Wild Weekend Hunt Tales From Mountain American West
An account recounts a hunter and a guide sharing a rough trek in the mountains. One man, Smith of Joliet, Illinois, drinks heavily and stumbles toward a deer lick while his companion Garcia helps track deer and elk. The tale details thirst, wine, survival, and a dangerous, alcohol fueled misadventure in remote ranges.
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Smith
Daniel Boone
Simon Kenton
Garcia
Cold Spring Gorge
Cold Spring
Mill
Elloso
Arizona
Turkey
KI Smith
Joliet
Illinois
Valde
America
Africa
Garcth
Fragmentary memoir note on memory and growth
A brief, incomplete reminiscence recounts moving to the city, sensing streams and flight, and a return toward childhood. The narrator reflects on life progressing and the idea of moving forward.
Hunter's perilous bear hunt ends with cautionary tale
The narrative follows a chaotic bear hunt told by Samuel Carey Meek. Tension rises as a reckless companion nearly gets them killed, then bears are skinned and transported while warnings about whiskey and unsafe leadership echo through the tale. The account ends with the hunter vowing not to hunt again after the near disaster.
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Fellows
Samuel Carey Meek
Right Men Identified in Thurman Assault Robbery Case
Thurman identified two suspects after a forcible assault and robbery Saturday afternoon. Police detained five other prisoners in the county jail while a search found a sewn roll of money inside an undershirt sleeve on one man. Investigators seek past records and potential warrants on the two men.
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Tank Thurman
Cgshieh Adyckenwile
Thurman
Sin
Explosion Blasts Gas in Battleship Locomotive at Freight Yards
A large locomotive in the Big Four freight yards exploded after a gas main pipe near the Shovel factory yard was crushed by a locomotive wheel. The engineer and fireman were frightened but uninjured as gas ignited in the fire box following the pipe break.
Petit Jury Drawn for February Term of Court
The list of men serving on the petit jury for the February term includes Alpha Langston of Dudley township D W Burgess of Henry township William Veach of Harrison township John Patterson of Prairie township P Hiatt of Greensboro township Richard Jordon of Stoney Creek township Frank Tatfield of Wayne township J F Bales of Wayne township John Wolfe of Wayne township Tom Tarklson of Fall Creek township Jacob Wesner of Harrison township Louis Hoffman of Dudley township
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Petit Jury
Alpha Langston
Dudley
D. W. Burgess
Henry Township
William Veach
Harrison Township
John Patterson
Prairie
P. Hiatt
Greensboro
Richard Jordon
Stoney Creek
Frank Tatfield
Wayne
J. F. Bales
John Wolfe
Wayne Township
Tom Tarkleson
Fall Creek
Jacob Wesner
Iarrison
Louis Hoffman
Coopers Homeless After Fire Destroys Cadiz Home
A Cadiz home belonging to 3 W Cooper and family was destroyed by a fire at 2 15 this afternoon originating in the kitchen stove. Little furniture was saved and the loss is total with uncertain insurance.
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Coopers
Cadiz
W. Cooper and
Here
Revival Closes Early Due to Cold Weather
Christian church revival meetings are called off because of icy walks and extreme cold. Only Thursday evening services will be held and several baptisms are planned during that session.
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Christian Church
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Hiere
Lill Smith
Lick
Dyar Lick
Ito Smith
Jim. Riley
Iley
Glade
Glen
Stor
Coset
Bill Onth
Old Smith
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