MISS REID WEDS KING AND QUEEN PRESENT
The marriage of Miss Jean Reid to the Hon John Hubert Ward took place at the Chapel Royal in London with King Edward and Queen Alexandra and other royals present. The bride wore white satin with old rose point lace. gifts valued over 400000 dollars. The couple's honeymoon begins at Cliveden and Dorchester House hosted a grand reception.
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Jean Reid
John Hubert Ward
Chapel Royal of St. James
London
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
Prince and Princess of Wales
Duke and Duchess of
Countess of
Torby
Earl of Dudley
Chapel Royal
Queen Victoria
Ogden Mills
Jennie Crock
Cliveen
Dorchester House
Right side heart discovery at Harrisburg tuberculosis dispensary
During an examination at the state tuberculosis dispensary in Harrisburg 48 the doctors found that Thomas Cusack of Steelton has his heart on his right side. Examinations were made with great care by several physicians and the discovery was confirmed.
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State
Harrisburg
Thomas Cusack
Steelton
The West Point Riot and the Christmas Cadet Uproar of 1826
Professor W. L. Fleming recounts a West Point incident tied to Benny Havena and cadets Davis Tilghman and Temple. On December 25 a planned eggnog gathering sparked a riot as cadets besieged instructors, armed themselves, and formed the Helvetian League. Nineteen cadets were court martialed. Davis faced long detention.
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Benny Havena
Christmans
Jefferson Davis
Davis
Tilghman
Temple
Benny
Robert E. Lee
Joseph E. Johnston
J. B. Magruder
Drayton
C. J. Wright
Astumor
Captain Hitchcock
No. 5
North Barracks
Hitch
Hitchcock
Helvetian League
Walter B. Guron
Mississippi
Helvetians
Sle
Guion
W. L. Fleming
Metropolitan Magazine
New England Witch Trials Recalled by Continent Wide Persecutions
The article surveys witchcraft history from New England to Europe. It cites Nathaniel Hawthorne on 19 executions in New England and a pressed death for refusal to plead. It notes vast Europe wide persecutions and references Chambers and Sprenger on thousands burned and claimed figures across England Scotland and Germany.
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Salem
Pennsylvania
New England
Europe
Nathaniel Flawthorne
Ilayda
Germany
Chambers
England
Scotland
Sprenger
Mohammed
Hedingham
Essex
Springfield Republican
A Book She Wouldn't Read
A quoted remark from Mrs Stevenson explains her stance on reading novels set in bygone eras. She refuses to read works where dialogue mirrors older language, saying authors misstate historical speech and thus they fail to capture authenticity.
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Steven ‘Son
Gold
Stevenson
Bridey Lessons Highlight Kitchen Bond
A Philadelphia Press quip notes Bridey’s cooking skills and conflict with her mother over wedding lessons. The exchange shows humor about marital roles and spouses learning at home.
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Bridey
Philadelphia Press
Mrs Browne's Sleep Disorder Baffles Doctor Says She Lacks Stamina
In a humorous exchange, Mrs Browne complains while Mrs Malaprop defends her, noting the doctor labels her ailment as a sleep disorder. The dialogue hints at fatigue and ongoing illness as the central issue.
Scientists warn kisses can spread disease across life
In a Philadelphia Inquirer note, dramatic lines claim kisses can breed disease and ruin life, reflecting a sensational, uncertain prose snippet about romance and health fears.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Grant the Obdurate Leader Fueled by Bulldog Tenacity
The narrative portrays Ulysses S. Grant as a largely unknown figure who rose to prominence with relentless determination. It highlights his obstinate resolve, early acts of self-reliance, and a lifelong habit of pressing forward without retreat, epitomized by his wartime stance of fighting until victory.
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Ulysses S. Grant
Grant
Washington
James A Garfield ascent to the presidency and ideal of success
The passage extols James A. Garfield as an ideal and incentive whose rise from towpath to presidency embodies self reliance and persuasive leadership. It praises his heart driven qualities, kindness, temperance, and broad intellect, noting his potential as a great general or president had fate allowed. It cites a Garfield quote on poverty and self reliance as reflective of his character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Garfield
Garfield
Millersville Commencement Held at Normal Chapel
The fifty fourth Millersville State Normal School graduation took place in the normal chapel on a Wednesday. The class numbered 114, with 79 girls and 36 boys. seven diplomas went to post graduates for a total of 122. Salutatorian John J. Wentz and valedictorian Mabel L. Houck led a large, well rendered ceremony with prizes awarded to graduates and former pupils. Notable local attendees included Margie J. Rancek, Elsie M. Weaver, Blanche Marburger, S Buboy Seyffert, and Hannah A. Keifer, named assistant principal at Millersburg High School.
