Who Finished The Game Read by Roger T Howell
A disputed 1890s Yale Harvard Thanksgiving game ends in darkness and confusion over Bannard’s fate and who finished the match. The writer, Roger T Howell, recalls the late finish, questionable substitutions, and rumors about Bannard’s death and the game’s outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Barnard
Yale
Kainen
Lis Eaiess
Bannard
Srionson
Fampsen
Bainard
Bainerd
Sual
Lefinre
Seco
Sannard
Brocken
Ife
Kenemwie
Ganvard
Bangard
Ansiheer
Yaie
Archibald Theodore Barnard
Archie Bannard
Roger T. Howell
Value and use of mummy in ancient medicine
The text notes that mummy’s medicinal value diminished as it ceased to be a standard part of materia medica and became easier to treat. It explains that until late in the eighteenth century mummies were used in drugs balms and medicines and that recipes existed to convert human flesh into mummy by beating drying macerating and spicing away likeness to its natural form. It cites references in ancient literature and a line from Bird in a Cage describing making mummy of flesh to sell to apothecaries.
Leaning Towers of Bologna and Their Odd History
Belogna hosts two famous squares towers the Asinelli 315 feet tall built in 1109 and the leaning Garisenda constructed a year later originally taller now 158 feet. Its wall thickness and inclination sparked debates on foundation settling or design flaws with descent to a 1266 sale for 220 lire about $44.
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Voloxsna
Belogna
Asinelli
Jury tale and old mystery about a mummy verdict
A New York juror, answering in a heavy brogue, recalls serving on a jury in South Jersey where washed ashore remains were misidentified as an Egyptian mummy. Deliberations stretched twelve hours until an expert corrected the ages, while county officials refused to pay fees. The man was excused from further service.
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New York City Supreme Court
Hove
Beyant
South Jersey
On the Trail of Fame in Youthful Ambition
A brief exchange follows a college graduate’s plan to study medicine despite doubts about crowding. The youth replies that he will pursue medicine anyway, confident that established doctors will have to take their chances.
An Invitation to a Humorous Church Moment
An elder in an English church fills the pulpit in the minister’s absence and delivers a humorous remark about removing conceit from anyone who comes forward for a sermon. The piece wryly notes a blending of anecdote and light medical satire.
Delayed Verdict and Quips From 19th Century Columns
A Washington Star note questions the exact human anatomy count and jokes about razor nick estimates. Town and Country recalls a jury verdict reached after ten hours amid a dispute about the judge's charge. Nye on Wagner records Bill Nye remarking Wagner’s music as complex yet superior to its sound. A Saturday Evening Post quip notes fashion and weather shaping social talk. Chicago News adds a homely line on sense as a heavenly gift requiring the trip to headquarters.
Sheriff Sales Notice of Indiana County Lands Auction
Public sale of multiple properties under Fi Fa and related writs at the Indiana County Court House. Listings include ENGAGE RAIL titled parcels in Armstrong and Armatrone townships with coal underlay, a 57 acre tract with several bounds, a creek land parcel in Canoe township, a Blairsville creamery site, and Cherryhill township holdings. Purchases require at least 100 dollars down unless a sole judgment creditor exists, with balance due by the deed acknowledgment week. Court date set for March Term 1902.
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Court of Common Pleas
Indiana County
Court House
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Mertilla Ewing
Joseph J. Ewing
Covermaugh
Tenth Street
Linden Avyence
Salisburg Extension Company
Recorders Office
Robert Stewart
Guarrtian
Jack & Taylor
Armstrong
County
John Russell
John Mitchell
Stewart Walker
William Sell
Robert Sell
Mary Armstrong
Auit
Helen Snatton Moore
March Terra
David Barr
Thomas Gailey
Armatrone Township
Indiara County
David Bethel
John Jonce
George Zigmerman
Alf. Ask
A. H. G. Wilhelm
Hayling
Tve
Ellen Gailey
Fi. Fa
Watson & Kerver
Canoe Township
Indians County
Rossiter Village
P. J. Weber
John Linek
Russell T. Mogle
D. Shaffer
Borough
Blairsville
County of
State of
J. S. Johnston
Preeton & Fert
BP. R. Oaks
Wises
Joseph Kesler
George Kessler
Cherryhill Township
Penneylvania
Sarah Groft
Irwin Lydick
Bennett Stadtmiller
Mary Hittner
George Kraft
Bennett Stadimiller
Devrorp & Stewski
D. E. Thompson
Sheriff's Omen
Fresh Stock of Well-Selected Goods Reported
A local merchant notes a fresh stock of well-selected goods arriving this week. The stock includes items favored by shoppers, with emphasis on quality and value. Residents are invited to inspect the new arrivals at the shop during open hours.
Farms for Sale Near Indiana Pa and North Dakota Details
100 acres timber with 12 acres coal underlay six miles north of Indiana. 86 acres two miles east of Indiana. 124 acres three miles south of Indiana. 108 acres fourteen miles south of 160 acres two miles north of Indiana. 320 acres good wheat land North Dakota priced at $10 per acre. 40 acres in Washington state shipown? No. Ship. Ship. For further particulars call or address M H McHesry Rowe Building Indiana Pa Opp Conningham Stores.
