Uncommon Proceeding Inspires Teacher in New England Village
Miss Wait, a devoted common school teacher in Shattuckville Franklin County Massachusetts, quietly aids a poor pupil by buying him boots. The mill owner Sam Whittier investigates, supports her, and orders boots only when needed, while she continues her studies at South Hadley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Wait
Shattuckville
Franklin County
Mass
Tommy Howe
Vermont
Sam” Whittier
Johnny Snow
Bobbie Baker
Sam Woodruff
Marion Fisk
Whit‘tier
Boston
Tommy
South Hardley
Thear
Mount Holyoke
Sam Whittier
Samors Wurrior
A True Wife Is More Than Homemaking Skills
A commentary on marriage redefining a wife’s role beyond chores. The piece argues a husband seeks companionship, sympathy, and love to endure life’s trials, with a wife offering support, counsel, and inspiration during poverty, temptation, and hardship.
Fatal Gas Death at Summit Hotel in Wilkesbarre
J C Waldron of East Smithfield Bradford county died after a gas jet filled his third floor room at the Summit hotel Wilkesbarre Pa officers opened the door to find him dead and the room filled with gas. About 1 675 71 dollars found with papers deposited at the mayor's office. A wife disguises as a man to join her husband in Richmond jail. Henrietta Hix, married in Boston, aided his robbery and was jailed with him. The ruse discovered, both separated. Wife may be pardoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Waldron
East Smithfield
Bradford County
Summit Hotel
Wilkesbarre
Arapon
Richmond
Henrietta Hix
Boston
Cook
Postmaster Robbed as 16 Year Old Sits in on Letter Theft
In Lancaster Pennsylvania a 16 year old Edwin Richman is charged with stealing mail from the office. Early letters from Cincinnati and other West points were found un delivered along Mifflin Alley. Special agent Abel aided in the investigation and two handfuls of letters were recovered near the Intelligencer office. Richman is held for hearing before Deputy U S Commissioner Slaymaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Goodhart
Doris
Lancaster
Col. Hall
J. Boyle
Erie
Abel
Phila
Folwitt Hichman
Wighman
Biehraat
Intelligencer
United States
Slaymaker
Richman
Youngest tramp printer Charles Aker visits Columbia Herald
Charles Aker a fifteen year old tramp printer from Dallas, born to a mother who died at his birth and a father who died five years later, has wandered the southern states after leaving John Harleigh & Sons in Houston. He appeared neatly dressed in Columbia and planned a trip to New York City before returning to Houston.
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Charles Aker
Columbia
Herald Office
Bor
Dallas
Texas
Charles
Houston
John Harleigh & Sons
Haleigh Frm
Western
Middle States
New York City
Texier
Columbia Herald
Death of C L Hunsecker A Manheim Twp Pioneer
C L Hunsecker a leading Manheim township citizen died last week at his son in law David M Mayer residence after a lingering illness He was born November 1 1814 and was a miller He served in the legislature in 1850 1851 1852 1854 1856 and 1871 He was a 1883 congressional candidate against A Herr Smith and helped found the Lancaster county agricultural society His funeral was held Monday and he was interred at Woodward Hill cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Hunsecker
Manheim Township
David M. Mayer
A. Herr Smith
Lancaster County Agricultural Society
Woodward Hill
Death of George Brubaker in Lancaster
George Brubaker aged 68 died at his East Orange street home Lancaster after paralysis struck him in Quarryville on June 14. He had been ill since the attack and passed away a few minutes after twelve on Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Brubaker
East Orange Street
Lancaster
Quarryville
Tragic Pedestrian Struck by Rail Road Engine
Isaac Houck of Salisbury township walking from Lancaster toward home was struck by Pennsylvania Railroad engine 857 near the Conestoga bridge. He was dragged under the locomotive from the west end to beyond the east end and fell, suffering severe injuries. He died soon after despite medical care. he leaves a wife and one child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Houck
Salisbury Township
Lancaster
Conestoga
Pennsylvania Railroad
Houck
Family Bible Wanted to Claim $20 Million in Switzerland
Berks county Zechman family seeks the missing Family Bible believed needed to prove a $20,000,000 fortune in Switzerland. Last known holder Kred Moyer resided near Williamsport but is missing. Advertising for its recovery, machinery ads for A. B. Wolgemuth Manheim Pa offer low prices and guaranteed satisfaction.
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Zechman
Berks County
Switzerland
Kred Moyer
Williamsport
A. B. Wolgemuth
Manheim
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J. Frank Buch
Oqsrice
Broad Street
Lititz
Lancaster County
Dren
S&t
Walter H. Buch
Lititz, Pa
Sax
Brandt & CO
H. S. Shulty
North Queen Street
Lancaster, PA
A.R. Bomberger
WM. H. Regennas
Syoness
Gex
Fortune
True & CO
Augusta
Maine
Geo
Raylty
Bomberger
Obagcc
Joe Briggs
Jane Cass
Bub
Sam’ Whittier
Boanscape
Lititz Drug Store
Chicago Medical Society
W. F. Coleman
Hoe
England
America
MacGonigle
Internal Revenue Department
Internal Revenue Office
Miller
Eastern Penitentiary
Philadelphia
Josie
Martha
Momma
St. John
New Holland Clarion
Rundow
Strasburg Free Preas
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