Charity in Futurity and the Rood Watchman's Legacy
Mr Charles D Rood, president of a watch company, funds a village charity to aid the poor in springtime. The town will benefit for centuries as distributions sustain orphans, widows, and needy families. The article traces Rood’s life from farm youth to leadership, noting his rise to wealth after joining the company and its later move to Canton, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D Rood
Springties
Mansarbassete
Les A
Maion
Wmsall
Emall
Arenes
Trevi
Ludlow
Teena
Thimplin Wats Company
Wien
Canton
Undefined historic church dispute overheard in a muttered exchange
A garbled OCR style fragment hints at religious figures discussing church matters and governance. The text mentions a bishop, a state, and a licit duchy, with a quip about expensive attire and long service. Names and clear events are unclear in the fragment.
Fragments Describe Odd Inventions and Classified Ads
Readable notes mention a sewing machine maker, a photograph attachment, and a Durham newspaper ad seeking a versatile young man. Also cited is a retired French naval officer’s invented periscope spectacles using a pince-nez with lengthened mirrors to view behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mat
Jean Hous
Durtans
ML 'Soalle
Breach of Promise Case at Newcastle Assizes Details
Miss Lena M Keowen, a Harrowence railway hotel waitress, sues Albert Morton of South skmas for breach of marriage promises. Testimony covers gifts, coercive advances, and Morton’s denial of intent to marry. Court hears letters, porcelain tablet, and alleged improprieties as evidence in the unusual suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Channell
Newcastle
England
Lena M‘keowen
North-Eastern Railway
Harrowence
Albert Morton
South
Skmas
Tlaisti
Abo
Yorkshire
Royal Hotel
South Shielda
Morton
Jno
Sme
Whitley Slay
Nteke
Faiber
Malone
Abe
Imi
Leaas
Sollel
le Dmonds
Nowall
HL Bodden
Marwear
M'Keowse
Meitlen
Bey
Patel Ing
Nies
Rye Wien
Fedina
Hageery
Beechse Ane Bay
Jessa
Marton
Quebec Legislative Building Bar Closure Sparks Debate
A quoted exchange notes a century of liquor presence around the Legislative Assembly in Quebec. A resolution closes the hex teen bar precincts, ending liquor sales in that area and triggering questions about age and old roles in public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quebec
Legislative Assembly
People of Sydney Attended Gala Meals and Receptions
The report lists numerous dignitaries including Governor General and Lady Northcote, Governor and Mrs Rawson, Admirals, and society figures attending dinners, garden parties, and receptions at Federal Government House Sydney and Admiralty House during May. It notes fashion, guests, and events from May 9 to May 14, with engagements at Town Hall and various residences, plus a public wedding and social gatherings in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bie
Mize Raw Son
Wileas
ADC
Lady
Admirals
Poore
Gilbert
Fisher
Charles Napier
Cullan
Salomons
Mrr
TH. Kelly
A. J. Gould
Gould
Re. Toohey
MacCormick
Mise Toohey
Morgan-Martin
Mra Skey
Misa Dalate Willie
Marforie Thompson
Mise Greta Robinson
Alec Hay
Town Hall
Sydney
Admiral
Samuel
Lady Grith
Justice
Warron
Bertha Brady
Skoy
Muriel Dangar
Robineau
Vera Simpson
Marjorie Street
Phyllis Poektey
Leila Rodd
Parry
Morgan~ Martin
Marjorie
Norman Pilghor
Arthur O'Counor
Kenneth G. Buchanan
Seaforth Tieh-landers
M. RK. Gray Buchanan
Briickdale
Bale
Scotland
Muriel Cumming
Thomas F. Cumming
Malvern
Melbourne
Rupert Clarke
Mion
Rita Plaschi
Plaschi
Macquarie-street
Marchese
Luigi Torrigiani
Buller
Mise Cashman
Tollowac
M'Allster
Divans
Menlove
Mra Fitzpatrick
Stra. Johnson
Freer
Lewis
Flemming
Lugus
Tow Hall
WG. Armetrucg
Elly Deaith Omesr
Aifcullery
Ana Tokey
Mark Ui
Anne Edith Woodbim
Indies
Aor Hospital
Bal Iday
Thross Brabertron
Mali
Ieir
Concordia
Hy Linow
Osterwald
A. Strauss
Pnilire Wuecean
