Move to Camp Hamilton Opens New Blue Grass Camp
Indiana soldiers describe the move from Chickamauga to Camp Hamilton five miles south of Lexington Kentucky. The Fifth Regiment bivouaced at Rossville Tennessee, endured delays and car shortages, endured a dusty march, and settled into a hilltop camp with plans for better facilities. Corporal Blakley dies in hospital after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Blue Grass
Chickamauga
Dnhealthy
Fifth Anxiious
Luxineton
Kentucky
Lexington
Hamilton
Fitz
Thomas
Caie
Georgia
Rossville
Tenn
Wheeler
Earhart
Cramer
John P. Elkin
Elkin
Hughes
Frightful Discovery of Mrs Ferguson Dead in Bed
Mr G F Ferguson of Clarksburg found his wife dead in their bed Friday morning. She had been in usual health the prior evening and was last seen alive sleeping beside him. Death appeared natural likely from heart trouble. She was about 28, a daughter of Joseph Resborough, and leaves a husband and daughter Jennie. Funeral at Clarksburg Presbyterian church, Rev Hubbard officiating. Also notes Noah Lohr elected president at the Fifty-fifth annual reunion in Altoona, Indiana chosen as next site. Captain J S Nesbit organized Company F of the Fifty-fifth in Povamoke City during the Civil War and may attend the next gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Resborough
Conemaugh Township
Jennie
Presbyterian Church
Hubbard
Clarksburg
Noah Lohr
Altoona
Indiana
J. S. Nesbit
Povamoke City
Indiana County
Nesbit
Adjutant Caldwell Arrives on 30 Day Furlough with Nurse
Adjutant D. M. Caldwell and his nurse James Evans reached town on a thirty days furlough. Sergeant George J. Fell and Private Joseph Burford returned home with Hon. John P. Elkin from Chickamauga. Among Monday's hospital train passengers were Gerry M. Stewart William Richardson D. M. Campbell RK. W. Langham Hart Langham J. W. Gorman Theodore Fleming all sick members of the company. Stewart Langhams and Campbell are in Greensburg hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Caldwell
James Evans
Fnday
George J. Fell
Joseph Burford
John P. Elkin
Chickamauga
Gerry M. Stewart
William Richardson
D. M. Campbell
RK. W. Langham
Hart Langham
J. W. Gorman
Theodore Fleming
Messrs. Stewart
Langhams
Campbell
Greensburg Hospital
Birthday celebration honors John Creps in Rayne town
A 33 year old Mr. John Creps of Rayne township marked his birthday with over twenty Indiana friends visiting his home on Thursday. They danced sang and feasted as a rocker and rug were presented to him by the guests in a warm informal gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Creps
Rayne Township
Indiana
Buater
Creps
Tarantula Bite Hospitalizes East Philadelphia Fruit Dealer
John Jacobs, a street fruit dealer in east Philadelphia, was bitten on the leg by a tarantula Friday while handling bananas. His leg swelled immediately and a physician’s rapid intervention likely saved his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jacobs
Philadelphia
Got Off Easy Peter Isenberg Faces Light Cruelty Fine
Peter Isenberg of White township was arrested on Friday by Constable David Pringle on cruelty to animals charges. He appeared before Squire J A Crossman the same day and pleaded guilty. The fine was remitted due to it being his first offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Isenberg
White Township
David Pringle
Squire J. A. Crossman
Will Be Tried in Court for Fornication and Bastardy
Frederick Laurers of Morrellville arrested on a grave charge preferred by Maggie Wattermire of Kenwood. He gave bail for appearance in Ebensburg court to answer to the charge of fornication and bastardy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Laurers
Morrellville
Maggie Wattermire
Kenwood
Ebensburg
Flagstaff Tops 110 Foot Pole In Glass Works Show
The new flagstaff at the glass works is completed and on Friday afternoon at 2 o clock the colors will be hauled to the top of the largest flagpole in town, 110 feet high. Just beneath the stars and stripes will fly the English flag.
Church Festival At West Lebanon Benefit Night
A festival will be held Friday evening at the residence of Wilson Blakley one mile east of West Lebanon. Ice cream and a general supper will be served to raise funds for West Union United Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Blakley
West Lebanon
West Union
Thursday Fight at Soldiers Reunion Leaves Stuchel Unconscious
At the fair grounds on Thursday, Hugh Stuchel of Third ward and Will Marshall of Twolick fought during the soldiers' reunion. Stuchel was knocked unconscious and stayed that way for some time.
