Nealers Suffer Heavy Loss by Fire Near Upper Twolick
Nealers Barn and hay press destroyed in late Wednesday fire near Upper Twolick. John and Henry Nesler, brothers, owned farms nearby and faced total losses including Henry's barn and hay crop. Henry insured for part of 2000. John's threshing outfit valued at 1500 with no coverage. Fire started on hay press while threshing resumed in Henry Nesler’s barn. sparking spread, threatening granary. John Nesler had prior injuries from a bull goring and a freight accident last winter, affecting his ability to recover losses.
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John
Henry Nesler
Upper Twolick
Henry Eee
Henry Nealer
John Nealer
Indiana
Petrie
Nealera
William Harmon
Menaurea
John Nesler
Arthur Sutton
Indiana Branch
Homer City
Nealer
Oleo Sales Probe Leads to Jeannette Arrests
Pure Food Inspector James McGreg or of this place has arrested Owens Monahan and two clerks, all of Jeannette, on charges of selling oleo margarine as butter. Monahan’s shop was licensed to sell oleo, but it is claimed he sold it as butter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pure Food
James McGregor
Owens Monahan
Jeannette
Monahan
Last Day to Register for This Year's Election
Voters must register by September 2 with no second chance before the November vote. The registrar will be at each polling place on Wednesday to assist. Also promotes Lear's Superlative Flour and Peg Pong Photos package at Piper's Marshall building room 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piper's
Room
Marshall Bidg
Fifty FIfth Held Big Campfire for 65th Regiment Veterans
Veterans of the 65th regiment in Indiana held a camp fire in Library Hall on Wednesday night. Speeches were given by Capt. Josiah Hizoog Joseph J. Young Joseph Wharton J. F Fry Mrs M A Watson and others. A male quartet performed with solo by Prof Hamlin Cogawell and piano by Mise Mdna A Cogawell. Thirty regiment members died in the past year and twenty attended this year. Fiber of attendees lists many survivors from towns across the area. A parade to St Bernard cemetery featured a fife and drum corps of veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
65Th Regiment
Indiana
Vuibrary Hall
Josiah Hizoog
Joseph J. Young
Joseph Wharton
J. F., Fry
Mra
J. Telford
M. CO. Watson
Alex M. Stewart
Harry J. Laughlin
Pearl Walker
John G. St. Clair
Hamlin
Cogawell
Normal
Ebensburg
George D. Fahrenbach
Reading
William Patterson
Wheatfield
J. W. Shields
Chambersville
L. N. Park
B. F. Rochester
Steele McGinity
Marion Center
John Rankin
Willet
St. Clair Thompson
Capt
John Kinter
Home
F. A. Thompson
Lilly
Levi Shank
J. A. Dillon
Clymer
J. W. Hughen
Lewistown
William George
Belaana
Theodore Bankis
Wittery
John Mouse
Altoona
Isase Sleppy
Pine Flats
A. R. Ow
New Brighton
John McGuire
Ashville
J. T. Fry
Blairsville
R. O. Martz
Richard Sharp
Cornelius Conrad
Peter Grimes
Womeladorf
James Montgomery
Driftwood
Still Hall
Houston
Tex
William Lydick
James Fowler
Penn Row
John Jacoby
Jacob Shank
Frank Overdorf
Alexander Campbell
Saasc Ream
Johnstown
Joseph Hisong
Point
D. B. Henry
Cockport
Fredericksburg dedicatory exercise notice for Pennsylvania soldiers
Old soldiers desiring to attend the dedicatory exercise at Fredericksburg Virginia on Wednesday November 1 next are requested to notify James M. Clark of New Castle secretary of the Fredericksburg battlefield association The sum of $10 000 was appropriated by an act of Assembly to defray expenses of Pennsylvania soldiers to and from the battlefield.
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Fredericksburg
Virginia
James M. Clark
New Castle
Survivors of 74th Regiment Hold Marion Center Reunion
Joe Cook, native of this place and veteran of the Civil War, who later served in the regular army, joined a western command and fought Indians with Gen. Custer and Buffalo Bill. The 74th regiment P. V. 1 survivors held their annual reunion at Marion Center with a good turnout and a fair representation of the regiment.
