Monticello
Mesdames
Ble Nolan
Kopka A
Cecil Bachteokircher
Rebecca Hollett
J.ro Linton
Medaryville
Ora Eldridee
Can Automobre
Wre
T. Delamore
Child
Rer
End
Mesdames F. L
Sharrer
Royal Brenneman
J. R. Simpson
Winnie Luabbell
Monon
Harry Willek
M. Hathaway
William Rascell
Winemas
Spencer
Hallinger
Sam Hendrickson
C. Mallow
Chicago
Lucile Hollett
Kathryn Fitzpatric
Elizabeth Reis
Trane Bstine
Ruth Hayworth
Brooketon
Indianapolis
The
Christian Sunday School
C. M. Swisher
Cephedl Ho WM
Francesville
Rosa Nolan
Wanama
Summer Union Suits
Shoe Department
Theresa
Oxfords
Clothier
Furnisher
Once Upon A Time
Rec
State OF Indiana
County OF
Pulaski
E. Tillett
H. D. Wilson
J. A. Hayworth
F. C. Malehow
Wm. Schleman
J. H. Mallon
A. C. Mallon
G. P. Ford
Jacob Frohm
S. A Losh
Abner Byers
John C. Engle
George H. Congram
C. A. Nelson
S. J. Hunter
W. F. Scott
L. G. Hullinger
Orin Severns
William Culp
John Rees
H.C. Jentz
O. T. Higgins
8. Thrasher
C. W. Barker
W. A. Geer
J. A.clark
Fred Stone
J. C. Sharrer
Robert Engle
C.M. Hubbell
A. M. Leach
Fred Peel
Wm. Tiede
Charles Topp
Joseph Riggs
William Doll
Levi W. Scott
F. A
Ellis
Rees
Ativan
Peru
Baker
Porer, Clothier & Furnisher
Hubbard & Thrasher
Ralsemining
Frank Richards
Francesville, Ind
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