Valley Forge of 1899 Describes Harsh Camp Conditions
Special to the Sermaton Tribune reports Camp Mackengle Augusta Georgia during February 1899 where soldiers endure heavy snow sleet and freezing tents. Officers protest the new discharge form omitting the word honorably and demand parchment honor discharge papers per army regulations. Richard J. Bourke files the correspondence noting soldiers’ discontent at perceived injustice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Sermaton Tribune
Mackengle
Augusta
Destiny Fleet
Laps
Cox
Coursen
United States
John Thy
Thirteenth Regiment of
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Rhine
A. B. Cox
Po Cis
Djatant
Richard J. Bourke
Pyramid Pile Cure Promoted as Permanent Remedy
An advertisement claims the Pyramid Pile Cure provides instant relief from itching piles and, with short use, permanent removal of tumors or parasites. It asserts safety, denying cocaine or opium, and notes wide pharmacist availability at 60 cents to $1. It urges readers to request the cure and testimonial book from Pyramid Co. Marshall Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyramid Co
Marshall, Mich
United States
Date Change Delays Thirteenth Mustering to March
Special to the Scranton Tribune from Augusta Ga dated Feb 15 reports the mustering out of the Thirteenth delayed to March 11 after appeals to Washington for a one week extension. Captain Kennedy and Captain Howe advised the shift while a revised muster process is implemented under Major Harmon and a surgeon general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacKenzie
Augusta
Washington
Kennedy
Howe
Seventeenth
United States Infantry
Preaerick
Harmon
Sumner
Apioli
Norrow
Mirajor Hiemon
Simon
Bund EB
Company PE
Dieh Company
J. A. Scranton
Johnson
Camyp
Hood
Prayer and Action Unite to Move The Stone
A fragment reflecting on prayer and labor. It urges not to await miracles alone but to act with faith and effort. Readers are reminded that divine aid accompanies those who combine supplication with diligence and courage. The verse emphasizes earnest prayer paired with work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honda
Jurors Drawn for April Term in Scranton District
Jury commissioners named grand jurors and a long list of petit jurors for trials starting April 17 and April 4 respectively. Names span Scranton and surrounding towns with many occupations listed as shown in the county roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenne Westalty
Miner
Cabhondaly
Patrick Conboy
Moscow
Jon McNulty
Carbondale
Joorme
W. Warren
Farmer
Grownfield
Jones
Mickely
TL Jordan
Lverysman
Scranton
K. D. Hughes
Chore Long
Berantor
Jaton Bidwalla
Ongineer
Sematin
Marry & Kirknuteick
Fell
Boranton
Sihwn Sigel
Dryer
Mod. Hafferty
Michael Mulherin
Jermyn
Vane Fy Davis
Borantot
Dames Minchten
Hotel
Gerunton
Potter Dippre
Wird
Diumua
J. Gibney
Dumber
Hyde Park
John King
2Let Ward
Con Tots
Clerk
Beranton
Michael O'Bryan
Archbold
Simon
Thomis
Cornell
Sone Th. Edwards
Laterer
Yatesville
M. Sweeney
Foreman
Hemlock Atfret
Miwartd Cain
Aberer
Anthony Etree
Fook
Watercrocer
Anthony Street
Dot Smith Sexton
Westen Phice
John Carden
Laherer
Ganon Street
James Mitchell
Desorter
Branca
KW. Miller
Nehorer
Tenth Stteet
John W. Sconton
Paul DB
kKellen
Lookkeener
Thome
Mullev Tober
Minoeha
Charles Kaerrt
Dunmere
Hichand DP
Jennings
W.ok. Dole
Chithes Stone
Teameter
Metinty
Thomas de Grouchy
W. J. Sutton
Berminton
Win
J. Jones Farmer
Spring Trook
John Howard
Goitileh Mayer
Guent
Praiten Part
Aeont
Henry Catling
Carbondale Wim
Ward
Jeniior
Dips
Leonel
Theores Moorehall
Temurcripher
Scranten
William Westuretil
Scraton
Fred Lehr
Berantonn
Shean
Meander
Gt Pallet
Henry
John Keema
Clork Bellevie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Valley Forge
Camp M'Kenzie
Wate Department
ORA
Charles Wilkins
Frank Dougherty
B. Pryor
Drew
John F. Vaneton
Brinston
James B. McGionia
William Davide
Miler J. McAnihow
Mince
Aretidale
John Depnings
Jean Fox
Michael Brown
Jossip
Jatin Logris
Senanion
Geo
W. Finn
Jomee Champion
Patrick Melvin
Peter Horman
Qainten
Wronk
Berintan EK
Rettowox
Carlana
Chemis Counity
Ethies EK
Willaime
Olyphantee
L. McMillan
Cirbon+ alte
Prhtit Jumona
George W. Diesecker
Newton
Abram Reynokin
Hlakelys
G. Roy Loerler
Alringariat
Secanton
Hew
Berd Colores
Themis
Jo Quink
Trackiiver
Mayfielt
Ak and
McGrath
Draughtaman
Jdordan
Howd
Berintorohn
Froneis, Jr. Miner
Tavior
Charles Bloc
Dunmore
William Lo How
Semanton
Migene Lone
Beriniorn
Samuel Bleek
Seranteti
J. Beott Lytts
Hethah
Ohn
Grou
Get
Cherlundite
Me Phen Whitmore
Centreetor
Mayfield
Reynolds
Benton
Thomas Gilden
Stethoe
Archbiall
Tite Bok
Soramtent
John J
Tritt
Masen
Beruntot
Jomen Devine
Caremin
Tarhomdate
Peter Price
Inburene
Anchbuld
Opia
Cook St
Chinago
Grric
Kol
J'Rupe
Rodinsons Sons
Scranton, PA
Mave Bt Moosly and Reslidale Works
Laplin & Rand Powder CO
Mainty
Repauno Chemical Co
Connolly
Wallace Shington Avenue
Dame Fashion
Connolly & Wallace
Washington Avenue
Wilton Axminster
Brussels
Irish Point
Dresden
Nottingham
Phe Lent
Ender
Mount Pleasant Coal
Commonwealth Building
Mount Pleasant Coal CO
Lackawanna Avenue
South Main St
Pittston
Goodyear West
Davidow
South Lain &T
Lackawanna Lumber
Cross Fork
Potter Co
Buffalo and Susqueheanna
Atmie
Dover County
Coudersport
Fort Alone
Board of Tracts
the Standard
Standard Shoe Store
Lacka Ave
Pea Price & Pervoa
Bom
Peal Medicine CO
Cleveland
Joan H. Phelps
Wyoming Avenue
Spruce Street
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