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Extracts from microfilms of
The Sharpsburg and Etna Herald -- 1898
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(Microfilms are available through inter-library loan
from PA State Archives--Harrisburg, PA)
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From the Sharpsburg and Etna Herald, March 4, 1898, Society Column
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Thomas B. CARMICHEL, the well known newspaper reporter,
who represents the Pittsburg Leader in Sharpsburg and Etna,
was quietly married to Miss Allis D. HOLLENBECK, daughter
of Mr. George T. HOLLENBECK, of 4902 Scota street, East
End, Pittsburg, Thursday evening at the home of the bride's
parents, by Rev. W. D. BRADEN, of Friendship Park M.E. church,
in the presence of relatives and a few friends. Miss Ethel B.
CARMICHEL attended the bride while Mr. Samuel C. PATTERSON
was groomsman. Wedding festivities followed the ceremony. Mr.
CARMICHEL and bride were the recipients of many and costly
presents. At present Mr. and Mrs. CARMICHEL have not decided
where they will reside.
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From the Sharpsburg and Etna Herald, March 11, 1898, Society Column
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Among the pretty society affairs of the week was the marriage
of Mrs. Harpliss HARPER, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin
CROWTHER, Sr., to Mr. William F. GRAY, Tuesday evening at
the the home of the bride's parents, Butler street, Etna.
Rev. T. J. EDWARDS, pastor of the Baptist church of the borough,
performed the ceremony. The bride was attended by her little
nieces La Charle SHOUP and May CROWTHER, who acted as flower
girls. The bride wore a traveling gown and carried roses.
A reception followed the ceremony. After the wedding feast
Mr. and Mrs. GRAY departed for an extended wedding tour
through the west. Upon their return they will reside at the
CROWTHER homestead, on Butler street. Mr. GRAY is manager of
Pickerings large furniture establishment.
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From the Sharpsburg and Etna Herald, March 18, 1898, Society Column
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The marriage of Miss Allie DORSEY, of Morgantown, daughter of
W. C. DORSEY, one of the leading citizens of Monongahela county,
W.Va., to Mr. Chas. L. McBEE, of Iowa, formerly of West Virginia,
took place at the residence of Mr. C. C. NOEL, Twenty-second street,
Sharpsburg, Thursday, March 17, at 8 p.m. Rev George W. MORRIS, of
the M.P. church, Shetland avenue, Pittsburg, officiated. After the
ceremony the bridal party were escorted to the dining room and there,
with the guests present, partook of abountiful repast given in honor
of the occasion. The table was adorned with beautiful flowers.
After spending a few days here with friends Mr. and Mrs. McBEE will
return to Morgantown to make their future home. Their attendants were
the Misses Ella and Irene WOOD, Mr. Grant STEEL and Mrs. Claude McBEE.
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From the Sharpsburg and Etna Herald, March 18, 1898, Front Page
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Death of Mrs. D. M. MILLER.
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Mrs. Annie M. MILLER, wife of D. M. MILLER, assistant United
States District Attorney, died this morning about three o'clock.
Mrs. MILLER had been ill but a few days. She was a daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. George WITTMER, of Glenshaw. The sad news was
received by the deceased's many friends in the two boroughs with
extreme sorrow. The arrangements for the funeral have not been
made.
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Mrs. William NOBLE Dead.
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The death of Mrs. Isabella NOBLE, yesterday at noon, removes
one of Sharpsburg's oldest residents.
Mrs. NOBLE, whose maiden name was Miss TAYLOR, was born in 1822.
In 1840 she came to Sharpsburg and has resided here almost
continually since.
In 1842 she was married to William NOBLE, deceased about six years.
Mrs. NOBLE was one of the charter members of St. Joseph's church
and during her life was one ofits most faithful supporters and
lived a devout religiouslife. Her illness was but of a few days.
On Friday last she felt unwell and the next day became serious. Her
illness developed into pneumonia which closed her life.
