Normal Commencement Preparations At State College
Arrangements for the Normal Commencement next week are underway with many alumni and friends expected to attend the class of 1896 tenth anniversary. The State Examining Board began exams Tuesday, with ninety three seniors recommended to the Board. Middlers and juniors fared less well, several cut from their classes. Eleven hundred or more names appear for the senior, middle, and junior lists, with extensive turnout anticipated. two additional rural mail routes were announced from Rome yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Examining Board
State Board
Isabel Allison
Mary A. Andrews
Edna V. Arnold
Lida Barnes
Josephine R. Brown
May Brownlee
Grace Buterbaugh
Minnie Carnahan
Anna J. Clark
E. Jonnie Craig
Charlotte M. Crossman
Pearl Cunningham
Ethel W. Qurry
Mae Davis
Mary A. Mey
Vida Vanhorn
Ethel L. Waddle
Clara M. Wagner
Anna W. Wegton
Grace D. Williams
Martha B
Williams Clara M. Wingert
Laura A. Wingert
W. Clark Crawford
Frank H. Depp
Alfred H. Foreman
William O. Forman
Thomas
T. Hill
Ross M. Hosack
Schuyler C. Marshall
Orlando Oldham
Oliver
Edith A. Spencer
Anna 0. Stackhouse
Jessie Steinmery
Harriet Waller
Annie Laurie Wilson
Irene B. Wilson
Berlin Empfield
Frank T. Hammill
Laura A. Adama
Florence A. Allan
Leola Alten
Besse Baily
Grady’s Bush
Hanna Bowers
Irma Brown
Bertha Brownlee
Madge Butler
Lois M. Campbell
Catherine M Cooper
Mabel P. Davis
Helen H. Dill
Ina M. Gilkerson
Ella 8. Glemser
Veda R. Grambling
May A. Grundy
Nora Hay
Anna M. Henry
Mary V. Hill
Blanch F. Hillard
F. Pomayne Johnson
Clara M. Kirschner
Anna E. Laughlin
Grace R. Ludwick
Mae E. Mann
A. Hilda Marshall
Matilda Melville
Mary Murray
Hazel B. McDonald
Mamle J. McMillen
Hazel V. Neal
Rose Neal
Mary F. Nelson
Ivan J. Reed
Zola K. Rodkey
Margaret M. Roose
Florence N. Stahl
Clara M. Stapel
Hazel M. St.Clair
Jessie Steinmatz
Hal N. Speedy
D. Lester Wingar
Frank J. Woodward
Myrtle Burgess
Ruth Luther
Mary Quinn
Baseball News from Normal Park: Normal beats Athletics 8 to 5
Normal defeated the P A R Athletics of Pittsburg 8 to 5 at Normal Park on Saturday afternoon. Rain halted play after seven innings. Murray Pounda, formerly an Indiana player, started at first for the visitors. Normal juniors also beat the seniors 19 to 3 last Thursday evening.
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Normal
P.A.R. Athletics
Pittsburg
Normal Park
Murray Pounda
Indiana
Public Farm Sale Notice Near Shelada
Public sale announced for Saturday June 24 at 1 p m on Henry Fulmer’s farm one half mile west of Shelada. Items include one sorrel mare one colt two cows three steers two calves two broad sows four shoats one Conklin wagon cart Hillside plow Oliver chilled plow barrows hay fork harness and other articles. Terms revealed on sale day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Fulmer
Shelada
Dwelling House Burned In Center Township Fire
The residence of Mrs Mary Bowman in Center township was destroyed by fire Thursday afternoon. She was baking in the kitchen when she heard a strange noise and ran out to find the house in flames. Only a few pieces of furniture were saved. Loss estimated between 1200 and 1500 dollars, with about 800 dollars insured.
