SAVED HIGHLY PRIZED FLAG AND FAMILY WIDELY SERVED
A memoir recounts multi generational Civil War service from a Pennsylvania minister’s nephew to great grandfathers who fought with Washington and at Valley Forge. It describes battlefield care by women, long hospital stays after Antietam and Gettysburg, letters home to weary soldiers, and gratitude from Lincoln, Grant, Sheridan and others for wartime support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
Washington
Chester County
Indianapolis
Valley Forge
North Point
Baltimore
Antietam
Chancellorsville
Gettysburg
Milroy
Sigel
Petersburg
Sheridan
Cedar Creek
Marshbal
Lincoln
Gen. Grant
Meade
Hooker
Wallace
Schenck
Butler
Burnside
Emory
HB. W. Brock
Indispensable Helpers at Sherdan Field Hospital
A veteran reflects on wartime suffering and medical aid, praising nurses and volunteers who relieved wounded and dying at Sherdan Field Hospital. He recalls ill health from exposure, harsh journeys, and lingering pain, contrasting past freedoms with current wartime hardships and a plea for government by the people.
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Sheridan Field Hospital
Rey
Naj
Rush To Canada Drives Land Prices And Irrigated Settlements
The article notes a rising migration from the United States to Canada and Mexico. It details U S land offers and irrigation projects in the Northwest, including Belle Fourche South Dakota Huntley Montana Shoshone Wyoming Sun River Montana Umatilla Oregon, with farm sizes from 20 to 80 acres and water rights from $30 to $60 per acre. It highlights available public lands, irrigation districts, and favorable climates while urging farmers to consider U S projects as a viable alternative to Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Mexico
Canadian Northwest
West
Alaska
Reclamation Service
Statistician
U. S. Reclamation Service
Washington
D. C
Belle Fourche
South Dakota
Huntley
Montana
Wyoming
Sun River Project
Umatilla Project
Oregon
Prank Fate Plays On Jury Selection In Fayette County
In Fayette County, Ninnne of B Frank Smith faces murder trial in June after his own name appears on juror list during the drawing. Officials expel his name, leaving uncertainty over how justice will proceed in the extraordinary incident at the Fayette County courthouse.
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W.T. Kennedy
United States
Peter A. Johns
John G. Harford
W. T. Kennedy
Smith
Wee
Suspect Captured After WV Man Seeks Insanity Defense
The article notes a suspect, known to be deceased in prior reports, may plead insanity at trial after claiming amnesia for the killing. He was captured in West Virginia weeks after the crime, following a lengthy search by officers and a citizen posse.
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Smith
West Virginia
Graustark Coming to Library Hall Monday Night
A stage adaptation of George Barr McCutcheon's novel Graustark titled A Love Behind a Throne will play at Library Hall on Monday night. The American lead Grenfell Lorry pursues a romance with Thel Weiss, revealed later as Princess Guggenslocker of the principality Graustark. The elaborate production features scenic settings and regal costumes, with seats $1.00, 75c, 50c, and 35c.
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Library Hall
George Barr McCutcheon
Grenfell Lorry
West
Denver
America
Guggenslocker
Edelweiss
Grauastark
Graustark
Gail
Europe
Harry Anguish
Thelweiss and
Larry
Miss Guggenslocker
Recent Deaths in Marion Center and Vicinity
Obituaries from the Marion Center area report the deaths of Estella Meanor a former assistant matron at the United Presbyterian Home for the Aged Wilkinsburg and Eliza Ann Kirkland of Dixonville plus Maria Frank of Green township and Mrs James Campbell of White township. Meanor died in Columbia Hospital Wilkinsburg following an April 4 operation. she leaves four children and siblings. Kirkland aged 84 with five children survives alongside other relatives. Frank died at 78 with children in Green township. Campbell died of apoplexy at 70. Remains for Meanor were taken to Marion Center for interment.
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Estella Meanor
Marion Center
Columbia Hospital
Wilkinsburg
Meanor
United Presbyterian Home For the
J. M. Work
Robert Meanor
Cherry Tree
Record
Hess
Indiana Normal
Jess
Allegheny General Hospital
Robert
Westinghouse
Wilmer Lang
Wendle
Girard College
Philadelphia
J. W. Work
A. L. Guthrie
J. L. Park
Pittsburgh
Rugh
Oregon
J. B. Guthrie
Indiana
Ezza Ann Kirkland
Eiiza Ann Kirkland
Barber
Barbor Homestead
Dixonville
Peter Wells
John Gilhousen
James Kirkland
Samuel
Sadie Kirkland
Maria Frank
Green Township
John Frank
Jessie
Henry
John
T. St. Clair Griffith
Grace Stadtmiller
Frank Stadtmiller
Cherryhill
James Campbell
White Township
Notice to Contractors for Grafton school roof work
Blacklick township school board Indiana county Pa invites sealed bids for roofing and sheeting the Grafton school house. Work includes removing existing frontrips roofing and saving materials for future use. Board meets May 7 1910 at 2 00 pm to open bids and may reject any or all. Iron roof on site will be offered for sale that day. Jacksonville Summer School opens April 36 for ten weeks under Mr J C White with boarding arranged through H B McIntire Kent Pa.
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School Board
Blacklick Township
Indiana County
Grafton School
Grafton School House
Jacksonville
J.C. White
H. B. McIntire
Kent
Two Stallions Advertise 1910 Breeding Season Plans
Prince Albert the Percheron and Prince the Canadian stallion announce their 1910 breeding schedules. Prince Albert will work at several Berlin area barns on specific days with live foal insurance terms, while Prince will be at Lovejoy, with separate insurance terms. Ward Learn and local barns are listed, along with payment details. Also notices invite bridge bids for a Plum Creek lattice bridge near John 8 Trusal's with a 30 day completion target. An optical room opening at 762 South Street Indiana advertises services.
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Prince Albert
Benton Williams
Grinemore
W. C. Treece
Lovejoy
Ward Learn
Prince
W. C. Trhech
Washington Township
Plum Creek
John 8
Trusal’s
M. Fleming
South Street
Indiana
Bell Phone
B. M. Beach
Optician
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Jordan & Company
Sillas
Our Boys
PENNA
Peterson & Company
Appleby & Peterson
Iza
Shackamaxon
Vogel Bros
Sixth Street
Indiana, PA
Carda
Indiana Newastand
H. T. Boarts & Company
Creekside
International
R. W. Wehrle & Company
Josephine Poultry Farm
Cook
Thompson
P. Rocka
Fisher
Rhode Island Rede
Beason
TRA
A. Myers
Ennsylvania
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