Archbishop Kain Early West Virginia Missionary Years Profile
Archbishop Kain, appointed at 52, is sketched from his rugged youth as a missionary priest in West Virginia. He rode and walked through the mountains, endured hardships, swam swollen torrents, and later rose to archbishop with varied, diplomatic leadership and a gentle yet firm temperament. A Virginian recalls the spread of Catholicism among mountain peoples.
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Kain
West Virginia
Kad
Archbishop Kain
Thoes
Father of Presidents
Keane
Virginia
Keaney
Archbishop Kenrick
Boy Evangelist Roy York Preaches Virtue in Knickerbockers
Thirteen year old Roy Earl York of Warrensburg Missouri born Abilene Kansas March 15 1882 preaches with a child’s treble yet strong voice. He began preaching at Knob Noster and received a Warrensburg Baptist license while awaiting ordination after completing schooling. Roy plans to attend Southern Baptist Seminary in Dallas and will soon lead sermons at Springs Missouri with 17 year old Rev Erwin B Leake assisting.
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Abilene
Kan
York
Warrensburg
Baptist Church
H. A. Staughter
Ror
Issish
Knob Noster
Baptist Church of
Southern Baptist Seminary
Tamisvill
Missouri
Kansas
Springs
Roy York
Erwin B. Leake
The
Doom of the conspirators at Lincoln's assassination trial
A vivid reprint describes May 1865 secret trial of Lincoln assassination conspirators in the United States arsenal near the Potomac. Observers note a bare room, armed guards, manacled defendants, a muttered court, and crowded spectators as witnesses testify under cross examination by counsel divided by client interests.
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Lincoln
United States Arsenal
Potomac
Stam
Shocking the Dogs at Westminster Street
Unusual event near Shepard & Co. in Providence as two dogs interacted with a damaged trolley pole, getting shocked by electricity from worn insulation. Officer O’Brien secured the scene while Union Railroad crews inspected the pole and grounded wires, prompting the dogs to retreat. Also notes Gen. Dabney Maury’s dog Toots in Recollections of a Virginian.
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Shepard & Co.'s
Westminster Street
Providence
Dog No. 1
Dog No. 2
O'Brien
Union Railroad Company
Dabney Maury
Toots
Maury
Slow They Cure Them The Dutch Use Cistern Water Therapy
A historical note describes Dutch punishment for able paupers who refuse work. A lazy person is placed in a cistern with a slowly flowing water pump, forcing him to pump to keep his head above water. The method is depicted as a reform attempt rather than a humane practice.
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Lvely
Marriage of Gentress Daughter Links Confederate Colors
Amlil and the family held a wedding at Culpeper Virginia a few days ago. The decorations featured apple blossoms entwined with the Confederate colors and the marriage altar replicated the Confederate flag in flowers.
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A. A. P. Hill
Culpepper
Left Handed Compliment and a Witty Family Tale
A disbelieving father rebuffs a suitor for his daughter while the visitor offers a bicycle riding lesson discount. The exchange ends with a comic life anecdote about a burglar and a later family joke about a poet foretelling a storm through weather or wealth.
Not Acquainted Humor In Oakwoods Cemetery Observance
A lighthearted note from Oakwoods cemetery Thursday contrasts with solemn rites. A bemused Irishman at the graveside redirects a searching lady, while other quips from period papers play on love and money. The piece sketches light amusement amid formal observances.
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Oakwoods Cemetery
Chicago Tribune
The Mistake of Charging Fancy Prices for New Ideas
The Engineer critiques high prices for new patented hardware pieces sold as room staples. It argues that a $1 to $1.50 item, or even cheaper alternatives, could achieve broader adoption if priced fairly. It notes wholesale, jobber, and retailer margins poll buyers before purchase and cautions against 2000 percent markups on basic goods.
Remembered It in Time Peter Daley Snakes Duck Shoot Tale
Peter Daley St Bernard councilman recalls a snake story from a hunting trip with Mike Scott and others. Scotty fired into a mass of about twenty five snakes near Bloody Run killing most, leaving seven whole. Daley admits he would have eaten snakes but chose not to, then plans to hunt ducks again. Take your Bicycle and go to Beatrice Sunday, June 30th.
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Peter Daly
Peter Daley
St. Bernard's
Peter
Te Pittsburg Chronicle
Mike Scott
Scotty
Bloody Run
Pete
Fellows
Cure tobacco craving with Nancoti-Cure remedy
The ad claims a permanent, pleasant cure for tobacco use at five dollars. It promises removal of all desire for tobacco in days, even while using tobacco during treatment, and asserts MARCOTI-CURE is entirely vegetable, safe, and restores vigor to weak constitutions.
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Frank H. Morten
Con Falls
Mass
Massachusetts
Frank H. Morton
Fare listing for multiple round trips across cities
The notice lists round trip fares from various cities including Denver Puesto Coroxano Spxrises 19.00, Bostox Masa-One, Lovutsville Ky, and Baltimore Mv. Details mention dates of sale routes limits and stops.
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Puesto
Coroxano
Bostox
Masa
Lovutsvillle
Baltimore
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