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Mary Bowman
Center Township
Intercollegiate Regatta Ticket Sale Notice
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces round trip fares to Highland or Poughkeepsie for the Intercollegiate Rowing Regatta on the Hudson River. Tickets sold June 27 and 28, valid for return until June 29, from principal stations, at a single fare for the round trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland-Poughkeepsie
Hudson River
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Highland Or Poughkeepsie
Barn Fire Destroys Clyde Shields Barn Near Dixonville
Fire at the old Burnheimer farm near Dixonville destroyed a barn owned by Clyde Shields on Friday about 4 pm. Children were playing near the structure shortly before the blaze, and investigators suspect matchplay may have started the fire. A wagon, buggy, and farming tools burned. three cows were rescued with difficulty. Loss estimated at $1,000 with no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Shields
Burnheimer
Dixonville
Matcher
A Miraculous Ride Ends With Minor Burden
Argyle Fairbanks of White township was riding a buggy along Philadelphia street when a passenger engine near a railroad crossing blew off. The horse bolted along the track, the buggy rose over the high spots, and two blocks later overturned in front of Hogs by Albert Wagels house. Fairbanks escaped injury, sustaining only a broken spoke and smashed dashboard.
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Argyle Fairbanks
White Township
Indiana
P.R. R
Philadelphia
Albert Wagel
Mr. Fairbanks
Pennsylvania Railroad's West Service Sets New Standard Pace
In a Philadelphia North American editorial from June 14, the paper lauds the Pennsylvania Railroad for its improved West service and 18 hour New York to Chicago run. It argues the time savings boost business and intercity communication, cementing the railroad’s status as a reliability standard. It also notes past management missteps but affirms tangible progress and equipment upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
West
New York
Pennsylvania Beta
Philadelphia
North American
Local items note speeches and events across towns
Charles W. Senmoore of New York lectured on Herod the Great at the Normal School Sunday evening. Mrs. Clement Hasinger of Philadelphia entertained friends for Mia. Frank Griffith of Greensburg and Joseph Amendt of Blaireville revived a patent for a folding box through D Swift Co. The First National Bank of Indiana avoids personal solicitation. Turner Hotel at Pine Plats nears completion for summer trade with John Cribbs plumbing. Indiana Presbyterian church outings set for Dilltown on the new Blacklick Branch July 2. Postmaster salaries updated at Glen Campbell and Punxsutawney. St Agnes Guild plans a lawn tea at Christ Church June 22. Indiana Fire Association to attend Punxsutawney July 4, with a special car and racing team. Alexander Beatty injured by a collapsing bay window frame at Saltsbury. St. Clair’s team collision on Creekside road injures James Boreland somewhat. Loyal Temperance Legion offers reduced-rate cards for Du Bois convention June 27–30. Round-trip fare $2.10, valid 10 days. Legislature tightens labeling on certain feeds with net weight, brand, manufacture, and composition details. applies to corn, bran, wheat, rye, buckwheat bran, and middlings. Certain Pennsylvania flour makers exempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement Hasinger
Philadelphia
Mia
Frank GriMth
Greensburg
Joseph Amendt
Blaireville
D. Swift & Co
Washington, D. C
First National Bank of Indiana
Punxsutawney
St. Agnes
Christ Church
Indiana Fire Association
Punxeytawney
Indiana Fremen
Punxy ii
J. M. St.Clair
Creekside
James Boreland
Pennsylvania
Miner and son struck by lightning near Homer Glraceton
George Smith a Slav and his son, en route to the Tearing Tun mines for work, sheltered under a tree during a thunderstorm. The tree was struck by lightning, the father was unconscious, the son recovered after about an hour, and the father remained in danger from burns and shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Smith
Homer
Wool Wanted at James St Clair Granary
Wool buyers call for wool at the James St Clair granary during the wool buying season. J. J. Paverstan, The Wool Buyer, Roar P. B. RB. Station, Swlt offers the highest market price and invites owners to bring their wool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James St Clair Granary
J. J. Paverstan
Roar P. B. RB
Personal visits and travels of area residents in town
