Holiday crowds mark Decoration Day in Pittsburg
Pittsburgh observes Decoration Day with G A R Posts honoring dead comrades. Excursion season opens with favorable weather and low fares as trains boats and special trips draw visitors to Idlewild Rock Point and Allegheny cemetery services across multiple sites led by Post 3 Post 41 Post 206 and others with prayers addresses and flower ceremonies.
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St. Mary's Cemetery
Henry M. Jones
Lincoln Cemetery
James H. Childs
EK. W. Spohn
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J. W. Brooks
J. M. McKee
Mr. Spohn
James C. Hull
Oakland Cemetery
Carrie Tarrant
Annie Orr
Rees
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W. E. Jong
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Rine
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J.D. Brooks
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Veterans Remembered Dedication at Cornopolis Cemetery
In Caracpotis the Grand Army men held dawn ceremonies for the new cemetery, with blue uniforms and brass buttons gleaming. Flags waved as post headquarters gathered, and business paused as speeches by Harvey Henderson, Esq. and others marked the dedication amid surrounding honors and early morning dew.
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Harvey Henderson
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Caracpotis
Dedicatory Exercises at New Cemetery Site
The article describes a new cemetery grounds praised for beauty and view, with an entrance by T. E. Cornelius. The program featured the J. K. Jolly Cornet Band, hymns by C. E. Cornelius, an oration by Harvey Henderson, and a dedicatory address by Rev. Josiah Dillon, outlining Henderson's remarks.
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Josiah Dillon
C. E. Cornelius
Harvey Henderson
Henderson
Decoration Day Scenes Highlight Southside Remembrances
A lengthy Southside Decoration Day account describes John W. Patterson Post 151 leading a 500-person parade to the old M. E. Cemetery with visiting lodges and a strong school presence. Memorial services, floral tributes, and speeches followed at multiple cemeteries including West Liberty and German Lutheran Cemetery.
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Diamond Square
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E. R. Geary
Arlington Avenue
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Ladies’ Circle No. 7
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Mr. McIntyre
James McPherson
Fourteenth Regiment
E. McCall
German Lutheran Cemetery
Leamis Avenue
Pout
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Spirited Session of the State Eclectic Medical Association
The second annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Eclectic Medical Association opened at Pittsburg Female College chapel. Officers were elected, including President P J Stouffer and Secretary J Kaye. Franklin, Pa was chosen for next year’s meeting. Delegates C E Spicer J L Proper Hazen and L Crawford were named for the Niagara Falls National Eclectic meeting.
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Pittsburg Female College
W. P. Biles
G. D. Kughler
R. J. Borland
H. Greenfeld
J. St. Clair
C. 5B. Thompson
W. H. Blake
H. B. Pieper
William Hoes
J. L. Proper
Franklin, Pa
C. E. Spicer
Dr. Hazen
Dome of Gold Dedicates Notre Dame College Dome
The opening ceremony of Mater Dei College featured a gilded steel dome, 185 feet tall with a Notre Dame statue, illuminated by 40 electric lights. Italian frescoes adorn the interior while Gregori's painting depicts 12 colossal figures of religion through fame and science. Rt Rev Bishop Keane presided.
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Ixp
Mater Dei College
Mater Dei
Gregori
Bishop Keane
Catholic University of Washington
Fire destroys $100000 in Savannah property
Late news from Savannah Georgia reports a Thursday night fire that destroyed property valued at about $100000. Other items note various officials, smuggling incidents, a Paris theater ovation for Carmencita, and trials in Bulgaria with Panitza sentenced to death.
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Cole
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Mt. Pleasant
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New Haven
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Arcadia
Wis
Panitza
Bulgaria
Cent Hace
Amandoff
Rizoff
Remarkable cure by Cuticura remedies noted
A dramatic report describes a severe blood illness with facial and body sores, claim of extreme suffering, and partial recovery after using Cuticura remedies. The case is presented as remarkable and nearly cured.
Cure by Cuticura Remedies Brings Rapid Recovery
A patient recounts a yearlong skin illness cured by Cuticura after trying doctors with little relief. Ten weeks of use brought dramatic improvement, with the face and body sores nearly gone. The writer compares the condition to a published case and endorses Cuticura for similar sufferers. Signed E W Reynolds.
Sore Knee to Foot Cured by Cuticura Claim
Kate Beard of Orange Valley New Jersey says a painful leg dermatitis from knee to foot, treated with daily bandages, cleared after using Cuticura Solvent Cuticure and Cuticura Soap. She reports similar relief for a neighbor and credits Cuticura for healing.
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Orange Valley
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Cuticura Resolvent and Cure Advertised in Bold Claims
An ornate 19th century advertisement touts Cuticura Resolvent as a blood and skin purifier and humor remedy, and Cuticuna as a skin cure and beautifier. It claims cure for hair loss and various skin diseases, with testimonies and a request to send for a 64 page booklet. Prices are listed and a chemical company is named with Boston origin.
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Chemical Comrouktion
Boston
Donahoe and Wing Visit Cronin Prisoners at Joliet
Judge Wing and Chicago lawyer Donahoe visited the Joliet penitentiary to interview the Cronin prisoners. Lieutenant Governor Ray accompanied them, claiming a personal reason for his Joliet trip. Donahoe predicted a new trial or acquittal if the case reaches the Supreme Court and urged the inmates to behave, joking about underground grub.
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Supreme Court
Indianapolis Man Seeks Adjudication of Insanity in Court
Zachary Taylor appeared before Judge Howland in Circuit Court asking to be declared insane and sent to an asylum. The petition notes his prior lunacy commission finding and discharge as incurable, and the judge refused to consider it since the instrument was sworn by Taylor himself. The man, a veteran and relative of President Zachary Taylor, receives a substantial pension and has a guardian over his finances.
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Taylor
Zacharyee
Chicago
Catarrh Clinic Ads Claim Pittsburg Cure
The Catarrhanaia Institute on Penn Avenue touts permanent catarrh cures with testimonials including Fred Hahn of Sharpsburg who regained health after a failed medical history. Office hours are listed and free consultations offered to treated patients.
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Pittsburg
Apars
Develo
Fred Hahn
Sharpsburg
Allegheny County
Pennsylvania
Peon Avenue
Penn Avenue
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Mrlbewresu
van Dyck
Penn Ave
Kaufmanns Store Promises Unbeatable Pittsburg Prices
A bold sales pitch declares a season bombardment of low prices to decide Kaufmanns' claim as the lowest price house in Pittsburg. The notice invites readers to a gentlemen style sale signaling dramatic discounts.
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