Letter from 1852 Oregon Trail emigrant praised in reminiscence
Nathan Logan shares a long letter written by James Downie during the Spring Hill and Richland party en route to Oregon in 1852. The message details hardships, distances, water scarcity, illnesses, deaths, and daily life as about 100 travelers move toward the plains, with notes on wagons, livestock, and health. The author closes with regards from Margaret Jean and a promise to write if opportunities arise.
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Nathan Logan
Spring Hill
James Downie
George A. Anderson
Spring Hill and
Richland
Oregon
Paty
Orville Thomson
Camilla Donnell
Eghty-Five
Dalles
Frikin
Puffalo
Phin
Repairs for mankind and the Civil War facts
A historical overview compares the Civil War's scale with other wars and recalls casualty figures, costs, and troop totals. It then promotes The SPAT MARST Osteopaths at 225 North Broadway Greensburg offering non surgical body adjustments to restore health, urging readers to visit or call 433 for examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spat Marst Osteopaths
North Broadway
Greensburg
War Between the States Lasted Four Years
The conflict began April 12 1861 and ended with Robert E Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House on April 9 1865. Fighting lasted nearly four years though the war lingered officially for months afterward.
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Lee
Appomatox Courthouse
Notice of Administration in Decatur County
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed by the Decatur Court of Decatur County State as executor of the estate of Rebecca ver late of said county deceased if estate is solvent. JOHN FL GODDARD Executor. Barn 12sDWARP CRAIG Attorneys.
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Decatur Court
Decatur County
State of
Rebecca Ver
John FL Goddard
Jon
Craig
Attys
Indiana
Edward T. Lanham
Emma Lanham
Tte
Margaret FE. Henderson
Decatur Courty
Oscar G. Miller
Olt
Lanham Estate Appointed in Decatur County Indiana
Emma Lanham named administrator of the estate of Edward T. Lanham late of Decatur County Indiana. The estate is declared solvent. June 24 1911.
Decatur County Probate Notice Names Administrator
The Circuit Court of Decatur County appoints Oscar G. Miller as Administrator for the estate of Margaret F. Henderson late of Decatur County deceased. June 34, 1870s.
Notice Of Final Settlement Of Estate In Indiana
Notice is given to creditors heirs and legatees of Emma F Shelhorn deceased to appear in the Decatur Circuit Court Greensburg Indiana on October 18 1911 and show cause why final settlement of the estate should not be approved and to prove heirship and receive distributive shares Administrator Lafayette Shelhorn dated June 24 1911
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Emma F. Shelhorn
Decatur
Greensburg
Indiana
Lafayette Shelhorn
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Fiteen
Wien
R. EH
Crawford
St. Joseph
Margaret Jean
Robert
George
Greensburg Chautauqua
Borodino
Leipsic
Waterloo
Antietan
Gettysburg
Wilderness
Liaoyang
Sha ‘Ver
Mukden
Sint
Cnppato
Meade
Gen. Thomas
Nashville
Beauregard
Manasas
Bull Run
United States Navy
Halice
Io Fl
The
Indianapolis Star
Greensburg Standard
Greensburg, Indiana
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