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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1892
Page
10
Fragmented narrative reflects on Christmas kindness and family acts, mentioning Ella Wheeler Wilcox and a brother fetching supplies seven miles home. The page promises short stories for Christmas sent by familiar names and honors Dickens and the global spirit of the season.
Nat C Goopers recalls a brutal Christmas Eve night in Utica to Poughkeepsie. storms cut trains the river ferry and a damaged bridge forced a dramatic river crossing. Appleton and companions endured ice and cold to reach the Opera House for a 9 15 performance and the audience forgave the scarecrow look.
A nostalgic reminiscence recalls a blissful Christmas past when life felt ecstatic and trouble was absent. The speaker imagines Eve hanging a large stocking by the fireplace for Santa Claus to fill with treats, awaiting hopeful children and the miracle of gifts.
An unnamed narrator, Appleton, and a valet recount a perilous ascent to a 100 foot bridge buttress amid ice and snow. They approach by ladder, climb to the top, then traverse a narrow iron footpath before a wary watchman intervenes at the far end. The tale blends bravado and danger without graphic detail.
A childhood Christmas recalls a Wisconsin winter when a storm blocked Santa's sleigh. The narrator fears delayed gifts, but a brother sacrifices travel to fetch supplies and the day ends with a beloved sled gift and a cherished first love on the hill.
A fragmented verse recounts memory and longing centered on a figure named Mabel and a distant hillside embrace. The voice expresses desire and nostalgia for past fame and fortune, with the author JOEL A referenced at the end. It reads like a personal, emotional verse fragment from a historical newspaper page.
Amelia E Bark recalls a Christmas scene linking school days, family joy, and a memory of Willy and Adelaide. The narrative blends holiday warmth with a wartime father and son, festive dancing, and a lasting sense of kinship across generations.
The reminiscence recalls youthful pleasures and games of chance, noting that New Year customs arrived later but always ended old year accounts and began anew with dinners, dancing, and many resolves soon forgotten. The writer signs as Mes Jony A, Loca.
Charles Foster recalls a Christmas at Broom Hall Northumberland during the Afghan War era. He weaves memories of Khyber Pass relief efforts, Dan Webster anecdotes, a farcical drum incident, and a late night with bells and a warm hall filled with music, food, and family affection led by Grace McClellan.
A reminiscence by Neil Burgess recalling a Christmas journey from Ohio to New York. He describes family scenes with Eleanore and Nero the dog, a frantic Woods outing, the missing baby, and the dramatic locomotive run to New Haven. The tale ends with a dinner in New York and a coin toss of paying for guests.
A nostalgic reminiscence recounts George B. McClellan and family Christmases. The author recalls first memories, a boyhood mishap, and lessons from his father on enjoying Christmas and its enduring memories. The piece blends personal vignettes with festive reflections and literary touches.
A reminiscence of a joyful Christmas at the old house, with family and neighbors, fiddles, candy, and laughter. The day began Christmas Eve and stretched to Christmas morning, featuring a large holiday dinner, gifts, and a 20 mile sleigh ride with overturned gear and festive chaos.
Edith Sessions Tapper recalls a Christmas in a country home where a baby and a King Charles spaniel safeguard a child's life. A boarder’s crude insult and a nurse Irish girl’s silent mercy shape a moral about home and holiday duty.
A first person reminiscence recounts a near death race to win a wager. The narrator recalls a Christmas Day a year ago and a past meeting with an old friend during the Union Square County Fair in New York, describing a spirited ride and the danger of the stunt.
In a city unnamed and a boarding house unnamed two young women share a contrast of comforts and miseries. The narrator recalls a friend and unfolds a two tale structure with moral reflections on care and artistry.
Charles Crisp reflects on the earliest Christmas mornings spent with six children, recalling the joy of waking to see what St Nicholas brought, the lively nursery, and the happiness of filling little stockings. He notes sadness now but cherishes those family memories.
A correspondent of the New York Sun notes the lines read well without punctuation yet are true. The poem hints at universal walls and bands, asserting the passage of time and truth across lands.
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