Destructive blaze at Indiana Woolen Mill saves buildings
A fire at the Indiana Woolen Mill occurred at 1 PM in the wool drying section. Prompt firemen flooded the building with lye steam, preventing greater loss while 600 pounds of wool were inside. Loss estimated around 1500 dollars but insured. damage centered on the wool dryer and belting. GP Happel died in St Louis hospital two weeks earlier from appendicitis complications. formerly of Baltburg, married Margaret Rappold, later worked as a blast furnace blower in Mound City.
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Indiana
Woolen Mills Grant
Coneista
Eost
Happel
St.Louis Hospital
Balteburg
Migs
Margaret Rappold
Anger
John Reppold
Baltabura
Snawpy Turner
Mound City
Happgl
Aihovle Blower
John Rapa
Etten
Praise for Greensburg County Home During Inspection
Robert W Herbert of Greensburg visited the new County Home Thursday as a representative of the State Board of Charities. He toured with Commissioners Shutter and Neal Andesveras and praised the facility noting it will be a fine home for the county’s poor. His long Harrisburg reporting career and charity work underpin his expert opinion with one minor suggestion observed by the commissioners.
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Robert W Herbert
Greensburg
Herbert
Indiana
State Board of Cboritins
Prooule J. Torrance
Pittsburg
Shutter
Neal Andesveras
Harrisburg
Pittsbury Times
State Board of Charities
Neighborhood Club closes two day session in Presbyterian church
The Neighborhood Club wrapped up its first annual meeting with a closed business session to draft a constitution and by laws attended by a small delegation and New Century Club workers. Dr. Bertha Caldwell of Johnstown gave a pioneering lecture on the Juvenile Court, following previous greetings from nearby clubs.
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Presbyterian Church
New Century Club
Pupxsutawney
Ridgway
Reynoldsville
du Bois
Bertha Caldwell
Johnstown
Wen O
Caldwell
Thomas Sutton
Mina Besa Hamilton
Ths Place
Blakesley
DuBois
FIRST MEETING OF GF ORCHESTRA AT NORMAL CONSERVATORY
Fifteen fiddlers gathered at the Normal Conservatory on Thursday evening after Prof Hamlin Cogewell invited players from the North Conservatory of Monge. Four first violins, six seconds, two violas, two cellos and a double bass formed the ensemble. The next meeting will be at 7 20 PM next Thursday with more players and wind instruments added.
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Normal Conservatory
Hamlin £. Cogewell
Norih Conservatory
Monge
Behoo
Conservatory
Thorsday
Cogawell
Will of Jacob Arthur probate notes 1907
The will of Jacob Arthur late of Cherrytree dated November 12 1907 was probated on January 14. It leaves household goods and the farm during the wife Rachael Arthurs lifetime. After her death the property goes to six daughters Pearl Perea Sue Elisabeth Eifel and Vera. A A Arthur receives a Green township farm and an Indiana lot to be sold with proceeds divided among his children. Granddaughter Hope Cressley receives five dollars. Wife and son named executors.
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Jacob Arthur
Cherrytree
Rachael Arthur
Pearl
Perea
Sue
Elisabeth
Eifel
Vera
A. A. Arthur
Green Township
Indiana Ia
Hope Cressley
Champions beat Indians in Library Hall thriller
Champion Wis Another Gane defeats the Indians High School team 17 to 14 in Library Hall Thursday night. It marks their tenth straight win. They travel to play Bugnetwg Y. C. A. on February 4. Scorers include Loughry 4, Walker 9, Rinn 8, Abby 2 with Saxton Bina Hoe Poalort contributing one goal each.
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Indians
Library Hall
Bugnetwg Y. C. A
Elkin Rules Injunction Not Warranted In Coal Subsidence Case
In a Philadelphia written opinion Judge John P. Elkin states the Pennsylvania Supreme Court dissolved an injunction in the Berkey versus Berwind White Coal Mining Co and Wilmore Coal Co case. He says the real issue is remedy not right, and equity interference requires irreparable injury or nuisance threat, which do not exist here.
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John P. Elkin
Philadelphia
Supreme Court of
State of
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court
Henry A. Berkey
Berwind White Coal Mining Company
Wilmore Coal Company
Somerset County Court
Jyrd Elkin
Courts of Equity
Inquest deemed unnecessary in Condron suicide case
Coroner W D Gates concluded Walter Condron of near Smickeburg died by suicide and an inquest is unnecessary. The tally suggests he angered after being refused use of his uncle’s horse and buggy, possibly hanging himself. Relatives were away at church when the incident occurred. Condron had attended Pine Knob school at Smickaburg.
