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Ole Webster Bent On Victory Over Hickory Tree
The rural account shows Ole Webster intent on triumph as a fallen tree is found to be Hickory. He halts his plan and considers next steps, reflecting a parable like moment in local lore and humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Webster
Webster
Silas
Benton
Old Tip
Den
Mab Fao Cerestia Jacobs
Berery Ann Jacobs
Hereas
Court of Common Pleas
Norwalk
Hosea Jacobs
Abe
Asa Jacobs
Asa
William Sly
Norwalk Township
Daniel J. Doe
Hosea
Royal Jacobs
Lorenzo D. Jacobs
Milo Jacobs
E. Andrews
Atorney
County of Huron
State of
Ohio
Henry O. Sheldon
F. Forsyth
E. Whittlesey
Edward Johnson
Orth
Ebjenezer Lane
Sylvanus J. Penniman
Jairus Kennan
Tower Jackson, & al
Henry Norton
Ebenlever F. Norton
John Carlisle
Norton, Carlisle & Co
Eliphalet L. Tinker
Oliver Lee
John Eaton
Ira R. Bird
George T. Camp
Albert H. Camp
J. Wharton
Tinker, Lee
Tower Jackson
Mortis Jackson
Richard FE. Cott
Jackson, Cott d& Co
Delaware
Richard Sears
Sears
Tinker, Lee & Co
Eaton
Boalt & Worcester
Sal
Columbus Insurance Company
Slocum
Mr. Olmsted
L. Clark
T. G. Raitt
Presbyterian Church
D. Considine
N.B
Whyler