THREE ATTEMPTS TO DERAIL CARS ON INDIANA LINE
Indiana Street Railway cars narrowly escaped wrecks as open switches and stones placed on lines near Homer City Creekside Idlewood Park and Chestnut Grove triggered derailments. Motormen and conductors avoided catastrophe as safety brakes halted trains after the disruptions. Police seek responsible saboteurs threatening severe punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
Creekside
Indiana County Railways Co
A. V. Harbison
David Evans
Idlewood Park
Chestnut Grove
County Committee to Meet for Republican vacancy
County Committee to Meet in Indiana next Saturday to complete the party after the death of Prothonotary A. J. Gilbert. John Fisher announces the meeting and John Wells, the new prothonotary, is believed to be the sole candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fisher
Republian County
Indiana
A. J. Gilbert
Ih 46
John ©. Wells
Horse Stepped On Rusty Nail Near Vintondale
A valuable horse owned by John Hoffman of Vintondale stepped on a rusty nail recently and may die. The scene is strewn with many empty boxes along the street and action is urged against those responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hoffman
Vintondale
Atresta
Keener Promoted to Philadelphia Ex led Office
George T. Keener, Adams Express agent at Johnstown, has been promoted to the Philadelphia offices of the company. L. B. Sweeney of Altoona succeeds him in Johnstown. Keener previously served as express agent at Blairsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George T. Keener
Adams Express
Johnstown
Philadelphia
L. B. Sweeney
Altoons
Mr. Keener
Blairsville
Opening of Dancing School in Odd Fellows' Hall
Oatmane' Togaday Night Dancing Clase opens in Odd Fellows' Hall Tuesday evening September 29. Clasa 7:80 to 8:30 season in Bara Dance and Waltz dancing 8:30 to 11:30 music by Graff Bros. Invitations issued, 20 41. Plog Pongs. Thirty for 26 centa mounted 14 for 25 cents at the Gem Studio near the street car station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clase
Odd Fellows
Graff Bros
Gem
Webrum Schools Open in Larslon Under Veteran Principal
Webrum schools in Larslon opened September 21 under the supervision of Air Palmer who has served as principal there for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webrum
Air, Palmer
Weather Outlook Shows Showers Tonight or Tomorrow
A weather note indicates showers are likely tonight or tomorrow with cooler temperatures. Widespread rain possible across the region, followed by cooling and calmer conditions later. Local gusts and scattered showers may affect outdoor plans through the next day.
History of Each Child Information Cards Adopted
City Supt Ernest Work explained the new Information Cards to teachers at a meeting on Sept 22. The cards will record a complete history of each pupil including name residence age building entry and exit dates reason for quitting vaccination status and family details. Parents may help collect data and cards remain on file in Prof Work's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Work
Parente
Work
Campaign for Sabbath Schools Meeting Planned Fall Rally Day
The Presbyterian Sabbath School teachers and officers were entertained by Mrs. Crawford on South Sixth Street. About 30 attendees outlined plans to recruit new scholars and discussed methods to boost the school’s success. The first step is Fall Rally Day next Sabbath with expected record attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Sabbath School
Crawford
F. 8S. Crawford
South Sixth Street
McGregor targets oleomargarine with renewed vigilance
Editor notes Mr McGregor campaigns against adulterated oleomargarine and urges the State Pure Food Inspector to crack down on offenders. The letter argues pure butter substitutes undermine markets and calls for enforcement to protect honest farmers. Also mentions chamberlain's salve values and announces a Royal Arcanum meeting and a Presbyterian church pie sale with details and contacts.
