A Night Flight from Boston To A Suburban Wedding
A young woman narrator deserts her sister Letty on the eve of her wedding to escape with a secret lover. A stranger, Mr. Chester, offers aid as she travels by rail, endures a railway accident, and confronts guilt and love. The tale ends with a vow of future fidelity to Chester.
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Letty
Fred
Charlie
Mr. Kerr
Nun
Nan
Europe
Charlie Kerr
Lizzie Lindsay
Chester
Mr. Chester
Paddy
Miss Waynne
Miss Warnie
Charley Kerr
Charley
Miss Wynne
Mr.Chester
Mr. Chesa
Tred
Halloa
Abe
C. K
Guardy
Villian
Happiness and our small faults in life
A miscellaneous reflection notes that happiness lies in knowing how far we can be unhappy and that acknowledging minor faults helps rationalize not having larger flaws.
It Is Not So Dangerous to Do Evil to Most Men
A reflective aphorism notes that causing harm to most people is less perilous than offering excessive benefit. The idea contrasts moral risk with generosity, implying virtue can invite greater backlash than wrongdoing.
The Love of Justice and the Fear of Injustice
A philosophical note states that most men's devotion to justice stems from the fear of suffering injustice themselves. It emphasizes inner motive over sincere virtue and frames justice as a safeguard against personal harm.
No Pride in Our Hearts Then No Pride in Others
Reflection on inner virtue and social judgment noting that lacking pride within ourselves excuses criticism of others. The statement cautions against harsh judgments based on envy or vanity rather than character.
Marrying for Money in Hard Times
The piece argues that many seek marriage for wealth in hard times. It contends such unions degrade character and fail to satisfy love. It promotes earning wealth through industry and economy, especially when shared by a devoted couple.
Man Dies After Mouse Enters Mouth at Inquest
In South London an inquest heard how a mouse slipped from a man’s sleeve and entered his mouth during a work room disturbance. The mouse gnawed inside his throat and chest, causing death after a period of agony. Witnesses confirmed the facts and the verdict was accidental death.
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London
Pity That They Should Ever Grow Up
A passerby observes two young brothers aged six and eight sharing a loving moment in a busy public building. The scene prompts reflections on how adults’ business, love, and politics separate siblings and strip them of innocence as they grow. The piece ends with a wistful line about heaven near us in infancy.
Watch of Major Andre Linked to Revolutionary Treason Found
Washington correspondent reports a rare Revolutionary relic the watch of Major John Andre used in the failed escape bid. Now owned by Congressman Caswell of Wisconsin and shown by a Mrs. in Caswell's district, the piece is noted for its slim oval form and dial marked by only 3 6 9 12 with dot indicators. The inscription inside reads John Andre Albany 1774 with maker John Campbell.
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Major Andre
Washington
Winona
Minn
John Andre
Arnold
Caswell
Wisconsin
Albany
John Campbell
Advertisement Rates and Policies for Local Paper
The notice outlines advertising charges: $1.00 per square for initial insertion, $0.25 per square for subsequent insertions, twelve lines or less per square, special notices for marriages and deaths at double rates, prepaid transient ads, yearly contracts with limits to the advertiser’s own business, and Thursday noon cutoffs for next issue. Obituaries political notices and religious items treated as advertisements.
Relic Watch Linked to Andre’s Execution Finds New Owner
A rare watch linked to the execution of Andre resurfaced in a New York pawnbroker and has since passed to the present owner’s ancestors. The item’s authenticity is asserted by its journey from the gallows to the pawnshop and finally to a family lineage.
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Andre
New York
Tarman Turns From Drum to Horn of Plenty
Tarman who failed to beat a drum in the march of time now prepares to try his hand on the horn of plenty.
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Tarman
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