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Newspaper

Troy Weekly Call

Location

Troy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1909

Page

6

The Escapade Ends in a Royal Pardoning and Union

Ellen and Carrington reunite aboard the Bellona after a wild chase across the Atlantic. Lord Carrington earns a royal pardon and three year East Indies voyage, while Ellen asserts command, ensuring their marriage endures. Deb orah weds Sir Charles Seton, and all return to sea under royal protection.

Ellen Borum Lord Carrington England Carrington Caste Carrington Deborah Lord Strathgate Hia Rantie Debbie Portsmouth America Ellen Aston Seton Strathgate Fall Mia Lord ‘Carrington Blythgdale Bhilen Debb Swords King George Kephard Carington George

King Orders Officer to Command Bellona Then Sail East Indies

In Chapter twenty two, the king orders the officer to repair aboard the Bellona at once and assume temporary command. He is to sail to Weymouth to gather sea kit and await his captain, then proceed to the East Indies reporting to Admiral Clarkson. The king assures protection for the officer’s wife and grants clemency.

Parkman Carrington East Indies Strathgate Britannia Bellona Weymouth Clarkson

King's feet and royal clemency aboard Bellona

Two boats depart Britannia leaving the king in one, Carrington joins the Bellona as acting lieutenant with papers to assume command. Parkman greets him. Carrington notes the captain is not aboard and plans to take the ship aground to Weymouth, awaiting further orders.

Britannia England Carrington Bellona Parkman Jack Wey‘mouth

Night school admission wit inspires family ploy

A New York night school scene shows a wife answering all questions for her son Samuel. When asked his age she says twelve, then tricks the desk clerk by offering to enroll her husband instead, exposing the absurdity of the family’s substitute alibi.

New York Samuel

Caves of Cannibal Race Linked to New South Wales Find

Strange evidences of cannibalism emerge from caves at One Yree Hil Maungaklekie New South Wales. Great heaps of human bones found mixed together, said to be victims taken by Maoris in battle and slaughtered for food, then dropped into the cave funnel.

Yree Hil Maungaklekie New South Wales

Prompt Music Master Warns Pupil On Lesson Time

In his day Herr Lauterstein taught many students with promptness and economy. Now aged and teaching sparingly he often smiles at speech. A pupil asks what time to come tomorrow. He replies you come yet you get ready, but be prompt to avoid wasting time.

Herr Lauterstein

Illinois News: Farmer shoots daughter's alleged abuser

Fairfield reports John Clark, a southwest farmer, surrendered after admitting he shot Amos Nixon 19 in a dispute over alleged abuse of Clark's daughter. Nixon was wounded but not fatally. In Springfield, the court adjourned without ruling on the state primary law and bread loaf size case. In Shelbyville, 12-year-old Raymond Austin was decapitated by a C and E I locomotive while delivering papers. the engineer was named Robinson.

Fairfield John Clark Amos Nixon John Nixon Clark Nixon Springfield Itinoig Supreme Court Chicago Supreme Court Shelbyville Raymond Austin Henry Austin Mr. Robinson

Boy killed on Illinois Central tracks at Bloomington

Lawrence Behnke, a boy, suffered an epileptic fit on the Illinois Central tracks in Bloomington and was struck and fatally cut by a passing train before rescuers could reach him. Bystanders saw him fall and attempt to pull him clear as the engine passed.

Bloomington Lawrence Behnke Ilinois Central Railroad Illinois Central

Crushed Under a Train Kills Spartan Worker

Spartan John Dulley aged 30 died after attempting to board an extra northbound Mobile and Ohio freight in charge of Conductor Brown. He was at the Boyd Coal and Coke company's mite when the mishap occurred as twelve cars passed over him. He leaves a widow and two small children.

Spartan John Dulley Mobile & Ohio Brown Dulley Boyd Coal and Coke Company

Brothers as Pallbearers at Birch Baltzell Funeral

Six of Birch Baltzell's brothers served as pallbearers at his funeral in Alto Pass. The 29 year old leaves a widow and one child, with seven brothers and four sisters. He had been employed in St. Louis when illness struck, and returned to his father Theodore Lauzell's home near Alto Pass.

Fire destroys G W Wyman home in McLean County Illinois

A recently completed $25,000 residence belonging to G W Wyman in eastern McLean county Illinois burned. In Shelbyville the jury in the Calvin Watson murder case against Elmer Ginger at Cowden last June disagreed after 36 hours of deliberation and will reconvene to retry the case in about two weeks.

Bloomington G. W. Wyman McLean County Illinois Shelbyville Calvin Watson Elmer Ginber Cowden Belli

Col Isaac Taylor Dead In City Campaign

Col Isaac Taylor died at age 84 from heart disease after overexertion in the city campaign. He promoted the lakes to the gulf deep waterway idea and died here following his efforts.

Pooria Isaac Taylor

Ends Life at Insane Asylum in Pike County

George W. Stanley, committed patient at Pleakant Hill, Pike county, died by hanging himself in his room at the Centr hospital for the insane. The death occurred by his own action within the facility.

Insane Asylum Jacksonville George W. Stanley Pleakant Hill Pike County Centr Hospital For

Fire causes $2000 loss at Harrisburg property

A fire on Vine and Gaskins streets in Harrisburg destroyed the Mary Ledford property due to a defective flue. Loss estimated at $2,000. Fire department investigated the blaze and affirmed the cause. No injuries reported.

Harrisburg Mary Ledford Vine Gaskins Streets

Western Canada's Happy Prospects for Immigration Boom

Western Canada enters spring with strong growth and rising prosperity. Immigration from across the Atlantic and the United States accelerates, with 70 000 to 100 000 new settlers expected, plus large inland homeseeker movements. Wheat prices above a dollar spur seeding, while Dominion officials expand presence at North Portal and Emerson to handle the flow. See your Canadian government agent for transport rates and pamphlets.

Canada Atlantic Ontario Extra Dominion North Portal Emerson United States

Mrs Highfly-Aud and the two servants mystery

In a clipped exchange Mrs Highfly finds humor in a domestic puzzle about two servants, Mrs Flutter confirming one coming and one going as the domestic staff shifts unfold in an amused skit tone.

Proof for Two Cents Kidney Cure Offer

G W Winney of Medina New York invites kidney sufferers to write him after his claimed cure with Dean's Kidney Pills. He says he improved from 143 to 162 pounds following 10 to 12 boxes and states he was hospitalized eighteen months with back pain lameness dizziness and rheumatism before the remedy. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.

Carrington George the Third Weymouth G. W. Winney Medina N. Y Dean Mr. Winney

Reverend and Irreverent Bishop at Albany Dinner

A fragment notes a dinner with the Reverend in Albany New York and the irreverent Dr Hosmer seating together. The bishop jokes about asking grace while Hosmer questions discussing work at table. The snippet ends with a quip on spiritual and social roles.

Duane Albany N. Y William of Dr. Hosmer Grace Hosmer Saturday Evening Post

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