Postmasters to Stand Civil Service Tests in Several States
An executive order issued December 2 by President Roosevelt shifts all fourth class postmasters in Pennsylvania New York Ohio Indiana Illinois Wisconsin and Michigan to Civil Service rules after current terms expire. About 76 postmasters in Indiana County face new tests while positions in other counties may also change. The move aligns fourth class appointments with later carrier and clerk rules. Forest fire claims paid by County Commissioners blame railroad engines for ignition and summons constables to press charges along rail lines.
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Roosevelt Pota
Pennsylvania
New York
Ohio
Indiana
Innois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Lodiana
Uncle Sam
Postoffice Department
Blacklick
Gherrytree
Glen Campbell
Homer City
Saltsbury
Marriage Licenses Issued At City Office
The Register and Recorder's office completed the sixteenth volume of marriage licenses on Thursday. The first license in volume seventeen went to Francesco Remati of Freeburg and Misa Francesca Pretiva of Rossiter. Register J Blair Sutton has issued about six hundred licenses since taking office last January.
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Red Eorder
Francesco Remati
Freetburg
Misa Francesca Previta
Rossiter
J. Blair Sutton
Seven Cent Social at Methodist Church
A seven cent social is planned in the lecture room of the Methodist Episcopal church on Monday evening December 7. Everything is priced by sevens with admission seven cents, ice cream and cake fourteen cents, and candy seven cents per package. Attend and bring seven friends.
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The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Salisburg Buildings Burned Fire Blamed on Drinkers
A blaze destroying the blacksmith shop of Joseph Ferguson and the H T Beatty warehouse in Saltsburg on November 28 caused about 1200 in total losses. Officials say the origin is unknown and beer drinkers are suspected of starting the fire.
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Joseph Ferguson
H. T. Beatty
Saltsburg
Pittsburg Man to Address Blaineville Meeting
W B McFall of Pittsburg will speak at the Blaineville Opera House during the men s meeting held under church auspices this Sabbath afternoon.
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W.B. McFall
Pittsburg
Blaineville Operas House
Saturday church sale and gift shows advertised
A Presbyterian Church invites attendance at a Saturday sale at 3 30 PM with reservations via Mrs T B Clark. Kerr Studio advertises new inexpensive Christmas gift pictures. Appleby Peterson's promotes affordable stoves with the claim you can get more stove for less money than anywhere else.
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T. B. Clark
Christman
Kerr Studio
Appleby & Peterson's
Seward Concerns in Receiver's Hands
Ogle & Walters of Johnstown named receivers for Seward Brick, Seward Coal, and Seward Supply at Seward to protect stockholders and creditors. Heirs of Isla George Patchen may sue in ejectment, possibly forcing closure through property sales. Estate of George H. Brown holds a contelling interest in the 800 acres of land and numerous lots near Seward. Total property value listed at $200,000 with open accounts, bonds, and judgments as principal claims against the coal and brick firms.
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Ogle & Walters
Johnstown
Seward Brick Company
Seward Coal Company
Seward Supply Company
Seward
Isla George Patchen
George H. Brown
Johnatown
Raal
Blairsville Armory Promised for Local Militia
Lieut. Col. G. W. Crede reports Blairsville will host a state armory for Company D Gens Stewart and Hulings Col. Logan and officials visited and pledged support. Pennsylvania has built many armories at about $20,000 each, and Blairsville plans a fine building funded by donations to purchase the site.
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G. W. Crede
Stewart and Hulings
Logan
Blairsville
Pappsylvania
Col. Crade
Country Kida Pair at Library Hall Next Tuesday
A rural comedy drama titled Country Kida announced for Library Hall next Tuesday evening features a lively pair of country kids. Described as clean and up to date with real actors who sing and dance, the show promises genuine amusement and plenty of mischief. Five scenic acts and specialties are offered. Tickets cost 26, 5 and 60 cents.
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Library Hall
Eldersridge Relics Sold At Sheriff Sale
The Eldersridge Academy personal effects were sold at sheriff sale last Friday. The auction included an old clock and two docks used by Dr. Donaldson, sold to the highest bidder. The Salzeburg Press notes the once prosperous school appears doomed to close.
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Eldersridge Academy
Donaldson
Salzeburg Press
Typhoid Traced to Local Milk Supply
Several typhoid fever cases in the area have been traced to impure milk from dairyman Cook near Bethel church. Samples confirmed pollution by the University of Pennsylvania lab, leading health officer Dr W A Simpson to ban Cook milk from Indiana. Cooperating dairymen helped remove product for analysis. Normal School usage denied. The cause is suspected to be from a spring or milk handling vessel.
