Extensive storefront remodeling to begin after fair
Observational note details remodeling of H Brilhart's store on Philadelphia street by Big Lumber and Supply Co at 83 500. Front redesigned with Hummelstown brown buff brick and ornate brickwork. Large plate windows art glass transoms red oak floors in two show windows. New observation room and front entrance, tile ring in the sanitary area, and a hole planned. Construction starts day after the fair, with business continuing. Simpeon Flats rental, new house on South Seventh, and other local improvements referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Brilhart
Conso
Atores
Philadelphia
Lumber and Supply Co
Hummelstown
Tetory
Pittsburg social scene sees visitors from many towns
Black Viliella of Pittsburg arrives on business day. Miss Agnes Lytle from Pittsburg visits relatives. John Waddell of Dixonville chats with Indiana friends while Mr and Mrs Gibson of Clymer tour Indiana. Numerous residents from Blairsville to Altoona visit Indiana towns and host family gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Waddell
Dixonville
Indiana Friends
J. Z. Gibson
Clymer
Indiana
Record-Breaking Trial List Ahead in Cambria County
Cambria county court faces an unprecedented September term with 348 cases ready for trial and likely 50 more. The calendar includes two murder cases and the late case of Cheater Gibaon of Nant-y-Glo charged with killing Frank Padesux, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambria
Bhava Thera
Gibaon
Nant-y-Glo
Frank Padesux
New Moore Hotel Adds Modern Hydraulic Elevator
The Moore Hotel, under the management of C. H. Moore, has installed a state-of-the-art hydraulic elevator built by The Otis Elevator Co. of Pittsburgh. The new unit will carry up to 10 passengers and is ready for the fall season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore Hotel
C. H. Moore
Qts Elevator Go
Pittsburg
Greet Game in Homer Clay county race result
In Homer Clay a local contest concluded with Ben Giais's outfit winning by a 52 percent margin amid tense voting and unclear turnout signals as results emerged from the precincts.
Blair Eyes Final Entries for 624th Indiana Fair
Secretary Blair will review last minute submissions as the 624th annual fair nears. Managers report arrangements for a larger show with more acts. Horsemen from Cos & OW Circuit bring five carloads of horses while Butler area speeders are shipped Friday night. Stable space is tightened and side show contracts require cleanliness and no gambling to boost Indiana Fair credibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Blair
Blair Beliance
Cos) & OW
Clarence R. Smith
Butler
Fred Jamison
Barney
H. J. Thompson
Thompson
Indiana Fair
Livingston Booked For Pitcher In Baseball Series
Indiana Collegians oppose Blairsville Boys this afternoon in the third game of their five game series. The two teams met at Blairsville grounds at 3 o clock with Indiana’s lineup including Watson Livingstone Marlin McFarland Guthrie McGregor Hosack Seanor Teer Hal White Hildebrand Rowe Sutton Wood Clark St Clair Paul Tiffany. Attending spectators included Elmer Ellis John St Clair and Misses Nallia Hetrick Edna Wilson who rode in Miss Hetrick’s automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Blairaville
Watson
Livingstone
Marlin
McFarland
Guthrie
McGregor
Hosack
Seanor
Teer Tr Hal. White
Frank Hildebrand
Rowie
Sutton
J. Wood Clark
Ea. St. Clair
Paul Tiffany
Elmer Ellis
John St. Clair
Nallia Hetrick
Edna Wilson
Blajraville
Free Music Lessons Advertised by Pittsburg Dispatch
The Pittsburg Dispatch will publish a series of free music lessons in its Sunday issue starting September 13. The lessons, valued at 12, are aimed at ordinary education and suitable for both beginners and capable players. Parents should save them for their children and readers are urged to subscribe for weekly installments until the series completes.
