Gilbert Chosen Chairman for Republican County Committee
A sixteenth district Republican county meeting elected Gilbert as chairman in the grand jury room. Langham praised the party and pledged support. Attorney John P. Elkin lauded the organization and noted historic ticket success since 1860. Ex-Congressman M. Jack and Rep. Cooper spoke on party strength and the Indiana State Normal School funding. The committee formed an executive slate with Gilbert as chair and appointed recording and correspondence secretaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoe Higelings
Langy
Langham
Gilbert
John P. Elkin
Cooper
Smith
Fisher
Indiana State Normal School
Judge White
M. Jack
A. F. Cooper
Homer City
Idiana
Peud
Ir Ubsirman
Indiana Triumph Over Pittsburgh In Low-Scoring Contest
Indiana defeated Pittsburgh 36 to 12 in a college basketball game. The article praises Indiana's passing and names players McCreight, Laty, Gamble, Moorhead, Longwill, and Yeager in strong performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ason Iosad
Indiana Hi
Aggregation Fayere
Rae
Indiana
Pittsburg
Ccure
B. McCreight
Laty
Gamble
Longwill
Moorhead
Seibel Boys
Ispisss
Atte
N B Kelly Leaves Elders Ridge for Franklin College
N B Kelly, long time pastor of Elders Ridge and We Lebanon Presbyterian churches, preached his farewell sermon and resigns to become president of Franklin College at New Athena, Q. He’ll begin soon. family stays at Elders Ridge until next month while the pulpit is filled by interim ministers. Also note railroads ban drinking and card playing on cars. Thomas Cox, a demented man, moved to Dixmont Asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. B. Kelly
Elders Ridge
Lebanon
Fire at Central Hotel Destroys Room in Noon Blaze
A Friday noon fire at the Central Hotel damaged a third floor room likely from a lamp explosion. Occupants Thomas Hazard John Murphy and Bert Abraham railroad tunnel workers were in the room. most contents and a trunk with clothes and money were destroyed before fire departments arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thureday
Ce‘tral
Thamas Hazard
John Murphy
Bert Abraham
Big Gift for Normal as Indiana Normal School Gets 75000
The Indiana Legislature passed a 75000 appropriation for the Indiana Normal School. Governor Pennypacker is expected to approve. Key supporters were Representatives Cooper and Smith and Senator Fisher. The grant funds planned improvements as enrollment reaches 490, the largest at term start, filling main and dormitory rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Normal School
Pennypacker
A. F. Cooper
J. Smith
John 8. Fisher
Norj Mat
Will and Wedding News From Pine and Newport
The will of George Waltemire of Pine township names Frank as sole executor after bequeathing the estate to him dated April 30, 1901. Nancy McCracken of Blacklick township leaves $100 to daughter Hannah and divides remaining personal estate among six children. farm goes to Taylor with payments to Hamsh M. while unmarried. Charles Owens of Chicago and Laura A Kelton of Newport to wed May 12 at Newport. Owens a former Indiana boy and Civil War naval veteran now commanding the Hirst at Newport. Effie Pennington of North Ninth Street receives Easter basket gift of eight hens and five live chicks after distributing Easter eggs. Jewe Brspiover of Edri Station dies instantly after a rail accident on the West Penn line. cremation unclear. D. M. Caldwell relocates to new quarters in Ed. H. Sutton building. Savings and Trust Co. of Indiana begins remodel work with E. M. Lookard as contractor. Night express from Blakeville to Allegheny collides with a shifter. conductor James McAcolity survives after being thrown from the train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Waltemire
Pine Township
Register
Frank
Nancy McCracken
Blacklick Township
Hannah
Mary J. Alexander
Hannah M
Elizabeth
Taylor
Cynthe M
Nancy E
Testator
Hamsh M
Alexander
Charles Owens
William S. Owens
Chicago
Laura A. Kelton
Newport
Owens
Indiana
Elliot Owens
Normal School
Oregon
Cevera
