Memory Returns After Civil War Amnesia in NC Mountains
A Union soldier presumed dead for thirty years regained his recollection after a head wound in the western North Carolina mountains. George Ellard, formerly Emery of the 118th New York Volunteers, recalled his northern life and family, then traveled to rejoin his father and brothers in New York before planning a return south.
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New York Recorder
Carolina
North
George Ellard
118Th New Volunteers
Sters
Westchester County
Cavalry Ice
Army of Tennessee
Ken Sherman
Atlanta
Ellard
Hays N. C
Hays
Cordance
Panessee
Mem- Ellard
Prom
Hayayille
Appomattox
Emery
New York
Western
North Carolina and
Danville
Schlatter and His White Horse Tale From Arizona Ranches
The Silver City Arizona Enterprise reports Schlatter, housed at an isolated mountain ranch between Mule Springs and Clifton, with tales of a healer and his famous white horse. People say the horse refuses food and water unless the healer accepts hospitality, as alfalfa and corn tempt him nowhere else. The horse would not eat or drink at ranches where Schlatter did not partake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schlatter
Mule Springs
Clifton
Ariz
Deer Killed by Engine on Long Island Rails
A herd of deer attempted to cross the Long Island railway track and one animal was struck and killed by an approaching engine. The incident highlights dangers to wildlife near rail lines and may prompt safety reminders for crews and onlookers.
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Long Island
Long Island Railway
Shah of Persia Seeks Gallows Viewing in England
The Shah expressed contempt for English law during a visit and asked to see a gallows at Newgate. He urged the governor to execute a man, but no prisoner was ready. The shah later showed great disgust when his request could not be fulfilled.
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Shah of
Persia
England
Newgate
Halts Catarch Care A Constitutional Cure Hoax
A fragmentary 1895 letter page notes health ads and social banter. Mention includes Wixoes Soothe for children and a claim of saving doctor bills. The text references consumption cures and a letter from L. Barker of Philadelphia with dates and playful exchanges about Cuba and Jews dispatches.
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Billa
L. Barker
Regent Square
Philadelphia
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Inent
White Horse
Dr. Kline
Kline
Arch St. Phiadelphia
Hobbs
Halts Catarch Care
Price
Wixeoe
Joe
Jack
Weyler
Cuba
W.N. U. Denver
Ayer
O. W. Crawford
Masonic Temple
Chicago
Charles K. Hires Co
Lindsey
Manat
Quincy, Mich
Uncle Sam
Arkansas
Sdendance
North Arkansas
E. V. M. Powell
Harrison, Ark
Bank of Harrison
Boone County Bank
Columbia
Hartford
Pope Mfg. CO
Conn
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