Then and Now Reminiscences of Civil War South
Judge D F Morrow recalls Home Guard, conscription, and plots in 1862 63. He details Sid Gilsom’s conscription, desertion to the Yankees, and possible spy networks among freedmen. Annie Lightfoot and overseer Charles foil a planned December 13 uprising by Tobe Topsy and Nell, with Charles and Rena safeguarding the mansion and weapons.
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Sid Gilsom
Sid
Dixie Land
Home Guard
Guard
Old Charles
Rena
South
Old Tobe Topsy
Nell Topsy
Tobe
Old Tobe
Nell
Annie Lightfoot Lake
Charles
Sam
James Lightfoot
Annie
Brittain Church Cemetery Cleanup Planned in Rutherfordton
In Rutherfordton on June 2 a committee from Brittain church seeks help to restore the 2000 grave Brittain cemetery. Residents near and far are asked to contribute funds or arrange on site work. plans include a coming home event in August and possible monument work, with G W Long guiding contributions.
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Rutherfordton
Brittain Church
Rutherford County
North Carolina
Brittain
G. W. Long
Route 4
Mr. Long
Auto measures to keep people off the grass
An automated effort aims to deter pedestrians from grassy areas. Signage and barriers reinforce the rule, with officials urging visitors to stay on designated paths.
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Farmers Hardware CO
Forest City, N. C
J. J. Miller
Ted
the Security Insurance & Realty Company
J. A. Wilkie
State of
Hugh F. Little
G. B. Harrill
Sec
Treas
H. Thomas
K. S. Tanner
R. Moore
B. H. Long
B. B. Doggett
J. A. Wilkie Forest City, N. C. Servecess
D. F. Morrow
Rutherfordton, N. C
Britain
B. B. Lane
Alexander Mills
N. C
Tom Fisher
F. B. Harriss
Harrelson-Helms
Harrelson-Fanning Co
Chase & Sanborn
Seal Brand
T. C. Whisnant & Son
Investment Bank
J. H. Thomas
B. Harrill
V.-Pres
GEO. F. Bradleygy -Pres
Asst
F. L Barber
J. F. Weathers
R. L. Reinhardt
J. W. Smith
P. T. Reinhardt
D. F. Beachboard
T. J. Moss J. M. Edwards
Marion
Spartanburg
Cherokee Springs
Spindale
Mayo
Cc Forest City
Caroleen
Cliffside
Henrietta
Cliffsize
Cheswee Eae
Cherokee
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