Runaway buggy accident claims infant near Plumville
Mrs. Orlin Briggs and party were returning from an outing when the buggy struck an air wheel and overturned. Stella Elizabeth Briggs, about eight weeks old, was killed instantly. Mrs. Van Olstein, the infant’s grandmother, was unconscious with serious injuries, while Mrs. Briggs and the other child suffered severe bruises. The elderly woman remained at a nearby house as authorities and witnesses aided the victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlin Briggs
Plumville
Plum Ville
0. K. Briggs
Plumville Review
Briggs
van Olstein
Stella Elizabeth
Postmaster Pay Cuts Across Region Hit Blairsville Hard
An annual salary readjustment for postmasters cut pay in several towns. Vandergrift and Vandergrift Heights saw increases to 2300 and 1200 dollars respectively, while Blairsville Postmaster Graff fell from 2300 to 2100 dollars. Across the region 93 positions were reduced with DuBois tightening from 2800 to 2700 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandergrift
Vandergrift Heights
Graff
Blairsville
DuBois
Chamberlain's Salve Brings Quick Relief For Nursing Ailment
Mothers with nursing distress find a cure possible by applying Chamberlains Salve as soon as nursing ends. Wipe off with a soft cloth before the next nursing. Many trained nurses report best results, with sales by all druggists.
Is Your Neighbor Guilty Chickey Thieves Sighting
In the First ward reports say local thieves known as chickey thieves are active. The chatter suggests the culprits may live near the thefts scene and closer scrutiny is urged by residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickey
For Sale Good second hand automobile bargain
For sale at Indiana Motor Co a good second hand automobile offered at a bargain. Contact 219 ti Talk off the town St Clair a shows for details and price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Motor Co
St. Clair
Bennett and Sons Lowest Bid To Build Reed Station Sewer
Borough Council opened June 11 bids for reed station sewer purification works with $40,000 budget. M Bennett & Sons Indiana offered $31,877.26, others ranged up to $60,309.00. Next Monday council will award the contract to Bennett and Sons and start construction at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Pealer
Reed Station
Vetera
Indiana
M. Bennett & Sons
Pitt Construction Co
Pgh
Custer Contracting Co
Tarentum
Murphy & Appleby
GC. & Lambie Co
Pittsburg
P. J. McGovern
John C. Schrade
Williamsport
Messrs. Bennett
Frank Snyder a Graduate at Gettysburg College
Mr and Mrs George Snyder Miss Arvilla Snyder and Sutton Lewis of White township and Miss Lesta Fleck and Mrs H B Beers and her son Lisle of town who went to Gettysburg on May 29 to attend commencement and Taft speech will return Thursday evening They will be accompanied home by Frank Snyder who graduated this week He will enter Gettysburg Theological Seminary next fall Snyder won a $20 prize near St Louis and a gold medal against top eastern speakers in spring contests
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Snyder
Arvilla Snyder
Sutton Lewis
White Township
Lesta Fleck
H. B. Beers
Lisle
Town
Gettysburg
Gettysburg College
Taft
Frank Snyder
Gettysburg Theological Seminary
Snyder
St. Louis
Well known athlete Richard L Trump dies in Ohio at 80
Richard Leroy Trump, 80, a famed Kiskiminetas and Washington and Jefferson star in baseball football track and basketball, died several days ago in Mansillon Ohio. He had lived in Pittsburg after college and was linked with several teams there. His home was Canton Ohio. He fell ill while returning from Canton to Pittsburg after attending a brother's funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Leroy Trump
Kiskiminetas
Washington and Jefferson
Mansillon
Ohio
Pittsburg
Canton
Imperial Flour Converts Water Street Homemaker
Mrs C of Water Street praises Imperial flour over Western Mill for white bread with better flavor and softer crust. She also endorses Goldenrod for pastry. Mill prices listed: Imperial 1.60 per sack, Goldenrod 1.50. Order direct from Indians Roller Mille, Hetrick & Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Strvet
Indians Roller Mille
Hetrick & Wilson
Victor Roller
David Ellie & Son
Penn Millia
Auction of Spring Styles at Pauch Bros Tailors
Local shop promotes savings on suits and overcoats with reduced spring and summer stock. Advertises Pop ular styles, discount offers, and multiple tailors including Vogel Bros, near Plotz Market, urging quick purchase while stock lasts. Includes brand mentions Red Seal Flour and St Clair's Shoes.
Marines Help Police in Philadelphia Riots and Ohio Train Crash
Philadelphia June 2 real fighting began in trolley strike as marine guards prevented an overwhelmed police force in a government yard. Rioters and police clashed with bricks iron and sticks leaving several bruised but no fatalities. In Mars a Baltimore and Ohio wreck occurred due to mistaken orders, killing one engineer and injuring three.
