Picket duty tale from Sixth Maryland in Civil War
In February 1865 G. M. Etchelberg of Company G Sixth Maryland recalls leading a five man picket line near Weldon and Yellow Tavern. He details orders to prevent trading with Confederate pickets, and how John Travers from Company D secretly traded tobacco for coffee salt and a Richmond Whig paper. They note rebels asking to buy wood each evening and the tense routine before nightfall.
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Weldon
Yellow Tavern
G. M. Etchelberg
Maryland
Natonal Tribune
Obin
Johnny
John Travers
Vioet
Joe, Eyler
Travers
John
Richmond
Sergi
Eyler
Richmond Whig
Wood cutting near a reserve post during a 24 hour operation
An officer orders a partial labor detail to chop timber for the reserves. Ten men unarmed with one ax are allowed to work while armed guards and a Mentenant oversee the activity. A pine tree is felled and split, then portions are carried back to the reserve post as the operation continues.
Perquisites Allowed Naval Officers Report 1911 Funds
A historic note records that perquisites allowed officers in the navy would total nearly three quarters of 4 million dollars for 1911 while a related quote questions poets’ ability to monetize verses. The piece touches on European Farmers’ Association membership and farm product handling across Europe.
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European Farmers’ Association
al Over Europe
Senator Frazier Seeks Nashville HQ For Reelection
Chattanooga dispatch reports United States Senator James L. Frazier plans to open a Nashville headquarters soon for his bid to be reelected. He says his chances are bright but will not commit further. He arrived with his Washington secretary Saturday night. Also included is a medical testimonial praising King’s New Discovery for coughs and bronchial troubles, noting a Fayetteville man’s sister was cured.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
United States
James Ls. Frazier
Nashville
Frazier
Washington
Ners
A. D. McDonald
Fayetteville
N. C
HM. P. Miller
Were Never Partners But Friends For Years
Nashville Tennessee December statement clarifies Governor Patterson and Judge Buchanan were once law partners. They have been friends for years but were never partners.
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Nashville
Tenn
Patterson
Buchanan
Supreme Bench
Blizzard grips the Middle West and chills Snowbound Indiana city reports ten inches
Northern Indiana and much of the Midwest endure a severe blizzard with ten inches of snow in South Bend since last night. Severe interurban delays due to drifting snow. Local residents rely on remedies while transport systems struggle under winter conditions.
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South Bend
Ind
Indiana
Middle West
Estate of the Late G. C. Harris Left to Charity
The will states a large portion of G C Harris estate goes to charity while his widow is amply provided for. Relatives and charitable institutions receive the remainder. The State Street Methodist church of Bristol receives a small bequest as he recently joined the church.
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G. C. Harris
State Street Methodist Church
Bristol
Lce
Ends Winters Troubles In A Rural Country Tale
A fragmentary note from the Bsylvania Telephone reflects on winter hardships and survival. The piece contrasts frostbite and illness with the idea that disaster at sea and on land makes country life seem preferable, ending with a wary sense of gratitude for staying alive.
Dean's Kidney Pills Cited as Permanent Cure
Johnson City readers report lasting relief from kidney and urinary complaints after using Dean's Kidney Pills. William Thorn of Arlington Hotel recounts severe kidney pain and nocturia that disappeared after two boxes, praising permanent cure and urging purchases from Poster-Milburn Co. Buffalo. Price five cents. Remember the name Pean's.
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Dean
Johnson City
William Thorn
Arlington Hotel
Tenn
Conta
Poster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Pean
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Salisbury
North
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Rowan County
J. L. Rusty
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Fahrney
Brading- Marshall Lumber Co
Gome
Petersburg
Heller Bros
Bristol, VA
Knox Collie Kennels
Knoxville, Tun
Via
Southern Railway
Jacksonville
Fla
Millmi
St. Augustine
Tampa
Ate Beach
Dallas
Texas
Port Worth
Mineral Wells
San Antonio
G. M. Ell K
Noxville
W. B. Reynolds
Hillips Building
Buttale
Ny Bottien VII
Banke
Dr. King
A. Schingeck
Uffalo
N.Y
H. P. Miller's
G. C Harris
H. P
Bsylvania Telephone
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Geta Etenne
Harry W. Cease
Cutlee
Main St
Carter
C. J. Broyles
M. D
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Miller
H.C. Miller
King Street
W. J. Matthews, M.D
Omeo
George J. Sells
King Building
Cor Roun & Mutn
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Ommeo
Johnson City Pennessee
Tennessen
E. N. Moore
Anp Coussemon
Unaka National Bank
Jonham City
Johnson & Miller Arrousnrs At Law
Omoe
Ticor
Brown
E. J. Vaught Arrowsry
Soxterron
Engert
House & Co
Ladytary
J. R. Gardner Arronxay
Law and M
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E. B. Hensley
Att
Burrow Elder
S. C. Williams
Ison City
Cox & Sells Arrounxys At Law
Axp
Sonorrous
Burrow
Sam W. Phior
Allen A. Holsclaw
N All Courts
Kress Ullding
Tohnson City Incrnes
Britt F. Smith
Spring Street
Beemo
L. C. Smith Bros
W.C. Pierce
Justice of Tan Pracr Axp Norany Fouxie
Market Street
The
Hyder
Arlington Hote
Kuzianne Coffee
Cerin
Pee Lee
Syria
Iorit
Wildermead Farm
Berkshire
Roan Mountain, Tenn
Atun
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