davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-09-15
Her Fathers Career.

Her fdCl1SI Sdl Gel.
Her father died when she was III
teen. Some things she remembers
hearing him tell about. For one she
remembers his often saying that he
was in seven battles and great many
skirmishes. OF these she mention
ed six: Musgrove's Mill, Long Canes,
Cowpens, Kings Mountain, Eutaw
SPRINGS and Guilford Court House.
Her recollections of what he told
her about "Blody Bill' Cunningham
were very interesting. In skirnlsh
near Bush River between the patriots
and "Cunningharn's Bloody Scout"
the Tories retreated and Joe Griffin
and Yancey Saxon pursued Bloody
Bill himself. He narrowly escaped
them and ever afterwards held them
in especial hatred. When he and his
men succeeded in surprising practical
" this same band Of patriots at Hays
Station, Cunningham swore with
wicked oath that if there were no
more men LETT between Heaven and
hell he would have the lives OF Joe
Griffin and Yancey Saxon.
Fortunately for Joe Griffin he was
away on an erraad to General Gates
at Greensboro, and escaped this hor-
.rible massacre, one Of the most heart
less exhibitions of Cunningham's
cruelty and treachery on record. But
Saxon paid the price of patriotism
being hacked to pieces, in the most
deliberate manner, according to some
versions of the story, by Bloody
Bill himself.
The only wound Joe Griffin re-
ceived during the war was due to his
1ecklessness while on scouting expe-
dition. Coming to house where he
was acquainted, and, to quote Mrs.
Monroe, anxious, as young fellows
will be, to see the girls - he and
his companions went in. There they
found a warm welcome. A quilting
party was in progress and the vlsi-
tors were enjoying themselves thor
oughly. The whole party were gath
cred on the back porch drinking cider
when the alarm was given that the
Tories were on them. All OF the
Young men ran for the woods on
foot. Joe Griffin hid under thick
bush, but in some way he betrayed
his hiding place, and a horseman
dashing by gave him sword cut that
very nearly scalped him. He sprang
out of his hiding place, shot his assall-
ant, and taking his horse, made his
escape safely. Of all the party he
alone escaped. He carried this scar
to the day of his death. In his last
wears he was quite bald and It was
conspicuous mark.
A Visit From A Georgian.
One of Mrs. Monroe's recollectlons
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1905-09-15
A Visit From A Georgian.

One of Mrs. Monroe's recollectlons
Of her father was a visit he received
from man named Ransome, OF Geor-
zia. She remembered this because
she was at the time old enough to be
much interested in the strange visitor
and his business. Her father was then
so deaf that Mr.. Ransome had to
spell his name for him and only by
petitions did he succeed in making
him understand the object Of his visit,
which was to gather material Tor
true account of the warfare carried
on between the patriots and the
Tories. She did not know whether
he ever wrote any book about the war
or not.
Mrs. Monroe remembered her ia
theirs receiving visits from two OF
his war comrades, Mr.. John Osborne
and Squire Charles Allen, both OF
whom lived near Barksdale.
When we asked Mrs. Monroe
whether she had any relics of the
Revolutionary war things that had
been her fathers, she said she had
not-that no especial attention was
paid to keep souvenirs Of the war just
after it closed and that none OF the
things her father had in the war was
kept. She had treasured his Bible
and a copy of the Laurensvllle Her
aid containing a sketch OF his life
and an obituary, but on July II, 1908,
her house burned down and nothing
was saved from the fire. In fact the
family were fortunate to escape.
Her father died in April Of the
wear 1850. She very much. regretted
the loss Of the newspaper and said
she had tried to replace it. It is
quite probable that many copies OF
this sketch OF her father were pre-
served in scrap books and it may be
that some one will see this who can
replace that loss for her. 1t would
be gratefully appreciated.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-02
|SNFARLY ANN|H|LATED
ls What Admiral Togo Says Happened
Russian Fleet.
aoJEsTvENsKYs FATE IN DOUBT
The Japanese Claim He Has Been Cap.
tured, but Russians Say He Is at
Two Vessels Lost.

