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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1900
Page
4
Mary recalls a quiet church scene as news of the Lexington fight arrives. Henry is wounded, Arthur tells of retreating troops, and the family learns a wedding will occur despite peril, with the grandfather returning victorious before the ceremony.
A young woman recalls her spring 1775 wedding on April 19 the day of the Lexington battle. She describes preparations with her mother, the wedding outfit, and an alarm as neighbors race past with guns signaling unrest and the unfolding historic moment.
A collage of clipped remarks and comic snippets from Detroit Journal and Philadelphia Press plus Punch style dialogue. The passages contrast social satire with a horse driver’s quip and a Townes character scene. The tone is breezy, fragmentary, and observational.
Mrs. George L. Meyer wife of the new American ambassador to Italy is hailed as one of Boston’s most beautiful women. She is the mother of three very pretty children and stands prominent in social circles.
Miss Anna Leary of New York funds a magnificent white red and gold altar in St John the Baptist church for perpetual exposition of the blessed sacrament. The altar mirrors the Rome design and is said to be unmatched in the country. Arch bishop Corrigan attends a reception and society event marking the unveiling.
A historic piece of Point de Ventse lace tied to Napoleon and Josephine sells in Paris for 2000 dollars with other fragments fetching 1000. The tale recounts Josephine cutting and draping the lace, the emperor slapping her, and gossip of lace driving affection and downfall.
A matron recalls how homeless children express simple wishes. A neglected girl asked for a bottle of scent while another boy wished for a walking stick with a gold head. An orphan sought a money purse, all highlighting their unfamiliarity with playthings. Chicago Inter Ocean.
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