Local notices of Indiana county residents and visitors
Personal mentions include R. Devlin of Shelocta returning to Marion Soldiers Home Indiana. Miss Anna Laughlin teaching in Irwin visits. nurse Mary Lundberg granted vacation. Myrs Morris visits father John Hill. Sara Gibson returns from Pitcairn for summer. Prof. Meanor calls at S. C. Weamer’s. Floyd Beatty to Butler for machine work. Several others travel or visit, including J. Clark Wright’s farm sale and public sale, and various trips to Warren, Pittsburg, and Chicago with family travel notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Devlin
Shelocta
Marion
Ind
Anna Laughlin
Irwin
Mary Lundberg
Myrs
J. B. Morris
Clinton
John Hill
Sara Gibson
Pitcairn
Frank Meanor
East Liverpool
S.C. Weamer
Floyd A. Beatty
Butler
D. B. Williams
Pine Flats
William Martin
William Henry
Rochester Mills
Indiana
Robert Osborne
Latrobe
Amelia Lytle
West Philadelphia
Misa Naomi Thompson
School Street
Richard Learn
Mitchells’ Mills
Gulf Coast
Texas
J. Clark Wright
Hzrn Row ‘Ley
Wright
Sue H. Williard
James
Johnstown
Joseph Clingenberger
Lon. J. S. Fisher
Pittsburg
Huling’s
Indiana County
Sidney Robertson
South Seventh Street
Carnegie Steel Company
Homestead
Robinsteen
Cargenie Techiial School
Pittsars
J. M. Laughlin
R. D. Hetrick
B. S. Sloan
John P. Blin
Olive Woodward
Mary Hart
Saltsburg
M. M. Connelley
Montreal
Can
Philip Marshall
J. M. Thompson
Heilwood
Engagement of Miss Jessie Tomb to Edgar Lightcap
Mr and Mrs Dixon Tomb of Wayne avenue announce the engagement of their daughter Jessie Pearl Tomb to Edgar R Lightcap of Indiana. Lightcap is an electrician with Indiana Provision Co. Tomb was a former county schoolteacher. The wedding is set for June 10. Mrs D Blair Taylor of South Fifth street entertained ladies Friday afternoon for guest Mrs Marlin McFadden of New York with cards and refreshments. The first annual dance of the Junior Clays of the Normal school was held in Recreation hall Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs B D McMillen hosted a lawn party at their Church Street home Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon Tomb
Wayne Avenue
Jessie Pearl Tomb
Edgar R. Lightcap
Indiana
Recreation Hall
B. D. McMillen
Church Street
Water Plugs Painted by Clymer Water Co
The Clymer Water Co has completed painting eighty four fire plugs throughout town in dark green. The color was selected at the solicitation of the Century Club and reflects credit on the ladies good tastes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clymer Water Co
Century Club
Indiana man's son rises to Idaho governor post
Former Marion Center resident Mr. J. H. Brady, who moved west after the war, has been elected Governor of Idaho on the Republican ticket. He is the son of the late John Brady, who kept a hotel in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Brady
Marion Center
Idaho
Mr. Brady
John Brady
New Schedules Across Pennsylvania and B, KR, L Railways
New schedules took effect Sunday on the Pennsylvania and B KR L lines with no notable changes to arrivals or departures on branches. Wool buyer J L Peterman offers a special price for quality wool delivered to St Clair s Grainery behind P KR R Station. Fishing tackle items listed include lines hooks poles reels sinkers bobbins and more at Revry Hulls zt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
J. L. Peterman
St. Clair's Grainery
P. KR. R
J. Ds Peterman
St. Clair’s Grainery
Local Items Highlight May Sports and Alumni News
On May 22 Dayton Normal beat Plumville 11 to 7. Bud and Lloyd Hileman of Ktailroad avenue were quarantined for scarlet fever last week. Keys Stock Co manager arranged to bring players here the week of July 4, with a tent opposite the B. Rom an Le Prof. H B Cogswell will lead Punxsutawney Choral Society for the Jefferson County Sunday School convention. Supt James Corrigan of Josephine bought a 75 horsepower Royal touring car for inspection trips on June 7 8 and 9. Mrs Tf B Shaffer of the Whitney hotel has recovered from illness and operations to return home. Brenizer coal town south of Blairsville showing revival. Grove City Bible School set for August 5 15 1909. faculty announced and program ready by May. Amanda M Thompson resigns as cashier of W F Gable Co stores in Altoona after 26 years, receiving a gold watch. she retires to Marion Center. Joseph B Riley of Hortons Indiana County robbed in Boston of money and gold watch, with plans for Calais Me. Eldersridge and West Lebanon Telephone Co formed to connect Saltsburg and West Lebanon. officers named. Mabel Louise Fehmer of Normal Conservatory to head voice dept at Wilson College Chambersburg. she departs soon. Myrl L Trees 10, son of Wabash Gas pres, killed by car near home. body taken to Allegheny morgue, identified hours later. Omega Chi Fraternity organized at Indiana House with 15 Normal school charter members. district organizers from Scranton Carlisle and Wilkes-Barre attended. banquet held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Cogswell
Whitney Hotel
