Old Wooden Church on the Green and a Burglary Trial
The New York Sun recalls a poem about the Old Wooden Church on the Green and reports Anna Cunnett a fourteen year old girl from Plainfield being tried for burglary. The court hears testimony, her alibi about a dog and pantry window, and she is acquitted on the second count amid an emotional scene.
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Anna Connett
Elizabeth
Peace Street
Plainfidd
Anna
Second Presbyterian Church
Ephrsin
Elizabeth Whittemore
Mr. Darby
John R. Darby
Mr. Whittetere
Hiery
Star
Darby
H.W. Lanyon
Farnham and Brownettr
J. Augustus Fay
Wim. B. Maxson
California
Plainfield
Cour
Zudh
Maxson
Spoiling Children and Sensible Childhood Limits
A discussion on spoiling children traces mild indulgence to harmful wilfulness. It contrasts obedient responsibility in poorer families with lavishness among the rich, noting self control and duties as core benefits. A humorous aside from South Bend Herald recalls a chaotic newspaper edition and reader reactions.
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Tnt
Girl Teast Center
Editorial Plums and the Night Printer’s Victim
A humorous note on a chaotic editorial night as the first Herald issue is produced. An editor wrestles with proofs and a disruptive “old printer” while the newsroom fills with torn paper and sobs, culminating in a crew waking to a headless editorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Herald
Children stage fatal hanging prank ends in rescue
A group of children near Maryville planned a mock hanging for a boy named Webb. The sheriff was to pretend assist, others would mourn, and a shout would signal the end. The effort drew attention from women who arrived and saved the boy as he died without a groan, avoiding further tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryville
Webb
Sher’ HY
Johu “Webb
Mrr. Welb
Mr. Webb
Halloo
Successful Undertaking In New London Area
An enterprising undertaker in a town near New London built an elegant coffin for a wealthy sick stranger without orders. The man recovered then relapsed, and the undertaker pressed the woman to buy the coffin to take him to Western New York to die. The undertaker boasted of his foresight about the purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
New York
Springfield
Doctor Chapin Reaches Century Mark in Charlit Michigan
Dr. E. B. Chapin of Charlit Michigan claims he is 104 years old and notes a 70 year medical practice. The brief reflects on the impact of long careers in medicine and the potential harm from errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Chapin
Charlit. Mich
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