A Wartime Scout and Clara in the Valley
In a Civil War era scene a young lieutenant Townly and a healer named Clara cling to hope amid the Winchester camp. Clara’s singing stirs the room as fear and suspicion swirl about Yankee spies and Confederate maneuvers under General Early. The tale follows patrols, mounting tension, and a love tinged with danger as the valley holds its breath during a battlescape near Mount Jack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agirl
Mies Farwell
Farwell
Andries
Mike Ter
Berkolven
Lautenane
Winchester
Fitzhagh Lee
Merrily Ainging
Ehameron
Clara Mot
Binwlf Lawgied
T. W. Remers
Richmond
Gunreral
Townly
Edith
Kossur
Sheridan
Tom's Bench
Urser
Columbia Furnace
Massanuten Range
Early
Mount Jacke
Streck
Townly and Clara Townly in wartime memory
A ragged, dramatic reminiscence follows Lieut Townly saved from a saber stroke by a cavalryman as he regains consciousness. Years later he builds a legal career in New Town, forming a bridge between Confederate veterans and the Grand Army post while visiting old Virginia friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuthbert Tewnly
Mon Eurh Chanlor
Clary Farwell
Tewnly
New
Edith
Clara
Townly
Chionga
Bisa
Tredbort
Sentham Society
Grand Army Post
Reunion Hides Amt of Past Pain In Old Coffeepot
A fragmented 19th century scene shows Mr. Townly and Mr. Gooding amid family laughter as a darky recalls harsh discipline and a long buried secret. The tale shifts to a vow of marriage and a hidden plate inside a coffee pot revealing a past rescue and a threat of corporal punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheur
Gooding
Sunshine
Scott
Mr. Town Ty
Jennie
Mr. Gooding
Daddy
Mr. Townly
Moses
Brotherner
Major Young
J. B. Comex
Memorial Day observance and patriotic teachings urged
The Boston Globe reflects on Memorial Day as a time to honor the nation’s heroic dead and instill values of loyalty reverence and love of country in coming citizens. It asserts there is no danger the true significance will be forgotten and predicts broader observance in the years ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cemerial Eimy Bentine
United States
Republic of Republica
Boston Globe
Rere
Memorial
Trove
Benjamin Harrisot
Battle Memoir of a Union Soldier in a Retreat Skirmish
A soldier recalls a dawn clash with Confederate forces, detailing a chaotic retreat, lone pickets, and a decisive moment when he deliberately shot a Confederate aiming at his ally. He describes the pursuit, the scramble for cover, and the aftermath as comrades flee through open ground into timber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Tin Wee
Michigan
Tebel
Tell
bin Aita
Mme
Memorial Day Reflections and Veteran Honor
Fragmented reminiscence on Memorial Day the sense of duty and sacrifice. Quotes Ben Harrisot on valor and glory, contrasting mourning with patriotic commemoration. Mentions a procession with Daughters of Veterans and community women marching in dress and patriotic display.
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Jon Sammnine
Comanarsd
Pal
Leutenant
Mars
Thepole
Maine
Hanlin
Harty
Care
Wien Balith
Eitie
Towaly
Seoupind
Biko
Paradise
Clare
Courting
Ties Ewan Te
Bear
Bhilom
Mason's
L. &. Bhesama, Agtt
Neoauwar
Hotel Albion
S. Sharkey
Richmond Street
Third Street
Boice, Runyon & Co
Sekke Deslers
Coal Lumber
Mason's Materials
Boice, Rumyom
Charles M. Wilson
Emmmnar
White City
Arfelice
Dave
West Front
Closs
Dickinson
North Avenuue
John &. Beerbower
City Hotel
Pare Ave
Plainfield, E.J
Plainfield Souvenir
Hoagland
Cartace
North Avenue
Rch
Mo Extra Charge
M. J. Coyne
Merchant Tailor
East Fourth
Dobbin
Insurance
Booth Ave
York City
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