The Japanese and Russian fleets
met Saturday last near Okinoshima,
southeast OF Tanshinia, and the Rus
SLAMS were defeated and their vessels
fed in the direction OF Vladivostok.
The Japanese pursued and again at
tackled Sunday. May 2S.
The first reports stated that six Of
the Russian vessels had been sunk or
captured and 5000 prisoners taken, in
Guiding Admiral Nebogatoff.
The telegraph of Monday night
stated that the number of vessNs lost
that Admiral Rojestvensky, in COM
mand of the Russian feet. had been
wounded but escaped on a torpedo de-
stroyer. The japanese fleet was re-
ported as having suffered little or no
damage The latest reports follow:
According to the latest reports from
Vice-Admiral Togo TO his government,
the loss TO the Russians in ships sunk
or captured now numbers twenty-five,
while full particulars are not yet
known The admiral says that none
OF his big fighting ships was seriously
damaged. Interesting news comes
from VladivostOk, sent direct by the
correspondent OF the Associated
Press. who reports the arrival there OF
the protected cruiser Almaz and the
torpedo boat destroyer Grozny The
officers Of the Almaz say they wit
messed the sinking OF two Japanese
battleships and that two Japanese
cruisers were listing badly and seemed
about 10 sink when the fog obscured
further view of the battle There
seems to be great confusion as to the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-02

will of God in our lives so that the bless
ing promised may be received.
When God said to Abraham. "All the
land which thou seest, TO thee will
give il, and to thy seed forever. And
/ will make thy seed as the dust of the
earth" Abraham doubted not, but he
wondered how it was to be brought to
pass. and as the years sped by he
sought by human wisdom and planning
10 obtain the promise Mistakes were
thus made, and trouble for himself
and others caused And the mercy,
love and patience of God are no more
strikingly manifest than in the way in
which the mistakes were oyerruled and
the promised blessings at last given in
God own good time and way.
But didst thou not agree with my
master for SO much?" questioned Eli
ezer sharply as he turned from his
Weighing of the silver and gold and
waited for the man standing at his
side TO speak
Mamre I'm whose country Abraham
dwelt had come that day to receive
the annual tribute COR as we would call
il today the rent money! which had
been agreed upon when Abraham had
settled with his aoeks and herds In
the beautiful valley. In the true spirit
of hospitality of the east Abraham had
entertained his guest, and after they
had broken bread together. thereby
pledging TO each other undying fealty
and friendship. Abraham directed
ElieZer. his confidential servant and
steward OF all his household and pos
sessions, to make settlement with
Mamre. Accordingly the two men had
withdrawn. and were thus busily en-
gagged when the dispute as to terms
arose.
The willy Mamre sought to escape
direct answer to Ellezer's question by
recalling the unusual prosperity of
Abraham since his coming thither. AS
he lifted his eyes and looked down the
valley and towards the hillsides, he
exclaimed:
See his splendid locks and herds
fill the valley, and there with a sweep
of his hand in the direction of the lit
tie village Of tents where Abraham g
men and their families were sheltered)
his numerous followers dwell in con-
tentment, for there is plenty for all. Is
1t not little enough which I ask for all
this? 1t is my land and my friendship
that are making Abraham rich. Should
| not be treated fairly?" And as he
ceased speaking he let his eyes fall
greedily upon the chests of treasure
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-02
ELIEZER OF
DAMASCU |
OUR SERMON STORY by the
Highway and ByWay" Preacher.
"a Vision Between the Lines o. Gods
Inspired WordJ
lcopyright. 1906. BY J. NJ. Edsonl

Scripture Authority:-"After these things
the word Of the Lord came unto Abram
In a vision saying. Fear not, Abram; am
thy shield and thy exceeding great reward.
And Abram said, o Lord Jehovah, what
wilt thou give me. seeing go childless, and
he that shall be possessor OF my house is
Eliezer OF Damascus? And Abram said,
Behold. TO me Thou has given no seed; and,
10, one born IN my house is mine heir. And
behold, the word of the Lord came unto him
saying, This man shall not be thine heir;
but he that shall come forth out or thine
own bowels shall be thine heir. And lie
brought him forth abroad, and said, Look
now toward heaven. and number the stars,
II thou be able TO number them, and lie
said unto him. So shall thy seed be. And he
believed in the Lord; and lie reckoned 1t
to him for righteousness. Gen. l5:l-6
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-02

