Memorial Day observances and state G A R reports
A Pennsylvania G A R encampment honors Comrade William McClelland and recalls the late Adjutant General. The department reviews finances and posts, notes disbandments and gains, and discusses the National Encampment plan. Officers are elected and speeches salute veterans, patriotism, and Allied relief efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courade
William McClelland
State Department
Williamsport
Gettysburg
Detroit
Clinton Heights
Delaware County
J. C Markle
West Newton
Westmoreland County
Daniel Leasure
Derlington
Beaver County
J. W. Sayers
McClelland
Battle Plain
State of
Pennsylvania
Objection Decided Against Jefferson Davis Holiday in South
The Grand Army campfire at Old City Hall drew a crowded audience as flag bunting adorned the historic hall. General Louiser of Philadelphia presided while General Waggoner welcomed attendees and praised Union soldiers before the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Davis
South
Old City
Old City Hall
Old Hall
Louiser
Philadelphia
Waggoner
Campfire Honors G. A. R. Encampment at Carnegie Hall
Carnegie Hall in Allegheny hosted a large campfire event honoring the G. A. R. Encampment with about 2,100 attendees. Speakers included General Besth, General W. Bryant of Missouri, John W. Vanderman of Philadelphia, and Rev. J. W. Sayers. performances featured a 25‑voice chorus and a recitation by J. D. Brinton. Short remarks by leaders like John Palmer and department commanders concluded the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Hall
Allegheny
Thomas G. Sample
General Besth
W. Bryant
Missouri
South
Star of Liberty
Martin
J. D. Brinton
John W. Vanderman
Philadelphia
Grand Army of the Republic
United States
John Palmer
George Boyer
Chill W. Hazzard
Stewart
Pittsburg
Ninth Meeting Of Woman's Relief Corps Encampment Report
The ninth annual encampment of the Woman's Relief Corps of the Grand Army of the Republic met in Grand Army Post 3 rooms on Fourth Avenue. About 200 delegates enrolled as Mrs. Lindsey led the session with a morning of business and the afternoon honor for her service. Dr. Stone urged support for purchasing Andersonville prison site with a $400 target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Corps
Grand Army of the Republic
Women's Relief Corps
Fourth Avenue
Lindsey
Whillenmyer
E S&s Lindsey
Department of Pennsylvania
Warren
Stone
Department of Georgia
Andersonville Prison
Cavalry Reunion at Boyer Opens Headquarters
The Fifteenth Pennsylvania Cavalry opened headquarters at Boyer yesterday for a reunion today. The gathering will conclude with a banquet at 2 30 this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifteenth
Pennsylvania Cavalry
Celebrated Barnsley Bleached Damask on Penn Avenue
Prominent store Jos Horse & Co. advertises Barnsley bleached damask 72 inches wide, regular value two dollars a yard, now offered at one hundred forty five dollars. Damask available at Penn Avenue stores in a limited sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnsley
Jos. Horse & Co
Penn Avenue
Sunday newspapers face 1794 act limits in court fight
Judge Porter hears Law and Order Society cases challenging the 1794 Sunday paper ban. Major Brown argues Sunday papers are a civic necessity and cites circulation figures while Yost attacks the statute as obsolete. One case is dropped due to detective unreliability, and testimony covers distribution networks and publisher practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law and Order
Judge Porter
Alderman Robe
Porter
Major Brown
Yost
Law and Order Society
Adam Walter
DisratTett
Walter Lewis
McClure
Lewis
Mr. Lewis
Theodore Schubert
Forks of the Road
Lawrenceville
Thomas Matthews
Fisher
Alderman Roche
Mr. Matthews
Matthews
Miss Matthews
James Hughes
Southside
Mr. Yost
Chambers
Hughes
Alderman Bohe
Theodore Nevin
Leader
Brown
Leeder
Pennsylvania
Nevin
Charles W. Houston
Pittsburg
States of
The
Union
Nesbit
Second Presbyterian Church
Omnibus Companies
Commonwealth
Supreme Court
Allegheny County
Minnesota
Massachusetts
Neeb
Senate
House
Newsboy Confesses Theft at Staley’s Hotel
Morris Moses, a guest at Staley’s Hotel on Penn avenue, reported a pin theft. A newsboy was arrested on suspicion, bailed at 500, and confessed to taking the searfpin for 15 cents after being found roaming the hotel halls. He said he steered stolen items to his mother and boasted of fighting officers. The 10 year old caused a scene at the jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Moses
