Sergeant Tiernan Saves Three From Verge Of Death
Private Patrick Francis Tiernan of the Seventh Cavalry defies a court martial to aid companions in a blizzard. He steadies Molly Blake and Carruthers, using a bottle of brandy from his saddle bag to revive them until a rescue troop led by Colonel Blake arrives. The tale ends with Tiernan's valor and a personalized gold watch inscribed by Molly Blake.
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Voss
Patrick Prancis Tiernan
Seventh United Tates Cavalry
Mike
Fort Runyon
Tiernan
Joe Hooker
Carruthers
Sergeant Tier
Molly Blake
Colonel Blake
Blake
Patrick Francis Tiernan
K Troop
Seventh Cavalry
The Christmas Tree A Family Reflection
An enthusiastic mother extols the Christmas tree as a treasure for children. She recalls the joy of stockings and gifts, noting how the yearly effort of elders is repaid by childhood delight and lasting memories of Christmas festivities.
Fragmentary Verse Snippet Notes Downed Man and Enemies
A partial line describes a man down and his enemies around him with broken wording and unclear context. The fragment hints at conflict but lacks full names or events to specify who acts and who suffers.
Christmas Night Disappearance at Temple Dene
Gladdy vanishes during a Christmas party at Temple Dene leaving Gervis and the guests frantic. Paul Ansdell seizes a chance to force his will on the deformed ward Syb while Syb watches the drama unfold and the mystery of Gladdy’s fate deepens as dawn nears.
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Syb
Gervis
Gladdy
Leila
Temple-Dene
Liberty Hall
Missy
Paul
Ansdell
Ainsdell
Lady Jane
Bobby
Eine Baron
Simr
Paul Ansdell
Bachelors
Temple Dene
Paul Ansdeil
Jane
Bobby Vane
Night of Exhausted Revelers Ends in Quiet Departure
A festive Christmas gathering leaves guests weary as music slows and tired children sleep outside under the stars. Lady Jane and Laila, exhausted, helped with farewells long after the merrymaking, while hosts bid adieu to lingering guests.
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Lady Jane
Laila
Evie
Boiled Champagne Ham Exposes Local Cashier
Neighbors discover a cashier’s odd taste after a wife remarks he would only eat ham boiled in champagne. The tale of a frugal connoisseur spreads as women discuss culinary methods, revealing the man’s hidden indulgence in a lavish dish.
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Louisville Times
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