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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1909
Page
5
A string of weddings reported from Blairsville area events include Miss Geneva Hagenlocher uniting with Wilson George Hagenlocher in a First D. S. church ceremony and Miss Ada Wiley and Martin Rising tied in Blajraville. Also listed are George Davis and Florence Craig wed in Homer City, and Martha Shoemaker and Carl Morris marrying in Jeannette with many local guests in attendance.
Mrs J M Guthrie and Misa Nellie Sushrle visited Pittsburg Friday. Miah Agnes Sehrim of Lewin stayed with aunt Mrs J W Guthrie over Sunday. J W Wilson and daughter Anna attended the Kiski Normal ball game. Mrs Marie Smith left for Altoona to visit her grandfather John Smith. Mrs Diven of Sharon returned after visiting Mrs Albert Kinghorn. Margaret Wilson and Alice Taylor returned from National Park Seminary. Mrs F B D Glover halted in Pittsburg returning home. C J Shea and daughter of Sayre visit J Nasinger family. B Ray Brilhart and Dean Brilhart expected in Seattle for Alaska-Yukon-Pacific. Dr and Mrs R F P McHenry of Heilwood left for Atlantic City for AMA meetings. Mr and Mrs R S Townsend of Kansas City visiting J A Klingensmith. later noted as visiting east. Miss Ross Hamilton, Braddock hospital nurse, home briefly. Mrs Thomas Sutton returned after Pittsburg visit. Mrs Mary E Wilson at Markleton Sanitarium then home. Also council actions on sewer disposal contract to M Bennett & Son and related bids and sales notes. sheriff sales listed. Anderson reunion planned in Armstrong county. new National Bank of Marianna opened with local ties and staff.
Mrs Jane Ray of West Water street received about 75 birthday cards in a Thursday card shower. Miss Hannah Tyson of Blairsville will wed Charles McKinney of Allegheny on June 28 at the bride’s home. William J Moore and Miss Sarah E Kepple secured a Greensburg marriage license. Moore is a Sagamore hardware merchant and Indiana Normal graduate of 1901. Mrs Glen Lee of Bimba NY visits, guests to honor Miss Winn Wilson who wed John G St Clair Wednesday night. Miss Nellie Hetrick and others hosted a shower for Edna Wilson bound to marry John G St Clair this week at Miss Hetrick’s home. A large dinner at Miss May Wilder’s West Church street home honored brides-to-be Geneva Findley and Pearl Tomb, theme pink and white. Mrs J H Spencer and Mrs John Remiley hosted 16 normal girls at a six o’clock dinner. John O Leary and Miss Margaret Marshall of Johnstown to be married June 29 at St Columba’s Catholic Church.
The list shows uncalled letters including G Bell K Lethart Widert H i Goebel B C Jacoby Josyf Klopta Miss Mary Kunkie F L Lendenmith Misa Maude Mitcheli Luigi Oliverto di Passolello Matteo Ruggeri Boyd Rottzel Mins laura Roterts S T Sluake Mrs W H Shunkle. Inquiry for jesters notes advertisement with date. Dr Hoelshe Optometrist will visit Moore Hotel June 16 1905 offering eye consultations including nervousness Bi Vitus pains and children’s issues.
The commissioner of pensions lists grants for Wd. D. Ritchey, Benjamin Gell, Henry Rose, Jeremiah J. Greenwalt, A. Armstrong, John Smith, and Dianna Davis with respective yearly amounts. Job McCreight reports his son Blaine will return from Erie this week. Scrubby has played for New Castle and Kyre as a substitute infielder and outfielder, refused a raise to join the box, Blaine seeks a break from the C P league with a Lynchburg offer, and his brother Clarence plans to explore options after meeting Mark Campbell of the Filo team.
Shortly before two o'clock Tuesday morning the watchman at the Seward Coal company store caught three burglars inside. He opened fire wounding one burglar who could not escape and was taken to Memorial hospital. The other two men escaped and it is not known if they were wounded.
