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Indiana Democrat

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1908

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License Court Refuses Dozens In Indiana Hotels

Judge Telford Med's twelve cases deny licenses with a brief endorsement. The list includes Miller Central States Indiana Farnsworth Kerr Avenue Arcadia and more. Fifteen licenses granted last year. Moore House decision sparks business concern and petitioning for Lollar license. Normal students enjoy sleigh ride and supper. Elizabeth McCartney's will probated with niece Ma tilda Benson as heir.

Telford Montgomery Township W. H. Sterner A. ‘I. Starner Sterner Dixonville Green Township John H. Loellat Moore Hotel Indiana Ober Gypsy Montgomery Clawson House Ndiana Edward Empfield New Indiana Christ—G. Brixner Blacklick Inn Wehrum Buffington Township W. Zimmerman Commercial Creekside Grant Snyder John Fitzpatrick New Capitol Glen Campbell P. M. Reidy Rossiter Canoe Township M. S. Murray Motel Brandon Joseph Moore Valley Inn Lovejoy J. H. Ake Arcadia Charles F. Nollenberger Jellwood Kin Pine ‘Township Watt Kinter Chambersville Rayne Township Indian Brewing Company Fourth Ward Inliana Elmer Manners National Hotel Alexander Dunbar Glan Campbell T. E. Bleming Clymer House Clymer Cherryhill Moore House Cour Lollar

Sinking shaft accident maims Philadelphia superintendent

John Maflin, superintendent in charge of a Risinger farm shaft near Homer City, fell thirty feet when a plank across the shaft gave way. He suffered a fractured skull, a broken right arm, and other injuries. Doctors trephed the skull and removed a large piece. He is in Philadelphia under careful treatment and is expected to recover.

John Maflin Risinger Farm Homer City Paul Reed W. A. ‘Shmpson Mahlin Philadelphia Torhat

Thomas Ridley Dead Oldest Pennsylvania Railroad Engineer

Thomas Ridley longtime Pennsylvania Railroad engineer died Friday at his Hast Hind Pittsburgh home in his 82nd year. He served 33 years as locomotive man and 14 as engine inspector, retiring in 1900. Ridley led the Veteran Employees Association division care effort and recalled trains with Henry Clay and F K Heisley. He was born in Chester County and survived by wife Sarah Crissinger and son Howard with many relatives joining his funeral.

Thomas Ridley Pennsylvania Railroad Hast Mr. Ridley Chester’ S County Philadelphia Columbia Pittsburg Ridley Veteran Amploves’ Association The Pennsylvania Henry Clay F. K. Heisley Raiload Company Veteran Employs’ Association Thomas R. Scott Beatty Station West Penn Shadyside Riddle Sarah Crissinger Derry Howard Thissa Riddley Saral Place Wie Wiliam Harry Short Jay Ober Tanoma James Henry Dixonvile James W. Wiggins White Township Margaret Thomas Washington James Edwards Dixonville Harry Wiliam Short Near Town Der‘ly Warren Mercer George Kebler

Local residents make travel and health news rounds

Dr. Geraldine Davis sold her modellee to Dr. Katherine Derham of Johnstown and moved to Florida. Mrs Bila Jones and her son Frank of Manor visit sister Mrs J Wilbur Cunningham of South Tenth adraet. Eimer E. Smith left for Nebraska for a new foreman position at the Times. Dr. and Mrs. W Steele Bryan of McKeesport spent Sabbath with parents Mr and Mrs John R Bryan of South Fifth street. Clark McLaughlin and Lois returned from Florida with health concerns after tinlarial fever. Miss Jean Kinter, formerly with Mr and Mrs G Meade Marshal, sails to Johnstown to reside with brother Clarence at the Johnstown Democrat. Justice John P Dlkin returns from Muskogee Okla with daughter Mrs William M Arnstrong after appendicitis operation. patient recovery proceeding. Dr Paul St Clair, town resident and former Blockley Hospital physician, arrives for visit before taking post at Indiana State Hospital for the Insane in Indianapolis.

Geraldine Davis Modellee Katherine Derham Johnstown Florida Bila Jones Frank Ol Manor J. Wilbur Cunningham South Clarence Town Blockley Hospital Philadelphia Medico-Chio Indianapolis Indiana State Hospital For the Insane Sauuday

Edith Fleming Celebrates Birthday at Normal Resident

Miss Edith Fleming daughter of Davy Fleming of the Normal celebrated a birthday on Monday. Over a dozen young friends visited her home that evening to mark the event. The sewer and paying ordinances passed first reading in borough council on Monday evening. Clerk John S. Taylor was authorized to publish the ordinances.

Edith Fleming Davy" Fleming The Normal Solems John S$. Taylor

Ament Re-Elected Principal Of State Normal School

Fourteen of eighteen trustees met at J Wood Clark’s office to re elect Dr James E Ament as principal for another year after the current term. The board plans for the next year while noting the school’s growth and a $5002 debt. Trustees listed include J Wood Clark A T Moorhead John P Elkin Harry Wills Tom Hildebrand John W Sutton W S Daugherty Thomas Sullan Edward Rowe and S J Telford. Absentees were W R Loughry J G Wallace W Dick Wilson and Harry W Wilson.

