Veterans Reunite at Gettysburg Camp Faces Heat Trials
A Civil War survivor Bruce from near Columbus attended a veterans reunion at Gettysburg. M W O'Dell of Contra ville also served on the gunboat Fairplay, part of the Delasts squadron. Heat and scarce shelter tested the old soldiers as they shared meals and memories, noting prior reports of heat deaths.
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18Th
Wacom Light Artillery
Columbus
Gettysburg
Bruce
Rock Corry
M. W. O'Dell
Conterville
Alpps
Mr. Bruce
Brace
Fire at Sparta Hotel Threatens Business District
In Spartanaburg Pa July 1 a major fire swept the Henratta hotel area causing alarm as Charles Major raised the alert. The Spartansburg fire department and locals responded quickly with streams of water under control within minutes. The hotel owner family and guests were awakened but no evacuation was needed. The origin is undetermined but likely began beneath the building sheathing. Estimated loss about five hundred dollars, covered by insurance.
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Spartanaburg
Charles Major
Henratta Hotel
Flamen
Knye
Spartans Bure Tre
Major
Avitar Partifiod
Allitance
Aver
Weather Summary: Local Thunder Showers Tonight and Wednesday
Thunder showers forecast for the local area tonight and again on Wednesday. Wet conditions may affect outdoor plans and travel.
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Cooter
Detail Ready But No Orders Delayed Troop Move to Erie
This morning the advance detail of Company A arrived at the depot with camping gear and eight tents, but no transport accommodations for troops and gear. An apparent miscommunication left officers awaiting further orders. Captain Brown ordered the advance to Erie for tomorrow morning. Sergeants Pediga Arters Long Holes and Fox led the detail, with War ren Kane Ridgway Bradford named as expected joiners.
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Erle
Corric Iuen
Warren, Kane
Ridgway
Bradford
Tony
Capt
Brown
Erie
Long
Holes
Fox
City Business Reports Best Years Amid Trade Surge
Local firms across Corry announce record May and June results with furniture and clothing leading gains. Provisions and essential goods also show growth as nearby labor and factory activity draw customers. banks note unusual spring activity and rising commerce.
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Corry
Uui
Dona Ji
4Ilso
Veterans Refuse Shelter At Gettysburg Memorial
Gettysburg Pa July 1 United Press reports hundreds of veterans from the North and South slept unsheltered on the battlefield as tents ran out. The reunion opened with Secretary of War Garrison and Governor Toner addressing the crowd. Despite shortages, officials hurried to erect more tents for tonight’s program.
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United Press
Gettynburg
North
South
Grand Army of the Republic
J. M. Schoonmaker
Reunion Commission
Grand Army of Tin Republic
H. M. Hamill
Confederate Veterans’ Organization
National Association of Nava Veterans
United Prisoners of War
Tio
Pennsylvania
Tonta
Circuit opening strong at Rockport for Corry trotting
The Corry circuit opens at Rockport Ohio with a strong start as about one hundred horses are entered for the first week and attendance is reported satisfactory. Races shift to Titusville Bradford and back to Corry in subsequent weeks as local drivers thin out and the track drainage improvements are completed to ensure smooth racing conditions.
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Rockport
Corry
Lake Erie
Scretary
Titusville
Bradford
Bell Telephony to Extend City Cable System
W B Huson Bell district engineer and local wire chief survey city areas for a new cable system. The Bell Company plans extensions totaling seven to ten thousand dollars and an extensive future system expected to accommodate growing demand and future developments.
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W. B. Huson
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Sparta
Justin
Warren National Bank
Warren
Warren Savings Bank
MATL
Barren Savings Bank
Lycorporaten
Schad
Tener
IBELL
Casseta
Ubu
The
First National Bank
Warren, PA
WM. Muir, Pres
F. K. Russell
C. T. Conarro
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