A Carolin a Heroine Emily Geiger in Revolution History
Miss Annie C McCants reads a DAR tribute on Emily Geiger in 1780 the courageous rider who carried a critical message from Gen Greene to Gen Sumter. The account notes her bold ride across Saluda Broad and Congaree with Rawdon's scouts pursuing, her clever use of “woman's wit” and the breakthrough that helped force Cornwallis to retreat. Geiger returned home after the victory, later married Col Threwitts and was buried in Lexington County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Geiger
J Annie C. McCants
Daughters of the American Revolution
Hanor
State Capitol
Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Washington
Valley Forge
Arnold
Charleston
Cornwallis
South Carolina
Camden
Marion
Sumter
Pickens
King's Mountain
Nathaniel Greene
South
North
Carolling
Lord Rawdon
Enoree
Wateree
Emily
Greeve
Gan Sumter
Keone
Saluda
Wongaree
Rawdon
Greene
Gen. Sumter
Gen. Greene
Orangeburg
Europe
Carolina
Col. Threwitts
Lexington
Congaree
LaFayette
South Caroolina
Marquis
Lexington County
Columbia
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed by Local Advertiser
An issue carries a voluntary endorsement for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure from a local advertiser, praising DeWitt Co. and Evans Pharmacy. The note asserts the remedy’s merit for dyspepsia and urges patrons to try it, citing long business relations and reliability. A stray paragraph about ironclad ships and water depth appears unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seeta Cari
DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Evans Pharmacy
The Truth About Whiskey Use and Its Harmful Effects
A W C T U department piece argues alcohol offers no food value or stimulant benefits. It cites Liebig, physiological effects on the brain and nerves, and a winter warmth myth, urging anti liquor action and political reform in South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Taper
Ely
Arandy
Baron Liebig
South Carolina
Anon
Crrizen
Herbal elixirs and remedies advertised in a 19th century issue
An advertisement pages multiple remedies for eczema and skin ailments. It promotes Botanic Blood Balm B B B from Blood Balm Co at 380 Mitchell St Atlanta with trial bottles offered. Also mentions Rheumacide as blood purifier. Prickly Ash Bitters sold by Evans Pharmacy and Ryans Pharmacy. odd notes about glass bricks and a joke about a lawyer's daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill-Orr Drug Co
Wilhite & Wilhite
Blood Balm Co
Mitchell St
Atlanta, Ga
Evans Pharmacy
Albion
Ind
James Hyde
Ryans Pharmacy
Vorgale
Monument to the Catawbas to be erected at Port Mill park
Citizens Captain S. E. White and J. M. Spratt announce a new monument honoring the Catawba Indians friendship with white settlers. A Chester sculptor has the contract. unveiling planned with May Confederate veterans memorial exercises. The ten foot monument features an Indian with drawn bow atop a die, buffalo relief on one side, forest life on another, with inscriptions praising Catawba heroism and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Mill
S. E. White
J. M. Spratt
Chester
Milt Vines
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Columbia State
W.C.T.U., Department
Indies
W.C.T. U. of
Anderson
8. C
Tar Point
Trainidad
Pitch Lake
Co My
Darling
Mrs. Younmas
Bobbie
Jimmy Jones
Jackson Co
W. Va
A.B. Parsons
Bank OF Anderson
A. Brook
Jos
N. Brows
B. F. Mauldin
Coubier
Targent
Herry’s
Yours
F. B. Grayton & CO
King Bros
Bargain Store
Paul
Stephens
The
Farmers Loan ¥ Trust Co
Ecoratil
Harris Lithia Water
South Carolin
AL N. Talley
Harris Lithia
A.N. Talley
M.D
Buffalo
Londonderry
Asheville
N.C
Joinney Williams
M. D
Atlanta
Roy, M.D
Hill-Oar Drue Co
Ligon & Ledbetter
M M. Mattison
Mutual Benefit Life Ins. Co
Neware, N.wt
People'’ Bank
Clanixer
Tron King
Elmo
Liberty Steves
Peerless
Iron King
Eame
Yours Truly, Osborne & Osborne
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