Down By the Gate Poem Fragment
A lyrical fragment describes waiting at the gate under moonlight. The speaker longs for a loved one as minutes drag by and roses bloom in June. The scene blends longing, night imagery, and a quiet, intimate mood.
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Newspaper
Cheyenne Weekly Sun
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1889
Page
6
Tricycle Adventure Tests Girls Courage and Family Fees
A family tale follows two girls who receive a tandem tricycle from Aunt Margaret as a chance to earn their independent start. They face Uncle Melcher’s objections and a perilous ride to summon a doctor, racing through dusty roads and sandy Greensboro toward help.
Doctor Helps After Carriage Incident in Town
In a tense chase to reach a wounded Uncle Melcher the doctor intervenes stopping the ride. Uncle Melcher breaks a leg and plans shift as the girls Daphne and the narrator face a future near Ellsworth and seminary life with family care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daphne
Mamma
Uncle Mel
Major Waddell Captured and Mistreated on Prison Transport
Maj. Hugh Waddell of Georgia is captured by Union forces and sent to a northern prison. At Philadelphia hundreds of Confederates await transfer, enduring crowded depots and harsh sea voyage conditions aboard a cattle ship. A stern Irish sergeant mocks the major asking the time, provoking uproar among the prisoners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Waddell
Georgia
Washington Post
Philadelphia
Majors
Atlantic
Dog Feeds and Kicks Shape Historic Treaty
In a tale from the Sublime Porte a Dateh ambassador visits the sultan. The exchange centers on a phrase about feeding the dog and then kicking it out. The ornate complimenting dialogue leads to mutual satisfaction and the treaty signing the next day.
What’s In a Word. A Scotch pastor’s pronunciation puzzle
A New York pastor living in America over forty years is teased by his daughter over the word difference. He asks how she pronounces it and on hearing her say diference he asks for the differance between difference and difference. The daughter abandons the scholar and his attempts at pronunciation. A five year old in Monson Missouri speaks languages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
America
Nearing the End Preparing Addresses to Congress and People
Wyoming delegates finalize the draft address to the people and select a committee to prepare it. The convention advances on taxation, land, mines, elections, education, and a broad plan for fixed salaries for county officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
People
Russell
Hay
Committee On Printing
Baxter
Congress of the
United States
Burritt
Coffeen
Harvey
Smith
Holden
Preston
Hopkins
Grant
Organ
Southerland
Molden
Deaths and notable events across cities dated Sept 26
The notices report the Duke of Colombia's death in Lisson and Samuel L. Caldwell's passing at Vassar, while dock labor strikes spread in Rotterdam and a Milan collapse kills five. Other items note Ambassador Teul Kwe Ying's arrival, Boulangist Dillon's election, Sherman chairing the Army of the Tennessee society, and plans for ten new cruisers. A trotting stallion Don Cossack dies at Peoria, and Emmons Blaine marries Anita McCormick in Ricuheis. Milos hosts Crete leaders as Greek gunboat protection is sent amid reports of Turkish mistreatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisson
Duke of
Colombia
Portugal
London
Rotterdam
Milan
Providence
R. I
Samuel L. Caldwell
Vassar College
Washington
Teul Kwe Ying
United States
Paris
Count Dillon
Department of Morbihan
Cincinnati
Sherman
Society of the Army of the Tennessee
Cana Son
Congress
Zanzipar
Wissman
Bagamayo
Mywapwa
Canton
New York
Acgentaesmes
Peoria, Inc
Don Cossack
Arthur Caton
Chicago
Ricuhei
Spaines
N. Y
Emmons Blaine
Blaine
Anita McCormick
Bar Harbor
Athens
Milos
Crete
Edison Decorated With Legion of Honor in Paris
Paris September 27 Thomas A Edison received the Grand Cross of the Commander of the Legion of Honor from Spuller minister of affairs for distinguished services to science and for his role at the Paris exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Legion of Honor
Thomas A. Edison
Spuller
Polish Absconder Strikes Polish National Alliance Funds
Caicaco September 27. I N Morgans secretary of the Polish National Alliance Endowment Insurance organization absconded with about 6600 from the panacey funds. He is also secretary of building associations and it is feared they are ruined as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caicaco
I. N. Morgans
Polish National Alliance Endownment Insurance Organization
Panacey
To Sh
Nelson to run match against Alryon for four thousand
Boston Sept 27 In response to charges that the stallion Nelson did not win the trotting race on its merits his owner offers to trot a match against Alryon for four thousand dollars He says he has received bids for the horse but will not sell until the issue is decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penny
Daphne
Madge
Tuk Sun
Congress
Boston
Nelson
Alryon
Boulanger Votes Void. Joffrin Elected in Montmartre
Paris officials void the votes for Boulanger in Montmartre and declare labor candidate Joffrin elected. The commission also nullifies Rochefort votes in Belletaille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boulanger
Paris
Montmartre
Joffrin
Henry Rochefort
Belletaille
New War Vessel Petrel Completed for Navy
The secretary of the navy has been informed that the gun boat Petrel built by Columbia Ironworks of Baltimore is completed and ready for transfer to the government. An inspection board is ordered to examine the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Columbia Ironworks
Baltimore
Petrel
Tanner's Admission Supports Authenticity of Letter
Ex-Pension Commissioner Tanner told an AP reporter the telegraphed letter, said to be from Caldwell Ohio, is genuine and written in confidence. He asserts the document was likely stolen and signed it as such.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Campbell
Washington
Wyoming
Fox
State of
United States
Public Institution
Secretary
Board of Land Commissioners
Tanner
Associated Press
Caldwell
Ohio
Benevolent Father Cairn Dies in Dunven After Dismonter
Father Cairn, a Catholic priest known for aiding Johnstown flood victims, died at the St. James hotel in Dunven from acute stomach trouble. His remains will be sent east for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunven
Cairn
Johnstown
St. James Hotel
Wrapping Paper Association Forms Committee
At a Western Wrapping Paper association meeting a committee was appointed to study a wrapping paper Ariel movement that has been under way for several months. The result of the committee’s work could drive this effort forward if successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Wrapping Paper Association
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ori
Haek
Momma
Aunt Margaret
Margaret
Uncle Melcher
Ellsworth Seminary
Little Cross Road
Peggy
Janes
Mrs. Simmons
Eph
Sam
Greensboro
Ellsworth
The
Monson, Mo
Riner
Clark
Elliot
Irvine
Palmer
Nickerson
Casebeer
Hoyt
Morgan
Civil Service
R. C. Wylie
National Reform Association of Philadelphia
Wylie
Foote
Teschemacher
Laramie
Court OF Arbitration
Boards of Arbitration
Board of Arbitration
Education
State University
Edison
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