Castaways of Aeon Reunited as Baby Is Born on Christmas Island
The British steamer Aeon wrecked near Christmas Island after leaving San Francisco on July 6. Castaways endured hardships but were rescued by the steamers Manuka and Solace, arriving in Suva, Fiji. Mrs. Patrick, wife of Chaplain B. R. Patrick US Navy, gave birth to a daughter about 24 hours before the Manuka arrived.
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Patrick
United States Navy
Aeon
Christmas Island
Fiji
Pacific Ocean
Suva
Tiji Islands
Manuka
B. R. Patrick
United States
Nnty
Manuke
San Francisco
Auckland
Apia
Coral Island
Solace
Torpedo Boat
Pago Pago
Samoan Islands
Riddie
Firefighters Tackle Woods Fire Along Twollck Creek
A crew of 10 under Constables Harry Long and Houston combed the woods from Allen Bridge near Clymer to Porterfield Bridge Sunday afternoon through Monday. They prepared for a new state provision to pay firefighters working under township direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oficera
Harry Long
White Township
Houston
Cherryhill
Twollck Creek
Allen Bridge
Clymer
Porterfield Bridge
Lang Haga
Advertising Reach Through Local Newspaper Circulation
The local newspaper remains the premier channel for business exposure, circulating widely both in town and across the countryside. It serves as the primary source for reaching customers and announcing offerings.
Civil War Veterans Drum Corps Leads City Parade
The county drum corps of Civil War veterans performed in the seaqui centennial celebration in Pittsburg and led the accompanying soldiers parade during corner-stone ceremonies. Members included St Clair Thompson, John Kinter, Rankin, Devose Blone, L N Park, Steele McGinity, J Wilson Shields, J P H Shields, J M Hawk, Ben Rochestor, and others from Kellysburg, Galliton, Marion, Chambersville, Marion Center and Petrolia. Col J D Walker of the National ex Prisoners of War Association provided hospitality remembered by the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
St. Clair Thompson
Kellysburg
John Kinter
Gaibleton
John
Rankin
Willet
D. Devose ‘Blone
Sprankles Mills
L.N. Park
Steele McGinity
Marion
Qentar
J. Wilson Shields
Chambersvile
J. P. H. Shields
Town
J. M. Hawk
Petrolia
Gloves to be manufactured in Adair Building Indiana
Three Indiana men formed a company to manufacture gloves and leased the Adair building on Church street for factory use. Canvass gloves will be the first product with leather gloves possible later as machinery is installed this week and the plant opens soon. Friends honor an aged woman on her 92nd birthday, Elizabeth S Coleman of Fairview. She was born Blacklick October 5 1816 and married Robert Coleman May 2 1887 raising 11 children two alive. husband passed away about 33 years ago.
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Adair
Indiana
Church Street
Elizabeth
Coleman
Robert Coleman
Fairview
Pirates Captured After Robbery and Escape Attempt
Sixteen year old Danny Masse and fourteen year old red Palna confessed to aiding a store robbery ten days ago at Grand Marais Michigan. They fled toward the Canadian shore aboard a stolen boat but were captured on Michipicoten Island. The Canadian authorities returned them to Grand Marais. Part of the merchandise and the boat were recovered. A storm hindered the youths’ journey. Ross M. Sutton and Perl Miller will oversee the Ladder Factory in Everett, Washington, after purchasing it from Indiana Bent Rune Ladder Company. Rev. T. H. Gilbert leaves Apia to become pastor in Keokuk Iowa, with a raised salary. Johnny Painter, age 12, seriously injured after a fall from a freight train in Rochester, with a severe skull fracture and other injuries.
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Danny Masse
Red Palna
Jake ‘Pirates
Grand Maras
Mich
Cary Tured Om
Michipicoten Island
Lake Superior
Grand Matails
WII
Ross M. Sutton
Perl Miller
Everett
Wash
Indiana Bent Rune Ladder Company
Mr. Sutton
Miller
First English Insane Asylum: Brat nationalaaylim 9p magland
Fragmentary OCR text mentions 174 William Take and a Quaker, suggesting a historical figure and an asylum context. Missing clear events, parties, or dates, making precise reporting challenging. The readable bits indicate potential historical discussion of early mental health facilities and a Quaker connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Take
Brat Nationalaaylim
Magland
Personal Brevities From Plumsville and Vicinity
Local society notes list residents visiting relatives and traveling between towns including Mau¢hand Lott on Monday and Miss Lettle Williams visiting in Plumsville. A one story frame dwelling of Albert Wells near Plumville burned early Saturday morning forcing the family to escape through a window as a kitchen door was cut off by the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Wehbé
Punxsutawney
R. W. Welito
Hal Speedy
Medical Department
Ie University “of
Pittsburg
Min
Irwin
M. Bu’ Wynkoop
Wilkinsburg
Clymer
Cherryhill Township
Mary
Grace
Laney
Homer, Olty
Roxie
Kinter
Graceton
Indiana
Frank George
William George
Wits
Center Township
Indiana On Saturday. .Mrs:‘Minnie McAfoos
Marion Center
Benjamin Swartz
Near Town
Lettle Williams
Winslow
Jefferson ‘County
Clarence
Plumsville
J ‘Albert ‘Wells
Plumville
Well Known Educator Prof A M Hammers Ill Last Week
Punxsutawney educator Hl Prof A M Hammers was seriously ill with stomach trouble last week. His son Dr James Hammers of town was summoned and reports say there was improvement in his condition yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Hammers
Punxsutawney
James ”, Hammers
Town
Hammer
Provincial Sale Notices and Auctions Across Town
Exposed sales to be held at multiple residences with details of property to be sold including household goods cattle and farm equipment. Auctions led by several auctioneers with dates in October 1908 and terms to be announced. Pension attorney A W Lang notes will visit Squire Fleming in town on October 16 and 17 for official business.
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Tialite Dan
Canoe
William G. ‘Whith
Keystone
Creekside
Joh Solomon
A. Drummond
McHenry
Rayne Township
Frech
D. P
Bothell
Indiana
A. W. Lang
Fleming
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Paris
New York
Sis
Tos
Ryee Aly
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Axminster
Penna
Stork
Mother
Norway
Europe
Edwin J. Hadley
Library Hall
Wintondale
Blacklio
Yellow Creek
Wintandale
Prain
Orth
P. RR
Tadiana
Creason
P. R. BR
Creston
Apiacopal Church
Keokuk, Ja
Assum
Gilbert
Johuty
Jad
Rochester
We 'Ett Toot
Lott
Lidhtébarger
Paledetphin
P. Purner
Pose Santis
Potaline
Progresa
Christy’s
Phila
Philadelphia Street
Gillie
J. B. Younkins
Philadelphia
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