Barony Intrigues and Kidnapping at Scratch Hill
A southeastern plantation tale centers on the Mintard El family and Barony owner Quintards taken to court with family ally Hannibal and the mysterious Yancey boy. Kidnappings, looming danger, and a dramatic river-set rescue unfold as Judge Price uncovers land secrets and loyalties amid violent clashes and betrayals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tata “Fe
Ald Ic
al Pistoey
Mintards
Jonathan Granshay
Hlrariger
Bladen
Hob Yancy
Gfannival Eond Hazard
Raney
Aniel Yerris
Hannibal
Yancy
Dan Murrell
Quintarda
Asia Queationa
Bar- Ony
Scratch Hill
Hannnibal Ia
Dave Blount
Can
Tain Biurrell
Murrell
Stocum Price
Tudee
Belle Plain
Betty
Belle Plann
Pon
Judge Price
Charley Norton
Norton
Cax- Tington
Betty Aa
Murrells
Fotos
Ino Fatty
Cabot Beas
Hicka
Batty
Penger
Counsald
Ware
Price
Onara Inuition
Carrington
Rice
Fentress
Cavendish
Murfell
Nagro
The Judge Named His Second in the Duel
In Raleigh the judge plans a duel while Mahaffy asks if the judge will kill him first. They discuss risk and duty, recalling the judge’s grandson and a prior encounter with Fentress as a grave matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahaffy
Raleighy
Bis
Yancy
Cavendish
Solomon
Maharty
Mabaty
Fentress
Grandson’s guardianship plot drives desperate plan
In a tense Mississippi-set scene, Price Mahaffy and Solomon debate securing a fortune for a grandson while mysteries unfold along bayou paths. Carrington treks toward Hicks' clearing, tracking prints of Betty and Slosson’s group, as Blosson and Bass move through a keel boat hideout toward a cabin and hidden occupants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slosson
Slogson
Bess
Carrington
Beas
Bass
Blosson
Hetty
George
Massive wood carving by N B Galloway on display in KC
N B Galloway of Springfield Mo carved a six foot four inch solid log sculpture depicting strange creatures like lizards owls and more. He spent four hundred hours over forty days carving bark and figures by hand. It has been shown at Ninth Street and Baltimore Avenue in Kansas City Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hicks
Ware
Solomon
Wong
Carrington
Balle Pali
Kansas City
N. B. Galloway
Springfeld
Galloway
Annkey
Nzards
Owlk
Ninth Street
Baltimore Avenue
Kansas City Star
Bean Leads to Betty Chapter Twenty Seven Summary
Carrington rides toward a plantation below Bizard where a bloodhound owner recently imported a pack. He recalls his abrupt meeting with Ware and meditates on the unexpected encounter. The scene presents his tense mood and the uncertain path ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ware
Bean
Betty
Carrington
Bizard
Doings Away with Tramps in Britain
Reports show the way ticket system curbs vagrancy in the British Isles by detaining tramps at night and offering bread and cheese if they seek work. Habitual beggars face harsher treatment, while households are urged to cooperate to cut begging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
British Isles
United Kingdom
Tlokete
Pin Causes Death in Kentucky Reporter
A swallowed pin from infancy lodged in Murray Blunk’s appendix and led to his death in Louteville Kentucky. In his final hours he asked to write the story of his death for his paper, crying to the nurses for a typewriter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louteville
Murray Blunk
Delfrious
Ways to Cook Potatoes Boston Fricasses and Weys
Mayor Fitzgerald says there are a hundred ways to cook potatoes and mentions fricasses as part of the variety. The note reflects a playful, informal listing of cooking methods and has a local tone from Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Fitzgerald
Milk crust and medicines tease a tansy tale
The fragment notes a patent market for Realnol Soap and Ointment from Rosinol Chemical Co with dubious claims, then shifts to pottery industry data. It cites US Geological Survey figures for 1911 production valued at $34,518,560, with New Jersey leading states and others following, highlighting a jump from 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosinol Chemical Co
Balthoore
United States
United States Geological Survey
Jeffarson
Middletown
Opi Ae
New Jersey
West Virginia
New York
Pennsylvania
Indiana
The Road to Wellville Postum Ad Claims Health Benefits
An advertisement quotes letters praising Postum as a coffee alternative, detailing caffeine’s negative effects and claiming Postum improves health. It promotes a reading title and urges readers to try the product per labeled directions, noting Battle Creek Michigan origin and a 15 minute preparation claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postum Co
Battle Crosk
Mich
Wellville
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Missouri
Eapart
James
Thompson
Roseville
Buffalo
Miy Baby
Sianed Va
Lugenia JR
Ruin
Cauthornville
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