Word: streets
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Dates: during 1870-1879
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...Whereas it becometh a Sophomore to "lay aside childish things," and with his cane and beaver to assume a more manly and dignified character, not aping the manner of a street-car driver; Resolved, that I buy a copy of The Science of a New Life and a large diary, in order that I may daily live in accordance with the precepts of the one and enter the results in the other...
...last car in consequence. Smith and Brown said they liked nothing better than walking out of a moonlight night, and watching the reflection of the-lunar rays in the water as they crossed the bridge. I know it was raining hard, and the reflection was only that of the street-lamp shining on the wet bricks. As we came through the Port, Smith, after reflection, concluded that there-were too many lights, and tried to put some of them out by tossing stones at them. I thought he succeeded, for I heard breaking glass, and it grew dark...
PLEASANT SURPRISE.The many friends of Mr. - , the well-known - of this city, called at his residence on - Street last evening, to the complete surprise of himself and his excellent lady, who nevertheless exerted themselves, with their usual affability, to make their guests at home. During the evening, -, Esq., made a brief speech in his usual happy vein, at the close of which he made the worthy couple the recipients of -. This valuable present was a well-merited testimonial of respect and esteem for the long and valuable public services of Mr. -, and was feelingly accepted by that gentleman...
FASHIONABLE WEDDING.The church of - , - Street, was filled last night to repletion by the beauty and fashion of the city, to witness the nuptials of Mr. -, of the well-known firm of -, with Miss - , daughter of -, Esq. The fair bride was elegantly attired in a -, trimmed with the richest point lace. The entire outfit is said by those in the secret to have cost $10,000 in Paris, and is the most elegant thing in its way ever seen in this city. The sacred edifice was profusely decorated by an elaborate floral display from the well-known house of -, of this...
...know a girl who walks the street...