Haunted Rock Tale Tangles Love and Jealousy in New England
In a coastal town, Agnes and Lynde Graham confront a murder conviction and forbidden love while Marina’s haunted chamber remains a backdrop. A dog named Quito turns violent, prompting Ralph Trenholme to threaten the animal, but Helen Fulton intervenes, steering toward mercy as secrets and danger simmer in the Rock.
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Helen
Helen Fulton
Ralph
Agnes
Tock
the Rock
Marina
Mr. Trenholme
New Hampshire
Quito
Papa
Prisoner on the verge of death recalls Agnes Trenholme
YNCE GRAHAM sits in his cell awaiting a reprieve that must expire. He wrestles with longing for life and memories of Imogene Ireton and Agnes Trenholme, pondering a final request for a sight of her face before the gallows.
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Lynde Graham
Agnes
Portlea
Lynde
Marina
Ynce Graham
Imogene Ireton
Agnes Trenholme
Dr. Hudson
Dhaver
Trenhome
Tricks played by plants Cow Wheat's Joke
Dr. Lundström reports plant mimicry including calendula fruit that can resemble sails hooks or a caterpillar to fool birds. The wild cow wheat seeds are carried by ants saved in nests and cocoons, aiding germination. A preferred creditor never presents his bill.
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Lundstrom
London
Lincoln's youth tales and a Turkish hotel prank
A collage of anecdotes recalls Abraham Lincoln as a bold boy in Indiana and a creek crossing near drowning rescued by a schoolmate. It also recounts a Turkish hotel tale about inflated prices and a postcard warning, followed by reflections on history's revolutions and moral progress from Rev. Silcox and Rev. Veale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
McClure
Nancy
Sarah
Dennis Hanks
Austin Gollaher
Mr. Gollaher
Abraham Lincoln
Lincolns
Abe
Incoln
Sallie
Sallie Lincoln
Indiana
Booth
J. B. Silcox
Congregationalist
Chicago
Lit
New Orleans Chamber Seeks Louisiana Purchase Exposition
New Orleans plans a grand exposition to mark the 1803 Louisiana purchase in 1903. At a chamber meeting resolutions urged feasibility and a 100 member committee was formed to plan the event. A separate item notes a Willmore church inviting its pastor to resign over contributions from sportsmen and saloon keepers.
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New Orleans
Louisiana
New’ ‘Orleans
Willmore
Cal
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Buled Rere
Clara Avesta
Jlelen
Mrs. Trenholmoe
Imogene
William
Miss Fulton
Trenholme
OkJo
Matex
Napope
Spanish America
California
Utah
Colorado
Arizona
Mexico
Ohio
New York State
Geneva
Lake Shore
Iarmers
Tages Nowaguatca
Iix
Jerusalem
Uty
Califa
Turkey
New York World
Kietter
Rev
W. T. Veale
Presbyterian
Jacksonville
Fla
Hood
C. S. Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
Lothes H &M CO PO
New York City
W. L. DougLas
W.L. Douglas
Brockton
Tiffany & Co
New York
Columbia
Columbias Standard
Stee Tee
Hartford
Pope Manufacturing CO
Conn
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