THE question as TO the future OF the
Republican party which is suggested in
a recent Detroit Free editorial Is
quite interesting when viewed from the
Free Press standpoint, but the oppor-
tunity which the Detroit paper seems to
iscern for divorcing the somewhat
imaginary different wings of the party is
hardly as imminent asiithe Free Press
probably wishes it were. II may be
true as stated in,the editorial that there
are conflicting views neutrality-suspicious.
ranks touching such questions as railroad
legislation, ways and meanssfor upbuild-
ing the American merchant marine and
definite tariff schedules. 1t would in
deed be reason for regret if al. practical
views OH questions of such importance
were not held and urged within the Re
publican party, in;order that whatever
line of procedure is adopted should have
the full lIsituation sympathetically in
mind There is room within the Repur-
lican party for honest differences of
opinion OH current questions, and what
ever solution is decided upon will have
snch varying views as fully in mind as
possible The Republican party is not
hysterical II seeks to be sane and prac-
ticaI in all It's policies and declarations.
Through experience it has well learned
the value of united action and orgauiza-
ton loyalty Disregarding the lesson
thus learned would lead topolitical chaos
and national decentralization. They will
not be disregarled There viii be dif-
fcrences of opinion Within the Republican
party, but there will also be sensible ac-
cepancc Of The best attainabe through
party action and cordial cooperation in
the movement towards its attainment
The future of the Republican party may
contain difficult problems. but they will
pe solved through patience and patriot
ism and wisdom, as the Republican
party's problems of the past have been
solved.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-02
st. Paul, Minneapolis and Du-
iuth Via Chicago & North
w estern Railroad.

-Four magnificent fast daily trains
from Chicago TO st. Paul and Mime
apolis and two TO Superior and Duluth.
The electric lighted Northwestern Lin.
tied and Duluth Superior Limited to the
Head-Ot-The-Lakes, include all that
skill and liberal expenditure can provide
Tor comfortable and luxurious travel.
Beginning June / round trip summer
tourist tickets will be on sale daily from
Chicago at the rate of $1,000 round trim
10 st. Paul ana Minneapolis and 500 90
round trip to Superior and Duluth. with
correspondingly low rates from ALI
points. For full information apply 70
your nearest agent or address.
W. II. Guerin, Gen'l Agt.. Passenger
Dept, II Campus Martius. Detroit.
MICH. lots
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-02

He was the child OF sarahs planning
but not the child of Gods promise. and
how can there be real JOY or comfort
apart from the Will and purpose OF God?
And the years which followed how bar
rem of spiritual blessing Thirteen years
and no vision from God no word from
Him.
one day the faithful Eliezer came to
Abraham and said
My master. rememberest thou not
that Ishniael IL already l. years Of age
and naught has been done towards pre-
pairing him as thine heir to take his place
as the head of the house when thou art
gomez"
Sarah overheard the speech The Bit
terness which had come with the birth
Of Ishmae had not yet left her heart,
and without knowing why she spoke up
sharply:
"Ishmael shall not be thine heir"
All effort to induce his wife to explain
her strange speech were unayailing. and
indicating to Eliezer that he would talk
with him later Abraham withdrew to
his favorite retreat by Gods altar. there
TO mediate And the Lord appeared to
him there and said:
Il am God Almighty; walk before Me,
and be thou perfect And will make My
covenant between thee and Me, and will
multiply thee exceedingly"
And Abraham fell on his face before
the Lord. All the pent-up feelings of the
years gushed forth. the darkness and
doubt were fed away. and. lifting his
voice of pleading, he said:
"Oh that Ishmael might live before
Thee"
Nay, but Sarah thy wife shall bear
thee a son; and thou shalt call his name
Isaac; and | will establish My covenant
with him for an everlasting covenant
for his seed after him. And as for Ish-
mael. have heard thee; behold have
blessed him, and will make him fruitful
and will multiply him exceedingly; ~
princes shall he beget. and will make
him great nation But my covenant
will I-establish with Isaac. whom Sarah
shall bear unto thee"
The voice ceased, and Abraham was
alone. but as he returned home he felt
that Eliezer had his answer and that his
own heart echoed the words of Sarah:
"lshmael shall not be thine heir!"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-02

THE assurancesgiyen through legisle-
tive action that private bank inspection
viii hereafter be provided for i'll Mich
igan is one Of value to all the bushes 5
interests of the state. There was room
and reason, perhaps, for the position of
those who did not favor state provision
for such inspection, but theIlarger inter
ests involved can be best served through
giving the same publicity to the affairs of
private banks as .isl.nowl given Through
official examinations TO state and national
banks.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-02

TWENTY years hence the boys of today
will be men They will be doctors and
drunkards, liars and lawyers, senators
and sneaks, editors and idiots, ministers
and murderers, Democratssand Republi-
cans and on down the line. II is impos-
sible to ascertain i'll what class your boy
will be, but it is possible for your. boy to
be put in such influence that will. steer
him in the right direction Followsthe
boys of twelve years and in twenty years
some of them will be in Congress while
others will be in Jail. What class isiyoi r
boy training.for'
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-02

THE prospect of a tariff war with Ger
many may be disturbing to those timid
ones who see in every approaching cloud
probable tornado, but it will be accom-
panied by far less embarrassment to
American trade than to German consum-
ers and producers. The fact that the
United States consumes within its own
borders more than ninety per cent of the
products Of all its farms and mills and
mines and factories gives cause for little
fear as to injury from outside sources so
long as affairs at home are progressing
satisfactorily
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-02
M. j. MCPhee
$3.50 Round Trip to California
FINE MERCHANT
TAILORING.
state ST. First Door North OF Wright House.