The deceased leaves six daughters and two sons.
The funeral will take place tomorrow at 9 o'clock from her late
residence Penn street, and services will be held in St. Joseph's
church.
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From the Sharpsburg and Etna Herald, April 15, 1898, Society Column
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Formal announcement is made of the matrimonial engagement of Miss
Irene Edwilda HEINZ and John La Porte GIVEN of New York City. The
bride-elect is the only daughter of Mr. H. J. HEINZ. She received
her education in Pittsburg, later taking a course in an Eastern
finishing school. Since the death of her mother she has been a
constant traveler, and not the least of her charms is in the wide
awake intelligence and appreciation of persons and things which is
one of the accomplishments of the traveled few.
Mr. GIVEN is a Cornell man, and his position as telegraph editor
of the New York Evening Sun is evidence of his cleverness and
standing. No date is set for the marriage, which will be a home
affair, and arranged with due consideration of such an event as
the wedding of an only daughter. The handsome home in Penn ave. East
End, is being remodeled, and the addition of a music room and billiard
room to the lower floor will add materially to the commodiousness and
up-to-date appointment of one of the most beautifully arranged homes
in that city.
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From the Sharpsburg and Etna Herald, April 15, 1898, Front Page
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Obituary -- Mary M. HARTMAN.
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The death of Mrs. Mary M. HARTMAN, of Titusville, Pa., which occurred
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. P. O'BRIEN, of Clinton avenue, Tuesday
night, is most mournful to her many friends and relatives. Mrs. HARTMAN
was born in Armstrong county, near McVille, 72 years ago. Her maiden
name was Mary M. McCUE. She was married to Joseph HARTMAN, who had
been a neighbor and playmate in childhood. Mr. HARTMAN died many years
ago in California, and left the widow with four daughters, all of whom
are still living.
A number of years ago Mrs. HARTMAN, with her children, moved from
Armstrong county to Titusville and has made her home there ever since.
The deceased came to Sharpsburg last June to visit her daughter, Mrs.
O'BRIEN, was taken sick in the winter and lingered and suffered patiently
until the long expected end came.
The surviving daughters are: Mrs. Josephine Margaret McDONALD, of
Oregon; Mrs. Clara KERVIN, of Bradford, Pa.; Mrs. Magdalena McLAUGHLIN,
Butler, and Mrs. P. O'BRIEN. Two brothers and a sister of the deceased
are still living. Sixteen grand children of the deceased also grieve
for her departure.
The funeral services were held at St. Joseph's church, this morning,
Rev. Father LAMBING, of Wilkinsburg, officiating. Father LAMBING is a
cousin of the deceased. The body was taken to Butler, Pa., for interment
in Calvery cemetery, of that place.
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From the Sharpsburg and Etna Herald, April 22, 1898, Front Page
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An Old Citizen Gone.
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Timothy REILLY, one of Sharpsburg's oldest residents died Tuesday
night at his late residence Eighth street, after a short illness,
aged 69 years. Mr. REILLY was born in Ireland and came to this country
42 years ago. Shortly after coming to America he located in Sharpsburg
and secured a position in the mill, then owned by Lewis, Bailay,
Dalzell & Co., at which place he worked almost constantly until shortly
before his death. About three weeks previous to his death Mr. REILLY
had decided to move to Marion, Ind., where his two sons, James and John
are in business, and with his wife and daughter, Miss Margaret, had
gathered together all their household effects and had them placed aboard
a car forshipment to Marion, when he took suddenly ill. At first his
illness was thought to be light but he continued to grow worse and word
was telegraphed for his sons. They arrived in Sharpsburg last Friday.
On Sunday all hope of Mr. REILLY's recovery was abandoned and Tuesday
death ended his sufferings. Stomach trouble was the ailment.
