Forgery Conviction for Local Couple at September Term
At the September term a jury found John and Mary Pulbekanis guilty of forgery in altering hoard book entries from their boarding house and the J.J. Fisong store. The couple admitted the boarding house was large and cooperatively run, but denied adjusting accounts. Multiple defendants faced various minor charges including a man fined for weapons and another missing, with an adjacent note about a small coalhouse fire and local advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Mary Pulbekanis
Pulbekanis
J.J. Fisong
Philadelphia
Eleventh Street
First National Bank
Mr. Fiscua
Ficcus
Pulbekanta
Pulvekanis
George Gardo
le Yoy
Tabion
Cara
Costa
Joe DeGardo
Mike Cobalt
Saltabar
Giovanni Battista
Ernest
William Reed
Joe Bismonte
Dominic Andersoh
Syith
Craigman
Quay
Gardner
Allie Biss
Glen Campbell
Aault
Battery
Hotel burns in Blairaville intersection blaze destroys old frame building
The hotel property at Blairaville Intersection owned by Dennis Ogden Greensburg was completely destroyed by fire on Wednesday. The origin is unknown. C B Rhoades store nearby also caught fire but was quickly put out. The hotel housed Bohemian family and stood near the P R K tracks. The building, an old frame structure with about twenty rooms, was partially damaged. Dennis Ogden is son of J S Ogden who ran photo venues in Johnstown before the 1889 flood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairaville
Dennis Ogden
Greensburg
C B. Rhoades
P.R. KK
J. S. Ogden
Johnstown
Latrobe Defeats DuBois Elks In Lively Battle
Latrobe edged DuBois 8 to 7 at the Latrobe athletic field after DuBois fumbled eight times and Latrobe committed only two errors. Mickel pitched for DuBois and Myere for Latrobe as Latrobe used 15 players in a tight contest with high excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latrobe
Latroba
du Bois
Soldiers to Visit Winchester Monument Dedication Speech
Gen. Harry White Alex Watson and Ex Commissioner T P Staphene left for Harrisburg to attend a G A R campfire and banquet tonight. They will accompany hundreds of veterans to Winchester Way where Gov Stuart and Gen T J Stewart will speak at the dedication of a monument to the men who fought in the battles of Winchester. Members of Humphreys Division will be the guest of the State of Pennsylvania when the monument erected by the State is unveiled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry White
Alex. P. Watson
T. P. Staphene
Harrisburg
Winchester
Way
Gov. Stuart
T. J. Stewart
Humphreys
Pennsylvania
Salve for Burns and Skin Ailments Promoted by G A B Peat
Chamberlain's Salve praised for greek value in burn treatment and quick pain relief. Also touted for chapped hands sore nipples and general skin disorders. Price 25 cents and sold by druggists. G A B Peat advertises. Ligonier veterans plan sesquicentennial celebration next Wednesday Soldier's Day. arrangements to be set at Monday meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. RB. Peat No. 28
Ligonier
No Time to Burn Rubbish Fire Danger in Town
Continued dry weather prompts property owners to consider buying a fire engine while residents face risk from careless rubbish burning within the fire limits. The act violates borough ordinances and endangers the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Coal Road Securing Land For Coal Properties
Agents for the Pittsburg Shawmut and Northern seek options on coal holdings in Indiana and Westmoreland counties though no large expenditures are planned. Fall Arbor Day proclaimed for Oct 23 by Supt N C Schaeffer with schools urged to observe. Local notices advertise buckwheat prices and garment promotions from Jadison Dye Works and Wilson Wood’s window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittanning Times
Descendants of Early Pioneer Hold Reunion in Armstrong
Three hundred Robinson family members ranging from six months to eighty years gathered at the A. W. Robinson farm in Armstrong township on Thursday Sept 17 for the first reunion of John Robinson’s descendants. Thirteen third generation members and over 200 later generations attended. Officers elected: President Rev W H Robinson secretary W R Thomas treasurer William Calhoun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson
A. W. Robinson
Armstrong Township
John Robinson
Bruce Calhoun
Verona
A. Robinson
Pittsburg
Venango Co
Charles Rink
Shelocta
W. H. Robinson
W. R. Thomas
Willian Calhoun
