On the Turbulent Lecture Tour and Odd City Nights
The lettered traveler recounts a lecture circuit visit to West Virginia towns, detailing reception by locals, hotel life, platform humor, ministerial entertainments, and the restless grind of itinerant speaking. The anecdote exposes crowd dynamics, hospitality, expense, and the uneasy charm of small-town venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenni
Lee
Kemple
Orick
Milne
Sulin
Saranda
Sap
Neaiple
Brown
Thompson
Sta
Soupley
Webley
Aly Presidvet
Aly Bnewet
Ole Taligh
aLtharty
Helentines
Where is That Key A Christmas Tale of Mystery
A garbled tale portrays a Christmas household shrouded in quarantine fears and secret drawers. A mystery box and vanished slippers fuel whispers while a mother daughter pair conceal items as police probe a strange festive intrigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wind
Jureau
Peiler
Tommy
Juhu
Uae
Ben
Elteuber
Josie
Scienus
Young Blaine and Ingersoll Nephew Expelled for Drunkenness
Washington, December 21. The youth of Blaine and a nephew of Bob Ingersoll drank heavily at a Riggs House bar, ordering strong liquors including sherry and cocktails. They left with about $150 worth of clothes and four drinks in four minutes, then headed home. The episode reflects the lively Washington social scene and youth drinking patterns of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Blaine
James G. Blaine, Jr
Georgetown College
National Capital
Riggs House
Newmarket
Bob" Ingersoll
Dan O'Connor
Alerey Wioe
Ingersoll
Bacetus
Rene
L Ogercell
Blane
Lugercell
Tam
Kloop
Ivan
Baerry
Sauterne
Bennie
Widenapauions
Poarty
Eagle
Tse
Dan
Jolly Jesters and Gentlemen's Wit Across Cities
A collage of quips and notices from various papers recounts light prose and social tidbits. It mentions young women learning fencing in New York, humorous exchanges about fate and fashion, and brief notes on notable people such as Mrs. Lieutenant Creely, Sara Bernhardt, Mrs. Belknap’s family in Paris, and Miss Kate Kane the Milwaukee lawyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sccutitic Journal
Hinladelphia
Aes Ber
Aman
Ligae Kdoor-Mat
Philadelphia
Al 21
Evansville Argus
Poots
Bair
Somerville Journal
Creely
An Diego
Cal
Sara BernhandLa
Lady Macbeth
Tose Hawthorne Lathrop
Boston
Laurie Chandler Moulton
Belknap
Paris
Bright Clark
John Bright
Anillage
Critle
Kate Kane
Milwaukee
Caicagora
Mancell Talesti
Chicago
A Frugal Christmas Tree Craft and Child’s Gift Plans
A homely guide writes on trimming a tree cheaply with corn pop decorations, candles, candy and ribbons. It advises simple handmade gifts for children, including doll outfits and small keepsakes, and tells a brief anecdote about Cornelia Clinch and Stewart’s courtship amid modest wealth.
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Sunday Register
Suedat
Col
Jake Kompia
Ietemar West
Vieni
Aucuelie
Anit
Hauteirens
Jule
Ste Laire
United
Geesthony
Ellie
Vaan
Harting
Uluat
Mt. Mary
Theor Tilia
George Fev
Henry Ward Hevoliur
Susan Ey
Wil
Popalar
Seis
Wesaeible
Tetal
Teliphet
Stark Hay
Arid
Patna
Kiver
Teal Niles
Bere Leer
Lenek
Toland
Wight
Hels Hall
Matire
York
Clarley
College Bugs Co
Unio
Bal
Roettation
Tye
Billy
Robert G. Lugereal
Dioner
Retter
Brant
Tad
Vis
Dad
Philadelphia Galt
Sly Santa Claus
Xanta
Joey Haystack
Signes
Echoriambie Ib
Bale
Toi
Abe
Cortonal Hanks and Tooleom
Young Bloods
Blsine
James G
Bob Ingersoll
Trey
Lily
AT. Stewart
Cornelia Clinch
Ilonan
Dasnte Street
Leary
Eric
Stuyverant
Syiate
Lenyen
Sethe Yang 4
Tresito
Ty Twat
Beude Street
Catarre
Astraa
Bantonw
Brent
Lader
Swemtcai
Cent A Oltaic
Fey Laster
SSS
Chas. H. Berry
Water Street
John D. Pendleton
Chapling Steret
Medical
William Roulatt
Naples
Lane
Fleming Bros
Pittsburgh
McLane
C. BcLane
Morten
Wheeling
Berrase Tyre
Etmorid
Feink Vial Losni
Tutt’s
Oates
Malatia
Deebly
Altte
Jeary
Shlamrhere
Hee
Murray Ai
Tutt
Guay Baik
Bota
Bruggis
Kendalls
Tspavin
Kendall
Geeta
Jeferson County
Tim Goed
Alfeay
Retots
Renda
Dom
Miele
Noreia
Kendall & CO
Teena
DROS
Isin Fries
Basim
J. S. Rhodes
Ayn
Sik
Silk
Rhodes & Co
Voxuiunia
Mathew Barn
Harney
Ayer
SE. E. Boyd
Mallot Eyt
S E Boyd
West Virginia
Selon Lomare
Fats
Saeana
Ruel
Pritiaina
Renner Manufacturing
A. L. Blin & Os
Palattoe
Blackamitha
Jacob Snyder
Ron Frese
David Ash
Obie
Fine Insurance
Sae
Fit and Marios Insurance Company
Whekang
Rhwety
Fmm
Amere
Manufacturers
Weiterling
Twelfth Burnet
Authina
Ehcp
Tucen
Mary
Cermar Fire Insurance Company
Wheeling, W. Va
Istal
Sivan
American Insurance Company
the Frankin Insurance Company
Peabody Insurance Company OF
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