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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1893 | 1 |
1 story matching ball
Scanning errors are common in old newsprint. Also try:balli, ballad, ballar, baller, ballet, ballew
- A Family Tragedy in Centralia
A young boy is accidentally killed by his cousin while playing with a Winchester rifle in their home.