Mr. REILLY was a member of St. Joseph's R.C. church and a charter
member of the Brotherhood of St. Joseph, organized 1867. Mr. REILLY
is survived by a wife and four children, two sons and two daughters.
The funeral took place yesterday morning from St. Joseph's church where
requiem high mass was read. A large number of friends attended the
services and paid their parting respects to the deceased. Interment
took place in St. Mary's cemetery.
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From the Sharpsburg and Etna Herald, April 22, 1898, Society Column
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Mr. John SCHMITT, of Sharpsburg, and Miss Catherine SELLMAN, of
Etna, were married Tuesday morning at 9:00 o'clock in St. Mary's
church. Rev Father OTTEN, officiating.
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On Wednesday evening at 8:30 Mr. Samuel A. MILLHOUSE and Miss Margaret
BERNECKER were quietly married in the presense of a few friends, at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. GROSS on Middle street. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. L. P. ZIMMERMAN, pastor of the First English Lutheran
Church. May their voyage through life by a happy one.
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A marriage license was issued to John BANISTER and Precious GREEN,
both of Sharpsburg, Wednesday.
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From the Sharpsburg and Etna Herald, April 22, 1898, Front Page
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Ideal Summer Resort.
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Noal WAHL, one of Sharpsburg's promising young men, in company with a
friend, have leased a large hotel down in the neighborhood of Harper's
Ferry, West Virginia, where they will run a summer resort for excursionists
and others seeking a vacation and recreation. The hotel is situated on
what is known as Bolivar Heights, and overlooks the battle famed
Shenandoah Valley, Harper's Ferry, and the historic Potomac river. The
hotel is superbly located in many respects. Healthful mountain climate
with good boating and fishing nearby and just one hours ride from
Washington, D.C. The hotel is furnished with all modern conveniences
and the table will be supplied with all the delicacies of the season.
Rates are reasonable and a very cheap ten day or two weeks can be spent
at Bolivar Heights Hotel and Vale cottage. The post-office address is
Bolivar, W.Va.
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From the Sharpsburg and Etna Herald, April 29, 1898, Front Page
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OFF TO WAR
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THE LOCAL MILITIA DEPART FOR ACTUAL SERVICE
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Many From Sharpsburg, Etna and Aspinwall Among the Number.
A Grand Display of Patriotism, Loyalty and Sympathy Marked Their
Departure -- Eager For the Fray.
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One of the greatest public demonstrations of patriotism, loyalty
and sympathy Pittsburg and vicinity evre witnessed was that which
marked the departure of thelocal militia for Mt. Gretna where the
entire state militia mobilize and await further orders.
From early morning the city began to crowd with visitors from far
and near who had come to say farewell and bid God speed to loved ones
who were among the number of departing soldiers or perchance join in
the general demonstration of patriotism and cheers.
On every street crowds jammed about and struggled desperately for
prominent places where they could see and cheer the troops march by.
Here and there were affecting scenes of mothers and sisters bidding
farewell to sons and brothers. At the armories the religious services
just before the starting in which the chaplains, both enfeebled by the
rigors of battle over thirty years ago and the inroads of age, solemnly
and patriotically asking God to guide the destiny of the flag and its
bearers were especially pathetic.
After the boys left their headquarters for their march to the train the
crowd became over enthusiastic and cheered and cheered as they marched by.
In all this mass of enthusiastic and patriotic humanity were many
citizens from the two boroughs who went to the city to see "our" boys
off.
In the ranks of Battery B were Senior First Lieutenant Edward EICHENLAUB,
First Lieutenant Quartermaster Alfred G. LOYD, Sargeant Thos. GREED,
and privates A. H. and Lawrence SALLADE, M. B. ASH, and James LOWRY, the
latter from Aspinwall. Eachof the boys seemed anxious to go and were
cheerful and good humored and courted the hour of departure.
In the Eighteenth regiment were "Billy" and Charley WALTERS and William
GRAY, who joined the militia this week, in order that they might serve
their country and go to the front. They held good positions but the war
excitement was too muchfor them. GRAY said that patriotism for the
country burns within his breast and he could not stay the temptations.
