Dinwiddie county origins told in rough frontier reminiscence
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls Dinwiddie county's early organization with rustic humor. Capt. Taggs and others discuss local history, New Athens, a buckwheat cakes era, and Bob McIntosh’s schemes as the group travels westward in a covered wagon.
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Taggs
Dinwiddie County
Tuys
Shoe Trust
Excape
Hayes
New Athena
Baggs
New Athens
Bob McIntosh
Bob
Ohio
McIntosh
Dinwiddie County election speech and ticket shown
The narrative recounts a camp election in Dinwiddie County with McIntosh nominating himself as treasurer after a trek and map study. Scott Thomas mounts a rallying speech for an all unanimous slate, including McIntosh as treasurer and others as prosecuting attorney sheriff and clerk, celebrated with liquor and a vow to spread civilization and liberty.
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McIntosh
Mac
Scott Thomas
Dinwiddie
Scott
Dinwiddie County
Robert McIntosh
Ohio
Election Laughter and Lost Bonds in Scott Thomas Tale
The narrator recalls a chaotic county election, a joke about the cook county auditor, and a scheme to raise funds for school bonds. MacIntosh sails for London to place the bonds, an English agent seeks interest two years later, and a marriage settles a debt after a rough, humorous saga in Dinwiddie County.
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Scott Thomas
New Athens
Doc Tobie
Tobie
Dinwiddie County
McIntosh
Mac
Ohio
Blue Butte
Dean's Kidney Pills Prove Cures for Backache
W H Clarke of Bennett Street Wheeling WV testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills cured his chronic backache after other medicines failed. He praises lasting relief and offers to confirm the claim by interview or mail. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for the U S Remember the name Doan's take no other.
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Dean
W. H. Clarke
Bennett Street
Blach Bros. Tobacco Works
Wheeling
W. Va
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Doan
Travel deal to Hot Springs by Iron Mountain Route
One fare plus two dollars to Hot Springs Arkansas and return via Iron Mountain Route. Tickets on sale every Wednesday and Saturday through September 30 from all Southeast points. Final limit sixty days from sale. Write for hotel and sightseeing books. I E Rehlander TPA Chattanooga Tennessee.
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Hot Springs
Ark
Iron Mountain
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