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Looking by Back Ed Pany Civil War veteran Theodore Howell, Part 2 of 4
Theodore Howell enlisted in the Union Army, leaving a large family. Many men evaded the draft by a number of options that were allowed by the draft law, which we explain in this column. Capt. Howell writes on Dec. 9, 1862:
Howell met General Franz Sigal in Chantilly. Contributed photo. In today’s column, we are reading the handwritten letters of Capt. Theodore Howell, Allen Township and Northampton’s celebrated Civil War veteran. Mr. Aaron Schisler, of the Schisler Funeral Home, has graciously shared these letters with our readers. These letters were given to Mr. Schisler by a grandson of Capt. Howell.
“Dear wife, I don’t think the people of Allen Township appreciate all we have done for them, as if to a draft instead of getting out with raising $2,400 nearly every man that would have been drafted would have an average of $300, $400 a piece, but as it is, they escaped the draft, and there are not many in the township thanking us for the trouble we went to getting the company organized. We serve our country without compulsion as a duty to our country.” Here is the reason Capt. Howell questioned the fairness of the draft. The law allowed a drafted man to obtain exemption by paying a commutation fee of $300, which would last until a new draft was called. He then could hire a substitute to go to war in his place, thus obtaining permanent Continued on page 5
Grand Ole Opry veteran Daryl Mosley coming to Bath Submitted by PASTOR KAYE LENTZ All are invited to attend a free concert by singer, songwriter and storyteller Daryl Mosley on Saturday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. at Salem United Church of Christ, 2218 Community Dr.,, Bath. A love offering will be received. The concert is part of Salem’s 250th Anniversary Celebration. From countless appearances on “The Grand Ole Opry” to classic shows at the famous Bluebird Cafe to a touring schedule of over 150 concerts per year, singer/songwriter Daryl Mosley has been sharing his songs and
his stories with America for over 30 years. Daryl has written three Song of the Year award winners, six of his songs have made it to number one, and he has twice been named Songwriter of the Year. His songs have been recorded by dozens of artists ranging from bluegrass legend Bobby Osborne to country star Lynn Anderson to Southern Gospel's The Booth Brothers, and have been featured on television shows ranging from “American Idol” to “The View.” One of his bestknown songs, “(Ask the Blind
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Bath Borough Council denies Extension for Bathwick Hill Apartments development
By SAVANNAH BROWN The Borough of Bath Council met on Monday, April 4, with a busy agenda and multiple executive sessions. First to speak was Terry DeGroot with Spuds & Suds regarding their upcoming Fifth Annual Spuds & Suds Festival on August 20 from noon to 7 p.m., which he is currently soliciting sponsorships for. He requested “whatever support the borough can give,” and stated, “the borough has been generous in their support in the past.” DeGroot says he understands that things are more difficult
right now from a budget perspective but hopes that more support from the borough could help create a bigger event. Next up, Jimmy Pasquariello, President of the Bath Social Hall, petitioned the council about using Keystone Park for the Bath Social Hall’s annual children’s Easter egg hunt at Keystone Park Pavilion on Saturday, April 10. Council Pro Tem Barry Fenstermaker asked if the egg hunt is open to the public. Pasquariello explained the egg hunt is only for active member families of the club; children of active membership.
The council then voted on the motion to waive the parks and rec fees for Bath Social Hall’s Easter egg hunt. The motion was granted by council members Phyllis Andrews and Barry Fenstermaker. Under public comments, resiContinued on page 7
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