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September 15, 1859
Belmont Chronicle
Saint Clairsville, Belmont County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Pleasing anecdote of gubernatorial candidate Hon. Wm. Dennison speaking to a large northern crowd including ladies; he worries about overstaying time, audience urges him on, and a pretty lady covers the hall clock with her veil to encourage continuation.
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Anecdote of Hon. Wm Dennison.
The Portsmouth Republican tells a pleasing anecdote of our present candidate for Governor.
He was addressing a large crowd up north, in which was a fair proportion of ladies. He had spoken beyond the limits assigned by himself, and turning to a clock in the farther end of the hall, remarked that the time had passed by so fleetly that he was afraid he was taxing the patience of his audience. "Go on, go on," was heard from every part of the house, until the speaker proceeded. At this moment, when everything was still, a pretty lady arose in the audience, took off a thick veil and quietly walked to the clock and covered up the dial plate.
The Portsmouth Republican tells a pleasing anecdote of our present candidate for Governor.
He was addressing a large crowd up north, in which was a fair proportion of ladies. He had spoken beyond the limits assigned by himself, and turning to a clock in the farther end of the hall, remarked that the time had passed by so fleetly that he was afraid he was taxing the patience of his audience. "Go on, go on," was heard from every part of the house, until the speaker proceeded. At this moment, when everything was still, a pretty lady arose in the audience, took off a thick veil and quietly walked to the clock and covered up the dial plate.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Political Anecdote
Governor Candidate
Audience Encouragement
Clock Covering
Public Speech
What entities or persons were involved?
Hon. Wm Dennison
Pretty Lady
Where did it happen?
Up North, In A Hall
Story Details
Key Persons
Hon. Wm Dennison
Pretty Lady
Location
Up North, In A Hall
Story Details
Hon. Wm Dennison addresses a large crowd up north, exceeds his time limit, expresses concern for audience patience; crowd cheers 'go on,' and a pretty lady covers the clock with her veil to allow him to continue.