Rosters and Muster Outs of the Seventy Seventh Regiment
The record lists names, ranks, and muster-out or death dates for members of the Seventy Seventh Regiment. It notes several from Lacon and nearby areas such as Richland Hopewell and Bell Plain with details on mustered out dates, deaths from wounds, and disabilities from 1863 to 1865 and related transfers to veteran reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae P Bouton
D. Benj ¥ Thomas
Rome
James 'T Fain
Jacob Batrim
Lacon
Reuben
Owen
Richland
Uly
Fred B . Jones
Hichland
James
Rutlasd
Land
Vorporsi
Ron Sags Polit Bas Tas
Cholas Haron
Ae Thomas
Rail
Lavon
Janus M Powers
Diel
Eee
A Picker
Hopewell
Jobhu Cherry
Bell Plain
Charles Chambers
John McWhinner
Wagoner
Umphreid Bickel
John Blackmores
Deret J Brewer
Vickaburg
Alonso J Brewer
Beli Pisin
John H Bonatti
Frank A Bennett
Samuel H Bends
Lecon
Deedu
Jdnes
A. Chambers
Nerd Connolly
John T Durham
Andrew Dutly
Wears Echols
Hieuben
Memphis
Dee
Ethridge
Henry Ebersold
Ditto
Evans
George Fairchilds
St Louis
Dagiel
Fowler
Veteran Reserve
Alpheus Ford
Iaap Ford
Als
Cheries O
Hawthorn
Samuel Haddock
Martin Hougland
Leon
Vicksburg
Jason MM Hunter
Hen Harigan
James Pears Biohland
Menjamin K Jackson
Frederick Kraft
Perilal Kennedy
Appell Os Laughlin
Lanlon
Legon
John McGowan
Griffith Moyer
Lason
Pieeneiee Eyers
Are Myers
Warren D Myers
George Dacre
Jan
Jos
Joan Martin
Acon
Peter Overmier
Ze Lacon
Wim Post
E-N-P
Johrett
Bell-Pisia
Mamuel ‘Sawyer
Springfield
Levd
Richard & Uhian
Jesse Pemver
Ee ‘Kton
Antrim
Memry
Taveras
Farrow
John B Murray
Young's Point
Mosca Messenger
Veteran Reserve Corps
Samuel E Thomas
James West
H Weat
Wm Berane Sparland
Solomon Johnson
Sparland
David Nighewonger
Gideon P Holman
John W Holman
Anit W Jamey
Milton Jeniley
Alfred G Bell
Moving from Henry to Chicago and centennial plans
The writer recounts four weeks of packing and moving from Henry to Chicago, reflects on centennial preparations for Illinois and Philadelphia, notes Chicago Exposition dates, Ottawa agricultural meeting prospects, and seeks relief for veteran Methodist preacher Mark Robertson whose health and finances have failed, requesting flour or meal and charitable aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orde
Ena
CxHroaco
Rom Henry
Commonwealth
New Jersey
J. C. Smith
State Centennial Commission
Quaker City
H Beveridge
Losst
Beveridge
Northwest
J. P. Reynolds
Chicago
Beall
State Agricutural Society
Ottawa
Fisher
Peoria
Euston County
Fraker's Grove
Knox County
Wyoming
Henry
Ilinois
Rome
South Kansas
M. E. Church
D. P. Mitchell
Pleasanton
Eliott
Ft. Scott District
James Ham
Henry Ham
Preavott
Linn County
Kansas
Mark Roberthon
M. E
Marshall County
Illinois
Pasa
Appeal for Aid From Pleasanton Pastor Amid Grasshopper Plague
A plea from a Pleasanton Kansas pastor appeals for aid as grasshoppers ravage crops across the region. The letter notes church burdens and widespread hardship after bugs began moving into the area in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Pleasanton
Kansas
Etter
The Great Show At The World Fair Exhibition
A grand world fair presents Springer’s Royal Ciryzo ldon featuring living wonders a giraffe a 1000 pound sea lion a mammoth rhinoceros a horned horse ostrich and more rare specimens This exhibit includes a museum with Fiji cannibals Admiral Dat and Admiral Dots lectures plus a grand arena of equestrian calisthenia and acrobatics All for five cents a single admission with comfortable seats and expert explanations expected to entertain and educate visitors
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springer
Museum
Lei
America
Admiral Dat
Tom Thumb
South Sea Island
Admiral Dot
Arenia
Menageerie
Wolf scalp bounty debate in county papers sparks calls for reform
A reader urges the Henry Republican to press the wolf scalp issue, alleging that board of supervisors may have paid for scalps from young wolves imported from another county. He argues dogs likely do the killing and asks for steady action until reform. Also advertises Mrs. Beecher's 600 page home management volume with recipes and moral guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Henry Republican
