The Mail-Journal, Volume 16, Number 29, Milford, Kosciusko County, 8 August 1979 — Page 11

SUMMER

Civil War and Viet Nam plagued with same problems

Draft dodgers, resisters, and conscientious objectors were not unique to the Viet Nam Conflict. The Civil War was plagued with the same problems, and Kosciusko County had its share, according to county historian Ronald Sharp of Syracuse. “We had people run to Canada (during the Civil War); It just didn’t happen during Viet Nam,’ pointed out Sharp who is also a county councilman. Sharp is an authority on the Civil War, particularly county history, and has written 21 volumes of biographies of Kosciusko County men who served during the Civil War. According to his records, Kosciusko Cdunty had 56 draft dodgers, 11 deserters, 104 drafted, and 2,396 enlisted. About 2,500 Kosciusko men served in the armed forces out of a total county

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population of 7,418. Os those men. 411 died in battle, 267 died of disease, two committed suicide, and 15 were captured. Imantry units that consisted of large numbers of Kosciusko men were the 12th, 74th, 77th, 30th and 44th. Kosciusko County also boasts the youngest boy to serve during the Civil-War. Nine-year-old Thomas Hubler (1851-1913) enlisted May 7. 1861 as a drummer boy with the 12th Indiana Regiment. He returned to Kosciusko County at the end of the war not yet 14 years old. The local historian began researching county Civil War history in 1967-1970 and again in 1971-1977. He also spent about five years compiling the history of Syracuse. Persons interested in the Civil War and tracing their family trees "are often referred to Sharp

RONALD SHARP — Persons tracing their family trees are often referred to Sharp by area libraries. by area libraries. He has received many letters and inquiries over the years from persons wanting to learn about thejr ancestors. To collect his information. Sharp used volumes of Terrell’s Records published by the State of Indiana which lists Hoosiers who served during the Civil War, battle accounts in old newspapers. United States

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DRUMMER BOY’S GRAVE — Civil War drummer boy Thomas Hubler is buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Warsaw.

government service records, the 1886 census, and other published records, articles and books about the Civil War. He used the Warsaw, Grtshen and Syracuse libraries and the State Library in Indianapolis. He also visited battle sites where Kosciusko men fought and the libraries in those areas. “I haven’t run into any roadblocks anywhere I’ve gone. Everyone has been very helpful. My family has helped a lot.” commented Sharp. Fascinated By Civil War Sharp has always been interested in history but became fasinated by the Civil War. because "there’s so many aspects of it. Each side overestimated its ability. It’s intriguing that both sides were so ill-prepared.” He-also became interested in the trials and suffering of the people left at home as well as t he soldiers. The councilman decided to research the local Civil War history because of the apparent lack of information on the subject. Actually, he found that there was plenty of information, but it had never been organized and compiled. Sharp said the reason was that the county never allotted money to compile the information. The Civil War had been a very bitter experience for individuals and the nation as a

whole. No one wanted to talk about it. People just wanted to forget. In this sense. Sharp said the Civil War was similar to the Viet Nam inflict. Tne nation wanted to forget it ever happened. “It's fun. I enjoy talking about it. I love to do research,” expressed Sharp When he is finished with the material he has collected, he will donate whatever his sons. Dan and Steve, do not want to the county Historical Society. He plans to eventually give his Syracuse history information to the Syracuse Library Sharp advises persons interested in Civil War history to read "The Civil War ” published by the American Publishing Company, Inc. and the "Battles and Leaders Series" written from generals’ viewpoints. These can be found in most libraries. He advises beginning researchers to start first with the Warsaw Library. President of the Kosciusko County Historical Society from 1970 to 1972, Sharp is director of purchasing for Whitley Products, Inc., in Pierceton.

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Not a ripple on the lake

By AL SHIFFLETT Five a m. The lake is like a mirror. I’m on vacation. Not a ripple on the lake. This is the life. A quarter of a mile away is another boat. “Another professional." I thought, “like me.” "None of this nine starting stuff. We professionals rise early and catch ’em when they’re least expecting." I know. I’m observant. The first several days I arose late, got started slow and caught nothing but a sun burn. Then one morning, very early, on the way to answer nature s call, I looked out on the lake and saw a fisherman. Quietly and patiently fishing, he blended in with the lake. None of this banging oars, dropping cans, or smacking at mosquitoes on call for the Red Cross, this fisherman knew what he was doing. I watched with my binoculars. Impressive — “Here is a professional.” I thought. The way

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he whipped his line through the air. The gentle but firm jerk on the line — not one line but two! He keeps two going! “And why isn’t his boat turning?" I asked my binoculars “He has two anchors,” I observed. So here I am. Five a.m. all my paraphernalia on board? The float looks like Noah’s Ark with all the equipment, plus a bag of chocolate coated peanuts —for me. not the fish. And my hat, stuck full of fishhooks, for looks of course. Fish aren’t dumb, they won’t bite for amateurs. This is for real — I aim to catch fish. And two anchors. “Easy does it," — down goes one. "Now for North Webster girl 1979 bluegill queen Tracy Dragoo. North Webster, a junior at Wawasee High School, was crowned 1979 Birchwood Bluegill Queen in Birchwood. Wise. She has been staying with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rieder for the summer, working at the resort. The Rieders are formerly of r 1 Leesburg, and are now residing in Birchwood. They own the Double A Resort at Big Chetac Lake. Mrs. Rieder worked at the Wawasee High School Library.

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the second one,” a bucket filled with rocks. "Temporary, till I can buy another one," I reasoned. "Ok fish, bite, ” 1 said chucking a fist full of peanuts in my mouth and reaching for the reel "Watch it dummy.” I said to myself as the hook lashed out at my hat. "Someone’s probably watching -a stupid amateur, — well, he has to learn somehow,” I sat up straight and proud. "Now the bait, where in tar nation is my bait?" Then I remembered — setting on the bucket of rocks. "Do fish eat chocolate coated peanuts?" I wondered, litoking into the water.

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