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Indiana Democrat

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1912

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Personal Notices From Latrobe And Nearby Towns

Mrs. Joseph Rankin of Clymer and Mrs. William Rankin of Purchase Line hosted Mrs. D. H. Tomb’s daughter. Agnes Lytle of Cleveland visits sister Mrs. A. W. Mahon in Church Street. Bess Gray of Philadelphia Street visits at Jack Bendel’s home. Louie Rawn appointed secretary to Dr. Jas. B. Ament at Latrobe Normal. Mrs. Hamlin Cogswell visits Pittsburgh. Misses Paarl and Mary Warner of Smyrna visit A. W. Mabon in Church Street. F. D. Glover of Pittsburgh visits his wife’s parents A. S. Cunningham. Ruella Lewis and Mary Moorhead teach in Punxsutawney, visit home. John Barr attends funeral of his nephew killed at Wishaw. Luther Roof visits mother Mary Vane Roof in Warner City. J. Warren Wilson of Waterbury leaves for home after visiting cousin Mrs. J. J. Miller. Laura Lewis visiting Covode relatives. May Scott visits cousin John Henderson in Johnstown. George W. Hetrick goes to Philadelphia to resume study in Medico-Chi College. Martha Williams visits home. father H. Q. Williams critically ill. H. C. McClay of Moore Hotel returns to Washington for his mother’s illness. Lena and Catherine Hitchock of Washington, D. C. visit grandmother Mrs. Harry White who is seriously ill. George Chatham and daughter from Altoona visit Miss Charlotte Armstrong. C. B. Griffith, PRR abstractor, notes storm, visits welcomed. New Century Club pays tribute to Nina Loughry. memorial service led by Mrs. Mary F. Bruce, poem by Miss John, singing “Servant of God Well Done,” and talk on Child Labor.

Joseph Rankin Clymer William BR. Rankin Purchase Line D. H. Tomb Agnes Lytle Cleveland, O A. W. Mahon Church Street Bess Gray Philadelphia Street Jack Bendel Latrobe Louie Rawn Jas. BH. Ament Aid Hamlin Cogswell Pittsburgh Paarl Mary Warner Smyrna Del A. W. Mabon Grant Street Mary Vane Roof Warner City Roof J. Warren Wilson Waterbury Conn J. J. Miller Laura Lewis Covode May Scott John Henderson Johnstown George W. Hetrick Philadelphia Medico-Chi College Martha Williams H. Q. Williams H. C. McClay Moore Hotel Washington Lena Catherine Hitchcock Washington, D. C Harry White George Chatham Altoona Charlotte Armstrong C. B Griffith P. R. R. Abstractor Puesday Charlie Iiz

Officers Elected by Women's Foreign Missionary Society

The Presbyterian Church group elected officers at a meeting last week. President Mrs. A. A. Melvin. vice presidents Mrs. Marie Elder and Mrs. F. S. Crawford. second vice president Mrs. D. C. Brown. secretary Mrs. J. M. Laughlin. treasurer Mrs. R. M. Wilson. secretary of Literate Mrs. F. S. Crawford. secretary of Temperance Work Mrs. D. A. Cunningham. Secretary of L. L. B Mrs. M. H. Wilson.

Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church A. A. MeLvin Marie Elder F. S. Crawford D. CG. Brown J. M. Laughlin R. M. Wilson F. 8. Crawford D. A. Cunningham

Two hotels win licenses in Indiana under judge’s ruling

On Friday Judge Telford granted licenses to C. Z. Wortman of the Clawson House in Indiana and M. Murray of Rossiter. Murray’s case, previously refused, was reopened and approved on reconsideration. The license list mirrors last year’s roster.

Telford C. Z. Wortman Clawson House Indiana M. §. Murray Rossiter

Redpath Grand Quartette Tour Attracts National Reputation

The Redpath Grand Quartette, a renowned musical quartet, visits the Auditorium for a Tuesday evening performance on February 27. Admittance is 50 cents, with the group billed as a foremost quartet across the United States and Canada.

Redpath United States Canada Adunia

Four Districts In Green Add New Voting Place

A new fourth voting district is added in Green township with polling near Cockport and Pine Wits at Lincoln Gibson's residence. Wm Stephens of Pine Flats becomes Democratic Committeeman for the district.

