Some Buffalo Stories by Lawrence Chriss of West Texas
Buffalo hunter Lawrence Chriss recalls years of hunting and frontier life. He recounts brutal Comanche clashes, a boy slain in a raid, skinning a warrior, and humorous and harrowing camp tales. Chriss also shares garrison pranks with Fort Griffin officers and a daring ransom-like caper involving Gen Buell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Christopher Chriss
West Texas
Lawrance Christopher Chriss
Hell
Dallas
Chriss
Texas
Perkins
Jett
Fort Czriffin
Gen. Buell
Ed. Turner
Tenth Cavalry
Admiral Turner
Turner
Gen
Euell
Fort Griffen
Buell
Atore
Whims and Wonders From Daily Life and Letters
A collage of vignettes and brief notices including fashion quirks, famed names, and domestic trivia. Highlights reference Jane Hading, Gen. Sherman’s daughter, a Maine traveling jeweler, and a New England thimble collection of famous women. Also tips on eye protection, leprosy in Japan, and preserved recipes for unfermented wine and pumpkin pie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Hading
Waara
Gen. Sherman
Thackara
Millet
Barbizon
Maine
New York
Sandwich
Telands
United States
Cigsa
Illustrated American
Genuine Dr Pierce medicines sold only through authorized druggists
Avoid counterfeit purporting to be Dr Pierce remedies sold by unauthorized dealers at low prices. Genuine guaranteed medicines are available only through authorized druggists at established prices: Golden Medical Discovery 1.00 Favorite Prescription 1.00 Pleasant Pellets 2.00 Comp. Ext. Smart-Weed 50c Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy 65c. If money matters, buy genuine and save in the long run with a money back guarantee if not satisfied. Value received or no pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Dr. R. W. Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
LYNCHING INDICTMENTS AND TRADE OF TRAGEDIES ACROSS NATION
A rapid summary of highway crimes and calamities reports multiple indictments for Omaha lynchers, a deadly wreck near Hicksville claiming three lives and four injuries, and various incidents from Norfolk Virginia to Mobile Alabama. Notable events include a lynching, suicides, a child murder, a fatal shooting in Canton Ohio, a fire in Hampden, and further distressing accidents and political conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Hicksville
George Dyer
Norfolk
Fadden
Hampden Paint and Chemical Company
Springfield
Mass
Mississippi
Jacob Sulpin
Morristown
N. J
Charles Hawkins
Canton
Methodist Brothers
Washington
Denver
J. G. Finnacumin
Dr. Bullock
Thomas Brewer
Mobile
Ala
Russell
Alaska
James Brock
St. Louis
Leonard Washburns
Fred Henry
J. A. McAfferty
Crete
IIL
Indianapolis Public Works invites bids for alley graving projects
The Board of Public Works of Indianapolis invites sealed proposals by October 21 1891 for grading and graveling the first alley northwest of Massachusetts avenue from Bellefontaine street to Cherry street and for Holloway avenue from Valley Drive to Gertrude street. Additional bids due October 28 1891 cover grading and graveling alleys near Prospect Linden Spruce Reid John and Orange streets. Board reserves right to reject any bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department OF Public Works
Board
Court House
Indianapolis
Ind
Board of Public Works
Indianapoli
Indiana
Marion County
Tennessee Street
16Th Arrest
26Th Street
Ross
Lilinois Street
25Th Street
Yol Street
Mississippi Street
Board of Public Works of Satacity
A. W. Conduit
Court Hopss
Massachusetts Avenue
Bellefontrina Street
Cherry Street
Cy Ko
Holloway Avenue
Valley Drive
Gertrude Street
A.W. Conbourt
Office OF the Board
City of
Prospect Street
Linden Street
Spruce No
Zrogpeak Street
Reid Street
John Street
Reie Street
Prozpect Street
Orange Street
A. W. Conburt
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N. Y. San
London
Mexico
Jalapa
Los Angeles
Church of Our Lady of All Angels
Atchison Globe
Japan
Billy Whiskers
Sam
Thre News
Shabury
J. Miessen
North St
Blind Asylum
C.E. Kregelu & Whitsett
Delaware Street
Susiness University
Heeb & Osborn
Gha
Messenger
East Wash
Selon Alu Ereis
W W. Gates
Wash. & Panne
T. H. Davidson
KH. Wash.st
Dr. Stevean
Stedman Dental
B.S. Carlton
Vance Block
General Assembly
State of
Marco Osh
Deabinges & Memier
East Georgia
Irs
Ida Seibert Dress Waker
Indiana Avenue
Endizguapolis
SY Philis
Orraga
GLEET
M.abbatt
M.D
Virginia Ave
G. M. CO
Broadway
C. Fowlek
Moodus
Gilmore
Carleton
Opara CO
Strauss
Central Stand
Ard
Titan
Union
South Illinois Street
Indianapolis Union Station
Enei--Wesat
Siandara
Pitish Baltits
Ts Reore
Waghing Philadel
York
USO
Columbur
Columbua
Fesva
Rishmond
Hichstond
Leava
Chicago
Louisvilla
Louisville
Columbus
Celumbor
Vincannes
Cairo
Vincennes
Sanday
Cleveland
Ciusituati
FRY
Loris
Eave
St. Louia
Terre Haute
Evanavide
GreenCastle
Terra Hauts
Arriva
Terre Hanta
Greencastia
Cincinnati
Tel
Alex
South
Delawarest
The
Sachs Pruden Brewis Uo
Voor
M Boys
Nating
Tod, Ave
Brych
Bryce
Spiegel
Thoms~ & - Co
Viana
West Washington-st
Flanner & Buchanan
Illinois Street
HeRancourt
Brewing
G. Tilly
Offico
South East Street
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