The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-08-05
CAMP ALGER NOTES
Items of Local Interest Concerning the
Soldier Boys.

Soldier Boys.
EDITOR EVENING IERALD:-A flag raising
took place at the Captains quarters Of Co. L !
on Sunday morning and the flag was left at
half mast in respect to the late Private
Swartz. The flag pole is so feet high aud the
flag is 6x1O feet The band played "The Star
Spaugled Banner" as the flag was raised Co.
L seems to be full of patriotism 1t was the
first to present the Colonel with two flags,
and the first in the sth Regt. to raise flag.
James Manley, of Shenandoah, has received
good promotion at the hands Of Gen. Goblin,
having been appointed chief brigade baker
on a salary Of $50 per month. He will have
charge of all the bakers Of the Third Brigade
None were better pleased to hear of his ad-
vancement than the Shenandoah boys in the
sth and 18th Regiments. Manley left camp
yesterday morning to report 10 Gen. Butler
and he may be stationed at Dunn Lorng.
We are going on a practice march on
August 18th to Washington, where we will
pass in review by the President. We don't
know where we will go after we get through
there but it is rumorcd Mt Gretna, or
Middletown, will be our destination. Our
present camp has been declared unhealthy.
There are new cases of fever every day.
The Sth Regt. has had a good record in re-
gard to sickness and deaths, however. We
have only had one death since we left home.
| Edward Kester left camp on Aug. 1st for
home. lie failed to secure what he wanted
in the line of driving. He tried to enlist,
but could not, as the War Department issued
orders against the enlistment of any more
men.
Corporal Lewis A. Hopkins and Private
| Grant Troutman attended divine services at
Mayfeld last Sunday evening. Grant made
tea for supper last night that was enjoyed by
the boys in tent No. 4.
Private John Katz has been presented with
an old bell which was used during the slavery
days to call in the slaves. We are camped
near the site of the plantation on which the
/ bell was used. 1t is the desire of the Shcnan-
doah boys to send the relic to G.. A. X. Post
ll6 of their town.
Ferd. Gibson had his new uniform and
shoes on yesterday and cut quite dash. He
says he thinks he will settle down ard get
married when the cruel war is over"
William d. Williams is kept busy writing
to his lady friends.
Stephen Lindcnmuth had a day off yester-
day and visited Dunn Loring and other
villages. Cook James Gbbon was with him.
Thomas Reese and John Katz were on the
water detail this morning There is no fun
in it-too much like work.
John H. Fogel is getting well posted on
scripture and will soon be leading gospel
meetings.
George Schcily has returned to camp after
having enjoyed his furough.
Private Harry Gym, of Co. H, 18th Regt
is a great man for travelling around and
viewing the country and nearby towns. 1t
is no trouble for him to walk twenty miles a
day.
William Bees also of Co. II, was on guard
on Thursday.
Cliff Bowers, of Co. E, would like to have
a job caring for horses.
Private John Mayer is becoming quite a
singer.
We expect to get paid this week. There
will be hot time in the old town that night.
Jones, Kreiger and Sam Miller are doing
duty on the water detail. w. J. j.
Karls Clover Root Tea is a pleasant laxa-
tive. Regulates the bowels, puriies the
blood. Clears the complexion. Easy to
make and pleasant to take, 25 cts. Sold by
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