The Mysterious Burr and the Lake Carrier Mystery
Alan Conrad pursues clues from Corvet’s list aboard the Lake Michigan ferry Number 25. Old Burr's tales echo past sailors while Alan uncovers links to Benjamin Corvet and a missing USS Miwaka crew. A gale and radio distress intensify the suspense as Burr's true identity edges into view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Burr
Pontiac
Lake Superior
Alan
Jim Burr
James Burr
Benjamin Corvet
Lst
Burr
Manitowoc
Captain Stafford
Constance Sherrill
Sault Ste. Marie
Fittle Lake
Carferry
Spee
Corvet
Conrad
Alan Conrad
Harbor Point
Stafford
Port Corbay
Sherrill
Benjar
Ghost Ship Closing for Winter on Mackinaw Route
In the icy harbor a pair of vessels lie laid up for winter while a third steamer, the Martha Corvet, is being prepared. Old Burr watches the slow process as a cold wind and distant lights mark ships idle for the season and winter’s grip tightens on the straits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Corvet
Alan
Artha Corvet
Tanly
Womber 25
Old Burr
Benjamin Corvet
Astor Street
Old Vurr
Corvet
Constanece Sherrill
Manitowoc
Spearman
H. CG
Richardson
Ife
Atlan
Burr
Straits of Mackinaw
Heaux-Galeis
North Manitou
Fox Islands
Beaver Island
Stoughton
Manit Owee
What Is a Picture Frame
Picture frames are often too ornate and should blend with the picture. Simple frames attract less attention to the frame itself and can be painted to match tones of the artwork rather than the room’s woodwork.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Del
Lydia E. Pinkham
Wm. S. HucumEs
Delaware
Parasol Handles Turned Pet Portraits in Wood Enamel
Fashion note highlights parasol handles carved in wood and enameled as portraits of beloved pets such as dogs and birds. The novelty item showcases a playful blend of accessories and animal likenesses.
Diamond Dyes Advertises Easy Home Dyeing Method
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple for any woman to dye or tint fabrics including sweaters skirts and a child's coat. It claims no spotting fading or running and instructs buyers to match material type with their druggist guidance.
Truthful woman speaks on nine of ten unpleasant cases
A woman known for always telling the truth describes nine unpleasant cases out of ten. Her account highlights ongoing difficulties and the frequency of distressing events she encounters.
Weigh the Opinions of Others
A concise and provocative aphorism urging individuals to form judgments based on personal reasoning rather than conforming to communal views. It emphasizes self reliance and independent thought in decision making.
Also Mentioned on This Page
William MacHaig
Edwin Balmer
Cleveland
Liverpool
Alexandria
States
Munro Burkhalter
Vet
Bure
Illustrations By
Irwin Myers
Holland
Tun
Bellans
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