Tragic baseball prank ends in double tragedy at Brookline
In Brookline on Monday a joke at a game between Freehold and Pittsburg Trust Company teams went fatally wrong. Mason fired a musket at Haas, striking him in the head and chest, killing him. umpire McGinniby was shot in the head and arms. Mason is detained. McGinnity survives after hospital treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Horace McGinnity
William Mason
Pittsburg
Brookline
Edward T. Haas
J. Horace McGinniby
Thin Place
Marion Center
William T.maabo
Toxine
Freehold
Macon
Haas
Hrooltimne
Anderson
Mason
McGinnity
Maas
Bill
Teehold
Magon
Buck‘phot
Hans
Manon
Ine
Fleming
Tal Hen Braddock Hospital
Ginnity
McGlooilty
Pittsburg Trust Company
East End
East Liberty Presbyterian Church
Braddock Hospital
Squire Jos. Mears' Double Misfortune
Squire Joseph Meare aged 83 of Clymer fell from a porch to Derry Monday evening and broke his shoulderblade. He was unable to travel home and was taken to the New Moore Hotel after the 2:15 train arrived. Dr Ehrenfeld advised careful attention as fever and strain complicated his condition. His family has been summoned. Meares, a leading citizen, had gone to Derry to attend his daughter in law Mrs. Wm. Rager's funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Joseph Meare
Clymer
Derry
New Moore Hotel
N. F. Ehrenfeld
Squire Mears
Mra. Wm. Rager
Indiana Bas A Ball Team Formed To Meet Normal Nine
Former Kiaki and Indiana players organize a team to play Indiana Normal at Normal on Friday afternoon. Harry Wilson selects Herman Watson Joy King Roy St Clair Milton Guthrie John McGregor Ernest Livingstone Maurice Trainor William Sippi for the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiaki
Indiana
Indiana Normal
Harry Wilson
Herman Watson
Joy King
Roy St. Clair
Milton Guthrie
John McGregor
Ernest Livingstone
Maurice Trainor
William Sippi
Henderson Reunion Planned As Sixth Annual Event
The text notes the sixth annual Henderson reunion set for August 19 at the home of Mrs N J Fleming near Shalata on Wednesday. It also mentions local social notes including visits and a baseball game where Armagh defeated Wehrum 8 to 1 with Tinkcom on the mound and Spires and H Foster leading at bat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlin Altimus
W.S. Roger
Pitopiva
Parente
W. W. Altimus
Annie Walback
Heshbon
Alexander Dick
Mise
Lizzie Mack
Clyde
Tillie McCrea
Armagh
Wehrum
Tinkcom
Spires
Foster
Two Aged Women Die In Separate Notices
Mrs Phoebe Simmons widow of David Simmons died at her East Philadelphia Street home at 1 p m aged 84 cause paralysis had suffered dropsy after husband’s death for three years survived by two daughters two sisters and one brother funeral plans pending Mrs Emilie Laughlin Shirrey aged 65 died at daughter’s home near Verons born in Indiana county married 1858 to David Shirrey who died in 1907 surviving children Robert Shirrey Mrs Mary Wagner Mrs Jennie Ripple Mrs Fannie Broaner Mrs Elizabeth G Herrmann and Mrs Golden clerical notices indicate continuations of church affiliation and genealogical ties
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoebe Simmons
David Simmons
Philadelphia Street
Simmons
Indiana
Presbyterian Church
W. R. Loughry
East Philadelphiatreet
Lizzie
Hime
Clutton County
Charlotte Pollock
Peakekill
Emiline Laughlin Shirrey
Emiliie Laughlin Shirrey
Joseph Golden
North
Bes- Bemer
Verons
Indiana County
David Shirrey
Robert C. Shirrey
Export
Mary Wagner
Conway
Jennie Ripple
Hite
Fannie Broaner
Trussel
Elizabeth GC. Herrmann
Clarksville
Golden
Harmon Club Reunion Set for August 18 1908
The sixth annual Harmon Social Club reunion will be held at Harmon Grove in Washington township on Thursday August 18 1908. Arrangements are under way for a big day and the program will be published later. Relatives and friends of the Harmon family are invited to attend. The club was started six years ago to foster neighborly ties and social interaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmoon Social Club
Harmon Grove
Washington Township
Thorsday
Harmon
Harmon Social Club
Arrival of a son for Elmer E Conrath of the Tribune
Associate Editor Elmer E Conrath welcomed a baby boy named Robert Elmer Conrath weighing 10 pounds. The parents honor Gouvernor of Pennsylvania Ben O'Murphy and the father, with the son named for him. Mother and child were in good condition late last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer E Conrath
The
Tribune
Robert Elmer Conrath
Conrath
Pennsylvania
Ben
Robert O ‘Murphy
Johnstown Democrat
Public Exercises at Model School Closing
Model School invites the public to attend the closing exercises tomorrow morning between 9 and 11 o clock. The event honors critic teachers and grade instructors as part of the Model School program.
