06 Nov 1884
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Newspaper
The Democratic Press
Location
Eaton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1884
Page
1
The narrator shares a ghostly yarn about a couple and a jealous father by a moonlit pool. A shot, a drowning, and a vanished romance lead to a desolate site where life departs and a strange stillness follows. The tale ends with a quiet aside about rye and a tangential digression on nature.
A narrator recounts visiting a decaying cabin near Suwannee River and discovering a dark pool called Lovers’ Pool. The bachelor host shares an old Florida romance involving Belle Norton, Abel Norton, and the ruined plantation, set against a Civil War era backdrop with local figures and a haunted tale.
A long handwritten note from Bill Night discusses the cost of education, clothing, and the need for a father to guide a son without harsh discipline. It contrasts old-fashioned upbringing with modern parental methods and warns against spoiling or overly strict control. The piece blends personal anecdotes with moral reflections on courage, thrift, and self discipline.
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