The Leveling of Ralph Balfour in a Family Dress Plot
In a grand Trimountain City household the Balfours prepare a levee to welcome Ralph Balfour while a poor relation, Caroline Lindsay, endures cuts over a failed dress fit. Henrietta schemes to marries wealth and status, while Adelia pursues a romantic fantasy sparked by a Count Matinna. The storm delays Ralph, stirring tensions as fashion, fortune, and family pride collide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papa
Caroline Lindsay
Henrietta Balfour
Henrietta
Dad
Adelia
Frank Chamberlain
Alicia Rosalia Aubrey
Fitz Herbert
Clara
Ralph Balfour
Ralph
The Lomb of the Emperor Napoleon on Saint Helena
A vivid sketch recalls the Longwood estate on Saint Helena where Napoleon Bonaparte rests in a mahogany coffin. The piece notes the 1840 transfer to France and hints the present emperor may erect a monument, while recounting the 1821 funeral and the island’s solemn tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Longwood
St. Helena
Napoleon Bonaparte
Napoleon
Marengo
Louis Philippe
Invalides
Convict Scott Arrested in Chicago for Poisoning Wife
One Geo. W. Scott was seized in Chicago on suspicion of poisoning his wife who had died recently. The woman, who first saw him during a prison passage at Charleston State Prison, was impressed by his appearance and gave him a dollar. After release he found and married her, and she remained devoted despite his infamous conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Scott
Chicago
Charleston
Palmer
Mass
Barrows
Boston Museum displays Irish letter poster in office
The Boston Museum notes a posterscript to an Irish letter seen at the office. It reads a humorous warning about not paying postage in advance and threatening to raise the devil with the postmaster if the letter is not received safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mike
Woman accused in Erie counterfeit case arrested
A Erie woman about thirty, Sarah Whitlock, connected with COUNTERFEIT Inc., was arrested after authorities traced counterfeit silver coins. Officers Emerick and Deputy Marshal Williams seized bogus quarters from her and a large stash in a handkerchief hidden in a cellar. She was committed for trial by U.S. Commissioner Conkling after examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ankres Rep
Counterfeit Inc
Sarah Whitlock
Erie
U.S
Conkling
Emerick
Buffalo Commercial
A Quaker horse tale and a pistol gallery notice
A Broadbrim owned horse proves stubborn despite a gentleman's wish to buy and drive it. The piece also notes a pistol gallery planned by Travis in Lexington, with ladies learning to shoot for self defense and amusement. The column includes a Palmer Mass kissing incident and a schoolyard quip about beating a smaller foe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadbrim
Shadbelly
Lapies
Sroor—Carr
Travis
Lexington
Kentucky
Cincinnati Gazette
French engineer warns of failing steamboat engine
A French engineer aboard an old Ohio steamboat tells the captain the engine is in bad condition. The captain asks how long it will run, and the engineer replies until it bursts. After the next landing, there will be one less Frenchman on board the boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
New York
Ohio River
Manetta
Missouri
Saskatchawan
St. Paul
Chicago
Cleveland
West Point
Providence
Saskatchewan
Mrazer River
Rocky Mountains
Portland
Maine
Quebec
Mackinaw
Superior City
Lake Winnipeg
Athabasca
Fort Owen
Fort Colville
Fort Vancouver
Oregon
Pacific
Vancouver's
Island
Frazer River
England
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Atlantic
Washington City
Lake Superior
Ireland
Norway
Germany
Russia
Moscow
Kazan
Canadas
New England
Washington Territory
New Caledonia
Vancouver
Europe
Frazer
Contented man wins field in odd estate test
A wealthy eccentric posted a board on his estate offering the field to any man contented with life. An applicant approached and proclaimed contentment, but when asked why he sought the field, he remained silent, ending the brief exchange.
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Marki
THE
Warren Mail
E. Cowan
C. W. H. Verback
Second Street
Warren
L. A
Meadville Academy
Teacher's Normal School
T. F. Thickston
Meadville, Pa
Carver
B. E. Eddy
Water Street
Warren County
General Stage
Hackney House
Second and
Liberty Streets
Warren, Warren Co. Pa
Richard
Barbour
Temperance House
P. S Cole
Court House
High Street
Warren, Warren Co
Independence Hall
Chestnut Street
5Th
Wyatt & Hermines
P. R. Bennett
LD. Wetmore
Johnson & Brown's
Johnson
Scofield and Brown
Liberty Street
Glenni W. Scofield
WM. D. Brown
L. E. Guignon
Sugar Grove
Warren Co
E. M. Pierce
Third
Hickory Streets
Nesmith and Keller
Exchange Building
R. D. Bartlett
Orr & Henry's
A. Fingers
Stranahan & Randall's
George Sailor
C. W. Rathbun
Point Breeze
D. M. Williams
Chauncey Hulburt
Ssarm, Mcreay & Co
Great Pennsylvania
Market Street
Church Alley
Lewis Arnett, & Co
Exchange
Hunter and Waters
O. Wi
Hunter, M. Waters
Ss. P. Johnson
Clement B. Barrett
Warrey
Barrett
Eorge
Danforth
FE. H. Danforth
Stranahan and Randall’s Store
Geo. F. King
C. J. Taylor
Taylor & King
Waterford
Tod. M
Bank of the
State of New York
Neilson, Wardwell &Co
Wright & Co
N. ‘Holmes & Sons
Pittsburg
Gilmore & Brother
Cincinnati
Ohio
Jamestown & Warren
Essas
Frank Parmlee
A. B. Smith
Jamestown
Frewsburg
Chautauque Co
Carver House
Little Valley
Dunkirk
Chautauque Lake
RE. E. Eddy
Crystal Palace
A. F Davis & CO
Godey
Mary W. Jamain
Modiste
Madiste
Red Sea
Maria Chamberlain
Addo
Caroline
Trimountain
Amma
Hovey’s
Maria
Mamma
Miss Balfour
Cierk
Count Albert
Lagrange
la Grange
Norma
Alfred Delavau
Lum
Alf
Delavau
Delavaus
Delavan
Count Matinna
Delavay
Monsieur Coiffure
Enrietta
Diamond Baudeau
James
Mrs. Balfour
Mod
Vin
Carole
Love
Monsieur
Mr. Balfour
John
John Balfour
America
Eden
Allen
Jupiter
Rubic
Emperor Napoleon
Grenadiers
United States
Northwest
Hudson’s Bay Company
Pacific Coast
Crazer
Vancouver’s
Washington
Coast Range
Pennsylvania
Franklin
George Washington
Joshua
Fredonia
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