Refused to Call Doctor for Wife Spurs Hospital Trip
Neighbors intervened after Mrs. Robert Kelly, 60, suffered weeks with stomach cancer. Husband locked the door and blocked care, prompting a rescue that sent her to Greensburg hospital in critical condition. The incident ends with Kelly ejected at Bolivar intersection as ambulance staff take the patient. Additionally, J C Forsythe announces a new undertaking office in Greensburg area and Bellefonte Academy football to play Indiana at Normal Park this afternoon after recent wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolivar
Robert Kelly
Westmoreland Hospital
Greensburg
Kelly
Maxwell & Beers
Bellefonte Academy
Indiana
Normal Park
Bellefonte
State College
Altoona
Punzautawney
Clyde Oberlin
Burgess James A. Crossman
Punxeatawney
Fire keeps burning through Rossiter woods near Cleveland
A major forest fire spreads through the woods between Cloe and HKoa sitey, burning the largest block of woodland in the area. No timber value is present on the lot, but many small trees usable for mine props will be lost, prompting concerns for local land and cleanup efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cloe
Hkoasitey
Weather Note: Sunday Warmer After Brief Rain
The weather page notes Sunday will be warmer after a brief shower from old Pluvius. The rain call was short and may linger briefly but improves with higher temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pluvius
Notable Visitors and Residents Run Through Indiana
A long list of residents and visitors frequents Indiana today with Johnstown and Greensburg ties. Doctors, lawyers, teachers, and merchants from Rochester Mills, Coral, Altoona, Greensburg, Butler, Elmira Heights, Punxsutawney, and Philadelphia were noted visiting or traveling, including D. M. Hyde of Babcock Lumber and CA Cunningham on business trips to Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CA. Cunningham
Indianapolis
BH. W. Knoub
Rochester Mills
Indiana
Ramsey Favors Taft for Our President
Joseph Ramsey former president of the Wabash Railroad spoke in Pittsburg siding with Taft for president. He argued Taft would stabilize business and advance railroad projects, while warning Bryan could shift policy toward reformers. Ramsey noted the Ashland and Lorain Railroad interests and the New York Pittsburg and Chicago Railroad survey progress depend on the election outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam A Taft
Joseph Ramsey
Wabash Railroad
Pittsburg
Taft
Ms. Ramsey
Ashland & Lorain
New York, Pittsburg & Chicago Railroad
Afri
Ramsey
Indians County Fair on Stage at Blairaville Opera House
Blairaville Courier reports a home talent play Indians County Pair written by Anna Sara Beck of West Virginia to be staged October 23 at the Opera House for Blairaville Public Library. The production, already a local success, will feature top town talent and is expected to be a roaring hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Blairaville
Anna Sara Beck
West Virginian
Blaireville
Third Ward Ladies Visit Gates Home Before Move
A number of Third ward ladies called at the home of Dr and Mrs W D Gates of Oakland avenue Friday evening to spend time with Mrs Gates. The Gates family will move to Maples venue, and neighbors used the occasion to demonstrate the sateen on which they are held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Ward
W. D. Gates
Oakland Avenue
Gates
Maples
Morrellville Hunter Brings Back Mixed Game
Andrew Clytea of Morrellville returns from Indians county with six squirrels, three pheasants, one wild turkey, four groundhogs and other game. He also killed a large blacksnake measuring five feet three and a half inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Clytea
Morrellville
Indians County
Mr. Clytea
Westmoreland Democrats Fund Campaign Support
William Jenks sent 80 to Herman Ridder for the campaign at the National Democratic Committee. Contributions came from Punxsutawney Democrats ranging from 1 to 10 dollars, with Jenks and W P Wehble in charge of subscriptions. A mass meeting in Boliver saw Bryan’s cause advanced by Silag Kline Ward Richer and Charles Copeland of Greensburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jenks
Herman Ridder
National Democratic Committee
Punxautawney Democrats
Suma
Mr. Jenks
W. P. Wehble
Spiris
Westmoreland County
Boliver
Bryan
Silag Kline
Ward Richer
Charles Copeland
Greensburg
Curtain poleaco each Smith's. Window Shades all sizes as Gaalth's