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Indiana
W. A. Simpson
Frank Casselman
Casselman
Dairyman Cook
Bethel Church
Simpson
University of Pennsylvania Laboratories
Philadelphia
Cook
Albert
Dr. Simpson
Messrs
Snalyais
Social Roundup of Visitors and Residents
Dr G E Simpson spent Thorsday in DaBoia S Wetzel of Marion Center was here today Jesse Way of Kellysburg spent Thursday here H C Bell of Johnstown visited here on Thursday Mice Bertha Work of Hamill returned from Pittsburg Mrs W R Stephenson of Pittsburg was a visitor in Indiana today J D Garman and son Jay of Cherrytree were visitors in Indiana yesterday Mrs A A Sloan of Waterstreet remembering her son Dr I BE Sloan of Johnstown Mrs S B Krenz of Rochester Mills attended the funeral of her father Jacob Rhodes in Greensburg on Toew Mrs A H Stewart of Marion Center visiting sisters Crissie and Miriam Cameron of Pittsburg Mrs W B Elder and son T B of Eldereridge visiting their parents Mr and Mrs A P Watson of South Seventh street R A Thompson J Weimer and wife and D B Taylor were Indiana residents registered at Johnstown hotels Wednesday Miss Glenawee Prothero returned home on The Heights from a visit with friends in Philadelphia and other Eastern cities Mrs D M Miller and her children returned to Pittsburg after a short visit with Mr and Mrs J M Laughlin Samuel Morgan formerly of Punxsutawney now of Johnstown spent Wednesday here He is connected with Dr I E Sloan in Somerset mines Mr and Mrs P J McGovern and daughter Gaypell are home from Selinsgrove where they spent Thanksgiving with their son Glenn at Susquehanna University Miss Laura Cunningham who came to attend the Chapman Cunningham nuptials returned to Pittsburg yesterday after spending the night with her brother John Cunningham Mrs Jennie Miller and Mrs Ida M Owens of East Philadelphia street went to Blairsville Wednesday to face the former's son Ralph Miller
Deaths: Mary Wilson longtime Punxsutawney teacher
Obituary notes Miss Mary Wilson who taught in Punxsutawney schools for nearly six decades died December 1 from stomach and liver trouble at age 78. Daughter of Rev. Thomas Wilson she led generations of local pupils and is survived by two brothers and a sister. Funeral was held at her home and burial at Oakland Cemetery. Also reported were the deaths of John Lindsay formerly of West Wheatfield Township near Los Angeles and Eva May Gifford 19, of Codove, tuberculo sis. interment in Lowellville.
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Mary Wilson
Punxsutawney
Pennsylvania
Punxautawney
Thomas Wilson
Cyrus
Hiram Wilson
Eva May Gifford
Joseph Gifford
Covode
Lowellville, O
Steving Buys Holiday Goods for Trade
H. H. Steving returned from a Philadelphia trip with a stock of 2,600 worth of ruga in all sizes for the holiday trade. The first shipment of the ruge is now arriving.
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Steving
H. H. Steving
Philadelphia
Typhoid case in Blairsville Hospital
The item notes a patient confined in Blairsville Hospital with typhoid fever. It also mentions Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Shields of South Seventh Street hosting Andrew and Clark Weamer of Plumville en route to Vandergrift to visit sister Mrs. Mary Clowen who is seriously ill. Ralph R. Radcliffe, West End School principal, was in town from Glen Campbell after attending his mother Anna Radcliffe’s sudden death in Punxsutawney.
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Blairsville Hospital
Fire Association elects officers and to buy gum coats
At the Indiana Fire Association monthly meeting officers for the coming year were elected: President Harry G. Yuckenberg and others. Trustees were authorized to purchase 30 gum coats for use at fires. The Relief Association elected its officers, and interest grows over plans for a new fire house on South Seventh Street and Nixon alley.
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Indiana Fire Association
Harry G. Yuckenberg
Edwin Beck
G.meade Marshall
George Plotzer
Relief Association of the Fire Company
Joseph A. Dickey
E. H. Wichteberger
Harry C.christy
George W. Plotzer
Fire Company
George W.graff
South Seventh Street
Nixon Alley
Transfers and Obits in Pittsburg Diocese and Local Death
Rt Rev Bishop Canevin makes many pastorate changes in the Pittsburg diocese. Rev John Frania moves from St Bernard Indiana to St Adelbert South Side Pittsburg. Rev Franta replaces him. Rev W Pawalkiewiecz from St Josephat Pitts joins as assistant at Indiana. Longo found dead from heart trouble. funeral held at Catholic cemetery after coroner confirms organic heart disease. Also short notices include Rev J R Craighead honored as moderator of the Presbyterian Synod of Anna. local ads and shop chatter fill remaining columns.
