Capitol Scandal Report Promises Major Prosecutions
Beach Haven North Carolina hosts members of the Capitol Investigating Commission as they prepare to submit the Miele report to Governor Stuart. The finding predicts ten to fourteen criminal prosecutions for leading figures, plus civil suits seeking between two and four million dollars. Named figures include architect Joseph M. Huston and contractor associates as well as state officials such as William H. Mathues, William P. Snyder, Frank G. Harris, Edmund G. Hardenberg, and H. Burd Cassel, with possible action against Charles Wetter and others connected to George S. Payne & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrishig
Beach Haven
N. C
Ay Miele
Stuart
Capitol Investigating Commission
Joseph M. Huston
Capitol
Huston
John H. Sanderson
Sanderson
William H. Mathues
Pennsylvania
William H. Berry
Mathnes
William P. Snyder
Frank G. Harris
Board of
Public Grounds and Buildings
Congressman Cassel Company
Edmund G. Hardenberg
Pennypicken
H. Burd Cassel
Lancaster County
Auditor General
Charles Th. Wetter
Stat
Wetter
George BP, Payne & Co
Ousyel, Huston, Sanderson
Pennypacker
Board of Public Grounds and Buildngs
Fair
Capitol Investigation Commission
Fisher
Indiana County
Sisson
Erie
Shields
Wyoming
Westmoreland
Deardon
Philadelphia
Ammerman
Montour
Dewalt
Lehigh County
Deer Park
Joseph M. Triton
John I. Sanderson
James M. Sminnaker
Increase of the School District Debt Carries Vote Passed
The election in Indiana Borough authorized borrowing 60000 for new school buildings. By ward tallies three in favor and one against approved the plan. H M Lockard, School Board president, cites crowded rooms and aging East End and Landis buildings as reasons for the needed expansion. A new building would relieve crowding and keep younger students near present limits while older pupils travel farther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Jentaens
Oye
H. M. Lockard
Indiana School
East End
West End
Indiana County Hospital Bequest In Will Of Robinson
The 1907 will of Thomas Job Iuson of Robinson West Wheatfield Township bequeaths $1,000 to the Indiana County Hospital. The will outlines gifts including stock in Garfield Fire Clay Co and Robinson Co, a house and lot, insurance policies, and funds to establish a monument and a named hospital bed for poor residents. Executed by Francis J. Robinson and Sarah Alice Robinson, the document notes a five year test of funds and names executors. The will also details bequests to relatives and notes travel of local residents J Dick Wilson, J Blair Sutton, Jane Wilson, and Edith Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Job. Iuson
Robinson
West Wheatfaldt Township
Indiana
Tidiana County
Psintor
Saiat
Aliee Robinson
Rollie Son
Garfield
Familly
Vostoffich
Alka
Garfeldt Fire Clay Co
Robinson Coy Ale
Robinson Co
Indiana County Hospital
Indllane Hospital Association
Thowas J Robinson
West Wheatfield Township
Indiana County
Testator
Charles Sutton
John W. Huston
Hay
Francis J. Robinson
Sarah Alice Robinson
Ray M. Alexander, Jr
Fine Trin
J. Dick Wilson
J. Blair Sutton
Jane Wilson
Edith Smith
Wilson
Oldsmobile
Clair Getty
Buffalo
N. Y
Kittanning
Obscure garbled query about numbers and family references
A distorted request presents unclear instructions with multiple typos. It seems to ask for mathematical steps using counts of siblings and deaths, referencing Heaths and an unidentified figure, but the meaning is unreadable.
