Over the State Highlights From a Turbulent Day
A touring auto halted near Shamokin when it burst into flame as James Fisher and Thomas J Hadley leaped to safety. A West Chester man demanded a diamond casket from local vaults and $3,000,000 from a Chester County bank. A 15 pound turtle was hooked by John Haley of Pottstown. Ferdinand Holzerland's death from apoplexy ended his disappearance in Reading. O G C Rice of Biglersville sold cherries from three trees for $130.10. An ox heart tree yielded 17 bushels with other trees also productive. In West Middlesex a flint knife and stone pipe were found in a sand bank, possibly from an ancient Indian grave. Senator Sproul visited Berks to see Senator Herbst, who remains unable to speak. Large river turtles, including a 20 pounder, were caught near Oil City. A queer Elizabethan-era wedding between Thomas Filshy and Ursula Bridget used signs to marry. A London bishop helped devise a signing ceremony. The Golfer's Wager ends with a humorous tale of a golf vs baseball bet on an 18 hole course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamokin
James Fisher
Thomas J. Hadley
West Chester
Farmers’ & Mechanics’ Trust Company
Chester County Trust Company
John Haley
Pottstown
Schuylkill River
West Middlesex
Mercer County
Senator Sproul
Delaware
Berks County
Senator Herbst
Oley
Berks
Senator Sproud
Oil City
Cleopolis
Scholar Statesmen and Curious Marine Tragedy in 19th Century Tales
A collection of vignettes from the Edinburgh Review and London Spectator style pieces. It contrasts England's scholar statesmen from Bacon to Morley with biographies of writers and scientists. It recounts the 1849 Coynette rescue failure near Cape May and a mid 19th century Thames sport anecdote with early boat racing rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coynette
Cape May
Russell
Moisture and Mildew Threats in India Trade
The New York Post notes that India's four to five month rainy season creates humidity and heat that foster mildew and fungoid decay in European goods. Textiles, leather, books, furniture, and metalware suffer, even in tin lined cases. Extreme temperatures in ships holds or rail cars can trigger mildew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Tropics
Europe
Red Sea
New York Post
Stage mishap and Eskimo feast lore in a mixed page
A snippet recalls a stage accident where Mr Stephens, father of Kitty, is caught by his coat tails as the curtain rises, drawing audience laughter. Other items summarize Eskimo dead-visit dances, a New York Sun quip on a poor girl in a story, gasoline evaporation facts, plus light jokes and quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitty Stephens
Esses
London Mail
Wide World Magazine
Lucinda
New York Sun
Also Mentioned on This Page
Queen Elizabeth
Thomas Filshy
Ursula Bridget
Ursula
Thomas
London
Philadelphia
England
Bacon
Morley
Francis Bacon
Lord Morley
Blackburn
Boxtind
Willian ‘Teople
Bolinelyoke
Winkepey
Carteret
Burke
Cox
Cancing
Derby
Gladstone
Beaconsfield
Salisbury
Swift
Addison
Grote
Marautay
Mill
Fidinburgh Review
Thames
Tance
Willin Pita Stephens
Thomas Berkel
London Spectator
Womain
Shep
Cincinnat Enquirer
Cyniens
DR. Pierce
Crimsonhawk
Yonkers
Sttesman
Hlere
Teaeher
Jdottiny
St. Paul Pioneer Press
Thomas Jefferson
W. M. Grube
Lititz, Pa
Hershey & Gibbe
Ind
Ititz Pa
R. R
Atlantic City
Ocean City
Sea Isle City
Stone Harbor
Lancaster
Petersburg
Columbia
Landisville
Lancaster Junction
Manheim
Lititz
Millway
Akron
East Petersburg
Manheim - Lititz
Millwa
Ephrata
Stevens
Denver
Reinholds
Vinemont
Reading Terminal
Ocean Grove
Kofroth Electric Co
Center St
C. H. Kreider
Main St
Imhoff’s Restaurant
Daniel Imhoff
East Main Street
House
A. R. Bomberger & Co. Vitit
W. D. Fichthorn
Martic
Patton
Bethesda
McCall Ferry
Holtwood
Fry
Pennsylvania Water & Power Co
Marvin FE. Bushong
Qwren
Quarryville R. FE. D. No
Ritchie's
Ritchie
E.c Ritchie Railroad Restaurant
Tad
John F. Schleith
Spruce St. Lititz
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