Legion of Honor history and notable scandals in France
This article outlines the Legion of Honor's creation by Napoleon in 1804 and its early recipients such as Laplace Cuvier and Legour. It discusses debates over the award after Napoleon's fall, including Chateaubriand and others, and details the Wilson affair where M. Wilson used the honor for personal gain, with his two year jail sentence and fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branco
Legion of Honor
Napeleon
Chivatry
Koogawa
Ald Monge
Phia
Malmation
Moreau
Hollenlinden
Marengo
Act Once
Laplace
Latnine
Cuvier
Legoure
Bernardin de St Pierre
Mme
Becaue Louie XVII
Chateaubriand Vod Lamarine
Ikwam
Republic
Alo
M. Daniel Wilson
M. Grevy
AM. Wilson
le Moulieur de l'Exposition ‘Universelle
Wilwoe
Lofvenes
Paviian
Cafforet
Mason
Limousin
Harnest
Wilson
France
Local Mount Vernon Notes From Kan OVs and Visits
Village residents and visitors are reported in Mt Vernon and surrounding towns. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Breece, Carlton Breece, Mrs. Roy Mantomya, Mr. Gall Hauber, James McRilroy, Waller G. Like, Mrs. D. B. Sapp, Allen Sapp, Mr. J. L. Todd, Mrs. B Holtman, Rev Calvin Horn, Miss Retta Hill, Miss Pauline Bedell, Max Hende, Herbert Bendel, and many others. The column notes travels, visits, weddings, illnesses, store openings, and local business promotions, with frequent mentions of Canton, Columbus, Newark, and nearby locales. The Arnold store advertises housewares, and a local team score is recorded. The item blends society notes with ads and public notices.
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Roy Mantomya
Utlea
Vernon
Gall Hauber
Crmolanat
Ity
James McRilroy
Howard
Waller G. Like
Centertinto
Mtanway Cernine
Sapp
Allen
Mleteland
G. R. Smith
Bouth
Milin Street
Bamuel Cary
Columbus
Harris
Vine
Cassie
Virginia
Kon
Robert
Atlanta
A. Casall
Max Hende
Middletown
Ohio
Herbert Bendel
Mian
Louise Prugh
William H. Thompson
Cleverand
Mt. Vernon
Hayink & Ease
Common Pleas
Mt. Vernon Grove
Bellville
Mo Keleley
Miss Mellie
North Sancuaky Street
Newark
Child Dies of Hydrophobia After Rabid Dog Bite
John BITTEN, two year old son of Mr. and Mrs Amber Wymee, died at home east of the city Sunday night after a several weeks illness from hydrophobia caused by a dog with rabies. The tragedy followed an attack near his home when a dog in the Wymer family’s yard leaped at him. He was bitten on the hand and tearfully, the wound was treated but infection spread. Despite medical care, hydrophobia developed and he passed away. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 pm with burial in Mount View Cemetery.
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Aaron L. Mercer
Horn
Wallace
Sir Johnson
Columbia
William A. Ackerman
Fredericktown
Johnson
T He Hove
Chin Flaw V. Critehield
Con
Sutton
Rom
Vieit
Canterbury
Ming Mather Guan
London
Canada
Baker
Zameeville
Maul TS Baker
Manorville
Pauline Bedell
Chicago
Tusinen
Predericn Aireyp
Severs Maye
Loindonville
Clara Edwards
Danville
Coshocton
Davi Séehalter
Warsaw
Walker
Contarbirg
Frieide
Sunudby
Mise May Devore
Parville
Visliwil
Mt Vernin
Thioni
Preserso Kertes
Ammennan
Arnot
Vernon
Ono
Cora Behnett
Mt. Vernon
Arthur Hi
Cooley
East High Wuest
Lily
Blanche Lewis
Joe Chad
Male
Erved Wien Tie Mead
Arnold Store
Mt Vernon
Ohio
Knox Sounly
Wiegort
Mit Invest Priews
Yar Andee Prinko
Levering
Ghar Jey
Tain
Willie J
Grage
Charles Gray
Rawtin
Columbus Biniay
Leverne
Canterburg
Toseph Mahaffey
Sandusky
Milton Mahaffey
Hinomit Davies
Adi Dayton
Devsi Philips
May James
Cleveland
Isabel Nixon
East Front Street
Beate Patterton
Mellie Penhorwood
Jack Petherwood
Killbuck
James Pen ‘Horwood
Howard
Aylvia Dunlap
John
Amber Wymee
Wyer
Rebirite
Dre I. W. Tir
Sven i
Mound View
Old Pilot Wheel From Robert E Lee Steamer Recovered
A famous old pilot wheel from the steamer Robert E Lee, used on the Mississippi run to New Orleans, has been recovered in Nashville. The walnut wheel measures over ten feet in diameter, a double-relief type with carved spokes, and is reported to be in excellent preservation. The item, tied to Captain Chavous era lore, mirrors the boat’s famed navigation gear.
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Robert By Lee
Mice
Lee
New Uirdine
Nashville
Providence
Robert BE. Lewy
Captain Chavous
Noted Wild Berries Warned for Children in Woods
A 19th century note warns country children about oval white berries with dark purple spots found in spring woods. Described as resembling eyeballs and potentially dangerous, warnings advise not to eat or touch them. The author mentions risk to babies and urges care while exploring.