Suitasy and Suburban Timber Merchants’ Association
Guihrrvil
Australia
J. H.inne
Messrs. Saxton and Biann, Limited
Europe
Archibald
R.A. ‘Thompson
Erucat Wesel
Miers Hwily
Queenie Lee
Elsie
Dorothy Kead
Bawa
Bios
Bun
Victor Smith
Alice Marie
Woodall
Jocul Wuss
Tanstor
Mar
Leopold Pommel Morath
Foxtrhaie
Thro
Maraim
Rey Puther Gibbons
Wiliam Malone
John's Church
Gleve Polar
Thomas Cheréeanany Yountesson
Fetate
Hearty Cheeseman
Pyrmvar
Mone Awatratia’ Wilkos
Youiesec
Mey BR. Wilks
Tulros ‘Villa
Langroad
Centennial Park
China
Yiu
Wilken
Susa
Atay Cherian
Lyla Moore
Dedille
Uum
Fini
Porndelm
Roe
Pavan
Mysore
Palelek
Cheol
Gandara
M. Toogedima
Ington Poni
Peter Reardon
Once Crork
Gamdacyl
Margaret Franch
Syptivam
Tatm Aistang
Pully School
Bhatmat Gmugiter
Isle
Swingae
Pathrary
Monaro
Farver
Peefermt
Pullivan
Aloe
P. Reanlup
Jusace Sulla
Ati
Mycces
Arling Fe Lyona
Walsh
Acdeegor
Alan
Noel
Wan
Ana Wai
Anouroet Vy Coopes
McCelleny
Gmbh Bs
Davie
Eas
Ella Ras
Te Caspers
Coalimisa Prospetty
Coske
Mie Harrison
Graud
MuVonipoe
Manchester
Tagi
Dionertine Truine
J Bushell
Gibson
Ste Clarles
Plemont M'Alister
Chir Jace Charley M'Ali
Trias
we-Aldarmun
Thomas Lamond
Diviriet Genernily
Mimdiy
Hep
Mrs Lamond
Jerk Muni
Lamana
Searls
Devin
Lamond
Vie Caainitins
Che Eyrminn
Dagenne
Tone
Allerman T. Rose
Wateriay
Mra
I Lelioh
Andfern
Leyien
Inesman S. A. M'Cauley
Alexandsia
Commercial Ranke
Dulluaa
Sts. Suywan
Creswick
W. Allen
Tosilat
Wynston
Chinwick
Darramais
Rita
Drummoyne
Hunter's Hil
Abbotsford
Waten
Ctisuiline
Gauslug
Willoughby Town Hall
Ferna
United States
Baker
Australian Cooma notices and local acknowledgments
A crowded Cooma court and public gathering feature civic figures including Mayor, Mrs Halbrane, and many residents as they discuss the Tench Street project, river and nearby areas, with praise for community work and a formal presentation by local leaders in a 1910s style county meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remora
Menard
Stra
Currie Elia
B Heond
Me Amada
Cal TV Bra
Baller St Miuhlutine
Gowan Mb
Soasball
Lola Niteber
Henin
Hanayfinn Mazaioai
Smeets
Walford Mardiggites
Suanuog
Muh
Weare
Fondall Sark
Fromm
Ant
Valor
Walter biBeunell
Olena
Ao Ganney
Waseriegaun
Mr W Tnth
Mies
Kaigbien
Powe
Sayal Harel
Laveraner
Rhiriley
Galiany Wax Bank
West
Hive
Tash
Ed Baers
Taylor Wrollery
Annanaly
Waxhlade
Mobnclass
Alieu
Talliraire Police
Tuariatraie
Promaiyil
Astuay
Cooma
Belall
Kenile
Maurer
Halbrane
Atanara
Salia
Pranstoriia
Madasie Veron
Sydney
Ariote Samioy Pram
Also Mentioned on This Page
James Sandy & CO
George-Street
GLAS
Asg-Street
Bay Peice
T. Carmichael
Joe Davis
Park-St
Pitt-St
Exyceum
Pitt-Street
Atove
Isehop Wiliams
Gt Comertiewl
Episcopal Church
Tien
Nuggeter
Eid Avery
Antin
Jones
Butlcr
W'Namarra
Riley
Yost Sili
Mise Sykes
Misa Butler Eldass
Miss G. Daniels
Detente
Miss Mullany
Mia O'Keefe
Ming M. Niven
Paris
Ative Cullen
Misa L. Cullen
Sherman
Miss Buxtoo
Mise Hyde
Miss Stuart
Miss Ash
Wile
Slee Suliany
Mise Motte Dauikin
Miss Meainway
Mina Crisp
Mise L. O'Brien
Miss J. Benard
Miss Daniels
Miss Wire
Miss B. Crisp
Misa Bradley
Miss Giles
Miss Dutty
Miss Henderson
Miss Wyse
Miss Cook
Sues Maitland
Mies Cashman
Miss Henrich
Mies Barris
Mienwie
Blaa Eik
Lemer
Helmer
Finselbach
Oberos
Kelly
W. Smith
Rock Forest
Lawrence Joseph
L. Mfarkler
Bathurst
Catherine Veronica
A. Sullivan
Archdeacon Kelly
Mises Mary Markler
Edie Sullivan
Bird Aids
TH. Palliips
James Sullivan Groomeman
Misa
Lizzie Simpson
Lefty Bathurst
Messrs
James Loagragan
Mudgee
War
Messra
Edgiey and Company
Brownell
Sydney Municipal Council
Health and Sanitary Department
Tree Trist
Geeta
oMcora
Armeh
Launtton
Lwis-Arathyn
Durham
Ceriala
Anawaren
Bern
Fnjweis
Elvine
Lisuleuan
Pitta
Ashington
Northwmberland
de. Lilys- Aste
Morpeth
Marth
Drysdale
Swift & Company
O'Connell Street
Climatiis
Watworth Co
Linden Court
Piako
Elsini & Alitsinn
Amiodl
Uletel Pataloguee
Marquart
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