Lead Mines in Calhoun Unity and Civil War Era
The article recounts lead mining in Calhoun County during the Civil War. It highlights the Draper farm shaft near Angel, the 1856 discovery by a slave named Russ, and later ownership by Parris & Cross and A J Donaldson. Dr Wiley Glover oversaw mining for Confederate military needs, ore was roasted on log fires, and the vein runs across much of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhoun County
Joshua Draper
Angel
Broughton Brothers
Russ
Ben Shillingsworth
Taliasahatchee Creek
Mary Brewton
Alexandria
Draper Farm
Draper
Little Hillock
Bob Parris
Joe Cross
Jack Cross
Parris & Cross
A. J. Donaldson
Nashville
Andrew Jackson
Greensport
Wiley Glover
Jim Prickett
Tread
Phillips Mill
McRoberts
Parris and Cross
Balis Broughton
Ait
Hidden Clay County Vein Prompts Civil War Era Mining Speculation
The passage questions future outcomes of a lead vein in Clay County. It hints that the vein could be developed for industry and military uses, suggesting possible past mining for gunpowder materials during the Civil War and imagining renewed extraction if necessity returns.
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Clay County
Four Anniston Men Ordered to Fort Oglethorpe Camp
Saturday morning four Anniston men received orders to report at the officers training camp Fort Oglethorpe on August 27. The men are Hubert B. Dent Frank McCraw Ed Avery and Oscar Stephen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AnnIston
Fort Oglethorpe
Hubert B. Dent
Frank McCraw
Ed Avery
Oscar Stephen
Market Place Wants Ads for Everyone
An advertisement text promotes a market place inviting all buyers and sellers to place ads. It emphasizes accessibility and inclusivity, aiming to connect every community member with goods and services through simple listings.
Two Day Camp William H. Forney Reunion Notes
Bailey G McClelen reports on the second day of Camp William H Forney s Twenty first annual reunion at Schencks Springs Gaston County. Thirty one veterans attended the second day with many missing due to weather and age. The article lists officers for the Twenty second reunion to be held August 7 8 1913 at the same site and thanks speakers including George Watkins Lieut Gov Kilby and Dave Cowden for use of facilities. It also includes a brief wartime reflection on Americas decision to go to war with Germany and asserts that war was necessary to preserve n ation s honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sunday Star
William H. Forney
Schenck’s Springs
Star
W. G. Duke
G. W. Landers
George Matthews
Thomas H. Amos
Newton Sewell
W. A. Skelton
W. M. Thompson
Seaborn Woodruff
C. ©. Woodruff
H. L. Stevenson
N. J. Stephens
B. G. McClelen
W. N. Coker
T. 8. Gwin
Leutenant
R. A. Hollingsworth
George Watkins
Thomas J. Kilby
H. M. Ayers
C. W. Daugette
Thomas L. Harvey
N. Stephens
Dave Cowden
Evening Star
Daily Hot Blast
Germany
Notice of Timber Land Entry and Pardon Petition
Notice from the Department of the Interior Land Office Montgomery 1917 that Jones M Brown of Jacksonville Alabama filed for timber and land entry in section 4 township 14 south range 9 east Huntsville meridian with timber valued at 120.63 and land 40.21. final proof to occur October 19 1917. protest or contest allowed. Also notice of pardon petition by Curtis Teague to be presented August 1917 while serving sentence for murder in Calhoun County Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. S
Montgomery
Ala
Jones M. Brown
Jacksonville
Hunteille
L. B. Liles
Com
Nniston
Cato D. Grover
Register
State of
Alabama
Calhoun County
Curtis Teague
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J. A. Roberson
Por
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Shelton
S.C
BELL
Rogers & Zemucray Company Bilesale Distributors
South
Birmingham
Tutwiler
United States
Galton
Mead Motor
Hale Buggy Mfg. CO. Jobbers and Distributors Automobile Accessories
West 15Th St
Bailey G. McClelen
Chamber OF Commerce
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