26 Nov 1881
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Newspaper
Somerville Weekly Critic
Location
Somerville, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1881
Page
1
A fragmentary lyric recalls a perilous sea crossing and the comforting vision of a mother as waves break on the shore. The speaker longs for calm, seeking heavenly aid and a safe port, evoking Sursum corda and prayers to the Virgin Mary.
A weary detective, Edward Meredith, pursues Perley Matteson for forgery to win a reward and win back Kitty Elton. Mistakenly targeting Matteson at his mother’s home, Meredith discovers Clara Matteson’s involvement, loses the chance at the reward, and, after exposure, reconciles with Kitty who forgives him and remains steadfast. The tale ends with Meredith’s hard-won lesson and renewed loyalty from Kitty.
A retrospective on Stanley’s career and Livingstone reports. Critics doubted his veracity and style, but the Congo voyage and commercial expeditions solidified his fame. The New York Times proposes an African fever theory to explain his decline and theories about his health.
Remnants from Chicamanga and Mission Ridge battlefields will be sold at one dollar each to raise funds for erecting a hundred dollar Methodist church in Chattanooga.
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