Jere Clemens and the hind leg duel legend
Mark Twain’s autobio excerpt in the North American Review recalls Jere Clemens, a U S senator, famed briefly then for a duel over Old John Brown’s Governor Wise. The narrator muses on who fired first and hints history’s uncertainties while noting the Clemens family’s origin with Adam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jere Clemens
United States
John Brown
Governor Wise
Clemens
Adam
Mark Twain
North American Review
No Opium in Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Ad
A 30 year trusted remedy for colds croup and whooping cough is advertised as opium free and safe for children. The notice promotes Chamberlain s Cough Remedy sold by J L Wikle highlighting its established reputation and child friendly taste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Wikle
Lincoln and Pickett story of friendship at Gettysburg
In Dixie After the War Myrta Lockett Avary recounts Lincoln’s warm links to West Point cadet George Pickett. In Richmond Lincoln meets Pickett’s wife with baby. he jokes that he is not president but George’s old friend. He offers pardon for the son if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
General Pickett
George
Abraham Lincolin
United States
Abraham Lincoln
Unclaimed Letters Men's and Ladies List
A historical notice lists unclaimed letters to individuals both men and women. Names include Abernathy Eli E., Adams Eliott, and many others with numerous spellings and titles. the listing preserves a wide roster of recipients and initials.
This Date in History Highlights Notable 19th Century Events
Chain of events listed include 1814 Treaty of Ghent signing with Great Britain and America, 1838 London Greenwich railway opening, 1864 bombardment of Fort Fisher, 1869 death of Edwin M. Stanton, 1872 Barnum's museum fire, 1889 death of Charles Mackay, 1890 Isaac Sawtelle murder conviction, 1891 Hudson River rail collision at Hastings with 14 killed. An ad touts Dock Blood Bitters as a remedy for dyspepsia.
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Ghent
Great Britain
America
London and Greenwich
London
Tiugh Miller
Fort Fish
Edwin M. Stanton
Barnum’s Museum
New York City
Charles Mackay
Thor
Isaac Sawtelle
Dover
N. H
Hiram
Hudson River
Hastings
N. Y
Cautious Deacon Warns Sister Over Spirits On Display
In a Life publication fragment a deacon cautions Sister Henderson about the appearance of evil. He notes half filled cut glass decanters on her sideboard and admits he drank from the big bottle, while she explains the bottles hold door stain and furniture polish for appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sister Henderson
Deacon
Wedding Gifts of Lone Age at Moor of Losely 1567 List
A 1567 wedding gift list for Mrs Moor of Losely shows abundant birds from Norfolk including cranes herons curlews ducks teels swans larks knots and styntes among 850 birds in total with 456 larks. The York County note from Country Life remarks the collection may have caused embarrassment for the bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moor of
Losely
M. Balam. Esq
Marshland
Norfolk
Foley's Kidney Cure Brings Cured Man Through Exam
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut credits Foley's Kidney Cure for curing his kidney and bladder troubles after diabetes treatment failed. He reports improvement after the second bottle and full cure after five, allowing him to pass a life insurance examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Donahue
New Britain
Conn
Foley
Gas Coke for Grates and Burners Delivers at 24.50
Anniston Electric & Gas Co offers cleanest cheapest coke fuel for grates and bus burners at 24.50 per ton delivered. Phone 109 for orders and delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston Electric & Gas CO
A Hearty Laugh Promotes Health and Longevity
A cheerful outlook and hearty laughter ease stress, cushion life’s jolts, and help restore normal conditions. Laughter is claimed to be healthy, aid heartaches, and may prolong life by keeping people physically and mentally in harmony.
Rival tailor’s shop scene as ambulance ferries a fainting customer
A bystander notes an ambulance backing up to a rival tailor’s door. The tailor responds that four customers had collapsed in fits, all being taken to the hospital. He remarks shock that such events are rare at that establishment.
Noblest work of Godman described in changing roles
The Atchison Globe notes the subject is first known as the son of his mother then as the husband of his wife and finally as the father of his children, presenting a succinct view of his standing through family roles.
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Atchison Globe
King of All Cough Proclaims Chamberlain Cough Remedy
A Canton Center Connecticut mail carrier with sixteen years in the U S service praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as superior to all others for coughs and colds. He says it provides certain results with no bad after effects and recommends it for reliable relief. Sold by L Wikle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King of All
E. G. Case
Canton Center
Conn
U. S
Chamberlain
L. Wikle
Reading lamp designs for gas and electric Christmas gifts
Anniston Electric and Gas Company offers handsome reading lamps in various designs for both gas and electric use. Prices are very reasonable and delivery is promised for Christmas morning. Located at 10th and Noblests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston Electric and Gas Company
Anniston Electric and Gaboq Price Quote
A notice states a charge of 4.50 dollars per ton delivered for the service or material, with contact listed as ANNISTON ELECTRIC & GABOQ, od8. 1f Telephone 109.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anniston Electric & Gaboq
Progressive merchant ad promotes Humphrey Gas lighting
An advertisement urges merchants to light their stores with Humphrey Gas for bright steady illumination. It claims the light is the best color and offers a guaranteed satisfaction with the gas company backing the guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Merchant
Humphrey Gas Ares
Anniston Electric and Gas ad for fuels and stoves
An advertisement from Anniston Electric and Gas promotes fuel for grates and base burners. The ad includes a telephone number for inquiries.
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Chny
Lexclusive Agency
City National Bank
Anniston
Alabama
M. F. Doering
GEO. H. Lit
Frank M. Griffith
Trav
Pass. Agt
Birmingham
Ala
Abernathy, Nathan, Adair, Eliott
Allen, Harry, Baird
W. M. Davis
Albert
Dorris
Jim
Daniel
BE. Eads
William
Ferr
Lee
Foster
James
Flint
M. J. Gilligan
FE. Gunn
Z. K. Grace
P. C. Hart
Marshall
Norrison
John
Holcomb
Heflin
J. O. Jackson
Chas
Jackson
Isaiah
Johnson
G. W. Johnson
W. T. Jones
Milton
Kennedy
P. A. Kirk
Jim. Leonard
Hugh. Ledbetter
R. E. Lewis
Oliver. Lucas
A. H. Lundy
Dallas
Mason
J. E. Mallory
Moore
Morgan
Mahone
Will
Parker
Steward A. Reed
Ark
Short
J. T. Sheppard
Simpson
Emmett
Thrower
Walter
Smith
Stevens
Elisha
J.T. Smith, John
Travis, Willie
J. M. Ragan
P. M
Atlanta
DERS
W. D. New
Anniston Electric & Gas
Anniston Exwitric & Gas Aq Oala
Cater Grocery Co
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