Indian Brewing Company Receives State License
The Indian Brewing Company has been issued a state license signed by State Treasurer William H. Berry on February 16 allowing sale to licensed retailers and wholesalers. Output will go to Punxsutawney Barnesboro DuBois Kittanning Johnstown and other demand points with shipments possible within Indiana county. Temperance lawyers consulted but plans remain unclear as opponents lament the state grant following a court denial.
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Indian Brewing Company
William H. Berry
Indiana
Punxsutawney
Barnesboro
DuBois
Kittanning
Johnstown
Indiana County
Westmoreland County
Indian Brewing Co
Barnes Faces 2500 Bond Loss If Bennett Not Captured
Pittsburg detectives served eight processes for arrest of missing broker A M Bennett. Bennett was last year jailed on a serious charge. his bondsman W H Barnes must pay 2500 if Bennett remains at large. Barnes has 60 days to cover the bond. Bennett has been missing about a month and will be tried if found. Barnes once ran the Indiana News in town and has ties to local papers and figures. Also noted are obituaries and local notices including Elizabeth Meara who died at 84 after paralysis, and Dr M R Banks of Livermore described as one of the oldest US physicians. Mike Myrtle Fee and Bilger Fry wed in a ceremony at South Fork by Rev. Lewis Hoy.
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Pittsburg
A. M. Bennett
Bennett
W. H. Barnes
Portland Street
Barnes
Goehring
Sleutha
W.H. Barnes
Indiana News
National
Frank M. Smith
Sixth Atreat
Claweon
Church Street
Yoad Avenue
R. A. Thompson
Barnea
Henry Barnes
W. d H. Barnea
Elizabeth Meara
Jennie Wilson
Creekside
Joseph Meare
Rayne Township
Shea
J. D. Cumming
Plum Creek
Jata
J. M. Welch
Indiana
Greenwood Cemetery
Bry--Fee
Mike Myrtle Fee
Bilger & Fry
South Fork
Lewis Hoy
Alma Mater
Memorial Service Review For Frances Willard Death
The local W C T U observed the tenth anniversary of Frances Willard's death in their Seventh Street hall Monday night before a sizable audience. Mrs Mary H Bruce presided as president of the Union. Mrs Lewis Hay recalled the first memorial meeting at the Methodist church with devotional exercises by Mrs W S Owens and remarks on Willard's life by Dr David Hall Mrs Sophia Thompson Miss Jenole Mitchell and others. The current meeting covered similar themes and featured hymns sung by the departed leader's favorites with music by Misses Manon Mab el McCreight Mary Caldwell and Allee Mullen.
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Frances Willard
Seventh Street
Unson
Mary H. Bruce
Lewis Hay
Methodist Church
Indiana boys win honors at Mercersburg Academy
Two Indiana students at Mercersburg Academy receive top roles for graduation exercises James Monroe Torrence chosen presentation orator while Lloyd Marlin is elected marshal. The school also excelled at an inter scholastic field and track meet in Washington DC with five Scholastic event wins and four runner up finishes.
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Indiana
Mercersburg Academy
James Monroe Torrence
J. M. Torrence
Lloyd Marlin
Robert T. Marlin
Mara Hall
Ed Lewis
Linus M. Lewis
Edward St. Clair
Jamcs St. Clair
Arthur Torrence
Monroe
Mercersburg
Washingon
D. C
May Become Military Cadet Charles McLain Accepted to West Point
Charles McLain son of Capt. C. C. McLain and wartime comrade Captain Adams McLain receives a West Point appointment via Congressman Beale. He plans to leave for the academy next Monday, take entrance exams, and report to the Hudson school on the spot. He had been working on Joseph Ramsey's railroad surveying corps when called to report.
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Charles McLain
Capt
C. C. McLain
West Point Military Academy
Joseph G. Beale
Adams Mclain
West Point
Joseph Ramsey
Hudson
Indiana school board adopts plan for new building
At a special meeting Monday evening the Indiana School Board adopted the plan for the new school building and announced no further design changes. The secretary will advertise for bids to erect the building and the contract will likely be awarded at a March 12 meeting. Architects Thayer of New Castle defended Munday's gains.
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Indiana School Board
Hide
Thayer
New Castle
Munday
Dr Ewing's Global Tour Highlighted by 2000 Delegates
Indiana readers hear of Dr J C R Ewing president of Forman College Lahore delivering an address at a Philadelphia men’s convention February 11 to 13 with about 2000 delegates. He has traveled over 63000 miles since May meeting many towns from Indianapolis to New Haven and delivered more than 160 addresses. He toured India as Presbyterian missionary since 1879 and earned a Kaiser’s Hind gold medal from King Edward for famine relief work. He travels the Middle States with Robert E Speer and Dr J A Halney as they speak before Presbyterian brotherhoods. tour began January 12.
