Death of Mrs Sarah A Sansom a longtime Indiana resident
Mrs. Sarah Ann Sansom died June 26 1908 at her residence after an asthma attack. Born August 17 1860 in Bedford County she married James B Sansom editor of the Fulton Democrat who later published the Indiana Democrat. She leaves sons Franklin William L Daniel L Joseph J and John P and daughter Sallie Leader Sansom. Funeral at Church Street home, Rev Cary presiding, burial at Oakland Cemetery with simple rites performed by Methodist Episcopal clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Ann Sansom
Buthow
Bedford
James B. Sansom
Fulton Democrat
McConnellsburg
Fulton County
Sangom
Indiana
Indiana Democrat
Langon
Methodist Church
M. W
McConnelleburg
Jetters
M. B.church
Franklin
Willam L
Clarion
A. W. Wilson
Kiskiminetas
Sallie Leader
Sarsom
Elizabeth Fisher
Church Street
Dr. Cary
Indiana Methodist Dpiscopal Church
Methodist Episcopal Choir
Re. M. J. Sleppy
D. D
Buena Vista Street
Methodist Episcopal
Chur
Allegheny
Indiana Church
Sansom
Jesus
Carey
Ellen
Ann
Homer
William
Daniel L
John P
Joseph J. Lawson
A W. Wilean
Oakland Cemetery
William Ll. John PP
Joseph J. Sansom
John P. Sansom
Baltimore
William L. Samson
Martha
Clarkton
Daniel L. Sansom
Washingston
D. C
Grace
Clarrisburg
Saltsburg
Janes G. Sansom
James B. Etsuman
Pittsburg
Rose Feltwell
Caroline O. Metz
Sewickley
Wm. J. Leader
Duquesne
Edward
Thomas and
Mary Leader
Lester Mower
Altoona
Frank D. Glover
Jennie Lowry
Mary Boyd
John
Hilizabeth Stoneback
Blacklick
Daniel Leader
Teuuler
St. Paul's
Tig Cluk
Derry
R. W. Fairy
W. A. McCall
Robert Wilson
Charles R
Marionenter Independent
Frank J
Greensburg
Marion Center
Clarence N
Jeannette
Griffith
Methodist Episcopal Church
Sheeps
Marion
Fourth of July Celebrations Spread Across County Towns
Across the county several towns host Fourth of July events with parades in Clymer Glen Campbell Marion Center and Chambersville. Notable features include parades races ball games fireworks and picnics with Knights of the Golden Eagle organizing in Chambersville and other smaller gatherings in Punxsutawney Wandergrift and Ghestout Grove areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Glen Campbell
Marlon Center
Clymer
Homer City
Chambersville
United Mince Workers
Hne
Vixanville
Orton
John
Fisher
Clymerant
United Mechanics
Odd Fellouws
Reid Men
Colden Eagles
Marion Center
Robert's Grove
Knigtts of the Golden Eagle
Sisters to Marry Doctors in Bolivar and Pittsburg
Announcements report engagements of Dr. H. G. Updegratt of Bolivar and Dr. John M. Luther of Fairfield township to Misses Neste and Carrie Bennett of North Nexley avenue Pittsburg. The Dennett sisters are well known in Bolivar and nearby. Updegratt has long practiced medicine. Luther recently graduated from the University of Pennsylvania Medical Department in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Updegratt
Bolivar
John M. Luther
Fairfield Township
Neste
Carrie Bennett
W. B. Bennett
North Nexley Avenue
Pittsburg
Luther
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Personalities Visit Indiana County in Weeklong Social Notes
A string of visitors and locals are listed in a social column. Attorney D B Taylor spends days in Philadelphia while R H H Cunningham and son Paul from Kent visit Indiana. Roger McGee of McGee's Mills stays with David Mullen. Mrs Welly Shrum of Irwin visits sister Mrs S W Guthrie. Mrs J I Barr of Niagara Falls visits Indiana friends. Prof Ernest Work of Hamill and Hon J N Langham of Harrisburg are among the notable guests. Further entries note Jennie Bracken of Johnstown, Don Miller at Margaret Brailler's funeral, James Davis of Heilwood at a Normal campus ball game, H V Smith and family from Johnstown visiting J G Moorhead, Miss Lou Brallier heading to Pasarela Ida, Miss Mary McCormack and Oscar