Canopy of Grant's Funeral Obsequies Draws Mixed Interest
A local paper laments the sale and possible destruction of the Grant canopy used at General Grant's funeral. Undertaker Merritt weighs profits from it, while a public worry grows about honor and public sentiment. Also notes on roller rinks, global scandals, North Pole expeditions, and Mrs. Grant's ample income from memoirs.
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General Grant
McGregor
Undertaker Merritt
Grant
Washington
Merritt
Hit
North Pole
Germany
Liverpool Courier
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Miniztar
Fragments of 19th century notices and anecdotes
A collage of brief items cites steamboat curiosities, wedding trends, crime and court notes, a missing Union Coal official, funeral orations, public notices, and odd anecdotes. It mentions politics, a Brooklyn bridge payroll, and local charity remarks alongside quirky stories about livestock, sausages, and torpedo drills.
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United States
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Hust King Street
Abe Buzzard
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Te Grand Jury
Florida
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Union Coal Company
Scranton
Canada
America
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Mt. McGregor
Squire
Arthur
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Montgomery County
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Geo. Weachter
Clay Township
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Hiram E. Steinmetz
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Dr. King
Lititz
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Wearwickstowlet
York State
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Westmoreland
John Gossert
J. 2 Kegerrise
A. M. Bruckart
Lexington
Jesse H. Buchter
Warwick
Ryder
Allen & Eitmier
Rwick House
Buch & Dro
Elmer E. Kautz
East Main St
Lititz, Pa
Rh. J
Police Gazette
Hichard K
FOX
Franklin Square
N.Y
Just
Dan'l Leopold
Lutz R. R
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Huebener
Fancy Goods and Nation Store
Littla
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Main Street
Litiry
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Hititz
Lancaster County, Pa
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Main St
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la Belle
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Brunnerville, Lans. Co
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Commonwealth
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