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Joe Cook
Ths Place
Jefferson County
Custer
Buffalo Bill
74Th Regiment
Marion Center
Viewers Visit Blairsville on Walnut Street Damage Claims
Viewers including M F Jamison G W Simpson William Buchanan D R Lewis and Dr William Honeck with several attorneys plan to travel to Blairsville today to hear claims for damages by five Walnut Street property owners whose homes were crossed by the P R Ry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Jamison
G. W. Simpson
William Buchanan
D. Ry Lewis
William Honeck
Walnut Street
Jamison Falls Short in Butler Races
Fred Jamison entered Katrina Bellaire Doctor W and Al meeteer in three Butler races but finished fourth in each. The hometown meet saw Jamison struggle to convert the trio’s effort into podium finishes as Bellaire Doctor W and Al failed to break into top three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Jamison
Katrina Bellaire
Doctor W
Almeeteer
Butler
Waa
Prothonotary Gilbert Better Improvement Reported
Prothonotary Link Gilbert shows slight improvement. Advertisement notes Indiana Dye Works at 647 Philadelphia Street offering dyeing cleaning pressing and repairing for ladies and gentlemen garments. Stop stocking darning services and guarantee 20 wear for six months with Goalva priced at $1.50. Shaffer Kelv Jar.
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Indiana Dye Works
Philadelphia Street
Shaffer
Fair preparations underway for next week's exhibition
Local merchants prepare booths at the Round House while a Ferris wheel is readied in the grove. Benches, wash, and a pedestrian gate at the south-west corner improve access. The state road along the grounds advances, promising smooth traffic for crowds. D. C. Mack brings 50 horses for the show as Street Commissioner Gompers' crew improves streets and sidewalks. Indiana aims for a fine display for thousands of visitors next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairgrounds
Round House
D. C. Mack
Gompers
Indiana
Reunion season still on in full blast
The second annual Mottarn family reunion was held at Sprankie's Mike in Jefferson county on Wednesday Aug 2 with about 150 attendees. Officers elected included President Sylvester Welhouse North Point and Secretary Mrs Anna Isenbart Sprankle's Mills. next year’s reunion set for the same location.</s>
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Mottarn
Sprankie’s Mike
Jefferson County
William Reed
Sylvester Welchouse
North Point
Anna Isenbart
Sprankle’s Mills
William Mottarn
Samuel
William Zener
Daniel Mottarn
Near
Marchand
Personal Brought Family Back After Newspaper Tip
Frank Fisher of Chicago drifted to Blairsville and found work at the Courier office. A Johnstown newspaper item said Mrs Margaret Fisher was visiting friends in New Florence. He wrote hoping to find his long-lost wife. A reply arrived confirming the wife was in New Florence and she would come to him. They reunited in Blairsville and planned to settle there for a time. The couple had been separated for five years and searched across the country. The tale shows the newspaper’s power to reach people.
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Johnstown
Frank Fisher
Chicago
Blairsville
Courier
Margaret Fisher
New Florence
Galveston
Texas
San Francisco
Various residents head to and from Pittsburg area visits
Dr M M Davis spent yesterday in Pittsburg. Mrs Robert Watson is home from Blairsville visit. Robert Work of Richmond visited Indiana. Miss Carrie Lytle returned from Pittsburg visit. Griffith Ellis back from uip to Pittsburg area. Fairy Barr of Blairsville spent Wednesday with Indiana friends. Miss Jennie Graham visiting brother Collins Graham of Wilkinsburg. Myrtle Motten home from four days with parents near Marchand. Lesta Fleck of Grant street left for Chambersville Street visit. Mr and Mrs W W Brilbart home from Pittsburg visit to son Guy Brilbart. Hazel Umburn of Ford City visiting her uncle H R Umbaro in North Sixth street. Prof Harold Scott, recently elected Principal of Glen Campbell schools, spent day in Indiana. Mrs Charles Speeney of Patton visiting her parents in North Fifth Street. Prof Ernest Wark of Hamill visited Indiana today and will attend School board meeting. Lena Botsford returned home at Marion Center after visit with Florence Stahl. Elizabeth Hayes gone to her home in North Side Pittsburg after visit with uncle Roy Lewis Hay. Robert M Mullen went to Windber to work on water line by Lowry & Mack for borough. Mrs Samuel Nicholson left for Wilkinsburg after weeks in Indiana vicinity. Don Diamond spent time with cousin Martha Orr and went to Johnstown. Mrs Sarah Bruce returns from Blairsville with daughter Mrs Ord K Martin and son and family visiting former's parents. Continued on Second Page
Fielding Foibles Saps Indiana in Loss to Greensburg Elka
Indiana Collegians fall 12 to 6 at Normal Field I after eight fielding errors. McGregor Brown and Hubley spark Greensburg as Patterson, Trainer and Marlin key hits fuel late rallies. Indiana edges ahead briefly but miscues doom them. Game features multiple misplays and late scoring by Greensburg with Brown driving in runs.
