Heroes of Sumter soldiers who fired the shots heard round the world
A dramatic obituary note celebrates soldiers associated with Sumter who fired shots that echoed globally, honoring their roles in a pivotal historical moment and marking their lasting legacy in a regional context.
First Gun Of The War At Sumter Reported
A detailed account traces Fort Sumter’s opening shots and the roles of Major Anderson, Captains Doubleday Foster Chesnut James and others. It covers the storming defense, the firing from Fort Johnson on James Island, and Beauregard’s official notes along with Chesnut’s mercy mission and the destruction surrounding Sumter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aed Oneess
Andersen
Heroiam
Gesorel Beeuregard
Sopyright
American Press Association
Anderson
Swmorer
Abner Doubleday
Beauteguard
Army of the Potomac
J. G Foster
Burnside
North Carolina
West
Jeff C. Davis
Doubleday
Somer
SW. Crawford
Treman Seymour
Norman J. Hall
Pickett
Chettsburg
Ro KL Meade
Sumter
Snyder
Engineers
Barner
Hall
Lurder
Hart
Carnegy
Positon
Moultrie
Cdr
Jay
Benneath
Ken Rhestou
Pahnerro
Beaurereard
Enall
Ecuspicogus
Dames Chesnut Etterward
Chesnut
Capitan Chesnnut
Semter
Gisjor Anderson
Jorses Island
Fort Johnson
Beaurgard
Charleston
Forts Johnson
Akat
Fort Moultrie
Morris Island
Cheanut
Damand
Fort Sumter
Secon
Audemon
Edmund Raffin
Vargo
Beauregard
Provisional Army of
South Caroli
Jeuhnson
James Island
J. G. Foster
Sumer
Stephen D. Lee
Roger A. Pryor
Virginia
Jjames Island
George S. James
James
Pryor
Ges
Pourteday
Robert Anvaison
A W. Crawford
Edward Rafin
Moerris
Pel
Symssure
Moris Island
Iuru
Con Sullivan
Stin Were the sluggish Kidneys and Bitters claim
An 19th century advertisement extols Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a tonic and cathartic to stimulate sluggish kidneys and glands, reopening a safe outlet for impurities. It also claims benefits for stomach bowels and liver, noting physicians Agnew’s Catarrhal Powder gives rapid relief and endorsing the product via customer testimonial and local seller A. L. Pearre in Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulialon
Sermon Excerpt from Acts XI XIII Teaches Salvation
A Sunday school lesson on Acts thirteen discusses Paul’s sermon at Antioch, citing prophecy, the death and resurrection of Jesus, and the spread of salvation to all people. It references scriptures from John, Luke, Acts, and Psalms, urging faith in Christ and the fulfillment of God’s promises. The text includes devotional reflections on scripture, messianic claim, and the call to witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antioch
Pisa
Perga
Mark
Paul
Israel
Egypt
Saul
David
Jesus
Israeli
Ham
John
Isrid
Jitm
Henal
Pontus Pilate
Totnel
Wil
Che
Lee Weses
Theserat
God
Gal
Tarastem
Oliset
Bill Ee
Sig
Elis
Christ
Bethlehem
Gal Tingsapy
David Ir Peasi
Fonteelf
Peter
Petes
Marcia
Christ Jesus
Badhard
Chriss
Maying Love and Roses in a Forgotten Verse
A fragment recalls a Maying scene where love decorates a lap with roses and a memory endures of a lively courtship. The text shifts to excerpts praising whist culture in Chicago and advertisements for Electric Bitters and a kidney remedy by MEMICAx DOREY Cras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Maying
Ibia
Cere
Williamson
Druggt Frederick, Md
Ponseno Rot
Oeemetvg Remedy CO
Chicago
Albert EL. Pearre
Green woods of May and March to May imagery
A fragment column blends verse praising May's renewal with notices about a local drowning and misfortunes. It mentions Mrs Menaust E Gates and Risken Her Life to Hide Distance, then shifts to health ads for La Grippe remedies, Shiloh’s Cure, and Karl’s Clover Root Tea. Sparingly mentions a fatality and a social scandal in Louisville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
