Three Bars rustling tale in Langford and Williston
George Williston, a cultured rancher, and Langford confront cattle thieves looting the Three Bars brand. Mary Williston helps, while Langford vows to back Williston and Dick Gordon against Jesse Black. The pair ride to rally support and plan action to reclaim stolen cattle.
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George Williston
Brand
J. R
Langford
Williston
Dick Gordon
Jesse Black
Egypt
Wil Liston
WiHiston
Mary Williston
Paul Langford
Apology and Editorial Retraction From The Times
The Buies Creek Index to the Times prints a double headed editoral apologizing to Hon. Hezekiah E. Kinney for a misquote and mocks a prior insult. The piece recalls a printer’s twisted phrasing and notes threats and a shooting in cold blood but pledges respectful treatment in future columns.
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Buie’s Creek
S. C
Times
Hezekiah E. Kinney
New York Press
Backwoods Humorist Exchange With Billville Man
An eastern tourist party questions a Billville resident about local life. The citizen's dry replies reveal his awareness and humor, culminating in a quip about moonshine with the punch line “H-1, and a heap of it.”
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Billville
Atlanta Constitution
American Laundry Machinery Stymied by Low Smyrna Labor
Consul Ernest L. Harris reports that Smyrna’s wages are so low that home washing persists and public laundries for ironing and starching are fading. American laundry equipment plans fail due to minimal profit margins from coal and labor costs.
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Smyrna
Turkey
Ernest L. Harris
Pretty gown patterns for a young girl
Pattern Department presents No 214 Misses' Surplice Over Blouse and No 218 Pleated Skirt for ages 15 17 in pale blue voile over dotted mousseline. Sizes 15 16 17 require 134 yards of 44 inch material for waist and 4 1 2 yards for skirt. Send 10 cents per pattern with size and pattern number to the Pattern Department.
Smart Surplice Waist Pattern No 5651
Pattern details for a blouse waist with box plaits and surplice front. Describes chemisette underlay, high lace collar, elbow sleeves with fancy turn-back cuffs, and suitable fabrics. Gives yardage for a 36 inch bust and lists sizes 32 through 42 inches.
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Brussels
Veteran recalls General Lyon disaster and 489 deaths
Michael S. Brockett of Enfield Illinois recounts escaping the burning troop ship General Lyon on March 31 1865 after 489 souls perished. He details the fire from kerosene oil spilled in the porters room the chaotic attempt to abandon ship and nine hour ordeal at sea before rescue by the steamship General Sedgwick.
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Lyon
Ilinois
Michael S. Brockett
Enfield
Sultana
Mississippi
Brockett
Wilmington
N. C
Fifty-sixth
General Lyon
Webber
Illinois Regiment
Fyles
George W. Williams
Forty-sixth
Tenth Missouri Regiment
Illinois
Isaac Wilhite
Franklin County
George Williams
Jasper Fitzgerald
He Declares He Will Stay Home From Missionary Work
A Georgia man announces he will not leave for mission work, choosing to stay home after noting missionaries faced danger and were eaten by heathen. He says he is not ready to go that way yet.
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Atlanta Constitution
Riches and Happiness Quote Sparks Wry Reflection
A contemporary remark suggests riches do not bring happiness yet can augment joy when added to it like salt on a tail. The witty line frames wealth as a spice rather than a cure, implying happiness remains primary and riches enhance it.
Miss Eleanor Casey Thwarts Burglars With Golden Speech
The Chicago Inter Ocean reports Eleanor Casey spoke 55 words worth $100 each saving Miss Sarah Fooks’s jewels in Baltimore. Burglars fleeing after her room telephones heard her and misread the plea as a threat. Police arrived after the intruders fled.
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Eleanor Casey
Chicago Inter Ocean
Sarah Fooks
Baltimore
Miss Fooks
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House of Williston
Land of Promise
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Willis
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