Boston Ivy and the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
A reader reflects on Boston Ivy’s spread in May and the long standing Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company election day traditions. The piece recounts the 200 year history, ceremonial steps from the State House to the church, and notes on old customs and skepticism about their relevance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Man
Artillegy Company
Mamacha~ Motte
State House
Brecht
Artillery
London
Prins of
Wales
Hoeton Company
Fragmented discussion on liquor law and leadership
A garbled report explores the idea of open bars and liquor control, debating whether the law supports abolition or regulation. It mentions figures like Milton A. Laville and salaries in corporate ranks while noting uncertain details about governance and staffing in the cited era.
Veteran recalls Civil War feats and 1848 nominating misadventure
An elderly veteran recounts Civil War exploits with Billy Stratton and Jim Haymond, a Mexican War memory, and stamp-tax troubles during Zachary Taylor's 1848 nomination. He describes a daring night raid on a Yankeecamp near Garcia's store, the Phillips convention scene, and a postal delay that stalled Taylor's nomination.
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Lemine
Col
Billy Stratw
Bbss
Caele
Billy
Gao Gabriel Tm
Texas
Jim Haymond
Billy Pitts
Miller's Crossing
Hondo
Garcia
Mort
Jim Raymond
Philadelphis
Zach Taylor
Baton Rouge
Philadelphia
Jane
John Moorehead
North Carolina
Wes
Gov. Moorehead
Baton Houge
Washington
Bismark Criticism Stirred European Debate
The Herald reports on Bismark as a stern critic and aging ruler facing moral and political pressure. The piece notes his defense of public policy, the risk of imprisonment, and Europe watches William’s response as words and deeds may shape peace or war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binserck
Bismstek
Ion
Mart
Siswarck
William
Banquet Customs and Entertainment in Japan Described
A narrative from a travel piece details a Japanese banquet with sake rituals and lacquer cups. It covers guest etiquette, cup exchanges, and the ceremonial drinking in front of friends, plus the entertainers including chorus singing and dance from geisha-like figures, observed with admiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Europe
Local Rail and Event Schedule Fragment Amid OCR Noise
Fragmentary OCR shows a timetable with names and times including Sunday April and various venues. readable items mention Baton, Cheney, Harris, and events at 7 p.m. and 1 m. along with several place names and dates, but many words are garbled.
Fragmented OCR Railroad Schedules Mention Washington and New York
Readable fragments show a rail timetable with references to Washington and New York. Other lines mention times around 0400 hours and locations such as Green County and Alabama, but the text is incomplete and mixed with garbled characters.
Fraternity Lodge Directings and Death Benefits Noted
Fragmentary record shows lodge directives for fraternal protection and death benefits. Mentions insurance payments, dues, and orderly conduct within a lodge hall setting with references to ordination, mentors, and years of service.
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Knights OF See
Bick Benrdis
ORDRE
Joer Egeent
DAIWC
Bassias
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Bostor
Aneions
Mamerabis
Sam
Cates
Wardor
Milton A. i
Loi Laville
Nashville
Richmond
Erie
East Twofeees
Virginia
Georgia
Central and
Genersi
V E Sala
Fess Ieee
Knox
Gilly Stratton
Pete
Bett Bryant
Chamber ‘ Tin’s Inn
Bryant Brothers
Smith of
Clarity
Jerry
Neil
Dan
Colenge
Washington Post
Besinens
Abel
Mirena
eAling
Eecey
Pace
Easros
Kobe Piahuficid
Ms Bok
pAspieoumaay
Poe
Baton
Alien
Alichacwn
Cheney Witlmberte
Feutaules
Pil Chan Pancayns Wilidar
Allaenterws
Teers
Iseeking
Harris
P.m. Bundaye
Tay Misys
Furth
BOT
Albloe Line
Sassa
Sasa Mercesinn Lease Asiaemangia
Sint
Soya
Niowin
York
Park Avenus
Ehem
Bingst
Sraiseers
Hohlbein & Jones
Park Aromas
William J. Stephenson
North Avenue
M. J. Coyne
Merchant Tailor
the Corp
East Fourth ST
Henry Goeller, JR
Lock & Gunsmith
G. W. Reamer
Liberty ST
C_ A
H. W. Marshall
Lodge Directings
Oc Faure P. Brom
A. M. Seguine
Laing
OnFront
Frank Mundy
Broadway
New York
East Front Street
J. T. Vail
Real Estate and Insurance
M. M. Duwaam
Tnrurance
Real Eatate
Old Line
Omepainien
Mguros
Collier
V. L. Frazee
Groceries, Fruits & Vegetables
West Front Street
Guttman's
West Second Street
Io. M, Dunham
Ety
Cail
C, Dickrisin
Park Avenes
Emea
Onl
E. H. Holmes
Lehigh
COAL
Borth
John Johnston
South Avenue
John W. Murray
William White
Nathan Harper
Ellas KR Pope
Hoagland
Wm. Classen
Liberty Street
Plainfield
Starien
Mr. Leal
Tee John Seal
Ebeo and
Pisce
Plainield
Joan E. Beerbower
City Hotel
Park Ave
Corner
Plainfield, ¥.J
Mason's
L. A. Ehesame, Ag‘t
BeonDwar
Mie
Ian Mock
Coureellon
Tiss Pationn
BA Demin
Arveyw
Fame Avenor
FusoOrno
Bevin Odele
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