Battle Narrative From Dalton May 9 1864
Intelligencer report from the Dalton field describes skirmishes all day May 9 1864 with heavy fighting along Reynold’s left Petus’ right and Mill Creek Gap. Union counterattacks are repulsed. Stewart Hindman and Maney’s brigades resist the assault as Gen Johnson boosts troop morale. Eighth Texas Cavalry captures Wisconsin brigade commander O H LaGrange and 84 men.
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Dalton
Reynold
Leff
Petus
Brown
Stephen
Mill Creek Gap
Stewart
Maney
Cleveland Road
O. H. LaGrange
Wisconsin Cavalry
Clair
Shooting Affair Near Belmont
A shooting two miles east of Belmont on September 16 left Mrs. Morris and Miss Evans struck by shotgun shot at about seventy yards. The assailant, a boy named Smith, fled by train from Paden. a warrant charges him with attempt to kill and murder. The motive given is the women had allegedly lied about him. Deputy Sheriff Woodley provided details. In other news, a church baptism service near Jacinto Road saw four people baptized by Rev WL Norman. Uncle Til Herridge died September 18 at 89, burial in Oak Grove. Also, Success Magazine seeks renewals and new subscriptions through Room 108 in New York.
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Belmont
Smith
Robert Smith
Sherriff Woodley
W L Norman
ZT Hubbard
Eilington Spring
Jacinto Road
George Gilcrist
Elmer Brewer
Dana Barrett
WL Norman
Congratulatory Letter on Hiring Mr Gooch in Iuka
Prof Guy D Dean of Jackson County Mississippi praises Mr W D Gooch as a capable schoolman and energizing force for next year. He notes Gooch’s high standing among southern educators and favorable faculty selection, urging local support for Iuka’s school system. Scranton Mississippi signs the letter.
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Guy D. Dean
Iuka
Jackson County
Miss
J AE Pyle
W D Gooch
Gooch
Wiggins Normal
Scranton
Sudden death of Chas Castleberry in Mississippi
The death of Chas Castleberry at New Albany Miss occurred Sept 16. He was born 1840 1841 on the Castleberry place between Iuka and Eastport. He served in Reddy s cavalry and rose to first sergeant. After the war he ran a mill and served as sheriff two terms 1874 to 1878. His wife died in 1877 and they had two children a son who died young and a daughter Henrietta who survived and attended the funeral. The service was held at home by Rev OL Savage and a war comrade spoke at the grave. He lived a life described as checkered with faults and virtues. A local farm for sale near Iuka is advertised with terms.
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Chas Castleberry
New Albany
Miss
Tishomingo County
Castleberry Place
Iuka
Eastport
Reddy's Cavalry
Henrietta
J. P Houk
Aberdeen
Castleberry
OL Savage
G P Hammerly
Gran
For Sale Complete Restaurant Outfit Offered
A complete restaurant outfit is for sale including a Beer's Coffee Urn Gasoline Stove to Bake Fry or Boil Lunch Counter Tables Stools Dishes Coffee Mill Cooking Utensils and all items to furnish a full operation plus one Patton Cheese Cutter Callom or address H L Moser.
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Patton
H. L. Moser
Four Thousand Pair of Full Vamp Leather Shoes
Le Brown & Co announces full vamp all leather shoes at low cost, guaranteed not to rip, outwearing multiple pairs of ordinary shoes. The ad stresses value in a hard year and urges readers to study the shoe question for money well spent. Take note of Taka, -21-1909.
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le Brown & Co
Taka
Special Election Ordered in Inka for Alderman Seat
A special election will be held at the Court House in Inka on Monday September 27 1904 to fill the alderman vacancy caused by J C Graceys death. Commissioners J Williams R D Smith and W J Moore are appointed to conduct the election.
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Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Inka
J C Gracey
Miss
A. B. Patterson
G. W. Dudley
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Aanta Intelligencer
J W McDougal
Tishomingo
Virgie McDougal
Ora Grisham
Mac Robinson
Ruth Carmack
Grisham
W. L. McMasters
Littlejohn
Grady Oaks
H.C. Long
B. A. Brumley
Mr. John Floyd
C. Hampton
Ellington Spring
T. T. Herridge
Uncle Til Herridge
W. T. Akers
Oak Grove
G. P. Hammierly
Uncle Til
Mr. Akers
Success Magazine
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School Board
Tuka
C. C. Castleberry
Jacres
Juka
WC Bishop
Commercial Appeal
South
Ross & Hammerly
S. W. Shockley & Co
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G. P. Hammerly
Columbia Bicycle
Columbia
East 22Nd Street
Drugelst
TISHOMINGO BANKING @C
W.w.shook
J. J. Storment
C. W. McKnight
C. C. Shook
Jas. H. Faircloth
J. C. Jourdan
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Shreveport
Tyler
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Mias
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Little Rock
Memphia
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Tenn
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