Indomitable Civil War Tale of McClernand and Grant
An eyewitness account recalls the Vicksburg campaign with Grant and McClernand, detailing casualties, disobedience, and the brutal march. It paints vivid scenes of wounded Confederate and Union soldiers, field duties, and officers like Osterhaus and Smith shaping the march toward Black River and a pontoon bridge under Grant’s gaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champion ‘Hill
Grant
Hovey
Fae McCernard
McClernard
McClernans
Vicksburg
Jonnie
Band Concert Next Week
The first band concert of the season will be given next Wednesday. Local performance details are limited in the fragment.
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The
Sea
Tribute to Myron E. Bigelow From Arthur Community
Myron E. Bigelow of Arthur died at his farm home early Saturday morning. The funeral at the Baptist church featured a heartfelt eulogy by County Superintendent E. E. Gere, praising a four square life of kindness, patriotism, and devotion to home and church. The service was conducted by local Masons with music from regional singers, and Bigelow’s varied career included ownership of the Arthur Graphic and Tuscola Journal before moving to Roanoke, Ind. where he died. He married Grace Beckman in 1905. she survives, along with relatives and Arthur friends. He previously served in leadership roles within Masonic circles and church work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Myron. E. Biglow
Baptist “Church
E. E. Gere
Tuscola
Baptist Church
Gere
Bigelow
Stedman
Champaign
Nelson
Minds
Graphic-Clarion
Arthur Post Office
Mr. Bigelow
Arthur’ Graphic
J .H. Bassett
H. Ray. Warren
Tuscola Journal
Myron
Journal
Roanoke
Ind
Grace Beckman
Odd Fellows Open Meeting at Roanoke May 23
The annual county meeting of the Odd Fellows will be held at Roanoke on Monday evening May 23 beginning at 8 00 p m. A good program has been arranged and refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome to attend whether or not a member bring friends and enjoy a general good time
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The
Odd Fellows
Roanoke
Successful Recital by Mrs Elnora Yorks Pupils
Mrs Elnora York presented a well attended recital at the Masonic Club Rooms Monday evening. The program featured pupils including Vera May West Helen Carter Goldie Reed Lucile McCoy Mildred Welch and others performing solos duets ensembles and marches.
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Elnora York
Masonic Club
Voorhees Found Guilty In Moonshine Case Trial
After fourteen ballots the circuit court jury found Ed T. Voorhees of Fort Wayne guilty of manufacturing and possessing liquor. Judge Claude Cline withheld judgment for five days to allow a motion for a new hearing. The verdict carries a $100 fine and thirty days in jail, with a motion for judgment on the verdict likely.
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Ed T. Vorhees
Fort Wayne
Roanoke
Voorhees
Steve Miller
Steve
Claude Cline
Colton Dramatic Company to Perform in Roanoke Next Week
The Colton Dramatic Company, long a Roanoke favorite, will stage a full week of shows starting Monday evening. Manager Abey Abram promises an exceptional company with an all new repertoire and a street band concert at 7 30 Monday. The opening play is Only The Groom, a three act comedy. Be there early.
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Colton Company
Colton Dramatic Company
Wl Se
Roanoke
Abey Abram
Columbia City
Surprise Party Delights Mrs Sanders on Anniversary
A surprise party planned by Mrs Homer Sanders' husband and children celebrated their 18th wedding anniversary on May 10. They left in their car to visit a sick neighbor and returned home to find Mrs Sanders pleasantly surprised in the house.
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Homer Sanders
Also Mentioned on This Page
DR. 8. Koontz
Hig Place
Black River
McPherson
Fifteenth Corps
Osterhaus
A. J. Smith
Hiterica
Florenz Orchestral Club
Myron E. Bigelow
Christ
John the Baptist
Brother Bigelow
Rishey
Little Violin Waltz
Vera May West
Merry Blossom
Helen Carter
the Little General March
Goldie Reed
Streabrige
Dortha Powel
Margaret
Suter Spaulding
Lucile McCoy
Blue Bird Waltz
Anthony
Lyonel Kelsey
Mildred Welch
Bee
Marjorie Wasmuth Grum
McCoy
Mallard
Esi
Mildred Smith
Heins
Lillian McCombs Sinding
Aascnes
Stella Rice
Ellen Wasmuth
B. F. Mendelsoohn
Capriccioio Nellie Hyzer
Mickie
Vress Regiar
Siete
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