Local Items of Interest and Events
Pockets were picked at the fair grounds injuring a man with an $18 loss. A house on South Eleventh Street was sold for $1,800 to Mrs. Lizzie Allison from Mrs. Jane Bary. Irene Mabon and Leroy Sutton were elected teachers in Punxsutawney schools to replace retiring instructors. R. W. Wehrle & Co show wood turtles just after hatching in their window. Charles J. Walker of Johnstown broke his right arm near Indiana Lumber yard. a physician reduced the fracture. The last quarterly conference of the Methodist Episcopal church will be held Tuesday evening September 8 with Dr. W. F. Gonner in charge. no Wednesday prayer meeting due to the conference. Invitations issued for the September 23 wedding of Florence Edna Pershing to Dr. John Prothero Laughlin at the bride’s home in Hast End Pittsburg. The groom is son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Laughlin.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
W. F. Gonner
Pittsburg
Florence Edna, Pershing
D. W. ‘Pershing
Négley Avenue
End
John Prothera Laughlin
J. M., Laughlin
Sixth Street
J. H. Cummins
Dayton
A. N. Hart
Johnstown
Belle van Horn
Georgeville
Annie Vogel
North Fifth Street
Mary Dawson
Gaye Griffith Bell
Water Street
Erma Cunningham
North Ninth Street
Lou Anthony
Railroad Avenue
Wilkinsburg
Bell Raer
Philadelphia
Richard Gould
Grace
Saltsbury
George Gould
Fifth Street
petit-Edward Barry
Katherine Barry
John Hasinger
Gertrude Lemon
Cordelia Hazlett
Greensburg
Belle Allison
Ashveille
N. C
John Sherman
Terra Haute
Ind
Harry A. Montgomery
George Heack
Fred Lindeman
Kittanning
Indiana
Scott Foreman
Harrisburg
Frank. Strassler
Vanderegrift
Shaner
G. Wilse Earl
A. W. Wilson
Jane Wilson
John and
Dick Wilson
Gladys Wilson
Kiski
Kiskiminetas
G. W. Creighton
Hassan Creighton
Altoona
Pestor McCartney
Mary Davies
Ella Jones
Nellie Jennings
Johnsown
Jean McElhaney
Booker
Thomas Johnston
Louis Nevins
Harry Luker
Two Daring Robberies In Town During Fair Week
Robbers struck the Point store at Wayne Avenue and Seventh Street around 12:20 AM, escaping with $5, a watch, revolver, cigars, tobacco, a half ham and canned goods. Two masked men entered Margaret Fair’s room demanding money, while Helen Fair woke to a pryed window and missing shutters. Miss Fair surrendered $60.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Avenue
Seventh Street
Helen Fair
William
Margaret Fair
Miss Fair
Opening of Public Schools Enrolls Record 866 Students
The Public schools opened Monday with the largest enrollment in history totaling 866 pupils. East Dale and West End classes list numerous teachers and enrollments, including Margaret Lowman Florence Stahl Linda Detwiler Hadith Smith Erma Cunningham Ruth Adair Stella Hasinger William McKee Edna San Bom Sarah Bruce Carrie Gessler Minnie Russell Phyllia Moorhead Lesta Fleck Lester Wingar Ernest Work Nina Loughry and Laura Bush. Graceton waits next week for a new building completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Dad
Margaret Lowman
Florence Stahl
Linda
Detwiler
Hadith Smith
Erma Cunningham
Ruth Adair
Stella Hasinger
William McKee
West End
Edna San- Bom
Sarah Bruce
Carrie Gessler
Minnie Russell
Phyllia ‘Moorhead
Lesta Fleck
Lester Wing
Nina Loughry
Landis Building School
Progress Building Room
Laura Bush
Graceton
For the Campaign. The Daily Post and the Democrat
The item notes newspaper pricing during the campaign, listing 75 cents for a single issue and 4.75 dollars for a yearly subscription. It indicates pricing for two titles, The Daily Post and The Democrat, in the campaign period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Daily Post
the Democrat
Fire Devastates Chambersville Village Damages Five Homes
A late Tuesday blaze in Chambersville destroyed five homes and a general store as flames threatened the village. Firefighters lacking water relied on bucket brigades and dynamite to blast one building to stop the spread. Miners and their families faced displacement as Seneca Coal Company properties burned, with several residents seriously burned including a mother and infant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chambersville
Seneca Coal Company
Steve Orloskey
Orloskey
Soldiers at Brookville Eleventh Pay Reserve Reunion
