09 Dec 1891
Page 1
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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1891
Page
1
A fragmentary poem describes the Whistler and a sly darts of a tempter, with a jolly lad who whistles at his play provoking the discourse. The lines hint at a nautical troupe, faded by time, speaking of mischief, luck, and failing to hit the mark in daylight.
An elderly spinster Miss Bell, living alone and wealthy, chooses to adopt a starving nine year old boy found sheltering from rain. Sally, initially wary, grows fond as the plan to care for and educate him unfolds, with Mrs Bell envisioning a lasting family role and legal guardianship.
Jim, a waif sheltered by Miss Bell, receives clothes and a watch, and runs away with bad companions. After exposure to danger, he returns with a tale of Tom Gillie and abuse. Miss Bell adopts him, but burglars threaten her. Jim dies in hospital after confessing his truth, choosing a final farewell to his benefactor.
A city storefront on Liberty street at Oak offers homemade clothing and mens furnishings. The ad touts largest stock of piece cloths in Western Pennsylvania, with overcoats made to measure from 18 dollars, trousers from 5 dollars, and free one year repair on any coat costing 10 dollars or more. Visit the store to see its low prices and wide selection.
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