Tragic Crusade Ends with Murders and Robberies
The narrative recounts depredations by a group described as crusaders, detailing a murder and robbery. John McNeill boasted of plunder to John McDaniel and displayed cloth claimed as prize, sparking a dispute with Marren McDaniel who restored the cloth. Captain Culp visits old Mr. McLean at the Rockfish ford, asking about Piney Bottom events, as the tale notes the fates of the crusaders and the return of Jim from hospital as the last hero of the old brigade. The piece reflects on whether these men embody true American heroes or mere note writers and embargo makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McNeill
John McDaniel
Marren McDaniel
Daniel Munroe
Culp
McLean
Ford
Rockfish
Heigh
Piney Bottom
Page
Jim
John Stark
Harry Lee
Chronicle of Wade’s Invasion in the Sandhills
The note describes Colonel Wade enlisting Whigs to invade the Sandhills for revenge, continuing a historical chronicle in a terse, period-tinged frame. It references a military action and political actors tied to a prior narrative arc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle
Wade
Sandhills
The Sole Survivor Arthur Page recalls McConnell’s frontline unit
McConnell’s back from France and recalls meeting Jim McConnell behind the lines weeks ago. Jim joined the Allies early in the war and rose to sergeant in the Escadrille, leading a daring corps manning fighting machines on the French front. He wrote about the unit’s organization and air warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur W. Page
France
Jim McConnell
Jim
Escadrille
Rockwell
Prince
Thaw
Chapman
Derby Day Horse and Mule Race Recap and Heats
The piece recalls a country gentleman’s bold ride and a dramatic finishing margin at a Derby style event. It lists heat results for Mile Pace first and second heats, a Ladies’ Match, the $100 Challenge, and Guests’ Purse with riders and horses named, noting Chase leading and the mule defeating the rival.
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Fisher Rim
Fisher Manufacturing Co
17Th St
Payne Ave
Cleveland, Ohio
Pinehurst General Office
Hollywood
Southern Pines
N. C
J. B. Powdle & Son
the Quality Store
J. L. Smith & Son
Southern Pines, N. C
Sandhill
Southern Pines Furniture Company
McConnell
Chase
Little Boy
Blue
Are Am Bee
Swinnerton Tufts Parmer Boy
J.r.thomas
J.c.thomas Toy Boy
J. R. Thomas Jones
Minnie C, Kessler
Bee Farmer Boy Toy Boy
Miss Bliss
Nellie
Abbe
Topsy
Traveller
Batchelor
Rex
Coombs
Hurd
Chase Whitlock
Sam George H. Crocker Jr
Jessie C. Cameron
Chief Batchelor
Hatto
Fay
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