Fragmented tale of Joan in Wyoming and perilous love
synopsis of a melodramatic novel where Joan Landis, an eighteen year old wife in a Wyoming cabin, flees her father after her mother is killed for adultery. She rises through hardship meeting Pierre, a jealous husband, a minister Halliwell and Prosper Gael. Pierre dies in a duel, Joan is cared for by Gael and his Chinese valet Wen Ho, while a stranger urges her to safety as secrets of Pierre and past deeds intertwine in a dreamlike, tense frontier saga.
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Joan Landis
Pierre
John Carver
Wyoming
Joan
Fisire
Prosper Gael
Wen Ho
Gael
Prosper
Téfre
Fosper
Tam
Mr. Halliwell
Pierre Gaid
Ain
Halliwell
Strange Stranger Nurses Wounded Woman In Snowbound Home
Joan Landis speaks of Basil and Isabella in a fog of memory as Prosper, a calm stranger, tends to her after a violent scene. She names Pierre and confesses a grim past, while he offers care and patience, promising to return with compassion and help. She vows to work for him when well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prosper
Joan
Basil
Isabella
Lorenzo
Joan Landis
Silent Trust In a Quiet Moment
A narrative fragment portrays a woman drifting into peaceful blankness, placing unshakable trust in Prosper's word. Her faith is described with childlike simplicity, the depth of which reverberates through an intimate exchange that centers on belief and reassurance.
Prosper Decides to Wait for Joan in the Cabin
Prosper Gael muses over Joan and Pierre as he returns from the cabin. He weighs Pierre’s fate, confirms Pierre’s care, and contemplates Halliwell’s possible pursuit as Joan’s future hinges on escape or reunion. The dawn finds Prosper settled in a confident, plotting mood while Joan steadies herself for reunion.
Portraits by the Hearth and a Nervous Farewell
The scene centers on Joan and Prosper by a hearth as she admires a beautiful and unfamiliar object. Joan trembles at the sight of Wen Ho leaving, while Prosper revels in her ignorance and teases the idea of the China man. The text cuts off as the exchange hints at deeper tension and a continuation next week.
American Legion Officers Named for Post Meeting Schedule
Officers listed include Commander Carl Ledbetter Vice Commanders B W Bonham and Carl Hutchison Adjutant Roy Walker Finance Officer Frank Schroeder Publicity Officer Ralph Pierce and Sergeant at Arms Charles March Regular meetings set for the third Tuesday each month at Odd Fellow Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Ledbetter
B. W. Bonham
Carl Hutchison
Roy Walker
Frank Schroeder
Ralph Pierce
Charles March
Arma
Odd Fellow Hall
Country Club Directors and Officers Listed
The document lists key officials at the Country Club including President F A Barger, Vice President J T McIntosh, Secretary Treasurer BE R Kratz, and Directors J L McIntosh E L Hyde P L Martin R B Reche R H Rogers J A Bentley M W Dimery A E Phelps and R P Kepler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Barger
J. T. McIntosh
BE. R. Kratz
Sec’y-Treas
J. L. McIntosh
E. L. Hyde
P. L. Martin
R. B. Reche
R. H. Rogers
J. A. Bentley
M. W._ Dimery
A. E. Phelps
R. P. Kepler
Chamber of Commerce Officers and Members Named
The Chamber of Commerce lists officers including A B E Phelps as President L T Poole as Vice President M W Dimery as Treasurer J W Jonson as Secretary and members L E Grabill A K Greenlee Co W West Wm Winders Howard Kennedy A J Jorgenson named in the organization roster.
Burlington Route Timetable Details for East North Sound
The Burlington Route No 302 departs at 1:08 a m No 304 departs at 8:24 a m No 308 departs at 4:?? p m No 302 stops only at Bridgeport and Alliance.
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Bridgeport
Alliance
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By Katharine Newlin
Burt
Katharine N. Burt
Carver
Frank Halliwell
Mr. Holliwell
God
Tweeds
Landis
Sun
Ashe
American Legion
Chamber of Commerce
A. B E. Phelps
L. T. Poole
M. W. Dimery
J. W. Jonson
Burlington
U. P
Bentley Land Company
Sidney and Chappell, Nebraska
Charles H. Gardner
Joseph Oberfelder
United States
Sidney
Nebr
RB. Taylor
Ver Larsen
C. M. Hadley
A,t. Doran
Cheyenne County Abstract Company
H. S. Wilson
D. B. Fletcher
Cheyenne County
Lodgepole
O. Campbell
Odd Fellows Bu
Linceln Highway
First Ave
Ray E. Witham
Sidney, Nebraska
Frank A. Barger
Osteopathic
Stewarts Bidg
Idney
Nebraska
Farm Loans
Stubt-Hick
Drs. H. E. and
Harry L. Mantor
Osborn
H. E. Mantor
M. D
F. A.C
H. L. Mantor
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