James Presley McLane Civil War Soldier and Farmer
James Presley McLane born near Oakhill Wilcox County Alabama December 30 1840 died Cameron Texas February 18 1916 aged about seventy six. He attended Erskine College in 1859 then joined the 1st Alabama Regiment serving in Pensacola Island No 10 Port Hudson and other posts before final surrender in 1865. He returned home to Oakhill in 1865 and married Bettie Andrews in 1866. his brother Andrew McLane survives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreis
James Presley McLane
Robt. S
Jane McLane
Oakhill
Wilcox County
Ala
Cameron
Texas
Erskene College
Dan West S. C
Pensacola
Fla
Alabama
Braxton Bray
Ft. Baraneas
Island No. 10
Mississippi River
Springfield II
Port Hudson
Pemburton
Vicksburg
Miss
Frank Gardner
Fts
Gains
Morgan
Powell
Jas. E. Johnston
Sherman
Resacka North Ga
Joe E. Johnston
Qualls Brigade
Wallthall
Polks Corps
Army of Tenn
Oakhill Wilcox Co
Bettie Andrews
Andrew McLane
Swamp Root Credited With Kidney Relief in 1912 Letter
Mrs A E Briggs of Eldred, Pa, and her husband reportedly recovered from long kidney and rheumatic trouble after using Dr Kilmer Swamp Root. The letter notes prior medical lack of relief, describes relief enabling work, and includes an endorsement and offer for samples and a booklet. The signer swore the statement May 25, 1912 before a notary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Briggs
Eldred
Ira McCarthy
Notary Public
Dr. Kilmer , Co
Binghamton,n. Y
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Branchville Notes Mixed Socials And Local Doings
The Branchville group met February 19 with Mrs. W. R. Looney hosting. Guests included Mrs. Fred Smith of Calvert. Officers postponed annual elections due to sickness. Games of 42 favored Mrs. Hubert and Mrs. Smith. Refreshments featured Marchioness cream and nut cake served by Aunt Martha Allen who is recovering. Local notices include visits to Cameron and Calvert residents, sermons by Brother Darley, and a wedding for Max Grabein and Miss Rachel Dueser at the courthouse with Judge John Watson officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Looney
Fred Smith
Calvert
Hubert
Martha Allen
J. A. Peel Jr
W. H. Bryant
Cameron
T. L. Peel
Cameron Sanitarium
Sue Harlan
Alice Harlan
Jacksonville
Darley
the Baptist Church
M. R. Looney
Court House
John Watson
Max Grabein
Rachel Dueser
Dangers of Draft and Home Cures Featured in ads
An assortment of mid century advert text touts Sloan's Liniment for neuralgia stiffness and rheumatism with claims of rapid relief and sleep. Another notice invites a large basket dinner at a Burlington church dedication. Also presented is Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 cure guarantee and testimonials, sold by F J Cheney Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Despairing Wife Rescued by Husband in Cardui Testimony
In Catron Kentucky Bettie Bullock writes of years of womanly troubles and invalid days. Her husband bought Cardui, the Moon's tonic, and she reports rapid improvement from the first dose. She now walks two miles and does her work, urging other women not to despair and to ask their druggists about Cardui.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sloan
Liniment
T. P. A. and
Gunter Hotel
San Antonio
Ercy Tyrrell
Mgr
Porter
E. W. Grove
New Federal System
First National Bank
T'yson
Davis Co
James P. McLane
Branchville
Cross Roads
Fletcher
Centaur Company
New York City
Cp Fa
Citizens National Bank
Cameron, Texas
Catron, Ky
Ment
Cardus
Cardui
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