Local notices and social items from Cragrestow and area
A long list of social updates from Trenton and nearby areas includes visits by Rev C F Glover and family from New Jersey, Norwood family from Baltimore returning home, various residents ill with typhoid, a mountain picnic and a noisy night ride, hotel rebuild at Mountain View, crop and weather notes, accidents involving Mortimer Hary, and multiple visits among residents. The piece records community life, health, travel, and local events with many named individuals and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgrysler
C. F. Glover
Trenton
New Jersey
J. KE. Norwood
Baltimore
Clarence Martineaux
Frederick City
John Grove
Coesty
E. Grove
Clem Dietrick
Dora Lewis
Caritom
Lewis
Thomas Cheney
Amelia Bennett
Mosare
Dorsey
Willow Dale
Charles P. Glover, Jr
Alles Gaits Horn
Ernest Horn
Mt. Airy
Arthur Norwood
Corydon Dorey
Annie and
Sophia Glover
Florence
Lscica
Unique Mennonite Wedding in Waynesboro Church
A Waynesboro Pennsylvania couple Jacob Frants and Annie Stauffer wed in a Reformed Mennonite church on a Sunday morning service led by Bishop Lehman. The ceremony featured a silent courtship tradition, public bans, and a formal pronouncement of marriage, with the community and church protocol noted as unique to their faith and practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waynesboro
Reformed Mennonite Church
Jacob Frants
Annie Stauffer
Lehman
Chambersburg
Herband
A Sea Voyage From New York to New Orleans
A passenger recounts a sea voyage from New York to New Orleans aboard a liner. The trip spanned forty two days with mixed weather including rough seas and calm drift, detailing onboard amenities, baths, meals, daily routines, and notable sights along the Florida coast and Gulf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Orleans
Jersey Court
Batarcay
Gulf
Isnd
Bavanneh
Peniscon
Florida
Palm Beach
Beciime
Key West
Gulf of Mexico
Jend
Mississippi
Eada
Frederick Dany News
Tayo
Rhoms
Fredericktown
Night reflections on Mandy and loss in a weary room
A mournful speaker recalls Mandy and the room's dim light as tears blur memory. He reconnects with past care she gave, amid sleepless thoughts and regret. The lament ends with a hard truth that sorrow cannot comfort him now.
Profanity of War and Discipline in Civil War Tales
George L. Kilmer writes on soldiers swearing in the Civil War era, detailing how profanity challenged and then reinforced discipline. He notes rare cases of misconduct, the cleansing role of strict orders, and the moral impact of the war time oath and law on both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Cavalry Pnervice
George L. Kilmer
Independent
Mohawk Valley Train Stop Sparks Frontier Legend
An elderly New York Sun reader recalls frontier life in western New York during the thirties while aboard a Syracuse to New York train. The stories of stagecoaches, miles of wild countryside, and the old man’s reflections on progress entertain fellow passengers as he shares memories and musings on days gone by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohaek Valley
Sewdork
Jock
Mallway
Syracuse
Mohawk Valley
Martha
New York
New York Sun
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ijamsville
Dennis Glass Works
Relch’s Ford
Marshall Buckingham
Elkridge Landing
Mountain View
Mortimer Hary
Aca
William Hary
Singanore
J. Doyle
M Devilbiss
Poynicias
Torellers
Hathan Chang
No. 4
James Hilton
Royal
William C. Runkles
William E. Rankles
Singapore
George Shoemaker
Gettio
Mim Jeenig Rankles
Sara
Aman Bargeé
Fred-oanne
Mra 5
Thaies Arey
Hall and
Johans Taniis
Fountain Mills
George Thaines
Bartholow
A. Biggs
Frederick
Biggs
Robert
Charles Smith
Hagerstown
Taneytown
Aete Smith
Lizzie Grushon
Argaret
Nauti
Pince
Yellow Springs
Wall
Mountaindale
James A. L. Morgan
Jacob _ Bankers
Richardson
James A. Richardson
Frederick Ity
Ellonthalley
Bert Milboland
Montongus Springs
Robert L. Tyler
Nest
David Zzdricea
Tals
Tyler
Ladies Aid Society
Jr. P. G
William 8. F. Derr
Connell
John 3
Asper
Jr.c.u. A.M
W.H. Bartholow
Chester Country
Geo. W. Shryock
Ira Elser
Warner Brothers
Charles Angle
Mrs. Ketrow
Berard Sheetsnhelm
Knittle and Price
Sandey
Plane No.4
J.N. Bader
H. Fox
J. C. Chostenheim
Gin'sly
Jess
Fez
Mandy
Jose
Greiten
Ieeeeen Baililog
Army OF the Union
Issac
Ripon
Calverley
Leeds
Westminster Gazette
Later
Bros. Lad Aseos & Larec
Serenta
New Tot
Jotland
Denmark
Loy
Y’s
Has
Albert EL. Pearre
Mae Ui
Frederick, Md
Rambler Riders
Deane
J. A. Deane OO
Ringsos
Balsam OF
Brosebruds
Paores
Ite
Baaiine
Rapgiew
G. F. Smith
Chemiats
Woodeboro
Stainsr Bros
Wwe
N. J. Wilson & Son
Excelsior Stove Rouse
N. J. Wesson & Son
America
Footer's Dye Works
Mee L
Adams
W. Church St
Strineer Bhos
Druggtete
North Market Atreet
Jay
Gormany « Nicholaus Moneys Co
Gerard
Snosnermene
Sacha
Ars
Cgormally & Jeffery-Mfc, CO
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