Fire Devastates Cherry Tree Sunday Destroying Four Buildings
A Sunday blaze in Cherry Tree destroyed four buildings including the Baptist church and benighted the Milton Hallman hotel area. Firefighters lacking modern gear fought to halt the inferno as the rink, livery stable, blacksmith shop, and other structures burned. Loss estimated between 10000 and 15000 dollars. rink insured for 3300, livery stable 80, shop insured 1000, church uninsured. Church valued at 2000, with no pastor due to removals hurting the congregation.
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Cherrytree
Milton Hallman
Bettel
McQuown
S'o'elock
Baptist Church
Harvey Brinkley
Jeff Berringer
Hallinan
Beanig
Geratha Towm
Brent
Vaudeville Act Promises Top Night Featuring Melvo
An extra feature in vaudeville to night. Wm. Melvo performs acrobatic feats including barrel jumping contortions and more. He comes highly recommended by theater managers and promises an interesting and amusing act tonight. New pictures and illustrated songs every day.
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Wm. Melvo
Melvo
Local Gazette Names Francis M. Smith as Subscriptions Agent
Francis M. Smith is named the authorized county agent for subscriptions to the Ladies' Home Journal Saturday Evening Post and related magazines. Readers are directed to contact Mr. Smith at the Gazette for details and orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis M. Smith
Ladies’ Home Journal
Saturday Evening Post
Byecese
Mr. Smith
Will Organize a Pressing Club for Holiday Work
Indisna Dye Works advertises a new press club for patrons. Call or phone for particulars and order goods for the holidays to avoid delays. Also notes carpet sweeper repairs by M. F. Donabugh at 1276 Philadelphia Street, Indiana. Luxury bread flour priced at $1.50 per sack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dogan
M. F. Donabugh
Philadelphia Street
Indiana
Weather note for Tuesday fall with colder winds
A compact weather item notes Tuesday will be colder with strong northwest winds. The brief forecast preserves no locations or precise temperatures but signals a shift to cooler conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Northwest
Ono
Blairsville Solons Seek Trolley Franchise
Blairsville officials push for a street railway link with Indiana despite Burgess Graham veto. The Solons approve the grant amid concerns over cost, sewer disruption on Morrow and Brady streets, duration of work, and a permanent bridge at Hnameling Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Street Railway
Blairaville
Indiana
Burgess Howard Graham
Burgess Graham
Morrow Street
Brady Street
Street Railway Co
Worka
Good Cough Medicine for Children Promoted
A reminiscence of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy touted as safe for children with colds, claimed to prevent diphtheria and scarlet fever risks. Mrs F F Starcher from Ripley West Virginia endorses it as satisfactory. Also notes James Otto Singer of Blacklick and Lillian Lamberson of Fanettaburg wed on December 2, with Singer a locomotive engineer for the Conemaugh division of the P R R railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F.starcher
Ripley
W. Va
James ,Otto Singer
Blacklick
Misa Lillian Lamberson
Fanettaburg
N. P. McNelia
North Fifth Street
Myr
Singer
Conemaugh
P. R. R. Railroad
Missionary Service at Baptist Church on Tuesday Evening
The Baptist Missionary Society will hold a missionary service in the church on Tuesday evening at 7:30. Miss Harriet P. Cooper, field secretary of the Women's Missionary Society, will address the meeting. An offering will be lifted and refreshments served. A cordial invitation is extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Missionary Society
Misa Harriet P. Cooper
Women's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Bazaar and Supper by Ladies Aid Society
The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church will hold their annual bazaar and chicken and waffle supper on Dec. 10. Sittings by appointment preferred. Kerr Studio, Clarksburg. Kerr Studio. Clarksburg's basketball team annexed another victory Saturday night, defeating Elderton 2312.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society of
the Presbyterian Church
Clarksburg
Elderton
Bargains in stoves and local notices
A Plumville Review item notes bargains at Jat Appleby & Peterson's and reports Mrs. McCausland recovering after a serious acid ingestion by mistake. Also mentions home-made sauerkraut at J. J. Fiscus with Use Luxury Flour and good bread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleby & Peterson's
McCausland
Plumville Review
J. J. Fiscus
Smith-Sawyer Note Not Found in Marion Center Bank
Marion Center Bank reports its case paper is missing and lawyers may postpone a case as a result. The note identifies the missing document and the potential delay in ongoing legal proceedings.