Farmers Bank of Tristan Promotes Safe Banking
A historical ad copy extols safe bank use, claiming deposits are secure and receipts reliable. The Farmers Bank of Tristan touts one third of a century in operation with twentieth century methods and offers to explain banking to customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Bank of
Tristan
Local Interest: July District Reports and Educators
The July district report notes Claris as Principal of the Seventh ward schools in Cunxsutawney, succeeding Tha Bolivar schools’ head from last year. Joseph Dwarek of Bheekiel was arrested July 81 by Detective Neal for selling We Bil Aquar, posted bail for an appearance Octoberwearing. Likeell, ex West Whertfield township, is reelected dean of the College of Rhetoric and Public Speaking at Oslo Northern University. Liggett, a former county school teacher, is also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tha Bolivar
Joseph Dwarek
Bheekiel
Neal
We Bil Aquar
Ceorge Kosle
Blackilek
Likeell
West Whertfield Towinship
Oslo Northern University
Liggett
Langham Family Celebrates Deputy Auditor General’s Anniversary
Deputy Auditor General J N Langham celebrated his sixty sixth anniversary quietly at home without his chief attendant. Mrs Langham hosted a bountiful dinner for ten attending boys and girls, with many Langham relatives from Clearfield Washington East Run Indiana Girnside Lovejoy and Ames present including Mrs J N Langham and Mrs Pearl Langham plus several nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goneral JN
Layshain
Ie Torly
Big Brothers
Langham
Clearfield County
Mra
J. la Langham
Washington, D. Cy
J. A. Langham
East Run
R. We Langham
Endiana
John Langham
Girnside
Keer
1Inade
Kinnan
Lovejoy
A. L. Lonewill
Sam
Mary
Borratve
Noble
Jui
J. N. Langham
Louiey
Wisabeth
Miss Pearl Unham
Social Notes From Local Gatherings and Engagement Rumors
Social notes recount a chicken and walla supper at Hawxhurst's with about twenty five guests. Honored guest was Mrs George Pearson of New Castle. A separate party hosted by Miss Veronten Blalgerwald of Jobstown mentions an engagement involving Miss Elsie Owens of Johnstown and H Clyde Roberts of Homer City, with Roberts employed at the Pasenger station in Johnstown. The report lists attendees including Mr and Mrs Robert Smith, Mr and Mrs William Moorhead, and several local residents, with names such as Lizete Lown Lavrans Gertrude Blanche Anthony Bertha Lewis Nellie Fleming and June Pranic among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Wilson
Thawkshurst’s
George Pearson
New Castle
Veronten Blalgerwald
Jobstown Mhursday
Elsie Owens
Johnstown
H. Clyde Roberts
Homer Otty
John G. Roberts
Mr. Roberts
Pennsylvania Railroad
Miss Owens
Johntown Telephone Company
Ata Chieken
Waltle Supeier
Hawxhurst's
Stone
Mise Annie Pits
Cherrytree
Robert Smith
Wiliam Moorhead
Marry Joe
Lizete Lown
Lavrans
Gertrude
Blanche Anthony
Bertha Lewis
Nellie
Holl Fleming
June
Marriages and civic notes from a 1907 local paper
The itemized text records several marriages including Margaret Ralston and Charles Keegan with details of ceremonies and residences, plus other nuptials such as Frankenburg Osborne and Mather Osborne, and Palmer Buckland unions. It also notes a town council meeting on Water Street brick choice, a Water Street paving petition, a Conemaugh School reunion, a Pittsburgh Civil Service item, and cemetery improvements directed by Supt. Sutton.
