Indiana County Fair bids to be biggest yet
With most entries in, the 62d annual Indiana County Fair aims to surpass prior years. Two directors chase horse entries for daily $300 races while trapeze acts, bands from Johnstown and Greensburg, and numerous shows fill the grounds. Livestock entries close August 29. other departments may file by Tuesday, the fair’s opening day. Soldiers and families plan gatherings including a picnic September 2 with a free admission, a roasted ox, and entertainment, under orders from the Indiana County Soldiers Organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
D. C. Mack
C. B. Smith
Butler
Johnstown
Kettering
Greensburg
Picola
Indiana County Soldiers’ Organization
Agaemble
Indiana Court House
Fair Grounds
Prothonotary Gilbert Worse in Precarious Health
Prothonotary A. L. Gilbert, afflicted with bowel trouble, has grown worse in recent days and is now regarded as precarious. Attending physicians are Dre. N. F. Ehrenfeld and H. S. Byterbaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Gilbert
Dre. N. F. Ehrenfeld
H. 5B
Byterbaugh
Tuesday Night Invitation Dance at Idlewood Park
The regular invitation dance will be held at Idlewood Park on Tuesday evening. Those holding invitations may bring their friends. The Opera House Orchestra will furnish the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idlewood Park
Opera House
Allegheny Institute Opens at Carnegie Music Hall Pittsburg
The 68th annual Allegheny County Teachers Institute opened at Carnegie Music Hall in Pittsburg on Monday morning. Soloists include Edith Allison of Wilkinsburg and Edith Helm of Leechburg. Dr. C. Schmucker of Milleraville Normal spoke on The Nature Lover's Spirit. Instructors appointed include Prof John Dewey of Columbia University and Prof W. W. Deitrick of Kutztown Normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny County Teachers’ Institute
Carnegie Music Hall
Pittsburg
Edith Allison
Wilkinsburg
Edith Helm
Leechburg
Misa Allison
Lew. Allison
Wilkineburg
Elmer W. Allison
3. C. Schmucker
Milleraville Normal
Miesea Olive
Laura Buterbaugh
Martha Williams
Bebe Watson
Elizabeth Lowman
Jane Gooder
Edith Griffith
Johnstown
City Institute
J. N. Muir
John Dewey
Columbia University
W. W. Deitrick
Kutztown Normal
Glade Run Centennial Observance Opens in Dayton
The Glade Run Presbyterian church centennial in Dayton begins with Rev. Dr. Lycurges Mechling giving the opening address. Rev. G M MacIntrye leads the service with a precentor and clerk. luncheon is by Women of the congregation. events continue through Thursday with Western Pennsylvania churchmen speaking. Also notes a 1908 dissolution of Peterman & Co. and release of W A Grant from debts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glade Run Presbyterian Church
Dayton
Lycurges Mechling
Washington
G. M. MacIntrye
Pennsylvania
Glade Run
Armstrong County
Gret
Dy Elisha Dow Barrett
Collegians Face Busy Week With Road Trip Schedule
Indiana Collegians start a tough week with a game at Homer City. Greensburg Elks visit tomorrow after beating Chicago Nationals 3 to 1. Friday hosts Glan Campbell, then Blairsville clash on Saturday.
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Homer City
Indiana Collegians
Greensburg Elks
Chicago
Glan Campbell
Collegians
Blairsville
Excursion Riders Visit Niagara Falls and Toronto
A group used excursion rates on the B R P railroad this morning for trips to Niagara Falls and Toronto. Names include Mrs David Ellis Mrs Harry Boggs and her daughter Migs May Boggs Miss Myrtle McKendrick and Migs Plotzar.
