Professional Brethren Chapter VII Burglary Tale unfolds in lunch with Squires and Stetson
A burglar narrator recalls his new role as house guard over wealth at a manor. Dr Squires and Miss Stetson visit for lunch, prompting reflections on jealousy and danger. The master watches their ride from the parlor as the doctor and Miss Stetson depart and later return fatigued yet cheerful. The narrator notes the doctor’s cold eyes and unsettling gaze.
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William
Charles
Squires
Hoosierisms and Small Town Happenings in Indiana
A collage of local notes from Dayton to Vincennes and beyond recounts Silas McNabb selling his farm for 4000 dollars to head to Oklahoma, theater crowd woes, tobacco tag hauls in Frankfort and hugs for tags in Vincennes, odd inventions by Alvin Johnson, a potpourri of campus gossip, and Hank the cat’s burial in Trenton after 21 years with Sadie Bings.
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Silas McNabb
Dayton
Oklahoma
Silas
Frankfort
Vincennes
Hank
John Thomas
Sadie Bings
Trenton
Sadies
Healthful Woman and Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription
Light and dark contrasts show healthful from sickly women. The piece touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as restoring health, regularity, and strength for women, sharing a testimonial from a New York reader about dramatic prior illness and recovery after use. It warns against substitutes sold by dealers for profit.
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Dr. Pierce
Pierce
Doctor Squires Eyes Hidden Motive In Dinner Conversation
A narrator recalls a dinner with Dr. Squires and Miss Stetson where a careless servant strikes a nerve. The doctor hints at selling two Danes, then reveals both died from overfeeding. The narrator questions concealed robbery motive and why the incident wasn’t reported, noting the doctor’s wish for a quiet workshop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Misa Stetson
Miss Stetson
Dr. Squires
Night watchman rules blamed after courthouse fire
The Sun reports a courthouse fire near five thousand dollars damaged the two million structure. Custodian Craig says there were no rules governing night watchmen and the system relied on the watchman's judgment. Sullivan, a substitute, made a 12:30 round and no later checks occurred. County officials plan iron stairs to tower and will investigate alleged negligence.
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Craig
Court House
SUN
Dork
Stephen McCracken
Sulllivan
Suivan
Sullivan
Tower Watchman
Mr. Craig
Tobin
McGregor
Mr. McGregor
County Council
Rubens Theft, Romance, and a Ulterior Secret
In a social whirl, Donald Tedford wins Lady Tankerville’s favor and the famed Rubens. A theft triggers a daring recovery ride, revealing hidden betrothal to Catherine. Tedford and Catherine wed, planning a Riviera future while a final letter to Louis de Cruse confirms a secret marriage and a box of the painting copied for safe keeping.
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Bordeaux
Marseilles
Paris
Lady Tankerville
Tedford
Merton
New York
Effingham Place
Donald
Rubens
Catharine
Donald Tedford
Mr. Gilchrist
St. Anselm'’s
Riviera
Hudson
Louis
Tankerville
Brooklyn
Louis de Cruse
The
Devonshire
Tarantula Talk Sparks Indianapolis Election Spin
A quirky local note reports Chairman Elliott pulling strings for an upcoming election in Indianapolis. Fred Joss's recovery is noted, and talk centers on ward workers and the tone set by the county chair. The piece hints at hidden events near Safr bank and warns against overconfidence that could cost the race.
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Elliott
Fred Joss
Joss
Chairman Elliott
Charley
The Swirl of Society Notes
Mr and Mrs Charles T Whitsett return from Europe Invitations out for the marriage of Miss Anna E Hayes and Arthur J Randall Oct 22 Mr and Mrs J P Mullally take apartments at the Meridian Mrs Mullally will receive Wednesdays Invitations sent for the marriage of Miss Marguerite Bugbee to Edwin M Craft Oct 22 at Central Ave church The marriage of Miss Percy Walker daughter of Mr and Mrs I N Walker to Harry D Hammond will take place Oct 21 at Christchurch The Ladies social circle of the First Baptist church will host a musicale Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs E C Atkins 1312 N Meridian St
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Anna E. Hayes
Arihur J. Randall
J. P. Mullally
Meridian
Hays
Marguerite Bugbee
Edwin M. Craft
Central-ave. Church
Percy Walker
I. N. Walker
Harry D. Hammond
Christchurch
First Baptist Church
Mra. E. C. Atkins
Meridian St
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N.Y
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St. Petersburg
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Opera House
Blizzardtown
Bean Hill Beacon
Tom Benton
Alvin Johnson
Greenfield
Wabash Times
Captain Merton
Milady
Lancashire
Tedfords
States
Belknap
Porte Cochere
M. de Cruse
David Kennedy
Dr. David Kennedy Corporation
Roudout
Igaztars
Lik
Nottingham
Brussels
Indianapolis
Safrbank
E. Ontiost
Physicians and Surgeons
J. J. Kyle
Newton Claypool
Charles T. Whitsett
Europe
Mme. A. Ruppert
Henry J. Huder
Washington and
Pennsylvania Streets
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