Remarkable Story of Mrs Brandon and Her Sixteen Soldier Sons
Mrs. Sarah Brandon of Moundsville Marshall County recalls her husband Charles Brandon a frontier hunter and the sixteen Bran don sons who served in the Union army. Two brothers died in service one at Shiloh and one at Andersonville. Her memoir covers frontier wars Indian captivity and Civil War service with Ohio and West Virginia regiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Brandon
Moundsville
Marshall County
Herald
Shiloh
Andersonville
Charles Brandon
England
America
Charles
Ohio
Captain Foreman
Foreman
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Mary Meyers
Josephine
Elizabeth
Fannie Slusher
Mr. Brandon
Sarah Barker
Elijah Barker
Maryland
Ohio Valley
Pipe Creek
Peter
Johns
Evans
Josephus
Hiram
James
van Buren
Jacob
Abraham
Alexander
David
Reese
Andrew
John Evans
Jim
John
Charley
Chickamauga
Virginia
McClellan
Hooker
Meade
Pope
Grant
Sam
Brandon
Lewis Wetzel
Esther Ann
Cincinnati
Charlotte
William
Frederick
St. Clairsville
Belmont County
Bellaire
Bold Phil Hensen Longest Beard World War Hero
A Union veteran named Phillip Henson, a six foot two farmer, has grown the longest beard in history over eleven years. His beard reaches the ground and draws attention as he recalls Civil War exploits with Rosecrans and Dodge. His service included capture and escape from Libby Prison, with endorsements from General Dodge and General Thomas. Despite show offers, he resists displaying his remarkable beard.
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Phillip Hensen
General Rosecrans
General Dodge
Bragg
Johnson
Forrest
Dodge
Sherman
Meridian
Libby
Richmond
Logan
Thomas
Department OF the Missouri
ST. Louis
Geo. H. Thomas
Department of the Cumberland
Phillip Henson
Hensen
Southwest
Atlanta
Hie
G. M. Doper
Hansen
Corinth
Col
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
The Women of Tunis and the Weight of Beauty
A Cor. N. Y. Sun report describes Tunisian women from high classes donning veils and living in strict seclusion. It notes beauty as measured by weight, with fatness valued in both Moorish and Jewish communities, and imagines a Tunisian elite living in opulent harems rather than elegant salons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tunis
Old Town
Cor
N. Y. Sun
General Grant on Surrender Terms at Vicksburg
A Century excerpt reproduces General Grant on the Vicksburg surrender terms. Grant notes Bowen pressed for terms allowing Confederate troops to march out with honors while Union troops would occupy the city. He recounts rejecting those terms and explains the cartel limited prisoner exchange and his reluctance to humiliate the garrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Pemberton
Bowen
Vicksburg
A. J. Smith
James River
U.S. Grant
Irish Soldier Remarks Amid Bull Run Yells
War is savage business and battlefield humor cuts deep. An Irishman at Bull Run watched his comrade on the left lose his head to a cannon ball then a spent shot wounds the man on the right. He pockets his gun, hears the wounded man scream, and quips you make more noise than the man who lost his head.
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Battle of
Bull Run
Minnesota Soldiers Home Planned at Minnehaha site
A Minnesota Soldiers Home is slated for construction at Minnehaha. Officials announce site selection and outline plans for the new facility to serve veterans in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota Soldiers’ Home
Minnehaha
Jury Fines For Eating in Court Through the Ages
A discussion traces harsh juror penalties from Henry VIII to the Tudor and later courts. Instances include jurors being fined after eating or drinking during deliberations, with notes on how verdicts were upheld despite informality and the motive of securing timely decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry VIII
Reed Tris
Hilary Teri
Henry VII
Queen's Bench
Dyers
Fragmented Readable Ad Snippets From Historical Page
A collage of old advertisements and notices mentions Tar Vrazor Axle Grease and Piso's Remedy for Catarrh with prices, plus references to Cigar longevity, protective planks, and hair dye. It notes Ruthless papers and entertainment tidbits like Tansill's Punch and Mill's Hair Dye, reflecting period marketing and product claims.
O. O. F. Announces Transcontinental Route for September
The Transportation Committee of the Sovereign Grand Lodge 1. O. O. F. shared plans for a grand official trip from Chicago to Denver and return in September via Curcango Rock Island & Pacific Chicago to Kansas City Union Pacific Kansas City to Denver and returning via Burlington Denver to Chicago. Official train departs Chicago September 1st at 22 M. Also includes ads and quips about rheumatism cures and a boarding house joke from the morning paper.
