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Newspaper

Indiana Democrat

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1908

Page

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Lent regulations issued by Bishop Canevin for Pittsburg diocese

The Pittsburg diocese issued Lent regulations beginning Ash Wednesday March 4 and ending after April 10. The faithful over 21 must fast with one full meal, a noon meal and an evening collation, with various dispensations for age illness pregnancy hard labor and Sundays or specific days. The indult allows limited meat, dairy, and fish options, with rules on abstinence and fasting for working people throughout the year.

J. F. Regis Canevin Pittsburg Holy See Soverign Regis Caneyvin

Young People Visit Hauxhurst’s for Supper Ride

Twenty members of the First U. P. Christian Union rode a street car to Hauxhurst's last Tuesday evening. There they found a fine chicken and waffle supper, enjoyed the meal, and returned to Indiana on the same car feeling satisfied with the outing.

First U. P. Church First U. P. Christian Union Hauxhurst Indiana

Du Bois A A Goon Draws Basketball Challenge

The Ola Boys say Du Bois A A would draw well as a rival after noting Du Bois A A defeats include 89 to 34 against Southside Pittsburg and 88 to 14 over George Washington University on February 18. Indiana Scholastics beat Blacklick 40 to 7 with Fleming leading Scholastics scoring.

Ola du Bois A. A Southside Pittsburg Secora George Washington University Indiana Blacklick Bucklick Seholastics Moiboulgs Fleming Bennett Reanor Marlin Young A Thoriagon Getty

Local Elections Identify Broad Roster of Officials

Detailed lists show numerous residents elected as judges inspectors constables auditors and directors across multiple boroughs and townships. Names include Wigigns Davis Densmore Gamble Summers and many more with roles spanning high constable clerk and school director.

H. Wigigns R&d W. F. Davis Frank Densmore Soc W. B. Gamble William Hunadle Frank Dennison D. O. Alter B. Winstein John A. Summers Pirat Ward E. E. Thompson Inspector Bennett J. M. Harvey Con‘olable Peter P George New C. R. Sipe Third Ward Junge J. M. Fea Ee F C. F. Brown J. Im. Taylor W. B. Aussey Walter P. A.waugaman B. F. Eekenrode Cornei W. B Myers O. L. McGogney James &. Alison Harry Snyder J. D. George J. K. Means D. I. Cunningham James I. Nix John Betts Armstrong D. W. Davis Lawrence Robinson B. R. Peelar I. Et. Curnahan W. J. Myers J. C. Walker William Cunninghan John M. Robinson Calhoun Jesse Thomas Wiliam Shultz Fleming Wallace Georg Banks T. C. Ernst J. T. Smith J. T. Smith; Aecere J. W. Shields G.webster J. Fl. McFayland Soistable A. D. Tyger W. D.shields R. Y. Smith George A. Brickle Elert C. LD. Smith Blacklich J. J. Davis Charles Smith Cramer Jax. Miller M. G. Hollis Frank Elliott John White Charles Cramer Ben Clawson James Mabon Brushvalley No. 1 RB. Stewart C. CG. . Stewart S. W. Altemus William Herlingee Samuel Mock Blair Miller W. B. Overdorf M. S. Altemus J. 5 Goup Brushvalley No. 2 Taylor McCormick Stewart Campball A. G. Murdock Willian Zack James Dias Buffington Andrew Mack Frank Overnon Constable W. Bennett Alvin Davis William Wadden Pear Albert Verguson John Canfield Clark Paul Stewart The Paace G. W. Tutler Dirrell Jacob Brown Wilam Campbell Burrell Danial Sowers Charles Stairs Gherryhill J. A. Brown S. W. Alnimermisn Charles Dickey G. Wilhelm John McFeaters Vhomis Craven H. Dieley Conemaugh No J. W. Cray J.C. Chawson Eosable S. M. Cunningham

Masque Carnival planned at Palace Rink Thursday

A. M. Hook announces a Maske Carnival at the Palace Rink with a grand march and races on Thursday evening. Patriotic exercises were held in public schools Friday afternoon focusing on George Washington. J. A. Ruffier, former attorney, is again committed to Dixmont asylum. An unknown foreigner died in the Weimer coal mine near Clymer after a fall of slate. Sirens buried My Weimer.

