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Newspaper
Acton Free Press
Location
Acton, Ontario, Canada
Date
May 01, 1913
Page
3
A Westville schoolmaster recounts guiding a troubled boy named Fearman from mockery to leadership through mentorship and education. The tale details Fearman's rise from a farm background to a proactive student leader who formed a junior fire brigade, helped train peers, and aided in a deadly school fire, culminating in a celebrated rescue and appointment as fire chief.
An elderly principal recalls memories of past students and teachers, expressing warmth and pride as he talks with a former pupil about loyalty to confidences, ongoing stories, and the bond between fidelity to paper and friendship. He hints at a tale to share later, mentioning Breck Fearman and a dull boy conversation.
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