Thanksgiving reflections in a rural kitchen tale
A front porch of gratitude unfolds in a farm family tale. Melissa and Pemelia argue over counting mercies while Lucy Mayhew, poor but steadfast, finds warmth in a roasting fire and prayer. Thanksgiving dawns cold yet hopeful as neighbors share help and thanks in the valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mellasa
St. Hi
Ellasa
Pemelia
Catey
Bumble
Frederick Peters
Cooshy
Melissa
Milford
Pamelia
Lucy Mayhew
Lucy
Grandma
Bertie
Mother
Rupert
Roger
Stephen Dolman
Mabe
Lacy
Love Story From a Memphis Seance in 1874
A Memphis seance reports a young man claiming to be the ghost of a Missouri-born son who died by suicide after loving Annie. The mother, aided by medium Essie, witnesses talking with the apparition, watches a watch open, and notes a shift in the spirit’s demeanor across seances including a child’s slate writing detailing the events and gospel of the family. The piece describes seance routines, watchticking proof, and the securing of the room for protection during investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Olmstead
Hall & Lyon
Sulhamsport
Hale
Garry's
Picketios
Ander
Emery, Press & Burr
Leffells
Oscar BR
Sly
Tanner Hong
Warren
Qaeries
Lee Vari Freias
Court of Common Pleas
Warren County
Court House
Borough of
Main Street
Lower Tidioute
Pennsylvania
Clamant
Li, Bowman
Emily Bowman
HW. Davis
Tueriff
Wareren
Olelgale P &W
Cohel
Waren
Spring Creek Township
Poennyglymla
Hinds
Madison & Cain
Donaldson
A. Eddy
Laundy
D. HL. Donaldson
Orcenia
W. G. Gaicelon
W.G. Gaicelon
Lh. Ruthead
Robert Donaldson
Francis & Skinner
W. W. Beardsley
H, Davis
Sheriff's
St. Louis
Annie
Pine Street
Plum Street
Wall
St. Laws
Memphis
Mississippi
Ella
Gilbert
James
Bert
New York City
Bloomfield
Town
Gen. Weaver
Traverse
Essie
A Mourful Sight: Funeral Procession for the Late GOP
A satirical 19th century scene portrays a mournful procession near the White House to bury the late Republican party aboard Salt Liver. The mock ceremony features undertaker Spinner, Treasury figures, and pallbearers Blaine Conkling Morton, with mock banners and quips about the dynasty and cabinet figures, led by a grim president in crepe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Credit Moher
Seneca
Spinner
Treasury
Father Spinner
Blaine
Conkling
Morton
Architect Mullett
Mullett
State Department
Sidney Webster
Fish
Divine Watts
Bristow
Tnis
de Bonis
Doutwell
General Belknap
Stanton
Tom Stanton
Jose
Belknap
Oland Robeson
Navy Department
Visit to Uammerfest the World’s Northern Town
A correspondent from the Alta California describes Uammerfest in detail, noting a 2,057 population, Laplanders and Finlanders, cod liver oil and fish odors, few horses, and unique winter light conditions from November to January. The account mentions reindeer and goats, schooling with lanterns, and midsummer bonfires, alongside remarks on hotels, meals, and a brief note about a stay at latitude 70:40 113.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta California
Norway
Uammerfest
Belter
Chilfon
Germany
France
Laplinderts
Foor
Herumuy
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Warker’ Lepger
Thornady
Morris ‘ Xine
W. King
Warren Awirren CO
Waeen Sr
Canvan House
Boece
Notlar
God Ander
Ver
Srren
Acag
W. D. Kinnear, Ag’t
Wwe
Spencer Optical Manufacturing Co
New York
Reig, Jr
Ron
Warren, PA
Barlow’s
Brown
Boiers
