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Word: pipes (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1870-1879
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Usage:

...bachelor's room is always a mirror of his character,' said a literary-looking young lady. 'Behold this filthy pipe, - he is a smoker; observe those German favors, - he is a society man; witness the publicity of these certificates of society membership, - he is conceited...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: AN UNDERGRADUATE'S CLASS DAY. | 6/25/1879 | See Source »

Cigars and pipe and cigarettes...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: A LAST PRAYER TO THE GODDESS OF EASE. | 4/18/1879 | See Source »

Took a well-colored pipe and "Ik Marvel...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: A MARVELLOUS VISION. | 4/1/1879 | See Source »

...went home from dinner one evening contented with myself and at peace with all mankind - except Bartlett, Sever, and my washerwoman. I lit my pipe, took up the last Crimson, and prepared for a quiet evening when the suffering melodeon claimed and got as usual my undivided attention. The continued unhappiness of the poor creature touched my heart, and I was about to remonstrate with its heartless master when a new symptom of its disease appeared. The spasms of wheezing and coughing were interrupted by a buzzing, droning sound...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: TRIBULATIONS. | 1/24/1879 | See Source »

...from '81 who were present. The appearance of Mr. Wheelan and Mr. Redding, who have contributed largely to the success of the stage of the society, was the signal for hearty applause. Mr. Ranlett answered to the "Records," Mr. Jones to the "Committee," and Mr. Fowler to the "Pipe." Mr. Weimer paid a tribute to Mr. Gillette, the former president. The Pierian Sodality was responded to by Mr. Talbott, and the Crimson and Advocate by Mr. Bradley and Mr. Pennypacker. Happy responses were made by Mr. Stow for the Crew, and by Mr. A. Perry for the committee...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: THE STRAWBERRY-NIGHT OF THE EVERETT ATHENAEUM. | 6/14/1878 | See Source »

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