Untitled Power Struggle To Oppose Penrose In State Race
News sketches the scramble among anti Penrose forces and temperance advocates to back Justice John P Elkin or Boise Penrose for the U S Senate. West Pennsylvania leaders and Elkin allies seek unity with Sproul and McClain to mount a strong challenge. Local option supporters and liquor interests shape the race as factions vie for decent Republican votes.
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Supreme Court
John P. Blinn
United States
Boise Penrose
Furmer
William Flinn
Penrose
Justice Elkin
Atcheson
W. W. Gigst
Frank B. McClain
Lancaster
Sproul
Cheater
Elkin
Justide Elkin
John P. Elkin
Democratic Candidates Announced for Indiana County Primary
A 1908 notice lists filing fees for various offices and announces candidates for the Indiana County primary including W. M. Farman A. Smith for delegates and Palmer for sheriff. It also records messages about campaign funding and a “List of Letters” remaining uncalled for at the Indiana Office as of February 8 1908 with names.
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Indiana County
Congress
Benator
Assembly
Indiana
Byron M. Andre
Lisle M. Brown
C. F. Carnahan
Ambrosio Clarini di Antonio
Mary E. Chadwielk
Florence Kramer
Ralph Miller
Misa Catherine Miller
Eliza Sebring
Michael Slopene
John Slick
Pletao Porco di Liovanni
James C. McGregor
P. M
Local residents visit town amid week of guests and travel
A stream of visitors and residents passes through Brookville and surrounding areas this week. A C Smith of Brookville called Monday while Charles Miller planned a retry trip to Vintondate. Fay Pennington of VWandararitt and Miss Emme Conner from Vintondale were in town. Mrs. J M Myers hosted Miss Conner, and Attorney Charles Moore was in town Saturday. Mrs. R G C Patterson of Yomewond visited Mrs. D M Caldwell with Mrs. W Elkin traveling to Pittsburgh Saturday to visit relatives. Mrs. Albert Riven of West Philadelphia Street hosted her mother Mrs. Irving of Plishore. Miss Mary Roberts of Omer City stayed with friends. Walter Meltillip of Freeport spent Sunday with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Fir of Anie Town visited Mrs. Fairs parents, Mr. and Mrs. A W Moorhead. Walter Feitzhons of Laura Darke Co visited his aunt Mrs. Wred Teithmiller. Dr. R Curry of Pittsburg visited his brother G M Curry of the Indiana House. Miss Lottie Marlin of Vine Flats visited friends in Pittsburgh. Mr. and Mrs. Thad Douglass of Cherrytres visited Jat ers sister Mrs. J M Qlassford. H L Weamer and daughter Grace of Saltsbury visited Min land Mrs. C G Shields. Dr H F King, pastor of the Baptist church, attended a missionary convention in Pittsburgh this week.
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A. C. Smith
Brookville
Charles Miller
Vintondate
Fay Pennington
Vwandararitt
Emme Conner
Vintondale
J. M. Myers
Charles .Moore
R. G C. Patterson
Yomewond
D. M. Caldwell
W. Elkin
Tia
Albert Riven
West Philadelphia
Irving
Pliishore
Mary Roberts
Omer City
Walter Meltillip
Freeport
Howard Fir
Anie Town
H. F. King
The
Baptist Church
Baptist Missionary Convention
Puushurs
Consistency and Temperance at Local Hotels
Considers Ingleside and Shakespeare clubs hosted at the New Indiana Henty last week. Critics argue temperance advocates attend, prompting questions about dining at licensed hotels versus temperance hotels. Notes both clubs prize refined tastes while lamenting selective appetites of prohibition supporters.
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New Indiana Henty
Self Made Man J C Conner Seeks Sheriff Nomination
J C Conner of Green Township Indiana seeks the Republican nomination for Sheriff. A lumberman by trade and early settler who built a planning mill and later the Conner Vehicle Co, he is described as a self made, community minded candidate from Indiana county. The notice highlights his business ventures, public home building, and belief in straightforward administration. It also references political notes about Indiana county and a separate item on Congressman Haugen and tariff politics.
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Green Township
J.C. Conner
J. C. Conner
Third Ward
Indiana
Conner
Ayar
Nova
Willard Planing
Fanth Tenth
Conner Vehicle Co
Tenth Street
Jon
Sherif
Indians County
Crven Township
Court moves slowly under new District Attorney
News of the Courts reports slow progress this week as the new District Attorney guides cases. Cal Lines of Bhifesville pled guilty to selling liquor without a license and received three months and a 500 dollar fine. Ed Hamilton was brought back after jumping bail. a release motion failed and he remained in jail. The Commonwealth charged Pete V Stonckiser with breaking and taking from Hellwood. the jury found him guilty with clemency considerations. Hugh Cresswell and Blonebiser faced related issues. Fallsburg’s Hugh A. Jackson was charged with criminal libel stemming from a Saltyburg Press item. The day saw several peace bond hearings and additional bonds. Marion Center National Bank v Smith et al continued to March 30.
