Heirs Sought in Meleen Millionaire Will Mystery
Andy Meleen, eccentric millionaire miner, is dying and wills all property to a sister’s son he hardly knows. Attorney Carboy hears Meleen’s wishes while Roger Hews and Wilfrid Stennis reveal past family secrets. A living daughter and Martha Meleen emerge as key leads in the hunt for heirs.
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Andy’ Meleen
Andy
New York
Wilfrid Stennis
Eunice Trevecca
Carboy, Passavant & Cosine
Meleen
Roger Hews
Wilfrid
Martha Meleen
Long-Lost Uncle Andrew Meleen Tied to Nevada Town
Wilfrid Stennis meets with Passavant Carboy to learn that his late maternal uncle Andrew Meleen, a storied western figure, has died leaving a fortune. The firm hints at rewards if Wilfrid proves lineage and completes collateral proofs, inviting return visit for further news. Eunice Trevecca suspects the ad leads to the inheritance.
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Mr. Stennis
Andrew
Andrew Mcleen
Wilfrid
Mr. Passavant
Wilf
Eunice
France
Passavant
Uncle Andrew
Eunice Trevecca
Old Trevecca
Stennis
Temple Court
Phineas Carboy
Pasgavant
Wilfrid‘Stennis
Wilt
Andrew Meleen
Nevada
Mr. Carboy
Wealthy Willfrid Stennis Drawn Into High Society
Wilfrid Stennis, a bookkeeper by trade, learns he will inherit about 25 million dollars plus a million dollars a year from a will. Clara Passavant and her father plot to introduce him to society, aiming to secure a grand marriage while he adapts to upscale life. Meanwhile Clara contemplates her own approach to the match and Wilfrid’s social ascent.
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Clara
Passavant
Chia
Stennis
Papa
Wilfrid Stennis
Mr. Passavant
Wilfrid
Clara Passavant
Real Estate Scion Among Young Richmen Cited
A fragmentary note praises a twenty five million realty heir earning a million annually, describing him as among the richest young men. The text is garbled and incomplete, offering little on name or location.
Plague of Ants Threatens Gonfaron Crops
In Gonfaron Var a severe ant plague covers fruit trees and gardens with formic odor. Residents fear crop damage and seek a 20 000 franc grant from the finance ministry to combat the myriads of ants. origin traced to Africa likely arrives in cork bales.
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Gonfaron
Var
Ministry of Finance
Africa
Cork
Broadminded Norwegians Honor Skiing in Church Prayers
Ecclesiastical recognition has been given the sport of skiing in Norway with special short services called skiing prayers held in churches during the season for skiers. The practice is well liked and well attended, seen as promoting healthy bodies and healthy souls.
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Norway
Live In the Light and Honest Demeanor Advised
Advice urges transparent living avoiding secrecy and concealment. Warns that deceit may invite prying neighbors and hidden inquiries. Emphasizes candor as a safeguard for personal conduct and community trust.
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Absuyu
Ath
Horatio
Avenue
Clara’ Passavavant
Shie
Hfe
Macdougal Street
Wow
Smith's Hall
Mabel Roberts
Georgia
Sugar Loay
Rots
PT Schneider
Cameea
Myrile Lodge
W.F. Hendricks
Brown
BR. W. Lundy
A. Roberts
Myrtle Point
Oregon
E. A. Dodge
U. S
Coquille River
Frank Morse
Coquille
Transportation
R. Panter
Masten
Coquille City
Steamer’ Dispatch
DR. White
Leeves
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