Punxsutawney Hospital
Brenizer
Blairsville
Grove City Bible School
Grove City
Bible School
Amanda M. Thompson
W. F. Gable & Co
Altoona
Altoona, Merchants
Eldersridge and
West Lebanon
Allegheny County
Wills Probated for Beck Nesbit Mitchell Davis Estates
The article records probate of several wills dated 1902 to 1908. John L. Beck leaves all property and farm control to wife Susan with coal sale proceeds shared among Beck children. Rebecca Nesbit’s widowship yields sole beneficiary Jacob Nesbit. Sarah Mitchell provides $100 to grandchildren and furniture to three daughters. H W Davis estate split among five children. Witnesses Miss Mary Ransom and Enger Lewis. executors Dr. T. D. Dravis and Dr. A. F. Purington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willa
John L. Beck
West Mahoning Township
Susan Beck
Hias
James
Gust
Elmer
Hartle
Myrtle Beck
Annie Chambers
Al‘ice Snowden
Della McDevitt
Jacob Nesbit
Rebecca Nesbit
Blacklick
Sarah Mitchell
Center Township
Margaret J. Lawrence
Finetta Billingslee
Elizabeth Trimble
H. W. Daivis
Blairsville
Mary Ransom
Enger Lewis
T. D. Dravis
A. F. Purington
Crawford Headquarters Opened in Harrisburg
Senator David A. Wilbert of Pittsburg and Senate Reading Clerk Ww. Webster Murray of Allegheny opened Crawford headquarters in the Lochiel hotel Harrisburg to back Senator Crawford as an active Republican candidate for Auditor General and in the fight ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
David A. Wilbert
Pittsburg
Senate
Reading
Webster Murray
Allegheny
Harrisburg
Lochiel Hotel
Decoration Day observances across towns include services and wreaths
Saturday through Monday were ideal for Decoration Day with many suspended services. Dr J L Cary preached for veterans while Dr J Day Brownlee spoke on Malvern Hill. Wreaths and flowers were laid on Twolick waters. The Women's Relief Corps led arrangements and children sang patriotic songs. Memorial exercises occurred Monday at Library Hall with G A R officials and eulogies for three members of Post 28. Various churches held services and orators were announced for May 31. A Retail Lumber Dealers Convention is planned for July 8-9 with local help requested. Wool trading notice also appears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Cary
J. Day Brownlee
Malvern Hill
Twolick
Women’s Relief Corps
Library Hall
Post 28
A. J. Furman
George Snyder
S. M. McHenry
Indiana
W. L. Reed
Homer City
B.M. Lydick
J. N. Banks
T. P. Stephens
J. W. Cary
M. B
Blairsville
W. L. Barrett
Presbyterian Church
Marion Center
G. A. Sheets
Methodist Church
Baptist Church
Dayton
L. W. Greenlee
U. P
Cockport
Willis K. Williame
Elderton
W. L. Price
New Florence
J. B. Keirn
United Brethren Church
James 5. Beacom
Greensburg
J. B. Morris
C .W. Minor
Punxautawney
Plumville
Harry White
Mountain parks proposed for Indiana County beauty and tourism
A Pittsburgh Dispatch editorial urges Indiana to study Pennsylvania’s mountain park program. It argues mountains like White and Shryock hills near Fairview offer ideal pleasure grounds with scenic views, zigzag roads, and access via county cooperation, tying to forestry and forest fire education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Parkes
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg Dispatch
Indiana
Shryock
Fairview
Porterfield
Upper Twolick
Round Top
Yellow Creek
Indiana County
Marriages In Armstrong and Blairsville Areas
Marie Cunningham Garney John A Cunningham and Miss Mary Elizabeth Carney of Armstrong township wed May 26 1909 at Rev J Day Brownlees home. Bertha Fowler of Blairsville married June 1 to Alexander Lytle Rankin a West Penn mail clerk. Williams and Long of Glen Campbell married May 29 at the bride's parents home with Rev Charles E Snake officiating. The couples plan to settle in Blairsville and Glen Campbell after honeymoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams—Long
Clark CG. Williams
Mise Zonie BE. Long
Glen Campbell
Charles Long
Charles E. Snake
Williams
State Board Visits Indiana Normal in June
The State Board tours Indiana Normal on June 22 23 and 24 with three weeks of school left before exams. Officials listed include W Mertzog A G C Rothermel R T Adams J J Palmer R O Welfling J G Dell and Dr James E Ament. Kiski Commencement events run June 13 to 15 featuring a baccalaureate sermon Rage Ball game Minstrels and the commencement exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board
Indiana Normal
W. 5. Mertzog
Department of Public Instruction
A. G C. Rothermel
Kutztown Normal
R. T.adams
Allegheny
R. N. Bellows
Jas. J. Palmer
Oil City
R. O. Welfling
Potter County
J. G. Dell
Huntington County
James E. Ament
Indiana
Kiski
Kdiski Boys’ Schools
Saltsburg
Pensions Granted to Listed Recipients by Commissioner
The pensions reported by the commissioner include Benjamin Griffith at 15 dollars Azariah Steffy 20 John A Van Horn 12 William C Fry 20 Joseph Ross 20 Win Calhoun 24 George Bell 30 David Clowes 15 Elizabeth J Kiouds 12 Jesse Fock 15 Mary Bartlebaugh 12 Take your Wool to Peterman.
