Character Analysis
Dave Teller
Dave Teller is the shoemaker.
Fred Tanner
Fred Tanner runs the livery station.
Irene Olsen and Christine Mackie
Tom sees these two girls jumping rope, which gives him an idea for how to help Andy Anderson get around on his peg leg.
Nels Larson
Nels Larson is the station agent who checks in all of Papa's items that he orders.
Mr. and Mrs. Jensen
Mr. and Mrs. Jensen are the parents of Frank and Allan. They are understandably upset when their sons are lost in Skeleton cave.
Mr. Carter
Mr. Carter runs the creamery.
Mr. Thompson
Mr. Thompson is the butcher who gives Tom and Uncle Mark liver to wipe on the soles of their shoes during the rescue from Skeleton Cave.
Mrs. Granger and Mr. Douglas
Along with Calvin Whitlock, these two are members of the school board.
Mrs. Olsen and Mrs. Winters
These women bring sandwiches and milk for everyone standing vigil at the entrance to Skeleton Cave during the search for the Jensen brothers.
Mrs. Taylor
Mrs. Taylor is a lady in town whom Mamma visits when she is sick.
Muriel Cranston
Muriel Cranston is the girl whose pigtails get dipped in ink by an unknown culprit, leading to Tom's refusal to tattle and subsequent whipping by Mr. Standish.