The House of a Thousand Candles Chapter XX
In a tense parlor scene Mr Glenarm confronts Olivia Devereux about the property and past deceptions. Olivia recalls their shared history and challenges him on motive and honor as dinner calls interrupt their fraught exchange. The confrontation turns to threats of possession and lingering enmity.
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Marian Devereux
Olivia
The Door of Bewilderment at Glenarm House
In Chapter XxI the narrator traces tunnels under the Glenarm estate seeking the lost treasure. He contends with Pickering and a rival to his grandfather’s fortune while plotting to resist legal action. Larry reveals a tunnel alignment to the chapel and ravine, guiding a deeper exploration of the wall on the ravine side.
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Wesley's Wife and Children in the Wesley Family
Charles Wesley's marriage to Sarah Gwynne in 1749 produced eight children, with sons Charles Wesley Jr and Samuel gaining fame as musicians. Charles Jr, praised by George Whitefield, famed for Handel’s works, died in 1834. Samuel, a noted organist and composer, died in 1827, leaving a prolific lineage including Rev. Dr. Wesley and Samuel Sebastian Wesley.
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Gloucester Cathedral
Will of Samuel Oppenheim Reveals Peculiar Charity Rules
London obituary notes Samuel Oppenheim who died recently left generous legacies to charities. His will begins with a solemn thanksgiving and requires recipients to thank God rather than the relief organizations. He declares a tenth of his estate for charitable purposes and insists recipients express gratitude to the Almighty.
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Samuel Oppenheim
London
Fife
Norwich blacksmith dies in self-made cannon blast
In Norwich England Robert Want a local blacksmith died at home after apparently making a small homemade cannon. A loud bang woke neighbors who found the bedroom smoky and Want dead with his face blown. A piece of gas piping 18 inches long served as the cannon with a welded end and a touch hole. He seems to have loaded gunpowder and fired it while in bed, the recoil tossing the device away.
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Greatly Relieved Farmer Misreads Illness Tale
An old farmer fancies himself gravely ill and seeks a doctor. The doctor dismisses the fear and urges action while the farmer jokes about being billed for five hundred dollars, highlighting rural distress and humorous misperception.
Better Still A Quip From A Witty Exchange
A playful dialogue centers on affection as a spirited woman proclaims first love and a candid man retorts that she is not, but the last. The exchange showcases flirtatious wit and the maid’s shrewd response in a concise literary moment.
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Anreaam
Fireman Entering Fifth Avenue Mansion Scenic Incident
A fireman responding to an alarm at a Fifth Avenue mansion faced resistance from guests and was told to change into cleaner attire. The episode prompted questions about conduct and the proper dress code for officials entering private premises.
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Fastidi
Fifth Avenue
Fastidious
Enorre
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Spring Colds Warn Street Car Riders And Peruna Remedy
A handwritten style warning urges street car riders to guard against colds in spring and summer. It emphasizes rapid exposure to wind on cars, suggests protective wraps, and endorses Peruna as the remedy from early symptoms until recovery. The piece reflects period advice and cautions about rheumatism and catarrhal conditions.
Bad Effects From Cold
Mr M J Deutsch secretary Building Material Trades Council Chicago writes that your medicine relieves cold effects and catarrh symptoms and is worth the price per bottle. Spells of Mrs C E Long Atwood Colorado report a three year old with a four month cough who benefited from the remedy.
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Building Material ‘Trades Council
Washington St
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Colorado
Study Notes Highlight Girl’s Geography Reluctance
In a Philadelphia public school a girl who favors marriage over geography resists lessons. When asked about a note to her mother, the pupil recounts that her mother Cannot teach geography and chose marriage, echoing family experiences and the teacher’s frustration.
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Philadelphia
Rosie
Pernna remedy praised for child health improvements
A Paterson New Jersey writer lauds Pernna for easing a child’s coughing spells and croup after using two bottles. The reader says the remedy stabilized the child’s health and credits Pernna with significant overall improvement.
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