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Pittsburg Dispatch
The
Dispatch
Act
Sunday Dispatch
White Homestead Repainted By Ex Judge White’s Property
The historic White Homestead on Philadelphia Street received a fresh coat of red paint transforming the General’s early home. H. C. Winter, a restaurant operator in the building, is arranging repairs ahead of the Oyster House opening on Tuesday September 1. Seventeen styles of dining room baking ware from John F. Broving & Co. is displayed, hailed as one of the best lines in town. Seventy Hate offers women’s goods and related items at Bs u taith & Core.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry White
Philadelphia
H. C. Winter
Oyeter House
Postal Cards and Gifts for Aged Mrs. George
Mrs Eliza George of Railroad Ave celebrates her 84th birthday with 75 portal cards and gifts. Friends attend a social evening. Also notes Miss Emma Shorts bridal shower for Aug 31 in East Philadelphia Street, gifts and hospitality observed. Plus a party at Hetrick's bungalow near Edgewood with numerous attendees. Blairsville Courier reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza George
Railroad Ave
Job McCreight
IT. BP. Stephens
E. T. McHenry
William ‘Manners
George Little
Blanche Little
Herbert Manners
William George
Emma Short
East Philadellhia Street
Mr. Shaw
Mt. Pleasant
Miss Short
St Clair's Hill Moves Forward with New Mill Equipment
Dr C M St Clair of Latrobe plans major flour mill improvements. He contracted with the Allis Chalmers Company of Milwaukee for a complete set of new flour mill machinery. Griffith Ellis, involved in the mill, conferred with Dr St Clair before the contract was awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. St. Clair
Latrobe
Allis—Chesmere Company
Milwaukee
Griffith Ellis
Dr. St. Clair
County Fair Displays and Local School Reopens
R W Webfle and Co show a miniature fox den with ten foxes in posed settings at the county fair. John W Burr displays a gem lina albino raccoon valued at 75 dollars. Bartholomew Tron closes his Italian school and plans to resume studies at Allegheny Theological Seminary. The class will meet at Miss Ruth Tiffanys home on South Sorento Street each Wednesday after prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Webfle and Co
Webba
John W. Burr
Bartholomew Tron
Allegheny Theological Seminary
Ruth ‘Tiifapy
Bouth Sorento Street
Mack’s Store Gets White Front After Repaint
Painotera spent the past week repainting Mack & Son's store front. The white coat improves appearance, making the building attractive. Cotton's Koo-Tut Felt Mattresses promise comfort, cleanliness, and no tufting, buttons, dirt, or dust. Products and orders routed through local businesses and agents are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Painotera
Mack & Son
Jonn F. Steving & Co
Recent Deaths detail several Pittsburgh area notices
Mrs Henry Kern of New Florence aged 73 died after weeks of bonela inflammation. Survived by husband and children Martha Shaw Robert Kern Emma Gertrude. Funeral Sunday by Rev Noble. Mrs Sarah Ann McCleave widow of Robert Hall McCleave aged 91 died at daughter Totten’s Pittsburg home. Funeral Monday. Mrs Emma Howser Pratt widow of William A Pratt died in Saltsburg aged 68. Funeral at W J Kellys home in Saltsburg Friday. interment at Homewood Cemetery. Robert E Frey 25 died in West Newton August 23 from consumption. survived by young wife and parents. Isaac Townsend Trees 70 died near New Kensington Friday. widow and seven children survive. one son 4 C Trees. Two sisters Doncaster and Gourley of Punxsutawney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kern
New Florence
Martha Shaw
Robert Kern
Derry
Emma
Gertrude
Atl
Noble
Sarah Ann McCleave
Robert Hall McCleave
Totten
Bryant Street
Pittsburg
Hall McCleave
Emma Howser Pratt
William A. Pratt
Saltsburg
W.J Kelly
Homewood Cemetery
Mast Liberty
Robert E. Frey
West Newton
Robert H. Frey
Elizabeth Stiffey Frey
Blairaville
Isaac Townsend Tress
New Kensington
Doncaster
Gourley
Punxsutawney
Swindlers Buy Cows Infected Herds Warned
A report from the state section warns of slesh swindlers posing as State Department agents to buy cattle. One farmer was told ten cows were tubercular and sold them for a premium, only to learn later the cattle were fine. The incident shows how such fraud spreads disease and the department cautions farmers against selling infected animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
The Constipation Evil and Pile Cure Sold Here
Constipation cripples the lower bowel and causes piles, especially among women and indoor workers. A special internal treatment is claimed to strengthen capillaries and promote pure blood. Dr. Leonhardt's Hem-Rold is advertised as the only internal pile cure, sold with guarantees for $2 at Aildebrand's Jewelry in Pa or Dr. Leonhardt Co. in Buffalo, NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jadiand
Dr. Leonhardt Co
Station 8
Buffalo
N. Y
Idlewood Park Dances Open All Week During Fair
