Stroke in Woods Reported as Cause of Death for William Gib
The body of William Gambell Gib, 70, of Weet Water Street, was found Wednesday afternoon in White's run near the old stone house. Coroner W. D. Gates and Chief Kellar Harris investigated. suicide was considered but family rejects it. Gibson, born near Elderton in 1838, had varied jobs and served in several towns before retiring with the Pennsylvania Railroad. Funeral services will be held at his West Water Street home with burial in Elderton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gambell Gib
Ben
Weet Water Street
White’s Run
White’s Woods
Fred Clawson
Clair Nealer
Poice Kellar Harris
W. D. Gates
John F. Steving
Gibson
William Gibson
James Gibson
Elderton
Abner Kelly
Shelocta
John
Martha
Fox
Ernest A. Stewart
Indiana
Church and Tenthtreets
West Water Street
Pittsburg
Pitsburg
Pitcairn
Altoona
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
P. RB. R
Presbyterian Shareh
Royal Arcancis
James Johnston
East Oak Street
Kia Yate
de. F
Grawford
Presbyterian Church
Hiderton
Elgerton
Iselin Yates Railroads Could Unite With Gould Line
High officials from Grand Trunk and Buffalo Rochester & Pittsburg visited Pittsburg Wabash Terminal and Wheeling & Lake Erie to Toledo. Reported financial troubles threaten receivership for Pittsburg Wabash Terminal though refinancing plans exist. Yates line near Clairton could link to Wabash Pittsburg Terminal. visit was inspection not a formal agreement.
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Pittsburg
Grand Trunk Railroad
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railroad
Wabash-Pittsburg Terminal
Wheeling & Lake Erie Railroad
Toledo
Net
New York
Pittsburg- Wabash Terminal
Ftn
Grand Trunk
Yates Line
Indiana County
South Bend
Clairton
Allegheny County
A.G. Yates
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
EB. H. Fitzhugh
Charlotte
N. Y
Coburg
Canada
Fitzhugh
Yates
Maypole Dance at Palace Rink Event Friday Evening
Palace Rink continues a new May Day festivity at Friday night’s event requested by many patrons. Manager Hook announces another May Pole Dance as sixteen well-known couples rehearse daily in their festive attire. The queen of May will wear a delightful costume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hook
Palace Rink
Ministers of United Presbyterian Church pictured in Pittsburg
A group photo in Old City Hall Pittsburg marks fifty years of the United Presbyterian Church. Notables Reva A. Q. Graham and John Jamison of town are among the honored pastors. Dr J Day Brownlee appears in another group. Dr J G Carson of Xenia Ohio is elected moderator at the General Assembly opening session.
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Pittsburg
United Presbyterian Church
Old City Hall
Reva. A. Q. Graham
John Jamison
J. Day Brownlee
General Assembly
J. G. Carson
Fof Xenia
Ohio
Howe's New Pictures at Nixon Theatre Pittsburg
Lyman Bowe presents new pictures at Library Hall on Thursday evening featuring Wild Birds at Home Quarrying in France Hungdog the Polar Bear and The Animal Kingdom among other views Tickets available at Hall for admission uncertain passages remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triumphe
Nixon Theatre
Pittsburg
Lyman Bowe
Library Hall
France
Hall
William Risinger Stricken by Stroke on Business Trip
William Risinger of Center township fell critically ill from a stroke while at Loughry & Co. in Homer City during a business trip. He was taken to the Indiana House for care. doctors expressed little hope for recovery. He is about 67, owner of multiple farms, a dairy operator, and longtime local figure with family in Homer City.
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William Risinger
Center Township
Flen
Indiana
Risinger
W. R&. Loughry & Co
Hiis
J. M
W. P. Risinger
Homer City
Hia
Amone
Carrie Nation to Speak in Blairsville and Indiana
Carrie Nation travels from Blairsville to Pittsburg and Indiana after a court hearing in which she was fined 26 dollars for disturbing the peace. Supporters helped pay the fine, and Nation plans to lecture at Blairsville and Indiana, carrying copies of The Hatchet and recalling historic prohibition rhetoric.