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Marion Center Bank
Grand jury convenes as forgery cases loom
December court opened with Judge Telford receiving constables and jurors. James A. McQuown of Ord named foreman. Prosecution by S I Sawyer with lawyers Banks and Gatty. Forgery cases against S J Smith may be continued to March due to missing notes from Marion Center Bank and Prothonotary files. Also heard petition for road opening between Hilladale and Arcadia in Montgomery township.
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Telford
Thier Usana
Enore
James A. McQuown
Ord
S.J. Smith
S. I. Sawyer
John N. Banks
John L. Gatty
Marion Center Bank
Mezgsre
Smith
Sawyer
H. Ney
Marion
Montgomery Township
Hilladale
Arcadia
Deaths in Dixonville and Fairfield Township
William Sterner proprietor of the Sterner Hotel at Dixonville died on Sabbath afternoon aged 65 after an eight month battle with cancer. He was a Civil War veteran and is survived by his wife and six children including Frank and Harry Sterner. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm conducted by Rev. Davis. Margaret McClellan age 77 died November 27 at her Fairfield township home near Bolivar leaving a husband five children and two sisters. Rev Marshall of New Florence presided. Funeral arrangements noted near Taylorsville.
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William Sterner
Sterner
Dixonville
Clarion County
Co. A. 87Th Regiment
Frank Sterner
Windber
Harry
Alex
Martin
Alice
Canny Sterner
Clara Lebord
Canton
Rev
Davis
Tayloraville
Margaret McClellan
Fairfield Township
Bolivar
Thomas Hammond, Sr
Horace Riddell
Lockport
Airs. Lyne
Sandy Ridge
Marshall
New Florence
Beware of Frequent Colds and Chamberlains Cough Remedy
An old advertisement extols avoiding chronic catarrh from protracted colds and promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy. It cites testimonials from Mrs M White of Butler Tennessee and S Pedlar of Toronto Ontario, claiming throat lung relief and full cures, with daily druggist availability for their remedies including Pain Balm and Salve for eczema and itching.
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Chamberlain
M. , White
Butler
Tenn
Asle
Local residents visit and travel notes from area town
In town today Dr J W Carson of Blacklick and Joseph Dickey of Vandergrift are among visitors. Miss Kate Ryan of Johnstown visits her cousin Miss Magdalen Muller. Several locals, including Virgil Tomb of Armagh and Mrs C R Lininger of Pittsburg, are noted for visits with family and friends. Others travel plans include Ralph and Edward Bennett heading south for winter, and multiple mentions of visits to and from Vandergrift, Windber, Scottdale, Leechburg, and nearby towns.
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Kate Ryan
Johnstown
Magdalen Muller
Fifth Street
Clymer Man 18 Killed in a Mine
A second fatality in a year occurred at the Sample Ron mine when Frank Harris aged thirty was killed by a slate fall at 1 30 this morning. His companion was bruised but survived as rescuers freed Harris. Harris leaves a wife three daughters his father Howell Harris two sisters Anna Holmes and Mabel Harris and a brother Edward Harris all of Clymer. Funeral services will be in DuBois. Coroner W D Gates will hold an inquest. About a year earlier Mike Mikas was killed in the same mine and local incidents noted nearby include a neck fracture from a barn fall and a fatal shooting. Italian miners fear the site and work there reluctantly under protest.