Calhoun of Blairsville staying with Prothonotary W R Calhown, Mrs Jennie Elder Kerr and son Elder visiting J I Elder, Miss Nannie J McMillen of Home elected teacher, Kerh family from Pitcairn visiting Miss Sara Gibson, Attorney and Mrs James W Mack returning from Bhimsburg, Mrs Joseph Gost and daughters visiting Blairsville, Dr Harry Neal returning from ap pendectomy in Pittsburgh and visiting North Mahoning kin, Miss Myrtle Baker and Elizabeth Lang of Pittsburgh vacationing near Marion Center, D H Clark family visiting Indiana friends, Prof W R McMonnell of Penn State spending vacation with father John McConnell, and Dr Harry Neal recovering with family in North Mahoning. Also Latrobe guests join Mr and Mrs Clayton Dovey for Sunday visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Taylor
Philadelphia
R. HH
Cunningham
Paul
Kent
Roger McGee
McGee’s Mills
David Mullen
Welly Shrum
Irwin
8. W. Guthrie
J. I. Barr
Niagara Falls
Indiana
Ernest Work
Hamill
Pittsboro
J. N. Laangham
Hanisburg
Jennie Bracken
Johnstown
Don Miller
Latrobe
Margaret Brailler
James Davis
Heilwood
H. V. Smith
J. G. Moorhead
Lou Brallier
Pasarela Ida
Kmports
Mary McCormack
Oscar Calhoun
Blairsville
Pittsburg
Marion Center
D. H. Clark
Margaretta
Katherine
Punxshawney
W. R. McMonnell
Pennsylvania State College
John McConnell
Harry Neal
Mercy Hospital
Sherif
I 5. Neal
North Mahoning Township
Clayton Dovey
Cherrytree
Lou Storey
Frank Statler
W. McCormick
John Doherty
John J. Hughes
R. I. Reed
George Houck
Paul Reed
Blairsville College for Women Elects Trustees in Pittsburgh
Rev Dr B M Prugh elected field secretary of Blairsville College for Women at Blairsville Pa by board in Pittsburgh. New trustees named Rev Charles A Glark Punxsutawney Judge S Telford Indiana and Farnth Gate ther Greensburg. Reorganization appoints Rev C C Hays Johnstown president Rev W lb Barrett vice president T C Watson secretary and councilors May TD Cunningham Paul Hy Gaither.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telford
B. BM. Prugh
Blairsville College For Women
Blairsville
Pittsburg
Charles A. Glark
Punxsutawney
Indiana
Farnlth Gatether
Greensburg
C. C. Hays
Johnstown
W, Lb. Barrett
T C. Watson
May
T D, Cwningham
Paul Hy Gaither
Prosperity Wave Strikes Pittsburg & Westmoreland Railway
The sheriff seized rails and electric brakes from the Pittsburg and Westmoreland street railway in Irwin on two executions by the First National Bank of Irwin. The sale to satisfy debts is set for Monday, July 6, and the line between McKeesport and Irwin has operated less than a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westmoreland
Roosevelt
Will of Dr Banks probated in Greensburg
The will of Dr M H Banks of Livermore was probated in Greensburg on Monday. Written July 31, 1900, trustees named are Dr Clark R Banks and Dr Robert P Hunter. He leaves his medical library and instruments to his son Dr Clark B R Banks, with the remainder in trust for his daughter Mrs Jessie McCreery during her life. At her death the estate passes to C R Banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banks
M. Kh. Banks
Livermore
Greensburg
Clark R. Banka
Robert P. Hunter
Clark BR. Banks
Jessie McCreery
C. R. Banks
Beware of Swindler Warns Banks in Columbus Ohio
Chief O Connor issues notices to bankers to watch for Warry Brown alias Jones and Miller a 25 year old swindler who deposits 25 in a bank then cashes a 50 bad check on a good check to himself Brown is described as slender with a long smooth peaked face and 25 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Local items from Indiana and surroundings reported
