The Lady of Lynn and the Tangle of Deceit
In Lynn Molly Miller heiress to a port fleet, guards her fortune as Captain Crowle rules. Lovers Lentecross and Samuel Sample contend for Molly while plots by Lord Lylingdale Lady Anastasia Tom Hising and Fylingdale unfold. A dance reveals true villains and Molly resists a counterfeit betrothal.
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Molly Miller
Lynn
Capt
Crowle
John Lentecross
Molly
Samuel Sample
Cant. Crowle
London
Fylingdale
Lord Fylingdale
Jack Pentecrosse
Anastasia
Earl
Tom Rising
Lady Anastasia
Sam Semple
Nearing the end of Molly Miller case and confessions
The narrative catalogs confessions from Fylingdale conspirators including Sam and Colonel Lanyon, detailing plans to abduct Molly Miller, the forged marriage scenario, and a letter from Benjamin Purden exposing the deceit. The vicar and Captain Crowle examine signatures and the church records to distinguish Molly’s true handwriting from the fraudulent one.
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Lord Fylingdale
Miss Molly
Benjamin Purden A. M
Capt. Crowle
Molly
Molly Miller
St. Nicholas
Court of Justice
London
The
Swan
Benjamin Purden
Holy Orders
Servant Girls Union Leader Aims at Shorter Hours in Chicago
Sophia Becker promotes a servant girls union in Chicago to shorten work hours and improve treatment for domestics. She cites Copenhagen as a model with graded wages and supportive owners, while noting the harsh living conditions in small houses. The piece contrasts workers’ liberty needs with current labor practices and mentions broader social context from Copenhagen. Also included is a vignette about socialites and a debutante party, ending with a note of a lawn fete by the Home for Friendless Colored Children on Senator and Twenty-First streets.
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Sophia Becker
New Servant Girls’ Union
Chicago
Copenhagen
Board of Managers of the Home For
Senate-ave
Twenty-first-st
The Blundering Idiot and the Wedding Rice
George Morton endures two family weddings as he watches brides depart, sighing over lost chances with Ethel. A playful Flower girl, Millie, grows from child to woman beside him, and Morton contemplates his own lonely future as memories of Ethel and Millie mingle with the wedding crowds.
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Buffalo Inquirer
George Morton
Mr. Morton
Little One
Ethel
Philip Henson
Morton
Philip
George
Millie
Sartoris and Balfour Wedding Called Off
Washington social circles react to Vivian Sartoris and Archibald Balfour of London postponing their marriage. Sartoris, granddaughter of Gen. Grant, is in London. Her wedding gown and trousseau were prepared in Washington, echoing Nellie Grant era lace and gowns.
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Washington
Vivian Sartoris
Gen. Grant
Archibald Balfour
London
Miss Sartoris
Miss Sartoris’ Trousseau
White House
Algernon Sartoris
Nellie Grant
Mantel Decoration Idea Becomes Pretty Shared Craft
A bright girl crafts an easy mantel decoration using red satin ribbon nailed across ten inches from the mantel with brass tacks. The ribbon forms an oblong spire with criss crossing lines that hold photographs of friends and beloved figures like actors and authors.
Right Medicine Cures Nervous Troubles Says Local Ad
The ad promotes Dr Wheeler's Nerve Vitalizer as a cure for epileptic fits spasms nervous debility and related conditions. It cites Jessie Graham of Chillicothe Ohio who allegedly recovered after four years of failure with other doctors. The testimonial claims the product works where others failed and offers bottles at one dollar with ordering from J W Brant Co Albion Michigan.
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America
Doctor Pierce
Bertha Ebeler
Benton Street
St.Louis
Dr. Pierce
H. T. Gooley & Bro
Jessie Qrahood
New Holland
J. W. Brant Co., Ltd
Albion
Mich
Fashion Notes On Summer Dress And Shoes Styles
Blue or green panne pairs with linen outfits and a chic color touch. Flat heels mark milady's correct summer walking shoe, while extreme daintiness dominates dress features. The rustle craze faded, silk underskirts favor soft-finished fabrics. Front waist elongation replaces long pointed styles. back-buttoned shirt-waists remain unpopular. Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil advertised as lifesaving home remedy. Baldwin's markets Bargains in Upright Pianos.
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Milady
Colorado Excursions Via Monon Route Promotion
Tickets on sale daily through Sept. 10 for excursions on the Monon route. Final return limit is Oct. 31. For details, contact local ticket agents.
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Colorado
Monon
Vandalia Line to San Francisco Special Train
Golden Gate Special Vandalia Line to San Francisco departs Indianapolis via Vandalia Line on Monday July 8 at 12 15 noon calling Greencastle 1 10 pm Terre Haute 2 00 pm Effingham 3548 pm St Louis 10 15 pm An attractive itinerary has been arranged Send for a circular 109 Chas FE Patterson Educator Journal or WW Richardson DP A Indianapolis Ina
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San Francisco
Cal
Indianapolis
Greencastle
Terre Haute
Effingham
St. Louis
Chas. FE. Patterson
Educator-Journal
W.W. Richardson
Ina
Pennsylvania Vandalia Lines Epworth Convention Trip
Indiana Official train departs Indianapolis at 3 30 p m Tuesday July 9th bound for San Francisco with through tourist sleepers via Vandalia Line and multiple railways. Round trip from Indianapolis 54 15 with double berth 36 50. Tickets at 48 West Washington Street Indianapolis or W W Richardson D P A.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
San Francisco
Vandalia Line
C. A
Unnion Pacific
Denver & Rio Grande
Rio Grande & Western
Southern Pacific Railways
Pennsylvania-Vandalia Lines
Yvicket
Washington St
W. W. Richardson
Lake Erie & Western Excursion to Michigan City
A special Lake Erie and Western train departs Indianapolis at 6 00 a m on Thursday June 27 for Michigan City with a return from Michigan City at 6 00 p m The round trip fare is 150 with a 6 00 a m start and 6 00 p m return offering a full day excursion.
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Michigan City
Indianapolis
Lake Erie & Western R. R
Laporte
Plymouth
Rochester
Peru
Kokomo
Dayton
Intismarpoalis
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Sir Walter Besant
Sam
Colonel Lanyon
King’s Bench
Tom
Norwich
Henry Malyns
Jack Milton
Jessie Orahood
Ohio
Akron
Pennsylvania and Erie
Buffalo
New York
Pennsylvania Line
Ind
Portland Lime
N. Penn
Baldwin's
Golden Gate
Pennsylvania
Vandalia
Epworth League
Lake Erie & Western
R. R
Detroit
Via
Lake Erie & Western and
Wabash Railways
Pennsylvania Lines
Indianapolis Usiness Universit
P.O. E. J. Heeb
Vories
Monument Place
Central Printing Co
Vonnegut’s
Capital City
Indianapolis Paint & Color Co
Mass, Ave
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