Fratricide and deception in a Civil War tragedy
A long account chronicles Jordan and Lindslay Croker, twin brothers whose love rivalry for the same woman leads to betrayal, capture, marriage to the sister, and a brutal sequence of deceptions that end in ruin, prison, disguise, and a shocking reunion years later. The piece emphasizes the moral reckoning and the enduring sorrow of the war era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tew'h
Dead Sea
Jordan
Lindslay Croker
Imond
Lindslay
Linielay
Ewain
Ram
Lily
Boanty
Lindalay Croker
Croker
Confederacy
Kentucky
Rienxi
Mise
Belle Island
Priva
Ting
Lindsay
Jontan
Lonore
Darkies
Ohio
Raptulianoock
Tennessee
Burnsides
Knoxville
Upper East Tennessee
Mississippi
Seacoast County
Oregon
Virginia
Bellaire
Vancouver
Pacific
Sea Site
Jordan Croker
Salem
Hope
Roins
Fall Branch Notes and Farmers Movement Discussion
The column reports walnut hauling, visits by locals from Fordtown and other towns, marriages, illnesses, and travel notes. It then discusses Constitutional Barriers to the Farmers Movement, arguing against state price controls and noting legal precedents on private business pricing and government regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
United States
New York Court of Appéals
Andrews
Economic liberty clashes with regulation in old debate
The piece argues for minimal controls, blaming burdensome rules for limiting liberty and suggesting constitutional concerns. It references a proposed Ohio New York law and notes Russia’s famine distress, tax burdens, and a crackdown on famine reports amidst widespread deaths and bakery thefts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artigan
Ohio
New York Herald
St. Petersburg
The
Standard
Russia
M. Vischnograski
Acne
Kanzan
Nijini Novogorod
Briceville Miners Case Argued In Criminal Court
Briceville miners fight habeas corpus case as lessees seek dismissal. Judge Sneed presides in Criminal Court with Colgar arguing for lessees and J C J Williams and Jerome Templeton for the miners. Entire afternoon devoted to legal arguments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briceville
Sneed
Col. Colgar
J. C.J. Williams
Jerome Templeton
Cal Syrup Statement On Teeth Claim Denial
The Cal Syrup Company notes that many claims about Fyrup or Figa are avoided and says it acts gently on kidneys liver and bowels to cleanse the system though it makes no guarantee every bottle will substantiate. It also mentions the average number of teeth is 32.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cal. Fig Syrup Company
Catarrh cures touted with bold ads in Comet readers notice
An assorted burst of 19th century advertisements claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh, offering 100 reward for failures and urging readers to send for testimonials. The text also references Dr Sage's Catarrh Remedy and a Chilean diplomatic note about Santiago, mixing product pitches with political mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Dr. Sage
Gietin
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Enoch Arden
Charlie Lewin
Archie Hall
Etta Hall
Tomie
Oma Duncan
Fordtown
Rachael Bishop
Jno. Mullennix
Oak Glen
Enoch Tipton
Horse Creek
R. G. Bell
Sullivan Co
Jno. Dolen
Butterfly
Peeleg” Collins
Magonic Hall
Atl, Pierce
Lovelace
Mrs. Moneton
J. M. Wells
Mra
T. B. Klepper
Limestone
Boone Brandon
Mise Mollie Morelock
Jas. A. Smith
Mr. Campbell
Abingdon, Va
Mary A. Dykes
Fliha
Lathrop
Taylor
Toncaboro
DeWitt Mc
Riaon
Fincher
Cave Springs
Elbert Rector
W. H. Epps
Hawes’ X Roails
Tuo, Horn
Clover Bottom
JL. Shepherd
Jeroldstown
Dr. L. Lee
Ani
Texas
Farmers
Aone
Julio Foster
Washington
Egan
Santiago
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