Dead piled like snowdrifts before Hood at Franklin
A detailed 1864 battlefield narrative traces the Artillery Brigade of the 4th Army Corps marching from Atlanta to Pulaski and Columbia, crossing Duck River by Pattison Bridge, and forming at Spring Hill and Franklin. It chronicles cross-river movements, battery positions, engagements with Hood’s forces, and the tactical decisions to save artillery and trains as the two veteran armies prepared to clash near Franklin.
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Woosers Rxpublican
4Th Army Corps
Department of the Cumberland
U. S. Artillery
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
Michigan
Ohio
Atlanta
Pulaski
Fenn
Columbia
Sumville
Hood
Tennessee River
Pattison
20Th Ohio
Nashville
Springhill
Franklin
6Th Ohio
4Th Corps
Harpeth River
Columbis Pike
Battle of Franklin remembered as a brutal, decisive clash
In a detailed account, Union forces under Gen. Hood clash with the 4th Army Corps near Franklin and Lovejoy Station. The 6th Ohio Battery withstood heavy assaults, repelling nine Confederate charges despite heavy losses. The narrative lauds heroism, compares the battle to Gettysburg, and notes the battery’s critical role in delaying the onslaught.
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Proard
Tunnel Hill
Lovejoy Station
Franklin
Hood
Dberman
6Th Ohio Battery
Opdyke
6Th Ohio
Stanley
Nashville
Cgettysburg
Gettysburg
4Th Army Corps
Levi T. Weetfild
J. D Cox
Loyal Legion
Cincinnati
Ohio
J. K_ Bbalor Pershed
Tion
Gin
Fire destroys West Salem home of George Neiswander
The residence of George Neiswander in West Salem was destroyed by fire Monday night, with the greater part of the household effects consumed.
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George Neiswander
West Salem
Abduction case ends with girl identifying suspect in jail
Laura Hershey, 12, of Marshallville, identified William J. Clark, alias George Van Werks, as her abductor after a trip to Elyria. Clark is charged with assault in Lorain County and sought for horse stealing in several states. He may be indicted in Wayne County, with fears of lynching reported but opposition from Orrville residents.
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Laura May Hershey
Marshallville
Marshal Porter
Orrville
Elyria
Lorain County
VanArsdale
Westview
William J. Clark
Clark
George van Werks
Laura
Wayne County
Larke
Smooth Rascal
Wayne County Grand Jury
Laura Hershey
Canton
Met After Many Years at Sherman Brigade Reunion
From Wooster on Thursday the Sherman Brigade reunion brought George Siusser of Co C and David Gallagher of Co C 11th Ohio Cavalry together for the first time since the war. Both were astonished to meet and joked that the others might be among the regiment’s early dead. The 11th Ohio Cavalry enlisted in 1861 and served three years, largely in Colorado and the western and northwestern states.
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Wooster
Sherman Brigade
George Siusser
Co C
David Gallagher
Co. C
11Th Ohio Cavalry
11Th
Colorado
Territory
Wooster Comrades Remember Marion Company Veteran
The Wooster comrades of the 4th Regiment mourn a Marion company comrade noted for many friends and university ties. Ex Postmaster Abner Ustick of this place died suddenly at 58 after feeling well the prior evening while wheeling his grandchild. He served as postmaster here for 24 years.
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Wooster
V. L
Marion
Mount Giea
Abner Ustick
Five veterans of Co E plan city reunion in West Liberty
Five members of Co E 4th Reg O W V 1 Peter Segner Darvey E Rahm William E Cameron Robert Segner and William Eberly met on West Liberty street In Wayne county the men once served together and now, over 30 years later, remain lively They sought out Mayor Jeffries John F Barret C W McClure and others from O E to arrange a meeting for this evening.
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Co E
Reg. O
Peter Segner
Magsilton
Darvey E. Rahm
Smithville
Cameron
Dalton
Robert Segner
Wm. Eberly
Wooster
West Liberty Street
Wayne County
Mayor Jeffries
John F. Barrett
C. W. McClure
WH. Maumgardner
A. H. Dice
Frank Miller
O. E
Crackerjacks Defeat Buckeyes In Fair Grounds Game
The Crackerjacks defeated the Buckeyes 11 to 0 with a balky innings tally. The score by innings shows Crackerjacks 173465667898 Buckeyes 256044705 0301047. The Crackerjacks issue a challenge to Stallers for a future game and announce a Cleveland Akron Columbus Ry excursion sale to Niagara Falls Toronto and Alexandria Bay with tiered, limited-time fares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Stallers
Young peddler Emanuel Geiger ends life in Ohio barn
Emanuel Geiger a 23 year old peddler and member of the Joseph Fried & Co clothing firm suicided by hanging in a barn near Doylestown Ohio. He had recently faced despondency tied to returning to peddling and noted he would take his own life if tired of lying. Coroner and undertaker reported findings and the body was moved to Canal Dover.
