John Brown Jr recalls Harper's Ferry era in island family tale
The piece recounts Branly John Brown Jr son of Old John Brown of Assawstomie on Votin Bay Island. It paints a quiet retiree, his abolitionist father executed at Harper's Ferry, and how the family endured suffering. John Jr reflects on his father as an instrument of history and recalls the raid and personal impact on his kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jule Brown
Branly John Brown
Joan Brown
Assawstomie
Votin-Bay Island
Brown
Aod
Dal Ant Ercet
Falla
Esperton
John Brown
Meter Brown
Qe Carpenter
Put-in-Bay
Mtv
Tern
Chena
Moses
Hansas Soo
Messere Tslen
Pantawstoml
Join Brown, Jr
Pt Ry
Washington
John Brown, Jr
Letters from the People discuss Dakota ore and a tax debate
A long, fragmentary letter from Carrene Communicatioun Addeeuest argues against Mr N J Wilson in the Wisconsin or Dakota resource dispute. It details congressional duties on an area rich with ore and the economic impact, including mills, employment, and figures on investment. A second note mentions local political meetings, mining prospects near Woodstock, and new ore findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.J Wilson
Edin
Congress
Dakota
Mor
Philip H. Y Wardt
Chamberlan
Yrale County
Phirdt
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Katte Lina
Elesayar
Yasin
Cousta
Whees
Charles
Churches Attend Dedication Nearby in Carroll County
Reported in Meadow Branch and Newport areas, a large gathering for a Lutheran church dedication drew attendees from Carroll, Frederick, and Palatine counties. The new St Marys Reformed Church at Silver Run, Carroll County, is planned as a seat hall with 815,000 cost, Gethle style brick and Gettysburg granite, designed by D W R Fry of Philadelphia. Rev Calvin S Slagle of St Pauls Deformed Church led the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrell Culniy
Carreall
Eredertik
Cownties
Reo
Newport
Woodbine
Carroll County
Marvinsburg
Nestor
Maton Bridge
McGutivy
Lutheran Theologiess Seminary
Gergebarge
Taveh
Uettysburg
Bey Hey
Calvin S. Slagle
St. Paul's
Bold Campaign Speech and Registration News in Maryland Distric
A wave of political activity in Maryland's sixth congressional district features candidate moves from the Prohibition party and extensive public meetings. Reports describe a campaign rally in Middletown with about a thousand attendees, praising statements by LB McComan and Cody Markell and noting clashes with Republican elements. Separate court proceedings discuss voter registration petitions and lists of individuals ordered to be placed on registration books, while a Middle Conference of the Maryland Synod gathers in Rocks to discuss religious provisions and schedules.
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McCuian
Midd Tetaava
Adare Otel
Mididterawn
Hong
McCourgn
Cody Markell
Preiertek
Sparcrow
Croat
Ehver
Stephen R Bowlus
Broads Run
McComan
Democratic Party
Markellslao
Ahadpenkera
Idgea McSherry
Lynch
Chamtera
Wiliam
Heatty
Charles EB
Mall
Caves
Samuel Brown
Thoms Gailu Ler
William Eckstein
Thos, Burgess
Daniel Witte
Gideon Statuy
J. W W. Jones
Thy Petiitan
Untitled Remedy Ad Promises Quick Relief
An advertiser touts a family remedy claimed to cleanse the system and aid digestion. It markets Dr dawn Liver Heaulater with trial bottles offered free, promising relief from dyspepsia constipation and poor appetite, targeting discontented readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawn Liver Heaulater
Disorderly conduct cited at Saturday gathering
Horace Diggs was arrested for disorderly conduct and fined $2 by Mayor Doll after a Saturday night incident. The text mentions lively street trade and local storefronts, with a mix of advertisements and testimonials, including medical potions and various products. The passage reflects a busy early 20th century urban scene with social unrest, commerce, and patent medicine ads.
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Otther Hagan
Horace Diggs
Doll
Whith Lam
Havana
Chas
T. Kussamatils
Court Street
Cidzenantler
Frederick
Mats
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the Daily
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New York
ROYAL
U. S
Young Men's Republican Club
Frederick Chu
de Weingson
Geo. A. Pearre
Warner Milter
Carrene
Kinexville
Garrett
Weverton
Sandy Wook
de Fisck Reid
Woodstock
Hotia
Threa
Dan
Lot
Devas
Alintin
United States
MIT
Kereh
Botth Market
Strom
Raat Patrick Street
H. Dorsey Etchison
Urba
Middletown
Frank Shaw
Thos. C. Weeks
Col. L. Vaughman
Democratic County Central Committee
Young Men’s Republican Club
Mediancstown
Mosara
Noah B. Cramer
Jacob Obrback
Wwe
Geo
Dors
Henry D. Althoune
Tancytowh
Althouse
Cereagilin
Firatelasa
Kat
Loriseae Ph la Meeddaeie Ahi
Weat Southetreed
Gee. K. Sepplngton
Johneville
Kemp
Baten
Yen Toe Kemp
Prien
Mawtton
Louis B. McGumnasses
Win M. Melfary
Siath
State of Mary
Aid
Daceta
Movaras
Prosidution Party
Sith Congresstodal Distriet
Mars
Lalthnare
M. Good
Philadelphia
C. J. Eames
Hagernerstown
Middle Conference
The
Mary-and Synod
Lointoft Rocks
Yadaning
Mathatin
Wacin
Peron
Democrat and Chronicle
Phon
Fes
Lemding
Remnge
Newarene
Beseer
Vouhin
Fuun
Tver
Caprott
Leredy
Hed Phir
Hewniotisa
Nowrelia
Cirta
Hewinkes
Darin
Sores
Pala
Tim
Genta
Steiner Brothers
Feinklin
Jor HW
Gar
Mary B. Baker
Ovid
Dr Malea
Stilo
Syqurities
Californ Ral
Toursville
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Clare Leag
Waynesmilr
Parrish
W. L. Douglas
Ita
Cc. Carty
East Patrick Street
Frederick, Md
Etree
Maryse
Frederick Stove
Sexton Grand
Royal Argand
Junion Crown
Linkiry Square
Nouse Cook
Iron King, &E
Elomas & Cos
E. A. C. Fox
Adler TY
Eax
Facitlng NX
da Saperiecca
Vrata
Rowell A Co
Nureau
Spruce Sty
Doll & Bon
Hridal Vell
Fine Emir
Lobb
HH M. Etchison & Son
Christian Association
Montgomery
Loudoun
H. N. Etchisbon & Bon
Hustler
Roanoke
Golden Sur
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