Local Notes From The District and Region
Company PF plans to hire 68 men to raise standards. The annual Masonic banquet will be held at Recreation Hall in Normal on Sunday December 23 with supper by Steward J W Tracy. A 40 volume encyclopedia donation was presented to the Johns town school library by an unnamed donor. Local residents will travel to Florida after the new year. The will of Col W A Jones of Richmond Hill leaves estate valued at 320000 with one sixth to his daughter Mrs Annie McColl. A Cecil Rhodes scholarship of 1500 is awarded to A F Kelso of Washington and Jefferson College class of 1906. Harry McCreery suffered a concussion after a fall in his home. Bert Sims and Carmel Arlee of Yatesboro died in a collision with a freight engine Friday afternoon amid busier railroad activity and cold weather. Santo Gerace, charged in the Portage hold up, was acquitted at the Anish burg December term. a key Italian witness denied earlier testimony, affecting the case. The May Welble perjury verdict stands. a new-trial motion will be argued in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal Vanday
Des
J. W. Tracy
Behool
Johns
Allison
Gil Stitt
Walter Sullivan
Salisbury
Florida
Cot. Wu. A. Jones
Richmond Hill
Annie McColl
Saltsburg
Washington and Jefferson College
Cecil Rhodes
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Harry McCreery
Bert Sims
Carmel Arlee
Yatesboro
Sims
Pennsylvania Railroad
Altoona
Santo Gerace
Anish
Hhensburg
D.P. Weimer
Gerace
P. F. Campbell
Campbell
Grand Opera Season in Pittsburg by Metropolitan and Boston Companies
Pittsburg will host a mid winter grand opera season featuring artists from the Metropolitan and Boston Opera Companies in a 300 plus cast tour. Repertoire includes Aida Lakme Lohengrin Carmen La Boheme Madama Butterfly and Rigoletto with tickets from Hamilton's Music Store Wood Street. Prices range from 1.00 to 5.00 with payments to Boston Opera Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Promisan
Grand Opera
Metropolitan
Boston Opéra
Nixon
Boston Grand Opera Orchestra
de ‘Ballet
Jill
Verdi
Tralian
Delibes
Wagner
Mamilton
Wood Street
Boston Opera Company
Hamilton’s
Think You Are Young Thinks New Thought Perks Youth
Pastor Harry Glaze of a Cincinnati New Thought church advocates perpetual youth. He urges people to think young during waking hours and sleep with that mindset. He prescribes certain fruits, avoids fats, and simple breathing and stretching exercises. He claims society women today can feel as fresh as debutantes and even a 65 year old widower can renew youth to charm a bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry. Glaze
New Thought
Cincinnati
Perpetual Youth
Bata
Indiana County Teachers Institute Opened In Court House
The fifty-eighth session opened after 1 pm with a large Indiana County audience despite gas shortages and cold, as speakers including Rev. Lewis Hay and Prof. Paw Pearson addressed topics on teachers pay, rewards, population, and school use. The consensus favored non political evening activities in the school, such as pre socials and school entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iniana County
Indiana
Champ Clark Cowd
Missouri
Lewis Hay
FW. Swartz Crawford
J. L. Tones
Srnest
Paw Pearson
Swathmore
Cr. Schmucker
West Chester
J. R. King
H. B. Cogswell
Lecture at Indiana school convention entertains crowds
