Widow Keziah Kept in Trumet as Ellery Chooses Faith
In Trumet Mrs. Keziah Coffin refuses marriage to widower Nat and remains in town guiding Rev. John Ellery. Ellery clashes with Grace and Eben Hammond over Come Outer meetings while Keziah recounts her failed marriage. Ellery and Grace meet again as she departs with Nat to Connecticut.
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Keziah Coffin
Trumet
Boston
Ryan
Ellery
Eben Hammond
Grace
Ai Hammond
Eben
Keziah
Nat
Daniels
Nath
Annabel
Nate
Silery
Elkaniah Daniels
Elkanah
Manila
England
States
John
Gracie
Hammonds
Connecticut
Hannah Poundberry
Mrs. Prince
Thim
John Ellery
Miss van Horne
Ship San Jose Brings Mystery to Shore
Captain Zeb Mayo and minister Ellery explore a derelict brigantine, the San Jose, anchored offshore. Inside lurks sickness as the crew’s fate unfolds with a sick crewman begging for water while Ellery stays aboard to help, risking exposure to smallpox.
The Grace of Kindness in Moral Life
A reflective essay on kindness as essential to character, contrasting harsh authority with compassionate leadership. It cites examples from history and religious thought to argue that moral qualities arise from religious experience and the love of God, enabling pity, forgiveness, and humane action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
en _ Constable
Turner
Marie Antoinette
Virago
Crusoe
God
Blame Placed on Physicians for Drug Addiction Rise
Dr. L F Kebler of the Agriculture Department tells the American Society for the Study of Alcohol and Narcotics that about 99 percent of cocaine and morphine in the U S comes from prescriptions by doctors. He warns imports and physician overuse fuel the drug habit and cites a Grand Rapids physician noting most patients he treats for the habit were led there by doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Kebler
Division of Drugs
Department of Agriculture
United States
Kebler
Washington
American Society For the Study of Alcohol and Narcotics
J. A. Patterson
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Blessed Thought From Childhood Benediction
A reflective fragment on parental blessing and divine favor shaping gratitude. The author recalls a childhood sense of God's benediction guiding the heart to praise with every gift and return of kindness. The language suggests spiritual comfort and timeless devotion.
Not Missed
E B Going of Osawatomie notes a man away from his community finds life continues smoothly. He cites milked cows corn husked roads dragged and a winter literary society thriving without his august presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Going
Osawatomie
Kansas City Journal
Eager for His Rights A ThreeYearOld Declares Manly Knickers
The Bristol Times recounts a family moment when a three year old boy is fashioned in knickerbockers at breakfast. His mother proclaims him a little man and the boy asks if he can call his father Bill now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Ellery
Burgess
Bill
Thoph
Dory
Ellery
Freddie
Bristol Times
Aden
Mummie
What was your experience when the train was telescoped
The quote describes a witness recounting their reaction after a train collision with a telescoping effect. The responder says they saw stars during the event, conveying a vivid impression of injury-inducing impact. The brief exchange highlights shock and sensory memory in a transportation accident.
The Sting of Defeat Outlasts the Sweets of Victory
A sports feature reflects on the lingering sting of a loss outweighing sweeter moments of triumph, exploring team morale and fan reactions after a tough defeat.
Steady Hand Surgeon Credits Postum For Health Rebound
A surgeon testifies after fifteen years of coffee related insomnia and dyspepsia. He stopped coffee and drank Postum, reporting immediate relief, steadier hand and restored health. Read The Road to Wellville. there is a reason. Postum comes in convenient packages.
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Whittaker
Lsworth Eliswort Young
San Jose
Zeb Mayo
Lous Sparrow
Zeb
Noah
The
Lightkeeper
Turk's Islands
Charlie
Skipper
Gulf Twas
Fishhawk
Eben Salters
Bayport
Thopd
Craag
Berit
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