Grafton Directory Item Highlights Exposition News
A lengthy 1880s era notice outlines World’s Fair events and dignitaries in detail, including Mexico’s exhibit, railroads promoting the fair, and government displays. It notes visitors, sellers, and a silver bullion display, with references to local officials and press commentary on public sentiment and employment concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exposition Sro
Gillow
Burke
the & Me
Chilgaima
Mexico
New York
Yosemite
Young
Standing Rock Agency
Dakota
Fleming
Fargo
Dakota Department
Sitting Bull
Custer
Little Big Horn Mountains
Times
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Hichmandsville
Gesigia
J. W., Hall
Ad-Dines
New Orleans
Grace Greenwood book and local paper letter feature
Grace Greenwood's new book Stories for Home Folks and Old gathers praise as a graceful collection priced at 50 cents from John B. Alden of New York. The piece notes a catalogue offer and reflects on the role of local papers in sharing news from marriages births deaths and civic events. A legal case in Upshur County involves Joseph Duffner suing DoD Bardsworth and others over $26,800 for land title protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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Ak Jona
William Black
Mrs. Oliphant
James Payn
Hugh Conway
B. L. Farjeon
Grace Greenwaat
President Li
Grace Greenwood
John B. Alden
Pearl Street
New York
Apain
Joseph Duffner
Cleveland
Ohio
Dod Bardsworth
Ct. Upshur
Unclear narrative fragment from a distant era with scattered dialogue
A fragmented, archaic text mixes interrogation, personal reminiscence, and social commentary. The garbled passages reference a Ward, Pepper, and Artemus, interlaced with domestic scenes, cold weather reminiscences, and a distant setting that hints at a historic hotel or room scene. The piece blends dialogue, description, and stray observations without a clear single event or conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Hotel
Acd
Ain Deli
Tom Pepper
Artemus Ie
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Mr. Garretts
John W. Garrett
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Geo
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Lewis Baker
Globe
Capt. Moffett
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Ereland
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White House
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