Mystery at Spencer Folly in Dark Hollow tale
Neighbors invade Judge Ostrander’s mansion as Deborah Scoville uncovers a murder past. A widow and her daughter seek the judge’s help to clear her husband’s memory after a long-ago electrocuted killing. Suspense centers on Oliver and a shadowed figure, with letters and a court scene amid a mob.
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Judge Ostrander
Deborah Scoville
Algernon Etheridge
John
Scoville
Beo- Ville
Spencer
Reuther
Deborah
Black
Etheridge
Oliver
Miss Weeks
Spence Foy
Ostrander
Mr. Black
Dark Hollow
Mosworth
John Scoville
Mystery of the Claymore tavern and Scoville affair resurfaces
A former witness recalls the Claymore tavern change of hands to Scoville after a deadly storm. The narrator, aged fifteen, discovers how Scoville and Spencer escaped scrutiny, questions whether to reveal the truth, and confronts a lingering sense of guilt as years pass.
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Claymore Tavern
Scoville
Jess
Spencer
New York
Shelby
Scaville
Judge Ostrander Pushes for Truth in Shelby Trial
Deborah reads a Telegram and weighs Oliver Ostrander’s guilt as Judge Ostrander confronts Black and a hostile witness. Mrs. Scoville asserts Oliver’s innocence while Deborah’s memory of the past sharpens the conflict and the judge questions the evidence and motives in a tense parlor confrontation.
Spencer's Folly Night Admits Murderous Scoville Plot
Oliver Ostrander testifies in a sworn account dated November 7, 1898 from Shelby. He recounts fears about Scoville’s murderous greed, a decision to shield past offenses, and a forthcoming written oath detailing events in the house called Spencer's Folly during the stormy night of September 11, 1895. Witnesses Archibald Ostrander and Bela Jefferson accompany the signature.
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Scoville
Spencer
Spencer's Folly
Oliver Ostrander
Archibald Ostrander
Bela Jefferson
Shelby
Fishing for husbands or fish is much the same
A witty line notes that large prizes in love or fishing elude seekers, suggesting patience and luck are needed to land the big catch.
Cuticura Hair Growth Promoted in Advert
A promotional note for Cuticura products claims daily use of Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment cleanses the scalp and supports hair growth. Free samples offered by mail with a book and address postcard to Cuticura Dept X Boston. Sold widely.
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Cuticura
Dept. X
Boston
Our Girls and the Duty of Self Denial in Women
An Exchange essay condemns training girls to absolute dependence and self seeking. It urges birth to teach self denial economy service in the home and practical work skills so women can support themselves and carry dowries to marriage.
Cutting Remark Knocks Barber in Quick Scrape Incident
A terse exchange recalls a brisk scuffle at a barber shop where Hilon faced trouble. The victim denies being harmed and questions a rude remark about the incident.
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Hilon
Quaek
Grape-Nuts Helped Woman Overcome Nervous Illness
A young woman narrates how nervous prostration and hysteria ended after adopting Grape-Nuts. She recounts illness during school, social withdrawal, and headaches replaced by rest and stability. After a few weeks she regained health, resumed studies, and later taught ten months, now running a happy home with no return of weakness.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Welkville
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Ana Katherine Green
Listretions
le C. D Rhodes
Ol Ostrander
Reuther Scoville
Dean
Indiana
Konyon
URN CO
Buffalo
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