Veteran recounts Civil War journeys and exploits at Chickamauga
The article follows Joseph Levy, a veteran from Claremont, recalling travel from Richmond to historic battlefields including Gaines Mill and Cold Harbor, describing mud, rivers, and the Trent home. It covers impressions of old houses, field entrenchments, and a glimpse into camp life, with anecdotes of whiskey smuggling and Levy’s notable actions in various engagements.
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Harrison
Boston Herat
Richmond
Willamsburg
Trent
McClelan
Gaines Mill
Gaines Mille
Cold Harbor
Lee
McClellan
Grant
Plaven
Methee House
Lieut
Crate
Tack of
Breil
Beltiwore Sun
Joseph Levy
Claremont
Epite
Kote
Enally
Withal
Bull Run
Brandy Station
Second
United States Cavalry
Merritt
Leevoy
Luray Valley
Mosby
Mouuntaine
Mr. Leroy
Tods Squirrel Hunters Helped Halt Kirby Smith
A 1862 order by Governor Tod mobilized farmers in several Ohio counties to arm with quilts or blankets, squirrel rifles, and ammunition. Volunteers formed companies and rushed to Cincinnati or Kentucky to defend Union lines, 15,000 men ready to shoot. Tod credited the militia with helping deter Confederate forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fmons
Gov
Ted
Kirby Smith
Tod
Long Record of Service by Francia Loomis Highlighted
Francia J Loomis now assistant secretary of state has been consulted as consul general and has held two ministries in a career described as without precedent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francia J. Loomis
California Fig Syrup Co
Syrup of Fige
Latest Fashionable Extravagance in New York Carriage
Mrs Gouverneur Kortright imports a carriage of absolutely new design with dark maroon color and delicately penciled yellow spokes. Copper trimmings replace nickel and silver, including a copper mounted clock and copper book case for guides and engagement lists. Mirrors and other fittings are also in copper. Putnam Faceless Dyes are fast to light and washing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gouverneur Kortright
New York
Putnam
Congressman Littlefield Praises Maine Coast Reporting
Maine Congressman Littlefield assured Washington reporters that journalistic talent exists beyond the capital. He recalled a Maine wreck report where a giant wave overwhelmed a doomed vessel and six sailors perished, challenging the correspondents to surpass that line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Littlefield
Maine
Washington
National
Mountaineers and a Bishop in West Virginia
Bishop Coleman of Delaware travels the mountains each summer and shares odd encounters with locals. Last year, dressed in rough clothes, he declined a drink, prompting a mountaineer to question his company and invite companions to eat hay, highlighting rustic humor.
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Bishop Coleman
Delaware
West Virginia
Ian
Carbolic Salve and Health Products Ad Claim Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts Carbolic Salve as preventing blood poisoning and healing cuts and bruises for 25 cents, offers 15 cent Japanese Tooth Ache Drops for toothache, and DeCostas Liver Pills priced at 25 cents as health insurance. It ends with a provocative line about valuing health.
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Knefter
Frederick Knefer
Battlefeld
Chickamauga
Itantye
Indiana
Old Gattlefield
San UG Cal
New York, N
Stevenson
Pigo
Third Ave
Minneapolis
Miam
Winslow's
Salidren Teething
Eaftons
Z.C.M
Grae
Elsae
Tm Dian
Lyon Block
Salt Lake City
Scotcine
Vogeler
Vogeler Seed CO
Schwarz & Heinecke, OE Pd Fog
N.U
Salt Lake
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