Seven Years War Over Dr Weavers Wealth Ends in Compromise
A long estate dispute in Germantown Philadelphia over Dr Martin Weaver's fortune ends with a compromise. The widow receives a life interest in 450000, to pass to the Methodist board of foreign missions, while Bessie Weaver Heft Bachman gains a life interest in 50 and potential heirs may receive the remainder to the Presbyterian board of foreign missions. The case featured insanity trials, marriages, divorces, and a contested will, with court questions on Bessie's paternity and legal heirship.
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Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Zola
Bessie
Rosine
Supreme Court
Miss Emerson
Willie Heft
Wille
Harry M. Bachman
Mr. Bachman
Orphans’ Court
Bachman
Scottish Spurgeon Visits America Rev John McNeill Sermon in Chicago
The Scottish Spurgeon Rev John McNeill visits the United States for rest after his wife’s death. He inaugurates his American tour with a sermon at Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago. Once a railroad porter, McNeill rose to prominence as a minister, now leading Regent Square Church in London.
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United States
John McNeill
Spurgeon
London
America
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Chicago
John M’keill
Hegent Square Church
Edward Irving
Irving
James Hamilton
Regent Square
Oswald Dykes
Seotchman
Dr Draper A Pioneering Wisconsin Historian Remembered
Dr Lyman Copeland Draper longtime secretary of the Wisconsin State Historical Society died at seventy six from paralysis He dedicated years to collecting western history material and correspondence his lone major work being Battle of Kings Mountain He was born September 4 1815 in Erie County New York and later resided in Mobile Buffalo and Philadelphia where he gathered archives His death leaves the Madison society with a vast collection of about 120000 volumes largely from his efforts
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Lyman Copeland Draper
Wisconsin State Historical Society
Kings Mountain
Draper
Erie County
Mobile
Kut Alad
Buffalo
Philadelphia
Madson
Wis
Famous Ogontz School Estate Highlights Wealthy Daughters
Philadelphians admire the Ogontz estate near Philadelphia home to the famous Ogontz school. It houses about a hundred wealthy daughters preparing for Vassar Wellesley and Smith. The property, owned by Jay Cooke, hosted him during the Civil War era and features a large mansion and sixty dormitory rooms. An Episcopal chapel built at Cooke’s expense serves the students.
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Ogontz School
Ogontz
Philadelphia
United States
Vassar
Wellesley
Smith Colleges
Jay Cooke
Daughters of Wealth
Resources of New Zealand and a Revolt against Silk Hats
The piece surveys New Zealand’s diverse resources and vast agricultural potential, noting its climate, export strength, and population. It contrasts wool and sheep production with other sectors, and mentions a Harper's piece. A separate critique from the Whitehall Review mocks the high black hat rule in the South African wallsraad, praising the decision to strike it out.
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New Zealand
Antarctic
England
Australia
Canada
United States
New South Wales
G. M. Grant
Harper's
South Africa
Wallsraad
Smit
Volksraad
Whitehall Review
How Do Eels Breed Its mysteries and ancient theories explained
The article surveys historical beliefs on eel reproduction from ancient Egypt to Sardinia. It cites ideas that eels arise from horse hairs, slime, eel skins, or aquatic snakes, and notes widespread notions that eels mate with water snakes. It also mentions beliefs linking eels to other fishes and Greek myths.
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Mather
Jupiter
New York
A Dog Named Bijou Moves Between Towns
A terrier owned by an engineer working on the Yverdon and Simplon line disappears while his master is away. Bijou turns up in Lausanne with Mre R s mother and then travels back to Yverdon by train, staying with Mme R at times. Officials along the route know the dog well as he repeatedly visits his supposed masters’ circle.
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Yverdon and Simplon
Yverdon
Bijou
Lausanne
M. R
Mme. R
London Spectator
Enormous Weight of Side Branches From Oaks
Observers note the massive horizontal branches of grand white oak trees along Rabbit Lane near Germantown and Mr. B S Miller, with limbs reaching up to fifty feet from the trunk. The text reflects on their weight and resilience, citing Thomas Meehan’s Philadelphia Ledger quote about growth out of the earth and the limits of leverage.
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Rabbit Lane
Germantown
Thomas Meehan
Philadelphia Ledger
How the Ancients Swore Across Cultures and Traditions
The article traces oath taking across civilizations. Jewish courts used the book of the law, Bedouin tribes invoked sanctified objects, and Bedouins swore by the tent and its owner. It notes Mohammett swore by the setting of the stars and William the Conqueror by the splendor of God.
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Mohammett
William the Conqueror
St. Louis Republic
Delights of Yachting by a Ballast Joined Crew
A Detroit Free Press reader recounts a yacht race ten days earlier. The narrator survives a capsize, jokes about ballast duties, and describes crew dynamics and humorous songs. He weighs about 230 pounds when not drowned and reflects on self sacrifice in church fund drives.
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Uy Phy UN
Ypsilanti
Meather
Kansas
Hervey Smith Tomer
Detroit Free Press
Old Alabama Woman Thanks Kind Helpers In Grapes Tale
A story from Youth's Companion recalls an elderly Alabama woman whose long life and frailty drew neighbors to aid her. She repeatedly thanks them in a distinctive speech, notably praising the son of her former master for bringing grapes and asking in dialect how long her luck will endure.
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Alabama
Sanitary quip and thrift tale from Texas Siftings
A doctor scolds Sam for a pig pen near the house as unhealthy though Sam argues none sickness has appeared. The tale closes with a humorous exchange about misfitted trousers and missing pockets, illustrating period humor.
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Fowler
Sam
Texas
Return of the Wanderer in a Clothier and Furnisher vignette
A silver headed sage enters, burdened with a parcel, struggling to lift a tethered door string. He climbs stairs with effort, pausing before a door where an aged face appears and the scene ends with the line Jack, I hope you pardon this delay, I’ve brought that dress suit back.
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Tom Masson
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