Langham set to seek Congress amid Primary contest
In the 270th district Langham faces strong Democratic opposition as Dr. Shirley of Clarion emerges as nominee. Election results show Langham won Jefferson county by 66 and his own by 2400 over Smith. Smith carried district-wide. Republican and Democratic primaries detailed. county figures list sheriff, commissioner, coroner, auditor and delegate results. Democratic state convention set for May 20 1908 in Harrisburg with delegates elected and electors to be named.
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Langham
Congress
Nicr
Dr. Shirley
Clarion
Jefferson County
Smith
Indiana
Jefferson
Timothy M. Kurtz
North
Senate
Jim” Mitchell
Far West
Clarion Normal School
Jim
Major Beale
Green
Township
West Wheatfield Township
John Smith Shirley
B. B. Brumbaugh
Brockwayville
A. R. Palmer
Near Blacklick
John A. Remaley
Kittanning
Messrs
Fairman
Golden
Bryan
Mohney
Armstrong
Democratic State Committee Stooms
Harrisburg
Democratic State Central Committee
Board of Trade Rooms
Orpheum
Gray Merk
George M. Dimeling
Lead Pennsylvania daily Democrat tops state papers in Johnstown
The Johnstown Daily Democrat, published by Warren Worth Bailey and Edward Homer Bailey, is praised as the leading Pennsylvania newspaper outside Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. It secures the Associated Press telegraph news giving it a distinct advantage with AP reports and a daily cartoon and picture service at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Daily Democrat
Warren Worth Battey
Edward Homer Bailey
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Democrat
Associated Press Telegraph
Associated Press
Civilized Globe
Associated Press News
United States
Fire Claims Life Of Mrs. Catherine Spender At Carrollton Mills
Mrs. Catherine Spender, longtime Carrollton Mills resident eight miles from Punxsutawney, died six hours after a Thursday morning fire badly burning her while she attempted to light a flare. Her daughter Mrs Elmer Pearce rushed in as she collapsed, neighbors aided in saving the house from total loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Spender
Carrollton Mills
Punxsutawney
Elmer Pearce
Strictly Confidential Banking Pledge At Farmers Bank Of Indiana
A bank emphasizes customer confidentiality with officers and employees pledged to impart no information about patrons. The note states all dealings are held in strict confidence at Farmers Bank of Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Bank OF Indiana
Injured Bottling Official Heads to Chicago in Case
S Oliver Shoemaker of Indian Brewing Co. travels to Chicago to pursue a $5000 damages claim against Chicago Street Railway for a 3 year old street car collision that caused a compound fracture and took him off work. He will return with his wife after proceedings next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S .Oliver Shoemaker
Indian Brewing Co
Chicago
Chicago Street Railway Company
Shoemaker
Marion Center National Bank Ad Offers Secure Growth
The Marion Center National Bank urges permanent, mutually profitable bank relations. It touts conservatism, soundness, and safety, promising fair treatment and four percent on time deposits. An Indiana Hardware Company promotion invites ladies to learn wood finishing techniques from an expert visiting soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Center National Bank
Marion Cantha National Bank
Indiana Hardware Company
Martha John’s Will Filed for Probate in West Wheatfield
The will of Martha John’s of West Wheatfield township was filed for probate on April 8. It leaves everything to her daughter Effie. Harry J. Johns is named executor. The will is dated February 22, 1908 and witnessed by John Huston and Rev. E. E. Saner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha John
