Missionary Tales From Tierra del Fuego’s Wild Coast
A Santiago to King Charles Southland visit recounts Mons. Jose Fagnano, Jesuit Superior, and his observations of Fuegan life. He describes harsh weather, naked dwellings, shellfish diet, canoe peoples, and playful yet brutal encounters with outsiders.
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Jesuit Mission Statios
Cemean Trerka del Fixao
Santiago
Jose Fagnano
Superior de la Mission Patagonia Meridinar Y Tierrs del Fuego
Hermanos de Caridad
King Charles Southland
Excursion to Washington on January 28 by B and O
The B and O announces the second mid winter excursion from Pittsburg to Washington on January 28. The round trip rate is nine dollars with tickets valid ten days. The first trip drew many travelers by the low rate and fine train service.
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Washington
Pittsburg
Aington
B& C
Congress
Pennsylvania Endroad Excursion To National Capital From Pittsburgh
The Pennsylvania Endroad offers a round trip from Pittsburgh to the National Capital for $8, valid ten days after sale with Baltimore step-over privileges. A special train with Pullman cars departs at 9 A.M. daily except the Pennsylvania Limited. Tickets and reservations available at 110 Fifth Avenue. Future dates include February 4 11 and 25.
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Union Station
National Capital
Congress
Pittsburg
Baltimore
Pennsylvania Limited
Fifth Avenue
No health risk from grippe if treated at home
A health advisory states healthy people need not fear grippe complications when treated like a severe cold. It recommends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for at home use and claims it prevents pneumonia, noting many users recovered during recent epidemics. 25 and 50 cent bottles are sold by druggists.
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Druggista Tsu
D. and Carpet Prices Hit Hard Local Ad
Bargain sale begins Monday at Suntory 1 Reizenstein 152 154 156 Federal Street Allegheny. TopAY's Dispatch prints a local advertisement featuring J. H. Buxxe & Bro and noting carpet prices hit hard in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suntory
Reizenstein
Federal Street
Allegheny
Topay
Dispatch
J. H. Buxxe, & Bro
Arrangements for Department Encampment in Pittsburg Discussed
A thinly attended Grand Army Day Committee meeting in the Council chambers discussed arrangements for the Department encampment planned for February in Pittsburg. Posts 3 4 and 137 detailed for guard duty. Post 157 for day one and Post 41 for day two.
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Pittsburg
Grand Army Day Committee
Council
Sample
Lambert
Russell
Washington
John Taylor
Philadelphia
George Booth
Central Relief Committee
Posta
O. M. Head
Sixth Avenue
Boyer
Pleasant Post 259 Meeting Installs Officers
A large gathering from Posts 161 151 5 18 7 and 206 attended as Comrade W O Rosazil installed Post 259 officers. Russell led the ceremony and visitors offered remarks before Barney Coll of Post 157 entertained with Gettysburg reminiscences. The meeting ranked among Post 259s best in history.
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W. 0
Rosazil
Russell
Vist
J. H. Stevenson
A. C. Frank
H. H. Bencough
Barney Coll
Post
Gettysburg
Ladies of the G A B and G A R activities in Wilkinsburg
Mrs Racnst Donan calls for full attendance of Ladies of the G A R at No 81 Fourth Avenue next Tuesday at 2 PM. Ten Ladies of the G A R mourn the death of Sister M K Robson of Abraham Gggoy after brief illness. Mason Lower Cremetz No 27, Ladies of the G A R of Wilkinsburg install officers led by Mrs Annie Laming as President and Mrs Sue M Hodge as Senior Vice. A silver tea set is presented to retiring Treasurer Mrs Hodge by Mrs J C Hill.
