Methodist Episcopal Conference assigns district superintendents
In the Pittsburg district meeting held in Vandergrift last week, a slate of district superintendents was appointed across Allegheny McKeesport Pittsburg and Washington districts with W J Conner and many named pastors listed for Blairsville and surrounding areas. The act includes many appointments and supplies for churches in Blairsville Indiana Kittanning Latrobe Leechburg Manor Marion Center New Florence Pitcairn Rural Valley and other communities. A note criticizes Republican organizers for using soldiers reunions and a school parade to boost turnout and political theater on October 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Conference
Methodist ‘ Episcopal Conference
Pittsburg
Vandergrift
Helieyue
Allegheny
T. N. Boyle
McKeesport
Ross
James Mechem
Washington
G. W. Terbush
Blairsville
W. J. Conner
Apollo
P. C. Brogoks
Armagh
Arnold
T M. House
J. T. Pender
Bolivar
Arthur Staples
Bradenville
Thomas Allen
Braeburn
J. L. Duff
Brushvalley
T. F
Cokeville
C. A. Hartung
Conemaugh
Dayton
G. M. Alshouse
Derry
A. Husted
Ebensburo
P J
Chilcote
Hiderton
Ford City
J. W. Otterman
Gallitzin
M. Cogley
Greeksburg
J. W. Miles
Homer
City
F.A. Richards
Hopewell
Indiana
W. Gary
Irwin
Kittanning
J. B. Taylor
Latrobe
D. L. Johnson
Leechburg
N. B. Tannéehill
Ligonier
N. H. Lanner
Manor
Trash
Manorville
John Hall
Marion Center
J. A. Sheets
New Florence
S. G. Noble
New Kvensington
M. A. Rigg
Pitcairn
C. H. Reckard
Protect the Fish Convention in Harrisburg 1908
The Pennsylvania Fish Protective Association plans a two day convention of Fish Protective Associations and Fishing Clubs in Harrisburg October 29 and 30, 1908 at the Board of Trade rooms. Commissioner William E. Meehan will call the meeting to order at 1 pm on Thursday. The aim is to draft a new fish protection bill, seek repeal or amendments to digging jaws and board seining acts, and boost laws to safeguard the Commonwealth waters. Each club has one vote but may send unlimited delegates.
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Pennsylvania Fish Protective Association
Philadelphia
Fish Protective Associations
Harrisburg
Board of Trade -Rooms
William E. Meehan
Commonwealth
Hach
Beautifying Oakland Cemetery Progress Promises Parklike Grounds
Improvements at Oakland Cemetery in Indiana transform the burying plot into a first class, well managed ground. Owners’ small annual contributions fund ongoing beautification, with stockholders not receiving dividends as funds go to further develop the grounds.
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Indiana
Oakland
Naturalization Court Declares New Citizens Applicants
Prothonotary John Welly and deputy William Calhoun processed declarations from foreigners in Roasier and nearby areas on Monday. Names and ages include Antonio Colasante 45 Frank Sgro 25 Demetrio Malavenda 23 Reck Puleo 21 Giuseppe Pitrone 61 Nunalo Roso 41 Frank Piptrio 82 Frank Marker 26 all from Rog ister Stafford area, representing Greece Italy Austro-Hungary and Germany. Court requires identity, residence history, arrival dates, and readable signatures. Naturalization hearing set for January 11 1909 with declarations due by October 10.
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Rogister
Frank
Jacob Marker
Stafford
Greece
Italy
Austro-Hungary
Germany
Fhe Ggidjens Reunion in Indiana and Jefferson counties
A joint reunion of pelchery of Indiana and Jefferson counties slated for October 17 in Indiana promises to be the largest in the region. The Fifth Regiment band is secured and veterans will be entertained by old army music. A National Guard company will parade and about 1000 public school children may participate if weather allows.
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Thi A
Jefferson County
Rome
Seven Hills
Clark Watson
John Scott
Repubiican
William J. Bryan
Pelchery
Indiana
Jefferson Counties
Fifth Regiment
National Guard
Trains To Run As Franklin & Clearfield Line Opens
Franklin News predicts completion of the Franklin and Clearfield railroad to a point near Rockville and the inauguration of freight schedules this month. The line will connect with Pittsburg Sum merville and Clarion at Heidrick's Crossing to shorten Franklin to Clarion travel to about one and a half hours. Rumor of an electric link from Clarion to Heldrick's Crossing fades as Rimersburg banker A B Collner suggests a Rimersburg to nine mile branch may connect with the new road to ship coal and other goods.
