Longfellow's Evangeline Tale Tied to Christ Church
The narrator recalls visiting Philadelphia’s old poorhouse near Christ Church in 1824 and Longfellow’s inspiration for Evangeline. He describes the tombs, the churchyard, and how the poet connected the poem’s closing lines to the lovers’ burial in the churchyard amid Delaware and Schuylkill rivers.
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Tenth
Eleventh
Philadelphia
Europe
Christ
Evan
Christ Church
Longfellow
Penn's
Old Town
Evangeline
Philis
Hawthorne
Delaware
Bebuylkill
Mazivas
Penn
Gabriel
Poem Fragments Reflecting on May Breeze and Lasting Impression
Fragmentary lines describe a May breeze, influence on memory, and a poet recalling an incident that left a lasting impact 23 years later. Names and places are unclear, but the speaker notes a life within the poor and a notable emotional record.
Old Christ Church Turmoil Remains in City Center
Frank A. Burr discusses the fate of Old Christ Church as urban development menaces the sacred site near Second Street and Market. He notes the church’s relics, Quaker legacy, and Longfellow Whittier connections while warning that commerce may erase its historic character.
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Second Street
Market
Schuylkill
Delaware
Longfellow
Whittier
Boston
Christ Church
Mammon
Allcock's Porous Plasters Endorsement Note
A twenty years experience testimonial from D Fredricks an agent photographer at 770 Broadway New York praises Allcock's Porous Plasters. He states they relieve back fatigue exhaustion and nerve tension while not irritating the skin and claim they cure sore throat back pain and related ailments for women and children.
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Do. D. Fredricks
Agen
Broadway
N. Y
Short Lengths of Carpets Go on Sale One-Third Off
The advertisement lists various carpet remnants and fabrics offered at one third their value, with mentions of brussels and hemp carpets, plus remnants of tapestries and rag carpets. It promotes cleaning twice yearly and notes multiple shops and brands across the city.
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Brussels
Ward Groetzinger
Penn Avenue
August Loch to Expand Allegheny Jewelry Store
The Genial Gus announces a bold enlargement from 149 Federal Street toward Davy Jones Lane, creating a larger showroom with clocks, silverware, watches, and jewelry. The plan aims to quadruple cash sales, offering genuine removal bargains as work continues day and night.
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Federal Street
City Hall
August Loch
Gus
Allegheny
Davy J Locker
Davy Jones
Allegheny County
Alleghenies
Loch
Big Verdict At A Railroad In Mansfield
Boyd M. Miller, former engineer for the New York Lake Erie and Western, won a verdict for 000 damages in the Mansfield Common Pleas Court after a one hour deliberation and two ballots. Miller was injured in a recent incident at the railroad yard.
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Mansfield
Boyd M. Miller
New York, Lake Erie and Western
Theu
Common Pleas Court
Miller
Great Sale of $15 Suits Draws Pittsburg Crowd
A local advertisement promises a rush on $15 suits with about 3,000 units described as Wide Vale Worsted Cassimeres Cheviots and diagonals. The copy invites men to visit and try on the ready made garments noting sizing and finish and urging customers to measure with a merchant tailor after viewing.
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Pittsburg
Ladies and Children's Blouses and Blouse Waists Sale
A magnificent assortment of ladies and children's blouses and blouse waists offered in a wide selection.
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Awthorne
Old Christ Chan
Cony
Old Christ Church
Evangeline's
Charmin Ming ‘Homme
Tom Oson
Ieee Gaies
Risa
Geethadetean
Sean
Quaker Life
Pemrrep
India
Hucus & Hacer
Mwfsu
Rostreamt & Co
Pearson's Cab
Ee & Co
Federal Si
Wad Maen Pau & Go
Fifth Fifth Avenue
Marsa
Harry Willams’ Academy
George Murphy
Leavitt
Lilly
Connors and
Collins
Mands Wilson
Miss May Davenport
Harry €. Bryant
Miss Polly Holmes
Miss Carrie Forrest
Miss Susie
Misa Clara Terry
G. Reineman
Sixth Street
Tsa
F. G. Reineman
Harris’ Theater
Gray & Mephens Dramatis Comedy Co
Marston
Sagacious
St. Bernard Dogs
Homst
Sierra Nevada Mountains
H. Castal
Bent
Herr Anton Seids
Pce
Canan
Plicture Composers
Tor Martes Te
Saint Saens
Hamilton
Stein
Mylplc
Imperial Club
Arcana Avenue
Pines
Grand Opera House
E. D. Wilt
Dockstader’s
Minstrels
Street
Their Beautiful Theater
New York
Lew Dockstader, Guetilie
John McWade
Jon
Jane, Charles Noble
Willard Spenser
Theater
M. Gulice & CO
Reservas
Duc
J. P. Smith
Ninth and Tenth Streets
DAVI
Daschbach
Davi & Daschbach
Lil Smithfield St
Pitteburg, Pa
MT. DE Chantal
Wheeling
W. Va
D. Taylor & CO
Wales
R. P. Wallace & Cos
Wood Street
Third Avenue
Canton
Chanty
Milan
Saginaw
Mackinaw
Senate
Manilla
Dumstat
Doemer
Otis Mills
Manhattan
Market Street
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