Local social notes from a Pennsylvania town
Residents and visitors are listed at length with hotel calls visits to relatives and friends across town and surrounding counties. Included are registrations at the New Bingham Hotel Philadelphia, trips to Plumville, Iselin, Homer City, Hillside, Merion Center, and Roanoke Virginia. Notables testifying in the Chambers case and a Saturday church pastry sale are noted along with a display of shirts in a Wilkinson window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Mia
Thomas B, Clark
Ltp
Dipplay
Wilson & Wood
Giante Increase Their Lead In Frat Game Loss
Pittsburg suffered a 7 to 0 defeat this afternoon as the double header in New York showcased a decisive win by the Giante. The text also advertises clothing and photos with various local business offers and miscellaneous lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
New York
Mrs Monroe Indicted Over Boyertown Theater Fire
Reading, Sept 18. Hartlet E Monroe of Washington, D C was indicted for involuntary manslaughter in connection with the Boyertown Opera House fire that killed 171 after the January 13 performance of The Scottish Reformation. An arrest is expected next week. Monroe was not in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reading
Hartlet E. Monroe
Washington
D. C
Weddings In Punxsutawney And Nearby Towns
In a Punxsutawney home ceremony Earl Homer Snyder and Misa Lyda Frances Porter wed before 150 guests and will reside there post trip. attendees included Mr and Mrs John Mahaffey and Mrs H M Brandon. Also, David Elmer Lydick and Misa Cecil married in White Township with plans to live in Somerset. Misa Mora Saddler and James Casper wed in Pittsburgh with plans to move to Panama. Casper previously lived in Rural Valley Armtrong County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Homer Snyder
Misa Lyda Frances Porter
Punxsutawney
Snyder
John Mahaffey
Cherrytree
H. M. Brandon
Marion Center
David Elmer Lydick
Misa Cecil
Florentine Morgan
Philadelphia
Frank Griffith
White Township
H. F. King
The
Baptist, Church
Somerset
Mr. Lydick
Blair Loumber Co
Mise Mora N. Saddler
Punxautawney
James P. Casper
Pedro Miguel
Panama
Pittsburg
Mra. T. M. Saddler
Casper
Armatrong County
Bride-Elect Miss Pershing Honored With Bridge Party
A bridge party for eight tables hosted by Misa Mary Speer honored Miss Edna Pershing. Prizes went to Misa Lou Hartman and Miss Minnie Speer. Miss Hartman and Miss Speer will be bridesmaids at the upcoming wedding to Dr J P Laughlin, formerly of Indiana, on Wednesday. a luncheon and $600 are planned by Miss Aartman for Miss Pershing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Mary Speer
Friendship Avenue
Missy Edna Pershing
Misa Lou Hartman
McKeesport
Minnie Speer
Aartman
Miss Pershing
J. P. Laughlin
Indiana
Mary Speer
Hartman
Pittsburg Gazette Times
Indiana Girl Finds Purse In Her Room
Misa Blanche St Clair, a local public school teacher, fretfully searched Saturday for a fat little purse then discovered it in her room where she had placed it. The fragment also mentions local tailoring ads and a flour brand with prices and slogans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Blanche St. Clair
Aha
Mt. Pleasant
Hawaiian officer guests to Camp Perry ceremony
An Hawaiian officer and Mrs Lucas of Honolulu visit aunt Mary Barr on Church Street. Col Lucas brings 18 men to participate in the National Shoot at Camp Perry, Ohio. Lucas, a former Indiana resident, was recently appointed Lieutenant Colonel and Dispersing Officer of the Hawaiian Militia and will stay in Indiana for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gol
W. Lucas
Honolulu
Hawaii
Mary Barr
Church Street
Col. Lucas
Camp Perry
Ohio
Lucas
Indiana
Hono
Lulu
Olicer
Elmer Ellis Sells His Auto in Homer City
Elmer G Ellis sold his five passenger Winton touring car to W Peart Risinger assistant cashier Homer City National Bank. It was Homer’s first automobile and he owned it since 1907 buying it from Deason. It served locally and on trips to Buffalo and Cleveland. He plans to buy a higher power six cylinder Winton runabout next season. A separate travel anecdote praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy used aboard an eastbound Oregon railroad train to aid a passenger with severe cramps, noting quick relief and gratitude from fellow travelers. For sale by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Peart Risinger
Elmer G. Eilia
