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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1898

Page

2

Consignment of Tents Received at Camp MacKensie

A shipment of two hundred A wall tents for the Thirteenth Regiment arrived at Camp MacKensie Augusta Georgia. The tents will be issued immediately to units with the worst conditions. Brigadier General Gobin led a brigade drill followed by a sham battle as troops practiced defense and attack maneuvers. Corporal George Robling, after typhoid illness, returned to his company in excellent health and spirit.

Gobin Berwniian MacKkensie Agusta Herbert BH. Cox Gotin Belmule Coursen Christman Ilness George Robling Ling Oto Ile Company Hoprdity Deven Mustache Rebling Tink Soring Jarto Aumuat Goth Niet Camp Meade Philadelphia Fort Myer War Department Ceirgeunger I Commins

Unnamed Furs Offered At Reduced Prices For Sale

A display of high quality furs offered at under values includes collars collarettes half capes boas and muffs with fashionable children’s furs also shown awaiting buyer approval and reductions in price.

Some Recent Golf Capes

A brief item notes desirable apparel resembling long or short figures in color plaid Scotch shawls converted into sightly, easy fitting garments. Some capes are plain while others feature shawl fringe trimming. Prices are low, inviting selections.

Handkerchief Sales Spark Linen Appeal

Importers report strong demand for ALL LINEN handkerchiefs sold in the past ten days. The store emphasizes pure linen, compares favorably to cotton prices, and features embroidered and decorative variants at varying price points to attract buyers.

Binghamton Soldiers Set for Homeward Trip From Frisco

The Twenty third Separate Company of Binghamton N Y will depart San Francisco next Tuesday to return homeward. OC W Fetheroll formerly with The Tribune left for service in Honolulu and is now a member of Company H. The unit sailed from Honolulu but faced quarantine and Captain Hitchcock fell ill leaving Lt Worthing in command. A reception labeled Binghamton's Pride is planned on their return, with banquet postponed until Captain Hitchcock's condition and return date are known.

Binghamton San Francisco OC. W. Fetheroll the Tribune Hono Wil Honolulu Alte Heoek Honoluu Hitchedek Worthing Hitchcock

Site of Old Fort Jenkins Marking Planned

Dirt Rock Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in West Pittston nears completion of marking the site of old Fort Jenkins above the west end of Ferry bridge. The town council has set aside land for a large boulder bearing a bronze tablet, with preparations underway for a spring dedication and beautification.

Dirt Rock Daughters of the American Revolution West Pittston

Fine Watches From Davidew Bros Offer Wide Styles

A Davidew Bros display highlights an array of watches in gold silver and nickel finish priced to compete with any market. The catalog implies affordable luxury across multiple styles for discerning shoppers.

Davidew Bros

Collision at Mill Creek injures three on shared rails

A Delaware and Hudson freight train rear ended a Central Railroad of New Jersey freight train near Mill Creek station at 4:30 am. Conductor Peter Storch of Carbondale suffered a serious compound fracture. flagman Lyman Beverins of Cutlerdale and engineer Harry Pilten of Mauweh Chimk were injured, with Pilten escaping by leaping clear. The crash damaged six D and H gondolas and four Central cars, halted service, and required wrecking crews to clear the line.

Delaware and Hudson Mill Creek Station Central Railroad of New Jersey Mill Creek Peter Storch Carbondale Caboure Awere Huiudson Peter Biorch Wilkes-Barre Lyman Beverins Cutfiondale City Hospital Harry B. Pilten Jersey Central Mauweh Chimk Mil Creek Minooka Junction Delaware and Madson Fulton Central Armour Packing Company Archbald Ashley Anse Ratley Delaware and Mudaon

Otis to remain in command in the Philippines

Secretary Alger announced Major General Otis will stay in command of U S military forces in the Philippines as of today. His appointment as governor general depends on future events.

Washington Alger Otis Forve Philippines Archipelago

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