Anxious Waiting Order to Move in Camp Thomas
Anxious report from Chickamauga July 18 1898 details Camp Thomas activities as recruits arrive en masse for regiments and supply flow accelerates toward a Porto Rican expedition. Reorganization splits messmates, tents scarce, and schedule shifts start at 4 30 am. Court proceedings involving Sergeant Kaufman and a lively camp culture accompany routine drills, rations, and patriotic demonstrations after news of Santiago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickanwauza
Camp Thomas
Lytle
Somerset
Wit
Yne Kennel
Earhart
Stonebraker
Horace McGinnty
Iniiana
Archibald
Salisbury
McCormick
Hoxack
Blairsville
Christian Endeavorers
Chattanooga
F and D
James 8. Kaufman
Walker County
Mahan
Equire O. O. Napp
James Samson
Harry Fee
Feit and
Hughes
Jack and
Brown
Kaufman
Fee
Wheeler
Napp
Weaver
Judge Fee
Judge White
Thoreday
Santiago
Newa
Brookes
Lawyers Headed to Vacations Across Indiana County
During the Indiana County Bar vacation many attorneys will travel for holidays while others stay to handle legal work. A picnic is planned for Saturday August 13 with numerous members arranging trips to Atlantic City Philadelphia Oswego Morgantown and Baltimore among other local spots. Notable names include Hon John P Blair M M Jack D H Tomb John H Pierce and Gen John P Elkin with varied itineraries from seaside to creek fishing and home duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
John P. Blair
David
Blair
W. L. Stewart
John A. Scott
Atlantic City
S. M. Jack
Summersville
Jefferson County
John H. Pierce
Armagh
Gettysburg
G. W. Hood
Oswego
N. Y
Frank Keener
Homer City and Smicksburg Name School Instructors
The Homer City public school board re elected Mr. H V Rowan as principal with Gert rude McCracken Laura Dickey and Martha Harbison as assistants. J C Buchanan of Plumville becomes Smicksburg principal with Cora Black as assistant. Indiana county teachers elected in South Bend township Armstrong county include Maude McAdoo J E Russell R E Russell Emma Miller and Maud Beighly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
H. V. Rowan
Gertrude McCracken
Laura Dickey
Martha Harbison
Rowan
J.C. Buchanan
Plumville
Smicksburg
Cora Black
Adam Black
Indiana County
South Bend Township
Armstrong County
South Bend
Maude McAdoo
West Lebanon
Oliver
J. E. Russell
Shelocta
Barrel Valley
R. E. Russel
Stony Point
Emma Miller
Shoup
Mr. Stewart
Idaho
Irene Johnston
Wherry
Maud Beighly
Bold Highwaymen Stop Robbery Near Burnside
Joseph Clark of Glen Campbell and a lady companion faced an attempted robbery when two men seized their horses on a secluded road. Clark urged his horses forward, knocking the highwaymen to the roadside. the assailants recovered and fired twice, but missed as the bullets flew wide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Clark
Glen Campbell
Clark
Burnside
Farmer Attorney Hood Harvests Record Wheat Field
Attorney G. W. Hood harvested a fine wheat field near Indiana last week. He had many men at work as the grain was cut threshed and gathered and straw baled within three days while he also managed his law practice. Hood has lately improved land west of town and remains interested in farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Hood
Indiana
United Presbyterian Outing at Idlewild Park
The United Presbyterian Outing verians will be held at Idlewild park on Thursday of next week. A special train will leave Indiana at 8 a.m. and stop at all stations along the Branch. Western state churches will be represented in the annual outing of the United Presby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idlewild Park
Indiana
United Presby
Elkin Welcomes First Son Matthew Stanley Quay
Hon. John P. Elkin announces the birth of his baby boy Matthew Stanley Quay born Friday evening. Both mother and child are reported to be doing well as the family welcomes the new arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Elkin
Matthew Stanley Quay
Pacing Horse Sold to Burnside Owner and Trainer
Mr. Frank Garman of First ward sold a pacing stallion named ae Irwin owned by John Ake of Burnside. The horse carries a 2214 record and is placed under the care of H. E. Timberlake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Garman
First Ward
Ae Irwin
Y John Ake
Burnside
Sheep Damages Ordered in Last Week
During the last week, sheep damage payments were issued to Lizzie KR Dill of Buffington township for 38 dollars, T P Hildebrand of Center township for 20 50, and George Dickey of White township for 8 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie KR. Dill
Buffington Township
T. P. Hildebrand
Center Township
George Dickey
White Township
Greensburg Free Methodist Camp Meeting At Blairsville
Annual Greensburg district camp meeting held under a tent at Blairsville began today. The service continues in session for one week with religious observances and gatherings scheduled throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Free Methodist Church
