Thornedale setup ends with engagement and escape
A country house ruse tracks a bachelor Wingate who arrives at Thornedale for a widow, Luella Humphrey, a niece of the Thorns, and Mrs Overaker. The four charm him with a staged stay, romance, and a sudden departure as Mrs Overaker arrives by train to a deserted Thornedale, leaving Wingate relieved yet unwed.
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Thorndale House
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culinian
Miorndale House
wade
Thornedale
Edward Thorne
aintie
Thornedute
iua
Miss Humphrey
Mr. Wingate
Jody
Mrs. Thorne
Thorne
Mr. Thorne
Mrs Thorne
Luella
Wingate
porte-cochere
Mr. Wilhgate
Wise Judge: Montana Woman Seeks Divorce Over Servant Girt
A Montana woman sues for divorce after alleging her husband kissed the servant girl. The judge questions her desire to punish and ultimately denies the divorce, stating she cannot be divorced from him.
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Montana
Not Quite How is the baby getting along in trying to talk
A brief Baltimore American editorial quotes a parent asking how a baby is progressing in speech. It notes that the child’s efforts so far have not achieved clear success. The second proverb reflects on opportunity rarely arriving with prior introductions.
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Baltimore American
Adoring Exchange Sparks Quiet Courtship
In a brief society note from the Richmond Times Dispatch, a flirtatious exchange reveals ongoing romantic interest. A cautious reply signals mutual curiosity yet hints at self-awareness about personal boundaries and future prospects.
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Richmond Times Dispatch
Iron nerves and a sea tale of Siwash and the Stalwart
A first person account by a ship keeper aboard the U. S. S. Stalwart recalls a fogbound collision with the Humahuma, the rescue of a Puget Sound child Si and his mother Sid dons, and the ship’s near sinkage. The narrator underscores shipkeeping discipline, iron nerves, and pride in the Stalwart, ending with a brief anecdote about Beranger and Viennet.
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Siwash
Puget sound
Sierra navy yard
Hut Si
Thomas
Sierraton
nime
Seattle
sbe
Keller
navy yard
Bil Paterson
Boston
Bixby
Concord
Narrows
Humahuma
Humatuma
Sure Cure. What You Wouldnt Paint in Kansis City Journal
A compact exchange between a couple drops hints of expectation and perfection. The speaker notes that women paint, while the companion laments not admitting imperfection, leaving her unable to continue. The piece appears as a brief social vignette in the Kansis City Journal.
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Kansis
City Journal
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J. L. EVERNGAM
DENTON, MARYLAND
DENTON
MARYLAND
Nemo & R. & G. Corsets
ARROW
DOUGLAS
J.T. EVERNGAM
DENTON, MD
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Detritonational Bank
DENTON NATIONAL BANK
HARVEY L. COOPER
T. C. WEST
Cashier
SAMUEL G. NUTTLE DENTON, MD
SAMUEL G. NUTTLE
Telephone Building
LREWS
The Peoples National Bank
ALBERT G. TOWERS
Prest
T. F. JOHNSON
Call Journal Office
Humahumen
Mrs. Siddons
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Chickamauga
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Beranger
Viennet
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