Buried Treasure Mystery Baffles Old Colville Town
In Colville a decades old treasure hunt ends with a twist as a tin peddler cracks a clue reading Buried one barrel of cash today seven paces west of the big oak tree. Five hours of digging reveal only a barrel of cider causing laughter and a dramatic flee for the peddler as villagers realize the ruse.
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Abelare
Joglelor Eley
Diesel
Aga
Kyawn
Colville
Justice of the Peace
Beeswax Gunfight Ends in Mutual Respect Between Foes
In Beeswax a brutal duel between McGuire and Riley leaves both wounded but alive. After days of combat they are moved to a town room where a doctor tends them and the men later declare mutual respect. The narrator notes such rugged faceoffs have faded as civilization grows.
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Wil- Stearns
Pouid
Salite
Flope Ung
Thare
Cnexy
Rebedi
Wind Musel
Tahoe
Dyer
Bettg Roy
Pena Roedd
Syed Gestpeis
Salije
Sallie
Tetarade Springs
Hope Minine
Sal
Willard Stearns
Salle
Hope Mining Company
Convers
Tie
Allie Convers
C Cinese
Ying Ting
Lim Cirth
Ting Lina
Iowa
Ting Ling
Jim Rogers
Jim
J. ‘Flello
Calaveras County
Glass Eye Company
Edmund
Spinney
Pibinehain
Azistecpacio
Pope
Aletoe Ito
George B. Villars
Gustavous B. Hilier
Mr. Hillier
Mariane
T Shire
Alain
Mariana
eWin
Tag Se
Henin
Vnear
Leleve
George Hit
Don Estillo
Ife
Donna Inez
Los Angeles
Antonio Bestamente
Doma Lnes
Bestamente
Don Fstilto
Manuel Corello
Corello
Corelly
McGuire
Riley
MecGuire
Ketel
Gavdee
Meeinipe
The Misdirected Letter and a Romance Twist
A misdirected letter sparks a staged romance as Mr Simmons receives hints from Miss Cornelian Boyd and Miss Margaret Butterworth. The tale follows photo inquiries, name mix ups, and an eventual engagement as introductions lead to marriage.
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Kaep Shu
Simmons
Timmens
Mrs. Simmons
Margaret Dutterworth
Cornelian Boyd
Miss Boyd
Scimulrating
Mr. Simmons
Miss Butterworth
James Butterworth
A Orepis
Deyd Cousdot
Afiss Putterworth
Siminus
Mss Boyd
Afr. Simmons
Simmons’ Club
Dr. Simmons
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OsKeOede
Ger “Atich
Oscar Cox
Haat Low
Atoueritan Press Asso
U. Racing
Patigger
California
Don Exstillo
Timothy Co. Dick
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