Fort Harrison and Gilmer Stand in Civil War Battle
A detailed recounting of Union assaults on Fort Harrison and Fort Gilmer near Richmond during the Petersburg siege. General Stannard leads the storming columns with Spencer rifles, suffers a severe wound, yet the Federals finally fail to hold the forts as Confederate counterattacks and artillery contest the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geoge L. Kilmer
Lete U
Petersburg
Richmond
James River
Drurys Bluff
Lee
Grant
Burnham
Spencer
M. T Donahue
Stannard
Connecticut
William Birney
Seventh United States
Colored Troups
Julius A. Weiss
Weiss
Fort Harrison
R. E. Lee
Fort Gilmer
G. T. Anderson
Bratton
Hoke
Kirkland
Clingman
Colquitt
Seales
Law
Cordele
R. H W. Anderson
Clingham
George J. Stannard
Charles . Heckman
Eighteenth Corps
Cold Harbor
Fort Barrison
A. F. Stevens
New Hampshire
New York
Hiram Burnham
Pennsylvania
8. H. Roberts
Hleckman
E. C. C. Ord
Heckman
Ord
Robert
the James
Tenth Corps
B. D. Birney
Ames
Terry
Paine
Birney
A. SB
Fort Knox location confirmed by Indiana History article
The Indiana Magazine of History confirms Fort Knox’s location near Vincennes and Carlisle, dating to 1787 under Major Hamtramck and General Harmar. Evidence includes 1810 captain Floyd letter, 1818 Illinois map, and land purchases, with garrison sizes up to 1,000 and later relocation to Fort Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Magazine of History
Indiana University At
Bloomington
Fort Knox
Hamtramck
General Harmar
Fort Haddon
Carlisle
Sullivan
Vincennes
Wabash River
Indiana Historical Magazine
Wylie
John Mellish
Wabash
J. B. Finley
G. R. Floyd
Finley
John I. Hamtramck
Josiah Harmar
United States Army
Russell
Hopkins
Mont Kune
Les Deenisdinne
War Department
United States
Fort Harrison
U. S
Democrat Cook Nominee Appeals to Indiana Voters
Homer L. Cook democratic candidate for secretary of state warned he would be in Rensselaer at 3 PM to address voters. The Jasper county Democrat accuses the Taggart Fairbanks machine of backing legislation extending county superintendent terms and says Cook seeks support from superintendents and teachers to offset anticipated vote losses. Other democratic candidates for state offices were to accompany Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Cook
Jasper County
Homer L. Cook
Taggart-Fairbanks
Lamson
Rensselaer
Indiana
Ridgeway Compromise Ends Suit Over County Warrant
In Carlisle, the suit of Charles H. Ridgeway against county auditor Win S. Bicknell was compromised in circuit court over a county warrant for road work. The Carlisle Construction Co. sublet Ridgeway’s contract and payment dispute arose. Emison and Simonson’s suit against Ridgeway on a $250 note was continued, with Ridgeway asserting land misrepresentation and seeking $6,000 in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Ridgeway
Carlisle
Win S. Bicknell
Carlisle Construction
Ridgeway
Frank Emison
S. G. Simonson
Vincennes
Missouri
Adams family visits childhood home after 35 years
Mr and Mrs Ben Adams Mrs Charles Riggs and Ruth visited Adams old home in Farmer Greene county last week. Adams had not seen the place for 35 years and toured the cemetery where his parents are buried while recalling youth memories and savoring apples from the old orchard. The town has changed considerably since his last visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Adams
Charles Riggs
Ruth
Farmer
Greene County
Mr. Adams
Adams
Newspaper Bundle Offer at Two Papers for 2.50
The Terre Haute Star and The Union advertise a combined subscription rate of one year for 2.50, offering both papers under a single promotional price. The deal targets local readers seeking multiple publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
THE
UNION
Sulli van church ground laid at Kingsley
Mr Nichols the architect laid off ground Monday for a new church at Kingsley. Funeral services for Mrs Johnson were held in Fairbanks. A gas discovery occurred at the Parker farm well Saturday evening. Drakes public sale drew attendees in Fairbanks with Harrison and Drake conducting. J B McKinney wed Myrtle Hamill in Marshall Illinois. congratulations sent. Reverend Thompson preached first sermon of the conference year at Kingsley. Graysville charge delivered one of the best conference reports in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R
Fairbanks
Nichols
Sullivan
Kingsley
Edgar Strain
Will Thomas
George Fuson
Johnson
Parker Farm
Drake
Harrison
Local residents attend Curry’s Prairie Baptist Association
