Guernsey County History Sparks Outrage and Debate
Readers challenge a Cambridge newspaper claim about Guernsey County history and the Guernsey Times. The letter defends local provenance, correcting names such as Aitken and Beatty, and questions the accuracy of historical statements, while praising county citizens and editors long linked to the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dai Sy
Guernsey Times
Koabenshue
Jedo Blade
Guernsey Times of
Cambridge
Wis
Fish
Jann Aitken
Guernsey Island
Guernsey County
John
Zacoheus Keabbe
Josp Aitken
Alteken
Washington
William Well
Washington Republic
Willian I
John A. Bryan
Congress
Ohio
Washington Republican
Democratic Star
Peter B. Ankeny
Knabenshos
W. Nis
Sonyenir
Cbliivon
A. PL
B.S
Local Notes and Social Pastries in Small Town
Daniel Dike Crieghton spent a few days with family here. The Wells child was bitten by a dog last week. Paul Trimble works on the Cambridge street car line. A gathering at Jos Stevens home Saturday evening. School closes next Friday. A.F. Robinson closed a term at Lebanon. John Baker visiting Otho Stevens. Festival at Sarehet's Hinn showhouse Friday evening May 29. The sick include Mrs Jas, Miss Alice Mohaney, John Dew, and Miss C Shovaus. Ripley of Freeport and Alma Smith of Divide tied to Adel.
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Daniel Dike
AK. Wells
Paul GC
Trimble
Cambridge
Jos. Stevens
A.ff. Robinson
Lebanon
John Baker
Otho Stevens
Sarehet
Hinn
Jas
Alice Mohaney
John Dew
C Shovaus
winkKinnda Clark
Adel
Ripley
Freeport
Alma I. Smith
Divide
Wm. Miller
Gun. Lridge
Clarissa Wallace
Camebridge
C. H. Knouf
Bridgeville
J.T. Mortell
Clem Pollack
N.Y. Journal
New York City
Epworth League
Luther Kemp
Akron
Retta
Grace Kemp
Hiutuh- 1 Uns
Grand Ridge
Mollie Toland
Jacoo Jlaghes
John W. Snorkdale
Slorn
Mack Pulley
Georges
Beushy Mark Gapbish
Sterbert
Washington
Paine's Celery Compound Praised by Sufferers
A series of letters from men and women recount long struggles with dyspepsia rheumatism liver and kidney troubles and how Paine's Celery Compound relieved pain and restored health. One writer details a near-fatal decline then rapid recovery after starting the treatment and gratitude to the remedy and its inventor Prof Phelps of Dartmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lfe
Paine
Prof
Phelps
Dartmouth
Cottege
Khaud di
Hauitetintsty
Hoysands
Sikes
Toad
Injia
Ory Waller
Fuft
Ome
Mone
Jean
Fohack
Dave Botties
Ant
Bebber
Burpee's Farm Annual 1903 Promoted Free by Mail
A fragmentary notice touts Burpee's Farm Annual for 1903 known as the leading American seed catalog. It promises free mailing and urges readers to send their address to Burpee & Co Philadelphia. The item then shifts to a local Guernsey County scene with notes on a monument, boxes, and community news including medical society meeting, menus, and local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burfee Afyor
Burpee
W.atlee Burpee & CO
Philadelphia
Guernsey County Medical Society
Ti. G. Brash
Zanesville
State Medical Society
Malaga
C. R. Jubdson
Vaohies
J. W. Ringer
KL. C. Wells
O. J. Lowry
Thory He Hunt
A. A. Bradford
A. Wh. Standley
CG. A. Miane
W. ON
Bradford
JM. Mitchell
OG. A. Moura
Tatusoy
Lane
C. Brush
M. Dy
Howard and Kearny at Fair Oaks
Fragmented wartime reminiscences describe General Howard and events near Fair Oaks. The narrative references battles, injuries, and military leaders including General Faw ard, with scattered names and locations such as Genoa and Mexico. The text is garbled but centers on Civil War era military actions and personas.
