06 Feb 1857
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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1857
Page
1
Fragmented verse depicts a speaker railing at financial hardship and emotional strain. A weary narrator addresses affection and obligation, lamenting debts, vanished funds, and a lost close friend as providence and fortune dwindle. The tone blends archaic diction with personal plea and rueful reflection.
In a Linden area farmhouse Henry Strick a hardworking yet poor youth dreams of a better life. He visits the widow Hale and her daughter Lucy where he shares poems and stories, bringing light to their modest home. Lucy’s gentle charm and shared moments deepen their bond as summer blooms.
Henry Strickland, heir to a rich uncle, abandons Lucy Hale for wealth and travel. In Florence a poor flower girl Lola becomes his ward and possible bride after his cold pursuit of luxury, while Lucy endures hardship at home. Lola’s grandmother dies and Lola accompanies Henry to America, leaving Lucy pining as she glimpses Henry’s return through a shared past.
The article outlines that subscribers who do not notify publishers of discontinuance remain liable for bills. If they fail to claim papers, they are responsible until settlement. Subscriptions moved without notice may be treated as fraudulent or improperly redirected, with publishers seeking redress.
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