Memorial Day Beside the Hill and Old Grudge
A small town gathers for Memorial Day as veterans march with John Barriston and Edward Thorn in a long standing feud. Mark Barriston, son of John, grows close to Delila Thorn and helps repair a stranded carriage, rekindling ties. A confrontation, a confession letter, and a vow to end the feud unfold amid family pride and tragic fate.
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John Barriston
Edward Thorn
Relief Corps
Catalpa
Mark Barriston
Mark Burriston
Mark—Barris O
Surrey
Eyos
Mark
North Farm
Nature
Delila
Chicago
Dan
Delila Thorn
Walnut Grove
Papa
Barriston
Annie
Serpetane
Grand Army Hall
Kipperton
Thorn
Jack
Ned
Virginia
Annieno
Jack Barriston
Jack Iived
Ways of the Candidate in a Bygone Voter Rant
A colorful Atlanta Constitution reprints a hostile monologue from an old-time Black voter. He derides political promises as stale, complains of bread and housing costs, and cites mortgage taxes while noting only one vote and persistent rheumatism. A vivid snapshot of voter frustration in a past era.
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Atlanta Constitution
Curiosity Saves Life In Arsenic Warning
A woman received a package marked quinine and, driven by curiosity, brought it to a druggist who identified the contents as arsenic. The anecdote underscores the danger of unknown medicines and promotes Tetter's Stomach Bitters as a century remedy for indigestion constipation and dyspepsia.
Painter Introduces Himself At Art Exposition
Mrs A. marvels at a full-length portrait of a girl while insisting on the dressmaker’s address. The painter steps forward to announce his identity and explain his role at the exhibit.
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New York World
Essential Fort Wayne Favorite Train No 40 on Nickel Plate
The Fort Wayne schedule for Nickel Plate Road lists Train No 40 leaving Fort Wayne east at 9 05 p m daily. It offers Through Drawing Room Sleeping Car to Buffalo and New York with Dining Car Fort Wayne to Bellevue and then Buffalo to New York, plus an Observation Car from Buffalo for scenic views along the Susquehanna and Delaware valleys. The train arrives New York City at 7 25 p m the next day and sleeper space may be reserved in advance via ticket agents or C A Asterlin Fort Wayne T P A.
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Fort Wayne
Buffalo
New York
Bellevue
Susquehanna
Delaware
New York City
Nickel Plate Road
C. A
Suspicious talk about an eight-day clock incident
Larry questions an eight-hour agitator while Denny moderates. The exchange notes a clock in Larrys house and implies skepticism about the subjects motives and honesty.
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Larry
Denny
Phey
Nickel Plate Low Rates for Des Moines Convention
The Nickel Plate Road offers a single fare round trip from unspecified origin to Des Moines Iowa for the 20count Annual Convention Music Teachers Association. Tickets are valid June 17 to 21, 1900 and return by June 23, 1900. Contact C A Asterlin T P A Fort for details.
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Nickel Plate Road
Des Moines
Iowa
Music Teachers’ Association
C. A. Asterlin
Fort Wayne
Ind
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Jack Harrowsby
Columbia
Old McClelland
Kansas Hill
Harrowaby
Mr. McClelland
Ed Thorn
Mr. McC
Grand Army
Ehilob
Edward
Annie Lester
Hood
Ht. Merritt
Mich
L. Douglas
Westers
Land of
Pieaty
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