Bids Wanted for Masonry and Bridge Work in Grant Township
The Commissioner of Ludlana county invites bids by 2 PM Saturday August 1 for masonry on Mellhoes bridge in Grant township and for moving an old bridge on New Masonry. Bids must include excavation. Details by Harry receiving contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludlana
Mellhoes
Grant Township
Harry
Hivel Ag
Remand List For Undelivered Mail In August 1907
Inquiries at the U.S. Dina office dated August 4, 1907 list addressees including Mrs Iola Arilay Mish Bouldt War nett Clirgnee AL Brooks Miss Jeng Duin A da Gally Juin Haralibar ker Miss Carvla Henry John Kane Mitchell McHenry J B Shafer J K Smith CA Bruchell W L Thornton Gulseppy Cipolla Pere Gossic Sul Flot Adie Mant de thule Lurdey Pacost Senta. Inquiries should state letters were advertised with the date. James C MecGregor FP M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indina
Iola Arilay
Mish Bouldt Warnett
Clirgnee AL Brooks
Jeng Duin
A. da. Gally
Juin Haralibarker
Carvla Henry
John Kane
Mitchell McHenry
Shafer
J. K Smith
CA. Bruchell
W. BL Thorton
Gulseppy Cipolla
Pere Gossi
Wreck at Kelly's Station Involving Train Collision
A freight train derailed near Kelly's Station along the Allewhaty Valley Railway on Tuesday afternoon after colliding with a passenger car. Several people were injured as the train crossed into the opposite track while visitors to the Fireman's Convention were in town. One woman and child were killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly's
Kelly's Gtuden
Allewhaty
Afernoon
Wil
Hoth Crolad
Dadly
Kituannlig
Kak Jonetson
Hult
Farmers Bank advert promises 4 percent interest
An old ad promotes banking with the Farmers Banks offering 4 percent interest compounded periodically on a one dollar minimum. It references assets over 1.6 million and urges readers to start saving now despite garbled text.
Gone to Atlantic City excursion group report
Fragmentary OCR lists names tied to an Atlantic City trip on August 7. Individuals include Mrs. Kilder Pooler and her son Murray, Mr. Joseph Clements, Mrs. O Clements, Mrs. Edward Ziegler and her three children, and others named My Tota Lo Gero and dele gon Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlante City
Wharydey
Overutus
Tota Lo Gero
Dele Gon Lawrence
Kilder Pooler
Murray
Joseph Clements
O. Clements
Mra
Edward Ziegler
Lydick Reunion Date At Clymer On Thirsty 1907
The Lydick families of Wiscounty will hold a reunion at Clymer on Thirsty August 29 1907. First session at 10 20. Business follows at 2 00. B M Lydick presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydick
Wiscounty
Clymer
Aupunt
B. M. Lydick
Deaths Of A Week In Rural Indiana Area
Spackman Alvin B Spackman died July 2 in Hast Wheatfield after a lingering illness aged three years survived by his parents and siblings. Funeral at Armagh M. P. Church conducted by Rev. Mandian. interment at Armagh cemetery. Henry Swall died Friday at Locust Street residence heart trouble aged about 60. Survived by wife and six children. funeral in Oakland. Parker Thaddeus T Parker aged HEXL ning died suddenly at home in Sharpsburg after fifty years with Pennsylvania Railroad. survived by widow and one son. Humphrey William died in Blairsville after long illness. funeral Sunday with services by Blairsville Lodge. Wilson Miss Sarah A Willson of Zanesville Ohio died suddenly. sister of Mrs. Banks and aunt of Mrs. Waughry of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ralston
Th Place
Charles Keegan
Indiana
Jamestown