Ament Indiana State Normal School J. Woods Clark James E. Ament Lane Pade Hans John ©. Elkin M. Jack William 8. Daugherty Thomas Sutton Ance Indiana West Chester Phillips Messrs J. Wood Clark 4. I. Moorhead John P. Elkin Harry Wills Tom FR. Hildebrand John W. Sutton W. S. Daugherty Thomas Sutlan Edward Rowe GriMin Hus W. J. Mitchell John §. Fisher S. M. wMzek S. J. Telford Mesars W. R. Loughry J. GC. Wallace Harry W. Wilson

Finest in the land Nichols Twins entertain at Casino Rink

Nichols Brothers Arthur and Albert of North Adams Massachusetts draw large crowds at the Casino Rink this week. Described as clever, clean-cut skaters performing on rollers with acrobatic stunts that turn heads, they are hailed as world champions and attract enthusiastic audiences in Indiana. The note mentions their personal trend and associates with a strong bulwark of protection for depositors, referencing Adams and Indiana capital and stockholders.

Nichols Casino Nichols Brothers Arthur and Albert North Adame Mass Indiana Au Koren Nor Adams Trdiana

Stallions Sold by Indiana Stock Improvement Co

The Indiana Stock Improvement Co sold the horses bought from importers last year for 5000 dollars on Tuesday afternoon. Robert Row Tach of Greensburg bought the importer Perehenn horse Bismarck for 3530. Ex-Sheriff Burns of Clearfield purchased the imported Coach Tavse Tiundin for 19730. The effort to improve the county stock yields little apparent profit and ends with disappointment.

Indiana Stock Improvement, Co Robert Row Tach Greensburg Perehenn Horse Bismarck Burns Clearfeld

Local items note store sale and railway changes

Warren and Piscus sold the Brocery store to Turner Lydick with construction by March 4. John T. Stewart denies Prohibition nomination, now seeking police candidacy. H B Heylman resigns as cashier to become Secretary Treasurer of Homestead Savings and Trust Co. Employed Pennsylvan ia Railroad workers to be paid cash on pay day. one brakeman on fast through trains. Rail orders place 27 500 tons United States Steel, 11 000 Cambria Steel and 11 000 Pennsylvania Steel with others. Monument in Oakland Cemetery for William Cunningham by S W Woodburn.

Warren & Piscus Brocery Pennsylvania Railroad Company United States Steal Corporation Cambria Steel Company Pennsylvania Steel Company Lackawanna Steel Company New York Chicago Lagman Oakland Cemetery William Cunningham Jacksonville Cunningham S. W. Woodburn

Reading Room at Sixth Street Seeks Book Donations

For a year four Reading Rooms on Sixth Street near George W. Graf's meat market have drawn patrons. The New Century Club runs the rooms which offer magazines and monthlies and seek more books for reference, biographies, and fiction. A book social is set for February 13 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. bring a book or invite a friend. If unable to attend, donate books via listed ladies by arrangement.

Sixth Street George W. Graf New Century Club Century Club FL Warner John Stuchel John F. Clements Mra J. Day Brownlea Katharina ‘McLaughlin Bess Hamilton

Water Works Breakdown Hampers Clymer Service

Acting Supt. W. 8. Hamilton reports a serious breakdown at the Clymer Water Works Sunday when the head of the piston on the large pump broke into pieces. A replacement head is on the way, but until it arrives residents are urged to use water sparingly and conserve supplies.

Hamilton Clymer Water Company al Io Bell

Prohibition County Convention Called for February 11

The Prohibitionists issue a call for a county convention in the Court House at 4 PM on Saturday February 11. They will discuss boosting the State convention in this county, file nomination papers for six Delegates to the State Convention and two to the National Convention, and consider candidates for Senator and Congress with arrangements for county and precinct committeemen elections.

Court House

Death of George A Jenks Brookville attorney dies

George A. Jenks, 77, longtime Brookville attorney and former congressman candidate, died at 12:45 AM in his Brookville home on Monday after years of aging infirmities. Survived by daughter Mrs. R. B. P. Shively of Indiana, sister Mrs. Mary Gordon of Brookville, and brother Colonel James C. Jenks of Missouri. Funeral plans pending in Brookville. Born March 6 1836 in Punxsutawney, he began as a carpenter apprentice, entered Jefferson College in 1855, and built a notable legal career across Pennsylvania. He served in Congress, helped pensions, and held several government posts before retiring.

George A. Jenks George Augustus Jenks Pickering Street Brooksville Jenks RB. FP. Shively Indiana Mary ©. Gordon Brookville James C Jefferson College, Haujing Jefferson College Jefferson County J. G. Gordon Pennsylvania Congress Lord Knott Lynde McMahon Hoar Laphan Senate Jeremiah S. Black Matt H. Carpenter Montgomery Blair Randall Louisiiana Field New York Tucker Virginia House Electoral Commission Interior Department John B. du Bois Clearfield County Chevelaint United States Harrison Miller Superior Court Cleveland Willum A. Stone Silas C. Swallow Mary A. Mabon Wen B. F. Shively Flaming Haley Fleming Fleming Tha Lutheran Church James O'Naitl Post Cookport Lewis Hay Greenwood Roy M Jacob Cobes Robert William Conemaugh Township Jacob Livermore Blairsville Cemetery

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