Dive rescuer rushes to save trapped diver at Clapham
A diver recalls childhood love and a telegram from Mabel Granger, wife of Alec Granger, urging swift action as Alec is caught in a dangerous suction at a reservoir near Clapham. The narrator travels by train, faces a perilous rescue, and reflects on past events from school days and a fragile love triangle. He reaches Clapham to find two other divers unable to free him, amid mounting stakes and resolve to save Alec for Mabel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson 3 Wrecking Company
Alec
Clapham Reservoir
Mabel
Clapham
South
Mabel Granger
Alec Granger
Clive
Granger
Powis
Te Wis
Frank Campeau
Westover
Maryland
D. H. Willis
Circuit Court
Caroline County
44Th St
New York
N. Y
J. Kemp Stevens
The Song Bird of a Daring Rescue at Sea
A diver describes a perilous underwater rescue scene where he sacrifices his safety to save Granger from dangerous suction. Despite risk and warning, the diver uses rope work and immense effort to lift both men to the surface as Granger dies and Mabel shows quiet gratitude. The account closes with a reflection on courage and a poetic tribute to the songbird.
Statue mislabel at pedestal marked Scott
Director asks why Shakespeare statue stands on pedestal labeled Scott. Attendant explains base likely set by error. Branklyn Life reports the perplexing mix up in the sculpture display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iso
Scott
Branklyn Life
Father Noonteed! Vino on diet and death mystery
A local report outlines a strange sequence involving a man named Waddie Wis and a diet plan leading to fatal confusion. Cirve Hind Plath Daren is referenced as a key figure in the unfolding narrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arama
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement in Denton Ad
Gardener and carpenter speak for Doan's Kidney Pills to treat backache and urinary ills. The Denton reader credits relief after taking the remedy bought at local stores and urges others to remember the brand and price of 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo remains sole U.S. agents.
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Dean
Denton
F.C. Brown
Carpenter
Ant
Doan
Poften
Douglas Prag
Duffess Pharmacy
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Farm sale notice at Deakyne farm Chilton's Campground
The undersigned ends farming and moves to Denton. A public sale will be held at the Deakyne farm at Chilton's Campground on a date to be announced. The event aims to liquidate farm equipment and miscellaneous assets for settlement. Proceeds benefit the mover and creditors.
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Peoples National Bank
Denton
Flaawless Homestead
Hickman
Concord
Peoples National Bank of
Matthew Lawless
KF. P. Covey
Chilton’s Campground
T. H. Lord
FE. P. Coviy
Somers Blake
Denton National Bank
T. C. West
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Dentos
Yar, Just Asain
Melvin & Johnson, Publishers
F. Townsend Smith
Piten Ea
Dr. Bull
Mrs. E. Vom Lehn
39Th St
Brooklyn, N.Y
C. Meyer & CO
Baltimore, MD
Saya
Dunxrimert
Prrce
Popular Mechanics Co. Bis W. Washinets
Crieace
Denton Druggist
All. Dufley
Auttle & Downes
Cashier
Tur Provies Nationall Bank
T. F. Johnson
Stockholders’ Meeting
HOTEL
Junker
E. Fayette ST
Charlea
Baltimore
Eastern Shore
Denton Ice Factory
Cir Willis
Phila. Smelting & Refining Company
Bst
Ariicnrp
Chestnut ST
Philadelphia
E. H. Ringgold
Sield & Willis
Mad
Automobile
J. J. Hughes
W.W. Dures
Public Sali
Sruiday
Poland-China
Dearborn
South Bend
York
Booth
T. Alan Goldsborough
Lillian C. Campeau
Santa
Anta Claus
Malaga
Bullock’s Cheap Cash
Peninsular Light & Power CO
Harry Richardson
Richardson
T. Pliny Fisher
A. W. Setport & Son
Clinton, Maryland
Third and
Gay Streets
Ceneral Furniture Store
Santa Claus
Cooper, Wright & Cooper
Pital
The
Goldsboro Bank
Eivery
Bandan Tiu
PIO Thos SD
Maryland Poultry and J. W. Meloney CO
Irving National Bank
J. W. Meloney CO
Harrison St., N. Y
the Peoples National Bank
Denton, MD
Albert G. Towers
Prest
Denton P National Bank
Elikeen Pleasure
Cashver
Harvey L. Cooper
Cash Bargain House
Sixth St
J. Bi. Bhhr
Denton, Maryland
F. J. Wright
F J. Wright
BF. J. Wright
T. H. Evans & Company
Fruit and Produce Commission
Merchnts
Lisht St
Journal
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