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September 14, 1824
The Portland Gazette
Portland, Cumberland County, Maine
What is this article about?
Elisha Tarver of Knoxville, Georgia, wins half of a $100,000 prize in Maryland's State Lottery. After past misfortunes like losing everything in a fire in Clinton, he humbly continues running his tavern with industry and accommodation.
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MILLEDGEVILLE, July 27, 1824.
GOOD LUCK.
Elisha Tarver of Knoxville, in this state, drew one half of the 100,000 dollar prize in the State Lottery of Maryland. Fortune could not have smiled on a man more worthy of it. Mr. Tarver has been hitherto singularly unfortunate. In Clinton, a few years ago, he lost his all by fire. He lately went to Knoxville, one of our frontier towns, and set up a tavern. Those who have slept at his house, represent him to be a most accommodating man in his business, so far as his means extend.
Now that he is raised so far above what he had no reason to expect, there is no alteration perceived in his conduct. He pursues his business with the same industry—evinces the same spirit of accommodation—and seems not to realize the change in his condition. In short he bears his good fortune as a man and as a christian.
Journal.
GOOD LUCK.
Elisha Tarver of Knoxville, in this state, drew one half of the 100,000 dollar prize in the State Lottery of Maryland. Fortune could not have smiled on a man more worthy of it. Mr. Tarver has been hitherto singularly unfortunate. In Clinton, a few years ago, he lost his all by fire. He lately went to Knoxville, one of our frontier towns, and set up a tavern. Those who have slept at his house, represent him to be a most accommodating man in his business, so far as his means extend.
Now that he is raised so far above what he had no reason to expect, there is no alteration perceived in his conduct. He pursues his business with the same industry—evinces the same spirit of accommodation—and seems not to realize the change in his condition. In short he bears his good fortune as a man and as a christian.
Journal.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Fortune Reversal
Moral Virtue
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Lottery Win
Good Fortune
Tavern Keeper
Misfortune Reversal
Elisha Tarver
What entities or persons were involved?
Elisha Tarver
Where did it happen?
Knoxville, Georgia
Story Details
Key Persons
Elisha Tarver
Location
Knoxville, Georgia
Event Date
1824
Story Details
Elisha Tarver, after losing his possessions in a fire in Clinton, establishes a tavern in Knoxville and wins half of a $100,000 lottery prize from Maryland, continuing his business with unchanged humility and diligence.