Soldiers Dread Cuban Quarters and Health in Camps
Headlines discuss soldiers’ worry over Cuba deployments and health risks, noting Florida as a safer base and Manila’s relative health. Articles praise camp conditions, medical oversight, and diet control, while a separate note covers Westmoreland County re nominating Hon. FB Robbins and Indiana County backing S. M. Jack for Congress. The piece also touches on temperance in workplaces, McKinley’s stance on Cuban insurgents, Pennsylvania governor nomination of Col. William A. Stone, and a Supreme Court ruling on oleomargarine laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Florida
Manila
Westmoreland County
Robbins
Indiana County
S. M. Jack
Cartridges issued to soldiers at Mt Gretna
Mixed-era dispatch reports a May raid attempt near Mt Gretna Pennsylvania led to ball cartridges issued to guard troops. A suspect foreign observer lingered near the camp as authorities intensified surveillance while food supplies and rations were planned and extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Gretna
Gretna
Provoss
Caloneix Krepa
Mel
Iwaylvania
Dewey
Rock Roll Causes Freight Car Derailment at Cramer
A rock tumbled from a steep hill along the West Penn extension near Cramer on Saturday morning as a freight tram passed. One car plunged into the river and several others derailed, but no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Penn
Cramer
Stone Work Contract Awarded for New Indian Baptist Church
At a Monday evening meeting the building committee of the Indian Baptist congregation awarded the contract for the stone work of the new church to John Lewis of Smicksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Indian Baptist Congregation
John Lewis
Smicksburg
Women Meet at Library Hall for Saturday Wrestles
Town ladies are invited to gather at Library Hall on Saturday at 1 PM to make wrestles for a communal project. Attendees should bring flowers if possible and participate in the sewing and crafting activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
Electric Bitters Cure for Yellow Jaundice Publicized
A Louisville area bulletin promotes Electric Bitters as a cure for Yellow Jaundice after six months of illness. Endorsed by M. A. Hogarty of Lexington, the testimonial cites successful treatment by Dr. Bell and praises the remedy. Local merchants and services listed include eye exams, bicycle accessories, and a county grant for sheep loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A.’ Hogarty
Lexington, Ky
T. E. Hildebrand
Indiana
W. I. Moore
Homer City
M. G. Miller
Blairsville
Birthday Tribute for Veteran Teacher in Cherry Hill
In Cherry Hill township, over 250 friends gathered at Mr. D. C. H. Wolfe’s home to celebrate his 58th birthday. Speeches honored his 27 years of teaching and wartime service at Spotsylvania Cold Harbor and Petersburg, with four generations present. A strong turnout supported the State Prohibition Convention efforts in Harrisburg, raising $10,000 for gubernatorial campaigning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. H. Wolfe
Cherryhill Township
Wolfe
James Fee
Lewis Amond
Wesley Askins
Samuel Wolfe
Jacob Carr
Zenas Stepheng
B. W. Lambing
Mr. Wolfe
Yellow Creek
Penn Run
Spottsylvania
Cold Harbor
Petersburg
Samuel
Livermore
George
Jacksonville
Harrisburg
8. C. Swallow
B. D. Nichols
Wilkesbarre
Sterling W. Dixon
Berwick
George H. Garber
Pittsburg
Pinnock E. Sharpless
Warde
Delaware County
Lewis D. Vail
Philadelphia
Greene
TWO WILLS FILED FOR ESTATES IN NORTH MAHONING AND COVODE
The will of Mary M. Roush of North Mahoning township leaves a house and lots to her son John Roush with equal shares of household furniture for other children. Dated January 6, 1898 and executor J. A. Bee. Maggie F. Simson of Covode probate lists her entire estate to husband A T Simson with him as sole executor. Numerous livestock and property bequests noted to locations in Pennsylvania towns including Rakn Spring City Bowers Pottstown West Point and Schwenksville. Chickamauga village Georgia noted with historical battlefield details and local clerks and pharmacists mentioned. Editorial items cover numerous local governance and community notices including pensions and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary M. Roush
North Mahoning Township
John
A. T. Simson
Personal Brevities Show Towns Visitor List
