Kathleen O Neil Becomes Arnott Friend in Hard Times
Kathleen O Neil, an Irish maid, endures N S harsh treatment and fever conditions in the Arnott household. She nurses the sick child Clarence, earns Mrs Arnott’s trust, and transforms into a valued caregiver and confidant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen O’neil
Ma’m
Mrs. Arnott
Mr. Arnott
Lucretia
Kathleen
Natalia
Clarence
Matilda
Ireland
Katheen
Time wasted at the races scores youth remark
A Sunday School teacher laments seeing scholars at the horse fair races. A pupil replies that the races waste time, but adds there is a "thundering sight too much time lost in scoring."
Model wives and means in a late 19th century letter
A Titusville Press reader critiques a Sweden anecdote about a "model wife" and argues wives should match their household spending to income. The author warns against living beyond means, contrasts prudence with extravagance, and urges using resources wisely. A second note extols water in homes and mocks rigid frugality, urging marriage contracts include reliable water supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titusville Press
du Chailly
Sweden
Miss Phelps
Pennsylvania Lumber Piles Up as Demand Expands
The Ledger notes Pennsylvania remains a leading lumber state with Williamport a center of activity. In 1873 shipments reached 243,462,488 feet, up about 45,000,000 from the prior year, while stock on hand exceeds the start of last year by nearly 227,000,000 feet. The Clearfield Raftsmen's Journal estimates 258,000,000 feet of logs to be produced on the West Branch of the Susquehanna this spring, a slight decrease from last year but deemed ample given current finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Ledger
Pennsylvania
William' Sport
Clearfield Raftsmen
West Branch
Remarkable Longevity in New Hampshire in 1873
In 1873 fifty-two people in New Hampshire died at age ninety or older. The ages ranged from 102 years 1 month 20 days to over 91, with twenty-one females among the decedents. The combined ages total 4854 years 10 months 10 days, averaging over 93 years. No one died younger than ninety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Milton
Buckingham
Wm. C. Blackwell
Troy
Mr. Blackwell
Ireland
Fatal disasters mark March era of 1872 in Britain and Canada
The month opens with deadly events on land and water. A Blackburn boiler explosion costs twenty lives, nineteen more perish in the Grace Darling wreck, and a severe accident on the Great Western Railway in Canada adds to the deadly tally in a year troubled by disasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackburn
England
Great Western Railway
Canada
Temperance lessons and curiosities from a 19th century page
A miscellany of homely maxims on daily conduct and kindness, plus humorous vignettes and short notes. Items include reflections on patience, cheerful outlook, and treating others with care, followed by railroad injury stats, political quips, advertising anecdotes, and obituaries. Notable mentions cover Barnum’s London plans and the long-lived trainer Old Berry Williams.
Bible and Revivals Spark a New Coronation of Scripture
A Congregationalist reflection lauds worldwide revivals driven by Bible study and the Holy Spirit. It notes strong lay and scholarly engagement, cites Scotland’s zeal, and urges intensified study and prayer as the Spirit moves through missions and churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christendom
St. Louis
Scotland
America
Legal Whist Club Apple Basket Ruse
A young attorney used a legal question to win apples from the basket at a whist club. He recounts a past incident asking if a building built twenty five years ago over a neighbor's land could be moved. The tale hinges on a legal answer and a claimed win.
Economic ripple of new factory to town families
A factory employing 100 men will support 500 more. 300 families spend about $250 yearly, totaling $75,000. The $75,000 at 10 percent yields $7,500 in interest. The 100 families need 100 houses and boost local demand for agricultural produce and textiles, stimulating all industries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Mace
New York
Waite
United States
Bradford County
Joaquin Miller
Handsome Lady Tests Clerks Wit in Dry Goods Store
A stylish woman visits a dry goods shop and asks for a “beau.” The courteous clerk leans back and offers service. She clarifies she wants a buff, not a green one, and the clerk continues measuring merchandise.
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Warren Mail
EK. Cowan
Vance
Colums
Hanna Brothers
Frankiin
Iifebom
J. al
J. JT. Donly
Attorneys At Law
Court House
Pranklin, Pa
Bjandf
Vw. B. Slewars
Second Street
Lutheran Church
Warren
Franks, &c
Smith's
Scofield & Hooker
Liberty Street
Warren, Pa
G. W. Scofield
F. Hooker
Ball
Shafter Block
Carver House
Wapris
Ludlow
Market and
Second Streets
B. W. Brown
Johnson & Lindsey
Johnson's Exchange
Mney
Warren Pa
P. Johnson
M. Lindsey
Dinsmoor
WM. W. Hazeltine
Verback’s
D. D. Fassett
Arris & Fassett
Titusville
Crawford
Venango
J.R. Hare
G. C. McDermott
M. D
JA. Partridge
M.D
S. Burgess
Junius R. Clark
Chas
H. Noyes
Clark & Noyes
Carver
Hickory and
Water Streets
Hollenbeck & West
Lesses
Allen & Thompson
Tidioute
Warren County
Central Block
W. Allen
Co. C. Thompson
Brown & Schnur
First National Bank
J. N.schnur & Son
Merchant Tailors
Russell House
Ziectézly
J. J. Reig
Water Street
Hoffman
Clark’s Block
George Ball
Brown & Stone
H. J. Brown
Brown
C. W. Stone
HH. E. Brown
Greenland Brothers
Keystone Block
Wilbur & Allen, Attorneys At Law
Scofield’s Block
Over Post Office
W. W. Wilbur
S. T. Allen
R. D. Bartlet & Son
J. J. Wells &O
Russell
Jacob Gray
Order
W. E. Smith
N.G
S. W. Waters
Sec. Jno
Monroe
V. G
C. F
Kossuth
Jon. Monroe
C. P
R. K. Russell
Scribe
John Sill
R. M
WM. Lightner
C. of
Snyder & Wood
Ofice
Front Street
Episcoal Guard
Talmage
Spurgeon
T. de Witt Talmage
Christian At Work
C. H. Spurgeon
Chronos
W. Adam
We St
Simmons
J.H. Zeilin & CO
Macon
Philadelphia
W. HH. MacDonald & CO
J. F. Wells
Hoffman & Clark’s
Warren Savings Bank
Penn’a
Savings Bank
L. F. Watson
B. Nesmith
A.J. Hazeltine
O. H. Hunter
Falconer
P. J. Trushel
E. G. Wood
M. B. Dunham
James Clark
Albert Kirberser
NEW Furniture Store
Youngsville, Pa
W. D. Kinnear
Fairmont House
Ag’t
Brown & Struthers
Ron Works
Stam Engines
Barlow’s Patent
Gang Saw Mills
Stearns
Barlows
T. Struthers
H. W. Brown
Man
Spencer Optical Manufacture Co
E. M. Pierce
Ruhlman
BY A. H
Ty Book
Willis
Mother
Honora
Teddy
Mrs. Tudor Audor
Isaacson & Co
Julia Arnott
Erie
G. Washington
Titusville Herald
Pennsylvania Railroad
Buffalo
Massachusetts
Barnum
London
Champaigne
Louisville Courier
Logansport
Ind
Scofield
First Presbyterian Church
St. Paul
Jamestown
Randolph Register
Lake Erie
Bob
Jim
Neiber
Dsath
Norep
G. B. Williams
Old Berry Williams
Gallatin
Tennessee
Marit
Constable’s and Justice
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