War Fifty Years Ago by James A Edgerton
The piece reviews Union and Confederate dispositions in July 1861. It notes Banks in Baltimore under martial law, Butter at Fortress Monroe, McDowell preparing to move on Beauregard at Manassas, Patterson at Martinsburg debating attack on Johnston, and McClellan’s approach. It references Laurel and Rich Mountain positions and Pegram guarding the pass, with emphasis on strategic context and projected actions.
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General Banks
Baltimore
Butter
Fortress Monroe
McDowell
Beauregard
Manassas
Washington
Patterson
Martinsburg
Johnston
Signassus
Vio
Isitey
McClellan
Garnett
Laurel
Pegram
Rich Mountain
Roaring Run
Rich Mountain Battle and Garnett's Withdrawal in 1861
Confederate command led by Garnett fled before Union forces under Rosecrans and Pegram at Rich Mountain. Pegram’s defeat forced Garnett north toward Beverly, with heavy Confederate losses and dwindling ammunition as Union regiments pressed the pursuit from July 11 to July 13, leaving Garnett dead or fallen during the reformation attempt.
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Joh Pegram
Rich Mountain
W. 8 Rosecrans
Midicke
Hatcher’s Run
Pegram
Garnett
Beverly
Eseste
McClellan
St. George
Pegpiusi
McClellan Campaign in Western Virginia Highlighted
The article lauds General McClellan for his western Virginia operations, noting Rosecrans and other subordinates as key, while detailing the July 11 assault on Rich Mountain. It covers Union and Confederate forces, the rugged terrain, an ambush by Pegram's battery, and the ensuing near two hour clash that ended with a Union victory.
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McClellan
Washington
Western
Virginia
Rosecrans
Morris
Mags Meehan Sonumanter
W.S. Rosecrans
Rich Mountain
Pegram
Pegrams Camp
Western Virginia Campaign Claims Major Confederate Losses
McClellan reports from Huttonsville Virginia on July 14 1861 that Garnett’s force was routed with a gun and baggage captured. He claims annihilation of the enemy in western Virginia with thirteen killed and under forty wounded, plus about 200 killed and 1000 prisoners overall.
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McClellan
Carrick’s Ford
Washington
Huttonsville
Townsend
Garnett
Virginia
The Only Republican Paper in the County Explores Insurgency
The piece argues that today’s insurgents may become tomorrow’s democracy and critiques Gov Marshall and his administration as unsuited to lead a large national institution, noting Republicans’ early opposition to La Follette and the presidential bid.
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la Follette
Nebraska
Gov. Marshall
Marshall
United States
Billy Sunday Wealth Sparks Eye of Needle Quip
A remark notes Billy Sunday may need to care for his own after earning much from saving souls, referencing a scriptural camel and eye of the needle analogy.
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Billy Sunday
Carnivals of conduciveness and political forecasts
A reader comments on upcoming democratic primaries and campaign costs, predicts Indiana leans Republican by about fifty thousand with strong leadership. It notes Congressman Cullop facing veterans reunions and promises a reply to veterans on legislative inaction. William A. is criticized as insincere.
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Washington Dispatch
Cullop
Democratic Congress
William A
Indiana
Catarrh Cure Advertised As Effective Internal Remedy
A period advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood purifying internal treatment. It claims to cure catarrh by affecting the blood and mucous membranes, with testimonials and a Toledo address. The piece also notes locally that political opinion favors a Democratic and Republican balance, reflecting era concerns.
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F. J. Cheney & Tr
Toledy
Hall
New Lebanon Social Notes Include Visits Across Area
Grace Free stayed with Mrs Ed Arnett. Mart Sims visited Terre Haute. Ruddell and daughter Lelia with Miss Maggie Stewart returned from Robinson. Oldham couple spent weekend in Palestine. Corder and Opal visited Effie Irving. Dudley family and others visited Columbus Marion. Myrtle Phillips visiting Paxton Illinois. Sam Hopewell family and Davis Arnett family joined at Will Lee. Sam Springer visited Tom Hopewell. A O Black and son Claude visiting Black's parents. Arthur and Osburn Irving families visited George Irving. Kate Duedes called on Cora Lee. Tom Parr visited Ora Sims. Sam Lee and Kate Tudley attended church at Paxton. Charley Coonts of Terre Haute visiting Witte Sandusky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Free
Ed Arnett
Mart Sims
Terre Haute
W. M. Ruddell
Lelia
Maggie Stewart
Robinson
J. M. Oldham
Palestine
Wm. Corder
Opal
Merom Station
Effie Irving
A. O. Black
Claude
Charley Coonts
Witte Sandusky
A King Who Left Home Promotes a Laxative Remedy
Buffalo New York resident Paul Ma thulka says he always keeps at home Dr Kings New Life Pills described as a blessing to his family. The pill is claimed to cure constipation headache indigestion and dyspepsia and costs 25 cents at Joe K Smock and Son.
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Paul Mathulka
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. King
Joe K. Smock &On
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Sullivan Planing Mill
Sullivan
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Cali
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Automobile Service
W. H. Hill, JR
Insurance, Abstracts
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James A. Edgerton
American Press Association
H. W Benham
Garrett
Cheat River
Carrick’s
Steedman
Ohio
Lyon
Springfield
Boonville
Newport News
Bunker Bill
Monroe
Congress
Clement L. Vallandigham
Robert Selden Garnett
THE
Sullivan Union
Doparelle Channy
Robert P. White
New Lebanon
J. D. Dudley
Wm. McClain
Sam Lee
Columbus Marin
Myrtle Phillips
Paxton
Sam Hopewell
Davis Arnett
Will Lee
Sam Springer
Tom Hopewell
Union Christian College
Merom, Indiana
Daniel Albright
Long
W. S. Sanford
T. P. McBride
J. H. Allen
D. Crawley
Washington Street
Sullivan County Loan and Trust Co
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