A Fateful Courtship at Rye Lands
Thirty-five year old Alfred Compton and Phoebe Wakefield fall in love while Dr Orman, his Boston physician, secretly controls his health. Phoebe recalls clandestine meetings, suspicion of the doctor, and a stormy revelation as Alfred's condition and will collide with family gatekeeping and pursuit of marriage.
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Phoebe
Alfred Compton
Alfred
Orman
Boston
Melissa
Compton
Dr. Orman
Father
Mr. Compton
Mother
Julia
Europe
Old Lovers Reunite In Memory and Mystery
Miss Phoebe Wakefield and her faded youth are drawn back to a former sweetheart Alfred Compton now aged and refined. He reveals a life of illness and wrongs, his loyalty to Phoebe, and a renewed bond as he begs to redeem the promise of marriage. The tale follows memory, illness, and marriage across years.
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Dr. Orman
Alfred Compton
Phoebe
Julia
Melissa
Jane
Ryelands
Joshua
New York
Alfred
Phebe
Delmonico
Phaebe Wakefield
Phasbe
Miss Phasbe
Hancock
Democratic Party
Horace Greeley
Tilden
Appomatox
Wade Hampton
South Carolina
Staunton
Hampton
Lee
Stonewall Jackson
Gen
Virginia
South
Salve for Skin Ailments Sold by Waterman Athens
A medicinal salve offered to treat cuts fever sores and skin eruptions. It promises perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box available from F. E. Waterman & Co in Athens.
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F. E. Waterman & Co
Athens
Grass Prices Climb After Wet Season Damage
M11.K reports a one cent increase on the quart for grass seed due to late rains. The excess growth weakened roots and pulled the grass from the soil, forcing higher costs for farmers and suppliers.
Remember Friends Remember Dr Wistars Balsam of Wild Cherry
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Wistars Balsam of Wild Cherry as a cure for consumption asthma bronchitis and lung diseases. It promises quick throat relief and better sleep from a single bedtime dose and urges keeping a bottle on hand to save medical bills. Sanford & Park and A B Lash are listed as agents.
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Sener
Sanford & Park
Sant Bill
R. Lash
Ens
Sarah Bernhardt Demands Female Prompter On Tour
Legendary actress Sarah Bernhardt insists on a female prompter during her American engagement saying a woman is quickest to supply the missing word. The stance highlights gender roles in theatrical practice.
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Sarah Bernhardt
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the Bank OF Athens
Athens, CO
United States
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George R. Walker
Cornwell & Thomas
Perkins’ Drug Store
Main Street
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