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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1865
Page
3
A fragmentary notice highlights a stove advertisement praised as a good article. It also notes arrival from New York of a stock of goods after Richmond’s capture, to be sold at panic prices next week.
Advertisement notes Rudolph Myers estate farm to be sold on reasonable terms. Also highlights J Hinton’s advertisement offering wheels tumbling rakes hay hooks wheel antivators and turning services with assurance of quality workmanship and prompt work.
Gov Brough proclaims Friday as anniversary of the surrender of Fort Sumter with National arms overthrow and national reflection. Services planned across churches to observe the day and promote contrition and general comfort among citizens.
The 1st Presbyterian Church in Wooster hosts Thanksgiving services Friday 14th inst at 11 A M under the Governor proclamation and patriotic Christian sentiment. Rev J A Reed delivers the sermon. public invitation extended.
Advertisement states the partnership between J. H. Kauke and J. C. Jacobs in hardware has been dissolved and the business continues in the Iron Block under J. C. Jacobs. Jacobs pledges enterprise energy and satisfaction, citing his long experience and strong business qualifications as guarantees of future success.
Attention is directed to the advertisement of Geigey. The Fanning Mill is the best manufactured in the county and has been tested by farmers and wheat buyers who certify its merit. The Chicago Board of Trade also endorses it, declaring the Uncle Sam Separator unrivaled in the West, with production planned in Wooster and a full warranty offered.
Representatives of diverse churches met at J H Downing's office with Downing appointed moderator and P M Weddell secretary A resolution calls for a meeting in the M E Church on Friday evening the 14th at 7 PM to give thanks to the God of battles for recent victories and prospects of peace with addresses by Rev R B Pollock and others
A letter from Darton Wayne County Ohio dated April 10 1865 commends Ashland Insurance Company Ashland Mutual Insurance Co for promptly adjusting and paying a fire loss on a house and furniture destroyed March 20. The writer Robert Reed notes being absent in Pennsylvania and thanks the company and agent for immediate payment after notice on May 3.
The Baltimore American notes Col N L Jeffries of the Veteran Reserve Corps formerly Provost Marshal General for Maryland and Delaware and now Assistant Provost Marshal General of the United States was brevetted a Brigadier General for meritorious and distinguished services. His difficult labors in his current role were recognized and rewarded by Secretary Stanton and Army Chief Fry.
A notice offering a reward for information about the breaking and mutilation of the Seog'in front of the residence. Several pickets were broken in the past week and further violations will be at the risk of re Hy. Howard.
An 1861 call from Wooster’s Ladies' Aid Society urges farmers and townsfolk to donate vegetables dried apples muslin linen rags wood and grain to aid wounded soldiers and fund the Christian Commission. The group has moved aid rooms to the High School and lists drop-off points J H Kauke’s store and Mrs. Lindel Sprague’s home. A telegram from Louisville requests one hundred thousand bushels of vegetables for Gen. Thomas’s army and urges immediate response.
E L Jones describes strained supply lines for the Sanitary Commission during the war. Hospitals drain resources. food items like kraut, dried apples, potatoes, onions, milk, tea, sugar, fresh fruit, cod, fish, corn meal, and even apple butter are in short supply and eagerly sought. He notes rationing, high prices, and the hope that medicines and basic comforts reach wounded men, with chaplains visiting hospitals.
Army notes a lengthy decisive campaign from Beaufort to the Carolinas with Charleston Wilmington and Goldsboro captured. March 27, 1866 dispatch recalls crossings of Broad and Bocataligo rivers and a skirmish near the Salkehatchie river. food and supply details amid rain and mud. infantry losses and a lieutenant captured while 82d Indiana suffers two wounded.
The narrative recalls Union forces crossing the Saskatchee swamp and advancing from Branchville to Columbia and Charleston's approaches. Generals Smith and Mower lead crossings and skirmishes while the 18th Iowa planted colors on the South Carolina State House. Columbia burns after evacuations and wind spreads the flames. The 82d Ohio loses Lieut. David Potts. the march ends near Goldsboro, Raleigh, and the Cape Fear before final camp.
Parker reports a long march through poor soil and pine forests. troops mired in soft fields and forage plentiful. Rebels burned and pilfered as Sherman threatened retaliation. Prisoners counted, cannons captured, and thousands of refugees followed the army. Health reported decent with many barefooted or captured uniforms.
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