From the Front Dispatches of Camp Life in Our Territory
A vivid 1898 letter from a U S Army unit in Guyana and Porto Rico describes rainy weather, discipline limits on trading with natives, pay roll signings, and escapades with provosts. The writer notes soldiers' ailments, missing home, and humor about songs, injuries, and mischief while detailing daily routines and small adventures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guyana
Porto Rico
Muchi
Pennsylvania
Thompson
Donnelly
Lowe
Scattered Veterans Gather for 59th Regiment Reunion
Headquarters on Vine Street near Sixth welcomed a large turnout of veterans many absent for years. Notables included Captain Lowell H. Smith now a Colorado physician, Davis Morris and brother George Morris of Cincinnati, Major Vanosdol the watchman at Robinson opera house, Col. Frambes a Columbus real estate dealer with six Republican-voting sons, and Captain Sargent from Guthrie Iowa among others. The event fostered reunion, identification, and substantial turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
59Th Regiment
Vine Street
Sixth
Lowell H. Smith
Colorado
Davis Morris
Kansas
George Morris
Shillito’s
Cincinnati
Vanosdol
Robinson Opera House
Col. Frambes
Columbus
Captain Sargent
Guthrie
Iowa
A. B. Shaw
DuQuoin
Illinois
Ed, Moore
Detroit
Winfield Smith
New Hampshire
Winfield
Navy
Naval Organization
Portsmouth
Quincy Park
Edwin Perkins
A. E. Miley
Washington
Court
Tom Brown
Mat Daley
West
Learner Bryan
Clermonters
Jake Huber
D. G. Dustin
Will Everheart
Theodore McMillan
The Regular Army Man a Veteran Ballad and Civic Record
A verse piece honors the Regular Army man for duty and grit while a separate section records land deeds and mortgages for the year ending June 30, 1898. It lists deeds on city lots, agricultural lands, mortgage totals, and cancelations. A school report notes 890 pupils enrolled after Monday opening.
Penn Receives Extended Leave To West Point Duty
Captain Julius A. Penn, recovering from typhoid, had his leave extended and was ordered to report October 15 to West Point for duty as an instructor in tactics. The assignment is a promotion in position and pay, reflecting his record as an executive officer and a gentleman.
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Julius A. Penn
War Department
West Point
Penn
Veteran soldier Jobo Bowers dies by self harm near Newtown
Jobo Bowers a 70 year old veteran living in New Boston hanged himself Wednesday night after family troubles. A peddler found the body hanging from a tree on a farm east of Newtown and alerted authorities. The coroner was notified and the widow declined disposition of the remains, possibly due to pension concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobo Bowers
New Boston
Bowers
Newtown
Hamer
East Fork
Newton Marriott
Huerr
Dog’s Homing Instinct Impresses Winchesters Train Fans
Walter Hopkins of the C P W shows a playful gift dog to his wife in Norwood, but the eight month old puppy escapes and travels sixty seven miles back to Winchester. Hopkins later retrieves the dog and plans to keep it tied in the yard until acclimated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Hopkins
Winchester
Norwood
Hoppy
Walter
Hopkins
Pickpocket Strikes At G. A. R. Encampment In Buffalo
Lou Houpt a Buffalo paper warehouse traveler famed in Batavia lost his bank roll containing 160 dollars to a pickpocket at a G. A. R. encampment. The story urges attendees to adopt printers’ habit of locking money in a plano for safety.
