Grand Jury Finishes Work and County Buildings Examined
The December term grand jury concluded with an inspection of county buildings. They urged changes to the court house including better lighting, a larger Prothonotary’s office, and second floor jury rooms. Court opened with 34 criminal cases, many foreigners, including liquor sales and riot charges.
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Hookertown
West Lebanon
Bernandi
Gavil Popipina
Eliza Popipina
Wellwood
Gavil
Steve Houghy
John Jursek
Steve Housky
John Miller
Jon
Trrants
Johnstown
Farmers Aid Mall Carriers At Winter Road Intersection
Farmers near Goheenville in Armstrong county introduce a device to aid rural carriers during winter. An iron stake is driven at a road intersection with a wagon wheel pivoted on top. Malt boxes fixed to the rim receive malt as the carrier drives up and turns the wheel, avoiding bad roads and added travel.
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Goheenville
Armstrong County
Christmas Bazaar by Liulies Society at Pray Hyterian Church
The Christmas bazaar of The Liulies All Society of the Pray hyterian church will be held December 12 and 13 in the church social hall. It opens Thursday at 2 PM with chicken and waffle supper on Thursday at 5 30 PM and a turkey supper Friday at 5 30 PM. Supper 45 cents. Contributions for suppers to the church Thursday and fancy work to Mrs. D B Taylor by Monday December 6.
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Liulies All
Society of the Pray Hyterian Church
D. B. Taylor
Real Estate Transfers and G. A. R. Officers Elected
A long list of real estate transfers is reported with buyers, sellers, and amounts across multiple townships including Banks Center Conemaugh and North Mahoning. The Indiana Post No. 28 G A R held its regular meeting with officers elected: Commander S M McKenry and several vice commanders, chaplain, quartermaster, day officer, and adjutant.
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Indiana Post
Allison
S. M. McKenry
John M. Gamble
W. By” Stahl
Rev. W. Jr. Wilson
J. M. Laughlin
John H. Hill
J. Oo
Lydick
Bears Die In Field Puts End To Dancers
A 400 pound smallest bear was killed with a well directed shot as three black bears danced the Stately minuet in Joseph Campbell's corn field at Blackwells last week. A party near Hamill Thanksgiving injures Ralph Wineberg with four bullets in one arm and one through a car. Tales of albino deer near Lansing persist though no hunter dared pull the trigger. Weston walks from Portland to Chicago in 26 days, while Polly Van Pelt claims 25 miles a day. Emil Mosch of Germania shoots a 260 pound wild cat and mounts it with a 1400 piece taxidermy order pending in Williamsport.
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Joseph Campbell
Blackwells
Hamill
East Mahoning Township
Marion Center
Ralph Wineberg
Lycoming County
Lansing
Tioga County
Weston
Portland
Maine
Pally van Pelt
Westheld Township
Polly
Emil Mosch
Germania
Potter Country
Williamsport
Irwin Man Dies of Apoplexy at Postal Office
An Irwin resident, John Bricker, died of apoplexy yesterday while paying charges on a package at the Ai pling I express office. The article notes bank practices, including time deposits and interest, and mentions local shops advertising plush robes and job printing services.
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John Bricker
Irwin
Tetl
Aipling I Express
Local items note injuries and fires in Blairsville area
John Johnston of Advance broke his arm in a fall two weeks ago. Francesca Zyino with injuries from a mine accident near Saltsburg. Mrs. Connor treated for nasal hemorrhage, and Mrs. Baward Vogel recovering from hemorrhages. A quarterly communion was held at the Methodist church with new pastor Dr. Cary. A fire at West Bolivar destroyed Jaco Yeager’s store and dwelling. two nearby houses damaged. Estimated loss about 8000 with 5000 insured. J. Carmany to preside at U B Church rededication. Portrait of Judge William Strong presented in Irwin federal building. Blairsville presbytery meets. ministers reassigned. A rumor of a Blairsville marriage proved false. J. A. Stokes buys land on Morewood avenue for a new machine shop, with plans for expansion.
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John Johnston
Zyino Francesca
Saltsbiurg
Westmoreland Osha A. Groansbury
Br, W. Welly & Co
Representa
JT. W. Cary
Bolivar
Jaco Yeager
Br. J. Carmany
Johnstown
United Evangelical Church
U. B. Church
Bethel
Heshben
Mechanicsburg
I. McCauley
William Strong
United States Supreme Tour
John W. Loveland
New York
United States Court Room
Federal Building
Irrisburg
Blairayitle
First Presbyterian Church
Irwin
W. le McClure
Jeannette
George Lalya
Wilmerting
Chicago
H.C. Calhoun
Maner
Indianapolis
Pitlsburg
Thomas Baird
Bairdsville
Blanche McAfee
Blairsville
Wellsville
W. Va
J. A. Stokes
Stitt to Leave Salisbury for Florida Winter
Local real estate agent GHil Stitt of Salisbury plans to depart December 26 for Florida to spend the winter there. Dr W A Simpson and Dick Wilson returned Tuesday from a six year visit to New York. Dr McHenry Prant Craft of Hartwood and Jac Biamonte of Maiden were here Monday night. Mrs James M Kaupp of Kittanning visited over Sunday to see her son, a Demivere t operator.
