Piano on the Pensacola Stirs Astronomical Expedition Rumors
A lighthearted yet cryptic dispute erupts over a piano aboard the Pensacola during a New York departure. Some suggest the instrument stood in for a scientific tool, while others joke it disrupted mood and harmony as an eclipse of the sun drew the expedition forward. The exact fate of the piano remains unclear, possibly at Barbadoes or by the sea bottom, leaving questions about its purpose and the crew’s decorum.
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Pensicola
New York
Pensacola
Barbadoes
Summer Dispatch Subscriptions and Address Changes
Periods leaving the City may have The Dispatch forwarded by mail at 0 cents per month or for three months. Sunday edition includes Daily editions at 1 per month, for three months. Address changes require listing old and new addresses for proper forwarding.
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United States
Business Office Move Reported at Corner of Smithfield
The business office of the dispatch has been moved to the corner of Smithfield and Diamond Streets.
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Pittsworg Cburg
Postoffice
Dormer Smithfield
Diamond Streets
Diamond Street
the Dispatch
Smithfield and
Distance road expedition confirms durable limestone macadam roads
The expedition shows dirt roads in Pennsylvania become nearly impassable after heavy rain, while roads macadamized with limestone prove durable and economical. It urges a state policy to encourage good roads, with cost considerations tied to limestone availability and taxation concerns.
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Pennsylvania
State Road Commission
Scientists Journey to South Africa for Solar Eclipse
It is understood that a party of scientists voyaged to South Africa aboard the Pensacola to observe the solar eclipse. The expedition remains shrouded in mystery, though their mission is clear and significant to astronomical study.
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South Africa
United States
Pensacola
Howe resigns railroad post to favor public interests
Nebraska figure Church Howe once tied to the Missouri Pacific Railroad and president of the Nebraska Senate resigns his corporate post. The article argues railroads should act with public duty while pursuing fair rates and competition, noting skepticism about his motive and asking what office he might seek next.
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Church Howe
Nebraska
Howe
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Nebraska Senate
State Senate
Mr. Howe
Pittsburg Debt Down Nearly One Third In Ten Years
Controller Morrow reports to the Census Bureau that Pittsburg’s municipal debt, net of sinking fund, fell from 14 669 000 in 1880 to 10 026 000 at year start, a drop of 4 640 000. The gain comes from a policy of applying revenue to bond purchases or sinking fund investments.
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Morrow
Census Bureau
Pittsburg
Doubtful grounds for Hazen widow pension
The article questions a proposed congressional pension of 100 per month for General Hazen’s widow. It notes Hazen’s service was solid but not exceptional, and reveals the widow reportedly has about half a million dollars. It argues for a general act if similar widows should receive the same pension and accuses social lobbying of driving the special preference.
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Hazen
Haren
Congress
Washington
Japanese Commissioner Studies U S Legislative Methods
A Japanese envoy, Kentaro Kaneko, visits Washington to study Congress and legislative practices. The Mikado’s commission aims to learn from American methods, recognizing the rich deposits of ideas and potential insights.
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Japan
Kentaro Kaneko
Kaneko
Congress
Washington
Kaneko’s Washington Visit Mocked in Prospective Report
The piece ridicules Mr. Kaneko’s forthcoming Washington report, suggesting it will mislead readers and reflect only a surface view of U.S. politics. It likens Congress to a harsh machine and questions the accuracy of any Japanese portrayal of American legislative life.
Court weighs morality of boiler making in Chicago vicinity
Citizens complain that boiler making near their area fuels crime and profanity. Pittsburgers who heard Strauss music with boiler making from nearby shops testify it is not artistic. Mr. D defends Stor Quay while Senator Brice is criticized for silence.
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Mr. D
Stor Quay
Senator Brice
Senator Quay
Decoration Day Observed Quietly Across the City
Observers marked Decoration Day with somber ceremonies at several cemeteries. Fewer parades and celebratory events compared with past anniversaries, as the public refrained from revelry and focused on memorial purpose.
French Showman Jailed Over Angelus Dispute
A showman in France was imprisoned for exhibiting an claimed original Angelus, while a US version was called a copy. The piece notes France’s leniency toward big thieves versus minor offenders and discusses a copper deal case involving M. Secretan. It also questions Russia’s reaction to Major Panitza’s death penalty andBulgarian government plots.
