Thomson Clark wedding in New Orleans at First Presbyterian
The marriage of Miss Elizabeth Gay Thomson to Ira Park took place at the First Presbyterian Church in New Orleans. The ceremony featured elaborate Ascension lilies, white tulle, and wax candle lighting, with attendants from Kentucky and Georgia, music by organ violin and harp, and a gown of duchesse lace and rose satin. The couple left for a Florida wedding journey then home to Columbus, amid generous gifts and condolences due to a recent bereavement.
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Elizabeth Gay Thomson
Mat Branklin Thomson
Ira Nm Park
First Presbyterian
New Orleans
Clark
Lewis Chase
F. E. Lummus, Jr
James McPherson
Henry Crowell
Joseph Mardre
Macon
Lottie McElroy
Lucy Hill
Minnie Pool
I. S. McElroy
Directoire
Roswell
Kentucky
Lucy Hull
Robertson
Florida
Racine
Columbus
New
Winchester
Edward Clark
Boone Street
Elsa Brown
Boston
Mass
Miss Brown
Lucien Beckner
Maurice Miller
Steve Davis
Jo Boswell
Susan Buckner
John Kean
Maragret McKinley
Sara Beverly Jouett
Wedding memories and gifts at the Kentucky event
Leans and Kentucky, which places were formerly the homes of the bride's family. Beautiful scarf pins were presented by the bride to the gentlemen attendants and lace pins to the ladies.
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Leans
Kentucky
Personalities in and around town visit friends
A series of social mentions from the area notes Mrs. Fred Cone of Brooklyn with Mrs. Carter Buckner. Mrs. W. W. Bush hosting. visits by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thomson, Mrs. Marion Vaughn, Miss Hattie Grundy, and others. Several plans include overseas sailing for Miss Grundy and trips to Lexington, Mt. Sterling, and Paris, among frequent short visits and returns home.
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Fred Cone
Brooklyn
N. Y
Cartie Buckner
W. W. Bush
Harry P. Thomson
Marion Vaughn
Lexington
W. D. Smith
Hattie Grundy
Lebanon
Kate Rash
Kate Rash. Miss Grundy, With Her Aunt, Mrs. Corbran
Maysville
Europe
A. F. Bryd
Mt. Sterling
James Benton
Waco
Madison County
Matt Bean
O. G. Hadden
Corbin
A. J. Earp
Millersburg
Lucien Becker
Warren
Danville
Mary Lyle
Laurie Duty
Graves
John Cleland
Atchison Woman's Club reads papers on lingering topics
At a recent meeting of a women's club in Atchison members heard papers titled Dogs and Their Diseases, The Boy Who Swears What Must We Do to Him, Household and Drudgery, How to Study Shakespeare, and Jsben. The program reflected a mix of practical, literary, and humorous themes presented in a community setting.
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Atchison
Jsben
Atchison Globe
Hobbies and the urge to envy others’ grass
A short reflection notes that many people pursue hobbies to outshine or surpass others by trimming or showing off their own grass. The piece observes social competition in leisure activities and hints at underlying insecurity.
Liquor Debate Fills The Milwaukee Theater
A crowded hippodrome in Milwaukee hosted a three part debate on prohibition with Mayor David S. Rose defending the negative and Dr Samuel Dickie of Albion College advocating prohibition. Dickie argued liquor harms labor and society, while Rose cited biblical, ethical and economic data to challenge prohibition and urged sane regulation instead. The event drew national interest and highlighted the unresolved national policy question on alcohol control.
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Milwaukee
David S. Rose
Samuel Dickie
Albion College
Albion, Mich
United States
Chicago
South
Rose
Louisville
National Prohibition Party
Dickie
Maine
Kansas
Georgia
Wisconsin
Anti-Saloon League Divides over Local Option Fight
E M Barney Indianapolis district head says he will not sign petitions for a local option election in the county. He doubts favorable conditions for a campaign now. Sumner W Hayes and other temperance workers push petitions and plan nonpartisan church meetings to organize without the league's help.
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Indianapolis
Ind
E. M. Barney
Anti-Saloon League
Sumner W. Hayes
Prohibition
Dayton Seeks Honor Medals for Wright Brothers
Washington reports Representative Cox of Ohio asked President Taft to arrange delivery of gold medals from the Aero Club of America to the Wright brothers of Dayton. The president may present in person if near Washington, or issue a letter for the ceremony. New York Aero Club member Piersons favors New York, while Dayton residents insist on Dayton as the proper site.
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Washington
Cox
Ohio
Taft
Aero Club of America
Wright Brothers
Dayton
Piersons
New York
The
Aero Club
Relatives admit woman died by her own action
In Vincennes Indiana on March 27 relatives concluded positive proof showed Mrs Russell Culbertson wrote threatening letters to herself using her own stationery. A miniature skull and crossbones and a letter to her husband in which she calls herself your sad little girl Jessie were found. The relatives believe she killed herself.