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Niagara Falls
Toronto
David Ellis
Harry Boggs
Migs May Boggs
Myrtle McKendrick
Migs Plotzar
Trade and Services Ad Blend From Local Shops
A fragmented ad page lists offices for artificial limbs at 41 Liberty Street Pittsburgh opposite Smithfield, a dye works on 647 Philadelphia Street, and a ping pong photo deal at Piper's studio. It mentions garment dyeing cleaning and repair services and postcard orders from Marshall building room 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geentlemen
Indiana
Piper's
Marshall Bidg
Philadelphia Street
Langham Offers 4 Trophy to Guardsmen
An Indiana County shooting contest between Companies F and D at Indiana and Blairsville will award The Langham Trophy of Indiana County to the best average. Hon. J. Nicholas Langham funds the prize, with annual contests until one company wins three straight. Captain D. M. Caldwell seeks state approval for trophy design by Adj. Gen. Thomas J. Stewart. The event mirrors Mt. Gretna rules and heightened rivalries. The Blairsville rifle team beat Company D at Blairsville, with Capt. Wade T. Kline and Sgt. Ray Rickard posting top scores in rapid and low-fire matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Blairaville
J. Nicholas Langham
Langham
Indiana County
D. M. Caldwell
Adj
Thomas J.stewart
Harrisburg
Mt. Gretna
Adootere
Blairsville
Intersat
Tenth Regiment
Wade T. Kline
Ray Rickard
Greensburg
Palace Rink Opens Oct 1 With Fresh Paint and Music
The Palace Skating Rink prepares for the season opening on October 1. It will be open every night during Fair week and then close briefly until October. A time gap will see the floor planed for smoothness while the big organ is overhauled and new music secured. A lawn party at D W Simpson's home is planned for Wednesday evening featuring ice cream sherbet and cake, with proceeds to the Women's Foreign Missionary Society of the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Palace Skating Rink
D. W. Simpson
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
Methodist Church
Blairsville residents assess Walnut street damage awards
M. F. Jamison served on a three member committee that surveyed several Walnut street properties in Blairsville to recommend proper awards for damages caused during the Conemaugh Division rebuild in that area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Jamison
Walnut Street
Blairsville
County Home Farm Guard Alert After Thief Trespass
County commissioners order Farmer Sutter to arm a shotgun to protect fruit and corn on the County Home farm amid rising trespass. Hospital Association meeting set for Friday at Cunningham's Hall with full director attendance. Dr. Ehrenfeld named County Home physician. ice cream cones available for fair week by advance orders. Visitors Mr and Mrs F B Smith of Youggetows, Ohio, guests of A E Fleming of Water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patty
David Sutter
Hospital Association
Cunningham’s Hall
Dr. Ehrenfeld
N. Frank Ehrenfeld
Campbell Farmhouse Rented for Indiana Hospital
The Indiana Hospital Association has nearly closed a deal with County Commissioners to rent the Campbell home for a new hospital site on the Saltsburg road. A three year lease covers the house and grounds at ten dollars per month, with improvements planned and a Friday meeting to approve supplies and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Campbell
Saltsburg Road
John M. Leech
Cunningham
Joseph W. Clemente
Robert BE. Young
BL. Junker
Indiana Hospital Association
George L. Shaffer
End Grove
Tri State News in Brief Sharp Local Incidents
A roundup of brief incidents from several towns: a man aged 91 cut by a train in Parkersburg. Dr Mowes Thompson, 82, dies in Lowlatown. Altoona hosts the ninth annual league meeting for third class cities. Nicholas Adamain jailed in New Castle on bail and murder accusal. John Sheets, 19, drowns in Mud Myer Creek. Collison Pfeiffer, 6, killed by a rolling log in Marietta. William H Berry Jr dies of typhoid in Chewster. Mrs Wilbur Amon dies of heart failure in Washington with child nearby. factional politics tied to a killing in Trenton. 7,200 delegates head to the Patriotic Order Sons of America convention in Hazleton. Samuel Capito mobbed on arrival in Steubenville. 500 mutes attend a state union event in Lima with athletic contests lingering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkersburg
W. Va
Fiar Dis
R. Athey
Lowlatown
Mowes Thompson
Altoona
League of Third-Class Cities
New Castle
Nicholas Adamain
John Adams
Springfield
John Sheets
Marietta
Collizon Pfeiffer
George Pfeiffer
Gracay
Chewster
William H. Berry, Jr
Berry
Benjamin
United States Marine Service
Philippines
Washington, Pa
Wilbur Amon
Girocer
Hazleton
Nnaa
Caup
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Johnstown
Pottsville
Washington
Steubenville
Gamuel Capito
Pittsburg
Capito
Lima
Carnal
Mover Park
Severthelens
AM Kida
Syed
Enone
Ealsy
Deaths and local kin in North Mahoning area
Nathan Crossman aged 83 died at his Walier home on Monday. He left seven children and siblings Mrs W Chapman Mrs Elizabeth Chambera Miles and James Crossman of North Mahoning. Ada Crossman born Beaton 1770 owned farms near Cherrigree until 1828. Elia Bell wife of John Bell died in Punxsutawney aged 36, sister Mrs William Williame and brother Charles Clawson listed. Buffalo and Susquehanna Railroad ran excursion Sagamore to Alahoe Park near Big Run with hundreds aboard.
