Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1909-01-22

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ing ". Fl. Orndorff returned. c.
Good, Moses Rinker, Sergt. s. H
Bowman and w. Moreland were sent
to the hospital at Winchester.
CAMP NO BETTER.
Jan. 10th. This morning we moved
to location about one-half mile dis.
tant, which the men named, Camp No
Better.
Jan. 11th. Remained in same place.
Jan. 18th. Issued several furloughs
TODAY.
CAPON RIVER.
Jan. 18th. This morning we began
marching about daylight. Our com
pany was detached as pioneers. March
ed to Capon river where we epcamped
for the night.
Jan. 18th. Started at daylight. We
built bridges across Capon and North
rivers. Encamped near Cross Roads.
ROMNEY.
Jan. 18th. Marched at daylight.
After a rapid march, we arrived at
Romney about 2 p. m. Met with Mrs.
S. and Misses Kate and Annie who
received me very cordially. Took din
ner at DR.. SIS. Called to see Mrs.
Myers this evening. Had very
pleasant quarters in the Bank building.
Jan. 10Th. Met with many cid ac-
quaintances. After having been ex-
posed to the rigors of winter for sew
eral weeks. l enjoyed very much our
comfortable quarters.
John Irwin and Daniel George re-
turned this evening. Called TO see
some young ladies and had a very
pleasant time.
Jan. l7th. Remained in town under
marching orders.
Jan. 18th. Drew shoes for men to-
day. Had a pleasant time at Mr..
Myers.
Jan. 10Th. Kneisley and w. More
land returned today. Heard DR..
Foote preach this morning and the
Chaplain of the First Tennessee Regi-
ment this evening. Called TO see
Misses Annie and Kate tonight and
had a pleasant time.
Jan. 10Th. Had several games Of
back CANNON with Miss Kate and
Miss Annie. Under marching orders.
Received marching orders again this
evening. Called to see the ladies, and
after very pleasant time, gave them
good bye, expecting to start to Win
chester in the morning.
Jan. 22nd. Orders countermanded
and another pleasant day spent al
Romney, visited Mr.. Myers.
Jan. 23rd. This morning we started
from Romney about o'clock. For a
distance of II miles the houses on
either side OF the road had been burn
ed by the Yankees. Marched about
II miles, in the direction of Win
chester.
Jan. 24th. Started at daylight and
marched II miles.
Jan. 18th. Started at 1870 a. m.
Marched about l3 N lies and encamped
within two miles OF Winchester.
Jan. Doth. Remained in camp.
Jan. 9th. Received orders To move
tomorrow at O'Clock a. 10. to a point
on the Pughtown road TO erect winter
quarters,
Jan. 18th. Weather very disagree
able and consequently no move this
morning.
CAMP ZOLLICOFFER.
Jan. 29th. This morning we march
ed to camp on Pughtown road about
~ miles from Winchester. Martin
Keller was in camp this evening. Six
or seven CT our boys returned to camp.
Jan. 10th. The weather being very
iisagreelble. We did not commence
building winter quarters. Wrote sew
eral furloughs today.
Jan 3lst. Commenced cutting tim
ber for winter quarters, but as there is
probability of moving to a better
place, did not continue.
Feb. lst. Nothing Of Importance oc-
Cured in camp.
Feb. 2nd. A beautiful. day. Wis
tied w. II. Orndor Il, who is sick at a
neighbours house.
Feb. 3rd. Another snow had fallen
during the night, very cold and dis
agreeable weather. We were quite
comfortable in our tents.
Feb. 4th. The weather moderated
considerably. Expected a box from
home but it did not come.
Feb. 9Th. Lieut.. Trout started home
on leave of absence.
| Messrs. Hausen1uck and Painter Wis
tied camp, bringing a large amount
of provisions. Some OF our company
re-enlisted for the war.