Indian Creek settler tells voyage and romance to Canada
A devout tale from Ontario recounts a carpenter's son who after years of struggle buys Indian Creek farm, sails with his beloved Winny on the Antarctic, endures a perilous wreck, and returns to marry her, proving love and caste fade after survival. The piece ends with a Japanese etiquette anecdote about signals for departure at dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Ontario
Indian Creek
England
Winny Branscome
Willie
Mr. Loftus
Dick Hawtry
Ted Wild Cat
Sud
Indian Creek Farm
Liverpool
Devonshire
Mr. Branscome
Miss Winony
Winny
Liverpool Express
Antarctic
West End
London
Miss Winny
Atlantic
Newfoundland
Tran
Winany
Ptr
Squire
Montrédi
Washington
Japan
The Same Old Subject and Railroad Tales
An ornate column weaves miscellaneous items from a city paper including a legal notice by Owen P. Brickes, a humorous railcar sketch about passengers and station calls, home remedies and health tips, a playful clam essay, and gastronomic gossip about mustard substitutes and British dining trends.
Mystery nest of notes explains oil theft in Derry
Charles Potter of Derry finds tautilated notes used as a mouse nest, while court actions spill from Pittsburgh to Hazleton. Dr J A Hall, 76, gets three years six months for abortion with accomplice Matilda Brown four years six months. Pardons sought for Major Phipps. Hungarian church edifice dedicated at Hazleton. Silk mill planned in Philadelphia by prospective investors. Stabbing in Pittsburg ends with arrest of Mrs Stewart. Gettysburg residences burned. Massachusetts teachers seek elected tenure to curb political influence and ensure stable schools. Welsh mountain work funds Negro education. Rev Brown notes dire conditions. funds raised mainly in Philadelphia. Ads continue for engines and machinery repair in Manheim, PA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Potter
Derry
J. A. Hall
Pittsbugh
Matilda Brown
State Board of Pardons
Major Phipps
Blockley Almshouse
Philadelphia
Hazleton
Pittsburg
Honeybrook
John Sharph Ss
Chester
Price Supplee
Lancaster County
Chester County
John Sharpless
Supplee
Friends of the Twelfth Street Meeting
Tilman Brown
Welsh Mountain
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sonny
Walter H. Buch
Lititz, Pa
Eady DT
Weider
BRAND
Shu Wingert
North Queen Street
Lancastes
A.R. Bomberghee
WM. H. Begennas
Lititz
Tititz
Lely
F. Bomberger
S’ Brooks
Augusta
Charlie
Owen P. Brickes, Esq
Trancaster
North Duke Street
Burdette
Legion
William H. H. Legion
Legionville
Legion County
Deddangon County
India
Andromeda
Wood Lawn
George
Johony
Bill Slunt
Sanders
Chilblaing
Drather
Pinard
Fothergill
Arthur Sullivan
Mr. Pickwick
Dingley Farm
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
A. B. Wolgemuth
Manheim
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