Destruction and Fire in Columbia During Sherman’s Advance
A fragmentary account recounts Columbia’s fall to Sherman’s forces in February with citywide fires, loot, and civilian suffering. It describes troops burning bridges, plundering homes, and the panic of women and children as Federal forces occupied the city, followed by depopulation and devastation across surrounding areas.
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Lumbig
Wi Ware
Frau
Malishy
Diarek
St. Sigiu's
Hardee
Charleston
Shorman
Leuethalow
Blair
Pwentioeh
Garp
Columbia
Cola Hin
Hopkins
Camden
Cifternth
Colaine bin
Pourieouth
Proshtoy
Aml Alston
Orchard
Charkexton
Melaws
Pour File Swann
St. Stophen’s
Santee
Weatern
Chester
S. C
Chesterfield
Cheraw
Moud
Wardee
Upper South Carolina
North Carolina
Sherman
Joe
Beauregerd
Wampton
Thia
Davis
Williama
Saluda
Broad River
Ex Limibia
Dra
Chen
Norvestey
Fife
Masia
Chote
Ity
Mainet
Ujo
Horaca
Rawa
Chilrena
Gool
CanAo
Southland
Sherwan
Svenca
Saltkhatehie
Cape Fear
Wiensboro
Georgia
South Carolina
Tiger
Krovn
Reconstruction of the Charlotte and Columbia Railroad After War Devastation
The text recounts after the 1865 burning of Columbia, Sherman’s army destroyed the Charlotte and Columbia railroad. Describes methods to tear up and twist rails, heat them in brick furnaces, and rebuild with improvised tools. Notes leaders William Johnson and James Anderson, Chester shop setup, and Theodore D. Kline in charge, later Central Railroad of Georgia general superintendent.
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Strinker
Chester
North Carolina Line
Charlotte
William Johnson
James Anderson
Columbia
Blackstook
Blackstock
Theodore D. Kline
Thieaty
La Grippe Cure Cited By Winfield Druggist
F Hewett of Winfield Illinois reports a severe 1898 1899 influenza attack cured by two bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He praises its effectiveness against grippe and pneumonia, noting its pleasant taste. Sold by Hill Orr Drug Co. Also mentions DaWitt s Little Early Risers and DeWitt s Witch Hazel Salve with Evans Pharmacy promoting these products.
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B. B.B
Mitchell Street
Atlanta
B.D. B. Till-Orr Drug Co
Wilhite & Wilhite and
Evans Pharimacy
la Grippe
F . Hewett
Winfield
Chamberlain
Grippe
Hill- Orr Drug Co
Evans
Atanda
DeWitt
Edgevield
Avmi
J T. Hannis
Harria Lithia
TOY
Harris Lithia Springs
Jane
Tecan
Batore Fletthers
Harris Lithia
Kirkland
Evans Pharmacy
Hagris Lithia Water CO
Harris Spring
5. C
France Acknowledges US Independence in 1778 Treaty
The article recounts France recognizing American independence on February 6 1778 and joining to support the United States. It notes key Revolutionary milestones including Burgoyne’s defeat and Cornwallis’ Yorktown surrender, crediting Washington and French aid for American victory and the broader European impacts.
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France
United States
Burgoyne
Washington
Gates
Cornwallis
Yorktown
America
Europe
King George
Hogland
Lord North
Louis XVI
Great Britain
Kranve
England
Count de Vergennes
Franklin
Deane
Arthur Lee
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Southern
Lightwood Knot Springs
Wiles
Thola
Nolen
Sonia
Matahati
Atlanta Ca
Gas Light Co
Attimnon
Swift Specific CO
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Casey
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Castoria
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Ise
Harris Lithia Water
Anderson
Ben. B. Bleckley
Mr. Noo
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Burst and
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