The Girl from Tim's Place
Chip McGuire a 16 year old girl living at Tim s place in the Maine woods runs away after being sold by her father to Pete Bolduc. She is taken in by Martin Frisbie and his wife and cared for as Frisbie s party travels to visit Mrs. Frisbie s father an old hermit. Chip and Ray occupy the same canoe after the camp is broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chip McGuire
Tim
Maine Woods
Pete Bolduc
Martin Frisbie
Martin
Raymond Bretgen
Mrs. Frisbie
Frisbie
Chip
Ray
Pete
Levi
Mike
Old McGuire
Old Cy
Angie
McGuire
Canada
Bateau
Reformation Plan for Chip From Tim's Place
Angie vows to care for Chip a homeless girl as they debate her future with Levi and Martin. They decide to keep Chip with the group and pursue education at the camp or Greenvale if she shows willingness, while warning to keep her hidden from Pete. Chip wanders into a new, unsettling awakening as Ray charms her at the campfire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chip
Angie
Greenvale
Martin
Levi
Pete
Ray
Tim’s Place
Pan
Apollo
Settlement tale of land grant and tidy wardrobe
Martin and party spent a week at the settlement and secured the title to township 44 range 10, including a lake near the hermit’s hut, and formed a four square mile tract. Chip, with Angie’s help, received a simple outfit of apparel and showed excellent taste in its selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Chip
Angie
Wilderness Camp Under Threat in Canadian Frontiers Tale
Martin and Levi move a small party into a forest camp while Chip and Angie hide from Tim and a dangerous half breed. Levi keeps watch as Pete and others threaten the newcomers, and Old Cy helps with the build as the group braces for possible attack, hoping to start a new season in isolation.
Old Dog Signs His Will in Mississippi Probate Case
In New Augusta Mississippi a dog named Tobe is said to have made a legal will. The case recalls 15 years ago when planter Doc McAllister left 250 dollars for the hound until its death. Ford McAllister, the son, was named guardian, and the dog allegedly crossed its mark with paw ink before passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Augusta
Miss
Doc” McAllister
Ford McAllister
Tobe
McAllister
Drunk Clergyman Dips Boots With Whisky To Warm Feet
A freezing train car story shows a clergy man accepting whisky from a drummer. He dumps the liquor into his boots to warm his ice cold feet, claiming the drink will heat them like a hot stove.
Cure for Eczema with Cuticura Remedies
Mrs Lizzie E Sledge of Selma Alabama reports severe skin eczema for four years with itching. After two doctors failed, a single set of Cuticura Remedies stopped the outbreak and six months of use ended all symptoms three years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie E. Sledge
Jones Ave
Selma
Ala
Gentleman Resists Woman Footpad in Street Standoff
A pedestrian faced a woman foot pad who demanded his hands. He quipped that he preferred her hands, prompting a sharp retort. She lowered her weapon and the incident ended without further harm.
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Charles Clark Munn
Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Co
Grindstone
Cateau
Old Dog
Clergyman
Dodds
Gueart
Carters
UTES
Peach Wiseran
Saskatchewan
Alberta
H. M. Williams
Law
Toledo
Oils
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