British Grit At Rorke's Drift In Isandlana Valley Fight
A dramatic account of the Isandlwana and Rorke's Drift actions, detailing British defense under siege by Zulu forces. Privates Williams, Hook, and Cole defend a ward as the hospital wards are barricaded, fires set, and a daring breakout through a wall is engineered to save patients. The relief column under Lord Chelmsford arrives at dawn, hailed as a landmark act of colonial valor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cetewayy
Gember
Hubale
Insandtana
Dundee
Buffalo River
Rorke's Drift
Isandiana
Rorke’s Drift
Isandisna
Caime
Akraat
Durnford
Isandlana
Zules
Chari
Cete- Wayo
Skedad
Ubard
Tommy Atkins
John Williams
Joseph Wiliams
Cole
Henry Hook
Williamses
Hook
Joseph Willams
John
Book
Williams
Anas Sagai
Thor
Hiook
Ile Lwie
Wiliams Agaiyu
Boyberet
Aéliet
Willkamms
Anack
Aick
Bret
Theo Pook
Uneu
Aulu
Thes
Aloll
Tvith
Lord Chelmsford
Natal
Chelmsford
Rorke
Chelmeford
Saceh
South Africa
Grand L. Kiertieoka
Christmas Socials and Visits In Emmitsburg Area
Local notes detail Miss Gracie Offenderfer visiting near Baltimore and many residents hosting relatives during holidays. Rev Clarence Wheeler of Baltimore, ordained at St Mary's, celebrated mass at St Anthony's. Emmitsburg reports first winter snow, school and factory reopens, and numerous visits to Frederick, Baltimore, and Washington. Copperline school children stage a two-part Christmas program with strong choir and festive church decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Wheeler
Baltimore
St. Mary's
St. Anthony’s Catholic Church
Father Wheeler
Old Mt. St. Mary's
Manley
Sundsy Ach
Ingleside
Thureday
George Edhunrode
Myra
Mary Keepers
Allen G. Dorsey
Waynes
Emmitsburg
Emmiteburg
Nan Dorsey
J. C. Williams
Thin Pises
Ewmitsberg
Fountain Mills
Frank Sronter
Patterson
N. J
Daniel Stonter
Clarence Davis
Washington
George Lesbour
Missey Annie
Eva Cure
Brungwick
Cora Brandenburg
Johnsville
Melissa Meredith
Hagerstown
William Menning
Itimore
J. G. Williams
Emmitaburg
Lewis A. Molesworth
New Market
Petersville
Lizzie Hood
Harper's Eeds
Wilbur Long
Rockville
Lela Ferrell
May Dixon
Frederick
Henry Long
Brunswick
William
Jane Blessing
Franklin Blessing
William Horine
St. Mark's School
J. L. Gant
G. W. Pry
Frank Hoffman
Arnold Hemp
Peter Hemp
Emmitsburg College
Jake
James R. Ferrell
G- W. Pry
George Werking
William Werking
Ellicott City
Reformed Church
Coppermina
Mary Freese
Laura Waits
Alva Zimmerman
Misa Freeza
Aristed
Cora Byler
Gessie Freaze
Zimmerman
Jolly Old Saint Nicholas Appears at Holiday Pageant
Decorations framed a living room stage with two trees and a Santa Claus display. The cast included Eliza Sertety and George Etzier as Bootblack and Matehsy, with Misses Dease Waltz and others as Snow Queen and attendants. Alva Zhromerman caused a stir by portraying Saint Nick, earning praise as the crowd enjoyed the cantata The Pootlack's UCaristias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agsio
Econe Fm
Ucaristias
Eliza Sertety
George Etzier
Murray South
Baltimore
Dease Waltz
Bertie Ripsos
Cora
Phebe Eyter
Snow Yueen
Patrica
Sante Ciaca
Soons
Gant
Alva Zhromerman
Miss Freeze
Dream of the Salmon Pool and a Deafness Cure Ad
A lyrical fragment recalls the lure of salmon fishing and dreamlike memories of a silver bar of a fish while interwoven with old advertisements for Hall's Catarrh Cure and Dr Kings New Discovery tools. The piece fades into 19th century patent medicine pitches and daily care ads.
