Era of Progress planned by local reformer
A fragmentary village paper notes OG' Tons Srnwutse planning a reform issue titled the Era of Progress. It hints at temperance focus and local political chatter, while praising his potential impact amid community gossip and small-town ambitions.
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Og’ Tons Srnwutse, Asq
Washington
Fox
Baltimore
Norfolk
Richmond
Pensacola
Niagara
Colonda
Port Merea
Port Pickens
Pensacola Navy Yard
Warrington
New York
J. D. Porter
Purchas Vanderbilt
Staten Island
Westfield
Orton
Soldiers Relief Circle Elects Officers for 12 Weeks
The Soldiers Relief Circle elected officers on Tuesday the 29th for a twelve week term. President Mrs. Z. L. Ridgeway Secretary Mrs. M. B. Axtell Treasurer Mrs. J. B. Akers. Supplies committee: Mrs Win. Matter Mrs John McCain Mrs G W Nichols. General business: Mrs P. B. Granger Mrs C. Gillett Miss Jane Granger.
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Soldiers Relief Circle
Z. L. Ridgeway
M. B. Axtell
J. 8. Akers
Win. Matter
John McCain
G W.nichols
P. B. Granger
C. Gillett
Jane Granger
Curtin Calls for Burning Charleston as War Retribution
Governor Curtin addressed the 55th and 76th Pennsylvania regiments, urging annihilation of Charleston as a punishment for rebellion. He described Charleston as corrupt and traitorous, claiming God would permit a terrible retribution and urging the troops to lay Charleston in ashes.
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Gov. Curtin
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Charleston
Sodom
Gomorrah
Pennsylvania Regiment
Literary Society Formed in Village Amid Civil War Spirit
A village group organized a Literary Society linked to the Ladies Relief Society to aid soldiers. An opening lecture by Rev Mr Akers is planned at Axtell’s Hall with readings by Miss Carrie Granger and Mrs Matter, inviting all residents to attend.
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Die Ladies Relief Society
Akers
Axtell
Baltimore Bark Seraphine Wrecked at Cape Henry
The Baltimore bark Seraphine, sailing from Rio with a cargo of coffee, was wrecked off Cape Henry. All hands were saved. The incident appears connected to rebel activity at sea.
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Baltimore
Rio
Cape Henry
Horse Presented to Cr Baker Sold to Duc de Chatres
A magnificent horse valued at six hundred fuller 8epee wag to have been presented to Cr Baker on the day of his death has been sold to the Duc de Chatres of General McClellan's scarf.
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Cr Baker
Duc de Chatres
McClellan
Letter from Camp Wheatons unit disputes Ripon report
A Wisconsin Cavalry letter defends the regiment against Ripon editorials and a Citizen of Ripon claim of insubordination. It describes delays at Ripon, a governor‑level removal order, and praises Colonel Daniels while condemning hostile press. Reports from Washington and New York follow, with war‑related updates and military movements.
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Ripone
Madison Wis. Journal
Ripon
Daniels
Svar
Danivis
Lis Mien
Madison
Star
Str
Marns
Aden
Rinona
Anil
Ster
Wisconsin Cavalry
G.W
WH Eaton
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