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Indiana Democrat

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1910

Page

5

Memorial Day Visits and Town Guests Highlight Arm Counts

A crowded list of visitors and locals marks Memorial Day in town. Residents include Mrs. Bertha Kesler, Miss Martha Hamilton, Mr. Ira Fleming, Prof. C. A. Campbell, and many others visiting relatives, attending events, or hosting guests from Wilmerding to Pittsburgh. The piece notes travel from Armstrong township to Indiana and Princeton events, with several families hosting kin and friends across streets and towns.

Harry W. Tilott Armagh Samuel Cunningham Uesay Charles Books David Galbreath Salisbury Bertha, Kesler DuBois Fred Nealer Wayne Avenue Martha Hamilton Northman Sater Punx J. C. Wallace Florence Wallace Sheloca Bilderton Ira Fleming Steubenville Thomas Fleming Town M. Belle .McCune William Larimer Bellefonte C. E. Larimer Sixth Street Johnstown W. Rose G. W. Lane Katherine Leonard Turtle Creek Amy Hallar Pittsburg Arvilla Lane Seventh Street Montague -Fassett Oliver Typewriter Co Fassett W. O. Patrick Marion Los Angeles Cal Blains J. Wagley Maple Street William Armstrong Tulsa Okxla John P. Bikin Jeff Princeton Rayne Township Democrat Frank Sutton T U. S. Geological Survey Mississippi Phil M. Sutton Wettling W. J. Davia Dorothy Clairton George Rowe South Wd. H. Sutton John Sutton Thomas Sutton Fair, Ground Ira Fleming Clyde Cameron West Philadelphia John Goourley Presbyterian Church Twin Falls Idaho D. B. Taylor Gourley Homey City Alfred H. Barr Detroit

Wrong Scent: Railroad Branch Leads to Different Route

The Johnstown Democrat claimed the New York Central planned a branch from Winton Dale to Burns Summit in Cambria county to tap the region. In reality the Pennsylvania Railroad has been rapidly building a Blacklick and Yellow Creek route for six months, under D P Pugh, needing extension to eastern connections for NYC access.

Johnstown ‘Democrat New York Central Railway Wintondale Burn’s Summitt Cambria County N. Y Pennsylvania Railroad Blacklick & Yellow Creek D. P. Pugh Nes Burn's Summitt New York Central

Arrest and Linen Theft Linked to Potts Family

Ida Potts of Oak Street was arrested on information from Steward J. Jacy of the Normal School. Potts's daughter allegedly pilfered linen. a search warrant recovered the missing items. While officers searched, the chief’s horse-drawn buggy ran away damaging the vehicle. the chief suspects Potts's young son but cannot prove it. The chief pledges a new buggy or an automobile with improved business.

Ida Potts Oak Street J. J. Jacy The Normal School

Indiana Post Master Returns Uncalled Letters List 1910

May 28 1910 list of remaining uncalled letters at the Indiana office includes Rose Bonner W J Burns Nelisa Chesser Margaret B Cooper Cimino Giovanni fu Francesco Egkert Hawkens Mark Hata budnyk J H Long Alana Long Trice Alfen McClelan McNiel Nancy McCulley Clyde Smith B W Smith J M Sprankle Rugger Cetare John Perce Jan Patrick advertised letters noted James McGregor P M

Indiana Rose Bonner W. J. Burns Nelisa Chesser Margaret B. Cooper Cimino Giovanni Fu. Francesco Egkert Hawkens Mark Hatabudnyk J. H. Long Alana Long Trice Alfen McClelan McNiel W. Smith J. M. Sprankle Ruggert Cetare John Perce Jan Petrick James, McGregor P. M

Memorial Day Observed Across Indiana PA Local Posts

J J Peterman to be found at St Clair s near P R sation. Walker reunion date corrected to June 15. Bruin Pa greengrocer bought by W S Kelley. Marriage licenses issued in Pittsburg to William le ng le and Rebeccan Nolf of Derry and Carl Coad and Harriet Graham of Blairsville. Construction on new Christian church at Fifth and Water progressing. Miss Teressa Lutz leaves for New York City to join Rev Henness family for Europe trip. Frank Mock operated on for diseased bone. family hopes for recovery. Indiana residents plan move to Ashland Ore for Mr Stanard s business. Wesner siblings return home for father Dr Michael A Wesner s death. Trestle demolition for Brilliant cut-off bridge over Allegheny River at Aspinwall underway with large fill. 14 all steel cars ordered for Hudson River tunnels opening Aug 18. Altoona shops busy restoring freight cars. Archibald Nichol, 89, ill after heat, but not seriously. Memorial Day observed as a religious holiday with services at Methodist church and Court House. Veterans and wreaths visited cemeteries. Parade led by Grand Army, N G P Co F, and schoolchildren. Heilwood band provided music.