Green Green Township Cockport Pine Wits Lincoln Gibson Wm. Stephens Pine Flats

Family to Move to Vandergrift for New Jobs and School Plans

The Mastings family from Philadelphia street will relocate to Vandergrift for a stable position for Mr Hastings. Ralph will teach at Glen Campbell this summer while Gyula remains in Indiana to attend Normal school. Miss Deona Walker of Marchand, Wes, underwent an appendectomy at Pungsutawney Hospital, recovering well after surgery.

Vandergrift John Mastings Philadelphia Street Hastings Ralph Glen Campbell Inehter Gyula Indiana Normal School Deona Walker Tdda Lewis Marchand Wes Pungsutawney Hospital Orien

Social Notes Highlight Weekend Events And Parties

Invitations went out for a February reception and dance in the Auditorium with hostesses Glen Prathero Gaye Griffith Bess Cunningham Helen Daugherty Allee Taylor and Tina Sansom. Washington's Birthday Party plans at the Normal school include Moore's orchestra from Greensburg. Woodcraft lecture by a state Woodmen of the World official drew many members and a dancing reception. Mrs James W Chapman hosted a fancy work party for Miss Bertha Baylor’s forthcoming marriage. Alphons Nealer’s surprise party featured games and cake. Odd Fellows banquet attracted many members for a pleasant evening. Maud Donahue’s thirty five guests celebrated her birthday with games music and refreshments. Mr and Mrs Daniel Birch observed their Silver anniversary with cards and music. St Bernard church Ladies Art Society held a masquerade at Moreau home. Conservatory Girls Club hosted an informal minstrel for all school groups. Mrs Hannah Gessler and daughter hosted a fancy work party with Friday afternoon hosting. Mrs John Carson entertained eighteen Indiana ladies with music and games. Mr and Mrs Carl Vuckenberg hosted friends. Mr and Mrs James W Mack to entertain at their Sixth Street home tomorrow night.

Glen Prathero Gaye Griffith Bess Cunningham Helen Daugherty Allee Taylor Tina Sansom Moore Greensburg Thusic Woodmen of the World James W. Chapman Seventh Street Hiano Bertha Baylor Ralph W. Forrester Alphons Nealer A. W. Never Chestnut Street Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge Maud Donahue Water Street Daniel Birch Philadelphia Ladies’ Art Society St. Bernard Catholic Ehurch A. S. Moreau North Fifth Street Conservatory Girls’ Club Normal School Conservatory Hall Hannah Gessler Gessler John Carson Homer City Carl Vuckenberg Fifth Street Attorney James W. Mack Sixth Street

Stabbed By Former Lover On Iron Bridge At Clymer

Antonio Fadesco and Mary Trapani married in Indiana and traveled to Clymer. On Friday night Mary was stabbed on the iron bridge near Clymer station by a rejected suitor named Mike. He escaped. Mary received medical care and is reported advancing. Mike, said to be a former lover, acted in jealousy and has not been arrested.

Antonio Fadesco Clymer Mike Mary Trapani Indiana Squire J. A. Crossman Iron Bridge

Heroes of Wartime Hardships lecture at Creekside

On Thursday evening February 22 Hon. Harry White delivers his famous talk at Gibson's Hall under Creekside Council No. M498 R.A. Doors open 7 pm lecture starts 8 pm admission adults 25 cents children 10 cents reserved seats 35 cents old soldiers invited.

Creekside Harry White Gibson's Hall Creekside Council R.A

Wooden Wedding Celebration for Norris McCoyr Couple

Mr and Mrs Norris McCoyr of Second Street celebrated a wooden wedding at their home on Monday night. Ada Long, Chit ford McFadden and Lizair Bell Long performed musically, followed by a sumptuous supper and gifts received by the couple.

Norris McCoyr Second Street Ada Long Chitford McFadden Lizair Bell Long

Low Rates to the West on Pennsylvania Railroad Tickets

Normal Girls Defeated. Indiana Normal Girls basketball team lost twice, 32 to 11 against Crafton and 24 to 4 against Geneva College. Tickets to Rocky Mountains and Western points on sale daily through April 14. consult nearest ticket agent Jas. P. Anderson Pittsburgh PA.

