Jumbo the Reformed Bowery Boy Finds Hope Hall
In Sing Sing era tales, Jumbo, once a notorious thief, meets Little Mother Maud Ballington Booth and enters Hope Hall. He embraces a straight life, earns trust from an employer who leaves a gold watch with him, and proves steadfast for over twelve years, building a happy marriage and a life beyond prison. The piece highlights redemption through faith, work, and community support.
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the Volunteers of America
Sing Sing
Bowery
Claius
Hope Hall
Jumbo
Hfe
State Insane Asylum
Joseph B. Bowles
William Marconi and the Hall of Joy for wireless mercy
The passage praises William Marconi for his charitable acts that save lives and provide comfort. It extols his focus on physical salvation, noting the joy and gratitude generated by his gifts. The author imagines a global monument, a Hall of Joy, honoring wireless telegraphy and its life saving impact.
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William Marconi
Hideous Poverty in England Described by U S Correspondent
A Boston Transcript correspondent in England condemns widespread poverty in London Manchester Newcastle and Liverpool calling the poorer working class dreadfully dirty and debased. He cites the London Lancet noting extreme pauperism and failing conditions.
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England
Boston Transcript
London
Manchester
Newcastle
Liverpool
London Lancet
Early Mail Carriers Linked Castine to Wiscasset Route
The Lewiston Journal notes 1793 arrangements where individuals hired a man to carry letters from Castine to Wiscasset every fortnight, walking the entire distance. In 1794 postmasters began and mail moved weekly by horseback carriers. Rufus Crane, Warren’s first postmaster, collected 20 cents of his pay for three months.
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Castine
Wiscasset
Rufus Crane
Warren
Lewiston
American Street Railways in the United States
The era notes 1250 street and interurban railway companies, 35000 miles of single track, and 75000 passenger cars. It records 10 billion annual passengers and a gross income of 440 million dollars.
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America
The Reformer Speaks Cartoon Exchange
In a Boston Herald cartoon exchange Hank Stubbs quips that the saying six of one and half a dozen of the other makes no sense. Rige Miller asks how he would have it. Stubbs replies six of each.
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Hank Stubbs
Rige Miller
Boston Herald
Birthday tribute to Civil War veteran John Lockhart
Relatives gather for a surprise birthday as John Lockhart aged 73 recalls Civil War service in the 94th Ohio Infantry. Born 1837 in Clark County Ohio, he survived battles including Perryville and the Kentucky River, and cherishes his faith, family, and community life in Pleasantville.
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John Lockhart
Mr. Lockhart
Clark County
Ohio
94Th Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Lincoln
Perrysville
Kentucky
Moses Spencer
Jim Spencer
Tom
Armon Spencer
Pleasantville
Lockhart
Mattie Jackson
Jesus Christ
John
Nashville
Reverend Sidebottom Sets Talk on State Sunday School Convention
In Big Springs the Rev Sidebottom spoke on his experience at the state Sunday school convention in Indianapolis. Emerson Watson and wife stayed in Hutsonville overnight. Various locals, including Miss Martha Durham and Mrs Effie Pickard, were noted visiting or traveling during the week.
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Sidebottom
Indianapolis
Emerson Watson
Hutsonville
Martha Durham
Effie Pickard
Near Lyons
J. W. Watson
James Moore
Bicknell
Union Chapel
J. L. Durham
Manning
Laura Langston
Allie Watson
George Pitser
Middletown
Lou Bicknell
Florence Graystone
Erma Pounds
Local folks visit Newton Haines on Sunday
Don Corder and wife of Merom Station along with Jesse Arnett and family from Graysville spent Sunday at Newton Haines.
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Don Corder
Merom Station
Jesse Arnett
Graysville
Newton Haines
Lion Attacks Child In Pittsburg Cage Incident
A savage lion fondled a child's hand reaching into a cage in Pittsburg. The retailer promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for colds croup and whooping cough in babies. Mrs Davis of Flat Rock North Carolina testimonial claims it cured her baby's bad croup and recommends its use. Prices 50 cents and 1.00 with trial bottle free. Guaranteed by Joe K Smock & Son.
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Pittsburg
Joe K. Smock & Son
Weekly or Monthly Plans for Home Furnishings Sale
A plan to sell face curtains rugs linoleum furniture and stores on weekly or monthly payments advertised as an installment offer. The notice outlines payment options and installment terms for customers purchasing household items.
Mortgage exemptions filed by Hawkins Haddon and Balley
Mortgage exemptions were filed by the firm of Hawkins Haddon and Balley. The notice references the 31-tf filing and outlines tentative exemption actions under applicable statutes.
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Dy Hawkins, Haddon & Balley
Local residents and visits note in nearby area
Willfred W A Douglas looked for a farm to buy here on Monday. Frank Kisner of Shelburn visited his father in law B M Crawford from Monday to Tuesday. William Hiatt of Sullivan visited aunt Lizzie Treadway. Walter Hays ill with mumps improving. William Radius made a business trip to Sullivan. Tom White clearing his farm here. James Forbus and Rush Badson families went fishing at Kelly Bayou. Roy McLennin injured wrist from water puff. Andrew Holmes had his fine mare cut by barbed wire. mare bought last fall from Earley Griffith. Brazil Black Coal Co shipped a car of old iron from here recently.
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W. A. Douglas
Frank Kisner
Shelburn
James Forbus
Rush Badson
Kelly Bayou
Roy McLennin
Andrew Holmes
Near Here
Earley Griffith
Brazil Black Coal Co
George Clark Buys Wagon Load of Iron Rags and Rubber
George Clark of Sullivan was here Monday and purchased a wagon load of old iron rags and rubber from B. M. Crawford.
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George Clark
Sullivan
B. M. Crawford
Electric Bitters for Female Troubles Promises Health
An Ideal Husband advises patience with a nervous wife who may be rundown and troubled by loss of appetite headaches and insomnia. Electric Bitters are touted as a remedy for female troubles backache and weak kidneys with thousands already helped. Only 50c guaranteed by Joe K Smock & Son.
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Joe K. Smock & Son
For Sale Four Room House in Sullivan
For sale a four room house in Sullivan with $100 cash down and $10 per month. This payment matches the former rent. Contact W. P. Stratton at 40-31 for details.
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Sullivan
P. Stratton
Francis Clayton Visits City From Haddon Township
Francis Clayton of Haddon Township was in the city Friday for an unspecified visit. Local residents noted his appearance and absence of further details in the report.
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Francis Clayton
Haddon Township
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Maud Ballington Booth
Agentlema
Heaven
Earth
Larilda Spencer
Andersonville
Billy Padgett
Big Springs
Willfred
Oxford
Fe Wles Shoe CO
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