Dr Wilson Delivers Baccalaureate at Indiana Normal
Dr R D Wilson a noted Indiana educator and church figure preached the baccalaureate to the 1918 class at Indiana Normal. He urged living by precept and example, highlighting Jesus as the supreme model and stressing selflessness, work love, and moral courage. The M C A and YW G A held a porch meeting with an orchestra, reading, and Wordsworth poem, recalling Grover Cleveland funeral services.
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Presbyterian Church
R. D. Wilson
Indiana
Clave
Indiana Normal
Wilson
Ament
Jesus
blaWkeneas
Normal School
Cagawell
Mies ‘Davie
The
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Leonard
William Wordsworth
Grover Cleveland
Baptist Church 10 Hold Celebration
The Baptist church of Indiana organized in 1858 will celebrate its semi centennial on July 18 and 19. Surviving ex-pastors Rev A J Purman and Rev D W Swigart will attend. Invitations go to former congregants. Saturday will feature reminiscences and an open psitz meeting. Dr H King seeks former members addresses and asks for contact via postal card or phone 270.
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The
Baptist Church of Indiana
A. J. Purman
D. D
D. W. Swigart
H. ¥. King
Eclipse Observed Across Nations With Rare Planet Alignment
The eclipse was seen on Sabbath morning across Indiana and the United States with smoked glass guiding the sighting as totality did not occur anywhere. In the evening a rare planetary cluster formed in the western sky, including Jupiter Neptune Mercury Venus and Mars, an alignment unlikely to recur for a century.
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Indiana
United States
Canada
Mexico
Jupiter
Neptune
Mercury
Venus
Mars
Bolivar Pastor McGill to Be Ordained at Conemaugh Presbytery
Rev M A McGill of New Wilmington accepts his first charge as ordination services are held by Conemaugh Presbytery in Bolivar. Rev Frank B Foster will preside with sermon by Rev R E McClure and charge by Rev A J McGill. Additionally local notices: a ham theft and a hospital operation news brief. The Idlewood Park dance invitation is extended for Tuesday June 30.
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M. A. McGill
New Wilmington
Conemaugh
United Presbyterian Church
Bolivar
Frank B. Foster
Johnstown
R. E. McClure
Blairsville
A. J.mcgill
A. A. Kelsey
Atoona
Consgregaton
Idlewood Park
Myx Willard Entertains At Separate Gathering
Mrs Rue Willierd entertained guests after a Ratler event, hosting a social gathering with local attendees at a house party. The occasion highlighted neighborhood figures and community ties in a cordial, informal setting.
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Rue Willierd
Fourth of July Celebrations Arranged for All Sections
Homer City Clymer Glen Campbell and Marion Center lead the banner holiday crowds fraternal and industrial organizations prominent in the festivities.
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Homer City
Clymer
Glen Campbell
Marion Center
County wide Fourth of July celebrations planned
With few exceptions most towns in the county will hold patriotic Fourth of July events. Clymer and Glen Campbell feature parades and ball games. Chestnut Grove to Idlow Parks have special programs. Independence Day oration by Hon. John S. Fisher in Clymer. picnics, dances, and fireworks planned across multiple towns including Homer City and Panxsutawney. Public car lines expect heavy traffic. stores will close Saturday.
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Indna
Blairaville
Chestnut Grove
Idlow ‘O Parks
Ciymer
Himer City
Clymer
Patriotic Order Sons of America
United Mineworkers Association
Citizens
Dixonville
John S. Fisher
Fisher
Glen Campbell
Sherman Street
United Mechanics
Odd Fellows
Red Men
Golden Eagles
Marlon Center
Grove
Homer City
Roberts’grove
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Gazette
Panxsutawney
Barnesboro
Vandergrift
Pittaburg
Ferguson
Schooolhouse
Reay Upper Twolick
the Grove
Idaho
Shelocta
Local residents visit friends and attend commencements
A long list of visitors and locals travels to and from Johnstown and nearby towns for social visits and the Normal commencement. Notables include Miss Garnett Hamilton, Prof. Ernest Work, Mrs. Jennie Elder Kerr, Hon. J. N. Langham, and Attorney D. B. Taylor. Several families host guests in Blairsville, Pittsburg, Punxsutawney, Water Street, and Homer City.
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Ernest Work
Hamill
Pittsburg
Miss Garnett Hamilton
County Home nearing occupancy at August first
Indiana county reports 193 indigent residents across eight districts. Four districts report no dependents. Commissioners expect the new county home to receive occupants by August 1, with furnishing and cleaning underway to complete readiness.
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Indiana County
Perssons
Station woes at Indiana town clash with modern upgrades
A former student visits Indiana and laments the P R R depot. She notes new buildings and paved streets, but the station remains dingy with an old stove and garlicky crowd. She hopes for a revised depot before next Commencement.
