Civil War Raiders Morgan and Andrews on Lakes and Rails
The article recounts John Hunt Morgan’s 1863 raid into Ohio and Indiana with 1500 Confederates, their pursuit and surrender near New Lisbon, and the later James J. Andrews raid on the Atlanta to Chattanooga line in 1862 ending with capture. It also notes Beall and Ross plots on Lake Erie and the fate of Beall, Ross, and the Philo Parsons affair.
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John Hunt Morgan
Braxton Bragg
Lake Erie
Morgan
Ohio
Cumberland River
Tennessee
Bragdensburg
Indiana
Corydon
Salisbury
Palmyra
Salem
Versailles
Cincinnati
Camp Shady
Pomeroy
Virginia
Hederals
Athens
Zanesville
George Rue
Ninth
Kentucky Cavalry
New Lisbon
John Morgan
Kentucky
Beaver Creek
John Y. Beall
David H. Ross
John Yeates Beall
Canada
Philo Parsons
Detroit
Sandusky
Michigan
Fort Johnson
Johnson Island
Sandusky Bay
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Walter C. Ashley
Sandwich
Ont
Malden
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Middle Bass
South Bass Islands
Kelly's Island
Ross
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Captain Beall
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Hamilton
Halifax
Wilmington
Secret Service
Richmond
Lee
Appomattox
Grant
Grand Haven
Minneapolis
Minn
Chicago
General
Atlanta
Chattanooga
Tenn
Marietta
W. A. Fuller
Western and Atlantic
Confederacy
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James J. Andrews
Flemingsburg
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Yonah
Texas
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Tommy's Teaser What is a she dragon question bewilders boy
A father tries to read the evening paper while his son bombards him with impossible questions about improbable things. In exasperation the boy asks what a she dragon is and the father warns him to stop talking about his mother or go to bed.
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Father
Tommy
Gulls and Pigeons Joke From London Tit-Bits
A humorous exchange about gulls following a steamer features an Irishman and his neighbor. The man insists the birds are a fine flock of pigeons, prompting a playful reassessment by the neighbor that they are gulls. The Irishman sticks to his colorful mislabeling as a joke.
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London
Reform Effort Sparks Mixed Outcomes in Marriage
Miss Cayenne quips that she married to reform him and half celebrates the effort. The couple’s union yields notable material for repentance, though success remains partial and debated.
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Miss Cayenne
No Loafer for Her Ends in Witty Rebuff
A man proposes, promising a strong husband at home, but the woman replies she wants a husband with a jolting spark. The exchange showcases playful dating banter and sharp wit.
Ornithologist and aviation expert clash over stuffed bird patent
A dialogue notes interest in a mounted bird as an ornithologist and an aviation expert discuss a possible patent infringement relating to the bird's steering gear. The exchange hints at technical overlap between natural history and aircraft mechanism. The remark suggests potential legal or patent dispute implications.
Not Hoping for Much Puzzle Solution
The piece presents a playful Q and A about optimism and easy street with a punch line suggesting unlikely luck. It conveys a lighthearted tone typical of puzzle pages and hints at a humorous alternative of sweeping as a job.
Married life brings mother to live with couple
The dialogue centers on a couple’s kitchen skills and a future arrangement as the woman notes her mother will move in after marriage, while the man is surprised by her cooking. The snippet captures domestic plans and family dynamics in informal London talk.
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London
Blind Beggar Impostor Reflects On Sight And Worth
A philosophical line contrasts a beggar who fakes blindness with modern concern for appearance over true needs. The speaker notes society values being seen more than the ability to see, offering a biting social critique.
Sammy Corrects Auntie On Speech Etiquette
In a humorous exchange, Sammy refuses bread and butter and advises Auntie on proper speech saying you should say I beg your pardon instead of what. The brief vignette highlights social manners and a child’s corrective role in conversation.
How They Land Them She Speaking of Germs in Kisses
A brief quip on notions of germs in romantic affection, contrasting a girl catching partners with the humorous retort that many catch husbands.
Real Estate Brokers Mention Chicken Farm for Sale
Time Jones asks about a chicken farm on the market. A real estate broker replies he sold a fine property to Brown last month.
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Jones
Brown
Simple Prescription Roberts
Roberts consoles Martin as memory issues alarm him. Martin urges forgetting the worry and offers calming support in a concise dialogue about aging and reassurance.
Not Yet Penurious Percy
A Brooklyn Eagle exchange shows a daughter asking a man to tell her father when to head out for a visit. The garbled quip hints at social snippiness and a family negotiation in a brief humor piece.
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Percy
Brooklyn Eagle
Wearing It Election Bet and Birthday Tie
A Louisville Courier Journal note records a playful exchange about an election bet and a birthday gift tie. It frames a light moment between political discourse and personal gesture.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Strange Thing My Husband Never Made a Will
A quote from Sie und Br (Zofingen) reflects on a husband’s refusal to draw up a will, describing it as the last thing he would do and lamenting his inaction. The remark captures regrets over unmade testamentary plans.
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Zofingen
Stranded at Sea Impacts Family and School Plans
A neighbor reports a family facing disruption as a father and son deal with being stranded at sea. The situation affects daily life, schooling, and well being as they navigate uncertainty and safety concerns.
Gone Forever Lottie What Became of Jim’s Front
Mabel recalls Jim’s bragging about a front item once owned by Lottie as tears shed by his wife. The fragment hints at loss and emotional dispute over the keepsake.
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Lottie
Jim
Mabel
Just Like That Burglars Quietly Take Items
A brief dialogue notes burglars waking someone not, but instead taking objects silently. No further details on location, time, or people involved are provided.
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