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Nicholas
Three Clever Tailors Advertise in Street Window
Three clever tailors competed for customers with rival ads on a busy avenue. Tailor No 1 displayed a window notice asserting superior craft and urging patrons to choose his shop.
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Tailor No
Beet Tailor Ad Sparks Neighborly Contest
In a local tale a resident named Willer 2 considers outdoing a neighbor after spotting an advertisement. He ponders and decides to act, placing a conspicuous notice in the show window to challenge the other.
THE BEST TAILOR IS THIS STREAT
Fragmentary OCR text describes a clever tailor notable in the street scene with hints of boasting and quiet activity. The piece centers on a tailor named Tillor No and associates, noting his quiet demeanor while observing fraternal signs and street life. The passage implies recognition of skill and local notoriety.
The Nigger Teacher and the Fire at Woodbridge House
A rambling interview recounts Cyrus Vandeveer, an abolitionist who taught Black children before Civil War. His school burned as mobs opposed it. Vandeveer climbed to rescue a girl, Mary Woodbridge, saved by a bystander. The tale ends with Mary awaiting the “nigger teacher” who saved her, and the narrator’s pursuit of him.
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Alabama
Goring
Byar
Cyrus Vanderveer
Cyrus Vane Fleveer Noboly
Hyde
Cyrus Vandeveer
Vandeveer
Bing
Vardeveer
Vandever
Vanderer
Cunnel Woodiidges
Paylin
Draw
Majo Atwaters
Captain Sykes
Cunnel Thorne
Mary Woodbridge
Mim
Ewing
Mary
Caniel Woodbridge
Cy Vandeveer
Abe
Double Wedding Ties Knox County Couples in Ohio
A Knox County man figures in a double wedding involving Mia Viola McGregor and her son Charles F. McGregor. The mother wed Ara C. Workman of Buckeye City while Charles F. McGregor married Mina Lilie Luis in Dayton, Kentucky. Relatives and friends decorated the McGregor home as both couples plan new lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbud
Ohio
Dan Cupid
Dakota Avenue
Mia
Viola Me Gregor
Charles F. Me George
Cleveland
Dayton
Ara C. Workman
Buckeye City
Mina Lilie Luis
Short Street
Rieser Department Store
McGregor
Willle
Workman
Miss Lute
Obituary notices for William Ashburn and George Porterfield
William Ashburn died at his Harricon township home near Gambler after months of sickness. He was 70 and survived by his wife, a son Lee, and four daughters in law. Funeral at Union Grove church, Mev A Eh Wil Moms of Mt. Vernon officiating, burial at Union Grove cemetery. George Porterfield died at his Bladensburg home after months of illness. He was 76, survived by his wife, two sons and three daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ashburn
Harricon Township
Lee Ashburn
Alughiers
Cassie Breece
Leander Breece
Jobb Bebout
John T. Wolfe
Union Grove
Wil Moms
Mt. Vernon
Union Grove Cemetery
George Porterfield
Bladensburg
Wisness
Births Report From Local Families
A son was born Monday morning to Mr and Mrs Omar B Foote of East Burgess street Aston was born Sunday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Boy Beeman of Hast y Vine Street Mr and Mrs Russell Jackson of Ca shocton avenues a daughter was born Sunday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Oscar Horlacher who reside on the Columbis road just south of the city
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omar B. Foote
East Burgess Street
O Aston
Mrs. Boy Beeman
Hasty Vine Street
Russell Jackson
Cashocton Avenues
Oscar Horlacher
Columbis Road
Anos Wymer
Many Calls for Graduates From Oberlin Business College
Oberlin Business College reports high demand for its graduates. School superintendents in Painesville Ashtabula Mansfield Barnesville and other towns seek teachers while agencies promise dozens of qualified bookkeepers and stenographers. A student is slated to teach commercial branches in Ashland Ohio at 96 per month and another will teach in Butler Pennsylvania for a higher salary. A special offer encourages entering the year course before July 6 with promising post graduate employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin Business College
Painesville
Ashtabula
Mansfeld
Barnesville
Henderson
Cleveland
Blue
Ashland
Mills Davidson
Butler
4 Duminess College
Ober
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Corstaan
Franch Herman
Jament
Offee Bay
Reg Ike
Hanford
Meon Breece
Canton
Frienile
Carlton Breece
Utlok
Mrw
Martie
Oair
Charly Kelgley
Joseph Hull
Homer
Mie
Wilson Hrncker
Charles Cooper
Liberty
Alva A. Dowde
California
J. L. Todd
Youngstown
B. Holtman
Mamie Condit
Ealt Lake Chey
Utah
Los Angeles
Jntiah McMarin
North
Jefferson Street
Mr and Mew
Piton
Jelloway
Arnold Co
Jarke Garletion
Predurick
Gurtin Stone
Wanford
Retta Hill
Barner Villea
Thoman Fowler
Mise Fanile Salman
Ber Bane
Millwood
Cem &. Berry
Lawrence
Massachusette Lake
Fluman
Kiymer
Jim
Fan's Journal
Rhine
Maine
Waddock
Pency Wardock
Willer No
Sweden
Chile
Aly
Woodcocke
Ol Games
Bitod Funn
Norway
Spain
Italy
Knox Co
U. 6
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