Homer City National Bank
Homer
Ellis
Indiana
Buffalo
Cieveland
le Grande
Mrs T H Gilbert Leaves for Keoah Iowa on Oct 1
Mrs T H Gilbert wife of Dr Gilbert will depart for Keoah Iowa on October 1 after returning from Punxautawney where she attended several social functions hosted by the Ladies Guild of the Episcopal church. The Guild presented her a purse containing a neat sum of money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes
T. H. Gilbert
Gilbert
Keoah
Towa
Punxautawney
Ladies Guild
The
Episcopal Church
Musicale at Homer City Church by local pupils
Alfred R. Wiggins leads his piano class with George Hetrick violin in a concert for the new Methodist church in Homer City Tuesday evening September 22. Admission two bits, children 15 cents. Proceeds go to the church. Dr and Mrs J Day Brownlee return from a month in the Ohio valley improved in health. Dr Brownlee resumes services at the First U P church this Sabbath. James Mitchell owner of the Indiana News Stand property installs a new floor in the room occupied by Charles Huey, News Stand proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred R. Wiggins
Homer City
George Hetrick
Town
New Methodist Church
J. Day Brownlee
Ohio Valley
James Mitchell
Indiana
Charles Huey
Marshall Wins Again at Bolivar 4-0 Tuesday
Marshall controlled the game from the start in the Blairsville Intersection match defeating Bolivar 4 to 0 on Tuesday September 15. Bolivar struggled to score while Marshall dominated in the box. Also note Wilson Wood's window display featuring out-aby the-ordinary shirts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wilbur Fanningham
Waite
Wilson & Wood
Marshall
Blairsville
Bolivar
Wilson & Wood's
Indiana Students Leave for Higher Schools In Late Summer
The village braces for a return to study as Indiana youths head to colleges, seminaries, and universities across the Northeast. Misses Margaret Wilson and Swellia Lewis work at a National Park Seminary in Forest Glen, Md, while Alice Taylor attends nearby. Others travel to Wilson College in Chambersburg, Mercersburg Academy, Bucknell University, Medico Chirurgia, Washington and Jefferson, and various private schools near Philadelphia. Several pursue Yale, Princeton, Michigan, and Chevallier Military Academy, with scholarships noted for some. A Miss Daugherty returns to Smith College. Meredith Riddle goes to Wellesley. Laura Elkin plans Philadelphia schooling. Audrey Mabonbay to Lafayette and Easton. Hal Speedy and others continue medical or legal studies, as Indiana’s “cipk” scholars extend the state’s academic footprint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Margaret Wilson
Swellia Lewis
Alice Taylor
Nation Park
Forest Glen
Seminary
Misa Wilson
Martha Stuchai
Bertha Brownlee
Chambersburg
Wilson College
Edward St. Jair
Mercersburg Academy
Gessler
Harry Sutter
Samuel Graves
George Presnerg
Donald McMasters
Dwight Galbreath
Buckwell University
Lewisburg
James P. Brallier
Philadelphia
Medico Chiraglia
George Betrick
Boyd Gatty
Monroe Torrence
Merceraburg
Washington and Jefferson
Hia Hrott Arthur
May Daugherty
Smith College
Northampton
Mass
Meredith Riddle
Wellesley
Maas
Laura Elkin
Audrey Mabon Bay
Easton
Im Fayette College
W Hal Speedy
University of Pittsburg
Paul Mack
John Sutton
Princeton
James Jack
Yale
Robert Sutton
Cheveller Military Academy
University of Michigan At
Ang ‘Arbor
Indiana Cipk
Wallace Hopkins
Bewinning Law
Arthur J. Rugeddl
Ace Ord
Arthur Lowry
Dentiating
Elbie Creps
Stanley Books
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. J. Fiscul
Indians Lumber and Supply Co
Arbor Day
Retrick & Wilson
Jadison
Wilson B Wood
J. T. Bell
New Bingham Hotel
Marya Wilson
Plumville
Alex, Thompson
W. H. McCartney
Iselin
W. B. George
Center Township
Hillside
Westmoreland County
Barry
Lowry
Charles
Génexco Il
Merion Center
Charles McCune
H. P. Lewis
Jane Ray
Water Street
J. Bert Denny
New Moore Hotel
E. §. Allen
Robert Lowry
Railroad Avenue
Allen
Washington, D. C
John Allen
Chambers
A. S. Whiteman,Jr
Clearfield National Bank
Clearfield
Young
Punxgatawney National Bank
Samuel Clark
Glen Campbell National Bank
J. W. Reianer
Clearfield Brewery
Giante
Goat
Wilsop & Wood
Piraeroa
Monroe
Boyertown
the Gazette
Lydick—Morgan
Casper—Saddler
Pauch Bigs
Fine Merchant Tailoring Gazette Building
Col
H. W. Lucas
Elmer Ellis
Mra
Homer City Church
Dr. and
Mrs. Brownlee
Ann Arbor
Wagang
Dippley
Shiu Wood
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