Narrow Escape Destroys Elkin Building Fire
A Friday morning blaze gutted the Elkin building on the first floor and damaged nearby structures. Indiana Lodge of Elks suffered about 4000 in losses with 6000 of building and 2000 of furnishings insured. Other losses included Sharrets shoe store 1200 and office furnishings damage to John P. Elkin and J. N. Langham about 500. Fire origin likely a gas stove explosion from a disused barber shop light. Lodge plans a temporary location and possible three story brick lodge home with ground floor stores. A barn fire near Indiana destroyed outbuildings, livestock, and 800 bushels of grain, totaling around 3000 in losses.
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Tnuiana
Elkin
Indiana Lodge of Elks
The
Elks
M. FF. Sharrets
John P. Elkin
J. N. Langham
Bert Roof
Indiana Lodge
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Henry Hall
J. Wood Clark
J. R. Richards
C. A. Alers
Fd. O'Hara
Peeler
Bert. Moreau
Gallitzin suffers massive fire damage across town
A Wednesday night blaze in Gallitzin, among the north Cambria county’s worst, destroyed three major business places and the opera house, left seven families homeless, and damaged property around 150000 dollars. The McKee farm near Glen Campbell was also burned last week, due to a defective flue.
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Gallitzin
Cambria County
Galier
H. E. McKee
Glen Campbell
Funds for Firemen in Indiana Borough
A number of Indiana business men are raising funds by subscription to supply the borough’s firemen with modern equipment. The Elkin block fire demonstrated the need for better apparatus and Robert EB Young initiated the subscription with a generous response. The money will be used solely for fire protection.
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Indiana
Elkin Block
Robert EB. Young
Turkey Shoots In White's Woods Draw Crowd
Several shooting matches were held around Thanksgiving with Turkey shoots in White's woods drawing good patronage. Many birds changed hands after being won.
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White's Woods
Local teams contest wins in Thanksgiving basketball night
The Olympics of this place won their first game against East Liberty Stars by 34 to 26 on Thanksgiving evening. Normal basketball team from the same place lost their first game to Wilderton Academy 23 to 26 on Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Liberty Stars
Wilderton Academy
Farm on Big Return Crowns Record Corn Crop
G R Craig of Near Parkwood breaks county corn record with 10 acres yielding 1624 bushels sold at 80 cents per bushel totaling $457.20 per acre 34 67. Last year 147 bushels per acre. Article notes more land in Western Pennsylvania could yield heavily if worked intelligently and warned against wealth illusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Craig
Parkwood
Aily
Pennsyvania
G. RB. Orsi
Indiana
Graig
Wien
Craigtawnd
Police Watch Over Gambling Paraphernalia Arrival
Borough police are keeping a watchful eye on a consignment of fare, poker, and roulette tables with all accessories that arrived by freight in Indiana last week. It is believed the paraphernalia is intended for use in new mining towns rather than Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lhe
Indiana
Christmas Bazaar at Presbyterian church social ball
The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church will hold a Christmas bazaar in the church social hall. The bazaar opens at 3 PM on Friday December 18 with a chicken and waffle supper, and on Saturday evening December 14 an oyster supper is served at the same hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soviet
Presbyterian Church
Winter Changes at Hany C. Christy Store
Hany C. Christy the shoe merchant will improve a storeroom this winter by expanding into the Youngblood Bros space, creating a Philadelphia street entrance. The Wissell building will shift access as Youngblood Bros enlarges stock. J Abrams closes his clothing store and moves stock to Dizonville to open a new shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hany C. Christy
Youngblod Bros
Indiana County Poor Farm plans move forward
