H. D. Schofield & Company Letterhead (page 1), 1894 - Crisman, Indiana : 無料・フリー素材/写真
H. D. Schofield & Company Letterhead (page 1), 1894 - Crisman, Indiana / Shook Photos
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| 説明 | H. D. SCHOFIELD & CO.,GENERAL MERCHANDISEChoice Groceries, Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes, Dry Goods, Notions, Etc.Crisman, Ind.Date: February 10, 1894Source Type: LetterheadPublisher, Printer, Photographer: UnknownPostmark: Not ApplicableCollection: Steven R. ShookRemark: This letterhead was used by Herbert Dudley Scofield's general merchandise store located in Crisman, Porter County, Indiana. Note that the letterhead spells Scofield's surname as Schofield. Contemporary newspaper articles, postcards inscribed with his name, the sign posted outside his store, his death certificate, and even his tombstone, however, spell his surname as Scofield.Herbert Dudley Scofield was born in Cook County, Illinois, on February 22, 1860, the son of John and Emma (Montrose) Scofield. At the age of seven, Scofield moved to Crisman, Porter County, Indiana, to learn the agricultural trade under the guidance of Burrill Hall. On May 30, 1893, Herbert married Augusta Matilda Humphrey.In 1892, Scofield purchased a small stock of goods and established a merchandise business in Crisman that grew into a well-established and large general store. Beginning in 1893, Scofield served as the postmaster of Crisman. Scofield passed away at Crisman on July 20, 1928, as a result of arteriosclerosis, and was interred in the McCool Cemetery in Portage Township, Porter County, Indiana.Written on this letterhead are the lyrics to an 1892 song by Charles Kassell Harris, titled After the Ball. The song centers on an old bachelor recounting the story of his long-lost love to his young niece. Conductor and composer John Philip Sousa would play the song when he toured the country with his band, quickly making the song popular nationwide. It was the biggest hit of the 1890s with over five million copies of After the Ball sheet music being sold in that decade alone. It was reportedly the first song to ever sell over one million copies. Here is a link to Kathryn Burke singing the song After the Ball.AFTER THE BALL1 A little maiden climbed an old man’s knees,Begged for a story -- "Do uncle, please!Why are you single; why live alone?Have you no babies; have you no home?""I had a sweetheart, years, years ago;Where she is now, pet, you will soon know.Last to the story, I’ll tell it all:I believed her faithless after the ball.“ChorusAfter the ball is over, after the break of morn --After the dancers' leaving, after the stars are gone;Many a heart is aching, if you could read them all;Many the hopes that have vanished after the ball.2 Bright lights were flashing in the grand ballroom,Softly the music, playing sweet tunes.There came my sweetheart, my love, my own, --"I wish some water; leave me alone.When I returned, dear, there stood a man,Kissing my sweetheart as lovers can.Down fell the glass, pet, broken, that’s all,Just as my heart was after the ball. -- chorus.3 Long years have passed, child, I have never wed,True to my lost love, though she is dead.She tried to tell me, tried to explain;I would not listen, pleadings were vain;One day a letter came from that man --He was her brother, the letter ran --That’s why I’m lonely, no home at all;I broke her heart, pet, after the ball." -- (chorus)Copyright 2017. Some rights reserved. The associated text may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of Steven R. Shook. |
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