The Barrier Soldier Finds an Unforgiving Stranger
Burrell learns of Ben Stark a hard, famed frontiersman newly arrived in town. Stark’s presence unsettles locals as Lee and Gale suspect him of dangerous links to outlaw mining fronts. Necia, a mixed-blood daughter, becomes entwined with Burrell while Stark’s shadow looms over the volatile frontier settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Militlag
Lee
Doret
Jim
Ben Stark
Cassiar Country
Sumimat
Northwest
Stark
Burrell
John
Coeur d’Alenes
Gale
Allana
Johnny
Molly
California
Lord Blessington Fears Drafts as Boy Near Thames
Lord Blessington, husband of the Countess of Blessington, detests a draft and jokes about saving a boy from the Thames. While strolling with the countess and a youth, the boy dangerously nears the bank. Blessington warns him, then jokes that the boy swims, while fearing a chill on the ride home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Blessington
Blessington
Unconscious Atchison Man After Odd Evening
An Atchison man has lain unconscious since 10 last night. Doctors and friends have tried to revive him with no success. He had earlier left the house after dinner without his wife stopping him, then returned and collapsed in the room where she sat. The case alarms his acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison
Elephants Said to Carry Young On Tusks by Natives
Forest and Stream reports that in some African regions locals claim a herd fleeing alarms will lift and carry the newborn calves on their tusks. Born calves weigh under 200 pounds and would be easily supported, though no white observer has confirmed the tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Robbery Under Arms at Kissi-Krome Village
A Gold Coast Leader report describes a nighttime robbery at Kissi-Krome in which Madam Ntsiwa lost silver beads nuggets gold dust and heir looms valued at about £340 before the thief fled. Armed pursuers fired after a rustle in the bush and bloodstains aided a village chase though the suspect escaped with his clothes later displayed as proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kissi- Krome
Gold Coast
Madam Ntsiwa
Kissi
Kissi-Krome
Jin
Praised Miss Johnson by Swinburne’s friend Watts-Dunton
The article recalls Theo dore Watts-Dunton the London Athenaeum critic praising Canadian writer Miss E Pauline Johnson. It notes his kindness to Johnson and his high praise of her lyric poem describing Canadian outdoors, calling her the most interesting woman poet in English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algernon Charles Swinburne
Theodore Watts-Dunton
Watts-Dunton
London Athenaeum
E. Pauline Johnson
Miss Johnson
Swinburne
The Oldest Mason in Canada Remembered
The late Sir James Robert Gowan senator was the oldest Canadian initiated Mason. He joined St. Andrew's Lodge Toronto on July 3 1840 and remained a member for nearly 69 years. A memorial by St. Andrew's Lodge includes a portrait and appreciation of his life and character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Robert Gowan
Canada
St. Andrew’s Lodge
Toronto
St. Andrew's Lodge
Early Psychotherapy in the Epistle of James
The Epistle of James presents an early church rule of psychotherapy. Elders are to anoint the sick and pray in faith for healing and forgiveness. The practice influenced church faith and conduct across ages and branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James
What He Liked Best
An old farmer attends a village party at the doctor’s home. He recalls the evening but reveals he didn’t taste the music, only the supper. He praises the pork chops as the finest he ever ate, highlighting a humorous twist on what he enjoyed most.
Notables Are Married Lord Dalmeny Weds Miss Grosvenor
The marriage of Lord Dalmeny, heir to Lord Rosebery, to Hon Dorothy Grosvenor is described as a major social event. The match, celebrated amid wealth and prestige, is linked to keeping Rothschild funds from actresses, with details of outfits, gifts, and royal connections. A London court scene then offers wit about litigation aiding recoveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Rosebery
England
Liberal Party
Lord Dalmeny
Dorothy Grosvenor
Lord Henry George Grosvenor
Duke of Westminister
Miss Grosvenor
Lord Delmeny
Countess of Rosebery
Gaiety Theatre Company
London
Earl of Rosebery
Guards
Surrey
Marie Antoinette
The Doctor Untracked by His New Ontario Charge
Dr Torrington known as father of music in Toronto yields to his grandchild in New Ontario where the two and a half year old dictates terms. He abandons frock coat and tote to please her as she rules the College of Music. Callers meet the music master in a 9 sack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stark
Lee
Fle
Burrell
Necia
Alluna
Tre
Muen
London
Mr. McArthur
Dr. Torrington
Toronto
New Ontario
G’anpa
College of Music
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rex Beach
Prright
Flarper
Brot
Eade Burrell
Bor
Rawpion
Runnion
Leutenant
Meade Burrell
Flambeau
Raunion
Dawson
Rannion
British Columbia
Father
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!