Hyde Mill
Bevill and
Mitre Gearing
Stearns
Barlows
Struthers
W Brown
Moralvy BR. Strutiers
Spreridens
Treavsurer
Scrip Hat & CapStore
Roman
R. Catlin
Homeorath- M Ie
Sl Spencer & CO
Sutherand, Noyes & Co
Inserance
Heal Estate
1St National Bank
C. Sloan
Suram
Liber Street
Scofield & Hookevis
Dr. Hodges
Justice of the Peace
Water Street
Messner & Trushel
Zapri4ut
Jomsex & Lindsey
Johnson's Bachange
P. Jonson
W.M Linpsry
Book & Heeves
Attorneys At Law
Scoffold’s Block
Npstans
Warton
Cua’s
Dixswoon
F. D. Rexons
Rown & Stone
Second Strect
Flrst National Bank
R. Brown
W. Stone
Ccofield & Hooker
Liberty Street
Ren, PA
W. Scofield
Hooker
Ball
Examina
Shaffer Brook
Carver Monse
Cyan & Noyes
Oiles
Second Street
John
J. R. Clare
H. Koler
Yil Bur & "Allen
Fred Morck
Dewelly
Scoffell’y Block
Waten
W.T. Wibsut
Orm
Uphril & Byles
Spring Street
Postoffice
Pittsville
Crawford
G. G. Thompson
Wm, Buhndr
J. YP
Donly
Attorneys of Law
Courtbourne Franklin, Tonango Co
InvincEton, Peexn’a
Orrosire the Devor
Tiavelera
M. Sulwing
Treard House
Nise
Briuapsayrimal
A. W. Kranaga
C. F. Koustain Escamré
Onder
RW Rusgetnderlbo
O RB. M
Ogallala
PRN
Wit
Lightner
I. G
G. F. Wanrney Lopar
Ore
W. BE. Suita
B. W. Warris
Joan Moxnoz
W. G
Snyder & Wood
Lata and Wood
Third St
Methodist Church
Warien, PA
John Roots’ Bitters
Buffalo
America
John Roots
Manucacturer
Seneca St
Bufo, N.Y
GEO. P. Orr & CO
Jacob Northrop
Hickory Street
Carver House
Charles Northrop
Warton County
George Scott Haa
Willie
Frimimer
J. A. Jamieson
George Scott
Champion Trimmer
J. K. Weaver
Singer Sewing Machines
Hazeltine, Orr & Co
Morck & Shultz
Whiteh Branch
Clark
WM. Morck
H. Schult4
Carver Neuse Block
Warner Water and
GENER
Bamaing Business
Myron Waters
H. B. Crowell
Cashier
P. Johnson
GN Panstrr
M. Waranis
F. Henry
I A Jamieson Allenvann
Davin McKunyy, J. BR. Charen, BE. B. Eupuep
ROBT
Sans Agape
Lsnall
Jett
John H
Hahm
Joseph Rogers
Ohneon
Jacob Sweeting
le Legari Facias
Eyal In Rogers
Awneraant
Dmamean & Co
H. Davis
Sheriff's Office
Heriff
A. Tuttle
Wilder
Holl King
August Keppel
Hollisng
Davis, Sheri
Sheffield
Charles Sigel
Horton, Crary & Co
Pd. Swain
George 1 Wiliams
Thomas Williams
H. Wiliams
W. G Wiliams
Elt Williams &, Lo
J. Smith
IL Davis
Bhali
County of
State of
James Morrison
Warren and
Franklin
Truman Kidder
Ray
Wite Tod
G. Utter
D, C
Utter
Charles Dinsmoor
Sheilff
Pacias
Brokenarraw Creek
Irving
P. Falconer
Hasel Street
Erie Avenue
Wm.aAn
Pleasant
Hames
Alanson Haines
Wm. Andrews
C. W. Stone
H. Davir
Sherif
Sheriff 'S Office
Court of Common Picase
Said Iniot
A. H. Noyes
Otto Huber
Margaret Boneterre
Elton’ Oy
Russelabrrg
Pine Grove Township
Eben Dean
Houge
Russell Martin
Thomas Stone
Davis
Stort
Towit
Wey
Henry Fisher
John Andrews
Andrews & Co
T. H. Adams
M. P. Gotchell
Sydney A. Wetmore
A. AH. Weaver
Gillam
Formort
Plores & Meyhurt
Mitate
Deerfield Township
Dennis Run
Same
W. H. Currie
Pitt
R. Currie
L. Swanson
Eatin
Weer Snes
By.m. Thibes
South Pacific Ocean
Anna Snow
Newburyport
Boston
Lowell
Toihueta
Telé i
Wright
Williams
Jack
Delano
Casven
Dave Cox
Baker
Joe Dwyer
Hils
van Cowen
Dave
Salt River
Land
Cowen
Nevermore
Columbus
Giver
Colvanbuag
Volumbus
Banner
Marshall Jewell
Ant Yankee
Aya
Jewell
Grant
China
Hullett Kalbourn
Colonel Magruder
Raf. Ingalls
Babcock
Cincinnati
Marshall
Cannor Canaries
Dr. Boschoe
United
Droggis Ints i
United States
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