President of College Preached at First Presbyterian
Rev. N. Fiecus, president of Bureville College, preached at both services of the First Presbyterian church with sermons centered on education. Latrobe Bulletin notes Charles A. Cunningham named Crescon borough tax collector, moving from town duties. he also serves as cashier at Cresson Nations Bank and will handle town finances. Nearby, the White Palace Barber Shop offers cooling shaves. Under the Farmers Bank Building, 147.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Cunningham
Charles A. Cunningham
Crescon
Cresson Nations Bank
Iain
Jock
White Palace
Farmers Bank
Robbers Fail to Enter Fink Home in Latrobe
Two men attempted to break into the C. B. Fink residence on East Depot Street Latrobe shortly after 1 a m Monday. A young lodger named Jones awoke and fired at the intruders twice but they escaped into an alley. Police guarded the scene as Mrs Fink, ill, faced potential nervous strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Fink
East Depot Street
Latrobe
Jones
Fink
Edward H. Sutler
Indiana
Elderton Academy cantata Jephthah's Daughter closes commencement
Elderton Academy featured a cantata Jephthah's Daughter performed before a large audience on Friday evening marking the close of the commencement. Prof. J L Weaver and Mrs. W C Bovard led the concert with principal roles filled by W G Linsenbigler Iphigenia Mrs Co EB Keeler Zea Sturgeon Porter Miller Eleni Edward Miller Arnold James George Paul Miller Claude Rupert Adah Mrs Montgomery Naomi Edith Ralston and others. Tomorrow Oliver Wison Anna Bruce and Mabel McCreight depart for Johnstown to join the Young People's Christian Union convention of the Conemaugh Presbytery United Presbyterian church with Rev F B Foster expecting 60 delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elderton Academy
Atudenta
Jephthah
Elderton
W. C. Bovard
W. G. Linsenbigler
Iphigenia
EB Keeler
Prophet
Zea Sturgeon
Eleon
Porter Miller
Ibzan
Paul Miller
Eleni
Edward Miller
Arnold
James George
Guards
Paul Wood
Claude Rupert
Adah
Montgomery
Naomi
Edith Ralston
Dewish Maideer
Calhoun
Offutt
Clara Williams
Ada Rapp
Mabel McCreight
Oliver Wison
Anna Bruce
Stogan
Johnstown
Young People's Christian Union
Conemaugh
Parlor to Office Furniture Store Leads in Indiana
Next door to New Indiana House, the largest store in Indiana, Parlor Bed Room Library Dining Room Office and Kitchen Furniture offers furniture and an undertakers department. Carpets rugs linoleum shades blinds and more. Cash or easy payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Art Square
Brupsela
Wiltop Velvets
Axminsters
Smyrnas
Steving
New Indiana House
Indiana
Idlewood Park opens with new dancing pavilion tonight
Over 200 invitations have been issued by Idlewood Park Managers for the opening of the new dancing pavilion this evening. A seven piece orchestra will furnish the music. Park proprietors are H. B. Eogle, C. P. Steffey and G. G. Grumbling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idlewood Park
H. B. Eogle
C. P. Steffey
G. G. Grumbling
Ping Pong Photo Gallery Opens in Times Building
The Ping Pong Photo Gallery opens in the old Times Building behind Crawford's restaurant and runs all week. It features twenty eight pictures across seven poses offered at 25 cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Times
Crawford’s
Twenty Ladies Travel To Missionary Convention Tour
A party of twenty ladies from United Evangelical congregations in Johustown passed through Indiana this morning en route to DaBoie for a missionary convention. They will attend the event on or near the fourth of prices of Jewelry at ivlog's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Evangelical Convention
United Evangelical
Johustown
Indiana
DaBoie
Ivlog's
Heirlooms Found by Hoover Relatives in Cimarron Area