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Pittsburg
Bishop Canevin
John Frania
St. Bernard’s Church
Indiana
Longo
Amile Longo
Railroad Avenue
N. P. McNelis
Saltsburg Board of Trade Banquet Draws Town Leaders
Saltsburg held its second annual Board of Trade banquet in the town hall with 125 guests, about half women. J C Moore chaired, Robert H Wilson toastmaster, and Miss Della McQuiston led the pup-per as speeches and songs highlighted civic pride and local institutions.
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Saltsburg Board of Trade
J.C. Moore
Robert H. Wilson
Charles Martin
Board of Trade
H. F. Carson
J. C. Moore. Long
Pinaud W. Howard Ewing
Rey
J. E. Inskeep
R.j.shielda
Durand Mra
Boyd Crawford
Town Beautiful
John Krumm
J.G. Sebald
DeKoven
Della McQuiston
W. A. MacColl
A. T. Bell
Scott Cowan
F. Carson
W. 5. Minteer
G. M. Ryall
Oatman Dance Class Wednesday December 9
Oatmans Dancing Class meets in Library Hall with light lunch and fruit punch. Clare at 7 89 dancing at 9. Pitte borg Schottiache to be taught. Oatmans New Orchestra featuring Joe and Geo Graff to provide music.
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Clare
Pitteborg Schottiache
Oatman
Joe and
Geo. Graff
That Dull Feeling After Eating Pubic Tablet Endorsement
Davin Freeman of Kempt Nova Scotia testifies that Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets have given him more relief than any other tablets for the dull heavy feeling after meals. The ad claims the tablets strengthen the stomach improve digestion regulate the bowels and relieve heaviness. Free samples available at drug stores and sold by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
Con
Davin Freeman
Kempt
Nova Scotia
Shelver
Bowela
Pilla
County Commissioners Notice on Authorized Purchases and Relief Orders
The County Commissioners will not be responsible for bills secured or contracted for persons not authorized to transact county business. No aid will be furnished unless a relief order has been previously issued. An outside relief order may be filed where purchases are made. No other bills will be recalled by the Commissioners.
Palace's Pretty Pictures at the Palace Rink
Tonight free moving pictures show at the Palace Rink featuring The Light House Keeper and A Drookard After All. Skating runs 7:30. Workmen drill for gas on Compton farm in Conemaugh township under J W Woodend. Appleby and Petersen offer stoves. Jack Building adds a new room. Karr Studio urges early Christmas photo sessions. Leorn's Superlative Pour appears.
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Palace Rink
Compton Farm
Conemaugh Township
J. W. Woodend
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Salisburg
Blaireville
Sele
Presbyterian Church
GEO, Brown Estate
Col. Crede
Eldersridge
Particuare
Jim H
St. Clair
Jeck Building
Seventh St
Clangon's
M. F. Donabugh
Philadelphia Street
Dairyman
G. E. Simpson
Thorsday
DaBoia
S. Wetzel
Marion Center
Jesse Way
Kellysburg
H.C. Bell
Mice Bertha Work
Hamill
W. R. Stephenson
J. D. Garman
Jay
Cherrytree
A. A. Sloan
Waterstreet
Krenz
Rochester Mills
Jacob Rhodes
Greensburg
Toewday
Mra
A. H. Stewart
Slatera
Missea Crissie
Miriam Cameron
W. B. Elder
Eon
T. B
Eldereridge
4. P. Watson
R. A. Thompson
J. Weimer
D. B. Taylor
Glenawee Prothero
the Heights
D. M. Miller
Samuel Morgan
Punxputawney
I. £. Sloan
Somerset County
P. J. McGovern
Gaypell
Selinsgrove
Glenn
Susquehanna University
Mijas
Laura Cunningham
Chapman—Cunningham
John §. Cunningham
Jennie Miller
Ida M. Owens
Ralph Miller
Rhoda Billings
Isaac Billings
West Church Street
Shere
the Baptist Church
Oakland Cemetery
John Lindsey
West Wheat‘field Township
Los Angeles
Cal
Lindsay
Ralph R. Radcliffe
West End Schoola
Anna Radcliffe
Punxeytawney
St. Bernard’s
South Side
Toronto
Craighead
J. R. Craighead
Eleraridge
Presbyterian Synod of
Anna, If
Jack
Jim A. St. Cishr
Appleby & Peterson
Sue E. Smith & Co
WED
Palace
Jim H. St. Clair
Jack Building
Karr
Appleby & Petersen
Leorn
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