Last Night in Richmond A Drama of War and Deception
In spring 1865 Richmond a Confederate family faces tragedy as Wilfred Varney goes to the front and Captain Thorne is tested by espionage. A murdered note, forged orders, and a tense standoff unfold with Edith Varney torn between loyalty and love amid a hurried execution near the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre. Varney
Wilfred
Soderaig
Richmond
Varney
Davis
Thorne
Edith
Mim
Arrelaford
Confederate Secret Service
Faith
Jonas
Henry
Libby
General Varney
Henry Dumont
Caroline Milford
Witred
War Department
Arretsford
Eth
Arreteford
Secretary of War
Arrelsford
Randolph
Irea
Carolline
Caroline
Marca
Fidith
Tam
Kaith
Siss
Wilshe
Aieutenant
Arreleford
Leutenant
Department
Thornes
General Randolph
Cash Register Was Broken On Cold Snowy Night
A crowd on an uptown car faced detention as a conductor halted progress due to a broken cash register unable to ring more fares. Protests erupted while the car ahead was dispatched. A passenger asked what was wrong, and the conductor explained the cashier device was out of fare capacity.
Apple Apple to Concrete Core Hazards
Charles Bauermeister of Fairfield reports a decayed apple tree treated with concrete in a farm journal procedure. The spring harvest yielded apples with hard concrete inclusions, cracking his tooth. He plans to discard the rest and feed them to chickens to create hard shells for export trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bauermeister
Fairfield
Here
Bauermeister
Caldwell
N. J. Dispatch
Simple German Experiment to Prove Earth’s Rotation
A German publication outlines an experiment using a bowl of water and chalk to show the earth’s rotation. By marking a straight black line on the water surface and aligning a stick parallel to it, the line appears to shift from east to west after several hours, illustrating the earth’s rotation while the powder remains momentarily stationary. The note adds a quip about smallpox detection in relation to a misfortune joke.
Westphal Named President At Wisconsin Christian Endeavor Convention
The nineteenth annual convention of Wisconsin's Christian Endeavor union closed in Oconomowoc with Edward Westphal of Waukesha elected president. Rev. E T Farrill installed officers, and speeches covered the crisis facing future leadership. Other officers include Lavinia Vanderpool, Edna Laney, Mrs R J Williams, Gideon Carlson, and Walter Stanghe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farrill
Ane
Edward Westphal
Waukesha
Lavinia Vanderpool
Mukwonago
Edna Laney
Dousman
R. J. Williams
Wales
Gideon Carlson
Milwaukee
Walter Stanghe
Vinton M. Pace
C. E. Houtkamp
F. C. Rogers
Oconomowoc
Wisconsin Sunday School Association Convention Closes in Sheboygan
The fifty third annual Wisconsin Sunday School Association convention ended in Sheboygan after a record meeting and the election of officers. Honored were President F. B. Shattuck Neenah Vice President Carroll Quimby Sheboygan Treasurer J N Bergstrom Neenah and Secretary W W Hughes Fond du Lac. The next gathering will be at Grand Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Sunday School Association
Sheboygan
F. 3. Shattuck
Neenah
Carroll Quimby
J. N. Bergstrom
W. W. Hughes
Fond du Lac
Grand Rapids
Baraboo Clerk Arrested for Shortage in Reedsburg
Baraboo reports Baraboo-Arthur Hushing, former city clerk of Reedsburg, arrested on charges of a shortage. The news item covers multiple Wisconsin towns with brief notes on local incidents, deaths, and appointments.
Why Not the Seefit at the Forest Theater
A theatergoer eats a beefsteak during a performance after the curtain falls. An usher cites rules. the manager is summoned. He argues the rule targets him, while noting others eat candy nearby. The man exits with the steak, remarking critics that the play is poor.
