Experiences Crossing the Pacific to Manila by U S Troops
Corporal William J Bayer of Scranton writes from the transport Tar tar Spent two days in Honolulu and recounts long voyage to Manila with the Nineteenth Infantry. He describes crowded ships, sickness including typhoid, strict officers, diet complaints, cramped quarters and routine aboard ship. He notes before landing at Manila they face a long voyage and provide glimpses into daily life aboard the vessel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Amon
Pacific
Tartar
Honolulu
William J. Bayer
Comimmy EK
United States Infantry
Maniio
Philippine Idands
the Tribune
China
Fea
USA
Manila
Camp Meade
San Francisco
Awe
Hono- Tula
Vin Mariani Braces Body and Brain Says Medical Profession
An advertisement extols Vin Mariani as a tonic recommended by physicians worldwide. It claims the wine strengthens the system, renews vitality, and aids fatigue, insomnia, malnutrition, and overwork. It touts benefits for children, women, and the elderly, and offers a book with endorsements from emperors and dignitaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian & Co
Bf Wertith Street
New York City
Vin Mariani
Industrial D H depot moves. Carnegie Steel to build furnaces
The Delaware and Hudson plans a Ninth street depot at Honesdale to serve the New York Lake Erie and Western Railroad. Erie passengers will land in Texas township and Aaltonville. Carnegie Steel to construct two blast furnaces at Hankin Station with 7,000 tons weekly capacity each and a double track steel bridge across the Monongahela River linking the Carrie Furnace complex to Homestead Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Hudson
Honesdale
Erie
Deavare and Hudson Company
Ninth Street
New York, Lake Erie and Western Railroad
Erie Company
Texas Township
Aaltonville
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Carnegie Steel Company
Carnegie Corrie
Hankin Station
Monongahela River
Carrie Furnace
Homestead Steel Works
South Shore
Homestead Works
Allegheny County
Carnegie Company
Duquesne Steel Works
Young Man Dies in Gallup Mine Tragedy
Telegram from Thompson Street reports the death of John Barrett aged 22 in a car collision at Gibson mine Gallup New Mexico on Sept 22. He left Scranton four years ago and is survived by his wife three children and siblings P J Parrett Dunmore Mrs August Kotewenkle South Scranton Beatrice and Annie Barrett Thompson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Barrett
Thompson Street
John Barrett
Gibson
Gallup
New Mexico
P. J. Parrett
Dunmore
August Kotewenkle
South Scranton
Beatrice
Annie Barrett
Day's Doings in Dunmore Borough
Dunmore Presbyterian Mission Kindergarten reports a successful year with sixty children enrolled, twenty eight advancing to public schools, and average attendance of twenty three. Harvest home services set at 10 30 pm in Methodist Church with address by Rev. Van Cleff. Presbyterian services note Rev. William Gibbons delivering both morning and evening sermons including A Miracle Craze as the evening topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore
Methodial Episcopal Church
Trev
A. J. van Cleff
Presbyterian Church
William Gibbons
Tople
Rally of Christian Endeavorers at Presbyterian Church
A grand rally of the Christian Endevorers is set for Friday evening Oct 3 at the Presbyterian Church. Prominent attendees from the state convention will address the audience. Moran and Ryan will open a large grocery store Monday. W E Barton returns from vacation at Asbury Park. Victor Burschel improves from illness. Thomas Rooney remains in precarious condition. Typhoid fever cited as cause.
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Christian Endeavorers
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian
Verdict Set Aside in Walsh Insurance Case
Judge Acheson set aside the verdict in Michael Walsh, executor of Patrick Butler, vs Royal Union Mutual Life Insurance. The court found that Butler knowingly gave false answers in his application and kept evidence of serious preexisting disorders. Butler died in 187? and had no relatives. the policy valued at 10,000 with a cash premium of 473.
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Acheson
United States
Michael Walsh
Patrick Butler
Royal Union Mutual Life Insurance Company
Luzerne County
Walsh
Butler
New Trial Granted After Verdict Set Aside
Fragmentary legal note notes a verdict set aside with a new trial granted. It mentions executor sole legatee issues and alleged bad faith toward the insurance company, plus unrelated quoted lines about men and a Cleveland Mintiner brief fragment.
Bargain sale cites dramatic one-fourth value prices
The notice touts deep discounts on fine jewelry and watches including diamond rings, gold bands, silver and gold filled pieces, and Rogers Bros cutlery. It promises low prices now with many items reduced to a fraction of original value and urges customers to call and visit Daviden Pros for the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Movement
M.i
Rogers Bros
Rogers
Daviden Pros
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Scranton’s Shopping Center
City OF Manila
Corporal William J. Royce
Ma- Nils
Snyder
PT O Wills
Enouhe
Vagran
Mar Thon
Rei Hill
Homeopathic Medicine Co
Joho Ste
New York
Industrial News
Duquesne
Homestead
BNO
Nut and Hon
Meetey Avenue
Poplar Street
Fred Amsden
Washington and Lackawanna Avenues
Pittsburg Linestone Company
Lynne
Dunmore Borough
Annual Meeting OF Kindergarten Association
Judge Acheson
Walsh Insurance
Ida M. Fotter
Conneaut
Ohio
Hoods
Hood
Devon
Cleveland Minin Duwter
THE
Weston Mill CO
Scranton, Carbondale, Olyphant
Kally
Third National Bank
Carrrar
SuArreus
Seine Meee
Vane
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William Hi, Peck
Connolly & Wallace
Washington Avenue
Diamon
Davidow Bros
Lackawanna Ava
AJAX
Ajax Ieee
Prittoghe
Aday Remedy Co
Feiearnseer
Matthew, Bros
H. C. Sandereen
Druggiata
Wilton
Axminster
Velvet
Brussels
Savonerrie
Ingrain
Williams & M’anusty
Wyoming Avenue
Pilsner
Hataway
Sole
Harrington
Grey Bros
John Kelley
Ose
Viver
Davidov
Lacka. Ave
N. B
Densten
Timple Court Bulli
Serantoy, Pa
Paulson
Florey & Brooks
Court Mouse
Moosic Powder CO
Scranton, PA
Medcal
Laplin & Rand Powder CO
Repauao Cham'cal Co
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