GRAY is a glassblower at Tibby Bros. He is a resident of the borough
but a short time, but has many friends here. His home is in Blairsvile.
Albert GRAY, a resident of Etna, went with his regiment as a hospital
steward.
In the Fourteenth regiment were Charles SHARP, Joseph SAFFER, Comrade
James PROSS and son, J. W., of Etna; Fred SHEETS, John O'DONNELL and
Charles ACKERMAN, of Sharpsburg, the latter as fifer in the drum corps.
C. S. BURSE, drum major of the Sons of Veterans drum corps, at noon
to-day received a telegram toimmediately depart for Mt. Gretna. BURSE
was anxious to go and donned his suit and started at once.
All along the route to Mt. Gretna the train was met at the stations by
enthusiast crowds, who cheered them on.
When they arrived at Mt. Gretna they found two inches of snow which
was the first encounter of "hard times". This little difficulty did not
in any way phase the boys and they went about their first duty like
old vets.
They are now comfortably quartered and being enlisted and receiving
instructions and for ten days will go through all the military tactics
preparatory to war.
The Herald has arranged to receive letters weekly from the local boys
whereever they are dispatched to and our readers will be kept posted
in their movements and what they are doing.
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Through the courtesy of Senior First Lieutenant Edward EICHENLAUB, the
Herald representatives were shown through the armory of Battery B,
Wednesday evening just before their departure for Mt. Gretna. Lieutenant
EICHENLAUB and the battery boys were all in an extraordinary good humor
and were anxious to get into real soldier life. The lieutenant and
other local members told the Herald to remember them kindly to their
friends.
When Walter L. WILSON, a lieutenant of Company G, Eighteenth regiment,
who has been in the employ of the MARVIN bakery, stepped into the office
of S. S. MARVIN to take his final leave Thursday, his employers along
with best wishes and words of esteem showed substantial appreciation of
the lieutenant and the occasion by presenting him $50.00 in gold.
Lieutenant WILSON, is the son of Rev. T. M. WILSON, who was for a number
of years pastor of the Presbyterian church of Sharpsburg. He was
baptized and married by Rev. G. M. POTTER of this place.
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From the Sharpsburg and Etna Herald, April 29, 1898, Front Page
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A Prominent Citizen Gone.
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Mr. Joseph DARRAGH, one of the best known and oldest residents
of Sharpsburg, died Wednesday evening at his late residence on
North Canal Street, aged 76 years.
Mr. DARRAGH, was born in Glascow, Scotland and with his parents
came to this country in 1828. They almost directly came to Pittsburg,
locating in the ninth ward, what was then known as Bayardstown.
At the age of 21 years Mr. DARRAGH with several others went to
Oswego, N.Y., to work at ship building and remained there several
years, during which time he first met and married his wife, who was
Miss anna J. ROGERS. A short time later Mr. DARRAGH and his wife
moved to Pittsburg and there lived for a number of years, when they
moved to Sharpsburg where they have since resided. Mr. DARRAGH had
been chief engineer at the Isabella blast furnace for about 25 years
and resigned in 1894 on account of a paralytic stroke which deprived
him of his full strength.
During the late war he was in the government service on the
gunboat Hastings and was engaged in the siege of Vicksburg.
Mr. DARRAGH during the early days of his residence here was one
of the most prominent citizens, holding offices of trust and
identified largely with all public improvements. He served several
terms in Sharpsburg council and was a member of that body when the
electric light plant was purchased. His genial and kind disposition
and generous heart won for him legion of friends in the borough and
where he was employed.
Mr. DARRAH was an Odd Fellow for 53 years, and a member of Milner
lodge, No. 287, F. & A.M. for 35 years.
