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Newspaper

Indiana Democrat

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1910

Page

7

Residents and visitors fill town during weekend

A parade of locals and guests fills Indiana with names and places. Thomas H W George from Armstrong township and William Sheesley of Rochester Mills were in town Saturday on business. Edna Sandéoin attended KisKI Springs School commencement at Saltsburg. etc.

Thomas H W. George Armstrong Township William Sheesley Rochester Mills C. B. McMullen Mechanicsburg Edna Sandéoin Kiskiminetas Springs Saltsburg Harry Condron Blairsville M. S. Bell Blacklick H. H. Alderfer Eleventh Street R. A. Foust Lulu Blakley William Calhoun Elizabeth Foust Uncapher William Dawson Parkwood Sarah M. Gallagher Hallesen Place Ebensburg H. C. Christy South Seventh Street Alex Mabon Princi Pal Indiana’ Public Schools Pittsburg Archie W. Mabon Town D. H. Tomb Robert Church Street Georgeville John McCormeik Rankin Jay McCartney North Seventh Street Washington and Jefferson’ Academy C. M. McGrady Sixth St Long White Deer Harry E. Clark Grant Snyder Glen Campbell Herbert Long Clearfield Myra Mille Berkley Cal Calvin Leasure Wayne Avenue Martin Baris Jack Rotdieder Louis Rotdieder Grant Street Sam Williams Wheeling W. Va George W. Graft Water Street New York City Lex Watson Cambria Steel Co Johnstown C. W. Amster W. L. Sansom Clarion Indiana Salisburg Kiski James W. Mack Bloomsburg

Old Woman Crippled After Fall in Creekside Visit

Mrs. Maria Spence eighty, former county resident now living with her sons in Washington Pa, fell on May 9 at brother William Shaffer’s Creekside home during repairs. She fractured a small thigh bone that has not united, and she was moved to Washington by train May 11 for care with her three sons Robert Albert and William Spence all residing there.

Maria Spence Washington William Shaffer Creekside Spence Washington, Pa Robert Albert William Spence John Elkin North Point al. Means Walier James Frantz Rossmoyne Frank Skinner Clark Wilson Georgeville Trade City Round Top

Election Returns From Saturday Primary Are Listed

The election board appointed to count Saturdays primary reports results by ticket. Langham leads Langham with 2,566 to White 1,541 for Congress, Henry leads Watson 2,418 to 1,686 for Assembly, Ake wins the single Democratic State convention delegate, Prohibition shows Houk 163 and Langham 14 and White 20 for Congress and McCreight 340 for Assembly. In other news, Dr. L. B. Claggett of Blairsville is seriously injured after his automobile engine started and his glove caught in a cog, crushing the thumb and first finger and likely ending use of the finger.

Harry W. Fee Wilse Earl Walter H. Ayers Congress J. N. Langham Harry White Langham Assembly James T. Henry M. C. Watson Henry L. 8. Claggett Blairsville

Grand jury returns true bills in multiple Commonwealth cases

The June Grand Jury issued true bills in crimes from rape and fornication to liquor license violations. Prosecutions include Castor, Bits, Solomon, Kolmer, Castelano, Cassani, and Hamilton among others. several defendants faced larceny, perjury, and assault charges as well. A number of cases failed to yield true bills, and some defendants pleaded guilty to liquor offenses. Jury trials produced mixed verdicts, including a $110,265 award for Mrs. Bennett and a $25 verdict for Mrs. Seeholtz. The panel recommended county funding for inmate religious services and improvements to the county home, jail, and hospital facilities.

Commonwealth Tony Castor Ernest Metcher John Bits Myrtle Pardee Joe Solomon L. L. Cramer Josiah Neal Joe Tom Kolmer W. IL. Adams Joe Rogolino Louis Manfridi John Castelano Renaldo Cassani Clifford Larock Alice Bice H. T. Hamilton Selvey E. Stear J. R. Daugherty Alvin Wilson W. E. Armstrong W. E.bowser John Uncapher Vernor Vanleer Bertha Bell Stiver Matilda Pierce Samuel McCullough E. A. McKelvey Robert T. Smith Luther Dickie Mary L. Stiver Joseph Frantz Adolphus Strovanni Augusta Guliere Guiseppe Rusatidi William North Mike William John Wingus Andy Kasakesez Joe Rodzessy William Szaluti John Broskin A. White T. C. Stanley Thomas Nelson The Salvatore Santir Valeri Henry Keirn M. H. Risinger Eliza Bennett Bennett Magie Harmon CG. W. Clawson Brushvalley Clawson Healey George Foreman

