Reading from the United Presbyterian 1898 address by Rev J A Grier D D
The piece reflects on church advice for ministers, praises Rev Grier's closing address at Allegheny Theological Seminary, and urges ministers to earn respect by usefulness. It also notes political expectations for Col William A Stone, Pennsylvania enlistment calls, and various local notices about Blairsville, Harrisburg, and general wartime sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian
Allegheny Theological Seminary
J.a.grier
Relief for Soldiers at Camp Thomas in Georgia
At Chickamauga National Park May 80 Sunday was a rest day with no drills. Memorial services were held in regimental chapels and many soldiers were granted leave to attend city churches. Lt Col Hartsuff endorses the national relief plan to gather and distribute home sent supplies to sick and needy men, via the Chattagnooga committee. The chief surgeon notes Wisconsin Minnesota and Illinois regiments have low illness, with three deaths: Pierce Collyer 18 Beaver Falls Pa pneumonia, Harry O Burnham Lynn Mass pneumonia, Ludwig Bohmert Springfield Ill blood poisoning.
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Chickamauga National Park
Camp Thomas
Hartsuff
Brooke
Associated Press
National Relief Committee
National Committee
Chattancooga
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Pierce Collyer
Beaver Falls
Chickamauga
Harry O. Burnham
Lynn
Mass
Massachusetts
Ludwig Bohmert
Springfield
Ill
Ilnois
Three Spanish Suspects Escape After Fort Taylor Attempt
Three alleged Spaniards who tried to blow up the mortar battery near Fort Taylor Thursday night remain at large. Captain Merrill ordered armed search parties and torpedo boat Porter patroled in nearby waters without success. Sightings place two men along the beach road, then joining a third and boarding a boat toward Stock Island with a leader carrying a rifle. Descriptions of the suspects are on file.
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Florida
Kay West
Fort Taylor
Merrill
Porter
Cuba
Keys
Beac
Stock Island
Stockisland
Rebels being drilled to aid Dewey at Manila
Hongkong correspondent reports insurgents massed at Cavite drilled for an early land and sea assault on Manila. Americans expect substantial help when the battle begins. First U S troops due June 14, consul Williams here to arrange supplies and telegraph with Washington. Sankey sings to soldiers in Tampa rally.
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Loypoxs
Hongkong
Daily Telegraph
Manila
Cavite
United States
Williams
Washington
War News In Brief From The War Fronts
The Spanish reserve squadron sails from Cadiz for the Philippines Cuba or Tunisias as the government judges fit. It is claimed Cervera's squadron escaped Santiago to join Cadiz. Dewey dispatches Captain Lamberton takes command of the Olympia. The fleet is at Manila. Debates on the war revenue bill fail to pass the corporation tax amendment. Correspondents Hayden Jones and Charles Thrall arrive at Key West after Havana exchange. Senor Castelar urges Spain to accept isolation while Yankees blockade but honor remains. St Louis arrives in New York en route to be armed at Cramps. General Merritt orders troops toward Manila. bronchitis and measles spread in San Francisco. Washington circles say no foreign intervention feared. Major General Lee postpones Tampa trip. Governors pledge recruit quotas under new call.
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Cadiz
Philippines
Cuba
Tunisias
Cervera
Santiago
Navy Department
Dewey
Lamberton
Olympia
Gridley
Manila
Finance Committee
Hayden Jones
Charles Thrall
Havana
Key West
Senor Castelar
Spain
St. Louis
New York
Cramps
Merritt
San Francisco
Washington
Lee
Tampa
Corbin
Soldiers at Chickamauga reflect on comfort bags and duty
Camp notes describe company F routines at Chickamauga in May 1898 with split squads, battalion drills, and nightly parades. Indiana friends sent comfort bags with needles, thread, candy, and badges. Capt. Mahan cashes pay. meals improve. a forest fire near camp is tamed. Decoration Day observations honor fallen heroes and officers finalize a program at regimental HQ.
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Jou
Hassinger Toby
Blairsville
Burchfield
Mahan
Mt. Gretna
Chattanooga
Company F
Indiana
Chickamauga
Fifth Regiment Infantry
Pennsylvania
B. R Trompson
Karemwan
Moognean
Fifth Infantry
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Hore
Geo. J. Ferr
Don J. Arr1
H. M. Watson
Personal Brevities Highlight Local Carriers and Visitors
Latrobe visitors and town guests populate the Weekly Personal Brevities. Names include Rev. McNellis from Latrobe, Dick Wilson from Pittsburg, W H Clawson from Pittsburg, W F Wettling in Philadelphia, and many Indiana and Greensburg callers. Also noted are teachers, ministers, and residents visiting relatives in Blairsville, Saltsburg, Conectional towns, with several long trips to Pittsburg, Johnstown, and Wilkinsburg.
