Indiana County Teachers Institute Opens in Winter Session
The thirty seventh annual session of the Teachers Institute of Indiana County opened in the town with nearly all teachers present and a large audience. Superintendent James F. Chapman presided as Rev Swartz led prayers and readings, followed by talks from Prof Waiton and Prof Lowden on methods in history, education, and national identity. Governor John A. Johnston of Minnesota addressed the assembly on the majesty of law, praising early literacy foundations and expressive reading, while Prof Bible and Prof March led sessions on advanced methods and local history, concluding with reflections on German schooling and cross national educational insights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Chapman
Teachers’ Institute of
Indiana County
Swartz
Crgarford
Presbyterian Church
JW. Garcome
Berlin Empfield
Blairaville
Empfield
Jerr March
Philadelphia
March
Joy
Walton
Waiton
T. &. Lowden
Ohio State University
Race
Normal School
Dobson
John, A. Johnston
Minnedota
D. H. Tomb
Johnson
Tuesaday
George P. Bible
Shoemaker
Bible
Charles Dobson
Grove City College
Pennsylvania
Chapmen
Lowden
Vaterland
Germany
Psychology and the Art of Holding Attention at Meeting
Tuesday forenoon devotional exercises led by Rev. Lewis Hay and a singing session by Prof. March opened a session. Prof. Lowden’s talk defined psychology as the study of mind and body behavior and noted German students’ concentration advantages over Americans. He attributed inattention to physical or mental conditions and urged healthier home meals, proper clothing, rest, ventilation, seating, and attentive classrooms. Prof. Bible’s discussion on Expressive Tedding was also noted as very interesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Hay
Lutheran Graves
March
Lowden
Bible
First Street Car Ride in Indiana by Elderly Visitor
Levi Shank of Cherryhill township rode the Clymer street car line in Indiana last Wednesday afternoon. He praised the line despite a wobble, saying it made his head spin due to unfamiliarity with fast conveyances. At 77, he remains spry and plans to visit his son on Philadelphia Street after moving to Indiana a few weeks ago with his wife in fair health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Shank
Cherryhill Township
Indiana
Clymer
Mr. Shank
Philadelphia
Assemblymen pledge to back Sheats to defeat Penrose
M. C. Watson of this county and twenty neighboring assembly members unite to vote for John O. Sheats to defeat Penrose for the U S Senate. The plan promises a lively fight with Penrose favored by his organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penrose
M. C. Watson
Assembly
U. S. Senate
John O. Sheats
Mercantile Appraiser Appointed for 1909
James Henderson, once of West Wheatfield township and now a resident here, was named mercantile appraiser for 1909 by the Commissioners. A capable business man, he will serve Capella offic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Henderson
West Wheatfield Township
Thin Week
Mr. Hendersone
Will
Personal notices of Indiana region residents abroad
A lengthy roundup lists A A Simpson and others visiting Johnstown or Indiana for the holidays, with many residents and students from Pittsburgh, Bucknell, Yale, and Mercersburg returning home. Names include Boyd Getty, Samuel Steenberger, Mrs Howard Paty, D J Thompson, Oscar St Clair, Angley, Paul Hamill, W H Bartholomew, George Hetrick, and several students and teachers visiting or traveling to see relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Simpson
Johnstown
Boyd Getty
Eleventh Street
Philadelphia
Samuel Steenberger
Homer City
Indiana
Howard Paty
Uniontown
A.T. Moorhead
D. J. Thompson
Blakeville
D. H. Tomb
Oscar St. Clair
Jane St. Clair
Chicago
Boise
Ansley
Saltsbury
Hol. Angley
Chamberayile
Paul Hamill
Nole
W. H. Bartholomew
Clymer
George Hetrick
James P. Brailiter J
Clark McGregor
John Graves
Dwight Galbreath
Geo, Protheo
Donald McMasters
Bucknell
A. H Stewart
Marion Center
J. G. Cameron
North Ninth Street
Louise Langham
Edward Hilty
Pittsburg
University of Pittsburg
Anna May Watson
Albert Warren
South Eleventh Street
I. “. Shattuck
Harry Patterson
Saltsburg
Johnston
Wehrum
P. J. McGovern
South Tenth Street
Josephine
Samuel Barrett
Punxsutawney
Edward St. Clair
Mercersburg Academy
James Jack
Yale
Taylor, North
Punxeutawhey
J. C. Bair
Trafford City
Sylvester Thompson
