Anxious to Fight Promoting for Front in Porto Rico
A June 30 1898 dispatch from Chickamauga reports rapid drill and mobilization of First Corps to equip for service in Porto Rico. Companies F and D push promotions, issue gear, tents, and dog tents as the regiment prepares to march south. Deaths and transfers noted, with officers earning new swords and paymasters in place.
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Chickamauga
Rooke
Porto Rico
Ibit
Pennsylvania
Indiana County
Y Prothero
Harry Stewart
Ambucorps
Oram C. Lytle
Fifth Regiment Hospital Corps
Coase
Geesey, Jr
George Homan
Hollidaysburg
Division Hospital
Smith
Wakefield and
Wiggins
W.Q. Patrick
John V W. Iseman
Frank Armour
T. B. Miller
C. S. Shaffer
J. T. Jackson
John Shadle
Kelly’s Field
Elwer Lockard
Indiana
Kamauga Park
Mahan
G. J. Fell
Joseph White
Jesse Bell
Murray Pierce
Emanuel McCrady
James Hummese
Walter Ayres
Astir
Shotgun Won't Work in Armstrong Humane Rescue
Humane Agent J W Thompson visited Armstrong township last Thursday after neglect reports about Charles Coleman’s daughter. The father barred entry with a shotgun. Thompson entered during breakfast, secured the gun, and moved the girl to a local home for care. Coleman has threatened the agent and pursued him to town without success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humane
J. Wilee Thompson
Armstrong Township
Charles Coleman
Humane Society
Mr. Thompson
Naif
Coleman
Frightful Fall Injures Two Men Building Barn
A Saturday forenoon accident near Atwood in Armstrong township left Henry Miller of Willet near fatal and John Peterson with injuries. They fell from a barn scaffold as rafters were raised. Miller lost consciousness with severe neck head spine injuries, likely to prove fatal, while Peterson escaped death though believed internally injured. Both were taken to their homes for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Miller
Willet
Iman
John Peterzon
Atwood
Armstrong Township
Mr. Miller
Mr. Peterson
Will of William Houck Filed in Register's Office
The will from William Houck of Penn Run names Hannah i Bence as heir to household goods and to a Penn Run house and lot. Son Daniel receives the Penn Run residence, six acres in Cherryhill township. If he dies childless, the property goes to daughters Ann Eliza Fyock and Fannie Bly. Remainder to executor Frederick Houck in trust for three children with $50 yearly each.
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William Houck
Penn Run
Register
Hannah i Bence
Daniel
Cherryhill Township
Ann Eliza Fyock
Fannie Bly
Frederick Houck
Judge Porter Appointed to Fill Wickham Vacancy
Governor Hastings at Glen Summit announced the appointment of Judge William D. Porter of Pittsburgh to fill the late Judge J J Wickham’s vacancy on the superior court. Porter currently serves on the Allegheny county court of common pleas, and Albert Lewis of Bear Creek was named to the state forestry commission.
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Wiilkesbarre
Hastings
Glen Summit
William D. Porter
Pittsburg
J. J. Wickham
Superior Court
Porter
Court of Common Pleas
Allegheny County
Albert Lewis
Bear Creek
State’ Forestry Commission
Local Fair Incident Narrows Escape for Kinney
Mr William Kinney of this place assisted in starting bicycle races at the fair grounds on Monday when a horse approached unexpectedly He tried to dodge it and was knocked down by the cart He sustained injuries to his face and head as well as an injured arm and shoulder in the incident at the track
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William Kinney
Fair Grounds
Kinney
Arrilves Backwards Train Turnaround Tested
The passenger train on each return trip now turns on a new Y switch south of town and is backed to the station. The Y began service Monday morning and the current method is temporary. It is likely the train will use the Y to depart the station soon.
Flag Raising in Mechanicsburg on Independence Day
Mechanicsburg citizens raised a flag on July 4 with a tall pole erected by John W. Miller George W Roser and William Davis Old Glory was hoisted as Rev A B Run yan delivered a patriotic address to a large crowd
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Mechanicsburg
John W. Miller
George W. Roser
William Davis
A. B. Runyan
Burford Suffers Arm Break While Picking Cherries
Mr W B Burford of the Second ward fell from a ladder while picking cherries last Friday breaking his right arm below the elbow. He is progressing well and will not finish the harvest.
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W. B. Burford
Robins
Flag raised on tall pole during Saturday ceremonies
A group of patriotic Tannery citizens raised a flag atop a 40 foot pole Saturday evening. The event featured addresses by D. W. Davis, William A. Dible and C. E. Myers.
