Public School Commencement at Library Hall Tonight
The high school graduation program for May 14 lists lengthy exercises led by Rev. J Day Brownlee with many solos recitations and orations. Top honors go to Annie E McHenry Anna Bruce Clyde Neal Laura Buterbaugh and Mary Bell among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
J. Day Brownlee
Anna Bruce
Basay
Bessie Me
Flora Ness
Laura Buterbaugh
Oratton
Mabon Munshow
Minnis Alter
Martha Grow
Olive Anderson
Edward Anderson
Dolito
Hyder
Clyde Neal
Lone
Villags
Martha Graft
Alex W. Hartman
Mary Beil
Samuel Baker
Whispering Hope Boys
Buzzard's Point
Ross Hosack
Olyss Conor
Mary Moorhead
Merry May Girls
Annie McHenry
S.J. Telford
Lass Mantel
Nellie Hetrick
May Daugherty
Ohorius
Annie E. McHenry
Anna Bruca
Mary Bell
Married Notices From May 1902 Include Stewart Sile and Others
Marriages listed include Albert M Stewart and Essie Hile at Catawissa Pa with remarks on his baking business and residence setup. Other unions cited are Thomas N White and Myrtle N Wilkins of Bedford County, Loughry W Strong and Sadie Wise of Purchase Line, Miller A Beatty of Wilkinsburg with Edith Naal, and Charles G Dodson with Anne McClements in the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Hartman
Water Street
Stewart
White-Wilkins
John W. Huston
Garfield
Thomas N. White
Myrtle N. Wilkins
Bedford Co
Marginalized Names in Local Licenses and Registries
A fragmented OCR list shows pairs of individuals and locations tied to licensing or registry entries across Indiana regions such as Patchinville Burnside Pittsburgh Bedford County Loyalhanna and Blacklick. The text reads like a directory of names with towns and counties, including Edwin E Kantzs Patchinville Sarah E Bettis Burnside and others like Thomas White Garfield Myrtle N Wilkins Indiana Bessie Hudson South Mahoning and Charles Dodson Anne McClements Indiana. The fragmentary nature and repetitive pattern suggest a municipal or license record page, not a narrative item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin E.kantsz
Patchinville
Sarah E. Bettis
Burnside
Thomas O. D. Cook
Rachel A. Carroll
Pittsburg
Thomas White
Garfield
Myrtle N, Wilkins
Bedford Co
Fred N.1dilts
Indiana
Bessie Hudson
South Mahoning
Loughry W. Strong
Cherryhill Twp
Sadie Wise
Purchase Line
Bert Orr
Mary
Rankin
WILLS PROBATED AT BLAIRSVILLE AND MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS
Probate of Lata Wiley of Blairsville directs wife Anna Wiley as executrix with all property to her. Memorial Day observances set for May 25 1902 at 8 p.m. in the court house with church and library hall activities. Committees led by chairs to mark graves and arrange flowers. cenotaph services by Rev George Rogers. invitations extended to local post and W R C. various members named for duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ay Wiley
Blairsville
Anna Wiley
Court House
Presbyterian Church
Library
Geo. Rogers
Harry Long
J. Sloan Agey
John P. H. Shields
Wu. Deyarmin
Uriah Younkins
Henry Hargrave
Sylvester C. Thompson
Commencement day senior class list announced
The Normal School faculty elected senior class members to represent the class at Commencement. Valedictorian G. Dave Fleck of Black Lick and salutatorian Elsie Cunan of Johnstown lead a group including Vida Yoder South Fork Lizsla Yoder South Fork Isabel Pollock Dubois FE May Hood Johnstown Lyda M. Hauser Allegheny Eva H. McAdoo Pittsbury W. A. Berkey Johnstown Effie Whiteman Latrobe 7 Reithmiller Indiana May Wigton Franklinville Pa.
