Noted Family Tumult in Hidden Parlor Plot
An unseen narrator recounts a chaotic household scene with Clara J and Aunt Martha as relatives pose as impostors. Uncle Peter orchestrates a plan while disguises, accusations, and comic misunderstandings unfold, ending with a midnight scheme and a looming trip to town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duo Pena
Jolie
Cate
Peter
Martha
Clara J
Austin
Nene
Volen
Ciara
Maris
Alan
Uoele
Ami Martha
Sarret
Marita
Wulth
Sara A
Diewtog
Clare
John
Abe
Tanel
Unclear historical note on duty and pride in law
Fragmentary text discusses rare issues, duty, pride, and self esteem in the eyes of others. It references justice, law, and conflict with complacency. The passage cites Penelon Law and mentions external observers and a London Telegraph context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jude
Malian
Wade Bosh
London
Controversy Over Horatio Seymour and Political Tactics Revealed
An article recalls Horatio Seymour during the Civil War era, detailing how he sought support from factions and hid his campaign plans. It describes interactions with Robert Moberly and others, noting strategic moves to avoid alienating war Democrats while courting Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horatio Beymour
New York
Iite
Bern
Morgen
Washington
Thie Arly
New York State
Bey ‘Giour
DPOF
Etic
Murato
Yerison
Dort
Roberts
Aatior
Lesdine Repsblican
Central New York
Poryaara
Tolveris
Warts
McKinhey
Roosavelt
Torstia Sersgour
Ganly
Madera
Seymour
Sir Robert
Moberia
Relic of Old Saybrook Colony and the Lady Brooke Tree
A fragmentary account recalls Saybrook’s colonial roots and the 19th century salvage of the Lady Brooke’s grave relic. The tale describes a railroad survey revealing a long buried column and the recovered tree root memorials linked to Lady Brooke, a famed Civil War era figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saybrook Colony
Brooke
Engilancoen
Ceres
Thomas C Acton
Tunis
Tin Park
Fife
Orpani
Herford
Hay Benes
Connecticut
Dar & Captering Corps
Saybrook
Tounghak
Kraetman
Ie Kersey
Cullen
Sears Udy Brooks
Ted Beam
Atami Reas
Grant and Buckner Civil War Anecdote Recalls Courtesy
A wartime tale recounts General Grant offering mercy to General Buckner at Fort Donelson. Buckner reportedly accepted a bond of friendship after Grant drew from his wallet and spoke of shared respect. Frederick D. Grant confirms Gordon’s memory aligns with the cordial exchange between the opposing commanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Buckner
General Grant
Grant
Ge ‘Orn Rucker Hosel
Buckner
Gras
Tuckney
Gray
Pehoolmaiy
Grant van Bimoe Bottier Buckner
Gordon
Prederick D. Grant
Kentucky
New ‘York
Lee
Lew
Colo ‘Uel Lee
Les
Geant
Cement Lining Sealed by Grout in Tunnel
A historic note describes encasing a tunnel lining with grout using 162 pounds of porched paste and 19 gallons of water in a 16 inch cylinder. The cement was stirred by hand with a paddle and forced through a top pipe to fill perforations. Air pressure then compressed the mix to form a watertight lining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Shure
Porchendoe
Rave fruit formula for eating watermelons
A garbled reminiscence quotes George W. Harting praising a watermelon eating method. The speaker claims the method involves eating parts with no butter first and applying errop on the next homes, followed by a suggested swimming to absorb the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harding
Wathen
George W. Harting
Opto
Mr. Harting
Avery
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Hr Henry
George
V. Hobart
Torriwe
Ciara J. Rey
Amhrallad
Tawoks Ctirn
Walt
Porgus Plaster
Uno Petar
Nn Etool
Elaine Ahd
Elixa
Cousin Juttal
Penelon
New News
Testerdal
Horatio Baymour
Ellie Myerie
Lanter
Ramblicann
Obeets
Qomtions
Aida
Roberta
Arntes
Tata Ie
Hille
Rubens
Mabie
Brooks
Connecticut River
Maybrook
Tale College
Saybronk
Oliver Cromwell
Ouse
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