Wade Hampton Tribute at Manassas and Civil War Echoes
An eyewitness recounts the July 21 1861 Manassas junction advance led by Col Wade Hampton. He describes cannon fire, wounded officers, and Hampton rallying troops as Davis and Beauregard arrive, followed by a shout that the day would be theirs. The piece closes with reflections on Hampton and later Civil War memory.
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Manassas Junction
Hampton Legion
Col
Wade Hampton
Hampton
Ladies of Columbia
Col. Hampton
Canon
Lieut
Yeargen
Col. Johnson
Bartow
Pres. Davis
Gen. Beauregard
Davis
Appomattox
Seven Pines
Lee
Jackson
F. K. Boggs
Fore Christmas
A humorous verse set recounting a child named Willie Bill eager for Christmas. It contrasts old man with fish, health lore, and retail ads with playful dialect about Christmas prep. The piece closes urging children to be good before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scott & Bowne Chemists
Pearl Street
New York
Willie
Bill
Fauntleroy
Grandmar
Dan
Ceylon
Isle
Daniel Boone
Hern
A Pretty Carnegie Story At Skibo Castle
A Philadelphian guest recalls visiting Skibo Castle last summer where Andrew Carnegie hosted a dinner party. Carnegie drew his wife Mrs. Carnegie in a playful auction moment. He announced he would not sell his luck, adding a light note to the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Carnegie
Skibo Castle
Decatur District First Round and Meetings Schedule
Decatur District lists first round dates for several circuits including Decatur Hillsboro Cambridge Athens Somerville Falkville Town Creek Courtland Trinity Crooked Creek Cullman Danville Hartselle Pettusville Westmoreland and Moulton with February dates plus a District Stewards meeting at the Methodist church in Decatur on December 18 at 10 a.m. J C Persinaer P F.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Hillsboro
New Decatur
Cambridge
Athens
Athens Station
Somerville
Falkville
Town Creek
Courtland Station
Trinity Station
Crooked Creek
Cullman Station
Danville
Hartselle
Pettusville
Westmoreland
Moulton
Methodist Church
January Designer 1903 Fashion and Household Pages
The January 1903 issue of The Designer highlights up-to-date fashion with original fancy costumes and seasonable millinery, plus a practical hat making article. It features housekeeping and hygiene pieces, reader-edited departments, two short stories, a parlor comedy, and verse by Florence Gertrude Ruthven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. French
Heron’s Crag
Elizabeth Roberts MacDonald
Mr. Coyote
L.O. Lennart
White House
Walden Fawcett
C. W Jacobs
Mary Dawson
Florence Gertrude Ruthven
Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral Claims Cure for Lung Troubles
Advert says serious lung troubles begin with a throat tickle and promises to stop ulcers at first night with Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral. Offered in 25c 50c and $1 sizes and endorsed by physicians. caution to follow doctor’s advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Advertising Pays Despite Skepticism in Atlanta Tale
In Atlanta on White Hall street a wealthy merchant refused ads until Henry Grady urged a trial. A small notice seeking 500 cats drew attention, then the merchant demanded a larger ad about carpets and furniture, illustrating ad revenue potential and spontaneous newspaper impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Chamberlain
White Hall Street
Henry W
Grady
The
Atlanta Constitution
Henry
Mr. G
Chamberlain’s Emporum
Constitution
Mr Plaster of Paris at the Opera House
The smart comedy Mr Plaster of Paris is booked at the Opera House for December 26, 1902. A first class, well produced farce with a clever plot, lively dialogue and a strong acting company promises a refreshing, entertaining presentation with recent music and appealing visuals.
Bugs for the Holidays at McGehee Furniture Co
A large inventory of bugs for the holidays line the shelves at McGehee Furniture Co. Customers browse a quirky seasonal display featuring insect themed decor and novelty items.
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Just
McGehee Furniture Co
Graphophone promises grand theatre in one device
A promotion extols the Graphophone as a value for family entertainment costing little beyond a single theatre visit. It claims the device combines orchestra, theatre and concert functions, offering wide access to songs and speeches and recommending the Columbia Phonograph Co. in Baltimore for catalogs and supplies.
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Columbia Phonograph Co
Baltimore St
Baltimore
Papering Your Room Before Winter Sets In
Grow your room’s style with John D. Wyker offering the finest and cheapest wallpaper options to brighten interiors before the cold season arrives.
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Hurlbut
Battle of
Manassas
O. D. Hampton Legion
Ala
George W. Perkins
J. P. Morgan
Supreme Court
Lowe
Eighth Circuit
Dowdell
Eugene Field
William
Nancy Brown
Bank St
W. L. Kirsy
Huylers and Lowney
Vauuy
Cartwright
Stockhold’s
New
Morgan County Building and Loan Association
W. B. Shackelford
Sport
Wu Ia
Echols Opera House
RTO Eola
Decatur District
BR. Moppett
Doonaner
C. J. Moffett
M. D
ST. Louis
Gus
Ben Yours
N Iver
Claricy Bros
Oak Street
Twin City Hall
J. C. Williams
Attica, N. Y
J.C. Ayer CO
Lowell, Mass
Standard Oil CO
Plaster of Paris
John D. Wyker
G. W. Bryant
la Fayette St
Harris Block
W. Stinson & Co
Hughes’ Drug
PJ Edwards, Pres and Treas
Feli] Tlefield Ley
Morgan County Abstac Co
First National Bank
Bank Street
Decatur, Ala
Morgan Co
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