Burial customs across eras and cultures described in fragment
The text sketches ancient and varied burial practices from Europe to South America, mentioning Roman, Persian, and native traditions. It notes public grave rituals at parish churches, cremation and perfume rites, and platforms or statues for commemorations. It references crossroad burials, temple settings, and long ceremonies lasting days or weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
England
Enolden
Coucides
Tee
de Girnevion
Cartier
Eriva Teritage
Hades
South America
Lee Kafr
South Americas
Sixty Seven Years On Stage Life Retrospect
A veteran actress reflects on a career spanning over sixty seven years from early 19th century stages to Philadelphia theatres. She recalls managers Wheatley and Drew, famous stock companies, and the shift from fixed home companies to touring ensembles. She notes longer performance hours and increasing workloads, with anecdotes of legendary partners and the evolution of the profession.
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Wainas
Philadelphia
York
Liverpoul
Vornom
Booth
Richart
Bay City
Sams
Wittaeseeuit
Tremont
Paliateet Saya
Woodlerlog
Eugene Sui
Ophelia
Sean
Ghost at No 7 Spurred Miner Death and Fortune
In Withren Anna Pa September 12 report, two Welsh miners Golden and Jones search No 7 slope after Burns and Hat Kuros recount a ghost seen near old No 7 shaft. They descend, hear knocks, and discover a red dressed figure guiding them to a 6 foot vein cross marked by earlier mine tragedy. The ghost reveals Dad Melade’s gold, saved for Bridget, and the men split the found fortune for future housekeeping.
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Withren Anna PA
Tom Burns
Melluigan
Siope
Kuros
Burns
Hat Kure
hSay
Tommy Urns
Turke
Jimmy
Tommy Burns
Wyuna Valley
Mlow
Pattralden
Ls Mcfade
Dad McDadi
Mister
No. 7
McDade
Bridale
Ireland
Bin
Netado
Old No. 7
Risavo
Ared
Jouss
Golden
Jones
Gold
Pat
Bridget
Semtuer
Janos
Goldén
Lunasena
Roche Ture
Ea Cry
Old Dad Melad
Biblia
Nyope
Retreat past a burning bridge at Savage Station
A Union lieutenant recalls a night retreat of General Richardson’s brigade during the Battle of Savage Station. With the army withdrawing, the eight gun battery, six rifles, and twelve pound Napoleon faced Confederate pursuit. The captain urged rapid movement to reach safety before White Oak Swamp while slipping through smoke and mud.
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Ropasring
United States
Savage Station
McClellap
The
Patnmac
Harrison Landtoy
White Oak
Richardson
Norty
Army of the Potomac
Howe
Calenr
Libby
Delmobico
White Ga
M Tras
Saalo
White Oak Swamp
Crossing the Burning Bridge Under Fire in Civil War Tale
A Confederate cavalry pursuit looms as a small battery and crew race across a burning bridge. Amid flame, wet blankets shield ammunition as improvisation covers horses and gun chests. The narrator recalls the peril, the grit of the crew, and the loss of the bridge, praising the captain's leadership and the government’s priceless property saved by bold action.
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Driv
Gray
Lisckenad
The London Plays Open Season at Major Theatres
The leading London houses reopen with Trafalgar and Royalty crowding, Drury Lane staging Dorby Winer, and Edith Knoward drawing praise in a circus rider role. New operetta by Sigward Jakobowski rehearsed at Balmoral for Princess Beatrice. Court news ties to Beatrice and the Battenberg children. Countess Russell’s rumored separation and return to her husband noted amid Paris shows.
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Loxcox
Augustus Harris
Drury Lane
Dorby Winer
Atnee
Trafalgar
Edith Keoward
Sizour Tosti
Balmoral
Royal Amateur
Alex Yorke
Beatrice
Onout
Battenberg
Aupes
Mrs. Servey
Maria Antoinette
Sienor Tystt
Sigward Jakutowaski
Bemillie
Lilien Russell
Herman Skeatra
Mix Rassol
London Sesson
Mr. Jakobowski
Loretta
MM Chivot
Dura
Francis Wilson Sod
Abbey
Brandon Thomas
Jakobowski
Francia Wilson
Mises Vaughan
Arthur Wellesten
H. J. Lethcourt
Cafe Des Ambassadeurs
Paria
Countess Russell
Thegsdy
Scot
Earl Russell
Bal Russell and Countess Reunite After Court Proceedings
A fragmented report notes that after initial hesitation the judge allowed the action to proceed and Bal Russell and the Countess rekindled their relationship, living together again on friendly terms as the case nears trial.
New Plays Tested as theaters stage varied bills
The current season presents numerous offerings with Buffalo and Philadelphia debuts. Hoyt’s A Black Sheep heads a crowded list including The Metiof 74 and Old Glory, while John Gilbert’s Ud the Earth underperforms in Milwaukee. A mix of dramas, burlesques, and musical pieces crowd New York and surrounding cities with notable names like Charlies T. Vincent, W. A. Brady, and Sadie Marlinul involved.
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New York
Charles Hoyt
Buffalo Jaw Mon Tk
Wil Hoey
Goodrich
Ouls Harian
Stone
Tim Murphy
Henry Gay Careton
New England
Murphy
Philadelphia
Charlies T. Vincent
W. A. Brady
Huston
Mardi
Mississippi
Kaebad
Belien
Ward
Louis
John Gilbert
Milwacken
Elrcomerances
John Dewa
Ssason
Banhin
Southere le Dolng
Lyceum
Thompson Hee
Gismanda
Sardou
Hernhardt
Marin Wainwright
Dove
Rehan
Elwyn Phan
James Ito
Frederick Wardo
Alcutt
Strel
Mou
Gnodwla
David Garrick
Sadie Marlinul
Mar Pigmeo
Robeen
Henrietta
Paulie Lalbass
James O'Neill
Virginius
Veroous Jarbean
Pasloe
Madeline Pollard
Cincati
Sol Smith Mureni
Charles Barnard
Dals
Cline Hay
Varie
Coln London
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Berca- Aera
Wiest
Leta
Picky
Mw Dranais Srz
Ane
Ayday
Ars
Sliniar
Dover
Thusa Daveln
Tumpany
Juan
Walnut Serect
Kindelphia
Weyeniss
Julle
Jwur
Mimows
Gor
Piat
Porrwst
Forrest
Pres Ory Fom
Magagore
Poole
Scknrigoas
Juttas Mich Pal Ith & Park
Ejatt
Tea Lines
Uttity Wan
Soper
Pert
Dless
Eleowe
Allen
Aseette Wight
EL |Tmyeoport
Sis Lan Doko
Sioe
Quinta
Dow Meade
Dolphis
Cibter
Drew
Tyale
Abepulije
Wildim Whitsie
Pasif
Niblo
Uarden
Jarrett
Matuer
Black Crook
Phila Phis
Mau Baemins
Arch Street
Phladellphia
Bulwer
Nothng
Jobo
Hie
Aldo
Frank Drew
My Lushach
Frank
Jake
Dreland
Josepa Jefar
Edwin Adams
Mira Edwin Muniface
Stew Company
Walnut Street Theatre
Mr. Drew
California
Australia
Wheat
Ded
Jube
Isobel
Dew
Isa
Sue
Arg
McGahacaid
Tarily
Anoswer
Doptia
Aplekana
Olden
Tara
London
Earl Baréell
Countess
Beeune
Ape
Tapelber
RSW
Negev
Dameel
Evie Deoly
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