Clergyman Testifies Dodds Kidney Pills Help Dropsy
The Rev. Edmund Heslop of Wigton Pennsylvania suffered a year from dropsy with swollen limbs and dizziness. After using Dodds Kidney Pills his swelling faded and he felt renewed. He states he remains a believer in the remedy and a physician’s contact is offered for purchases priced at 50 cents per box from Dodds Medicine Co Buffalo New York. Household hints music and recipes are advertised with free agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Heslop
Wigton
B .Healop
Dodds
Dodds Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
A Geat Work Edith and the mission at dinner
A light-hearted Edith meets a serious guest at dinner. When asked his mission he says to save young men. She replies she hopes he saves one for her, revealing a playful twist in a social tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith
Youne Pareot
Butterfly Wings and a Childs Fancy Dress Ball
A stage-door keeper bars entry at a children's fancy dress ball with a frantic mother insisting her daughter forgot part of the butterfly costume. She pleads to join, but adults are denied and the scene likens the child to a caterpillar awaiting wings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natura
Endorsement Drive for National Tuberculosis Day Referenced
Requests for endorsement and approval of National Tuberculosis Day on December 7 have been sent to President Wilson and nearly every governor, hundreds of mayors, church dignitaries, and other prominent figures. Last year Taft Roosevelt Cardinal Warley and many governors and officials endorsed the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Reading Church
Taft
Col
Roosevelt
Cardinal Warley
Character of Timothy D Sullivan Shaped by Charity
The late Timothy D Sullivan earned affection in New York's East Side through his charitable acts. He joked that help to the poor inspires temporary gratitude and lasting resentment once the aid ends, revealing his wry view of human nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy D. Sullivan
New York
East Sfde
Mr. Sullivan
Postum Produced Health Restoring Benefit for a Child
An eleven year old with weak digestion improved after switching from coffee to Postum. The testimonial notes health restoration after using Regular Postum and Instant Postum, with directions and claims from Postum Co Battl Creek Michigan. It mentions the promotional book The Road to Wellville and explains preparation methods and availability. The claim ends with a slogan There’s a reason.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battl Creek
Mich
Wellvile
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Marsh
Jores
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Fred
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Thoras
S Ie
Captain Thorne
Secret Service
Mr. Arrelsford
Christian Endeavor Union
Westphal
E. T. Farrill
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Joliet
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Woodward
Coverner McGovern
United States
Woodward Sail
State Board of Control
John F. Diatz
Wisconsin State Industrial Commission
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Christiania
McGovern
Upper State
Upper Wisconsin
Board of Immigration
Wisconsin Advancement Association
Donald
Norwood Land Company
Antigo
J. P. Treadwell
John W. Brown
George d. Bowler
Forsey Liquor Company
Superior
H. W. Dietrich
E. Dietrich
H. Forslund
Marinette Lyric Company
Marinette
W. J. Raiche
Herbert Despins
C. W Sundstrom
Martin Olson
Scandinavian Co-operative Mercantile Company
Scandinavia
A. J F. Thornon
Dennes Food Sales Company
Illinois
Cary
A. A. Thomson
Richland Center
Burton S. Aikman
Chicago
National Brake & Electric Company
Peder J. Anderson
Stoughton
Romeo A. Beaudette
Charles W. Cook
George Gorton
Racine
Frank F. Marshek
George $. Parker
Janesville
Fountain Pen
John F. Pribnow
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Swage
Alfred H. Wadewicz
Chase Lock
Wisconsin State News
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Arthur Hushing
Reedsburg
Green Bay
Thereen Vander Hush
Feary
Wausau
Kenry Goertz
D. T. Jones
Appleton
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Drillion Iron Works
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August Bucholtz
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Menominee
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First Presbyterian Church
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Antgo
Antony Janasie
Sunanit Lake
Janaszak
Ironridge
Hee
Northwestern Iron Company
Hubert Voss
Lake Superior
Sault Ste. Marie
Ernest Kurz
Mr. Kurzig
A. A. Arndt
Florence
Louis Yehle
Florence Iron Company
Florence and
Host
Yehle
Yehte
Kenosha
Evan Theleen
Charles Theleen
Oak Park
Wendell Klumsein
Balgaam
India
Klumlen
Lawrence University
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Hey
Moradabad
J. J. Somers
Henry Mingibbons
Drustica Batrol
Gilbert Neff
Somers
Mia
George Thebe
Fitzgibbons
Janeaville
Jack Lee
Irving Alison
Rock River
Marinette County
Isaac Stephenson
Beloit
Wisconsin Grand Lodge
Candy
Htrmingham Age-Herald
Iowa
Hh Ehlyes
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