Moor Royal family tensions and widow's stake rise in new chapters
In Steele City era notes the estate Moor Royal becomes a focal point as widow Mrs Ray and her sister-in-law Mrs Jervoise navigate inheritance customs. Tensions flare over the late husband’s will, mother-in-law’s influence, and Jenifer Ray’s position, while household dynamics unfold with dinners, chess, and whispered plans amid a looming public notice atmosphere.
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Mrs. Hubert
Merria
Mrs .Hubert
Jenifer
Aone
Flora
Seemi
Somiaare
Hffie
Hugh
Hubert
Hubert Ray
Moor Royal
Lena
Jeniace
Jervoise
Angeless
Steele City Masonic Lodge Schedule and Welcome
The notice invites members of Steele City Lodge No. KA F and A M to attend Friday night meetings at 8 o'clock with a cordial welcome to Ap thren H W Cuatis and Rev J S. The fragment notes regular monthly dates and visiting members in a formal Masonic context.
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G. A
Yenhe
Tan
City lodge and fraternal notices printed in local lodge column
Lodges including CITY LODGE NO 116 A O U W meet Mondays at 7 30 pm in the G A R hall with invited visiting brethren. TURNER M W H W CHALLIS Recorder. A E RICE POST NO M4 G A R meets second and fourth Saturdays at 7 30 pm in their hall. J F KELLAR P C C L Fowier adjutant. BTEELE CAMP NO 1685 MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA meets second and fourth Tuesday nights in GA with ChaLus and Zonxin officers. LINDON LODGE NO 146 K OF P meets Tuesday evenings. CITY LODGE NO 24 DEGREE OF Meets first and third Tuesday evenings in G A R hall. D L Turner Mrs J Mus J H Ferpay Recorder.
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Eee City Lodge
A.O
G. A. R. Halla
Brediven
Turner
M. W
W Challis
A. E.rice
America
Ry. Gece
H. W. ChaLus
Chubrubes Baptist Church Schedule and Meetings
The Chubruh es Baptist Church lists preaching on alternate Sundays at 1:00 and 7:30. Rev A H Law is pastor. Ladies Aid Society meets on the second Thursday. church covenants meet on Saturdays. Sunday School and prayer meetings are noted with times and leaders.
Ev Chureh Sunday and Thursday Meeting Schedule
The text notes a Sunday 11 a.m. gathering and a Thursday night meeting at 10 a.m. with names partially readable including Ava MitLun and Ara t.
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Ava MitLun
Ara T
Congregational Church Announces Services and Sunday School
Preaching at 1 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. by Pastor H. H. Avery. Women’s society meets Wednesday. Sunday School held every Sunday at noon. Business noted in pantin section.
Public Schools Vacation Calendar In June
Public schools announce a June vacation period for the intermediate department with schedule notes and page references indicating a break in the academic calendar.
Will divides Moor Royal estate shock widow and son
The reading of Mr. Ray's will leaves the Moor Royal estate to his eldest son valued at about 2500 pounds per year. The widow gets 200 pounds yearly after her death, while Jenifer is to inherit that amount later. Jack receives 3000 pounds and the father’s hunter, sparking anger among the family.
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Omaha
Salvation Army
Platte Center
Doody
Enos
G. W. Wright
Table Rock
Warren Fairbanks
Pauline
Nannie Graham
Nebraska City
Jessé Graham
Némaha Cour
Frank Ferguson
Gretna
John Neilson
Elk Creek
Charles Goodman
Carroll
Charley
Deshler
Mr. Ray
Moor Royal
Jenifer
Jack
Childre
Ray Coul
Peachter
Young suitor enters Moor Royal circle seeking Miss Ray
A young man named Boldero rose into prominent local society after a single introduction to Mr. Ray of Moor Royal. He formed intimate business ties and grew close to the Ray family, admiring Jenifer Ray as she aged from seventeen, watching her handle horses with courage and grace while enduring her father's will and her mother's death.
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Mr. Boldero
Aters
Ray
Moor Royal
Jenifer
Settera
Araekiniaie
Miss Ray
Hubert
Bloodthirsty Monarch of Benin and the rites of sacrifice
A fragment describes a Benin king on the west African coast who allegedly believes in human sacrifices. The text blends garbled phrases with references to revolutions and mortal rites, suggesting ritual violence as a cultural belief.
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Benin
Africa
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Trusters
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A. May
District Court
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Stull
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Mra
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Ms Field
Kay
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J.C Ram
Cme Voor
Allorn
Sigs Schools
Chas
R. Atkinson
Andrews County Commissioners
Ankrum
H. W. Cuatis
Taos
C.L. FowiLer
E. Zonxin
Lindon Lodge
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L. Be Train
D. L. Turner
J. Mus
J. H. Ferpay
I. Buiss
Emma Packarp
Chubruhes
M. Ev Chureh
Patee
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