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France
United States
M. Secretan
Panitza
Russia
Monocle Ban and Food Trade Tensions Highlight 19th Century Policy
The article satirizes Emperor William's monocle ban as an absolutist move to curb perceived German folly while noting the utility of a single eyeglass in an ideal state. It also criticizes France and Germany for protectionist food policies that raise living costs for workers due to higher prices.
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William
France
Germany
Boston Preachers Face Public Disturbance On Sunday
Boston papers flag public preaching on the Common and street talks on religious and social topics as a disturbance to Sunday thoughts while Philadelphia objects to street music disturbing its somnolence. Conven tion appointments press political workers to two final working days, and Boston physicians demand better pavements and cleaner streets as a sanitary measure amid concerns over municipal spoils.
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Boston
Philadelphia
Epovann STRAuss Sees America as Paradise
Quoted remarks suggest Epovann STRAuss believes the United States is a paradise. He notes daily earnings of two to three thousand dollars as an example of the country’s abundance. The quote implies his favorable view will persist with continued receipts.
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Epovann Strauss
America
Paradise
Eden
Strauss
Personal notices mix of names ages and places from era paper
A collage of short items: Kino Geouon a Greece grandfather at four. Julia Warp Howe aged 71. Senator Beck praised as Kentuckian. daughters of Professor Norton away in Europe. Milwaukee mayor jokes in print. Joan C. Woon linked to Atlantic City life saving crew valued at $2 million. Woolsey, 0 years, to wed Letitia Jordan. quotes on women. Miss DeLones Makneve to Europe with George Egleton. Vaux on E S P meaning Every Soldier a Pension. German Emperor's three week Russian tour via Krasnoye Selo to Moscow Kiev Warsaw. Perce Charles summoned in Stockholm as juror but deemed ineligible due to family connections.
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Julia Warp Howe
Beck
Charles Eliot Norton
Harvard
Europe
Mayor Pees
Milwaukee
Joan C. Woon
Atlantic City
Paris
Woolsey Ebacon
Letitia Jordon
General Jordon
United States Mint
Philadelphia
Stanley
Miss Delones Maknoveg
George Cary Egeleston
Vaux
Perce Charles
Sweden
Norway
Stockholm
Vermont Democrats Hold Enthusiastic State Convention
The Spartan band of Democrats in Vermont met in Burlington with about 300 delegates and 300 visiting statesmen from Passumpac, Fletcher, Vergennes, Graftsbury, Pomfret, Bakersfield and Guild Hall. The Vermont Democracy is described as stern, steady and stalwart, though lacking in numbers.
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New York Sun
Vermont
Borington
Passampah
Fletcher
Vergennes
Graftsbury
Pomfret
Bakersfield
Guildhall
Humbers
Hight Errant Howells And Allegheny Transit Debates
The piece discusses Mr. Howells as a divergent critic favoring native drama while disparaging critics. It also notes the Pittsburgh and Manchester streetcar line retaining a cent fare and praises faster transit as needed for Allegheny’s growth, plus speculation on Wemyss Henderson directing the Duquesne Theater and his likely Pittsburg base.
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Howells
Allegheny
Duqueane
Wuoaidam Deax Howelts
Harper's Magazine
Ar. Howarts
Sadermann
Youthful Naturalist Identifies Snake in Two Minutes
A Punxsotawney youth among a crowd on Water Street correctly declares the dead snake is a dead snake after a barefoot boy uses a stick to lift it. The bystanders had guessed many varieties from housesnake to garter, rattler, and watersnake.
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Water Street
Curious Ruthless Tidbits From A Drowsy Era
A jittery column wryly surveys politics and society with quips about Speaker Reed, a Michigan man praising his wife, forty to one lawyers in New York, and crooked aldermen. It notes Missouri governor Frances pardoning a jailed mother-in-law whipper, California ruling on Chinamen lawyers, and a breezy White House summer plan. It ends with satire on a greenback conference, murderers in Pittsburg jail, earthquakes in Indiana, and a Kansas City treasurer mystery.
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New York
Appeal for aid to build National YMC A building in Louisville
The National Young Men's Christian Association colored chapter issues a national appeal for funds to construct a Louisville headquarters estimated at 30000 dollars. The future building is hailed as a monument to Negro progress with Louisville chosen as site at the first convention. Subscriptions should be sent by postal note to Evangelist Albert Mack in Louisville.