Mr. DARRAGH is survived by his wife and son Mr. James R. DARRAGH,
book-keeper at the Isabella furnaces. The funeral will take place
this afternoon at 2:30 which will be the fifty-third anniversary of
his marriage.
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A Young Life Ended.
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Maud, the beloved young wife of James PATTERSON, of Main street,
died Sunday night, after a short illness, aged 21 years.
The deceased with her husband had been a resident of Sharpsburg
but a short time, coming from Bellaire, Ohio, and purchasing the
grocery store formerly owned by Edward DESHLER, on Main street,
between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets.
The funeral took place Tuesday afternoon, services were held
in St. Joseph's church, Ninth street. Interment in St. Mary's
cemetery, Lawrenceville.
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Citizens Deposit and Trust Company Ready for Business.
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The Citizens Deposit and Trust company will be open for business
at their new offices Main and N. Main streets, next Monday, May 2.
The building has been thoroughly renovated, and furnished to
meet the needs of the business to be conducted.
The utmost good taste has been displayed in the work, and the
result is one of the most handsome and convenient banking rooms
to be found anywhere.
Our business people will be surprised at the transformed
appearance of the interior, when they visit the new institution.
The Company has already made a number of loans, and from all
appearance will do a good business from the start.
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Police News.
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Charles A. BRONNER, of Allegheny, and Andrew KOST got into an
altercation with two young men last Saturday night in front of
WAGNER Bros., shoe store. KOST used his umbrella as a weapon in
a very dangerous manner. Officer LAWRENCE who happened near by
suddenly appeared upon the scene and arrested KOST and BRONNER
and with the assistance of Chief STAUB took them before Squire
YERKINS where they each contributed $8.10 to the borough finances
to avoid going to the workhouse.
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Pat CONNERS, of Pleasant Valley helped to swell the borough
finances $8.00 this week. Pat got to whipping his horse and
cruelly using the animal in general and was arrested and fined.
Pat will do better in the future.
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ASPINWALL
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Miss Ruby BAME, the little daughter of tailor BAME, is on the
sick list. It is feared she will have the measles.
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Mr. James LOWRY, of Fifth street, left with Battery B, for Mt.
Gretna, Wednesday.
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Major PATTERSON went to Mt. Gretna Wedneday with his regiment.
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LOEFFERTS new house on Fourth street, is about completed and
is already rented.
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Dr. George is having the large lot on the corner of Fourth street
and Centre avenue, plowed up. It is said oats are to be grown
for the doctors new horse.
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Arthur LOVE, the celebrated comedian and fun maker, who showed
at Sharpsburg about a year ago, will give an entertainment,
Tuesday evening, May 3rd, in Love's Opera Hall. Tickets on
sale at LOVE's drug store.
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Frank ELSRODE enlisted with Battery B, and went along to Mt. Gretna.
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The Aspinwall Pharmacy, on Commercial avenue, have the prettiest
designs in wall paper at most reasonable prices.
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SOCIETY.
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Mrs. Elizabeth CRIDGE, of Middle street, Sharpsburg issued four
hundred cards this week for the marriage of her daughter Miss Jennie
SAMPLE to Mr. William Howard WILLIAMS, of Sharpsburg. The wedding
will occur May Twelfth, at the First English church, of which Miss
CRIDGE has been organist.
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The announcement is made of the marriage of Miss Barbara FISCHER,
of Butler street, Etna, to Mr. Edward BECK of Sharpsburg next Thursday
evening at the home of the bride. Rev. A. H. CALVERT, of the United
Presbyterian church will officiate. The happy couple will take a
wedding trip East after which they will go to housekeeping at 44 North
Main street, Sharpsburg.
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The "old" last chance club will give another of their elegant dances
at LOVE's auditorium, Aspinwall, Monday evening, May 9.
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From the Sharpsburg and Etna Herald, May 6, 1898, Front Page
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Work of the Grim Reaper.
