Hamilton Family Remembered In Eckford County Memoir
Obituary narrative recounts the life of Emerson Hamilton born Franklin County Nevada June 12 1832 died July 3 1805 at Beckford Michigan after bowels issues. He moved to Michigan in 1846 with the Hamilton family and worked as a stock buyer becoming noted in Eckford County. He married Sarah M Hall in 1872, lived in Detroit 1884 1901 then Eckford where he died. Funeral at East Beckford Church noted his civic roles in K O T M and Union Literary Society. The record honors his character and community service conveyed by mourners and family.
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Lins
Siamiiton
Thin Akatch
Franklin County
Beckford
Mick
Ohlid
New England
Hamilton
Michigan
C. P. Hamilton
Sarah M. Hall
Marshall
Detroit
Wey
Eckford
Eckford Union Literary Society
Rav. H. E. Davin
Homer
Oakridge
Marehall
Géu
Jelanda
Fas
Flagel
Rickford
Chittenden. Cy
Vermont
New York
Martha Wicka
Springwater
WN. Y
Emerson Hamilton
Emma
Frederick Lusk
Eck
Lord Township
Les Ycara
Lhe ‘ Aly Ide
Eckérdand
Marridge
Sophis Gillett
Aon
Vernon’ Gillet
Mary Plum
Mary
Linua
Auuilton
Horney
Methodist Epicopal Church
Ife
Mr. Bramilton
Parker Page
Slater
Mary E
Martha L
J. Weehburo
Cornelia
Edward Young
Marengo
East Beckford
J. Webber
H. E. Davis
Hower
Debunking the Negro Death Rate Myth in Southern Cities
A Chicago Post summary cites Dr. de Sangeustic data from Charleston and Savannah showing higher death rates among colored residents than whites from 1880 to 1904. It notes 6,426 more deaths than births among Charleston’s colored over 14 years and claims infant mortality is markedly higher for Black children. The piece links alleged immorality to accelerated decline of the colored race, implying rapid population loss if not replenished.
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United States
India
Dida Snusseno
Charleston
Tiv Charleston
Avery
Savannah
Chicago Post
Crisis in L A W affairs prompts bicycle racing plan
A crisis in Los Angeles wing of the Longue of Amotichi triggers a proposed reorganization of professional bicycle racing. Lysque of Amerland Wheelmen takes charge with board of trade backing, planning joint bicycle and trotting meets with cash prizes. Riders would be reclassified by speed, dropping handicaps, and a new association may replace current riders.
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Almira
Amotichi
Faef
Shorts
Wil
Tia Lysque
Amerland
Syndiente
David Bouvier
National Trotting Association
Hanition Dusby
W. J. Morgan
Ridera
A. G. Spalding
Pak
New York Tribune
Quite Wouthful For Pike in Aged Fish Tale
Professor Baird notes the ages of a pike and other fish exceed 100 years with no fixed birth dates. He cites long captivity and habits as clues to longevity. The piece suggests temperance lecturers use the tale to illustrate restraint.
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Baird
Baye
Eula
Pike
New York Sun
Divorce scandal linked novel claim in San Francisco
Elizabeth Stewart accuses Dr. John A. Stewart in San Francisco of guilt by introducing a novel titled A Search For Heart said to be written in China by the defendant. The plot features Hugh Blair whose adventures resemble the doctor and includes alleged autobiographical content with real people named by the plaintiff.
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Elizabeth Stewart
John A. Stewart
San Francisco
China
Java
Hugh Blair
Stewart
Doctor Jay
Doctor Bhmself
San Francisco Chronicle
High Priced Peace in the Boston Herald's View
A witty observer compares Europe's 25 year peace spending to war costs, estimating 25 billion dollars spent on peace efforts versus lesser sums on war. The note suggests war could be cheaper or more productive than prolonged peace under the current accounting.
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Michael Cassio
Europe
Great Wara
Hoston Serald
Horse Canning Output on Columbia River Factory
The horse canning factory on the Columbia River is now in full operation. Experts declare difficulty distinguishing canned horsemeat from canned beef, but the text suggests this fact will be relied on to secure prices for the product.
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Columbia River
New York Sun
Color Organ Invention Links Sound to Visual Light
London artist Rivington unveils a color organ at St James Hall that translates piano notes into moving color on a screen. Preliminary tests with Chopin reveal rapid color waves across the spectrum, as hues shift with each tone, octave, and chord. The device claims a direct sound color connection, a form of color hearing previously noted in cases of synesthesia and described by observers from Nussbaumer to Castel.