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Mary F. Kinkead
Conemaaugh
Tydiang
Pennsylvania
Conemaugh River
Indiana
Western Pennsylvania Railroad
Richard White
Pennsylvania Canal
Maria L. Gilkerson
John Gill
John S, Tohnsson
Diana
North Dakota
Washington
Fivene
M. McHesry
Rowe
Conningham Stores
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Shakespeare
Wordsworth
Saturday Evening Post
Chicago News
Sheriff's Sales
Alex. Clark
John Linx Or
John Liner
A. W. Reed
Orphans’ Court
John S. Skinner
Wiggins
A. F. Uncapher
George M. Uncapher
Blacklick Township
Scott
Fleming
John R. Carnahan
Joan
J.N. Banks
Kellar
Andrew Hoover
Christian Kellar
Fee. Ranson
Alexander J
Mary J. Ranson
Wiliam Ranson
James M. Waiters
Douglass
Alexander Douglass
Elizabeth Daglass
Guy Shiffer
T. C. Shiffer
E. D. Shiffer
Smicksburg
W.F. Elkin
Caldwell
J. Ms. Torrence
W. ON. Caldwell
James G Caldwell
Sutton, Overdorff
Charles Hileman
Isaac Overdorff
Brosbyalley Township
Co. Earhart
W. §. Daugherty
Barry W. Earhart
Martin Earhart
Indiana Borough
Wm. Banks
J. M. Torrence
Lydia Caldwell
David Blair
Graff
George W. Graff
John M. Graff
Jobu Graff
White Township
Hil. Marshall
Marshall
J. GC. Marshall
Conemaugh Township
Scott. Rine
H. C. Rink
Lucy A. Kline
George Rink
Hil. Cunningham
A. M. Harbison
Matilda Cunningham
Young Township
Ac. Sutton
Martha Sutton
Braughter
W. A. Sutton
Eat Mahoning Township
T.&s. Roberts
Virginia Roberts
Hugh Roberts
Pine Township
Kinter
Maggie W. Kinter
Leater
M. Kinter
Rayne Township
Stephens
Giles L. Stephens
Wim. Stephens
Gherryhill
Parry
Judson Parry
John Harrold Parry
Green Township
J W. Banks
Martin
G. W. Martin
William Martin
Cherryhbill
B&f. Hazlett
S. B. Streams
Stuchul
Thomas
Jesse Thomas
R. M. Fleming
Dubre Thomas
West Indiana Borough
J.N. Banka
Lucas
G. W. Lucas
John B. Lucas
Armstrong Township
W. B
W. 0. Griffith
Samuel H. Griffith
Center Township
Tas
Dias
W. A. Dias
James A. Dias
Brushvalley
Dixon
John T. Fry
Joseph Laird Dixon
Burrell
Wiggina
Rising
John Rising
Ravue
Snyder
D. CG. Leasure
Frank Sayer
Elizabeth Snyder
Grant Township
S. M. Fleming
Wm. B. Fleming
Washington Township
Tr&s. Register’s
H. M. Lowry
Tadiana
District Court of the United States
Western District of
John Milton Guthrie
J. Telford
Telford, Telford & Stewart
Sutton Building
Philadelphia Street
Renest Stewart
Indiana, Pa
J Wood Clark
Farmers’ Hank
L. Stewart
Clark
Philadelphia Streat
Stewart
C. Watson
Frank Kgerer
Atson & Eehner
Attorneys-At-Lap
Deposit Bank
Toms
Office U Farmers’ Bank
Joan P. Elkin
Offee
Mikin
Philadelphia
Orn Pierce
J. M. Cunningham
Jom N. Banks
Philad
Sbee Peelor
George J. Feit
Peelor
Samuel Cunningham
John
Firhee
Cunningham & Fisher
Trando Indiana
Manan
Court Place
Farmers Bank
N. Langham
Farmer Bank
John L. Gerry
Atiorney
Farmers’ Bank
Torney-Atlaw
West Indiana House
John Houk
Indians, Pa
MER Pa. IC
Amer Moore
Clawson House
O. M. Wortman
Corner Water
Sixth Streets
Lamoorerad
Thini
B. Buterbaugh
Todlana
P. H
N. F. Ehrenfeld
South Sixth Strees
A. Grossalan
Pe J. Justice OF the Peace
Ames H.st.clair
South Street
Onhans’ Court Sale
Christena Bell
al Slins
The
Orphans’ Court of
Borough of
Larry Orr
Clark White
Lot
Lota
James Johnston
Paul Vogel
Joseph
Christ ‘Bell
Deat
Recorder
Sale
Guy Morris
Jay D. Hill
Morris & Hill
M&s
Telford & Stewart
Edwin Reynolds Thompson
J. Wieson Thompson
R.W. Wehrle
B. J. Wehrie
Indiana Hardware Company
Pennza
P.O
Rowe College
Johnstown, Penn
Yonil
D. I. Rowe
John G. Cameron
Life, Fire & Accident Insurance
Farmer’ Bank
Josiah Lydick
Phila
Conner
Lamber
Wathey Marine
Sree
Townshi
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