Staley’s
Penn Avenue
Alderman McKenna
PILING THEM UP Several Executions Filed Against Iron and Steel Band Co
Several executions totaling 15828.05 were issued yesterday against the Iron and Steel Band Company Limited. Moorhead McCleane Co. issued 7497.68, J Painter & Sons 201.50, Oliver Iron and Steel 4111.70, Apollo Iron and Steel 4017.17. John Goff Jr secretary and treasurer said they seek amicable adjustment. A creditors meeting will be held to arrange settlement of the affairs. Total judgments to date amount to 23324.13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron and Steel Band Company, Limited
Moorhead, McCleane & Co
J. Painter & Sons
Oliver Iron and Steel Company
Apollo Iron and Steel Company
John Goff, Jr
Hunt
Moorhead, McCleane Company
Mystery of Sarah Joyce death narrows to suspect Pulpus
Coroner's inquest nears as evidence ties John Pulpus to the Sylvan avenue killing. Three witnesses report seeing him near the scene the night Joyce died, while Pulpus denies the route. A 15 year old boy and Bridget Holleran corroborate proximity, and Dr. Moyer says Joyce died by suffocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Joyce
John Pulpus
Pulpus
Sylvan Avenue
Bridget Holleran
Bates Street
Thomas
Jeremiah McDonough
McDonough
Inspector Whitehouse
Detective Fitzgerald
Moyer
Meeting on physician price scale for South Side
A South Side Medical Society committee met last night at Dr M A Arn holt to draft a uniform price scale for local physicians. Only three members attended so no vote occurred though discussion proceeded and a scale is to be presented to the general committee at tonight's meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside Medical Society
M. A. Arnholt
Southside
Remarkable Rheumatism Cure From Local Pain Balm
Messrs Cage and Sherman of Alexander Texas report a cure for rheumatism in Mrs. William Pruitt after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. The bedridden wife recovered fully after one bottle. 50 cent bottles available from local druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Cage and Sherman
Alexander, Tex
William Pruitt
Ttssu
We Offer Morning Wraps at Attractive Prices
Wash weappeers offered this morning about 1 000 wraps in best print and colors including indigo blue and olive. Priced at 1 25 and 2 dollars each, with gingham and striped styles at 1 75. Egyptian cloth teagown shape cloaks offered. Jos Horne & Co.'s Penn Avenue Stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Horne & Co
Penn Avenue
Paying Home Pay When Penn Designs Are Penned
The fragment references John & Roberts at 719 and 721 Liberty Streets, Wood, noting penn designs and payment. The structure seems part of an old notice or advertisement. The readable details point to a business listing or contract related to the addresses given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John & Roberts
Liberty Streets
Wood
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S. P. Town
Bates
Middleborough
Erie County
J. M. Phillips
Clintonville
Venango County
Simon Litzenberg
Jacob BR. Swayer
J. P Taylor
Lewistown
W. C. Russell
Council of Administration
Levi Shingle
Phila
William J. Patterson
J. Maxwell
A. A. Panecast
John P. Taylor
Kishucoquillas Valley
Mifflin County
Gettysburg Battlefield Memorial Association
Massachuestisement
J. K. Swoyer
Seventeenth
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Theer
Great Army of Labor
George W. Boyer
Palmer
Alleheny County
Boyer
Jennie Eckert
Grand Army
Louisiana
Jeff Davis
Washington
Thomas J. Stewart
Hazzard
Thomas J. Flood
James W. Latta
Gobin
Lebanon County
George W. Bryant
St. Louis
Arthur von Sunden
Dispatch
George A. Madden
Madden
Iron and Steel Band Company
Dr. Moyer
Scioa
Dr. Wishart
Purves
Princeton
George T. Purves
D. D
First Presbyterian Church
Princeton Theological Seminary
Caspar
Gerhardus Vos
Theological Seminary of
Grand Rapids
Mich
Churchill
Howard Crosby
New York
Pitteburg
Christ
Dr. Purves
Baltimore
University of Pennsylvania
J. Kerwin Miller & CO
Smithfield Street
W. ¥. Dermitt & CO
Grant Street
fel-rTssu
Bartlett
Moquette
Edward
Groetzinger
Biber & Easton
fel-Trssu
Penn Avenue Stores
India
Sarah Silks
Surah Silks
Moire Antiques
Dot Sarahs
Penn Ave
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