War Forty Years Ago A Maine Captain Leads Avalanching Charge
The article recalls a Civil War engagement near the Rappahannock on November 7 1863. The Sixth Maine infantry led by Captain Furlong and Lieutenant Russell pressed Confederate works defended by Brigadier Generals Penn and Godwin. The assault resulted in heavy casualties for Maine but yielded flags cannon and thousands of prisoners. Russell earned fame for the capture of a flag and a major trophy, while General Jubal Early watched the action. The piece frames the episode as a decisive demonstration of audacity and valor amid a broader campaign by Meade and Lee.
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George L. Kilmer
U. S. V. Ifty
Washington
Robert E. Lee
Army of the Potomac
Gettysburg
George G. Meade
Meade
Lee
Virginia
Rappahannock River
Russell
Sedgewick
Sedgwick
Sixth Maine
Furlong
Roberts
Eighth
Louisiana
Maine
Sixth Corps
Rappahannnock
Fredericksburg
Fifth
Wisconsin
Jubal A. Early
D. B. Penn
A. C. Godwin
Godwin
Upton
Eighth Louisiana
Rappahannock Station
Third
Kelly’s Ford
D. B. Birney
Notice of Appointment of Administrator in Indiana Estate
The undersigned has been appointed administrator of the estate of Henry T. Pierson of Sullivan County Indiana, deceased. The estate is believed solvent. Henry T. Pierson, S. S. Gobin, Attorney. First insertion Oct. 29, 1913, 3t.
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Henry T. Pierson
Sullivan County
Indiana
S. S. Gobin
Fragmentary timetable notes for Poe Riki day
Partial times and notes appear for a Poe Riki schedule with scattered entries. The text shows times such as 7:05 am and 11:40 am amid unclear abbreviations and fragmented phrases. Further context is needed to determine events or destinations.
Final Settlement Notice for Perley M. Hayworth Estate
Media M. Hayworth executrix files final account with Sullivan Circuit Court. Hearing set for November 24 1913 the first day of the November term. Creditors heirs and legatees must appear to show cause why the report should not be approved. Hays & Hays attorneys listed. First insertion October 29 1913.
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M. Hayworth
Perley M. Hayworth
Sullivan Circuit Court
Paxton Visit Ends as Eva Campbell Returns Home
Miss Eva Campbell of Paxton Illinois returns home after visiting Mr and Mrs B B Small. Miss Olga Poston goes to Kempton Indiana to teach Latin and English at the local high school.
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Eva Campbell
Paxton, Il
B. B. Small
Olga Poston
Kempton, Ind
Hall's Catarrh Cure Proclaimed a Blood Remedy
Claims catarrh cannot be cured by local remedies and must be treated internally. Says Hall's Catarrh Cure acts on blood and mucous surfaces and is a regular physician prescribed tonic with blood purifiers. Advertises testimonials and 75 cent price from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
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Patriot Publishing
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Indiana Veterinary College
Parks & Knotts Barn
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Walter N. Thompson
Buff & Stratton
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McClanahan’s
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Isaac H. Kalley
Sullivan State Bank
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Businness
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Citizens Trust Co
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