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Bearded Hero Fights Train Robbery On the Overland
Jack Danby’s father Gray rides with his son aboard the Overland Special to visit kin. When two robbers strike the payroll car, Gray quietly frees Jack and, armed with a box of bees, helps subdue the thieves. The rail line rewards the family with a wedding and a generous gift after the daring rescue.
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Alvah Jordon Garth
Beachville
Jack Danby
Jack
Gray
Express Company
Dave Hardy
Danby
Nance Burdick
Mr. Danby
Dave
Old Danby