Delia Seeks Old Beggar and Finds Mystery at Brushwood
Delia searches for a poor old man linked to a vanished parcel of books. She visits a Sister of Mercy and Le Mesurier, learns the man is under care, and that the parcel’s contents may reveal his fate. The reunion promises revelations as Delia presses toward Winchester and a hidden past.
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Mar
Rosa
Prashwood
Delis
iSow
Strother
Delia
Begezer
Alf
Delix
Brushwood
Worthy Road
George Inn
le Mesurier
Worthy Reed
Aga
Beast
Pariser Coombes
Martyrs
Hlater
Jean
Winchester
Mr. le Mesurier
Laney
Wintine
Carrs
Guey
Airane
Atrial
Detroit
Sahil
Coon Hunt Ends With Missed Shot Near Pulaski
Bob Cunningham and two companions hunted coons near Pulaski at night. After seeing what he described as eyes, he fired three times at a large animal but missed, later discovering he had shot at two grass peeping from branches. No other hunter saw the eyes or heard any rustling.
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Bob Cunningham
Pulaski
Cornfeld
Bob
Cas Dle Courant Guardian
Rose expert sheltered after rain at Edin burgh public house
Dr John Hueble of Edinburgh, a keen rose advocate, sheltered from a heavy shower in a real ale pub where he met carters also taking shelter and shared drinks. A gentleman touring a house to be rented was shown inside by two attractive maids and asked the girl to be left alone, but she refused saying she would be left alone.
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Brightarts
Tate
John Hueble
Edinburgh
Carters
London News
George ML. Pullman
Sleeping Car Fame
Chicago
George M. Pullman
Lenith
George Pallrita
Pullman
Abraham Lincoln
Turbulent note on printers and German officials in ancient texts
A fragmentary historical note discusses typographical errors in a sacred text, naming printers as princes and describing the sultan's decision to employ German physicians. The German ambassador allegedly presented 14 physicians, dining with him while elevating one to a civil rank and another to a naval rank, with further ceremonial mischief amid garbled accounts.
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Ronck
Lins Reestity
Widow Darby and Valentine Letter Surprise
The widow Darby and Jared Kent share a village ride and a Valentine envelope sparks talk. A large white envelope from a daughter’s letter and a blue one draw whispers of affection as neighbors watch the scene unfold near the post office and the Kent home.
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Post Office
Jared
Jimmie
Jane Carr
Darcy
Lincoln Berth Tale and Parton on Lincoln Mood
A century old reminiscence recounts Pullman guarding a berth as Abraham Lincoln slept beneath a ten foot man and a five cent fare led to a heated berth dispute. James Parton lauds Lincoln’s genial temper, dedication, and steadfast, honest leadership despite era hardships.
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James Partons
James Parton
Wade
Abraham Lincoln
Ory
Lincoln
White House
Tran
Capitol
Lincoln boy and horse rescue in a rough town moment
A boy named Lincoln saves a frightened horse tied to a drunkard owner after it strays and becomes trapped in a cart. The owner is ignorant or indifferent, but the boy climbs and frees the animal, earning praise from locals and signaling a rare act of practical humanity.
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Boston Herald
Napoleon
Luther
Caesar
Frederick the Great
Asien Gia
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Dean Lensune
Twa
Vihear
Arin
Carr
Leontda
Lear
Igred
Mrs. Darby
Fane
Derby
Kent
Geo
Priteran
Spapten
Abe
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