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Rich Hill is a small town in Bates County, Missouri, known as the "Town That Coal Built." Since 2008, this blog has been digging through old newspapers, county histories, family photos, and community memories to piece together the stories of the people, businesses, churches, and events that shaped Rich Hill — from its coal-mining boom years to the present day. Here you'll find everything from town-defining moments (train depot ambushes, natural gas jubilees, the founding of local churches) to the quieter stories of the people who called Rich Hill home — including a few who went on to leave their mark on the wider world. Have an old photo, a family story, or a correction? I'd love to hear from you — reach out at beardonme@gmail.com

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Two Panther cubs captured(Nevada Daily Mail)1906


Two Cub Panthers Captured
Rich Hill, Mo. Sept.19
Four young panthers were found by three boys and taken from their lair in the hollow of a large tree in the Marias des Cygnes bottoms within four miles of Rich Hill.Two of the cubs are in captivity ,one was killed and the other made its escape.While the captives were being secured by the boys, the eldest 18 years and the youngest 10 years of age,the parents of the cubs were absent from their young.
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