Attorney William Hoover of Cimarron Kansas and relatives in Georgeville reported finding three heirlooms this week, a four gallon crock an antique drop leaf table and a chair. The crock and table belong to Hoover’s nephew A J States of Locust. The crock’s history ties to States family and a fatal incident involving Adam States. The items are at least 108 years old and were brought to the United States by Hoover’s parents Alex Allshouse and Ralato Walker’s in laws. Meanwhile Mr Hoover’s relative remained between life and death with blood poisoning and was hospitalized in Pittsburg. Mrs Walker returned from the hospital this Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hoover
Cimarron
Kan
West
Georgeville
Hoover
Alex, Allshouse
Wilkinsburg
Ralato Walker
Pittsburg Hospital
Visiting Cities of Southern Canada Tour by State Editorial Association
A party from the Pennsylvania State Editorial Association departs Rochester tonight for a ten day tour visiting Canadian Indian cities, rivers and falls. The itinerary lists towns from Kingston to Montreal and Quebec with multiple stops and a July 3 return to Buffalo. Included are Mrs Lowry and Mrs Smith among travelers, noting Eleanor Ewing and Vernon Lister Jackson as marriage parties. Scrappy McCroight wins a late thriller for New Castle over Youngstown in eleven innings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Pennsylvania State Editorial Association
Rochester
N. Y
H. M. Lowry
John
Elizabeth Lowry
Sarah Smith
Edith Smith
Stella Hasinger
Walter H. Jackson
Stacy B. Smith
Charlotte
Indiana
Kingston
Chicoutimi
Saguenay River
Jane
Quebec
Montreal
Toronto
Buffalo
Bon Ton announces exclusive agency for Foster's Cleaning and Dye Works
Announcement to patrons that Bon Ton store has secured the exclusive agency of Foster's Cleaning and Dye Works of Cumberland Maryland for Amarigo's Greatest Clean and Dye services, with customer satisfaction guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bon Ton
Foster’s Cleaning’and Dye Works
Cunberland
Amariog
Saitefection Guaran
Bolivar Brick Plant Sold to Pennsy for New Rail Line
Union Trust of Pittsburg sold Bolivar brick plant land to the Pennsylvania Railroad for 19650 dollars. Pennsy plans four new tracks through Bolivar, grading underway with buildings razed, to expand its system and handle heavier traffic. The land comes from the Reese-Haymond Company, in receivership for creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese-Haymmond Company
Bolivar
Biick
Pennaylvach Toe
Union Trust Company of
Pittsburg
Pennsytonia Railroad Company
Penney Ha
Buliver
Reege-Harmond Company
Bovar
Juggler Leftoli Delights Dreamland Audience
Juggler Leftoli impressed Dreamland patrons Monday night with skillful tossing of balls boxes and a dresser. He is billed to perform again tonight and tomorrow in Nero and the Burning of Rome, promising a lively act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leftoll
Dreamland
Nero
Rome
State Board Exam Results At California Normal
Supie A M Hammers of Puaxsue tawney and J L Allison of Wilkins burg served on the State Board that conducted exams at California Normal last week. All faculty recommendations passed with seniors at 5 dollars, middlers 160, juniors 200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supie
A. M. Hammers
Puaxsue
Tawney
J L. Allison
Wilkinsburg
California Normal
Methodists in session open district conference
The Clarion District of the Methodist church held opening sessions in Dubin with preachers and a strong program. The Normal baseball team travels to Dayton for games, while commencement exercises are ongoing at the local schools. Room rugs at Breving's Big Store advertise a large selection with cash or easy payments. Cunningham and Co announce travel to the city to purchase goods for the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chad
Clarion
Methodist Church
DuBin
Dayton
the Echoos
Also Mentioned on This Page
Horace McGinnity
Mr. McGinnity
Heas
Jos. Mears
Kishi Boya
Harmon Club
Rung Boarder
Sang “Jepthab’s Daughter
U. P. Convention
Steving's
Alex Ailahouse
Jackson—Ewing
Eleanor Elizabeth Ewing
J.C. R. Ewing
Crafton
Vernon Lister Jackson
Little Rock
Ark
First Presbyterian Church
Scrabby
Scrabby McCroight
New Castle
Youngstown
Weimer
Nocke
Bolivar Brick Plant
Penny
Union Trust
Pittsburg Banking Institution
Juggler
Indigon
Methodists
Breving
Conningham
Edward
Cunningham
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