Another honor for Lizzie Borden

Lizzie in wax.

“Intrepid Reporter” informs us that we finally have photographic evidence that Lizzie Borden has made it into the Wax Museum of Serial Killers. Not that there was an election or anything. And since she was not a serial killer, it sort of makes us wonder if the blogger who posted the info had the name […]

Lizzie article of interest

American Heritage logo.

Posted today on AmericanHeritage.com Did Lizzie Borden Take an Ax . . . ? Published today for the anniversary of Lizzie’s acquittal. They have a couple of facts wrong: Abby was 64 (not 65), Abby was struck 19 times (not 20), and Porter’s book was published in 1893. Overall, a pretty good job! For those […]

eBay Olay!

Loveliness by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps.

Some eBay sales for your consideration: 1. 1954, 1938 Hurricane Picture Books Fall River, MA. There are two 1938 hurricane books and one of Hurricane Carol 1954. All are in very good condition except for some wear along the binding. Nice find at a starting bid of only $9.99. But note that shipping info contradicts […]