Old Abe the Eagle of the Eighth Wisconsin
Nineteenth century sketch recounts Old Abe the eagle of the Eighth Wisconsin from capture in 1861 to reception by Governor and state. The piece follows the eagle from Chippewa County to Camp Randall and battles at Island No. 10 Mount Pleasant and Farmington, ending with his donation to Wisconsin and final display.
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Old Abe
Wisconsin
S. W. Martin
Madison
Wis
Mr. Martin
Chippewa County
Lake Flambeau
D. McCann
J. E. Perkins
James McGinnis
la Crosse
Camp Randall
Perkins
Abe
Lincoln
Eau Claire
Eau
St. Louis
Benton Barracks
Cameron
Thomas
Union
Mississippi
Ohio
Eagle
Mount Pleasant
New Madrid
Island No. 10
W. Wolf
Universal Liberty
Co. C
Memphis
Wolf
Shiloh
Mary Bolen
National Tribune
Sheridan Portrait That Became a Family Joke
A Pittsburgh Times tale recounts General Sheridan’s reluctant decision to send a mocked portrait to a G A R post, and his wife’s quick act to erase his likeness. The painting, once hung in his private office, was transformed into a blank canvas after Mrs Sheridan’s clever intervention, and remained unused thereafter.
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Sheridan
General Sheridan
G. A. R. Post
Ohio
Winchester
Philip
Phil
Pittsburgh Times
A Woman's Ruse Defeats Confederate Cavalry With Beehives
Polly McR, a New York immigrant in Missouri who supported the Union, faced a cavalry raid at her door. She calmly offered food, then used a hive to drive off the mounted men, as their horses bolted from swarms of bees. The tale, told by Herbert J. Villapaugh in National Tribune, highlights her courage and clever tactic.
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Polly McR
New York
Missouri
Polly
Union
Herbert J. Villapaugh
National Tribune
Veterans News and Memorial Plans Across States
It is said that 10,000 ex-Union soldiers are inmates of poor houses in different States. The Garfield monument at Cleveland Ohio is to be completed in about two years. The estimated increase of membership in the Grand Army during the past year is 30,000. Columbus Ohio will enter the lists for the location of the National Encampment in 1883.
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Cleveland
Ala
Grand Army
Columbus
Ribbons and chatter at the city dry goods counter
Shoppers swarm the ribbons aisle as clerks tempt with swatches in sea-shell pink and Nile green. Women debate shades for bow ties and bonnets while considering Brown & Green’s offerings. An odd shade in red may decorate Bismarck, the dog, as the scene ends with more shopping chatter.
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Sadie
Bismarck
Brown & Green's
How to Select a Wife
Advice column extols four essentials for a good wife good health good morals good sense and good temper. notes minor advantages like looks accomplishments and family position follow. Urges husbands to restore a wife's health if she weak or invalid and promotes Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription for female weaknesses.
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Sif
John EL Senar
Millenbeck
Wattham Dust Proof Cases Endure for Tradesmen
Waltham ATEN INT Dust Proof cases were designed for railway men to keep movements tight against dust and moisture. They have earned broad trust among millers miners farmers and engineers and travelers. Over 150000 WattTuam Patent Dust Proof Cases are in use and Watttam led the way as the first patent dust proof case. Each case bears the American Watch Company mark and is sold by first class jewelers. If Urin's Discovery cures it quickly one dollar per package. CO N Crittenton N.
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Waltham Watcu Company
Dr. Pierce
Holbrook Chicago General Ticket and Passenger Agent
E A Holbrook listed as general ticket and passenger agent in Chicago with duties centered on rail travel services.
Accommodation Trains Service Details for 1887 Route
The notice outlines train schedules from Zanesville to Columbus Cincinnati Sandusky and other stations with daily and Sunday exceptions. It lists arrival and departure times and notes an accommodation service leaving Zanesville at 6 30 pm and Wheeling at 7 40 am. James McCrea is named General Manager and EB A Ford as General Passenger Agent at Pittsburgh.
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Mt. Vernon
Pecopaneeus Eoskal Sere
AM Mansfield
Shelby June
P.M. Sandusky
A. M
Chicago
Zanesville
Colubus
Cincinnati
Sandusky
Walkerton
Wheeling
Cambridge
Loive— Pom. Alm
P.M
A.M
P. M
Monroeville Elites
Shelby Junct’n
Mansfield
Eee
Enmity Ae
Columbus
Zapesville
Boeorvios
Seboute Ohne Cde
Bellaire
A.m.ip. M.ja
Mia
Newark
Pittsburgh
Washington
Baltimore
New York
Dass
Shelby Junction
Co. K. Lord
W.E. Reppert
Marietta
Macksburg
Caldwell
Uve
Belle Valley
Pt. Pleasant
Byesville
Kimbolton
New Comnerstown
Dover Toledo
Toledo
Norwali
Valley Junction
Canton
Pions Co Lees
Cleveland
Upsstonys
Massillon
Parkersburg
T. Wikofpf
F.G. Jewett
T. C. Clark
Ohio
Independence
SIS
Uniontown
Greentown
New Berlin
Les Beeches
Ft.w. & C. Crossing
Cccsfecces
Matapeeee
Wot-win Exot
Mail Express
Limited Express
M.p. m
Wet
Fe Eastern Express
New York Express
East Akron
Dennison
Independence Recotas
James McCrea
A Ford
Ant Arty Pittaburga
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Soldiers’ Department
Majestic Old
Jennie Wade
Gettysburg
Beaver
Pennsylvania
Little Round Top
G. K. Warren
Michigan
Buffalo
Beeves
Edium
Philadelhias
Piladelphia
Dani Breeze
Oil City
Pirrer
Glenns
Hill
Piitcher
Burts
Nellie
Pisin Nellie
Timothy Hay
Pompadour
Elton & Wells, Manufq, CO
Philadelphia
Waltham
ATEN
INT
Urlin
N.crittenton.n
Cockle
Onas
Nonit Tenton
Jones Ea
Jones OF
Binghamton
A. W. McCor Mick & Son
Washington, D. C
Holly
Mich
Milo B. Stevens & CO
Detroit
Union College OO Law
Booth
ValenrTin
Janceville, Wis
University
Swaynes
Swayne
Fondo
Mall
Addrene Porter Iron Roofing CO
J. Stephens
Lebanon
A.N. K
Bear
Red Wing
Nintou
Terviné Ibert Lea
Aptson
E.st.louie Rand
Green
Ine
Kane
Rock Island & Pacific R
Rock Island
Joliet
Ottawa
la Salle
Peoria
Geneseo
Moline
Illinois
Davenport
Muscay Tine
Fairfield
Ottumwa
Missouri River
St. Joseph
Atchison
Kansas City
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Rock Island Trains
United States
Canada
R. R. Cable
M’c'r
E. ST. John
E. A. Holbrook
Gen'l Tk, & Pass, Agt
Pierce
May Gleason
Ntunica
Ottawa Co. Mich
G. F. Sprague
Crystal
Invalids Hotel and Surgical Institute
N.3
Nsary Medical Association
Dr Pierce
Main Street
Buffal
W.a.rainey
TITAN
Baltimore & Ohio
R. R
Baltimore Washington
Cleveland Marietta Railroad
Akron
Canal Dover
Coshocton
Cleveland, Akron, Canton & Marietta
Panhandle
P.C
St. L. Ry
New Comerstown
Peneee
WM. Cole
Isaac Reynolds
Gen'l
James Melle
R. A. Carran
Pasa
Bellaire Wheeling
Hee Ewes -Ambridge
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