Ellis Parker Butler

Mr. Gubb goes to pay Mr. Medderbrook but finds his house deserted. He later receives a telegram from Syrilla breaking off their engagement. Chi Foxy, a tramp, reveals that he is a murderer and...

A little black boy named Mose is afraid of ghosts in his ghostly neighborhood, but after encountering various ghosts who all claim there are no ghosts, he realizes there are no ghosts to be afraid of.

A man reflects on his tendency to get distracted and chase after meaningless pursuits, preventing him from achieving success.

Mr. Billings enters his home late and his wife finds unusual items in his pockets. He explains the events that led to these items being there.

An argument between an express company agent and a customer over the shipping rate for guinea pigs leads to a dispute about whether guinea pigs are considered pigs or pets.

A millionaire named Remington Solander wants to build a radio loud-speaking tomb in a cemetery, but after his death, the radio waves are assigned a different frequency and play jazz and comedic...

Philo Gubb, a detective, is approached by Mrs. Smith who asks for help in finding her stolen chicken. Philo Gubb agrees to take the case and eventually catches the chicken thief, who pays a hefty...

A man named Silas is accused of locking his wife, Sally, in their shack and pouring water down the chimney. However, Silas denies these accusations. Uncle Noah, a witness, claims that he nailed the...

Philo Gubb, a paper-hanging detective, is hired by Uncle Gabriel Hostetter to investigate his son-in-law, Farrington Pierce, who he believes is trying to murder him. However, Philo soon discovers...

Mrs. Gratz wakes up on Christmas morning to find that her chickens have been stolen. However, she soon discovers a purse with $900 in it. A man claiming to be a chicken buyer and a chicken-house...

Philo Gubb, a detective, gets caught up in a case involving beer theft and burglary, with various characters seeking his help and offering money to solve the mystery.

Detective Gubb investigates a series of un-burglaries, where the un-burglar leaves behind spoons and forks instead of stealing them.