Curtain poles and window shades offered in all sizes by Smith's and Gaalth's. Local shop promotes a wide range of coverings for homes. (Note: OCR fragment lacks clear event or date. concise catalog-style summary reflects available details.)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaalth’s
Savin as Center of New Operations near Richmond
Don Burns owns coal lands west of Richmond with a mine in local trade. The Richmond Coal Co. forms to operate the field, opening on the north side of the hill near Savau station with a branch line from the BKR&P. Vein quality is good with fireclay and limestone. John C. Work plans building lots for sale, signaling a new town near the mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Don Burns
Richardson
Richmond Coal Co
Savau
John C. Work
Forest fires near Bradenville threaten homes in Derry township
Eighteen men led by Constable Lint battled forest fires on Cheatout Ridge and in the Ligonier Valley railroad in Westmoreland county. The Humphrey, Anderson and Cedar tracts, totaling hundreds of acres, were burned leaving only charred timber. The Anderson tract contains about 850 acres. Firefighters saved nearby homes and barns as flames came within two miles of Bradenville alarming residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Lint
Bradenville
Derry Township
Westmoreland County
Cheatout Ridge
Ligonier Valley
Humphrey
Anderson
Cedar
Lossiter Traveler Reports Recurrent Holdups on Road
A Lossiter resident recounts frequent robberies between Lossiter and Punx Sutawney with travelers relieved of surplus cash. Victims delay reporting to police, indicating a growing pattern of held up travelers along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lossiter
Punxsutawney
Acarely
Republicans Hold Armagh Revival Address Taft Support
Republicans held a successful revival in Armagh on Friday evening. Speakers Hon J N Langham W M Mahan Esq and Capt C C McLain argued for Taft as the candidate, convincing the audience of his fitness for president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armagh
Hon
J. N. Langham
W.M. Mahan, Esq
Capt
C. McLain
Taft
Oresldent
Civil Engineers From Glan Campbell Travel West
Civil engineers Glan Campbell Andrew B Crichton Frank Weaver and C E Brown have gone to Glen Campbell. Crichton will return the day of 80. the others will stay about three weeks, per the Johnatown Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew B. Crichton
Frank Weaver
C. E. Brown
Glen Campbell
Mr. Crichton
Johnatown Tribune
Bolivar Girl Engaged to Edward Foraythe
Bolivar is told of the engagement of Hattie Riddell to Edward Foraythe by their parents H.H. and Mrs. Riddell. The couple plan a wedding on October 15. An advertisement promises to brighten shabby winter garments at Indiana Dye Works with a photo offer from Piper's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolivar
H.H. Riddell
Hattie
Edward Foraythe
Wills Recently Probated In White And Blairsville Areas
The will of Marie Inte of White township leaves $25 to each John K Markie Carrier Shearer and Margaret Shawl and $50 to Kate Stephens Margaret Lehr George and Anthony Marie. George Markle named executor. Witnesses W B Hill and Miss Carrie Hill. The will of George terter noil of North Mahoning dated May 29 1907 leaves half his farm to daughter Minnie D Beck and the rest to children Mary A Crossman Nancy J Pearce John Daniel Joseph Fet terhoff J W Fet terhoff and H K Neal executors. Witnesses J S Back Henry Rider. The will of Christopher Clawson Blairsville dated May 18 1908 leaves all to wife Rachel Clawson. after her death, to Jessie and Joseph Clawson, who are executors. Witnesses C A Brown John T Clawson.
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Mra
Marie
White Township
John K. Markie
Carrier Shearer
Margaret
Harry Shawl
Kate Stephens
Margaret Lehr
George
Anthony Marie
George Markle
W. B
Arrle B. Hill
George Terternoi
North Mahoning Township
Minnie D. Beck
Mia
Mary A. Crossman
Nancy J. Pearce
John
Daniel
Joseph Fetterhoff
J. W. Fetterhoff
H. K. Neal
J.S. Back
Henry Rider
Christopher Clawson
Blairsville
Rachel Clawson
Jessie
Joseph Clawson
C. A. Brown
John T. Clawson
Seven Hundred Students Enrolled At Normal This Term
The Normal School reports a break with history as this term's enrollment reaches 700 students, excluding the Training School. Previous records show 614 in Spring 1907 and 567 in last Fall, marking the first time Fall terms exceeded six hundred and seven hundred.
