Playing the Man on a Tangier Track
A small party led by Grierson, including Ardell and Celia Ardell, travel from Cape Spartel toward Tangier. Romance, arranged marriages, and a confrontation unfold as Archie Trevor’s future with Celia is debated and Grierson urges Celia to choose genuine love over wealth, prompting a dramatized decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Spartel
Tangier
Grierson
Celia
Lowe
Fis
Gibraltar
Ardell
England
Rans
Colin
Archie
Trevor—Archibaldi Errington
Irving
Mr. Ardell
Celina Ardell
Trevor
Constance
Griersons
Journey to Lawton and Marlow 1901 Night Stay
Letter recounts a Rock Island train trip on Aug 11 1901 from Butler Missouri to Lawton Oklahoma via El Reno Chickasaw Rush Springs Marlow and a late night hotel stay. Describes arrival at a bustling Marlow and a cheap 75 cent lodging with quilts for beds and a breakfast of boiled rice and fried potatoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawtons
O. T
Ave
J.D. Avie
Butler
Rock Island
Lawton
Fort Sill
Cash Creek
Wichita Mountains
el Reno
Chickashaw
Rush Springs
Marlow
M A Lester Town Lot Sale in Indian Territory
United States government plans a public auction of about 3000 town lots in South McAlester on September 4 at the Choctaw nation townsite. Bids require 5 percent down, 15 percent within ten days, and balance in three yearly installments. Rapid sale expected due to railroad rates and proximity to coal fields. excursion plans rumored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawtell
Bagwengee
Lawter
Beaver Creek
Lawton
4. N. Pipes
Butler
J. H. McElroy
Warren P. Ayers
Virginia
Col. Pipes
Bates County
John P. Thurman
Will R. Weles
Rock Island
Mutler
South McAlester
I. T
United States
Townsite Commission
John A. Sterret
BS. Smiser
South MtAlester
Veterans revel with Confederate flag at Elks fair
About 1,200 old soldiers and families gathered at the Elks fair association for a barbecue and trimmings feast. A Confederate flag, tattered by bullets, sparked cheers as veteran Gehrte and Mingus clashed with Oliver Fo Rees over preserving the flag for future use. The scene included Morgan man Sandusky, who led the revelry while Oliver Fo Rees served on General Joe Shelby's staff. Also advertised is Herbine as a remedy and a meditation on fathers and their sacrifices, concluding with Dad’s enduring value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Renniionad
The
Elks
Tavdas Duke Sandusky
Davetya
Will
Anu Ollanan Nan
Elks Fair Association
Mary
Dad
To Save Her Child From Frightful Disfigurement
Mrs Nannie Galleger of LaGrange Georgia applied Bucklen's Arnica Salve to sores on her head and face and reports a quick cure. The salve heals sores bruises skin eruptions cuts burns and piles. Sold by H L Tucker druggist with a guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie Galleger
LaGranse
H. L. Tucker
Cupid on Army Transport Misses Wedding Cruise
Sixty American teachers aboard the transport Thomas traveling from San Francisco to Manila arrived in Honolulu newly married. Chosen from normal universities and strangers to each other, they began courtship en route of fewer than ten days. The captain forbade weddings mid voyage but at Honolulu thirty couples wed and toured the harbor aboard a chartered boat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sann Francisco
Cal
Thomas
San Francisco
Manila
Honolulu
Clerevini
Poisoned sweets target engaged man in Baker City
Edward Newton received two threatening letters urging him to end his engagement. On Sunday a stranger offered him candy from a box and he ate several pieces before collapsing. Physicians diagnosed arsenic poisoning, with Newton’s condition only barely improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena
Kan
Joe Jarretta
Good Eye
Dick Hays
Jarrett
Wide, Mo
Baker City
Ore
Edward Newton
Newton
Constipation Cure Advertises Cascareta Candy Catharthe
A compact advert promotes Cascareta Candy Catharthe claiming to educate four bowels and cure constipation forever, with coded references like 19e Se 11C CC fall and mentions of refunds. The copy relies on sensational phrasing and vague terms rather than medical guidance.
Warden Woolridge Weds Dr Ella Graham at Clinton Home
Clinton Mo Aug 14 Frank M Woolridge warden of the penitentiary married Dr Ella Graham of Clinton at 545 this afternoon. The Cumberland Presbyterian pastor Rev J Russell Crawford officiated at the home ceremony and the couple left for their future home in Jefferson City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton, Mo
Frank M. Woolridge
Ella Graham
Clinton
J Russell Crawford
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Woolridge
Jefferson City
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the Man
Gilbert Tpoyle
Seville
Madrid
Morocco
Archie Trevor
Lady Constance
Scandinavia
M'Alester Town Lot
Mr. Plummer
Washington
Anc
Treasury
M. Plummer
Fairview
Tekla
Sitmner
Plumuner
Pintmer
Plomumer
Department
Plummer
Cupid
Dr. Hobt
Acad
Sterling Hemedr Co
Chicago
Warden Woolridge
Pypother’s & Friend
Bradfield Regulator Coo
Atlanta, GA
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