County Won’t Spend on Blacklick Bridge Project
The county board refused a $15 000 allocation for a new iron bridge over Blacklick above Josephine, stating the site would cost at least $45 000 to construct. Engineer J W Thompson informed the board of the higher cost and suggested looking elsewhere. Other items note a reform school placement for Bertha Shank of Homer City, Harry Huntington named general passenger agent of the Buffalo Rochester Pittsburg Railway, and social notes on a Chicago gown causing street excitement. A Lutheran lawn fete is planned on Judge White’s Philadelphia street lawn, and Woodmen of the World install officers with a guest speech by J Bilder Peeler. Local real estate activity includes James F Chapman buying a South Seventh Street lot for $300. Karl Holden of Ringgold, a former Franklin shortstop, is visiting town.
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Irot
Blacklick
Tosephine
Davis Palmer
Iumane
J. W. Thompson
Bertha Shank
Homer City
Morygiinza
Harry
Huntington
Buffalo,, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway Company
Edward ©. Lapey
State Street
Chicago
Paris
Lutheran Church
King-Doney House
McConnell & Hesack
Woodmen of the World
Odd Fellows
J. Bilder ,Peeler
Order
Karl Holden
Ringgold
Jefferson County
Franklin
Bedstead Sought, Then Gusher Rewrites Hoffman's Fate
After pawning nearly all possessions including the bed, Harry N Hoffman finally struck a gusher near McBride’s old site on the Mary B. Dodd’s lease. The well spouted high, predicted at 500 barrels daily, while Hoffmans's wife supported the sacrifice until the derrick rose. Local interest surges as Standard Oil offers to take over, but Hoffman vows to keep the well, hoping for lasting wealth.
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Harry N Hoffman
Eitcher
Spotty” McBride
Hoffman
Mary B. Dodd
Ioint McBride
Spotty McBride
Yars
Butler Field
Standard Oil Company
County Fair Dates Set Across Indiana and Nearby Towns
The State Agricultural Department released the county fair schedule for this region. Indiana runs September 1 to 4, Bit tanning August 18 to 21, Dayton September 29 to October 2, Butler August 26 to 28, Carrolltown September 1 to 4, Youngstown September 8 to 11, Clarion September 22 onward. The Goal and Oil Race Circuit will enter horses at Kittanning, Johnstown, and Clarion in that order, likely sending horses to Johnstown the following week. Flood City dates not fixed, Luna Park expecting a late September exhibition.
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The
State Agricultural Department
Indiana
Bittanning
Dayton
Butler
Carrolltown
Youngwend
Clarion
Goal
Kittanning
Johnstown
Department of Agriculture
County considers electric lights for court house and jail
County Commissioners debate installing electric lighting in county buildings, including the court house and jail. Longstanding questions about replacing gas chandeliers persist, with officials hoping for improved safety for the sheriff and jail staff during nighttime access.
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Court House
Board of Commissioners
Marriages Tie Several Couples in June Ceremonies
The notice lists multiple weddings around early June. Lingenfelter and Fry wed in Chambersville. Larken and Weimer unite in Stairsville. Ewing and Vernon Jackson set June 24 at Crafton parsonage. Ray and Peterman wed in Shelocta and plan to reside in Indiana. Reese and Roberts marry in Johnstown. Smith and Swasy wed in Blairsville. Nora Brown and Terrence Townsend head to Washington for nuptials. Black and Lai marry in Baltimore and will live in Pottsville. Wilson and Mountain wed in Ehrenfield. Anna St Clair and Dr William Simpson wed in Homer City with relatives present. Long and Harriet Fleming marry in Cumberland, Md. This piece notes a surprise marriage for Archie Long and Harriet Fleming from the local area.
Abandoned Well Ignites Gas Boom In Wallonpsburg
In Wallonpsburg near Andrew Weamer’s house a well, sunk by locals seeking oil, was abandoned after reaching deep rock. A gas flare lit the countryside alerting neighbors to the blaze. Authorities arranged gas piping to nearby homes and about 25 residents switched from coal to gas. Local land near the area is leased by residents and a Philadelphia company is leasing everything available.
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Andrew Weamer
Wallonpsburg
Philadelphia
Neighborhood Club to Hold Second Annual Meeting at DuBois
Club women from DuBois and surrounding towns gather Thursday and Friday for the Neighborhood Club’s second annual meeting. Represented groups include Round Table DuBois Irving Punxsutawney Progress Ridgway Civil Utopia Reynoldsville New Century Indiana and the Woman's Club of Johnstown. Program features calls to order welcomes, addresses by Mrs Blakeslee and Mrs Hall, music, civics discussion, a reception, and minutes and reports.
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DuBois
Indiana
Round Table
Irving Club
Punxsutawney
Progress Club
Ridgway
Civil Club
Utopia Club
Reynoldsville
New Century Club
Woman's Club
Johnstown
D. B. Hibner
Clibs
Drowned In the Mud On Monongahela River
The body of 16 year old Samuel Conway was recovered Saturday evening after a dive from a shift went wrong. He was found stuck in soft mud with his arms buried, a victim of drowning during a group diving outing on the Monongahela.
