Old Criminal Law And The Jury At The Old Bailey
A London Chronicle excerpt recalls reform in trials when counsel could not address juries. Sydney Smith aided passage of a defense act in 1820, ending the practice. The piece notes old fees after acquittal at Newgate and an order that an acquitted prisoner be discharged without fees, with juror challenges and a quip about the judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felecner
Sydney Smith
Lnman
Sydney Amith
Old Bailey
Newgate
Alderman Brown
Ireland
London Chronicle
Open Air Exercise as Lifelong Growth Theme
A lecture asserts outdoor exercise fuels ongoing mental and physical development beyond youth. Dr Woods Hutchinson is quoted on continuing play to prevent stagnation and shortened life. Anecdotes about Edmond Rostand and royal caricatures illustrate wit and perception of capability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nee
Dr. Woods Hutchinson
Edmond Lostand
M. Ntostid
Mabrie
M. Rostand
Edmond Rostand
Prench Academy
County Town News Highlights Visits and Local Events
Mrs W G Brumpfts visits daughter in Van dergrift. Mrs P B Derket and daughter Vernie call on friends at Indiana Timesday and Wednesday. Mrs Aaron Burnheimer of Dixonsville returns home. Teachers Institute draws attendees from local towns. Prohibition lecture slated in Library Hall with free admission. Weather and nearby trip mentions pepper the community notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Brumpfts
David Stahl
Vandergrift
P. B. Derket
Vernie
Indiana
Aaron Burnheimer
Dixonsville
G. W. McCullough
GW. Butterbaugh
Barnesboron
Fortier
Mre
Angburn
Davis
Clair Long
A. C. Ober
Milas Nervie Ober
Joe Wasbindar
Patton
Mabel Kelly
Ana Long
Bilaworth Sickenberger
Newton Johnston
Windber
Lou Johnston
Martin Dick
John Hickenberger
Alork
Weston
Dan
Martha Mosgrove
Allegheny General Hospital
A. D. Liehtenfels
Thomas Robinson
Johnstown
John Duncan
Merle Mack
Charles Duncan
H. M. Lichtenfels
Youngwood
Ve Chalmer Penrose
Youngstown
Rev. Emerson
Bolivar
Free Methodist Church
Robinson
Prohibition
Sanjay
Burton L. Rockwood
Elaine Man
Prohibition Party
The Cunningham Company Women’s Gloves Sale Preview
A catalog item list highlights prices for gloves, mittens, turbans, aprons, lace pillow shams, and neckwear. Items include Kayser’s fleece lined gloves 25¢, black cashmere 26¢, fancy black mittens 60¢, Girlie 50¢ wool mittens, turbans at $1.00, white aprons, lace pillow shams 75¢, and men’s neckwear at 50¢ or three for $1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kayser
Stamps sale closes out small men suits this month end
Closeout sale offers 9.00 and 10.00 suits at 4.50 and 5.00 with 12.50 suits at 6.25. Winter suits priced at 16.80, described as stylish and made from good material, targeted at small men or boys.
Bir Fur Sale Prices Cut On Furs Curtains Linens And Crashes
A mid century sale advertisement advertises Cunningham's special priced furs and textiles. Offers include Lynx furs at 50 dollars, Jap Mink War tar at 80 dollars, curtains priced 2 to 4 dollars per pair, ingrain carpet at 60 cents per yard, bleached damasks and linens at steep discounts, and miscellaneous fabrics offered at reduced end-of-month prices. The list emphasizes quick sale before the month ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunningham
Month's End Sale Highlights Lace Curtain Nets and Caps
Readable sale notes show lace curtain nets priced down from 8c to 30c per yard and other fabrics, with substantial discounts. Winter caps for men and boys listed with price reductions from 1.00 to 0.50, indicating a broad clearance at month’s end.
Visit to Our Big Basement Store Attracts Customers
Fragmentary ad style text promotes a basement store attracting many customers with promises of value. Mentions various products including sugar cured homes, oyster shells, breakfast bacon, rice, bread flour, and Henkle's brand. Readable parts suggest price references and general shopping incentives.
KINTER HOUSE Inn Ad Promotes Central Philadelphia Stabling
The KINTER HOUSE in Philadelphia along with Fifth Street advertises rooms at one dollar per day and offers good stabling in connection. The note presents a compact hotel and stable option likely from a period newspaper classified.
Also Mentioned on This Page
OLD Criminal Law
Francis of Veek
Frouveis
County Mathwaite
Francis O'Peek
Desagine
Abe
Cookport
Dilltown
John Snyder
Clair Mack
Clymer
West Wheatfield
G. F. Mack
Ross Lichtenfels
G. D. Sutton
Pittsburg
Misa Margaret Asking
Pine Wate
Susan
St. Clair
Friendsn
Clute
Mattie Brenalinger
Berdister
Frank Campbell
Sacha Kahn
Duteauville
Slater
Penrose
Germany Lutheran Church
Mabel Smith
Juneau
Clarence Smith
Dora Moot
Purxsutawney
Grandma Bnterline
Ed Moot
DuBois
John Bath
Se “Ste
Will Smith
Janeau
Misa Jonnie Morrow
A. J. Hor & Bon's
Granger Hooks & Hyes
Extira
Atlas
HOSE
Hue
Maline
The
Cunningham Company
Feltsee
New York
Wenth
Russia
Dowth’s
Gale Price
Sy & Green
PAIGE
Wees
Penne
Tae
Japan
Henkle
Arbuckle
Tage
Crybtal Macaroni
Vanek Shaeen
Kinter House
Cor, Phila
Fifth St
W. W
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