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McNellis
Latrobe
Dick Wilson
Pittsburg
W. H. Clawson
W. F. Wettling
Philadelphia
David Ellis
Blairsville
Ed Stuchel
Apollo
Indiana
J. S. McElboes
Third Ward
J. M. Watt
Saltsburg
Margaret Evans
Brushyalley Township
John Allison
Jeannette
Hope Lewis
Marion Center
Clara Moorhead
Leechburg
A. T. Lowry
Pitcairn
White Township
Blanche Anthony
Third Word
Foster Myers
Calvin
Tanoma
J. L. Cain
Cain
New Castle
District convention attendees and travelers cited in Uniontown rundown
A crowded social and travel notice lists Mrs. Sarah E Hildebrand and Mrs. Sarah St Clair at the district children and society convention in session at Uniontown. It follows Miss Lenore Patterson leaving for Sioux City with Miss Nellie Stephens and Miss Laura Ansley for an extended eastern outing. Several others head to Harrisburg for the Republican state convention as messrs. Anderson and colleagues travel from various townships. Also included are medical advice on sick poison and a Shaker Digestive Cordial pitch, local shop promotions, condolences, and a wool purchase call from Indians Woolen Mills.
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Sarah E. Hildebrand
Sarah St. Clair
the Children and Society
Uniontown
Lenore Patterson
Grisemore
Sioux City
Chicago
Nellie Stephens
Pittsburg
Laura Ansley
Western Union Telegraph
Hagerstown
Washington, D. C
Grant Ramey
Cavade
Wm. Roberts
Mr. Roberts
Missouri
Messrs
T. P. Anderson
C. J. T. Long
J. W. Langham
A. M. Hammers
D. L. Moorhead
E. FE. Lockard
T. E. Hildebrand
G. W. Hood
W. H. Clawson
Robert Youngblood
Chas. Kuhns
Chas. Dodson
Wm. O’harab
John B. Ortz
M. M. Davis
Elder Peeler
S. M. Jack
Daniel Vance
James McGregor, Sr
D. C. Mack
J. N. Stewart
John 8. Fisher
J. C. McGregor
James Crossman
A. Smith
A. T. Moorhead
Indiana
Harrisburg
D. A. Gorman
Henry Prothero
William Smith
John Williams
Barks Township
S. J. Smith
Glen Campbell
John G. Long
Blairsville
W. ¥. Craft
Aaron Strong
Nolo
James Speedy
Chambersville
Giles Stephens
Cherryhill Township
H. J. Thompson
Marion Center
Harry Seanor
Washington Township
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Allegheny County
Indiana County
Havans
Berriiicay
Elkin
Sampson
Relief
Sankey
Fla
Ira K. Sankey
Tampa Heights
Harry Streams
Streams
Hartman
Butler
McNamara
Hugh Taylor
A. H. Woodward
Ralpah Moorhead
Bucklen
W. M. Moore
Homer City
M.G. Miller
Ella McCormick
Bolivar
Sabath
William Wolf
Raynes Township
Blairaville
Wilda
Mabel Hazlett
Georgeville
George Faint
Johnstown
John
Frank H. Stouffer
Turtle Creek
Church Street
W. J. Wilson
South Sixth Street
A. B. Lewis
James Lewis
Margaret Smith
Catherine Dodson
Smicksburg
Mary McClusky
Third
Mary Ray
Water Street
John D. Graham
H. Q. Graham
Fifth Street
W. L. Mahan
Chestnut Street
N. C. Rose
J. M. Cunningham
Roy
W. R. Truby
Wilkinsburg
S. C. Repine
Belle and
Savilla Smith
Sixth Street
Olive Ewing
Georgia Hays
North Eighth Street
Aida Lee
Wilmerding
Marie Wilson
Second Ward
Tyrone
D. H. Lucas
Thirdwand
C. C. McLain
Wilklinsburg
Foster Young
Braddock
Levi Young
J. S. Dilts
Covode
M. ©. Wortman
Lewis House
Eva Moorhead
B. 8. Sloan
Railroad Avenue
Samuel Henderson
Elderton
New York City
J. A. Caldwell
Natrona
Parkwood
Thomas Caldwell
John T. Ragh
J. C. Ragh
Mr. Ragh
Philadelphia Dental College
Sharrelis
Tetter
Ayer
Tevier
People’s Party
Court House
D. A. Palmer
Blacklick
H. E. A. McNeel
Congress
T. St. Clair Thompson
Rayne Township
Assembly
J. C. Carnahan
Creekside
L. D. Mumany
David Hall
Hail
R. F. McHeary
McBeary
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