Watermelon Patch Deception in Whitomville
In Whitomville a gardener Si Bryant guards prized melons while Peter Washington a flashy visitor treks to Alek Williams's hut to steal melons. After a clash over a knife ownership and a dog incident, Alek confesses the blade belongs to Sam Jackson, a lumberyard worker.
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Bryant
Whitomville
Dr. Trescott
Peter Washington
Mist’ Bryant
Peter
Mist Bryant
Rother Bank
Pete
Teter
Old Alek Williams
Whilomville
Whitemville
Whigmville
East
Henry Johnson
Alek
Susie
Hounds
Carlo
Mile
Mollie
Si Bryant
Bryants
Lamb of Sin
Alek Williams
Che
Erlong
Erbout
Domestic relations joke from a Victorian quip column
Sydney Smith compared marriage to a pair of shears and warned against meddling relatives. The piece jokes that relations in law are best kept at a distance, especially in the first year, with a humorous anecdote about a man's tame response to his wife’s relatives.
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Sydney Smith
Changeable Jill Proves Popular With Men Across Styles
The Yonkers Statesman notes her ongoing appeal as she changes looks from blonde to brunette and back, keeping men intrigued by her shifting persona.
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Jill
Yonkers Statesman
Arlo H Is Leased For Limited Mare Service
Arlo H a pacing stallion owned by Perry Hayes is leased to stand at A H McElwain's barn until June 1 or mid period. Service fee is 20 dollars. Sire Ganzoo 2:244% out of Gam betta Ilkes, dam Leota by Attorney. Second dam Ellen W by Wagner's Bashaw. Stands at 16 hands and 1100 pounds. Record 2:11 1-4. Gaia.
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Arlo H
Perry Hayes
A. H. McElwain
Ganzoo
Gambetta Ilkes
Leota
Attorney
Ellen W. B Wagner
Bashaw
Gaia
Gipsey Chief 45210 Sire Onward Chief 4495 at Swift's farm
Gipsey Chief 45210 a four year old bay road stallion stands 16 hands 1 inch and weighs 1250 pounds. Bred by Gipsey Chief 4495 and Gipsey 1411 with Dam Lady Wilson. Sired by Onward Chief 4495. will stand season 1907 four miles east of Washington. Priced 82.50 for a live colt. Inspection Saturdays at Marbourg Helwick's. owner Martin Swift Jr.
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Onward Chief
Onward
Lady Wilson
Washin
Aweigt
Gipsey
Yam
Marbourg Helwick’s
Martin Swift, Jr
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