Tippecanoe tale unfolds on Corydon frontier love and intrigue
In a 1916 installation of Tippecanoe, David Lawrence, recently arrived from England to battle an enemy, befriends Americans and falls for Toinette O Bannon. He uncovers Job Cranmer as a British spy plotting with Indians, while Lydia Cranmer’s father teases their romance.
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David Lawrence
Tippecanoe
David
England
Corydon
Indiana Territory
Charming Toinette O'Bannon
Job Cranmer
Lawrence
Cranmer
Lydia Cranmer
Louisville
Patrice O'Lannon
Toinette
Ticott
Larrence
Bullitt
Larence
Jim
Boone
Tinger
Mr. Blackford
Yong Men
Mr. Garrenee
Blackford
Painette
Ike
Miss O'Bannon
Blacktox
Tice
Spy Crane ruses and a frontier love betrayal in 1811
David confronts Cranmer over Fort Steuben plans taking them by force but spares him for Lydia’s sake. In Corydon Toinette exposes David as a spy’s ally, reversing trust. Ike defends his friend while David leaves for Vincennes to deliver the papers and end his romance with Toinette.
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David
Cranmer
Lydia
Sale
Gkanmer
Fort Steuben
Damme
England
Clarksburg
Corydon
Scull
Seuh
Ydias Piay
Leu
Vincennes
Gibson
Lilly Llargrove
Indiana Territory
Steuben
Luke Decker
Maumide
Blackford
Toinette
Mr. Blackford
Davy
Ike
Menger
Fliott
Oinette
Vigo
Beaver skin hat and chase order from Acting Governor
The message demands pursuit of a man described as wearing a beaver skin hat and directs his return within two days. Issued under JOAN GIBSON as Acting Governor with a Delaware Indian signatory, the directive emphasizes vigilance and authority.
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Joan Gibson
Fragmentary 19th Century Court Notes Referencing National Guardsmen
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions a court ruling involving National Guardsmen and alimony. The text is incomplete, but implies a legal proceeding about support obligations and military service impacts. Further context is needed to identify parties, dates, or location.
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Tivo
Picked the Right Spot for a Lake Garden on Top
A humorous exchange notes a rich manning building a lake and flower garden atop an apartment house. The idea of a truck garden is suggested but questioned by neighbors. The line about chickens implies the unlikely access of poultry to such a lofty garden.
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Manning
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