Gipsy Family Sues Railroad Over 1899 Crossing Death
The Guy family of Hagerstown alleging negligence seek $10,000 damages in a Pennsylvania Railroad case arising from the July death of James Guy, 77, struck at the Graveton crossing while crossing with a caravan allied to the Gypsy clan. The judge granted a non suit citing contributory negligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janes Guy
P. RB. R
Graveton
Guy
Blairaville
de Gipsien
Hagerstown
James Guy
Peter Wy
Salena Harrison
Patience Harrison
Davey Stanley
Tames
Graeston Tailroad
John N. Banks
Council
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Mornday
Peter Guy
Peter
Telford
Lincoln Day Observance Postpones Parade to Court House
Lincoln Day events in Indiana County commemorate Abraham Lincoln born February 12 1809 with a 7 30 pm camp fire at the court house after a day parade was canceled due to weather. Indiana County Soldiers Organization will host speeches by ministers laymen soldiers and citizens with participation by the Law Association and local schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Abraham Lincoln
Court House
S. M. McHirney
John H. Hill
Adj
Law Association of
Indiana County
Fiarry Whith
Indiana County Soldiers’ Organization
Valentines line advertised for Indiana Pa in pronouncement
An advertisement from Henry Hall of Indiana Pennsylvania promotes the sale of a Valentine line, inviting customers to mail or send P O stamps or money orders to receive any desired item. The note suggests asking neighbors about the value of the Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentines
Indiana
P. O
P.O
Henry Hall
Local Social Notes Highlight Glen Guanyp Area Visits
Mrs. J M Tuffner of Glen Guanyp hell hosted friends this past week. Numerous residents including Hon J N Langham, Miss Morenre Wageley, Clarence V MecCreight, Frank Stewart, Miss Ima Zeller, and others traveled to nearby towns for visits and study, with several attending family events and funerals in Blairsville, Latrobe, and Punxsutawney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Tufffner
Glen Guanyphell
J. N. Langham
Alaways
Morenre Wageley
Wilkingburg
Mig Jane Jones
Church Street
Clarence V. MecCreight
Pittsburg
Frank Stewart
Washington State
Madison Hie- Laughlin
Ima Zeller
Kane
Blairsville
J. A. Lent
FE. M. Miller
Johnstown
Anna Wagle
Ip. T. Rensel
Star
Clarion County
Dr. Truitt
J. Davie
Apollo
John B. McGorrick
McGoriick ‘Station
Sarah Price
Linda Atwiler
Edna Wilson
Manor
Sharpsburg
Edgar Mack
Windber
Lawrence Lockard
Punxentawney
Wdita Thompson
D. BE. Thompson
Edna Marl
Sixth Street
Lulu Wilson
Railroad Ayjemite
Clinton
Allegheny County
Kathryn Dorsam
Lena Dorsam
Chilicothe
Helen St. Clair
Latrobe
Walter Willams
Wilmerding
John Monks
Martin’s
John B. Selig
North Sixth Street
Dott Weir
Kathryn Berriman
A. 3
Cunningham
John Barr
W. J. Moagle
Martyn Mogle
Punxsutawney
W. A. Mogle
Nell Hetrick
W. R. Calhoun
Bond Issue Vote Urges Sewerage Plant Funds
Citizens are urged to vote for the bond issue next Tuesday to fund a sewerage disposal plant. The State Board of Health mandates towns to build treatment facilities, with costs cited for MeRososport Allentown and Pittsburg. Defeating the bond could lead to lawsuits for pollution and damages, potentially surpassing the borough debt. Support the Borough Council to meet state demands and protect streams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connell
State Board of Health
MeRososport
Allentown
Pittsburg
Stony Run
Madlana
Fifth Regiment Band Delights Clymer Audience
The Fifth Regiment Band gave a pleasing concert at Clymer's new opera house on Saturday evening. All numbers were well received though attendance fell short of expectations, causing the promoters to incur a loss. Distinctive performances and abundant enthusiasm marked the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Regiment
Clymer
iWna Pcc
The Century Club Meets as New Century Era Ends
The Century Club article notes the end of the New Century era with a meeting held on Monday February 5 at 2 PM at the home of its members. Subscriptions for the Democrat are urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Club
Tfys
Installation of officers at Heptasophs lodge
District Deputy George H. Sewell presided at the independent order of Heptagoph Wall installation in the Cunningham building for Indiana conclave No.180 with officers Clark Roof Cunningham Keller Mc Cartney Shaffer Kellar Peterman Wachoh and other appointees installed. Afterward members and spouses attended a dance in Clymer, returning by special car. Also notes Bolivar National Bank earned 1000 to surplus, Sherry Hill church service announced for February 14, Ebensburg liquor-privilege decree noted, Frank Trinkley misses train, Typhoid claims Reed Schall, 17, of Rockville.
