Thanksgiving Eve Trials and a Narrow Escape
Dear Gates bravely seeks her missing father after a wagon wreck on a dark hilltop. Rescue comes from neighbors Biddy and Mike, and the family learns of a near tragedy that leads to a generous Thanksgiving for the McCoys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddy
Tam
Dear
Mike
Lanthern
Harvey Gates
Mother Ii
Marvey Gates
Luke
Biddy McCoy
Sae Harvay Gates
Harvey
Jim
McCoys
New England
Gates
Josephine RB. Baker
S. 8
Boy battles monster gator to save life at millpond
Captain R B Johnson reports his son Joseph, playing helper on a trout gathering and fish salvage, seized by an unusually large alligator in three feet of water at Elderson's millpond. The boy dragged free his own flesh from the gator's jaws after a fierce struggle, escaping with his life as nearby fishermen rushed to aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heima
Sue
Capuin Robmson
Joseph
Joseph Johnson
Gator
Valdosta
R. B. Johnson
Clinch County
Fot Nop
Elderson
Captain Johnson
A KIND DEED IS THE WAL Interesting Maine Georgia letters
A Maine paper reports Mrs. Robie addressed the Biddeford Grange and her remarks drew praise from Georgia farmer Goy Robie. He shares a long letter recounting Civil War memories, aiding Col Lamar after a mine injury, and hopes for enduring harmony between regions. Major Lancey replies from Bangor. Vermont study notes declining women’s vote in school affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Georgia
Goy
Robie
Biddeford
Thowas County
Uoon
Payrmaster
Richmond
Savage Station
Col. Lamar
Telip
Clittes
Guin
Attich
Grange
Fravenicx
Lancey
Bangor
Waterville
Dingny
Chamberlain
Maine Farmer
W.T. Garey
Auusta
Senate
Latur
Ina Chiree
Savave
Major
Awan
Kimball Proof Demonstrated in Magnificent Recent Crops
A fragment notes that the Kimball proof has been fully demonstrated in the magnificent crops of the past few years, signaling validation of the theory through observed agricultural results.
Town on the Main Line of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul RR
Located on the Main Line of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad, 48 miles west of Mitchell and 22 miles east of Chamberlain, the town features a fine public school, churches, a first class post office, two banks, two hotels, a large grain elevator with material on hand for expansion, three lumber yards with vast stocks, several blacksmith shops, good livery stables, and stores covering all trades. The article notes strong inducements for investors to settle and grow in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Mitchell
Chamberlain
Beautiful Town Brule County Fair Grounds Targeted Adjoining Site
Beautiful Town Brule County Agricultural Fair Grounds adjoin the townsite and is one of the best fair grounds in the Territory with a good half mile track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brule County
The Town Is Booming And Investment Push Begins
A growing town prompts renewed investor interest as development projects accelerate. Officials urge early action to capitalize on rising property values and expanding infrastructure, highlighting job creation and future tax revenue.
Warner's additions offer prime Dakota town site
D Warner, proprietor, has platted three adjoining additions with continuous streets and alleys. Block sales on Main Street invite business interests. Dakota climate compares favorably to Ohio Indiana Illinois with plentiful rainfall and pure water. For more details contact Warner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main
Dakota
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
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Gates Homestead
Margeret
Thora
Tiptop
Roundtop
Squaretop
Shadrach
Meshach
Abednego
Sod
Tiny
Old Pius
Fani
LilLit
Villey
Tear
Papi
Papa
Ale
Bridget
Warrak
Bidey
Ggure
Boston
Vermont
Burlington
Kimball
Ter
D. Warner
Kimball, Dakota, Brule County
Taft House
E. B. Taft
Summit House
A. F. Cilley
Kimball, Dakota
L. D. Bardin
Weeks & Wells
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D. L. Smith & Son
South Main Street
Kimhali
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