5000 Round Trip to California
From Chicago, May 30 to 81 and June /.
via the Chicago, Union Pacific and
Northwestern line. Choice of routes.
best of train service, liberal return linn
its. The electric lighted Overland Lin.
tied less than three days enroute Two
trains day Chicago TO San Francisco.
Los Angeles and Portland, over the ONLY
double track railway between Chicago
and the Missouri river. If YOU want to
know something further about Califor-
MA, her outdoor sports, climate, hotels.
etc, send cents for copy of California
folder. Address
w II. Guerin, Gen'l Agt, Passenger
Dept, II Campus-Martius, Detroit,
Mich. 15tf
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-02

THE announcement made fromIthe APP
preparation committee rooms at Lansing
that il would not be possible to hold the
appropriations for the coming twol years
within the limits of the appropriation
total of two years ago, may be somewhat
disappointing but is not at all surprising
Michigan has grown and developed as
rapidly within the past two years as
during any similar period in its history,
and it is not to be wondered at that its
public requrements.have increased. It
is not so important from the Peoples
point of.view that only certain number
Of dollars shall be provided for state.ex-
penditure as that whatever .number of
dollars are so provided shall be econom-
ically and honestly expended - "a
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-02
BIu Timber Sale.

Washington, May SO-Eugene s.
Bruce, inspector and lumberman Of
the bureau of the forestry. has gone to
the Big Horn forest reserve in Wy
oming to examine the terms Of sale
OF timber to r. ]. McShsne. who has
applied for 81. 900, 900 feet of lodge pole
pine for railroad ties and mine props,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-02

YouNc women with plump arms PIE
fer short sleeves, says7a fashionj' writer.
Short dresses, itimay beradded, 10 not
look half bad ION sthose, same Gyoung
women.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-02
RoMISES from Cod

ROMISES from God
and Gods own time
and way in bring
ing those promises
to pass. 1t is not so
hard sometimes to
believe in the ul-
tim a e blessing
which is TO come
to us from God, as
tits to wait patient
ly for the working
out of the perfect
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-02
OFFICIAL PAPER OF ALMA.

The RECORD is entered st the postofhce In
Alma for transmission through the mails AZ second
ass matter.
The RECORD has three times more readers IN
Alma than any other paper circulated here
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-02
A Sweeping Claim.

Toxic, May 91.-Admiral Togo has
wired Admiral Yamamoto, minister OF
the navy, as follows:
"The main force OF the Russian sec.
ond and third fleets is nearly annihi-
lated. Please feel assured Of it,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-02
Dogs of Labrador

In Labrador there are dogs so fierce
that heavy log of wood is tied TO their
necks to make them less dangerous to
men and to weaker dogs.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-02

CHAUNcEy NJ DEPEw is now sevef. tv-
two years old and still in active life.
Here is another painful jar for Or. Osler.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-02
Literally stupefied.

st. Petersburg, May 31.-The Rus
sian admiralty is literally stupefed at
the extent of the disaster suffered by
Vice-Admiral Rojestvensky's fleet, and
its own advices paint the situation in
even worse colors than the Toxic dis
Matches
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-02
Are Your Clothes
Nj A ID b =
RIG H'T !:

Think this have a conf
Dental talk with yourself,-make
sure that you are getting the best
in material, workmanship, style, etc.
FOR spring and summer you'll
need a new top coat, or suit. At
my shop you'll find a great variety
of styles, fabrics, and patterns to
select from. Come and see me.
Cleaning and repairing q speciality
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-02

