Letter From J W Morton Describes Shiloh Commission Trip
J W Morton of Washington Iowa writes from Vicksburg Mississippi September 25 1900 about a meeting of the Vicksburg and Shiloh commission at the Palmer House balcony annex on November 25 with many named officers and regiments listed. He recounts crossing the Ohio into Illinois and Tennessee scenery noting poor southern farms bleak conditions and later stops at Pocahontas Corinth and Fort Robinette with historical notes on battles and re enlistments.
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Vicksburg
Miss
Dean Journal
Vicksburg and Shiloh
Palmer House
Sunpy South
J. K.P. Thompson
Rock Rapids
Iowa
Elias Bascom
Lansing
Palmer
Washington
J. H. Young
Ralph Livingston
A. Stanton
Centerville
Warren Beckwith
Mt. Pleasant
Joseph A. Witchpatrick
Nevada
Henry G. Ankeny
Corning
Wm, Dean
Tipton
Eugene Haynes
Frederick P. Kettering
Dewitt
Alonzo Abernethy
Inft
Osupe
Mahlon Head
Jeffer
Ohio River
Cairo
Chattanooga
South
Crooked Creek
Decatur
Alabama
Fulton
Kentucky
Grand Junction
Southern
Memphis
Pocahontas
Eighth Iowa Infantry
Bell
Dwyer Glasgow
Greer Glasgow
Alma White
Corinth
Mississippi
Cowles
Crabb’s
Bell’s
Hobson’s
Fort Robinette
Col. Rogers
Historic Civil War Park Tour Through Tennessee and Alabama
The writer details a 1860s era journey visiting Vicksburg, Chattanooga and Chickamauga Park. Entries note Gen Stephen D. Lee, Joe Wheeler, Sherman’s camp, Missionary Ridge and Bragg lines, with impressions of monuments and park scale. Ends with a personal signoff from J. W. Morvon.
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Luka
Dixon
Lowa
Stephen D. Lee
National Vicksburg Park Commission
Pemberton
Vicksburg
Cherokee
Osterhan
Fifteenth Corps
Col. Torrence
Tuscumbia
Alabama
Joe Wheeler
Tis
Decatur
Huntsville
Woodale
Sherman
Chattanooga
Reed Hotel
Chicamauygua Park
Missionary Ridge
Chicamaugua Park
Gen. Hooker
Thomas
Eri D Rees
Bragg
Prosecrans
Snodgrass Hill
Georgia
Kentucky
Thanksgiving sermon and local social recaps reach through bad weather
News by telephone from Annaworth reports Rev Hanley delivering the Thanksgiving sermon at the U P church with the text I Saw a New Heaven and a New Earth. The Lewis and Ferguson social in their ball drew a large crowd despite poor weather, bringing in 1935 dollars in receipts.
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U P
Hanley
Lewis & Ferguson
Knobs O' Tennessee play praised for emotion and strong performances
Review lauds Hal Reid's Knobs O' Tennessee as emotionally stirring rather than beautiful. Lem B Parker and Miss Alice Marble receive high praise for heroic and intense roles whileOle Mias Preston’s portrayal is noted as exceptionally strong. Attendance is described as light due to holiday savings.
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Hal Reid
Tennessee
Lem B Parker
Alice Marble
Ole Mias Preston
Hotel Grace Serves Live Stock Exposition Visitors
Attendees at the Live Stock Exposition are directed to stay at the Hotel Grace. Transportation in front of the hotel via Wentworth and Halstead cars provides access to the Exposition Building.
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Wenthworth and Halstead
Church Services and Supervisors Meeting Notice
The First Church of Christ Scientist holds services at 10 30 a m with the topic God the preserver of man Presbyterians hold regular communion and sermons The County Boards of Supervisors for the First Congressional district meet December 11 and 12 in Pleasant City Speakers include Mr Carris on assessments and property taxation at actual value
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First Church of Christ
Scientist
God
Man
First Congressional District
Kindergarten Entertainment Promises City Benefit
Arrangements are made for an entertainment by the Kindergarten members on Thursday evening December 13 in the High School Kindergarten room. The program will include music recitations and drills and aims to raise funds to beautify the room and support the work. Admission is ten cents.
Rectol Pile Cure Offered With Guarantee
Stewart's Pharmacy advertises Rectol as a great pile cure with a 50 cent price and a positive written guarantee. A pile pipe free with each package and samples are offered at no charge under a no cure no pay policy.
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Stewart's Pharmacy
Swift's Hall Leased To C R Pleiser For Rentals
C R Pleiser has leased Swift's Hall and those seeking to rent should apply to him. The hall is well furnished and suitable for small entertainments or rehearsals. Terms are reasonable. 7-2.
