War Recollections of the First Virginia Infantry in Western Virginia
Special to the Minister from Wrenn West Virginia on February 21, memoirs recount the First Virginia Infantry duties and daily life during campaigns near Philippi Beverly and Laurel Hill. Soldiers describe marches, fortifications, captures, rifles, and bars, with notes on officers, prisoners, and morale as they navigate war’s logistics and uncertainty.
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Wrenn
W. Va
First Virginia Infantry
Cleveland Artillery
Ohio
Grand Amair
Wisiete
Virginia
Morris
Eames
Mure Rawors
Henry H. Hele
Hue Command
Ienwood
Eusay
Obie
Laszel
Shiport
Calangases
Laurel Hill
Pally 3
Citisens
Adam Oem
Ace Ayae
Bracken
Welare
Toeyall
Coca
Ana Viteiois
Philipel Abybow
Sturesvic
Wheeling
Kelly
Mattonville
Cincinnat
Cavairy
the Ci
Nora
Tuixburg
Virginia Infantry
Ube
Bere
Aneather Sixtean
Tsusilier
Chuna
Seemy
River flood tales and town notices from Tiltonville
Local column from the Register dated February 21 reports Tiltonville inundated by floodwaters with water reaching near the roofs and shoreline. It notes submerged landings on the Ohio river, riverfront damage, and a plea for a glass bottle company camp and a future landing site. A letter to the paper defends a producer’s pricing amid town turbulence and extortion claims during the flood aftermath.
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Tirosvinke
Dame Pajper Jae Hetti
Tiltonville
Belete
Tiltonwille
Mater
Ohin
Portland
Citibs
Bidiboe
The
Register
Wriveone
W. Va
Thas Aams
Hue
Geo. Grebem
Westsburg
Wheeling Attorne y Dennis O Keefe and Local Notices
Special to the Register from Pareesavno dated February 23 notes Dennis O Keefe Wheeling attorney in town yesterday. Local visits include Mrs Judge Jackson and Lily Smith returning from Chicago and Flora Smith home after eight months in Wheeling and Hellair. Various residents named visit relatives. funeral details for Michael Gly. Father Hick will lecture on indulgence. other social notes from Marietta and Chillicothe.
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Register
Pareesavno
Dennis O'Keefe
Wheeling
Judge Jackson
Misa Lily
Chicago
Flora Smith
Whetling
Hellaire
Charles Simpson
Delaware
William Burk
Chi
Mr Copen
Silas McCabe
Cornwallia
Wan Tani Etek
Dorsey
Blath Ward
John Byrne
Geauoue
Janes Flynn
Chillicothe
Father Hick
Dulgence
Father Hokey
George Crandall
Marietta
Wim
Adair Ba
Mr. Bartlett
Advlin Carney
Arcistes
Buckeye Pansp Company
Hood
Itinvine
Letart Ilia
Dead man found in Mourdsville amid flood and strikes
Special to the Register from Moucosvrene West Virginia reports German named Sceiner, recently staying with Hen Mattay in Upper Ward, found dead near L. B. Newman residence in Gravel Bottom. Coroner’s jury cites death by exposure and weak condition, with heart ailment and recent arrival from Germany to work for the Ohio River Railroad Company. Floods, coal strike actions, charity debt recovery, and community relief efforts are described, including emergency funding, church cemetery debts, and efforts to raise funds. The piece notes flood losses for local residents, ongoing mine labor disputes, and preparations for town aid and repairs.
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Germany
Itl
Hematay
Moundeville
Ater
Ontaldera
Citisens
B&o. RR
Student Songs Honor to Que Coughy's Father An Exctillest Enters tainment
An evening of campus entertainment at Wasnisoron Pennsylvania features a college glee club led by Rutherford Amboume and others, including an oration on The Philosophy of Brown and Arbitrary, a celebrated Last Days of Herculaneum, and a Grand Fentesis. Proceeds aid the college card and the new Seminary building. Tensions rise over the Pieced Fraternity Annual amid mixed town excitement.
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Rover
Que Cougly
Joe
Tucci
Brown
Arbiwite
Mins Barnett
Hawley McLanahan
Herculaneum
Frank Hopp
Wheeling
Mies
Aspettando
Dan
Abe
G. Havoc
Harry Saythe
Aherrard
Ariven
F. McMechen
Joseph Cowen
Angin Davis
Pittsburgh
Odd Fellows
Wcliise
Tinga Andrew
Prominens
Morris Townslip
T. Jones
Oil City
Tyson
Court House
John Braden
A. R. Garhart
Nelmont County
Ohio
Stockton
Franklin
Corper
Lppincott
Lureey
R. Terlor
Sconery Hill
Geing
Stronio
Golden Wedding Celebration at James Blackburn Home
Frerumsyiar February 23 reports a golden wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Blaeburn at James Blackburn’s residence. The couple wed February 20 in Crore Creek Thompson, County, now with six children five living, ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends and relatives from abroad attended. gifts included numerous gold items and keepsakes. After an elegant reception and socializing, guests extended best wishes for continued happiness. a story of old friendships and family milestones ends with a note on a past distant relative’s misfortune.
