A Desperate Confederate Family in Anderson May 1865
An Anderson South Carolina family recalls May 1 1865 when Yankee raiders looted the town. They describe guards, thefts, and the captain who pledged protection, plus a harrowing siege by crowds, the loss of valuables, and the villagers’ sense of Lost Cause pride after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Carolina
Anderson
Upper South Carolin
Nove
Atable
Gen. Brown
Brown
Missis
Erent
Grandpa
Hetty
Thad
Gen. B
Llike
David
Goliath
Thave
New South
Meteor Fall Over British Central Africa Near Mt Bamba
A meteor fell on the east side of Mt Bamba in British Central Africa and exploded with a loud noise heard miles away to the north and south. Fragments scattered over a nine by three mile area and some weighed over five pounds.
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British Central Africa
Mt. Bamba
Nine Commandments Curious Mishap In Class
In 1044 a pupil Maisie Mi was questioned by a minister about biblical lessons in a sit room. The clergyman asked how many commandments exist and Maisie declared nine, insisting she knew ten once, since her father had broken one commandment. The scene reflects a Sunday-school moment turned witty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. C
Father
Lincoln
Lawrence
Maisie
Madsiv
Blood Poison and Cancer Cured by B B B Trial Bottle Free
Cures for cancer and blood poison advertised with B B B Botanic Blood Balm claiming to expel virulent poison from blood. Promises cure for scrofula ulcers sores and hair loss. Sample bottle offered free, full treatment bottles $1, six bottles $1. Rar sample bottle address Atlanta Ga. Also includes testimonials for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and Prickly Ash Bitters with pharmacy mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.B. B
Blood Balm Co
Mitchell St
Atlanta, Ga
Child Swallows Snake Hidden in Abandoned Well
In Delaware County a seven year old girl living with Mic and Mt. Bobbing drank water from an old well at a farm with two wells. She became ill, claimed swallowing a worm, and spasms followed. A visitor found a garter snake in a cup of water from the well. After days of deterioration the snake emerged from the child’s mouth and was killed by Mr. Robbins. The eight inch snake was removed, ending the mysterious illness.
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Ap Yeiehey
Vwoleweane
Olio
Dak
Mt. Bobbing
Welaware
Willa
Santry
A Sure Cure for Croup and Cough Remedies
Twenty five years of use with no failure for Chamberlains Cough Remedy cited as preventing croup when given at onset of hoarseness or creppy cough. Testimonials claim rapid relief from coughs colds hoarseness croup pneumonia bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. Also notes about a large potato and a doctor recommending sand grit for digestion.
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Hill-Orr Drug Co
John Milton
Ferdiner
H. N. Williams
Gentryville
Ind
C. Tennyson
Pelham
Vans Pharmacy
Chicago
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Daddy G
Capt
Ths
Pierce
Thnville
Boyle Co
Anne Stephuns
Klevile, Wood Co
Vicree
Pieters
Tise
Elaine Tere
Capille
Chity
Ninre
United States Senate
Slowboy
Hyvans Pharmacy
Annie EK
Gunning
Tyre
Mich
Evans Pharmacy
Sak
Depston
Old Hickory
Tennessee
Columbia Buddies
Tam
Jos. J
Carlisle
Castor
Peeste
Peeters
Bears
iAlways Ae
John T. Burriss
Iam
John T, Burriss
Hill-Orr Druc CO
Wwe
Dean & Ratliffe
Thakano
Caases
Dean & Ratlifee
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