Recollections from a Confederate soldier and officers
Writings by Bentley McCluskey and A J Hitchcock memories from the Confederate Army. Singleton Co. B Palmetto Sharpshooters recounts arrests, deserter rumors, and conversations with Gen. Dred, Hitchcock, and Barneys. Postings cover the Darbytown road maneuvering and court talk about punishment and loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCloskey
McCluckey
Lot
Barney
Don
Gen. Dred
Boh Lee
Den
Dred
Hne
Darbytown Road
Adjt
A. A. Hitchcock
Mannsylvania
Heatley
Jem
Choy
Tim
Fiteheock
Orrd
Hitchcock
Bin
Ife
Singleton Co
Palmetto
Four men killed in holiday town quarrel in Texas
A holiday confrontation in Texas left Brave and James Gales, San Lowe, and Bil Howard dead after a dispute with Ton Bates. The long running feud between Malve and the four victims prompted the deadly violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Texas
Yeaturday
Brave
James Gales
San Lowe
Bil Howard
Ton Bates
Elo
Bad Hood
Malve
Family in New York Commissioner Killed Self After Death of Child
Parents Iles Deal Childs died in New York after their only child Vroflumen fordy of New York University died. They attempted euthanasia by chloroform and poison, overwhelmed by grief and nursing demand. The couple planned a burial beside the child in One AEAYO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dane
Thor Tome
Helle Duit Tor
Vroflumen Fordy
New York University
Aeayo
Seminole Securities scandal linked to Garlington revealed
A Greenville News exposé outlines how John Youn Garrington, Laurens native now in Chattonooga, formed the Seminole Securities Company in Columbia with prominent locals as nominal trustees. The scheme allegedly wired high commissions, misrepresented stock, and channeled funds to a casualty firm, with connections to the Carolina Agency and Southern Life guidance. The report traces moves to Chattanooga, the transfer of headquarters, and suspected overcharges to the Southern Life venture, prompting criminal scrutiny and court actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Hoyt
Greenville Daily News
Seminole Securities
Mio Tierrance
Wi Wan
Semnole Securities Company
John Youn Garrington
Laurens
Columbia
Atlanta
Ia Chattanogga
Berihole Securities Company
Ita
Utes
Uin Company
Wax Con Pose
Laurens Men— Trends
Garlington
State Mutual Life Insurance Company
Romm
Carolina Agoney Company
W. A. Clark
Huizens
Tate
Odk
Fiat
Hay Pate
Clark
Ington
Lauveys
Seminole Secureties Company
Ceintons
Gartington
Wccuretics Company
Carolina Agency Company
Gareington
Carolina Nasional Bante
Tribe of Somt
Dagalel
Midian
Moe
Allaena
Firat
Seminole
Ife Insurance Company
Southern Life Near Unico Company
Fayntteville
N.C
Chattanooga
Gariington
Southern Life
National Loot and Xchange Bank
Soutien Life
FIRM OP TIENRY W. POOT PAILS FAILS IN WALL STREET
Henry W. Poor a noted Wall Street banker and publisher of Poor's Manual of Railroads failed today with H W Poor & Co. assigning to Mark T. Cox of Robert Z Winthrop & Co. Do not reveal liabilities. Poor was a leading figure with strong connections and debts likely reaching at least 5 million dollars. The collapse is described as one of the largest in the financial district in years. The Boston office and local heir Frederick A Farrar were involved with bonds from American Telephone Athens Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Nec
Henry W. Poor
Wall Street
Poor
Fem
H.W. Poor & Co
Mark T. Cox
Robert Z. Winthrop & Co
Hanelal
Frederick A’. Farrar
American Telephone Company
Athina
Birminghaw
Alantie Pallroad
Wetat
Dr Pierce Family Medicines and Golden Medical Discovery Ads
A vintage advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s family remedies with printed ingredient lists and sworn attestations. It touts the Golden Medical Discovery for indigestion chronic catarrh and other mucous membrane diseases, plus Sago’s Catarrh Remedy for nasal passages throat and lungs. The text emphasizes natural ingredients and cure-all claims, urging perseverance in treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Nature
