There is no place like home for the soldiers and kin
The section follows the return of Dorchester inmates as winter yields to spring and the War for Independence winds toward its end. Timothy Leland ails for news of Delight while family ties, duties, and hopes drive the Boston homecoming. Desire returns to Lexington with Salome Leland and Grantley plans to bring Sylvia or Dolly to visit, settling a future in the old house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Howard Payne
Boston
Dorchester
Heights
Timothy Lelland
Israel
Cornwallis
Almis
Chantel
Hess Salome Leliud
Bastor
Tell
Burgoye
Jané
Nallon
George
Grantley
John Burgoyne
England
Lexington
Desire
Sylvia
Wusea
Silvia
Dolly
Gilbere
Harvey
Salome
Esther
Gilbert
Dache
Ward
Dave
Cousin Grantley
Sylvia—twell
Anecdote of Clay and the old servant tale
In Louisville Times style a veteran of Henry Clay recounts anecdotes from the famed lawyer. The old Chesterfieldian servant, now with Charles Shackelton, speaks of Clay’s cloak and grazing days at Ashland. He recalls Gray’s Kentucky fence repairs amid Irving’s early campaign against Clay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay
Chesterfieldian
Charles ‘Shackelton
Ashland
Gray
Washington
Kentucky
Irving
Louisville Times
Ragged Tramp Hero Dies Saving Woman at Mayfield Depot
John D. Kelly a penniless tramp saved Miss Lottie Ross from a freight train on Mayfield Kentucky tracks but lost his life. He freed her foot from the rails before being drawn under the wheels. An honorable burial followed. a luncheon hand-out was found in his coat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Kelly
Mayfield
Lottie Ross
Kelly
Fashion Notes on Fall Gowns From 1899 Styles
New York fashion notes describe changing fall silhouettes including open necklines, double bodices, and princess polonaises. Articles discuss adjusting necklines, back curves, and yokes with fabrics like broadcloth, plum wool, and silk muslin. Detailed illustrations show color palettes, trims, and the shift toward throat exposure and varied yokes.
Paris Morgue Third Degree Confrontations With Victims
Paris morgue confrontations used to coerce confessions may end with a new law granting prisoners counsel within 24 hours of arrest. Corroboration by London Standard correspondents notes the ritual exposing the victim’s body, curtain reveal, and magistrate questioning. The scene often unsettles suspects, many pleading to be removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frence
Say
Paris
London Standard
Law as interpreted over rights to names and estates
The text outlines legal principles on protecting a corporation’s name use, marital damages for alienation of affection, divorce effects, and contract and property rules. It cites Beach vs Brown, Southern Railway Co. vs Harrison, Smith vs Smulth, and Svanberg vs Fosseen to illustrate limits on misstatements, partition proceeds, administrator rights, and parol contracts for real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armington
S. Palmer T
Aman
Beach
Svanberg
Fosseen
Minn
Anta and Their Effects in India
Small soft white ants have influenced Indian architecture and civilization. Their ravages reduce timber use and the durability of grand structures. They also destroy papers and documents, hindering literature, preserving books, and erasing historical records as noted by an Indian official or source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anta
India
Henris
The Deaf Old Gentleman and the Bride Joke
A penny-pinching deaf old man answers that his son's wife is not pretty but will be when her father files. The exchange, noted by an old lady, highlights miscommunication and the social quirks of marriage. The commentary suggests both genders trade identity and money in marriage and that some people prefer to complain rather than enjoy themselves.
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Cato
Nesto
Ross
Grantley
Salome
Vato
George
Boston
Thames
Salome Leland
Leland Brothers
Bor & Rear
Colar
Zorn
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Sale
Cain
Timothy Leland
Otto
Francis ‘Ani
Silome
Moers
Bradford
Mars George An’ Mars
Carson
Roger
New York
New Republic- To-Be
Hegris
Roger Stedman
Valley Forge
Gaye
Tomes Townsend
Corr
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