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Teasing tragedy at Smollet's glass works and Tim's rescue
In a Smollet glass factory a teenage teaser named Tim Bennett loses footing near a furnace. Eph Mortland and co workers rally to help Tim and his struggling family. A hospital aid, community donations, and Tim's slow recovery frame a tale of work life, risk, and communal care.
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Dore
Smoket
Smollet
Ace
Eph Martland
Eph
Ben
Tim
Tim Bennett
Silant
Rim
Tiny
Eph Murtland
Crissy
Bobby
Eph Mortland
Neo
Aunt Crissy
Lorarin
Ephc
Buster Jones
Slippery Dick
Reddy Smith
Meddler Alton
Tom
Reddy
Meddler
Mr. Smollet
Bennett
Cri
Pim
Jiph
Teph
David Lowry
Ayer
Dr. J
Ayer & Co
Lowell, Mass