Annual reunion of the Eleventh Pay Reserve Volunteer Corps will be held in Brookville next Thursday September 10. The program includes an address of welcome by Judge John W Reed, a reply by Rev R B Carroll, and the annual address by Frank Jackson. Court house events start at 2 20 pm with a camp fire and meeting at 7 30 pm featuring Comrade William Fairman of Punxsutawney. The Rebel battle flag captured by Comrade William Means will be exhibited with a history of its capture. Reception committee members listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleventh Pay Reserve Volunteer Corps
Brookville
John W. Reed
R. B. Carroll
Frank Jackson
Court House
William Fairman
Punxsutawney
William Means
Thomas 8. Neel
J. P. Lucas
M. G. Murphy
J. L. McCullough
Eli Phillips
Albert Baur
John EH. Barr
T. H. Wilson
W. R. Ramsey
W. D. Knapp
W. Wl. Hoover
J. W. Henderson
Woman shoots two copperheads near Sweeney farm
Mrs Carl Yuckenberg with her son Carl Jr encountered two copperheads while climbing to the old Sweeney farm in Cherryhill township. She used a revolver her husband had urged her to take and shot both snakes in the neck behind the head, killing them instantly. Mrs Vucken sberg is described as delicate but having nerve and a steady eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Yuckenberg
Sweeney
Cherryhill Township
Carl, Jr
Vuckensberg
Resignation of Pastor T H Gilbert at Christ Church
A vestry meeting of Christ Episcopal church was held Monday evening to accept with reluctance the resignation of pastor Dr T H Gilbert. He also resigned from Punxsutawney Episcopal church citing ill health and has accepted a call from his former charge in Keokuk Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal Church
T. H. Gilbert
Gilbert
Punxsutawney Hpliscopal Church
Keokuk
Towa
Personal mentions circulate among regional visitors
A string of social notes records visits and guests in Indiana and nearby towns. J H Cummins travels to Dayton, Miss Vogel heals at home, Miss Erma Cunningham returns from Pittsburg, and families from Latrobe to Wilkinsburg are listed with hosts in this week's social roundup.
Wiggins Family Reunion At Armstrong Township Old Homestead
Fifty five persons attended the Wiggins family reunion at the Thomas Wiggins old homestead in Armstrong township on Wednesday. Thomas Wiggins age 78 is the last surviving child of the eleven. His wife celebrated her eightieth birthday on Thursday. A basket dinner was served in the orchard and A B McAdoo presented the couple with a purse. Music and baseball followed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Wiggins
Old Homestead
Armstrong Township
Wiggins
A. B. McAdoo
Young Township
Campaign Price Tag Stirs Debate Over Democratic Support
The campaign plan totals four dollars and seventy five cents per year drawing mixed reactions among Democrats. Bubécrite is cited as a notable party figure shaping the stance and strategy.
Greatest Fair On Record Opens With Strong Crowd
The annual fair drew thousands by rail, trolley lines, and teams as three days of racing thrilled attendees. Officials report 26,171 single admissions and 222 memberships, with receipts of 6,943.70 from ticket sales and further income from privileges. Events featured 2:12 trot, 2:30 pace, and farmer races with riders and horses from Indiana, Clarion, Brookville, and Pittsburgh, highlighting premium lists and out of county stock.
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Johnstown
Kettering
William M. Dunecan
White ‘Township
Mansajla & Russell
Sean
Billy Adell
F. G. Wil
Brookville
W. H. Williams
Pittsburg
Whitehill
Somerset
Jamison
Butler
Jack Ingram
W. M
Chas. Nicely
Ligonier
Bedford
Quo Vadis
Katrina Belsire
Riverview Stock
Leechberg
Joe Moore
Angeline
Sr m
Fred Jamison
Indiana
Roxie D
Chas
Rue Hal
Br m
Barney, Coyle
Clarion
A. M. Campbell
Loyalist letters describe Espy’s company march to Camp Curtin
Army correspondence from Captain Espy’s 185th Regiment details a difficult march to Marion Indiana and transport by old freight train to Camp Curtin. The column received hospitality in Marion while other towns charged high prices for basic provisions. Recruits joined, a one dollar donation was made, and cheese prices caused complaints. A new regiment formed from four Lancaster, three Indiana, and two Westmoreland companies with James R. Porter named colonel and Capt. McCullough as lieutenant colonel, with orders to move at 5:00 pm tomorrow.
