County Superintendent election draws large crowd and votes
At a crowded county meeting in Blairsville, J M Chapman of Indiana profiled as a candidate for county superintendent. After multiple ballots, C A Campbell and Mary Condron among nominees, but no winner. The session closed with Chapman still seeking the post amid cheers and remarks. George Plotzer acquires Graff’s Meat Market, expanding business presence with full fixtures and operations to continue as before.
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Indiana
T. R. Travis
Blairsville
Isles
J. M.lockard
B. W. Hawes
Cherrytree
H. Stephens
Cherryhill
Chas
B. McMullen
Mechanicsburgg
Traven
Wr. J. Hutchison
Hast Wheatfield
Tockard
J. J. Hutelisen
Hast “Wheatfield Township
C. A. Campbell
M. B. Ktine
T.B. Camp
Marry Condron
Blairs‘ville
T. J. Brandon
C. R. Rink
Sheloda
James ‘M. Chapman
Indiana ‘Schools
Lewis Hay
Inana
A. Campbell
Harry-D.-Condrow
James Chapman
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Knox Endorsed for President by Pennsylvania Republicans
In Harrisburg on April a Republican convention enthusiastically endorsed Senator P C Knox for president. Delegates at large were urged to support him until nomination. The case cited Knox’s eminent qualifications and Pennsylvania’s loyalty to the party’s great record as justification.
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Knox
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
P. C. Knox
Senanoex
Jasmina Stewart Hosts Junior Class Party at West Philadelphia
Jasmina Stewart daughter of Geunty Superintendent and Mrs Stewart hosted about 30 junior classmates at her West Philadelphia home Friday evening. The event featured games social time and refreshments as the Stewart family prepares to move to Colorado this summer. A gentleman’s gold fignet with initials was found and can be claimed by the owner via pynes for this netics and F property.
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Jasmina Stewart
J . Stewart
St End
West Philadelphia
Miss Stewart
Bel- L-ovenus
Pynes
Indiana County Cases Next Week in Superior Court
Two Indiana County cases are set before the Superior Court. Myrtle D. Gay ya vs Lemon FE Chambers involves a disputed farm title and a $1,000 judgment. The discovery centers on an alleged fraud and a momentous coal vein leasing dispute between Mikesell Moore Wehrle and others over the Pittsburg seam and the Lower Freeport vein.
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Indiana County
Superior Court
Myrtle D. Gay Ya. Lemon FE. Chambers
L. E. Chambers
Charles E. Chambers
Court of Common Pleas
Iniana County
Cance Township
Charles C. Chambers
Gay
J. N. Banks
D. H. Tomb
Appellee
Daniel Mikesell
Blacklick
William M. Moore
Mikesell
Pittsburg
Moore
R. W. Wehrie
Wehrie
Welle
Squire Geib
Squire
Wehrle
McGuire
McGinness
Freeport
Milkesell
John N. Banks
Messrs Cunningham and Fisher
Local Notices of Sales and Community Events
Mrs Samantha Oatman sold her North Eighth street house to F B Longwill for 3000 dollars. A Thirteenth and Washington corner lot belonging to H T Boartz sold to John Mc Connell. Vinton Colliery lengthening a tipple to raise car handling capacity. Major Hilton, evangelist from Library Hall revival in 1896, died in Alhambra Cay March 3. Frank McGuire of Rexis moving family to Hellwood after a train accident. Mrs Elizabeth Hildebrand celebrated 83rd birthday at son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Thomas Sutton. Lanire J W Smith of Rossiter and H M Suter of Dance township visited for first justice of the peace commission. Hamon BE Cogswell to direct Summer School of Music at Chantauqua July 6 to August 14. Frank Dechert retired from Pennsylvania railroad after 45 years service at Johnstown. Joseph McNeal, Indiana local freight flagman, injured between cars at Blairville. condition serious. Play In the Palace of the King presented at Library Hall by the Huyghenian society to a large audience with Pittsburg costumes and magnificent pageantry.
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Samantha Oatman
North Eighth Street
F. B. Longwill
Thirteenth and
Washington Street
H. T. Boartz
John McConnell
Vinton Colliery Company
Major Hilton
Library Hell
Rossiter
H. M. Suter
Dance Township
Hamon BE. Cogswell
Indiana Normal Conservatory of Music
Chantauqua
Frank Dechert
Pennsylvania Railroad
Johnstown
Palace of the King
Library Hall
Huyghenian Society
Pittsburg
The Carnival Opens in Town at Pennsylvania Yards
The Frank Hatch carnival arrived Sunday afternoon on an 18 car special train at the Pennsylvania yards and was welcomed by hundreds of sight seekers. Workers unload cars and set up the tented city near the B R and P station as crowds fill the grounds each day. The carnival outfits shine with gold and silver and hundreds of electric lights enhancing the fronts of the amusements.
