Civil War Chronicles Fifty Years Past This Week
A retrospective lists Civil War events from June 21 to 27 1863. It notes Confederate and Federal movements across Virginia Pennsylvania and Maryland, key battles near Aldie Fairfax Gettysburg and Chambersburg, raids in Ohio and Indiana, Union and Confederate leaders, and civilian alarms as the war neared Harrisburg.
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Lee
Potomac
Ppensburg
Rosecrans
Freesboro
Tullahoma
Neral Bragg
Middle Tennesse
Tennessee River
McConlsburg
Pennsylvania
Hooker
Maryland
Early
Gettysburg
Curtin
W. S. Hancock
D. N. Crouch
Tacony
Portland
United States Revenue
Caleb Cushing
Cushing
North Carolina
Georgia
South Carolina
Committee of
Ohio
Democrats
Lincoln
Wallandingham
Andrew H. Foote
New York
Real King of the Universe Delights in a Three Ring Circus
A Los Angeles Times piece notes how even powerful people lose control before a baby. The infant’s facial expressions and antics draw the crowd, while adults scramble to amuse and restrain themselves during the playful spectacle.
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Los Angeles Times
Old Time Kitchens Revealed In Historic English Halls
Harper's Weekly notes from an English historical society describe vast medieval kitchens. At Hurstmonceux a 28 foot high kitchen with three large fireplaces and a 14 foot diameter bakehouse oven is cited. Additional examples include Battle Abbey and Westminster Abbey. An April 1206 order to Hugh de Neville directs roofed kitchens and new ones at Marlborough and Ludgershall with furnaces able to roast two or three oxen.
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Harper’s Weekly
Hurstmonceux
Llandudno
Battle Abbey
St. Mary’s Hall
Coventry
Westminster Abbey
Hampton Court Palace
Hugh de Nevill
Clarendon
Marlborough
Ludgershall
Interesting Travel Moment at Greenwich Clock
A traveler recalls how his wife drew more attention than Greenwich Observatory’s clock by using a lace remnant to measure the British yard marks on the wall. She timed the lace drop to align with standard time as crowds watched the clock.
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Greenwich Observatory
Greenwich
Observatory
Faith and Works in Biblical Promise Through the Ages
The article argues that faith is the standard before God, not works, and that genuine faith, though imperfect, sustains God’s favor. It traces faith from Abraham through Isaac and Jacob, the Sinai covenant, and the Jewish age, to Christ and the Church as the multiform Seed of Abraham.
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Christ
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
God
Israel
Sinai
St. Paul
Jesus
Messiah
Apostle
Early Church
Church
Guaranteed Eczema Remedy Ointment Claim Card
A historical advertisement promotes Dr Hobson s Eczema Ointment as a cure for eczema and related skin conditions. It cites a Bath IL resident Mr J C Eveland who had long tried remedies before success with the ointment. The Pfeiffer Chemical Co distributes in Philadelphia and St Louis and local seller Joe K Smock & Son offers it for 50 cents.
Believes Hens Once Had Teeth, Says Gil bert
Professor Gilbert of Los Angeles high school argues in a naturalists meeting that ancient hens possessed teeth and that bird eggs have shrunk since teeth disappeared. He suggests eggs would fetch 250 to 1000 dollars each at today’s prices if sold then.
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Gilbert
Los Angeles
Cal
Naturalists
A Worker Appreciates This Foley Kidney Pills
Florence Oregon resident Wm Morris testifies his kidneys and bladder were impaired for fourteen years. After eight months on Foley Kidney Pills he feels fine and recommends the medicine. For sale by Smock Son.
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Wm. Morris
Florence
Oregon
Smock & Son
Birds Voracious Feeders in Local Pigeons
Rev. C. T. Phillips, vicar of Ivegill and Cumberland naturalist, reported the crops of two wood pigeons. One carried 140 beech nuts, while another had eaten finely chopped trumpet leaves beyond the palm’s capacity.
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C. T. Phillips
Ivegill
Cumberland
Corns Warts and Bunions Treated by Mendenhall Medicine
Corns warts and bunions come off to stay when you apply Mendenhall's Corn Medicine. Price fifteen cents. Sold and guaranteed by Joe K. Smock and Son.
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Mendenhall
Joe K. Smock & Son
No Standings Room as Car Fills with Crowd
A crowded electric car leaves little space for riders. A young woman struggles to stay upright as the vehicle lurches. A large man repeatedly catches her each time she falls, then gently suggests she remain seated.
Will Hays Appointed Administrator of Arcenith Stanley Estate
Notice announces Will H. Hays as administrator of Arcenith R. Stanley late of Sullivan County Indiana. Estate described as solvent. Hays & Hays, Attorneys. First insertion June 11, 1913-31.
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Will H. Hays
Arcenith R. Stanley
Sullivan County
Indiana
Hays & Hays, Attorneys
Preliminary Resolution for Sullivan Sidewalk Improvement No 1 1913
The Common Council of Sullivan Indiana met June 10 1913 and adopted a Preliminary Resolution to lay cement sidewalks on Main Street from Wall Street to Lot 88 and to Lot 3 Murphys Heirs with widths 6 and 5 feet and 1 block to the Illinois Central Railroad. Costs to be assessed on abutting real estate while city pays street and alley costs. A hearing set for July 8 1913 to determine benefit versus cost. City Clerk J S Schroeder.