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Transportation Committee of the Sovereign Grand Lodge
Chicago
Denver
Curcango
Rock Island & Pacific Ry
Kansas City
Union Pacific Ry
Burlington
Rock Island & Pacific R
Northwest
Southwest
Rock Island
Chicarro
Joliet
Ottawa
la Salle
Peoria
Geneseco
Moline
Illinois
Davenport
Muscatine
Washington
Fairfield
Great Rock Island
Missouri River
St. Joseph
Atchison
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Iowa
Minnesota
Dakota
Watertown
Seneca
Kankakee
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Lafayette
Council Bluffs
Leavenworth
United States
Canada
Popular Education and Self Reliance in Learning
The piece argues that literacy alone is insufficient and urges individuals to actively think and test medical claims. It notes readers may know cure claims for diseases via Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery yet fail to apply the lesson personally, wasting their time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igno-Rance
Pierce
Br. Pierce
Druggiata
Chemical Laboratory of World's Dispensary Medical Association
Ibullalo, N.Y
Extermination advice from Prof Howard on moth control
In Good Housekeeping Prof L O Howard of the Smithsonian Division of Entomology outlines a method to eradicate buffalo carpet moths. He advises removing the carpet and dabbing benzine into cracks and door edges, airing the room and carpet, then placing rooting paper strips around the room edges and tucking the carpet over them to vent and neutralize odors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. O. Howard
Division of Entomology
Washington
Vastar
Waltham Watches Promoted as Superior Timekeepers
The American Waltham Watch Company boasts a long history of reliability, highlighting improved Crescent Street and Appleton Tracy & Co. grades and new superior models. It touts the one size Gold Waltham Watch as exceptionally small and precise, with the Breezed Hair Spring ensuring steady performance. WALTHAM engraving on case and movement serves as a mark of genuineness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warnam
American Waltham Watch Company
America
Crescent Street
Appleton
Waltham
Waltham Watch Company
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Upper
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W. Va
Cor. N.Y. Herald
Phil Hensen
the Women OF Tunis
General Grant
New York
Butte
Ohio Dairy
Toledo
Pittsburgh
Beeves
Teres
Philadelphia
Wool—Western
Rernep
Tansill
Harper's Bazar
Lace
Zexas Siftings
Glenn
Mill
Whitehall Times
Syghed Potts
Merce
Potts
Brabbs
Picayune
Cockle
Fuller & Fuller Co
Famoes
Dr. Urlin
P.O. Box
Waltham Watches
Jewelers
Art de la Mode
Paris
Cealeror
W. J. Morse
Justith St
Sh. Wy
Edinburra
N.Y
Col Hho i
Wee Hie
H. Booth
Chirao
College
Tur
Olivet
Mich
Ahnemann Medical College
Homaopathioc School
B.S. Balley
M.D
Alichigan Ave
Chisware
Esopathtic Hospital
Hessen Ct
Aidress
William ‘I Miller
GHIG
Clevels and
Sanersity
Columbeus
Erce
Rewang
Dr. Sage
Sage
W. Hausner
Ithaca
N. J
Thomas J. Rushing
Pine Street
Tam
Evi Ronsixs
Runyan P. O
Columbia Co
Uvinia
Tean
S. J. Striper
Aed Wirt
Lea
Mawtsow
Green
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Chi
R. R. Cable
Pres
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M’g'r
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M’g’r
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Gen't Tki
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Wayne Wayne
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Us Childrens Medicine
Nuist
Bengt Vee
Swayne
SWAYNE _ PANACEA
JONES
Jones OF
Bingham
Ension
A. W. Maecorsack & Son
D.C
Porter Leon Roofing
Brewster Safety Rein Holder CO
Helly, Mich
Ensign
Milo B. Stevens & CO
Cleveland
Detroit
A.N. K
Wee Smith
Bright
Gmitel & CO
Jo Gor
Jay S
W.a.rainey
TITAN
Swress Goods
Rainey
Baltimore & Ohio
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Pittsbur Re H
Cleveland Marietta
Railroad
Akron
Canton
Canal Dover
Coshoeton
Zanesville
Newark
Cambridge
Marietta
Coumbus
Cincinnnati
Parkersburg
Lys
Macksburg
Caldwell
Prades
CLE
Feeark
Belle Valley Ars
Aumbus
Pt. Pleasant
eTony
Mansfield
Kimbolton
Shelby June
New Comerstown
Monroeville
Beens
Fysas
Vaile
Sandusky
Lees
Anton
Ari
Rken
Cis
Thicago
Aikron
Ners
Massillon
Creston
Norwalk
Columbus
Sapere Pittsburgh
Nouware
P.M
P. M
A.M
P. M. Quelee
Shelby Juneto
JAM
A. M
Alemuadin
P.M. AM
Dor Wales
M. Philadelphia
Shelby Junction
C.K. Lord
W. EB. Reppert
Valley
Canal
Dover
Phillipsburg
New Comnerstown
Byesville
Pleasant
Belle Valley
Tas
T. Wikoff
W.G. Jewatt
Gene's Pass
Cleveland, Akron, Canton & Marietta
Independence
Everett
East Akron
Uniontown
Greentown
New Berlin
Lake Park
Crossing Valley Junction
Valley Junction
Fee Eee
Et Nal
Etween
Sunda
Carlan
Age James Mellen
Tray
Western Express Mail Express
Limited Express
Eastern Express
New York Express
Dennison
Bam
WM. Cole
James McCrea
E. A. Ford
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