Pennsylvania Railroad Rocky Mountains Pacific Coast Canada Mexico Jas. P. Anderson, D Pittsburgh Normal Girls Indiana Normal Crafton Geneva College

Stewards of Coal Iron and Oil Circuit Meet

Representatives from five of seven Fair Associations attended the annual meeting at the Newadiana House last Thursday. They set county fair dates, elected officers and discussed improving attractions, abolishing costly stake races, and promoting better relations between fair managers and horsemen.

Newadiana House Rasing Apollo Pruxsutingey Nnantmanshy Coal Iron & Oil Circuit Kittanning Butler Vandergrift Indiana Pungsutawney Brookville Clarion Dayton DuBois

Forty five naturalized in city court

Naturalization Court met Tuesday afternoon with forty five foreign applicants from Scotland, Germany, Russia, Austria, Hungary, Italy and others. Twenty eight passed final tests and will take allegiance oath once papers are prepared by Prothonotary John Wells. Tests were conducted by a Philadelphia Naturalization Bureau representative and Judge H. J. Telford.

United States John Wells Naturalization Bureau of Philadelphia J. Telford Scotland Germany Russia Austria Hungary Italy Naturalization

Paul Wood Brings Brother's Remains Home After Fatal Dam Crash

Paul Wood of Shelocta arrived in Indiana from Casper Wyoming with his brother John Wood’s remains. John was killed at Pathfinder Dam on a Friday near Chicago and Northwestern Railway. Funeral held at the Wood home and interment at United Presbyterian cemetery. Indiana Lodge I C O F members attended the rites at the grave. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. G A Wood and brothers Paul Irvin J and sisters Minnie Carnahan Grace Wilcox Sadie Rupert Clara Blynn.

Paul Wood Shelocta Indiana Casper Wyo John Pathfinder Chicago & Northwestern Rairoad G. A. Wood Sheloca United Presbyterian Sadie Rupert Girty Clara Blynn Clandor, N Anna Latrobe John A. Windhey Ireensburg St. Clair Greensburg

Will of T. Moorhead Coleman Receives 1912 Date

The will of T. Moorhead Coleman dated February 7, 1912 is admitted. He leaves farm implements and barn proceeds to his son Rosen, and gifts Hyestoch to his grandson Thomas Coleman. His granddaughters Catherine and Elizabeth receive a violin, with household goods and remaining estate to Rosco G. Coleman, Max Coleman, and Robert BE. Coleman.

T. M. Coleman T. Moorhead Coleman Rosen Thos, Coleman Catherine Elizabeth Coleman Rosco G Max Robert BE. Coleman

Thank Offering Meeting At Baptist Church

The Thank Offering meeting of the Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society will be held in the church auditorium tomorrow evening at 7 20. An interesting program will be presented and a buffet lunch served. An offering will be taken. Everyone is urged to attend with friends. Mrs Kier of Clarksburg broke her right arm falling down stairs Thursday morning last week. She was unconscious but soon recovered. The arm was fractured above the elbow and she sustained bruises.

Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Baptist Church Ivery T He Margaret Kier Clarksburg ceHary Voon Fler

Ill and recovering in spite of serious illnesses

The notice lists Mrs Warry White in serious condition with family at her bedside. Charles W. Brown remains seriously ill with kidney disease though improved. A neck fibroid tumor was removed from him. Helen Fisher plans neck growth removal under Dr McHenry at Heilwood hospital. George C Dickie improved from pneumonia risk with prompt care. H O Williams remains seriously ill with a brain tumor. W A Guthrie shows improvement after pneumonia.

Warry White Charles W. Brown Buterbaugh Was Simpson Bounce Helen Fisher W. A. Guthrie

Kurtz for Senator Prockwayville Record

Endorses Senator Kurtz of Punxsutawney for re election noting his proven district service and knowledge of state conditions. Argues anyone opposing him would harm the district and credits his senate record over any new candidate.

Kurtz Prockwayville Senator Kurtz Punxsutawney Indiana County Harrisburg Senate Distriet Kurtz Titty Ssenitte

Auditor's Notice in Hy Crossman WIlliam Morris case

Auditor John S. Taylor announces appointment to audit and distribute the estate for the benefit of creditors. He will conduct the duties at 629 Philadelphia Street in the borough of Philadelphia on Monday March 25 1912 at 1 o'clock PM. All interested may attend.

