Night March and Federal Pickets Intercept Mission
Dred A Wyeth recalls a perilous night mission before Chickamauga. He rides alone through enemy lines to deliver an order, facing risk, fear, and near-certain danger, then returns with news of a successful intercept that preceded the decisive battle and his missed furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickamauga
Bragg
Jack Weatherly
Ward
Jacob McCain
Weatherly
Jack
Ilo
Tinawerad
Col. Mambrick
Bhutan
Tle
Russell
Cless
Helmer duel turns near tragedy in Lancaster home
Lancaster November 27 A bungled burglary scare ended when Carl A Foster and Ralph Foster loaded a gun in a dark passage assuming a burglar. J Harry Foster peeped from a door and was shot in the forehead by Carl A Foster. One hit only grazed him, the rest misfired. Foster others rushed to aid. Wounds not dangerous though the incident nearly proved fatal. An accompanying advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for blood diseases and skin ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Jerry Foster
Msq
Kershaw
Martin
Witherapoon
Carl A. Poster
Ralph Foster
Mr. Poster
Curl A. Poster
Ralph
O. A. Foster
K. P. B. Jones
Atlanta, Ga
Robert Ward
Maxey
Blood Balm Co
Mitchell Street
Atlanta
B. B. B. Hill-Orr D.C
Wilhite & Wilhite
Evans Pharmacy
Addressing the Jury A witness seeks guidance in Scottish court
A man sworn as a witness in a Scottish court initially faced the jury with his back to them and told his story to the judge. The judge directed him to address the jury and he awkwardly turned, bowed, and said good morning gentlemen. Also noted is a testimonial from Duchess County New York praising Chamberlains Cough Remedy for children and croup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amenia
Duchess County
N. Y
Hill-Orrrug Co
Explaining His Luck With a Boy and Trout Bargain
A country stream tale shows a boy buying trout from other youngsters then selling to lucky anglers for profit. The narrator pays fifty cents to learn the method, while noting the boy’s casual scheme and deadpan grin. A closing aphorism: after a woman loves a man, she never trusts him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dred A. Wyeth
Army of Tennessee
Croup
King of
Jos
J. Fretwell
John T. Burriss
Ligon & Ledbe Wholesale Dealers
Pitrnitire
G. F. Tolly & Son
Old Reliable Furniture Dealers
Depot Bt
Anlants, BO
Consy
Keyy
Isiknts
What Is
Castoria
Astoria
Vandiver
Vandiver Bros
E. P. Vandiver
Yours Truly
Vandiver Bros. P.S
V. B
Evans’ Pharmacy
Anderson
Ben
B. Bleckley
Noel B. Sharpe
Canh
Buist and
Herry’s
Bari
Yours
F. B, Grayton & CO
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