Three Indiana County commissioners Cyrus Stouffer J L Shaffer and W L Neal visited Greensburg to inspect Westmoreland County Home and study site options for the county Poor Farm. They will consider multiple counties before deciding location details and official appointments while inviting landowners to present their farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Cyrus Stouffer
J. L. Shaffer
W. L. Neal
Greensburg
Westmoreland County
Eldersridge Old Students Reunite in Pittsburg Banquet
The figlteenth annual Eldersridge Academy Old Students Association reunion and banquet occurred Friday at the Anderson Hotel in Pittsburg. About 30 alumnae attended, with addresses by Ray Ball Salinburg M C Watson John Elder Mrs Alexander and others. Rev A T Walker elected president, Rev Al T L Smith named vice president, Rev RB CL Beatty reelected secretary, executive committee includes O Watson Margaret Mihder and Frank M Curtis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Laat
John Elder
Detroit
Michigan
DD. P. Alexander
A. T. Walker
Tarentum
RK. Stansbury Sutton
al T L. Smith
Ligomer
CL Beatty
Tresenter
My O. Watson
Margret Mhder
Frank M. Curtis
Grand Jury Week Opens as Court Names Foreman
Grand Jury week of the December term opened with motions, witnesses, and juror returns. Foreman John R. Craig, Armstrong township, was sworn in despite objections. The panel returned true bills including larceny, illegal liquor sales, and related counts. Most work next week centers on criminal trials as the term progresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telford
Samuel Cunningham
John R. Craig
Armstrong Township
L. Pattison Co
William K. Klingensmith
Commonwealth
John Zanbuck
Peter Madaiteo
John Puksie
Licensed Couples Listed in 2162 to 2183 Records
The list names numerous couples from towns including Blacklick East Wheat field Cokeville Bisitsville Iselin Cham beraville Shawmut Wehrum Deckers Point Sneloda Cockport Kenwood Grant Homer City Penn Run Purchase Line Indiana and Washington townships. Entries include names such as Alfred K. Gerlhard Martha Cunningham William J. Meyer Ida M. Traynor Domenico Spagliali Rocco Charles Gardner Brady Grace Lee McSwiney Willet Willis Curry Maurie J. Martin Jerry P. Nicewonger Arnie Rawley Louie Francesconi Frances Durandetti Chares Hayden Sara Miktos Paris Lockard Xamenia Peightal Guy Johns Catherine Suarp Lewis A. Henry Ola M. Wilt Sterl London Sara Marie Singer Adam Smith J. Edgar Moorhead Mayme K. Dick William H. McCune Vera B. Craft Price Davis Emma Sara Pitts Paul A. Risinger Buelah M. Duncan Archie Sadler Cora Abel Allshouse Minnie B. Fyack Franklin M. Dick Domenica Viola Pearl Dishong Edward Buterbaugh"}
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred K. Gerlhard
Blacklick
Martha Cunningham
East Wheatfield
William J. Meyer
Cokeville
Ida M. Traynor
Bisitsville
Domenico Spagliali
Parma
Rocco
Iselin
Charles Gardner Brady
Chamberaville
Grace Lee McSwiney Willet
Willis H. Curry
Somerset
Maurie J. Martin
Shawmut
Elk County
Jerry P. Nicewonger
Strongstown
Price Davis
Emma Sara Pitts
Grant
William J. Sloppy
Big Run
Jane Weimer
Decker’s Point
Paul A. Risinger
Homer City
Buelah M. Duncan
Blairsville
Archie Sadler
Cora Abel Allshouse
Washington Township
Franklin M. Dick
Minnie B. Fyack
Penn Run
Frank Romeo
Domenica Viola
Indiana
Edward Buterbaugh
Pearl Dishong
Purchase Line
State Revenues in Pennsylvania Hit New High
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania reported fiscal year revenue of 25,818,924 ending Friday, surpassing last year’s 24,269,119. The gain stems from corporate taxes and close collection of delinquent taxes. The Pennsylvania Railroad Company paid 2,416,893.79 in taxes for its holdings east of Pittsburgh. About 10,000,000 remained in the state treasurer’s general fund.
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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pittsburgh
State Treasury
Christmas Bazaar by Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church to hold a Christmas Bazaar in the church social hall on December 11 at 8 P.M. and December 14 at 5 P.M. A chicken and waffle supper on December 11 and an oyster supper on December 14 will be served. Public invited.
