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Transcription contributed by Martie Callihan 22 April 2005 |
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The History of Warren County Ohio |
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It is an undisputed fact that panthers were among the wild animals that infested the forests of this district in early times. One of these was killed |
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near Smalley’s settlement in this township; another was seen by Capt, Titus, and their terrifying screams were frequently heard resounding through the forest. Wild cats were also sometimes killed; bears were common, deers were in abundance, and wolves, foxes, coons, opossums, minks, porcupines and squirrels were in profusion. Of the feathered tribe, pheasants were common, wild turkeys and quails abounded, ducks were plenty along the streams and in the swamps; and the streams were filled with the finest kinds of fish. |
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