Sokółka
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Haim Yosil Labeg-Rik's flour mill
A flour mill near the bridge, burned during the Russian army's retreat in 1915.
Sokółka market square
The market square where weekly trade took place.
Russian church
A Russian church whose vicinity served as a market location.
Linova
A destination on a long coach journey from Sokółka.
Forest near the city
Forest visited by youth and schoolchildren during Lag BaOmer.
Kurili River
River described as winding south of Sokolka.
Zavrud
Christian neighborhood mentioned after Podol.
Balkan
Christian neighborhood mentioned after Podol.
New Cemetery
A newer cemetery enclosed by a stone fence with a large gate.
Bridge near the flour mill
A bridge near the flour mill that burned in 1915.
Sokolka
Sokolka is described through Jewish synagogue and Sabbath life.
Polish state
Residents bore livelihood concerns and heavy taxes imposed by Polish rule.
Great forest outside Sokolka
A broad forest outside the city where youth spent the Sabbath singing.
Market Square
The wedding canopy faced the market square and Russian church.
Market square opposite the Russian church
Location where Russian shelling struck during the Polish army's retreat.
Białystok–Grodno Street
Street where townspeople gathered to farewell departing soldiers.
Sokolka
City entered by German forces in 1915 after Russian withdrawal.
Augustow
Place associated with Jews killed by retreating Russian troops.
Balkan Mountains
Location referenced in connection with a railway bridge.
Jewish cemetery
Location near which one German formation advanced.
Krinki
Town on the road beyond Sokolka, near the described school building.
Grodno Street
Street where the upper school department was relocated.
Karcer
Small room where children were confined during lessons.
Germany
Country to which Pashek's coffin was transferred.
America
Current location of Rachel Zdvorinsky.
Israel
Current location of Sheine-Haya Stein-Bonim and Levin.
Polish Church
Church opposite the municipal school performance venue.
Literary Society Hall
Hall in Eliakim Rabinovich’s house used for performances.
Beth Ha'am
Municipal people’s hall used for dramatic performances.
Sokolka
City approached by the front and entered by retreating Polish forces.
Kiev
Place from which Poles pursued Russians toward Warsaw suburbs.
Haifa
City where Israel Lipzer settled after emigrating.
Bukhovola
Resort destination for Sokółka residents and young couples.
Silesia
Polish officers from Silesia are mentioned in the account.
Army camp on the road to Krynki
Military camp whose stores were attacked by Polish peasants.
Railway station near Blumenthal’s home
Blumenthal was shot near a railway station outside his home.