The Minister's Story and Church Leaders Profile
A tale from Rev Dr Britt of Omaha recounts a blizzard wedding trip to South America. The column notes his Grand Army editor role and a tale of a preacher's icy night, a sealed tip, and a modest $1 fee. It also profiles Archbishop Temple, leader of England's church, detailing his Oxford ties and ascent to primate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Britt
Omaha
Britt
Methodist Church
Grand Army of the Republic
Grand Army
Department of Nebraska
Illinois
Mtt
Matt
South America
Donelson
Mrs. Britt
England
Archbishop Temple
All England
Oxford
Bafiol
Hold
Exaggerated taxes and old world curiosities
James Payn recalls a famed singer who spared the taxman by claiming no income despite acting as opera house stage manager and teaching, while other quips note a prankish minister and a kleptomania quip. Farther afield, Shetland’s northwest lighthouse sits on a 200 foot rock, and Aconcagua’s summit claims tops 23 000 feet. military-like soap trick to prevent blisters on long walks, Zululand moonlight augments sight to seven miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Payn
Opera
Drury Lane
All lovers are alike proclaimed in a New Orleans piece
A brief Pica yune quip from New Orleans notes that all lovers share a common trait of seeming alike, prompting reflections on correspondence and affection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans Picayune
Southern California great grandmother Jennie Nelson profile
The youngest great grandmother in the country lives in the San Gabriel valley. Jennie Nelson, born May 1850 in San Bernardino, is described as a vivacious middle aged woman. Her mother was Spanish and her father English, and her maiden name was Jennie Fawcett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
San Gabriel Valley
Jennie Nelson
Nelson
George .Nelson
Mrs. Nelson
San Bernardino
Cal
Jennie Fawcett
Miss Edith Collins Rumored Engaged to Chauncey Depew
Miss Edith Collins, 25, described as a tall, dark-haired heiress and great granddaughter of Commodore Vanderbilt, rumored engaged to Chauncey M Depew. Dr Depew has long been her guardian, managing her fortune and personal affairs since her mother's death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Collins
Chauncey M. Devew
Commodore
Wanderbilt
Prince Max of Saxony Becomes Priest in London
A young prince of Saxony, nephew to the king and heir to the throne, renounced his royal rights and now serves as Father Max at St. Boniface church in Whitechapel. At 26, his deeply religious nature led him to take up priestly life rather than succession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glad- Rugby School
Exeter
Stone
London
Mae Madstone
Ary
Lord Sailie
Europe
Whitechapel
Prince Max of
Saxony
Max
St. Boniface
Prince Max
Prince George
Laughter in Kansas City Court Trial Over Step Injury
The Kansas City court faced a humorous moment during a trial where a lawyer challenged a witness about a fall caused by a stair step. The jurors laughed as testimony suggested the step contributed to the incident in a suit by Downend against Kansas City. The proceedings touched on responsibility and damages. The article also notes a will involving George G Sea ton of Rockford Illinois, detailing bequests and a condition about heirs’ inheritance tied to tobacco and alcohol limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Kansas City
Kansas 100
George Jones
Repil Sk.a
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cSappy
Drean & Beidy
Gotlin
A. G. Herbertson
Ferry
Johnson
Wallace
Cincinnati Enquirer
Great Britain
Shetland
Man Upe
Zurbriggen
Aconcagua
Zululand
Chauncey Devew
Candy Cathartic
Kansas City Journal
George G. Sea
Phila
Eto
Chararny
Elphia Press
Canada
Ben Davies
East Third St
St. Paul, Minn
Pass Books
Chichester
Chi Lente: Chemical Co
Madison Place
Philada
Parker
Ak Era Ree
Stara Avaain
T. W. Higginson
W. D. Howells
MIRA
Paris
New York
the Bazar
William Black
Mary E. Wilks Octave Thanet
H. P. Spofford
M. S. Briscoe
Tpivany
The
Bazar
Ion
Katharine DE F
TER
Poultney Bigelow
Margaret H. ii
John Kendrick Bangs
United States
Mexico
Aarper & Brothers, Publishers
New York City
Mary E. Wakins
Caspar Whitney
Middle West
Klondike
Owen Wister Howard
John Kendrick
Mary E. Wilkins
RED Axe
R.crockett
Associated Hermits
Frank BR. Stockton
B.S. Mai
ONDON
Arnold Watse
Siam
Bangkok
India
Germany
France
Harper
Brothers, Publishers
F. R. Stockton
Henry James
Pric Union Fence CO
de Kalb
Surrey
Surrey- With
MFG. CO
W- L. Phatt
Bhae Na
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