State Camp Memoir of Mt Gretna Ends In Loss
The article recalls the final week at Mt Gretna with Company F marching to Provost Guard, enrolling, and awaiting departure to the south. It notes a camp-wide event, a name change to Royal Order of the Cloudy Eagle, letters home, and the last Pennsylvania National Guard versus Pennsylvania Volunteers review. It also reports a Lockport tragedy, Anna Barkett aged 15, found dead in the Conemaugh River after a love affair, with coroner inquest and a verdict of death by drowning in a personal crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Gretna
Company F
Lissixses
Wednestone
Marshall
Uncle Sam
Royal High Order of Military Fame
Royal Order of the
White City
Keystone State
Pennsylvania National Guard
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Greta
Samuel Barkett
Lockport
Samuel Milliran
Cakeville
Conemaugh River
M. M. Davis
Blairsville
Anna Barkett
Misa Burkett
Garfield
Conemaugh
Johnstown
Carmel
Camp Hastings Drill and Deserter Incident At Eighteenth
At Camp Hastings Company F conducted drills from 9 to 11 with new recruits under scrutiny. A battalion drill followed as a guard advance and evening dress parade showcased much effort. A Pittsburg private named Shields, who deserted earlier, was forcibly escorted from camp amid jeers and missiles. He fainted near the station and was hospitalized, sparking early Sabbath tensions. Rain disrupted the day’s schedule and a rumor of relocation loomed as soldiers prepared to pack for the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaetya
Hastings
Camp Hastings
Shields
Pittsburg
United States Army
Costly Fire at Graceton Destroys Boiler House and Tipple
A Thursday early morning blaze at Graceton destroyed McCreery coke works property worth $20,000 owned by Mrs. Elizabeth Moore of Greensburg. The boiler house was the origin, spreading to the coal crusher washer and tipple before being checked. Over 100 workers lost their jobs, but rebuilding is planned and operations expected to resume in three months with $6,350 in insurance through Turner & Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graceton
McCreery Coke Works
Elizabeth Moore
Greensburg
Fie
Turner & Turner
Blairsville
Death cheats the gallows tragedy at Glen Campbell
In Glen Campbell Joseph Bennett who murdered Policeman William Cunningham on Tuesday evening of last week died from his injuries on Wednesday at 1 o clock. The Progress previously detailed the double crime and noted Bennett faced a verdict of deliberate murder if he recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Campbell
Joseph Bennett
William Cunningham
Bennett
Timber Tract Sold For 20000 Cash In Cherrytree Area
Porter reports of Cherrytree sold all hemlock timber to Williams & Fourman of Williamsport for 20000 in cash. The timber will soon be cut and floated down the river to Williamsport for manufacture. Work begins this week on a large mill by Reynoldsville parties who recently purchased the Tonkins timber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter Rmports
Cherrytree
Messrs
Williams & Fourman
Williamsport
Reynoldsville
Tonkins
Trustees named for State Normal School amid war era notice
The state department selected A. M. Hammers and A. M. Jack as trustees of the State Normal School after recent elections. The Government's Wards column notes Stewart Thompson receives $8 monthly pension, Thomas M. Beringer $10, and John Parks of Marion Center $6. Wesley States of Banks township faced a rape charge after a Sabbath sighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Messrs. A. M. Hammers
8. M. Jack
State Normal School
Stewart Thompson
Thomas M. Beringer
Beringer
John 'S, Park
Marion Center
Wesley States
Banks Township
Soldiers On The Way To Chickamauga Amid Fire Losses
Two Pennsylvania regiments the Ninth and Fifth passed through Harrisburg en route to Chickamauga. A fire in a car carrying officers personal effects at Conewago destroyed baggage and muster rolls, total loss about 5000 dollars. Governor Hastings greeted troops at the station with coffee and sandwiches, praising their patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prrssure
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Chickamauga
Camp Thomias
Falls Church
Ninth Regiment
Wilkesbarre
Chickamaugs
Conewago
Harrisburg
Hastings
Gohin
Wiley
Snowden
Eliott
Commonwealth
Martin
Beitler
Haywood
Gobin
Governor Hastings
Pennsylvania
Beaver
Miss Hastings
The
Spanish Fleet Sails. Blockade Risk to Cuba
The Spanish squadron under Admiral Cervera sailed westward after coal and provisions were loaded. US Admiral Sampson and Commodore Schley plan to block Havana and Cienfuegos, using scouting vessels to prevent a Spanish escape from the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean. Reports note Blanco's supply strain and possible blockade-running attempts, with briefings on prisoner exchanges and port access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schley
Florida Straits
Sampson
Cuba
Gulf of Mexico
Carribean Sea
Cape Hatien
Loypoy
Daily Mail
Cardenal Cisneros
Princess de Asturias
Cataluna
Martinitue
Washinetos
Blanco
Havana
Admiral Cervera
Cienfuegos
Cube
Commodore Schley
Florida
Navy Department
Knight
London Times
Palazia
Myrtledene
Cardenas
Folsjo
Maria Teresa
Cuban
United States
Navy de Ent
Miniare Movamenta
Poncarmad
Doctors in Session at Indiana County Medical Society
The Indiana County Medical Society met in the Court House on Tuesday. Dr. W B Ansley of Salisburg presented an excellent paper on Early Signs of Pregnancy and led the discussion. Dr. Ansley and Dr. L S Clagget represented the county at the state society in Lancaster. next month Dr J M St Clair and Dr L S Clagget will attend the American Medical Association meeting in Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Medical Society
Court House
W. B. Ansley
Salisburg
Saltsburg
L. & Clagget
Blairsville
Lancaster
J. M. St. Clair
L. S. Claggeb
American Medical Association
Denver
Ghastly Discovery to Honor the Dead
An elderly man found dead near Armagh after two weeks missing. William C. Payne of Latrobe, 79, likely died from exposure and hunger amid roaming. Coroner notified. no inquest. Memorial Day services announced across multiple towns with songs, sermons, and decorations led by G A R posts and local churches.
