Aunt Maggie Changes Her Name and Nation Names
A humorous letter from North Carolina by a writer calling herself Aunt Maggie describes joy at changing her name from Aunt Maggie to a more prestigious one. She riffs on British fashion, political leanings, poverty, and the virtues of charity and gratitude, interlaced with satire about public figures, religion, and culture, ending with reflections on youth versus elders in politics.
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Remeviaux
N.C
Maggie
Mark Twain
Adam
Ole Sam
England
Prince of Wales
Vanderbilt
Henry Irving
Langtry
New York
Miss Terry
France
Marquess de L
Providence
Cain
Charity
Lincoln
Andy Johnson
Wiley M*mangum
Cat
Cincinnati
Ohio
Sherman
Asso
Rdas Va
Mon
West
Sammy Tilden
Sam
Amissone
Shelby Aurora
North Carolina
Porsyth County
Salem
Wington
Winston
Monumental City claims fame for charities and festivals
A Baltimore Sentinel correspondent surveys the city’s marble monuments and charitable work. A recent bazaar for the Home for the Incurables in Oratorio Hall netted $7,000 as society ladies and the public supported charity with festive buying and bouquets. The piece notes Baltimore’s conservative business climate, encourages North Carolina expo participation, and previews the May Musical Festival featuring the Baltimore Oratorio Society and renowned Wagner artists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sentinel
Battimore
Baltimore
Germany
Boston
Oratorio
North Howard St
Raleigh
North Carolina
Baltimore Oratorio Society
5Th Regiment
600 Voices
Rossini
Theodore Thom
Sentinel Embassy visit praises Wilmington growth and politics
From Wil mington to Burgaw and Pender county progress is lauded in a Sentinel correspondence. Maj Chas M Stadman is favored for Lieutenant Governor while Gilmer and Gen Scales supporters appear. Burgaw's rise from a waste to a county hub and a wind storm’s toll on turpentine districts are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sentinel
Williacros
N.C
Wilmington
Old North State
Huntsville
Alabama
Wins
North Carolina
Maj
Chas. M. Stadman
Carolina
Maj. Stedman
Gilmer
Gen. Scales
Burgaw
Pender
Duplin
New Hanover
Sampson
Hereby
Co. T. Couxten
Night Serenade and Cat Prank Chronicle a Tale
A moonlit serenade ends in chaos as a guitarist and two violinists perform under a window. Cats are released from a bag, causing mayhem while the old man and two young women react with alarm. The scene shifts to a colored couple dispute over a duel and a ticket fare anecdote about a parson seeking passage. Writers from Welton News and Weldon Nive report the odd mix of mischief and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rasjeal
Renee
Weldon Nive
Inquirer
Garyb
Treasury
Political gossip from Boston to North Carolina notes
A Bay State Democratic Club forms in Boston at Parker House with 85 fee for social and political aims. Rumors swirl about Gov. Robinson as a potential Republican nominee and Greenback factions at Indianapolis oppose Butler. Other items include North Carolina progress and local education funding, pension applications, and political commentary on national figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sentinel
Bostoy
Mass
Bay State Democratic Club
Parker House
Indinapolis
B. FP. Butler
Newburyport
Bruce
The
Ser
Pres. Brace
Brace
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Rehoboam
Israel
United States
Vance
Randal
Longfellow
Pony
Masseur
Wilson Mirror
Winston Sentinel
Tomlinson
Raleigh Register
Henry Ward Beecher
Tilden
Fayetteville
Fayetteville Sun
Lynchburg
Danville, Fa
Sextrien
City OF Monuments
Altimore
Waggulrian Artists and Oratorio Society
Raleigh State Exposition
Ralewh State Exposition
Wagner
Materna
Winkelman
Scaria
Baltimore Society
Finicke
Peabody Conservatory
Eee Reynolds
Wheeler
Reynolds
Dre
Wheeter
Justin S. Morrill
Che Wissroy
Turrep
Tuck
Senate
C. H. Reyouns
Maj.Stedman
Sun
Faystree
Macon
Democratic Party
Tarheetia
Welton News
Isaac Liggin
Jim Sipers
Isaac
Jim
Chillun
Gwine
French Bros
Rocky Point
Wright
Bosto
Bay Evatic Club
State Demon
Lax
University
J. A. Pemberton
Fayetteville, Ie
Norths Care
Ixty Mountain
Jane
B. W. Iatcher
D. 3
Greenville
Charles Ivey Harris
Cabarrus
Lafayette
Halifax
Wil
Som
Mooni el Aliany
South Carolina
Columbia
Transylvania County
Potts Sloat
Tyonett
Chicas
Eillenton
Gennett
John Heride
Chicago
Hennett
Compton
Deter Rouche
Texas
Statesville
Vetorsas
E. M. Griffin
N. C
Salem Female Academy
J. Montague
Church St
Winston, N. C
McNeely
G. McNeely
Ali
Balisbury
J. B. McKenney
Aeeu
Marshal Street
I.J. West
Winston Poriy Mills
J. C. Nicholson & CO
Prop
Hannah
Grogan
Gray Building
Wenston, N.C
Piandall
Hla Lineback
Cruthfield Buc
McArthur
Henan
J. M. Robinson
Telon Brown
Wirston
R. C
Robert D. Johnston
Keees
Hay House
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