Sidewalk Renewal Ties To Local Businesses And Druggist
John G. McCrorey, owner of the 5 and 10 cent store buildings, funds a cement walk to replace worn bricks near Hildebrand's drug store and the Indiana Goa offices which were looted. A. F. Moreau holds the contract. Pavch Bros. advertise tailored clothing and guarantee workmanship while Ping Fong Photos offers studio portraits at Piper's, room 2, Marshalbidg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. McCrorey
5 And
10 Cent Store
Hildebrand’s
Indiana Goa
A. F. Moreau
Ping Fong
Goc
Piper's
Marshalbidg
Alleged murderers of Tozier to face trial
Criminal court opened jury selection for Joseph Velma and Benno Carbonio charged with the murder of the elderly G A R veteran Robert Toaier near Glen Campbell on July 18. Prosecutor Scott Norria and DA W F Elkin with Samuel Cunningham represent the Commonwealth. defense by James W Mack and W M Mahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Velma
Benno Carbonio
Robert Toaier
Glen Campbell
Scott Norria
Commonwealth
W. F. Elkin
Samuel Cunningham
James W. Mack
W. M. Mahan
Edward Young
Indiana Man Dead In Lancaster Ohio
An Indiana resident George Weaver was found dead in Lancaster Ohio. His mother Mrs Mary Weaver should be notified. The body is held by Acting Coroner J C Lone pending instructions from Indiana. Local officials interviewed the Weaver family but none knew the deceased. It is believed to be George Woolweaver, once raised in Lancaster on Thirteenth street near the reservoir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Indiana
George Weaver
Lancaster
Weaver
Mary Weaver
J. C. Lone
Chief Harris
Burgess Crossman
George Woolweaver
Woolweaver
Thirteenth Street
Reservoir
Notable Names Visit Indiana in Varied Travels
A parade of visitors from across towns and states appears in Indiana today. G M Miller of Bisksville and Dr T D Stephena of Penn Run travel for business, while Sept W J Broadmeadow of Rossiter visits. John R Caldwell from Windber stays at home there, and Dr H Long of Orion Ill visits his brother W T Long of Ambrose. Various families head to expositions, funerals, or hold travel plans including a trip to Gettysburg for a theological study and other social movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Stephena
Penn Run
Indiana
Lao Cost
Willsborough
Jesse Alcorn
Cy Young and Gessler to Face Boston On Sept 30
Elks near agreement with Boston Americans for the game on Wednesday September 30 assure fans that Cy Young and Gessler will appear in the visitors regular lineup. Young, the Grand Old Man of baseball, remains a consistent performer as a veteran who has starred for over two decades. Gessler, acquired from Greene County, has hit regularly since joining the American League and sits in the 300 batting class. He moved from Chicago to the major leagues and now ranks among the league’s top sluggers alongside Cobb of Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Cy’’ Young
Boston
Geasler
Bostons
Sincs
Greeneburg
Chicago
Cobb
Detroit
Greensburg Press
Ligonier Awaits Governor Stuart Visit For Sesquicentennial
Ligonier, Sept. 23. Governor Stuart is expected to visit Saturday to view relics from Governor Johnston’s era at the Ligonier Springs Hotel museum. The Diamond Square features four arches and a grand parade illuminates tonight’s sesquicentennial opening amid expectations of the governor’s attendance. General Harry White of Indiana will address veterans Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligonier
Stuart
Ligonier Springs
Pennsylvania
Johnston
Kingston
Philadelphia
McAdoo
Harry White
Indiana
A Thoreday
Learn's Superlative Flour Slogan
The fragment promotes It Always Satisfes and It matifies both cook and baker as Learn's Superlative Flour. Likely an old advertisement line noting flour quality for cooks and bakers.
Deaths of Mrs G M Glasgow and others in Glen Campbell area
Recent death notices honor Mrs. G M Glasgow of Glen Campbell after surgery in Philipsburg at 57. Survived by husband, two sons Martin and George, father J M Arnstrong, sister Mrs FE Budd Lewis of Arcadia. funeral at Union church Glen Campbell Thursday at 1 PM with interment at Cherrytree. Also Barbara Strong aged 80 of Cherryhill township died Sept 1 at Penn Run. survivors Loughry Strong of Torchansport TD, Lowry and Emms Strong. services by Rev Walter Myers with interment Simpson graveyard. Daniel Brickley 151 of Homer City died Sept 21 in White Township from paralysis. survived by wife and children Harvey, Annie Suter, Q W, D B, James Sebrecengost, Mariton Center, Marette Stewart, Shelton. interment Burnside cemetery.
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G M
Glasgow
Glen Campbell
Philipsburg
Glasrow
J. M. Arnstrong
Cherrytree
Martin
George
FE. Budd Lewis
Arcadia
Union Church
Barbara Strong
John Strong
Penn Run
Cherryhill Township
Loughry Strong
Torgansport
Tod
Lowry
Emms Strong
German Baptist Church
Walter Myers
Simpson Graveyard
White Township
Daniel Brickley
Homer City
Harvey
Annie Suter
Marion Center
Q. W
Ebensburg
D. B
Vandergrift
James Sebrecengost
Nolo
Mratte Stewart and Shelton
Ohio
Burnaide Cemetery
Henry Bagley Celebration Marks 72nd Birthday
Henry Bagley of Cookport observed his 72nd birthday on Tuesday Sept 16 with 70 friends neighbors and six children and their families attending at the Bagley residence. John Douglass presented gifts as baskets were brought by each family. The town of Cookport buzzes with new homes and cement walks replacing cinder paths.