Crossman Wlllam Morris Philadelphia Street Fillana O'Loek P.M John 8. Taylor Notich Orphans Court Indiana County Mondy The Savings &Trust Company of Indiana John A. Reed Jaele Bonville John A. Scntt Jacksonville

Public Horse Auction and Hay Sale Notice

Horses wanted at Geom Indie ana on Friday and Saturday February 23 and 24 1918 for sale of all kinds aged 4 to 20 years. Also purchasing 20 tons of hay and straw. First big public sale of 75 head of horses on Monday March 4 1912 by H Seanor.

My Geom Indie Ana Seanor H. Seanor

Taft Names New Jersey Chancellor for Supreme Bench

President Taft sent to the Senate on Monday the nomination of Mahlon Tilney, Chancellor of the Court of Appeals at New Jersey, as Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court to fill the vacancy caused by Justice Me. Taf tan. He also named Julius M Mayer of New York City for Judge in the Southern District of New York and Ferdinand A Deliver of Caseville, Wis for District Judge in eastern Wisconsin. Public opposition arose quickly after the announcement amid secrecy and protests from labor groups citing Pitney’s decisions on workers and property rights.

Taft New Jersey Supreme Bench Senate Mahlon Tilney Court of Appeals United States Supreme Court John Me. Taftan Julius M. Mayer New York City United States Court Southern District New York Ferdinand A. Deliver Caseville Wis White House Briges Pitney New Moines Cummings Kenyon A. L. Urick Af Tes Moines Iowa Federation of Labor Hsqmnel Urick United States Frank and Dugan Herald

Postal Bank Debates Earnings and Foreign Depositor Reach

Questioned success of the postal savings bank notes limited deposits over its first four months. Records from Harrisburg show total receipts of 526.80 over three months, mostly from stamps, with direct deposits occasional. The 2 percent yearly rate and 24 percent annual yield on savings bonds cited, while foreigner deposits remain small. Fraud-free security aims highlighted amid ongoing evaluation.

Postal Savings Bank Theovernment Harrisburg Savings Bank

Socialist Meeting Chooses Officers for 1312 Campaign

A mass Socialist Party meeting at West In Jana House elected MD Palmér of Blacklick permanent chairman and R Wastein of Blairville secretary. A ten member committee was formed to coordinate with organizations for the campaign as Socialists pledge ongoing education and work toward worldwide triumph of socialism.

Socialist Party West Jana House Palmer Blacklick R. Wastein Blairaville The World For Humanity

Regent Deaths and Local Obituaries Reach Indiana County

Multiple deaths from February and early March in Indiana county and nearby towns include Blystone of Apollo aging 81 who served in the Civil War, Hood of Jeannette after a stroke, Moorhead and Stitt in Homer City, Clementson of Braddock, and O Neil of Greenville. Funeral details note interments at St Clair Greensburg Taylorsville Blairsville and Anita Catholic cemeteries with survivors listed.

Also Mentioned on This Page

New Century Club Nina Loughry Mary F. Bruce Mya John F. Clements Servant of God Bruce Mary McCreight Lang Marinada Stewart D. C. Mack Harry White, Jr E. P. McGiven A. K. Wood Tra McGaughey D. C Agnes Fairly Harry Fairly Conemaugh Church Kakley Warley A.C. Jones Frank Jdarry Hazel Blystone Kenry Blustone Sherman Rea Forty-sixth Penneylvania Volunteers Bigstane Lutheran Church Sher’ Tan James Tbeasle Kepel Saulsbury Maud Pizor Wea Moorhead Sarah A. Moorhead Hugh Wiley Blairsville Edward Young Agister Lizzie Sutton Willam Aledo Munshower Jacob Munshower Center Township Wilson Cusick Tohnstowen James Altman Margaret Yingling Perrysville Dibson George W. Miunshower Bowling Green Campbell Sarah A Davis James Jones Davis Carey Rosey Corey Wied West End Punxsulawney Brogiek Ebwen Brasiek Mike Brogiek Josephing Malholfe Blaireville
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