The Log Home on Muskingum River
Cephas Titcomb and family settle on the Muskingum after guiding an ark and two girls through a perilous river voyage. They build twin log cabins near Marietta, establish a self contained homestead with a bustling sawmill, and welcome neighbors while facing a lean autumn as the first winter approaches. General Rufus Putnam and the local circle arrive in the background as the pioneers secure a foothold.
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Mary
Marblehead
Cephas Titcomb
Sarah Parris
Ark
Tro Stout
Ohio
Marietta Landing
Harry Curwen
First Street
Rufus Putnam
Titcomb
Dobbin's Creek
Jersey
Massachusetts
Putnam
New
Tails
Mrs. Titcomb
Fort Pitt
General Putnam
Salem
Varnum
Ipswich
John
Ola
Reser
Curwens
Dickens
London
Marietta
Muskingum River
Mr. Titcomb
Hobson
Cephas
Mrs. Ti
Marietti
Indian summer and changed lives in a frontier tale
The piece portrays Mrs Titcomb and Sarah Parris in a rugged border setting. Indian hospitality, feasts for hunters, and shifting identities unfold as Sarah reflects on a simpler, harsher life. The narrative tracks happiness, growth, and faith under an open sky as October fades into November.
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Mrs. Titcomb
Sarah
Sarah Parris
Sandsy
Mr. Cowper
Dr. Young
Salem
Mrs. Whitman
CHICAGO GIRLS' GAME Fainting and a carriage ride tale
A Chicago Times account describes factory girls fainting from heat near ovens. A supervisor dispatches carriages to carry home affected workers after incidents, with a humorous bystander remark contrasting perceived fragility and resilience among women.
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Chicago Times
Westside
Seth Soetaea
Cais
European Prince Works for Honest Living in New Orleans
Prince Karl Ludwig of Württemberg left royal life to work in the United States. He has arrived in New Orleans and is pursuing an honest livelihood as a working resident in the city.
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New York
Life
Cuvier
Marie Antoinette
Fontainbleau
Daniel Wilson
Chenonceaux
William K. Vanderbilt
Eugenie
Portland
Oregonian
United States
Karl Ludwig
Wurtemburg
New Orleans
Scene in a New York Banking House
In a New York banking scene, Sir Rotten Rowe questions a coin brought by an office boy. The boy offers one cent, provoking ironic humor as Rowe gleefully imagines tipping his hotel, while the office boy muses quietly about the situation.
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Robert Garrett
W. K. Vanderbilt
Marquanot
George Maynard
Baltimore
New York
Maynard
Siena
Garrett
Seward Webb
Sir Rotten Rowe
Office
The Traps Mountain Snake Tale by Mountain Dan Hasbrouck
An Kingston Freeman reader from The Traps on Shawagank Mountains recounts Mountain Dan Hasbrouck’s fence building interrupted by frozen black snakes. Dan misidentified the snakes as rails, finding them alive after warming in sun and killing an eight foot specimen with a long ax.
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Kingston Freeman
Shawagank Mountains
New Paltz
Tuttletown
Rouck
Dan Hasbrouck
Dan
Phere
Gosh
After Chief Joseph and the pursuit across the continent
Charles Kiio U.S. Army describes a dramatic pursuit of Chief Joseph by General Crook and his Seventh Cavalry. The narrative details long marches through Idaho and Montana, treacherous mountain terrain, a blown snowstorm, and a high speed chase toward the Yellowstone region. The pursuit leverages Shoshone scouts and relentless cavalry action, ending with Joseph escaping toward the British lines.
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Pryor’s Fork
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Russell
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Fort Wie
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Green River Station
Owl Creek
Sturgis
Bishop
Cedar Mountain
Yellowstone Lake
Clark’s Fork
Bannock Trail
North Fork
Highlands
Charles Kio
U.S. A
Fishing for Ganders and a Soldier's Quick Retreat
A Maine soldier skinning a sheep tale sparks a memory of a veteran living on a banked river where a foraging for a gander turned into a chase. As dusk fell a rebel gander winged pursuit forced a rapid retreat toward friends, aided by a musket butt. Witnesses recall a cod line mouth snag but disagree who removed the hook.
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Oxford Advertiser
P. O
Androscoggin
Star Actreas-Ladies and gentlemen. I never disappoint my friends.
Antony steps into the corner as the scene opens with a boxing bout prompt. The announcer hypes the crowd while a spectator note signals the bell and the start of action in a vintage sports ring setting.
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Star Actreas
Antony
Theosophists Creed and Its Revival Tale
The article traces the revival of Theosophy in modern times, led by H. L. Olcott and Mme. H. P. Blavatsky. It recounts their meeting in New York, plans to study India, Blavatsky’s Russian background, and their journey to spread theosophical ideas across India, Europe, and America, noting widespread global presence.
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Chicago
Inter-Ocean
Orient
New York Tribune
H. L. Olcott
Mme. H. P. Blavatsky
The
Theosophists of the World
Count Blavatsky
Adyan
Madras
India
Russia
Tribune
New York City
Olcott
At a Disadvantage Man a Carpenter Versus Comestwisto
A dispute erupts over a borrowed dollar with contortionist Puck threatening action unless repayment is made. The odd confrontation centers on a loan and a demand for return.
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Mana Carpenter
Comestwisto
Puck
Palmistry Professor Explains Hand Powers In Love And Fate
A prominent palmistry expounder explains how lines in the hand reflect occupation, character, and likelihood of marriage. He cites life and accident lines as often accurate, shares anecdotes from Kate Claxton and a St Louis bridge founder, and notes hands reveal personality, health, appetites, and will.
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Whitten
Dispatch
Dra Patch
Pamsons
Kate Claxton
Park Theater
Brooklyn
Wats
James Ends
St. Louis Bridge
Jay Gould
A CONTRACT HE COULD FILL FOR A MINISTER
Fragmentary text shows a Scottish speaker asking a minister for help with funds and a possible contract. The dialogue references the globe not doing well, turnips rotting, tutor work, and consideration of a railway advertisement. No clear names or dates are extractable.
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Donald M’alpine
Donald
Ieee
Donald Hag
Clergyman Proposes Simple Cure for Sleeplessness
The Rev. T. S. Brown, pastor of the Lutheran Church, advocates a water-based nightly remedy before retiring. He cites an eminent physician endorsing its efficacy to bring sound sleep and renewal.
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Aaherille Chronicle
T. S. Brown
Lutheran Church
Lyman
Brown
Ities Ofan Sisi Fen Aid Org
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