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Indiana Collegians
Greensburg Elka
Normal Field
McGregor
Brown
Dark
Hubley
Livingston
Paltorg
Marlin
Guthrie
Fulton
Sears
Patteraon
Mee Tighe
Hell
Habley
Smith
Darwell
King
McTighe
Bell
Hogsack
McFarland
Hosack
Seanor
Indicus
Trainer
Judy
Urlin
Uuthria
Hossek
Kio
Atinls
Pae Brown
St. Eli
Durk
Bautisan
Me Tighe
Stith
Durwell
Ainenis
Primary voters cast ballots for other party candidates
Judge Patton of Armstrong county rules that a voter in a party primary may write a candidate from another party on the ticket. Democrats nominated Henderson and McFarland by writing names on their ticket after failing to field candidates. The Democrats seek a Supreme Court appeal. Notice of firm dissolution and non-responsibility for debts by W A Grant of Peterman & Co. Indiana Pa. August 20 1908.
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Patton
Armstrong County
Hardy B. Henderson
Register and Recorder
James McFarland
Democratic County Committee
Henderson
McFarlang
Hi. C. Golden
Charles E. Harrington
Supreme Court
J. L. Peterman
W. A. Grant
Ninth Street
Indiana
Peterman & Co
Hia
Parsons
Obituary notices and society items from Armstrong County
Elizabeth Black aged 80 died at her son Georges home near Dayton Armstrong county on Wednesday Aug 26. Survived by three sons and six daughters including George Dayton John Columbus C James West Virginia Mrs Samuel Streams Mrs Eli Johnston Mrs John Johnston Mrs Margaret Brickley Cherry Tree Mrs George Eyler Plumville and Mrs Julia Conner Johnstown. Funeral at St Johns Lutheran church near Plomville Friday at 12 with burial in the church graveyard. Also notes on W C T U convention attendees Harriet McAnulty Mrs Alex T Lowry and Mrs J S Russell at Blairsville silver jubilee. Mrs Mary H Bruce in Ulaiaville for same. Commentary on high thinking and holy living by Rev J McLeod. Local ads for Pressing Club membership Shaffer Keller stockings and post cards.
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Elizabeth Black
George Black
Dayton
Armstrong County
Julia Conner
Johnstown
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Plomville
Harriet J. McAnulty
Alex, T. Lowry
J. 8. Russell
Blairsville
Mary H. Bruce
Ulaiaville
A Dance Tonight at Library Hall by Thursday Night Club
The Thursday Night Dancing Club will host a dance in Library Hall with music by the Opera House orchestra. Also note a Hospital Association meeting in Cunningham's Hall on Friday evening August 2y with directors urged to attend. Ice cream cone orders for fair week are requested in advance.
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Library Hall
Toolbgt
Opera House
Hospital Association
Cunningham’s Hall
Jay D
Shafer & Kellar
Glen Campbell Cancelled at Collegiana
Glen Campbell was scheduled to play at the Collegiana on Friday but today canceled the game. The item mentions local town cleaning and dys works, a call to patronize 11, and promotes Juitiaga Dye Works and Miller the Tailor. 647 Philadelphia free appears as an address reference with a sales note for stockings and Shafer & Kellar.
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Glen Campbell
The
Collegiana
Juitiaga Dye Works
Philadelphia Free
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nealers
HAY
Lear
Learn
the Wrateer
Wier
St. Bernard
Dick White
Musica
Dr. L. N. Park
St. Claire Thompson
John P. H. Shields
Jamison
Money
Gilbert
Prothonotary
Link Gilbert
Mahonings
Sprankie’s Mills
Adam Bowman
A. A. Long
Myre. A
PF. Bowman
William
Misa Sarah Fleming
Misssa Galbreath and Robbins
Fleming
Frank Flaming
Shelocta
Olivet School
Olivet
Emma Harbison
Myrtle Spencer
Wilkinsburg
Charles Booka
Anna Ewing
Bowman
M. M. Davis
Pittsburg
Robert Watson
Robert Work
Richmond
Carrie Lytle
Griffith Ellis
Mise Fairy Barr
Blairaville
Jennie Graham
Brother
Collins Graham
Mise Myrtle Mottarn
Lesta Fleck
Grant Street
Pittaburg
Mrs
W. W. Brilbart
Son
Guy Brilbart
Hazel Umburn
Ford City
H. R. Umbaro
North Sixth Street
Harold Scott
Charlea Speeney
George Maller
North Fifth Street
Ernest Wark
Hamill
Lena Botsford
Florence Stahl
Schoolstreet
Elizabeth Hay
North Side
Roy Lewis Hay
South Sixth Street
Robert M. Mullen
Windber
Lowry & Mack
Samuel Nicholson
Don Diamond
Martha Orr
Weat
Philadelphia
Sarah Bruce
Blaireville
Ord K. Martin
Charles McJunkin
Mrs. W
Foozless
Happy Doe
Publenson
Park
Yuse Lite
Brown Dod Dirk
Muito
Kine
Kige
Fulvap
Patterson
Rowting
KK Wood
Mis, Elizabeth Black
Rev
J. McLeod
Panch Bros
Shaffer & Keller
Piper
Marshall Bldg
Shaifer & Kellar
Charles H. Miller
Ailor
Miller
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