Veterans Draft Bill for State Pensions in Pennsylvania
The Pension Committee of the Pennsylvania Grand Army of the Republic completed a bill to pension Civil War veterans residing in the state. It creates a Pension Board with three members at 2500 yearly, and a Commissioner of Pensions at 3000 yearly, to grant pensions, set rules, and oversee payments, with residency and service requirements and fraud penalties.
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Pension Committee
Department of Pennsylvania
Grand Army of the Republic
Pennsylvania
Pension Board
Commissioner of Pensions
Army
Navy
United States
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Comwanioner
Pension Board Appointments and Pension Payments Act
The act provides for hiring a Chief Clerk at 1000 dollars per year, two clerks at 1200, a messenger at 840, a stenographer at 1000, and additional clerks at 900. The Pension Board may hire three stenographer clerks at 1200 each. Pensions are paid quarterly starting Feb 28 1910, on March June September and December. It details warrants, eligibility excluding deserters, supplies, and reports to the Auditor General. It appropriates 4.5 million for pensions and 76 thousand for board salaries for the specified period.
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Pensing Board
Pension Board
War
Navy Department of the United States
Auditor General
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Pension’ Board
Penalona
Art Display At Normal School Announces Pittsburg Craft Shop Exhibit
The Art Department of the Normal school presents a display of handmade work from the Pittsburg Craft Shop in Leonard Hall drawing room. The exhibition aims to guide students in drawing and design and is open to Indiana residents tomorrow afternoon from 1:15 to 3:30.
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Normal School
Pittsburg
Leonard Hall
Indiana
Money for Sheep Damages Authorized by County Commissioners
County Commissioners begin issuing orders for sheep damage claims accumulating since January 21. State funds now on hand cover a total of 2495.91 dollars in damages.
Country Kids Play Set At Library Hall Next Tuesday
Pair of Country Kids, a rural comedy drama, is announced for Library Hall next Tuesday evening. The show features a lively company of actors who sing and dance with five scenic acts and ten specialties. Tickets cost 25 35 and 60 cents. Jim H. St. Clair advertises children shoes and Mr. Kerr runs a Seventh Street studio.
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Library Hall
Eldersridge School at Sheriff’s Sale
Longo a 60 year old Italian dies suddenly behind Stumpf Barnett store on Railroad avenue. Coroner to hold inquest. Eldersridge Academy, once flourishing, is slated for sheriff sale Friday December 11 to satisfy an $8,000 debt. Defendants include trustees Harbison Townsend and Elder. The piece recalls the school’s history and notable alumni.
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Amile
Tom
Longo
Stumpf & Barnett’s
Railroad Avenue
W D. Gates
John F.steying
Indiana
Bia
West Philadelphia
Taft
McComb
Guthrie
R. A. Harbison
D. H. Townsend
T. B. Elder
Townsend
Eldersridge Haa
Wilton Elder
Hutchison
Robert Henderson
S. J. Telford
Pennsylvania
Alexander Donaldson
Eldersridge
Donaldson
Spaulding
Barnett
Watson
Jackson Bames
Frank Paterson
Kelly
Mesare
Elder
Henderson
T.B. Elder
Gilson
J. Craighead
T. M. Gealey
A.wilson
Elder's Ridge
Watson’s Ridge
Hia
Foreign Landa
Presbyterian Banner
Pittsburg
Academy
Judge James 8
Yougg
A. McClung
Gourley
J .8
Haymaker
T. D. Davie
George A. Stone
James A. Barnett
Larimer
R. M. Ewing
Harry Mcllveen
Thomas Swank
John Dibert
Johnatown Tribune
Johnatown Bak
Clark and
Neil
Kittanning
Logan Sample
Western Travelse
William Sutton
Brook
People and visitors noted in Blairsville area report
Mrs J L Culp visits Blairsville relatives while Alex Kerr a Conemaugh liveryman spends the day here. Thomas Hart of Clarksburg visits his son George Hart. Mrs Belle Kinter McLaughlin of Water street remains critically ill from cancer. Stephen Rowe and daughter Gertrude of Dixonville suffer pneumonia. Mrs Carrie K Linton visits daughter Mrs Welty Schrum of Irwin. Charles Apple a jeweler in Charlottesville Va visits with mother Mrs Kate Apple. Dr W D Gates returns from Lock Haven after Snow Shoe camp. Prof Erne at Work plans a March summer school after Indiana schools close in May. Mrs James W Pattison near Home to Columbia hospital Pittsburgh for operation. Mrs A W Wilson and party bound for California join en route by two of her children. Mr and Mrs Mansfield B Brown of Sewickley en route home from New York visit Miss Aayslot and others on Philadelphia street.
