Snow blockade disrupts rail service across Linton region
The record reports heavy snowfall across southern sections causing rail disruptions on the Milwaukee and Northern Pacific lines. Trains were delayed or diverted as snow plows and a rotary worked for days, with passengers stranded and one fatal railroad wreck near Java, S. D. Frigid weather and deep snow blanket much of the United States, isolating Linton for several days.
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Milwaukee
Peneral
Northern Pacific
Roscoe
United States
New York
New England
The Young Gambler and the Duel at Dawn
Bret Harte’s tale set near Long Wharf and Mission Dolores follows a handsome gambler who meets a narrator at dawn. An “even chance” meeting precedes a fatal duel that ends with his death, revealed after the survivor’s memory sharpens.
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Long Wharf
Mission Dolores
Bret Harte
Redwoods
I am going to marry you a love confession in shock
Amelia reveals to her sweetheart that she will marry another, while he confesses a lifelong love. He collapses, and she coldly resolves to push him toward acceptance, muttering she did what was needed to trigger his response.
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Amelia
John Henry
Highland hotel keeper’s calendar riddle fools a guest
A Scottish innkeeper argues with an Englishman over a bill. The host explains that the calendar has 365 days but their hotel operates only three months, so they must make hay while the sun shines. The tale relies on rural wordplay and dialect.
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Lannon
Pioneer Comrade Joseph Fuller Dies in Linton at 72
Early settler and Civil War veteran Joseph Fuller of Linton dies at 6 30 after a year of declining health. He came from Michigan twenty three years ago and lived near Winchester before settling in Emmons county. He leaves three sons Ira B Burke J George and daughter Mrs Addie Heath. Funeral planned for 2 30 pm in Linton. remains may be moved to Milan Michigan. The Milwaukee snow blockade delayed his sons’ arrival.
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Joseph Fuller
Linton
Fuller
Winona
Emmons County
Michigan
Old Winchester
W. J. Fraleigh
Comrade Fuller
Mr. Fraleigh
Mr. Fuller
Milwaukee
Hague
Fourteenth Michigan Volunteer Infantry
Congress
Porter J. McCumber
Joe
Ira B
Burke J
George
Addie Heath
Milan
Animals Love of Music Delights Forest Folk and Creatures
Nashville Visitor notes forest animals enjoy human music. A blue jay learned to sing after listening at a piano. Other tales include a violinist Isidore Berthaume whose playing drew a spider, cattle responding to songs, and squirrels listening to operatic tunes.
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J-J
Isidore Berthaume
Isidore
Spader
Tey
Bonnie
Rena
Lement
Dr. Chomeé
Nashville
Convincing Argument About Giving Toys Away
A mother urges Anna Margaret to donate broken toys to less fortunate children before Christmas. Anna Margaret agrees to part with several dilapidated items but clings to her beloved baby doll despite promises that Santa will bring a replacement. Her plea questions whether a divine replacement would be given if she gave away her doll.
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Santa Claus
Opened the Deer For Himself
A traveling salesman living mainly on the road finds a jury duty notice addressed to his brother in law instead of him. He rushes to the clerk, confesses he never served, and worries his own service time will come after the misaddressed summons.
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New York
Upper West Side
The Meens to the End
A humorous line drops from a cartoon dialogue where Benbam jokes about hating to think of a man his mother chose. The exchange, attributed to Harpeye Wrokly, hints at family ties and comic friction without revealing deeper plot points.
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Benbam
Good Show Returns to Linton Opera House
On January 24, 1910 Hilliard and Amber Wight bring a brief engagement to Linton opera house with new plays and scenery. Wight presents the New York success The Lion and The Mouse a strong American subject. Spectators are urged to attend for a real season treat.
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Hilliard
Amber Wight
Linton Opera - House
Wight
New York
Wights
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