Martha John’s
West Wheatfield Township
Effie
Harry J. Johns
John Huston
E. Saner
Barrs Awarded Damages in Railroad Right of Way Suit
Mrs Anne K Barr of East Mahoning township received 1820 dollars in a suit against the B R T railroad for damages from taking right of way through her lands. Witnesses for the Barrs claimed 2000 dollars while opposing witnesses valued damages near 300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne K. Barr
East Mahoning Township
Barr
Thosy
Local Notes Highlight Elections and Social News
Indiana Hardware Co. hosts an open event April 16 17 and 18 to show money saving ideas. Engagement announced Miss Ruth G Kirtland daughter of Alfred P Kirtland Pittsburg to Ernest C Noyes no wedding date set. James T Young of Johnstown defeated for Assembly nomination in Cambria county. Earl Bloom DuBois basketball out for season due to injury at Tyrone. Honey Hodltow school pupils gift teacher Miss Jettie Frech Marion Center with picture ring and presents. Major McMurray editor confined at home with broken rib from fall on frosty board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Langham
Dr. Shittey
Indiana Hardware Co
Ruth G. Kirtland
Alfred P. Kirtland
Pittsburg
Ernest C. Noyes
James T. Young
Johnstown
Cambria County
Jin
Earl Bloom
DuBois
Tyrone
Mr. Bloom
DuBois Morning Courters
Honey Hodltow
Rayne Township
Jettie Frech
Marion Center
Major McMurray
Street Cars Run Soon Through Homer City Route Granted
A grant to Indiana County Street Railway Co extends street car service through Homer City with paving on streets and 18 inches either side. Cars expected by May first. line connects Indiana Ernest Creekside Clymer Homer City, boosting local business and accessibility. Reunion notes seven sons and one daughter of Elinor Jwing, all prominent in ministry and public life, gathered at her Saltsburg home after twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer
Ity
Indiana County Street Railway Company
Antonio Bianco
Maple Avenue
Main Street
Two Lick Bridge
Washington Street
Homer City
Clymer
Indiana
Ernest
Creekside
Ewing
Elinor Jwing
Saltsbury
Elizabeth M. Hawk
New Kensington
Rav
J. O. R. Ewing
Lahore Christian College
Lahore
India
John A. Ewing
Denver
Ira C
Wilkinsburg
Arthur H. Ewing
Allahabad
Farmers Bank of Indianapolis Promises Safe Interest Practices
It notes that individual loan makers are often troubled by collecting interest and sometimes see principal delayed. The bank states every savings depositor receives interest promptly every six months. If interest is not withdrawn it compounds into principal, ensuring safety of funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmbers' Bank OF Indian
Newest Fiction Bestsellers From Henry Hall Store
Henry Hall offers a fresh list of popular books led by The Lion and the Mouse and Princess Maritza. The catalog includes Half a Reeue and many other works by noted authors, with former price $1.25. Sale price set at 50 cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Lion and the Mouse
Princess Maritza
Henry Hall
Love's Tapestry and Deaths in Hastings
A diverse poem fragment opens this column followed by obituary notes on Eberhard Gessler of Hastings, aged about seventy one, who died of stomach trouble. Born in Bienne Germany, he and his brother Charles settled in area in 1862. He worked as a tanner, ran a Cambria hotel, then a Hastings grocery. Survived by his widow, two sons and three daughters. A Masonic and Royal Arcanum member, his funeral will be held in Hastings with Indiana Lodge Masons attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gessler
Charles LU
Eberhard Gessler
Hastings
Bienne
Germany
Charles
Eberhard
Wast End
Daniel Hodgson
Niel Town
Cambria County
Masonic Fraternity
Royal Arcanum
Indiana Lodge
J. N. Langham
Pentecostal Convocation Opens Easter Week at Eastland Pittsburg
