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In this edition, we'll delve into the treasure trove of historical news articles dated December 13, unearthing stories that resonate with genealogists and history enthusiasts alike.
From local happenings to global events, we'll uncover the stories that shaped the lives of our ancestors, providing valuable insights for those on a quest to discover their roots.
So, grab your magnifying glass and step into the past as we unravel the December 13 historical headlines that may hold the missing pieces of your family's history puzzle.
Lewiston, Maine, USA
TO-DAY'S LEWISTON AND AUBURN CONVERSATION.
A STUDY IN SOCIOLOGY – A Lewiston woman tells the following story of an experience on a Lewiston city street, suggestive, yet humorous in its climax, but worth the telling for the revelation it is, of the conditions altogether too prevalent and in the utmost deplorable. The woman in question, not “young and giddy,” but well settled down in years, was passing down Park street last Sunday evening a little before seven o'clock. She had nearly reached... Read MORE...
Lewiston Evening Journal - Lewiston, Maine - December 13, 1900
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1900 - A STUDY IN SOCIOLOGY
TO-DAY'S LEWISTON AND AUBURN CONVERSATION.
A STUDY IN SOCIOLOGY – A Lewiston woman tells the following story of an experience on a Lewiston city street, suggestive, yet humorous in its climax, but worth the telling for the revelation it is, of the conditions altogether too prevalent and in the utmost deplorable. The woman in question, not “young and giddy,” but well settled down in years, was passing down Park street last Sunday evening a little before seven o'clock. She had nearly reached... Read MORE...
Lewiston Evening Journal - Lewiston, Maine - December 13, 1900
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Miss Agnes L Goddard, Principal, Ashland, Ky.
Ladies' Home Journal
February 1898
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1883 - Advice - Keep it to Yourself
You have trouble - your feelings are injured, your husband is unkind, your wife frets, your home is not pleasant your friends do not treat yon fairly, and things in general do not move pleasantly. WelL, what of it? Keep it to yourself. A smoldering .fire can be found and extinguished; but when the coals are scattered, who can pick them up? Bury your sorrow. The place for sad and distrusting things are under ground. A cut finger is never benefitted by pulling off the plaster and exposing it to... Read MORE...
The Union County Journal - Marysville, Ohio - Thurs, December 13, 1883
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1889 - THE LOST CAUSE. Death Finally Claims Jefferson Davis, Its Leader. - He Dies at the House of a Friend in New Orleans - The Remains Viewed by Thousands - The News at the War Department.
Jefferson Davis Dead.
NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 6. - Jefferson Davis died at 12:45 o'clock this morning at the residence of his friend, J. U. Payne. From the beginning of his fatal illness Mr. Davis had insisted that his case was nearly or quite hopeless, though the dread of pain or death never appeared to take the slightest hold upon his spirits, which were brave and even buoyant from the beginning of his attack. In vain did the doctors strive to impress upon him that his health was improving. He... Read MORE...
The Council Grove Republican - Council Grove, Kansas - December 13, 1889
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Waterbury, Vermont, USA
(Special to The Messenger.)
Waterbury, Dec. 13. - Fire at 8:30 o'clock this morning ruined G. E. Moody's wooden business building on Stowe st. The roof was burned off and the blaze worked its way down through the partitions so that the building throughout was so damaged by fire, smoke, and water that only the disfigured shell remains. The cause of the fire was a chimney burning out over the store of Leo Marchi, a fruit dealer, who occupied part of the building. Marchi's insurance amounted to... Read MORE...
St. Albans Daily Messenger - St. Albans, Vermont - December 13, 1904
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1904 - A FIRE IN WATERBURY. Building Owned by G. E. Moody Burned--Four Occupants Driven Out.
(Special to The Messenger.)
Waterbury, Dec. 13. - Fire at 8:30 o'clock this morning ruined G. E. Moody's wooden business building on Stowe st. The roof was burned off and the blaze worked its way down through the partitions so that the building throughout was so damaged by fire, smoke, and water that only the disfigured shell remains. The cause of the fire was a chimney burning out over the store of Leo Marchi, a fruit dealer, who occupied part of the building. Marchi's insurance amounted to... Read MORE...
St. Albans Daily Messenger - St. Albans, Vermont - December 13, 1904
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1800s Cooking Tips and Recipes
Crullers
Two cupfuls of sugar, one cupful of butter, three eggs three cupsful of flour, one cupful sweet milk, a small teaspoonful cream of tartar in the flour, a small half teaspoonful of soda in the milk; one tablespoonful cinnamon and nutmeg;...Read MORE...
