Local social notes honor birthdays and anniversaries
Linden residents share celebrations as Mrs. WP A. Marye marks her birthday with neighbors calling in the afternoon and gifts given. Mrs. Nick Philips observes her twenty first anniversary with a gathering on Nevart Street. Frances Vierth visits the Berry home. new baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas Webster on Colorado Street.
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Linden
Low
WP. A. Maryle
Nick Philips
Will Hackforth
Ryan
Hacktorth
T. E Chapman
Alonzo Chapman
Webser
W. A. Pierce
Pottsville
George Webster
Jesse Willoughby
Robertson
J. W. Chapman
Indiana
Sirter
Flora Campbell
Janesville
Geo. Tulp
Lafayette Street
William Bell
W. J. Penne
Dunkerton
Graveyard Gambles Stir Victorian Lawsuit
In London and an Irish village graveyards are cited for ritual gambling and games on tombs. A lawsuit halted trespassing on burial grounds while the master of rolls ruled churchyards are for worship not recreation. Historical notes describe pre Reformation use as public play areas with dice and card games common in graveyards.
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St. Marylebone
London
Flogarth
Attenx
United Kingdom
Nctice
Irvan
St. “Mary
Whitsuntide
Hurstbourne Tarrant
Hampshire
A Handicap. What a man doesn't know tsn't nec essarily a handicap
Derroi Frea Pree quotes a debate on ignorance and perception, suggesting ignorance is not a handicap unless one talks about it. The remark critiques self imposed limits and emphasizes restraint in discussing personal limits.
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Derroi
French Chemist Proposes Simple Human Surface Measure
A French chemist claims a straightforward method to gauge the surface area of a human body with accuracy. The technique promises ease and quick results for medical and scientific use, though details remain limited.
Land Laws Prompt Large Shift to Canada Senator Borah Declares
Senator Borah of Idaho warned in the Senate that U S homestead land laws were flawed driving thousands of Americans to Canada. He cited figures around 125,000 dropping to 40,000 as evidence of the anomaly.
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Borah
Haho
Senate
Hatch
Canada
Democratic Party Convention Fight Over Temporary Chairman
Democratic leaders debated the selection of a temporary chairman as the national committee planned peace talks with rival factions. A two member committee was formed to meet with Parker and Nirvan to avert a party split before the convention.
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Mack
Polo Hall
Nebraska
Ots
W Pc Trian
Alton
Varker
Vihede
Hall
Parker
Reuyan
Muark
Committteeman Hall
Com- S
Gam
Miot
Narmatti
Martin J. Wade
Awa
Bryan
Calse
Death of Henry Borchard at sister's home
Henry Borchard, longtime resident of Neve Hydngton, died at 11:40 AM at his sister Mrs Timothy Gorilen’s home on Le Mobile Street after suffering a stroke on Christmas Day. He had lived with his sister for two years and previously resided in Germany May.
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Hetty Borchard
Neve Hydngton
Awas
Timothy Gorilen
le Mobile Street
Weo
Christmas Quay
Sisteni Ag
Germany
Hi Wife
New Hampton
Tans Willams
George Walters
Delegates at National Republican Convention Highlight Young Marvil
Infant delegate 21 year old Joshua Dalles Marvil, grandson of former Delaware Governor Joshua B. Marvil, named as alternate to Governor Pennewill. He is the youngest delegate at a national convention. Others mentioned include Bridgeport State Senator Archibald MacNeil and ties to William J. Bryan. Burial plans indicate services likely Wednesday at Matrview cemetery.
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Chicago
D. Marvil
Pennewill
Dela
Marvell
O. Cordrey & Clo
Joshua Dalles Marvil
Joshua B. Marvil
Ife
Delaware
Marvil
Bridgeport
Conn
Laldwin
William J. Bryan
Archibald MacNeil
Waterloo pupils set for Fourth at Chau tauqua declamatory finals
Waterloo grade school contestants announce ten entries in sixth and seventh grades split between dramatic and humorous classes. Preliminary contests Friday and Saturday select finalists with prizes totaling thirty dollars. ten dollars for top in each division and five for second. Out of town judges to ensure impartiality.
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Waterloo
Chautauqua
Illinois Central Engineer to Wed in Waterloo
A Chicago dispatch reports Uriah T. DuBois an Illinois Central engineer and Nellie Jenks of Waterloo were issued a license to wed. The city directory lists Uriah G. DuBois at 217 Logan Avenue and Nellie Jenks at 717 Columbia Street. Articles renewing the pest house lease in Orange township were filed with the city auditor for council tonight. The yearly rent is $2,? per month and the papers are signed by the board of health and Claude Eighmay, owner.
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Chicago
Uriah T. DuBois
Nellie Jenks
Waterloo
Uriah G. DuBois
Ulinois Central
Logan Avenue
Nellie Jenksns
Columbia Street
Orange Township
Board O Health
Claude Eighmay
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