The Overland Mail Trip and Stella at the Station
Stella Anthony faces upheaval after her father is killed and the station is threatened by Indians. Uncle Billy, Gideon, Alfred Vincent, and Phineas Cadwallader stabilize the post while Stella plans to flee with help from Maloney’s, Front railroad foremen, and Sally B. in a bid to safeguard the station and await rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Overland Mail
Rocky Mountains
Billy
Dge
Alfred Vincent
Phineas Cadwallader
Anthony
Hyah
San Francisco
Stella Anthony
Jiminy
Uncle Billy
Alfred
Stella
Maloney’s
Vincent
Gideon
Phineas
Curly Joe
Cadwallader
Bill
Aya
Gid
Jake Bennett
Bennett
Gregory
Alfred Promises Allegiance In Political Intrigue
Governor Stanford and Mr. Huntington endorse Alfred for a delicate mission. Alfred vows his best effort while Crocker warns of Cadwallader’s schemes. They discuss trust, craft, and a secret cipher to guide operations in a cautious, statesmanlike exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
Gov. Stanford
Mr. Crocker
Harvard College
Vincent
Cadwallader
Crocker
Illinois State News Highlights From Kankakee to Sterling
A deputy sheriff shot Miss Irene Shields in Kankakee after an altercation with the hospital superintendent. In Springfield a freight wreck killed two and injured two others. Peoria notes a jailed official planning a defense book, while Decatur hosts farmer protests and Warrants against local figures. Mount Vernon reports renewed oil activity. Bartonville asylum nurse reveals a $5000 cache. Sterling discusses Italian workers swindled by a job agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kankakee
Depuy
Rudolph Nichols
C. C. Foster
Linois Eastern Insane Hospital
J. L. Greene
J. W. Brazel
Trenton
J. B. Snape
Peoria
N. C. Dougherty
Dougherty
Joliet
Decatur
Macon County
L. D. Massey
Mount Vernon
Jefferson County
Grand Prairie
Bartonville
Anna Klarek
Local notes report a string of town events and accidents
Juxtaposed items describe secret wedding plans in town and a cash and deed theft in Peoria. Fire setbacks include Perry county drought-impacted farms and a Barry church fund backing tabernacle meetings. Illinois incidents cover hazing expulsions, diphtheria linked deaths, a fatal foundry accident, a child burned, hunting mishaps, and a Virginia- style wedding in Peoria.
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Barry
John W. Kellam
Ellen
Peoria
Bartonville
Mary MecMasters
Alto Pass
Clarke
Emily
Rayland T. Fritts
Bradley Institute
Emily Clark
Miss Clark
Harry Duchesne
G. L. Schmidt
Danville
Fred Chesley
Danville Foundry & Machine Company
Lincoln
Caroline
Adolph Prykopanski
Freeport
Charles Knauff
Pennsylvania
Harry
Virden
Evi Rose
L. M. Hess
Clifford Raymond
Myrtle Burns
Griggsville
F. W. Griffith
Plain‘ew
Minn
Do You Believe Everyone Has a Novel in Him
A reflection on writing abundance noting how many books are produced and suggesting that many people may indeed have a novel within them. The author muses on the volume of literature and the varied quality likely present among the countless works.
Uncle Reuben and Pension Swindle Probe
Arkansas planter Mr Allen employs an aged Black man nicknamed Uncle Reuben who claims a government pension. He challenges Allen to swear before a magistrate, accusing him of political deceit and identifying Squire McCabe as a Democrat while asserting his own schooling enables swearing of papers.
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Mr. Allen
Arkansas
Uncle Reuben
Mn Allen
Reuben
Marie
Squire McCabe
Marse
Ole Rube
New York Times
Cuticura Remedies Cured Severe Infant Eczema Case
James J. Smith of Durmid Virginia recounts six months of a deadly eczema attack on his infant daughter. Doctors gave up, but after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment the child recovered with no further signs of the condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Smith
Durmid
Woman Credits Lydia E Pinkham remedy for cure
Lena V Henry of Norristown Ga recounts severe female troubles and fear of surgery. After trying Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she improves with first bottle and is now entirely cured, urging other women to use the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia BE. Pinkham
Lena V. Henry
Norristown
Lydia E. Pinkham
Also Mentioned on This Page
Apoe Carr
Sally B
Sacramento
Babel
Salt Lake City
Moppett
Illinois State News
Sterling
Galt
Here
Duquoin
Perry County
Champaign
University of Illinois
R. A. Taylor
Percy Tolbear
Council of Administration
Darky
Jones
Senate
Carters
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