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Patoka Register

Location

Patoka, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1930

Page

6

Ambush and Cattle War Shadow Garrett O Hara Tale

Young lawyer Garrett O Hara heads to Concho but is ambushed by Shep Sanderson who misidentifies him as Judge Warner amid cattle war tensions. Barbara Steelman warns of danger while alliances form among Ingram Steve Worrall and Barbara’s lover, with a chase and a murder at the tenderfoot ranch shaping loyalties.

Garrett O'Hara Concho Shep Sanderson Judge Warner Barbara Steelman Garrett Sanderson Ingram Steve Worrall Steelman Barbara Bob Quantrell Fitch Tenderfoot Ranch Smith-Beresford O'Hara Quantrell Deever Texas Kid O’hara Old Top Buck Grogan Wes Steelman England Bob Tom Fitch Pilgrim O'Hara Desperado Lyulph Mr. Ingram

Frontiersmen siege and ambush at the cabin showdown

A posse led by Sanderson attacks a cabin seeking Fitch the cowboy slain in ambush. O'Hara and Garrett defend the home under heavy fire as Fitch is executed by hanging in the barn. Barbara Steelman and Ingram arrive amid the standoff to face the escalating confrontation.

Smith-Beresford Garrett Fitch Bob Quantrell Dave Ingram Barbara Steelman Ingram Deever Brad Sowers Pankey

Two-Dollar Bill Acknowledged as Darned Nuisance

A Pennsylvania merchant reports there is no superstition about the two dollar bill it is simply a nuisance to handle. He notes no cash register compartment for twos and that they must be hidden until sent to the bank. The only useful moment is paying a two cent stamp with a twenty dollar bill.

Pennsylvania Literary Digest

Higher Place Explained Fun Short Moral Tale

Jack gains a higher place in class after his desk is being mended. He returns home proud and explains the promotion is due to his desk, not his grades. The tale humorously flips the idea of achievement on its head.

Jack

Out of Place Bridegroom Produces Rabbit at Wedding

A crowded wedding in which the bride, an actress, and groom, a conjurer, create a scene when the clergyman asks for the ring and the groom pulls out a rabbit instead. The error prompts stunned reactions from officiant and bride as the crowd looks on.

Ordinary tobacco in an old pipe note chalk on shoe

Try ordinary tobacco in an old pipe and note the result on your left shoe. Then use your favorite pipe with another shoe. Finally sample Sir Walter Raleigh tobacco in any good pipe and feel the cooler milder smoke from the first puff through the last bowl. Your regular tobac co uses Sir Walter. Try a tin today.

Sir Walter Raleigh Sir Walter

Fisherman Rescued After Five Days on Rock

Edward Garvey an Alaskan fisherman spent five days and nights clinging to a rock 50 feet wide eight feet above high tide after his boat wrecked in a storm. He survived on raw mussels and sea gull eggs until a passing ship rescued him when signals from his clothing attracted attention.

Edward Garvey Pathfinder Magazine

Misunderstood Mr Watt Compliments Bathing Suit

A light exchange shows Mrs Watt appreciating a rare compliment on her swimsuit from Mr Watt as they discuss attire and charm in a casual moment.

Mr. Watt Mrs. Watt

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