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Young Condron
W. D. Gates
Walter Condron
Smickeburg
Pine Knob
Smickaburg
McSparrin Nominated for Constable in Third Ward
The Republican suggestion meeting in the Third ward last Saturday night omitted C W McSparrin from the candidate list. His name will appear on the ballot. Primaries occur in all four wards Saturday between 4 and 7 PM at the regular polling places.
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C.w.mcsparrin
Constable
McSparrin
Chamberlains Pain Balm Eases Rheumatic Shoulder Pain
Botstown New Brunswick resident Mrs F H MeElwee reports quick relief after trying Chamberlains Pain Balm for a lingering left shoulder pain. Advised by local druggists Albert Koes Philadelphia, a discharge before a marshal and a judge, while Rhea recently released on bail after a court appearance for a peace violation following a reported wife shooting attempt.
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F. H. Me Elwee
Botstown
New Brunewild
Chamberlain
Old Boys to Play Leechburg Tomorrow Evening
The Old Boys travel to Leechburg for a game tomorrow night. The previous meeting ended close with Indien winning the first game. Silvis of Salisbury may start at center for the Old Boys.
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Leechburg
Old Boys
Indien
Acore
Silvis
Salisburg
Saturday's Sale at Prephyterian Church
A Saturday sale notice lists baked goods and staples including bread and pies at the Prephyterian Church. Reads like a church fundraising event with prices around 30 cents and items such as assorted breads and pastries.
Governor Replaces Harris on State Game Board
Gov. Stuart appoints Arthur Chapman of Doylestown to the State Board of Game Commissioners replacing Frank Harris. Harris declined to retire, tying his fate to Capitol scandal amid ongoing reform momentum. Harris had links to past Capitol contracts and grounds and buildings issues, highlighting political winds undermining ring domination as April primaries approach.
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Stuart
Frank
Harris
Clearfield
State Board of Game Commission
Arthur Chapman
Doylestown
State Capitol
Chapman
Capitol
H. Burd Casael
Pennsylvania
John H. Sanderson
Points on People from Pittisburg to Marion Center
A collage of local names visiting, staying, or passing through areas including Pittisburg, Saltsburg, Coral, Marion, Indiana, Buffalo, and Jeannette. Notables include J R Richards, Harry Patterson, Mia Ling Houk, John H Houk, Frank Rapp, Carl Ma Afes, R P Mo Henry, W F Croft, C R Griffith, Nelile Watt, and Edith Depp with clerical hires at the People s Insurance Agency. The text notes serious illness for Harry Pfeifer.
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Nelile Watt
du Boie
Edith Depp
Town
The
People’s Insurance Agency
Man Held for Sanity Hearing After Arrest
Karl Lydick was arrested on Thursday for various offenses. He has been at Polk Institute and is not believed responsible for his actions. Squire Crossman plans to ask Judge Telford to appoint a commission to determine his sanity.
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Karl
Geo) Lydick
Polk Institute
Squire Crossman
Telford
Entertained His Friends by Rail Surveyor Clark
i W Clark the railroad surveyor entertained a score of his friends at Bridge Tuesday evening Jan 14 to bin offices in the Hetrick building About midnight supper was served by Myera Little Low prices offered and dishes given Away free at the Beatty Grocery 1900 W Phila
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I. W. Clark
Bridge
Hetrick
Myera & Little
Beatty
Phila
Mateer Building Burned in Altoona Fire Disaster
Altoona suffered a major blaze on Wednesday destroying the Mateer building owned by the Mateer family linked to Mrs. John W. Books and relatives in town. The fire gutted the structure on Eleventh avenue with a $64,000 loss and damaged the old Calvert hall on High avenue and North street, where A. E. Davis general merchandise stood. Total losses are partly covered by insurance.
