Seton hires swift lugger to chase fugitives to Portsmouth
Sir Charles Seton arranges a fast coastal voyage aboard Will Hawke's boat with captain Whibley and two boys. He aims to overtake Ellen and Deborah who escaped by sea toward Portsmouth, offering a guinea a day and share of any profits to the crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seton
Ellen
Portsmouth
France
Carrington
Will Hawke
Charles Seton
Will
Whibley
John Whibley
Sir Charles
Portland
Whibley recalls a passion chasing two lovers
The speaker notes a tale of a man pursuing one woman around the world, but says he has never heard of a lover chasing two. The remark hints at a paradoxical chase and adds a witty, world weary tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whibley
The Hard Riding of Lord Carrington and Sailor the Horse
Lord Carrington drives his best horse Sailor to the limit chasing Ellen and Strathgate toward Portsmouth. Sailor suffers a cast shoe and lame after a gallop, forcing Carrington to pause and rely on a groom’s slower pace. The rider realizes he must spare the horse to reach the harbor and pursue Ellen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Carrington
Sailor
My Lord
Carrington
Strathgate
Ellen
Portsmouth
Seton
Blue Boar
Joe
Carrington questions why Strathgate rides alone amid strange events
Lord Carrington learns from the innkeeper that the earl of Strathgate arrived alone, with a bloody head and muddy coat, riding a bay horse toward Portsmouth. Ellen and Deborah’s whereabouts remain unknown as Carrington wrestles with possible foul play or flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrington
Betty
Strathgate
Jord
Lord Carrington
Portsmouth
Sailor
Ellen
Deborah
My Lord Rides On With Mystery and Gloom
A bold chase follows a failed scheme as Carrington urges a quick ride to uncover the truth about Ellen. The rider suspects Strathgate and the lawless path ahead, leaving Ellen’s fate and his own resolve uncertain as the next issue promises continuation.
Electric Bitters Praised By New York User
Frank Conlan of 436 Houston St New York extols Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia liver complaints and weak kidneys. The tonic regulates digestion purifies blood and boosts vitality with a 50 cent sale at J D Brown Co drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Conlan
Houston St
New York
J.D. Brown & Co
Our Pie Mix Promises Perfect Cocoanut Custard Bake
Heateds extols Cocoanut Custard pie praise but warns soggy pies ruin meals. Grocers offer “OUR PIEH” mix with two servings in Lemon, Chocolate and Custard varieties for 0 cents per package. Order the Custard for Cocoanut Custard pies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heateds
Joli et Directory Ad Highlights Local Cleaning Services
Joli et business directory promotes Albert Valentine at 608 Jefferson St offering suit pressing at 25 cents to 50 cents, trousers pressing 15 cents, and cleaning dyeing and repair for garments. Service includes call and delivery with ladies’ work specialty and multiple phone connections in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Valentine
Jefferson St. N. W
Chicago
Joliet
Streator
Bloomington
Peoria
Burkett Hair Dressing Parlors advertise services
Mrs M E Burkett offers hair dressing including electric scalp treatment shampooing facial massage and manicuring at 319 North Chicago Street. She is prepared to handle all kinds of hair work and sells a full line of hair goods with Chicago phone 2403.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Burkett
Chicago Street
Chicago
Sheriff sale notice for Krabill and Ross properties
A Will County Illinois sheriff sale notice levies on Lot 25 in Keeney's Park Addition Columbia Heights to satisfy a judgment in favor of Aetna Sand & Gravel Co. and Schuyler Sigler. Sale set for Saturday June 27 1908 at 10 o'clock a.m. at Joliet courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice S. Krabill
Frank H. Ross
Circuit Court
Will County
State of
Illinois
Aetna Sand & Gravel Co
Schuyler
N. W
N. E
County of
Will
Alice
Krabill
Joliet
County of Will
State of Illinois
Final Special Assessment Notice for Joliet Water Main
The Board of Local Improvements of Joliet announces a hearing on July 13, 1908 at 10 a.m. in Will County Court to determine the certificate of cost and interest for the Illinois Street water main project under Ordinance 2313. Objections may be filed before the day and defenses presented at the hearing. Clerk William S. Welch dated Joliet June 18, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Illinois Street
Said Street
County Court
Will County
Board of Local Improvements
Samuel Haven Hi
Hine
Will and Winois
Bate
Wil
Court House
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Cyrus’ Ti
Walters
WC. Aprans
ND Buads
Sumea
Ade
Cecily
Grace
Noah
George
Lot
American Dye House
Erikson & Swanson
Hebbard Street
Alfred Wenberg
Mason
Hunter Avenue
Continental
Connecticut
Hartford
San Francisco
Edith I. Goodspeed
Fourth and
Winston Avenues
The
Washington Life
E. A. Davis
Mer
Tribune Bldg
Munroe Bros. & CO
North
Stassen & Stephen
Barber
Loughran & Son
Loughran Building
Cowing & Young
General Trucking
R. E. Clark
East Washington Street
Wenberg & Winblad
Illinois Streets
Telephone
John Liess, JR
Dombrowska
Barber Building
W. A. Gustafson
Cass Street
Harry Myers
Leave ‘‘Want
J. Fahrner
Center and
Oneida Streets
B. E. Burke
Grover
Marion Wrest
J. Crique
Grocer
West Allen Street
Flexer
Mary Pierce
Hibbard Street
Louis Plitt
Collins Street
U. Peterson
500
Second Avenue
M. H, Freeman, Grocer
South
Lockport Agency
Republican
Third Avenue
Union Street
Linden Avenue
West Washington Street
A. Schoenstedt
Loughran
Cass
Chicago Streets
F. C. Hayward
Ben T. Edswards
Western and Southern Lands
Barber Bldg
Tl. Kott
William 8. Welch
Jollet
Seventh Ward
City Water and Gas
Chas. A. Noble
Glenwood Avenue
Nicholson Street
Vine Street
John Kammerman
Carrier
Mable. Morgan
School of Osteopathy
My St
Buell Ave
Ars P. m
Charles E
D. O
Physicians and Surgeons
Roy B
H. A. Patterson
Ting
West Marion
Frank D. Rich
Ottawa
First National Bank
Jazi N. W
Real Estate and Insurances
Charles A
Jefferson
Undertakers
Frank A, Johnson
Uni
North Chicago
William
James R. Ben
Will Animaforesaid
Dwight C. Hay
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