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C. R. Pleiser
Swift
Change at Berdo and Rankin firm announced
Peter Berdo retires from the hardware and machinery business while A J Rankin continues at the Tusculum Building. Miss Bridge Rankin will manage the books and Berdo will reside in the city to tend farming interests.
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Berdo and Rankin
Peter Berdo
A. J. Rankin
Tusculum Bulding
Miss Eva Smeltzer Visits Sister in Iowa City
Miss Eva Smeltzer left last night for Iowa City to visit with her sister Cora.
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Eva Smeltzer
Iowa City
Cora
al Fields
Delta
Beitle Visitor Returns to Muscatine From Grace Hill
C L Beitle of Muscatine who has been visiting his father B F Beitle of Grace Hill returned to Muscatine this morning.
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S Bell
McFarland & Bell
Cordova
OC H Skipton
Moothart Bros
J. KE. van Sickle
Washington
C.L Beitle
Muscatine
B. F. Beitle
Grace Hill
Mrs J B McCartney and Son Headed to Iowa Falls
Mrs. J. B. McCartney and her son Hugh departed this morning for Iowa Falls.
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J. B. McCartney
Hugh
Iowa Falls
U T D Band Dinner Held in McClean’s Shop
The second annual U T D band dinner took place Thursday in McClean's shop among lathes and belts. Ten band members enjoyed the meal and expressed gratitude to Mrs Arthur Mason who helped serve the food.
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McClean
Arthur Mason
Dewey Visits After Rock Island Iowa City Game
Chas Dewey spent the night at home en route from Rock Island to Iowa City following the football game Thursday.
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Chas Dewey
Rock Island
Iowa City
Mare buggy and harness for sale for 830 dollars
Mr. Lem B. Parker and wife of the Knob o Tennessee company visited Mrs. John Clifton’s home yesterday. Parker, amid talk of prosperity, spoke positively of the show business season. The company left for Oskaloosa to perform tonight. Mrs. O. A. Koupp of West Chester was in the city today.
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Lem B. Parker
Knobs o’Tennesse
Parker
John Clifton
Oskaloosa
O. A. Koupp
West Chester
City
A Bunch of Keys presents fresh young cast in farce
Manager Bothner’s presentation of A Bunch of Keys features a notably youthful and unconventional group of actresses. The ensemble’s bright, fresher appearance stands out compared with typical farce comedy crowds, offering an appealing extra draw.
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Bothner
Mrs W E Sigafoose Heads to Cotter for Visit
Mrs W E Sigafoose departed this morning for Cotter where she will visit relatives and acquaintances.
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W. E Sigafoose
Cotter
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Mercer & Chilcote
Graham Opera House
Lorin
Howard
Katie Emmett
New York
Big “L
Battery Park
Bowland & Shields
Work & Meek
West Side
Our
Windsor
Papa
Harry Winds
Joseph Pollard, Jr
John Shields & Son
Rowland & Shields
Columbia Pharmacy
J. W. Morton
The
Vicksburg Com
Mission
Benjamin Beach
Abner Dunham
Manchester
W. O. Mitchell
Marimus Rhynsburger
Orange City
Chas. Mehl
Dubuque
Samuel Daughters
Keokuk
John W. Morton
Edward Coulter
Cedar Rapis
John W. Stahl
Cedar Rapids
J. J
Bealer
Cedar Rap
James H. Dean
Des Moines
Chas. A. Lucas
J. W. Garner
Columbus City
J. D. Fegan
Clinton
L. C. Blanchard
Frank Critz
Riverside
J. S. Alexander
Marion
Warrens
Dungan
Chariton
Phillip J. Murphy
John R. Cook
West Union
Elliott Frazier
Morning Sun
Joseph R. Reed
Council Bluffs
J.W. Garner
J.K. P.thompson
Shilom
G. L. Godfrey
G. W. Crossley
Webster City
A. J. Miller
Oxford
R. G. Reiniger
Charles City
William B. Bell
Geo. O. Morgridge
Emmetsburg
Erastus Booper
Mimmetsburg
Charles W. Kepler
Mount
Wasuineron
D.C
Hkventne Jovernal
J. W. Morvon
Annaworth
J. W. Nichole
Kurtz
Maud Johnson
Toledo
Emma Wonderly
Pilksburg
Chas. Rickey
Richmond
Finley Rickey
Kalona
Reynolds
Knobs O’ Tennessee
Presbyterian
Kindergarten Entertainment
U. T. D. Band Dinner
Ben Davis
Baird & Bailey
Thebraphone
Harwood, South Side
Hoyt’s
Carris & Co
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