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J. Irwin Shaffer
B. Kellar
J. J. Peterman
Willam Co. Wine
Clymer
Indiana Guaifors
Bolivar National Bank
Sherry Hill
Patton
Cherrytree
Indiana Normal Gehad
Reed Schall
Thomas Schall
Rockville
Schaal
Trio of Fine Fox Pelts Displayed by Beatty at Punxsutawney
August Beatty, of near Punxsutawney, brought three fox hides to town. One pelt shows wool on the skin indicating a fox sheep cross. another has a back-mark like a cross fox. The third is a fine red pelt. all were slaughtered by Beatty in the jungles near Sidney, Indiana County, according to the Punxsutawney Spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Beatty
Punxsutiowney
Punxsutawney
Raynard
Mr. Beatty
Sidney
Indiana County
Fair Grounds for Sale by Armstrong County Fair Assn
Sheriff Chambers Frick advertised the fair grounds for sale on Thursday at the sale of Phoebe Colwell Mary Hudson and H N Golden on a claim near 1500 for rentals. The last date was set for August 1908 but ended after the third day. Civil League detail of State Police prevented fumbling and officials said the fair could not run without that feature ending the event abruptly Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong County Fair Association
Shertiff Chambers Frick
Phoebe Colwell
Mary Hudson
H. N. Golden
Civil League
Worker Fatally Injured At Jones Stone Quarry
Fatally injured laborer Ann Atstrian collapsed Friday at the Jones Stone Quarry opposite Blairsville. Dr J B Carson of Blairsville arrived after the man expired. death caused by a rock fall crushing the back pelvis and leg. inquest deemed unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Atstrian
Jones
Blairsville
The Foundation of Fortune Saving Habit
The text promotes saving as the foundation of fortune and notes that most men earn enough to be independent if they save. It mentions a Department of Savings at the Farrers' Bank of Indiana, where accounts can be opened with any amount from one dollar and earn 4 percent compound interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey
Department of Savings
Farrers’ Bank of Indiana
Avonmare Cartract Bid Sparks Astonishing Auction
M Esmett and Sons managed Avonmare Cartract bids Saturday night during water works project bidding. Bidder AL Bomnett and Gong of this place led with 46.85 dollars, beating the next offer. The auction included tanks, reservoirs, and pipelines, with engineer MR A Wilson guiding the process for the project.
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M. Esmett & Sons
Avenpiare Tag
Smany Twentytom
Ieapertane
Slau
AL Bomnett & Gong
Tha
Abe Qadues
Wilson Wie Enginver
Improvements In Jail And Social Event At Clymer Opera House
The county board advances prison upgrades with new secure cells and sanitary work under Sheriff Wallace Thom. Prisoners will staff the project, separating convicts to reduce “jail breaking” chances, while hospital bays will be upgraded. In Clymer a large social night at the Opera House drew attendees from Dixonville Lovejoy Starfield and Indiana with King’s orchestra providing music and a late supper at Hotel Neely. Indiana lodge Heptasophs and their ladies attended and were warmly received.
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Board of County
Phi
Bhergyl
Wallace Thom
Voning
Health Fm
Evon i
Die
le Perivent
Clymer and
Viclnity
Opera House
Dixonvile
Lovejoy
Starfoml
Indiana
King’s
Piris
Neely
Tho 'Ndiana Lodge
Clymer
Blairsville Religious Movement Prompts Widespread Conversions
Over the past month Blairsville churches held revival meetings led by Dr Neal of Philadelphia. About 78 new Presbyterians joined, 40 joined Rev McClure’s church, and many more are expected to profess faith. A dozen probationists seek Methodist membership as Blacklick reports a bus awakening with over 100 conversions mainly to the Presbyterian and Methodist faiths.
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Blairsville
Presbyterian Church Aid Auost
McClure
Blursville
Neal
Philadelphia
Blacklick
Presbyteria Church
Methodist
Fell Down Stairway Fatality Report From Mines
Aged 128 and a Mild Mannered Boarder John Sabo fell headfirst down a stairway at a Mines company residence on Sunday. He struck a wall, suffered brain concussion, and died before help arrived. Investigating County Detective Joalah Neal noted an accidental lean and insufficient handrails hindered escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Rho
Ernest
Iris
Caonay
Joalah Neal
Salo
Printers of the Mind Lecture Slated in Library Hall
March event features Miss Jane Leonid presenting a lecture titled The Printers of the Mind. Bryan Here to speak, with special cars organized to shuttle attendees to nearby towns after the talk. The lecturer plans a Florida return after the engagement.