Bir
Board of Supervisors
Drowning of Rev. Father Murtagh at Wilmington
The Rev. Father Murtagh Irish priest in this city for the past year drowned while bathing near Wilmington on Thursday last. He was seized by cramp, sank, and could not be rescued. The obsequies drew about 1500 mourners, with notable clergy from Chicago and nearby cities attending the solemn funeral rites. The piece also notes a successful public fire extinguisher test in Chillicothe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Murtagh
IV Murtagh
Wilmington
Prizat
Father Murtagh
Princeton
IL O
Rose
Chicago
Derwin
Ene
Sieubawe
Ern
Brakiwood
Patrick Boolaty
Ancland Order of
Hibernians
Braidwood
Emerald Beneficial Association of
Belety
Inbahad
Sapere
Hearae Nan
B. Reuriegon
Generelly
Chililcothe
Chenoa
Lacon
Poenry
Wirth
Test
G. H. Norton
Peoria
Chillicothe
Boy’s feigned attack at Roanoke shocks town
A 10 year old boy in Roanoke, McLean County, claimed to shoot at robbers during an attack on his home. He later admitted the tale was a fabrication for sensation, after authorities and neighbors chased rumors and a threatening note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
McLean County
Burglary at Kohler Ice Cream Rooms Ends With Escape
A thief climbed through the transom at George B. Kohler's ice cream rooms on a Sunday night, broke front window panes, and fled via an open back door. No items were stolen and Kohler will cover the window repair costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Kohler
Paskell
George
Fragmented Local Memo Notes Troubled by Truth Doubts
An unreadable fragment recalls fear of public reaction if exact figures are given about a recent incident. It describes an unrest in a town with residents watching from house to house and warnings about not cost-free surveillance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey
Oeaea
Speer Port Grapes and Wine At Paschalon NJ
The piece notes vast grape quantities at A Speer’s Paschalon New Jersey vineyards. Speer grows the Oporto grape and ships large lots for his famed port-grape wine made without alcohol. Analysts deem it the best wine for invalids and debilitated persons, sold by druggists as Speer’s port-grape wine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Speer
Pascalo
N. J
Speer
Oporto
Grocery Store Promises Honest Goods at Lowest Prices
In dull times the store reports higher trade than last year. Every article is guaranteed to be as represented and sold at Beenera prices. Salt priced at $1.90 and coffee at 256 a pound are highlighted along with other items at low, reliable costs.
Last of Lurrens Reach Postoffice in August Week
Fragmentary notice shows names and totals for a week ending August 5, listing Beal L Moor Wm Ball DT 3 Snow 0 and a Dartel Harson dA Waouerx P SL among the remaining individuals associated with Henry post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lurrens
Henry
Beal
Moor
Snow
Dartel Harson da
Waouerx
P. SL
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Henry, Mar Marshall Co
Sir George Burt, JR
Monthese
Thal
Selbeke
Marehall
Tarsal
Fred 8. Potter
Atiorney AT Law
N. W. Orr's Grocery Micro
Perley
Edwards Street
Henry, Til
Edwin T. Disoswayy
Ypeace
Heal Estate
Wels’ Block
Waterfall
Agant
C. M. Baker
W. A. Jones
Orr
Charles Davis
Omceopathic
Kalb
J. W. Nieve
W. D. Robinson
Wirt Street
Richard
B.C. Taber
Faskei
Kashler
Ma. Jjands
Geo. Motter, JR
E. AH. Nock
Peraispenny
J. &. Burt's News Hooss
M. Edwards
J. S. Burt
News Dealer
AMC
Toys, Etcc
Jasper Brokaw
Burt
Bures US
SAP RG
Henry Republicay
Putnam
E. Jihaahen Galt
Tsnh
Charles Johnson
Henry Fopt
Poral
Moses J .Whitefield
James Boner
Alfred Burlingame
Samuel J Hutchinson
Abraham Linscott
Nathan W Pourch
H. W. Beecher
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