The Bridal Path Descent from Mount Washington
The narrative recalls a dangerous ascent via the Crawford path on Mount Washington, with a later repaired route for horses. A Boston party rides down the ridge through mist and crags, past Lakes of the Clouds and Oakes Gulf, aided by a skilled guide. The trip blends awe with peril as hikers and two ladies keep saddle on exposed ledges and mud, ending at Crawford House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen
Pennsylvania
Crawford House
Boston
Mt. Washington
Amonoosue
Maine
New Hampshire
Oakes’ Gulf
Monroe's
Oakes' Gulf
Gulf
Slount Franklin
Mt. Pleasant
Franklin
Mt. Clinton
White Mountain Nate
N. N
Chiscago Trifens
Food Imports and Prices in London Trade Analysis
In a London trade summary, imports of foods such as cheese and fruit rise while supply at home remains inadequate. Eggs prices fell from 8s 7d to 8s 8d per dozen, potatoes import growth outpaced prior years, and cocoa demand increased with a low duty. A fixed freight charge from Marseilles to London aids early produce trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aires
France
Europe
Marseilles
London
The Baggage Master and His Wife Story
A wife recounts her husband the baggage master rushing to help an injured brakeman. She recalls their neat home and his steady conduct, then describes the moment his temper broke at the depot, culminating in a crash through a plate glass window. The tale blends affection, irony, and a dramatic incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donen
Bage-Mnnster
Tor
Tom
Yfe
Lilliput Junction
Iill
Bessie
Grant
Running the Chandlere Slides on the Ottawa River
Describes sliding on a timber crib at Chandlere Slides near Rochester’s sawmill along Bridge Street. Crib creaks, falls, and foaming water as spectators watch from iron bridges, with saw-logs shaking riders and the Grandiver full of lumber. Ends with a cautious note on safety and a transition to unrelated notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Bridge Street
Leneatas
Ottawa
Lively
Cllawea
Ion
All Right Tom Forgives and Keeps His Duty On Time
Excerpt from Mary Hyle Dallan in New York Ledger recounts a dramatic railroad mishap with a wounded but unstoppable Tom declaring forgiveness. The scene shows a woman regrets her role as the crash unfolds while Tom remains strong and unyielding, emphasizing timeliness as a life duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trelo
Tom
Bessie
Lfe
Mary Hyle Dallan
New York Ledger
Independence Hall Visit Reveals Revolutionary Artifacts
Dick Hardin and Willie tour Independence Hall in Philadelphia on April 22 1876. They view a marble statue of Washington, a gold fence, seven drawer table, chairs, and the cracked big bell. The letter describes forgery vows and alchemical hoaxes, noting Franklin portraits, a minister, and a snake stating Dont tread on me. The piece recounts explorers of the philosopher's stone Elixir of life and the fate of Dee and Kelly, with lessons on fraud and discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence Halim
Philadelphia
Mornen
Willie
Independence Hall
Martha
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Washington
Tooty
D. Hanorm
Ponce de Leon
America
Edward Helly
Dee
London
Gazin
Queen Elizabeth
Kelly
England
Hey
Laski
Hisy
Poland
Siski
Ife
Germany
Ile
Philosopher's Stone
Elfzir Pita
Kellys
Centennial parade memory at Desa Morven 1876
A child recalls the Centennial event at Desa Morven on May 12 1876. The description covers a parade band a blue sash red tassels and grand display with President Grant and Mrs Grant arriving. Machinery sounds and fireworks mark the day ending with a farewell from Dickenson H.
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Desa Morven
Uncle Ben
President Grant
Dickenson H
Centennial visit excerpt shows Dean Morner's vivid memories
The 1876 reminiscence recalls a Saturday trip to the Centennial with Willie, describing the Main Building, flags, a heavy bronze monument, police, a stuffed bear, an organ, fountains, and numerous sculpture and art exhibits. It mixes childlike wonder with vivid detail of halls, statues, and curiosities from memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Mothen
Willie
Aony Place
M. B
Notable fortune myth and urban building costs discussed
The piece cites Augustus Tem encay of Joston with a $15,000,000 fortune and claims his memory of Lyall's Geology after reading a single volume. It then compares New York Department of Buildings spending from 1870 to 1875, noting $38,607,000 for 1870s and a drop to $18,000,000 in 1875, implying employment scarcity.
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Augustus
Joston
Lyall
Department of Build
New York
Glue smell banished by saltpeter additive
A teaspoonful of saltpeter added to a large portion of glue will effectively prevent odor and help it dry faster and harder.
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The
Sidney Telegraph
JOE. B. Cormage & CO
Sidney
Nebraska
Mount Washington
Bondy
Agong
Tony John Wentworth
Ingricultural
Prairie Mariner
Long John Wentworth
Rochester Chroniela
Youths’ Department
Dick Hardin
Dean Morner
Pep
Kenglamas Bis
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