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Attaney
Cal
Bhifesville
Hamilton
Wagle
Pete
Stonckiser
Kreeny
Hugh Cresswell
Hellwood
Cresswell
Blonebiser
FTO
Duch
Stunebiser
Jiha
Fallsburg
Ugh A. Jackson
J. D. Vensel
Saltyburg
Me Jackson
Marion Center National Bank
Explosion at Punxsutawney Injures Four in Double House
A powder explosion at Punxsutawney on Monday afternoon injured four people in a Punxsutawney Coal Co double house. An infant was flung 200 feet, later unharmed. Victims Ralph Childs Mrs Childs Mary Gamato Louis Gamato received burns and bruises. all but Mrs Childs were hospitalized. The blast occurred behind a stove as family sat nearby. wall collapse narrowly missed a tragedy. The asbestos lining in company houses helped prevent fire.
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Punxsutawney
Punxsutawney Coal Company
Ralph Childs
Childa
Mary Gamato
Louis Gamato
Rnin
Meeting of the Town Council Names Committees and Bonds
The regular monthly Town Council meeting set committee assignments for the year with several names listed for Street, Finance, Property, and Police. The Treasurer bond of 30.00 was fixed. weigh-master for the fourth ward elected. tax exonerations granted with few exceptions. local option bill discussions noted. barber shop planned for bank basement with renovation to create a shop and baths.
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Street
R. WW. Young
William O. J
Or. W Richarda
Wineance
Wilse McCartney
John Bennett
J. Elder Peeler
T. A. Myers
Robert Marlin
Aail William
Bennett
John Till
AL Cgerrier
T. B. Clark
David Pringle
Nourth Ninth Street
Fourth Ward
Local Notices Items Include Pensions and Missing Miner
Mr. Beale secured passage of a pension bill for Thomas Aber of Blacklick and J Lukehart of Plumville. A miner from Robinsburg named Montgomery has been missing for weeks amid fears of foul play. James A White and Joseph Stadtilller bought a restaurant for $600 and took possession. The Presbyterian church at Mt Sterling was mentioned in connection with Rev H G Moody. The Pennsylvanua Railroad will start monthly pay at Altoona with about $700,000 distributed. A hospital recommendation followed a medical examiner's report on a Swede from Heilwood. Lawrence C Masginger bought Guthrie Tunic interests. new firm L & Hasinger Co. continues work. A minstrel meeting notes Ancient Order members attending an Odd Fellows hall event with games and dancing. A Polander worker near Clymer died of exposure after a night out. He leaves a wife and one child. funeral at Catholic cemetery.
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Sue E. Willard
Chil Ren’s Aid Society
Congressman Beale
Lengston
Thogaas A. Aber
Blacklick
J. Lukehart
Plumville
Montgomery
Robinluir
James A. White
Joseph Stadttiller
Morence Illingensmith
Bessie
H. G. Moody
Blaiesville
Presbyterian
Mt. Sterling
Union of
Southern
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Altoona
W. M. Mahan
J. A. Crossman
Tr. Jones
Tunney
Rin Johnson
Heilwood
Lawrence C. Masgingur
Guthrie Tunic Manufacturing Co
Homerity
L. &. ‘Hasinger Co
Sonden
Mablin
Cewbila Steel Company
Homer Gley
Niliama County
Metesser
Forner
Watrd Avenue
Lavernestl Westmont
Tle
Johns
Lowte
Mribune
Ancient Order
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Clymer
Flo
Red Barn
Wister Hs
Social Gatherings Highlight Local Guests and Fun
Miss Virginia Junker hosted a progressive bid at her home Maly Condale in honor of Estella Jape of Pittsburg with fifty attendees. W CG I U Monday night featured Italian songs by a class, plus coffee and cakes. Pauline Ashworth and Ruth Buchanan entertained many friends with progressive flinch and prizes to Hugh Belt and Maud Thacan, followed by buffet dining and dancing. Out of town guests included Mary Roberts Homer City and Lillian Marshall with William Harris Pittsburg.
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Virginia Junker
Malycondale
Estella Jape
Pittsburg
Pauline. Ashworth
Ruth Buchanan
Progressive Flinch
Hugh’ Belt
Maud Thacan
Mary Roberts
Homer City
Lillian Marshall
William Harris
Rainy Day Savings Advised by Farmers Bank
A weathered note urges building a savings fund to ease hardship from illness unemployment or adversity. It promotes starting an account at The Farmers Bank of Jnndiina with any amount and promises compounded interest at a stated rate.
