Honest widow keeps pension after income rise
Mrs. Arthur Gibson of Fremont Nebraska aimed for a widow’s pension three years ago. With Congressman McCarthy’s help she qualified for eight dollars a month plus back pay. After reporting a higher income than the limit, she argued the original decision stood because it was truthful when granted. the pension continues with no impropriety, a novel case.
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Fremont
Neb
Representative McCarthy
Gilson
Mr. McCarthy
McCarthy
Hanged Civil War Survivor John McGrogan Dies at 84
John McGrogan died January 22 in Paterson New Jersey at age eighty four. Enlisting with the Thirteenth New Jersey in 1862 he fought in nineteen battles including Gettysburg before Shermans march. He was captured by guerrillas and hanged but revived by Union cavalry saving his life. He bore injuries from the incident and remained active in the final days of the war. a member of Slocum post No 55 G A R.
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John McGrogan
Paterson
N. J
Thirteenth
New Jersey Volunteers
Army of the Potomac
Sherman
Army of the Tennessee
McGrogan
Local residents depart for brief visits and travel
Mrs M Diller leaves for Havre to visit relatives while Mrs D O White heads to Iowa City to see her mother. The Rev Elias Handy returns from Letts on a business trip. Jennie Cook sails to West Chester for a short visit with relatives. Arthur Cockayne and son Miles visit Winfield for a day or two. Karl Dusenberry returns from Keota on business. Verchival leaves Sherm Welch home for Harper. Lottie Letts returns to Columbus Junction after a city visit. Mrs M E Carson goes home near Wyman after visiting her sister. Squire of Squire Land and Loan departs Aberdeen after days here. Mrs James P Hays and Maud attend funeral in Davenport. Mr and Mrs P M Powelson plan move to Keota for future home.
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Keota
Muscatine
Jacob Martin
M. Squire
Squire Land and Loan Company
Aberdeen
S. D
James P. Hays
Maud
Davenport
Theodore Dawson
P. M. Powelson
Morgan's Cherry Surrender Tree to Become Memorial Canes
Morgan surrendered seven miles south of New Lisbon under a cherry tree near John Hepner's house. The tree, the site of Shackelford's capture, will be cut into walking canes by Starr post G A R of Lisbon to fund a county memorial building. lightning killed the tree years ago and preservation is needed.
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John H. Morgan
New Lisbon
John Hepner
Toledo Blade
Morgan
Steubenville
Wellsville
Shackelford
Starr Post
Lisbon
G. A. LR
Tags For Soldiers Identification Badges Ordered
Acting on the Surgeon General's recommendation, Oliver orders aluminium tags the size of a half dollar to be worn under clothing with name, unit, and corps. Issued free to enlisted men and at cost to officers, justified by Civil War grave identification needs cited by General Barry.
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O'Reilly
Oliver
Barry
Fort Monroe Recruit Mishears Prisoner Location
At Fort Monroe a year ago a man with two ladies asked a new soldier where Jeff Davis was imprisoned. The recruit pointed toward the guardhouse and admitted uncertainty about its status. This fragmentary report reflects a moment of confusion at a military post.
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Fort Monroe
Jeff Davis
Chicago
Hyomei offer guarantees for catarrh cure from Lemmon's pharmacy
Readers are urged to try Hyomei through Lemmon's Pharmacy with a money back guarantee. The medicated air claims to reach lung air cells, destroy catarrhal germs, and soothe the mucous membrane, providing relief in days and a lasting cure for catarrhal troubles.
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Lemmon
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