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Mason Lower Crmetz
Wilkinsburg
Annie Lambing
Sue M. Hodge
Agnes Ross
Josephine Ralston
Carrie Fiatkowski
Elza Felsing
Maggie Burkey
Marvy Smith
J. C. Hill
Hodge
Comrape Cuantzs R. Yorne
Negrey
Nis Qian
Ismet
William B. Reif
Russell
Fost
Comnane H. C. C. Oxmazen
H. L. Hosvan
W. J. Patterson
Post 117
Washington Association
Washington
New Tortier Hall
Forbes Street
Citizens’ Traction Company
Post
W.J. Patterson
Friends of the Post
Homestead
Thomas G.jones
Npvo
Ladies' Auxiliary
Mra. J. BR. Hutchinson
Dodds
Irvin
Mra. Fitzgerald
Richey
Range
Scott
Baer
Olding
Disces
Connane F.H. Kinxen
No. 6
Florida
Commor Gitoenter
Sandusky Street
Q. M
A. McCueliano
Allegheny
da, Knoxses
Etna
Hugh Morrison
Corozzu
J. H. Sixversor
F. J. Wheeler
Aid de Camp
Coton
F. J. Waeeven
Common William Buaretyr
Harrison
United States District Court
Comrane Hagar Witte
Indiana
White
Supreme Coll
John 8. Lambie
Negley
Lambert
Lambie
J. H. Stevenson & Co
Thomas Park
George Forward
William Williams
Thomas Gabriel
W. B. Atkinson
T. W. Shook
Pittsburg
J.hicks
Coal
Amanda McLaughlin
Turtle Creek
David Bruner
Latrobe
C. E. Hulmer
Tus Homestead
G. A. BH
McClure
Thomas G. Jones
William Blakely
LL. Davis
J. D. Moreland
Linhart
John F. Cox
Boyle
Pr Dent
Eeler
No. l
C. F. McKenna
Charles F. Franke
M. Duvall
George 8. Chalmers
G. D. Gallape
Pennsylvania
Appomattox
Post 83 officers lead in local veteran group reports
Post 200 officers installed by H Hoburg as part of a busy meeting. Committees announced for Post 157 with strong past-command support. Loyal readers note widespread activity across posts in the region including installs tributes and plans for Washington’s birthday events.
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Ofcara
Cowwanxpex Stewart
Hig
M. Hrap
McK
Post 200
H. Hoburg
Post 157
Baars
W. P. Liveant
Post 207
New Hall
Veterans encampment activities and officer changes noted
Post 157 held a meeting under Commander Braun with plans to enforce uniform appearance. Officers of Encampment No. 6 were installed. several members reported illnesses and bereavements. Recruits and pension notices appear, with various speak ers and civic notices from the Western Pennsylvania posts.
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Post 157
Cartais Onoort
Alexander Hays
St. Charles
Braun
Regiment faces housing squeeze as lease plans stall
Tax Eighteenth Regiment must vacate the old Criminal Court building on Diamond Street by April if a lease on the Fifth Avenue Market House is not approved. Council delays may leave the regiment homeless, or allow a temporary $20,000 remodel if the lease goes forward. A court of inquiry over officer profanity highlights broader questions of military morals and leadership.
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Carram J. A. Loan
Mt. Pleasant
Cotoset W. C. Coxsett
Cotoset HuLias
Pittsburg
Mason Alex McCampines
Washington, D.C
Mason A. J. Looax
Naval Battalion
National Guard of
Massachusetts
Batcape
Frank Partenson
New York
Lixcrenarr Kixue
Fourteenth
Hubbard
Markamen
Sharp
Toon Nevig Gusligad Jot Ghaan
Tue
Apvtayt Gewxnat Moolellarp
Harrisburg
Fortress Monroe
Criminal Court
Diamond Street
Fifth Avenue Market House
Azratryz
Reese
National Guard
Alexander Krumbhaar
Pattison
Jambhaar
Jubilant Grave Digger Bids Farewell After 991 Plots
Alban Seal, an octogenarian Birmingham Friends burying ground digger in West Chester PA, resigns after nearly 50 years and his brother Joseph digs his 991st grave, all in the same cemetery near the ancient meeting house. The elder man remains vigorous and proud of his work.
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West Caester
Alban Seal
Birmingham Friends’ Burying Ground
Joseph
Alban
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