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Electra, wife of Jacob LAW, of Fourth street, died last Saturday
morning at St. John's hospital, Allegheny, aged 52 years. The
deceased had been ill but a short time and her death was a severe
shock to her family and friends. Mrs. LAW was a member of the
Presbyterian church and an active christian worker. A husband and
six children survive her. The funeral took place Monday afternoon
from her late residence. Interment was in Greenwood Cemetery.
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William ENGEL, Sr., father of William g. ENGEL, the Main street
merchant, died last Saturday at his late residence Pittburg, aged
63 years. The funeral took place Tuesday.
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Mr. and Mrs. George COOK, of Middle street, have the sympathy of
their many friends in the death of their child yesterday.
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An Interesting Relic.
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H. J. BELLMAN has a valuable relic on exhibition at his store room.
It is the report of the minutes of the first session of the Thirteenth
general assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which convened
at Philadelphia on Monday, Oct 27, 1784. The document has faded much
with age but retains the print well. It is interesting to read as
the manner and style of business and language are quaint and novel.
It will be placed in the curio department of Carnegie Museum in a
few days.
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Are You Going to the Front?
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War at best is awful. It means loss to some. A deposit with the
Peoples Savings Bank, 241 Fourth Ave., Pittsburg, Pa., means
gaining a 4 per cent, annual compound interest, compounded semi-
annually to the principal. Ask how to bank by mail. It's easy.
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From the Sharpsburg and Etna Herald, May 13, 1898, Front Page
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MT. GRETA CAMP
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SPECIAL LETTER TO THE HERALD BY A LOCAL SOLDIER BOY
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Personal Mention of Sharpsburg and Etna's Patriots.
Hardships and Fun of the Boys
All in Good Form and Eager for the Fray
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Mt. Gretna May 12, 1898
Editor Herald:
Gentlemen:--
Your last week's issue was received this morning for which accept
out thanks.
We are now pretty comfortable located, after our first few days of
rough experience in camp. This, however, there is little use mentioning
as the Pittsburg papers have fully described it.
The boys of Sharpsburg are all well and all are just as determined and
anxious to get to the front as ever. The members of the Eighteenth
Regiment and all except thirteen of the fourteenth were taken into the
United States army. We have pretty authentic authority that we go to
Washington inside of a week.
Although we are kept pretty busy drilling, patroling, etc. we manage
to knock out a good bit of enjoyment. We have had several boxing bouts,
concerts, foot races, etc.
We had quite a foret fire here Sunday night. It made a pretty sight
but was very threatening for a while. Fortunately, however, it did not
get close enough to do us any great damage.
So far there have been few visitors in camp, and seeing nothing but
soldiers and tents, solders life becomes a little monotonous at times.
We are getting pretty well accustomed to our fare of beans and hard tack,
and not a few are getting fat on it.
Although the Eighteenth and Fourteenth Regiments are about a mile apart
the boys manage to visit each othr frequently.
Billy WALTERS, Al GRAY and John O'DONNELL are very comfortably quartered
in No. 5 company E., Eighteenth Regiment. John O'DONNELL got a transfer
from D. to E., in the Eighteenth Regiment.
The boys of Company E., Eighteenth Regiment enjoyed a good laugh at
O'DONNELL's expense. On opening his knapsack to get a pair of socks, he
discovered he had brought along three pair of his little sisters stockings
instead of his own.
GRAY and WALTERS had the honor of shaking hands with the Governor, Tuesday.
Chas. WALTERS, Ben. ROBERTS and Wm. DAGAN have comfortable quarters in No. 8,
Company G., Fourteenth Regiment.
Quartermaster Alf. LOYD is kept busy with Battery B. Battery B. will be
the first to leave here. They go to Governors Island, N.Y. On to
Washington is the cry in the Regiments.
Company E., Eighteenth Regiment, made the first capture the day they
arrived--a handsome Shepherd dog. He is the company's mascot. Two of
Sharpsburg's soldier boys on Sunday captured a couple of young ladies.
