Night turns to tragedy in Lenore's vigil at the Hall
Lenore and Gladie wait for Austin Chandos as he attends to business at the Fir Cottage. A late return and a missing master lead to anxious hours, culminating in the discovery that he has died. The shock unfolds amid family tensions and a growing resolve in Lenore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Gladie
Lepore
Cyril
Glaine
Audrey
Eas
Vilico
Lenore
Tenore
Bagdad
Mrs. Audley
Jenore
Lenora
Miss Beaton
Mamma
Carlo
Austin Chandos
John Bayham
John
Mr. Chandos
Gindie
Chandas
Corean Ironclads and the Tortoise Boat Invention Story
In 1592 Admiral Yi Sun-sin devised the kwi sun or tortoise boat to halt Japanese invasion. The iron plated rammed hulls and fast profile allowed Corean forces to strike and disable fleets, earning awe from foes and a place in Harper's Magazine.
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Hideyoshi
Corea
Japan
Corean
Yi Sun-sin
P’yeng-yang
China
Admiral Yi
Harper’s Magazine
Philpot Griffin Feud Dominates Clay County History
The long running Philpot Griffin feud in Clay County Kentucky is described as highly organized with two hundred Philpots led by Granville Philpot and two hundred Griffins led by Sol Griffin and Dave Chadwell. Rival factions guard meeting spots plan nightly attacks and stock arsenals. Hooker branch battle of 1898 left multiple dead and wounded including George Philpot Pete Philpot and Hugh Griffin. The Whites and their allies control county offices while hired fighters receive pay and rations. notable kin include Susan Callihan and Captain Bill Strong as part of a legacy of violence and lawman resistance.
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Clay County
Philpot
Philpots
Manchester
Griffins
Sol Griffin
Dave Chadwell
Chadwells
Barnetts
Hamptons
Hooker
George Philpot
Hugh
Harve
Greene Griffin
Aaron Morris
Morris
Pete
Griffin Boys
Ed Fisher
Fisher
Hugh Griffin
Green Griffin
George
Pete Philpot
Griffin
Susan Callihan
Abner Baker
Garrard
T. T. Garrard
Bakers
Dr. Baker
Gilbert Garrard
Eversole
John Philpot
Granville Philpot
William Bundy
Smith Cheek
House Creek
Bob Gregory
Branich
Thacker
Jim Smith
Bradley
H—I
Feuds in Clay County Kentucky Rage with Bloodshed
A Chicago Inter Ocean correspondent notes in 1890s Clay County Kentucky three major feuds drive a perpetual war. The Philpot Griffin clash, Garrard Baker White Howard feud, and Markum Roberts feud have left many dead. Rivalry involves White and Garrard leaders along with Philpot, Griffin, and Chadwell factions.
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Clay County
Kentucky
United States
Chicago Inter Ocean
Kings County
New York
Cook County
Ilinois
Clay
Scotland
Philpot-Griffin
Garrard-Baker-White-Howard
Markum-Roberts
Strong Army
Be Got Revenge and Wedding Dish Trade Finale
Travers and the other man settle a dispute with a quirky reconciliation. Travers exposes a sting by sending a chafing dish as a wedding gift to the rival, turning the feud into an odd ending. Sellers notes the unusual gift as the twist in the tale.
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Travers
Sellers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charlotte EM
Ironclads
Webb's
Whittle White
Daugh White
Daugh
John Blake
Frank Clark
White
Whites’ Arsenal
White-Howard
Garriards
Beverly White
Theophilus T. Garrard
Bhis
England
Tom Baker
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