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Mansfield B. Brown
Sewickley
New York City
Counterfeiters Face Harsh Accusations
The note claims passing counterfeit money is no worse than substituting Foley's Honey and Tar for Foley's Honey and Ter, a cough remedy that supposedly cures stubborn coughs and heals the lungs, sold by all druggists.
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Foley
All Druggista
Sale at Presbyterian Church and Kerr's Studio Ad
Saturday event at the Presbyterian Church offers reservations through Mrs. T B Clark. Kerr's Studio promotes Christmas work and Luxury Flour for baking. Bath and Toilet Soap advertised as superior in hard water.
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T. B. Clark
Kirk
Mrs Belle Thompson Injured In Fall At Home
Mrs Belle Thompson of Fifth street sustained a fractured hip after tripping on a coal bucket in a dark kitchen. She crawled to the living room and remained there until morning before summoning help. Dr. G. E. Simpson and Dr. Nash attended her and she is cared for by Mrs. Myers.
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Bella Thompson
Fifth Street
G. E. Simpson
Farmers Bank Directors Reduced and Dividend Declared
Stockholders of the Farmers Bank met to reorganize for the year. Directors, largely Indiana residents, were changed to place control with Indiana interests. A semi annual dividend of four percent will be paid January 1. Directors listed include Mesarg, Harry W. Wilson, Rembrandt Peale, J. C. Clark, John B. Taylor, Godfrey Marshall, Robert Mitchell, D. B. Taylor, Clarence R. Smith, D. C. Mack, J.N. Langham, and J. G. McGregor. Directors to elect officers soon.
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Farmers Bank
Indiana
Mesarg
Harry W. Wilson
Rembrandt Peale
J. C. Clark
John B. Taylor
Godfrey Marshall
Robert Mitchell
D. B. Taylor
Clarence R. Smith
D. C. Mack
Indiana School Attendance Report Shows Pleased Superintendent
The Indiana schools monthly report shows 884 enrolled students, 445 boys and 439 girls, with attendance rates of 9 percent for boys and 95 for girls. The superintendent notes overall progress but urges improved attendance, cites compulsory school law, and invites frequent parental visits and involvement. He mentions upcoming move to a new building, a dedication program, and newly added clubs including a press club.
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Indiana
Achoal
Pennsylvania
Parénta
Pyarem
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Keystone
Jim H. St. Clair
Jack
Seventh St
Mr. Kerr
South Seventh Street
TT &T
Sheriff's Sale
Elots
Old Academy
China
W. T. Batt
Health Department
Harriaburg
S.J. Telford
M. C. Watson
Samuel Cunningham
John A. Scott
D. H. Tomb
Harry White
Alex
P. Watson
William A. Guthrie
Richard W
Mark Watson
Alao
Ridge
J. L. Culp
Blairsville
Alex. Kerr
Conemaugh
Thomas Hart
Clarksburg
George Hart
Belle Kinter McLaughlin
Water Street, Stil
Stephen Rowe
Mies Gertrude
Dixonville
Carrie K. Linton
This Place
Mrs. Welty Schrum
Irwin
Charles Apple
Charlotteaville
Kate Apple
W. D. Gates
Lock Haven
Snow Shoe
Erne
James W. Pattison
Near Home
Columbia Hospital
A. W. Wilson
California
Sale
The
Presbyterian Church
Kerr's
Belle Thompson
Klingensmith
William Klingensmith
Elke
Indian Lodge of
Elka
Lodge of Sorrow
M. F. Donahugh
Philadelphia Street
Busjoega
Jim d. Bt
Clair
Kerr
Sue E. Smith & Co
Indiana Schools
Hhis New Roup
Jagk
Kerr Studio
South Seventh’ Street
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