Blairsville
Seasion
Repairs Brighten Sabbath School Room at Presbyterian Church
The Sabbath school room of the Presbyterian church is being brightened this week with new wallpaper and paint. New carpet will be laid in the aisles of the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
SANTIAGO Surrenders as McKibben becomes governor
General McKibben appointed temporary military governor in Santiago de Cuba after the city falls to American forces. A 10,000-strong crowd witnesses the flag salute at the governor’s palace as Skyline events unfold with bands, cheers, and the Stars and Stripes. New cases of yellow fever rise daily with about 600 under treatment and five deaths reported. Madrid sanctions the capitulation terms, ending long negotiations and outlining nine articles on ceasefire, transport to Spain, arms, archives, and the fate of guerrillas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarrisgo
Santiago de Cuba
General McKibben
Plaza de la Reina
Club of
McKittrick
Madrid
Blanco
Blanco, General Toral
General Shafter
General Toral
Santiago
Toral
Spain
Cuba
United States
Before The Surrender Forces Ready For Sentry Or Debarkation
Dispatch boat Wanpa Junacua reports July 16 from Port Antonio Jamaica and July 18 from Kingston Jamaica. Officers keep side arms while soldiers stack guns and await guard details to Spain or Cuba as non combatants. General Shafter’s force fate undecided as fever weakens army. Miles may consider immune regiments to hold provinces and return corps to the United States. Porto Rico campaign rumors circulate but strong opposition persists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Os Boarp
Port Antonio
Jamaica
Kingston
Spain
Cuba
Shafter
Miles
Santiago
Porto Rico
Returned Toral's Sword and Ceremonial Surrender at Santiago
On July 18 amid grand rites Spanish troops surrendered to American forces near Santiago. General Shafter and his staff received Toral and 100 picked Spaniards, salutes were fired, and Shafter returned Toral's sword. The American flag rose at noon over the palace as bands played The Star Spangled Banner and McKinley’s telegram was read. Thirteenth and Ninth regiments will enforce order while Spaniards encamp outside the lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miley
Wheeler
Alfonso
Mckiturick
McKibben
Shafter
Sonia
Sapalisipee
Mcibban
Santiaco Ve Copa
Geni Shafter
Toral
Capron
McKinley
Deserted husband as wife found with lover in Youngstown
W D Smith of Greenville Pa discovers wife Mrs. Smith deserting him while traveling with a medicine soap seller. The wife and Mantell are accused of adultery and fornication after being found registered as a married couple at a Youngstown hotel. Arrests were not made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngstown
Greenville
W. D. Smith
Indiana
Mantell
Birthday Remembered for Mrs Hoover in Brushvalley
Over 90 friends and neighbors gathered at Mr and Mrs Andrew Hoover near Sun Cliff Brushvalley township to celebrate Mrs Hoover's 53rd birthday. A noon feast followed by the formation of an organization with G J Keller as president and C W Keller as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Hoover
Suncliff
Brushvalley Township
Hoover
G. J. Keller
C. W. Keller
Frank Overdorff
Abram Steffy
Marion Center
Bridge Collapse Damages Traction Engine in Township
A traction engine owned by Mesars Warden Huber and Zeener Bros. was badly wrecked when the township bridge at Martin Wissell's gave way on Friday. The bridge suffered total destruction and will likely force the township to pay damages for the engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesars
Warden, Huber
May Buy a Stock Farm in Pittsburg Visit
Real estate agent George N. Beckwith of Pittsburg and J. D. Callery, a wealthy stock dealer and president of Pittsburg Electric Street Railway, came here last week to view a stock farm. They toured the A. D. Sutton farm south of town, impressed by its location, at the urging of W. H. Clawson who seeks to effect a sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George N. Beckwith
Pittsburg
J. D. Callery
Mr. Callery
Electric Street Railway Company
A. D. Sutton
W. H. Clawson
Great Nerve Amid Dog Attack and Local Notions
County Treasurer Phil M Sutton faced a dog attack while driving between Glen Campbell and Cherrytree on Friday. He warded off the dog despite his shaken condition. Constable George Jefferies jailed Sidney Mountain for beating his wife after she testified before Squire Hard. Mountain failed bail and remains jailed. Also noted: Miss Margaret Parke of J B Younkins’ grocery recovered her lost watch the day after the Progress hit the press, thanks to a local ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil. M. Sutton
Glen Campbell
Cherrytree
Mr. Sutton
Phil
George Jefferies
Grant Township
