Veterans Memorial Day Observances Planned Countywide
Veterans prepare for Memorial Day observances across the county with church services, processions, and cemetery ceremonies planned. Leaders expect good weather to permit floral tributes and decorated graves as ex and local officials outline sermons and talks by judges, lawyers, and clergy at multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Indiana
Christ Episcopal Church
T. H. Gilbert
Biakeville
Methodist Episcopal
J. T. Pander
Merion Canter—Presbyterian Church
A. C. Powell
Homer City-Lutheran Church
A. Richarda
New
Florence
E. E. Robbins
Greensburg
Gherrytree
J. N. Langeham
John M. Leech
Jacksonville
John A. Scott
A. M. Wondir
J. T. Pender
Fin Sebool
Merob
Width of paving fixed by borough council budget action
The borough council adjourned session fixed paving widths for Philadelphia street from Fifth to Sixth at 60 feet and set 50 feet on South Sixth from Philadelphia to Gompers alley. Other widths were approved for Gompers alley to Church at 30 feet, South Seventh to Church at 30 feet, North Eighth from Philadelphia to Water at 27 feet, and North Seventh Ninth and Tenth from Church to Water and Eleventh from Philadelphia to Church each at 24 feet. A scar of property owners was ordered to lay new curb edging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borough Coanell
Philadelphia Street
South Sixth Street
Philadelphia St
Gompera Alley
Gompers Alley
Church Street
South Seventh Street
Philadelphia
Church
North Eighth Street
North Seventh
Committee seeks 25000 pledge for new church building
A church committee led by A. T. Moorhead named solicitors G. P. McCartney A W Mabon William A Simpson D C G Mack and D M Caldwell to raise 25000 before June 1. The First U P congregation will hear a report next Tuesday evening and decide on future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Moorhead
U. P
Hee
G. P. McCartney
A. W. Mabon
William A. Simpson
D. C G. Mack
D. M. Caldwell
Railroad detective aids case on four held men
A Pennsylvania Railroad detective from Pittsburg met with District Attorney Elkin regarding four men recently arrested at Edri. The group had a safe cracker outfit and a revolver. Leslie is described as the leader, with a prior jail record. They were initially held for trespassing, later jailed awaiting June court on explosives charges.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Elkin
Edri
Young Leslie
Marion Center Social Notes and Wedding in Pittsburg
Mrs John Rice entertains her mother Mrs Elizabeth Minser of Grant and other visitors include Mr and Mrs 8 H Jones nephews Rochester and Marion Neil son of Punxsutawney Frank Rowe from Pittsburg visiting relatives Earl Wood of Hallwood and Mrs J A Adamson of Chauberville with parents Mr and Mrs Henry Fleck Mrs John Walker hosts Miss Mabel Shaw of Jeannette Mildred McCreary of Pittsburg visiting relatives My and Mrs D E McGregor and son Ralph in New York to see sons Ernest and Max Wedding at high noon between John Reed Wilson of Pittsburg and Mies Mabel Spencer daughter of Mr and Mrs James Spencer of Grout Street officiated by Dr F S Crawford They plan a home in Pineburg where Wilson works as an export elevator construction man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rice
Elizabeth Minser
Grant
H. Jones
Rochester
Marion Neilson
Punxsutawney
Frank Rowe
Pittsburg
Earl Wood
Hailwood
J. A. Adamson
Chaabereville
Henry Fleck
John Walker
Misa Mabel Shaw
Jeannette
Mildred McCreary
Mra
D. E. McGregor
Ralph
New York
Ernest
Max
Wilson
Spencer John Reyd. Wilson
Pond
Mies
Mabel Spencer
James Spencer
Grout Streat
F. S. Crawford
Pineburg
Carrie Nation to Speak at Indiana Prison Petition
A satirical note says prisoners request Carrie Nation address them when she visits Indiana on Thursday. The unsigned piece notes about 20 parsons backing the petition, including an Indiana trio recently moved to the house of detention. A rumor mentions another visit, with prices listed as 1.00 for the publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saunty
Carrie Nation
Indiana
House of Detention
Suppression of Coddling Moth Demonstration at Daugherty's Orchard
A second spraying demonstration for coddling moth control will be held at Frank Daugherty's orchard on Saturday June 6 at 2 p.m. Geo W Slone of the Division of Zoology will instruct on spraying timing, chewing and sucking insects and fungal diseases, and orchard management methods promoted by the Department of Agriculture under Prof H A Surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Daugherty
Geo. W. Slone
Zoology
Mr. Daugherty
Department of Agriculture
H. A. Surface
Weaver Interests to Build Fifty Houses at Idamar
Contracts will be let soon for sixty new houses at Idamar a mile above Dixonville at the Dixonville and Cherry trees railroad terminus. The mining town Thamer in Indian county shows rapid growth with nearly 200 houses filled for miners and workers. The Weaver interests control the town with ample work and steady employment. company houses are crowded and construction is being rushed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idamar