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Doyles Town
Emanuel Geiger
Doc” Fraser
Geiger
Ife
Stepfeld
Hardgrove
Canal Dover
Frase
Areon
Doylestown
Emanuel Frase
Bia Bark
Joseph Fried & Co
Divorce Suit in Wayne County Court of Common Pleas
Mrs. Susan Fisher sues Alex Fisher for divorce alleging four years of adulterous conduct with Sallie Dow and cruelty. She seeks custody of five minor children, settlement of real estate, alimony, division of household goods, and any other proper relief. The case adds to a recent spate of divorce petitions in the county.
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Fisher
Sallie Dow
Wooster
Wm. Fisher
Excursion to Detroit by C A C Ry and Detroit Steamer
Excursion from Orrville to Detroit via Cleveland and Akron routes on Saturday August 17 offered by C A C Ry. Depart Orrville 3 04 pm reach Cleveland 5 15 pm and Detroit 5 30 am Sunday. Return Detroit 11 00 pm arrive Cleveland 6 30 am then morning train home. Round trip price 2 650. Limited summer offer to visit the City of the Straits at low rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Michigan
Cleveland, Akron & Columbus Railway
C.,a.& C. Ry. Withtun & Cheap
Cleveland
Detroit & Cleveland Steam Navigation
Orrville
the Straits
Tragic Death Reveals Dr Battles Of Shreve
Reports and family troubles surround the death of Dr Hattles Battles of Shreve. Word reached Wooster that he died by his own hand from ingesting a deadly poison amid alleged marital strife and hidden details. He was a prominent physician with a large estate and poetical talents, once connected to Starling Medical College.
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Battles
Wooster
Shrevp
Shreve
Columbus Journal
Williams
Dr Battles
Qldroyd
New Philadelphia
Snneve
Eta
Ohio Medical Society
Ohio
Dr. Hattles
Columbus
Starling Medical College
Drs Loving
Reed
Ilsen
Smashd saloon windows spark town controversy
Excitement rose as word spread that the front of a saloon in the village was smashed on Wednesday night amid protests against liquor sales. Robert Miller, formerly of Wooster, was jailed after a liquor conviction. Riley Howey, who recently took over Miller’s place, faced threats from opponents of the traffic, with some citizens and even women suggesting insiders might identify the saboteurs.
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Congress
Robert Miller
Wooster
Riley Howey
Miller
Oney
Howey
Cmpress
Round Trip Fare Offered for Y P C U Columbus Event
The Young Peoples' Christian Union at the U. P. Church in Columbus Ohio announces a one fare round trip for the Cleveland Aaron and Columbus Ky line from August 21 to 25 1895 Tickets on sale August 20 22 with return valid through August 27 1895 Ask any ticket agent for tickets via this line They have them.
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Young Peoples’ Christian Union
U. P. Church
Columbus
Ohio
Cleveland
A&ron
Columbus Ky
Pennsylvania
United States
Peninslvania
Knights Templar
Louisville
A. J
Geo. W. Leyda
Wooster
van Dosen
Ghiat
Vittaburg
Peuna
Wide Calamity Column Reports Fatal Orville Accident
A near catastrophe and a death are recorded in a late Calamity Column item. Clifford Brinker, 14, dies after a pistol misfire while aiming at a cat at his father John Brinker’s home. An Orrville planing mill accident injures Del Trout. a runaway carriage injures Miss Amelia Imgard and Mr. Nold, with ambulance aid. Additional notes cover Pennsylvania excursion fare liberalities for 1895 and related travel details.
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Clifford Brinker
West Salem
John Brinker
Orrville Planingfmill
del Trout
Frank Kester
Wooster
Trout
Jacob Helmke
Peope
H Postlewaite
Wm Nold, Esq
Amelia Imgard
New York City
Beyer Street Bridge
John ‘Rapes
G .Gasche
North Bever Street
JH. Stolt
W W Taggart
Mr. Nold
New York
Wooster Daily Republican delivers for 2 cents a day
A local Wooster paper, The Daily Republican, is praised as a useful, affordable daily news source. The piece notes rapid progress in home delivery at a paltry two cents per day and urges citizens to subscribe to stay informed on town welfare.
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Daily Republican
Wooster
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Wayne
Chance
Cleveland, Akron & Columbus Ry
Niagara Falls
Toronto
Alexandria Bay
Yis Cleveland
Cleveland & Buffalo Transit Co
Falls
Niagara
Alexandria
Chippewa Township
Correspondence Wooster Republican
DR. Battles
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Wellington Matz
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