A Black Page in the History of Circumstantial Evidence
Narrator recounts the Clymer family tragedy in Old Virginia detailing Colonel James Clymer and his wife Julia Merwin. Jealousy and an ill tempered sister in law provoke a feud over a mulatto nurse Fanny. A midnight scene with a sick child leads to a startling crime.
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Old
Virginia
Clymers
James Clymer
Julia Merwin
Fanny
Fler
Colonel Clymer
Mrs. Clymer
County and Borough Officers Listed for Local Government
The document enumerates county officers such as Congressman L F Watson, President Judge J D Wetmore, associate judges, district attorney William Schour, sheriff Ueary Brace, prothonotary W H Waters, surveyor DeForest Wheelock, treasurer Barnes, recorder W J Alexander, and jury commissioners G W Kinnear and NP Morrison. It also lists county auditors, coroner Sterling Green, Mayhew Trustee Warren Academy, school superintendent N R Thompson. borough officers including mayor C H Noyes, town council members, clerk J P King, assessor J B Muraton, school directors Francis Henry and others, justices of the peace, constable, notaries public, and auditors.
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L F Watson
Stante
C W Stone
J. D Wetmore
W. W. Connoly
W. B. Acocks
W M Lindsey
Attoney
William Schour
Sherif
G W Kinnear
NP Morrison
TR Wheelock
Durham
Jennings
E. A. Spencer
T. BE. Barnes
G.C. James
Sterling Green
Mayheb
Warren Academy
Miles
N. R. Thompson
Burgesa
C. H. Noyes
W. C. Rowland
BE. G. Wood
James Clack
Tm. Lewis
A.J. Davis
Reenland
L. Friday
Fatconer
M. Spaulding
Clark
J. PL King
Muraton
Francis Henry
George Eneworth
Benj. Nesmith
R. P. King
G. W. Stone
J.P. Walla
D. J. Hodges
D.W. C
Trifles and life’s delicate meaning unveiled
A reflective meditation on trifles shaping joy and sorrow. Short verses, contrasts between small acts and their deep effects, from a mother’s prayers to nature’s subtle signs. Each tiny event or object contributes to life’s broader measure and God’s work in progress.
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Earth
Lfe
The Deacon's Dinner Party and a Lesson in Charity
Deacon Goodman, a prosperous New York merchant, hosts a country meal inviting poor neighbors and needy guests. The event shocks his wife and daughters yet reveals the joy of giving. The family learns true hospitality lies in serving others, not social show.
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Deacon Goodman
New York
Adelaide
Ellen
Deacon
John
Mrs. G
Elien
Mrs. Goodman
Father
Goodman
The Unconsidered Uses of Timber in Industry
An examination of how diverse timber species supply unique roles beyond construction and firewood. It details tulip wood for bowls and straw brooms, holly for ebony-like teapot handles, limewood for planks and toys, sycamore in presses and printing, yew for vases and instruments, beech for planes and muskets, chestnut for posts and forges, hornbeam for wheels and charcoal, and timber uses in Russian roads and German casks, highlighting the breadth of timber utility across nations.
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America
New Forest
France
Spain
Switzerland
Russia
North America
Germany
Timber uses of native woods in Europe and America
A London Timber Trades Journal sketch surveys wood uses by species. It notes Switzerland birch as water-pipe stock, battenut posts in America, shell bark hickory for axles, sugar-maple for wheels, dogwood for tool handles, mountain laurel for tool handles, red birch for bowls, rice-hoop stocks, olive for inlays and cases, persimmon for screws, and elm for cannon carriages. It underscores vast consumption and waste of timber and aims to illuminate diverse domestic and industrial applications.
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Switzerland
France
America
London
England
Timber Trades Journal
Lewis Casss Only Son and Miss Masons Rise and Fall
Emily V Mason, famed in the Northwest society, supported herself after Gov Stephen Mason’s death by running a Virginia market farm and later nursing Civil War prisoners in Richmond. She later educated Southern orphans, resided in Washington and Paris, and cared for Lewis Cass before his death. His will named her executrix and funder of his remains, while her own fortunes waned and later widowhood faced delayed trial in Cameron case.
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Emily V. Mason
Northwest
Territory of
Michigan
Stephen T. Mason
Miss Mason
Wolverine
Mason
Fairfax County
Virginia
Richmond
Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Paris
Cass
Detroit News
Murder and trial of Colonel Clymer in a family tragedy
A murder scene unfolds as Mrs Clymer and her child are killed in their bed. Colonel Clymer is accused, convicted, and hanged before a later confession by a mulatto girl reveals her own motive. The piece also includes a reflective section on female social power and courtship strategies.
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Miss Merwin
Hera
Mrs. Clymer
Clymer
Fanny
Colonel Clymer
Mama
A Big Firm in Cattle Monopoly in San Francisco
San Francisco cor report alleges Miller and Lux control the beef and mutton market with a three cent per pound tax, own 700000 acres of land and 80000 cattle, and run a large, well paid workforce. Critics call them enemies of the state and Republican principles, yet they conduct honorable dealings and are valued at ten to fifteen million dollars. A Buffalo doctor advertises chronic and nervous disease treatment from his Hast Swan Street office.
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San Francisco
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Illiam Sclinar
Scofield's Brook
Warren, Pa
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Liberty Streets
Warren
Travis
Davis
Aneby Fry
Rown & Ball
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First National Bank
WM. BD. Brown
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Ball Notary Public
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Leonhart
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Pweltine & Davis
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Phivd St
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Second Street
Waravings Bank
Tly. Tobt Ilbur & Mlles
Fred Morek
Scofield’s
We Wilbur
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Justice OF the Peace
Water Street
Messner & Trushel
Busness
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Stone
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Suburie & Byles
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PostoMece
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Forest Counties
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Tidioute
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Titsburgh
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Norr
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Philadelphia
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Local Directory
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Ber Yices
Father Mallen
Laban Loney
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Methodist Church
James N. Myers
Bill
Warren PA
Brick and
Sandi
Iguhouse Brothers
Plowent Township
Maritt
Snover
Providence
Ama Carpenter
Pultder
Canor
Sam
Newport, Ky
Mr. N. R. Stevens
Miler
Albert von Roeder
Cincinnati, O
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Ernest Durigan
Race St
Cent
H. BR. Stevens
Boston, Mass
Allen
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G. Coon
Geo
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W. F. Weeks
Tennessee
Cumberland County
D. W.C. James
Arnold & Bro
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A. Hertzel
Pittsburgh
Culverwells
Culverwell Medical
Ann St
Postoffice Box
Meat Market
F A. Cogswell
City
Fisher's Block
Ghenn
Medical Fraternity
N. B
Chile
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Brickerville
Lancaster Co
Colin Cameron
Sie Vé. Farm Machine Co
Bellows
Bysinger & Siggins
Gudlow House
Ladlew House
Market Street
Wvarren
Savings Bank
Watson Nesmith, J. Hazeltin
Kaffiden
Prieta
Casnisk
FB. Wareon, J
Tuner, Alconer, Dunyan AJ
Suver
the Deacon
Lewis Cass
Oliver
Simon Cameron
Kelle
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