Sunset problem and many old world curiosities
A collection of brief notes touches on diverse topics from a sunset problem in science to mortise construction in Japan and a Rochester couple’s public wedding in a clothing store window. It notesFrontiersman F Leech’s tale of a 200 foot well and various local incidents, including crime, politics, rail mishaps, births and deaths, bigamy, wow.
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Two Lovers and the Old Man Girt: Girl Refuses Flight of Writ
A Cleveland Herald report describes John Schiltges courting Miss Lulu Jacobs son of T B Jacobs. When the family barred him she was forced to consider marriage by habeas corpus but she refused to leave her parents and stated no plan to marry. The sheriff withdrew as the crowd pressed for outcome.
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Jackson Township
Hancock County
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T. B. Jacobs
City
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Tiffin
Cats in the country papers and a note on feline lore
The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette quotes on local humor in country papers and includes a long piece on cats. It contrasts country news value with editorials and recounts a tale of an Angora cat praised for gentleness, loyalty, and companionship, plus various anecdotes on cat behavior and training across cultures.
Religious notices and travel reports across-Atlantic echoes
The Christian World in London and the Christian Union in New York note prayer meetings in English and American cadence. Retired Rev Dr Elbert S Porter of Brooklyn's First Reformed Church. Judge Bancroft Davis returns from Europe where stained glass windows for St John's Church are being added. Boston con conductor Harris seeks funds for an evangelistic railroad mission car. Ten Dakota Indian girls arrive in Philadelphia for schooling under two missionary ladies. A mother rescues her daughter en route, then allows her to stay.
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New York
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America
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First Reformed Church
Bedford Avenue
Brooklyn
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Europe
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Arthur
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Harris
Boston
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East
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