An immense audience enjoyed Champ Glark's lecture with smiles and laughter, despite gas delays. Rev. Dr. Ray Brownlee led prayer, Prof. H W Cogswell conducted music, and Dr J S Martin spoke on the common law of our schools. Dr Schmucker captivated listeners with Pennsylvania geography. The afternoon session featured more talks and a final meaning of a viower. The Schilder Hungarian Orchestra performed Tuesday night. Officers elected include President E M Ansley Rayne two, Vice Presidents M Miller Center two and John S Ross Grant two, Secretary BE M Leckard Ip Gana. Institute adjourned for exhibits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Brownlee
H.W Cogswell
J. S. Martin
Pittsburg
Schmucker
Pennsylvania
Pearson
Schildiver
J.T. Bell
Indiana
G. M. Thompson
Brushvalley
Harry Carson
White Township
S. M. Miller
Center
Yearick
Wehrum
R. F. Mc Henry
Hollwood
E. M. Ansley
Rayne Two
M., Miller
Center Two
John S. Ross
Grant Two
BE. M. Leckard
Ip Gana
W. & Daugherty
Institute
Butler Institute and rail express service announced
A contract between the Pittsburg Harmony Butler and New Castle Railway and Wells Fargo Express aims to launch express service from January 1 to Butler and New Castle, with mail transport included. A fire incident saved two children, and local officials spoke at the Butler County Teachers Institute noting community concerns and a self-inflicted gunshot death case involving Thomas M. Cumberland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Pittsburg, Harmony, Butler & New Castle Railway Company
Wells Far- Soxpress
Tralley Comptany
New Castle
Tralley Company
Winona Geyer
Frebert
Robert
Levi M. Wise
Butler County Teachers
Butler County Hospital
Filetel
Baptist Church
Westmoreland Teachers' Institute Opens in Greensburg
The Westmoreland County Teachers Institute opened at Greensburg with 1,072 teachers present. Dr W Wishart of Pittsburgh delivered an address on An Evidential Public Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westmoreland
Westmoreland County
Teachers’ Institute
Greensburg
de. W. Lo Wishart
Pittsburg
Fire razes Opera House and four houses in Clymer
A midnight blaze started in a dressing room of the Clymer Opera House and spread rapidly, destroying the Opera House, four frame houses, two apartments, and damaging several other buildings. Indiana firemen aided from Glymer, with total losses estimated across multiple properties and varying insurance. The fire left the Tudiana Skating Rink as the county’s sole rink after January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clymer
Tve
Glymer
Hove
Indiana
Neeley Hotel
Spasko
W. PF. Nesley
R. G. Williams
Williams
Squire Howard’ Smith
Park
Neeley
H. Ney Prothero
Dr. Atkinson
Howard Bee
Sparke
Residents greet holiday visitors in Lawn segment
Local notes list numerous guests and visitors arriving in Lawn for Christmas holidays. Names include Dr Ry P Metlenry of Heathwood, J Tigan of Ridgway, Matthew Tolber of Hellwood, Bninnel Gallo of Barthesbero, and many others from nearby towns. Several residents return home for vacation and attend the Moore, Indiana House, or visit relatives in Weisconsin and Columbus area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ry PF. Metlenry
Heathwood
Wits
Lown
Ol. J. Tigan
Ridgway
Jay Town
Weels
Matthew Tolber
Hellwood
Bninnel Gallo
Barthesbero
Wis
H. T. Tompson
Marlon Conter
Luli Crawford
Maple Avenue
Fran Piper
Cokeville
B. J. Smith
Nedwood
A. Ollson
Johnstown
New Indiana House
Maria Riddle
Newville
Pierce
Water Alwoet
Andy Louis
Bucknell Academy
Marion Center
Morris Frantz
Eldersridge
W. B. Bilder
Carl Crawford
Eriest Caldwall
Kiski
I. Ferguson
Blairsville
Prank Morse
Creekside
Timothy Muth
Ernest
Qclawson
Harry Sulter
Fred and
Heath Clark
Richnard Wehrle
P. Th. Charnock
Arthur and
Byer Grube
George Willams
Arthur Wise
Punxsutawney
Henry Bell
DuBois
Paul Maher
Stewart
Charrytree
J. Pendered
Wehrum
W. Ford Gibson
Bolivar Bank
A. W. Johnson
Wilson Maddox