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Farmers’ Bank
Jnndiina
Free Tuberculosis Dispensary 48 in Indiana Established
Free dispensary number 48 granted as a state tuberculosis station serving the county. Dr Will Hunt Simpson in charge. Provides free examinations diagnosis and prescriptions for those too poor to pay for treatment. Office above a local store, hours Wednesday 9 to 12.
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Indiana
Will Hunt Simpson O
Tate
Usary
The Japanese Gils operetta at Library Hall
The Conservatory of Music presents The Japanese Girl an operetta in two acts for ladies on March 16 at Library Hall. Misses Rude to Cogswell and Michael Fehmer direct with a twenty piece Conservatory Orchestra under Mr Cogswell. Popular prices five and ten cents. reserved seats at Hall's Book Store. For rent a front room in Indiana Pa. S. H. Smith.
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Gil
Conservatory of Music
Rude
Cogswell
Miahel Fehmer
Conservatory
Cagswell
Burglars Enter Music Store Weekend Breakin
Burglars entered the Work and Sons music store late Sunday night or Monday morning, stealing postage stamps and about $10 in money. Local police seek clues as investigators review the break in and nearby surveillance for leads.
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Work & Sons Music
Local Option Argument From Carroll Reminre in Lutheran Church
An extracted reminiscence from Carroll urges voters to back a candidate who will support a fair local option law. The message, read at a Lutheran church service on Sunday March 8, stresses choosing someone who will help pass the proposed local option measures.
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Eixtraet
Carroll
Church Closed and Warrant Issued for Arrest of Pastor
Health authorities in Cone rmaugh borough ordered Sacred Heart church closed until diphtheria danger eased. A warrant was issued for Pastor Father Pox after he did not appear before the magistrate. officers were stationed to oversee services.
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Conermaugh
Sacred Heart
Church of the Sacred Heart
Hey
Father Pox
Measles Epidemic Closes Saltsburg Schools and Sweeps Franklin
Saltsburg public schools closed due to a measles outbreak with sixty to seventy children affected after a thorough inquiry by directors. Franklin borough near Johnstown faces a severe measles surge with about 50 current cases and potential temporary school closures to curb spread.
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Saltsburg
Franklin
Unis
Franklin Borough
Johnstown
Hoys
Hiouse
Deaths in Indiana County and Surrounding Towns
Obituary notices report the deaths of Squire William R. Hoskinson of New Florence aged eighty after apoplexy, Emily Staughton Swigart widow, Jane Beacom mother of J P Harkless, Lockard, Samuel Cline, W Calvin Lytle Civil War veteran, and Samuel H Bennett farmer, detailing family ties and funeral arrangements across Indiana county communities.
William Crawford dies at 85 in Fairfield Township
William Crawford, a longtime Fairfield township resident in Westmoreland county, died on February 28. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Tittel at New Florence, and interment followed at the U.P. cemetery in West Fairfield.
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Crawford
William Crawford
Fairfield Township
Westmoreland County
Erip
Tittel
New Florence
U. P
Weat Fatreld
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Mustige Plain
M. ‘¢. Watson
Pari
27Th Congressional District
W. M. Farman
Punixsotawney
Alvin RE. Palmer
West Wheat- Held
RB. M. Matson
Alvin R. Palmet
West Wheatfield Township
Adam F. Bowman
Indiana, Pa
WM. Morrison
East Mahoning Two
Cho, D. Patrick
Frank
Douglass
Adam P. Lowry
Franklin Sansom
Partners Basis
Haugen
Democrat
News OF the Courts
Representativeem
Watson
Friends of the
Beths
Ind
Postaitee
Reginda
Thesr
John Jones
Kintor House
S. H. Smith
Cound Doaths
Hoakinson
William R. Uoskingon
Morgantown
West Virginia
Morgantown University
Jacob J
George Gamble
Meshbon
High
Pennsylvania Railroad
206Th Regiment
F. C
Louisa Mikesell
Maria Lawson
Hoskinson
First Lutheran Church
Sacramento
Wilson Hoskinson
Parkville
Mich
Emma B. Wilson
South Eleventh Street
Herbert C. Howe
Spokane
Wash
John N. Hoskinson
New Castle
Neb
BE. A. Zinemerman
Annie Lawson
Julia Anderson
Umnois
New Bolivar
W. W. Owens
Naples
Waskingon
Wero
Blakeville
Samuel Staughton
Grove City College
Vera Phillips
New York
Samuel Swigart
Waynesburg
Intermart
Turtle Creek
R. C G. Hall
Parnassus
Cline
Samuel Cline
Marcel
Jane Laughters
John Mahon
John St. Clair
Harry Mack
Joseph Mack
Ser- Vieck
A. Shantis
Germany
W. Calvin Lytle
Conemaugh Township
Malinda Elrick
Harry .M. Lyite
Wilmerding
Samuel H. Bennett
Ping Township
Henry
Fine Township
Roland
Nannie
Homer
Michael Bennett
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