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Franklin & Clearfield Railroad
Rockviles
Franklin News
Pittsburg
Summerville
First National Bank of
Rimersburg
Ninety Two Years Old Mrs Coleman Celebrates Birthday
Mrs Elizabeth Spires Coleman widowed of Robert Coleman, age ninety two, marked her birthday at home in Fairview on Monday. Born Black Lick October 5, 1816 she married May 2, 1837. She is mother of 11 with seven grandchildren and five generations totals. Nephews and daughters Mrs Alex Stuchell and Mrs Edward Lee survive. Robert Coleman died May 27, 1876.
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Elizabeth Spires Coleman
Robert Coleman
Fairview
Coleman
Blacklick
Hving
Alex Stuchell
Edward Lee
Foungatown
Robert
William
Clint Stuchell
Hasse Kerr
Elizabeth Rowe
Annie Kimmet
Baldridge
Lutheran Missionary Convention Attends Three Day Session
About 125 delegates arrived today for the 29th annual convention of the Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Pittsburg Synod of the English Lutheran church. The gathering runs to Thursday noon at the Lutheran church under Rev. Lewis Hay with greetings from Rev. J. B. Markwood and Rev. J. B. Bittle. The Blacklick and Yellowcreek R R issued a new timetable, adding trains daily and detailing connections to Indiana and Cresson stations.
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Lutheran Missionary Society
Reulety
Pittsburg
English Lutheran Church
Lutheran Church
Lewis Hay
J. B. Markwood
J. B. Bittle
J. W. Schwarts
Worthington
Hay
N. Carpenter
Ishahton
Blacklick
Yellowcreek
Yellowcreek R. R
Wintondale
Cresson
Indiana
Local social notes and football results from Indiana area
Personal mentions include John L Betts from Homer City and Mercy Rogers visiting from Avalon. Many visits and travels among Blairsville Vandergrift Vandergritt residents, teachers and relatives. scarlet fever affects Eugene Lytle. Football results report Punxsutawney at Indiana, with Indiana varsity 11 to Punxsutawney 0, plus a list of regional scores and upcoming schedule.
Plans For Year Discussed By New Century Club
The New Century club opened its year with a Monday 3 PM session at Mrs. G. P. McCartney's residence on Church Street. Thirty one members attended as Miss McLaughlin outlined committees and classwork, then the group adjourned to arrange a lecture by Joseph N. K. Hickman on bacteriology at the Normal School laboratory on October 19.
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New Century Club
G. P. McCartney
Church Street
the Normal School
Joseph N. K. Hickman
Forest fire rages along Twolick ergek and nearby bridges
A Sunday Monday forest fire on Wille along Twolick ergek from Alien bridge near Clymer to Porter field's bridge endangering property. Ten men under Constables Houston and Long battled the flames but could not stop them until a parallel line halted the larger blaze. Luther Root buys Wayne avenue lot for 350 dollars and plans a modern dwelling during his vacation.
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Two-Lick
Wille
Twolick Ergek
Alien Bridge
Clymer
Johnston Place
Porterfield’s Bridge
Houston
Harry Long
Cherryhill
White Town Thing
Luther Root
Wayne Avenue
John Houk
Mr. Root
Sayre Extension Opens and Railroad Reorganization
The Buffalo division extends to Sayre Pennsylvania including yards and branch lines. East from Sayre to Caxton joins the Wyoming division, Pennsylvania division abolished. CG W Kinney moves Sayre to Auburn. R W Baxter doubles Buffalo division authority. J Shea becomes assistant superintendent in Buffalo. P J Flynn advances to trainmaster. Mr Shea is Florence Shea’s husband.
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Sayre
Buffalo
Lehigh Valley
Caxton
Wyoming
Pennsylvania
CG. W. Kinney
Auburn
D. H. Titus
R. W. Baxter
Palace Rink Opens Season With Refined Rules
Indiana Amusement Co announces the Palace Skating Rink opens Monday evening October fifth after interior and exterior repainting, new floor and skates, organ tuned, and improvements. Objectionable patrons denied admission. no rowdyism, spitting, or smoking allowed. link role enforced. rules posted throughout the building.
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Palace Skating Rink
Many Applications for Board of Commissioners Posts
Dozens apply for positions including Superintendent of the County Home and Clerk to the Commissioners as the incoming Board of Commissioners considers candidates.