Dixonville
Cherrytres
Thamer
Indians County
J. H. Weaver
Cherry Tree Forces Reroute of State Road in Greensburg
A large cherry tree on the Rauban Baum farm blocked the planned route of the Greensburg to Madison state road under construction. The state engineer demanded removal, but Baum argued the tree has stood since his forefathers days. The road will now run about half a mile away from the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Greeneburg
Madison
Rauban Baum
Baum
Internal treatment false piles cure advertised
An old newspaper notice promotes Dr Leonhardt Hem-Roid as the only internal tablet remedy claiming to cure piles by freeing lower bowel circulation. The ad lists prices and outlets in Indiana Pa and Buffalo NY and invites readers to write for a booklet. Also mentions a Nixon Theatre show at Library Hall Pittsburg with Lyman Howe films and a court bearing pending for Mary Coral Polamba over tearing down a health quarantine sign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Coral Polamba
Coral
Squire Crossman
Center Township
Bishop Smith Known Here Bishop Gulab Elected
Local observers report Rev Dr Charles W Gulab of Pittsburgh has been elected bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Moa in a move that marks a notable leadership change for the denomination in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Smith
Charles W. Gulab
Pitteshure
Hid
The
Methodies
Hpiscopal Church
Moa
Better Times In Johnstown Brightens Steel Outlook
In Cambria Steel Company activity rose last week with more orders and growing inquiries. The Bessemer mill may not run next week but soon will see full operation. The Standard Steel Car Company secured an order for 2,000 cars, signaling rising demand and promising more work for Johnstown plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambria Steel Company
Cirilea
Johnstown
Bessemer
Lehigh & New England
Standard Steel Car Company
Franklin
Autoists Meet at Buffalo for National Convention
The American Automobile Association national legislative and good roads convention will be in Buffalo from July 6 to 8. The program includes an Iroquois hotel reception, an excursion to Niagara Falls, a welcome address by Buffalo Mayor J N Adame, a debate on Uniform Automobile Legislation, a good roads convention with highway commissioners, a theatre party at Shea's Opera House, a vehicle inspection of 200 cars, and a banquet at Teck's theatre. J Dick Wilson and Robert Young will attend, joined by three other men in his auto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Legislative and Good Roads
The
American Automobile Association
Buffalo
Iroquois Hotel
Siagare Falla
J. N. Adame
Charles T. Terry
Shea's Opera House
Teck’s
J. Dick Wilson
Robert ©. Young
Ridgway Man Wins School Plumbing Bid
The Ridgway man J. J. Eagan won the plumbing contract for the new school building on Monday night with a bid of 3950 dollars, beating the next lowest bidder by about 8500. Other bids included H. R. Lumsden of Indiana 4931 dollars and W. J. Elkie of Wilkinsburg 5049, J. W. Cunningham of Indiana 5378.90, Indiana Hardware Co. 4402, and Dewitt and Samson of Pittsburgh 4706.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Eagan
Ridgway
H. R. Lumsden
Indiana
W. J. Elkie
Wilkinsburg
J. W. Cunningham
Indiana Hardware Co
Dewitt & Samson
Plitabarg
Fare hike on Homer City cars sparks discontent
On Saturday afternoon fare on the Homer City cars rose from 10 to 16 cents. Cars now run to the Arlington Hotel opposite the depot amid resident dissatisfaction and fewer trolley passengers as some switch back to steam buses. Stores will close all day Saturday but stay open until 10 PM Friday. barber shops stay open until 11 PM Friday and closed all day Saturday. Including the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
Arlington Hotel
Fire Slightly Damages Lovejoy House
A Monday afternoon fire caused light damage to the home of Robert Buterbaugh at Lovejoy. Investigators traced the blaze to a faulty fire. Barges and figures appear garbled. no clear names or dates beyond the Lovejoy incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovejoy
Robert Buterbaugh
Ingurates
Thompson Agency
Town Notebook Reports A J Robinson and Many Visitors
Gazette column lists A J Robinson of Robinson, James White of Panxautawney, Justice John P. Elkin, F M Graff of Blairsville, and dozens more as callers, visitors, shoppers, and students in Indiana and nearby towns. It notes arrivals at hotels, visits with relatives, and local errands across Johnstown and surrounding settlements. Names include Edith Smith, Beas Harris, Florence Stahl, Bertha Ellis, Larue North, Mary Bee, Maude Walker, A J Rutledge, George Rutledge, and many others with brief travel or visiting links.