Schall
Arcadia
Initiana House
William Maxwell
Shaner
East
Liberty
G. W. Barr
J. T. Cass
Seventh Street
Philadelphia
W. D. Bash
W. M. Piper
Windher
Grace Barr
John Glasser
Baum
Reynoldsville
Hale Tom
Jay McCartney
W. & J. Academy
Ancl Tred Geesler
Dwight Galbraith
Bucknell College
Edward A. Gray
Chicago & Northeastern R. Ht
Helena
Montana
Annie
Blanche Vogel
Joseph FF. Young
Punxautawney
Johnstown Set for Investment Boom After Merger
Johnstown will be a new investment field for the coming year as the Citizens Light, Heat and Power merger disbursed 395,100 on stock. About 10,000 shares will yield 900,000 paid to holders, with 80,000 going to the Kress estate. George B. Glenn predicts a brisk building and investment summer led by Cambria Steel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Nyely
Citizens Light
Trust and Guarantea Company
Citizens Tight, Heat and Power Company
Tis
George B. Glenn
Cambria Steel Company
Aoich
Kress
Champ Clark Lecture Attended by Local Notables
Editor W C Smith of Punxy Spirit Matt L McQuown Raftman Journal Clearfield and Squire M Wuakefield of West Wheatfield township joined to hear Champ Clark lecture Monday Coventry Uhrea Congressmen escorted him to his hotel by six representatives Ex-Clonkens man W C Smith and Hon J M Ligh introduced the speaker to the audience in a few well chosen sentences
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champ Clark
Eilltor
W. C. Smith
Matt L. McQuown
Raftman's Journal
Clearfield
Squire
M. Wuakefield
West Wheatfield Township
Coventry
Uhrea
Clark
M. Duel
Clonkensman
J. MN. Ligh
Audiencs
Social Doings Notes From The Week
The And Tang Sync club held a surprise party for Mrs. M. Ts. Wilson on Seventh street with gifts and songs. Mrs. Mex J. Markle received a large politean birthday shower on December 11 at White township. Miss Nan Ithea of Saltalurg with rheumatisn for 17 years was praised in a no post-card shower with many cards. Mrs. Jewmle Myans of Homer City, engaged to Murray Lue ens, hosted a linen shower on Friday evening with guests and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
and Tang Sync Club
M. Ts. Wilson
Seventh Street
J. M. Markle
J. M. Sherer
White Township
Alin Ia
Mise Nan Ithea
Saltalurg
Mins Jewmle Myans
Homer City
Murray Lueens
Mable
Shawn Tele
Bova
Fifth Regiment Reorganization and State Guard Changes
The Pennsylvania National Guard undergoes a four brigade reorganization effective January 1 1910 with Major General Doyle Dougherty slated to command the division and Brigadier General Clements succeeding Tougherty. The Fifth Regiment may shift to the Twelfth Brigade. companies are reassigned among the Tenth, Twelfth, and Ninth regiments as the state preserves leaders and strengthens its guard force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livia
Paris
Ordhery
Pennsylvania
Uehsiediee
Ron Dougherty
Thea Ald Third Brigade
John A. Wiley
OC. M. Clements
Tougherty
James B. Coryell
Philadelphia
Heh
Taylor
Thimtingden
Tait
Medofonte
Troutman
de Monit
Uwattsville
Cagle
George T Methina
Tonth
Alloena
Midiant
Craptain
Chirles
CL. McCain
Lewistown
Twelfth Regiment
Eighth Technent
Col. Taylor
Oli Fifth
Twelfth
Col. Clements
State Guard
Pennsylvania National Guards
Wrat
Pithburg
Philadelphia City
G City
Sheridan
Governors
First Signal Corps
Engineers
Death of Veteran Editor Cooper at Merla Ma