Miss Ross Keller visits York Ta friends. S M Work attends Altoona Bible Conference. Marie Craighead of Allegheny guests of Mary McKnight. Hart Daugherty home from Lehigh. Emily D Stoneback Indiana visitor. M V Patterson of Saltsburg guests over Sunday. John Henderson and son from Johnstown visit Scott family. Zou Hines of Clarion guests at Wood residence. Martin Stadtmillers law student at Michigan home for summer. Lawrence Hasinger visits Wayne Avenue parents. Mary Graham nurse from Pittsburg visiting Rev. Graham. John Bennett returns from Arizona New Mexico mining interests. Bert Russell from Washington DC visits. remains for Normal commencement. James Watson Calvin Moorhead return from State College. Moorhead to Sunbury for summer baseball. Mr. Marsh from Wellsboro stopping for railroad surveying. Mrs S M Henry Blairsville and sons visit Campbell home. Henry as guest over Sunday. William P Mechling of Butler born on business. chairs Butler county Democratic committee. Charles A Cunningham resigns Bellwood Bank to join Cresson Bank. Dr Ed Laughlin and Robert Ruffner from Pittsburg. Carl Northwood James Haden from Wheeling. H Mac Fair from Altoona attend Edgar Loughry funeral. D H Tomb Fig and wife depart for California. children stay with grandmother Mrs Rankin. News Tribune Marion Indiana notes Major Amos Row granted 90-day leave. may visit Indiana Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Craighead
Allegheny
Mary McKnight
Hart Daugherty
Lehigh University
Emily D. Stoneback
Blacklick
Indiana
M. V. Patterson
Saltsburg
John Henderson and Son
Johnstown
John A. Scott
Lawrence Hasinger
Pittsburg
John ¥. Hasinger
Wayne Avenue
Mary Graham
Ef. L. Graham
South Fifth Street
John Bennett
Arizona
New Mexico
Bert Russell
Washington, D. C
Russell
James Watson
Calvin Moorhead
State College
Moorhead
Sunbury
Marsh
Wellsboro
Buffalo and Susquehanna
H. Mac Fair
Altoona
Edgar, Loughry
D. H. Tomb
California
Soldiers’ Home
Amos Row
Barrack 12
Loraine
Ohio
Wanted twenty girls for decorating department
Help wanted ad for decorating department positions at Dugan Glass Works in Indiana. Apply in person at the factory location for employment consideration.
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Dugan Glass Works
Indiana
More Sewer Contracts Let
At a town council meeting the contract for five thousand feet of lateral sewers on Philadelphia street between Fifth Sixth and Eleventh Thirteenth streets Water street from Seventh west to the main sewer Church street between Seventh and Ninth streets and on South Tenth and Oakland avenue was awarded to Arrigo of Charleroi for 10000 dollars A 3000 dollar bond is required to guarantee completion within four months
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Philadelphia Street
Water Street
Church Street
Seventh
Ninth
South Tenth
Oakland Avenue
Arrigo
Charleroi
All-Members Service at Methodist Episcopal Church
A unique All-Members service was held Sunday morning at the Methodist Episcopal church aimed at the entire congregation. Over twenty incapacitated members were brought by carriage. the service featured music and responsive readings. Rev Holmes preached a short sermon appropriate to the occasion.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Holmes
Electr ic Storm Ravages Indiana with Fatal Lightning Bolts
A powerful weekend lightning outbreak across Indiana caused extensive property damage and multiple injuries. Four horses died, including a Blair team struck on Armagh road, drivers and riders shocked, and several homes and stables severely damaged. A Pittsburgh player was knocked down near a tree during a storm near the Normal grounds, while other victims and property losses are reported across multiple towns. A Sunday blaze at Fair Grounds stables destroyed 515 feet of structure and 47 stables, with a $2,000 loss and no insurance. A Sunday evening lightning killed a John Coulter son near Olivet.
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Indiana
James §. Blair
Armagh
William Shank
Blair
Frank Gilmore
Grandview
Pittsburg
Edgar Shaffer
James Peterman
School Street
George Nesbit
Philadelphia
Fair Grounds
William Moyle
Mogle
Wilking Bates
McLaughlin
Grant Street
John Coulter
Olivet
Missionary Society Convention Held in Indiana
The twenty ninth annual convention of the Women s Missionary Society of the Conemaugh Presbytery of the United Presbyterian church met in Indiana with about forty delegates. Officers elected for the coming year include President Miss Katherine Mc Laughlin Indiana and Vice President Mrs D J McGill Homer City, Secretary Mrs Margaret Thompson Indiana, Treasurer Mrs B J Ralston West Union, Junior Secretary Miss Pearl Allison Homer City. Next year s meeting will be in Jacksonville.