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Guede
Virginia
Wallshore
Bnon
Jonel Kelly
Siilea
Twa Marnington
John Mike
Wade
Mize
Mike
Toy
Lowe
James Blackburn
George D. Day
Missouri
Jennie Bo Harbaugh
Bieckiurn
Kiwi
Kvfield
Teorer
Stine Abure
Sinpeapaie
Srna
J. Ho
O. L. May
Dai Schutter
Columbiana
Decker
Wits
Sethe
Mra B. Filson
Mi Vernon
Mary May
Partanan Uf
Thetsiel
Mr. Black
Cincinnati
Steubauvibe
Grimmet
Benwood Tragedy and Town Notes From Kenwood
The body of Frederick Benna was recovered near Giblin waters after a drowning. The town reports flood damage to churches, schools, and homes, with extensive destruction to the Catholic Church and a collapsed canopy. Local leaders, repairs, and relief efforts dominate the scene as residents brace for rebuilding.
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Jexwoon
Frederick Benna
Ted Iron Works Company
Hicentamoans
M. Gately
McMilan Brow
Verrlietemple
Centre War
Social Notes From the City Ball and Local Weddings
Residents recount a lively evening at the Piremen’s ball with music and dancing. Announcements include a upcoming marriage of W. C. Newman and Miss Mary Brown of Wheeling, plus a wedding of Mien Mary Giles formerly of this city. Lieutenant Palmer Tilton and his mother visit the McUlinton residence on Bouck Fourth Street.
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Orion
Usaen
offkSih
Rees
Bowen
Darton
North
Mia Aithen Ailderbeck
Rhady
Pitoburgh
North Fourth Street
Cemens
Baltiziore
Ghadey
Joseph Gill
Opera House
Orcheatre
W. C. Newman
Mary Brown
Wheeling
Cherie Steele
Beall & Steele
Florida
M. A. M. Dodeon
Stoubenville
Mien
Mary Giles
Palmer Tilton
Joan McUlinton
Bouck Fourth
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John K Wake
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Thaval
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Hank
Marie
Graboo
Bealjpetan
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Philtivel
Weber
Wae
Ala
Guenes
Pat
Tom Sitti
Andress
Akal
Haday Wiiler
Et Lowe
Olbeirda Eye
Huttonville Helio
Murker Hattah
Farr Bos
Corte
Thelohaby
Fae
Thong
Poncel
Garhale
Waosker
Union Troope
Remy
Giemas
Keby
Jobo Mike
Hia
Pailippt
Wellsburg
Gabetas
Himarmin
Rolfiata
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Solowra
Betuen
OP Kec
Virginia Valenterra
Farrest News
Fenrint Ancidnat — Busterss Kaliaremwit Agmtingt Bhy Maswr
Borel
Peamevniin
Byrketburs
Olio
Jobe Brarpan
Tehurg Sranun
T. C. Hroueen
Thie Place
TR & Northcots
Funeral Northrott
Peter
St. Clairsville Court House
Cuamsvills
Wim, Buchanan
National School of Oratory
Hopedale
Barrisw Young
Morales Arip
Quincy
George McAlvilans
Barneaville Enterprise
Sande
Peat
Abbie Darrah
Mx. de Chantel
Col
J. F. Charlesworth
Colomhos
Oscar "Hunt
Bjitard Hunt
Roy
Bert
Ramsey Sane
Grand
Jallor
Varady
Lvader
Thomas Lilly
Hd Bealiaite
Aren
Te Hinerman
Martin's Ferry
Mintig
Naveral
Allen Thandolph
Fairbury
Mre Lochary
Presbyterian Church
Badie Wilkinson
Literary Society
M Winters
Nea McKelvey
Grand Works
Deke
Janes
Mel
Grand Forks
Dakota
Daaetter
Will Clark
Han
Hanover
Martin's’ Ferry
McMillion's
Barnesville
Mick
Rennon
Wu Mller
Amvos McBride
Humphrey & McBride
Semnol Campbell
Arthur
Hinine
Sherman
Washington
Iso
P.P. Huitarr
Thtonville
Ann D. Brown & Co
Mourdsville
Sheryf Matthews
Lou Gray
H. McLain
J. Ragkin
Round Bottom
Wytrnggling
G W. Peterkin
Parkersburg
Wylie Banberry
Ewann Wilwon
Raberia Ridge
Hoth Par Liew
Mr. Hommel
Waynenburg
County Inn
F. W. Brown
Hallet | Iitulttee
Daly
Hicks
P. Altmyer
W. Brown
Commeree
Benet
Os Rll
Ss. Clairyrille
Brea
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General Rejaleing
Steubenville
Benwood
Spencer Klog
Mejor Dare
Misa W. Doyle
Nelli Osborne
Belmview
Slater
Sr. Esbey
Jesse Patterson
Caldwell
Travelers
SUIDE
Clakrevilie
Ratucin FM
Hntual Beoett Life Insurance Co
Newark
New Jersey
Isaac
New York
Sraxvaud
Bey Owens
Alina
Jersey
Ashmere and Sons
Prime Feather
Stone & Thoma
ROYA
Mannen Ces
West Virginia Universit Mber
Peadletor
Lapis
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