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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
5
The State Board of Examiners reported last week at the Normal school that many seniors juniors and middlers passed the examinations. The list names numerous individuals from Indiana McKeesport Blairsville Duquesne and other towns. Several are slated to advance to senior status next year.
A long list of residents and visitors appears, noting Mrs. John B. Selig and others visiting in Blacklick, Marion Center, Greensburg, and nearby towns. Mentions include scholars, doctors, and professionals from Jeannette, Pittsburg, Johnstown, Philadelphia, and more, with several plans to travel or stay locally.
Idlewood Park managers issue two hundred invitations for the opening of the new dancing pavilion this evening. A full seven-piece orchestra will provide the music.
About four hundred Walkers gathered at the home of Hezekiah Runert near Curry Run church. President B. R. Peeler led the meeting, with Rev. Frank Walker of Tarentum and J. Wider Peeler speaking, and officers elected: B. R. Peeler president, W. F P. Walker treasurer, Miss Mabel Johnston secretary. The group will reunite at the fair grounds next year.
Jeremiah Garman, 50, died after a springpole snapped loose during hay unloading. Struck on the skull, he was taken to a hospital where he died at 11:00 Wednesday night. Survived by brothers John and Barto of Cherrytree, Sidney of Berring er, and sisters Mrs. Marlin Cameron in Washington and Mrs. Paris Coble of Berringer. Funeral held Friday at Sidney G Garman’s home in Berringer.
William Hoover of Cimarron Kansas, formerly from near Georgeville Indiana County, returned after 46 years away. He found Punxsutawney bustling, noted few changes in familiar hills and roads, and rediscovered three heirlooms among Indiana county kin: a four-gallon crock, an oil drop-leaf table, and an old English chest Spirit.
St Vincent College team traveled to Indiana last Thursday and defeated Normal 4 to 2 in seven innings as the game ended early so the visitors could catch the evening train. Hitting led by Long and Cullough, Normal had 6 hits to St Vincent's 4 with four walks issued by Pierce. Armagh beat Webkrum 8 to 1 Saturday as Tinkcom pitched well. Spires and H Foster starred at the plate.
Leamer J. McGaughey sought $25,000 from W. Mikesell for alienating his wife’s affections. In Cowanshannock township the jury awarded $6000 after letters were read during the trial, amid family ties and shared community.
A group from several newspapers plans a multi city journey starting Tuesday morning to Rochester New York and Kingston Ontario. They travel by train and boat with stops in Montreal Quebec Chicoutimi and Chartonte and arrive home Friday night after a July 2 stop in Yorconta.
A barangay of local items covers a July 2 Bethel church fete in Center township, farm harvest numbers in Marchand, insurance payouts in Bleventh Street, a Bryan political bet in the county seat, a $600 salary increase for Prof Eliott Owens, marble shop relocation on North 9th and South Thirteenth streets, a 2 percent quarterly dividend by Sayings and Trust, resignations and appointments at several Normal schools, bond issue plans for Leechburg, a pastor’s move to Latrobe, a June 25 lawn fete for Homer City M S church aid, a notable not guilty verdict for Theodore Adamowski, a court appearance by Harry Williams, mail robbery scare, a solar eclipse warning, cargo of Chinese hair valued above 5000, wide-scale industrial work resumes at DuBois, state board examinations in California normal, centennial trip plans of Rev and Mrs W J Wilson, and party leadership changes in Punxsutawney and Lilly.
A court decision filed Monday by Judge O'Conner dismissed the preliminary injunction restraining Lowman Criffith from adding to a wall along the Stony Creek river. The ruling warns that without swift council action no obstacle remains to encroachments up to 175 feet, cites alleged grabs by the Baltimore & Ohio and other offenders, and suggests new legislation will be enacted promptly.
Social happenings recount a turkey dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs John W Glennon for friends. Mrs Clinton and Mrs Saylor announce engagements Minnie Pear Willing to Thomas Walker Irvin Wikisburg. Anna Graham Samuel Frilteen engagement noted New Florence. Lifespan of two hundred invitations issued.
Squire Joseph Mears of Rayne township, at a Derry funeral for his daughter Mrs William Rager, accidentally discharged a shot from a porch and fractured his collar bone. He was in severe pain and first said bruised but not broken, then later diagnosed with a broken collar bone and transported to New Moore hotel where the fracture was reduced and he was made comfortable.
The Harmon Social eli invites members and friends to the sixth national reunion at Harmon Grove in Washington township on Thursday, August 15. Arrangements are being finalized to ensure a memorable gathering, with a published program to follow. The club, formed six years ago to foster neighborly ties and social exchange, urges Harmon family relatives to attend.
One of the biggest events at Homer dee next week is the sale of 100 building lots in Roberts Addition July 8 and 4. This offers prices to buy and build a home or invest for growth. Fifteen houses are finished, four under construction, several more planned. The lot features include water, surroundings, and a carpenter to assist buyers, with prices a few dollars and potential 12 to 15 percent investment returns. Attend the Monril daly celebration in the grove joining the lot. agents on site offer free tickets. Trustees J G Duncan and J Roberts, and delegates for the 27th Congressional District primaries show results for Democratic National convention delegates and alternates.
Joseph Randall of San Francisco narrowly survives a 500 foot fall from a flaming balloon during an ascent at Oakhill California. Sparks ignited the gas bag sending the craft plummeting toward a theater roof as thousands watched the dramatic descent.
Obituaries recount the passing of Dr Morgan R Banks at ninety five in Livermore after a long medical career spanning Westmoreland and Derry towns. Other notices honor Mrs Phoebe Simmons aged eighty one from Indiana and Mrs Himming Shirrey aged sixty five of Verona with family ties across Livermore Wxport and Clarksville. A Livermore nurse, Dr Mizzaleth Uncapher, died in Houston and was brought home for burial in Livermore cemetery amid funeral services there.
Postmaster James McGregor notes advertised letters for June 20 1908 remaining uncalled for in Indiana office. Names include Samuel Ames Miss Laura Baker Romagnagio Culseppe Bolton Mrs Sadie Puller I Cadry M Lonitro Mr Clawson Great Sea Wave Miss Onella Davis GC W Howell John C Lewis Clarenes Morrison Mrs M W Patterson Otto F Struck John Trick Ruth and Mildred Wadding William Weir Miss Grace Wilson Stephen Gokogio J J Lovering David J Lovering Miss Maggie McGinnis Vincenzo Pennalla Chufiel Salva Lore and others. Adv ertised status requested.
The 18 year old Carlton Oil Route resident died in a hospital Monday from burns suffered in a house fire in south Philadelphia. Her mother remains in serious condition after trying to extinguish her daughter's burning clothing during the blaze caused by attempting to hasten the kitchen fire with oil.
During a severe storm at Bethel township Armatrong county a lightning strike hit a tree near the Lutheran church as the congregation prayed. The bolt jumped to horses led nearby and killed the finest horse, causing panic among women and children in the pews.
Under Castle No. 121 leadership Alden Eagle heads a patriotic event in Homerity on July 4. The celebration, described as elaborate, features a fireworks display organized by W. L. Hutchison.
The Free Reading Room notes all rooms cleaned and fully booked. Graf's Meat Market opens 9 to 12 AM and 7 to 9 PM on North Sixth Street. A major feature of Homer City's Fourth of July celebrations is a Reports' lot sale on July 3 and 4 in Roberts' addition to Homer City where buyers can grow their money.
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