Great Surgeon Bends Blacksmith to Aid Crippled Child
A dramatic village tale follows a renowned surgeon who, moved by Martha Johnson’s plea, visits her crippled feet. He gains a willing ally in a poor blacksmith, who agrees to support the operation without payment, enabling a life changing ride in a low phoneton carriage and a hopeful recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maretha Johnson
Robert Meredith
Tyin
Martha Johnson
Sohal
Weedon
Neaday
Tle
Buck
Eirgent
Eurgeon
Hupqinens
Sheerie
Shenalix
Adilel
The Crippled Mouse in a Watered Well Tale
A great surgeon travels to Williamston to study water drinking as a possible discovery. He visits a shabby one story house near the highway and drinks from its well. A shy girl appears at the window and communicates through a small opening, hinting at unseen hardships and curious scrutiny. The surgeon smiles and interacts, finding a strange bond in the quiet scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamston
Horace
Old Columbus Tricks Cause Boy to Halt Elephant
A 30 year old reminiscence recalls elephant Old Columbus on a summer tour stopping in a town. A boy known as Dave lured the animal with candy and cake then tobacco, provoking a dangerous stunt that sent the elephant upward against a stable rail, unhurt but frightening onlookers. Dave vows he only performs that trick once a day as anger subsides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jennings
Temple Street
Mount Washington
James Sace
Washington Street
Jennings
Wirl
George Broadwin
James Shee
Bronton Jonenal
Old Columbus
Dave
Columbus
Hal
Ant
Ture
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Pr. N. McK. Wilson
si/ EPHERDSTOWN
W. VA
A. Ferrell & Sam
Presley
GW. Ferrell
J. Ferrell & Son
Commission House
Waggaman & J. E. Welch, ¢Oomssion Merchants and Brokers
Subpulalana Avenue
Washington, D. C
Pers
National Bank
Ona Napowmal Bank
King
Hagerstown, Mad
Dandridge & Co
Josh Salar
Oliver
Sysop
Stiree
Jue Peters
Standridge & CO
Polack's Jewelry Store
Washington St
Higerstown, MD
J. S. Melvin
Ste
Cat
T.B. Line
Shepherdstown, W. Va
Tve
Jean Utile
Visity
Beatles Hundrets
Canton
H. Whiting
Bulaw St. Bateton Notice
WM. R. Miller
Stown, W. V
Emporium of Fashion
M. L. Herrington
Stown, W. Va
Just
G. W. Ferrell
Charles Ferrell
Virginia College
Roanoke
South
Valley of Virginia
Mattie P. Harris
Haig ,Alsam
Gibson's
Dr. Hess
Gibson
M. B. Baker
W. Ferrell
Norfolk & Western Railway
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hagerstown
Harrisbore
Atlantic City
Cape May
Ocean City
Sea Isle City
Avalon
Anglesea
Wildwood
Holly Beach
Philadelphia
Broad Street Station
Pullman Sleeper
Knoxville
New York
Shenandoah Valley
W. B. Dewar General
Hed
Diehl & Bro.’S
OLD Reliable
Charlestown
Diehl & Bro
Harlestown
W. E. W. Athey
Jefferson
Bradfield
Brady Neld
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
John D. Swartz
West Washington Htt
Maryland
Alsi
New
Dayton
Thrush & Stough
C.D. Wysong
Askin A. Hoelsche
Wheeling
Askium
Wereneeraee
M. M. Fenner
Fredonia
St. Vitus
Allen-Clakk Drog
Droge
Tollert and Clarks
Boston
Ellan
Bridget
Neyther
Mary
Mia
Francee
Harry
Bia Bisni
DeMuner
Miss Spreadsitt
Gry
Elephant
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