Who were they? GRAY and O'DONNELL encountered an enemy in the shape of
a large rattle snake in the mountains. They brought it down after a short
struggle.
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SOCIETY.
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The marriage of Miss Jennie SAMPLE CRIDGE, daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth
CRIDGE, of Middle street, to Mr. William Howard WILLIAMS took place last
evening in the First Engligh Lutheran church, North Main street, at half-
past eight o'clock, Rev I. P. ZIMMERMAN officiating. The church was
decorated with palms, lillies and spruce pine, making a beautiful effect
on the bridal party. The bride was attired in a handsome rose colored
brocade satin gown with train. She carried a bouquet of roses tied with
ribbon of a color to blend with the gown. The bride entered the church
on the arm of her grandfather, Mr. Matthew CRIDGE, of Evergreen, Pa.,
by whom she was given away. The maid of honor was Miss Nannie TIBBY-
WILLIAMS. She was dressed in white organdy over white silk and carried
a large bunch of pink roses with streamers of white satin ribbon. Miss
Mamie McCREADY and Miss Laura FACIUS, of Pittsburg, were bridesmaids and
were attired in gowns of white organdy over pink silk, with wide pink
satin sashes and carried bouquets of pink roses tied with white satin
ribbons. Fannie CRIDGE, sister of the bride, and Margaret McINTOSH, the
little flower girls, looked charming. They wore dresses of white carrying
in their arms bunches of pink and white carnations with streamers of white
ribbon. Mr. Walter WARDEN, of Johnstown, Pa., was best man and Messrs. Park
F. CRIDGE and Edward R. WILLIAMS, the grooms attendants. The ushers were
Messrs. H. J. BELLMAN, Charles A. PHILLIPS, George S. WEIR and Charles FACIUS.
After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride which
was elaborately decorated with potted plants and flowers. Palms, ferns
and similax were profusely used in the decoration of the hall and stairway
and in the parlor and dining room cut flowers, carnations and roses in
pink and white, which were the colors throughout the wedding, were used in
abundance. The bridal table was also decorated with roses of pink and
white. The guests at the reception numbered about 100. Mr. and Mrs.
WILLIAMS dispersed with the wedding trip. They will make their home with
the brides mother.
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The announcement is made of the engagement of Miss Lilly Annetta MOYLE,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel MOYLE, of Seventeenth street, to Frank W.
McELROY, of Main street. The date of the wedding has been set for
June 23. Miss MOYLE is one of the teachers in the public schools of the
borough, while Mr. McELROY is employed in the office of the superintendent
of the Allegheny Valley Railroad company.
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The ladies of St. Joseph's church have arranged to give a rose fete
and concert, at STEIN's lawn, Clay street, near Eleventh, Wednesday
evening, June 15. The affair in nature will be something new in this
vicinity, but not the less enjoyable to those attending. The ladies are
working hard to make it a success in every way.
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Quite an excitement occurred in Etna yesterday afternoon caused by a
quarrel between Mike MAHER, burgess of Glenshaw, and Henry OBENAUF.
Maher, while in OBENAUF's cigar store, got into an argument with Henry,
which became so heated that the two old men came to blows. Mr. OBENAUF
soon mastered his antagonist and thrust him from the store. In the scuffle
one of the large show windows was shattered.
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PERSONAL MENTION.
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P. McNAMARA has just purchased a handsome new cariage with rubber tires.
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E. C. HULBERT, the engineer, is ill and is feared his ilness will
develop typhoid fever.
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Dennis FLEMING, of Pleasant Valley, is the proud father of a new boy
which came to his home, Tuesday night.
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Louis FREDERICK, one of Tibby's glassblowers, purchased a farm at
Squaw run, this week, from John PRAGER.
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Paul WINKELMAN, a mold boy at Tibby's, joined the Eighteenth Regiment
and left with the new recruits for Mt. Gretna, Sunday night.
