----- Original Message ----- From: Jim Laird To: Jim Laird ; Jim Laird Sent: Saturday, September 16, 2006 8:50 AM Subject: Heros Home: YOUNG, HODGE, MILLER The Oskaloosa Times Jefferson County Friday April 14, 1899 Two Heroes Home. Henry YOUNG and Geo. HODGE, two of the gallant colored boys of Oskaloosa, who responded to the nations call to arms, by joining the 23rd Kansas volunteers, have returned to their home and are now the heroes of the hour. Both of the young men saw considerable hard service in the campaign around Santiago, and it would not surprise any one if the maidens were to Hobsonzie them. Since the above was written Cidney MILLER had returned from war, and is as worthy to be honored as the others. Here's to the gallant 23rd. (Typed as printed in newspaper.)