Local Social Roundup of Reunions and Visits
Personal mentions list residents and visitors across towns including GC M Lingle of Griseton, Miss Edna Sansom of Pittsburg, Miss Emma Walters of Panxantawney, D M Kier of Blairytitle, Ross Sutton, Alex Stewart, Miss Mary Rice of Philadelphia, Mr and Mrs J G Moorhanns of Johnstown, Mrs James R Robbins of Brad dock, James Lytle visiting Punxsutawney, William Hall of Latrobe, Kemper Sutton and Will Taylor in Pittsburg, John G Ashbaugh returning to reside, Marie and Adeline Craighead formerly of this place, Miss Pearl Bush principal at Glen Campbell, Charles Cunningham of Allegheny, Jas B Sansom of Setsburg, Chas J Sansom of Clarion, Charles Cunningham cashier of Cresson National Bank, Harry McCreary of Carson City Nev, Miss Bella Taylor, Joan B McCormick of Georeville, with a visiting party in Colorado and a music gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gc.m. Lingle
Griseton
Edna Sansom
Pitsburg
Emma Walters
Panxantawney
D. M. Kier
Blairayitle
Indiana
Ross M. Sutton
Alex. M. Stewart
Pittsburg
John G. Ashbaugh
Millwood
John
Marie
Aaeline Craighead
Aspinwall
Mia
W. J. Wettling
Pearl Bush
Glen Gampbell
Charles Cunningham
W.M. Cunningham
Allegheny
Jas. B. Sansom
F.etsburg
Chas. J. Sansom
Clarion
Farewell Party for Mrs McCrady Before Move to Indiana
Misa Bess McCrady of Glen Campbell left town last week to reside in Indiana. She was given a farewell party by friends Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Caldwell at their School street home. The group enjoyed flinch and discussed a sumptuous repast during the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Bess McCrady
Glen Campbell
Indiana
D. M. Caldwell
H. B
Flinch
School Street
Plan W C T U Work in Indiana County Session
The executive committees of Indiana County W C T U met Friday at Mrs. Walton's Raimville home. Outside attendees included Mrs Nea Thompson county president, Mae M A Bonden hammer treasurer, and Mrs M W Bull recording secretary from Saltsburg. They mapped winter projects and the 1907 Clarksburg convention and discussed boosting membership.
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Indiana
W.C, Pt.u
Mra. T
Clarksburg
Indiana Ministerial Association Meets in 1906 Session
The Indiana Ministerial Association gathered Monday December 3, 1906 at 2 PM at 265 Sixth Street. Rev Hay led prayer, Rev Wilson presided, and Stev Beaers read an instructive paper on The Country Congregation. Attendees' remarks praised the paper. meeting adjourned to January 7, 1907 at 2 PM. closed with prayer by Rev Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Ministerial Association
Sixth Street
Hay
Wilson
Stev. Beaers
Welsh
Crawford
President's Message delayed to present fresh edition
The Democrat delays this issue a few hours to feature the President's Message while it remains fresh and interesting for readers.
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Democrat
Local items of interest from Canoe creek to Rossiter
Drilling for gas and oil resumes in Canoe creek district near Enterprise Mills. Patt M. Reidy of Rossiter suffers blood poisoning in the hand. Prof. Owens from Cortlandt, N.Y. visits then returns to duties. Henry Highfield injures arm playing football. Robert Langer of Rossiter helps nurse his father-in-law after a hunting accident. Orphans Home directors choose Senator Brown’s farm at Grapville for location. Farmers Bank of Indiana shows steady growth per fourth page statement. Charles Crane, 23, fatally shot by his younger brother with a flobert rifle near Hill's Mill. he dies hours later.
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Canoe Creek
Enterprise Mills
Patt M. Reidy
Rossiter Hotel
Rossiter
R. Iliiot Owens
Cortlandt
N.Y
Robert Langer
Inlaw
Philip Comb
Orphans’ Home of the Reformed Church
Senator Brown
Grapeville
Westmoreland County
Democrat
Farmers Bank of Indiana
Charles
Sammel Crane
Jackson Plaze
Hill’s Mill
Elk Lodge of Sorrow Held by Local Lodge
The Elk’s Lodge held a Sorrow service on Sunday afternoon at the Opera House with Exalted Ruler Wallace Thomas officiating. The event opened at 2 o’clock, featured a rifle march by the Opera House orchestra led by William Banks, and included a quartet and speeches by J Elder Peeler and Dr Ament among others. The service remembered two members, W Edgar Loughry and J Hovis Ingle, and closed with “Nearer My God to Thee.”
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Elk’s Lodge of Sorrow
Lodge of Sorrow
Elk’s Lodge
Wallace Thomas
Opera House
William Banks
John B. Selig
John G St Clair Bert
F Moreau
Paul B. Graff
J. Blair Sutton
Kinny Light
William B. Stahl
J. Elder Peeler
W. Edgar Loughry
J. Hovis Ingle
Peeler
Ament
A. M. Wonder
Reduced Rail Rates to DuBois for Grange Meeting
Pennsylvania Railroad offers discounted round trip tickets from all Pennsylvania stations to DuBois for the State Grange Patrons of Husbandry meeting. Tickets on sale December 8 to 14 with return allowed through December 17, consult the nearest ticket agent for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DuBois
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania State Grange
Tillsbandry
Pennsylvania
Will Probated for O. F. Fairman in Washington Township
The will of O. Fairman, late of Washington township, is filed in the Register's office. It leaves all money to his wife for her lifetime use, after which it goes to her children with exceptions for Ralph and Carl. The widow is named executrix.