Golden wedding for Mr and Mrs Daugherty of Rochester Mills
Mr and Mrs David Daugherty of Rochester Mills celebrated their golden wedding with 175 guests last Wednesday. The bridesmaid and groomsman from their wedding fifty years earlier attended. All their children were present: John Daugherty of Mast Run. J V Luckard of Altoona. Maggie Wray of Reynoldsville. Mary Vanalsline of Portland Mills. Amanda Myers of Punxsutawney. Lida Weiss at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Daugherty
Rochester Mills
Daugherty
John Daugherty
Mast Run
J. V. Luckard
Altoona
Maggie Wray
Rey
Machinery for Sale Cheep. One twenty horse-power boiler and engine
The undersigned offers for sale at $125 an Erie upright boiler and a sixteen horsepower engine, both in excellent condition. Call and inspect at on North Fifth Street.
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Erie
Marriages Chronicle From Ridley Park to Armstrong Township
A sequence of wedding notices dated June 14 to June 15 reports Charles Mall Pomeroy uniting with Ada Vera Crawford in Ridley Park, with attendants and a reception in Kinderhook. Other marriages include Charles Howard Matthews with Verne Tomb of Armagh, Charles W Clelland with Martha McCreight in Grove City, William Wigham and Mary Fennell in Salisbury, Thomas E Gilkey with Margaret Brinkman in Indiana, Homer R. Geesey and Adam Bracken in Brushvalley, and Ralph A Fouts with Elizabeth Campbell in Armstrong township. The items note venues, familial relations, and future homes.
Tie Game at Normal Between Indiana Normal and Interscholas
A 2 to 2 ten inning tie ended the Normal Park clash between Indiana Normal and the Interscholas of Pittsburg Monday afternoon. King pitched well for Normal while Moffit and Marlin made hair-raising stops. fielding was sensational as both sides produced hard hits before the game was halted to allow the visiting team to catch the 4:10 train.
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Normal
Indiana Normal
Interscholastie
Pittsburg
Normal Park
King
Moffit
Marlin
Attempted Assault on a Stranger Woman in Indiana
Friday night around 10:30 Ed Shaffer and Ralph Templeton heard a scream on Railroad avenue and found a young man forcing a girl toward the town’s edge. The culprit fled as the pair approached, the girl a Butler visitor who had met him earlier that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaffer
Ralph Templeton
Railroad Avenue
Templeton
Butler
Indiana
Bcame
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ward
Washington
Rome
Baseball News
Farmers’ Bank
Charles W. Senmoore
Herod the Great
Alexander Beatty
Saltsbury
Joe A. McLaran
Beatty
Ross Keller
York, Ta
S. M. Work
Zou Hines
Clarion
Frank Wood
Martin Stadtmillers
University of Michigan
All
Ghtning
Olegang
North Fifth Street
Pomery—Crawford
Charles Mall Pomeroy
Ridle Park
Ada Vera Crawford
Ray
I. Swartz Crawford
New Presbyterian Church
Elizabeth Emily Crawford
Emily Knott Pomeroy
Ella Boyer
Pine Grove
Dell Rose Macan
Ridley Park
Helen Harshaw
Pittston
Elizabeth Walker
Nicholasville
John H. Pomeroy
Megsra T. Harry Griffin
Cheater
Frank Maxwell
Joseph C. Shields
George Stull
Will Segner
Harry Avise
van Alstyne—Van Bcitrack
John J. van Schaack
Kinderhook
N. Y
Mary Daresragh van Schaack
Marrriage
James Edward van Alstyne
Edna Sansom
Malcorve
Charles Howard Matthews
Beaver
Verne May Tomb
R. J. Tomb
H. A. Heckman
J. M. Householder
Matthews
Wigham—Bennele
William Wigham
Jeannette
Mary R. Fennell
Salisburg
Hf. E. Lewie
W. J. Fennell
Gilkey—Drinkman
Thomas E. Gilkey
Margaret Brinkman
Methodist Episcopal Parsonage
George 8. Holmes
Guiley-Bracken
Homer R. Geesey
Adam Bracken
Brushvalley
John N. Bracken
Vouts “Campbell
Ralph A. Fouts
Elizabeth Campbell
Armstrong Township
J. L. Ralston
First National Bank
Smith’s
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