Transient notices and local praise in Rolla document
The article reports on Judge George W. Miller's gubernatorial candidacy, a disjointed miscellany of civic items. It notes the flagpole incident at Post Headquarters with H Bohlmann climbing the 120 foot pole to repair the mast, and mentions Col John Phelps’ health and return from Pea Ridge, plus local dentistry news and Steelville court gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Phelps
Pea Ridge
Rolla
Washington
Congress
Phelps’ Regiment
E. Hovey
Our Great Loss In Rolla Mo A 1862 Death Notice
In Rolla Missouri on April 28 1862 Mrs Jane Walker wife of C P Walker and youngest daughter of Mr John and Sarah McMinn of Maries County aged 22 years. The notice reports a period of grief and the newspaper delay due to the death and other family sorrows. It thanks sympathizing friends for their prayers and offerings during the bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hed
Rolla
Jane
C. P. Walker
John
Sarah McMinn
Maries County
Jess
Rolla Township
Elijah Perry
Thompson Cammel
Phelps‘county
Pea Ridge fighter Colby returns as Post Adjutant
Lieut J C S Colby of the 24th Missouri returns to Rolla and serves as Adjutant of the Post after notable service at Elkhorn Tavern. State Convention likely to reconvene soon for pressing issues. On the 15th a Sergeant Major in the 10th Illinois Cavalry was shot by a private from the same regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. S. Colby
24Th
Missouri
Pea Ridge
Elkhorn Tavern
Curtis
Rolla
10Th Regiment of
Illinois Cavalry
Lare
Davis urges simpler Confederate conscription system
The Richmond Enquirer reprints President Davis’s message to Congress urging reform of conscription. He cites tangled existing laws and state Confederate conflicts, stresses harmony with state executives, and calls for a simple general system for raising armies authorized by Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Enquirer
Davis
Senate
House of Representatives
Confederate States
Draft Confederate call for universal military service
President Jefferson Davis urges a broad levy to mobilize citizens ages eighteen to thirty five across the Confederate States. He argues that youths and older men alike must contribute, proposing a simple enrollment system to preserve home defense and support armies in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confederate States
Jerrrrson Davis
Beaten Rebels Promised $1000 Per Man For Victory
A rebel major aboard the Commodore Perry in Cincinnati reports Beauregard urged his troops that victory would bring each man $1000 while defeat meant the end. The Rebels fled after the failed engagement and paid promises to the soldiers proved hollow. Prices rise in occupied Tennessee with blue beef up and corn at $1.40 a bushel. Emerson Etheridge notes loyalty is widespread in rural Tennessee and sympathy for the rebellion is rare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seadregard
Louisville Democrat
Commodore Perry
Cincinnati
Pittsburg Landing
Beauregard
Macon
Tennessee
Emerson Etheridge
Legislature Meets in Salt Lake City as Governor Proclaims
The Salt Lake Legislature convened on April 14 per Governor Young's proclamation. Governor's Message presented. Two Senators selected. Indians have stolen stock from stations between Laramie and Bridger, killed men, burned a station, and threaten Company property. Mail Company concentrates staff and assets at select stations and suspends mail runs for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake
of Desgrat
Young
Pririatic
Laramie
Bridger
Mail Company
Senate confirms two commissioners to abolish slavery in the District
The Senate has confirmed Samuel Vinton and Daniel R. Goodlow as commissioners tasked with abolishing slavery in the District. Apalachicola has been occupied by our troops, marking a further Florida victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Samuel Vinton
Daniel R. Goodlow
Apalachicola
Florida
List of names in historical directory fragment
A long comma separated roster of individuals with varied initials and surnames appears, resembling a partial directory or social register. Readable names include Tharrington Mrs and several Johns, Marys, Williams, and Dennises among many others, with scattered titles and middle initials.
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Cp. Walker
George W. Miller
Cooper County
Col
Boyd
H. ©. Bohlmann
Bohlmann
Scinptrr
Steelville
Craword
Pomeroy
Warmoth
Jones
Tiawus
Hin
John ‘W. Noell
Pittsburg
Burnside
North Carolina
Tate
Cameron
Russia
Clay
Mitchell
Tuscumbia
Alabama
Memphis and Charleston
Rolla Express
von BO
Tray Noti
Joan W. Payny
Josefa
Hanox
Cammel
James O'Neal
Phelps County
A. Emory
Adm
A. Allen Robt
Atwell Jno
Joy Anderson
Goo
Adams A
Biddle E. Brooke
Blain
Benton
N. Bucks
Geo
B.D.’ .Banta
W. A. Brady
Jase Borow Jas
W. Bunwing F
Britathrell C. Batler
Berry Chas
W. Sauman
Lissie
Bagley
I. L. Browning
Breman
M. Baughman
Baker B. M
Batler
Bruding
Alex. Blessington
Baira
Brown
Batseley
A.J
Byers Jno
Bradford A
Thorington
Tharrant F
Taylor
Thompson E. F
Curtin
Thos
Chaddock
Jas Campbril
C. Cocky
G. M. Crumb G.I" Carater
P. Carlock
Congleton
G. Canfield
Pat
Coburn Jno
Crow
Dennis Miss
Deegan
Dyer H. Daniells
B. Donoven
M. Dennis Sarsh
Dixon
C. Cook
Jas
D. Clark
H.T. Clark
M. G. Carter
Joseph
Campbell Jno
Cones Sam’l
Cassberg O
Clunnin
L. Craig Gee
W. Casey Michael
Chidester
W. IM
Dean Norman
Davis Will
Eskin Fi
Th F
Flemming P
Frick GC
Fipps Miss B. Finnigin L
Gasgacob Benj
Gaskill
Knight Thos
King Jas. Kraft E
Ja Soniayten I. L, Lay Thos. Lemellen A, Lawrence Wm. Lenard Wm J
Sanders W. FF
Struck W
Sapenfield Jnc
Steakey V. A. Smith W. T
Scott A
Stubbs D
Smith Jas
Schoonever Wm
Sanborn S. F
Shedden
Spicer
G. Garmann P
Grayson J. Gray
Henmann
J. Graph
C. BR Hodges
R. D. Holden
F. Huton
Wm. Beach
8.Biggenbotham
Mary A
Kudy D. Z, Kulsey Sem
L.p. Koch
F. M. Kepple Isaac
Keat Miss Mary, King Mrs. S
Low Pater
Learey Thor. Lawhend C. C
Jane Jacob, Livingston Thos
N. Newcomb
H. Norrig
K. D
O’brien L
Pelot Frans. Paiken Mra
Packer I T
Payne
Potas ‘ Ohex
Eppey Jas
Sheroa
Thomas M
Tote L. Tyler Thos. Ludwick D, B
Ewing Joseph
Wssinh A
Irland Miss Mary
T. J. Owens Ja ‘Ose
Paves Jaso J. Pryor
Williams A. C Peat
Waterman
Alaon
D. le Walker W
Williams
Wallis Migs
R. Wildman
Willies
Windrem
Illson Jno
Wood
Jno
Wilkes B . Bary Weber Jn
Wentworth A
We Wolter
Wilber Sam A
Willis
Moe
Otis
Fausuner
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