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O. Fairman
Washington Township
Register
Ralph
Carl
Smallpox at Rossiter Triggers Quarantine Action
Reported discovery of a score or more cages of smallpox at Rossiter alarms residents as efforts focus on enforcing quarantine rules for foreigners amid a raging outbreak. State constabulary may be increased to enforce measures while locals seek safety and compliance. Deposit your money in the Wiret National Bank of Indiana. The atron p est, eutest, and most convenient bank in the county. It pays four percent on time deposits, withdrawable on demand. AN business can be done by rail if so desired, if
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossiter
Wiret National Bank
Indiana
Atron Pest
Eutest
Money Grows When Planted With Steady Bank Interest
This snippet argues money should be invested rather than kept idle. It likens idle cash to seed that yields nothing and contrasts it with bank deposits that accrue interest, suggesting prudent placement of funds to harvest growth over time.
Dinocrat's Linotype Hopes For Better Future
The Dinocrat reports limited use of its new linotype due to inexperience and time constraints. Editors apologize for the sparse typography and pledge to improve in future issues and earn reader support.
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Dinocrat
Deaths of a Week Greene Blairsville and area
A week of obituaries notes Samuel I. Greens longtime Blairsville resident and river boatman dies at his son’s Sheraden home at about 78. Frank Findley dies at his parents’ home after brief illness at 23. William J. Roberts dies of organic heart disease at 77, native of Wales. Lizzie Work, widow of John A. Work, dies at 83 in East Mahoning township. Sarah J. Hetrick, formerly of Leechburg, dies in East Liverpool after gastric fever at 61. Funeral notices follow for multiple relatives and friends.
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Rindley
Frank Findley
Benjamin F. Findley
Ira Tra
Bert
Mra
J. N. Stewart
Murs
J W. Miller
John M. Getty
Indiana
Hetrick
Sarah J. Hetrick
Leechburg
East Liverpool
William W. Hill
South Buffalo
Armstrong County
Joan A. Hetrick
Risinger and Duncan wed at Blairsville parsonage
Paul A. Risinger of Homer City and Miss Buelah M. Duncan near Blairsville were married last Wednesday at Blairsville M E Parsonage by Rev JT Pershing and plan to make Homer City their home. Frank M. Dick and Minnie Fyock tied the knot on Wednesday November 28 with a joint family reunion and dinner at the Dick residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick—Fyock
Frank M. Dick
V. P Dick
Minnie Fyock
Nelson Fyock
Penn Run
Letters Advertised for in South McAlester December 1 1906
A list of names includes Samuel Anderson Mrs Ellen Broach Miss Ruby Clark FW Cook Mrs Sar ah Davis Bert Davie John Hickman J D Homer Mrs Amanda Patterson Miss Lessia Rowe D Wrené Mrs J D Young Dan Wrows and others. The notice notes inquiries should state letters were advertised with the date. Additionally Dr LeRoy Long, Secretary of the Health of the Choctaw Nation speaks on moderate beer use, claiming about one and a half ounces in twenty four hours is not injurious. Try Indian Beer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Anderson
Ellen Broach
Ruby Clark
Cook
Sar‘ah Davis
Bert Davie
John Hickman
J. D. Homer
Mre
Amanda Patterson
Lessia Rowe
D. Wrené
Mra
J. D. Young
Dan Wrows
LeRoy Long
South McAlester
I. T
Bouth of Health
Bowes
Also Mentioned on This Page
George Simpson
Mary MecKnight
J. A. Findley
the Ours
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
Misa Mary Rice
Philadelphia
J. G Moorhanns
Johnstown
James R. Robbins
Braddock
James Lytle
Punxsutawney
William Hall
Latrobe
Kemper Sutton
Will Taylor
Cresson National Bank
Cresson
D. A. Cunningham
Harry McCreary
Carson City
Nev
Joan B. McCormick
Georeville
Colorado
W. C. T. U. Work
Henry Highfield
Glass Works
Money Makes
Indiand Office
Jesus C. McGregor, P.M
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