Rev T H Q Graham and Rev James Given retire United Presbyterian ministers and plan to attend. A large interdenominational Pentecostal Convocation begins April 22 at Emory M E church North Highland Ave and Topey Street Eastland Pittsburg under Rev Dr Werlderspoon. Ministers and laymen expected from 75 to 100 miles. Easter services at Christ Episcopal modify start time to 10 40 a m for extended musical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TH. Q. Graham
James Given
United Presbyterian
U. P
General Assembly
United Presbyterian Church
Emory M
North Highland Avenue
Topey Street
Eastland Pittsburg
W. 2. Werlderspoon
Pittsburg
Christ Episcopal Church
Christchurch
Ilbert
Miss Cogswell
Bartlett Wfertary
Warren
Wilkingon
Myrin
Deaths in Gch area include Smilko and McCartney tales
Agnes Smilko of Clymer died at 27 from Dright’s disease while staying with her parents in Windber. She leaves husband Martin Smiko and four children. burial in Windber. Laura McCartney, 40, died in Denver after health troubles. born in New Florence, daughter of Hutchison Klingensmith. survived by husband W.W. H. McCartney. William Klingensmith, 78, prominent contractor, died in Indiana county after dropsy and heart trouble. survived by wife and children Alonzo, Annie, Grace. Isaacs Wigsinger, 67, Pendleton, Cambrian county, died after pneumonia. funeral in Conemaugh with Reverend M. L. Rowland mentioned. Samuel Harmon, Washington Twp farmer and son of Samuel Harmon and wife, died of heart failure. survived by parents and siblings James, Mrs. Shaffer, Mrs. McGaughey. funeral Monday at life residence, burial Washington graveyard. Amelia Rising, 28, White Twp, died from bowel inflammation after illness in Greensburg. requiem mass at St Bernard’s. survived by parents and many siblings. William Young, 84, longtime resident and real estate owner, died after paralysis. Irish-born. survived by six children and wife Mary Jane. funeral at home and burial in Oakland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCartney
Laura McCartney
W.W. H. McCartney
Conemaugh
Denver
Col
Alonzo
Fort Smith, Ark
Annie
Chicago
Mra
Grace Beck
Zumbrota, Minn
John Davis
Ebensburg
Thomas Jones
West
Elias "Rowland
Mechanicsburg
Samuel Harmon
Washington Township
Willet
James Harmon
Irvin Shaffer
Charles McGaughey
Washington
County Down
Ireland
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Indiana County
Young
Mary Jane Leech
W. H. McFarland
Oakdale
W. J. Kennedy
Winfield
Kan
William Young
Blairsville
Albert Young
Johnstown
Robert E. Young
Sixth Street
Lydia Young
Methodist Episcopal, Church
J. “W. Cary
Polle
Oakland Cemetery
Insurance payout settled for Mrs Thompson in New York Life claim
Patrick A. Yonquist, agent for New York Life Insurance Co, settled Mrs Wendell P Thompson’s insurance claim on Tuesday. She received a check for 2098.46 dollars as final payment of the settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick A. Yonquist
New York Life Insurance Co
Wendell P. Thompson
Improvements At Hellwood And Stafford Parishes Approved
Hellwood and Stafford parish projects approved by their councils authorize spending 4500 for a new rectory at St Patrick's in Hellwood and 3800 for a chapel by St Elizabeth's at Stafford, both in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hellwood
Canevin
St. Patrick's Church
St.lizabeth
Stafford
County
The Doctor's Meet at Einstein's Opera House
The Indiana County Medical Association met Tuesday at Einstein's Opera House in Stairsville. Five physicians read papers: Drs Carson of Blacklick Cass of West Lebanon Alexander of Robinson and Lewis and Wellman of Blairsville. Despondency Causes Death by Own Action John Murray aged about fifty six committed death by own action in his shanty at Palmer's lumber camp in Burrell Township last Saturday evening. Murray had been waylaid and robbed the night previous and was very despondent the following day. He is the father of four children who reside in Fayette county. Coroner Carey was notified but the circumstances were so plain that he thought an inquest unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Medical Association