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Vincennes
Ind
Russell Culbertson
Jessie
Lumber Baron Denies Existence of Lumber Trust
Frederick Meyerhaeuser of St. Paul rejects Champ Clark’s claim that he leads the nation’s largest lumber trust. Meyerhaeuser states there is no lumber trust and never has been, in response to Clark’s house remarks.
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St. Paul, Minn
Frederick Meyerhaeuser
St. Paul
Champ Clark
Missouri
House
Meyerhaeuser
United States
Markets Report From Multiple Cities on Live Cattle and Grains
Chicago and East Buffalo lead with cattle prices across steers cows and heifers while hogs and calves show varied bids. Prices for wheat corn oats and rye are listed by grade, with regional notes for Pittsburg Cleveland Cincinnati and Toledo markets and detailed figures for lambs sheep and yearlings.
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Chicago
East Buffalo
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Lara
Toledo
One Worthy Remembrance in the Ohio State Journal
A reflection on telephone use praises the unexpected warmth of mistaken calls, noting the joy found in being accidentally reached and not blamed for wrong numbers in an intimate, thoughtful tone.
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Ohio State Journal
Lessons from Experience Publius Syrus Calamity Insight
A compact reflection cites Publius Syrus on learning from others misfortunes. It urges readers to observe calamities to avoid similar ills in their own lives and decisions.
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Publius Syrus
Too Much Gravity a Bad Sign in Life's Course
An essay style remark notes that excessive gravity in behavior signals a troubled mind. The author likens rigid, unvarying habits to mud at the brain's bottom, suggesting stiffness as a symptom of mental dullness or stagnation.
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Saville
The Office and the Fool Colbert Quote
A Colbert quip notes that when a king creates an office, Providence instantly yields a fool to occupy it. The remark highlights governance and self-serving appointments with wit.
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Colbert
Inquisitiveness Rebuked By Curious Doctor
An Elizabeth man shouts at a doctor who proposed conducting an autopsy on his wife’s body for scientific curiosity. The scene ends without blame on the man, as the Paul Pry with a scalpel is described as annoyingly inquisitive.
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Elizabeth
Paul Pry
Listen to Its Dictates Washington Conscience Spark
A brief exhortation urging readers in Washington to keep alive within themselves a small celestial fire of conscience and moral discernment, emphasizing inner guidance over external pressures.
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Washington
Modest Modern Man We Need Not Mock Monkeys
Paris Journal comments on the modern man showing modesty and contrasts with ancient claims of divine origins, noting a satirical descent from monkeys as a reflection on contemporary self view.
Paris Sentence Leaves Thief Statement Unanswered
A native of Annam in Indo China, sentenced in Paris for theft, wrote an apology to his employer claiming that all Annamites including emperors and authorities are born thieves. He said the fault is grave and incurable, noting that people in France dislike thieves but cannot be helped.
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Annam
Indo-China
Paris
France
Baptism Denomination Topic Highlighted in Sermon
Regular worship at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. features morning sermon on Baptism from a denominational standpoint. Preaching by Pastor Elder 3. M. Thomas. All are welcome.
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M. Thomas
Alli
First Baptist Church Sunday Services and Activities
The First Baptist Church schedules services Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dr Porter will preach at both. Strangers and the public are invited. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. A midweek prayer meeting is held Wednesday evening at 7:30.
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Porter
First Church of Christ Scientist Service List 1909
Regular services at the reading room on Sunday morning at eleven. Testimonial meeting Wednesday night at seven. Public invited. Date Sunday March 28 1909. Subject Reality. Golden Text Psalm 68 16. Responsive Reading Psalm 118 14 27. Reading room open daily for visitors.
Washington Street Presbyterian Services Schedule
Regular morning worship at 11 and evening service at 7 15 led by Rev C E Crafton. Sunday school at 9 45 and Christian Endeavor at 6 30. All invited to attend.
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C. E. Crafton
Christian Endeavor
Opera House Bill Brings Laughs and Tears Wednesday
A program blending humor and tragedy is announced for Wednesday night at the opera house. Tickets go on sale Monday at Marin-Cook drug store.
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Opera House
Marin-Cook
Essel's Trial Trip Records Pace on Measured Mile
During her trial trip the vessel Essel covers a measured mile four times, twice with the tide and twice against it. The crew computes her average speed from these runs, establishing a preliminary performance figure for the ship's early testing phase.
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Essel
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Thomson-Clark
R.w.rounsavall & Co
Dell Pure Foodster’s Candies
Chase & Sanborn
Price
Indiana
Wants
Wrights
Lumber Trust
Oaylor
Winchester Electric Supply Co., Tow. Soc
Paris Journal
Indian Mountain
Jellico
Yellow Jacket
White House
J. R. Martin Goat and Supply Co
Old Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
First Church of Christ Scientist
Washington Street Presbyterian
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