The Old Flint Rock and Florida Cattle Trade Reflections
A reminiscence from Florida's Manatee County traces the once vast cattle range before the war, the rise of cattle wealth postwar, and the Cuban beef market. It names Captain F. A. Hendry, Jacob Summerlin, John Whidden, and others, describes drives, marks, and fees, and notes social and economic impact on local life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manatee County
Florida
Jacob Summerlin
South
Cuba
F. A. Hendry
John Whidden
Joel Knight
William Alderman
Ziba King
William Whiaker
Curry
Locklear
William Vauderipe
Waugh
William B. Henderson
Tampa
Sam
Samuel Mitchell
Savannah
Friendship and marriage bound by affection and trust
The article discusses friendship as a blend of affection and confidence, noting distinct bonds from master servant to lasting sympathy. It mentions Chesterfield on telling secrets, cites a Chicago Tribune claim about Keely’s motor, notes Indiana’s marriage-law tension, and quips about railroads using three gauges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chesterfield
The
Chicago Tribune
Patent Office
Keely
Indiana
Indianapolis
Fourth of July accident shocks Danbury family
A Danbury family recounts a dangerous Independence Day accident on Osborne Street. Two youths improvised a cannon from a gun barrel, a powder blast hurled dirt and sand, ripped seats from overalls, and injured the father who warned against further firing. The incident underscores the perils of improvised fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Int
Osborne Street
Steke
Mild
Danbury News
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W. B. Tackett
Gillespie’s Corner
Abner T. Smith
Cuthbert, GA
Fielder
L. Fielder
Cuthbert
Georgia
Randolph
Stewart
Quitman
Clay Early
Calhoun
Terrell
Supreme Court of Georgia
Ees U.S
Southern
Meplett
Li Varner
Ift “Banarita
England
Jas. H. Guerry
Dawson, Gai
New Orleans Insurance Company
J. L. Warner
Jebn F. Ga
S. G. Robertson
Guthbert, GA
Dri Westmoreland
Iis
South Lumpkin Street
Kennon
E'E Fort
Gaines
Irkinds
United States
J. L. Varner
Tee
Pr. Co
C. Burke
Ashbert, GA
AVING
Benevolenge Street
As Wilson Sewing Machine
B.W. Ellis
Georgia Syrup
Allison & Simpson
WSF
Jon Worx
Morniig
Manares
Laura Frorima
Texas
Havana
Manatee
Pease Creek
Punta Rassa
Caesar
Tony
Little
Emma
Bull
Mark
Brand
Vicksburg
Tom
Kentucky River
Cincinnati Southern Railway
Shaker Ferry
Richmond Whig
Beckwith
Peninsula
Bob
Pune
Danbury
Pearsons
Supreme Court of North Carolina
Nellie Sartoris
Grant
Philadelphia Chronicle
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