The Norval Metford Tale of a Strange Resemblance
Oscar Hockersmith narrates a mysterious encounter in Cregmore where a man who resembles Norval Metford, killed at Antietam, is mistaken for him. The town chronicles misdirection, arrest, and a later revelation that the narrator is Norval, mentally misbound, rescued by his family after escape from a Missouri asylum, and restored to life.
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Norval
Grampian Hills
Oscar Hockersmith
Cregmore
Upper
Arkansas River
Antietam
Metford
Hockersmith
Mr. Hockersmith
Richmond
Shiloh
St. Louis
Teva
Farmer Boy
Little Rock
St. Louis Land Corporation
Bunch
Mr. Metford
Abe Catham
Missouri Insane Asylum
St Louis
Missouri
Norval Metford
Lessons in Patriotism for Fourth of July Observance
An editorial urges parents to deepen children’s patriotism beyond fireworks. It emphasizes instilling love of country through Revolutionary heroes and national milestones, noting early impressions shape character and that every child who makes noise on the Fourth should understand what is celebrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore American
Old
Virginia
Robert D. Ward
New York
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Union
Old Time Fourths and Jeffersonian Etiquette
A reflection on early Jefferson administration customs abolishing levees and courtly rooms except on New Year’s Day and the Fourth of July. Describes a formal Washington social scene with 12 pounder salutes, continental uniforms, and guests like Abigail Adams Mrs Jay and Jefferson’s daughter attending as part of a stately capital fete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Washington
New York
Philadelphia
Abigail Adams
Jay
Marion's Brave Men Rally To Free Colonel Rutledge
Jethro Pinkney leads Marion's youths toward Dorchester fort to stop the planned hanging of Colonel Rutledge. They split into two ambush squads along the road, awaiting the moment to rescue the colonel amid a contingent of 18 to 20 marchers toward execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ash
Jethro Pinkney
Colonel Aubrey
Marion
Balfour
Charleston
Rutledge
Dorchester
George
Jeth
Arthur Wallace
Jethro
Santee
Arthur
Safe homemade fireworks tips from New York Herald
The New York Herald advises careful staging of amateur fireworks to avoid danger. Do not use identical rockets in sequence, inspect pieces in daylight, secure wheels on nails, bury mines halfway, and store surplus rockets away from the firing area against walls or fences to prevent premature detonation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Buffalo man found dead in Stroudsburg hotel room
A man identified as J. B. Davison of Buffalo was found dead in his bed at the Central hotel on Main street Stroudsburg. A coroner's jury held an inquest and found a bottle with opium on his person. The body was embalmed by local Masons awaiting telegrams to confirm identity.
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Stroudsburg
J. B. Davison
Buffalo
Central Hotel
Main Street
Davison
Birthday of the Nation Reflections in Independence Hall
A New York Sun piece recalls the founding, sacrifices, and enduring promises of independence. It honors the four million freed from bondage and pledges continued devotion to liberty, peace, and the Declaration’s principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Marion's Men Rescue Colonel in Battle of South Carolina
A band of boys infiltrates the British assault near a Carolina fort in 1780, rescuing Colonel Rutledge as deserters and panic surge. Jethro leads the pursuit back to safety, praising Marion's leadership and foretelling the colony's fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Colonel Rutledge
Jethro
South Carolina
Chicago
Patriotic Noise Debate Sparks Fourth of July Reminder
A letter argues that one day of patriotic celebration is reasonable and that Americans are no noisier than others during national events. The piece notes French German and English celebrations, stressing shared roots in older traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Martin
Etiquette on Wedding Attire and Dress Rules
The article outlines best man gloves by time of day, gifts to the bride, age for marriage, and proper attire for boys and men. It covers gloves, hats, shoes, and paper style, citing Ladies' Home Journal as the source for dress rules and formal wear guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Home Journal
Odd Tales From Across America and Europe
A Pig bite in Sugar Grove leads to blood poisoning and possible arm loss. A Waterville resident forgets his horse after a lodge meeting. A Somerset wife arrests her abusive husband after cold biscuits. A Montreal clerk ships 70 000 dollars to the United States hinting at economic reciprocity. Hungary places Fra Louisa Blahn on banknotes. A Tirzah man discharges a pistol during church as a pranksome moment. A Long Island City dispute over shoes follows a second marriage.