Thomas Valentine Cooper a veteran state legislator and former Philadelphia port collector died at his Merla home on December 1 after a smoking accident or stroke. He was 72 and survived by three sons and two daughters. A Media native born in Harrison County Ohio, he founded the Delaware County American and edited it for over fifty years. He served in the Civil War, Pennsylvania Volunteers, and held positions in the state government including registrar and Republican committee chairman. He was author of American Politics and served in the Pennsylvania House until his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Valentine Cooper
Philadelphia
Merla
Hia
Elsiur Althoad
Nils
Thomas V. Cooper
Beford
Cooper
Iti
Pennsylvania
Delawar County
Harrison County
Ohio
Media
Delaware County Americann, Or
Ponish Pennsylvania Volunteers
Art Lo
Park
Daandelphia
Warrigon
Agalin
House of Representatives
Warringor
Marriages Recorded in Local Churches and Homes
A jumble of marriage notices from Dixonville to Altoona lists couples wed or engaged in early 1909, naming attendants, ministers, and officiants. Messages mention Ronald Motter and others, with several ceremonies performed by Dr. F.S. Crawford and Rev. Tjornaca Ldnezein Incobs at residences and churches in towns including Clymer, Ellwood, Glen Campbell, and Greensburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barber—Motter, Fi
Thirber
Dixonville
Misyunte Motter
DuBois
Dee
Revi Sproul
Clymer
H. W. Weiss
McGwin—Shielda
Dessa Frank McGwin
Ellwood
Mary Jane Snes
Glen Campbell
Tucedlay
Altoona
Tjoraca
Mettwin
Hoilwood
Arelogtriedin
Regent Deaths in Western Pennsylvania Obituaries
Obituaries and death notices from Pittsburgh area papers list multiple residents. Clythes M Hamilton of Tad Lina County is identified in a Monongahela river find. Other notices include Mrs Sarah M Jones widow of Rev J Mones, Miss Jennie Strong of Strongstown, Mrs Hannah Davison of Pine Flats, Mary Swank Buchanan of Brushvalley, Margery Smith of Canoe Township, Mrs Hilza J Lose of Blairsville, Mrs North Stimer Burger of Crassman, Lucinda Stewart of Wonlland California, and Priscilla Grim Lardin of Morrellville. Funerals and interments are noted for Congruity, Diamondville, Pine Cemetery and local churchyards. Various survivors and relatives listed.
Mercantile Appraiser Appointed in Fourth Ward
A. Elvey Longwill, described as sonlike to Commissioner Adam F. Bowman, was appointed Mercantile Appraiser last week. The public record notes he will align with the Democratic party moving forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercantile
A. Elvey Longwill
Adam F. Bowman
Hinselt
Democratic Party
Mr. Bownan
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Champ Glark
Worlld
Henry Hall
Hinds
Erie Quay
Wong Che
Mitty
St Clair Fl
St. Clair
Agnes Rachall
Sarah Kuhns
Bess Unger
Norma Mack
Charles Ruffner
Harry Inwin
Wes Arroyo
Joseph
Charles Rufer
Phipps
Henry Phipps
Phils Tnilitarte
University of Pennsylvania
Phipp’ Institute
University
Point Pleasant
Dalaya
Gorges
Fee
Cockport
United States Civil Service Communion
Starforld
Checkport
Ollce
United States
Stafford
Washington
Oxonville
Chile
Henry Teteeeeres
Robart Fe
Wasget
Iselin
Winnie Miranta Weneee
Bidersridise
Claes
Arexedila
Frantz
Robert VM. Russet
Mixar
Winona Franta
Ideratrdge
FS Crawford
Sixth Street
Wasdetts Am
Harari
Stacken Hanan
George M. Styall
Saltshore Presbyterian
Margaret Tha Hanes
Mas. Beuswinin Lianan
New Alexoulia
Lo John Jussel Bracken
Mont City
Mar
Robert Christy
Mack— Hood
Ray
Littell
Ward Mack
Pitcin
Mise Heod Hood
New Florence
Woodstesdiy
Wie
Dutchess Paren
Watt
James Hood Mas
Diekle
Whit Plase
Ware Prexend
Hamilton
Pittaburg
Monongahela Rive
Mann
Clythes M. Hamilton
Tadlina Coun
Mustin Treet
Carpenter
Testret Corncil
L. A
Thi Maan
Loss
Hilza J. Lose
John G. Lose
Oaklland
W. H. Lose
Zellenople
Butler County
George B. Milholland
Orner
Albert
Maude Ornar
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