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The
Normal School
G. Dave Fleck
Blacklick
Elsie Cunan
Johnstown
Vida Yoder
South Fork
Lizsla Yoder
Isabel Pollock
DuBois
May Hood
Lyda M. Hauser
Allegheny
Eva H. McAdoo
Pittebury
W. A. Berkey
Joseph Caldwell Graduates From Seminary
Joseph McKee Caldwell, a gifted student at Alleghany Theological Seminary, will receive a diploma at the May 21 commencement in Allegheny. Blind since boyhood, he has pursued Greek and Hebraic studies with merit and is expected to enter clerical duties despite his affliction. Caldwell, native of this place, is the son of Surveyor John R. Caldwell and a Indiana State Normal School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Caldwell
Joseph McKee Caldwell
Alleghany Theological Seminary
United Presbyterian Church
First United Presbyterian Church
Allegheny
My. Caldwell
Mr. Caldwell
John R. Caldwell
Indiana State Normal School
Ascension Day Services for the Knights in Christchurch
Ascension Day services in Christchurch drew a large, attentive audience 교, highlighted by the Knight Templars of Indiana County marching in full uniform to the church. The rite featured a kneeling Lord’s Prayer, the Arch of Steel, and half drawn swords during the Apostle’s Creed, with music from Mrs. Caroline Hall Blair and a noted choir. After the service, the Knights paraded to their lodge as Masons and friends gathered in tribute to the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christchurch
Indiana County
Masonic Wall
Geo. Rogers
Caroline Hall Blair
Mrs. Blair
Joe St. Clair
Bess Hamilton
Annie Banks
Carrie Gessler
Clyde Gessler
Thos
White
William Banks
John Watson
Mabel Northwood
Resignation of William L. Allan from Union Safe Deposit Bank
Pottsville Pa May 9 1902 The Union Safe Deposit Bank board accepts the resignation of William L Allan from the board and as secretary after long service since 1896 The board thanks him for fidelity and seeks his continued health prosperity and happiness as he moves to a new location
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Portsville
Ala
Union Safe Deposit Bank
Wm. L. Allan
Allan
William L. Allan
Pottsville
J. M. Harris
We. Buechory
Frank Esterry
Wanted local agent for Indiana county profits and policy sales
Local agent needed to sell our outside registered Key Tag Identification Card and $1000 accident policy plus health policy. Large profits and permanent income. Applicant must be perfectly responsible, legitimate, and honorable. Commercial Registry Co. 8 A Terrell General Agent 409 Market St Pittsburg Pa.
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Indiana County
Commercial Registry Co
A. Terrell
Market St
Pittsburg
Real State Trust Company promotes savings via mail
Small spending will empty the deepest pateen lime. Small savings deposited in the Real state Trust Company at 311 Fourth Ave Pittsburg Pa form the foundation of large fortunes. Write for booklet How to Bank by Mail. Capital and Surplus 3,700,000. 52nd
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Realstate Trust Company
Fourth Ave
Pittsburg
Personal mentions from Pittaburg social notes
Moore visited Pittaburg Monday. Arthur Wilson begins as Gazette reporter. Robert Barnes of Pittsburg visited Tuesday. Mrs B H Lichteberger spent Friday in Pittaburg. Mr and Mrs 8 A Smith spent several days in Philadelphia last week. Harry Reinhold, salesman, Indiana visitor Tuesday. Agnes Lytle of Scottdale visiting her mother and sisters. RB N Ray went to Falls Creek Saturday to visit his brother Will Ray. Will S McLain, manager of American Safe and Lock Co. of Pittsburg, in town Tuesday. Mr and Mrs C I Beeson of Pittsburg were here last week visiting Mrs Beeson's parents. Mrs RB N Ray and mother Mrs Hastie to bedside of John W Hastie ill with typhoid fever in Freeport. Mrs C H Moors left Monday for visit to Smethport, Absent several weeks. Ray, Dr Dysinger pastor of Lutheran church Vandergrift, and James Sutton of same place passed Monday to attend annual Lutheran Conference at Grove Chapel. conference adjourned Wednesday. Mrs Martha Tucker and her son Charles Tucker of Plumville were aboard 420 train Tuesday evening on a western trip. Mrs Tucker plans two years away. will visit brother in Burlington Kansas, sister in Oklahoma, then California with friends. Mr Tucker will return soon.