Ben Ness named general superintendent at the Macedonia Foundry plant while David Fleming becomes foreman of moulding. Somerset may host the National Guard camp this year and Indiana has a good shot next year. Merle Mogle buys the Work Machine Shop from W J Randall. his work with Westinghouse inspires retirement gift. Blairsville Presbytery meets June 15 at Greensburg First Presbyterian. reports and business on the agenda. Rev Krumm resigns from Blairsville Baptist after three years. final sermon to be held May 30 before joining Crozer Memorial at Colwyn PA. Louise Eugene, eight months, has six grandmothers including a centenarian great-great-grandmother. Sherrit Griffith sells property in Cambria and Indiana counties under execution. James Marshall, at Gettysburg G A R encampment, seeks PA seat for 43d National Encampment. W B Stahl and W A St Clair also represent Post 28 at Gettysburg. Ernest Caldwell injured by rusty nail at Lumber & Supply Co. fairs improve with reduced gambling. attendance in 1908 reached 1,599,000. premiums paid $95,517.91. Pennsylvanian fairs listed for 1909: Cambria County, Bedford, Holidaysburg, Indiana, Brookville, Williams Grove, Center Hall. Glimpses of agricultural shows and encampments.
Ridgeview Park directors fixed the summer event dates at a Saturday meeting. Holiness meetings run July 16 to 25, Methodist camp from July 26 to August 5, and chautauqua from August 6 to 15. June 24 is Method lat day. L A Stahl named chorister and Kimming Johnston pianist for camp services as cottages fill the grounds.
Twenty or thirty residents travel by Clymer trolley to Cherry tree for the district convention starting Wednesday. Delegates include Mrs P O Crawford Mrs Thon Sutton Mrs Bert Lichteberger Miss May Braughter from the local society and Mrs Matia Ekler Mik 0 14 Taylor Mrs James St Ghar from the foreign society. Local notices urge support for the wool trade and a county paper advertisement.
Mika Bolisht, accused of shooting George Fetsit at Cor on May Lath, was jailed by County Detective Neal after accomplice and suspect following the crime led authorities toward Canbria county. Bolisht identified by Joe Halup in Rhensburg and Coral saved him from further escape. three indictments were pending, two for stealing and one for assault, but murder took precedence. The case will go before the grand jury later this week.
Baird struck out 17 as Normal defeated Kiski 2 to 0 on their field Monday. Gordon of Kiski pitched well with seven strikeouts and four hits allowed. Normal celebrated with bonfires and a campus parade through Philadelphia streets that night.
Friday evening at Citizens' National Bank cashier Sloane and Fred Gibson noticed smoke and found woodwork around a chandelier on fire caused by lightning striking electric wires. Saturday afternoon a heater at Indiana Lumber and Supply Co works caught fire from sawdust and shavings, with a loss around 000 dollars fully insured, extinguished by two water streams from their hose and plugs.
Century Club members gathered at Mrs. 9 J Tel ford’s home Monday night to rank the new president Mrs Katherine A Mc Gaughlin and welcome the incoming Mrs John G Hastings. The evening featured piano solos by Mrs W S Hamilton and Miss Mary King and vocal by Anna Mae Watson. Refreshments followed and all joined in singing Auld Lang Syne.
Farmers' Bank directors reviewed annual report and bank condition. Salaries of several staff members were raised including assistant treasurer John Cain, deputy manager Damon Taylor, and foreign department head Stephen Kiss.
The article reports on a primary election vote count delayed by sealed returns in four districts with certification later, lists elected delegates to the State convention, and details the installation of a new Odd Fellows lodge in Homer City with officers named and a banquet conducted in the First National Bank building with speeches from lodge leaders and district officials.
Obituary notices recount the death of Phineas A Work of Hast Mahoning town ship after a long illness from Brights disease. Born December 20 1887 he served in the Civil War and is survived by his wife Sarah A Blosa and children Calvin Estelle Mantle Aliman Carl Bertha and Glatz with one son Niven li who died in the Philippines during the uprising. Interment at Mahoney U P church grounds after services led by Rev Warnshinds. Other notices report Mary Carnahan and William Bee deaths with brief family details and funeral arrangements. Obituaries also note Katherine Garsen and Mogel Miis Mogel with funeral plans and burial pending.
The grand jury convened in Library hall due to courthouse repairs, listing 73 cases including murder and other serious charges. Foreign defendants and locals mingle as two pleaded guilty then chose jury, while death of Colonel Alexander K. McClure noted with a long biographical recap.
The Cunningham Co Indiana Pa and J L Peterman wool buyer announce fresh country butter at 206 per pound in square prints and relle or round prints. Eggs priced at Tye per dozen. Special price for tine wool delivered to St Clare's Granery rear of P R R Station.
The borough school directors held a Monday meeting to reorganize with Pres. Bell presiding and Oliver Fry as secretary. Daugherty was elected treasurer. teacher elections are set for Thursday. A two month term and a one year high school course are planned to align with the high school appropriation and Middler class entry. Two ward principals, a music instructor, and a high school teacher will be chosen. many applicants seek a new public library room position.
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