Eli Biggs Conversion at Turtle Shoals Farm
In North Georgia a hard living farmer Eli Biggs, famed for fighting and drinking, sinks deeper into poverty as cotton prices fall. After a brutal Civil War injury, his wife Polly, and children struggle as Eli drifts between a shoals store, drink, and neglect. A February spree ends with Eli injuring his hands on a stove, returning home barely sober, while Polly remains missing from the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Georgia
South Fork
Turtle Shoals
Nevre
Bill McDonald
Eli Biggs
Polly
Akerman
Majali Myers
Eli
Bill
Guard
Army Guard House
Georgia
Polly Finds Polly After Night in the Washout
In a flood ravine near the county road Polly, a young girl, is found buried beneath fresh earth after following Eli and Jacob to the Shoals to search for her drunken father. After rescue, she recovers from bruises and exposure. Eli vows to quit whisky, and Polly asks if he meant it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
Eli
Jake
Bruno
Pollys
Everts
Jess
Eli Biggs Finds Sobriety In Deep Shoals Church
The tale recounts Eli Biggs moral struggle after his vow to resist wine and temptation. He battles an overpowering appetite, seeks church prayers, and slowly achieves lasting sobriety. Polly and Jake witness his progress as the town notes his transformed life and renewed faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly
Jake
Joel Townley
Joel
Eli Biges
Deep Shoals
Eli Biggs
Wolf
Eli
Notable Miscellany of Royal Clockmakers and Writers
In this collection: Louis XIV’s royal clockmaker’s heir clock valued at 165000 dollars. infant weights in New Brunswick. Yale Lyman Beecher lectures chosen by Rev John Watson aka Van MacLaren. Cecil Rhodes on private life. Gabrielle d Annunzio accused of borrowing, plus poets Baudelaire and Verlaine. Two Sicilian scientists Grassi Rovelli link house fly to tapeworm in chickens. Northfield Vermont man dies after tree incident. Nordau praises Alfred Austin. Czar amnesties Grand Duke Michaelovitch, restores privileges and ranks for coronation.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Louis XIV
Rothschild
James Marley
New Brunswick
N. J
James
John Watson
Liverpool
England
van MacLaren
Lyman Beecher
Yale
Cecil Rhodes
London
Gabrielle d’Annunzio
Sar Perladan
Baudelaire
Flaubert
Shelley
Longfellow
Paul Verlaine
Maurice Maeterlinck
Grassi
Rovelli
Stephen Hogan
Northfield
Flogan
Max Nordau
Alfred Austin
Lauriae
Mr. Austin
Michaelovitch
France
Alexander III
Philadelphia Philosopher Faces Loss From Fire
Charles F Traseltine of Philadelphia saw his handsome building and a similar valued picture collection burned last Sunday with no insurance. He described hearing of the blaze at about 10 o'clock while teaching Sunday school and said he did not attempt to fight the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Traseltine
Philadelphia
Inspector General reports on Marion Soldiers' Home operations
The Marion Indiana Soldiers' Home cared for 2,160 inmates this year with an average of 1,209. Estimated improvements total 88,490 for bar racks stable greenhouse gas wells and boiler house plus a gate house. The facility remains well run with cleanliness and harmony praised and Keeley care undertaken by 225 members.
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Inspector General of National Soldiers’ Homes
Marion
Ind
Fle
Marion Home
Keeley
Chlorida of Guld Club
Joyful Insurgents in Cuba Expect Quick Victory
News of Congress action spreads to Cuban camps within thirty miles of Havana. Jubilation runs high among rank and file who expect immediate U S recognition to force Spain to lay down arms. The educated leaders foresee delays and disappointment as belligerent recognition brings no swift gains. Historic observers note a mix of ignorance and hope across troops and commanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Congress
Havana
Cleveland
Spain
United States
Comsmon
Governors Morton Representatives Visit Indianapolis
W A Sutherland A E Baxter and D S Alexander Republican officials from New York arrived in Indianapolis on March 5 to influence Indiana Republicans against McKinley in the St Louis convention. They prepared an address urging Morton’s claims and deeming him the most available candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Sutherland
Rochester
N. Y
Republican National Committee
A. E. Baxter
Elmira
D.S. Alexander
Buffalo
Morton
New York
Indianapolis
Indiana
St. Louis
McKinley
Eulalie for Peace from Infanta Eulalie of Spain
The Infanta Eulalie of Spain sends a dispatch through The New York World praising the cordial reception in the United States during Columbus festivities. She expresses belief that friendship between Spain and the United States should endure and peace should not be disturbed.
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New York World
Infanita
Kulalie
Miss Barton Given Armenian Relief Mission Halted
The Turkish Foreign Minister renewed to United States Minister Terrell in Miss Clara Barton presence that permission to travel in Armenia and distribute relief was withdrawn by the Sultan. Despite an imperial trade authorizing relief, thousands suffer cold and famine as plans collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Terrell
Clara Barton
American Red Cross Society
Miss Barton
Armenia
Weyler's March Edict Threatens Cuban Aiders
In Havana on March 8 General Weyler issued a new manifesto to Cuban rebels, threatening to imprison foreign ministers aiding refugees and urging citizens to report rebel movements. The document outlines a vigorous Spanish policy on the Cuban question from a Madrid perspective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weyler
Havana
Spnish
Italian Army Defeat Triggers Government Resignation in Abyssinia
Large public uproar in Italy follows a crushing Abyssinian defeat. The Ministry resigns amid pressure on Prime Minister Crispi to decide on accepting the resignations. In Nicaragua, rebels seek peace with President Zelaya, who will require rebels to cover war costs.
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Italy
Abyssinia
Humber 614
Crispi
Zelaya
Stop a Small Malady Threatening Strength With Hitters
A vintage notice extols Hostetter's Stomach Hitters as the quickest recuperator of waning vitality. It claims to renew vigor and nerve quietude, restoring activity to the system, aiding digestion, malaria, rheumatic, and kidney complaints, and biliousness.
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Medical Patents Adverts
A collage of patent medicine claims offers Hall's Catarrh Cure at 75 cents a bottle with endorsements from West Truax and Walding Kinnan Sarvin Toledo druggists. Also praised are Dr Kline's Nerve Restorer with a free treatise and trial bottles, plus Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething sold at 30 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
EF. J. Cheney & CO
Prop’s
Toledo
EF. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Walding, Kinnan & Sarvin
O. Hall
Cure for grippe and rheumatism advertised nationwide
An Indianapolis based advertisement claims a free consultation and a magnetic treatment by Dr. W H Watt at 69 E Vermont St, promising immediate relief and a guaranteed cure for rheumatism and various organ troubles. It cites testimonials and references from local individuals and businesses, offers samples by express, and seeks agents.
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W. H. Watt
Express
Vermont St
Indianapolis
K. J. Moon
Central Avenue
Joe Reagan
Baldwin & Miller
Meridian Street
John Schmidt
S. Meridian Street
J. Erzanger
Brightwood
Robert H. Gustin
Clifford Avenue
W. H. H. Shank
Irvington
Ind
J. K. Sherill
Danville
Col
J. W. Gray
Massachusetts Avenue
Delaware
Uphbolsterer
W. H. Messenger
Washington and
Delaware Sts
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A. H. Fliwwood
Sanders
Muster
Texas Sistings
Mr. S
Sonny
Texas
Catskills
M'Kinley
Eulalie For
Turkey
Glenn
Hill
Jack
Chicago
Grippe
Piso
CG. L. Baler
Regent Sq
Brown
Tood
Hood
Cr. Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
W.L. Douglas
W. L. Douglas
R. W. L. Douglas
Brockton
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