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Robert Laing
Sugar Grove
Waterville
Somerset
Montreal
United States
Fra Louisa Blahn
Buda- Pesth
Hungary
Jonah Crosby
Tirzah
S. C
Long Island City
N. Y
New and Novel Household Aids and Devices
A small balloon on a ceiling rod serves as a hot air indicator and refeeder for toy use. A wire loop helps start screws by holding the head in place. Bicycle burglar alarms with a bell and lock attach to the frame trigger on wheel movement. A tub hood with a perforated dome provides shower baths in a regular washtub. A water powered motor releases warm air to prevent frozen pipes.
Polka dot and lace fashions listed for children and women
Polka dotted cotton waists bright red. Midsummer hats with floral wreaths. Polka dot shirt waists and flexible straw toques for middle aged women. Frocks for girls five to ten in small figures and white mousseline vest fronts. Belize?
Call to a Warren business at Golden Horse Shoe
A call request directs contact to the Golden Horse Shoe located at 309 Second Street in Warren Pennsylvania. The note provides the business address for inquiries or services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Horse Shoe
No. 309
Second St
Warren, Pa
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Warren Mail
Warren
Mary
Oregmore
Dauntrees
Independence Hall
Jnc. H. Jones
Peely
Luzerne Co
Dr. Pierce
The
Patriots
John H. Price
Curiaco
Phillipsburg
Mont
Buice
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Mr. Price
J. Frank McArthur
Bevan
Price
Dr. Frank
Castoria
Helen Gould
Fordham
Helen Miller Gould
University Heights
Charles Snow
University of the City of New York
Snow
Gould
Roxbury
Alice Northrop
Kirkside
Mrs. Snow
Miss Gould
Consumer
Kopf & Henry
Grocers
Wier Street
C. Smith & Son
Herald of
Baker & Bowman Co
Utz & Dunn
Levis & Pifer’s
Ladies’ Fine Shoes
Goker & Son
the Mail Office
Acme
Acme Cycle Co
Elkhart
Ind
W. H. Drven
U. S. Pension Claim Atty
Dearborn
Old Virginia
Brunswick
Albany
James L. Patterson
Union University
H. P. Warren
Albany Academy
James J. Canfield
Ohio University
State Library
Exrug
Adoe
Giese
Pennsylvania
Sheffield
Harrisburg
Sunbury
Lancaster
Philadephia
Baltimore
Pullman
Erie
Williams
Ice
Kane
Williamsport
Renovo
Midway
Eee
Sons of Warren
J. B. Hutchinson
J. KR. Wood
Gen
Dunkirk, Allegheny Valley & Pittsburgh Railroad
New York Central
Hudson River
R. R. Co
Lessee
Sun
Daily Sun
Rochester
Niagara Falls
Dunkirk
Fredonia
Cassadaga
Sinclairville
Alconer
Falconer Junct
Sosoe
Ffowsdafe
Sercorere Ackicy
Russell
O.overnee
Irvington
Youngsville
Pittsfield
Garland
Wee
Eoseens
Grand Valley
Titusville
Pittsburg
Falconer
Wrece
Cc. Moon
Auen
Kinzua
Bradford
Jasmanea
Olean
Olean Express
Irvineton
Tidfoute
Tionesta
Oil City
Buffalo Express
Leffard
Tionesta Valley Railroad
Sheffield Junction
Lamona
Shef
Jerry Crary
Boston
Cincinnati
East
Faas
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