The Mystery of the Ring in Old Southtient Church
A Christmas Eve tale in the old Southtient church follows Adelaide Bancroft as a modest gift of a diamond ring triggers curiosity about a secret donor. The narrator, Uncle Horatio, Aunt Anne, and family members speculate on a bashful suitor while Adelaide guards her mystery with radiant astonishment.
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American Press Association
Claus
Horatio Stevens
Anna
Charley Clarke
Mikes
Horatio
Anne
New England
Europe
Christ Man
Piret
Adelaide
St. Nick’s
Wech
Ange
Crum
Addie
Aunt Anes
Mar
Frank Garland
Sade
Stella Tracy
Heaton
Uncle Horatio
Mins Tracy
Christmas Poem by Aloysius Coll
A short verse praising Santa Claus and the spirit of Christmas. It describes Santa delivering cheer despite weather, re entering homes, and spreading kindness with cakes, animals, fruits, and flowers as imagery. The tone is festive and traditional in a historic newspaper style.
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Santa Claus
Sexton
Santa Claus in Civic Kindness Tally
A mosaic poem extols generous givers like florists tailors and a benevolent millionaire who distributes bread and gifts to the poor. It frames charity as divine kindness, portraying the donor as another Santa Claus knocking at doors.
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Santa Claus
Rtsan
Ring Mystery Deepens in Boston Debugging Tale
The narrator investigates a ring given to Adelaide, suspects Stella Tracy and Garland of motives, and travels to Boston. A jeweler exposes a paste diamond from Ajax Diamond Co, costing about $10, deepening Adelaide’s heartbreak as the true donor remains uncertain.
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Gerland
Stella Tracy
Skbe
Garland
Adelaide
Stella
Frank Garland
Boston
Yees
Ajax Diamond Company
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