Remarkable Adkins of Pittsylvania County Lives to Sixty
The story of Owen Adkins, known as Old Man Adkins, a rugged Mormon by fifty six years in Pittsylvania Virginia, features his early life as a wrestler and hunter, a bear duel, a polygamous career with nineteen children from his first wife and forty six with four concubines, totaling about seventy offspring and a massive local influence. He reportedly ran eleven miles in forty one minutes at age sixty two, though he claims fifty eight, and remains vigorous, never ill, attributing health to outdoor life and diet.
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Pittsylvania County
Virginia
Turkey Creek
Piney Peak
Owen Adkins
Joseph Smith
Adkins
Adkintown
Pittaylvania
Ile
Tie
Bernhard Rolfsohn
Alt Breisach
Rhine
Pierre
Gudule Ertevan
Carl Moreaux
Gudule
Bernhard
Delaware Avenue
M. E
Buffalo
I. G. Bidwell
John
God
Mr. Bidwell
Christ
Jesus
Judea
Heaven
Paradise
St. John
London
San Francisco
Jerusalem
Europe
Behold an eternal day through a haunted past
A fragmented tale blends a haunted narrator recounting a life of love, betrayal, murder, and prison with a later sermon on heavenly identity. The narrative follows Bernhard Rolfsohn in Alt Breisach, Gudule Ertevan, and Carl Moreaux, ending in a tragic confession before execution. A sermon on certainties of the afterlife closes the piece.
Local Officials List Across City Departments
A lengthy roster lists numerous public offices and officers including congressman Watt, President Judge Wetmore, Attorney William Seknar, Sheriff Henry Brace, Prothonotary S W Waters, Clerk R K Russell, Treasurer T B Barnes, Recorder W J Alexander, and Jury Commissioners G W Kinnear N F Morrison. Also named are Commissioners E R Wheelock M B Deahsm IB Jehningy Auditors B A Spencer T Barnes D O James Coroner Sterling Green and various trustees, superintendents, council members, inspectors, and notaries public.
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Watt Stante
C W Stone
L D Wetmore
Asucristo Judgea
Revolt Against Harrisburg Ring Threatens Dem Convention
Commonwealth voices strong opposition to the Harrisburg Ring and calls for a revolt against its control of the Democratic Party. The editorial attacks dictation and slate-building for the state convention and condemns political manipulation by self-styled Democrats. The note adds a separate remark on gold versus silver production and a critique of gendered sacrifice in affection and deception.
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Harrisburg
Commonwealth
Theological Students and the Clerical Monopoly Critique
Jane Grey Swisshelm argues in Chicago Tribune that male control of the ministry is a theft robbing the faithful of co laborers and education. She cites Pentecost and Pris ca and Acqu ila as evidence that women preached in early church and criticizes Princeton for barring women while other schools opened doors. The Bellefonte Watchman and Jeffersonian comments note gender and political stances, including a provocative jab at George A. Jenks and a sensational remark about Col Ingersoll in Taylor sville Ohio.
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Jane Grey Swisshelm
Chicago Tribune
Priscilla
Acquilla
Christ
Holy Ghost
Princeton
It Was Alive and the Gentle Spirit in the Store
A chaotic scene in a store ends with a poor Christian man reading scripture as customers lampoon and injure him with eggs oil and a codfish. He leaves untroubled, asking to depart in peace while clerks demand damaged payment. Populace mischief contrasts with his calm faith.
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Enandoah Herald
Queeed
Spring Day in the Country Inspires Reflective Pictorial Lesson
In a piece urging appreciation of rural scenes, readers are urged to study a Maryland wood engraving titled Spring Day in the Country. The essay contrasts home surroundings with city life, cherishing open air, streams, trees, birds, and family, and warns youths of spring fever and impulsive moves away from farm life. It invites boys to reflect on contentment, consider roots, and seek peaceful fishing by quiet streams.
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Maryland
Feaf
Coercing Votes at Portsmouth Navy Yard Tale
A Boston correspondent recalls a Portsmouth Navy Yard incident before Jackson's second term. A superintendent warned workers to vote as he did or face discharge, prompting months of talk and bravado. When pressed, he refused to change stance, declaring he would vote as he pleased. The workers mocked his threat, then voted for Old Hickory on election day. A Danbury note laments a missed laugh at the post office, with a quip about a bile under the arm.
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Boston
Benjamin Weeks
Portsmouth
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Jackson
Old North Burying Ground
Sons of Freedom
Falen
Nero
Old Hickory
Navy Yard
Danbury
Connecticut
Jane
Post Offis
Heaven
Henry
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Exchange
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Geon
Sheffield
Warren County
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Omar
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N. Y
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Warren O. Pa
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Scofield
W. W. Wilbur
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Busines
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Local Directory
Burgews
C. H Noyes
W. C. Rowland
Wood
James Clark
Wm Lowh
A.J. Davis
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L. Friday
P. J. Falconer
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Clerk
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Father Mullen
Secret Societien
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Moxins
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James N. Myers
Bill Poster
Warren PA
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Pleasant Township
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Pittsburgh
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New York City
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Taylorsville
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Pennsylvania
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White House
Jesus Christ
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