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Robert Barnes
Pittsburg
B. H. Lichteberger
Pittaburg
A. Smith
Philadelphia
Harry Reinhold
Indiana
Agnes Lytle
Scottdale
RB. N. Ray
Falls Creek
Jefferson Co
Will Ray
Will S. McLain
Ammerican Safe and Lock Go
Mrn
Charles I. Beeson
C. H. Moors
Smethport
McKean County
Ray
Dysinger
Vandergrift
James Sutton
Grove Chapel
Martha Tucker
Charles Tucker
Plumville
Oklahoma
California
Tucker
Fourth annual Sabbath School Convention in Indiana County
The fourth annual convention of the fifth district Sabbath School Association meets May 20 1908 at the Indiana County Presbyterian Church Jacksonville Pa. program includes enrollment devotional services business sessions reports nominations and various talks on teachers responsibility and Sunday school work with multiple pastors and local leaders leading sessions and a closing adjournment urging broad participation from all local Sabbath schools and their officers teachers and delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth District
Sabbath School Association
Indiana County Presbyterian Church
Jacksonville
R. E. McClure
Blairsville
A. d. Calvin
Kent
Jessie Dunmire
David Ff. Berry
Homer City
Recosa
J. W. Shaffer
R. R. Riedell
Helen Andre
Belie Wiley
Blairville
Anna Torrance
John H. Laird
W.O.T.U
S. M. Work
Indiana
Burrell
Center
Blacklick
Collie Ferguson
P. O
John R. Geary
Blacklick Station
Terrible Explosion at Sheridan Panhandle Yards
A devastating naptha explosion in the Sheridan Panhandle railroad yards on Monday afternoon killed 21 people and injured over 200. Many homes were destroyed as the town mourns and faces widespread damage.
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Panhandle
Sheridan
Notice of Termination at Thompson's Inquiries Agency
Notice to all concerned that Mr J P Newpher is no longer employed by Thompson's Inquiries Agency and not authorized to receive funds or transact any business for the agency. Mas M M Thompson, Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Newpher
Thompson
Mas. M.M. Thompson
Baseball series opens between California and Indiana Normal
The California Normal and the Indiana Normal start their series here next Monday afternoon at 4:00. Rain postponed the Windsor of Pittsburg versus Normal game to today. Upcoming games list St Vincent's College at St Vincent's on May 19, Waynesburg College at this place on May 21, Homestead at Homestead on May 24, Kiskiminetas School at this place on May 26, and Johnstown at Johnstown on May 31.
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California Normal
Indiana Normal
Windsors
Pittsburg
St. Vincent's College
St. Vinecent’s
Waynesburg College
This Place
Homestead
Kiskiminetas Sehool
Johnstown
Local Notes From Blairsville Area Correspondence
Correspondent reports visits and absences around Blairsville and nearby towns. Names include Dave Fleck Lizzie Stoneback Nellie Caulfield Alex Hildebrand and family A K Stoneback Harry Lintner Ralph Bell Clark Ogden O M Miller Charlie Canified Frank Losack Jay Keener Gideon Hildebrand Mrs. Hildebrand Fair postmistress Geary McGee reception attendees Cora Radcliffe Philadelphia Balti more Medical College Verne Long typhoid pneumonia A T Kime addition to house Olive Radcliffe Norristown Seissler College J M Patrick Kenmawr T Weitzel illness recovery status.
