Mrs Tracy Faces Fire and Tests of Love
Mrs. Tracy frets over a late husband and a ruined dinner as a Phoenix Block fire unfolds. She learns of the danger to her husband and the value of shared trust as he saves a trapped old watchman and preserves vital papers. The ordeal renews their bond and reveals deeper family duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget
Mrs. Tracy
Harvey
Amy
Mr. Tracy
Willie
Phoenix
WilJie
Phoenix Block
Winter
Hair Growing on the Dead in Pennsylvania Burials
In Huntingdon county two-year-old Walters body was exumed in Woodcock Valley and found to have grown hair from the skull to eighteen inches on top eight inches on the whiskers and six inches on the chest though shaved before burial. A similar case occurred in Cassville in 1882 with Cresswell remains showing ten to twelve inch hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcconnellstown
William A. Walters
Stone Chapel
Woodcock Valley
Huntingdon County
Williamsport
Cassville
Jacob Cresswell
Tramp Prank Ends With Mrs Smith’s Bravado
A suburban drug store crowd devises a ruse to scare Mrs Smith’s bragging. A man dressed as a tramp knocks, is chased away after a rude reception and a club strike. The tale ends with the group astonished at the failed prank and Mrs Smith still on the front walk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Domestic row over wives and ladies in kitchen banter
A playful domestic quarrel unfolds as a madam complains about husbands wanting wives to be angels while Mr Duesaberry counters that they simply want them to be ladies. The exchange triggers another round of the familiar exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr.Duesaberry
Rivalry and dangers of railway engineers in the era
The Railway Review highlights the perils and nerve strain faced by locomotive engineers amid rival schemes. It cites emery tampering, burned boilers, and deceit by rivals, noting 17 000 members in the Locomotive Engineers Brotherhood with HQ in Cleveland and a history since 1863 plus nearly two million dollars donated to widows and orphans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Review
A. S. Hampton
Indianapolis
Ind
Michigan Central
Fragmentary Washington Question Prompt
A brief, unclear exchange shows two people confirming visits to Washington and Cleveland with disjoint dialogue about a door and a question. The text is incomplete and lacks clear events or outcomes.
Undated quarrel quoted line in Journal ad
A brief quoted exchange describes a quarrel over an uncertain injury with a colorful remark about a pail of hot water and a crowd. The excerpt ends with an instruction to subscribe to the Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawyer
Health Rules From Philadelphia Board Of Health
The pamphlet urges thorough dwelling ventilation and strict personal cleanliness. It advises daily bathing or washing with cold water, changing undergarments, regular meals and sleep, and dressing for the season while avoiding night air. It warns against alcohol, excessive eating of raw foods, and stresses boiling drinking water and avoiding fatigue. It notes to treat even slight diarrhea during cholera outbreaks with vigilance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Board of Health
Doctor Obituaries and Newspaper Neglect Critique
In the Texas Siftings piece the characters Dr Blister and Kosciusko Murphy argue that doctors are unfairly ignored in obituaries and press coverage. Murphy laments editors omit physicians from death notices, while praising doctors for their service in sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kosciusko Murphy
Dr. Blister
Witnesses Vary On Who Struck White In Assault Case
A witness with injuries testified at a preliminary hearing about a fight involving Brown and White. The witness could not confirm who struck whom as caricatured by a chaotic scene with discussions of evolution religion and politics, and a dog fight in the barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Smith
Jones
Green
White
The Depth of It. A Laborer Answers How Deep a Hole Is
An anxious inquirer asks a laborer digging a well how deep the hole might be. The worker dodges precise measurements, replying with humorous nonchalance that the depth is unknown and not his business to judge.
Arbor Day in the Schools Circular from 1885
Pennsylvania officials urge schools to observe Arbor Day on October 29 and plant trees shrubs and vines on grounds and homes. Guidance covers tree/shrub choices activities programs and coordination with directors and teachers for formal and informal observances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department OF Punto Instruction
Harrispura
Pattison
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Pennsylvania School Journal
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A Harter
Stover
Madisonburg, Pa
Millheim, Pa
John F. Harter
Practical
Methodist Church
Marin Street
Millhem
BR. Mingle
Main Street
Millherm, PA
Geo. L. Lee
Geo. S. Frank
Rebersbura, PA
Ofice
Ww. P. Ard, M. D
Woopwward, PA
C. Deininger
Penn St
W J. Springer
West Millheim
Mitlawn
A L. Springer
Main & North Streets
Millheim
Tno
H. Orvis
M. Bower
Ellis’. Orvis
Cyb Vis, Bower & Orvis
Attorneys-at-Law
Bellefonte, PA
Woodings Building
H. Hastings
W. F. Reeder
Weems
Reeder
Allegheny Street
Ocupied
Seidoorocum
J. C. Meyer
Hoy
C. Heinle
Centre County
J. W. Gephart
Be ‘& Gephart
Roukerhoff
Aumoneny St
Beuterone, Pa
C. G. McMillen
Ommins
Bishop Street
Emanuel Brown
Batesmode
Ely
Washington
Cleveland
Journal
Rules For Health
Texas Siftings
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