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Tannery
Messrs
D. W. Davis
William A. Dible
C. E. Myers
Dr W D Gates Opens Office in Indiana
Has located here, Dr. W D Gates of Philadelphia, a graduate of the school of homoeopathy. He occupies the office formerly used by Dr J M Knowlton on Ninth street in the Third ward.
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W. D. Gates
Philadelphia
Indiana
Dr. Gates
School of Homoeopathy
J. M. Knowlton
Ninth Street
Third Ward
Flag on Court House Steeple Soars Over High Point
The new county flag, purchased by the county commissioners, now flies from a sturdy pole on the Court House steeple visible across the town.
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Court House
Volunteers form in Rayne township under Capt Stuchell
Twenty men have joined the volunteer company of Capt. John Stuchell in Rayne township. The first meeting was held Saturday evening and many more are expected to enroll this week.
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John Stuchell
Rayne Township
Spain's Fleet Destroyed in Santiago Victory on July Third
Washington reports a great July Fourth victory as Sampson's fleet destroys Cervera's ships near Santiago. About 1,700 Spanish prisoners, including Admiral Cervera, and 350 enemy killed or drowned. One American killed, chief yeoman George 11 Ellis. Shafter and Sampson plan bombardment to force surrender.
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Sampson
Santiago
Spain
Washineton
D. C
Secretary of the Navy
Playa
Hayti
Siboney
Cervera
Cristobal Colon
Infanta Maria Teresa
Oquendo
Vizcaya
Cevera
George 11
Ellis
Brooklyn
Simpson
Playa del Este
McKistey
Ladrone Islands
Philippines
United States
America
Shafter
Miral Sampson
Shifter
General Shafter
Victory at Santiago Port Ends Spanish Fleet Stand
The Spanish fleet under Admiral Cervera is destroyed after a bold harbor breakout, with Cristobal Colon escaping pursuit before being cornered and sinking. Cervera surrenders to Lieutenant Morton aboard the Gloucester as U.S. forces tighten their coastal grip near Morro Castle.
A Glorious Fourth Celebrated at the Fair Grounds
Indiana awoke to a grand Fourth of July marked by bunting and flags along Philadelphia street. A morning parade led to the fair grounds with bands veterans and local youths, followed by a dinner in the grove and cheerful speeches. Horse and mule races, a bicycle event, and a large crowd highlighted the day, despite lower attendance due to harvest and other duties, ending in a late night fireworks and victory parade.
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Indiana
Solomon Keck
Philadelphia
Fair Grounds
Blairsville
National Guards
Lukehart
Noah Seanor
Mr. Seanor
Plumville
J. W. Shields
Rayne Township
J. Day Brownlee
G. W. Hood
W. L. Reed
John McGaughey
David W. Davis
Santiago
H. A. Livingston
Paul Gessler
J. F. Bruce
H. O. Peterman
Mandolin
Kodak
Pourse
Morelia
John H. Patchin
Sig Alcantara
A. L. Lickert
Clay Pointer
M. Casey
FaRsrEns
Black Maud
Bik
M. McHenry
Carr
Howard Graham
Ray Frank
Blair McGara
Ferrier
Sievers
Front Street
Sampson
Shafter
Serenader's mishap leaves one discharged and two badly shattered
A Saturday serenade at the Fleming and Hines home ended in tragedy when a youth attempted a shot with a gun. The blast shattered his right hand. Dr. Stephens amputated two fingers and hopes to save the rest. The incident also involved Joseph Hines of Mitch Ells Mills and Sheridan Lockard of Kenwood.
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Guun
Edward Fleming
Bride
Joseph Hines
Mitchells Mills
Sheridan Lockard
Kenwood
T. D. Stephens
Penn Run
Sheep Damages Reported in Banks and Conemaugh Townships
William Bair of Banks township is listed with $16 damages from sheep incidents and Samuel Yingling of Conemaugh is noted with $10 in damages. The fragment references livestock damage payouts in two local communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Bair
Banks Township
Samuel Yingling
Conemangh
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Cuba
Harry Earhart
Alexander Bridge
Samuel Hughes
Mooringap
Humanity
Armstrong
Haribor
Santiago DE Crna
Wanda
Port Antonio
Jamaica
Kingston
Almirgate Oquendo
Furor
Pluton
Santiago de Cuba
Ous Wan
Devera
Americana
Santiago Harbor
Morro Castle
Gloucester
Morton
Richard Wainwright
Oregon
New York
Washington
Admiral Sampson
Geenaral Shaftee
War
Department 60
Shatter
DBLK
Whizam
R. Shaptrel
Gronunds
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