A Secret Elopement Plot Ends in Paris Portraits
The narrator recalls a late 19th century school illicit romance between Robert White and Eugenie Vansittart. A stern Miss Craig-Alpine thwarts their elopement plan, but years later White becomes a famed artist in Paris and confronts the professor who once advised caution. Eugenie marries a count, and White agrees to paint her portrait, leaving the professor to ponder if interference altered fate.
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Seong White
Perpg
Miss le- Titty Craig-Alpine
Younus
White
Josie
Atsenekhoag
Wy Howekewper
Prancer
Bitermes
Tomas
Eister
Tasleastte
Bev Sprite
Berapan
Dashford Junction
Kyses
Cours
Ul Death
Jonger
Evcexie P
Eugenie
Robert White
Miss Craig-Alpine
Eugenie Vansittart
Iise
Eugenie Vansit- Sart
Gian
Doe Craig
Chatwick
Maine
Gudenderat
Lintywell
Thorsh
Sam
Tovang
Hitduswu
Dasher Exer
Mins Craig-Alpine
Migs Vansittaart
Aliss Vanerttart
Bob
Misa Craig-Alfine
Bub
Bor Mercr
Kuke
Lome
Young
Midlands
Xoe
Paris
Professor
Aris
Mr. Chatwick
Little Vansittart
Zos Dety
Young White
Robert
Tor
Mr. White
Autographs Trade and Historic Figures Highlight Collectibles
The article traces the autograph market from London to New York, noting rare and valuable signatures from presidents, writers, and royals. It cites notable sales, including Washington, Napoleon, Franklin, and Benedict Arnold, and recounts a humorous Houston era duel anecdote where a challenger waits behind 48 others.
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New York
London
Latdun
Suds
Aivestun
Georne Washington
Irving
Alcie
Alilagrani
Walter Scott
Robert Burtstte
George Edge
el Tzabeth
Lord Nebo
Sebbler
Hickelhu
Roger Sherwasn
Napoleon
Pheuderterson
Andrew Jackson
Asray Burr
Benjasmin Franklin
Putts & Elen
Ames Madison
Davy Crockett
Washington
Benedict Arnold
Wee
Marcin Vas
Confederacy
Shames Monro
Gould
United States
James Rachanat
Lord Brron
Robespierre
Lord Chesterfield
Sarah Bernhamc
New York Sun
Christening a Vessel Scene From a Classic Launch
The christening party stands on a platform as the water line nears the bow. The saw begins and the ship shakes along its length before the hull splits and the vessel slides into the river. The christening words are spoken but unheard as the ship glides forward, rippling a great wake, then reaches the dock under tow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Matthews
St. Nicholas
Women Overseers of the Poor in Massachusetts
A Springfield Mass Republican editorial argues it is desirable to select women for town boards of overseers of the poor. It claims women are naturally suited for this service and that every community should include at least one competent woman on such boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Souston
Texas
Houston
Tom
Truself
Betef
Knoxville Journal
Massachusetts
Springfield
Masa
Republican
Do Snakes Fascinate Birds and Men in folklore
A feature discusses whether snakes truly fascinate prey and humans. It cites a gopher snake killing by constriction in a rabbit, explains alleged “fascination” myths, and offers naturalistic viewpoints. The piece surveys observer bias, maternal effects, and psychological explanations, noting rare hypnotic claims and scientific cautions. It also references a Dakota industrial output and patent office pen varieties as aside notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Pover
San Diego
Courting a Quaker Maid and a Village Pig Tale
An 18th century scene recounts the courtship of Samh Corington and the heir at Wye House in Talbot County Maryland in 1703, with a Quaker gathering and a later tale of a clever pig theft resolved by a priest. A second anecdote from Household Words tells how a priest used indirect accusation to reveal who stole Pat Doolan's pig, ending with the culprit’s confession and the pig found at the cabin door.
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Dent Maryland Brinkeree
Annapolly
Marlborough
Upbic
Traition
Sarah Coreet
Pramciog & Broiner
Edward
Gallujadt
Somerset
Phil
Ned
Cooper
Peach Blossom Firm
Lesw
Talbot
Samh Corington
Wye House
Readbourne
Queen Anne’s
England
John Williamson Palmer
Wale
Pat Doolan
Jimmie Doran
Jimmie Deven
Grizzly Bend’s Old Grizzly Hunted by Hunters
The Sacramento river region near Chico once harbored the legendary Old Grizzly a 530 pound wild boar feared by locals. A hunting party finally cornered him though the ferocious beast was said to be invincible factors.
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Grizzly Bend
Sacramento River
Chico
Parrot Ranch
Lange
Oroville
Cal) Mercury
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Liu Gut
Jane Bea
Eugenis
Eugenio
Fercely
Bos
Jeb
Oll
Inkleborough Gazette
Charwick
White Ivaoht
Pryfereur
Scribner's
Tals
Tet Wise
Charles Mackay
Dakota
Patent Office
aTae News
Leson
Willis
Lester
Jane
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