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Newspaper

Indiana Democrat

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1909

Page

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Indiana County Notes Holiday Gratitude and Local Accidents

Justice John P. ilkin ayill thanks supporters for Christmas remembrance. Sidney and Jane Thompson of White township provide a fine turkey for New Year’s Day. The Ladies of the Maccabees Lodge Indiana pay $260 insurance via Mrs James A. White. County officials from Clearfield transport William George to their County Home. Harry Wolf suffers a leg fracture from a sleigh accident. County Commissioner audits praised as neat and accurate. A. J. W. Robinson returns for triennial year. James Alcorn commits suicide amid ill health. New Century Club meets at Christ Episcopal Parish House with Miss Mabel McCreight’s music and tea by Miss McLaughlin and Mrs Clements. County Home inmates, thanks to Children’s Aid Society of Indiana led by Mrs Sue Willard, for Christmas treats. donations bring lasting joy to the Home.

John P.lkin Ayill Plenac Sidney Jane Thompson White Township the Maccabees Lodge Indiana A. A. Simpson James A. White Richards W. C. Langsford Clearfield James Alcorn West Fairfield New Century Club Christ Episcopal Church Rheibold Mabel McCreight McLaughlin J. ¥. Clements Children's Aid Society of Sue Willard

Social Doings Note Bright Local Gatherings

Miss Blanche St Clair hosted friends Tuesday evening. Miss Sallie Sansom led a bridge gathering Tuesday night. Miss Anna Laughlint hosted SE D K girls and boys Monday on North Sixth Street. Twenty five couples attended a Library Hall dance Monday by Pi Pi girls with college pennants. Miss Fannie Gessler enjoyed a surprise party Monday with about 25 friends including Miss Elizabeth Stoneback from Blacklick.

Blanche St.Clair Sallie Sansom Bridge Anna Laughlint SE D. K North Sixth Street Library Hall Pi Pi Fannie Gessler Elizabeth Stoneback Blacklick

Fiftieth Anniversary of Mr and Mrs John F Tinthorff

Mr and Mrs John F Tinthorff of South Fifth street celebrated fifty years of marriage on Christmas Day. Children and grandchildren gathered at their home for a traditional Christmas dining. Mr Tinthorff, formerly of Lebanon Pa, married Miss Harriet Flenner from Everett Bedford county. They have spent all their married life in Indiana.

John F. Tinthorff South Fifth Street Tinthoff Lebanon Harriet Flenner Everett Bedford County Indiana

Triennial Assessment Returns Urgently Sought

There remain three days for tri-ennial assessors to file returns. About half the returns are in. No time extensions after December 31 as per the commissioners precept requiring books returned by that date.

Gas Strike Reported in Armstrong Township Well

While boring a tent well on the William Robinson farm near Curry Winchurch in Armstrong township a strong flow of natural gas was struck. The test was for the Jefferson and Indiana Coal Co and the find is regarded as very important.

Armstrong Township William Robinson Curry Winchurch Jefferson and Indiana Coal Co

John G Duncan Named Leechburg Portmister

John G Duncan, formerly agent for the PR Ry at Blacklick and later at Vaidergrift, was appointed portmister at Leechburg last week. The salary is $2000. The community congratulates him and expects a popular official.

John G. Duncan Joan G. Duncan Blacklick Vaidergrift Leechburg John

Held for Trial in City Court Case

The LHoteriang Wacky Lewis stood before Squire Crossman Phorsiley charged by liveryman Kankle with violating the hevery act. He was held for trial.

Lewis Witt Squire Crossman Phorsiley Py Liveryman Kankle

Program of Farmers Institutes Details Brushvalley Penn Run Shelocta

The notice lists institute programs at Brushvalley Penn Run and Shelocta with several sessions, dates in January, speakers like R P Kester J A Herr and Mary A Wallace, topics on soil fertility dairy farming rural schools and farm life, plus prayer and welcome addresses.