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Frank Hatch
Pennsylvania
B., R. and P
Alumni Banquet Marks Greensburg Gathering
The thirteenth annual banquet of the Indiana Alumni association of Westmoreland county was held Friday evening at the New Pisher hall. It was a well attended function with graduates of the Indiana Normal school residing in the county. Toastmaster was Mr. Charles L. Whitten.
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Normal
Greensburg
Indiana Alumni Association
Westmoreland County
Indiana Normal School
Mon
Charles 1
Whitten
Clairsville High School
M. S. Kemp
Kemp
N. 8
Fiscus
Blairsville College
Troopers Return From Chester Strike Duty Then Move To Butler County
Troopers of Punxsutawney Troop D returned late Tuesday from duty at the Chester street car strike and headed Wednesday morning to Argentine in Butler county where mine companies are contending with unions.
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State Constabulary
Punxsutawney
Chester
Argentine
Butler County
Outlook Bright at Rossiter Miners Move to Four Days
Miners at Rossiter shifted from one day per week in April to four days this week. Officials and citizens hope the higher pace will continue, with lake trade due to open around May 15. Operations along the B R & P line have averaged about three days weekly, and overall activity is expected to improve as trade resumes.
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Rossiter
B. R.& P. Nnes
Hospital Operation In Pittsburg For Gall Stones
Miss Stella Henderson daughter of Mr and Mrs J R Henderson underwent a serious operation at Mercy hospital in Pittsburg Tuesday for gallstones. She withstood the procedure well and is on a fair path to recovery. Her mother remains with her and will stay until she is well enough to return home. Mr Henderson returned home on Thursday.
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Mercy
Hagenback and Wallace Circus to Visit Saturday
Hagenback and Wallace shows come to town Saturday May 16. The independent tour operates without outside control, featuring a street parade and Carl Hagenbeck trained wild beasts. The act promises novel animal training and nontraditional circus routines not shared by rival shows.
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Hagenback
Wallace
Cleus Trust
Clrcus
Carl Hagenbeck
Local players join Allegheny Valley League club
Ohio and Pennsylvania League teams meet Tuesday as Braet Livingstone reports to Ford City club in the Allegheny Valley League. Both players plan to bat and field, contributing infield help. McGregor, noted in local baseball circles, is reported to be working on an engine project in town.
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
Braet Livingstone
Ford City
McGregor
Dort
Indiana Normal Beats State College In Narrow Game
A ball game at State College ended 3 to 2 as Indiana Normal edged State College on an error in the final inning. Indiana pitchers allowed just two hits while State College was troubled by fielding miscues. Earlier, Indiana Northgate team defeated Lock Haven 10 to 2 in poor weather with frequent errors noted. High school commencements and alumni events fill the local calendar with lectures, dinners, and musical programs planned in coming days.
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Lock Haven
Pierce
Indiana
State College
Indiana Normal
State
Indiana City State
Potteries
Skemp
Thomas
Marth
McCullough
Laying Pipe Line Starts in Indiana County
Waters-Pierce Oil Company begins constructing a Texas to Atlantic Coast pipe line in Indiana county. A train of five cars brought pipe line equipment to the site near Peeler's five miles from town. About 1000 men from Butler county, already at work, are divided this week at Zelienople. The line has reached east of Zelienople, with crews extending from there.
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Indiana County
Tt Waters-Pierce Oil Company
Texas
Atlantic Coast
Army of Pipe Line
Indiana
State Road
Peeler’s
Butler County
Zelienople
Lawrence County
Personal mentions of visitors and guests in towns
Charle Miller visited Wintondale on Thursday while Benjamin Kellar visited Pittsburg last week. Mrs Walter Williams of Wilmerding guests her parents Mr and Mrs D C Mack and will stay until after the Mahaffey Mullen wedding next Wednesday. Dr H Ney Prothero and son Harold with Miss Glenavee Prothero depart for Atlantic City. others linger briefly. Mrs D M Smith of Church Street visits sister Mrs L W Mecurdy at Latrobe Saturday. Justice John P Elkin and family return to Indiana to occupy Breeze dale for the summer. Miss Martha McElhoes of Home leaves for Calgary to join brother Roy.
