The Story of Tonguish

Alanson Thomas lived in a log house on the north side of the river Rouge, about two miles below where the village of Dearborn now stands. His house stood on the brow of the hill. He was one day fixing up some shelves in his house for his wife's convenience, when he heard the voice of a man behind him. He turned round and was confronted by the form of Chief Tonguish, who was ordering his (Thomas's) wife to hand him something which he coveted. Thomas demanded, What are you doing here?'' The chief sprang at him to seize his person. As quick as thought he met the brawny fist of Thomas, which landed him senseless the other side of the room.