Peter Hamill
The
Democrat
Hermon Watson
State
Robert Sutton
Chester Military Academy
Royden Steetle
Brookville
Harry W. Wilson, Jr
Oklahoma
Elizabeth McHenry
Ling School
Burlington Township
Water Street
Mary Moorhead
Miesea Olive
Laura Baterbaugh
Adakollar
West Chestnut Street
Windber
David Houk
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
May Brownles
Mt. Pleasant High School
Greensburg
Justice
John P. Elkin
Laura
Stanley
Muskogee
Okla
William Metcalf Armatrong
Local items note accidents and community notices
Walter Malcolm escaped serious injury after a streetcar collision at Philadelphia and Sixth streets. Margaret Fusgel of North Sixth Street was knocked unconscious by a cellar fall but recovered. The Martins Geter Independent has improved, and civil cases against Union Mercantile Company near resolution with many preferring settlements. Public schools elected S T Jackson as Punxutawney superintendent. Pittsburg Harness Supply Company director Godfrey Marshall reelected. Texas Land Co. officials plan meetings at Indiana house January 4 to discuss opportunities in the county. Pittsburg arrests shock city officials as eight council members and two bankers face bribery charges with $180,000 suspected. Warranted resignations followed. Nesbit named bank examiner over Pittsburg district. The Nickel-o-deon venue “The Star” opens with The Priel Sisters, and an extra show after the institute. The Farmers Bank offers 6 percent comp. interest, urging savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bante
Indiana
Walter Malcolm
Philadelphia
Sixth Street
Migs
Margaret Fusgel
North Sixth Street
Allys Se
Marton
GriMth
Lls
Union Mercantile Company
Connecticut
Squre Crossman
Harger
Pittsburg
Texas Land Co
Aliguippa, A
Onerv
C. Atkinson
Cansolidate
William Brand
Lower Branch
Ninth
John ¥. Klein
Rist
Jos. C. Wasson
Cannon
Jacob Soffel
W. H. Melaney
Tenth
Common Council
Hugh Ferguson
A. A. Vilsack
German National Bank
W. W. Ramsey
Aoe
Harrison W. Nesbit
Home Flour Bread Made at Home by Local Bakers
Home bakers use homemade un bleached flour produced by Indiana Roller Mill Co Hetrick and Wilson Evopridtors REwi to craft bread at home. This advertisement highlights wholesome ingredients and local milling partners supporting home baking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Roller Milla
Hetrick & Wilson
Evopridtors
Rewi
Local court adjourns as various cases heard and sentenced
Criminal court adjourned until next year with multiple verdicts and fines. William Pearce, Crookshank, Luker, Mazza, Cost, Hamill, and others faced sentences or costs for liquor, assault, desertion, or adultery. Several defendants failed to appear, recognizances forfeited, and some cases settled or continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fearce
Kiveeny
George Crookshank
Jock Neff
John Tebisy
Birthday Gathering for Mrs Groft Near Chambersville
A forty two guest birthday surprise gathered at Mrs. Peter Groft’s home near Chambersville last Saturday. Pagheta Med provided good things and a handsome rocking chair as gifts. Participants included Mrs Joy Peterman Mrs D Le Luck and Mr George Nesbitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Groft
Chambersville
Croft
Joy. Peterman
D. le. Luck
Mia
George Nesbitt
Shop With Comfort During Christmas Sales
The piece urges shoppers to plan gifts with definite ideas to reduce discomfort. It warns that vague browsing wastes time, frustrates clerks, and delays others. Reading advertisements carefully can save time and temper for undecided buyers.
Local marriages disclosed in Indiana and nearby towns
Marriages reported include Frank Aynest Work and Miss Edit Dodds at the Palace Hotel Cincinnati ceremony conducted by Rev Jerry B Work. Also Benjamin F Rothstein and Mina Mary H Williams wed in a small ceremony at Shoreline residence with Troop D member Rothstein. Lydick Charles Percy and Nellie May Slater wed in Indiana, and Jacob Little and Mary J Addison married at a Lutheran parsonage in Marion Center. Adamson couple tied the knot in Creekside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rothstein—Williams
Benjamin F. Rothstein
Bradford J
Mina Mary H. Willams
Punxsutawney
Squire Crossman
Shorile
Wetting
Mr. Rothstein Wa
Kintoy House
Lydick—Slater
Charles Percy Lydick
Church Street
Nellie May Slater
Pine Flats
Aga It! Stickley
Scully Third Street
Indiana
Little Adamson
