War relief notes and local thanks in 1861 column
The piece thanks Telegraph Operators at the station for favors and lists gratitude to Hons. Bayard and Andrew McVeigh for documents. Mentions access to Nashville papers, new book advertisements by Jesse Van Law, and letters on the page. Reports Camp Chase history and furloughs of Goopstren and Goopvsprrp with improving health.
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Lucas
Jesse van Law
Columbus
Camp Chase Imbroglio
L Simeon Nash
Athens
Ul, Exor
Borling Green
Ie Ott
Albany Manual Labor University Changes Hands
The Albany Manual Labor University has passed into new hands and is renamed the AL payy Issrivere. Mr. Thomas D. Garvin, formerly of Oxford, Ohio, now heads the institution as supervisor, with hopes it will flourish.
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Tim
Albany Manual Labor University
Massencer
AL Payy
Thomas D. Garvin
Oxford, O
Siveran Regiment Soldiers Return Home Amid Illness
Sick soldiers from the 75th Regiment arrived this week. Some are on furlough, others discharged. Measles have spread through the unit and many returnees suffer severe coughs with a few possibly battling consumption.
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Siveran
75Th Regiment
Col W.8. Sarra Nominated for Brigadier General
The President recommends Col W.8. Sarra of the 13th Ohio Regiment for Brigadier General. The nomination has been forwarded to the Senate for swift action and approval. President Lincoln urges prompt consideration.
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W. 8. Sarra
13Th Ohio Regiment
Senate
Sarra
Lincony
Spring work begins but weather ceases farming
Ras again, and this time more of it than before. A couple of weeks of fine weather induced many of our farmers to begin Spring work, but their labors have received a cessation. "This will present many an opportunity of calling upon the Printer and paying for their paper. Call in, gentlemen, we are very anxious to have you call, Call!"
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Ras
Major Childers
Opera Marine Glass
Kennett
Shelbyville
Green River
Gireen River
Buckner
Buekner
Gen
Barren River
Vandalism Reported From Rebel Movements Across The Frontier
A correspondent describes rebel vandalism and the marching of rebel and allied forces through a contested region. The graphic communication offers a clear view of the area involved and is presented for general readership.
Election Results for Bern Township in 1562
The report lists elected officials for Bern Township including Trustees W W Wickham and Dyer Selby Jr, Treasurer Joseph Patterson, Clerk Charles Henry, Assessor P W Lampson, Jacob Perkins, Abram Carr, Constables Owen Gilford, Ministerial Trustees Robert Henry and Lewis Dille, Ministerial Treasurer Mathew Henry, Justice of the Peace Seborn Carr, and Tp Clerk Crames Hesxry.
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W. W. Wickham
Dyer Selby
Thomas Dickson
Joseph Patterson
Charles Henry
P. W. Lampson
Jacob Perkins
Abram Carr
Owen Gilford
Robert Henry
Lewis Dille
Mathew Henry
Seborn Carr
Crames Hesxry
Election results in Rome Township trustees and officials
The Rome township election produced A. 8. Crippen and G. 8. Simpson as trustees with A Buckley, B. F. Johnson as treasurer, B. Cook as clerk, Robert Bean as assessor, Charles Dean as constable, John E. Cook and Joshua Calvert as constables, and Elijah Tucker as Justice of the Peace.
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Rome Township
Crippen
Simpson
A. Buckley
Bb. F. Johnson
B. Cook
Robert Bean
Charles Dean
John E. Cook
Joshua Calvert
Elijah Tucker
Athens County Statistics From 1862 Ohio Survey
The article notes measurements of 119 residents showing average height 69.6 inches, chest circumference 37.71 inches, hair color distribution and eye color, with 21 over six feet. It lists Athens county agricultural output totals and values for crops, livestock, and farm products, plus county property value and total tax figures.
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Hion
J. W. Bayako
Ohio
Athens County
Campaign in Shenandoah Valley Portrait of Jackson’s Impressed Men
Report from Evinpene Virginia dated April 5 describes Union artillery slowing enemy bridge builders while a sharpshooter from the Wisconsin 8ct kills a vidette 600 yards away. Gen Banks selects strong battery positions beyond Stony Creek amid heavy fire as Jackson’s force relies on impressed men from Page and Packingham counties who refuse to fight and retreat to a frontline between the two counties.
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Evinpene
Mount Jackson
Stony Creek
Banks
Jackson
United States
Page
Packingham
Epivor Messexcen News: Soldier Letters From Camp
The letter from Trimble Athens county reports deaths of Sergeant Harrison and H Ryan, notes nearly all men healthy and ready for duty, and describes dress parade, local rebels, slaveholding planters, and crop cash flow. It mentions a planned march to Shelbyville and pokes fun at a professor’s fortifications claim. The Paymaster may visit soon to send pay home.