Hirst
United States
Kelton
United States Marine
Death from a Pin Scratch in Blairsville
Mrs. Mary Brew er aged 55 died after blood poisoning from opening a pimplespus with a brass pin. Funeral held Sabbath at Blakreville cemetery. Residence of W R Neal of Panxtawney was robbed of $20 cash an overcoat and rings worth total about $60. Neal is brother of Sheriff Joiah Neal. Mrs Margaret Work of Tenth Street aged 89 last week, two children resting there. County Commissioner Johnston Moorhead bought two heavy draft horses from ex Sheriff D E Thompson. Moorhead now owns two teams of iron greys for his farm. Cherryhill township Commissioner A Campbell purchased land from the Robb heirs, 76 acres, price around seven teks pon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary 8. Brewer
Blairsville
Blakreville
W. R. Neal
Panxsatawney
Mr. Neal
Joiah Neal
Townland
Margaret Work
Tenth Street
Moe
M. L. Dodds
Rips
Johnston Moorhead
D. E. ‘Thompson
Will Build a New Home by Attorney John T Stachal
Attorney John T Stachal will erect a dwelling behind the lot at the corner of Philadelphia and Fifth streets. He recently purchased the property and sold his Water street home weeks ago. A new residence is expected to be completed this summer. A little son of Israel Wolf of Gambleton fractured his left leg after his foot was caught in a wagon wheel. Dr R F McHeory of Marion Center reduced the fracture. County Commissioner Columbia McCoy sold his driving horse for 240 dollars to Fred A Smith of Wilkinsburg. the horse was among the finest roaders. Henry Brenner at Graceton was kicked by a mule at work at a coke oven, fracturing his right forearm above the wrist. The town council of Glen Opry has voted for electric light, signaling a move toward a modern coal town. Mr J M Glassford of town sold his storeroom and residence at Kenwood to Jacob Carr of Cherryhill township for 1000 dollars. After the basket bell game Monday, a social event in Library Hall drew about 20 couples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Stachal
Philadelphia
Fifth Streets
Stachal
Water Street
Israel Wolf
Gambleton
R. F. McHeory
Marion Center
Columbia McCoy
Fred A.smith
Wilkinsburg
Easter Celebrations Across Vedinna Churches
Easter services filled Vedinna churches with sermons by Rev Swartz Crawford Rev Dr J Day Brownlee Rev Lewis Hay and others Flowers and rich music graced pul pits across Presbyterian Lutheran Baptist and Episcopal parishes Communion observed at several houses of worship Special offerings for church extension raised between 50 and 60 dollars Choirs soloists and anthems highlighted the day with Vidi Aquam and The Holy City among pieces Many congregations reported thriving attendance and festive decorations across the area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Swartz Crawford
James S. Blair
Lewis Hay
Board of Church Extension
First United Presbysterian Church
J. Day Brownlee
Misa
Mary McCreight
A. J. Farman
The
Baptist Church
M. E
G. T. Reynolds
Holy City
Elmer Campbell
W. E. Dodson
Edna Sansom
Anna McGregor
Laura Dickey
Jesus
Alice Molten
Second United Presbyterian Church
S&j. Bernard Catholic Church
Vidi Aguam
Novello
L. O. Emereon
Warner
Fick
Lee Perry
WEDDINGS OF A WEDE Baker Farrier Affair
A wedding at the bride Bina Ferrier home with Oda Baker of Cockport and Bina Ferrier of Pleasantville Bedford County held Wednesday evening. Reverend Fasick officiated as guests and relatives attended a supper followed by gifts. The couple plan to reside in Windber after visiting relatives in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Flats
Burkhart and McGuire Wed at Strongstown Parsonage
Albert A. Burkhart of Pennsylvania and Florence J. McGuire of Rexis were married Wednesday at the Entheran parsonage in Strongstown by Rev. J. Milton Snyder. Attendants were Bert Orner of Stronge town and Mabel Gibson. The couple will reside in Vandergrift. Separate notice: Herbert S. Strong and Mind Anna Shank, both of Cherryhill township, wed at the bride’s home Thursday with only close friends and relatives present.
