Legend of Chobei the Dueling Master of Yeddo
A historical Japanese legend tells Chobei, famed duelist leader in Yeddo during the sixteenth century, who spurned surrender and accepted the prince Juiozayemon's invitation to breakfast. He enters unarmed, is attacked in a bath with spears, and dies to preserve his reputation for courage.
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Chobei
Japan
Yeddo
Alemmindid
Chohei
Yedda
Juirozayemon
Ilatamotos
Yedle
Qhobei
Chovei
H[ataumotos
Ali Yeddo
Juiozayemon
Chobet
Alpine Giants Rise in Swiss Peaks Through the Ages
The New York Tribune notes Swiss Alps as enduring monarchs with Matterhorn first ascended in 1865, Jungfrau climbed by 1811, and Titlis glowing at dusk. It recalls legends of Theodule pass and a devil’s bargain over a bell to illustrate alpine myths and historic climbs.
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Hannibal
Matterhorn
Little
Republic
Theodule
Piedmont
Italy
Valais
Breithorn
Joe
Alps
Satan
Sion
Prince of Darkness
Cockcrow
Jungfrau
Bernese Alps
Meyers
Aarau
Whymper
Engelberg
Switzerland
New York Tribune
Disraeli Smiles Amid Liberal Clash in Commons
Disraeli reportedly smiles once in the House of Commons after Gladstone's impassioned speech favoring union of Wallachia and Moldavia. Disraeli opposed, claiming independence would end, prompting Gladstone to retort about not feigning modesty. The exchange features Gladstone’s astonishment and Disraeli’s satisfied expression as he comments on rhetoric.
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Disraeli
House of Commons
Mr. Gladstone
Wallachia
Moldavia
Gladstone
Mr. Disraeli
Disraelis
Hawaiian Girls Described as Handsome and Alluring
The passage portrays Hawaiian girls as almost universally handsome with brown to black skin, magnificent eyes and teeth, long jet black hair, and alert amiable expressions. It notes youthfulness with voluptuous forms that become heavy with age and describes their voices as very sweet.
Tourist Club Observes Last Guest Day
The Ladies of the Tourist Clubs held their final guest day at Mrs. Herman P. Willworth's home last Monday afternoon. Hostesses included Mrs. C. Elliott and Mrs. James E. Kercheval. The program featured pianists Mrs. A. Clark Newby Mrs. W. T. Wilson and Mrs. L. D. Cox reader Mrs. C. E. Elliott and soloist Mrs. L. W. Cox with a year-in-review by Mrs. Floyd Williamson.
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Herman P. Willworth
C. & Elliott
James E. Kercheval
Mrrs
A. Clark Newby
W. T. Wilson
L. D. Cox
C. E. Elliott
Ethel May Hines 1905 1908 Obituary
Obituary for Ethel May daughter of Frank and Elizabeth Hines born October 9 1905 died June 9 1908 aged 2 years 5 months. She was a loving and obedient child and to know her was to love her. The Lord giveth and taketh away. She leaves a father mother five brothers and one sister and many relatives and friends to mourn their loss.
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Ethel May
Frank
Elizabeth Hines
Ethel
Card of Thanks for Frank Hines Family
Frank Hines and family thank friends and neighbors for kindness during the sickness and death of their loved one.
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Frank Hines
DePauw University Ends 69th Annual Exercises
Mr and Mrs Josiah Harvey and son Fred and Halcie Mendenhall dined with Jesse Harvey and family Sunday. The sixty ninth annual commencement exercises of DePauw University closed Wednesday morning. Among those completing the course were James S Rickards and Carl Ross both from Sheridan.
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Josiah Harvey
Fred and
Halcie Mendenhall
Jesse Harvey
DePauw University
James S. Rickards
Carl Ross
Sheridan
Birthday tribute and dairy payroll report headline
Mr and Mrs Will Boyer hosted guests Tuesday for Jacob Moore's 84th birthday with James Moore and wife plus Mesdames Rebecca Shapley Chas Williams Anna Davis and son Mack in attendance. Renewed dairy interest noted as Indiana Condensed Milk payroll for May reaches 5921.81 dollars, the largest monthly payment yet.
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Will Boyer
Jacob Moore
James Moore
Mesdames
Rebecca Shapley
Chas. Wiliams
Anna Davis
Mack
Indiana Condensed Milk Company
Notice For Bids On Sheridan Street Improvement Project
Bids will be opened by the Sheridan Town Board June 22 1968 at 7 30 PM in the council chamber for grading and paving Fifth Street from Main to White and Fanning with brick on stone and gravel foundations. Bids due 7 AM day of opening with a 2 percent certified check. Board may reject any bid and requires a bond double bid amount. Completion by September 1 1908. J W Lindley Town Clerk
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Board of
Sheridan
Hamilton County
Indiana
Council Chamber
Board of Trustees
Fifth Street
Main Street
White Avenue
Fanning Street
J. W. Lindley
Old Road Narrowing Sought by Cass County Officials
At the June term Cass county commissioners will hear a petition to narrow Michigan road south of Logansport from 140 to 40 feet. Farmers along the route signed the petition and some have already moved fences inward. The four mile stretch would yield about 7.25 acres per mile and roughly 30 acres total, valued at about $3000. The state originally granted land for a 100 foot highway, with land still tied to the county. officials say the land remains the county’s, not the farmers.
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Cass County
Logansport
Michigan Road
Burlington Pike
Frankfort
Surprise Birthday at Boxley Pastor’s Home
The Boxley circuit observed Rev. Jno. Dunele’s birthday and anniversary by gathering about dark at the Methodist church Then they marched to the parsonage where around one hundred people surprised him on his birthday Cake and songs followed as well wishes were given for many happy returns
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Jno. Dunele
Boxley
Danele
Memorial Services Program for Local Fraternal Orders
Program for memorial services of Imp O R M K of P and I O O F at Wigwam of Huron Tribe Red Men at 2 PM Sunday June 14 1908. Invocation Rev J W Cain purpose of meeting A C Pearson report of decorating Serna Imp O R M D of P I O F D of R K of P Pythian solo Mae Scott address Rev Clymer music mixed quartet benediction Rev W D Bartle ushers Ridge and Phillips.
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Imp. O. R. M
K. of P
Long America
J. W. Cain
A. C. Pearson
Plenty of Hay This Year Foretells Record Crop
Chicago reports predict the largest hay crop in U S history due to favorable spring weather in the Midwest. Government data show development at 93 percent, with hay’s value exceeding a half billion dollars and ranking near the top among crops.
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Chicago
United States
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Iowa
Arkansas
Indian Territory
New York
Pennsylvania
Towa
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Republican National Committer
Snow
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