The Lady of Lynn by Sir Walter Besant
Molly Miller, heiress of Lynn, clashes with guardian Captain Crowle over suitors. John Pentecrosse and Samuel Sample both pursue Molly as Lord Fylingdale plots a match with her. A staged spa, abductions, duel injuries, and romantic schemes cascade toward a decisive confrontation.
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Molly Miller
Lynn
Capt. Crowle
John Pentecrosse
Molly
Samuel Sample
London
Lord Fylingdale
Rising
Earl
T Fylingdale
Anastasia
Molly Becomes a Countess in Lords Offer to Seaford Ward
Molly accepts a nobleman’s proposal conveyed through Sam Semple. The captain revels in her fortune and rank, while Molly and Jack face heartbreak and secrecy as she plans marriage and departure from her family. Jennifer fears ruin, and the captain’s generosity masks deeper doubt about the match. Molly pleads for tomorrow’s talk and hints at love unresolved.
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Jack
Molly
Lord Mingingdays
Yre
Gloucester
England
Jennifer
Sam Semple
Sam
Nigra
Sant Semple
Cupid
Fie
Anastasia
Society of Lynn
Humorous Gossip Collected From Various Papers
A string of brief quips and inoffensive rumors from unnamed sources across newspapers. Topics range from a pocket theft to strained romances and travel plans, all presented as light social sketches with no clear narrative.
Woman of 1 1/2 ages joins church in Ohio
Mrs Catherine Baker of Delaware Ohio, believed to be the oldest woman to join the Methodist church, walked to services daily, weighs 87 pounds, and lives with Richard Pierce. She came from New Jersey when Ohio was a wilderness. Her husband Daniel Baker, Civil War veteran, died two years ago after 60 years of marriage. A rare first photograph accompanies the story.
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Catherine Baker
Delaware
United States
Ohio
New Jersey
Daniel Baker
City Life Brightens with Public Services and Fairview Illumination
Joseph R. Gordon of W R C held memorial services at Oddfellows hall on Virginia avenue Wednesday night. William Jones escaped from the workhouse Wednesday afternoon. Wheelmen without licenses and lamps face arrest under strict orders. Howard Kenworthy and James T. Cooper were arrested Wednesday night. Electricians started wiring Fairview park on Thursday for a grand illumination to begin next Sunday. Thousands of small multicolored globes adorn the display including a battleship design. The diving horses draw large crowds at Fairview.
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Joseph R. Gordon
Oddfellows’ Hall
Virginia-ave
William Jones
Howard Kenworthy
Michigan St
James T. Cooper
Hill Ave
Fairview Park
Lent Sues To Bar Delphey From Sending Letters
Miss Marie Lent of Toledo files a suit to enjoin attorney John Delphey from contacting her. She alleges he stalks her, hovers at her residence, raps on her window, and woos against propriety. Delphey counters that she is joking and seeks publicity.
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Toledo
Marie Lent
John
Delphey
Miss Lent
A Woman's Way with an Unexpected Romantic Ruse
Evelyn Whittier plans daily rides to escape a haunting image of a man from a music event. A mistaken auto call leads to a planned encounter with Richard Montclair, who reveals he is the driver in disguise. She admits she knew all along, and they find a path home together.
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Evelyn Whittier
Heigh Ho
Evelyn
Boston
Auntie
Automobile Company
the Automobile Company
Thorndike
Jove
Diyer
Richard Montclair
Town Tales of Oddities and Headless Chickens
A North-side woman recounts slaughtering a chicken with sister help as brothers were away. The tale describes failed attempts, a final head removal, and her choosing not to eat the day’s meal. Other anecdotes involve a husband’s headache, a hijinks with undone harness buckles, and a playful gossip about a red swing neighbor girl and a farmhand named Frank.
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Miss Pullet
Mim
Frank
Cure for sexual weakness offered by Dr Knapp in Detroit
An advertisement promises a free at home cure for sexual weakness and enlarged organs by sending name and address to Dr L W Knapp M D at 1069 Hull Building Detroit Michigan. It cites testimonials praising the method and notes all correspondence is confidential with a free receipt and directions.
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L. W. Knapp
D. W. Knapp
Hull Building
Detroit
Mich
Daily Mail
Imen
Pieace
Big Snake Tale Breaks Off After Curious Exchange
A brief, quirky dialogue centers on a massive snake and a child named Frank. The scene ends abruptly when the mother calls, and the boy sighs, noting his meager pay of 0 a month for such work across 303 days.
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