Not a Manly Gourse to Pursue
The Martinsburg Herald column leans into Berkeley county politics, criticizing candidate A G Pitzer for Congress. It argues his claims about district support are unfounded, recounting past defeats and urging voters to judge Dayton’s record over demagogic rhetoric. The piece defends incumbents and warns against pandering to local military sentiment.
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Sestixen
G. Pitzer
Berkeley County
Martinsburg Herald
Congress of
United States
Berkeley
Congress
Pitzer
Berkel
Dayton
Wismeri
Waston
McKinley
Jas
Bat Dayton
Nation's Dead Honor in Silent Memorial Verse
A historical poem reflects on unnamed soldiers whose graves remain unmarked yet are remembered with reverence. The verse honors those who fought and died, acknowledging the loss and paying homage through quiet tears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Richards Yates
Benjamin Harrison
Travis
Arlington
Memorial Yazoo River romance ends in tragedy and memory
A Civil War tale unfolds on the Yazoo riverbank where a Union soldier recalls serenely praying with wreaths for his comrade John Douglas, who carries him to safety before perishing, as Olympia Le Moyne, her father Franci Le Moyne, and wartime loyalties frame a tender yet fatal romance amid the Vicksburg campaign. The narrative blends battlefield escape, devotion, and a poignant Memorial Day tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Douglas
Pennsylvania Regiment of Volunteers
Rive
Pennsylvany
Vicksburg
May Fonda
Yasou
Aeemon
Mari Jo
Dove
Chile
Yazoo
Olympia le Moyne
Francis le Moyne
New
Olympia
Hough
Yossille
Lave
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Grafton Sentinel
Aes W. Hout
L. Loven
Lovaninods Manet
Fray
Ventury
Ck Wu
Morial Day Story
Vald
Nell Macdonald
Land of
Shades
Wwe
Yazon
Timah
Fred
Long Ange
Holland
Philadelpha Ledger
Touu
Eee
Reliable Clothing House
Friedman &Co
Grafton
Pag Apok
Weg
Battle Axe
Reliable Corner
Hinkle & CO
Main Street
E. L
Main St., Grafton. W. Va
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