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Cookport
Henry Bagley
Bagley
John Douglass
Mr. Bagley
Dolas Moves Farm Near Webrum to Grow Garden Truck
Theodore Dolas of Webrum purchased a farm about a mile from the town and plans to engage in growing garden truck. Indiana Dye Works offers to refurbish old garments to look like new.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Dolas
Webrum
Indiana
National UMWA President Lewis Visits County Miners
Thomas L. Lewis of Ohio, successor to John Mitchell as national president of the United Mine Workers, plans a multi day visit to the county this week. He will meet miners at Portage Patton Glen Campbell Rossiter Punxsutawney and DuBois to gauge support for extending the wage scale to 1910 and attend a special district convention in Clearfield. David Irvine reports improving mine conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas L. Lewis
Ohio
John Mitchell
Linited
Mise Workers of America
Lewis
Portage
Patton
St. Benedict
Mr. Lewis
Glen Campbell
Rossiter
Punxtsutawney
DuBois
Clearfield
David Irvine
Hastings
United Mine Workers of America
Dreamland Theater Presents Four Features Tonight
Dreamland Theater offers four pictures tonight totaling 3,000 feet of film for 10 cents. The management promises top quality releases with no expense spared. Titles include Bobby Whites in Wonderland Weary Wagzies' Busy Day and The Hand of Pate and Margenetic Vapor.
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Dreamland Theater
Wagzies
Pate
Margenetic
Change in Laurel Run Road Sparks Shortened Travel Route
Rumors have circulated about a long stretch of Laurel Run Road between Wintondale and Webrum. The treatle span was removed after two horses were burned on it, leading officials to decide on the road change.
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Laurel Run Road
Wintondale
Webrum
Railroad plans new bridge at Rexis in near future
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company contemplates cogitation of aye at Rexis. This will necessitate the erection of another bridge across the Blavelight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ennsylvania Railroad Company
Rexis
Blavelight
Sabbath School Association Meeting Tonight
A Sabbath School Association meeting is announced for this evening at 4 o clock at the Prebyterian church. All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabbath School Association
Seward to Host 50 a Side Game if New Florence Visits
A 50 a side game is planned at Seward with New Florence possible as the opponent on the upcoming Saturday. If the teams meet, Schessley of Johnge town will pitch for Seward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward
Florence
Sarantey
Schessley
Johngetown
Merchant to Leave Vintondale for Maryland
J. Ruffner sells feature to Vintondale and plans move to Maryland in the near future. He has lived there about twelve years. Keep neat stylish. We'll ease you. Just give us a call of Indiana Dye Works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pavch Bros. Fine Merchant Tailoring Gazette Building
J. Ruffner
Vintondale
Maryland
Mr. Ruffner
Indiana Dye Works
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Indiana Street Railway
County Committee To
George J. Keener
Webrum Schools
Larslon
Campaign For
Tao
Chamberlain
Aleas
Royal Arcanum Meeting
Royal Arcanum Lodge
Cunningham’s Hall
Milliard P. Thompson
Counci
Cunningham
Presbyterian Church
A. L. Smith
Tozier
Scott Norris
Frank Pritzer
Town
Thomas Duncan
J. H. Wachob
North Mahoning
J. C. Newry
Conemaugh
Curtland Stuchell
J. C. Rose
Conemaugo
G. M. Miller
Bisksville
W. J. Broadmeadow
John R. Caldwell
Windber
Dr. H. @. Long
Orion, Ill
W. T. Long
Ambroze
Garry McQuown
Pittsburg Exposition
Anna Thompson
North Fish Street
T. M. Anderson
Flandreau
S. C
Armstrong Township
Oliver Reithmiller
Peveral
Getttysburg
Perry Carnahan
Igns
D. BE. Carnahan
Elderton
Frank Visainger
Pittsburg
W. F. George
Oak Street
Misa Jean R. McElhaney
Normal
Misa Mora Potter
Harry B. Marshall
Weber & Rugh
New York City
Grace Beck
Zumbrota
Mina
William Klingensmith
Zumbrote
Misa Mattle Thompson
Mitchell Apartments
Hiram DuPuy
M. L. Birkman
Agnes
Orange
N. J
CY Young and
Gessler
Greensburg Elke
Gen. White
G MM. Glashow
Mrs
Cockport
D. B. Henry
Howard Wilt
Cush Creek
John Redkey
Nelile Boucher
Decker
Penn Row
Sanitarium
Plumville
H. D. Patton
Armstrong County
Ernest
Mr. Patton
Willet
Ambrose
Kellysburg
Will Ralsa
Sabbath Association
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