A chevys Chase Heights lot sold for 150 dollars to C. Steele. hotels reopened by John Bierhag in Iselin offering accommodations. Judge Telford appoints J Wilson Thompson as district overseer. Michael Hayn returns to Indiana to work as AB Coat maker in Miller's shop. Miderton and Elderton football scores 18 to 7 and 1 to 7 with Meyers and Ewing starring. Paul Walsey jailed for assault. Marion Young, five, has scarlet fever. M D Beatty property sold for 3000 to John F Pounds. adjoining lot sold for 1100. Hubert R James and A T Ghureh re elected manual training teachers at Johnstown schools with salaries 1300 and 1200. Bertha Shank testifies in a case at Morganze reform school. J W Thompson takes girl to home. Indiana Normal closes strong season beating Pittsburg Collegians 4 to 2. 11 wins in 17 games. faced California Normal and others. split with Kiski and lost to Slippery Rock Normal and St Vincent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telford
J. Wilson ‘Thompson
Indiana
William Young
Michael Hayn
Pittsburg
AB & Coat
Miller's
Miderton
Tidersridge
Iderton
Myers
Ridge Boys
Elderton
Eidersridge
Meyers
R. Ewing
Paul Walsey
Hellwood
Squire Harry Wallace
Walsey
Kurtsz
Marion Young
Edward Young
Railroad Avenue
A. Gilbert
M. D. Beatty
Grant Street
John F. Pounds
Gilbert
Beatty
Pounds
Hubert R. James
the Normal
A.T. Ghureh
Johnstown
Bertha Shank
Morganze
Squire J. A. Crossman
Martin
J. W. Thompson
Indiana Normal
Dick Guy
Pittsburg Collegians
Normal
California Normal
Lock Haven Normal
State College Reserves
the Collegians
Kiski
Slippry Rock Normal
St. Vincent
Social Doings Benefit Middle Class Supper Dance
Notes on social events report a Middle class gathering with seniors at a social and dance Saturday evening. The opera house orchestra provided music for dancing and refreshments were served. Mrs. Sue Williard hosted Butler guests for dinner Sunday at the Indiana house including Mrs. A W Fay and daughter Ima, Mrs. W C Sherlock, and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Seanor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Sue Williard
Indiana House
A.W. Fay
Ima
W. C. Sherlock
Clyde Seanor
The New County Home Opens for Indigent Inmates
County commissioners have gathered 198 indigent names from nine districts for August first 1908 admission. The county home buildings are finished in first class style with complete heating water works and furnishings nearly all in place. The site offers superb south and eastern views, quality boarding and treatment, and capacity for many more occupants, signaling a bright start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inmites
Aspee
Evangelical Association Tent Meetings Planned on Fourth Street
Evangelical Association tent meetings will be held on a vacant Fourth Street lot between Philadelphia and Water, from July 10 to July 39. Rev. W. T. McLaughlin of Johnstown will address the gatherings, with special music by the conference male quartet. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Evangelical Association
Fourth Street
Philadelphia
Water Streets
W. T. McLaughlin
Johnstown
Eighty Athletes Sail for London Olympic Games
A select group of top American athletes left on the liner Philadelphia for Europe to compete in the London Olympics. Ten thousand people witnessed the sendoff as champions from Maine to California boarded, with manager Mike Murphy predicting victory in nearly all events except distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
Philadelphia
Maine
California
Mike’ Murphy
Normal Commencement Activities At Normal Region
The Normal Region held its regular commencement season with alumni and Indiana participants in events from a public Juvenile Preparatory performance to a Saturday picnic at Campbell's Mills. Rev Dr Lyon preached the baccalaureate, and the Alumni Association held meetings and a banquet before commencement day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservatory
Normal School
Indiana
Fhe
Campbell's Mills
Facalty
Nellh Recreation Hall
