The Brave Kate Shelley
Kate lived in the town of Boone, in Iowa, near a railroad bridge over a creek called Honey Creek. She was about sixteen years old when the event took place which called forth her courage. It was on the evening … Continued
A Dog to the Rescue
Carlo was a very brave dog belonging to one of the leading citizens in a New England town. He was very much thought of both by his master and all who knew him. An intimate friend of his master gives … Continued
Tears for Gladness
In a social gathering, in a certain town, not long ago, the conversation turned to the prevailing tendency among men and women to fret over evils, whether imaginary or real. A minister who was present related an incident in his … Continued
Be of Good Cheer
“How dismal you look!” said a bucket to his companion as they were going to the well. “Argh!” replied the other bucket, “I was reflecting on the uselessness of our being filled; for let us go away ever so full, … Continued
A Monkey Hero
A nobleman had a favorite monkey — a large orangutan, which, you know, is the largest species of monkey, except the gorilla. This monkey was very much attached to his master, and to the baby boy, who was the pet … Continued
A Kind-hearted Helper
A poor, crippled beggar in a street of a large city was trying to pick up some old clothes that had been thrown to him from a window, when a crowd of rude boys gathered round him. They mocked his … Continued
Faithfulness in Little Things
And here is an incident that shows us how faithfulness in a little thing was rewarded. This story is told by a New York merchant: “One morning, some years ago,” says this gentleman, “I was preparing to go down town … Continued
The Doves’ Faithfulness
A gentleman in New Hampshire had a large dove shelter near his house, in which he kept a number of doves, and he gives this account of an incident which took place one winter in connection with those doves. Two … Continued
Heaping Coals of Fire
Farmer Dawson kept missing some corn that was taken every few nights from the crib in his barn, although the door was well secured with lock and key. “Who can have stolen it?” asked his wife. “It’s that lazy Tom … Continued