The Willimantic Chronicle, Willimantic, Connecticut, October 27, 1880
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Sanitas Nut Food Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
The Ladies' Home Journal
March 1898
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Brockton, Massachusetts, USA (North Bridgewater)
A terrible accident took place in the grain and flour mill of Allis Packard at Brockton, Mass., on the 5th inst., in which A. A. NOURSE, DENNIS LYNCH and DENNIS REARDON lost their lives by suffocation.
The men had been at work on the second floor of the building shoveling corn, and at the time of the accident had transferred about 5,000 bushels from the elevator to the floor where it lay in bulk.
Suddenly without the slightest warning the timbers and flooring gave way and the men were... Read MORE...
Stevens Point Daily Journal - Wisconsin - December 13, 1879
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1879 - SMOTHERED IN GRAIN.
A terrible accident took place in the grain and flour mill of Allis Packard at Brockton, Mass., on the 5th inst., in which A. A. NOURSE, DENNIS LYNCH and DENNIS REARDON lost their lives by suffocation.
The men had been at work on the second floor of the building shoveling corn, and at the time of the accident had transferred about 5,000 bushels from the elevator to the floor where it lay in bulk.
Suddenly without the slightest warning the timbers and flooring gave way and the men were... Read MORE...
Stevens Point Daily Journal - Wisconsin - December 13, 1879
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1905 SUFFOCATED BY SMOKE.
Berlin, N. H. Dec. 13 - During a fire that damaged the dwelling house of J.D. Lary to the extent of about $15,000, Xavier Arslneault, a boarder, while attempting to save the household goods, was overcome by smoke and died a few minutes later.
The Fitchburg Sentinel
Fitchburg, Massachusetts
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1904 Peculiar Accident
Ruby Seaver, little daughter of E. K. Seaver, of Morrisville, burned one arm badly in a peculiar manner recently. Suffering from a pain in the arm, she placed an electric bulb against the member under the bed clothing. So much heat generated from the lamp that her clothing caught fire and her arm was scorched considerably.
St. Albans Daily Messenger
St. Albans, Vermont
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1904 Theophile Cornnors Injures One Foot While Chopping in Wood Lot.
ESSEX JUNCTION. Theophile Cornnors, who is in the employ of the Drury Brick & Tile Co., while chopping in the company's wood lot Monday injured his right foot badly. The axe struck his foot, splitting it about two inches toward the instep. Dr. C. M. Ferrin was called and dressed the wound and it is expected that the foot can be saved.
St. Albans Daily Messenger
St. Albans, Vermont
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Berlin, N. H. Dec. 13 - During a fire that damaged the dwelling house of J.D. Lary to the extent of about $15,000, Xavier Arslneault, a boarder, while attempting to save the household goods, was overcome by smoke and died a few minutes later.
The Fitchburg Sentinel
Fitchburg, Massachusetts
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1904 Peculiar Accident
Ruby Seaver, little daughter of E. K. Seaver, of Morrisville, burned one arm badly in a peculiar manner recently. Suffering from a pain in the arm, she placed an electric bulb against the member under the bed clothing. So much heat generated from the lamp that her clothing caught fire and her arm was scorched considerably.
St. Albans Daily Messenger
St. Albans, Vermont
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1904 Theophile Cornnors Injures One Foot While Chopping in Wood Lot.
ESSEX JUNCTION. Theophile Cornnors, who is in the employ of the Drury Brick & Tile Co., while chopping in the company's wood lot Monday injured his right foot badly. The axe struck his foot, splitting it about two inches toward the instep. Dr. C. M. Ferrin was called and dressed the wound and it is expected that the foot can be saved.
St. Albans Daily Messenger
St. Albans, Vermont
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1905 BODY CUT IN TWO.
New Britain, Conn., Dec. 13 - The Main street grade crossing, where several deaths have occurred, was the scene of another fatality last evening when John Stefanik, the driver of a delivery team, was instantly killed by the cars. Stefanik's body was cut in two. He was 32 years old.
The Fitchburg Sentinel
Fitchburg, Massachusetts
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New Britain, Conn., Dec. 13 - The Main street grade crossing, where several deaths have occurred, was the scene of another fatality last evening when John Stefanik, the driver of a delivery team, was instantly killed by the cars. Stefanik's body was cut in two. He was 32 years old.
The Fitchburg Sentinel
Fitchburg, Massachusetts
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America - Did you know?
President James Madison weighed less than the average American teenage girl. He was only 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighed under 100 pounds.
Quebec - Did you know?
The oldest grocery store in North America is in Quebec City.
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Dorchester, Mass.
The Ladies' Home Journal
January 1898
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