Wolves on the Mountain and a Hunter's Escape
Rowland Robinson recounts a Christmas tale in which a lone hunter treks to Bradley's to gather partridge gifts. He faces a seven‑wolf pack, improvised bullet making, and a perilous climb, using a makeshift lead smelted from a pocket tin to defend himself. The ordeal ends with wolves slain, a moonlit descent, and a Christmas dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Hull
Bradley's
Hiram
Amos Barker
Amos
Billy
Aaron Clark
Daffy
Bradley
Molly Bradley
Jack
Christmas Catechism and the Boy’s Santa List
A Chicago Post excerpt describes a boy and his papa, contrasting the boy’s happiness with the papa’s sad, sorrowful expression as the boy asks Santa for gifts. The scene centers on a festive moment of a child’s wish list and parental emotion.
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Santa Claus
Papa
Sean
Chicago Post
Bright Bobble Promise Over Christmas Tree Dare
A judge quotes a exchange where Bobble Bright asks why he said he would not climb the Christmas tree and explains he did not think he could do it. The dialogue centers on a promised stunt and the doubt that halted the attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram
Be Here’s to You My Brother Christmas Hymn
A verse by William Lightfoot Visscher reflecting brotherly love across distance. Recounts boyhood adventures and changing fortunes, ending with a wish to share goodwill and Christmas cheer despite separation. The piece blends nostalgia with gratitude for loved ones and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother
Agaio
William Lightfoot Visscher
Roxy Restores Aunt Marys Lost Pin and Blesses Fultons
Roxy finds a dull breastpin among gifts from Aunt Mary who supports the Fulton family. She writes to Aunt Mary, who explains the pin was lost from a velvet cloak. The aunt recovers the pin, sends the Christmas check, and the Fultons regain happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fultons
Aunt Mary
Mamma Fulton
Roxy
Mary
Fulton
Plucky Woman Stops Charge Of Vicious Bull
Edward Able, a farm hand near Bloomsbury, New Jersey, was gored and tossed by a mad bull. Miss Sallie Reiframa heard the bull, and Miss Keifranrath faced the creature with a pitchfork, saving Able. The bull fled after several wounds to its shoulders. Able is badly injured but expected to recover.
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Edward Able
Theodore Tinsman
Bloomsbury
Able
Will
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Aristmas
No. 6
Riend
Ife
Bloomsbury, N. J
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