First Military Camps in Johnson County History
The article recounts early Johnson County camps including Camp Allen at Woodlawn Iowa City and Camp Fremont on the county fair grounds. It notes Camp Pope and other sites, the 1861–1862 troop movements, recruiting efforts by W. M. De Camp, and later political and public reactions to the Civil War era, with details on local volunteers and notable deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodlawn
Johnnon County
Marget Street
Captain Allen
Iowa City
Fort Armstrong
Fremont
Tenth Iowa Infantry
First Iowa
Regan
Ows
Lowa
Pope
Camps
Allen
W. M. de Camp
Wilson Creek
Dennis Murphy
Thomas Stagg
Stagg
Murphy
Mar
Mexico
Scott and Taylor
Ichabod Kiiiban
Ebenezer Sangster
William Dollarhide
A. J. Benson
Philip Shafer
Elisha Ricord
M. Frye
Joseph M. Clemmens
Phineas Harris
William F. Buck
John Sheff
George W. Hess
Harrison Harless
John Milton Seydel
A. R. Sausman
Samuel H. Thompson
Samuel C. Cule
Lewis Swineheart
William B. Hampton
Oakland Cemetery
Obituary: David B Morrison of Springdale dies at 72
David Boyce Morrison born November 14 1832 in Collins Erie County New York died February 1 1905. He moved to Iowa City in 1854 and settled in Springdale where he lived 51 years. He married Ann Patterson in January 1854 and six children Frank P Flora May Emma Charles Henry Edwin and Carlos A were born to them. Emma died March 29 1898. He valued education and justice and his strong character supported his family and neighbors. He endured illness with patience and will be greatly missed at home.
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David Boyce Morrison
Collins, Erie Co
New York
Iowa City
Springdale
Ann Patterson
Frank P
Flora May
Emma
Charles Henry
Edwin
Carlos A
Alberhasky Guilty on First Ballot in Theft Case
On Monday evening the jury found Walter Alberhasky guilty of stealing a watch money and other property from J. G. Dot. No new trial will be asked for and sentencing follows in a few days with a likely term at Anamosa penitentiary. The jury reached unanimous verdict quickly after a brief deliberation.
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Walter Alberhasky
J. G. Dot
Anamosa
Alberhasky
Griffiths King Richard the Third Shows Earnest Power
John Griffith stars in King Richard the Third delivering a convincing performance and sincere artistry. The actor and supporting company promise a complete production, with Griffith scheduled to appear tomorrow night at the Coldren theater and box office seats on sale.
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John Griffith
Richard the Third
Mr. Griffth
Farmers Haul Hay to Town With Moderate Prices
Farmers haul considerable hay to town on Town Avenue and at Dubuque Street corners. Prices are moderate while quality varies more than usual, with several loads of hay and stacks of wood and other marketable produce observed.
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Town Avenue
Dubuque Street
Death of Mrs Wickham in Howard South Dakota
News reached this city last Monday night of the death of Mrs Kate Wickham of Howard South Dakota. She was the mother of O B H Kahler and Miss Dore Kahler of this city and formerly lived in Cedar Bluffs Iowa. The remains were brought to Cedar Bluffs for burial. Other children include Harry Kehler and Mrs Jennie Frankhouser of Howard where the death occurred. Trinity parish ladies plan an annual bazaar at the oratory on Thursday December 7 with sales at 10 oclock and supper served from 5:30 with price 35 cents.
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Howard
South Dakota
Kate Wickham
Harry Kehler
Jennie Frankhouser
Also Mentioned on This Page
Johnson County
Wrrrren Sy Gil
R. Irish
Pair Grounds Camp
DeCamp
Iowa
Port Gibson
National Soldiers Home
Dayton
Ohio
Mr. Bryan
Des Moines
Down
Henry Clay Dean
Soldiers’ Convention
Clay Dean
Wither
Samuel H. Fairall
Dean
Martin van Buren Sennett
John
F. Irish
Hennett
Horace Greeley
Thim
Greeley
Big Grove Township
Graham
Hardin
Jefferson
Liberty
Monroe
Newport
Union
Grant
Tows City
Lincoln
Romor Toft
George Taylor
James Lee
Muscatine
Hecause
Steppel's Grocery
Dubuque St
Henry K. Morton
Bellabie Footwear
Byron Dalton
Clinton and
Washington Sts
Towa City, Iowa
Mrs. Wickham
Dakota
Cedar Bluffs
Keith & McGhesney
Clinton St
Erlanger
Sueppel
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