Brushvalley Penn Row Rochester Mills Sheleta Chileute Reva. Rowland J. H. Ledy Marion Franken County Paytonic Joel A. Herr Millhall Clinton County Tpa Tople General Trust J. W. Ledy Jocol Shaffar Mary A. Waillace Pittsburg Joseph Weaver J. A. Kelly R. B. Kester Grampian Clearfeld County R. P. Kester W. R. Mahan T. H. Ledy Blaine Miller G. B. McMullen W. George A. Ledy Mary A. Wallace T. F. Chilcote J. A. Mock Penn Run Joseph Holsapple W. H. H. Adams Mary A. Wallace VY. A. McFeaters Clearfield County II. Simpson A. J. Stewart I R. Smith Mary A. Walace T. D. Stephens Franklin County W. J. Moorhead Anderson Fowler Joe Jay Hovek E. B. Helmnant W. W. Huston A. Herr C. S. Gibson Rochester’ Mills Oscar Krenz John $. Ross H. M. Gooderham Patton Cambria County R. P.iester Hugh Medsnac Cyrus War W. A. Brown P. Kester J. M. Pollock Tuel A. Herr Arlen Doty Agriculture M. Gooderham

Holiday visits of residents and students across towns

A long list of people from Madison and surrounding areas spend holidays visiting relatives or returning home. Included are Mrs Mdgar Medi in Madison, Rev. R. E. McClure’s sister, and visitors from Brad fom and Smicksburg. College students and staff from Grove City, Princeton, Michigan, Smith College, and Wilson College are listed with home-by-holiday trips, along with a few locals traveling to Peru, Indiana and Rochester for events and conventions.

Mdgar Medi Madison Tad Gn Nonbin Hospital Wilkinsburg R. E. McClure Maitsville G. I. Knight Bradfom Indiana C. M. Bell John BP Stiteler C. K. Lewik Smicksburg Ivat Fridmy Germantown Martha Anunah Willams Johnstown Lester Winger University of Michigan Law School Hle White Townships Laura Elkin Mt. Vernon Seminary Washington Istlees John P. Twkin Meredith Riddle Wellesley College Malvina Riddle Normal May Caroline Daugherty Smith College Northampton Mass John Wilson Mildred Blairsville Peru Ind Col BR. Wallace Prent Hast Wheatfield Township Paul Mack Princeton University D. C. Made William Weaver Johnston Neb Thomas Sprankle School Street Hal Speedy University of Pittsburg Boyd Getty Jefferson Medical College George King East Dad Pittsburg Hét Norte Malcolm Mahaffey IndianaHouse Clearfield H. C. Winters Philadelphia Street Indiana Hospital Elizabeth A. RB. King North Ninth Street N. Dert Lowman Bellevernon Ralph 8. Cunningham Sanborn May Co A. S. Cunningham Gunninghaum Company Tilgh James Watson Cielden Ary Mrs Alex Wilson Rochester N. Y

Capital Stock Increase for Diffalo Rochester & Pittsburg

The New York State Public Service Commission authorizes Diffalo Rochester and Pittsburg to declare dividends at 6 percent to raise capital not exceeding 250000 dollars for straightening and improving the Clearfield and Mahoning line. The Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg line to finance the improvements. The work aims to ensure proper operation and includes doubling and straightening the final ten mile stretch between Newton and J and J. An estimated total cost is reported as 10000000 dollars.

Public Service Commission of New York State Rochester & Pittsburg Clearfield & Mahoning Rochester Pitsburg Newton Metion

Way of Most Pengle and Bane People Face Internal Friction

Fragmentary text mentions Pengle and Bane groups and tensions over temper and fault finding. No clear event or individuals emerge. the record notes internal strains and strained judgments within the communities.

Ley Jose Judd Ple

Institute Of West Pennsylvania Geology Talks Highlight Annual Meeting

The annual institute sessions featured Rev A King Prof Cogswell and Prof Paul M Pearson discussing the geology of Western Pennsylvania and Indiana County. Dr S Schmucker Prof Chambers and Supt Chapman led talks on moral training, pronunciation, and the need for character education in schools with performances by teachers and students and a closing concert.

