Admiral John Paul Jones Body Return Noted Letter from U S S Chattanooga
A Carlisle boy recounts events surrounding the transfer of Admiral John Paul Jones body from France to America aboard the U S S Chattanooga in 1905. The letter details Cherbourg celebrations, Fourth of July festivities at sea, cutter, gig and dingy races, and a nighttime parade with electric lights spelling Chattanooga. It also mentions local Chautauqua plans and scheduled talks by notable figures such as Eugene V. Debs and Rev. Dr. Lichter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Jenkins
Chattanooga
Ena S. Jenkins
Carlisle
Admiral John Paul Jones
France
America
U. S. S. Chattanooga
New York
Welef
Cherbourg
Havre
United States
Eugene V. Debs
Jack Crawford
Melllyar Hamilton Lichter
John Wanamaker
Reno B. Welbourn
Marconi
A. W. Lamar
South
Lichter
Dr. Lamar
Merom Chautauqua Opens With High Hopes and Plans
Merom hosts a Chautauqua opening today with a strong program of music and speeches. Organizers promise smooth conduct and benefits for Sullivan County residents and the local college, including river boat excursions under careful management and a newly built amphitheatre. Noted speaker Eli Perkins is among the lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uan College
Merom
Chautauqua Management
Chautauqua
Eli Perkins
New York
Navy squadron returns Paul Jones body to United States
The writer reports a July voyage from Cherbourg to Paris for Paul Jones, with crowds greeting the procession at the American church. After ceremonies, the body sailed aboard the Brooklyn to Cherbourg and then to Annapolis, concluding with a pass to Oyster Bay to meet Russian peace commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherbourg
Paris
Paul Jones
Gen. Porter
Admiral Sigsbee
United States
Brooklyn
Annapolis
New
York
Oyster Bay
John Jenkins
Mrs Emery Johnson Dies After Stroke In Farmersburg Area
Mrs Emery Johnson died Saturday evening after a Tuesday stroke. Daughter of Bethuel Johnson she was twice widowed, first by a Vangilder. Survived by children Fred Archie Ondice Flaudie Vangilder and Anna Vangilder Newlin. Also noted Edward Warner, 39, of near Graysville, died Sunday after brief illness leaving a wife and three children.
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Emery Johnson
Bethuel Johnson
Vangilder
Fred
Archie
Ondice
Flaudie Vangilder
Anna Vangilder Newlin
Farmersburg Bee
Edward Warner
Graysville
A Touching Story Of A Baby Saved By Discovery
Cumberland Maryland resident Geo A Eler shares a family account of his 11 month old daughter suffering throat illness. Two doctors lost hope before Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds provided relief after four bottles she recovered fully. Trial bottles offered at Joe K Smock drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo A. Eler
Cumberland
Mde
Dr. King
Joe K. Smock
Ear and Eye Specialist Crowley Cures Many
Dr Crowley focuses on ear and eye diseases and reports numerous cures after other eminent physicians failed to help.
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Crowley
Chautauqua Meeting Program Begins Today at Merom
The complete Merom Chautauqua schedule lists daily events from Wed Aug 16 to Tue Aug 22 with band performances, lectures by Rev. Lickliter and Rev. Lamar, readings by Miss Musgrave and Miss Verda Bishop, and appearances by Hon. Geo. W. Thompson, Eli Perkins, Capt. Jack Crawford, and others. The program spans concerts, Bible lessons, sermons, and public addresses across multiple afternoons and evenings.
Cat Returns After Hiding in Heating Stove
A house cat disappeared but reappeared the next day. John tracked the pet to a special heating stove where the animal was found safe and sound in a surprising nook.
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Samantha
No. 9
Thomas Cat
John
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John Paul Jones
Pne
Sullivan County
Paul Lindsay
Scott
Meroma Chautauqua
Union Christian College
Geo. Bicknell
Eos Quartette
Liberty
E. V. Debs
Lickliter
Philadelphia
Rev. Lamar
Lamar
Geo. W. Buff
Cape Cod
Miss Musgrave
G. W. Thomson
Joseph Samuel Reed
Jesus
Christ
G. W. Thompson
J. D. Schoop
Chicago
Eos
G.w.thompson
Estella Musgrave
Pearce
C.J. Jones
U. C. College
Schoop
Verda Bishop
Jerusalem
Rev. Pearce
Barnard Family Orchestra
Miss Barnard
Barnard Family
James
Graves Whiting
John C. Chaney
Barnard Family and Band
Barnard
H. D. Abells
Illinois University
Reno B. Welburn
Scott Bros
Merom Bluff
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