A. M. Hook Palace Rink George Washington J. A.C. Ruffier Dixmont Asylum

No Re-Hearing On License Cases At Local Court

Judge Telford refused to re hear cases of John H. Lollar of the New Moore place and Milton Hallman of the Hallman hotel Cherry tree. The Moore hotel license decision drew petitions from Indiana business houses urging reconsideration while Hallman faces grave financial strain from rebuilding after a fire. The article defends the Moore hotel license, citing technical violations and expressing sympathy for Hallman’s plight.

Telford John H. Lollar New Moore Milton Hallman Hallman Cherrytree Flairman Tfallman Moore Moore Lntel

Drowned at Josephine mine bridge tragedy claims Orbin life

George Orbin an Austrian miner at Josephine Coal Mines was drowned when loaded coal cars on a suspended bridge gave way over Blacklick Creek. The accident also involved another man who survived. Orbin, 37, left a wife and four children. Workmen cleared wreckage and planned a sturdier replacement bridge while cars were recovered and returned to tracks.

Josephine George Orbin Blacklick Orbin George Orbon

Vote of Confidence Suggests Resignation for Vote

A prominent Republican urges Judge Telford to resign and seek a confidence vote from the people amid a brewing controversy. The party declined to discuss potential outcomes or arguments.

Telford P. R

Judge White's Show Delights Town With Youth Event

Judge White hosted an annual entertainment for children and youth on Washington's Birthday weekend. The hall was packed and chaos erupted as fifty boys filled the stage, requiring police, janitorial staff, and the judge to restore order. The Marion Center National Bank, two and a half years old, reports resources of 202,812.75 with a surplus and profits of 7,218. It notes growing business and offers four percent interest on time deposits to depositors.

Marlon Center National Bank Tie Hank Star Cheelkin Marion Center National Paints

Coronial party attendance at Normal on Birth Day exceeds prior years

Alumni and invited guests filled Washington's Birth Day events at the Normal with about 150 visitors and roughly 1000 on the floor. Music by Ketterings and the Washington cabinet party led receptions in the library after dancing in the chapel and Recreation hall. Notable attendees included E Willis McFarhind Frank Woodward Preston G Urey Harald Scott James Hamill Paul Smith and Clarener Davis with many former graduates listed. A social note also reports Mrs Milton Belle and Mrs Amos Gillespie visiting, and Idle Creps celebrated his birthday with friends at his home on Locust street along with music and a fine repast.

Washington Kiss Olaitahathee Recreation Hall Ketterings Pee Danelng Eclock Wastington Willis McFarhind Frank Woodward Preston G. Urey Harald Scott James Hamill Paul Smith Clold Rinn Clarener Davis Agnes Campbell Laura McNamara Helen Frost Grace Ranine Florence Langhans Orpha Mabel Setiall Elizabeth McHenry Loust Street Charlies Luce Charles St. Louis Sidney Marlin Clymer Avenue Lowy Po Reichmiller Pittsburg Gribt Street Will Braughler Cornapolis A. ©. Braughler Philadelphia Mary Wart Sallebure Lex Llorrales Harry Belle Watson Johnstown J. C. Wallace Mast Brady Cora Wallace Robert Wallace Nellie Goodell Adam McLain West Philadelphia John Davis Nellie May Struthers William Bridgens Maple Avenue Margaret Highy Canonsburg J. M. Indie West Washington Elbert Hershberger Mire Jncoh M. Zenar Sadie Silvis Sagamore Margaret Simpson Sloans Brothers Duwess Mary Evans Washington, Q W. B., Busns All Road Avenue Capitol City V. Philip Reichmiller Pittsbury Cleri Pennsylvania National Bank James Fenton Mercy Laspical Thorning Fenton Annabele Mellvoy Nellie Russell McKeespanl Niger Myr Russell Ly. John Lawn Vanderervut Milton McCay Vic Lea Curtis Hikin Joplin Oklahoma J. Nichols Margaret Jean Iestriday Bradford Nichols Nichels Camyuay Liaerne Rachel Brooks Nornat Facacity Maranid Hivs Ward Brown Pauline Parfois Ams Burl Fremners Normal

Bell and Farmers Unite For One Year Exchange Plan

Representatives of the Bell Telephone company and the Farmers' line met at Marion Center to establish pleasant relations and interchange business for one year. Exchanges will be at Marion Center Clymer and Possitawney once the article is drafted. The Farmers' Company bears no financial liability. The executive board will travel to Brookville to coordinate with Worthville Knoxville and Summerville divisions for further exchange arrangements.