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Lou Houpt
Buffalo
New York
Batavia
Belle Duckwall
Plano
Soldier's harsh critique of camp conditions in 1898
A veteran correspondent from New Richmond dated September 12 1898 recounts a Civil War era critique of camp life at Chickamauga. He argues proper drainage and refuse disposal prevented misery, contrasting orderly Union camps with the current army camp’s filth and heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickamauga
New Richmond
September Forum Presents Four Timely Articles
The September issue features four strong pieces of current interest: The Balloon in Warfare by H Hergesell of the International Aeronautical Commission, Isolation of Imperialism by John R Proctor civil service chief, Lessons of our War Loan by Frank A Vanderlip Treasury aide, and Our Interest in the Next Congress of the Powers by Truxtun Beale former minister to Persia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Hergesell
International Aeronautical Commission
John R. Proctor
Civil Service Commission
Frank A. Vanderlip
the Treasury
Congress of the Powers
Truxtun Beale
United States
Persia
Visitors from Kentucky and Indiana Impress Batavia Crowd
Reuben Griffin of the Spencer Journal Indiana and George Lee of the Carrollton News Kentucky, apprentice reporters, visited Batavia last week. Both are doing well and, despite publishing Democratic papers, considered good citizens active and progressive with many friends pleased to see them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Griffin
Spencer Journal
Indiana
George Lee
Carrolton News
Kentucky
Batavia
Wilder corner on river road urges safety improvement
John Kelley and a friend, traveling from Monterey to Batavia, wrecked their buggy at Marsh corner where the river road meets the Boston road. The article urges removing part of a sharp point to give travelers an earlier view of oncoming traffic, a prudent county outlay to prevent damage and save lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kelley
Monterey
Batavia
Boston Road
Congressional Nominations by Leading Parties Listed
The Republican slate covers districts from the Sixth through the Twentieth with nominees including Seth W. Brown Walter L. Weaver A Lybrand James H. Southard Stephen Morgan C H Grosvenor E N Huggins H L Wenner H B Kerr H C Van Vorhis Lorenzo Danford R W Taylor F C Phillips T E Burton in Cleveland. The Democratic list names John L. Brenner Robert B. Gordon Lewis H. Whiteman H Walter Doty S E Niece O E Peoples John J. Lentz James A Norton Thomas Gruber Henry R. Stanberry E D Moore John A. McDowell in Millersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth W. Brown
Lebanon
Walter L. Weaver
Springfield
A. Lybrand
Delaware
James H. Southard
Toledo
Stephen Morgan
Oak Hill
C. H. Grosvenor
St. Mary’s
Lewis H. Whiteman
Xenia
H. Walter Doty
Findlay
S.E. Niece
North Baltimore
O. E. Peoples
Newly Elected G A R Officers Named
The G A R elected officers with Colonel James A Sexton of Chicago as commander in chief W C Johnson of Cincinnati senior vice Daniel Roas of Delaware J W Dr A B Pierce Nebraska surgeon general and Rev D R Lucas Indiana chaplain in chief All officers were unanimously chosen The commander will appoint a quartermaster general an inspector general a judge advocate and a senior aid The next encampment will be held in Philadelphia on a date to be fixed later so soldiers may receive pension checks.
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James A. Sexton
Chicago
W. C. Johnson
Cincinnati
Daniel Roas
Delaware
J. W
A. B. Pierce
Nebraska
D. R. Lucas
Indiana
Philadelphia
Pleasant Brown Weaver Rust family reunion at Owensville
A large gathering at Lucien Weaver’s Owensville residence last Sunday brought together members of the Brown, Weaver and Rust families. The oldest attendee was William Rust at 81, while the youngest was two year old Harry Brown.
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Brown
Carrie Patterson
Frank Brown
Jessie Brown
Harry Brown
William Boose
Anna Boone
Courtland Brown
Thomas Brown
Kansas
Charles Brown
Chicago
George Brown
Oklahoma
Walter Morehead
William Rust
Mt. Carmel
Wiser Divorce Suit and Temporary Injunction Granted
Mrs. Maggie Wiser, living with her parents in Loveland, sues John L. Wiser for alimony neglect and cruelty and seeks a temporary injunction against disposing of household property and joint accumulations. Judge Davis granted the injunction. Henry Gardner seeks a divorce from Matilda, alleging neglect and improper conduct. Defendants residence unknown. Administrators pursue 9104.27 in estate case. Army and Navy League meets at Mrs. Allen Glancy’s. members urged to attend and bring two glasses of jelly for Ft. Thomas. proceeds support cake walk funds for lemons and cakes.
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Maggie Wiser
Loveland
John L. Wiser
Matilda
Amelia
James T. Warren
William F. Prickett
Army and Navy League
Morgan’s Raiders Visit Cincinnati 7th Cavalry Hosts Reconciliation
During the Cincinnati encampment the 7th Cavalry, largely raised in this county, entertained about 800 Morgan’s raiders. They met at Miami depot, escorted to quarters to Yankee Doodle and Dixie tunes under Union colors. A joyful reunion followed with plans for a fall barbecue in Kentucky as both sides pledged friendship.
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Cincinnati
7Th Cavalry
Morgan
7Th
Miami
Will
Kentucky
New Richmond Approves $30,000 Light and Water Bond Issue
In a special New Richmond election the bond issue of 30,000 for a new electric light and water works plant passed 961 to 56. The projects will be built and operated within a year, reflecting local enterprise and thrift. A stray note promotes Dr Thomas Be electric Oil for croup emergencies.
