Patterson a Major General in Civil War and Pioneer Philadelphia figure
Frederick A. Godcharles profiles Major General Robert Patterson a longtime Pennsylvania leader born 1792 in Strabane Ireland. A veteran of three wars he rose from grocer to mill owner and railroad promoter. led troops in the Mexican and Civil Wars. helped found the Aztec Club and Pennsylvania Railroad. died 1881 in Philadelphia with noted public and civic roles.
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Robert Patterson
Ware
Francis Patterson
Ann Graham
Strabane
County Tyrone
Ireland
Ridley
Delaware County
Robart
Edward
Washington Blues
Washington Greys
State Fancibles
Patterson
Louisiana
Fie Ae
Patterson Mills
Chester
Ripka Mills
Manyynk
Lenni
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
United States Army
Cerro
Palapa
City of
Mexico
Scott
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Aztec Club
United States
Lincoln
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
District of Columbia
Potomac
Joseph H. Johnston
Winchester
McDowell
Virginia
Battle of
Bull Run
Shenandoah
Sara Ann
James
Margaret Adam Engle
Germantown
The Prostate Held Responsible For Nighttime Urges
A 19th century style health advertisement claims the prostate causes nocturnal urination and back pain. It promotes Renex pills as a remedy, offering a trial and money back guarantee with options to pay on delivery. The piece stresses a large prevalence of prostate trouble past age 40 and urges readers to order.
Bens Co. Mail Out Aids Coast Guard Captain Case
A brief notice indicates mail out and dispatch actions for The Bens Company, tied to Captain 1638 in Kansas City Missouri. The fragmentary text suggests a logistics or summons context involving mail handling and a named captain.
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Bens Co
Kansas City
London Expected Houghton as New Ambassador
London diplomatic circles report Albert Houghton ambassador to Germany will be named to succeed Frank Kellogg at the Court of St. James. Some Tory hardliners fear Houghton’s stance toward Germany may be too sympathetic, though British acceptance is possible.
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International News Service
London
Heleva
Alanton Houghton
Germany
Frank E. Kellogg
St. James
Torlea
Houghton
Eed
Local Visit and Cattle Inspector Highlights Area
Harlansburg Road residents Mr and Mrs Jon McFarland and son Clarence visited M rs McFarland s parents near Clarksville on Friday. Dr G W Reed Grove City cattle inspector is inspecting cattle in Hickory Township this week after finishing Scott Township. Forrest Eakin of Harlansburg broke an arm sled-riding this week. H C Gilmore Westford near Pittsburgh called Friday en route to Beaver Falls. Local hospital visitors include Mrs Ralph Jordan Mrs Chas Jordan Mrs Delia Thompson and Mrs Schumaker and former resident Tom Brown.
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Jon McFarland
Clarence
McWarland
Clarkaville
G. W. Reed
Grove City
Hickory Township
Scott Township
Forrest Eakin
Harlansburg
H. C. Gilmore
Westford
Pittsburgh
Beaver Falls
Ralph Jordan
Chas. Jordan
Delia Thompson
Schumaker
Tom Brown
Cold Spring Blamed For Scarcity Of Ruffed Grouse
Harrisburg January report by George Sutton of the Pennsylvania Game Commission says a cold wet spring last year caused a marked drop in ruffed grouse. He notes sportsmen largely refused to kill the birds given the scarcity and urges a proper attitude and possible protective legislation.
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Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
George m. Sutton
Educational Service of the Game Commission
rOssponse
Sutton
Calf Dies After Knife Air Release Incident On Farm
George Kennedy, a city policeman, killed a calf on a farm after attempting to release wind with a knife as advised by his father. The calf died. Kennedy offered little proof or hesitation. The article also comments on the naivety of buyers trusting easy payment plans.
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George
George Kennedy
Kennedy
Old Guard Stall Carrying On At Post At Hazelton
Hazleton Pa January 122 Robison Post No 26 Grand Army of the Republic with 21 members aged about 66 elected Mathan Schaeffer as its new commander. The 21 on the rolls are the remaining of the 440 charter members organized after the Civil War. The article blends local reminiscence with stray, nonsensical asides about Arkansas and swampy trees.
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Hazelton
Hazleton
Robison
Mathan
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Frederick A. Godcharles
the Autor
William F. Buyers
Sunbury
Williamsport
George Lewis
Wales
Fayette County
Samuel Moshiem Schmucker
Ste
Elgerton, Sisson
Dayton
Auditor General of State
Erie
Jloyn Warr
A Pasion
GO Getters
H. C. Witwer
Meow
Wiliam Steiner
Pri Morrison
William Desmond
Helen Holmes
Evelon
Ss.etosaee
Penn Theatre
Or Belasco
Hope Hampton
Avery Hopwood
Windham Standing
Louise Fazenda
Harry Beaumont
Cupia
S Mag Senmett
Late Pathe News
Harold Moore
Belleve
Harlansburg Road
Long Avenue
Mary Roberta Rinehart
Bercy Marmont
Floss
Milton, Bison
Long Ave
Felie
Arkansas
Lawrence Furniture Store
Samuel Follz
Prestdent
Geo. Greer
V-Presiden
L A. L. Auley
Cashier
George. Greer Eo Ane
Gyd Alo A. 5S
Clarke Samuel Foltz
Moreaisat David 5
P.ln
George D. Blatr
John PD
Chapman
First National Bank
New Castle, Pennsylvania
United States Bonds
Banking House
U. S. Treasury
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