Water Witch Traditions and Church Feuds in Woodford County
In Woodford County, available letters discuss church conflicts between the United Presbyterian and the white brick church over psalm and hymn singing. Anecdotes recount a visiting preacher mistaken for another, local water scarcity, and credence given to water witches who supposedly locate water. Observers seek a sensible term for these water seekers while noting community debates and regional interest in education and county certificates.
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Woodford
Lenry Republican
Ces
Low Point
L Jans
Mr. I
Mr. B
Poodletown
Brother
Fesy
Brimstone
Thomas J. Shaw
Isuccess
Maotras
Exposition Wonder: Davidson Fountain Impresses Cincinnati Visitor
Letter from Cincinnati dated October 24 describes the Exposition as the wonder of the age with daily crowds and extensive offerings. The writer notes an upcoming fair opening September 4, 1872 and praises the Davidson fountain as an 80 foot bronze statue with water pouring from its hand, a sight to behold.
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Cincinnati
Burt
Davidson
Obsequies for D. C. Hull in Atchison funeral rites
The remains of D. C. Hull were brought to Henry at 4 p m and laid in a rosewood casket with a silver plate. A large crowd gathered at the depot as the Masonic fraternity assumed charge and escorted the body to its resting place. Services followed at the Presbyterian church with Rev. Cooper delivering the sermon. Hull, about 37, died after an 18 hour illness, with chloroform used for pain. Resolutions of respect were issued by the Henry lodge A F and A M. The Kansas press spoke highly, noting Hull’s energy and charity, and a widow with two young children was left behind.
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Hull
D. C. Hull
Henry
Cooper
Kansas
Hall
Mison Bcy
Sall
Fiall
Meary Lodge
A. FP. G Asm
D. CG
Warneas
Dana Owit
Fundy
Matuty
McConseur
J P. Wonrass
Lede
Henry Lonas
A. PF
A. M
Kansas Preas
Tul
New York
Busines
Atchison
Mull
Monsang TM
Cass County
Missouri
Mr. Hull
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