War memories from a Confederate courier's Civil War trek
A former Confederate courier recalls a Maryland expedition led by General Early in 1864. He describes Johnson’s headquarters at McNeil farm, the burning of Chambersburg, the Potomac crossings near Williamsport, and a nighttime bridge assault. Comrades, battles, injuries, and prison losses are recounted with personal detail.
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Anderson Intelligencer
Ome
Vichous
Daniel A. Griffin
Saluda
Ball Knob
Ita
Silas Wil- Hama
Harry Williams
Iain
Averil
Early
Maryland
Washington City
Bradley T. Johnson
Gilmore
Col. Peters
Virginia
Potomas River
Leesburg
Maying
Potomas
Warly
Wincheater
Johnson
McCauslin
Potomac
Atresia
Williamsport
Chambersburg
J. A
Romney
Barber Bar Bariam Riddle Turns On Haircut Question
A quirky dialogue recalls a barber cutting hair and a puzzled reply. The exchange explores language play and rural humor as a man seeks an easy job and a barber answers with a punning definition. The exchange centers on everyday work and a light linguistic twist.
Last Grief Frou Lee Editor Dies in Marion County
John G. Carmichael of Marion county died last Thursday December 1. A former ud soldier in the army of Virginia he enjoyed recounting Civil War experiences. He recalled a Jenkins Lee exchange about placing troops in danger and driving back the opposing forces.
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John G. Carmichael
Marion County
Army of Virginia
Gen
Jenkins
Lee
Tee
Tennessee
J. A. Wilson
Dillon, .U
Dec
General Moorman Dies at 61 in New Orleans
General Moorman adjutant general of the United Confederate Veterans died suddenly in New Orleans at age 61 while working on May reunion plans. He led Moorman's cavalry battalion and helped unify Confederate veterans into the United Confederate Veterans. Funeral arrangements completed. services set for tomorrow at Memorial Hall with Rev. A Gordon Bakewell delivering the sermon. Temporary burial planned at Motariro cemetery tomb of the Army of Tennessee.
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New Orleans
Nev
Moorman
The
United Confederate Veterans
Forrest
Ife
United Confederacy
Southern Side
General Moortian
Teboault
Memorial Hall
A. Gordon Bakewell
Army of Tennessee
Motairio Cemetery
A Woman's View by Comfort Satire Exchange
Mr Closefitt claims there are two thousand million dollars in circulation. His wife responds with humor about his reluctance to part with money, highlighting a comic clash over wealth and frugality. The dialogue showcases light social satire in a domestic setting.
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Mr. Closefitt
Texas Meeting Seeks Boll Weevil Remedy and Aid
The Dallas Commercial Club hosts a southern boll weevil convention with Prof WJ Hunter and others. Texas debates state and federal aid and a possible agrostological station to test profitable crops in places now infested, amid rising losses up to 25 million yearly.
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Jiallas
Tex
Dee
Dallas Commercial Club
W. J. Hunter
United States
Texas
Tive Burleson
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
Secretary of Agriculture
Cherry Tree Men Get Short Sentences in Federal Court
In Charlotte on December 17 Judge Boyd sentenced Rev. T Bright to four months and $1,000 fine, C D Wilkie to three months, and W H Padgett to one month for the Amos Owen cherry tree scheme. Wilkie may be released on raising 1500 dollars. Dr B Bright’s case was continued due to his wife’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. B. Bright
Rev. T. Bright
North Carolina
F. Bright
Wilkie and Padgett
Stops the Cough and Works off the Cold
A vintage ad touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a cold cure in one day with No cure, No Pay and a price of 26 cents. It also includes a wry anecdote about an East Indian law student who quips that matrimony is illegal by law because lotteries are forbidden, and a note that it is hard for the man who is flat on his back to face the world.
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New England
Henry
Texas
Rio Grande
Mexico
Ted River
Agricultural Department
Europe
France
Anderson
8. C
Vandiver Bros
Syracuse
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Poomie
Old Tayn Bridge
O'Eluck A. Wi
Vrilee
Clayborne
Virginia Cavalry
James Pair
Greenville
McNeil Farm
John Duckett
Oconee Co
Newton Clinkscales
Anderon
Chinkscales
Sam Leopard
Chesley Watkins
Watkins
South Carolina
Johnson's Island
Bradley Johnson
Horae
Staunton
Bobby
Bay
Pal
Nan
Gan
Senhia
Gen. Moorman
Mae Brown
Santou, Fulton Co
Peoples Furniture CO. Funeral Direets and Undertakers
Castoria
Conuing
Evans Pharmacy
Vandiver Vandiver Bros
Georgia
Vandiver Bros. & Major
Gee Hua
M. Mattibon
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