A Christmas True Story of Nitro Glycerine Prank
An old wag recounts a wild Christmas tale set on the Onion Facfic line. Sugarbaum of South Pasco runs a carload of nitro glycerine to be exploded as a hoax, prompting a dramatic plan by Mr. Kimball and Garrett O Neil. Chinamen, journalists, and odd settlers gather for a pyrotechnic finale that ends with tragedy and lasting impact on the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasco
Rawlins
Kimball
Mr. Kimball
Wyoming
Vextor
Garrett O'Neil
O'Neil
Kircball
Imball
Omaha
Daily Disappointment
Nebraska
Mizzoory
Beazley
Hluis
Owever
Garrett
Elyoerine
Laramier
Provost
Utah Territory
Cheyenne
Mr. Kinshall
Lowe
Bill Rye
Judge
Widow deeds large trust for indigent women and children
Elizabeth Hollenbeck of Los Angeles deeded about 750000 dollars in property to found a home for indigent women and homeless children. The widow of temperance lecturer John B Gough may leave the Worcester estate due to ill health. Hindoo widows face legal penalties for suttee. A rich widow was recently removed from a funeral pyre after fatal burns while desiring to join her master in the next world. Simmons Liver Regulator pitched as a cure for dyspepsia and malaria. Richard’s mistake is recalled in a humorous verse. Taos Sun liners offer ten words for three days free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Hollenbeck
Los Angeles
Cal
Joseph Hollenback
John B.gough
Oll Gough
Worcester
Mass
Oddities and anecdotes from distant notes and mouths
A collection of curious remarks and small tales from Paris to Ashland. Mesmerism origins in Paris, the bachelor girl concept, a long betrothal ending in multiple widowhoods, a Paris agency for the fourteenth guest, clerical hunting wear, and humorous vignettes of price, canaries, and a Washington state misadventure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Mesmer
Atlanta
Ireland
Ashland
Wapakoneta, C
Cincinnati Enquirer
Adam Oberholzer
Oberholzer
Whitman County
Washington
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Eor the Ladies
Bacchus
Simmons
Richard
Richard of
Richard Smart
Teoffman
Iharmless
House of
P. H. Fitzgerald
Boliding
Marketst
Worthington
Resaurant
W. Washingtorst
Statehouse
Odds and
Grand Opera House
Russell’s
Chas
Fiend
Lenacio Martinetti
Wm. Gollier
C. Minor
Hurt
Baverly
Amélia Glover
May. Irwin
Flora Irwin
Bessie Cleveland
CLEY
Tyrol
Cwas
A. Gardner
English
Opera House
Boyl Bee
Orbaga
Gleet
Tyo
Varih
Eevetiee
Bellbear
van Pres Me Bett
N. D
Virginis Ave
Indianapolis
Ind
Mayer
West
Washington Street
Spiegel
Bryce
Pursell & Medsker
Jane Stheer
Washingtonst
Indiananalis Gas
Pray Secy
8.C
Traveler's Register
Union Station
South
Ilinois Street
Rom Ingiasnpots Union Statice
Ron BP Central
Dhe Getaliea
Eleave
Columbus
Richmond
Rishmond
Chicago
Louisville
Vincennes
Cairo
Sxzlys
Vingsunes
Wandaila Lame
ST Louis
Brelvd
Leute
Leis Hante
Moaniilte
Throweh Elseper
Trsin
Orosneassds
Terre Hante
St Low
Terre Haute
Greencastle
Nocom
Emapsay
Brunner
Paysenger
Mme
Lga
Slevelai
Depsrt
RGD
Ierrive
Ghicaego & Cincirrat Divisice
Tasy
Dapsrt
Ghicago & Cimogintat
WHET
Azriya
Peoria
Eagt. Depsri
Cincinnati
Pullman's
Nas
Attee Ob
Comey
Llinois Street
Ren
Toedo
Detroit
Cincinnai! Limited
Cip
Toledo
Arriva
McKinney Medical and Sartout Istitute Estat
McKinney Medical and Surzicel Instituts
East Washinegton
OUR
Chitis
Bron
Frourles
Chissea Herb Remedy Company
Washingston St
Mary A. Cocheray
Ger
Gauss
Piles
Pape
Geinele Herb Remedy CO
Washington St
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