Being the Happenings of a Night in Richmond 1865
A stage play synopsis set in Richmond during spring 1865. Mrs Verney, wife of a Confederate general, navigates wartime danger as Wilfred seeks consent to join the army. Federal assults press toward Richmond while figures like Captain Thorne and telegraph chiefs maneuver amid captures and security questions.
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Richmond
An Ipiamt Gillette
Cyrus Townsend Brady
Edgar Bert Smith
Doon, Mean and Company
Verney
Wilfred
Ste Arreisford
Jenna
Varnes
Cary
Libby
Therne
Ion Hlenry
Thorne Captured After Night Pursuit at Varney House
Wilfred Varney arrests Captain Thorne as soldiers close in after a deadly chase. Edith Varney confronts the condemned spy who defends secret service sacrifice and pleads for a fair drumhead trial. Arrelsford orders a swift court while Mrs Varney endorses her son's integrity.
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Wilfred
Thorne
Edith Varney
Henry
Miss Varney
Edith
Captain Thorne
Secret Service
Secret Service Department
Arrelsford
Tarleton
The Drumhead Court Martial Ends Aided by Jonas
In a Confederate key scene at Rich mond, Jonas the slave sabotages a cache of breech loading rifles. He bites out the cartridges rendering the stacked guns harmless as a plan to aid Captain Thorne and Edith Varney amid the court martial.
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Thorne
Wilfred
Jonas
Thorme
Corporal Matson
Arrelsford
South
Richmond
Secret Service Squad
Edith Varney
Tain
Captain Thorne
Lesson from Joshua 1 1 9 Be strong and of good courage
A sermon on Joshua 1 1 9 stresses that God calls leaders after Moses death and promises His presence. It urges confidence in Jehovah, obedience to law, and steadfast courage to prosper, with continuity of God’s purpose and guidance as Israel advances.
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Moses
Israel
Joshua
God
Jehovah
John Wesley
Westminster Abbey
Practical Fashions Pattern 6406 for blouse and skirt
Original model features a blouse with sleeves and rounding collar, an inner vest extending down the front of the skirt, and an overblouse effect with detaching buck. Two gore skirt with front fastenings. Pattern 6406 in sizes 34 to 42 inches bust. Materials listed and 10 cents to Pattern Department with name and address.
Beneficient Snakes Aim to Curb South American Viper Threat
Reports describe a harmless “beneficient” snake used to trap and kill venomous vipers in South America. The natural predator lures the bad snake by feigning lethargy, prompting a fatal bite at the brain base, offering a potential pest control method.
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South America
Jamaica
Birds of a Feather over Michigan suffrage capers
The exchange jokes that suffragettes have captured Michigan and that the Michigoose now enjoys the same rights as the Michi gander, reflecting playful political satire.
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Clem
Michigan
Lem
Promoters Asleep in Unclear Mail Situation
A man expresses confusion over a pile of mail described as proepactnsen while promoters remain unengaged and inattentive to the issue. The remark highlights an unclear correspondence problem and a lack of active response.
Novel Girl's Apron Pattern 6430 for Young Sizes
Pattern 6430 creates a single piece apron with round neck, shoulder extensions, front back ties under the arm and a patch pocket. Made in linen gingham white crossbar lawn with sizes 2 4 6 8 10 years. Medium uses 13 byds of 27 or 36 inch material. Send 10 cents with size and pattern number.
Cat Causes Fire in Port Glasgow Dwelling
A cat caused a blaze in a Port Glasgow dwelling when a hot cinder dropped near the hearth. The cat darted under a bed and the ember ignited clothing, starting a house fire.
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Port Glasgow
Renfrew
Boy Proclaims Fishing Skill Amid Encouragement
A Kansas City Star excerpt shows Mrs Fly Easter urging a boy to do well and bring home fish. He boasts of his fishing ability while she jokes about needing a pocketbook for bait, hinting at practical help for success.
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Sergeant Searoh
Vhorne
Erica
Washington
Arreisford
Mr. Varney
Howard
Mvre
Varney
Caroline
Mother
Sith
E. 0. Sellers
The
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
Cat
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