Homer City Bank Seeks New Substantial Building
Homer City National Bank invites bids for a two story brick and brown front building to house the new institution. Bids due by June 4 with contract let soon after. Location is the vacant lot between FL a Miller residence and Samuel Bickenberger’s drug store. The old quarters are in the Arlington hotel. Construction aims to beautify the town alongside growing residences and stores. Cement walks replace older brick and board paths. electric lights expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City National Bank
Miller
Samuel Bickenberger
Arlington Hotel
Homer City
Three Found Guilty in Caning Murder Near Leechburg
A jury in Greeneburg finds William Kurtunky, Joseph Kurtunky, and Andrew Klein guilty of manslaughter in the March 10 death of William Kingcon near Leechburg. They admit leaving Kingcon at a ferry after a dispute and deny involvement in his death. The body was found beside the railroad. prosecutors allege a fight occurred and Ridgeon was beaten to death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeneburg
William
Joseph Kurtunky
Andrew Klein
William Kingcon
Leechburg
Kingcon
Hyde Park
Commonwealth
Ridgeon
Mabelle Gilman Triumph in Paris Society
William Ellis Corey opened a campaign to gain entry for himself and his wife into Parisian society. Mrs. Corey, demure in gray, attracted crowds at Laboulle Golf Club near Versailles. Grand Duke Cyril of Russia joined as a partner in a mixed foursome on Ladies Day, drawing attention from French aristocrats and American members alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ellis Corey
Stretocrata
Chateau
Corey
Laboulle
Varsailles
Coreys
Paris
Grand Duke
Cyril of
Ruasa
Early start to park season at Ridgeview Park cottages
Ridgeview Park reports three cottages already occupied as owners moved in for the summer. More units are being cleaned and aired with pleasant weather bringing a rush of families. By early June, all cottages are expected to be rented amid strong demand. A new hotel-style cottage is nearing completion thanks to a Pittsburger donor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgeview Park
Sudden death in Homer and multiple obituaries
Harry Long of Homer City died Wednesday night about 10 o clock aged 40 from Deritonitia superinduced by acute indigestion. Funeral plans to be announced later. Harry B. Pringle, a Pennsylvania railroad engineer, died May 9 at his Conemaugh home after two weeks with pneumonia. He was born in Wilmore 47 years ago and married Ada Duncan in Indiana County. no children. Edward Sweeney hosted services for a deceased member of the Modern Woodmen of the World. Rev J W Cary led prayer and songs were performed by a quartet. Interment followed at a cemetery. Breeney’s eight children are expected home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Long
Homer City
A. A. Long
Harry B. Pringle
Pennsylvania Railroad
Conemaugh
Wilmore
Ada Duncan
James C. Duncan
Johnstown
Duncan
Indiana County
Edward Sweeney
Eleventh Street
J. W. Cary
M. B. Church
Mesera
Elmer W. Allison
J. K. Carney
Edward Long
Trudy Elgin
Jay
Woodmen of the World
Sweeney
Breeney
Stiffey and Much-Married Woman in Greensburg
In Latrobe Pa May 21 Mrs Minnie Stiffey of Bradenville was jailed on bigamy charges after David Stiffey of Indiana county had her arrest for desertion. He said he married her thinking she was single but learned she had prior marriages. She and Stiffey were held for court. reports say she had lived with others under assumed names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Micnie Kelly
Stiffey
Loyalhanna
McBarny
Mike Trusky
Presbyterian Social Attracts Large Crowd
Unusual efforts are underway to invite Presbyter ian congregants to a Friday night church social. The pastor and session aim to welcome new and longtime members, with the Ladies Aid Society serving refreshments to boost attendance. Officials hope all members attend between 8 and 10:80 to enhance fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seasion
Dancing Ban Cast by Kittanning Church
The First Baptist church of Kittanning Pennsylvania under Rev P S Calvia adopts a ban on dancing. An official board resolution says dancing harms Christian graces and warned members who resume after admonition will be dropped from the church roll.
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Kittanning
First Baptist Church
P. S. Calvia
Troop A Members Resign After Street Car Rioting
Greensburg May 21 Troop A state police members Thomas Jones and Charles Hutton returned to Greensburg, surrendered accoutrements and resigned after rioting tied to a street car strike. They say townspeople ostracized them and they could not buy tobacco in local shops.
