Halloween Burglar and a Rich Man’s Daughter
Kathryn, living under a strict Scotch father, unknowingly entertains a burglar who later reforms. He earns a chance at honest work, impresses Kathryn, and three years later a promotion seals their bond as she recalls the chance encounter in a lavender gown.
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Kathryn
Tom
Willy
Harvard
Howly
Frank Handy
Chester Reymond
Ben
Pottek
Ryo
Primo
Katuryn
Hewitson Mills
Hewittson
Douglas
Rothberger
Temperance tale reveals Captain Treworgy wealth from whiskey refusal
A Hancock county temperance lecturer learns from Capt. Solomon Treworgy how he grew rich by avoiding whiskey. The captain recounts a Boston shipbroker gift of a pint prompting a trading spree, pawned pelts and a lucrative wreck sale, then a series of shrewd cargo dealings that netted substantial profits before a perilous voyage and a perilous sinking setback.
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Aman
Hancock County
Solomon ‘Treworgy
Surry
Boston
Lurry
Solomon Treworgy
Chatto’s
Cap
Bangor
Searles
Boothbay
Nova Scotia
Bluenoses
Megra
The Best Works Organ Debate at New England Church
A tale recalls a church pillar who opposed an organ, then supported the best instrument after yielding. He shifts from fierce opposition to urging top quality, quipping that worship by machinery requires first rate gear rather than cheap substitutes.
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New England
Ormly
When You Travel Dont Wait Until You Reach the Station
Advice to travelers to plan ahead and confirm train times before reaching stations. Do not dispute ticket prices with sellers. prices are set by road managers and directors. If you consider prices unjust, write to them, stay home, or pay and remain silent.
Savannah boats andshore money tales at sea
A fractured reminiscence recalls Savannah boats and New York ventures with $7000 offered, $8200 due, and a $4000 sum. The speaker notes buying into new ships, paying $2500, and investing for family risk. Trade, debt, and a wary temperance stance color a rough maritime memoir.
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Savannah
New York
Ely
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Ellsworth
Cerene
Haney
Foxe
Toniko Ter Sonstipati
Tostko Renepy Co
Waterville
Maine
Ganoiver
M. E. Taylor
Tostxo Remedy Co
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