Florence as comedian and dramatic figure in Wheeling theater
The article recalls the late Floren ce as a popular performer in Philadelphia and Wheeling. It notes his onstage vitality and genial manner, his long career at the American stage, and contemporary tributes. It also recounts a tale of two students and a dramatic love tragedy connected to a Miss Mame, ending with a sorrowful belief in lost happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeryel Piorance
Philadelphia
Florences
J Momence
Albany
Wade
Howe
Joe Cipers Hooke
Fiorecca
Dombey
Bardwell
Beth Plain
Sir Loetus
Huxtel Momespur- Mra
Barney Wiliams
Wits
Teer
Cy Lali
Owe Hilers
Florence
M. Reilly
Alt Athanouim
Blorencia
Woedade
B. & J Telrad
Ecoversa
Plorenes
Playfez
Dudim
Ireland
Woodside
America
Wood
A Story Of College Life And Social Circles
A reflective piece from the register describing college life, social expectations, and the influence of faculty and peers on students. It centers on a lively yet troubled student whose actions ripple through his circle, including church and college society, in a tale of youth, temptation, and consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazara
Colece
Presbyterian Church
Automatic bar rooms and coin operated drink machines
A French article describes automatic bar rooms in Paris with coin slots, gravity-driven mechanisms, and coolers. Beverages including hot and cold drinks dispense through kegs and serpentine pipes, with price lists and multiple slots per fountain. Local notices mix in deed transfers and medical remedies adverts alongside community anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
Ft.ed
Hood's Sarsaparilla Claimed Relief for Catarrh
The letter from Athol Massachusetts reports that Mood's Sarsaparilla reduced coating in the throat and improved general wellbeing after years of catarrh. A resident of Putnam Connecticut also endorses Hood's as a beneficial remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Athol
Mass
Putnam
Aves Rambles In O10 A Telling Speech By Brother
In Michigan a narrator recalls his brother's speech at Erin Prairie and Wingert's Corners. The tale mixes political digressions, local lore, and a theater episode with a visiting Maine pastor mediating a brawl at the Standard Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Edgar WeNye
Michigan
Newbrigpe
Newriggles
Wingert
Nasby
Newriggle
Erin Prairie
Fred
Hin
Petit Jury
Galdie-McCracken Leggittimate
Europe
Eighty Acres In Exchange for Woman's Merit Fort Worth
Record reveals a striking land deed where Chris Christensen conveys 80 acres of fort land to Nils Jensen in exchange for “one woman,” Mina Peterson Jensen. The tale traces Christensen’s voyage from Sweden nine years ago, Mina’s prior betrothal to him, and her coerced marriage to Jensen after false hopes of Christensen’s return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth Asatte
Chris Christensen
Nils Jensen
Christensen
Sweden
Ming Peterson
Mina
United States
Jensen
Alm
Chris
Har Sheen
Jeneon
Inet Sooerssful
Talis
Alver
Notable Speech Amid Rural Tariff Debate in Erin Prairie
An enthusiastic speaker from Erin Prairie delivers remarks on tariffs affecting livestock and poultry profits while navigating hecklers and odd interruptions. The scene includes a troop of locals, references to clover club activity, rough travel, and a critique of the town’s hoodlums, ending with a note on waiting at railroad crossings and hotel costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Smoking Tobacco
Erin Prairie
Ike
Clover Club
Alrin Prairie
Ohio
Rall
Farm drama ends in swap of wives and land deal
Jensen and his wife drifted across the state taking farm work until they joined Christensen’s farm. Christensen uncovered the truth about Mina, the missing wife, and Jensen’s writings. A plan formed to separate the couple. Mina married Christensen, a divorce was granted, and Jensen was to start anew on a 80 acre land holding as the others begin a new arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clerk Hook
Charles Schmidt
Henry Frohme
Belvedere
J. D. Ewing
Robert J. Smith
Robert Anderson
Y. Wm. Porter
Christensen
Jensen
Mina
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J. Florence
TSH DE Pantad Oomadian
Anilenes
Tom
Mame
Sager
Gresalug-room
Jack
Toman
Mamle
Tim
Bob
Sawyer
Jnoger
Creed
Hics
Waher
Caspter House
Aowanue
Amal Estate Market
M. B. Kilborn
Orange Valley
New Jersey
Chamberlain
New York City
Isaac Snyder
Collee
John S. Baker
Everett, Bedford Co
Henn
C. R. Goetze
W. W- Irwin
Jno. Klari
Bolt
Havier Tims
Cere
Belper
Price
Aves
Standard Theater
Jay Hich
Eden Musee
Maine
Avenue A
Vider
Maloe
Standard Theatre
J. M.i
Allowa
Railroads
Wheeling Bridge and Terminal
Ieee
Epps
Grosers
Thas Humes Epps
Thoman
Reilly
Cor Ig
Nareinia
Olarks
Sabine
Aaid
Ohio County
Albo
Circuit Court
Imal Jad
Uf Davies
Eecourt
Onio County
Tnilowl
Wheeling
Sadinka
West Virginia
Reventeenth
Whealing
SeElSiel
Asid
Humphreys
Bork Co Tepsimset
Animale
Renee Hs
Vic
Zumpesets
Siece
Ava
Debi
Vital
Ony
Yew
Onan
Cameron
Diviston
Chicago
Cisciseet Express
Aa A
Jerepatenden
K. ClaLisville
W. Fae Divinon
Pittal
Ana Ie
Pittsburg
Washington
Anne Jaarepeseudny
Eee
Paseyneer Aral
Det
RIVEE
Mawhee
Marietn
Parkersberi Point Pleacas
Ceaeuia al al
Ager
Ennsylvania
Inesrom
Bridgeport
Farville
Soi Stevung
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Company
Ton and Cintinnatt
Cme Ciusinmail
Clition
Ville
Cincineett
Gia Poin Coon
Cincineati
Weakiegion
Palicoas Fort
Judas
Bredas
Cincinnati
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