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Board of Commissioners
Inget Yought
Local court notes and town happenings
In Greensburg court a juror named Wm. Custer from New Kensington arose during a trial and claimed innocence as he suddenly became insane. Separately, Prof. E. B. Bach, formerly of this place, has severed ties with a local company and will edit a Latrobe journal. Other items include real estate transfer in Greensbag, a teacher appointment in Punxsutawney, prize rewards by Pennsylvania railroad, a bank consolidation in Greensburg, and a Dayton fair turnout. A Belated taxpayers scene in court led to a discussion on a fourth marriage for James M. St. Clair of Homer City, age 62, to Miss Anna M. Miller of Latrobe. Ebensburg suffered a major fire causing $67,000 in losses, with hotels and various buildings destroyed and firefighters hampered by weak water pressure.
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Geensburg
Wm. Custer
New Kensington
E. B. Bach
Johnstown
Somerset County Leader
Latrobe
Br. I. P. Grove
Locust Street
W. D. Gates
Ming Martha Hancock
Rogister
Punxsutawney
Elizabeth Davis
Pennsylvania Railroad
George Goldie, Jr
W. W. Hubley
New Florence
Geoge
Westmoreland Trust Company
Barclay Trust Company
Greensbag
Indiana
Dayton
Clymer
Kellar Harris
Court House
George W. Watson
James M. St. Clair
Homer City
Anna M. Miller
St. Clair
Latobe
Pittsburg Run
Ebensburg
Central Hotel
Blair House
W. ¢. Shields
Avery Stable
Outraged Virtue and Roosevelt in Reform Debate
The New York World piece critiques Theodore Roosevelt and reformers like Platt and Quay, naming Haskell and Morgan partners, Root, Aldrich, and Foraker. It notes opposition to Haskell, ties to Wall Street, and questions political loyalties within the Republican camp. Roosevelt clashes with the idea of corporate influence in government.
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New York World
Roosevelt
Chariie Haskell
New York
Thomas Collier Platt
Matthew Stanley Quay
Marcus Alonzo Hanna
Joe Cannon
Paper
John Dalzell
Steel Trust
Congress
Mr. Roosevelt
Haskell
Aldrich
Elking
Scott
Elihu Root
Thomas F. Ryan
J. Pisrpont Morgan
Mr. Root
Pennsylvania
Europe
Vermont
Geo. R. Sheldon
Wall Street
Haskell Corporation
Sherman
Harriman
Diphtheria And Typhoid Epidemics In Saltsburg Area
Dr W E Simpson, County Medical Inspector, reports diphtheria outbreaks in Saltsburg and Saltsburg Extension traced to unobserved quarantine. Six cases confined to three families, no deaths, schools closed with strict orders. White Station faces typhoid fever with 15 cases likely linked to low drinking-water supply. samples sent for analysis. Homer City reports seven scarlet fever patients improving, no new cases expected.
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Saltsburg
W. E. Simpson
Saltsburg Extension
White Staion
Simpson
Board of Health
Salzaburg
White Station
Homer City
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John L. Betts
qyMiss Mercy Rogers
Avalon
W. P. Turner
William Horner
Vandergrlttt
Annie Weaver
Thred Place
Justin Bergman
Altoona
S. W. Rose
Frank eGorge
Center Township
George W. Cooke
Cleveland, C
Charles Cooke
William Miller
Philipsburg
Albert
Charles Miller
Carrie Hill
Dilltown
Eugene Lytle
John Lytle
Thirteenth Street
Anna Laughlin
T. B. Jones
Myrtle Jones
The
Normal
Will Cooper
Callensburg
Clarion County
A. P. Watson
South Seventh Street
Annie Shelley
Summerhill
Cambria County
Maud Pringle
North Highth Street
Clark Crawford
South York
Jacob Brown
Vera Lochman
Hampagne
Olive
Laura Buterbaugh
J. H. Hilty
Monessen
N. H. Phillips
G. F. Taylor
West Church Street
Connellsville
Sadie Bent
Mercer, Pa
Mercer Hospital
J. C. Feit
Jefferson
Greene County
John Feit
Rev. Feit
Thomas Hopking
Mr. Bedson
Geheen W. Smith
Jones Hasinger
L.G
Richardson’ Feiger
Wehrle Couler
Eberhart W. Pierce
Pantall Douglass
Stotler I Long
Cusee
Robinson L. Smith
Wee Eae Seller Doran
Campbell
J. Pierce
Whitney” Smith
Leonard Smith
Coal
W. Smith
Guthrie
Lafayette
North
Heckel
Linus Elin
DuBois
Bellefonte
California
Kiski
Salisburg
Clarion
Palace
Indiana Amusement CO
Gwen Jones
Uluh
C. F. Roberts
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