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Nathan Crossman
James A. Crossman
Walier
Ada Crossman
Beaton
Save Era Farms
Cherrigree
North Mahoning Township
W. Chapman
Elizabeth Chambera
Miles
James Crossman
Elia Bell
John Bell
Punxeutawney
William Williame
Arcadia
Charles Clawson
Josephine
Bell
Punxsutawney
Buffalo & Susquehanna Railroad
Sagamore
Alahoe Park
Big Run
High School Course Plan to Align with State Law
Indiana schools likely revise the district manual to add agriculture and nature study to satisfy state requirements for annual $400 appropriations. J. T. Bell notes current seniors lack these topics though they are partly covered in physical geography. Ernest Work, supervisor from Hamilton, will attend a board meeting. new supplies arrive next week as classrooms are prepared for the Sept. 7 opening after the Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indiana High School
J. T. Bell
Ernest Work
Auparylatog
Hamillon Thoreday
All Aboard for Toledo Excursion to Grand Army National Encampment
J. M. Marshall leads an excursion party to Toledo Ohio for the Grand Army National Encampment. Departure is Saturday morning August 29 at 8:20 am. Those wishing to ride on the club ticket to Pittsburgh must see the manager by 8 o'clock that morning. Circulars with the itinerary are available from Pringle at the Fourth ward weigh scales office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Marshall
Grand Army
Toledo
Pittaburg
Pringle
Fourth Ward
Voters Must Register by Sept 2 in Local Notice
The article reminds residents that September 2 is the final day this year to register to vote. Registrars will be at each polling place on Wednesday to assist, and those missing registration will have no second chance before the November election.
American Artificial Limb Mfg Co Ad at Liberty Ave Pittaburg Pa
Advertisement for artificial limbs touting quality comfort durability and usefulness. Promotes DIY urge and guarantees. Offers cutout coupon to bring to the store near Smith Field Street.
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Liberty Avenue
Smithfield Street
Pittaburg
Lemon party honors Miss Hay and Mrs Williams in Pittsburgh
In honor of Miss Elizabeth Hay of Pittsburgh, Mrs Hannah Williams hosted a lemon party on Tuesday evening for ten couples. The gathering featured several novel entertainments and a lively, enjoyable mood. A note advertises a Pressing Club at Pauch Bros priced at $1.00 per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies
Elizabeth Hay
Pittsburg
Hannah Williams
Pauch Bros
Sabbath School Meeting Set for Septembers in Homer City
The eleventh annual Indiana County Sabbath Association convention will be held in Homer City on Monday and Tuesday September 14 and 15 at the new M E Church. State Secretary W C Landis of Philadelphia will attend along with Fay ette County president Bb Forsythe and Miss Ermine C Lincoln from Attleboro Mass to train primary and junior workers. Delegates from each school are asked to attend with at least two representatives, with invitations to send names and entertainment requests to Rev J R Richards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Philadelphia
Bb. F. Forsythe
Hayette County Association
Fayette
Couns
Ermine C. Lincoln
Attleboro
Mass
Homer City
Romar
J. R. Richarda
Women of Beauty Promises Hair Care Transformation
A 1910s style advertisement encourages unattractive women to improve beauty using Parisian Sage hair dressing. It claims two weeks of use will soften hair, make it lustrous, stop hair loss, cure dandruff and itching, and deodorize the scalp. Sold by T. E Hildebrand for six cents, or directly from Giroux Mfg. Co. Buffalo, N. Y.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E Hildebrand
TVE Hildebrand
T.E Hildebrand
Giroux Mfg. Co
Buffalo
Marriages Recorded In Court Place And Lovejoy
Two wedding notices appear with names and locales. Fred C. Malver of Melzer wed Mrs. Mang. Scott of Blacklick in Court Place with Squire Jemey A. Crossmany officiating on Aug. 24, and Joseph Smith wed Mazie Park of Lovejoy by Justice F. D. Donahey on Aug. 20. The bride ran a Blacklick restaurant. the groom works at Melzer Nations bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred C. Malver
Melzer
Mang. Scott
Blacklick
Squire Jemey A. Crossmany
Ap Hig
Court Place
Melzer Nations
Bank
Joseph Smith
Mazie Parkin
Lovejoy
Justice F. D. Donahey
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Mack and Smith
Phil Apple
Ben Kettering
Harry White
A. C, Braughler
Gilbert
Allegheny Institute
Dr. Schmucker
Normal
J. L. Peterman
W. A. Grant
Ninth Street
Peterman & Co
Atp
Liberty Street
Smithfield
Piper
Maraball
Palace Rink
Popular Amusement Resort
Benson
Mat
Jay D. Hill
F. B. Smith
Youggetows, C
A. E Fleming
Tri-State News
Trenton
Henry Frecka
Hubert Frowine
Republican Central
Frownie
Mise Williacge
Lemon Party
Miller
Taqiana
New Methodist Church
Homer
W. G. Landison
Women OF Beauty
Melzet—Sugre
Mth—Parkin
Mile.ees
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