Cupid Captures Minister In Private Betrothal
The Rev. E. J. Knox D D pastor of Greensburg First Methodist Episcopal Church recently transferred to Butler will wed Mies Blanche Muse of McKeesport. No wedding date set. Knox, aged past severity years, lives with his mother and is known in Indiana for his long service at the M I church. The groom-to-be is a cousin of Senator Philander Knox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Knox
D. D
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Greensburg
Butler
Mies Blanche Muse
McKeesport
Knox
Indiana
M. I
Philander
William Bryan Divides Potatoes After Strong Harvest
William B. Bryan of near Home post office grows the American Wonder potato, planting three bushels and harvesting 95 bushels. He shares the crop with his father, William Bryan, formerly of Seventh Street, who left the old homestead at Home years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
William Bryan
Vogel Minstrel Show Praised as Best In Punxsutawney
The John W. Vogel Minstrel show, appearing next Friday evening, receives high praise. The Spirit notes last night’s performance surpassed prior appearances and that audiences call it the best minstrel show seen in Punxsutawney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Vogel
The
Spirit
Vogel
Punxsutawney
Electric Cleaning Advertisement Promotes Home Service
Electric renovator H. G. Little offers carpet rug and furniture cleaning at 002 Oak Street Indiana PA. Phone 276 y. Also Pauch Bros Merchants advertise tailor made garments and dry cleaning of ladies and gents outfits at Gazette Building All Varnish Stains and colors offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Little
Oak Street
Indiana
Pauch Bros
Merchant Teilure
Gazette Building
Veterans 10 Year Comrades Eulogizer Day Observance
J M Marshall leads plan for hero day a reunion of Civil and Spanish American War veterans from land and Jefferson counties. Five Civil War vets from Company A lat Penne Val Tr facing to be honored with stories of Spottsylvania May 12 1864 told by Gen Barry White. Spanish American veteran Joseph A Blakeley of CowF 5th Pennsylvania Vols to be remembered with captain W Mesde Me han present. Gen Willis J Hulings and Hon John M Greer among speakers. largest turnout of the year expected in the region.
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Detith
Monswer
Land
Jefferson
Company A
Lat Penne
Val
Martin Moot
Daniel B. Bee
John A. Stewart
Benjamin Baeland
Calvin Work
Barry White
Spottsylvania
Courthouse
Ney
Mahonine
Joseph A. Blakeley
Cowf
Pennsylvania Volunteers
W. Mesde Mehan
Willis J. Hulings
N. G.P
Porto Rico
John M. Greer
Butler
Automobile crosses Ohio River in shallow waters
Johnstown official Common Councilman Morgan Williams witnessed a remarkable scene this week as a large automobile plowed across the bed of the Ohio River. The river held some water, but it did not hinder the venture or produce any splash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan ‘d. Williams
Johnstown
Ohio’ River
Minister to California visit and move to Los Angeles
Rev. E. Winebrenner with Mrs. Winebrenner and two children will travel from Cone*maugh Tuesday to Greensburg and then depart November 20 for Los Angeles Cal. where he will become pastor of the Methodist congregation of Moneta, a suburb of Los Angeles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Winebrenner
Comprany
Public Reception at Indiana Normal School
Indiana residents interested in the Normal School and its summer improvements are invited to a reception at John Sutton Hall on Saturday evening October 10 from 6:30 to 9:30. The event welcomes the public to view enhancements and meet faculty and administrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Normal School
John Sutton Hall
Baird Sons Plight From Sioux City Hospital Fracture
A.W. Baird of Bolivar reports his son George is hospitalized in Sioux City with a fractured skull. His sisters Emma and Verna left Tuesday evening for Sioux City to visit. The item also includes an ad for Bubble Bate Soap and Indiana Dye Works offering steam dry cleaning and garment services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.W. Baird
Bolivar
Sioux City
George
Emma
Verna Baird
Sioux Cioy
Ping Penga Listing at No 12 Carpenter Avenue
Brief classified item for a shop at 12 Carpenter Avenue offering enamel work by Steve Pipe Enamel with a price of thirty for twenty five conte at the Gem apy dio. Local cost notation cites B Smithy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gem Apydio
Carpenter Avenue
Steve
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Marchant
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Babcock Lumber Co
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Fern Miller
Cordelia Hazlett
Elizabeth Sutton
Center Township
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New York City
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Charles Lemmon
South Seventh Street
John D. McCormick
West Man Honing Township
Clyde Saanor
Butler, Wa
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James A Croseman
Geo. W. Jenks
Brookville
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W.T. Wilson
Glen Lee
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N. Y
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W. J. Wilson
Oakland, Avenue
Marion Center Presbyterian Church
M. EF. Jamison
Kate Apple
James M. Watt
Greenville
Houston
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Punxautawney
Hellefonte
William M. Connor
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Mra. Connor
Hirst
Johnstown Democrat
Roy Cunningham
J. Wilbur Cunningham
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Drm
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