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West Kentucky hunter and boy heroes defend home from robbers
In early period western Kentucky a hunter John Slater and his two sons Philip and Daniel shelter travelers at their cabin. The men plot to rob the house and poison dogs, but Philip climbs to alert and shoots one attacker. hounds maim the others, police later arrest both men. The tale ends with the hunter praising his brave sons and a note on a future family home near Owensboro.
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