Hoot of an Owl seals Helene’s flight for love
Helene, a convent ward, rebels against a arranged Montreal marriage to Pierre Rideau. She falls for an artist from Quebec, and with his daring plan escapes at night by a cord from her window. The lovers flee to a new life, only to reveal Pierre is her intended fiancé.
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Arthur Jones
Helene
Montreal
St. Anne
Pierre Rideau
Rideau
Charles Despard
Point St. Charles
Quebec
Lste
W. G. Chapman
Sick Recruit Escapes Death After Burial Sight
A retired barber recalls a Franco Prussian War era tale aboard the Supply. A raw recruit, seasick and starving, is inspired to eat after witnessing a burial at sea. The crew and doctor attributed the revival to the fright of being fed to sharks, ending the recruit's near death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
London
Ingenious Boiler Stack Extinguishes Gas Well Fire
In Lone Pine Pa a 5 million cubic feet per day gas well ignited by lightning was lit for three days. A makeshift boiler stack mounted on rollers was rolled over the eight inch casing. A sudden jerk removed the stack and cut the gas flow, instantly quenching the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Pine
Politician Mule Stumbles Inbound Road Scene
A rural cartoonish scene shows an irate trainer shouting to a mule named Politician to keep the animal in line. The exchange depicts a tense moment as the mule balks at the path, drawing comic commentary from onlookers.
Eminent Senator Seeks Clean Money, Cabman Replies
The eminent statesman browses his pocketbook for a new dollar, asking if money should be clean. The cabman casually answers that he does not mind how the money was made, as long as it is acceptable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry
Advice for Mother Ends in Misspelled Retort
A distressed girl provokes a stern parenting moment as the mother administers punishment. After the tears subside the child freezes the moment with a quip saying you Turt try and control that tamper of yours, revealing a child's stubborn wit amid a household dispute.
Flaming Finish. Grandfather and grandson stash money in socks
An old-timer recalls his grandfather stuffing money in a stocking. A neighbor notes his grandson in a modern college program also keeps most of his money in socks, a nod to lasting thrift in playful dialect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Colleges
Fit Boys for Business in Prague Apprenticeship
A Prague Bohemia employer trains a boy in the grocery trade demanding 20 to 60 dollars annually in exchange for board and clothes. The apprentice must attend an advanced business school at least twice weekly and study an additional language on Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prague
Bohemia
Kelley versus Pepper et al in Caroline County court equity
George W. Kelley sues Sallie Maria Pepper and others in the Circuit Court for Caroline County in an equity proceeding. The case title appears without further details on parties or relief sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Kelley
Sallie Maria Pepper
Caroline County
Decree Sought to Sell Pepper Estate for Debts in 1918 Suit
The case seeks a decree for sale of the real estate of Charles M Pepper, deceased, to satisfy the claim of George Wesley and other creditors. Pepper died in May 1913 testate. exhibits include his will, a judgment for costs, and a deed from Hubbard to Pepper. Notice ordered to be published in Caroline County newspapers for absent heirs and executors to appear by Sept 24, 1915.
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Charles M. Pepper
George Wesley
Sallie Maria Pepper
Robert G. Pepper
Lida Pepper
C. Asbury Pepper
Mary G. Pepper
Ethel Coulbourn
Alonzo E. Coulbourn
Laura Towers
Howard Towers
Caroline County
Maryland
Talbot County
Pennsylvania
George W. Kelley
Pepper
Kelley
Circuit Court For
J. P. J. Hubbard
Circuit Court
J. Kemp Stevens
Caroline County Seeks Bond Bids for 55000 Dollar Issue
The Caroline County Commissioners invite sealed bids for 55000 worth of coupon bonds of one thousand dollars each, 5 percent interest, redeemable July 1 1980. Bids due August 19 1913 at 2 p m in Denton Maryland with 5 percent certified check. Bonds are tax exempt. county may reject any bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acts of Assembly
Caroline County
Act of Assembly
Denton
Maryland
WM. H. Anderson
Fair Admission Rates Announced for Week of Events
The schedule lists 25 cents on Tuesday and Friday and 50 cents on Wednesday and Thursday. Season Tickets cost 1.00 and are valid for all days. Grand Stand and Quarter Stretch tickets are 25 cents daily. No charge for teams or autos. Children under 12 free Tuesday and half price on the other days.
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American Medical Association
Arthur Harris
Worton
Woman's Home Companion
Dr. Thomas
Better Baby’s Bureau
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Ory Eapapbha
VETS
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Eméry Picter
Minuto
Baltimore
Shepherd
Serge
Ramie
Copenhagen
Best Store
Howard and
Lexington Streets
T. Alan GolDs Bokou Gil
Orphans’ Court
Jonathan W. Kerr
Amanda C. Kerr
Dee’d
L. Frank Bloxsom
P. O
Denton, Md
Kent and
Uncen Annes
Ay TE IE
Chestertown, Maryland
LH Hain
Turs
Anil
Spe
Trat
Pace
Kent
Queen Annes
R. R
Greensboro
Auto
Denton Auto CO
Hira
W. G. Flepcon
H.S. Taveau & CO
Sexton Building
Gay St
Wieley
Hobbs
Ridgely
Concord
Federalsburg
Hickman
Williston
Smithville
State Road
Citizens Fire Issurance Company of
Royal Exchange
Liverpool
German Alliance Insurance Company
N.Y
Mae Ch
Masonic Building
Disnton
Sixth ST
Depot
J. WH. Beer
The
Hughes Lumber End Coal Co
Syay the Munsey Trust Co
Calvert and Fayette Street
Lyman Brown
Alarray St
New York
Daniel Biddle
Postoffice
J. A. Willoughby
Aucost Ltd
Ile
C. E. Carroll & Co
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