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Ee Masquet
Victoria Crees
Privat
Sicicre
Erie
Bugatue
Aelop
Traesrast
Transvaal
Hostette
Marules
Sam
Grippe
J. HL
J. H. Keller Drugzist
N. Market Bt
Germastows
Gracie Offenderfer
Lela Thompeor
Boils
Gus Grosentur
Wiliam Rinehart
Lee James Perreil
Near Park
Mies
Bertha Marth
Gaithersburg
Xruptown
O. M. Colluam
Familly
Washington, D. C
Misa Beulah
Big Place
Claudia Lewis
Brooklyn
M. T. Lewis
Mr. M. RB
A. N Etchison
M. N. Molesworth
Libertown
R. O. Font
Maryland University
Moses
Lb. B. Brandenburg
W. Browning
W. B. Baker
Galtmore
Dovne
Wilkinson
Matt Gazette
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Chousand
Dr. King
Albert L. Pearce
Sela
Schley É& Bro
Frederick, Md
Karl
Albert L. ‘Earre
Dapierce
Monkey Stories
Chcle Eli
Uncle Eli
Canada
Far
Elps
Iger
India
London Zoo
Scott
Stonebraker Chemical C60
Liberty St. Baltimore
Johnson
Kerr
Jas Stalin
St. Paul
Minn
J.heibely Keller
Clinton E. Main
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Franklin Savings Bank
Sivan
Wm. H. Nicodemus
Liw Savings Bank of
Franklin Savings Bank of
Thad. M. Biser
J. P
Fames Houckh, Alex, Brengle, JosHua d. Dill
Frederick Town Savings Institution
United States
Sage Ree
Baresi
Stark
Frederick Cocsii
Towit
State of
Marsland
Frederick Country
J. Marshall Miller
Frederick-Towt
Srcrnt
LSP F. Coltmbcs Bnott
N. PD. Bauer
E. Poll
U Bag
Noah E. Gramer
E. Gramer
Fire Insurance
Csi
Fifth St
Josiah Timmerman
Electric
R. R. Stock
S. Market
Brese
Baker’s Vailas
Varile
Fire National Bank
Ewing Machines Repaieb
Petrick
Comgaanes
Ferenchy Uce Burger
Erode
Lantie
Lasos
Ulasoes
Call Nee
Simmond
N. Market St
WH. A. Simmons, Jeweler
Market St
Frederick City
Oetzdly
Jr. Barton
Buckingham
Govvsma
China
Barbara Fritchie
Woman's College
School For the Deaf
Besant & Knott
Cabarles
FOOT
W. H. Ways
Snook
Lewistown
Prsuc Sale
Mein
Dennis F
A.D
Catoctin
Frederick County
Ellerton
John W. Earry
George Green
Frederin Acanty
Thomas
Euphrosenia Brown
City Hotel
Satchday
Beck
Patrick Street
Sslea
Prane L. Storer
Walter Leardhers
Iillinos Renee
Unizexs
Feevrenx
Dee
Ise
Equity
the Curean Court
Frederick Dea
Ecusty
Daniel Gi Stieler
Willian Stautler
Teliish
Salectseden
Noi Beerk Tixu
Dss
Den
Beui
Dante
Eissler
Mortgszee
Doug
H. Bakuert
Ins
Frederick Co
H.hargett
Sean
Misuweel
Alto
Ohio
B. R
Waahinetoy
Lorland
Was
Sanday
Harper's Ft
Lyincherter
Waahin
Diay
Nnanington P Hors
Pittsbure
Philadelphia
Newsel Dreal
Mt Airy
Cipelanat
Pittsburg
Washington Junction Wey
Warting
Fom
Winchester
Nerg
Nnday
Basins
Gonday
Wasking and
Way
St. Louis
Chi Andeeling
Fay Star
Imaigats
New
Aliedelpais
Wascoal Wassy
Wanhington
Behsnd
Maryland
Shippensbore and
Getersbore
Pei Dicen RR
Pn Mn
Bae Ts
Isay
Tela
New Oxford
Alteawaid Gat Om
Chambers
Onicg Bridge
Union
Sun Raays
Uediate
Leste
B. Griswold Pras
Jen
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