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Ww Am
Jennines
Pavia
Daliveris
Rm “Es
Library Hall
Nebrosion
Io Dusplces
Young Women's Christian Association of
Jane TE. Leonid
Peiche
Pedcass
Bryan Des
Frente Mb
Florida
Hrice
Bryan
Punxsutawnes
Lin Pats
Philadelphia Sireen and Admission Appeals
A brief notice notes a selection of peasers or boarders with good recommendations for an entry labeled No 978, Thiladelphia Sireen, dl-w-28.
Rail and industry notes mark a widening western Pennsylvania coal and steel push
The report describes new rail extension plans toward Pittsburg to tap Green county coal and iron, signaling a shift to route mines to the lakes. Jobstown's plant revival begins with the lower works operating and a burst of splice bar orders from railroads, while Watson's vaccination rule allows unvaccinated children to attend school temporarily if health risks persist. The Bradford papers unite, noting ownership and shifts in local papers as well as a horse sale at Jamison's Woodlands with Danwood and Sam Eswein in the pipeline.
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Fay
Indiana
Thom
New York
Bart
Eller Waattington
Bevhe Dubuin
Selin Hiveresis Heylied
MHC
Duticas Green County Iron 3
Uniontown
Pittsburg
Sono
al Remy
Pennsylvania
Waynesburg
Green County
Monongahela
C Cal
Re & 1
Jobstown
Cyawyta Liver Company
Franklin
Watson
Sehoe
Theraof
Board of
Echool
Commis Alth
Jamison
Donwood
Lasuiscan
Tas
Danwood
Iran
Joseph IK
Love
Love and Sunshine
Johnstown
Sam Eswein
Baltimore
Fair Grounds
Obituary notices reflect several local deaths and funerals
The weekly list reports deaths from February 2 to early February including Mrs A D Good of Matén township after a long illness, Mrs Mary Ickes of Homer City, Alfred Latimer of Blairsville, Edward Smail of Blairsville, Christopher Knee of Paxburg, Miss Sarah Howard of Johnstown, James Foster Dick near Huff, with details of survivals, services, and interments at local cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Small
Edward
Mir
John Smail
Blairsville
L. B. Wissinger
Evangelierl Church
Griffith Widow Leaves Farm To Pay Medical Bills
Following a long illness Mrs. Levina Griffith aged 70 died at her home near Areadia. She lived alone and had no relatives. During her illness she secured a safety loan from the county and gave the Commissioners her 20 acre farm to meet the costs of treatment and burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffith
Levina Grifth
Eurichy
Areadia
Marriages Reported Across Regions in Early Year Notices
The column lists several marriages including Hazel Pantall and Cael Elwwot at Niagara Falls with Rev. Len ardy, Robh Newherter and Mae Covace in Ligonier, A McElvey and Milas Lown in Blairsville, Clair Myers and Hap Calhoun in Creekside, Marvin Houser and Minnie Sloniger in Georgeville, and Meyers Calhoun ceremony details in the period, reflecting local social ties and church affiliations.
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Newherter—Covode
X1ne
Robh Newherter
Misa Tlander Mae Cavoce
Lixonier
T. L. Siuith
Ligonier Presbyterian Church
John Covode
Janehe
Dolivar
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Ae Soup LLC
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Ast Matén
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Bronaunerd
Davis
Cearge
Dixmont
Nani
Florence
Bae Milmer
Toker
Searle
Misa Mary Lekes
Homer City
Beuner Ickes
Paul Reed
Ickes
B. & C. Railroad
Greenwood Cemetery
Howard
Sarah Howard
Henry Howard
Ams. J
McBride
Franklin Street
Memorial Hospital
Bolivar
Elwood—Pantall
Hazel Pantall
Cael W. Elwoot
Niagara Palla
Ant Soure
J. B Lenardy
Niagara Falls
T. M. Fanadaml
William Fi
MeKelvey
Lowman
A. MeKelvey
Milas Hisie M. Lown
Blairsvile
Fort Pitt
J. Y. Pender
Blairsville M. 3
Houser—Sloniger
Marvin
Houser
Dayton
Minnie B. Sloniger
Georgeville
Rey. G. A. Sheety
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