Sidney Mountain
Squire
Mountain
Margaret Parke
J.B. Younkins’ Grocery
Indiana boys camping at Blacklick on two week trip
Will Brillhart Kemper Sutton Harry McKalip Will Adair Edward and Calvin Moorhead Charlie Books Reynolds Thomp 500 Maurice Hile and Ralph Cunningham all Indiana boys camping at Blacklick. They drove down on Monday and will remain two weeks. On the trip down Chas Books lost his watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Brillhart
Kemper Sutton
Harry McKalip
Will Adair
Edward and
Calvin Moorhead
Charlie Books
Reynolds Thomp- 500
Maurice Hile
Ralph Cunningham
Indiana
Blacklick
Chas
Baptista Church to Lay Cornerstone on July 1
The Baptista prepare to lay the cornerstone of a new church building on Thursday July 1 at 3. The pastor is preparing a note to be read next Sabbath at the close of the morning sermon and placed in the stone before it is sealed in its final seating place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptista
Bie Chase
Coming Wedding of Grove and Morgan in New Florence
The engagement of Dr. W. W. Grove of New Florence and Miss Morgan daughter of Mrs. Rebecca J. Morgan of Church street is announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Grove
New Florence
Miss Morgan
Rebecca J. Morgan
Church Street
Qold Day for a Social Event at Creekside House
A family reunion gathered at the home of W. B. near Creekside on Sabbath, about 20 attendees. A loss occurred as dogs killed four sheep owned by ne Tucker of Plumville on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B
Creekside
Ne Tucker
Plumville
Indiana sailor recounts Cervera battle from Santaigo harbor
Charles T. Owens of the battleship Indiana offers an unpublished account of the July 3 engagement at Santiago. He describes the Indiana and Iowa sinking the lead Spanish ship, halting the torpedo destroyers Furor and Pluton, and the crew facing frantic, sword-armed discipline as orders to fire faster prompted brutal discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Owens
Indiankg
William 8. Owens
South Seventh Street
Cervera
Santiago
Owens
Indiana
Mr. Owens
Iowa
Furor
Pluton
Married Last Fall Kept Secret By Pittsburgh Couple
A Pittsburgh marriage occurred last fall between Mr. W M Jenkins of Salisburg now in Allegheny City business and Miss Grace Thompson clerking for H. Thompson Fire Insurance. Jenkins was in school and could not provide a home, so the marriage remained secret. Mrs. Jenkins, a Blairsville native, will stay at her desk until arrangements are made for housekeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
WM. Jenking
Salisburg
Allegheny City
Grace Thompson
H. 8. Thompson
Jenkins
E. H. Thompson
Blairsville
Certificates for Teachers Set After Examinations
County Superintendent Hammers completed teachers' certificate exams after 24 days of work. On Saturday and today papers will be mailed to winners enabling them to apply for a school. Of 448 examined, 161 failed. 268 provisional certificates and 19 professionals will be issued.
Fire destroys barn near Armagh in Wheatfield township
During a Tuesday morning storm at about 10 o clock lightning struck the large barn of James N Elder near Armagh East Wheatfield township. The barn held 150 dozen shocks of wheat a mowing machine and other farming tools and stock was not in the barn. The building was insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James N. Elder
Armagh
East Wheatfield
Mrs Phebe Nixon Hosts 13th Birthday for Grandson
Mrs Phebe Nixon of Sixth street entertained 14 guests Thursday for her grandson Bannon McCune of Johnstown’s 13th birthday with music games and a supper. A jovial group of 14 Indians picnicked in the grove on Watt's hill west of town Saturday then returned home from Cunningham's rally-ho in the cool of evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phebe Nixon
Sixth Street
Bannon McCune
Johnstown
Nixon
Grandmother Nixon
Watt’s Hill
Cunningham
Prominent Minister Rev J F Core Died at 52
Rev J F Core D D prominent Methodist Episcopal minister died at his Washington Pennsylvania home on Monday from a complication of diseases at age 52 He served as presiding elder of the Washington district and was twice named presiding elder of the Blairsville district while living in New Florence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Core
Episcopal Minist
Washington,Pa
Washington
Blairsville
New Florence
Recovery Doubtful for William Craigey in Third Ward incident
Mr William Craigey, a prominent Scot, long time resident of the area, recently made his home near Alex Malcolm in the Third ward and lies seriously ill at Malcolm's residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Craigey
Alex
Malcolm
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Chickamauza
Somers
Ity
United Presbyterian Outing
Quay
Tangled Skelp
Demsida
Ohio
Brushvalley
Rayne Township
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