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"BUFFALO BILL"
In early life "Buffalo Bill" inherited the name of Cody, and preempted William F. as a handle to it, but as a testimonial of regard he was presented by his admiring friends with his present popular soubriquet for every-day use, to keep his Sunday name from being worn out. William F. Cody is a good enough name to be introduced to a prince by, or to deaconize a church, or run for Congress with, but to designate a real good fellow, that believes in a warm grasp of the hand for a friend, or sticking by an enemy to the last, give us "Buffalo Bill." We'll tell a yarn about Bill; we don't care whether he likes it or not. Not two years ago, when he lived in West Chester. in this State; he was one evening in the Green Tree Hotel talking with friends, when a young lawyer chipped in, anxious to have Bill talk about his exploits, something he never does except on Sundays after church. Young lawyer lisped out:
"I, ah, saay, Mr. ah Cody, now, really, did you ever shoot any one; I mean under necessity, of course?"
Bill looked at the man in wonder a moment, then a frown as black as a whole troop of corkologians swept over his face as he thundered:
"No! what do you ask me such a thing as that for?"
"Oh, I, I beg pardon; but I, ah, thought you believed in that kind of thing a little."
"No, sir, emphatically I don't. But see here, my friend, I'll tell you something," and his brow darkened fearfully; "If you ever find some thunderin' fool mixing into your business and trying to insult you, and you feel that that man's brain is suffering for want of ventilation, always shoot quick," and he made a sudden grab for his hip-pocket, but before he could get his paper of "Solace" out the young lawyer was on the other side of a two-inch door.
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Amusements.
Taylor Opera House.
ONE NIGHT ONLY!
THURSDAY, OCT. 14TH.
THE YEAR'S SENSATION!
THE ORIGINAL COMBINATION!
Buffalo Bill and Texas Jack,
PEERLESS MORLACCHI.
Full Dramatic Company in BORDER DRAMA.
For particulars, see "Rocky Moutain News," Programmes, Newspapers, &c.
PRICES AS USUAL. Reserved Seats to be had at Harper's Music Store, five days in advance.
JOSH E. OGDEN, Agent.
oct6'12'13'14
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TAYLOR OPERA HOUSE.
ONE NIGHT ONLY.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14.
THE YEAR'S SENSATION!
THE ORIGINAL COMBINATION.
Buffalo Bill & Texas Jack,
PEERLESS MORLACCHI.
FULL DRAMATIC COMPANY
IN BORDER DRAMAS.
For particulars, see "Rocky Mountain News," Programmes, Newspapers, etc.
Prices as usual - Reserved Seats to be had at Harpers Music Store five days in advance.
oct6 12, 13, 14 JOSH. C. OGDEN, Agent.
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Buffalo Bill and Texas Jack, the renowned scouts and Indian fighters had more than a crowded house at Taylor Hall last night - it was packed to overflowing. Hundreds were obliged to stand up. The performance gives a very good idea of the thrilling episodes of frontier life, and was highly enjoyed by an appreciative audience.
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RICHMOND THEATRE.
MONDAY EVENING, OCTOBER 18TH,
'75 THE EVENT OF THE SEASON. '76
APPEARANCE OF THE
ORIGINAL SELECT COMBINATION.
BUFFALO BILL, TEXAS JACK,
and the peerless danseuse
M'LLE MOLACCHI,
in thrillingly [?] and
ENTIRELY NEW WESTERN DRAMAS
and MORLACCHI'S FARCES,
with
SUPERIOR DRAMATIC COMPANY.
Tickets, 25 and 75c.: reserved seat, 81. Box[?] at Wyatt's, 920 Main Street.