County Board Balloting and Jail Additions Report
The board held informal ballots appointing George Johnson as superintendent of the poor for two years from the central county and Seton E. Robinson for one year from the western part. A building committee reported on jail kitchen expansion and storage, recommending a partial 20 foot extension and a higher structure, with vouchers attached. The session adjourned to Monday.
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Sandall
George Johnson
David A. Miller
Beach
Doane
Latvi E. Robinson
Randall
Seton E. Robinson
Cook
Orlook
Attoway
Bagks
Constable Shae
CL Watson
Engle
Fem de -Adams
Sluith
Ar Russell
Justice
Granger
Tor
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Walde
Moore
Dosig
Mn Buck
Phi
Mogon
O'cluck
Mano
Journe
Te Newman
BCC
Agar Pupsit
Koickerbocker
Wm. Howard
B. AL Ries
Mir. Woelsey
Adan Mensch
Geo. W. Moore
Mr. Doane
John A. Mack
Hen. Adlerson
Houston
Dung
Wanhl
Sherie Houston
Aech
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Jounsom
John C. Gulecrnst
Davis Bray
Sanitary Commission Seeks Donations For Soldiers
The Sanitary Commission, aided by Military Aid Societies, calls for dried fruit vegetables socks linens and more to aid sick and wounded soldiers across military posts. Michigan’s Chaplain Day has shipped over two thousand barrels of vegetables, and church leaders are urged to volunteers.
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United States‘ Banitary Commission
Sanitary Commission
Michigan
S. Day
Geo. Grant
Southwest
Christian Commission
Sanitary
Heaven
Perth
Chattanooga Victory Claimed After Severe Battle
Letter fromCamp Chattanooga dated Oct 26 recounts the 19th and 20th month fight. Confederates evacuated Chattanooga, while Union forces held the city amid heavy losses and harsh winter weather. Soldier H. J. Facey reports personal danger, a grazing bullet wound, and resolve to defend the fortifications against renewed assault.
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Kean
Gght
Chattanooga
Richmond
Mobile
Tosy
Chatta
Googa
Winaio Balla
H. J
From the Banks Expedition A Fleet Crossing Bar
A New York dispatch dated November reports the Banke fleet crossing the bar and steaming out to sea. The letter to the Hersid notes vessels all cleared the harbor that morning, signaling continued movement despite rough conditions.
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New York
Banke
Eca
Pro-slavery leaders rebuked at polls face political crisis
The piece condemns suspected allies urging Democrats to desert the country in its hour of danger. It argues such cooperation would cripple the government and invite rebellion, labeling opponents as deadliest foes of democracy and opponents of a republic. It calls for constitutional integrity and unity under Justitia.
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Cho
Union
Ita
Republic
Justitia
Locust Point Arrives as Corps Remain Near Vermilionville
A New Orleans dated letter reports the steamer Locust Point arriving in port after departing on the 29th. Army corps linger near Vermilionville and between that area and Opelousas without advancing beyond Opelousas. No battles have occurred yet, though rumors of attacks along the Bayou Teche circulate.
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New York
New Orleans
Vermillionville
Opelousas
Bayou Teche
Army of the Potomac dispatches report captures at river crossings
Sedgwick advanced to the railroad crossing and drove the enemy, carrying two redoubts and taking prisoners. French moved to Kerr's Ford and crossed the river, taking several hundred prisoners. Meade confirms Sedgwick capturing three lieutenant colonels and many officers with over 400 men, and French taking over 400 prisoners and officers.
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Army
Poto‘mac
Sedgwick
Thia
Capture of a Blockade Runner Reported at Sea
From Chattanooga on November 7 reports say Lookout Mountain batteries fired several shells with no damage. Mail boats from Bridgeport carried supplies and funds for troops. A blockade runner named Margaret and Jessie was captured after chase and towing to New York. The prize, an iron Clyde built steamer of 800 tons, carried silk, wines, dry goods from Nasgran to Wilmington.
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Chattanooga
Lookout Mountain
Bridgeport
New York
Fulton
Port Royal, Ltd
Chaze
Margaret
Jessie
Nasgran
Wilmington
Army of the Potomac reports no major fighting recent days
From Washington dispatches dated November 9 indicate no battles occurred yesterday or today. Union forces reportedly reached Culpeper and advanced to the Rapidan without engagement while Lee’s forces appear too weak for major resistance. Cavalry skirmishing around Madison Court House continues with no sizable Rebel force near Fredericksburg.
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Washington
Culpepper
Rapidan
Kevery
Lee
Oows
Madison Court House
Stuart
Fredericksburg
Leo
Richmond
Plantation Bitters touted as universal remedy in 19th century ads
Fragments claim Plantation Bitters cure fevers cholera dyspepsia liver complaints nervous headache and general weakness. Advertisements quote doctors testimonials from W A Childs and others praising tonic’s gentleness and effectiveness while urging repeat orders and wide distribution across towns and military units.
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Srtes
Caswerck 4
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