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Espy
185Th
Marion
Indiana County
Indiana
Camp Curtin
Lancaster
Westmoreland
James R. Porter
McCullough
Westmoreland County
Homer City Sabbath School Convention Planned Next Week
Sabbath School workers from across the county will attend the Eleventh Annual County Sabbath School Association convention in Homer City. Delegates elected by schools, a broad denominational mix, and sessions on teachers training, cradle roll, adult class work, and a round table on the Sabbath School teacher are planned with speakers from Philadelphia and Indiana. Delegates should register on arrival and arrange local entertainment with Rev. Richards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
County Sabbath School Association
W. G. Landigs
Philadelphia
RB. S. For. Lythe
Fayette County Association
Ermina C. Lincoln
Mev. Richards
M. 1
Two Thrilling Games Between Collegians and Blairsville
The Saturday doubleheader drew about 1,500 as Blairsville fans traveled from the Blairsville neck of the woods to watch the Collegians. In the day’s first game Indiana led early, but Blairsville's late rally and defensive errors kept the score tight until Blairsville pulled ahead for a 9 to 4 win. In the nightcap Joe King starred for the Collegians, throwing well with strong defense as Indiana won 10 to 2. Attendance hit 1,500 and the weather was favorable for baseball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dade
Seation
Collegians
Blairsville
Fair Grounds
P. R
Seanor
Livingston
Wilson
Marshall
McGregor
Johnston
Wig
Conner
Thompson
Marlin
Watson
Ross Daugherty
Lovejoy
Neckel-Woods
Indiana Collegians
Joe King
Joe
Guthrie
Johngy
Daley
Hosack
MENS OF TRE COURTS HEAR LARGEST LOCAL TERM YOUTHFUL CASES
The court opened with a large docket, hearing motions and reports as constables returned. Grand Jury swore S. G. Kennedy as foreman with twenty two jurors called. DA to present fifty plus charges including murder burglary rape larceny and assault. First case Dubois Brewing Co v Sawyer on a $300 note still on trial. Grand Jury reported true bills in four cases including burglary and receiving stolen goods involving Vallelli Building beer theft and statutory rape case against Karl Martin and Bertha Shank of Homer City.
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S. G. Kennedy
Dubois Brewing Company
R. Sawyer
Glen Campbell
Sawyer
Commonwealth
George Crookshank
John Lydick
Frank Vallelli
Vallelli
Karl Martin
Bertha Shank
Homer City
Progecatrix
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Democrat
Danwood, Sr
Charlie Wilton
Barney ‘Coyle
Allie H
Jayne Greer
Murraysville
Dan L
W. M. Nicely
Ballerton
Br. m
John L. Age“man
Crafton van Syle
George Smith
G. Weigle
Prospect
Gene W. Whitcomb
Raymond Smith
Clearfield
Bediie
Candy Boy
John Smith
Louise Sherman
R. L. Amith
Hespo
Bill
Acutt
Meadville
Kremlin
W. Weimer
Senator Brice
Tai
Sorrell Top
W. B. Prothero
Civ
All
Mee Teer
Jamson
Parry
T. R. Evans
Allo Bheny
King Burdo
Cribby & Jay
Kelletsville
Chtevetiere
Qld
Nate
Queen Tempest
G. B. Smith
Homestead
Ladysmith
Spotted Dan
Wilbur Sea- Alle H
James Green
Mur- Paysvine
W- M.nicely
Ligo- Ted
Sam Esswain
Dave G. Mc Donald
Og Nor
Creekside
Prince
Dale
Price
Floratelle
Spider
Dan
Jim
Black Carl
Ti- Co T
Queen Hal
Hummell
Rimmersburg
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