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Carrie Nation
Pittsburg
Brady
Mt. Washington W. C. T. A
Court of Justice
Indiana
Court House
Blairsville
Kangag
Fortieth Memorial Day Sees Fewer Men In Line
A historical column notes Memorial Day origins in 1868 under General John A Logan and traces observances across the U S. It highlights dwindling Civil War veteran numbers, with survivor estimates around 620,000 from 2.78 million volunteers, and projects rising death tallies for 1908. The article also touches on local banking news and holiday shopping hours, plus an update on Thomas Hood’s health.
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John A Logan
Grand Army of the Republic
Nort
Washington
Old Guard
Grand Army
Republic
Lior
M'Creight Returns as Howe Rivalry Reignites
Scrubby McCreight, star pitcher and hitter of the Union League club, comes home after Wilmington disbands the team. Wilmington had led the league but drew few crowds as the fast ball era shifts with the Tri-State squad. The Union League will finish with six clubs and Scrubby notes the league is faster than the Interstate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Scrubby MccCreight
Hardeat Hiteters
Saltsburg Man Detained for Drunken Disorder in Greensburg
Murray Neeley of Saltsburg was arrested Tuesday night by Officer Haines after being found lying on the street below the P. R. R. station unable to name himself. On Wednesday he was sentenced to a $5 fine and 30 days in jail for drunkenness.
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Murray Neeley
Saltsburg
Greensburg
Neeley
Haines
Itainua
Carrie Nation to Lecture in Punxsatawney? Not If Trustees Can Prevent
The Punxsatawney Spirit reports Mrs Carrie Nation planned to lecture in the Central Presbyterian church on June 5, prompting local controversy. Trustees reportedly can block the event, and it may instead be held outdoors if she arrives on schedule. The note contrasts this with a yellow fever rumor atop a YMCA building.
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Carrie Nation
Central Presbyterian Church
Y.M.C. A
Kansas
Sho
Carrie
Local Banker Thomas H Brewer Returns Home After 18 Years
Thomas H Brewer native of Marchand returned from Spokane Washington after 18 years serving as president of Fidelity National Bank in Spokane. He travels with his wife to visit Michael Lill and Emma Thompson of North Sixth Street before heading west again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Brewer
Marchand
Spokane
Wash
Fidelity National Bank
Rere Plant Found During Woods Excursion
Paul Warner discovers a White Ingien Moccasin during a Sabbath afternoon woodland walk. The rare flowers are noted as scarce and seldom seen in the region.
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Paul Warner
Vandergrift Beats Elderton In 6 to 3 Victory
Vandergrift defeated Elderton 6 to 3 on Wednesday at Vandergift ton. D. Anderson contributed a two base hit with the bases loaded driving in the winning run. Miller and Myers pitched for Vandergrift with Anderson also noted for strong defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elderton Academy
Vandergift
D. Anderson
Miller
Myers Twirlera
Eared
W. Aodaraon
Vandergril
Outdated Lawn Equipment Discount Offer
Two lawn awnings priced at ten dollars each and two lawn swings at seven dollars fifty cents each are to be closed out. The seller, H. H. Breving, states they will not handle them any more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Breving
Four Brewery Case Suspects Held for Court
In Center township a busy court day hears the Commonwealth case against Edward Giston Fred Kime William Baker and Harry Palmer charged with burglary and receiving stolen goods tied to a brewery burglary May 23. Bail set at 500 each. Palmer released others jailed. Mrs Cora Pelumba faces health order violation charges after quarantines and card removals. bail 100. Civil suit over a house value heard between M H Rissinger and Emanuel Bennett. Joe and Mary Bindes in jail for alleged violin theft. no bearing yet. A Memorial Day speech by D Lloyd Claycomb set in Cockport.
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Squire J. A. Groasman
Commonwealth
Edward Giston
Fred Kime
William Baker
Harry Palmer
Gaston
Toy
Kime
White's Woods
Baker
Palmer
Po- Hee Kellar M. Harris
John D. Skelton
The
Cora Pelumba
Coral
Department of Health
John Fox
Center Township
Norton
Stella Stokes
Pelumba
Norton Fox
Soother
Joe
Mary Bindes
Mike Bindes
Mike
Mary
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Dee
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Biz
M'Creight
Selieburg
Nation
Rere
Vendergrift
Ah J. Se Orr
Nether Ae Avail Club
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