Last Shot in the Last Battle Felt by an Old Soldier
W L Stanton recalls a Civil War raid near Cahutta Mountain in Murray County Georgia. He led a small force of the Fourth Georgia Cavalry against a large Union detachment at Montgomerys Ferry and the Coosentoe river, suffering losses including Major Edmondson and Lieutenant Seay, then orchestrated a counterattack that drove back roughly 1500 troops. The account ends with Stanton reflecting that the final shot marked the last opportunity to defend the country.
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Wheeler
Major Cummings
Thad
Tennessee
Edwardson
Lieutenant Fielda
Cahcutta Mountain
Carter's Quarter
Murray County
Fielda
Fields
Coosensteo
Jeff W. K. Bussey
Fields’ Mill
Kidmondson
Cleveland
Teno
Field
Montgomery's Ferry
Mra
Mra. Fields
Jack Literal
Montgomey
Jack
Calhoun
Tihien
Hdmondsin
Hin
Luioudnon
Meuve
Edmondson
Fourth
Georgia Cavalry
Henn
Seay
Larned
Soseewatton
W.L. Stanton
North Georgia Scouta
Atlanta Journal
Sassed by the Corpse at Pennsylvania Funeral
A rural Pennsylvania church funeral uplifts a minister who boasts of past private and public life as the crowd questions a supposed spirit message from the deceased. A parishioner declares a divine communication, but the minister shrugs off the drama, noting he has never been passed by the corpse in twenty five years of preaching.
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Pennsylvania
Gaint
Brethren
Brooklyn Engle
Lewis Wilkins
Keid, Okla
Chicago
Wilkins
Kurup
Kai City
Pickett Retains Blame for Gettysburg Charge Tale
A New Orleans Picayune writer relays Gen Pickett’s account of Gettysburg, recounting his attempt to charge after Longstreet delayed orders. The anecdote portrays Longstreet as silent on the fence while Pickett pressed forward, leading to a contested outcome and national reflection on responsibility.
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New Orleatin Picayuné
General Wilson
New York
Gen. Pickett
Gettysburg
Pickett
Rauka
Geo
Longstreet
Gen. Wilson
Agegravatingly Peculiar Mill District Tale Ends in Marriage
In Kennington the mill district funds a weekly per capita provision for supplies like soap towels and ice water. A young Celt guard handles purchasing. One night a damp towel provokes a grudge leading to a banter between a machinist and the custodian Reddy. The piece ends noting love and marriage as a possible outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennington
Reddy
Philadelphia Times
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery touted for lung and stomach relief
Newspaper notes physicians warn of influenza related illnesses and organ ailments in cities. Claims Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures coughs bronchitis and lung trouble and detoxifies poisonous accumulations. Also promotes Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as aid for stomach, liver and bowels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Golden Medical
Dirt fuel dream sparks debates on cheap energy hope
The piece debates a German chemist’s claim to turn dirt into a burning brick that can replace anthracite, arguing its cost, recyclability, and practical hurdles. It cites fuel price stress, experimental mixtures, and the need for broad backing amid skepticism and profit motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Searth
District of Columbia
Baltimore
Coal Trust
Atlanta Journal
Cancer Cured by Blood Balm for Nose and Face
Mrs. M L Adams of Fredonia Alabama credits Botanic Blood Balm with curing a nesting cancer on her nose and face after doctors gave up. The ad cites numerous other cases including Mrs B M Guerney of Warrior Stand Alabama with a raw nose and lip, and claims Blood Balm heals eczema, itching humors, ulcers, blood poisons, carbuncles, and skin diseases. It offers $1 per large bottle with free samples and lists Alabama retailers Orr Gray Drug Co Wilhite Wilhite Evans Pharmacy.
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M. L. Adams
Fredonia
Ala
B. M. Guerney
Warrior Stand
Botavia
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Anderson
Orr-Gray Drug Co
Wilhite & Wilhite and
Evans Pharmacy
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Evans Pharmacy Special Agents
Frank Bolt
THE
Cashi Grocer
Brock Hardware ‘Company
Brock Hrothers
Alnold Sore
Tate
J. B. Marold
Ecmc Co
Atlanta, Ga
Far
Ron King
Tims En Ruth
Garland
Yours Truly
Archer & Norris
CINCO
Porto Rico
Havannas
Cino
Havanna
Vandiver Bros. & Major
Two Care Fine
Tennessee Valley
A.C. Strickland
Merchants Bank
Mutual Benefit Life Ins
M. MM. Ma'exison
Proples’ Min’ Building
Fademsow 6
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