Salwelly
Towsend
Intana
Bel Ik
Mia
Mary Ralsto
Gakiind Avenug
DirBola
Layola Wildon
Wileon
Beard
John J. Wealtsides
Canemdbhy
Conemangh
Wish
Cue Vie Mo MN
Cat Ohn
Sewards Clayton
Ini Munroe M
Spackmin
Merchiant
Bowird
Shoekmiain
Clearfiederin Iy
Pittsburg
Amatin
John
E. Henry
Mra
Johnston
Oakland
Thaddeus VT
Parker
Sharpsburg
Ceased
Mamin
Pennsylvania Railroad
Main
Glairsville
Wns
Allegheny
Methodist Church
The
Masons
Humphrey
William Humphrey
Blatravidlo
Lone Fine
Rebecca. Wagle
All A. G. Wagle
Blalravilla Lodge of
Fairfield Heights plan offers sale of 300 lots near Josephine
Fairfield Heights addition to Blacklids and Josephine lays out a private sale plan for 300 lots to be offered at the lowest prices. The site lies five minutes from Josephine and twelve from Blacktiek, with agents listed in Bleekttek and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Heights
Blacklids
Josephine
Fairfield
Lous
Blacktiek
Harry Laikert
Bleekttek
Clank Fields
Union
Anderson
Allornay-al-tuw
Insana
Huston
Histice
Lie Powee
Hleektiek
Reunion at School No 7 Called Off In Error
No reunion of old scholars and teachers planned at School No 7 Young township Joanlavilla on Thursday August. 240 is cancelled. Old scholars invited to bring Wiskats. The Blairs Orchestra will furnish music and a program is arranged with speakers. West National Bank of Indiana offers four percent on time deposits and permits payment of funds to the depositor at any time without notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conner
Robert Conner
Montgomery Township
Conners
Ad Bilhg
A. C. Curtlebaugh
Cooper Band
Adidas of
Volcania
Rodu
Salieurgs
Hesponse
Mon. Miller
Bhilraville
Arutress
Fey Andray Gatty
Geland
Jomes Adress
May
Ron L Hwhng
Lahore
Ndin
Gull
Chateanan
Amee Porth
tHobaug
Boe'y
Young Township
Ab Joanlavilla
Blairs Ve Orchestra
West National Bank of Indianna
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. M. Stewart + Co
the Democrat
Yeaults
J. C. Smathers
Chautauqua
Charles Cunningham
Cresson
J. C. Barr
West Lebanon
Joli
B. Taylor
Frank Loli
Pitsburg
Clyde Guthrie
Beaver
James Taylor
Bertha King
Ada
Ohio
Cora, Adams
Bess McCormick
Ella
Cora McCormick
George Feit
Ernest Stewart
Atlantic City
Harry White, Jr
Adam Bownson
JSON
James
Saltsburg
Apollo
W. G. Allen
Pottsville
Will
Enid Wolsey
Wilkinsburg
Bess Cunningham
Laura
Cincinnati
J. Telford
Nora Apple
J. C. Speedy
Creekside
A. Sansom
Kiski
David Ortz
Mabel
Oak Street
Albert Leigh
William Palmer
Ortz
Elizabeth Sloan
Elmer Dis
John St. Clair
Missey
Nell Herrick
Edna Wilson
Blanche St. Clair
Bsg Winton Automobile
Miss St. Chir
Ament
Normal School
Geo
Indiana Hospital
K. Walker Smith
Tuesaday
North Sixt Street
Murray Coon
Ward Fish
Barry Her Inger
Murray Peeler
Charles Simpson
Burnell Simpson
Richard Smith
Billy Wagner
Clair Wdmistan
Charles Ruteh
Tony
Shaw
Mary Dane Dek Kles
Atelidos
Social Notes
Keegan—Ralston
Mack
Roger
Lloyd Mack
Msg W Morones Razor
New Florencal
Atlande Clay
Palmer—Buckland
Palmer
Bsuckland
Reavy Geo
S. Holmes
Mathodist Episcopal Prisoniae
Lymn Delsan
Binekick
Mabel Lucrettat Buckland
Water Street
Cap. Henters Ailey
St. & BP
West Virginia
Bolivar
Fifth
Cornell
J. TL. Orr
G. BP. McCartney
David Miller
Civil Service Commission
James J. Sansom
Cdttex
Civil Service Commisssion
Kontemen
Guthrie
Janston
Nadi
Critith
Dunierut
George i. Wallnes
Todapanitogt Rapublaan
Ettoenay
Geo. R Moarkt
Demorral
Oakhind
Sutton
Mmandion
Armagh M. 1
Te Waatt
Renzo
Carman de Ranzo
Sherle Weta Wriday
Bel
Tress
Wies
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