Drummer Boy of Shiloh Dies
A long obituary recalls Maj. Gen. John L. Clem’s early enlistment attempts as a drummer, his service from Shiloh to Chickamauga, later West Point graduation in 1871, and his rise to major general before retirement. The piece also notes prior claims to the Drummer Boy of Shiloh title and related legends.
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Clem
Perryville
Stone River
Resaca
Kenesaw Mountain
Peach Tree Creek
Nashville
Atlanta
Newark
West Point
The
Military Academy
Grant
Army
John L. Clem
Arlington National Cemetery
Drummer Boy of Shiloh dies veteran John E Butler 77
The Drummer Boy of Shiloh, Civil War veteran John E Butler of Franklin Pennsylvania, died at his home aged 77. He joined the Indiana Volunteer Infantry at age 12 after initial rejection, fought at Shiloh under Brigadier General Grant, and later inspired songs and plays about his war service. Butler helped promote western Pennsylvania business before his death.
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Peoria
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Til
J. H. Curve
Burlington
Iowa Volunteer Infantry
Des’ Moines
Associated Pres
Franklin
John E. Butler
Butler
Princeton
Ind
Lincoln
17Th Regiment
Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Indiana
Ulysses S. Grant
Ots
Pennsylvania
America
K Boys
G. A. R. Post
Alexander Frank Nail
Mansfield
Ohio
John L. Clem
Chickamauga
Western Newspaper Union
When Joseph Saw His Father Again
A sermon analyzing Genesis 46 and 50, focusing on Joseph's kindness to his family and its center in faith. It outlines four points founded on fellowship, thoughtfulness, love, and faith, highlighting how Joseph's actions and Godward trust shape family life and future hope.
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Reypt
Pharaoh
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Promised Land
Drummer Boy of Shiloh Maj Marshon Dies in Los Angeles
Maj W H Marshon 86 known as the Drummer Boy of Shiloh died after seven weeks illness in Los Angeles California. He served from 1861 as drummer boy, later led the military band that accompanied Abraham Lincoln’s body from Chicago to Springfield. Survived by three daughters and one sister Lydia McComb of Warsaw Indiana. Burial services will be held here tomorrow.
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Shiloh
Samuel J. Muscroft
Cincinnati
Ohio
One Hundred and Second Regiment, Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Alexander Frank Nail
Mansfield
Massachusetts
California
Nail
Uncle Joe
Eugene Wood
Laura Hornbaker
Esther
Company K
Mose Coogler
Jenene Frusien
Johnny Durfee
Loosh Benson
Mose
Johnny
Laura
Loosh
Los Angeles
Cal
Jay
W. H. Marshon
Marshon
Hig
Maj. Marshon
Fort Wayne
Ind
Indiana’ Volunteers
Abraham Lincoln
Chicago
Springfield
Lydia Mcl Comb
Warsaw
Angel of Hope Inspires Courage in Dark Times
A devotional reflection extols Hope as a guiding angel whose shining wings illuminate paths, ease misfortune, and offer cheerful encouragement in adversity.
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Angel of Hope
The Natural Tone Peace Quotation Standing Note
Humboldt notes that the natural tone peace is the natural tone of a well regulated mind in harmony with itself.
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Humboldt
Charm of Yester Year in Crochet
Features a crochet panel inspired by Grandmother era for bedspreads or curtains. Describes a 24 by 35 inch lace stitch background, reusable as a door panel or scarf, with patterns and charts in pattern 790. Requests 15 cents and name address for the pattern from The Sewing Circle Household Arts.
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Sewing Circle Household Arts, Dept
W. Fourteenth St
New York
N.Y
Women Jury Service Rules by State
Twenty one states and the District of Columbia require jury service from women. In California Indiana Kentucky Michigan Minnesota New Jersey Ohio Pennsylvania and Wisconsin women serve on equal terms with men. In ten states Arkansas Delaware Kansas Louisiana Nevada North Dakota Oregon Rhode Island Utah and Washington and in the District of Columbia women may serve at the discretion of the authorities.
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Minnesota
New Jersey
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Arkansas
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Washington
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Gruin
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Johnny Are
Jimmy
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Little Jimmy
Professor Minetti
St. Bridget’s Church
Company K Boys
Uniform International School
Harold L. Lun
Chica Newspaper Union
Snow White Petroleum
David Starr Jordan
Wilson Dam
Shoal
Tennessee
Informati
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Eagle Packet Co
ST. Louis
U.S
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Nsammyel Jewelry & Cn Co
Mia
Low General Grocer Co
Tanas Real Bargains
ST. Louis Iron & Supply
Clark Ave
St. Louie
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