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Samuel Conway
Monongahela
Conway
Hadvy
Death in Millgrove Cemetery Ends West Newton Man
Jacob Gaffney, 65, employed at Millgrove cemetery two miles from West Newton, was found dead lying across a grave. He had gone to perform his duties in the morning and is believed to have died of heart failure while on duty.
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Millgrove
West Netwon
Jacob Gaffney
Mgr. Gaffney
West Newton
Farmers Institute to plan 1908-5 institutes in Indiana
County board of institute managers meets Saturday June 13 at 10 a.m. in the Commissioner’s office Indiana Pa to arrange locations for Farmers Institutes for the 1908-05 season. Representatives or letters from those wishing institutes in their section urged to contact the chairman Ss M McHenry.
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Farmers’ Institute
County Board of Institute Managers
Commissioner’s Office
Indiana
Ss.m. McHenry
Stump Pullers for Russia Reach Global Market
Indiana Foundry stump pullers enjoy a world wide reputation with a New York representative reporting Russia is seeking a distributor order. The units already sell in Japan Chile Brazil and several other nations.
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Russia
Indiana Foundry Company
New York
Japan
Chile
Brazil
Worth Keeping Governors of Pennsylvania Photographs
The Pittsburgh Dispatch notes the illustrated portraits of all Pennsylvania governors since the state's founding. It praises the images as effective as photographs and lauds the Sunday half-tone section as a model display from June 14.
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State of
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Dispatch
United States
Nests Under Construction for Three Local Financiers
Frank Wasthwaite cashier of Cherrytree National Bank and colleagues John Mahaffey and Merle McMasters are building three modern dwellings. Each will be occupied by one of the three men and his future bride, with weddings expected before the sugarries.
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Frank Wasthwaite
Cherrytree National Bank
John Mahaffey
Merle McMasters
Three Indiana County Graduates Enter Local Drug Stores
Three Indiana county boys recently graduated from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and have taken positions in local drug stores. John Fleming joins Samuel Sickenberger's in Homer City, Maurice Trainor at Winner Allison's, and Clark Neal with Tom Hildebrand's. They invite friends to call and visit.
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Indiana County
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
John Fleming
Samuel Sickenberger
Homer City
Maurice Trainor
Winner Allison
Clark Neal
Tom Hildebrand
Annd
Hammocks Displayed at Henry Hall’s with World Famous Line
Display at Henry Hall shows Hammocks including the renowned world famous line. Prices attract buyers as the collection offers options to suit all needs.
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Indiana
Henry Hall’s
List of Letters Pending in Indiana Office June 6
Postmaster James McGrigor reports uncalled letters in the Indiana office. Names include M Buller W Ef Conley Ethel Craig John Connell Mabel Deljanno A Dilworth Sister M Yvelyn Laura Evans Mrs Geo Gray Jane Guggenheimer Mrs Will Hildebrand Marguerite Leist H L Meekly J Blair Stewart Ralph Templeton Wzian Razman Bisile Giuseppe Sebastain Pocolo Kranea Karaly. Wren says they were advertised with date.
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Indiana
M. Buller
W.ef. Conley
Ethel Craig
John Connell
Mabel Deljanno
A. Dilworth
M. Yvelyn
Laura Evans
Geo. Gray
Jane Guggenheimer
Will Hildebrand
Marguerite Leist
H. L. Meekly
J. Blair Stewart
Ralph Templeton
Wzian Razman
Bisile Giuseppe
Sebastain Pocolo
Kranea Karaly
Wren
James
Megrigor
Ostimaster
Highest cash price paid for hides at Indiana Hide & Allow Co
Indiana Hide and Allow Co at 817 Water Street Indiana Ta advertises the highest cash prices paid for hides and for oak and hemlock bark. The notice emphasizes prompt payment and immediate cash for these commodities.
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Indiana Hide & Allow Co
Water Street
Indiana
Engraved Cards and Invitations Offered by The Democrat
Free to investors or home seekers information. write C.8. Steele at 425 South Seventh Street Indiana, Pa. Place orders for engraved cards and invitations at The Democrat office. Latest stationery and engraving styles offered.
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Steele
South Seventh Street
Indiana
Democrat
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Stairsville
Grace A. Weimer
Derry
P. J. Howe
Ballsville
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William Ray
Flora M. Peterman
Shelocta
Lewis Hay
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Arthur M. Reese
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R. Hitler Smith
Loella Swasy
Blairsville
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Terrence Townsend
Avonmore
Washington, D. C
Miss Brown
William G. Brown
Saltsburg Press
Black
William Black
Miss Lai
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Ehrenfield
Mary Mountain
John Mountain
Woodward M. Peffer
Hhrenfield
Long—Fleming
Archie A. Long
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Cumberland
James J. Moffett
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Cunningham
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Arnold Print Works Agsignosa
New Yorke
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Axminster
Marvel
Mutual Fire Insurance Company
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M. McHenry
James Speedy
John Kinter
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Allegheny
A. B
McCabe
L A
Penn Store Fixture CO
North Side
Phore Bel
Brickell
Hixcellent Mfg. Co
Sehmidt
Fifth Ave
Indiana Electric Co
Philadelphia Street
Indiana, PA
Bell Telephones
Henry H. Steving
New Indiana House
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