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P. McNAMARA has removed his undertaking and livery establishment to
his new place on Main street, at the West Penn railroad crossing,
in the old plaining mill property.
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Mr. Joseph BESSELLMAN, of Titusville, Pa., was in the borough this week.
Mr. BESSELLMAN was groomsman at the wedding of Mr. William NEAHOUSE and
Miss Mary BECKER.
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Another young son arrived at the home of Harry GERTY this week. Harry
says his boys are becoming very numerous and he has great difficulty
in keeping count of them.
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Mrs. William DAVIS ishaving a new store building put up, on Butler street,
next to NICKLAS hotel.
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Dr. SPEER has a new horse. It is a black mare and a pacer which is said
to have done some fast time.
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W. A. SOUL will start working a string of speeders on the WITTMER track,
next week.
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George GATES, the colored trainer, who has charge of Tornado Chimes,
will have stables at WITTMER and starts out with a string of three head
of speeders.
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John LEA, of West Etna, is the new clerk at Metzgar's shoe store.
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Al. SEITZ employed a new clerk for his butcher shop this week. The new
man is a New Yorker and is a fancy meat carver.
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The wedding of Miss Mary KAMMERER, of Etna, to Mr. Abner D. KLINE, a
druggist of the East End, is announced to take place May 18.
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Charles MOORE, the genial clerk for W.H. MILLER, was viciously kicked
on the forehead, Monday, by a horse. The wound is very painful although
not serious.
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Henry SCHRIEBER has a fine black stallion colt at the NICKLAS Hotel stables.
The colt is a stylish high stepper, has already shown some very fast clips
and has an elegent pedegree. This colt will figure in the coming races
at WITTMER.
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W. J. SCHRANDT, of Sharpsburg, was in the borough (Aspinwall?) Monday
looking up property with a view to locating.
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A painter named McCAULY fell from a scaffold on the new GOLBROCK house
and was seriously injured, Tuesday.
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Charles WICKERSHAM, of Third street, joined the new recruits for
Mt. Gretna, Sunday.
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Frank ELSRODE, who went to camp with Battery B., is home on a
short leave of absence.
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Andrew Tomlinson Killed.
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Andrew TOMLINSON, a well known young man of Etna, died last Saturday
in the West Penn hospital the result of being hit by a train on the
West Penn railroad, at Claremont, the day before.
TOMLINSON it is said had been up the Allegheny river a short distance
above Hoboken fishing and was walking home by way of the railroad tracks.
How he was hit is not clearly known as his family knew nothing about the
accident until after his death.
They had missed him and became anxious as to his whereabouts and in reading
the daily papers read an account of a young man dying at the hospital from
the effects of an accident on the West Penn railroad. The description
of the dead man compared favorably with that of the missing young man and upon
investigation a brother discovered the shocking news. Only a vague
account of the accident was learned which was that TOMLINSON was walking
down the railroad at the point above mentioned and did not notice the
approach of the train. The funeral took place from his mothers residence,
Butler street, Etna.
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Died.
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Raymond, the little five-year-old son of Mrs. Max HARSH, of Main
street near Twentieth, died suddenly Tuesday evening. The funeral
services wre held yesterday afternoon at two o'clock. Interment
in St. Mary's cemetery.
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Gilbert E. McELHENY, aged 36 years, died at his brothers residence,
in West Deer township, Wednesday at noon after a lingering illness.
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John DEMMIT, father of Mr. Marshall JOHNSON, of Pleasant Valley,
died Tuesday at an advanced age. The funeral service were held
this morning. Interment at Freeport.
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CLASSIFIED.
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FOR SALE or TO-LET--Good stock
of fresh and staple groceries for sale, or
will rent storeroom, with or without
living rooms for any other purpose. Old
established business and central location.
Insuire, Samuel J. OCHSE, 235 Butler street, Etna.
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