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P. R. R. Depot
Visw
Indiana
P. R.R
REV RE-ELECTED AND SCHOOL BOARD ACTIONS
The Holivar School Board re elected Dr D 8 Tinker as High School head with 80 dollars salary and Miss Lillian Clifford as Principal earning 55. Rooma Nos 8 2 and 1 plus Miss Ora McHall Emma McKelvey and Dora Berkey will be paid 50 each. School opens Aug 31 for eighty months. Middle class hosted seniors with Opera Haven Orchestra playing. Payroll additions include Edward Bloss Thomas Menoher and Sarah Clark. Elderton Academy beat Eldereridge 13 to 1.
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Holivar
Dr. D
Tinker
Lillian Clifford
Rooma Nos
Ora McHall
Emma McKelvey
Dora Berkey
Two Foreigners Die After Rail Crossing Tragedy
In Greenwich Friday evening, Mike Haley aged five and his friend Joe Scrud were struck by a freight train on the P R R as they crossed the tracks near Garman's Mills. Haley died nearly instantly, Scrud suffered severe injuries but survived after assistance reached them. Haley and Scrud had been dwelling at a hotel in Garman's Mills about two miles from Greenwich where they worked. Haley, found mangled on the tracks, died within minutes. Scrud was knocked clear but called for help before aid arrived.
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Mike Haley
Joe Scrub
T the P. R. R
Greenwich
Thin Co
Haley
Scrader
Garman’s Mills
Greenwi
Cherrytree
Hal Haley
Johnny Nalon to Perform at Dreamland Theater Tonight
Johnny Nalon arrives in Indiana for a one night show at Dreamland Theater presenting The False Coin. The act promises a vivid visual and audio experience with illustrated songs and a strong stage presence for 10 cents admission.
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Johnny Nalon
Indiana
Funeral for Edward H Griffith Held in Marion Center
Rev Sheets led funeral services for Edward H Griffith at his home in Marion Center on Sabbath afternoon. Several hundred mourners attended including Dr Harry P Griffith, Jane, Mr and Mrs R A Thompaga, Dr W E Dodson and daughter, Miss Libbie Cannon, Frank Griffith and Lorenz Cox of Greensburg, Clarence N Griffith and wife of Jeannette. The notice also lists other family members and Indiana residents.
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Sheets
Methodist Episcopal Church
Marion Center
Edward H. Griffith
Dece
Harry P. Griffith
Janeily
R. A. Thonpaga
W. E. Dodson
Ata Kinter
Mies Libbie Cannon
Indiana
Frank Griffith
Lorenz Cox
Greenaburg
Clarence N. Griffith
Jeannette
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Sanborn
Edward Moorhead
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DR. King
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South Thirteenth Street
Mr. Buchanan
George Kobler
Grant Street
Haboomanp Hospital
Philadelphia
Dre, van Lenoopp
Carter
Myx
Willard
Jennie Bracken
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E. F. Barr
Niagara Falls
R. H. Cunningham
Paul
Kent
Roger McGee
McGee's Mille
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Misa Barah Noble
Renson
Charles Daver
St. Marys
James Davis
Heilwood
Pittsburg Collegiana
Amelia Lytle
West Philadelphia
Cora Bachman
Punxiutawney
William Lewis
Water Street
Sabbath
Jennie Elder Kerr
Elder
Seward
J. N. Elder
Church Street
J. N. Langham
Harrisburg
D. B. Taylor
Uatil Thoraday
F.R. Griffith
Mariel
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Greensburg
H. P. Griffith
H. Clyde Roberts
Thirteenth Ward
Mary King
Johnstown Tribune
W. R. Calhoun
Miss .Mary McCormick
Oscar Calhoun
Robert Work
Richmond
P. J. McGovern
South Tenth Street
H. V. Smith
Somerset Street
Don Miller
Latrobe
James W. Mack
Margaret Louise Brallier
Morrow
Mra
Mack
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John Findley
West Church Street
Joseph Cost
Mileage Hill and
Alberts
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Piccairn
Sara,Gibson
Newton B. Kelly
Misa Grace
Thuradey
Kansas
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Margaratte and
Kathjer
Punxentaecey
Mrs. Welty Shrum
Brain
Sominy
Harry Nol
Mercy Hospital
Pardota
T.S. Neal
North Mahoning Township
A. T. Moorhead
Howard Fair
Unionshown
0. B. Lininger
North Side
Pliteburg
W. L. Sansom
Gleniop
D. K. Hill
Leechburg
Catherine Fisgus
Albert Warren
South Eleventh
Shay
Frank Vigcus
Bolivar High School
Opera Haven Orchestra
Uncle Sam's Pensionare
Uncle Sam
Edward Bloss
Thomas Menoher
New Florence
Sarah Clark
Elderton Academy
Edderton
Eldereridge
Elderton
Waa A
Garman's Mills
Mike Haley the Dead Man
Dress Theater
Presbyterian
L. Smith
Wyyr
Old Times
Crawford's
Berry
A. W. Mabon
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