Wooden ships in the Civil War era and ironclad debates
A historical overview recounts the development of wooden warships and ironclads during the Civil War era. It discusses the Monitor and Merrimack contrasts, the Eads ironclads, and the evolving U S Navy strategy on rivers and coastal waters with battles at Donelson, Port Royal, and Fort Henry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Kamer
St Louis
Pittsburg
Latteville
Tocles
Fort Harry
Donelson
Min Island
J. C. Eads
Mississippi
Eads Uni
Font
Fortieth Anniversary War Story With Armored Gun Boats
A February March 1862 ad notes a fortieth anniversary wartime feature titled Armored Gun Boats. The brief item highlights historical vessels and celebrates naval innovations during the Civil War era.
Wooden Warships: The Fall of Confederate Armored Vessels
The article recounts the decline of wooden ships and the rise of ironclads in the Civil War. It highlights the use of propulsion, armor, and steam power, noting battles across forts and rivers. It names vessels, captains, and strategic shifts that defined naval warfare between Confederates and the Union.
Hot Town Meeting Sparks Election Turmoil
An election at Siew Aeteyville drew a crowded crowd Tuesday evening as a school board race with four nominees led to heated allegations and jeering. Voters would cast one ballot for all three winners, while a recall idea lingered amid claims of bias toward certain candidates. Real estate transfers from March 1902 and a hospitalized victim from Lehigh Valley injuries are noted in the same column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siew
Aeteyville
Stewarteyste
Bless
Azaring Fry
Rviue Hankinugo
W.E. Toopson
Gatebrough
Corey
J. Is Murphy Puulishing Company
Trenton
Murphy
Vhs
Tuckabon
Qcoun County
Gound
Nowy Inara
Ellenberh
Laws
Pamphhlela
Books
Mapa
Charis
County Otelby
Atlantic
Rantor Sandey
Jersey Capital
New York
M. Burt
Liberty
Murray and Lowry guest at Paterson supper event
The write up notes Vot Murray and Nicholas Lowry of Paterson as guests at a church supper with local visitors and neighbors mentioned. It mentions Mrs Punk and Literatia Purcel improving after illness, and Calvin Perry selling old stock at auction to clear room for spring goods. Other local names include Lizzie of Budd's Lake and Samuel Huot from Amboy visiting over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Lowry
Paterson
Jasab Mtoneill
M. E
Murratt
Phillipsborg
Friands Horn
Calvin Perry
Lizzie
Budd's Lake
Vlso
Samuel Huot
Partin Amboy
Mra
Punk
Literatia Purcel
Brickley Garey
Hata Stivenson
Todre
Philipsburg property transactions and local politics noted
The notice lists multiple land conveyances in Philipsburg and surrounding areas with dates from 1901 to 1902, naming buyers and sellers such as Michael Doody, Mary J. Tinel, Jos. Shafer, and Laure F. Carling. It also covers a board of education meeting, election outcomes, and anticipated special elections amid discussion of local governance and funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Mizaell
Bartley Bourhartepal
Philllpaburg
Poulpaburg
Andrew Porset
N.d
Phillipsburg
Korell W. Fraco
Win Rutt
Bloomsbury
Woitaker
Mary
Wattera
Jacob Toomas
Mansfeld
S Mansfeld
L . Lian D. Holden
Andrew
Carr
Puillipsburg
Souveyn
Oscar
Hawk
Thos
Carey
Phil- Upuburg
Pitipsburg
Paillipsburg
Maur
Pallipapurg
John C
Fit
Jowell
Brooklyn
Washington Township
John J. Sullivan
Margaret Doonan
Puiltipsburg
Margaret Sullivan
Philipsburg
Ebien King
Michael Doody
Boston
Pronerty
Phillipsoucy
Mary J. Tinel
Lopatcong
Jos. Shafer
Sahil? Bhater
Evanedy
Laure F. Carling
Edeard L Purcell
Philosburg
Promerty
Seymour R. Smith
Wits
Barette Smith
Waterloo
Backotatown
Jonestown Ball Team Reorganizes For Decoration Day
The Jonestown team reorganizes with Fred Raiddats and a roster including Pred Rannery and Bred Raddeta for the season opener on Decoration Day. Local guests and residents attended gatherings at various homes on Dutch Hill and in Oxford as plans and social events buzzed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raddaty
Stewartaville
Ida Reener
New Hampton Notes On Town Move and Local Happenings
New Hampton is moving a quantity of old household goods to Green's Landing, Pa as Mr Reeves shifts the mill. Benjamin Baggerty plans travel to Spruce Run for a new station while Edith Abel visits from Plainteld. Miss Celeato Siddla to play violin in Qiston on Easter Day. A church service was held in the Mus conceoog Valley chute last Sunday. Ray John B Kevgler to preach at the Presbyterian chapel next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green's Landing
Pahla
Reaves
Benjamin Baggerty
Reeves Li
Uravelo
Springtown
Musconceoog
Ray
John B. Kevgler
Presbyterian
Also Mentioned on This Page
United States
Congress
Monitor
Tamas W
Mississippi River
Cumberland
Merrimac
Igin
Baller
Ericsson
Roapoke
Port Royal
Irdaclads
Orleanes
Covisiana
Manassas
Louisiana
New Orleans
Isi
Peivate Enterprise
Lew
Federal
Theneath
Goveernment
Lewin
Enone
Jostela
Insterrlings
Sas
Wien
Govarnmiene
Chew
Norfolk
Raixet
Farragah
Colorado
Q Fort
Eads Brouelada
Doneson
Mobile Bas
Jae
Parragut
Tarry
Hartford
Tno
Chesapeake
Lawrence
Grenada
Kizacit
Clarad. Young
J. M. Bowlby
Harmony
David
K Waleon Bhropa
Thia Placa
Lehigh Valley
Jetway City
Wistaien Tom Hospital
Alton Snyder
Jeremiah Hobl
Abe
Mire
Christan Church of
Milford
Dulaward
Monnonites
Atia
Horteshes
Philadelphle
Thehiladelphia Board of Heth
Vot
Murray
Skerry
Changewater
A. T. Skerry & On
Woolen Factore
Fry
Harkinson
Thompson
Rush
Sulpmas
Cesars
Unl Haukison
Meésars
Board of Education
Mao
Apell
Appomatter
Algernia
Noah Grooky
Alexander II
Rhea
da Abyasinia
Hugues le Roux
Oscar T. Crosby
Cackawanna
Quy Adams
Broadstrest
Newark
N. J
Ramon
Warren Gount
Jene Avaoelean
Montreel Bagsball Club
Dad
Athielle Fisld
James W. Reagan
Cadar Park
Acda
M. & Church
Irvin Butisdiao
Aerceatho
Vassar
Lyons Farms
Ezeadahuinn
Benjamin Apgur
Quccord F. Scartons
G. Moser
Ned
Tinsman
Wasley Beatty
Brown Bros
Fred Mayberry
New Hampton, Wee
Easton
Cloak and Suit Store
Mer
Easton,pa
Avvecen
Lumaca Yaro
Broad Street, Washington, N. J
C. W. Caffry*& CO
Opera House
Washington, N
A. B. Groff. & Bro
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