Roanoke Sixty-Five Years Ago Today Vicksburg Siege
Dr S Koontz recounts the May 22 1863 failed assault during the Vicksburg siege. Union forces under Grant and McClernand strengthen lines while defending against Confederate positions and river gunboats. The narrative notes parched corn rations and officer discipline amid heavy campaigning and strategic stalemate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Assalt
McClernand
Washington
Pemperton
MacClernad
Soldiers Recount Failed Assault and Collapse of McClernand
A veteran narrator details a second failed assault on Confederate lines, the dismissal of General McClernand, and Major General Ord’s new command. He recalls desertion to observe the fighting, the fear of battle, and the brutal costs as the army crosses the Mississippi, encircles Vicksburg, and relies on improvised trench fortifications and sap rollers amid pressure and fatigue.
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Sherman
McPherson
McClernad
McClonard
St. Louis
E. O. C. Ord
18Th
Mississippi River
Bruinsburg
Navy
Right of Way Epitaph Cited in Road Safety Note
A husband and wife debate yielding space to road hogs until a newspaper epitaph is quoted. The verse says William Jay died maintaining his right of way, illustrating dangers of rigid driving and the folly of taking strict right of way literally.
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William Jay
Boston Transcript
Abey Abrams and Colton Company Visit Roanoke
Abey Abrams and the Colton dramatic company perform in Roanoke this week with clean, well put on plays. The company is well organized and composed of ladies and gentlemen visiting Roanoke. They close their engagement here on Saturday evening. Come out and see a good show while you have the opportunity. It will do you good.
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Abey Abrams
Colton Dramatic Company
Roanoke
Colton Company
Sunday School Study Promises Insightful Topic at United Brethren
First United Brethren Church schedules a 9:15 Sunday session on the Ideal Christian Family with N. S. Highlands, superintendent. Morning and evening sermons focus on Christian Fidelity and the use of Special Blessings. The Christian Endeavor, led by Rev. F. B. Feighner, meets at 6:30 p.m. with W. B. Carter as leader.
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First United Brethren Church
Christian Endeavor
F. B. ’ Feighner
B. Carter
Becomes a Station at Roanoke Methodist Church Event
Local M E Church votes to separate from country churches and become a station. About 32 members meet May 16 at the parsonage with Rev Frank Young as chairman to establish the Roanoke Methodist church as a station and hear from Miss Mabel McFadden and various class leaders. Refreshments are served and attendees depart rejoicing. other circuit churches will be reorganized under another pastor when a suitable minister is found.
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M. E
M. E. Parsonage
Roanoke ‘Methodist
Ehurch
Mabel McFadden
Ladies Aid
Voorhee
Ahie
Smith
Frank Young
Etna
Young
Roanoke Methodist Church
Funeral Services for Emanuel C Swaidner 82
Funeral services for Emanuel C Swaidner 82 who died at his Seminary street home Tuesday morning were conducted at the A B church with Rev E C Mason of Huntington officiating. Burial followed at Wesley Chapel cemetery two miles north of Roanoke. Born April 7 1839 in Columbia County Ohio he lived in Huntington county most of his life and was Civil War veteran. Survived by widow one daughter Mrs J S Smith of Huntington and two sons Ora and Merton Swaidner of Roanoke.
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Emanuel C. Swaidner
Seminary Street
A. B. Church
E. C. Mason
Huntington
Wesley Chapel
Roanoke
Mr. Swaidner
Columbia, County
Ohio
Huntington County
J. S. Smith
Ora and
Merton Swaidner
Methodist Episcopal Sunday Services and Epworth League Notes
Sunday school and worship details from multiple church programs. Morning sermons by pastors at Monson Chapel and St AFAAs, with Epworth League activities and evening services listed. A church motto emphasizes helpfulness and service. The article also reports a U B Church medal contest won by Mrs. Elta Witherow with Edith Kalb Ana Smith Fern Haley as other contestants.
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Epworth
St Afaas
U. B
Elta . Witherow
Edith. Kalb
Ana Smith
Fern
Haley
Decoration Day Services Planned in Roanoke
Roanoke prepares for Memorial Sermon at U B church on May 29 10 30 am led by Rev C Emery Smith with special music. Decoration Day address by Rev G I Byrer at M E church May 30 2 pm. committees named to organize speakers flowers and wreaths and a call for public to contribute flowers to Mrs Simon Paigh home.
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U. B
C. Emery Smith
M. E
G. IF. Byrer
Arden McCoy
H. A. Denius
E. F. Haines
Arthur W. Mayne
Lloyd D. Waid
Drs. Koontz
Jesse McTagertt
Moya
Dr. Waid
Wasmut Gids
A. Ow. Smith Sade
MI Casebere
Grover Reddin
Addie Foster
Paigh
Mary Yahne
Mary Houser
Fultz
Alma Heater
Lillie Dinius
Addie Koontz
Edith Reddin
Arthur Knox
Albert Travinger
Sylvia Denius
Lissie Carter
Noah Burdoine
Isther Wilson
Paul Haller
Fern Nussdorfer
Minnie Minsel
Essie Shank
Grace Yahne
Howard Spencer
Perry Patten
Lucy McFadden
Tillie Highlands
Mary Goff
Ollie Mason
Grnce Blum
Lucile McNamara
Ernie Gray
Mino De-Long
Elizabeth McCoy
Scott Douglass
Elmer Zent
Giena Feighner
Millie Christy
Laura Maynes
Vaughn Patten
Morton Kitt
Elea Kelsey
Amelia Dustman
Simon Paigh
Also Mentioned on This Page
By DR. S. Koontz
Vicksburg
Pemberton
15Th Corps
McFerrion
17Th
McClernaré
13Th Corps
Jackson and
Orderly _ Brown
Mickie
Babe
New York
Allpress
John Kilham
T. W. Davidson
Brooklyn
A. C. Everingham
Emanuel Swaidner
the Methodist. Episcopal Church
Monson Chapel Sunday School
Epworth League
Otek
Emery Smith
Odd Fellows
St. Joseph and
Elmwood
A. Wasmuth
Donald Richards
Ronald Christy
Shank
Arieck
Silas Arick
Jerry Shatzer
Melvin Rindchen
Kelsey and Jones
J. D. Fultz
Elmer Settlemyre
Max van Arsdol
Lutheran and
Simon’s
Jacob Johns
Dr. Koontz
Frank Haines
Wilbur Heck
Broxon
Monson
Wesley
H. G. Dinius
H. A.dinius
Alfred Koontz
Zion and Lutheran Cemeteries
W. W. Wolford
W. E. ‘Wolford
William Landrigan
Gtason
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