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New Richmond
Alster City
Live Stock Table Shows State and County Changes
Auditor reports declines in state cattle and horses due to market and low prices. Sheep and hogs rise with wool duty and war demand. Clermont figures show 1897 to 1898 shifts. horses drop over three poor years. mules and sheep show modest gains. War demand boosts hogs. wool duty boosts sheep. The column closes with editorial quips about Dewey Merritt.
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Auditor of State
Florenay
Clermont
Major L Aunker and Miss Clara Taylor in Cincinnati Marriage License Attempt
At an encampment last week Major L Aunker, a Pennsylvania veteran, fell for Clermont girl Clara Taylor. He applied at the probate office for a marriage license but the clerk refused since she was not proven a Cincinnati resident, so the match did not proceed.
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L. Aunker
Pennsylvania
Clara
Taylor
Cincinnati
Tobacco market activity after G A R festivities
After the G A R celebrations, overall tobacco sales were only modest, with little change in prices. No tobacco was offered at a premium, but demand remained steady for low and medium grades as buyers show renewed interest following holidays and expect increased activity.
Our Courts are Business Decreasing
Records in the common pleas show 146 cases filed from January 1 to September 12, 1895, versus 118 in the same period of 1898, a drop of 28. Since 1890, filings have grown only slightly, yet overall court business is lower as many cases are settled by arbitration. Some expect court activity to shrink to mortgage foreclosures, criminal cases, and divorce trials in a few years.
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Sam Simons
Dons
O's Run
Company C
C’s Run
Company M
Company K
Mother
Frank
M, Turvs
Common Pleas
Egg in a Bottle and Ring With an Eyed Egg
The article explains a scientific curiosity using vinegar softened eggs to enter a bottle, aided by a funnel. It notes filling the bottle half with water to cushion the fall and harden the shell, then describes a ringed eye placed in water to display an egg with a ring around its center.
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Scientific American
Young Amelha friend writes ode to Dewey and Manila Bay battle
A 17 year old Amelia student pens a patriotic poem recalling the May day clash at Manila Bay. It honors Dewey aboard the Olympia and the American squadron’s assault against Spains fleet, noting Spanish forts and mines, the sinking of ships, and the Maine's tragedy as context.
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Amelia
J. M. Harbeson
Spain
Philippines
School openings spread across Elmwood and neighboring towns
Miss Cecile Hulick Hattie Hitch Julia Long Nina Bethymer Belle McDinald and others begin schooling at Elmwood Lucy's Run Summit Afton Loveland. Edith Griffith starts at Franklin and Misa Gail Hamilton at Mt Holly. Anna Rapson runs a department in Madisonville schools opening Monday.
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Cecile Hulick
Hattie Hitch
Julia Long
Nina Bethymer
Belle McDinald
Elmwood
Lucy’s Run
Summit
Afton
Loveland
Edith Griffith
Franklin
Misa Gail Hamilton
Mt. Holly
Anna Rapson
Madisonville
Pleasant Family Reunion Highlights Clermont social
A large family gathering at John Orebaugh’s residence last Wednesday featured seven children and several grandchildren visiting from Missouri Illinois and Nebraska City. Attendees included Lafayette En Ephraim George Alfred Ellen Jackson Eugene and H Ed Ashton with Mrs Orebaugh and daughters amid warm memories and plans for future reunions.
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John Orebaugh
D. Orevaugh
Marathon
Lafayette
Misouri
Watseka
Ilinois
Iroquois County
Ephraim
Columbus
George
Cuba
Wilmington
Alfred
Ellen Jackson
W. P. Jackson
Rainsboro
Hillsboro
John Orehaugh
Jackson
Eugene
Nebraska City
Washington Do. H
Ed. Ashton
Delaware
Orebaugh
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L. A. W. Bulletin
Belvidere
Reg
Dandy
Bandy
Cool
Sandy
Eric Si Bereny Sanceivoverees
Leen Geenewetoere
Courier
OLD Courier Boys
Republican
Dewey Merritt
Jingo
New York Sun
Xenia Herald
Manilla
Dewey
Olympia
Wight
Baton
Ain
Maine
Off Fork School
Maysville
Clermonter
F. A. Hitch
Anna Livingston
Lou Sloan
Newtown House
Newton House
Bryan
Lowell. H. Smith
Longmont
Third Brigade
M. Jamieson
The
Ohio Association
John Grant
Robinson Ely
Philhour
Sheldon
Andersonville
Charley Philhour
John Hill
Milford
Chesapeake Bay
Perry Howe
Terrace Park
HoutTon Clarke
Jefferr Sours
Milch J Farhi
Clart Alon
R. W. Clarke
U.S
Audi
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