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Hugh Stuchel
Third Ward
Will Marshall
Twolick
Fair Grounds
Stuchel
Lightning Kills Three Cows on Samuel Hines Farm Elders Ridge
Three valuable cows owned by Samuel R. Hine of Elders Ridge were struck dead by lightning on Wednesday as they stood under a tree that was also shattered. Old soldiers helped. The piece also lists pension grants to several individuals including Lucinda Pearce Plumville $12 Fooent Uncepher Indiana $6 James Jackson $12 per month Archie Nichol White township $19.50 IC 8 Gibson Cherryhill $7 Joseph Washington $8 Harry Adams Pine township $18 Frank Fowler White $43.50.
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Samuel R. Hine
Elders Ridge
Lucinda Pearce
Plumville
Fooent Uncepher
Indiana
James Jackson
Archie Nichol
White Township
Gibson
Cherryhill
Joseph Washington
Harry Adams
Pine Township
Frank Fowler
White
Professor Beam Resigns to Teach in New York
Prof H M Beam a mathematics teacher at Normal resigns from the faculty to take a position in Flushing New York. Attached with paralysis Mr L P Newpher of Deckers Point was prostrated last week one side paralyzed and speechless.
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New York
H. M. Beam
Normal
Beam
Flushing
N.Y
L P. Newpher
Deckers Point
Almost a Miracle Lightning Strikes Near Marion Center
A farmer near Marion Center East Mahoning township J 5 Lightcap was struck by lightning while sheltering under a tree. The bolt tore his hat and clothing, burned his body, and melted his watch case. He was unconscious two hours, later revived with help from Dr. Allison.
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Lightcap
Marion Center
Mahoning Township
Huid
Allison
Lester Kinter
W. R. Myera
Rayce
Holt
Ligas [Ning
Ott Carnahan
White Township
Weddings of a Week: Craighead and Corbett nuptials planned
Rev James R E Craighead son of Mr and Mrs J Craighead of Church street will marry Miss Elizabeth Corbett daughter of Rev Hunter Corbett of Chefoo China tomorrow at the bride’s grandmother’s home in Clarion county. The ceremony will be by Rev David E Craighead brother of the groom. After a brief trip the couple will visit Cherrytree Glen Campbell and his parents before heading to Blackwell Oklahoma where he serves as pastor.
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James R. E. Craighead
J. Craighead
Church Street
Elizabeth Corbett
Hunter Corbett
Chefoo
China
Clarion County
David E. Craighead
Curwenaville
Bride
Cherrytree
Glen Campbell
Craighead
Blackwell
Oklahoma
First Presbyterian Church
Taylor-Artley Couple Wed at Hotel Cain Blairsville
James Taylor and Misa Carrie Artley of Blairsville were married Friday evening at Hotel Cain by Squire J. A. Crossman. Both are well known in Blairsville, with the bride daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Artley.
Askine Banting and Katherine Banting wed at Lucyville home
Joseph Askins of Carnegie and Katherine Banting of Lucyville Pa were married at the bride’s home on Thursday. Askins’ siblings Stella and Maggie attended. The report also notes other marriages and local notices including a reunion and a soldier tribute by Company F.
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Askine-Banting
Joseph Askins
Carnegie
Misa Katherine Banting
Lucyville
Askins
Wesley Askins
Pine Flata
Stella
Maggie
Death of Corporal Blakley Ends Indiana Soldier’s War Service
Corporal Joseph A. Blakley of Company F dies at Chickamauga Ga after typhoid fever and spinal complications. The funeral honors include a large home-to-cemetery procession, Sunday services at West Lebanon, and tributes from family, friends, and officials. He was 1875 born, a Normal School graduate, and a Presbyterian.
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Joseph A. Blakley
Chickamauge
Soldier’s funeral honors with Indiana County aid
The government burial of a fallen Indiana soldier drew thousands to the Blakley farm near West Lebanon. Remains were transported from Chattanooga twelve miles for services held Sabbath afternoon amid national colors, a wreath, and heartfelt tributes from Captain Simpson and fellow soldiers, with several furloughed men in attendance.