Pier Jolien
Boaldes
Lta
Paskages
Sago
Dave
Woolden
Exiles Return to Venezuela Amid Curacao Welcome
Wireless dispatches report U S cruiser North Carolina near Curacao and exiles returning to Caracas aboard the steamship Seulia from Maranivo with eighteen former political prisoners. President Gomez seeks amnesty, prison clemency, and national harmony as Curacao hosts the welcoming reception for exiles and factions alike. Gen. Gregorio Riera joins the voyage to Caracas, signaling reconciliation across parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wittematad
Isinui
Curacao
United States
North Carolina
Lagoa
Theruther
Buemann
Vencanota
Caroonma
Gomez
Venezuela
Seutia
Maraenivo
Reilo
Port San Carlos
Mpracaba
Seulth
Seulia
LaGulra
Apapar
Thiis
Gregorio Riera
Castro
Caracas
Hing
Carneno
Saloons Close Doors Over Tax Burden in Atlanta
The Atlanta Constitution reports one third of near beer dens may close by year end as owners struggle with new taxes. Controllers say the tax is due Jan 1 and would require $200 for retailers, $3500 for wholesalers, and $500 for manufacturers, threatening about forty of the city’s roughly 120 near beer outlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Constitution
Kiven
Dn Junetfey
Wright
Near Beer Donlors’ Association
Atlanta
Levelnoss
Saw Her Tests and Stabbed to Death in Quarrel
Rudolph Witte an electrician was stabbed to death in his home after a New Year celebration quarrel with tenant Daniel Roger who had been ejected. Witte died in the presence of his wife and son. Roger faced murder carriage in connection with the fatal attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Witte
Daniel Roger
Witte
Erie
Chicago
Ilijah Furtty
Mia
Ratly
Wayman Innking
Hawskina
Taffy
Tie
Prohibition Enters Force in Atabanta Alabama
In Atabanta Montgomery Alabama a new statewide prohibition takes effect on January 1 as saloons close at midnight. The license holders have secretly prepared for the change with many bars already shuttered and liquor stock disposed. Officials warn the stricter measures will be enforced and local actions will align with the state mandate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Dells
Aption
Reverend Kelley’s Sermon At Alle River Feted
A church column from Alle River notes Rev AW Kelley of Central preached a fine sermon on the first Sunday and outlines his next appointments for January including the eighth Sunday at 11 am and the preceding Saturday at 2 pm. The community is invited. Mrs Judy Alexander hosted a Saturday wood chopping and social, with young folks enjoying a cheerful hour.
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Alle River
Aw, Kelley
Central
Churen
Judy Alexandar
Anna Alexander
Plckens
Slater
W. HW. Lateak
John Barker
Sfater
Mise Joe
Scrip Creal
Mixs Jane
Smith
John South
Stamp Creek
J. W. Cannon
A. Cannon
Pickens
Tom Owens
Sally
Satomi
Vance Gatoway
Bride
Oconee Station
Dexter Laws
Ocala
N. C
L. R. Cantrell
Fall Creek
Mary J. Holden
Jocansee
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Bentley Ann McCleskey
Hiltchenotc
Bel
McCluskey
Mc' Cloakey
Bentley
Barn
Jie
Bonthuy
Ander
Iles Deal Childs
Kim Selves
Venezela
Venez Hela
Interior
Atabanta
Sonal
GENU
Castoria
Tuttle River
C. ©. Mears
Oakway
Westminster
W. J. Carter
M. D
Carter's Pharmacy
Beneen
USA & Co
DR. P. Thomson
Valhalla
South Carolina
CG. W. Pitchford Co
I.W. Bourghss
Seneca
Ofice
TO. Smathers
Dentily
Westminster Bank
Offco Howra
Herndon
Walbrx
PB. Carey
C. Waltalln
W. GC. Hughs
Walhalla
Carry, Shelor & Uughi
Walhalls
KR DT
Jaynes
Bruce Brown
OY BR
Cluraner Repairer
Pridhs
People’s Pressing Club
Walhalla, S. GC
King’s
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