Clymer trolley ride praised for spring scenery
Early season blooms along the Clymer trolley line attract visitors with wooded hills and verdant Chev y Chase Heights. The 12 mile trip offers a cooling escape near town, cost 80 cents, and urges an early departure before peak dogwood and honeysuckle fade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clymer
Chevy Chase Heights
Indi
T-olick
Deng
Maypole Dance At Palag In Palace Rink
Maypole events at the Palace Rink promise lively pageant action with sixteen well known young women in festive costume. The queen of May will preside as crowds anticipate a vivid display at Friday night’s event preceding Decorat.
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Thany
Hook
Palace Ril
Palace
Fridaing
May
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Eemp
Cross Straits
Committee
U. P. Plan
Pennsylvania
Steath
Marion Center
Carrie
Prica
Wilam & Wood
Daugherty's Orchard
Howe
Nixon Theatre
Lyman Howe
Library Hall
Homa
France
Animal Kingdom
Beoure
Libelle
Dick Wilson
Ridgway Man
Messrs. Hyde & Murphy
Homer
Pwn Swinge
Lowe Ewinge
Stone
Shem
Stevigg
A. J. Robinson
Robinson
Gazette
James White
Panxautawney
John P. Elkin
F. M. Graff
Blairsville
Schenley Hotel
Mise Edith Smith
Vislting
Mies Beas Harris
Coopersdale
Johoe Town
Florence Stahl
Mies Bertha Ellis
B.L. Junkep
Seventh Avenue Hotel
William H. Howard
Addison, N
John Lyons
George T. McHenry
Latrobe
Larue North
Normal
Miss Mary Bee
Mrs
D. H. Bee
Maude Walker
Town
John Rholand
Nelson Kline
James F. Tomb
Armagh
A. J. Rutledge
George Rutledge
Charlea Allan
Blakeville
N. Bell McCune
Richmond
J. C. Braughter
Joseph J. Thompson
Pittsburg Life& Trust Co
Belle Thompsson
Maurice W. Trainor
School of Pharmacy
George R. Fulton
Griffith Elia
Thomas Gilmore
Johnsown
Josiah Lydick
Elias Paul
George Snyder
Samuel W. Paul
Chestnut and
Eighth Streets
Charlea Robinsteen
University
J , Carl
Misa Mary McHenry
S. M. McHenry
North Bide
Cee
W. J. Robinstean
Haat Church Street
Mra. Haymaker
J. ©. Haymaker
M. S. Robinson
Sewickley
Misa Anna
Robin Sateen
W. J. Robinsteen
Col. Cody
Frank Beck
Harry Crawford
Donald and Clyde McMasters
George Prothero
Dwight Galbreath
Edward King
Buffalo Bill
Gresaboure
Beventh Street
J. M. Welch
Blan
Earn Malog
Wilsga
Counte
Twolick Creek
Palag
Ed. Young
Edn Young
Railroad Avenue
James
Hammers Wan
Perio
Court House
White Township
Jung
D. D. Brown
Wintondale
James A. James
Vidale
Manuel Baptist Church
John
RB Morgan
Wales
BELEN
Helen Irene
Joby Nearr
Canoe Township
Punssutawney
Wiaioe
Mirally
Croppman
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