Einstein
Stairsville
John Murray
Palmer
Burrell Township
Murray
Fayette County
Carey
Marriages Reported in Indiana Blairsville and Johnstown
Sundberg and Boyer unite in Indiana April 1 1908 by J G Fleming at his office. Rhodes and Van Meter wed in Blairsville April 8 by Rev J T Pender. McGary Gailey wedding in Conemaugh and Allegheny townships. Wright and Wilkinson wed in Tarentum by Rev A J Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sundberg—Boyer
Edward Sundberg
Amanda Boyler
J. G. Fleming
Indiana
Wright—Wilkinson
Clare L. Wright
Johnstown
Indiana Normal
Ethel Wilkinson
Mcéeadowvyale
Tarentum
A. J. Walker
Rhodes VanMeter and Violet VanMeter wed in Tadpoom
At the Methodist Episcopal parsonage on April 8 1908 Rev J Pender united John Rhodes of Leechburg and Violet VanMeter of Batesville Ohio in marriage. They were attended by Mr and Mrs W Skinner of this city. Grace I Wood and Milton Wilcox were joined in marriage at Shelocta by Rev Everett Campbell. Wilcox is employed by the gag company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhodes—Van Meter
John T. Rhodes
Leechburg
Violet van Meter
Batesville
Blairsville
J.T. Pender
Wilcox—Wood
Grace I. Wood
George Wood
Sheloca
Milton Wilcox
Samuel Wilcox
Everett Campbell
Shelocta
Wilpes
Personal notices and visits fill Indiana town pages
Local social notes list Miss Clara Wherry and others visiting relatives in South Bend and Pittsburg, visitors from Armagh, Heibyood, York, and Mercerburg, and town residents returning from trips to Franklin, Pa and the South. Also mentions attendees at funerals, a stove and floor refinishing demonstration at Indiana Hardware Co with lessons free and a $2.50 hardwood floor offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Hardware Go
Uncalled Letters Left At Office April 11 1908
List of letters remaining uncalled for at the office includes Amos Bossinger Miss Burtha Cameron W I Davis G B Dickey Adne Donas Gibson Miss Sarah villin Daniel W Gramley Miss Laura E Kepple Mrs P Moorhead A Lincoln Peachey Miss Nellie Brante W J Simpson Jr Stewart J E Wikken eon Charles Wolford Jan Bluszey czyk Inquiries should note advertising date James C McGregor Postmaster Democrat Office printing and subscriptions urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladidna
Amos Tt. Bossinger
Burtha Cameron
W. I. Davis
G. B. Dickey
Adne Donas
Gibson
Sarah Villin
Daniel W. Gramley
Laura E. Kepple
P. Moorhead
A. Lincoln Peachey
Nellie Brante
W. J. Simpson, Jr. Stewart
J. E. Wikken
Eon
Charles Wolford
Jan Bluszeyczyk
James C. McGregor
P.M
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. Wallace Thomas
George H. Jeffries
Harry A. Boggs
James M. Marshall
Neil
James
Hammers
S. S. Gibson
J. Read
John M. Leech
Walter H. Ayres
Hy. YY. Blakley
Alvin M. Wonder
M. Kurtz
Taylor
Henry I. Wilson
Assembly
MGC
Watron
James i i Henry le Cacaoala
Johnstown Daily Democrat
A. Farri
Shelata & T. BeVille
BANCA
Eli Ufiel
Postali d'Italia
Avellenti di Passagsio
Lues
Ea- Pate Co
Love
Archibald Sullivan
Rhe
Harmon
McGary—Gailey
Margaret
McClain Gailey
Conemaugh Township
Alexander
Willam McGary
Allesheny Township
Westmoreland County
R. E. McClure
Clara Wherry
South Bend
J. J. Tinkeom
Armagh
Robert Orrison
Chas
J. Nollenberger
Heibyood
S. EB. Greaves
Tranklin
Ehrenfelid
Gun Hood
Charles J. Beeson
Harry White
Cora Krout
York
J. C. Krout
South Street
EH. I. Lewis
Bess Cunningham
Mabel Thompson
Sharpsburg
Lloyd Marlin
Mercersburg
Mark Watson
Jeaege
Frank Glover
East Liberty
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