Jacob Little
Marion Center
Mary J. Adaénson
Creekside
Is Lutheran Parsonage
Lewis Hay
Caldwell's New Store Opens With Music and Style
Caldwell's new furnishings store hosts a Thursday evening reception from seven to nine oclock. Ing T. M. Caldwell and clerks greet friends as AN orchestra furnishes music. The store, two stories high, features large show windows and abundant light. David M. Caldwell opened a clothing store eleven years ago in the Hetrick building, then moved to the J. M. Cunningham building four years ago with W. W. Moorhead. He expanded stock after enlarging the business and recent improvements clear the way for further growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David M. Caldwell
Hetrick
Wilson
Garpentey Avenue
The
Savings & Trust Ico
Harry W. Wilson
Joseph W. Clements
Caldwell
J. M. Cunningham
W. W. Moorhead
Papers Ordered Changed In Bruno Carbon Veltra Case
Attorneys Mahan and Mack ask for new trials for Bruno Carbon and Joe Veltra. Papers returned to Prothonotary for amendment, to be filed separately with appeals from each sentence. Costs of $15 to be paid by the attorneys until funds are raised for the appeal. Telegrams from Marcel Vitt, the Tullan consul, sought Veltra’s counsel and crime details. Juror notices issued for H. T. Anderson for the U.S. Court in Pittsburgh on January 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W M. Mahan
James W. Mack
Bruno Carbon
Joe Veltra
John Wella
William Pearson
Euprema
Superior Courts
Bruno Carbonic
Marcel Viti
Tullan
Philadelphia
Veltra
Bruno
Robert Tower
Sheriff
Wettling
Pitteburgon
Regent Deaths and Local Obituaries in Indiana
A batch of obituary notes from Indiana area papers lists Jane St. Clair of Chicago and Miss Agnes St. Clair, with family details and residence information. Separate notices report the deaths of Mrs. Bell McLaughlin and Mrs. Mary Clowes, outline their birthplaces, spouses, children, and funeral plans. Additional lines cover John C. Wright of Somerset, Mrs. Foley of Nolo, and Mary McAbee Gilpin of Bolivar, noting their ages and church affiliations.
Fire damages Johnstown block housing offices and lodge rooms
Last Thursday morning a fire visited Johnstown destroying a lock and threatening the First Presbyterian church in the lumber yard. Fire officials and four engines confined the blaze to the Bilis trailng, with logs estimated at about $1.70. Nollenberger of the Hallyau journal is in town today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
First Presbyterian Church
Foire
Nollenberger
Hallyau
Jouee
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Teachers OF
County
Wattot
W. W.pheilbayt
Carpenter
Eye SF
Teamocrat
Mas
Nickle-Odeon World
Jacob B. Younkins
Priel
Younking
Evory Nation
Barmers’ Bank
NEMS
Uris
Carlo Zabbutt
Joe Mazza
August Searton
A & TS
Joe White
John Wekertek
John Turill
Pater Castl
Jos. P. Hemill
Mary TR. Wilson
Mary] Bartlehaugh
William H. Mahan
Moraco
Jacob Abrams
George Shunski
Andy Angelo
Kelly Billets
Ril
Aunt Spencer
George Jearn
Mary M. Abaelia
Vasil Romanic
Kate Romanic
Mike Cordelia
Julia Cordelia
Aubrey Graham
S. J. Telford
George Mench
Allegheny County
George Luker
Rayne Township
William Pearce
New Kensington
John Spencer
Canoe Township
Hamilton
Bear
Vieira'a
Sidney Ann McDermott
Luker
Ftayne Township
Peter Cost
Appoalsiag
Joseph Hamill
John Janesek
Ing
Dodde
Frank Aynest Work
Milas
Edit Doots
Jerry .B
Palace Hotel
In. Chinpau
Work
Miss Dodds
James Dodds
Cincinnati
Rev
Mis. Dodds
Slater
James 8
Dods
Normalan
Second Ward
Mr Work
Antwarchty of
Michigan
Schoul
Bride
T. Clair
Jane Gt, Clair
John St. Clady
Batavia
Chierrzery
State Normal
Yehyul
Tallant
Erryad
M. Agnes
Chir
Possansad
Chicaro
Todlann
Ty. St. Clare
North Ninth
Pines
Mise
Mise St. Clair Is , Vived By the Following Brothers van Blaters
Harry
Clare
Olladio
Cis City
W. A. St. Clair
Nith Ninth Street
M. Agney
Wil. Mant St. Clair
North Ninth Str
Ghles
Metaughiin
Berlod
Bell McLaughiin
McLaughlin
Wil Aer Street
Jornburg
James McLaughtin
Mercy Hospital
Pittaburg
Christin
Mra
Swan
Harry Bogus
Daniel Gourley
Frosbburg
Robert
Kinternburg
Evangelist BM. Watts
Grovy Woul Cenistery
Ini
Romer City
Margiye ‘Caly
Peoria
Five Points
W. 8. Dysinger
Vandergutt
Ali- Hon
Charles
George Wright
Altoona
Foley
Joanne Foley
Mietau
Toley
Nolo
Boston
St. Patrick Church
Boden
Margaret Boden
Newrytown
Holeraridga
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