Elmer Trueblood and family attended the Curry's Prairie Baptist Association at Youngstown on Thursday. J. D. Ransford and Lee Thornberry of Graysville transacted business in the vicinity Thursday as brick laying planned for the next 8 to 10 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mence
Elmer Trueblood
Curry’s Prairie Baptist Association
Youngstown
J. D. Ransford
Lee Thornberry
Graysville
Local Social Roundup From Sullivan and Merom
Mr and Mrs John Hopper spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Carl Rog. Ida Bogard shopped in Merom. Paul Lemons shopped in Sullivan. Lucian Hancock called on Carl Rogers Sunday evening. Lee Corder and Osburn firm hosted relatives Sunday. Don Corder shopped in Merom. T J Houck shopped in Merom. Jimmie Ashby cuts corn for John Hopper. Dot Pinkston visited Annie Hopper Sunday evening. Carrie Bogard shopped in Sullivan and Will Corder visited New Lebanon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Bogard
Merom
Paul Lemons
Sullivan
Lucian Hancock
Carl Rogers
Lee Corder
Birthday gathering and local visits in Caledonia area
A large crowd attended Bert Olesons seventeenth birthday at his home with well wishes for many more. Walter Kenady bought him a horse. Rev Adams preached at Longs chapel. Several from here went to Sullivan. Local visits included Mr. and Mrs. Ammerman with Walter Kenady and others, and Mr. and Mrs. Earl McDaniel with Mr. and Mrs. Balda Stewart. Kate Malone plans moving to Sullivan. Audrey Mencer of Jackson Titill died after a slate fall at Caledonia mine, leaving a wife and four month old baby. fifth accidental death there in five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Oleson
Bert
Walter Kenady
Longschapel
Adams
Sullivan
John Ammerman
Earl McDaniel
Balda Stewart
Kate Malone
Audrey Mencer
Jackson
Caledonia
Andy Alsman
Ed Alumbaugh
Sisk
George Wright
Severe Cold Spell Affects Sullivan Article
A severe cold spell is noted at present writing as B. O. Vaughn visits his niece in what appears to be a local society notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. O. Vaughn
Wheat Driving Trends Highlight Bethany Area Work
In Bethany wheat farming dominates the day as Mrs Ida Trimble and Miss Iva Walters visit Mrs Richard Hackett near Cartiste. George Carrico and Milton Stuller traveled to Bicknell on Saturday. Several locals attended the Sullivan fair. Lizzie Willis returned home near Carlisle after visiting relatives. Elmer Carrico and Mrs Bill Beasel dined in Pleasantville Saturday. Perry Crofton and son Mugene visited W Shake. Boyd Andrew family spent Sunday with Frank Trimble. Rachel Carrico Kate Walters and daughters Ilva and Lena were in Carlisle Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany
Ida Trimble
Iva Walters
Richard Hackett
Cartiste
George Carrico
Milton Stuller
Bicknell
Sullivan
Lizzie Willis
Carlisle
Sunder
Elmer Carrico
Bill Beasel
Pleasantville
Perry Crovton
Mugene
Boyd Andrew
Frank Trimble
Rachel Carrico
Kate Walters
Ilva
Lena
Local families visit relatives Sunday scattered across towns
Willis Farrand family and Milo Flesher family visited at Oral Owens on Sunday. Stephen Clark and wife visited at Sarah O Neals Sunday. Mrs Chas Woodsmal and children visited at John Douglas Sunday. Mrs John Holland returned to St. Louis Sunday. Daniel Peak and wife called on relatives in Scott City Sunday afternoon. Mrs Rebecca Hazelrigg called on Mrs Eliza Douglas Sunday afternoon. Mrs F L Good visiting relatives and friends in Winamac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Farrand
Milo Flesher
Oral Owens
Stephen Clark
Sarah O’neals
Chas. Woodsmal
John Douglas
John Holland
St. Louis
Daniel Peak
Scott City
Rebecca Hazelrigg
Eliza Douglas
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Stanpart
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Patriot Publishing Company
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Tole Prs
Satrlot Publishing Compay
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New Lebanon R. R. 1
John Alsop
Julia Alson
Viavallel
Jim Banther
Steve Ridge
Rosa Ridge
George Mason
Charley Banther
John Minger
Shelburn
Maude
Anna Minger
Homer Hiatt
Paxton
Bailey Hiatt
New Lebanon
Charley Bryant
Mr. Ridge
Ruth West
Edna Stivers
Ruby West
Flora
Dora Stivers
Burl Stivers
Alice Stivers
Sadie Lenox
Hazel Stivers
Cora Bittle
Francis
Chloe
Scott Gobin
Dan Vaughn
Near Carlisle
D. J. Vaughn
Daniel Jackson Vaughn
John Robbins
D. M. Bedwell
Dr. Pirtle
Dave Bedwell
Bert Bedwell
Joe Vaughn
Hallah Hill
Farmersburg
Bedwell
Earl Alsop
Vaughn
Cass
Grace
Helen
Mallie Alsop
Grandma Alsop
O. Carty
W. E. Woods
Woods
Chas. Plew
Don Mayfield
Herbert Steel
Glidden & Douthitt
V. E. Woods
Sullivan R. R
John Hopper
Farnsworth
Douglas Chapel
F. L. Good
Winamac
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