Remarkable use of to get in old prose and a daring chimney pie
An 18th century language curiosity shows the verb to get used repeatedly in a letter of travel and routine. The piece also recounts John Faulkner a Lancashire steeplejack who cooked a potato pie atop a 300 foot chimney in one hour and twenty minutes as part of a wager with a Manchester gas works manager.
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Canterbury
Treasury
Sonm
John Faulkner
Lancashire
Faulkner
Manchester
John
Fire bucket mystery explained by old city tale
An elder explains why fire buckets have rounded bottoms to prevent theft and accidental spills. He notes stable boys bore holes to trap water, then carry corks to reseal when needed, ensuring the bucket remains usable and locateable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lkely
Too Remarkable to Fall on the Hillside Walk Tale
In a walk at Wobrook-in-the-Hills the judge and his wife visit the Bartons for Mose, who is described as very ill but improving after a winter of grip and heart weakness. Mose recalls his hilltop shelter and a ramshackle barn roof that stood thirty years, joking about his stubborn case and eventual recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wobrook-in-the-Hills
Mose
Jong
Squire
Mose Marton
Dual Swamplands Observed in Virginia Expedition
The Washington Academy of Sciences reports observations from the Dismal Swamp in Virginia. The tract splits into black gum and juniper areas with juniper or Southern white cedar dominant. Water from the juniper swamp is tea colored and unusually antiseptic, historically used as drinking water by sailors departing from Norfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Washington Academy of Sciences
Norfolk
Perfume Trade in Mexico Via Mail and Express
A report outlines perfume sales in Mexico including Yaqui markets. It notes a large mail order business, with samples supplied free and other packages marked sample. Duties differ by method: mail duties collected before delivery. express duties paid at the frontier with delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Maxico
United States
Perilous Duty and a Doctor’s Honest Confession
An eminent physician states his duty to tell several of his wealthy and influential patients they overeat. The remark highlights the tact and diplomacy required in handling sensitive health counsel. A courier want ad appears beside the exchange.
Pioneer Black Hawk County settler Charles Gibbs dies in Waterloo
Charles Gibbs aged about 83, lifelong Methodist, prominent early settler in Black Hawk County, died at his Waterloo home on Mulberry Street after a long illness. Born in England November 15, 1831, he moved to North Carolina then Iowa in 1855, married Mary Jane Joyce in 1856, later relocated to Waterloo. Survived by son James J. Gibbs, daughter-in-law, grandchildren, two sisters, and one great grandchild. Burial planned in Janesville after Grace M.E. Church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gibbs
Black Thawk County
Wm Lift
Methodist Church
Waterloo
Mulberry Street
Lowa
Milton Smith
Mt. Vernon Township
Mary Jane Joyce
Towa
Js. J. Gibbs
RH. EH. Christopher
Serfolk
Dewitt
Cornell
Mt Vernon
Roy F
Litchfield Factory
Christopher
Ann Gibbs
Jordan
N. Y
Gibbs
New York State
Janesville
Grace M. FE
Journal
Local notes and funeral notices in town and beyond
Mr and Mrs Warren Hellen went to Chicago to spend a few days. Samuel Wilson of Hudson father of Bert Wilson is ill with an attack of bowel trouble. All comrades meet at G A Ro hall Saturday at 1 pm for the funeral of Comrade David A Bender. T O T Mi No 32 officers and guards requested at Labor temple Saturday Dec 16 degree work 2 60 sharp. The Salvation Army warns of an imposter canvassing for donations and police alerted to stop further impositions.
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Warren Hellen
Chicago
Samuel Wilson
Hudson
Bert Wilson
G. A. Ro
Saturslay
David A. Bender
Labor Temple
Salvation Army
Parmer Hangs Bins to Tree Near Sealars Farm
LieMars Iowa December 15 funeral held for Nels Nelson who died by suicide by hanging from a small tree on his farm near here. He was well known in Jig vieinite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LieMars
Nels Nelson
Much the Same for Husband
Mrs Knicker asks about the chief difference seasonally. Mrs Becker notes winter requests more money while summer you write for it. A Courier advertises a wanted sign for an old furniture piece occupying space.
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Knicker
City Police Wages Rise Considered by Civil Service Board
The civil service commission seeks a wage increase for city police, arguing current pay of 60 dollars per month for year one and five dollars per month yearly rise is insufficient. Officers provide uniforms and winter coats, with rising living costs not matched by pay. The board plans to present a recommendation to the city council soon.
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Civil Service Commission
Commission
Gun Club Members Break Targets In Afternoon Session
Members of the gun club spent two hours yesterday afternoon breaking targets in a steady round of practice and competition. Records were set and noted as part of the event.
Club Organization of Galloway Men Meet for Social Growth
Male employees of the William Galloway company plan a club for social advancement and fraternal growth. A meeting will be held next Monday evening at the Agricultural club. Wives and daughters of employees will organize an auxiliary group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Galloway Company
Agricultural Club
M. B. A. ELECTION HELD AT LABOR TEMPLE
The M. B. A. No. 57 met last evening at the Labor temple and elected officers for the new year. President F. L. Hickelberg. Vice president B. L. He. Secretary and treasurer S. R. Wells. Chaplain Aatina Bennett. Conductress Minnie Bennett. Watch William Weilein. Sentry N. L. Bennett. Trustees H. B. Burk G. H. Myers and N. L. Bennett.
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Labor Temple
F. L. Hickelberg
B. L. He
S. R. Wells
aAtina Bennett
Minnie Bennett
William Weilein
N. L. Bennett
H. B. Burk
G. H. Myers
Geon Kopel seeks receiver ship in land and property dispute
The case Geon Kopel vs D C Warthan filed in district court seeks a temporary injunction preventing sale or removal of jointly held farm assets on 222 acres known as the Trumbauer and Helen farms in Lester township. Kopel alleges breach of contract over land occupancy and personal property worth 1000 dollars and seeks an accounting and appointment of a receiver to manage the farm and assets until equitable division and accounting are complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geon Kopel
D. C
Kopel
Local Sale Ledger Shows Mixed Item Prices
A scanned record lists several items with prices including 818.50 and 25.00 for Black Wolf Sets and Brook Mink Sets, plus 18.50 and 54.50 for related entries. The fragment suggests a sale ledger or inventory note with various line items and amounts.
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Evans
West Fourth Street
Russ
Ogtosenarian
Pions
Grave Mae. Church
Parmer
Sealars
the Gun Club
Ave. Hummel
Este
Vietmeyer Hamblin Porns
Ie Ag Atdy
Tlartsman Tho
Vas Us Shores
Ellsworth
Apfel
Wiles Aeaee
TA Webber
Club Organization OF
Galloway Men
Are A
Russia
P. C. Jones
East Fourth Street
Wangler's
Lafayette Street
City Hall
Jefferson
Agents Supply Co
Susgaline, Ja
Water Inn
Eagle Township
F. W.struble
la Porteity, Ja
F. C. Evans Piano CO
West Fourth St
Ss. W. Harwich
Rah
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