Tragedy of Connor and the Irish Emigrant Dream
A mechanic Patrick Connor comes to New York seeking work to bring his wife Nora and son Jamesy over. He endures poverty and ridicule, saves every penny, and finally sails hopefully for them only to learn Nora and Jamesy died during a cholera voyage. Connor dies in sorrow, believing he is being carried to them.
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Patrick Connor
New York
Mr. Bawn
Tim O’poole
Nora
Jamesy
Connor
Ife
Conner
John Jones
Tom Baker
Idle Dick
Pat Connor
Tie
Heaven
Upper Ten Social Snub Sparks Stark Wit
A pale young lady of the upper ten exclaims about western ladies speaking to tradesmen. Uncle Solomon retorts that they lack society and recalls a family past. Miss Polly Dolly Adeline faints as her aunt retreats.
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Polly Dolly Adeline
Tilton’s wit in Washington sparks amused exchange
Editor Tilton of the Independent told a dull member of the house a quip about recognizing friends in the gallery. He said if he could not distinguish his friends he would try to distinguish himself on the floor.
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Tilton
the Independent
Washington
Innovative Juvenile Prayer Concept From Fanny
A humorous note describes a child named Fanny who, instead of praying, lay on her bed and arranged the alphabet. She looked upward and told the Lord to arrange the letters as He saw fit, turning devotion into a playful linguistic moment.
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Fanny
Baptism of Masonic Orphan at Trinity Church
A nine month old orphan girl named Jane Meriam Americus, saved from destitution by Masonic charities, is baptized at Trinity Church New York with Rev. Dr. Ogilive officiating. The event follows a tale of deceased Freemason father and the child’s guardianship by Americus Crescent and the Masonic Board of Relief.
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Trinity Church
New York
England
Greenwood
Americus
Crescent
Masonic Board of Relief
Sisters of Alpha Chapter of the Eastern Star
Dr. Ogilive
Jane Meriam Americus
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R. T. F. Valentine
H. A. Jamieson
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