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Natiooal Young Men's Christine Association
National Young Men's Christian Association, Colored
Louisville
Evangelist Albert Mack
United States
Notable Gathering at Scotch-Irish Congress in Pittsburgh
The Scotch-Irish Congress assembled in Pittsburgh bringing together men from across the country. The Ulster-Scottish spirit is seen again in the Republic’s Western home as a force for civic and religious energy. His shrewdness practical sagacity and stern code of morality are credited with considerable influence.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Republic
Deaths of a Day William E Carothers of Fayette County
William E Carothers aged resident of Fayette County died at his son (. E Carothers) near Washington Pennsylvania at 6 o clock Thursday morning. He came from Scotch Irish stock and was among the early Chambersburg editors. His grandfather settled land in Westmoreland County in 1702 then moved to Uniontown where he was well known. He aligned with abolition and Republican causes and was a conscientious, liberal, prudent citizen with strong business and farming sense.
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William E. Carothers
Fayette County
E. Carothers
Washington
Carothers
Chambersburg
Westmoreland County
Uniontown
Fresh Air Fund Event Sees Replacement for Mrs Jarley
Mrs George Gormly of Sewickley is ill and cannot perform her Mrs Jarley impersonation at Carnegie Hall for the Fresh Air Fund benefit. Miss Kate McKeight will take over the role, promising a brisk waxworks characterization. The Northside social circle anticipates a notable afternoon with broad local cooperation.
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George Gormly
Sewickley
Jariey
Carnegie Hall
Fresh Air Fund
Allegheny
Kate McKeight
Northside
Social activities and entertainments in Verona Moorhead areas
Yesterday in Verona public hall under the Charles R. Bright Woman's Relief Corps No 58 a Menontan of Flowers program featured forty two children in national colors and the play Left Alone in Picket Line with Comrade Hamilton and wife. The Silver Lake Quartet from New York performs at Moorhead Hall tomorrow afternoon and evening under Moorhead W C T U auspices with Mrs Mead of New York addressing. A small church fair in the Ascension Church by Mrs Joseph vilworth and others offers children's entertainments. Miss Annie Brandt to marry Prof Schumann next Thursday. Miss Liszie Wilhelm and Charles Genttler announce their marriage next Tuesday. Mrs Charles E Breer corrects news of a Jawn fete. Hospital Day raised funds citywide yesterday. The Dairy Maid's Supper at Bellevue drew a large crowd again yesterday evening.
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Verona
Charles R. Bright
Mead
New York
Church of the Ascension
Joseph Vilworth
Speer
Annie Brandt
PF. Brandt
Highteenth Street Lutheran Church
Southside
Schumann
Lawrenceville
Liszie Wilhelm
Wilhelm
Charles Genttler
Charles E. Breer
Bellevue
Revision aims to clarify Westminster Confession in Brooklyn words
Rev Dr Henry J Van Dyke quotes on the revision train now started by a General Assembly committee. The group, with two thirds favoring revision, seeks to remove ambiguities and overstatements, affirm universal love and salvation on gospel terms, while avoiding Catholic polemic and insults. They will meet October 6 in Pittsburgh to prepare a report for the May assembly at Doetrak.
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Henry J. van Dyke
Second Presbyterian Church
Brooklyn
General Assembly
Saratoga
van Dyke
Pittsburg
Doetrak
Taken to Heart One Lesson That Britain Has Learned From American Subjects
The article argues that imperial federation stalls by preserving Canada’s independent position and proposes a middle path: defense unity, closer interchanges among leaders, and coordinated commercial ties while protecting industries from overwhelming competition. It notes Americans’ broader view of Anglo-Saxon unity informs British policy.
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Britain
Marquis of Lorne
North American Review
Canada
Old Country
Reform Church Convention Opens Afternoon Sessions
A telegram from Lenaxon May reports the General Synod of the Reformed Churches of the United States spent the evening reading important essays and hearing addresses by Mra B Yockey of Xenia Ohio and Rev D T W Chambers of New York. Dr J A Peters of Danville Virginia and Ambrose Gring spoke on missions and church work.
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Lenaxon
May
General Synod of the Reformed Churches of the
Abel
Lancaster
Ory
Ambrose Gring
Lace
Japan
J. A. Peters
Danville
Boards of Home Missions
C. B. Weiser
East Greenville
Board of Foreign Missions
Synod
Bamberger
Ome Missions
Vanhorne
N. O
Foreign Missions
J. M. Titsell
Minutes of Synod
E. Mechling
Hamilton
Potomac Synod
Our Mail Pouch. The Neare and His Progress
A letter to the Dispatch defends Alabama’s colored population against Dr Bryson’s statements. It argues blacks are numerous and active as laborers farmers teachers and professionals, contributing to state education funds and progress. The writer asserts political advancement is inevitable despite opposition. May 30. Pittsburg.
