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Newspaper
The Warner Sun
Location
Warner, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1888
Page
5
The text shows a chaotic fragment with sparse names and actions, mentioning a woman named Dag and a husband, a council, and a possible gathering or confrontation. Key emotions include fear, longing, and urgency as characters move through a tense moment.
A Massasauga rattlesnake in a lodger’s box scares off a thief during a night burglary. Uncle Bellinger recalls local massasauga abundance and ash tree lore. The robber is bitten, flees, leaving the box and stolen goods behind.
Dozens of New York reporters gathered at General Grant's residence to elicit a statement on his views of Fitz-John Porter. Grant appeared, joked about being unarmed, and refused to talk on the subject for the day, inviting others to spread cigars instead. He expressed that letters about Porter’s case had been written to the addressees.
English born James W. Grahame, a fencing teacher at Missouri Gymnasium, recounts a varied life from New Zealand and Australia to Texas. He describes patrols with Captain Nolan in 1876 and the famous duel at Supply between Bill Anderson and Andy McClosky, ending with a brutal knife and gunfight that left both men dead.
A Philadelphia Press tale recalls Brown of Melbourne as the most brilliant conversationalist encountered by a captain and later by actor Joseph Jefferson. The lawyer's easy, witty, and generous talk impressed prominent men, transcending time and fame through a memorable, charm filled dialogue style.
A farmer recounts keeping a domesticated skunk named Meph as an unusually social pet. The animal assists by catching grasshoppers and mice, follows owner's steps, and shows growing ferocity in hunting insects and mice. Meph even climbs stairs and enjoys play, while the keeper notes scent removal and the skunk’s affectionate, comic behavior.
A young woman Bott swore out a warrant for William Bloodgood charged with assault and battery. At first she had no witnesses but later she presented her week old baby on the stand to corroborate the claim, while Bloodgood denied the assault. The case proceeded to trial as defense sought to challenge the evidence.
A Waterbury American report from May 29 describes snow banks in Winsted and the surrounding area three weeks after a blizzard. measurements show banks shrinking from four feet to eighteen inches, while trees appear to spring green foliage through the snow.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a head waiter from Chen and Lovtie hale with references to a Chi Briggs bar and Hearn. The readable portion is unclear on events, dates, or outcomes.
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