Sylvia Stark’s Description of an Attempt on Her Husband's Life

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An Indian going by the name of Willie had made an attempt on Stark's life. But the latter had seen the gun sight glistening in the sun. The gun was pointing towards him in the man's hands. Instantly Stark shouted to him, calling him by name. The man was afraid when he saw that he was detected. He knew if he missed Stark, Stark wouldn't miss him. He was trembling when Stark came up to him. After that Stark was very careful. He always took his dog with him when he went into the woods.

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Source: Salt Spring Island Archives, Add. Mss. 91, Marie Albertina (Stark) Wallace, Sylvia Stark’s Description of an Attempt on Her Husband's Life, n.d., 26. Notes: RESTRICTION: Copying permitted. However, permission to publish must be obtained from Mrs. Myrtle Holloman, 960 Walkers Hook Rd, Ganges, B.C., V0S 1E0

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