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Neare
the Dispatch
Bryson
Alabama
Southland
South
Pittsburg
Definition of Scotch-Irish Race Sparks Debate
In Dr. MacIntosh's address before the Scotch-Irish Convention the critic questions the claim that Scotch-Irish lack Irish blood, cites figures like Robert Bonner and Ulster Presbyterians, and argues the banner bears Irish symbolism despite origins. The piece ends with a rhetorical challenge about nativity and identity.
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Dispatcn
MacIntosh
Robert Bonner
Hiebellan
Robinson
Joseph Biggar
M. P
John Mitchell
John Martin
Ulster
Henry Joy McCracken
Dr. McNevin
Brothers Orr
Ireland
ALL Ireland
Several Good Reasons Woman Is Man's Best Friend
An essay argues that woman deserves high regard as mother wife and moral guide. It cites patience support in illness and fretfulness, nurturing influence on gentleness, and her role in civilization and salvation. The piece extols a woman as mother wife daughter and partner in creating a beautiful world.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
McCune and Clark Wed in Cumberland Ceremony
Frank A McCune son of Burgess Jessep P McCune and Miss Jennie Clark left Braddock today and were married in Cumberland Maryland. Both bride and groom are highly respected.
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Braddooock
Frank A McCune
Burgess Jessep P. McCune
Jennie Clark
Braddock
Cumberland
Globe-Training Editor’s Global Progress
The Atlanta Constitution notes George Francia Train has distanced Editor Fitts worldwide. Fitts has only reached Texas as walking deteriorates.
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Atlanta Constitution
George Francia
Texas
The Tariff Hen and Other Humorous Verses
A quirky collection of verse excerpts humorously critiquing tariffs, lawyers, and wills. It parodies 19th century speech with characters like a fretful mother, a charming elf child, and a judges ruling on attorney fees.
Crawford Journal Praises Pittsburg Paper for Sunday Edition
The Crawford Journal lauds The Prrtasune Danny Distatch as a valuable newspaper. It calls this Pittsburg paper leading and its Sunday edition comparable to New York and Philadelphia dailies, noting it arrives on issue day.
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Crawford Journal
Journal
Danny
Deaf base ball player uses ear trumpet canoe in hearing aid
Paul Hines of the Pittsburg Base Ball Club was seen at the Girard House yesterday. He is extremely deaf and wears a canoe shaped device with a handle acting as an ear trumpet. In conversation he raises the canoe and places his ear on the handle to hear words without drawing attention.
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The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Paul Hines
Pittsburg
Girard House
Cain
Offense Condoned Amid Plagiarism Debate
Senator Ingalls faces harsh censure for plagiarism while editors suggest more senators should plagiarise, claiming any improvement over self produced work. Also notes a Johnstown Tribune anniversary piece with a PIT supplement featuring an eight column review of last year’s disaster, including illustrations and new material.
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Louisvilld’ Courier—Journal
Ingalls
United States
Johnstown Tribune
the Pit
Johnstown
Important Supreme Court Decisions Aimed at Commerce Clause
Washington May 3 The term's notable rulings center on interstate commerce construction and rising habeas corpus appeals. Key cases include Iowa original package suit Granger Railroad Commission Minnesota dressed beer cases Mormon Church Virginia coupon North Carolina Louisiana bond damages and State license tax challenges.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Miller
Supreme Court
Iowa
Granger Railroad Commission
Minnesota
Virginia
North Carolina
Louisiana
Pennsylvania
Kansas
Pullman Palace Car Company
Kentucky
Colarade. Es
The American People Will Take Care of the Matter
A public editorial argues against federal censorship of the press and postal exclusion powers. It asserts journalism will self ventilate and that voters, Christians, and the public will guard against printing harms without congressional action. It warns that such acts resemble slavery and the dark ages and urges no legislative action.
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Congress
Friends of Good Government
General Spinola Sits, Writes Letters Amid Adjournment
The Globe-Democrat describes General Spinola as he adjourns early, removes his coat, lights a cigar, and writes letters at his desk while visitors look on amused. A playful scene emphasizes the oversized shirt collar framing his bald crown as a page comments on the spectacle.