Idlewood Park hosts public dances all week with round and square dances for attendees. Apple’s Orchestra plays seven pieces guiding the music while crowds enjoy the new park. Dances begin at 8 p.m. Cars depart Indiana at 7:30 and last return at midnight. People are invited to dress stylishly as the Pressing Club offers memberships at 1.00 per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idlewood Park
Apple
Musc
Cara
Indiana
Laatcar
Veterans Hold Annual Reunion of 74th Pennsylvania
Thirty survivors of the 74th Pennsylvania Volunteer Regiment gathered at Marion Center for the annual reunion. Officers elected included President Peter Frech of Govurgaville, vice president D A Richey of Smicksburg, secretary C M Wilson of Punxsutawney, and treasurer Braden Zeigler of Punxsutawney. A seven course dinner preceded a speaker program with Hon M L McQuown, G Barclay Jr, and T St Clair Thompson addressing the attendees. Numerous veterans and spouses attended from towns including Georgeville, Punxsutawney, Marion Center, Indiana, Home, and more. The reunion planned for 1909 was set for Punxsutawney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
74Th Pennsylvania Volunteer Regiment
Marion Center
G. A. BR. Hall
Peter Frech
Govurgavtle
D. A. Richey
Smicksburg
C. M. Wilson
Punxsutawcey
Braden Zeigler
Punx
Claarfield
T.é St. Clair Thompson
Home
Warat
George W. Barty
Altaonat GG
A. McLain
Slowt Agey
Indiana
John Kinter
George+ville
Adam Black
David Good
John W. Weston
T. W. Helckell
Stricksburg
John McMillen
Ambrose
Adam Shields
Rochester’ Mills
Samuel Knox
Marchand
Samuel T. Hoover
Hudson
John ©. Piter
Wishaw
John D. Net
John R. Panfell
Brakeman Killed as Cars Pass Over Man at Blairsville Yard
Lester Mair 27, brakeman on Avonmore shifter, was crushed between cars on a Blairsville siding at 8 10 AM Thursday. He fell and four cars passed over him. Son of Mr and Mrs Walter Muir of Rawson Avenue, Blairsville, he left four brothers and three sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Mair
Buri
Muir
Walter Muir
Rawson
Returning to Their Schools After Vacation
Vacation class are atoenti for a number of teachers who reside here. Among those who resume their achood work on Monday are the following Miss Crissie Cameron in Pittsburg Miss Ado Kellar in Windber Wills Mcfarlanh in McDonald Anna Laughlin in Irwin Misses Gerwrude amon and Cordelia Hazlett in Greensburg and Sara Gibson in Pitcairn. Scrubby McCreight won two games for New Castle this past week. He first broke his losing streak by allowing Akron but one run. On Friday the kept McKeesport from scoring and forced sight Tubers to go the inde mil route. A long-selv want ied. We dare cleaning and dyeworka in town. It is 647 Philadelphis put We are better fixed than ever to it Alwaya Satisfies. ronke firet clase, atyliah clothes. It satisfies both cook and baker. for the Tailor shove Jollans Ne Learn's Roperlative Flony Stand
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Atoenti
Crissie Cameron
Pittsburg
Ado Kellar
Windber
Wills Mcfarlanh
McDonald
Anna Laughlin
Irwin
Gerwrude Amon
Cordelia Hazlett
Greensburg
Sara Gibson
Img
Scrubby McCreight
New Castle
Akron
McKeespurt
Alwaya
Ronke
Atyliah
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Simpson
Simpeon
William Dayarmae
Indiana Lumber Andj Sup. Co
South ‘Seventh
Bi Henry
South Third Street
Supt
Colton
J.B. Colton
Independent Union Telephone Co
Indiana ‘House
Bia
Mr. Colton
Waa
Jack Trusal
Telephone Company
Uncle Sam
R. B. Evans
United States Civil Service
War Department
U. S. Engineers
Dam No
Allegheny River
Penna
Canal Bostmen
Charlon H. Campbell
Latrone
Misa Kate Larkin
Blairsville
Pittshyo Piracy
Marshall
Abaver & Kellar
Tak Wrather
Mias Agnes Lytle
Miesdith Belentine
New
Florence
Matilda Leech
Newton Kelly
School Street
John W. Sutton
A. K. Coon
B. G. Nesffer
Altoons
Kathryne Moorhead
South Fifth Street
Martin Armatrong
Cherrytree
Mre
Melissa .Thompson
North Seventh Street
William Daugherty
A. J. Harter
Altoona
A. S. Lockard
Jeannette
Joan Boucher
Spangler
E. M. Lockard
Lesbia Crossman
Oakland Avenue
Sherif
D E. Thompson
Mra
BE. K. Wood
Mra. Wood
Robert Houssholder
Harry Beisel
George
Alpheus Johnston‘baugh
Clinton County
Sre
God
EB. Anderson
Weat ‘Church Street
David Ellis
Ashley Bilderbach
Kansas City, Mo
Laura ElHa
Niagara Falls
Toronto
Sarah Galland
Edith
Wilkinsburg
Elmar Henry
Hardy, Neb
E. E. and
Fraent Henry
Mr. Henry
Mia
Edward Kigues
Edward
Frank
Myrtle
Charlotte
Elausa
Mieg Edna Coon
Easty Church Street
Clarion
Jeferson
Misa Mabel Rees
Punxsutawpey
Leach
Cambria County
Moore
Ben Giais
Blair
Livingston
Bs U Taith & Core 808
Herrick’s Farm
Hetrick
Edgewood
Eva McCormick
Nettie and
Bell
Fleming
Elizabeth Lowman
Charlotte Steving
Blanche Anthony
Measra
Bert
Frank Keller
Frank Lichteberger
Dick Wilcop
William Wilson
William Bennett
Joseph A. Donnelly
T. B. Clarke
Joseph Clementa
Jo St. Clair
Edith Lichtebarger
J. W. McAnulty
Market Street
Blairaville Courier
ST. Clair's Hill
Uncle Dick
Fox den
Mack's
Piper's Btodio
Merahall Bldg
KR Miller
el Ai Ond Bast Pou
Sarah Ann M'Cleave
Mes, Emma Howser Prat
Robert B. Frey
Isaac Townsend
Pauch Brog
Tath
Grand Army
M. L. McQuown
Edri
MecCreight
Tecinam Dye Works
Philadelphis
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