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Sullivan
Indiana
Main Street
Wall Street
Murphys Heirs
Illinois Central Railroad
Common Council
Common Council OF
City OF
T. ED. Hoover
J. S. Schroeder
Most Children Suffer Worms in Early Life
Mothers note indigestion headaches nervousness and weakness in children linked to worms. A candy lozenge Kickapoo Worm Killer expels worms regulates bowels tones up the system and promotes wellness. Sold by Kickapoo Medicine Co. and local druggists Joe K Smock & Son at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kickapoo Medicine Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Joe K. Smock & Son
Berlin House-Sisters Association aids domestic service
The House-Sisters Association of Berlin was formed to ennoble domestic service and improve employer worker relations. It runs a Mother House near the city for trainee girls and places them in suitable situations while maintaining contact after they depart.
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House-Sisters Association of
Berlin
Best Laxative for the Aged
Old men and women need laxatives more than the young but seek safety and painless action. Dr. King's New Life Pills are advertised as prompt and easy for the aged. Price 26c. Recommended by Joe K. Smock & Son, druggists.
The Boy and the Man in Search of Honor
The piece argues that true manhood rests not on strength or status but on spirit courage and integrity. It emphasizes a resolute commitment to truth and doing what is right with honor as the central defining trait.
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Charcter
Nicholas
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Skin Relief
An advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve for ulcers boils eczema and skin sores claiming rapid relief. Mrs Bruce Jones of Birmingham Alabama allegedly healed from a nine month ulcer in two weeks. The product priced at 25 cents is endorsed by Joe K Smock & Son druggists.
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Bucklen
Bruce Jones
Birmingham
Ala
Joe K. Smock
Conversation Echoes Across a Dinner Plan
A fragment from Browne's Magazine captures a couple discussing hosting Mr. I. for dinner. The wife doubts liking him while the husband reassures, noting she would be delighted to have him attend.
Foley Kidney Pills Endorsement by New Bedford Reader
Katherine L Norton of New Bedford Massachusetts reports a severe back pain with burning, uses Foley Kidney Pills and claims relief and renewed vigor. She recommends the product and notes it is for sale locally.
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Katherine L. Norton
New Bedford
Mags
Smock & Son
Left in pain and conscience: a reflection on marriage
An afflicted woman explains why she left her husband. The piece portrays a husband’s introspection and the uneasy emotion similar to reading a patent medicine list of symptoms, feeling he deserves such treatment for his actions.
Chills Fever Malaria Cured by Mendenhall Tonic
An advertisement touts Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Tonic as a cure for chills fevers and malaria a substitute for quinine. It promises pleasant taste and satisfaction guaranteed by Joe K Smock and Son.
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Mendenhall
Joe K. Smock & Son
Rail Lines and Alliances Map North to East Routes
Beehunte with Vandalia for all points on the Indianapolis and Vincennes division. Bedford with Monon for points north and south. Seymour with Pennsylvania lines for Indianapolis, Louisville and intermediate points. With B and O S W for Cincinnati and all points east Westport with Big Four for Greensburg and points north and east. Central Passenger Association mileage honored by sz company. For timetable and information apply to local agent or J T Averill G P A Chicago Hist.
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Beehunte
Vandalia
Indianapolis
Vincennes
Bedford
Monon
Seymour
Pennsylvania
Louisville
Cincinnati
Westport
Big Four
Greensburg
Central Passenger Association
J. T. Averill
Chicago
His
Heaviest Tax Quote on Stamp Act by Franklin 1765
An archival quote notes the Stamp Act as a heavy tax likened to a burden greater than kings and parliaments. It argues idleness and pride taxes would ease if the oppressive levy were removed. Franklin’s 1765 letter frames taxation as a moral and political grievance.
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Benjamin Franklin
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure With $100 Reward
An advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh in all stages as a constitutional treatment taken orally. It offers a $100 reward for any failed case and invites readers to send for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Mhall
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
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Notance
Fairfax
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York
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Prince L. Hudgins
Chambersburg
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Omington
John A. Dahlgren
Admiral du Pont
Joe Johnson
United States
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Cape
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Ndian Department
Fort Larned
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
St. Louis Democrat
Yates
Illinois
Secretary of War
Boston
Army of the
George G. Meade
Harrisburg
Jennings
Rock Creek Bridge
Sterrett’s Gap
Pennsylvania Central
Fitz Hugh Lee
Annendale
Remington
Virginia
King OF the
Melyn
Tabernacle
John
Witeaout — Works
W. L. Laurent
Shelburn, Ind
C.T. Howard
Indiana Veterinary College
Parks & Knotts Barn
Sullivan, Indiana
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Mlings
Terre Haute
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Youngstown
Pimente
Sito
Southeasern R. R
South Bound
A. L. O’neil
Southern
Peoria
Buckien
Arnica
Bysra
Naor
Barco
Ind
L. A. Stewart
Art Dentistry
West Washington &T
F. Briggs
Walter N. Trompson
Buff & Stratton
No. S42
South Court Street
McClanahan
West Side Public Square
J. W. Lindley
N. Side
Isaac H. Kalley
Sullivan State Bank
Hays & Hays
Chaney
Citizens Trust
Shelburn, Inc
A. G. McNabb
Citizens Trust Co
C. A. Price
Hunt’s
West Side
Jas. R. Brown
Schroeder, Brown & Schroeder
Dr. Crowder Bidg. EB. Side
Walter F. Wood
Asrey’s
Chas. D. Hunt
Gilbert W. Gambill
Hunt & Gambill Attorneys-At-Law
National Bk. Cor
Main Streets
Lee F. Bays
North Side Square
O O. T. Howard
Parks & Knotts Livery Barn
Sullivan, Indiane
J. F. Schere Insurance Real Estate
McClanahan’s
Sullivan, Ind
George Knapp
Vincennes Davis House
M. A. Haddon Real Estate
Watson’s
H. T
Alston
Raleigh
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