Parson James

Richard James, better known among the boys of Barston as Parson James, was a minister of the gospel, but as his profession was not remunerative, he took up a claim on the mountain side that ... Read allRichard James, better known among the boys of Barston as Parson James, was a minister of the gospel, but as his profession was not remunerative, he took up a claim on the mountain side that brought him a profitable sum. While working the claim Cummings, a gambler, and his wife, "... Read allRichard James, better known among the boys of Barston as Parson James, was a minister of the gospel, but as his profession was not remunerative, he took up a claim on the mountain side that brought him a profitable sum. While working the claim Cummings, a gambler, and his wife, "Frisco Nell," were requested to leave town. Cummings was caught cheating at cards. "Frisco... Read all