Philippine Islands Letter From Esdras Herbert on Mining and War
Esdras Herbert of Company F First Colorado Infantry sends a Manila letter home noting plans to pursue placer mining or washing gold, describes Filipino military opposition, compares U S and Spanish forces, and comments on climate and opportunities in the Philippines. He mentions Manila’s old fortifications, Dewey’s fleet, and access to Krag rifles as bodies of evidence.
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Herbert
Uncle Sam
Esdras Herbert
First
Colorado Infantry
United States Volunteers
Pirgins Islands
Ife
Manila
Scranton
Mariellina Road
Spain
United States
Sicondreehment
Colocado National Guard
United States Service
Syrain
Vetle
Denver
Mariguing Road
Mariquina
San Fernando
Rome
Philip
Philippines
Ming
Dewey
Admiral Dewey
John Bull
Iest
Soret, Co
The
Freedom
Mt Gretna rifle range eyed for state purchase
The Mt Gretna rifle range, long used for annual state rifle contests, may be bought by Pennsylvania from Henry T. Kendall of Reading and the Coleman estate. Governor Stone and state officials will survey the site with engineer Thomas R. Crowell to decide on an early purchase before the next annual state contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Gretna
Henry T. Kendall
Reading
Pennsylvania Company
Robert H. Coleman
Ringe
Thomas R. Crowell
Lebanon
Stone
Richardson
Coleman
Bond Ordinance Considered For Nay Aug Park Improvements
The finance committee of select council meets tonight to consider issuing 30000 in city bonds for Nay Aug Park improvements. Some favor using the funds to cover the city share of sewer projects under way as bills approved await payment. City credit and unpaid contracts are at stake.
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Select Council
Nay Aug Pak
Nay Ang Park
Temperance group meets on Lincoln Hill with guests
AvoCa reports the Women’s Christian Temperance Union to convene at Mrs Hattle Bell’s Lincoln Hill home Thursday afternoon with all members urged to attend. Miss Florence Bruning of Dunmere visits Miss Edith Holls. several locals travel, marry, or seek positions in nearby cities as community notices unfold.
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Women's Christian Temperance Union
Hattle Bell
Lincoln Hill
Florence Bruning
Dunmere
Edith Holls
J. J. Dovrher
Tobert
Marquette
Mich
Sabina Gordon
Aveca
Michael Jindge
Scrinten
Wilkes-Barre
Kate Thornton
Mary Mack
Feranton
Wrepuesta
Poucher
M. J. Dixon
F. #. Clark
A. J. Barrett
W. J. Sammon
F. Reilly
Thomas Sheehan
Frank Jennings
J. ¥. Mitchell
Theodore Hogan
McLauguin
F. Hoban
W. BE. Curran
Knights of Columbus
Pitteton
Order
Gillick
George Andrews
Allentown
Laura
Kate
Harry Webster
South Main Street
Verlously
Frank
Social Life at Montrose Welcome Lakeside Club Opening
Montrose hosts the Lakeside Country Club opening with a six hole golf links designed by John Brooks and a near lake club house. Mrs S W Stewart and Mr Charles R Sayre preside at a progressive euchre party with fifty guests. a garden party by Mrs H W Beach honors visitors from Wilkes Barre.
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John Brooks
5. W. Stewart
D. W. Searle
Montrose
Lakeside
Jones Lake
Scranton Country Club
Montrose Society
S. W. Stewart
Clarkeville
Tennessee
Charles R. Sayre
Stewart
Throop
Sayre
Edgar
Mulfiied
Montrose and
Vicinity
Charles H. Ainey
J. H. Amsbry
J. Amsbry
Helen Amsbry
W. J. Baker
Harry W. Beach
James Z. Beardsley
M.D. Biddle
George (. Burns
A. L. Butler
Lillian Chamberlain
Nellie T. Conklin
William 8. Eidgir
M. L.G. Grif_ls
George M. Henderson
Searle McCollum
F. R. Warner
Chicago
T. Sweet
Beranton
Ayers and
Lowh
Wilkes-Barre
Lake Avenue
E. T
Rice the Impersonator at the Pig Minstrel Jubilee
William H. Rice, a renowned burlesque comedienne, stars in the Pig Minstrel Jubilee at the Lyceum on Friday August 4. He impersonates female burlesque characters with a rare alto voice and flawless stage presence. His costumes feature rich fabrics and fashionable cuts rivaling New York stage gowns.
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William H. West
Lyceum
William Henry Rice
Mr. Rice
Rice
New York
Bank Vault Guards Under Holmes Electric System
Special attention given to business and personal accounts with liberal accommodations based on balances. The bank vault is protected by Holmes Electric Protective System, signaling strong security measures for customer funds.
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Holmes
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Gail Borden
Eagle
Oply
Eagle Brand
Senn
Bagtral Bonvtn
Conperece Milk Co
Wwe
Philippine Islands
Virgin Territory
Tete
Wuat
Atlantic Refining
MT. Gretna Rifle Range
Finance Committee of Councils
AvoCa
Viver
Davidow
Shos
Lacka. Ave
Annie D. McCoy
Walsontown
Rice the Impersonator
William H. West Company
Bern
Orwraeer
Porras Davo
Scranton's
Weston Mill CO
Carbondale, Olyphant
SALE
Connolly & Wallace
Third National Bank
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William H. Pack
Mount Pleasant Coal
Connell
Mount Pleasant Coal CO
the Dickson Manufacturing Co
Scranton and Wilkes Warre
General Office
Scranton, Pa
Patent Record
Baltimore, Md
Kelly
Williams & M’anusty
Wyoming Avenue
Pilsner
Setanta
Vyelephons
Dr.densten
Serantog
Catarra
Iatared
Densten
Orient
Sas & Poor
Laflin & Rand Powder CO
Orange
Hidric Hatterson
D Repauro Chemical Co
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