Last Battle of Civil War Located in Williamston Township
The article recounts locating the last Civil War engagement east of the Mississippi, dated May 1 1861, in Williamston township Anderson County South Carolina two and a half miles from Piedmont. It notes many residents recall details, including route from Greenville road to Grove road and crossing Saluda River at Grove Station bridge. It describes Confederate cadets from Charleston, Yankee raiders, and a wounded man saved by locals. It urges memorial marking of the site and proposed Confederate veterans gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
Williamston Township
Anderson County
Piedmont
John B. King
Wm. EK. Lang
Citadel
Charleston
Greenville
Greenville Road
Grove Station
Grove Road
Saluda River
Brushy Creek
Wao. E. Long's
King's
Sequad
Federale
Ossinformalé
Conred
White Plains
Oldier
Moore
Tong
Ile
Ncrimmage
Appomatox
Jefferson Davis
Butler Dyer
Paul Allan
Sion T. Richardson
Hurricane Creek
Sion
Haonab King
Octogen Grien
Col. King
Hannah
Addrop
Pf Bhilosh Cioriuh
Polter
Shocking New York Fall From Fashion to Prison
A New York tale of a once prominent society woman, daughter of a famed general, whose gradual drift into drunkenness ends in conviction and a likely prison sentence. The narrative condemns moderate wine use as a gateway to degradation amid balls, dinners, and fashionable life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tam
Poverty Causes Tied to Beer Use in Tenements Observation
An agent of New York Municipal Reform League watched a June evening scene on lower Broadway noting many adults and children carrying beer and whiskey into a tenement. The report argues poverty links to alcohol, citing scores of buckets of beer and bottles. The item also includes assorted quotes and vignette-style snippets from varied sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal Reform League of New York
Lower Broadway
Plaan
Blood Poison Cured by BBB Battle at Free Satine
Deep seated, obstinate cases said to yield quickly to BBB Botan ed Balm after tests spanning 30 years. Ad claims mucous patches in mouth throat eruptions ulcers joints skin and hair heal, digestion improves, and system detoxified. Available at drug stores in large bottles with price and address details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free To Satine
Bailey
Courtship of Thirty-Nine Years Ends in Virginia Wedding
John Smith of Culpeper County Virginia and Miss Lucy Howard near Fredricktown Missouri wed after a 39 year engagement. Smith, a former Confederate subaltern, endured long separation during the war and later prosperity following his return home. Their enduring love survived distance and hardship as they finally joined in marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
Culpeper County
Virginia
Lucy Howard
Fredricktown
Smith
North
Thomas Howard
Misa Tucy
Misa Howard
Sle
Missouri
Ohio
Iece Howard
One Lesson in Patience and Restraint
A concise aphorism urges handling tasks step by step and resisting vengeance. It cautions against harsh language and proposes pausing to consider gentler actions. The message centers on self discipline and measured response in daily conduct.
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Williamston Wowmship
Onville Monuineer
W.0.t. U. Department
Ladies of the
W. T. Av
Ot Anderson
George P. Clark
West Action
Mass
St Berea College
Littl Percy
Mr. Henpeck
Roger
Java
Wes
Standard Oil Company
U. A. Reed
Music House
KNA Rae
IVERS
POND
CROWN
Wheelock
Lake Sde
Richmond
Aho
HHZ
ROWN
ESTEY
Tareeen
VOTEY
Intereet
Sesding
G. A. Reed Music House
Pat Sebel
Lee
Wey
Andersen
Evans Pharmacy
Prico
Vanpryse
E. P, Vanorgas
MY J. Mason
Vandiver
Col. Lestion
Fowler
Beth
Sullivan Hardware Co
Ligon & Leo SS
Ainasia Neh
Herry’s
F. B. Grayton & Co
the Farmers Loan
Frust Co
Cee John -T Guariss
Progr
Tisacs
Ate
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