Pennsylvania's Thomas Kane Defied Odds Across War and Reform
General Thomas Leiper Kane, born in Philadelphia January 27, 1822, was a lawyer, soldier, and pioneer linked to Elisha Kent Kane and John K. Kane. He aided the Underground Railroad, forged Utah peace with Brigham Young, founded Kane town, led the Bucktails in the Civil War, and ended his service after severe wounds and resignation in 1863.
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Thomas Leiper Kane
Philadelphia
John Kintzing
Jane Leiper Kane
Elisha Kent Kane
John K. Kane
Albany
New York
Joseph Hopkinson
General Assembly
Jackson
Pennsylvania
United States
District of
American Philosophical Society
United States Navy
Arctics
Franklin
Thomas Kent Kane
Norfolkshire
England
Paris
Auguste Comte
le National
United States District Court
Underground Railroad
Elisha Kent
President Polk
New Mexico
Utah
Brigham Young
Alfred Cumming
Buchanan
Kane
Cummings
Camp
Floyd
Sunbury and Erie Railroad
McKean County
Dranesville
Harrisonburg
Gettysburg
Washington
Meade
Birthday Anniversaries From Old Philadelphia Records
Dated entries list birth years and deaths of notable figures. Christopher Sower III of Germantown, printer of Royal Gazette in St. John’s New Brunswick, died in Baltimore in 1802. Samuel A. Bridges of Connecticut, lawyer and congressman, resident of Allentown, died January 14, 1884. Sterling R. Catlin of Wilkes-Barre, capitalist and state senator, died March 23, 1919. Ralph Modieski of Poland, chief engineer of the Delaware River Bridge, resident of Philadelphia.
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Christopher Sower III
Germantown
Royal Gazette
St. John’s
N. B
King
Baltimore
Samuel A. Bridges
Connecticut
Allentown
Sterling R. Catlin
Wilkes-Barre
Ralph Modieski
Poland
Delaware Riverbridge
Philadelphia
Gilfillan To Make Address At Pennsylvania Lumber Meet
J Clyde Gilfillan of New Castle will speak at the Retail Lumber Dealers Association of Pennsylvania gathering in Pittsburgh February 4 6 on the topic Higher Ethics Others from New Castle attending include A E Kerr J H Kline and William Curry The same group will join the Builders Supply convention in Pittsburgh February 2 3 with Ira Ramsey John Pattison and W W Campbell also on hand Gilfillan will address that meeting February 2 on Co-Operation in Business
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Retail Lumber Dealers Association of Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
New Castle
J. Clyde Gilfillan
A. E. Kerr
J. H. Kline
William Curry
Ira Ramsey
John Pattison
W. W. Campbell
New Wilmington
Gilfillan
Residents visit in New Castle and surrounding towns
Mrs. Jack Myers visited New Castle Saturday. Mr and Mrs W L Morrow of Slippery Rock stayed with sister in law Mrs J E Morrow Friday night. Mrs Paul Raub and Mrs Minnie Ferrell of New Castle spent Sunday evening with Mrs Irvin Hofmeister. John Gibson visited daughter Mrs Rachel Cherry in New Wilmington Monday. Mrs J B Morrow and daughter Jessie dined with niece Mrs L A Robison in New Castle Saturday. Mr and Mrs Harry Coates and daughter of New Castle spent Sunday with his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Coates. Irvin Hofmeister and Charlie Mack visited New Castle Saturday. Mrs Joseph Bashline visited New Castle Saturday. Mr and Mrs Blaine McCullough spent Saturday in New Castle. Mr and Mrs Clyde Rodgers visited Masury with sister Mrs Claire Hoover Sunday. Francis Coates and Laura Coates spent Friday evening in New Castle.
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Jack Myers
New Castle
W. L. Morrow
Slippery Rock
J. E. Morrow
Paul Raub
Minnie Ferrell
Irvin Hofmeister
John Gibson
Rachel Cherry
New Wilmington
J. B. Morrow
Jessie
L. A. Robison
Harry, Coates
Frank Coates
Charlie Mack
Joseph Bashline
Blaine McCullough
Clyde Rodgers
Claire Hoover
Masury
Francis Coates
Laura Coates
Epsonade Salts Presented as Pleasant Laxative Drink
The advertisement proclaims Epsom Salts taste like lemonade and are the finest laxative for constipation biliousness and headaches. It notes doctors and nurses rely on it for gentle effective action without gripping. Epsonade Salts is pure Epsom salts flavored with fruit salts sold for a few cents a package under a guarantee by the American Epsom Association.
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American Epsom Association
Here’s What It Means To Read A Newspaper
An International News Service report from Washington on January 27 explains that a twenty four page paper bought for two cents represents a block of wood cut from forests. A cord of wood can inform 3,600 people of the day’s news with the aid of a paper mill.
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International News Service
Washinton
United States
Canada
Marmola Prescription Tablets Offer Easy Obesity Aid
Fat people should know Marmola Prescription tablets exist as an obesity remedy. Sold at rug stores worldwide for one dollar a box or ordered directly from Marmola Co., Detroit Michigan. The product promises easy reduction without dieting or strenuous exercise.
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General Motors
Detroit
Diamond Dyes Color Your Fabrics With Ease
Diamond Dyes promises a beautiful color with easy home dyeing. Dip in cold water for pastel shades or boil for permanent tones. Each 15 cent package includes simple directions for wool silk linen cotton and mixed fabrics. Buy Diamond Dyes only and tell your druggist the material type.
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Pennsylvanaas
Gold Dust
SENTS
Associated Qguthors, Inc
Frank Woodr
Ap Elmer Harris Thompson Buchanan Clark W.thomas
Richard
Frank Woods
Walter Scotts
Wallace Beery
King Richard
Robin Hood
John Bowers
Marguerite de la Motte
Tully Marshall
George Siegman
Douglas Fairbanks
International News
Bray Magazine
Lumber Dealers’ Convention
Pittsburgh
Edenbure
Epsom
Penn
Ini
Connie
Jos. M. Schenck
Gamingo
State Mill
Long Avenue
Lewis Stone
Florence Vidor
Lew Cody
Lloyd Hamilton
Jonah Jones
Long Ave
Fire Patrol
Anza Q. Nilsson
Radio Riot
Kenneth McDonald
Helen Lynch
Screenland
Inary Peek
Dorothy Vernon
Haddorn Hall
Charles “Wlayer
Waldemar Young
Marshall Neilan
Photography By
Charles J Stosher
Pickford
America
Princess Angie
ST. John
Pathe News
Gloria Swanson
Capitol Orchestra
Wm. Crandon Bevan
Huston Ray
Barnetts Bootery
Radio
Oxfords
Patr
East Washington Street
Lawrence Savings & Trust
Willys- Knight
Hall-Anderson Motor Car CO
North
Mercer Street
Harry Carey
Harry Langdon
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