Darkness, faith, and family haunt a night in a letter
A speaker discusses darkness in religious and literary contexts, then recounts a night of domestic disturbance. The tale shifts from nocturnal reflections on light to a parable-like encounter with fear, a cat, and a pantry lock. The narrative closes with a resolve to improve behavior and avoid imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton
Ganatill
Madocline
Bunting
Julianna Johnson
Jordan
Hallood
Liberty
Jong
Tam
Burt
Axp
Blood Balm advertisement and medical claims from old catalog
An old, fragmented advertisement promotes Botanic Blood Balm a medicine for skin eruptions, boils, ulcers, and bodily humors. It claims to cleanse the blood, restore health, and offers free medical advice with a trial kit mailed from Atlanta. The text parrots testimonials and lists pharmacies and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noreo
Ivehell
Atlan
Jay & Co
Wilkite
Wilkite, “and Brae Pharmracy
Hampton Family Massacre Amid Revolutionary War Narratives
A narrative of Anthony Hampton and family massacred by Cherokee warriors in Spartanburg during the 1775 frontier war. Details include the slaughter of Henry Hampton and others, the rescue of John Bynum by a chief, and later partisan actions leading to Wade Hampton’s renowned Revolutionary War role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton
Alway
Ashe
Gen
Gov. Perry
Anthony Hampton
Wade Hempton
Virginia
South Carolina
Tiger River
Spartanburg
England
Carolin
Edward
Preston Sampton
Henry Clinton
Peter Parker
Charleston
Hamptons
Greenvillee
Hite
Ennoree
John Bynum
James Harrison
Preston Hampton
Mr. Hampton
Gunore
Preston
Ind
Sobief
Pendleton
Greenville
Bouth Carollos Raisins Winder
Col. Williams
Henry ‘Hampton
Prenton Hampton
Edward Hampton
Bayliss Earle
Paoolatte
Prince's Fort
Blackatocks
Cowpens
Entow
Wade Hampton
North Carolina
Hutan
Remembered It All Right in Jeer and Jealousy
A man insists he recalled his wife’s wedding anniversary though she doubts him, accusing him of deception. He vows to confront jeweler delays while she grows furious, crying out in disbelief. He exits muttering about troublesome women as she laments the ruse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tofell
Heaven
Job
David Saith
Apontics
Erebue
Hell
Bomer
Cimmeria
Milton
Hades
Montgomery
Shakespeare
Teoryson
Hero
Jobat
Avon Srninas
Tarr Bros. Mephoiz Co
130Th Street
O. D. Phelps
M. D. Br. Tarr Bros
Meprcviz Co
Iran
Rivington Atreat
Raphael
East 129Th St
New York City
Slong White
Eocery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Billarps
Allania
Manatero
Daug Btores
Wheelock Ivers & Pond
C. A. Reed Music House
Fred
Gaene
Treas
FHANK
Recerts
Office OF
Anderson Fertilizer Company
Anderson Fertilizer Co
Andersgn
S. C
Signhersy Ltd
Eame
Yours Truly
Pontal
C.F. Wears
Villa Ridge
Ill
Nina
Morris Wechsler
Cong
Bnai Israel
New Yon
Tarr Bros
Tart Bros
Dicine CO
East 130Th St
Naty
All Druggints
Vandiver Bros
Masonic Temple
the Peoples Bank
Coop
Turnip Seed
Evans Pharmacy
TOLLY
G. F. Tolly & Son
Old Reliable Furniture Dealers
Depot St
Anderson, 8. C
M. L. Carlisle
L. EH. Carlibli
Anderson
Walter A. Wood
Anderson County
Carlisle Bros
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