Orlier WF. King W. Cogswell Westeo Pennsylvania Ie. Sammel Selmacker Fox Th. Wa. Cope Eligabeth Paul M. Pearson Star Pennsylvania Tudiana County Martin National Reform Association Mson Usad Elizabeth Walsinghaw Swathmore College Cogswell Samuel C. Schmicker Mirlin Second Ward Third Ward Rogers-Ciillay J. M. Welch Shiging Western Pennsylvania Samuel C. Schmucker Normal Ogden ©. Finnlnney Mansfield State Normal Stewart Pearson Steneher Prof Poorson Coxswell Schmucker Irian Prof Chambers Titsburg Om Narmal Sehiool Ciaganan Prat Ortier Samat Selmider Poarson Hunes Olle Capswell Sumudt Ch J. B. Weaver Permanent Joseph White Sehanty Condron Hammers Memorial Fund Work Indiana Schools Wolf Thwan Walt Tie Wark Chapman Mary McCommante Powrson Dali Irmay Piel Dunbar Sehmuecker Sahinueked Yenyu Prat Coxswell Clinanim

Christmas Festivities at Crthh's Siding rail camp tragedy

A festive gathering at Crthh's Siding on the TB. Tt. & Uh near Caksberg ended with a deadly incident. Goroner Hammers presided as funerals were held for the deceased. Dominic Cineoma and Mina were among the injured. Police reported a chaotic aftermath and ongoing inquiries.

Crthh Caksberg Olafs Thas Min Loshus Goroner Hammers Dominic Cineoma Ainik Doe Poate Mina Slibhedt McCready Nevonter Daniono Indane Gtaane Punxbutawney Oller Whalwt Ulin Imoratius Pryder Lieb Fey

Letters and notices from the Democrat Obes page

A garbled list of names and notices including letters to various individuals, a notice to normal students, schedule pointers, and a request to leave printing orders at the Democrat Obes. The readable fragments mention Mary Baldwin and Meghan P.M. and refer to class or student notices with dates and times.

de Lietana Jampboc Meghan P.M the Democrat Obes

Local Obituary Notices From Old Borough News

Fragmented report of Hancock area deaths with unclear spellings. Names include Hilde Survived by widow and many siblings. Rev. da Baker led services. Also mentions Johnstown and Blalrayille figures, aged 56 and 84, with family ties in Apollo, New Kensington, and Wilkinsburg. Burial at local cemetery. notes on church memberships and travel positions.

Hancock Mrodertek Hilde Witow Mpa Cooree Balth Kidiaun Robertei New Kensington Ide Daven Lalvohe John Nohvie Willgm Slancock Black Tiel Thomas Narry Haancegk Apatlo da Baker Tye Hatrate

Obituary notices from a Brookville era newspaper

Several obituaries are reported including Cordelia Braughler of Canoe township wife of ex commissioner Aaron Braughler who died at home after illness leaving six children. Judge Heath Clark a longtime Brookville resident and former partner of George A. Jenks who died aged 84. William Baxter of Clerksburg died aged 86 with note of oil business past. Martha Teek widow of Samuel Beek of Govatte died aged 66. Catherine A. Myers of Greenshore died at her son’s home in Georgetown aged about 74. Rager of White Station died aged 68, a freight conductor on the West Penn, with wife and six children surviving.

Braughler Cordelia Branghler Aaron EL Braughler Canoe Township Viac FL. McCreery Hl Place Viel Edna Varsing Ned Floyd Claip Dus Bok Technion Sufferhng Victor Rochestar Pittsburge Coat & Iron Company Marry Uy Wrank Iin Ileasstat Martha Teek Samuel Beek Govatte Sweendoon Earl An Notila D. W. Gohee Mitexsatawnay Ang Haither Boek Elon Coomge Wo Rager White Station Beuth Way Rager West Pent

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