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A. Chickamaugs
Chattanoogs
Elkin
George Felt
Joseph Burford
Chattanooga
Tenn
D. W. Simpson
West
Lebanon
Blakley
Indiana
Simpson
Corporal Blakley
Jay Jin State
Indiana County
Tale of Charles Owens at Sea Shells Behind His Gun
Rev Dr William Owens received a letter from Capt H C Taylor of the battleship Indiana praising his son Charles Owens a gun captain. The note mentions a temporary transfer to the lighthouse tender Swanee on August 10 and a return to Indiana last Thursday. It recalls Santiago July 3 and Charles steady firing amid fiery shells, a mark of his discipline and bravery.
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William S. Owens
H. C. Taylor
Indiana
Charles Owens
Owen
Swanee
Apt. Taylor
Dr. Owens
Taylor
Cervera
Santiago
Charles
Presbyterian Pulpits and Upcoming Sermons Across Town
Rev McLain Davis occupied Dr Hall s pulpit in the Presbyterian church last Sabbath. Rev Mr Doven Spear of Grove City will preach in Bethel and Jacksonville on Sunday September 4. Rev R B Dunmire of Homer City will preach at White township Lowry School House next Sabbath at 2 pm. The church undergoing repairs should be finished in a few days with basement services next Sabbath and a week later worship in the main church. walls cleaned and woodwork painted, new carpets to be laid.
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McLain Davis
Dr. Hall
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Doven Spear
Grove City
Bethel
Jacksonville
R. B. Dunmire
Homer City
Lowry School
White Township
Jack the Lucky One nominated on thirty third ballot
Indiana Attorney Jack was nominated on the thirty third ballot by the congressional conference of the district meeting at Hotel Cain. Armstrong and Jefferson aided Jack as sessions stretched from Thursday afternoon to Friday evening and resumed for more ballots with friendly votes from neighboring counties.
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Indiana
Armstrong
Jefferson
Jack
Congressional Conference
Hotel Cain
John F. Whitworth
Kittanning
John 8. Fisher
E. 0. Niver
Brockwayville
Greenstore
N. A. Mt. Pleasant
George E. Moore
Arnold
Maj
Joseph Beale
Armstrong County
M. F. Leason
A. J. Elliott
Leechburg
W. O. Smith
Jefferson County
James G. Mitchell
Perrysville
E. C. Niver
T. M. Kurtz
Robbins
Westmoreland
A& M
Weights and values of elephants in Malay peninsula and Lao states
The article compares elephant weights used in tea and tin districts of the Malay peninsula with those in Lao states. Peninsula elephants carry up to 900 to 1000 pounds plus mahout gear, with good tuskers around 914 hundredweight valued at about £56 and females near £45. In Lao journeys lasting 10 days to three weeks, averages drop to about 200 pounds. Prices vary by region with tuskers fetching up to £150 in Chieng Mai and females from £50 to £100, with Me Kawng Muang Nan at £32 and £24 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malay Peninsula
Mahons
Howdah
Me Kawng
Muang Nan
Chieng Mai
Geographical Journal
Reunion of Company A Forty Seventh Regiment at Cham bersville
The 37th annual reunion of Company A, 78th Pennsylvania Volunteers, drew over 1,000 to Peterman's grove near Chambersville. D. W. Lawson of Dayton opened the program, Rev. D. J. Ville gave the invocation, and Rev. R. R. Riedel of Kellysburg delivered the welcome. The event featured speeches, songs, recitations, and a noon dinner for veterans.
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Company A
78Th Regiment
Pennsylvania
Peterman’s Grove
Chambersville
D. W. Lawson
Dayton
D. J. Onville
R. R. Riedel
Kellysburg
Guarlette Marlin
Lillie
Lottis Bell
Golden wedding celebrated by Colbitts near Plumville
Mr and Mrs W W Colbitt of near Plumville marked their Golden Wedding with a 50th anniversary on Wednesday. About 150 guests attended, with many present to honor the couple and share in the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Colbitt
Plumville
Gene
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Camp Hamilton
Bhut
Frightfus
Craighead—Corbett
Edward Pierce
Hattie Ellis
G. H. Hoffman
Company F
Fifth Pennsylvania Volunteers
Foster Myers
McCartney
Jackson
Death
Captain Mahan
Joseph Alexander Blakley
Sternberg Hospital
Ned Cross Society
John P Etkin
Lichaumanga
W. 7. Elkin
Mundy
Evemmy
Brailey
N. B. Kelly
D. J. Waller
State Normal School
Waller
E. 8. Littell
West Union United Presbyterian Church
Near West
Young Township
Indiana’ Public Schools
Joseph
McKinley
United States Service
Jessa
Corporal Joseph Blakley
Church News
Jack the Lucky One
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