Dobson Marries a Flambeau Milkmaid in Rustic Tale
Frank Dobson meets Mildred Wyatt, a milkmaid at Meredith’s lodge on the Flambeau River. After a courting river trip and shared love of nature, Mildred breaks her engagement to marry Dobson, the witty backwoods figure. Bond and others witness the shift as Dobson marries the milkmaid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rank Dolson
Freeeh ‘Erre’s
Dobson
Fleh
Dobeon
Stan
Jackson
Meredith
Frank Dobson
Milkid
Debron
Meredith Bond
Mildred Wyatt
Bond
Pierre
Jedge
Meredith's
Frank
Mildred
Mace de
Hive
Gay
Debonair
West Point considers large water funding amid drought
The West Point board of visitors, at the academy during May drought, recommended a major water plan beyond the existing 100000 appropriation. Proposals include buying drainage land to feed reservoirs, strengthening the academy's water supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Visitors
West Point
Military Academy
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Cures Severe Ulcer
A runaway nearly ended fatally when an ulcer formed on the leg of J. B. Orner of Franklin Grove. For years doctors and remedies failed, but Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him. Also effective for burns bruises skin eruptions and piles as sold by West End Drug Co. and Miller Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Orner
Franklin Grove
Bucklen
West End Drug Co
Miller Drug Co
Merretts and friends visit relatives in the South
Mr and Mrs B F Merrett of Tuscaloosa and Mr W Merrett of Savannah are visiting Mr and Mrs D F Constantine Chief Court H Allen of the fire department returned from a business trip to Gadsden today Mr M J White returned today from Tennessee visit Mr J T Whraeher who has been visiting at Oak Fung ee the past two weeks has returned home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
B. F. Merrett
Tuscaloosa
Mr. W. ©. Merrett
Savannah, Ga
D. F. Constantine
Court H. Allen
Fire Department
Gadsden
M. J. White
Tennessee
J. T. Whraeher
Oak Fungee
Lynch Law Origin Story Tied to James Lynch of Galway
A historical note from the Pittsburg Gazette recounts James Lynch mayor of Galway as the figure linked to early lynching practices. It describes his son’s crimes, the son's execution by Lynch, and the suggestion that lynch law derives from this incident and parallels with Lydford law and Jedburgh justice. It also mentions a Virginia judge named James Lynch credited with a swift justice label.
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James Fitestephens Lynch
Galway
Ireland
Spain
Lynch
Neworthy
James Lynch
Devonshire
Lydford
England
Scotland
Jedburgh
Piedmont
Virginia
Pittsburg
General Grant’s Calm Under Heavy Fire at Spottsylvania
The narrator recalls General Grant’s supreme courage at Spottsylvania Court House. Under Confederate artillery, Grant seated on a lone stool calmly studied a near miss shell, ordering the shell to be retrieved and examined to identify the ammunition. The scene emphasizes his composure and fearless duty in battle.
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Grant
Spottsylvania Court House
Lim
National Magazine
Dysentery Cured Without Doctor Care in Drummond
Mr TA Pinner, a Drummond Tennessee merchant, reports quick relief from dysentery after using one bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy. He praises it as the best cholera medicine and says no doctor is needed. Sold by JL Wik druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
TA Pinner
Drummond
Tenn
JL. Wik Druggist
Limited Train Services From Birmingham to New York and Atlanta
The notice describes Pullman sleeping and observation cars on Birmingham to New York, Atlanta to Washington routes with dining, club, and drawing room services. It lists connections Birmingham to Richmond and Spartanburg to Washington, daily with Sunday exceptions and names several railroad officials in Birmingham, Washington, and Chattanooga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tcarry Pullman
Mobile
Asneville
Birmingham
New York
Aghata
New Jern
Pullman
Newark
Pullen Library
Atlanta
Washington
Richmond
Spartanburg
Washngton
Greensboro
Rome
Chattanooga
Salisbury
Cincinnati
Louisville
Sirmingham
Charlotte
Danville
Lynchburg
Sam
Byrne
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Earnest M'Caffey
Evanston
Chicago
Henry C. Caldwell
Eighth Circuit Court
Linavins
Paris
Bois de Boulogne
Social
General Grant
Fred C. Witten
N. J
Andy Catmartic
Sterling Remedy Co
N.Y
Southern Railway
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Ries Ek
Upm Jv
Selman
Goparitions
Knoxville Tv
Bristad
Aheville Lvay
Reenee
Sour A
Ami
Fohaim
J.C. Lusk
Ala
H. F. Latimer
C. H. Ackert
G. M
Washington, D. C
W. A. Turk
Washington, D
GSH
Hardwick
G.P.A
Washington, D.C
A. Benscoter
Chattanooga Tenn
Akror
Greer
Marions
Seminary
New Olsar
Meridian
Marion Jet
Montevallo
Ipm
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Ty Columbis Ih
Childersburg L
Cpm
Ain
Talladega
Eri
Anniston
Jacksonville
Csam
Oper Piedmont
U Balti
Cave Springs
Il Dam
Aimee
Siam
Ming
Someon
Lv Birm Kham
Pell City
Heflin
Edwardsville
Fruithurst
Tallapoosa
Bremen
Douglasville
Lithia Springs
Wane
Acon
Eeee
Esyp
Tener B. Font Pss
Ar Jacksony Fia
Reese
Kates
1St St
Lexington Avenue
State Normal School
Jacksonville, Ala
Scarbrough Drug CO
Mary M. Jordan
Princiy
Quintard Avenue
Eleventh
Twelfth Streets
Dixie Hardware
Copipany
Noble Street
White Dental Co
J.A. Dubose, D.D.S
Noble St
E. Julius Williar
Choctaw
Oklahoma
Gulf R. R
Eastern ‘Service
Memphis
Clttle Rock
Hot Springs
Indian and
Oklahoma Territories
Texas
Colorado
New Mexico
Arizona
Old Mexico
Pacific Coast
L. Parrott
Dist. Pass. Agt
Geo. H. Lee, G. P. At. A. le Rock
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