Bell Telephone Company Farmers’ Line d Marion Center Clymer and Pomxsitawney Farmers’ Company Farmers Brookville Worthville Knoxville Ivrange Bell of Summerville Co

Concert Series by Prof Cogswell and Choral Union

Prof Cogswell leads a choral union in a three concert series with top soloists and forty Pittsburg orchestra members. The events, modeled after great city music festivals, aim for high artistic achievement and substantial expense to showcase exceptional performers across two days.

Cogswell Choral Union Pittsburg

Anti Saloon League Meeting Endorses Taylor Norlin for State Senate

An Anti Saloon League meeting in Indiana Pa reviews weeks of activity and endorses Hon. Taylor Norlin of Jefferson County for State Senate. The resolution commends his candidacy to temperance supporters and urges opposition to local option liquor laws.

and Saloon League Taylor Norlin Jefferson County Indiana Jefferson Tempegrane Plan Oftoe Anti-Saloon League Pady Taylor North Inter Isdiarit County

Marriage Licenses and Depositors Highlight Local Bank

The notice praises small depositors and urges welcoming them, noting banks prefer diverse accounts. It lists names like Sarah Pula and Margarets Rupert and mentions a Tall family seeking a house, with Indiana as a location cue and references to a bank office.

Smd Parvats Bank Lntilana Willburr Baird Vey. Reyes Ea Sarah Pula Eee Lister Imblin

Social notes from Salisbury and nearby towns mixed visits

A stream of local residents from Salisbury and Punxsutawney are listed visiting relatives, attending funerals, and taking trips this week. Names include Harry Patterson, Col John O Conner, Annie Thompson, Mrs Georges Updepratt, Joe Biamonte, Glenn Prothero, Miss Idna Wilson, and many others, with movements between Blairsville, Martins Ferry, East Liberty, Johnstown, Indiana, Chambersville, and Pittsburgh.

Harryy Patterson Salisbury John O'Conner Miemy North Punxantowney Joe Biamonte Creekside Misa Glenn Prothero Hastings Towrnside Idna Wilson Martin's Ferry Ohio Annie Owen Grier Milley Sletly St. Clair Lance Clyde W. Sexnor Buller Burgess James A. Crossman Sadie Rise Marton Center Jdna Weamer East Church Street Jilly Athivon Leavy Earieth GC. P. Leavy J. M. Laughtin Sixth Street East Liberty D. M. Milley

Longtime county resident Pattison dies at home

Pattison A a prominent and kindly citizen born 1862 in White township died Monday February 24 at his home near Stairsville. He lived on the Campbell farm at Campbell's Mills and later the Brick house on property long held as the finest in the area. Survived by wife Mary Simp son and several children including Martha Householder Elizabeth McCaw Madge, and sons Willam, J D Pattison. Funeral plans set for Thursday at the Craig home in Brushvalley with interment at the local cemetery.

Pattison Stairsville Bein Robert Martha Pattisor Stewart White Township Mary Simpson George W., Simpson Wayne Avenue Fara Charles Campbell Campbell's Mills Black Lek Campbell Peterson Sevehides Witherta Martha Householder Goral Sabeth B. McCaw Topeka Kan Madge Kansas City Mary Barr Martha Berry Washington County Willam Ti. Pattison Iowa J.D. Pattison Presbyterian Church Blairaville Blairsville Seward Henry Craig Arkansas J. H. Hess Morrellville Brushyalley Mailo Woodings Georgia Shane O J Gould Hannah Gould Janes ‘Gould North Muth Street Wales Houtzdale Clearfield County Indiana Goult Izette San Francisco Gal Jenette Haleyville Okla Luchard Saltsburg Thomas Momesterl Arthur George Mahon Greenwood Cemetery

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Rhgis Canryin P?ttsburg Hauxhurst's DU Bois Blairsville Borough Colonial Party Milton Belle Amos Gillespie P. J. McGovern Wakefield Thomas J. Wakefield Brushvalley Township Missouri Marguet Wakefield Brustvalfey Florence Allegheny M KS Calkitt Helen Culkitt William J. Colkitt North Sixth Street Colkitt
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