Notes On Social Doings From Blairsville Armory Dance

Social notes recount a Tuesday Senior Dance at Blairsville Armory with Moore's orchestra, a 150 guest reunion at the Steffey home in Homer City, and engagements and birthdays among local families. Alice Taylor and others attend State College events while Genevieve Kennerdell hosts a reception announcing Ida Kennerdell's engagement to Ernest Penningt on Vandergrift. Mrs Milton Laney hosts a birthday gathering for daughter Anna. Helen Shea celebrates sixteenth birthday with a surprise party and gifts. The Sachs family announces Alice Blanche Sachs engagement to Liste P. Marlin with a June 23 wedding planned at home.

Blairéville Armory Moore Muate George Steffey Homer City Steffey Cunningham Alice Taylor Margaret Wilson Grace Cunningham Anna Mie Watson Richard W. Watson George Prothero State College Genevieve Kennerdell Wittanning Ida Katherine Kennerdell Ernest Pennington Vandergrift Milton Laney South Eleventh Street Miss Anna Misa Laney Helen Shea West Philadelphia William Sachs Alice Blanche Sachs Liste P. Marlin Lewis Hay

Cherry Run Bridge Collapse Stuns Center Township

A wooden bridge over Cherry Run in Center township collapsed after a local driver and his two-horse team crossed it last Monday. The aged 25 foot span had been condemned in September and replaced plans called for a wider iron bridge with higher abutments, but funding delays halted work. Authorities indicated action would be taken soon to resolve the unfinished project.

Cherry Run Center Township Andrew Armstrong C. M. Lingle Joseph Campbell W. A. Glass Homer City

Timber cut on large West Mahoning tract begins

W T Hamilton started timber cutting last week on a large farm in West Mahoning township. The operation will take two years to finish placing the tract on the market. A second venture near Rico in Brushvalley township this fall aims to harvest 700000 feet of hardwood lumber.

W. T. Hamilton Big Farm West Mahoning Township Mr. Hamilton Rico Brushvalley Township

New Distillery Emerges Near Cookport

A new distillery is under construction on Chauncey A. McAdoo’s farm near Cookport, in this county. The plant distills chemical extracts from witch hazel birch wild cherry and other woods and plants for wholesale druggists and perfumers, signaling a growing local industry.

Cookport Chauncey A. McAdoo

Pensions Granted and Nellie McGregor Receives Car

The Commissioner of Pensions informed Congressman Langham that pensions were allowed for Geo. H. Torrence Punxsutawney $12 Augustus Pease Indiana $12 Christopher Myers East Brady $20 Thomas W. Thompson Indiana $15 William McGregor Dayton $24 Albert Gibson Rosgton $15 Nellie McGregor received a new Buick touring car from Postmaster James C. McGregor after recoverin g from injuries sustain ed in a fall from a horse.

Commissioner of Pensions J. N. Langham Geo. H. Torrence Punxsutawney Augustus Pease Indiana Christopher Myers East Brady Thomas W. Thompson William McGregor Dayton Albert Gibson Rosgton Nellie McGregor James C. McGregor Nellie

Wanted canvassers for Indiana County wall map sales

Local advertisement seeks reliable intelligent men familiar with their home county to sell the new wall map of Indiana County. Smith and Crawford, Saltzburg, Pa.

Indiana County Smith & Crawford Saltgburg, Pa

CHATTY GAL NEMS AND LOCAL CHURCH EVENTS UPDATE

Indiana County reports include Lilly Adams taken to Warren hospital for illness. Banquet for Indiana County Board of Fire Underwriters set at Moore Hotel Friday. Rev D E Hepler installed as pastor at West Lebanon and Biddersridge churches. John Baird signed by Johnstown Tri-State after time with Altoona. Marion Center church anniversary postponed. Mission Sunday School June 19 at 3 pm in Episcopal church. Mrs Charles Burhenn elected public school teacher in Jeannette. Wayne avenue paving petition circulated. Blairsville school board reelects Prof H D Condron principal. Regimental rifle shoot results note Lieut Col Crago re-elected. Indiana team scores listed. bronze statue prize awarded. dinner for officers at Hotel Henry.

