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August 31, 1861 — Capt. Shurtliff

Chicago Daily Tribune, Chicago, IL

Capt. Shurtliff of the 7th Ohio, killed at the battle of Cross Lanes, was a highly respected citizen of DeKalb county in this State, where his relatives now reside. He was called to a professorship at Oberlin…


June 19, 1861 — Spunky Girls

The Chicago Tribune, Chicago, IL

At a flag raising at North Plato, Kane County, after the stars and stripes had been duly hoisted, the assembly adjourned to the village church, where some speeches were made by patriotic gentlemen and an opportunity was…