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Philadelphia
Baltimore & Ohio
Marine Guard
Teague Island Navy Yard
Pittsburg
Baltimore and Ohio
Mars
Alexander Fouils
Callery
Ander
Frank Czarnecki
Bakerstown
Benjamin Guthrie
Fred Atkinson
Slavs Trousers Robbery Near Glass Works
Three American men robbed a Slav near the glass works at dawn taking his clothes but missing a $45 roll of bills sewn in his coat lining. Jay Fleming recovered trousers for the man and Ben Keller helped outfit him. Police have no clues yet, suspecting local tramps. The Slav spent the night in town before continuing toward Coral where he worked as a fireman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Fleming
Ben Keller
Chestnut Street
Keller
Coral
Burgesa Wilson
Church Street
Miss Geneva Findley gets kitchen shower before marriage
Sixty friends gathered at E M Lockard home on Tuesday evening June 1 to honor Miss Geneva Findley before her wedding to William Hagenlocher next Tuesday. She received 70 pieces of blue graniteware and kitchen items from a butter print to a dish pan. The event included a surprise shower and an elaborate luncheon hosted by neighborhood ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Findley
E. M. Lockard
William Hagenlocher
Miss Findley
Lockard
Misses Mary
Margaret Lockard
Delightful Opera Promised At Library Tonight
A large audience is expected at the Library to witness The Pirates of Penzance produced by the Normal Conservatory of Music. Donald Buchanan from New York City leads as lead singer and director with a tuneful score by a large orchestra. Tickets available at Hall's store or at the door after 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library
Hall
Gaston Seriously Hurt After Attack in Town
Gaston sustained severe head gashes and was reportedly struck by a hatchet during an assault. A Lewis boy of West Water street who was with him also suffered injuries. The two men claim foreigners beat and stoned them, while initial reports claimed different causes.
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Gaston
Lewis
West Water Street
Doctors Know Soap and its antiseptic claim
The ad urges asking a family physician about a laundry soap made of borax coconut oil clean tal low and naphtha. It claims cleansing sterilizing and antiseptic effects. Easy Task soap is presented as the only one that would fill his prescription and prevent contagion from common soaps.
Crossing English Channel May Be Achieved Today
Boulogne France June 2 One of the most daring aeronautic feats the crossing of the English Channel in an airplane will be attempted today by Arthur Seymour if the weather conditions are favorable. If things go well he expects to make the trip in 20 minutes the distance about 20 miles. Seventeen motorboats will dot the channel along the contemplated route to render assistance in case of an accident.
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Boulogne
France
English Channel
Arthur Seymour
Broadmeadow Resigns From Russell Coal Plant at Rossiter
Broadmeadow, longtime superintendent of Russell Coal Co operations at Rossiter, has resigned and relocated to Hoboken New Jersey. Garden seeds are available at 3 cents per package while supplies last. Indiana Hardware Co. offers Town talk St. Clair's shoes at discounted prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Clair’s Shoes
J. Broadmeadow
Russell Coal Co
Rossiter
Hoboken
N. J
Indiana Hardware Co
Tomorrow's Circus Day with John Robinson Shows Arrives
The John Robinson Shows bring a large livestock caravan to town tomorrow from Latrobe. About 200 horses require daily care and substantial feed for the menagerie. The set includes a diverse crew from blacksmiths to two veterinarians and even a show attorney, with the elephant noted as hardy and intelligent and the giraffe as delicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robinson
Robinson
Latrobe
Children Sick and Family in Need on South Seventh
Charles Hileman reports three children at his South Seventh Street home are ill with scarlet fever. Health Officer J. W. Thompson struggles to provide needed food and medicines as relief from commissioners remains limited to 2,507 weekly. Local families and visitors, including McGovern, Corrigan, Smith, Richardson, London, Calderwood, and Wingert, gather in support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hileman
South Seventh Street
J. W. Thompson
P. J. McGovern
Tenth Street
Jas. Corrigan Ani
M. ©. Smith
Blacklick
Clark Richardson
Florentine
Richmond
William London
DuBois
Robert Calderwood
Leevina
Larue
Kezia Wingert
Plumville
Hatch Carnival Set for June Visits in City
G H Coleman, general agent of the J Frank Hatch Carnival Co., arrived to arrange shows for the week of June 14. Tents will be pitched at Sixth and Locust Streets for the carnival arrival and performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Coleman
J. Frank Hatch Carnival Co
Locust
Auto Stalled at Peeler's Camp Visit
C Leaké Pattison made two attempts to reach the South Bend camp yesterday. He left his auto at Peeler's due to mud breakdown and returned to Indiana after acquiring a new machine, Go-carts, at L Pattison Co. 213 tf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Leaké Pattison
South Bend
Peeler’s
Indiana
L. Pattison Co
County to Build Brick Road From Fair Grounds to Upper Twolick
County Commissioners plan brick paving for a 12-3 mile road from the eastern fair grounds to Upper Twolick bridge. Project cost about 86 393 90 with state funding six eighths and county township shares. Contractors say bid must drop to fit with allotted state highway funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Department
Fair Grounds
Upper Twolick
Armagh
Blairsville
Salinburg
Indiana Board of Commissioners
County
White
Joseph W. Hunter
Indiana County
Peterman family visit honors 80-year-old matriarch
J L Peterman and family from 116 Clymer avenue spent Tuesday June 1 with Mrs Susanna Peterman near Advance. The gathering honored her 80th birthday and included J C Peterman Mrs H M Craig George Martin J A Peterman and Mrs Peterman Boyer from nearby areas. Mrs J E Smeltzer of Vandergrift could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Peterman
Clymer Avenue
Susanna Peterman
Near Advance
W. S. Neff
Peterman
J. C. Peterman
H. M. Craig
Town
George
Martin
J. A. Peterman
Advance
Petre Boyer
Shelocta
J. E. Smeltzer
Vandergrift
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Grafe
Reed
Dick Trump
Pauch Bros
Plotzvr'a
Vogel Broa
Broadmeadow
St. Clair's
McGovern Home
Hatch
Brig
Tudluts Electri Co
St. Clair’s Ghoes
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