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Wednesdy
Millersville
John J. Wentz
Mabel L. Houck
Margie J. Rancek
Near This Boro
Elsie M. Weaver
Beartown
Blanche Marburger
Denver
S. Buboy Seyffert
A.G. Seyfert
Hannah A. Keifer
Millersburg
Ivan Py Lowry
New Ireland
Florence Stauffer
Meadow Brook Cemetery Notes and Local Social Roundup
The Meadow Brook cemetery adjoining Persbey's Church has been developed with a weekly clipped lawn. Over the last thirty years about 500 bodies have been interred. Roy Hess and Miss Annie Bowers visited Mr and Mrs Jon Siete. Ben Kreider entertained Harry Sheleman of Kinger. Jacob T and Pobus Denlinger hosted Elizabeth Spenlinger and Mary Hostetter. Harry Wibley and son Chirence spent the prior weekend at Banks Calls Perry. David Toaweaver and wife visited I Clyde Smith. David L Blank plastered his farm house. John S Weaver spent days in Philadelphia on business. Farmers report a good crop of hay in the vicinity. Harry Wibley mourns the loss of his porker.
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Persbey's
David Toaweaver
I. Clyde Smith
Banks
David L. Blank
Johni S. Weaver
Philadelphia
Harry. Wibley
Kodol Stated as Reliable Digestion Relief Source
An ad asserts Kodol provides prompt relief for dyspepsia and indigestion. It emphasizes pleasant taste and reliability with a guaranteed effect, noting it is sold by Wm. M. Stauffer Jr. in the local area.
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Wm. M. Stauffer
Dedication of Grave Chapel Bell at Muddy Creek Union
The Grave chapel bell at Muddy Creek Union Sunday school will be dedicated today and tomorrow with services. Rev. B. G. Weigler and Rev. S. Schweitzer attend. Tonight at 7:40 J. W. Meminger preaches English sermon. Sunday sessions at 9:30 supervised by R. S. Regar and James J. Coldren. German sermon at 9:45 by Rev. J. H. Leeser of Reading. English sermon at 2:15 by Rev. P. George Sieger. Bell dedication by Reus Welder and Schweitzer of Reamstown and Ephrata. Evening Children’s Day at 7 with Nature's Message.
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Grave Chapel
Muddy Creek
J. BH. Leeser
Reading
P. George Sieger
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Reus, Welder and Schweitzer
Reamstownu
Ephrata
Australian Leaf touted as cure for women’s ailments
Mother Gray, a New York nurse, claims Australian Leaf fixes female weaknesses backache kidney and urinary troubles. The product is sold through druggists or by mail from The Mother Gray Co. LeRoy New York sample free.
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Mother Gray
New York
Mother Gray Co
LeRoy
N. Y
Children Day exercises set for Bowmansville
In Bowmansville the town schedules Children's Day exercises tomorrow evening at seven thirty. Shillington visitors Mrs JF Messner and Mrs Dr Huyette stop by, while Mrs Tobias Messner dislocates her shoulder loading hay. Mrs Oberholtzer visits Lancaster, and Mrs Fliza Rutter of Lancaster visits relatives here. M M Good upgrades his yard with a cement walk and a stone walk to the stable.
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JF. B. Messner
Huyette
Shillington
Tobias Messner
R. D. Oberholtzer
Lancaster
Fliza Rutter
M.M. Good
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Miss Reid
Mitchell
Gray
Bryan
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Workers of America
Illinois
National Civic Federation
Joseph Bennett
Camden
N. J
Bennett
Jamies P. Her Ton
Whitelaw Reid
John Ward
West Point
J. A. Edgerton
Stauffer
Meadow Brook
Roy Hess
Annie Bowers
Jon Siete
Ben Kreider
Harry Sheleman
of. Kinger
Dedicatary Services
The
New Holland
MNO
Sensenig
Penna
Reliable Store
E. G. Diller & Sons
New Holland, Penna
Hoffimeier Bros
East King Street
Lancaster, Pa
Gun Metal Oxfords
Chas. H. Frey
East Eine Street
Bowmansville
Tae
Locust Grove Dairy
Chas. S. Good
Dewitt
Henry Kaeser
Henry ‘Raezer
Postoffice
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