Sunday Fashion at Church Sparks Gossipy Scolds
A Sunday morning scene reveals a parishioner carping at fellow worshippers about hats dresses and social posturing. She rails at Sue Delaplane for arriving late and notes others outfits from Firot to Bessy Lamont, while lamenting the lengthy sermon and lateness to dine at one. The Scribner’s item captures small town church gossip and rivalries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Delaplane
Sexton
Sue
Firot
Mrs. Ward
Jenny Wells
Fred Tracy
Sketches of Pioneer History in Butler County Ohio
Early growth of Hamilton and the organization of Butler County are traced, detailing seat of justice selection, first court terms, officers, and the use of garrison buildings as courts and jail. It notes initial unhealthy conditions, key figures, and the transition from an army magazine jail to the stone jail and updated clerk’s offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Butler County—Commissioners
Court of Common Pleas
Grand Jury
Fort Hamilton
United States
Wayne
General Assembly
State of
Ohio
Butler
Preble
James Silvers
Benjamin Sites
David Sutton
Butler County
Miami River
Thigh Bank
William McClellan
Roz
Israel Ludlow
James Dunn
John Green
John Kitchell
John Torrence
James Blackburn
Samuel Dillon
John Reily
Torrence
Dayton and
Water Streets
Henry $. Earhart
Francis Danlevy
James Duan
John Greer
John Ritchell
Daniel Symmes
Arthur St. Clair
General St. Clair
David Enoch
James, Watson
John Scott
Matthew Richardson
Samuel Dick
William Crooks
James Scott
Robert Lytle
Moses Vail
James McClure
Andrew Christy
Benj Line
Solomon Line
John McDonald
Supreme Court
Samuel Huntingdon
William Sprigg
Sheriff McClellan
Blackburn
Army of the United States
Associate Reformed Church
Henry Wason
Hest
John Heily
General Wilkinson
William R. Kinder
Custer's Failure at West Point Told by Custer
In a Chicago Tribune reminiscence, General Custer recounts Ludlow the greeny who showed pluck and a fight during training. An upperclassman provoked Ludlow, both involved, but the instructor in artillery arrested the speaker instead, delaying his graduation while Ludlow remains noted for courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel Ludlow
West Point
General Custer
Ludlow
Washington
Chicago
Geean
The Arizona Meteorite and the Comet Theory
A detailed dialogue on comets, meteorites, and the Arizona meteorite of 1,400 pounds. The discussion explores how asteroid fragments could fall to earth, potential disasters, and the possibility that a distant comet may become a small asteroid or threaten major cities with iron and nickel showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tion
Arizona
Tucson
Santa Catarina
Irwin
Smithsonian Institution
Earth
Jupiter
New York
Smithsonian Museum
Philadelphia
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Henry
M. Flerald
Mississippi Levees and the mule story headline the era
Public discussion centers on flood control plans for the Mississippi. It argues against a nationwide converging system of levees and favors states rights to divert floodwaters. The article then recounts George Washington introducing mules to American farming, detailing the Royal Gift and Knight of Malta jacks and how their cross breeding with mares produced the famed compounds and improved mules across the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Southwestern
John Condon
Memphis Appeal
Mississippi Valley
United States
George Washington
Washington
Mount Vernon
Spain
Royal Stables
Lafayette
Malta
Virginia
Diamonds Seized Over Duty Claim at Port of Entry
Solomon Citroen arrived on the Westphalia with $14 000 worth of diamonds in a trunk said to escape duty. He later sought return from the Treasury, claims he asked for a trunk search, and that a customs officer did not reveal liable duties. The matter, questioned as possibly fear-driven, is being heard by U S Commissioner Osborn for testimony. The report also notes a Joplin Missouri Bulletin rail link to Kansas City, a wealthy Emir's red haired son, and jury voting practices in Germany where a six six verdict is sent to the judge for decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon Citroen
Hamburg
Westphalia
Citroen
Treasury Department
United States
Osborn
Causes of fever linked to fungus in water and poison plot
A British professor proposes a fungal source for typhoid fever after finding gelatinous growths in a family pump spout and sewer outlet nearby. Water analysis revealed fungal spores, suggesting infection through ingested matter. A Virginia case reports arsenic poisoning at a tea table, with eight victims saved by prompt antidotes. The Dispatch also notes a bishop criticizing sensationalism and urging aid for the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckman
England
Virginia
Judge Nicol
Brentville
Nicol
Ica Nicol
Blanche
Gracie Nicol
John A. Nicol
William and Mary College
P. A. Eager
Mississippi
Edgar Nicol
Richmond College
Susan
Cisson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Custer
Sience
Theohky
Joplin
Kansas City
Germany
Derry
Doylerrs- Jing
St. James Church
London
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