Insect Pest Alert and Subscriptions Notice in Aurora
The Aurora Commercial lists subscription terms at twenty five cents for three months and names local agents. It reports an exotic insect attacking evergreens and fruit trees, identified as Orketieus coniferum Harris, with detailed life history and destruction notes plus advised control by collecting and burning cases. includes editorial on local politics and wartime sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Kelsey
C. C. Keusey
Aurora
Department of Agriculture
Harris
Arbor Vila
Townsend Grover
Martial law for draft substitutes hinted in Army order
Describes General Order from the Army of the Potomac punishing desertion of substitutes with martial law and recaptures. Notes Second Comptroller ruling on pensioners who re-enlist losing pay and reentry to pension rolls after surgical exam. Mentions a widow’s bounty in case of prior abandonment. Also reviews Atlantic Monthly September issue and its varied contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Montaly
The
Atlantic
Ticknor & ‘Fields
Boston
Mass
Quartermaster's Claims Explain No Pay for Irregular Troops
The letter from Assistant Quartermaster James A. Exrn to Indianapolis details that the Quartermaster's Department cannot pay claims for expenses of Indiana Legion and Minute Men unless covered by federal appropriations or a new law. It notes claims must be filed with Treasury, approves collection of serviceable animals, and states losses from Morgan cannot be paid by the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quartz
Washington Srty
Cart
James A. Exrn
Indianapolis
Indiana
Carraty
Indiana Legion
Cheval
Executive Department
Morgan, ‘&c
Quartermaster's Department
United States
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Ohio
Kentucky
Treasury
Thomas Swords
Cincinnati
Etting
Nema
U. S
C.S
Quartermaster’s Department
Army
United’ ‘States Service
Morgan
Congress
M. C. Metas
M. G
Destructive Quantrill Raid on Lawrence Kansas
From Lawrence citizens detailing Quantrill’s raid: hundreds killed or wounded, many in homes, black recruits shot, jewelry stolen, towns burned, hotels spared, Lawrence’s defences found inadequate. Jim Lane led riders toward Quantrill but retreating toward Missouri. Loss estimated at two million with two banks plundered and other property destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citisena
Lawrence
Quantrell
Jim Lane
Missouri
Quan
Kanda
Jennison
Kansas
Ware
New York
Eldridge
Carpenter
Misatone
Diad
Ian
Cathe Beck
Tathathalore
Miss Stone
Collamore
Pat
Keefe
Rigge
Brown
Journal
Tribune
Republican
John Speer, Jr
The
Murdoch
John Speer
Eldridge House
Ohio
Register of Deeds
James Eldridge
James “Perrine
City
Destruction and brave rescue at Eldridge House siege
Eyewitness accounts recount rebels burning the Eldridge House and killing and injuring guests while loyal defenders, including women, resisted. The siege left at least 150 to 200 dead, with extensive looting and fires across the city, and reports of recoveries continuing.
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Cen
Moore's Hill
Dillsborough
Jones’ Station
Aurora Toll Gate Cochran- Seweles ‘Armers
UG Tirng
John & Haymands
P. Shutts
Sora Hava
A. S
Bush J. A-Emrelves
Doha
Donox
Lawrenceburg Register
Lafenceburg
Walroodleham
Seymour
New. York
Army of the Po
Tomac
Vickaburg
Cairo
Gapain Neil
Madison
Wale
Vicksburg
Edward
Walsh
Gin. Com
Samoxt Ropgats
Phebe Patterson
Ripley County
Jan
Eudianapolia
Hower
Eraraim
Lawrenceburg
Lilly
15Th Indiana
Chattanooga
Hill
Hardee
Bridgeport
Storm
Smith’s Cross Roads
Kingston
Johnston
Bragg
Atlanta
Signal Corps
S. P. Hill.&.co
Whbeeler,.& Wilson's
P. Cobb & CO
Mportant “Po
J. PS “Cneww
AyAdams Express Office
Lawrenceburgh
Washington City
J. Pe Chew
Lawrenceburs
City Clothing Store
A. Epstein
Schulze
Second Street
Second
James Stafford
Byron
Longfellow
G V. Denton
G. V. Denton
G.V. Denton
Abbora
Lance and
Srasonasie Strocg
the Fine Arts
Cartel DE Visite
Moat
America
Second St
H. Tuck
Artiat
Phillip Held
Stécesson
Goon & Bro
Cochran
Parc Maysville
Lampe, Wicks, Chitmeys
del. P. Ulrey
Market Street
Rising Sun
Hotels
AGLE
John Hamilton
Uo I Ib
Chambers, Stevens & Co
Atoc
Chambers,.stevens&co
Chambers Stevens
Illiam R. Miller
Ind
M Ton & Son
W.R. Miller
Ehu A. EM R
Office of the Betreed
A Cochran
Dearborn County
Bunsting
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