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Newspaper

Lawrence Gazette

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1887

Page

6

Sunset Prompts a Proposed South African Marriage

John offers marriage to Bessie during a vivid Transvaal sunset walk beside blue gum avenue and an orchard. She reveals deep love but questions commitment while Janije spies from the shadows and vows to act, amid Boer political plotting and threats of rebellion.

Bessie John Silas Croft Transvaal Earth Heaven South ‘Africa Shade London Kaffirs Frank Muller Blue Gum Avenue Jantjo Mooifontein Janije

Frank Muller presses Bessie in colonial revolt tale

In a tense scene on the veranda, Frank Muller seeks Bessie’s hand amid escalating Transvaal tensions. Silas Croft rebukes the Boer's bid, warning of war as Muller vows protection for money and plots to exploit English loyalties. Bessie faces Muller’s dangerous pursuit as he vows to return with armed men.

Bessie Baas Frank Missie Baas Niel Janiie Janije Hottentot Muller Baal Frank Paarde Kraal Paul Kruger Pretorius Om Silas Cape Waterberg Verdomde Engelsmannf Transvaal Africa Frank” Muller Frank Muller Silas Croft Meinheer John Volkstem Bezuidenhout Volk Potchefstroom Lanyon Raaf Pochefstroom Paarde Kyaal England Gen. Wolseley Gladstone Wolseley Shepstone Bartle Frere Om Bilas Sikukuni Cetewayo South Africa Free State di Silas D—D Rocibaatje Niel John Niel Jantje Wakkerstroon Heaven Earth Hans Coetzee Mr. Muller

Diamonds in Kentucky Myth Then Oil Toward Demand

The article discusses Elliott County Kentucky geology and a Kimberlite comparison with South Africa and the diamond possibility, noting J S Diller’s brief remark that no diamonds have been found in Kentucky and local shale lacks carbonaceous richness. It also notes B W Woolward plans to headquarter lubricating oils supply as before.

Yton Elliott County Kimberly South Africa Kentucky J. S. Diller B. W. Wooward

Builders Offered The Shopell Portfolios for Plans

A builder promotes The Shopell Builders Portfolios promising plans for modern houses and barns with accurate local building prices. Firms that have not yet secured the portfolios are urged to write to Co operative Building Plan Association at 63 Broadway New York for access.

Om Inquirer Co-operative Building Plan Association Broadway New York

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