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Wooster Republican

Location

Wooster, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1864

Page

3

Wooster reception honors 16th Ohio at Arcademe Hall

The Festival for the 16th Ohio in Wooster drew vast crowds at Arcademe Hall on Thursday evening. The Soldiers’ Aid Society decorated the venue and served a long supper. speeches by Capt. R. R. Donnelly Rev. J. A. Reed Rev. Gestlaman and Col. Joe Carr aroused warm applause. Net proceeds reached 175 dollars for sick and wounded soldiers. the event highlighted local patriotism and support from the Wayne County community.

Ohio Arcademe Hall Wooster Soldier’s Aid Society R. R. Donnelly J. A. Reed Wooster Union Joe Carr Wayne County United States Wm. M. Orr Soldiers Aid Society Eugene Pardee Bnq 16Th B. B. Brashears Aid Society

Arcademe Variety Store Expands Stock and Prices

Arcademe Variety Store under Baumgardner brothers expands stock to Drage Books Groceries Notions and more. They boast unmatched central Ohio variety and cheap prices with extensive wholesale departments inviting country merchants to inspect. A notable Octagon display and a helpful lady clerk are emphasized.

Messrs Baumgardners Ohio

Popular Lady's Magazine December issue promotes cheap annual price

The catalog praises Petersen's Lady's Magazine for December 1864 with a high quality title page and claims price is two dollars a year despite higher paper costs. It touts four original copyright novelettes in 1865 and fashion content, urging clubs with liberal terms and a premium engraving or extra copy for clubs. Address: Coast Sir Peterson, 206 Chestnut St Philadelphia.

Petersen Clube Ag & Premium Washington J. Persesox Chestnut St Phila

Army of Sunday School children marches in Wayne County

A Civil War era account describes a September 21 procession of 2,350 Sunday School children and teachers in Wooster, Ohio, marching to the Fair Grounds under banners and music. The piece praises the Lord and the soldiers in the army of Christ, urging all to join.

Wayne County Jesus Kingdom of Christ Aod

Sunday School Convention Reflections At Floral Hall

A Wooster report from November 15 1864 describes the army of four and six deep awaiting orders, school banners, and a stand near Floral Hall. Rev J H Jones delivers an eloquent talk on living well and the duty of parents to know their children’s whereabouts and attend Sunday School, followed by a collection and a return home as the assembly closes.

Floral Hall J. H. Jones Bro. Jones Feacher Wooster

Desperate Rebel Raid at Decatur and Hood’s Attack

Lieut. McMonigal of the 102d Ohio narrates a night of heavy fighting near Decatur from Oct 26 to 29 1864. Union forces including the 1st Tennessee Battery the 2d Illinois Battery and Michigan units repelled Hood’s advancing force of about 40000, with 6000 Union troops reinforcing. Casualties included several officers and men wounded and captured officers.

Dixie Hood 1St Tennessee Battery Beach 2D Mlinois Barger Ohio 2D Tenn 10Th Ind 18Th Michigan Michigan Indiana U. S. Colored Morgan John Baumgardner Confederate States Army Palmetto Georgia Decatur Middle Tennessee Beauregard Granger Sam M. Kyexzanp Mich. I P. V. Willems C. V.I

Describes Civil War skirmish losses and troop movements

Lieutenant W H McMonigal reports brisk combat between Union forces and Hood’s rebels. He estimates one hundred killed wounded or missing versus over five hundred for the enemy, notes Sherman and Granger coordinating to trap Hood, and mentions Hood’s river crossing plan foiled by opposing forces.

U.S. C Wis Ballance Michigan Moore Granger Sherman Hood Tennessee River Ever &c W. H. McMonigal

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