Secret Service in Richmond Spring 1865 Play Summary
A 1865 stage work by Sam Gillette and Cyrus Townsend Braby depicts Mrs Varacyy, widow of a Confederate officer, agreeing to let Wilfred join a pivotal assault on Richmond. President Davis grants Captain Thorne a telegraph chief posting as Confederate forces close in. Thorne hesitates, then accepts amid upheaval.
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Richmond
Sam Gillette
Cyrus Townsend Braby
Edgar Bert Smith
Dean
Meno Ano Company
Varacyy
Wilfred
Edith Veeney
Davis
Capt
Thorne
Crom-woundr
Witchmond
Thorne Ts Dlchs
Rho. Genarés
Thte
Te Spannok
Caroline
Franklin Street
Johnny Seldon
Miss Mitford Helps Captain Thorne In Strange Intrigue
Thorne resists Miss Mitford and Caroline Milord press him to escort Edith Varney to a party. Caroline plans a scheme for a Starvation relief project, while Wilfred Varney reveals a hidden army uniform to entice Caroline. Edith’s arrival stirs tension as Thorne contemplates duty over romance.
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Miss Mitford
Kayval
Hadith Varney
Wilfred
Thorne
Trea
Cian
Mies Mitford
Pela
Biss Mitford
Gerotine
Cooter
Thoros
Caroline
Edith
Mrs. Varney
Carolne
Hier
Captain Thorne
Wiltrad
Sillsby
Drury's Bluff
Homemade tops charm with bearded spinners and crafts
A 1913 piece explains varied top designs by bearded men on Murray Island and details DIY methods. It covers clockwork balance wheels, pendants, tack tops, spooled spinners, and a merry go round top with a cardboard disk platform and horses. Each design includes construction steps and safety notes for steady spins.
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South Sea
Yelands
Murray Island
Cora
A. Neely Hall
Franklin and the Canada War Links Through Time
The text traces Benjamin Franklin as a key American figure in early diplomacy and philosophy, noting his role in steering English policy toward Canada and Wolfe’s expedition. It cites his 1769 England stay as Pennsylvania’s agent, reflects on calendar changes affecting his birth date, and includes assorted quips and quotes from Landor and Puck.
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Benjamin Franklin
Mark Twain
Boston
Philadelphia
Tranklin
England
Pennsylvania
Franklin
Canada
Wolfe
London
Scotland
True Missionaries Open Hearts Bring Sunshine
In a reflective piece the author contrasts reserved families with those whose love shines openly. Some people live with sunshine and frankness, becoming true missionaries by inspiring joy and generosity around them, even amid strain and doubt.
Wingless Chickens Next at Johnson Coursen Farm
New Jersey poultry farmer Johnson Coursen plans to hatch a breed of wingless Plymouth Rock chickens to prevent escape by flying over fences. A nine month old barred hen shows no wing signs and waddles awkwardly when running. Poultrymen in northern New Jersey observe the experiment closely.
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Johnson Coursen
Newton
N. J
Coursen
Plymouth Rock
New Jersey
New York Herald
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Dri
Manile
Mamie Jones
Carolla
Atr
Misa Britford
Vhorne
A. Neely
Hall
Dominion
Landor
Puck
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