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Newspaper
Winchester The Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1913
Page
2
The excerpt follows Francois Beaupre a peasant boy as he grows amid Napoleonic era figures. Hortense plans a daring escape for Prince Louis Bonaparte evading Austrian capture by concealment and a forged passport, with Fritz guiding the mission and the boy's future entwined with court intrigue.
In the gray dawn Hortense plans to ferry Prince Louis Napoleon and a disguised Marquis Zappi out of Austrian territory. A French secretary Francois Beaupre offers to help, claiming noble status, and the queen approves a daring escape aided by loyal soldiers and the emperor’s sword.
A dramatic inn courtyard scene unfolds as Francois Beaupre distracts Austrian soldiers with a daring retreat made by a mounted prince and queen. A saber blows, a horse bolts, and the assailants follow as the pair disappear into the trees. Local notices follow in Cross Roads News from December.
J A Kimbro reports Foley's Honey and Tar Compound has long been his household remedy for coughs and colds. He claims permanent relief in stubborn cases and warns against substitutes and opiate components. Sold by all druggists.
Agents for the heirs of Jacob S. Zeiler offer a public auction on December 20 1918 at 1 o clock on the premises for a 190 acre farm in the northern Frederick county area one mile north of Nol ds Store adjoining the lakage of Josiah Shade Walter Mo ore and others the land is well watered and level with twelve acres in timber a one and a half story dwelling and necessary outbuildings. A timber tract of about 16 acres west of the property is also offered with terms one third cash and two equal annual installments with deed of trust security. Purchaser may pay all cash. E Bagdant and L W Loy agents for the heirs. 42-5-12-15 19 by nasal crops wheat and arye
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