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Indiana
J.C. R. Ewing
Saltsbury
Ewing
Forman College
Lahore
India
Philadelphia
United States
Indianapolis
New Haven
Edward
Middle States
Robert E. Speer
J. A. Halney
New York
American Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Presbyterian Brotherhood
Chief contest for squire in three cornered fight
Messrs Crossman McHenry and Fleming headline a three way race for squire with two justices elected today. Ward contests include Walter H. Jackson versus John G. Hill for the Second Ward Council and Jease McKeanie Samuel Borland seeking the Fourth ward school director post. Polls closed 7 pm 6c. By 3 pm one third of the regular vote had been cast with registration figures noted.
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Messrs
Crossman
McHenry
Fleming
Walter H. Jackson
John G. Hill
Jease McKeanie
Samuel Borland
Hotel for Sale at Niagara Falls and Buffalo
A seller offers a Niagara Falls New York hotel on the main street with a planned 75 room addition and full operation. Also lists a Buffalo hotel with 43 rooms and daily receipts around 200 dollars. Contact Wehrle Building Indiana and 746 Elliott Square Buffalo NY. 140 64 Geo A Sticker.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Bcat
Falls
Buffalo
Wehrle
Indiana
Elliott Square
Slight Fire Alarm at George Halmiston House
A morning fire alarm at 10 30 drew firemen to George Halmiston’s Eleventh Street home. A curtain caught fire but burned only at the front, with no damage to the rear of the house before crews arrived.
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George Halmiston
Eleventh Street
Bee Rovsg
Blairsville Election Stimulates Local Turmoil
Blairsville faces a heated municipal election with M. G. Miller opposing re election in the First ward amid fights over council policy. Train service expands to Livermore, Old Home Week plans evolve, and the town hosts recitals, socials, and school events.
Passion Play at Dreamland Theater Tonight
The Passion Play pictures will be shown at Dreamland Theater tonight in color for a small 10 cents. The hour long production has drawn large crowds elsewhere where admission ranged from 25 to 60 cents. Tonight’s show promises a lasting impression at a bargain price.
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Dreamland Theater
Commends W O Smith on rotation in office idea
In a Pennsylvania district a two term rotation rule blocks Congress members from serving more than two terms. W O Smith, editor of the Punxsutawney Spirit, is praised for opposing that unwritten law and urging broader reform. A train accident injures Ackey with finger crush on a derailed car. Mia Rose Kieffer hosts a family dinner in Garman style. A drug store advertises prescriptions and a dancing school event is listed with times and location.
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Pennsylvania
Congress
W. O. Smith
Punxsutawney Spirit
Washington Post
Ping Pong Photos Extended to Ten More Days
Photographer B. Piper announces extended availability for Ping Pong Photos at Marshall Building Room 22 for ten days, with a deal of 28 photos for 25. Weather is cloudy but participation remains strong.
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Marshall Building
B. Piper
Student surprise for Miss Pollock with lamp gift
In Georgeville Miss Alize Pollock’s class presented her a fine lamp on February 1. Pollock’s pupils, about 24, visited her home near Marchynd for a sled ride and a joyful report of the outing.
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Alize Pollock
Georgeville
Misa Pollock
Marchynd
Barnesboro Big Fire Destroys $90,000 Block
A massive early morning fire in Barnesboro wiped out several two and two story frame buildings including Max Fridman & Bro. and Adamowaki Museer stores. Mrs. Rachael Luxenberg died in the blaze aged 60 and her son Joe Luxenberg was seriously burned but survived with treatment in Memorial Hospital Johnstown. Firefighting efforts were hampered by limited water pressure and extended from two volunteer companies with help from nearby departments.
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Barnesboro
N. Barnesboro
Spangler
Max Fridman
Adamoweki
Museer
Lare
Mre. Luxenberg
Luxenberg
Joe Luxenberg
Johnstown Hospital
Max Fridman & Bro
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Elizabeth Mears
Dr. Banks
M. R. Banks
Livermore
Ege
Jackonsville
Mabon
M. R. Backs
Monroe Torrence
Capt. McLain
DR. Ewing
Squire
Third Ward
Blairsville
Dr. Ament
Blairaville
M. G. Miller
Miller Haa
Miller
J B. Carson
Social Hall
Old Salem Church
Weatmoreland County
Harold Jarvis
Detroit
Conservatory
Helen Wyerick Shater
Jarvis
Norris
Gordon
Bell
Recreation Hall
Riddle Ave
Hopest
Leonard Lane
Mrs. Bell
Shakespeare Club
Breakeman Ackey
Ivelin
Craw
Askey
Mia
Rose Kieffer
Fifth Street
Visutors
Pew Drug Store
West Philadelphia Street
Campbell & Fox
Io Library Hall
Valentine
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