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Armagh
Wellington Spires
Blacklick Creek
William C. Payne
Latrobe
M. M. Davis
Red Letter Social Surprise at Curry Run Church
A Presbyterian congregation organized a spider web ensign quilt with 49 red and white patches, each bearing eight names, to raise 52 for repainting the church and to gift to Rev. W. J. Wilson and his wife. The surprise gathering at the minister’s home included toastmaster Ira Johnston, a bountiful lunch, and warm expressions of goodwill from the Christian Endeavor Society and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curry Run Presbyterian Church
W. J. Wilson
South Sixth Street
Ira Johnston
Christian Endeavor Society
Wilson
Indiana Soldier Boys Head South From Camp Hastings
An army telegram from Camp Hastings Mt Greta reports the Fifth regiment leaving for Chickamauga. They traveled via Pittsburg Cincinnati, arriving in Chattanooga tonight. Citizens in Altoona offered meals as the train passed, with baskets of provisions tossed to the soldiers. Progress letters from camp will continue while Companies F and D stay on the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Camp Hastings
Mt. Greta
Chickamauga
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Chattanooga
Altoona
Resignation Ends Long Pastorate at Washington Church
Rev. A. T. Bell resigned after nineteen years as pastor of Washington Presbyterian church in Rayne township. The presbytery accepted the resignation and appointed Rev. B. S. Sloan to declare the pulpit vacant and preach as long as needed. Moderator J. S. Helm presided. The presbytery voted to extend $300 to the Crooked Creek church near Kittanning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Bell
Washington Church
Kittanning
Presbyterian Church
Washington Presbyterian Church
Rayne Township
B. S. Sloan
J. S. Helm
Leechburg
Presbytery
Crooked Creek
Lightning destroys large barn in Cookport area
A county first heavy loss from this season's lightning strike occurred Monday afternoon around 4 during a storm. The barn of Wall Wassam near Cookport was struck and burned to the ground. hay grain and farming implements were lost though no stock was harmed. A lawn fete by the M. E. church is planned for Plumyilie on Monday evening, May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pollock Pont
Marion Center
E. P. Foresman
Presbyterian
Jon Babbath
Washington
Georgeville
Be! Dixonville
Gilgal
East Mahoning
A. J. Furman
Indiana Baptist Church
Presbyterian Church
Wall Wassam
Cookport
Plumyilie
Ee M. E
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Camry Hastixes
Garrisburg
South
Curacoa
Theidoctors
Woops
Blacklige Creek
Frank M. Brown
Richmond
G. A. R. Hall
Women’s Relief Corps
Sabbath School
United Presbyterian Church
John Ross
Roland
Pine
Fairview
Zion
Pine Vale
Deckers Point
Post
United Brethren Church
Rucker
Marchand
Jones
T. Work
E. J. Career
Smicksburg
West Mahoning Township
M.S. Kemp
Odd Fellows Hall
Main Street
Blakley
Union Veteran Legion
Col. Blakley
78Th Regiment
J. N. Banka
Library Hall
A. J. Forman
J. Lisle Apple
Banks
William Conner Post
No. 40
G. Arb
Odd Fellows
Brishart
Grass Hill
Pleasant Hill
Rowley
McDowell
Stifffer Church
Burnside
Camp
C. J. Cameron
M. C. Watton
J. Arthurs
Martial Ands
Pather
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