Dont Bet On Your Watch Watchers Trade Bets On Time
A tale from the York Sun contrasts wagers over watch accuracy with the risks of betting on timepieces. Two men compare Piette watches inside a theater, then wager as minutes pass, one asking why bets center on watch nearness to the Chronometer. A jeweler and others comment on value, uncertainty, and the lure of risky gambles.
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Advica
Piette
Teanpree
Ares
Mike
Fee
Aity
York
Hopkinsville Happenings and a Thesks on Maple Luser Rate
A fragmentary readers note from Hopkinsville laments debts and subscription failures, recalls childhood days, and requests subscribers settle accounts next week. The piece mentions local editor correspondence, a false alarm about social missteps, and a plea for funds to support the newspaper amid a general city context. It also includes a reference to Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup as a healing reminder in the era.
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George White
Mtr
James K Hackett headlines record audience at Crawford Theater
James K Hackett drew a record breaking crowd last night as Crawford Theater was packed beyond capacity. The performance set new local attendance marks and delighted patrons with a high energy stage show.
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James K. Hackett
Crawford Theater
The Crisis Stage Run Gladdens Topeka Audiences
The Topeka viewing crowd packed Craw Fort last night for James Hackett in The Crisis. The sold out house drew society figures, with encores signaling strong approval as Hackett and the cast delivered a vivid dramatization, though some readers noted changes from the book and stage limits.
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James KK. Hackett
Gwe
Churchill
the Crawfort
Adrosselon
Sheridan's Gift Estate Theme Sowers Sale and Trusteeship
Widow of Gen Sheridan and Col Sheridan named executrix and trustee for the estate. Public sale proposed for Flemish tapes presented two years ago by John W. Mackay. Arrangement seeks to settle the estate and manage the exhibition holdings under court authority.
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Waehing Og
Tene Rucker Sheridan
Gen
Prin Sheridsh
Col
Mike” Sheridan
Gen Sheridan
Jom W. Mackay
Battle Recall of Stevens at Wilderness Amid Casualty Fire
A fragmentary Civil War reminiscence describes Private Stevens showing courage under fire with a wound and refusal to retreat. Notes recount the captain’s death and the colonel’s approach as Brevetd and questions of orders arise amid chaos and gunfire. A later notice mentions academic appointments and university authorities.
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Haned Stevens
Stevens
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Brokaw Brothers
N. Y
Optioia
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Uclanien
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Mons Nobby
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Brice
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Yax
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Carvel
Horsebsck
Virginia Carvel
Clarence Colfax
Soen Carvel
Hackett
Youngs Brive
Stephen Brice
Scholling Mopper
Col. Carret
Massel
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Joseph
Dora
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Adeley Tace
Hiigham Roxoe
Claresur Colfax
George LaSotr
Schott Waller
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Sheridan
Edith
Berlin
Colma de Bortnge
Fiat
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