The Tragedy of the Park A Victorian Schoolmaster’s Flight
Dick Barnett, Exton’s schoolmaster, plans to leave for the city with Grace as their love is secret yet fate intervenes. He slips from the estate to meet Grace and confronts Mrs Ellison, encounters a confrontation, and later stumbles on a mysterious crime unveiling a deadly turn at the park.
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Dick Barnett
Exton
Washstead
Jim
Barnett
Raffan
Huison
Brewis
High
Grace
Mrs. Ellison
Shadowed Inn Visitors Foment Town Frenzy
In a quiet Axton inn, a red haired stranger in snuff colored attire orders champagne and muses on a town stirred by political matters. Landlord Peter Bowersox, surprised by a disguised prince, hosts the guest who sips sporeberries, then probes the town’s sudden bustle and anxiously awaits the purpose behind the visit.
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Bluebell
Axton
Sense
Alives
Peter Rawersox
Peter
Meas
The Quiet Town Holds a Gruesome Secret
In a rural village a murder unsettles residents after Ellison is slain near the big house while her husband remains outwardly calm. The schoolmaster Barnett, once courting Ellison’s daughter, is suspected, yet he denies involvement. A mysterious visitor questions the case, suggesting an outsider exploited local tensions as Barnett contemplates leaving town.
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Ellison
Ari
Mr. Peter
Mr. Bowersox
Barnett
Allun
Bowersox
Brown's Seed Corn Prominent at Iowa and Missouri Fairs
Seed corn advertisement highlights Brown's choice Yellow Rose as a leading Iowa production. Describes medium size car with very large grain, early maturity, and top premiums at Iowa and Missouri state fairs. Requests stamps for particulars to John E. Brown of Mitchellville, Iowa, or contact Agent HLF Johnson of Pella, Iowa.
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Corn
Iowa
Missouri
Hlf
Johnson, Pella
Brushes That Work Hard and Last in Every Household
Quality brushes prove their value quickly and fairly in every task from cleaning to scrubbing. The stock covers paint brushes scrub brushes stove brushes hair brushes and more including dusters brooms sponges and chamois skins. Prices are competitive with other brushes while promising durable wear and reliable daily use.
Furs Wanted Purchases Old Iron Hides and Fur
A local buyer announces readiness to purchase old iron and all kinds of metals, hides, fur, and tallow at the highest market price. He urges not to sell before consulting him, claiming to help you earn money. Office on the first corner south of the City Mitts.
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Oyle
Post
Ceprrighs, Wm
Pony Dick
Saturday Evening Post
King
Cole & Langbrak
Johnsen & Ver Dught
Louisville
Nashville Railroad
Great Central Southern Trunk Line
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Florida
Unite States
U.S
Gulf Coast
Imasen
John E. Brown
Mitchellville
Crromicus Orvici
Pella
J. D. Gaass
N. van Vliet
A. P. van Nimwegen
M. van der Linden
I. Silverman
Eugene Field
Field
DaWirr& Co
Chicaca
SPS
Rogers
Rogers Bros
the International
Meriden
Conn
Wat Weare
Arta
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