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Hood
Roy
Johnstown
Anna E. Hood
James Hood
West Wheatfield Township
J. W. Smith
New Florence
Harry Stephens
Jessie Milliken
West Wheatfield
Burkbaet-W’guire
Albert A. Burkhart
Penn
Ran
Florence J. McGuire
Rexis
Entheran Parsonage
Strongstown
J. Milton Snyder
Bert Orner
Strongetown
Mabel Gibson
Penn Ren
Vandergrift
Marriages of Local Residents Reported in Wednesday Ceremonies
Mrs. George Overdori of Center township weds Miss Jennie Detar of Blairville at Rev. Swartz Crawford's South Fifth Street home. Also, E Desa Bence of Dixonville and Z Viola Bothel of Shelocta wed at David Wolfe's Rayne township residence by Rev. Johe M. Axe. Frank Wirsheimer of town and Irene Johnston of Shelocta marry at the same place by Rev. Lee Perry. Harry K. Fieber of Creekside and Annie Fry of Shelocta wed Tuesday afternoon at Rev. Beery's residence in Etderten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Overdori
Center Township
Missy Jennie
Detar
Blairville
Swartz Crawford
South Fifth Street
E. Desa Bence
Dixonville
Z. Viola Bothel
Shelocta
David Wolfe
Rayne Township
Johe
M. Axe
Fishee-Fry
Harry K. Fieber
Creekside
Annie Fry
Tineaday
Beery
Etderten
Large Coal Land Purchases Shift in Cambria County
Major acquisitions in East and West Wheatfield townships add 5,000 acres to J. L. Mitchell and Iselin interests. Purchases extend from Seward to New Florence with river frontage and pike access, priced $25-$40 per acre, involving Frank J. Lieb and attorney D. H. Tomb. Additional dealings include over 1,000 acres in Jacksonville Scotland field by Rochester & Pittsburg Coal and Tron. 3,000 acres bought by Central Coal and Coke in Washington and Bell townships near Saltsburg, with $275,000 consideration. Town growth near Mitchelldale brings coal town expansion prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Wheatfield
West WheatGela
J. L. Mitchell
Seward
New Florence
Fiehd
Conémsaagh
Pike
Cambria Land and Improvement Company
I. ©. Lichtenfeld
Evan Jones
Alex. Kerr
Frank J. Lieb
J. A. Campbell
Lieb
Frank ‘J. Lieb
D. H. Tomb
Rochester & Pittsburg Coal and Tron Company
Jacksonville
Scotland
John A. Scott
Central Coal and Coke Company
Pittaburg
Washington and
Bell Townships
Westmoreland County
Salita Station
Roaring Run
Grimtown
Saltsburg
AL Lieb
Moss Creek
Webster Coal, and Coke Company
Mitchelldale
Bare
Cambria County
Indiana
Glassworkers Win Game Over Indiana Reserves at Library Hall
The Glassworkers defeated the Indiana Reserves 28 to 11 in a Saturday evening game at Library Hall. The Glassworkers fielded a strong lineup and outclassed their rivals, with Morris leading scorers and Berk, Coat, Moorhead, McKalip, and others contributing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Library Hall
Glabeworkers
Reameyes
Berk
Morris
Coat
Moorhead
McKalip
Xomkins
Thomas’ Dugan
Charles Dodson
Referea
Daugherty
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Vorlivan
Commett
Elecisa
Twen
Viet Heleim
Foe Hubber
J. N. Langhem
Southside
Homestead
Butler
Altoona
Latrobe
Manchester
Keystone
Edinboron
Bufalo Germans
DLC, & AC
Indiana Latrobe
Wilmerding
U. of P
State College
Carnegie A.C
Big Five
Indiana Indiana
Fier
Grove City
Bu Indiana
Ail-Pittsburg
Essere
Toy. N. B. Kelly
Elders Bridge
Aoncept
Pennsylvania
Baltimore &Izio
Practicer
Dixmont
Thomas Cox
Torrre
Caventry
Josiah Neal
Central Hotel
Indiana School
Effie Pennington
North Ninth Street
Killen
Kadri Station
Jewe Brspiover
Edri Station
West Penn
Thoreday
D. ML. Caldwell
Ed. H. Sutton
the Savings and Trust Company
Caldwell
E. M. Lookard
Town
Blakeville
Alegheny
Allegheny Yards
James McAcolity
Blairaville
Matched Team
A. Campbell
Robb
Eastran
Little Bay
Hart
Henry Brenner
Graceton
Glen
Opry Lt
J. M. Glassford
Kenwood
Jacob. Carr
Cherryhill
Township
Conemaugh Presbytery
Nates
Davis Frantz
Cameron Davis
Cherryhill Township
Nettie Gertrude Frants
G. E. Frantz
Penn Row
W. J. Spronk
Penn Run Presbyterian Church
First United Presbyterian Church
General Assembly
J.milton Snyder
Brashvalley
J. M. Adair
Wm. Culp
Derry Township
Culp
James E. Culp
Ella E
Oveedoefe-Netar
JF Mitchell
Deeas
Beto
Jackesonville
Iselin
James
North Fifth
Yidletricl
Dada
S. J. Telford
Board of Health
M. M. Davis
Nestter
Sherdf
Spfenia
John Malcolm
BH. H. Steving
Graif
Farmera’ -Independant Telephone Company
Wna
Creps
Bedu
Handa Gang
Orie
Miri
Annal
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