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Epivor Messexcen
Harrison
Trimble
Athens County
Edgefield
Bowling Green
Nashville
H. Ryan
Washington Co
Uncle Sam
Market Prices and Provisions in Weoarspay
April 9 listing shows prices for flour superfine four dollars and extra dollars for family and provisions including pork bacon lard and molasses. Grains are quoted for wheat corn oats rye barley with various quality grades and hay cheese and butter priced per unit.
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Atic
Fremont’s Department Defines Mountain Republic Terrain
A map shows General Fremont’s department as a vast block between Knoxville and the Army of the Potomac’s lines. The region spans Western Virginia to Tennessee and North Carolina, described as the Switzerland of the Southern States with mountain residents eager for freedom. Western Virginia rebuffed Richmond’s plans, aided by proximity to Ohio and Pennsylvania, and Loyalists in Eastern Tennessee and Western North Carolina may rally with Union backing.
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United States
Department
Fremont
Knoxville
Lenn
Army of the Potomac
Virginia
Tennessee
North Carolina
Switzerland
Western
Wises
Tylers
Letchers
Floyds
Richmond
Ohio
Pennsylvania
F Phil
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Dr. Cone
E. Cone
Gen. Brown
Cone
Deveraus
P.O
New Haven
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Loth Coxes
H. B. Morris
M. D
Boston
Massachusetts
Dee
Leol
Board OF Examiners
J.U. Pratt
Adams, Heinan & CO
Broad Street
Atkinson Depot
N. H
Gary
Jared Maris
Caryss Oil
Mason's Challenge
Barrel
Cary 'S Cough Cure
Jared Maris’ Drug Store
Lstt
Joseph M. Dana
Joseph Dana
Probate
Harding
Louisa T. Harding
New York
Joseph Dana Marvin
Newport
Rhode Island
Francis F. Dana
Daniel
Dana
William H. Nana
Amens
J.M. Dana
Adin's
Che Messenger
Local Department
Pittsburg
Tenn
Court House
Hackman
Springfield Republic
D. W. Bayard
Athrew Mc Vewall
Cincinnati
Q. M.N. HL
Vas Vonnes
Starr & Co
the Masseneri
Carr. Goopstren
Lieer. Goopvsprrp
Toth
Trustees
Lizza Goodspeed
Morrison
R. Sheldon
Hiccas Davis
Thomas Laughlin
Clerk
N. Root
Oon Eeere
D. Brown
W. Goodspeed
IW L. Jones
Lindley Jones
Laughlin
Isaac Mahary
M. Bd. Johnston
F. H. Stedman
O. B. Potter
Ett
L. Jewett
Wm. Golden
H. T. Hoyt
Josephus ‘Tucker
E.C. Crippen
H. T. Brown
E. H. Moore
S. W. Pickering
S. Jewett
Golden
K. H. Moore
8. W. Pickering
Union Party
Nores Ov
Traven Runovau Kenrocny
Axo Treyy
Bern
T. EF. Wivers
Bern Township
Athens County Statistics
Shenandoaha Valley
Camr Yas Bente
Tryy
J. O. Wilson
B. M'Elroy
James Finlay
Wood Street
Pittsburgh
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Ches Markets
Avanns
LRO2
Eees
Iveele
Coneee
Cevereesoess
Issa
Megoe
Gar
Jared Maris’ AD
W Seth Hart
Maris’ Drug Store
Himney
Starr & Cos Adv
Tre Arbor
Geo. Dana & Son
Gale
Milward & Son
Coates
J. P. Coates
Starr & Co’'S
Carden
Hes Comstock
Ferre & Co
Weathersfiield
Starr & Co's
Etarr & CO
Athens Township
State of Ohio
Phineas Allen
Uoon
Bingham Goodrich
Phineas Allen Jr
Aurea
Time
Knox
Vinton
Eagh
Ohio Company
Bazzel Wilson
Alpheus Wilson
James W. Wilson
J.W. Collier
Ehigh Street
J P Collier
Alew
G. W. Davis
ADV
Main Street
W. Davis
Rie
Marts
Hull
Foster
W.C. Fryer
Jersons
Lodi Township
Saapr P.O
Athens Co
Joan Ackley
Jess Pavis
Higgins
Board of Commissioners of
W. Plckering
Auburn Cottage
Mt. Auburn
J. P. Weethee
Auburn
Oho
Chauncey
J. P. Weetheer
Caatens
Miller’s Seminary
TEMIE
Preimars
Amos Miller
Jhss. Davis
Queenswarke
tNet &C., &C
Union
Jess. Davis
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