Fanny's shilling leads to a long awaited reunion
In Bridge End a stray shilling triggers a local pursuit revealing the child's kindness. Colonel Halton, missing for years, learns Fanny is his daughter after a baker identifies the coin. Nancy Brightwell hears the tale and plans a future with the colonel, while the village reflects on providence and renewed fortunes.
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Fanny
Mrs. Brightwell
Panny
Nancy
Bridge End
Mr. White
Brightwell
Nancy Brightwell
Colonel Halton
Cassie
London
Fany
Jane
Ellen
Gavazzi Attacked During Second Lecture in Quebec
Italian lecturer Gavazzi faced a mob at the Free Church in Quebec where his claim about Inquisition extended to Ireland stirred opposition. Stones shattered windows, Gavazzi was overpowered and thrown from the pulpit, his secretary beaten, soldiers intervened and dispersed the crowd. The mob then marched to Parliament House seeking a member named Brown.
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Quebec
Gavazzi
Free Church
Ireland
Parliament House
Brown
We Gavazzi
John B Skinner Appointed District Attorney
Hon John B Skinner of Wyoming is named District Attorney for the Northern District of New York, succeeding Henry E Foster who has resigned from the post.
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John B. Skinner
Wyoming
New York
Henry E. Foster
Warren County
Joan Garerarra
Erie
N. Wermore
Warren
Joan Jursox
Columbus
Rufus P. Kine
Register
Joun F. McPusroyx
Geo. N. Parmier
James Foreman
Irvine
Johxson & Brown
D. Brown
E. G. Bennepier
Southwest
Orrin Hoox
Marshat Jonus
Russelburgh
A. H. Luptrow
M. N. Powett
Kintua
Céroner
Jous Dirmans
Court licensing and temperance drive in Warren county
The Warren county court adjourned to finish business with tavern licenses debated. Grand Jury recommended grants. 28 applications, 23 approved. Temperance movement strengthens as public opinion shifts, prompting stricter license scrutiny and calls for reform. Local notices include a funeral sermon, railings on public duties, and community events.
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Grand Jury
Galbraith
A. TL. Burns
Sheffield
John H. Hull
Warren
L. L. Deming
Spring Creek
T. V
White
Order of the Sons of Temperance
Friends of Temperance Reform
Friends of Temperance
Temperance move to nominate pro prohibition candidate for Legislature
Proceedings of a Temperance meeting discuss nominating a Legislature candidate pledged to Prohibitory Liquor Law principles. Critics fear party divisions. supporters insist on a temperance man from principle, not policy, to protect rights and influence conventions. Also notes Norra Western Barroap officers and other brief items.
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Dad
Warren County Temperance League Adopts Prohibitory Plan
An adjourned meeting held June 9 1853 at the Warren County Court House in Warren Borough formed The Warren County Temperance League. The charter vows to unite temperance men across parties to back a prohibitory liquor law, with officers elected and a Vigilance Committee empowered to start auxiliary leagues. Additional resolutions condemn tavern licensing, urge enforcement of current laws, and pledge to push a prohibitory liquor law. The meeting adjourned for July in Sugar Grove.
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Temperance League
Warren County Temperance League
Court House
Borough of
Warren
G. Merrill
E. G. Benedict
South West
Robert Campbell
Kinzua
H. J. Taylor
J. F. McPherson
Moran
Wuerxas
Warren County
J.D. James
Messrs
S. P. Johnson
R. S. Moran
Jno. Sailor
P. Johnson
G. D.woodin
Ino. Sailor
Sugar Grove
M. E
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Mayville
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Elmira
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L. L. Pratt
Fredonia Advertiser
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