The C O D Man Adven tures by the Wayside
The C O D man recalls rough travels and encounters on roads and farms. He describes aiding a burning Connecticut farmhouse, a near drowning rescued by a seven year old, and a lightning struck barn in New York state. He notes how some locals misjudge tramps while recounting clashes with a Pennsylvania constable and a village court.
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CO. D
Connecticut
Hanner
Massachusetts
O. D
Ben
Waal
Bertie
New York State
Constaate
Pennsylvania
Carriage Troubles and a Summer Ride in 1902
A fragmented 1902 text recalls a carriage journey with a farmer and driver, a long yearly trek, and a tense moment as authorities or locals intervene. The narrative fragment hints at a quarrel, workload, a schoolmaster hire, and a plan to manage a county dispute amid a rural ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorke
Mons
Wren
Mala Ching
Munkey
Tian
Tim
Appeal for 31,000,000 to endow Episcopal church in Philippines
Bishop Millspaugh of Kansas writes to the editor urging funds to endow Bishop Brent's Episcopal work in the Philippines. Signed by J Vierpont Morgan and Senator Hannk, the appeal argues for American support to expand mission efforts in Manila and nearby schools and staffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Millspaugh
Philippines
State Journal
J. Vierpont Morgan
United States
Hannk
Uheon
Ite Gm
Brent
Episcopal Church
James L. Houghteling
Chicago
Wm. H. Crocker
San Francisco
Samuel Mather
Cleveland
George MacCulloch Miller
New York
Teld
Wanta
Manila
Dualfriat School
Frank R. Millspaugh
Kanaa
Bishop Potter Addresses Temperance Amidst Modern Life
New York on September 2 The Bishop Henry C Potter opened a speech at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church on the liquor question. He argued temperance reform is tainted by mishmash and lauded virtues in wine while condemning industrial aims that alter daily life. He questioned whether modern conveniences and wage work justify indulgence, urging consideration of the worker's burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry C. Potter
Fragmentary note on governance and social critique
A garbled text fragment critiques government and elites, mentioning drunken behavior, public folly, and a Rotel restaurant scene. It references class bias, catering to elites, and a call to retain a Walloon identity, though many phrases are unclear. The piece reads like a stray editorial fragment from a historical page.
Women Frown at Rector Over Suicide Sermon
Women at St. Peter's Episcopal Church resent Rev. Dr. William Baorittirees sermon at a memorial service for Mrs. Addie M. Johnson who died by suicide September 7. They demand an opinion on whether death by own action is pardonable as discussed in the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ae
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Silvermon
Golden Chain Humane Society
Addie M. Johnson
Oer
Miss Cook Broken by Wave in Atlantic City Surf
Miss Cook of Washington D C suffered a broken leg when a wave knocked her over at the foot of New Jersey Avenue Atlantic City She was in the surf with other bathers and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
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Cook
Atlantic City
New Jersey Avenue
Henrietta Stressington
D.C
Weither
Wanted Good medium mined trunk cheap for cash
Multiple small notices advertise needs to buy or rent items and rooms. Readers seek a cheap medium trunk, sewing equipment, cider making service, horse purchases, and various room rentals. Auctions for work horses and local sales are listed with addresses or landmarks.
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Jane Journal
Srg Towler
Cam
Edo
Washburn
Washburn's Chief Works, ‘Tuesteen Ssemeeye and Saturdays, 2 Miles Ww. Bool
Horbes
Bennett Barn
Snd
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Warren M.crosby
Peesy Senes Mans
Aves
Fancy Goods Department
Nive
Pearl
Erech Ata
Ie Oric
G.A.R
Washington, D. C
Il, Inc
Union Alae Ee
Pigtary
Inc
Chicago & Alton
St. Louis
Topeka
Washington
D. C
J. C. Fulton
A. Lewis
Peon
T. A
Kansas Ave
California
Prescott
Phoenix
Arizona
Catimonia
Caritornia
San J
Santa Fe
T. L. King
T. M. James
North Topeka
Jornal Do Commercio
Mannes
Letties
Benn
Acre
Gaiver
Dinee
Avré
Antimasi
THE
C. O. D. Man
Albert Pyro
Alfred Piet
Chicago Great Western Railway
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Cannon Valley Lakes
Duluth
Superiors
Sife
Great Western
IP Elmer
GPA
Charles Adams & Co
Norfolk
Potter
Mrs. Hopkins
Miles
Dave
Hm the Waloon
Rector
Willan H
Bensing
Rome
Wew Line
Canadian Pacifico Railway
St. Joho
Fon
Salina
Kan
Kortland
Rats
Plamouth
Antho
Tei Throop
Ana
Reid
Blane Bchool
Act
Crawford Bide
IA Stout Boy
Toe
Sen
Parcaee Peeaa
Particultre College
Bt. Louis
Gs Topeka
M Knight
Dresemakers
Mra Mercer
Crosby
Meat
Kansas
Tobms
Avery
HL Keith
Troon
Quindly St
New House
John Fyfe
Bath
Quincy
Monroe
Lowman Hill
Beni—Corgee
Wes
Enavire
Arison
Weter
Hanses
Alain Great
Wit Brown
Mondinot
Earn
Lincoln St
Fternoan
Geetine Wuree
Iid Gloves
Bineelet Ict
Rm North
Pryrigians
Idac Barnes
Me QR
Jermey Hatter
Lawrence St
Gale Baby Bugsy
North Five
Bern “Tou
Colvin
Ivery
BAT
Toque Quincy
Por
Bi H Shore
Miller
Union Pacific Railroad
Rsls Peka Automobile el Eet
Ee Cycle CO
Tie Rathet, Mellenal er-Johnson Bicycles
Cie Vier
LB W. Wb
Taf Ney A
Ak Sidock
DIAMONTS_ Maye
Leth and Walthany
Watchee
Ieee
Dee
Amacy
the Cayseat
Andy
Ian Mae Gorden
B.W. Mull
Hsper Abber Glieabe, Brags Ma As
Vee Rads
Vincent Granas
Feilehes
Venus
James EB Hayden
Ope Clan
I W
PAS
Clatenes Sidauer
Rock Island
Aatius Bite
Missouri
Pscifin Lapeer Peete Accom
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