Amputation After Battle Ends In Delayed Recovery
The account describes a wounded soldier recounting the amputation supervised by Dr Gideon Pahuer of Maine and joined by Hammond of South Carolina. The patient waited from morning until 5 40 pm for a reaction to set in before the operation. The narrative notes others carried him off the field despite the injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Hammond
South Carolina
Gideon
Pahuer
Maine
Fragmentary reminiscence from Civil War enlistment and march
The text recalls a near battlefield scene by a hospital on a hill near Mary Oaks station and a possible link to a brother who rose to General O G TL Howard. It describes transport by stretcher, a long journey by train and river routes, and night stays in New York before continuing to Mataa. It references the Thirty-fourth Abie I Infantry and battles in West Virginia, including a fight at Watervilla on July 18 where Colonel John T. Toland was killed.
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St. Ginol's Field Hospital
Mary Oaks
Aflaward
TL Howard
Baltiaigre
Ig Brother
Dhe
Riemner
New York
Astor Marne
Tiere
Stoson
Cie Velte
Avery
Mataa
Abie I
Virginia
Wathovilla
Big
John T. Toland
Living Hero Portrait in Colin Ss. Poem
A clipped excerpt from a 1968 verse piece by Colin Ss. presents a ceremony scene with a young widow and a memorial procession. The tone reflects patriotic sentiment as music swells and onlookers react to the widow’s role, framed by ceremonial pageantry and implied sacrifice.
Memory and Mourning Bind Two Hearts After War
In a small town, Edith Bromley endures loss as her husband Jack Bromley lies among the unidentified dead. Aged grief shifts to quiet resilience as Ford and Judge Bromley repair bonds, and Edith finds shelter and purpose working on decorations while awaiting a new companion in life.
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Jack Bromley
Snduan
Silverton
Carson
Judge Bromley
Atne Ton
Aweet Allee
Hanson Chaise
Lily Enemy
Nila
Nelia
Charity
Willie Langtry
Philippines
Edith
Todge Tromlay
Uf Sho
Jack
Ford
Nellie
Nellia
Carla
Bromley
Winder
Tie
Mia
John
Sue
Pia
Guernsey County Soldiers Monument Dedicated Tuesday 1903
Fragmented OCR text describes a Guernsey County Soldiers Monument dedication planned for Tuesday June 6 1903. The narrative recalls a parade and crowd scenes with local residents, onlookers, and implied ceremonial details around the event and surrounding venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey County
The Fighting Sin and the Royal Yacht Action Remembered
A memorial piece recalls Lt. Jowett's daring attack on the Royal Yacht during the Civil War era, describing his wounded stand as the Royal Navy engaged the Confederate vessel. The article notes Desertion charges, wartime events, and memorials honoring fallen sailors on Memorial Day with somber verse urging reverence for the dead.
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Hite
Digies
Dunett
Ely
le Dst
Te Pavbay
Lip Hig
Steaiyer
Jowett
Boltiy
Cullen
Beatae
Alito
Curios
Ohio
Vesne
Carty
Nyain
Gamnen
Bia Rasalant
Dnp
Jone
Galbingey
Dorlig
Tonatt
Pannera
Tae Bela
Busanal
Paris
Wala
Ray West
From Private to General in Maine Regiments Narrative
Article honors surviving Maine regiments and General Kreapk G. Nickerson of Cambridge on his 76th birthday. It recalls Nickerson entering the army as a private in the Civil War, rising to brigadier general, and contrasts with other Maine soldiers. Mentions his ancestry, service, and roles in Fourth Maine and Fourteenth Maine. Notes Civil War era lodges at Fort Monroe and ties to regiments in Burnside and McClellan commands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Howard
Faward
Gabriel Grant
Maine
Kreapk G. Nickerson
Cambridge
Maia
New England
Brigudler
Ark Vale
Moyha
Jayiry
Gonami
Connor
Nickerson
Swanwile
Waldo County
Ila
Wis
New York
Butterfeld
Moredl
McClellan
Hatile Thay
Battery Clash and Civil War Echoes From a Battle Windup
Fragmented eyewitness prose recounts artillery exchanges, rider charges, and shattered ranks as Confederate and Union forces clash. It describes a batterys clear fire, cavalry movements, and the shock of iron and smoke overcoming the field with vivid, era-tinged detail. Nearby, political chatter contrasts with war reports, while a separate note mentions a plant map project for the St. Louis exposition.
Civil War Desertions Estimated From Department Data
War Department data on desertions during the Civil War are incomplete. An estimate based on records from the pension office and other sources suggests the number of U.S. desertions is uncertain, with revisions possible as new data emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
United States
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