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Greensburg
Chester
Thomas Jones
Charles Hutton
Troop A
Jones
Hatton
South Fork strike ends at Sunshine mines
Miners at Sunshine mines in South Fork reached a formal agreement with operators after a Wednesday meeting at the United Miners hall. Keystone Coal and Coke Company owns the idle mines, which should restart in days though water drainage has caused delays, and the move is welcomed by local business leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine Mines
South Fork
United Miners’ Hall
Keystone Coal and Coke Company
Shaffer Fowler Weddings and Local Notices
Wed May 20 wedding reports list Melvin Shaffer son of Levi Shaffer and Misa Grace daughter of Archie Fowler, with the Presbyterian Church ceremony. Anthony Clyde Gulate and Jennie Elizabeth Anderson wed by Rev Crawford at his residence. Folks heading to Panama and Panama telegraph work noted. Dynamite case arrests at Ford City with bail set at 300. Potatoes and seed lots updates from Mudill & Sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Shaffer
Levi Shaffer
Wast Church Street
Misa Grace
Archie Fowler
North Twelfth Street
William L. Barrett
Presbyterian Church
Blaitaville
Anthony Clyde Gulate
Clarksburg
Jennie Elizabeth Anderson
West Lebanon
F. S. Crawford
South Bisth Street
Capt Rutledge Celebrates 79th Birthday in Johnstown
Capt George Rutledge of 374 Somerset street marked his 79th birthday with a surprise gathering hosted by his children in Johnstown on a Wednesday evening. Born May 20, 1829 near Social Ball, he lived in Johdatown most of his life, ran a grocery business, later worked for Cambria Steel, and served two years as street commissioner under ex Mayor Rose. Now retired, he enjoys family time with Campbell Rutledge, manager of the Johnstown National Biscuit Co. branch.
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Johnstown
George Rutledge
Somerset Street
Capt
Rutledge
Biafraville
Dr Long Should Be Told Hen Rescue At Rebecca Street
In Kittanning on Rebecca street a neighbor’s hen swallowed a fishing hook. Mrs. McCullough saved the bird by removing the hook and sewing the throat wound. The hen recovered fully and has hatched several chicks, thanking her rescuer in a good omen.
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Kittanning
Mra. McCullough
Rebecca Street
Dreamland Theater Presents Levitt & Falls and Two Films
Levitt and Falls, the man and woman entertainers, headline Dreamland Theater tonight with singing, talking, paper tearing and comic juggling. The program includes The Damiters, The Vidoos, and the illustrated song You'll Not Be Forgotten Lady Lou.
Blairsville Pastor Elected at U P Mission Board Meeting
Blairsville pastor Rev E. McClure was elected secretary of the Board Home Missions during the Forty ninth annual session of the United Presbyterian Church missions committee held in Pittsburg. The assembly approved the treasurer’s report showing $124,980 in receipts and noted church membership at 966 with total contributions of $2,441,687 for the year ending March 30, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Ga Committee On Missions
First United Ibyterian
Union Avenue
Naside
R.A. Hutchkinson
Board
Home Missione
W. W. Logan
Los Angela
R. E. McClu
Blajraville
H. English
Asi
Hichinson
General Assembly
U. P
America
Birthday Social and city notices from town page
The Women's Relief Corps hosts a birthday social at the Watson home this Thursday with music and refreshments and asks guests bring a party for each year of age to mark the 42nd G A R birthday. J R Stumpf building on Philadelphia Street sold to Mack and Son for 16000, with prior ownership. Mrs Narine Law to speak at Library Hall Sunday and Lutheran church Monday in nearby Rochester Mille area. Prof Hamlin E Cogswell sails Friday to New York City for Chautauqua work. Merchant activity noted on Philadelphia Street between Savegih and Eighth streets. King and McLain in Bath advertise bath service at The White Palace Barber Shop.
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Women's Relief Corps
Hoo
M. C. Watson
Punt
Narine Law
Library Hall
Marchand, Rochester Mille and i
Also Mentioned on This Page
Homer City Bank
Nor- Man School
Misa Maran Rammer
New York City
Mia Rompler
Mies Febmner
Gale
Wyetore
A. Myers
Green Goode
Sanith Fa
Mra Johe
E.R. Smeden
Bonth Sixth Street
Madill & Rous
Pannington
Mabelle Gilman
Leelmaster Corey
Ridgeview
Homer
Harry H Pringle
Low Nes
Guifey
W. Lew Neal
Couns
Indiana
Bradenville
Presbyterian
D. F. Rinn
D. F. Rito
Griffith Owens
Philadelphia
Ira Karl
Jay McCartney
Campbell's Mille
Punseutawney
Harry Sutter
Punsentawney
Safetering
Guiney
Crossman
Farmora
Hodson Oam Popalag
Shaffer—Fowler
Guiste—Anderson
Panamia
Garl Loskea
Rochester Mills
Mepaengerville
Locke
Hia
Panama
Walter Curren
Cha
Ford City
Crooked Creek
Jost
Mudill & Sons
Ales Nee
Capt. Rutledge
DR. Long
Poatoffice
Washington
Knox
Penrose
Huff
Senate
Greensburg Poat
House
Ridgeway
Sunbury
Charleroi
Easton
Wilse Earl
G. Wiles Earl
Lewis Reed
William Templeton
Earl
Quincy
Commissioners' Office
Emma Long
Windber Hospital
Indigna
Punzeutawney
Indleng
Mice Mery Waldwell
Chestnut Street
Col. Fairman
W. A. Wallman
Punxsutawney
Iget
Magill
Pontageapie
McClure
U.P
Mission: Board
Blairsville
Church
D C. Mack & Son
J. R. Stumpf
Philadelephia’ Street
Oo Esatorn
Hamlin E. Cogswell
Chautavaga
Philadalspoi
Savegih
King & McLain
Bath
White Palace
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