Numerous locals and visitors are listed with movements in Blairsville Indiana Pittsburg Johnstown Latrobe Derry Punxsutawney Chambersville Greensburg Hugh coverage notes include Sabbath visits state conventions and professional appointments. Names include Blairsville Graff Stear Gray Scott and many others with moves to and from Blairsville Seven Ward streets and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Blair
Pittsburg
Robert 4. Russell
Indiana
Ed J. Graff
Blairsville
M. Jack
E. B. Stear
Trade City
Edward Gray
Minneapolis, Mint
W. R. Neal
Punxsntawney
Elsie George
Indiana Friends
Misa Mae Scott
Johnstown
Bert Spangler
Derry
John Bennett
Squire T. J. Robinson
Garfield
Frank Wood
Bessemer
D. C. McKee
Rayne Township
Lockport
Joseph Adair
Harrisburg
Emily Speedy
Nancy Moorhead
Chestnutt Street
N. B. Short
Raymond
Onberg
S. P. McCartney
Church Street
R. T. Watson
Saltsbury
D. C. Mack
Paul
Fourth Ward
Nineveh
Logan Hollister
Kittanning
L. A. Hollister
Sixth Street
Daniel Kerr
South Fourth Street
Second Ward
J. N. Langham
Adeline
Susan Smith
Chambersville
Chicago
Alexander Thompson
Plumville
A. M. Hammers
Nannie
Ella Torrence
Punxsutawney
M. Torrence
Third Wand
Sabth
Evans W. Jones
Railroad Avenue
Lis
H. C. Dilts
Geo. H. Adams
Latrobe
Adams
Frank Mansfield
Mobile
Normal
Robert Hamill
White Township
Doe West
D. C
Coulter Wiggins
Elsie
M. F. Jamison
E. W. Griffith
West Mahoning Township
Earl
Robert Graham
AH. Q. Graham
Harry Getty
John P. McCoy
Prattsburg
N. Y
Misa Zella Weaver
Brownsville
Ore
Mr. P. Churchill
Hillsdale
Jennie Wilson
Detriot
Mich
Alfred Barr
Ian T. Adair
J. B. Adair
Pennsylvania Railroad
Samuel Henderson
Elderton
New York City
Thomas Lowman
N. B. Lowman
Misa Ruth Adair
Toledo
George Belsey
Bess Wiggins
Freeport
J. B. Grumbling
Cumberland
E. M. Stiles
Strongstown
J. L. Apple
New Wilmington
R. B. Robertson
Miss Robertson
Henderson
M. C
Institute
LK. Miller
Blacklick Township
Clarinda
Mr. Miller
Mrs. Miller
Resolutions of Respect for Sister Maggie Simpson
At a May 15 1899 meeting of the Asbury Epworth League four years into its existence the group adopted resolutions mourning the death of Sister Maggie Simpson who died May 9 at St Josephs Hospital Philadelphia The league praises her as a diligent worker and notes her steadfast Christian character and service to the church and Sabbath school The group extends sympathy to her husband and records the resolutions in the minutes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Epworth League
Maggie Simpson
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Philadelphia
Simpson
League
Jesus
Bia
J. G. Beaughler
Ieva Wyant
Annie Curts
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Indiana Progress
North Seventh Street
Iate
EAD & Son
Republican
Congress
Assembly
Thompson
Maniox Dexter
M. EK. Leard
Buack
Ick Tawysar
Register and Recorder
James N. Stewart
McKinley
Philippine Islands
Pennsylvania
Col
William A. Stone
Allegheny County
United States Supreme Court
New Hampshire
Boys of
New York
Hoxckesa
Aldisusnima
Callao
Admiral D Dewey
Nnb
Elso
Admiral 10
F.E. Robbins
Stabk
Cube
Louisiana
Robbing
Hillside Hillside
Hearcy W. Newhister
Mary B. Wolford
Charles T. Bell
Sarah A. Blu Jay D. Hill
Fannie E. Mor
Julia Butts
Fda
Guy Ftohn B. Cook
A Dannah
Leave
St. Bernard Catholic Church
Father Toner
McKees Rocks
Father Hawes
Father Eustace
O. 5
St. Vincent Abbey
Father Mc. Nellis
Lucky Fishers
Joan BR. Swartz
Huff
T. W. Ling
S. §. Little
Daveseery Bros
Jacob Dearing
Buffington Township
John G. Cameron
Farmers’ Bank Building
Johnston Moorhead
Cherry Hill
Tlelket
J. M
H. Seaner
Barto
Chickamanga
Walker County
Chattanooga
Tenn
Chickamauga Creek
Missionary Ridge
Tennessee River
Chickamauga
Georgia
Tennessee Line
Drreg Clark
C. C. Gans
Elmer W. Allison & Co
Gang
College of Pharmacy
State Board of Examiners
West Philadelphia
Editorial Association
Editorial Association of Pennsylvania
Atlantic City
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
John McGuire
Tennester
John O'Neil
Saltsburg
Wesley Stephens
R. W. Wehrle
Optician
M. E. Church
L. B. Wilcox
Near Advance
Frank H. Daugherty
Daugherty Bros
Emma Rhea
Aper
A. H. Beers
Barnas
N.Y
Robert Work
Cance
East Mahoning
Elizabeth B. Patchin
Simon Anthony
Findley Carney
Thomas M. Shearer
W. Shearer
E. Bovard
Grant Township
E. W. Smith
Maugie A. Air
Usder Dewey
Matthew Steen
Calvin Stuenhel
Pi: Sa
Penuia
Admiral Dewey
Sinchel
Washington
Amas Todinimaal
Oughry
Eécomite
Johnston Gingham
Anderson Gingham
Madras
Percalea
Chintz
Rufus Waterhouse
Monarch
W. R.loughry & CO
Pennington S
Pennington
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