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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1898
Page
4
The Thirteenth regiment and its officers vow to volunteer only if formation stays intact. War plans aim to disintegrate state militia, possibly redeploying men into regular army units. Departure arrangements for Mt Gretna are outlined with routes, bands, and salutes as Wilkes-Barre prepares a large sendoff.
Regimental orders from Colonel Henry A. Coursen appoint Lieutenant H. B. Cox II as quartermaster and note departure for Mount Gretna on April 7. The regiment will assemble at Scranton City Giant Armory and depart from Lackawanna Avenue station with marching gear and provisions. A camp governance meeting followed with plans to offer camp services to the government and a May 11 charity event featuring a rifle test and entertainment.
Veterans of the regiment prepare to march to the train and receive God speed as they depart for Mt Gretna. Assemble at the armory at 45 mom with Baueér'ry full band leading and Colonel Pitchconk, F. J. Clemons as Veteran Adjutant coordinating.
Capt Delacey seeks to establish a state funded recruiting camp in Scranton with six weeks of drill and arms instruction, contingent on equipment and funding. He offered to train recruits for service in Cuba, praising his record, while General Stewart notes no provision exists but will consider the request when conditions permit.
Camp Bona of Veterans hosted a war meeting at their headquarters near the Flest Nations bank last evening. Volunteers offered their services to aid the government and support national efforts.
Nearly the fall quota was enrolled for Commander John Mole regiment of volunteers at Nay Ave Engine House. About twenty names were signed yesterday including ex-Councilman John J. Flannachant. Fifty four enrolled men have militia or naval ties, with four constructors and trumpeters among them. Regular officers are chosen pending Wartishire instructions.
A letter from W M Willima, son of Congressman Morgan B Willima, asks for consent to join the National Guard of Pennsylvania. He cites war with Spain and requests the two forms signed and returned by telegraph, with special delivery. The congressman grants permission and sends the signed forms by the first return mail.
Adjutant George Hive reports twenty one men lined up for U S recruiting at Pittston with several rejected for age or fitness. Seventeen Hiwi school members head out with thirteenth tonight, escorted by boy messmates marching in. The era sees photographers bustling as families crowd to front of cameras for returning soldiers. Major General A D McCook seeks names of local volunteers for state adjutant general. Lone Day, youngest Scranton officer, enlists in Camping 10 Thirteenth Regiment for Mt. Gretna while patrolman Day learns of departure and officer Tene is assigned. Reverend Kiernan urges patriotic prayer and willing arms, while J R Beamish offers to raise a Catholic volunteer company and awaits governor’s response. Lieutenant J W Oman, Wilkes-Barre, helps Helena track a Spanish merchantman, with education at Orangeville and Bloomsburg, then Annapolis duties and service on the battleship Massachusetts. Meyers & Mannsfield.
The Ambulance may cost 350 dollars plus horses and harness, with Colonel Ripple negotiating from Morrisburg. Local subscriptions pour in from citizens and public schools, led by No. 8 and No. 27, to secure the one unit in Harrisburg with the Ninth regiment finalizing plans to have it at Mt Gretna by Saturday.
John Zariski a Port Griffith poleman drowned in the river near Pittston while in a driftwood gathering trip with another countryman Helin. Their boat capsized in swift current. Bolan survived after a long struggle. Zariski's body had not yet been recovered.
Women across the country write to Dr Hartman for medical advice at no charge. Through questionnaires chemical analysis and microscopic checks the doctor provides diagnoses and relief from distressing symptoms. Mrs Mollie Murphy of Satan Texas and others credit his guidance with renewed health and vitality. The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company offers his book Health and Beauty free by mail.
Mr George Leighton and family arrive home from the south where he worked as civil engineer on a new galvanour project. Captain Whitehill offers views to the governor and Jeanalous to join a company for a river trip. Miss Elizabeth Smith hosts a party for the King's Daughters anniversary with Miss Idm Moore in Kingston. Mr Thomas Atherton serves the county as juryman. Reported large fish catches from local streams.
Midnight edition previews rapid telegraphic news from The New York and Philadelphia papers. Acknowledges four hour window for major developments and the potential for history to be made in that span.
A clinic offers cures for chronic nervous debility and a wide range of complaints including throat, asthma, stomach, and skin conditions. Advertises painless methods and a new device OZO-NITE CAB with confidential consultations. Hours daily 9 am to 8 pm and limited weekend availability.
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