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Frank Harris
Harris
Howell Harris
Anna Holmes
Misa Mabel Harris
Edward Harris
Clymer
Tioga County
DuBois
Hartla
H. Ney Prothero
Prothero
Indiana
W. D. Gates
Mike Mikas
Trimble
Mike Horwick
Miller
A Pair of Country Kids at Library Hall
A rural comedy drama titled A Pair of Country Kids was announced to be presented at Library Hall Tuesday evening. The lively country kids, described as clean and up-to-date, promise genuine amusement with real actors who sing and dance. Five scenic acts and ten specialties accompany performances. ticket prices are 25 35 and 50 cents.
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Library Hall
Oatman Dance Class and Local Notices
Oatman s dancing class in the library on Wednesday December 9 includes light lunch fruit punch and a 7 8 o clock class. Pittsburgh Schottische taught by Oatman s New Orchestra Joe Graff will provide music. Red Cross Christmas stamps sold to aid tuberculosis relief. Ebenburg buys 200 acres timber nearby Dilltown. Kerr Studio showcases new picture styles. Applney and Peterson offer stove deals.
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Claes
Pitteburg Schottische
Oatman
Joe
Geo
Graff
Blat
Sorrow Memorials Honor Three Elks in Indiana Lodge
Indiana Lodge of Elks held a large memorial program in Library Hall for three members who died in 1908. Rev H G Teagarden gave the main address over an hour long, praising true friendship as exemplified by David and Jonathan and Damon and Pythias. Readings, music, and tributes followed including performances by Edna Cogawell Selma Ronald Emily McCullough and others with Beethoven and Ave Maria pieces and a memorial ode to “Auld Lang Syne.”
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Indiana Lodge of Elka
H. G. Teagardésay Sutawney
Wale
Elks
J. Elder Peeler
Charles A. Geseler
M. C. Watson
Abraham Lincoin Gilbert
James A. Crossman
Frank Debnerneck
Teagarden
Eika
David
Jonathan
Daemon
Pythias
Order ‘Gad
Indiana Lodge
Indiana
Edna Cogawell
Selma Ronald
Emily McCullough
Mise Cogawell
Alex M. Stewart
Barry J. Laughlin
Jobo G. St. Clair
W. Pearl Walker
God
H. E. Cogawell
Beethoven
Thorne
Logey
America
William Wrigley
Pittsburg Lodge
Ben C. Tunison
Penagoole
Fla
Paul Bernthaler
Mise Gertrude Clark
Soprelio
C. Steele Clark
Robert 3. Murphy
Johnstown
Allegheny Ledge
John R. Roberts
M. B. Stephane
E. A. McNeella
Frank Po
Jo HA AvJayne
Pittsburg
Jude Clark
Ralph M. Henderson
Mit
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Took Baptist Church
Hallman’s
Dreamland
Magazine
Blairsville
Solons
Graham
Singer—Lamberson
Kerr Studio
Grand Jury
Ers
Margaret M'Clelland
Toronto
All Drugelete
J. W. Carson
Joseph Dickey
Vandergrift
Virgil Tomb
Armagh
D. H.tomb
Church Street
Ming Florence Daugherty
Vandergrit
Abbie McCoy
White Township
Bessie Price
Bedford
Joseph Hite
South Sixth Street
Crissie Cameron
Pitteborg
North Ninth Street
George Clark
Idelan Thompson
Clark Hanna
Ella Thompson
Scottdale
Leechburg
Salinburg
Misa Edna Hollister
Wilmerding
H. B. Buterbaugh
South Sixth Atreat
Harry Gessler
Pittsburgh
Pitt
Mra
J. Mitchell
New York City
Missey Mae
Alen Daugherty
Ralph
Edward Bennett
Water Street
Tampa
William Altman
Henry Sickenberger
Fleming
Thomas Daugherty
Graceton
Ellie Memorial
Christman
Lesta
J. J
Sample Run
WED
Red Cross
Charlea E. Huey
F. M. Byrne
Ebeneburg
Dilltown
Frank Farnbaugh
Wintondale
Applney & Peterson
Frank M. Doberneck
Charles A. Gessler
A. L. Gilbert
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