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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1911
Page
1
A long list of social notes records Miss May Snyder visiting Gaynell Worl and many Indiana and Blairsville residents visiting relatives, attending Memorial and Decoration Days, and traveling to and from towns like Vandergrift Pittsburg Wilmerding and Philadelphia. Notables include Dr Robert H Martin and J Murray Thompson.
Judge 8. 7. Telford presides as C. W. Collins of Young township is grand jury foreman. McCall wins verdict over Horton on land title tied to a will. Grand jury returns true bills for Nanida, Horan, Allen, Martin, Céesey, Kapolsaky, Eddy, and others. Louski and Lydick plead guilty or are discharged. Lydick aided officers, clearing several town thefts. Bennett verdict favors defendant in heating plant case.
The Board of Trade convened to review Mr. Harry McCreerys plan to build a large rubber plant if land could be secured at 600 per acre. Landowners refused that price but lowered to 400 per acre. McCreery refused any increase. Landowners Wilson, Clark and Sutton offered 800 per acre for six and 49-100 of an acre. A three member committee, Geo T Buchanan A S Cunningham and J R Richards, was appointed to seek a compromise.
Rev. Brownlee marked his fifty year enlistment in the army with a sermon to G A R members and his congregation. He spoke of hardships and a wound, and how his father searched hospitals and died without seeing him after the enlistment. The large audience filled the church as Rev. H Q Graham and Rev. J M Imbrie offered prayers.
The graduating class of Indiana High School celebrated commencement in Library Hall last Thursday night. Twenty three students completed the three year course and received diplomas. The event marked the most auspicious graduating class in the school’s history. The School Directors of Pintownship will meet at Hellwood on Saturday June 17 at 1:00 PM to elect teachers for Pintownship schools. H A Whiland and KR F McHenry are listed as president and secretary respectively.
Dorsey L Walker an employee of the Progress office underwent a cataract operation at Pittsburg hospital last week. Prof Albert K Heckel head of the History department at the Nonial school has accepted an Assistantship at the University of Pennsylvania. Cement walks replace old brick around the jail and between Court House and Jail by Bert Morea. Fifty eight Grammar School pupils completed the course and will enter High School this term. Loyal Order of Moose degree team went to Barnesboro and initiated a large class. A J G Hamlin of the State Veterinary Department Kin Jefferson county placed 2 quarantine for 100 days on all dogs in 25 townships and boroughs. After July 1 Ho mer City post office becomes second class due to business volume. Aaron Lukehart appointed carrier on rural route 1 replacing John D Stiteler deceased. Merle Black promoted to regular carrier on route 2. W N Johnston, leaving Lackawanna Coal & Coke Wehrum, received a diamond ring from employer. C K Karr referees the Inter Normal Tennis Tournament. California and Indiana lead, title decided today amid league with Clarion Slippery Rock and Indiana. Mrs W J Graham of near Strongstown seriously injured May 26 when horse frightened and ran away, fracturing collar bone and suffering cuts and bruises.
The death of Mrs Teressa Richey at her Carneytown home from childbirth recalls a past Black Hand attack on the Richey family. Two years earlier foreigners fired at the house and the husband was wounded while Mrs Richey was shot. he later died insane. The widow, mother of eight, received county aid but remains unremarried. An arrest may follow. county officials will care for the children.
J T Allen arrested in Clearfield on forgery charges and to face the same charge in this county. He allegedly forged three checks on Union Banking Co of DuBois and was arrested on information from this place via Justice Crossman. An informer alleged a $200 note he discounted. Officers anticipate multiple charges against Allen.
From Guantanamo Cuba Harry Long reports on his grandson Harry Long of Company B 2nd U S Infantry. He is well and hearty but complains of the heat and longs to return to the States.
Public notices list uncalled letters for June 5 1911 in Indiana with names including Armstead Caldwell A Cook Cunningham Dias Elder Traiey Glasaford McClellan Read Souis Smith Stine Stuchel Tussle Walker Carlo Conterno Janos. The notice instructs inquiring parties to state letters were advertised with gluing date. J C McGregor P M. We Buy and Sell machinery and tools including boilers lathes and safes at Beaver Falls PA.
