Hale at Ninety Judge Charles Field Still Sits Daily in Mass
A 90 year old judge from Athol Massachusetts, Charles Field, remains active on the bench nearly every day, illustrating a life of simple living, constant work, and strong resolve against age and excess. The piece contrasts enduring vigor with cautions about overindulgence and the wisdom of steady labor. It also notes local tidbits about Seattle’s development and nearby business notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Field
Athol
Mass
New England
United States
Judge Field
Million Mischief Chapter XVI and XVII Excerpt
An educated exchange unfolds with Sir Gideon Marske as a magistrate arrives in the house. Janet departs, telegraphs demand replies, and Herzog plans a dangerous Europe to South America escape with a two hundred pound stake. The syringe is inspected and the night ends as they hurry to dine.
Northern England Mystery in a London Drawing Room
In a shaded luxurious city apartment a young man plans to betray Roger Marske with a murder plot. An interrogator, Sir Gideon, tests him while a masked doctor hints at poisoning Lord Alphington to save Lady Muriel, as a risky scheme unfolds on the River Thames.
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Roger Marske
Clara Rivington
Ned
Arthur Rivington
Winchester
Sanders
Gideon
Roger
London
Loban
Steg
Ak Moe
Lord Alphington
Lady Muriel
Rivington
Boston Letters From Near and Far Take Jabs at Castro
Boston editor writes of rumors in Venezucia and Santo Domingo, warns Castro and Morales that resistance will not be passive, and notes upcoming literary events at the town hall. Also reports mumps among Whittier Smiths and a sprained wrist from Mrs Howe Jones.
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Herzog
Aston
Boston
Venezucia
Santo Domingo
W. Lawson
Castro
Morales
First District Culture Club
Waldo Emerson Smith
Henry Longfellow Whittier Smith
Julia Ward Howe Jones
Browning
Children’s Debating Club
First Ward
John D. Rockefeller
Thoreau
Beware of Mercury Containing Catarrh Ointments
Warning about medicines advertised for catarrh cures containing mercury. Do not trust products that promise quick relief and claim to purify the system. Consult a physician before using any remedy and beware of unsafe preparations sold by various manufacturers.
Fragmentary overheard exchange sparks schoolyard clash
Vicious exchange overheard between two youths parties accuse each other of insults and smoking. One student insists they do not smoke while another pushes for joining an informal anti smoking league amid rising tensions.
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Haden
STAR
Washington
Dewa
Aln Independent
Seattle Star
Execomotto
Gasmi
Biol
FB. F. Chase
A. J. Tennant
Notary Publig
Até Firste
Seattle
the Star
The
Beat News
Hale
Natie
Milwaukee Railroad
Milwaukee
Wilber Chapman
Denver
Los Angeles
Portland
Blethen Beer
Faker
Standard Oil Money
Second Avenue
Columbia Street
Eastern Outfitting Co
Pike St
Cor
Ri Hardson & Kelly
COODS
Lumber Exchange
Mini
Gideon Marske
Arthur Rivingtons
Atropine
Janet
Hergog
Freshwater
Southampton
Royal Mail
Saila
Ardmore
Roger Marshe
Joe Biethen
Dad
Th’ Boas
Boston, News
Fry Our Own
Dr. White
Ragley's Corner
Joods New
Max Ragley Drug Co
Second and
Pike
Ragley’s
Arcade
Pentrance
Te Mee
Zimmerman
Mgr
Seattle Lighting Co
Pune
Union
Ind
Kohler & Chase
Dene DR Mane
DBD
Crown Rental Offices of
Philadelphia
Hinckley Block
Second Avenue Ind
Howard H. Lewis
John P. Jacobson
Beattie
County of King
State of Washington
County of
King
Bnk
California Avenue
West Seattle
Ninth Street
Boston Company
W. F. Boyd
Lincoln Beach
J. P. Agnew
Board of Commissioners of
King County
F. F. Wrench
Pectal
Castor
Pike Street
Stone’ Spiitkmacy
Main
Reliable Transfer CO
First Avenue
Postoffice
the Fashion
Queen Anne Ave
Union Street
New York Liquor Co
First Ave
Dental Parlors
Broond Avenue
BROWN
Brown’s
Fleet Avenue
Lee Southwick
Woot, Charcoal and Coke
Seattle Coal and Wood Co
Lane Street
Guy
Isaac Lurie
Albert Hansen
1St Avenue
New York
Sea Second Moor Howard
Penn Mut
Harry Silver
Yesler Way
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