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Charle Miller
Wintondale
Benjamin Kellar
Pittsburg
Walter Williams
Wilmerding
D. CG. Mack
H. Ney Prothero
Harold
Clymer
Glenavee Prothero
Atlantic City
Prothero
D. M. Smith
Church Street
L. W. MecCurdy
Latrobe
dJustice John P. Elkin
Indiana
Breezedale
Martha McElhoes
Calgary
Alberta
Can
Roy McElhoes
Codling Moth Demonstration At Daugherty Orchard
The state orchard inspector George W. Sloop will demonstrate suppression of the Codling moth at the Daugherty orchard on Saturday May 16 at 2 p m. The talk covers spraying mixtures and methods to prevent and destroy orchard pests. The public is invited and visitors are welcome at the orchard.
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George W. Sloop
Daugherty
Normal School Trustees Elected by Indiana Stockholders
The Indiana Normal school stockholders met in the courthouse Monday to elect six trustees. Re-elected were Justice John P. Elkin Harry W. Wilson and Secretary J Wood Clark. A list of ten candidates was sent to State Superintendent Schaeffer for selection of three statewide representatives.
New Moore WHI Open Sold to Johnstown Hall Owner
The New Moore hotel has been sold to J. Bert Denny of Johnstown who becomes hall owner. Moore has possession and will open for guests once his staff is organized. Ledger entries are ongoing while kitchen and dining staff arrive. John H. Lostar, longtime manager, moves with family to Somerset. daughters attend the Normal at Frank Douglass’s home until June vacation.
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J. Bert Denny
Johnstown
Moore
John H. Lostar
Somerset
Frank Douglass
Bidders Pack Greensburg Contract Meeting For Street Work
About twenty bidders attended a Greensburg council meeting offering bids for street paving sewerage and grading. Bids were lower than previous years with varied terms across brick paying grading sewering or the whole job. Mack buff brick from near Wheeling appeared among lowest bids while some councils favored red brick for cross streets amid citizen protests seeking the best brick.
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Greensburg
Wheeling
Halcyon Heights Offers Prime Building Lots Near Town
Halcyon Heights plans of adjoining building lots on the borough north side opened Thursday. Lots are high and dry with fine drainage and many overlook town and surrounding countryside. A fifteen minute walk or five minutes by trolley to the courthouse. The New York and Chicago Railway and a state macadam road access the property. Indiana's promising developments within a year or two spur quiet purchases of outlying lots for investment. Suberitie for the Democrat.
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Halcyon Heights
Court House
New York & Chicago Railway
Pittsburg
Indiana
Regents Deaths and Local Obituaries
The region reports multiple obituaries dated April with deaths of Elizabeth Kier 73, Mary McKelvey Smith 73, Margaret Ferguson 81, Margaret Black-Bowersox 94, William Work 84, William Lewis 58, infant Marguerite McDermott 5 months, and James Huston 78, with interments at Edgewood, Oakland, Marion Center, Blairsville, Ruffner, and Washington cemeteries. Surviving children, spouses, and civil war veteran notes are listed along with service details.
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Kier
Elizabeth Kier
James
Saltsburg
Clarksburg
Martha Allshouse
South Bend
Belle Campbell
West Lebanon
R. J. Smith
Susan Cooper
Mabon
Blairsville
Lewis
William Lewis
Ambrose
Ambrose Baptist Church
Marion
Robbers Loot Elmer Potts Home in Kellysburg
Thieves entered the Potts residence in Kellysburg Sunday night through the cellar and looted cash totaling about $20, a watch, two checks, canned fruit, and other items. The money was found in a trunk belonging to Miss Rose Huston. They left after helping themselves to the goods, leaving no clue to their identities. For fine job printing call at the Democrat.
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Elmer Potts
Kellysburg
Rose Huston
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Havine
Campbell Paws
Condron
James M. Chapman
D.condrér
Ames
M.chapman
Ron
Het
George Plotzer
Graff
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Th Street
Firstarket
Migs Stewart
Nellie Hetrick
Cowen
Mabel Stewart
Hale Tomb
Indiana House
Tomb
James ¥. Chapman
Hale ‘Tomb
Chapman
Bolivar High School
G. W. Crissman
Benver College
D. S. Tinker
Long
Speen
Martin
Galey
Bees
Fleming
The
Democrat
Ferguson
Margaret Ferguson
East Liberty
Twolick
Oakland Cemetery
Bowersox
Margaret Black-Bowersox
Meluown
Sharon
Horatio
David Black
William Black
George Zeigler
Elizabeth Corey
Work
William J. Work
East Mahoning Township
Mary Lewis
D. R. Lewis
Edelstein
Israel Edelstein
Nanty-Glo
Memorial Hospital
William
Monessen
Camcetery
Huston
James Huston
Redfield
N. D
My. Huston
James Cotty
Dunmire
David Dunwire
Newrytown
Washington Cemetery
Ibya Pbhes
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