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Spinola
Lis
Jace
Ashe Bear
All Girls Should Row Says Ladies Home Journal
Lulen Le Garde argues that young women should overcome timidness and learn to row, with guidance from a patient tutor. The piece notes courage grows with practice, praises swimming for girls, and frames rowing and physical exercise as healthful life prolonging activities.
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Lulen le Garde
Forest County Trout Tale Sparks Reader Debate
A Forest Republican note questions a Dispatch report claiming a Kit tanning man caught two trout in Forest county over two days. The correct figure appears to be two trout caught in 262 nyas, prompting confusion over the misprint or unit.
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Forest Republican
Prerssure DisPatch
Forest County
Tne Dispatch
Han
Nya
Meeting with S C Orr Esq in Morgan Township
The Waynesburg Messenger reports a cordial visit with S C Orr Esq, a longtime Democratic friend, at his Morgan township home last week. Orr enjoyed markedly improved health compared to the prior week.
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Waynesburg
S. C. Orr
Morgan Township
State Political Notes Highlight Local Contenders and Moves
The Mercer man Henry Hall campaigns for House Speakership after renomination. Farmers League influence grows for congressional representation. A push to elect all state delegates on one day gains new recruits. Waynesburg Democrat disputes a unanimous Ray endorsement claim. TaGGaart of Tidbit epressed support for Wallace and a Scranton nomination. Plumb runs for Congress in Western Pennsylvania. Lieutenant Governor Davies fishes in the Adirondacks as campaigns continue. Alphabet Passmore seeks the Republican Lieutenant Governor nomination amid a crowded field. Tioga County delegates to the Democratic State Convention were instructed for Pattison but may back Elliot if he runs.
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Henry Hall
Mercer
Farmers’ League
Congress
Waynesburg
Senate
Davies
Adirondack
Alphabet Passmore
Passmore
Tioga County
Pauttlson
Elliot
Pensive miscellany items from a century ago
A long list of short curiosities and incidents is recounted from various places. Notes include a clergyman recovering in Boston, a pigeon carrier at Gettysburg, a 30-woman battalion in Bangor, cow deaths from lightning, an air derrick incident in Port Huron, a log shack resident near Ottawa, a humorous presidential gift exchange, new mine gas detectors, Nebraska divorce record claims, a thief milking a widow’s cow, and diverse oddities from New York to Augusta, Georgia.
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Somerset County
Louis Bresett
Port Huron
Holsting Derrick
Dre
Ry Dock
Zimmerman
Ottawa
Can
Geneses County
Harrison
Nebraska City
Neb
Comic snippets of household banter and mischief
Fragmented dialogue sketches from a local page with neighbors, a poet, a doctor, a dog, and a donkey. Jokes include bonnet critiques, misread poems, a healing offer, and light verses. The piece reads like a slice of everyday misadventures and social quirks.
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Brentano's
Union Square
Aue de Opera
And
Strand
London
Eng
Reed
Tokio
Kino Geouon
Greece
Pittaborg
Manchester
Pittsburg and
Manchester Company
Pleasant Valley Road
Sixth
Market Streets
Fort Wayne
Alleheny
Wemyas Henderson
David B
Duquesne Theater
Dunlop
Stage News
Wemyss Henderson
Bluebeard, Jr
Francis
Missouri
Himeelf
Supreme Court of Californian
Cape May
Liee
Colonel Dudley
White House
GranGe C. Jones
Greenbackers
Indianapolis
Jones
Indiana
Bynum
Bayne
Kansas City
Gobble
Jarley
Fresh Air Fund Entertainment
Pitsburg
Reformed Church Convention
General Synod
Lebanon
Marzland
Hetra
Smithers
Dupont
Whiel
Abe Phe
Somervilla Journal
Globe-Democrat
Watson
Plummer
Franklin
Pitt Dilanes
Wees
F. Cole
Gettysburg
Bangor
Kalahari
Ethelyn Roe
Setauket
Musa
Rocky Point
Gothamites
Von
Augusta
George Washington
Jefferson County
Fairfield Cole
Winterport
Duke of Grafton
John Day
T. H. Parke
Branley
Poland-China
Mount Leonard
A. G. Young
Maine State Board of Health
Humber
Herfag
Vienna
Little Equinunk
Wayne County
Amos Tyler
Thomas Podd
Jonathan Adame
Eben Brown
David Eaton
Jacob Killam
James Adamz Josiah Cole
John Prin
Bute
James Brown
William Tyler
John Killam
Amos Town
le Soausq
Brown
Gurley
Gazzam
Cumso
Blanksley
Sotin
Dee
Abe
Saat
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