Presence of Mind and a Red Lantern Rescue Tale
A Jefferson branch brakeman recalls stopping a doomed train in a snowstorm after his colleague slept on the tracks and shattered the only red lantern. He used a bloodied nose on the drunken man to create a signal, preventing a wreck. The tale blends local bravado with accidents and odd incidents from Susquehanna area reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Susquehanna
Jefferson Branch
Herrick Centre
Onittle
Dugan
Chickamauga and Chattanooga Civil War Battlefield Exposition
A detailed tour of Chickamauga National Military Park and surrounding Chattanooga sites describes the battlefield’s vast restoration, monuments, and tablets. It notes government efforts, state contributions, and the park’s significance as a national memorial and mobilization site for later wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickamauga National Park
J O
Chickamauga National Military Park
Ihs
Pike Road
Arsenal
Chickamaqua
United
Les
Chattanooga
Missionary Ridge
Lookout Mountain
Union
Rocky Mountain
Pacific Coast
America
Chickamauga
Gieorgia
Tennessee
Dkitile
Southam
Wort
Wilke
Bone
Dilon
Naval Commission
H. W. Boynton
Secretary of War
Elixir of Life Promised by Fort Wayne Doctor
Fort Wayne doctor James William Kidd announces a claimed life extending elixir said to cure many diseases. He offers it free to those in need and asserts dramatic patient recoveries from ailments like neuraglia, liver troubles, catarrh, fevers, and more, despite lacking independent verification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burwood
Bere
Forest City
P. S
Nuelcal Science
James Wy Kidd
First National Bank
Fort Wayne
Ttd
Janes William Kid
le Hia
Lille
Jegie
Gallina
Aoy
Vilal Orate
Lidia
Ihopay
Wei Gil
Yuri
Elkdale News Briefs and Local Socials
Charles Gifford suffered a severe axe cut while logging for Wil Crandall last Saturday. Martha McAilhian returned home after visiting Carbondale friends. A number from here attended Elder William Miller's funeral Tuesday. Clara Coleman Ruth Welle visited Clifford Saturday. Church seats are being replaced. Emma Hounds and Agnes ilfford visited Mrs LeGrand Welle. Le Grand Coleman of Peckville stayed with sister Mrs G Wells Tuesday. Mrs J M Peck returned from a month in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkdale
Jan
Charles Gifford
Wil Crandall
Martha McAilnhan
Carbondale
Willian Miller Tuesaday
Clara Coleman
Ruth Welle
Ai Clifford
Emma Hounds
Agnesilfford
LeGrand Welle
le Grand Coleman
Peckville
G. A. Wells
J. M. Peck
New York
Avoiding Colds With Proper Winter Dress and Remedies
An old notice warns that sudden clothing changes from warm daywear to evening gowns can cause chest strain and chills. It advises keeping feet dry, wearing warm clothes, and using Humphreys' Seventy-seven as a cold remedy to prevent onset and duration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphreys
Wyoming County Agricultural Society elects officers
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports the Wyoming County Agricultural Society electing officers led by President TDW Hiurk and Vice-president Charles Whee luck among others. The piece notes a town wedding, church supper, a hospital transfer, a Handel Largo concert by eight male voices, and various court actions including a bridge petition and hearings on estates and divorces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Feibune
Tunkhannock
Jaw
W. M. Hiller
Parone
The
Presbyterian Church
England
Ohuveh Perlope
Daniel Melvin
Packer
Bayne
Dhurel
Handel
Hopus
Lydia Jayne
Wyoming Beminary
Marynton
Maother Mas
Subbna Jaye
Blouindri
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jefferson
Pietro Cardoc
Williame
Antonio Valentine
Erie Station
Valentine
Cardoc
Cardoe
McMahon
West Susquehanna
the Baptist Church
Mr. Watkins
Hullstead
Dr. Whalen
Ferle Railroad
Meadville
Narrowsburg
Crescent Club
Starhires
Umntondale
Great Bend
Birehard
Transcript
United States
Bankok
Siam
D. Bradley
Corning
N. Y
Century Club
Hogan Opera House
Fle
Montrose Darters
Halistead
Uniondaleriend
Plotsam and Jeutsam
Wright
Washington
New Milford
Halstead
Edward J. Matthews
Harrisbdurg
Board of Health
Montrose
Jackson Corner
Whitney
MR. Richmond
Tribune
College Hill
Cameron
Camenon
Fort Wood
Crunt
Missionary Judge
Bald Knob
Chickaminupa
Divine
Boynton
Chattanoosa
National Commission
Ohio
Battle Grounds
Uga Battlefeld
Orchard Knob
Grant
Brages
Brigg
Orchard Kieh
Tlausser
Srow
Chattanoo Area
Sherman
Thomas
Hooker
Rosécrans
Garfeld
Logan
Sheridan
Feony MT Qieud's Gap
Sherman Heighta
Chickamauga Park
Rnda
Elf
Belgium
Waterloo
Viellor
Chlelia- Mitte
Ward
Thor
Hou van Tis
Shih Lie
Crane’s
Newmarkets and Raglans
Newmarkets and
Raglans
Lackawanna Ave
Court Nevis
Thursilly
Luke Winola
Luke Carey
Charles Peleieon
George van Duger
F. Johnnson
M. Is. Walker
Koh. Stevens Ve
Chester Lopper
Billings Ve
B.S. Handrick
Frank W. de Witt
Subrogus Hondidchargod
Martha Shook
Jereaniah Shook
Vlora Filings
Joseph
Kula
Teamiany
Wstate
Kimna J. Sirk
Wil Real Carne
Noland McNab
Curle Monub
Michel Harding
Charles M. Lee
William Trithgley
Deoweneed
Abel
Vruduk Majols
Adam Bellas
Hepato Pele
Real Etate
Augustu Keyes
Prank Keyes
Nicholsony Township
Hotlee
Rogers Bros
Merrell-Soule CO
Syracuse
N.Y
NEW Seaside House
Atlantic City,n. U
Levator
Sun
Colt
Chas. Evans & Son
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