Deaths in Blairsville District Regisment Era
Multiple obituaries recount deaths from Blairsville area May 1909. James Lintner 43 dies at home. Wilson Clark of Parker 90, oldest state publisher. Frank Christian Italian Blairsville dies. Myrtle Ross of Sagamore 30. Mary J Detar Lytle 73. Peritonitis causes Johns of Hillsdale death. Jacob W Means paralysis in Georgeville. Mrs. Riva Gardner 85 longtime pioneer sealers. various funeral details at local churches and cemeteries.
Kiski Tops Normal in Baseball. Track Meet Dominates
Kiski edged Normal 2 to 0 in a Monday baseball game while the same day Kiski’s track team scored 44 points to Normal 8, delivering a decisive athletics double for Kiski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiski
Billy Jack
Sunday School Convention District 2 meets in Deckers Point
The Indiana County Sabbath School Association District No 2 brings Grant Banks Montgomery Canoe townships and Glen Campbell Cherrytree schools together for a two day session at Shiloh Baptist Church Deckers Point on Wednesday and Thursday June 28 and 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Sabbath School Association
Grant
Banks
Montgomery
Canoe Townships
Glen Campbell
Cherrytree
Shiloh Baptist Church
Deckers Point
State Recovery Deposit Paid After Bank Closure
State Treasurer John O. Sheatz received from the bondsmen of Allegheny National Bank a check for 248,50.99 representing the balance on deposit, interest at 2 percent, and counsel costs. Net to the State is 243,388,99 with 5,000 paid to A. J. Edwards as special counsel. superintendent Broadmeadow resigns from the Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corp at Rossiter. effective Monday after a month’s notice. He plans an extended vacation and will relocate, with many expressing regret at his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O. Sheatz
Allegheny National Bank
A. J. Hdwards
Pittsburg
Broadmeadow
W. J. Broadmeadow
Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation
Rossiter
Pirates of Penzance to Open in Library Hall
The upcoming Wednesday night production of Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance in Library Hall is nearly ready aside from a dress rehearsal. The show promises lively music and humor with pirates, a comic policeman, and a chorus of girls. Reserved seats went on sale at Mall's store and are selling well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
Suicide on the railroad claims Stephen H. Finks life
Stephen H. Fink, 48, son of the late Joel Vink of Livermore, killed himself Thursday morning by lying on the railroad track as a 6:25 train approached near Grant Street. He had been in ill health for years, previously prospected in Iowa, and recently stayed with friends in the city. He is survived by his mother, several siblings, and two brothers. burial followed services at Steving’s Undertaking, Oakland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen H. Fink
Joel Vink
Livermore
Grant Street
Iowa
Oakland Cemetery
Steving
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Bud
Lloyd Hileman
Charles Hileman
Ktailroad Avenue
Keys
The
Keys Stock Company
Rom
Omega Chi Fraternity
Indiana House
Normal School
Joseph F. Rind
Scranton
Walter G. Groome
Carlisle
Robert Charles, Jr
Wilkesbarre
Joe Veltra
Bruno Carbonio
Robert Tozier
Wallace Thomas
Joseph Veltra
Thm
Thomas
Court House
Bruno Carbon
Father Farm
Chas. E. Neil
John Carney
Neil
Carney
Reéetail Lumber Dealers Convention
Pennsylvania State Retail Lumber Dealers Association
Daugherty
L. W. Shmpson
Jesse McKean
Marie
Peterman
Lintner
James Hdgar
North Walnut Street
J. Porter Lintner
Jesse Guid
Hunter
George Hunter
F. & A. M, Lodge
Wilson Clark Wilson
Parker
Kittanning
Fbensburg
Smithport
Brookville
Christian
Frank Christian
Market
Brady Streets
Simon and Judes
Myrtle
Ross Myrtle
Sagamore
Thomas Mason
Adam Haffner
Rev. Moore
Kershner
Rural Valley
Samuel Highlands
John Steetle
W. O. Moorhead
Christian Strayer
Philadelphia
Agnes Lytle
Jane Lytle
Mabon
A. W. Mabon
J.W. Brownlee
First United Presbyterian Church
Jacob W. Means
Georgeville
Horatio
Jefferson County
Prank
Monkton
New Brunswick
Harry
Sandy Lakes
Calvin Bley
Punxsutawney
Ward
Smethport
Ezra
Big Run
da Streams
Hamill
Hamill, and Son
Gilgal Church
Riva Gardner
Walker Gardner
Wm. Gardner
York County
Harry Mc
J. J. Rowe
Martha
Herman
Wn. Kinter
John Walker
Tanoma
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