March
May
Louisville
Kittle Fehler
H. ©. Wille
Jes
Luther Watson
Wille
Chamberlain
A. L. Pearre
Frederick
W. N. Rudy
Mt. Airy
Karl
Albert Lt. Pearre
Etchison
Shiloh
Asio
Albert L. Pearre
Etchwon
Schedule in Effect March 24, 1997 Frederick Division
Train timetable notice states f stops only on Dotice to conduct groups to let passengers from Lancaster and points beyond. For Philadelphia and the East, fixed parsm or Broce Wed erick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Division
Dotice
OD Sigma
H” Grops
Psssengers
Lancaster
Philadelphia
East
Cherry Bly
Camberland
Chicago Express
Peeschaete
Fast Grafton
Faston
Ress
Cincausti Limited
Hancock
Pittsburg
Hancock Snd
Trensier
Sanday
Bastion
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Bellevery
Jose
J. Awillameen
Prederick
North Market St
Nerges
Cross Karl
Etoison Balld
Dee
Brenton
Chicago Times-Herald
Morrison
Worthington
Sun
Cotte Grove Ave
Gots
A. L. Pearra
Prorosacs
Cumberland
Sid
G. W. Tyson
Tony Gita Pres
City OF
Water Department
City Register
Gate House
G. W.lyson
Aldermen
Frederick City
A.K. Yearle
Aqnathan Hiser
L Dliefen Val
L. A. Rice
Poule
Board of Aidesmen
Liberty and
Frederick Turnpike Co
Sait Co
Coresille Mulls
JGNE
M. Ceprus Phos E. A. Shriver
Mayhastiwit
Frederick Colanty
Apriizante
Frederick, SH
Frederick County
Jess W
Charles C. Taters
Frederick District
C. B
YLUB
Johnsville
CTE Opera House
Rachelle Renard
maySim
C. D. Dou
Oasinus Sweeney
Ban Dt Sayo
Pale
Albert J. Pearre
Etchison Building
Shilohs
J. B. Martin
Bunturille
Albers L. Pearre
Mtchinson
Albert i. Pearre
Albert F. Pearre
Etchison Sulding
Attorney-At-Law
Lfred Ritter
Court Street
Ian Gdantt
Brner
Clayton
Ker Hamiond Orner
Urner
Ksedy & Urner
Counse
Ora
Chand
Equity
Record Street
Opzonite Courtouse
Frederick, Md
Childswit
Cjsarles P. Levy
Attiorney
C. V
Jonathan Biser
Cumberland Coal
Ialso
Orai
Antheascits
Frederick, Ma
CAHEB
Cramer
Fidelity, Bond and Trest Co
Sals
Valentine Dwellrg
Woodsbone
strest_ Ltd
Kiggs
Soute
Weatth
Bakers
Tier
Hone Hill
E. 7Th Street
Rouse
Washington Sane
Walkersville
Lewistown
Aity
North
Paget City
Noah E. Creamer
First National Bank
Golrust
Por Ecoromy
Fairbank Company
St Loss
New York
Boston
Potadeipas
Frederick Markets
Baltimore
Sarmoors
Ppensselvanta Railroad
Cok Wrightsvire
Tadies
J.B. Sc Ruterinson
J.K. Wood
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Bradley Moke
Frederick Elevator
Fiour—Family
TD Gata
Brighton
Sen
Ooh
Aio
Spring
Spring Wheat Bakers
Baltimore Choice Family
Yland
Penna
Enperland
Maryland
Bouthem
Timothy
Huessead Prn
NS Ofs Campbel
Fisha Wrightsy’e
Columbia
Ferrs Ar Columbis
PRX
Philsdelphee
York
Grova
Reah
Stean Maryland BR
Westra Benettgnberger
Western
Fiseereowa
Haverstowm and Chews
Penna. i
Bruceville
PW. Br. C
B.S BP
Union Station
Acrir
Fea
Wasi
Philade
Aia
Ings
Aliana Taere
Bsithmore
Union Bridge
Baleimore
Union Brit
E m
Braceville
Columbus
Wrightsville
Littlestown
Taneytown
Rocky Ridge
Emmiteburg
Balt
Ohio
R. BR
Westington
Way
Wasshington
Washington
Msrtinsburg Cumberland
War
Philadephia
Haverstown
Balticore
Philadelphs
Keyser
Lexington
Hagerstown
Pitsburg
Statens
Cincinnatti
St Louis
Philade!ma
Isbingias
Cincinnati
Winchester
Helgerstown
Bishors
New
Washinton Way
St. Lou's
Phisdelphia
New Orl
Wash’ Ali
D Way
Philadelphis
Hamerstown
Brunswick
Balttioors
Viear Spirit
Bay Chiritan
Williamsport
Usscemiorn
Heverstown
Chewsvn
Suithsburg
Edgemont
Fatfield
Gettysburg
Hanover
Spring Grove
Higatela
Thormont
Isa Rocky
Gnion Bridge
Ken Windsor
Sea Westminster
Wai
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