Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: Banners Proclaim Sesquicentennial; Greentown Sesquicentennial Information and Schedule Inside; Marshal Shrock Retires
Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: Lost trees Being Replaced; Greentown Trick or Treat Hours; Key Club Swings Into Service
Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: Pump Festival Here Soon; Eastern Graduate, Resident of New Orleanes, Safely Out of Harm's Way; Patriot Day "We Will Remember" Program Planned
Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: Fair to Begin July 10-Set a Meeting Place; A Greentown Winner; Greentown Main Street Events
Local News depicting eastern Howard County in Indiana. Headlines: Greentown Poliece Kept Busy with Vehicle Thefts, a Break-in, a Hit and Run and More; Report From Town Council; Fmaily Dollar Store to Open in Greentown; Cheerleaders Decorate for...
According to Harry Lemen, this coal oil wagon was fifty-three years old in 1927 and the owner, Paul Meyers, was its twenty-third owner. In the late 1800s and early 1900s coal oil, or kerosene, was much in demand. Its primary use was for lamps and...
Coal oil wagon at the Vernon Street watering trough. In the late 1800's and early 1900's coal oil, or kerosene, was much in demand. It was used for, among other things, lamps and heating. One obscure use was as a deterrent to chiggers while...
This may be the "Alma" built in 1907 at Wheeling, Virginia, but we have no further information. The "Madison" is probably the boat built by Howard in 1892. Judging by the horse-drawn wagons and coach, the date would probably be early 1900s.
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Emancipation Proclamation; United States. Army--Drill and tactics
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, describing his movements through the western Virginia mountains from late November until early January. He describes a few skirmishes they have along the way. He also makes reference to the Emancipation...
Letters; Milroy family--Correspondence; Milroy, Mary--Travel preparations; Military promotions; United States. Army--Drill and tactics; Emancipation Proclamation
A letter to Milroy's wife, Mary, asking if she has decided to come see him. The President has nominated him for the promotion of Major General, over the objections of Halleck. Halleck had received reports from Jeff Davis that Milroy was not...