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Robert Geary’s
Tivane
Blairsville
Sam and
James St. Clair
Burns and
Will
Homer City
Mr.t. Weitzel
Northwood Pioneers New Glass Firm at Wheeling
Mr and Mrs Harry Northwood and daughter Mabel depart Tuesday for Wheeling West Virginia with James Haden to manage the new factory H Northwood Co formed by Harry Northwood and Thomas Dugan Ellwood Pa They plan same ware as prior design and new designs expect strong market share Carl Northwood will also join as traveling salesman for the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Northwood
Mabel
James Haden
Harry White, Jr
Wheeling
W. Va
H. Northwood & Co
Northwood Glass Works
Thomas Dugan
Ellwood
John Robinson Shows Exquisite Solomon Spectacle in Indiana
The John Robinson circus presents Solomon with a grand temple and Queen of Sheba in a matchless display of calcium lights and ornate costumes. The event promises a premier dungeon of ring performances, a large menagerie, and the colossal Roman Hippodrome evoking imperial Caesar. Indiana, Pa. show date listed as May 28 1902 with a May 11 1902 letters list and uncalled letters for local residents.
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John Robinson
Solomon
Sheba
Prand
Indiana
Disaster reports from Martinique and St Pierre
U S Consul Ayme reports to Guadeloupe that St Pierre is wiped out and governor gays 30 000 natives perished 60 000 are homeless and hungry Consul Prentia and family dead food relief urged with urgency from the government and Fort de France dispatches.
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U.S
Ayme
Guadeloupe
Fort de France
St. Pierre
Prentia
Sovernor Gays
Juror List for Weeks in June and June 25
A long OCR list shows jurors drawn for weeks starting June 2, June 16, and June 25. Names span Blairsville, Conemaugh, Green, Indiana, Mahoning, West Wheatfield, Washington, and others with numerous individuals, including Alvin R. Palmer, Madison Carnahan, and John A. Craft, among many.
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Jung
Blairsville
Arthur Fails
Clas
Kerler
Brushvalley
IL Rhine
Center
Alex. M. Barkley
Conemaugh
D. H. Dunlap
Wi Fleming
Green
Sam's
BR. Wadile
Canrath
Glen Campbell
T Ryan
John Hoover
Tidiana
Irank Myere
John Lee
Harry McGreery
Noth Mahoning
Banks
Johy
Pierce
Philip Burns
Williams
John &. Craig
Lairsville
Harry Wiggins
John R. Curry
Frank BP. Johnston
T. B. Miller
T. B. Frey
Blacklick
Wainright
Burlington
Alex. Bennett
Canoe
Cyrus Work
Geo. S. Branghler
Cherryhill
Albert Cos
Conemanagh
James
George W. Rutter
West Wheatfield
Otis Wagoner
Washington
Madison Carnahan
David Cummins
James Harmon
Young
Paul Elder
Perry Junors
Alex, Fuller
George Knox
John A. Hofman
Blakeville
David Greasly
L. C. Ferguson
Alex. Rankin
Burrell
T. A. Lapsley
Brush
Samuel Brilbart
Silas M. Miller
North Mahoning
Shaffer
South Mahoning
Matthew Lewis
Montomery
J. A. Armstrong
H. Brady
Robert Conner
Marion Center
John ‘I
Park
Obituary notices for Covode and nearby towns
James I Simson Bimbom of Covode died May 4 from an injury related to a winter fall. Civil War veteran, survived by wife and two daughters. burial with G A R aid at Covode Presbyterian Cemetery. Also, Wm Kime of Horton died May 6 after a stroke. interment at Burnside Cemetery. Maxon I McFarland, four month old, died of whooping cough and convulsions. funeral and Greenwood Cemetery burial.
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Bimbon
James I. Simson
Covode
G. A. R. Post
Covody
3. M. Cogley
Wm. Kime
Horton
Glen Campbell
Burnside Cemetery
AP Abland
Maxon
McFarland
Mason
Kate Mcfarland
Fourth Ward
Greenwood Cemetery
Clergy to Exchange Pulpits Next Sunday
Religious notes report Rev Dr Winker of Bolivar and Dr Brownlee of the First U P Church will exchange pulpits next Sunday. Communion services were held at the First U P Church on Sunday and members were received into the church.