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Ghil Stitt
Salisbury
Florida
W. A. Simpson
Dick Wilson
New York
McHenry
Prant Craft
Hartwood
Jac Biamonte
Maen
James M. Kaupp
Kittanning
Hearoushand
Social Notes and Local Election Hints
Miss Virginia Junker hosts a modest gathering as rumors swirl about future candidates for county superintendent and directors. In crime news, thieves stole undergarments from a wash line on South Eleventh Street, leaving a dry clothesline mystery and weekday concerns.
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Alexander McGracken
Stree
National Guard inspection dates set amid regimental tensions
The Fifth Regiment headquarters in Bellefonte and subunits across Clearfield Huntingdon and other towns face inspective visits from Major Fowler and inspectors from the Second Brigade. Dates span January to March with units listed for health hospital corps and bands. The move aims to reorganize regimental structure and possibly disband the Fifth Regiment while preserving identities amid political pressure. General Tulings departs for Mexico as preparations proceed.
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Breigultor
Walla
Faery
Pawler
Tele
Wade
Flvon
Tulings
Mexico
Lupwand
War Department
Pwie Department
Coeh
Andre Hetgade
Cleo
Fowler
Harry
A. Sweeney
Tayte
Bellefonte
Beard
Clearheld
Mospltal Clovis
Belleton
Huntingdon
Uncalled for Letters and Advertised Sellers List
Inquiring buyers are told sellers were advertised with date. The list includes Renati and many names. Notices reference Godfrey Marshall offering blankets and wool items at low prices with a wide assortment noted as the largest stock west of the Alleghenies.
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Renati
H Duqhaaeg
Atnupilst
Jey
M. Turns
Pio Hing Costarella
Johan Dengal
Juecoh Knees
Joss Mkaleman
Minno V. Onstott
van Sampron
R. J. Swoope
Mra
Agu Btaley
Mary
I. I. Taylor
Godfrey Marshall
Allegheny
Larness Shay
Regent Deaths and Local Obituaries Stir Community
A string of notices reports multiple deaths with funeral details. Mrs. James Work, 68, died after illness linked to paralysis and Neophole exposure, with survivors including husband and numerous children in California and Nebraska. Funeral services were led by Rev. Wood at Mahonthe church yard. Other obituaries include Mrs May Thimings, Mrs Vin Wells, and Mrs Lulu Kear, noting residences in Brookville and nearby towns, and the nine year old John Raloch. each death followed by burial arrangements at local cemeteries.
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James
Hamil
Work
Huabatt
Mra
C. Wy V Niker
Los Angeles
Iso
Superior
Neb
Mecughn
Treeon
George Lyke
Stawart
Ernest
Misa Bartha
U.P
Missiom Flald
India
Wit D'Elock
Wood
Wing
Mahonthe
Aron Steele
Pihce
Waa
Braakville
Alonzy and
Charley
John Raloch
Mike Talach
Ornent
St. Bernard's Cemetery
Teachers Coming To Bent Hall Hall’s Store Lottery
A fragmentary local notice notes teachers are arriving in Bent with a likely shortage. About fifty seven on the roll, usually ten or fewer absent. Tickets for the event go on sale at Hall’s store Wednesday night. Performers listed include Montavilla Ma waers Dy Madward Burton McDowell Royal Gypsy Con vert Company and Gen T Sweeney.
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Bent
Hall
Montavilla Mawers
Madward Burton McDowell
Royal Gypsy
Marriages and Obituaries Trace Life Events in Witmerings Area
William Gibson of Witmercings and Charlotte Mitchell of Ty Pitsburg. Funeral and wedding notices include the Lyons and Ramsey families with ties to Blairsville and Derry. Agnes McLaughtin and Lewis Marly wed at the parish by Rev. Hay, with memorials and cemetery services noted.
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Gibson—Mitchel
William Gibson
Witmercings
Charilote Mitchell
RM. Mitchett
Ty Pitsburg
Wilmerifis
Ramsey—Lyons
Mae
Martz—Mclaughin
Lewis Marly
Misa Agnes McLaughtin
South Bend
Ak bin Ololocle
Lewis Hay
Fatheran Parsonage
Sixth Street
Running Great Risks in Home Money Handling
The piece warns that many still keep cash at home risking loss of money and life. It advocates depositing in a bank for safety and stability. Farmers Bank of Indiana notes its strong capital, conservative management, and substantial resources to reassure depositors.
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Scopte
Farmers Bank OF Indiana
Farmers Bank Otf Indiana
Wanted to Violate the Law and Lawman Visit
Henry Hall stationer faced a visit from Justice I C Karnahan and Rev George M Burns president of Sublath Observance Association. They sought Lutovian warrants to file informations and have warrants ready for the constable to serve, arguing foreigners should work as in their homeland, an alleged attempt to use legal means to force action.
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Schaeffer
Philadelphia
Henry Hall
Justice I. C. Carnahen
Crasislile
George M. Burns
Ajdt
Bank Officers Keep Close Oversight, says essential duty
An essential duty in bank management is personal attention to officers. Recognizing this, the institution's officers stay closely connected with major business interests. The Farmers Bank of Indiana reports capital and surplus of $400,000. Holiday Books note Thousdands of roots at Phul's Lake Store.
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Holiday Books
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