J. J. Peterman St. Clair's P. RR Sation Walker W. S. Kelley Bruin Lee. Rosenberger Wayne Avenue Seventh Streets Pittsburg William #ngle Rebeccan Nolf Derry Carl Coad Livermore Harriet Graham Blairsville New Christian Church Fifth and Water Streets Teressa Lutz Indiana Public Schools New York City Henness Sabine, O Gall Europe Frank Mock Albert Mock Wehrum Indiana Hospital Hayes E. M. Stanard Amy Edward Ashland Ore Stanard Indiana Indiana Ladder Co Eleanor Pauline Wesner the Normal Johnstown Michael A. Wesner Allegheny River Aspinwall Altoona Hudson River New York East Altoona Archibald Nichol White Township Court House H. B. Butterbaugh Nichol Post Methodist Church Gary Lawson Campbell Christian Church Library Hall Grand Army, Co. F

Langham Faces Little Opposition for renomination

Telegraphed from this place Monday, Langham is expected to be renominated at the upcoming primaries next Saturday. He serves his first term in Congress and is widely supported across Jefferson, Armstrong, Clarion, and Indiana counties. Harry White enters the race but is not seen as a serious challenger, with Republican papers backing Langham for a unanimous nomination.

Langham White Gazette Times Twenty J. N. Langham Congress Jefferson Armstrong Clarion County Washington Indiana Harry White Indiana County

Schedule Change Alerts Blairsville Line Morning Departures

The Indiana and Blairsville electric line will depart Indiana at 5 40 a m and every hour thereafter until noon. Northbound trains leave Wakeville at 6 a m and every hour until 11 p m. Adjusted timetable starts today.

Blairsville Indiana and Indiana Wakeville

Social notes and railway rule changes headline town gathering

A Bennet Stadtmiller family reunion drew eight children and 24 grandchildren with guests from Johnstown Ypsilanti and Onberg. Mrs Clara Irons received a surprise home welcome from seventy five friends. Pennsylvania Railroad rolls out new rules schedules and air brake books. State Normal Schools exam dates listed for June across many towns.

Bennet Stadtmiller North Fifth Street George Stadtmiller Johnstown Martin Stadtmiller Ypsilanti, Mickh Ella Stadtmiller Onberg

Captain of Plymouth burlesque at High School play

The graduating class presented a burlesque on Longfellow's John Alden and Priscilla titled The Captain of Plymouth. It was modern yet harmless, tuneful, and well received, with four hundred and ninety nine practices noted. Walter B. Callahan was appointed City Passenger Agent of the Hoi ob F. Ry, replacing the deceased Mr. C. Fenhard. the appointment took effect immediately.

Plymouth Longfellow John Alden Priscilla Murray Goon Walter B. Callahan Hoi Ob F. Ry Main Street Buffalo BR. C. Fenhard

Watson Campaign Letter Seeks Support For Re Nomination

A historical campaign note from M. C. Watson appealing fellow citizens of Indiana Pa for support on June 4 1910. The letter cites a third term argument and stresses representation of constituents interests, plus endorsements from Frank B. McClain Nathan C Schanffer and William T Creasy.

Harrisburg Nathan C. Schanffer Puliie

Population figures fade as Indiana town nears six thousand

The town’s population will not reach six thousand as earlier guesses suggested. Officials estimate about six thousand, down from seven thousand. Meanwhile Mrs Rebecca Jordan of Punxsutawney died of tuberculosis at age 59 after five years of illness. She is survived by her husband Wil son and three children, plus her Bahite relatives of Chambersville and siblings in Sykesville Marion Center Salem and Vandergrift. Funeral services were held at Merlata home with burial in Circle Hill cemetery.

Indiana Rebecca Jordan Wilson Jordan Punxsutawney Sykesville Maurray Thomas Frederick William Bahite Chambersville William Lahite Lawrence Meee Marion Center Henry Salem Oregon John Portland Jesse Vandergrift Brennay Jane Buhite Chamberaville Merlata Circle Hill Cemetery P. M. Smith Harry P. Bergman Johnstown David Bergman Philadelphia Mary Fox Gust Brademyer Livermore Cemetery Fanny Areve Altoona Slate Hill Cemetery Blacklick Allegheny Ss. M. Myers Tanoma

PICET DEATHS AND LOCAL FARMLY OBITUARIES

Obituaries from New Florence area detail Samuel Pershing death after long illness at 78, with survivors including wife Susan Covode and daughters Mrs. Gora Krasy and Mrs. Jennie Bell. Other notices list Monty Bergman, Noah Adler, James A Williams, Mrs. Adam Sides, Mrs. William Bryan, and John Callaghan among local residents who died, with funeral details and survivor lists.

Pershing Samuel Pershing New Florence West Wheatfield Township Eldersridge Academy Pennsylvania Gora Krasy Derry Jennie Bell Susan Covode Coyode Tigonler Valley Daniel F. Pershing Frank Pershing Pittsburg West Fairfield Cemetery

Wool Buyer Advertises Top Market Price

J. Lt. Peterman of the Demorrat announces he will buy wool at the highest market price this season at St Clairs Granary Tear or Pp. R. KR. station.

St. Clairs J. Lt Peterman

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