Obituary of Eva Easton Wickersham at Zanesfield Ohio
Eva Easton Wickersham born near Bellefontaine April 10 184 died at 33 after a life shaped by foster parents marriage to Everett Wickersham in 1886 and a daughter May. She joined Goshen Friends Church in 1901 after revival in Onaway Michigan and expressed faith at death with prayers for forgiveness. Funeral held May 26 1901 at their Zanesfield home conducted by Rev J C Hadley.
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Eva Easton Wickersham
Bellefontaine
Wilson
Harriett Easton
Everett Wickersham
Zanesfield
May Wickersham
Onaway
Michigan
Tme
Esther Cook
Friends Church
Hawer Hospital
Harriett
Jesus
J. C. Hadley
Public School Equality and Graduation Gowns Debate
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune urges boards of education to enforce simple commencements to avoid class humiliation. It argues public schools serve rich and poor alike, praising merit over birth and wealth, and proposes gowns be prescribed to prevent envy among graduates. It calls for women’s clubs and Congresses to address the issue.
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United States
Chicago Board of Education
Chicago
Warren
Board of Education
Wolesabe
Boards of Education
Queen City
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Fragmented Verse on Hidden Steps and Choice
The text presents a garbled, fragmented excerpt with unclear narrative. It alludes to someone certain of another person’s actions and reactions, mentioning steps, praise, and a looming choice while bearing a ciphered, difficult phrasing throughout.
New American Hymn Debuts at Chicago Festival
At the Auditorium during the Cook County Sunday School Association festival a new American hymn Hail Thou Land by God Selected by W. Conrad of Chicago was sung by a 1000 voice female chorus with orchestra and organ to enthusiastic applause. General Fred Grant arrived in Chicago from the Philippines and spoke on the outlook there noting troops may return home soon while natives govern themselves with aid from small garrisons to support police.
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Chicago
Cook County Sunday School Association
Fred Grant
Philippines
Sth
Europe
Aguinaldo
Philip Ginter
Summit Hill
Mauch Chunk
Foresta
Summit
Carbon County
Special Train to San Francisco via Chicago & Northwestern
Special train to San Francisco via Chicago and Northwestern Bay will depart Chicago Tuesday July 6 at 1150 p.m. Stops include Denver Colorado Springs Glenwood Springs and Salt Lake with scenic views of the Rocky and Sierra Nevada Mountains. Limited in timber and by personal direction. Only 850 round trip with return route options. Send stamp for illustrated itinerary and map to D W Aldridge 23 Superior Street Cleveland Onto.
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Chicago
Northwestern Bay
Denver
Colorado Springs
Glenwood Springs
Salt Lake
Rocky and
Sierra, Nevada
Northwestern R'y
San Francisco
D. W. Aldridge
Superior Street
Cleveland
Excursion Rates to Toledo for Coal Dealers Meeting
Ohio Central Lines announces excursion tickets at one fare round trip to Toledo for the Coal Dealers Association meeting. Tickets valid June 9, 10 and 1 for outbound travel and return until June 17, 1901. The Ohio Central promotes itself as the direct line to Toledo, with map guidance in another column.
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Coal Dealers’ Association
Toledo
Ohio Central Lines
Ohio Central
Ohio Central Lines Special Rate Excursions to Detroit
The National Educational Association meeting in Detroit from July 1 to 12 offers a special fare: one fare plus 2.00. Tickets are valid for return until September 1 with an extra 50 cent charge. W. M. Secar, Agent.
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Detroit
Mich
National Educational Association
W. M. Secar
Pocket Map of China with enlarged crisis map
An advertisment for a pocket map of the Chinese Empire with an enlarged section highlighting current difficulties. Published by W. B. Knisern, 22 Fifth Ave, Chicago, offering the map for two cents postage on receipt.
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China
W. B. Kniskern
Fifth Ave
Chicago
Ills
Republican Office Offers Two Dozen Chore Aids
Attentive horsemen urged to visit the Republican office to choose from about two dozen chore bills or folders described as handsome beauties. The notice promises tailored options for readers seeking practical forms.
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Republican
Death Bird tale from the Texas desert a warning in storm
A memoir recounts crossing the Great Staked Plains as an escort to civil engineers. The Death Bird’s eerie cry warned of Apache danger during a moonless storm. A night attack was narrowly averted, and the invaders were repelled with heavy loss. The survivor notes the bird’s warning saved many lives.
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Longenowich
Texas
Sheltter
Noose
Death Bird
Toma
Serosa
Impulsive Sherman and the ear pull of Uncle Billy
A Chicago Inter Ocean report recounts two Sherman anecdotes from 1864. First, a rain drenched scene at Big Shanty where Sherman grabbed a brutal teamster by the ear, ordering punishment and a transfer to another team. Second, a midnight Kenesaw march when Sherman calmed tired troops, explaining fatigue over intoxication and earning quiet respect from his men.
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Sherman
Uncle Billy
Big Shanty
Atlanta
Uncle Sam
General Sherman
Billy
Aod
Billy le
Tenn
Kenesaw
Georgia
Tresowe
William T. Sherman
Chicago Inter Ocean
Malungeons and their history in Hancock County
A Chicago Record special outlines the Malungeons of Black Water Creek in Hancock County, their copper color and facial features, centuries in the region, mixed ancestry claims, voting rights battles, moonshine trade, and deep religious life led by elders like Uncle Ward Collins. It notes their Whig then Republican politics, one-room log cabins, and enduring customs.
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Black Water Creek
Hancock County
Howell's
Ralles
Black Water
Trauition
America
Portugal
South Carolina
Ten- Bresee
Tennessee
Mountains
Ward Collins
Black Water District
Ward
Gibson, Mullins
Collins Wilkins
Chicago
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New American Hymn
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Santa Rosa
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