A Touch of Human Nature and a Lesson in Virtue
A young merchant Raymond Wellford tests friendship by feigning bankruptcy to expose selfishness. Clara Richards affirms love beyond wealth, while Mrs Richards evaluates prudence versus affection. A final lesson of true character ends with marriage and renewed friendship. Additionally a militiaman falls, and a Cincinnati judge notes a sharp quip about defending oneself. A school tale of Hartley ostends heroism, while Jemson repents.
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Raymond Wellford
Raymond
Clara
Mr. Richards
Mrs. Richards
Legion
Hartley
Jemson
Jemsion
Jonathan
Paris
B———— Academy
Academy
Young Manners
Bone
Henry
The Way to John Smiths A Comic Northern Tale
A humorous dialogue set in Arkansas and beyond, as travelers press for directions to John Smith’s. The exchange splices in an eccentric tale of John and his kin including a clever daughter, a slave named Bob, and a boastful negro. It closes with an old court joke about Big John and Judge Johnson over a five dollar whiskey fine.
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John Smith's
John Smiths
John Smith
John
North Carolina
Jobo Smith
Jobo
Bob
Arkansas
Bill
Old Dick
Dick Skeer
Nick
Johnsmith
Martin
Big John
Judge Johnson
Heaven
Peter
Hell
Prime
Lethe
Dreaming of Mary's Bride Under Winter Branches
The speaker recalls fond memories with Mary beneath budding trees and her pledge to wed. He notes the crimson tide tinting her cheeks and her farewell words, while winter's chill reflects a loss that now lies near his breath and heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Darling
A Judge and His Jamaica Tale in Two Churches
An old judge keeps Jamaica in his office for friends. His son Sam attends church, claims Second Methodist, but lies about sermons. The church doors close, and Sam jokes about repairs. A chemistry pun follows about introducing a third body to separate lovers.
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Jamaica
Sam
John
Willie
Jokes and Anecdotes From Historic Figures
A collection of brief, humorous vignettes featuring General Jackson, Peter Cartwright, Finney, and other personalities. The pieces recount blunt sermons, bold remarks, canal boat quips, and quick wit in social and legal settings, capturing a late 19th or early 20th century tone with compact, varied anecdotes.
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General Jackson
Peter Cartwright
Gen. Jackson
Cartwright
Jackson
Gore
Finney
Ife
Rochester
Jenny Sands
Iuney
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Brown Brothers
Warren
J. W. Brown
John Brown
A. M. Guild
Europe
C. L. Elliott
South Park Row
Fire
G. Loomis
State Street
Fifth
Public Square
Erie
Li A. Leavitt
J. D. Patterson
Irvine
Warren Co
Caughey and Clark
Moffat’s Ale
Bonnell Block
M. Caughey
N. J. Clark
McConkey and Shannon
Barney & M’conkey
Reed House
French Street
Thos. M’conery
J. W. Shannon
B. G. Keyes
Hickory and
Third Streets
Brown’s
Garfield and Logan
Sugar Grove
Garfield
Logan
J. F. Kirberger
Yankee Nations
Schnur and
Offerle
Warren County Bank
Water St
J. N
Schnur, Geo, Offarle
Curtis and Guthrie
Warren, Warren Co
Warren, McKean
Potter and Elk
P. B. Curtis
P. B. Guthrie
Tanner
N. Eddy
Court House
Highstree Warren, Warren Co
Big Bend
Kinzua
Smethport
Olean
C. Glade
R. Geer
W. H. Verback
Bealer
Second Street
Carver House
J. H. Hull
Waterstreet
Warren County
General Stage Office
Stdf
Hackney House
Second and
Liberty Streets
Warren, Warren Co. Pa
Richard 8. Barbour
American Hotel
Independence Hall
Chestnut Street
Sth
6Th
Philadelphia
Wyatt & Hevinas
Scofield and Brown
Liberty Street
Qlenni W. Scofield
WM. D, Brown
J. A. Morrison
Front Street
E. M. Pierce
Third
Hickory Streets
F Nesmith and Keller
Exchange Building
R. D. Bartlett
Orr & Henry's
Water Street
A. Fingers
Stranahan & Randall’s
D. M. Williams
Chauncey Hulburt
Sars, Moreny & Co
Great Pennsylvania
Market Street
Church Alley
Lewis Arnett, & Co
Exchange
Hazeltine & Co
Variety Hall
Johnson's Exchange
G . Hazeltine
P. Jonson
C. M. Kendall
Miss Richards
Pravade
Cincinnati
Edward James Hartley
Buzzas
The
Dansville Herald
BY Lucy Er, Fish
Kirk Yard
Jack
Cape May
Eldon
Westminister Hall
Maxine
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