Lincoln's blunder blamed for Harper's Ferry fall
A historical retelling shows President Lincoln seeking the man responsible for the loss at Harper's Ferry. Generals Halleck Milroy Hooker are questioned, and Lincoln falsely claims General Lee caused the surrender after a roomful discussion. The piece blends fiction with a moral about accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Nsnally
Leo
Harpat
Halleck
Lebenek
Milroy
General Lee
Andrew Carnega Accused Of Gifting Others Cash
Bristol Courier notes a tongue in cheek claim about a man named Andrew Carnega allegedly making gifts of other people's money. The piece also advertises One Minute Cough Cure from Moretz & Farthing and Zeb Buchanan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Courier
Andrew Carnega
Moretz & Farthing
Zeb Buchanan
DeWitt
Mis bottled ads mix with odd anecdotes and cures
A fragmentary London starvation note cites Dr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy. Other items tout DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve and One Minute Cough Cure. The text blends innocuous notices with odd genealogies and travel quips, ending with a jumble about the Khedive and an Oriental mummy.
Alligators Reported Scaled by Gum Branch Residents
News note from North Carolina references monotony claim while Gum Branch residents capture a large and a small alligator. Asheville Citizen reports Isaac Grant, an African American man, arrested this morning on charges of raping Lonnie Washing’s 12 year old daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
The
News and Observer
Gum Branch
Asheville
Isaac Grant
Lonnie
Tongue Twisting Phrases and Odd Advertisements
A fragmentary collection of tongue twisters and odd wordplay follows by local ads and notices. It includes arranging phrases like Six thick thintle sticks and a series of humorous lines. The item shifts to short medical testimonials and patent medicine pitches for Chamberlain’s remedies and Witch Hazel salve, ending with promotional lines and a name, Bryantville, Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James White
Bryantville
Ind
Iaya DeWitt
Moretz & Farthing
Zeb Buchanan
Notice of sale of lands of John Ragan decedent
North Carolina Watauga County ordered by the Superior Court on July 8 1901 that as administrator A W Beaca will sell the lands of John Ragan now intestate on August 31 1901 at the deceaseds former residence to pay debts and costs of administration. The four tracts range in size from 8 to 40 acres and will be sold separately with 15 percent cash payment and the balance due in six and twelve months upon title retention until full payment. Attorney E F Lovitt and administrator A W Beaca oversee the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Watauga County
Superior Court
Said County
John Ragan
Green Knob
Joseph Miller
Richard Ragan
Calvin Ragan
Meat Camp Creek
John Green
Rindle’s Fork
Jesse Ragan
Coffey Bros
A. W. Beaca
E. F. Lovitt
Treasurer Worth's Honesty Shown Amid Trial
The Raleigh Post lauds former State Treasurer Worth for returning property to cover a clerk’s theft from bondsmen, describing his act as honorable and commendable. The betrayer, aged around sixty, faces justice, while Worth earns universal sympathy for his conduct in a sad and fair case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worth
Raleigh Post
May Martin
Fine Nursery Fruit and Grape Vines for Sale in Moretz NC
W L Correy of Moretz North Carolina advertises a fine assortment of fruit trees including apples peaches pears prunes and other varieties. Vines suited to the climate offered with delivery and trees 3 to 6 feet tall. pricing comparable to other nurseries. For details contact W. L. Correy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lalo
W. L. Correy
Moretz
N.C
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Watauga Democrat
Moreta and
Farthing
Zeb Suchanan
Washington Dispatch
Post Office
London
Dr. King
Jackburn
South Aimerica
West Virginia
Partridge
Robin
Quayles
Quayle
Paradise
Hawk Avenue
Eagleville
Canary Islands
H. Allport
Joshnetown
Zeb Buchan
Castoria
Grimes Jim
Tedbury
Stephen Stringer
O. P. M. Holliday
Deming
Chamberlain
Blackburn
William E. Gladetone
Mint
Sampson
Utun
New York
Arare UN
Dosis —yyCrnis
Gastoria
Bears
Johnston
Aes
Patie
Doretz & Farthing
Boone, NL
J. W. Hodges
Rutherwood, N
Boot & Shoe Shop
Blowing Rock, N. Y
G. H. Duncan
Truy
Salem
United States
Church Economist
Areca Et
O. C. Buck
Beirne, Ark
Moretz and Farthing
Huchavan
McElree
Cardus
Sre
Bri
Ladies Ad Department
Chattanooga Mi. Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
Rozena Lewis
Ocuaville
Enyai
Faeervale
E. C. DeWITT @CO
Chicago
Sigauericoms & Leper
Wee Pees Ocean Canonets
Pinabure, Pe
Wonton
Gripes Tee
Gure Constipation
Remedy Company
Chicnge
Montreal
York
Lirias
Anup
Aves
Costa Leds
Siggers
Ss. W. J. Washington
Jucklen
Lackburn
the Morning Post
Raleigh, N.C
Morning Post
Raven, N, C
Dunes
Olds
Broadway
New
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