Humorous Department Tales From The Telegraph Clippings
A collection of light anecdotes from the Philadelphia Telegraph and related items. A German Town doctor and Irish servant double act over a chamois cleaning mishap ends with a mysterious fate for the chamois. Clara’s seven brothers visit a boarding school girl, with wedding expectations implied. A Boston lawyer tells a railway station jest about lending money for a bonnet. A political campaign anecdote about a district attorney flirted with by a veteran. An English beggar tale mocks charitable giving tied to a daughter's wedding expenses.
Milk for the Pigs Joke at Mount Gretna Encampment
During an old National Guard encampment at Mount Gretna a party of officers visited a farmhouse. The farmer's daughter offered buttermilk and glasses. After tasting, one officer asked for more and she quipped that they feed it to the pigs anyway. The tale appears in the Philadelphia Times.
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Germantown
Bridget
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Mount Gretna
George
Philadelphia Times
Gaston
Gastonia
J. W. Hansell
John Jackson
Tom Paterson
Jenkins
Summer Mullen
Mullen
A. K. Loftin
Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Association
Loftin
International Lesson on temperance and love in Romans
A 1902 Sunday school note by Rev. D. M. Stearns links temperance to gospel grace in Romans. It urges believers to walk by the Spirit, fulfill the law through love, cast off darkness, live soberly, and put on Christ, pledging redemption and righteousness in Christ Jesus.
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American Press Association
Christ Jesus
Jesus Christ
Christ
Peter
James
John
Gethsemane
Samson
Delilah
God
Jesus
Lord Jesus Christ
Mixed local notices from Rock Hill Herald June 11
Marriage notices from Mary E. Good to W L Thomson in massachusetts and others in Rock Hill area. Storm and fire reports in Mt Holly Harmony Lesslie and Fort Mill. Smallpox discovery in Gastonia. Pigeons race results and Chester exhibit notes. Also wind damage and local marriages in Gastonia region.
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Rock Hill
Mary E. Good
W. L. Thomson
Spartanburg
Waltham
Mass
W. C. Hodges
Elizabeth Deas
Manchester Mill
T. A. Dabney
Deas
Fort Mill
John Self
Darlington County
Emma Smith
Sumter County
J. S. Beasley
Charlotte
Elijah Williams
Mary Gray
Mr. Beasley
Messrs
Lloyd Phillips
Geo. Jenkins
R. P. Boyd
Vale
Highview
Elm Avenue
Mr. Jenkins
Mt. Holly
Harmony
Bethesda
Cureton's Ferry
Landsford
J. A. Westbrook
W. H. Williams
Lesslie
Pressley Lesslie
J. W. Betts
Michael Duffy
Smith's
Ireland
Eugene Massey
Quotations on Harm and Ambition
A maxim notes that harm fades when one can do good and warns that anger may rebound. A second saying warns that a foolish friend causes more trouble than a crafty foe.
Statistics of Courtship Across Civilized Lands
A London Express summary of 100 men and 100 women surveying courtship methods. It records how many vowed they could not live without the beloved, gripped hands, kissed lips or other body parts, and how many became tongue tied or mournful. Women’s reactions include foreknowledge, embarrassment, and humor, with various responses to proposals.
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America
London Express
Rebate Pickings and Georgia Vote Irruptions
Ongoing Raleigh column discusses the Sprinkle case and state whisky disclosures with names and aliases, plus a Georgia election report noting vote buying near polling places. English press commentary by Asquith references rapid news spread and historical paper practices.
Southbound Connections Enquirer Seeks Good Printing Work
The Enquirer promotes its printing services and invites readers to submit work, highlighting quality and reliability in a local cooperative effort.
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The
Enquirer
Train schedules for Carolina and North-Western Railway
Chester to Yorkville Gastonia Lincolnton Newton Hickory Cliffs and Chester connections listed with morning and evening departure and arrival times. Route includes Lenoir and Gastonia extensions and notes on connecting lines BE F Reid G P Agent Chester South Carolina.
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Camden
N. W
8. C
Charleston
Florence
Darlington
Wilmington
Sumter
Southern
Kingsville
Lancaster
Chester
Catawba Junction
Monroe
Rock Hill
Southern Railway
Charlotte
Blacksburg
Marion
Asheville
Chattanooga
E. H. Shaw
Gen. Pass
M. Ly
Yorkville
Gastonia
Lincolnton
Newton
Lenoir
Cliffs
Hickory
M. Ar
Best Finish Photos Display at Cleveland Gallery
ES PHOTOS advertise best finish displays at a gallery on Cleveland avenue. The note directs contact to W. Watson of Yorkville and mentions 8 C as a locator detail.
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Cleveland Avenue
W. Watson
Yorkville
8. C
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chamois
Philadelphia Telegraph
Clara
London
Ricute
Alfred Hemenway
Boston
Long
Hiram
Springfield Republican
West
California
England
Trousseau
D. M. Stearns
York
Sheriff Lyon
Abbeville
J. J. Stone
Bascomville
Richmond
Seaboard Air Line
John R. Alexander
Johnnie Hogge
Nora Hogge
J. S. Moffatt
Evergreen Cemetery
John Hogge
Johnnie
C. H. Brennecke
Baltimore
Calumet Club
Brennecke
Americas Flying Club
Augus
Ta, Ga
Ernest Stogner
J. W. Blackmon
Mackey
Pleasant Hill
Judge Jones
Cc. T. Connor
Mr. Connor
John Wilson
B. Cunningham
Robert Wilson
Bob
S. N. Watson
Arthur Lierly
N. C
Nannie Bell
G. W. Pell
W. P. Caskey
Andrew J. Broom
Mary E. Garland
Board of Control
South Carolina
Greenville
Hoke
D. M. Hoke
Caldwell
Charlotte Observer
Sprinkle
Mr. Hoke
Dr. Mouzen
Greensboro
Wayne Gamble
Gourdin's
S. C
Dukes
Gamble
Mouzon
Georgia
Augusta Tribune
Old Guard
Asquith
Newspaper Society
Leicester Journal
Leicester
London Chronicle
New Yeork
New Orleans
Atlanta
Cincinnati
Fielids
New York
Florida
Lynchburg
Danville
Savannash
Savanash
Superior
B. Hardwick
Washington, BC. C
RE. W. Bunt
Bis
Caarleden
HM. Taylor
Pass
Tlanta
J. Co. Beam
Mhilanta, Ga
Fidence
L. M. Grist & Sons
Yorkville, S. C
South Carolina & Georgia Extension Railroad CO
Paas
Camden and Blacksburg
Hass
Excc
Westville
Esac
Riverside
Catawba J’c'n
Sharon
Strepekory G Gro
Blacksburg, S. C
Marion, N.C
West East
Eastern
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Sa Black Sete Lt
Patterson Spr'g
Shelby
Os Lattimore
Mooresbo
Henrietta
Gaffney Branch
First Clan
Cherokee Falls
Mei —_— OY
Sam P
Lender
Columbia
Carolina & North-Western Railway Company
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