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Loney
Rivington
London
St. James Hall
Nunravoumer
Zorteh
M. Pedropo
Nantes
Father Custel
Father Castel
New York World
Unclear weather notes from Minnesota and Wisconsin visit
Report of Bnow and frost visiting the Banana belt of Minnesota and Wisconsin last Saturday. At Cumberland, Wisconsin, frost was in the air about noon and in Sueur county Minnesota, corn and potatoes were affected the same night.
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Bnow
Frost
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Cumberland
Wis
Mary Chants Avalos Leads London Meeting Sighted
Fragmentary OCR reads as a London meeting item mentioning Mary Chants Avalos leading a session described with political and abstract phrases. Details are unclear but suggest a female leader at a women’s gathering with odd typographic errors.
Odd admirer letter to Chauncey Depew reveals gossip
A fragment from the New York Sun recounts Chauncey M. Depew laughing at an anonymous Western writer who praises his denial of engagement rumors. The note, written in bold handwriting, hints at a young woman’s boldness and curiosity about London meetings, shells, and a bicycle aid request, reflecting playful newspaper lore of social intrigue.
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Farhons
Alnce Channeoy
M. Depow
Dean
London
Chauncey M. Depew
Bersons
Depew
Bat
Amon
Thor
West
Senghoro
Otly
New York
Sribuns
Invention of Brick Shingle Roofing Gains Attention
A West Virginia citizen patent seeks to revolutionize roofing by making bricks into shingles. Charles Wich, once of Athens, helped develop machines to produce shingle from clay. A kiln demo impressed a group of gentlemen from various locales.
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Truntington
W. Va
Patantea
Charles Wich
Athens
Busireas
Ite
Avicoesa
Japan’s art debate sparks censorship fears at fair
The New York Sun notes Japan’s clash over nude art in public view. A Tokyo exhibit of a nearly naked figure provoked shock among visitors and sparked government talk of banning such images. The issue touches on morality and Japan’s readiness for a World’s Fair, with officials wary of import restrictions hindering foreign art exhibitions.
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Japan
Kloto
Europe
Puch
Fourdytiene
New York Sun
Watermelon Train Dispensations at Glen Allen Church
In Glen Allen Virginia a Sunday churchgoer tale describes watermelons spilling from carts after a loose rail near Tilrasd track. The incident, framed as providential, feeds a moral about attending church and the unintended feast that followed without harming conscience.
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Glen Allen
Woman's Bible Fails to Win Approval of Readable Language
Mrs Elizabeth Cady Stanton lingers near eighty but sees her Woman's Bible rejected by readers who cannot understand the script. She laughs at the sneers aimed at her effort to interpret Moses through modern discussions of women's rights, and remains undaunted by the reception.
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Jos
Theold Grong
Private Christian Hotel Advertises Religious Extension
An advertisement from a London hotel proprietor, the Private Christian Vempensmes hotel, proclaims striving to conduct the inn in a way that aids the extension of Christ's kingdom. The phrasing emphasizes religious purpose in hospitality.
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Blb
Vempensmes Hotel
London
Battle Creek Bicycle Meet Draws Big Local Interest
The big state bicycle meet at Battle Creek on July 22 and 23 draws growing crowds and touring parties from inland towns by bicycle. The event features a tandem race and a souvenir program, with Sid Black the famous trick rider set to appear and top riders like Dirnberger, Johnson, Sanger, and Patterson anticipated to compete. Admission is 25 cents, aiming for about 10,000 attendees to cover expenses. Battle Creek seeks to build its reputation as a bicycle town.
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Battle Creek
League of American Wheelmen
Percy Patterson Cage
Johnson
Sanger
Tyler
Zimmerman
Bald
Sims
Dirnberger
Cabbanné
Ec Otey Brs OY
Michigan
Sid Black
Europe
Japan
Percy Patterson
Bay City
Gideon
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AL C. Hyde
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Alanis, Ga
Wrelatl Hawiton
M. Harmitlion
Ical
Acientifia
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Plang
Atau
Bat Gostes
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Wauten
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Eilean Keg
Clark County
Komen Inca Rajer
Excelienza
Rani Far
Tom A. Shepherd
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Salter
Pomeries
Absant
Henry
Chant
Prune Tech
Billvilly
Silver Bugs
Billville
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