Bridal notices detail several weddings including Clara Wagner and James Willson in Pittsburg with Rev. Barr officiating, Della Wagner as bridesmaid, and reception with spring decor. Bertha Kessler weds Clyde Rishell at the Kessler home, guests noted, Norfolk to Sandy township residence planned. Nan tne Henry weds A Bayard Gray in Saltsburg, future home set. Blair McCracken and Caroline Waugaman marry in Pittsburg Mt Washington church. couple to reside in East Pittsburg.
Invitations were issued for the marriage of Dr Harry B Neal and Miss Roxie Widdowson of Grant street. The ceremony is set for Tuesday evening June 20 at 8 o'clock at the bride's home with Rev Lawson Campbell officiating. Edyth B Withington and Mary Charlotte Miller will be maid of honor and bridesmaid respectively. Dr Hal Speedy of Pittsburg will attend the groom. Dr Neal is a son of Mr and Mrs T S Neal of Trade City and a young physician locally educated at the University of Pittsburg and the local Normal School. Miss Widdowson is a graduate of the Indiana Conservatory of Music.
CG Meade Marshall secured control of the M. M. Thompson Insurance Agency the town’s oldest. The deal closed last Thursday when Misa McAnulty sold her interest. Thompson founded 1878. after her demise Harriet McAnulty acted as executrix before Marshall acquired full ownership. Marshall also represents The Pittsburg Vile & Trust Company and sells life insurance.
Severe storms across Indiana county on Sunday and Monday caused heavy damage. Telephones lines for H. & Co. were knocked out, Bell and Western Union lines lightly damaged. Hail tore fruit from trees. grape vines suffered. Charles Hileman’s barn near Mechanicsburg was struck and collapsed, stock saved, insured by Patton’s Mutual Fire. A large tree hit the Normal campus. Hellwood store narrowly avoided fire from a struck flag pole. High School Alumni Banquet held in Library Hall, 13th annual event with class tables, pins, and speeches by J Day Brownlee and Elder Peeler. Dancing lasted until 1 a.m.
The local office completed the count of mail for May. Outgoing mail reached 129,652 pieces and incoming mail 167,570 pieces. Clerks processed about 4 incoming pieces per minute and 714 outgoing pieces per minute. The month also saw money orders, registry, stamps, and general delivery services handled. Carriers distributed 84,710 pieces and collected 92,981 pieces, while rural carriers handled 34,000 pieces of mail.
Ela M Lowman transfers tract in Conemaugh to Robert N Lowman for 1800 dollars. Susan M Coy to H BD Coy 39 acres in North Mahoning for 1 dollar. M D Shaffer to Bersie C Shaffer lot in Green for 3100 dollars. Placido Borgovanni to Rogarlo Meo lot in Canoe for 300 dollars. A and J P Weber to Guipeppi Gerage lot in Canoe for 120 dollars. Samuel D Radcliffe to Edith Radcliffe two tracts in Banks for 1 dollar. George V Johnson to Caroline Crouse in Canoe for 6 dollars. Doss Keener to Herman J Crouse lot in Burrel for 600 dollars. C Kunkle to Charlotte C Spence 12 acres in Center for 527 dollars. John B McIntyre to Frank McConnell lot in Burrell for 300 dollars. J Conrath to Elmer B Williams lot in Indiana for 1 dollar. Same to same lot in Indiana for 1 dollar.
Obituary notices list Lena Sutter of near Waller died May 29 1911 at age 86 after a fall. Survived by ten children and long-time farm resident, with services at Coyode Presbyterian Church. Also Alice Hoover of Smicksburg died suddenly aged 45, survived by husband and many children, funeral in Smicksburg Lutheran cemetery. T. C. Stuchell died suddenly on East Philadelphia Street at age 41. survived by husband, step-sons, parents, siblings. funeral at Greenwood cemetery. William Clawson of Clarksburg died in Youngstown after months away. several children survive. funeral in Clarksburg. Mary Mabon Jenks widow of George A. Jenks died at Brookville aged 72. six weeks ill. Margaret J. Scott McKenny died June 5 1911 in East End Pittsburg. grandmother of Mrs. Harry White Jr. funeral to be held. Edward Beiter husband of Tila Beiter died May 0 1911 at 44. requiem at St Basil's and burial at St Mary’s.
Blairsville College held commencement with a piano recital by Miss Magnus and Miss McAnulty. Graduates include Miss Stouffer literary degree Miss Mabel Taylor classical degree and Miss Myrtle Magnus musical degree. Rev Dr Gordon delivered the baccalaureate sermon at the Methodist church.
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