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Altoona
Mateer
John W. Books
Town
Charles Work
Chan
Stanley Hooks
Josephine
Altonna
Matear
Eleventh Avenue
Calvert Hall
High Avenue
North Street
A. E. Davis General Merchandise
Judge White Honored at Princeton Club Meeting
At the Princeton Club of Western Pennsylvania gathering in University Club Pittsburg Indiana alumnus Noll named to office Judge Nathaniel Ewing former 1869 president and General Harry White 1854 elected first vice president The club with about 600 members plans a Princeton College fund raising $1000 was subscribed during the meeting and a smoker followed the business session
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Princeton Club
Western Pennsylvania
University Club
Pittsburg
Indiana
Noll
Nathaniel Ewing
Harry White
Princeton College
Van Horn Family Estate Meeting Planned in Philadelphia
Canby Van Horn active in Philadelphia hosts a meeting of Van Horn, MoEl hoes, Williams and other Indiana Jefferson and Philadelphia county families claiming the Van Horn estate in New York City. They have sought title to lands for 30 years. estimated value reaches 10 million dollars. 356 members are said to be present or represented.
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van Horn
MoElhoes
Williams
Indiana
Jeferson
Philadelphia
New York City
Canby van Horn
Pure Food Law and Chamberlain Cough Remedy
Secretary Wilson explains the Pure Food Law aims to inform consumers about deceptive drug claims and requires listing habit forming drugs on bottle labels. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy once claimed no such ingredients, now proven true as labels disclose ingredients. Sold widely by druggists.
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Wilson
Indiana School Board Considers Regular Business
The Indiana School Board met Thursday evening to review monthly items and discuss the Second building project in New Castle. No new business was raised besides recommendations for installing a hot air heating system in the new structure by C. C. and A. L. Thayer.
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Indiana
Bulding
A. L. Thayer
New Castle
Eldergridge Academy Triumphs 35 to 2 Over Kisks
Eldergridge Academy defeated Kisks 35 to 2 at Elderaridge on Thursday. Ewing starred for the Ridge five with strong performances by W and RB. Kearney Kelly and Smith led Kisks scoring efforts.
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Eldergridge Academy
Kick
Salinburg
Elderaridge
Ewing
Ridge
Kearney
Kelly
Smith
Punk Lydick Leaves Town After Arrest
Local report shows "Punk" Lydick leaving Indiana by train several days ago and expressing no intent to return. He was arrested for intoxication and, before Burgess Crossman, the justice advised that staying away might benefit him.
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Punk
Lydick
Indiana
Burgess Crossman
Slick Stranger O Connor Debts and Deceit Case
Richard O Connor, calling himself a plasterer, allegedly used false pretenses to obtain goods and meals across Butler, Findley, and Clymer, promising payments from various firms and individuals. He was arrested by Sheriff Wettling after fleeing town, with reports of $2,000 in his pockets and a history of promising cash from a Butler law firm and other sources.
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Iin
O'Connor
J Sapp
Naw
Sheriff Wettling
Chestnut
E. A. Pennington
Johnston
Butler
Jim
John Crsnn
Humbert
Onvste Chadwick
India
PF. J
Johnstown
Clymer
O’connor
William O’dowall
Findley Barr
Mra. Merritt
Buter
Public notice urges vigilance on gum hose safety
A wary public notice warns residents to watch their gum hose and seek security for insurance plans from the Peoplea' Ingurence oat Raving & Trust Go. Phana 352, urging caution and verification of contact details.
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Raving & Trust
Phana
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Aba
Etouk
C. F. Happel
Joneph
Mock Blacklick Ager
Blacklick
Aqueph Guzye
Busy - Clymer
McKarlok
Gipsy Gipsy Indiana
Bach de Davis - Broshvelley
Jobp
Haldia Plimville
Batty
Plupville Sloory Edwards Styrford
Henry
GF Orchestra
Elkin
Supreme Bench
Albert ‘Hikse
Albert Koes
Thirteenth Street
James 8
Hammere
W. M. Mogan
James A. Crane
Rhea
March Court
Frank G. Harris
J. R. Richards
Pittisburg
Harry Patterson
Saltsburg
Mia
Israel Kunkle
Coral
N'Town
Matthew Henry
Miae Ling Houk
John H. Houk
Hie
Marion Cobter
Frank Rapp
Buffalo
N.Y
Carl Ma Afes
Punxsutawney
Was & Kueineys
Harry Pfeifer
East Mahoning Township
R. FP. Mo Henry and
W. F. Croft
Hellwood
C.R. Grifith
Marion Center
Jeannette
Judge White
Mede
Slick Stranger
Richard O*connor
Alway
Ick Bros
Druggigte
Neice Indiann
Creekside
M. E. Chuva
Daniel
Wednaaday
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