California Letters Describe Presidio and Golden Gate Area
Extracts from letters by Dr George A. Zeller recount life at the Presidio near San Francisco while awaiting ships to Manila. He notes climate variations, local slang, and the mix of volunteers from Tennessee and other states, praising Bay Area scenery from Prospect Heights to the Golden Gate and describing the Presidio’s growth from barren hills to a landscaped military reservation.
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George A. Zeller
Henry, IL
Government Hospital
Presidio
San Francisco
Honolulu
Manila
Georgia
London
United States
Colonial
Union
Pacific
Berkly
San Mateo
San Jose
Los Angeles
Bay of
San Franciscoo
Prospect Heights
Peoria
Altho
Golden Gate
Harbor
Presidio Isolde Gate Park
Palestine
Stataer
Francis Scottles
James Lik
Philippines
Old military hospital and officers mess described in vivid detail
The letter portrays the officers mess as long one story buildings with verandas and red tile roofs dating to Spanish or early American days. It highlights the adobe officers quarters, a grand modern hospital in detached ward form with fifty nurses, and a vast square complex with wards, kitchens, and stables. It notes strict government systems, nurse staffing, and orderly discipline, including the Westminster transport surgeon and his young orderly.
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Atlanta
Wm. T.sherman
General Hospital
United States
Manila
Washington
Westminster
Anses
Quartermaster’s
Foot of the stairs awaiting orders at Manila
The narrator describes releasing a recruit for the day after visiting the recruiting office. He discusses his responsibility for medicine chests and shipboard apparatus, noting expendable medicines and that instruments and books must be delivered to his successor in Manila. He laments the scale of army work and contrasts it with private business. Taps signal lights out in barracks at 9, yet not for officers.
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Manila
Apemiineea
Memorial Service for Mrs. Dr. E. E. Barbour at Magnolia
A Memorial Service conducted by the Epworth League at Magnolia honored Mrs. Dr. E. E. Barbour with special music and three papers. Rey Mr. Denning spoke on her life, describing her as modest, faithful, and devoted to spiritual work, and her death is mourned by many in the Epworth League and broader community.
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Jesus
E. EB. Barbour
Epworth League
Mra B. M'Murtry
Tieter
Magnolia
Beyome
Barbour
League
Tsat
Rmit
Epworth College of Literature
Protestant University
Washington
Ufe
Earvest
Beaming Wife and Mother Remembered in Community Tribute
The message honors a beloved wife and mother, describing her as patient tender affectionate and sympathetic. She brightened homes and social circles with kindness and cheerful presence and left a lasting positive influence on family and neighbors.
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Cerlea Spene
Setiou
Unselfish Life Honored In Memorial Reflection
A eulogy honors a generous woman whose life centered on helping others and teaching by example. The writer reflects on her faith, motherhood, and enduring influence, noting her companion Jesus and the aim to live without selfishness while awaiting reunion on the other shore.
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Jeans
Mrs Clara Bishop Remembered For Church Service
A tribute honors Mrs Clara Bishop for a life of church work and ready service. She united with the church young and supported Sunday school Epworth League Ladies Aid and choir. Despite a short time among us her faith and kindness left lasting memories and enduring fruits.
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Clara Bishop
Man Barbour
Altho
Abelons
Epworth League
Ladies Aid
Christ
Obituary and Society Notices Include Sadie Bat with Magnolia aid
In memoriam a dear friend and co worker Sadie Bat, praised for Christian virtues, with condolences to her husband and family. Magnolia Ladies Aid expresses sorrow yet faith, while advertisements tout Grain O as a coffee substitute for children and paid notices selling newspapers and food drinks.
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Sadie Bat_w
Christ
Magnolia
Publisher's Column Offerings at The Republican Office
Legal blanks and old newspapers offered at five cents. Subscriptions to all newspapers and periodicals accepted. Promissory notes, receipts books, and ment notes sold. Rulled tablets, engraving orders, and artistic printing available. Wedding and birthday stationery samples shown. consult for first class printing.
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A Republican
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