Fragments Reveal Dinner Table Talk with Kelly the Butcher
An 1867 newspaper fragment describes a dinner with Kelly the Butcher in New York, detailing his access to prominent figures like Evarts and Lorillard. The account portrays lavish feasts, extraordinary meat prices, and insider chatter about influential guests, including remarks on Kelly’s patrons and the social milieu surrounding New York’s elite.
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Maton Svarts
Mierre Tori
Tmitater
Irian
Mike
Ian
New York
Ameang
Meche Lorlliard
Jeres Kienion Tvnnett
Sonstar Evarts
Kelly
Tnd
Evarts
Vierre Lerillard
Adilce
Tia
Lorin
Uke Bennett
Wis Lote
Ruth
Pontids
Elieke Breist
Marie Chinkens
Plaer
Ebichens
Reedisis
Fetatus Pourra
Cheap oil paintings and a curious trade in fakes
The feature discusses a New York market scene selling inexpensive paintings at high prices, noting the sale’s buyers and sellers, the techniques used to imitate freshness, and the involvement of a dealer named by the essayist. It weaves in testimony about artwork quality, framing, and the critics’ reactions. The piece shifts to a late anecdote about Nathaniel Hawthorne as recounted by Rey Cheney, recalling Hawthorne’s presence at Bunker Hill and a friend’s account of his life and career.
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Wight
Wolf
Ita Ninhibon
Ives
Fitnarka
Rome
Aebelle
Deel
Dipper
Arline
She
Pierre Shen
Chituiry
Deelen
Bolt
York
Hawthorne
Vieren
Rey
Cheney
Nethaniel Hawthorne
Ong
Pentloen
Bunker Hill
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Nat Hawthorne
Nat Tinsthorne
Econ
Jan Woods
bLukin
Tom
Nat
England
Feng
Frank Vero
Alpin Wry Fragment Reflects Sealed Wy to Water Conflict
A fragmented note from Alpin Mie dated Sept 4 1487 discusses Thotee tying Kichhel's Tinament to water and a fever need. The message appears as a personal missive or informal record, mentioning Webb and EO in an unclear transaction or sale context.
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Alpin
Mie
Kichhel
As Webb
Extraordinary patent medicine ads in local newspaper
An extended ad roundup promotes Dr. King’s New Discovery for consumption and coughs, Electic Bitters, Acker’s Blood Elixir, Pennyroyal Wafers, and Webster’s remedies. It touts cures for worms, rheumatism, stomach complaints, diabetes, and blood diseases with testimonials, prices, and free trial notices. Local merchants Webb and associates push these patent medicines to readers.
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Dr. Ring
Wd, Hoyt & Co
Mores
Day Wall
King
Buehlen
Ancen
Thin City
Acker
B.S. Webb
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Advertised for Wide Range
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a cure for bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped skin, corns, and other ailments. It promises quick relief and a money-back guarantee if not satisfied. Local sales details are provided for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
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