21 Sep 1883
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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1883
Page
1
A long comic reminiscence unfolds with Jack narrating the death of a club member and a wild tale about a widow or witch, a chest of letters, and a staged confession. The piece mixes humorous asides, audience interjections, and reflections on memory, manners, and superstition.
A Philadelphia area widow, Mrs Maria Harm of Gradford, Pa, alleged she lost $10,000 margin on oil bets placed with Col. N D Preston. He bought 25,000 barrels then 5,000 more as prices spiked in the Cherry Grove turmoil. After losses mounted and oil was sold, Harm sued for $24,000. arbitrators awarded the amount sued, and the case will be appealed.
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