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Winker
Bolivar
Brownlee
U. P
Boys Taken to the Morganza Reform School
John and Robert MecAfoos were taken to Morganza Reform School Monday morning by Constable Wottling. The boys lived with their mother in Montgomery while their father was in the insane hospital. Their incorrigibility led the mother to file information before Squire Spider.
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John
Robert MecAfoos
Morganza Reform School
Constable Wottling
Montgomery
Vnes Jong
Squire Spider
Local items and events from Homer City area
A mixed page notes two housing dates May 26 and May 28. Dr C H Mead of New York to lecture on Temperance at M I church in Homer City May 20 at 8 pm. Miss Carpenter returns to Sue B W Smith Co for midsummer millinery. Pennsylvania railroad pay car visited the town. John Robinson’s Great Shows bill car arrived with posters pleasing young readers. W J Sansom of Clarion proposed for Prothonotary. Apollo Trust Company files charter with Recorder Lowery. Berwind-White Coal Mining Co. funds transferred for 638 acres of coal in Shade Township. Frank Waltermire reports the death of his sister Mrs Miles Petterman from stroke. Cornell University Captain appointments include R J Taylor from this locality. Harrisburg reports Gettysburg as site for next National Guard division encampment. decision expected soon. Christian Endeavor aims for a strong Pittsburgh 1902 convention with Intermediate and Junior Endeavor Day on July 8 9 and 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.H. Mead
New York
M. I
Homer City
John Robinson
Young America
W. J. Sansom
Clarion
Sansom
Puncautanney Spirit
Apollo Trust Company
Recorder Lowery
M. Jackson
John BR. Caldwell
Berwind-White Coal Mining Company
John [Tell
Somerset County
Windber Corporation
Frank Waltermire
Pine
Orning
Miles Petterman
Engineer Corps
Cornell University
Rj.taylor
John B. Taylor
Harrisburg
Gettysburg
National Guard
Stewart
Guard
Friends of Christian Endeavor
Pittsburg
Sunday Train Expanded on Pennsylvania Railroad Indiana Branch
The Pennsylvania railroad will add a Sunday train on the Indiana branch. It runs from Allegheny to here arriving about 11 20 AM and departs at 4 20 PM reaching Allegheny about 9 30 PM. The service will aid travelers and leave room for a morning return train next schedule.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Indiana Branch
Allegheny
Civil Service Exam for Clerks and Carriers Held Here
A Civil Service Examination for clerks and carriers will be held at the Third Ward School House on Saturday May List by Harry A Borland Secretary of the Board. Those intending to take the examination should apply to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Ward
Louse
Harry A. Borland
Saw Mill Burned Near Grismore
The saw mill of D M Henry near Grismore burned Sunday morning at 2 o clock destroying the mill. Loss is over 1000 dollars and there was no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Henry
Grismore
Announcement of Democratic Court Convention Candidates
The Democratic Court Convention approved candidates who met regulations and paid assessments. Last day for announcements is Saturday May 3 2002. Listings include Commissioner J A Campbell Brushvalley Heshbon P U G Murray Blairsville Pa, for Auditor Harvey Buchanan Ease Wheatfield Cramer P O, Chairman J Wood Clark Indiana Pa, Delegate J M Engle Indiana Pa John M XiVick Salisbury Pa. Auditor M Banks to audit estate of J M Carnahan. Indiana Pa Friday June 13 1902 at 3 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Court Convention
J. A. Campball
Brushvalley
J.mm. Engle
Indiana
John Mf. Xivick
Salisbury
J. Wood Clark
Democratic County Committee
M. Banks
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Ligensed
Knights
Wm. Allan
Arthur Wilson
the Gazette
Indiana County’s Sabbath School Association
BASE
Ladib
Margaret Jones
Maggie J. Lovelace
Misa Burtha Lydick
Geo. Botsford
C. Gi. Conn
Alex Ray
J. W.thomas
Sassen AL Ser
Martinique
Kimi
Civil Service Examination
Harvey &. Buchanan
Geary H. Hamilton
Ease
Wheatfield
Cramer
P.O
Indigua
J. M. Carnahan
Canter
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