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Orford New Hampshire Poet, Musician, and Teacher: Fannie H. (Runnells) Poole (1863-1940)

Posted on 7 July, 2011 by Janice Brown

Fannie Huntington Runnells was born in Orford, New Hampshire in 1863, the daughter of minister-historian, and died in 1940.  Her … Continue reading →

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A New Hampshire Song for the Fourth of July – 1826

Posted on 4 July, 2011 by Janice Brown

Come join the grand Chorus with hearts full of glee,
And drain each a bumper in toasting the free

Let care and … Continue reading →

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Fannie Huntington (Runnells) Poole

Posted on 3 July, 2011 by Janice Brown

Orford New Hampshire Poet, Musician, and Teacher: Fannie H. (Runnells) Poole (1863-1940) SEE ARTICLE Photograph from: New Hampshire women:A collection of portraits and biographical sketches of daughters and residents of the Granite state The New Hampshire publishing co., 1895

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1871 Poem: "The Best Cow in Peril"

Posted on 26 May, 2011 by Janice Brown

Old Farmer B. was a stingy man.
He keeps all he gets and gets all he can;
By all his … Continue reading →

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Poem: "Spring," by Kathi Webster

Posted on 14 April, 2011 by Janice Brown

Today there is talk of winter
Cold fingers

extending to April
Overcast skies and mud to

follow
People scowl at … Continue reading →

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