Lilly Adams North Fifth Stret Warren Indiana County Board of Fire Underwriters Moore Hotel D. E. Hepler West Lebanon Bhdersridge John Baird Glen Campbell Johnstown Altoona Marion Center Presbyterian Church Mission Episcopal Church Charles Burhenn Tweet Garman Indiana Jeannette Wayne Avenue South Sixth Street Carter Avenue Sixth Street Church Street Blairsville H. D. Condron Erma Grace Cunningham Hauxhurst’s Crago Co. F Tenth Regiment Highland Rifle Range Pittsburg Co. I Greensburg Co. G Hollidaysburg Mt. Pleasant Washington Co. C Uniontown Monongahela New Brighton Connellsville Harry W. Earhart Wallace Agey Walker Davidson William Pierce Co. L Thomas Waynesburg Col Crage Hotel Henry Coultdy

Teachers Elected for Coming Year by Board

At the board meeting Tuesday night the following teachers were chosen for the coming year. Second Ward Room No 1 Edna Sansom 2 Margaret Lowman 3 Sarah Bruce 4 Helen Daugherty 5 Edith Smith 6 Erma Cunningham 7 Melinda Detwiler 8 Stella Hasinger Third Ward Room No 1 Laura Bush 2 Phyllis Moorhead 3 Carrie Geasler 4 Minnie Russell 5 Bessie Keller 6 Arvilla Snyder 7 Paul Smith

Board of Directors Edna Sansom Margaret Lowman Sarah Bruce Helen Daugherty Edith Smith Erma Cunningham Melinda Detwiler Stella Hasinger Laura Bush Phyllis Moorhead Carrie Geasler Minnie Russel Bessie Keller Arvilla Snyder Paul Smith

Indiana County bids sought for two bridges over Bear Run and Little Mahoning Creek

Commissioners invite bids for two bridges to span Bear Run in Banks township and Little Mahoning Creek in Canoe township with plans available at Indiana Pa. Bid time July 7 1910 at 1 PM with setting at 2 PM. Substructure stone work bids to be filed separately. A $500 bid security required. Right to reject any bid reserved. J M Marshall T Nibl A F Bowman County Commissioners Walter H Ayers Clerk.

Commissioners of Indiana County Bear Run Little Mahoning Creek Banks Township Little Mahoningreek Canoe Township J. M. Marshall T. Nibl A. F. Bowman Walter H. Ayers

Multiple Wed Weddings Highlight Indiana County Couple News

A sequence of marriages unfolds around Indiana, Homer City, Blairsville, and surrounding towns. Couples include Lohr James at Sunbury, McKee Kennedy near Livermore, Griffith Laney Homer City, and Steiman North Punxsutawney, with ceremonies performed by local ministers and accompanied by modest wedding trips and future housekeeping in familiar towns.

Steinman—North George Steinman Katherine North Homer City Punxsutawney H. G. Teagarden Indiana Cumberland

Treasurer's sale of tax delinquent lands held at court

County Treasurer J C Leasure conducted a public sale of tax delinquent land at the courthouse Monday afternoon. About 100 tracts sold with more to be auctioned Saturday at 1 pm. Fourth of July picnic at Wandin a joint soldiers and Sunday school event at Possum's Glory junction near O'Neill's grave. Everyone invited for a pleasant time.

J. C. Leasure Court House Wandin Possum's

Deaths of Hoffman Sprankle Gorman and Palmer

Recents notices report the sudden death of Valentine Hoffman brewers master at Indiana Brew ing Co and his burial in Meadville. Also noted are the deaths of 74 year old Sarah Sprankle at Trade City, 79 year old James Gorman of Wilgus and 63 year old James Palmer near Rochester Mills with details on survivors and funeral arrangements.

Hoffman Valentine Hoffman Indian Brewing Co F Hoffman Germany New York Brooklyn Chicago Brewers’ College Meadville Hans Martha Robert Greendale Indiana Lodge H. Hildebrand J. A. Grossman L. F. Sutter Gorman James Gorman Wilgus Montgomery Township Chancellorsville Hugh M. Smitten Ayaton B. D. Gorman James J. Palmer R. V. Ginter Gipsy Palmer James Palmer Rochester Mills Deckers Point

Penney's New Line Through Bristol Progress Report

Rapid progress on the four track Pennsylvania Railroad line through Bristol. The project eliminates ten grade crossings and lengthens the route to two and a quarter miles of tangent track with light curves. Nine bridges will be built over streets and waterways as part of the reconstruction. A later note mentions the Riski Normal game at Wandercrift halted by rain with Kissi driving in a run in the fifth.

Penney Bristol Pennsylvania Railroad Pennsylvania Wandercrift Kissi

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