Presbyterian Church
Eclock
Relieve Dick Willyon
Princeton University
Christ
Leonard Hall
Charles M. Miller
J. AL. Martz
Clarence Smith
Kettering
Greensburg
Lie
Cogswell
J. W. Cary
Methodist Episcopal Church
Fiftieth Anniversary For Baptist Congregation
The Baptist congregation of this place celebrates its fiftieth anniversary on July 18 and 19. Two former pastors Rev. D. W. Swigart and Rev. A. J. Furman attend. Saturday features reminiscences and open meeting with readings. Dr. King, the present pastor, seeks former members addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alteth
D. W. Swliggart
A. J. Furman
King
Special Train to Punxsutawney for Fourth of July
A special train leaves India at 7 10 am on July 4 bound for Punxsutawney with stops at all intermediate stations. Return service departs Punxsutawney at 7 20 pm. The service honors the celebration and offers travel for all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punxsutawney
India
Ponxsutawney
Tunsutawney
Alten
Fowler Boy Taken To Pittsburg Hospital For Surgery
Wilbur Fowler son of Archie Fowler was taken to a Pittsburg hospital on Sunday by Dr HW BL Butterbaugh. Fowler will be operated upon for appendicitis. Efe is employed by contractor Fred Her finger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Wilbur Fowler
Archie Fowler
HW. BL Butterbaugh
Mar
Fowler
Efe
Fred Herfinger
Homer Fourth Celebration Planned in Homer County
Under the direction of Castle No 121 Knights of the Golden Eagle a patriotic Fourth of July celebration will be held in Homer County on July 4. The affair is expected to be elaborate with a fireworks display arranged by W L Hutchison. Local job printing was provided by first class workmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer
Unicr
Castle No. 121
Knights of the Golden
Eagle
Homer Cty
W. L. Hutchison
Regent Deaths Ralston Marta Garris and others in sorrow
Obituaries list James W. Ralston of West Lebanon died at home near Freeport on June 13 at age 81. Marta Garris of Sarina died September 17 at 77. Ralph Wilward Stiles, 19, of Glenn Campbell, died June 18 from pneumonia. Margaret Wills of Punxsutawney died June 26 at about 86. Margaret Louise Brallier, Latrobe infant, died Friday from exhaustion. James Lyons Luker, former Indiana resident, died in Johnstown. Mary L. Griffith of Marion Center died after long illness. George Snyder, German-born Johnstown resident, 80, Civil War veteran, died in Indiana. Funeral services and interments noted. Various family details and survivors listed. Buy a lot on July 8 and 4 in Roberts' addition to Homer City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralston
James W. Ralston
R Ve . L. Ralston
West Lebanon
Freeport
Luker
James Lyons Luker
Indiana
Grove Avenue
Johnstown
John Eby
Nelson Anderson
Oakland Avenue
Greenwood Cemetery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sarah A. Sansom
Gary
M. J. Sleppy
God
Sarah
Lfe
D. i
Butler
Barnesboro
Wandergrift
Fittshurs
Ghestout Grove
Idlewood Parks
Diuce
Merguson
Heuge
Upper Twolick
Tolaho
Shelocta
Chambaryville
Groft’s
Chevy Chase Heights
C. 8.Steele
Bier Hag
Iselin
Harold P. Scott
A. Lesta Pieck
James TH. Ament
Laure Adams
Worthington
Florence A. Allan
Brushvalley
Sophia Holman
Elsie Pollack
Camoeridge
Zola Rodkey
Spangler
Helen Sullivan
Emma Williamson
Smicksburg
Josephine Jamison
Altoons
Mary Johnston
Jilacklick
Jessi Steinmetz
Braidock
Florence
Irene Wilson
Emma T Reinhardt
Titusville
Frances Wagley
Wilkinsburg
Fila Wingert
Marchand
Nannie J. Meblillen
Shields
Home
Clara State
Bellevue
Margaret Marshall
Snyder
George Snyder
Chestnut Street
Hesse Darmstadt
Germany
Mia
Samuel Paul
Mary Kennedy
Catherine Horner
L'. H. Gilsbert
Christ Episcopal Church
Greenwood Remetry
Roberts
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