Three Bars and Virgil D Boyles
In a remote Dakota homestead a cattle rustling gang led by Jesse Black raids the Lazy S. Williston and his daughter Mary defend the house through a tense night of stealth, gunfire, and vigil as Langford and Langford’s men loiter in the shadows and hope for Langford’s promised aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Williston
Brand
Ons Gleer
Paul Langford
Phree
Jesse Black
Kemith County
South Dakota
Langford
Mary
Ewillistan
Louise Dai
Hammond Dale
Wind City
Richard Gordon
Kemah Niay
Jim Munson
Louise
Bill Brown
Kemah
James R. McAllister
Jesse Slack
Jake Sanderson
Mag
Couise
Gordon
Louise Dale
Three Bars
Williston
Nun Pers
Pau Langford
Seaman Johnson Fined Over Language in St Mary's
At Southampton a seaman named Johnson appeared before the magistrate on a charge of using bad language in St Marys street. He explained he was married at St Marys church years ago and returning to see the church found no steeple, which provoked his strong words. He was fined ten shillings plus costs, the bench noting many had spoken against the church’s lack of a steeple but not with such language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston
Mary
Horse
Iman
Willistan
Jesse
Daddy
Puis
Lis Pulin
Mer
Seaman
Southampton
Eng
Johnson
Hacaugh
St Mary's Street
St. Mary's Church
Costa
St. Marys Haying
Breeches Stratagem at Ramillies Surprising Guard Tactic
After Ramillies, Marl borough's victory, Lord John Hay led 1200 King's Foot to surrender arms. To curb retreat a custom forced each man to cut a piece from his breeches waistband so they could march with one hand free. A 25-dragoon guard and a sergeant supervised this odd discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramillies
Duke of Marlborough
John Hay
Regiment of Foot
King's
Charles XI
Narva
Gossip Set to Music in Sharp Weekly Snippets
Snappy gossip column cites opera night chatter about Mrs Browning’s divorce plans, Mrs Biggs’s beloved dog and new baby, and the Hitlen family moving to India, all reported in Slarper’s Weekly style.
Joe-Dads Bee Tree Tale From Woods And Water Exploits
In a woodland episode narrated by Joe-Dad, the pusher, and Bob Early, a bee tree adventure unfolds. They plan a rope siege on a lofty sycamore to harvest honey while bees sting climbers, rope breaks, and honey is rubbed to ease stings, ending with a ladder suggestion for future trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe-Dad
Joe
Bob
Mr. Saplu
Rob
Bob Farly
Old Bob
Cme
Joe- Dad
Eye to the Future at Mansion House fete in London
Queen Alexandra visits London's Mansion House spring fete inspiring a curious tale from Harpers Weekly. A maid, Pretty and plump, allegedly pouts for a kiss from the queen, prompting a surprised reaction and the quip I fought it would be interesting to tell my grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandra
London
Molly
Harper's Weekly
Spiteful ripples as baby resembles mother says
A terse exchange captures family tensions as a mother notes the baby resembles her while a brother retorts that harsh comments are spoken behind her back. The dialogue hints at underlying family strain without detailing events or settings.
Ugly as a steam roller car brims with dust and noise
An amusing exchange features an amateur driver describing his new automobile as ugly as a steam roller, loud as a traction engine, capable of knocking over people like a freight engine and stirring up dust like four street sweepers. A dealer exclaims interest and offers his own trade in return.
Cause for Alarm in a Bridal Trip Dream
A young man courting Jennie for nine years jokes about Niagara Falls drying up in 50,000 years. Jennie anxiously asks, recalling their promised bridal trip, whether they should worry the falls might dry up before they go. The anecdote plays on romanticanticipation and a playful fear of nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lus
Jennie
Niagara Falls
Application Put on File
The Needy One asks an old man for a dollar for four days or two. The Other One refuses, saying the dollar is out at present and notes several names for when it returns, referencing Harper's Weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Weekly
Swords and wash ct nine Merry Widow pieces offered
Offer from the Tarpint FH Remick Co of New York invites every lover of good music to send 2 cents for nine of the best pieces of the Merry Widow Opera now performing in London Paris and New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FH. Remick Co
New York
Lomlon
Paris
Amateur performance praise hides backstage nerves
The remark notes that the finest acting at an amateur performance often comes from those who sit in the audience and pretend they are enjoying it, suggesting a tongue in cheek view of stagecraft and audience empathy.
Pernns Endorsed Nerve and Blood Remedy by Temperance Leader
Wiss Bressie Farrell of Brooklyn, president of the Young People's Christian Temperance Association, endorses Pernns as a valuable nerve and blood remedy. She cites personal experience of restored health in worn-out women and praise for helping digestion, stomach assimilation, and tissue building. Dr Hartman reportedly prescribes Pernns to thousands of women. Maca-fin the Ideal Laxative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiss Bressie Farrell
Third Ave
Brooklyn
Young People's Christian Temperance Association
Woryoen
Hartman
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Virgil D. Boyles
Tilliston
Ernest McGalley Aurber
Gun
Red
Eee
Joseph B. Bowles
Essie Farrell
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