fate OF Vice-Admiral Rojestvensky. II
is reported that he arrived at Vladivo-
stok on the torpedo boat Bunny badly
wounded and that his wife has re-
ceived a telegram from Ap, while a
report received from Tokictlate Tues
day night at the Japanese legation at
Washington says he was captured on
board the Russian destroyer Biedovy
with another admiral, both severely
wounded, and with several stan Off
GERS OF his flagship, the Knlaz Sou.
varoff. the sinking OF which is con.
flrmed by the officers Of the Almaz.
What Is Rojestvensky's Fate?
London. May 3l.-The English news
papers are still without any but the
meager official news from Vladivostok,
given in a dispatch received by En-
peror Nicholas from Gen. Linevltch,
and therefore are completely mystifed
regarding the fate of Vic e-Admiral Ro-
jestvensky.
The Associated Press interesting
vladivostok dispatch shows the re-
Vlee-AdmlraI RoJestvensky.
ports that Nine. Rojestvensky re-
ceived a telegram from her husband
dated Vladivostok, must be placed
among other similar and numerous ru-
mors current like Admiral Voelker-
sam had arrived at Vladivostok, that
he had died OF cancer on May "a, and
other equally unfounded reports. IL
now seems practically certain that Ro-
jestvensky is a prisoner.
The Daily Telegraphs Toxic CORE
spondent says he has IL on reliable au-
thority that Rojestvensky was wound
ed In the arm and surrendered.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1905-06-02

To Cure Coli i'm One Dav
Take Laxative Bromo Quiuine Tablets All
druggists refund the money II il fails 10 cute
W Grove : signature D. ON each box CSC
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-05-24
Nav Pole Entertainment.

The May Pole entertainment given
by the ladies of the Episcopal church
Friday evening on the new public
school grounds was a very enjoyable
affair. The court of the May Queen
was q pretty sight, and the sweet
little fairies who sang, sang very
sweetly indeed, and the loyal subjects
did nicely too as they merrily tripped
through the may pole dance winding
and unwinding the various colored
ribbons. The lovely japanese
maidens who made the second part OF
the entertainment were quite "Japan-
esy'' and sang in q most entertaining
way.
The program in full was as follows:
MAY POLE DANCE.
Queen of May....Miss Fadra Holmes
Cupid. Martha .Pellerin
Spring. .......E Edith MOutOn
Butterflies. Vera Richardson,
| Maude Handley, Jeanette Schwartz,
Lottie Fungy, Thelma Landry, Ruth
| Adams, Elizebeth DenbO, Ida Roy,
Zula Garnet.
May Pole Dancers, Willis Roy.
| Moore Biossat, James Catfery, Oswell
Darby. Herbert McNaspy, F. Siadous,
Leon Schmulen, Bessie Caffery,
| Mertie Underwood, Nora COckerham,
Rena Hopkins, Ruby Scranton, Nora
Darby, Mabel Hughes.
The Japanese Girls, Inez Biossat,
Helen MoutOn, Eva Pe1erkorn,
Eunice Barringer, Alice MoutOn,
Isabel Delhommer, Theresa Avant.
Althea Dugas, Alice Moss, LilliaE
| Guilbeau, Kinda Schmulen. Amalina
DuhOn, Anna Thompson. Latte
Bertrand, Daisy Bertrand, Elita
Deffez.
After the rendition Of the program
the good things on the various tables
occupied the attention of those pre-
sent. The receipts were about $500.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-05-24
High Island, Texas.

I have leased the Sea View Resort.
at High Island, Texas, for the coming
season beginning May ID. The little
G. & L. railroad has promised me
GOOD service and the street a from
the house to the bath houses will be IN
perfect shape. Besides. a number OF
Beaumonters have joined me and a
fishing pier, as we'll as safety ropes
will be put in.
Ihaye secured a good chef and the
best of help, and will try my utmost
TO give entire satisfaction. Write for
terms.
MRS. J. T. STEW ARDSON.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1905-05-24
School Meeting at Pilette.

In response to an invitation
addressed to the members of the
School Board by the patrons OF
the school, an interesting con-
ference was held at Pilette last
Saturday, looking to the erection
of a building better adapted to
the requirements of that school
community.
The school directors present
were, DR.. Moss and Messrs. j.
A. Roy. j. H. Bernard and A.
D. Verot. Among the members
of school patrons present were,
Messrs. J. O. Broussard, Fran
co.'s Comeaux, Aymar Comeaux,
D. Guidry, Alphonse Broussard.
j. H. Comeaux, TelesphOre
Broussard, VIM. Hawkins and
o. p. Comeaux, and Prof. Alci-
blades BrOussard.
There was much earnest in.
terest shown in the discussion
of the ways and means for bring
ing about the desired end. and
through the efforts of Mr.. j. o.
Br0ussard. Mr.. Aymar COmeaux,
Prof. Broussard and the co-ope-
ration of other friends of the
cause it is probable that the
necessary arrangements will be
made before very long, which
will assure a large and modern
school building at Pilette.