Defeat and Return to Washington Amid War’s Strain
In a sullen dawn the defeated Confederate and Union troops cross into Washington over Long Bridge while civilians supply coffee and soup. Jenny Buckthorn tends a wounded father and recalls Beauregard’s exchange, as Mississippi and Virginia campaigns unfold with McClellan, Jackson, and Banks shaping the spring 1862 crisis.
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Washington
Longbridge
Amon
Jenny Buckthorn
Beauregard
al Pare
Stonewall Jackson Advances Against Federal Forces
In late April Stonewall Jackson moved west of the mountains toward Staunton, joining Johnson and defeating Milroy and Schenck at one blow. Ewell moved into the Shenandoah Valley, Banks retreated to Strasburg, then Jackson and Ewell pushed toward Front Royal near the Shenandoah River.
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Fountains
Shenandeah
Stiunton
Potomac
Tfis
Strasburg
Blue Ridge
Virginia
Ellinghams
Richmond
Jackson
Ellingham
Kelly
Rotmey
Hue
Napoleon
Alps
Welly
Romney
Fremont
Banks
McDowell
McClellan
McCteshin
James
York
McDowel
Fredericksburg
Dacksou
Winchester
Bicks
Shields
Bob Ellingham
Ashby
Frogiuier
Woodstock
Kernstown
Washington
General Banks
Manassas
Bleaker
Swift Khan Gap
Blue Ridge Mountains
Shenandoah River
Ewell
Wistot
Jacksonl
Gordonsville
Rachmond
Lee
Aing
Hiehmand
Gener
Jefreson
Staunton
Bevell
Frecericksburg
Edward Johnson
Darrisupburg
Milroy
Sehenek Bac
Johnson
Banka
Harrisonburg
Schenck
Gordonshire
Front Royal
Massanuttan Ridge
Grand Old Jack and Bold Shenandoah Cross Keys Feat
A Civil War era letter recounts Stonewall Jackson’s daring Valley Campaign maneuvers at Front Royal Cross Keys and Port Republic. Jackson’s nerve at the Port Republic bridge is highlighted along with young Robert E Lee and the task of defending Virginia forces against Federal attacks. The writer lauds Jackson as ubiquitous and notes high Confederate losses and captures amid the campaign.
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Jackson
Front Royal
Cross Keys
Port Republic
Shenandoah
Jack Rat
Oonce
Etingham
Rent Royal
Tridee
Settle
Taliaferro
Winder
South River
Bob Lee
Lee
Stonewall” Brigade
Bob
Stonewall’ Jackson
Richmond
Banks
Fremont
Shields
Milroy
Uke Blenker
Sigel
Steinwehr
Upper Valley
Gsinasi
Gertrude
Virginia
Anita Public Schools Closes 1912 13 with Three Senior Events
The Anita Public Schools year ends June 6 1913 after three closing events the Class Sermon the Senior Class Play and the Regular Commencement Exercises. The year is described as prosperous and the public is invited to attend each event to make them successful.
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Anita Public Schools
Call for a Gi Hymn in Sermon Anthem and Benediction
Church announcements outline the service with a sermon and hymn selections led by Rev. G. E. Nichols Rev. H. J. Wilkins and Rev. C. C. Smith. Choir and congregation join in prayer scripture reading and benediction during the service.
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G. E. Nichols
H. J. Wilkins
C. C. Smith
H. H. King
Ensemble Cast Roars Through Action Packed Play
A lively stage production features Elbert Rogers Glen Newton Lydia Bogers Esmeralda Rogers Maude Scholl Dave Hardy Devee Donohoe Estabrook Willie Reed Jack Desmond Nora Desmond Kate Desmond Mildrede Fish Marquis De Montessin Frank Carter George Drew W Roberts Sophie Inez Scott. The play promises strong action and life with many striking situations and admission is 25 cents with reserved seats at Cate's on Saturday May 31.
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Lydia Ann Bogers
Edythe Brookner
Esmeralda Rogers
Maude Scholl
Dave Hardy
N. Carolina
Devee Donohoe
Estabrook
Willie Reed
Jack Desmond
Paris
Willie Roberts
Nora Desmond
Grace Burns
Kate Desmond
Mildrede Fish
Marquis de Montessin
Frank Carter
George Drew
W. Roberts
Sophie
Inez Scott
Cate’s
Commencement Exercises June Sixth at the Opera House
Commencement ceremonies set for June sixth at 8 15 PM in the Opera House. Odette leads the program with hymns, class history, valedictory and diplomas. Rev King gives the address. Inez Scott and Maude Scholl lead the music. Tickets 25 cents, sales at H H Cate’s on June 2. Class colors white green flowers white carnation motto Up the Ladder Step by Step. Officers Glen Newton president Maude Scholl vice president Willie Reed secretary treasurer.
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Inez Scott Maude Scholly
Brookner H. S
H. J. Wilkins
Grace Burns
Glen Newton
Carl D. Carson
B. D. Forshay
H. H. Cate
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Laevers
Leartsense
Pis
Jenny
Mary
Kerchiat
St. Lowis
Wis
Peru
Cape Tain
McDowells
Nenr
Jefferson Davis
Congress
Scott
Gow
George B. McClellean
Washmelon
Beesburg
Shenton Valley
Euiest Gener Pouks
Confederaoe Povernment
Stonewall
Miltary
Bronson Howard
Henry Tyrrell
Brady
Putnam's Sons
George B. McClellan
Review of Reviews Company
Moor
Grand Old Jack
M._E. Church
Esmeralda
Opera House
Elbert Rogers
Ry. H.H. King
Odette
Will Odette
Wiegenlied
Franks
Cornet
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