Did you have ancestors who fought in the Civil War? If so, you'll find tese two articles of great interest as both have lengthy list of those local men who fought in that war.
12/4/1898
The Grand Army of the Republic
http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=I6hIAAAAIBAJ&sjid=aYEMAAAAIBAJ&pg=1203%2C1956425
12/25/1898
Union Veteran League
http://news.google.com/newspapers?id=JqhIAAAAIBAJ&sjid=aYEMAAAAIBAJ&pg=1111%2C2347721