County Teachers Meet This Month in Indiana County
County Superintendent James T. Chapman announces a two day conference for Indiana county teachers at the Court House on August 14 and 15. The event aims to address organization management and methods with sessions led by district superintendents and principals. Registration requires all certificates except provisional. The program features singing by Prof. Frank Ankeny and talks on beginning, play in education, nature study, school discipline, and teaching history plus school plant improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James IT. Chapman
Indiana County
Court House
Frank Ankeny
Saltsburg
Chapman
R. C. Lytle
Pine Township High School
R. C. Shaw
Westmoreland Co
Mary B. Crawford
West Mahoning Township
Hugh M. Bell
Clymer
Bentz
Cambria County
F. de
Witt Zuerner
Blairsville
Cheerful life of Clyde Hill ends after decade of illness
Clyde Hill 32 died yesterday at the County Home after ten years with a broken back from a slate fall at a coal bank in Corral ten years ago. He received treatment at Allegheny hospital then at the County Home. A Luther an church member, he inspired with a smile and benefited from a telephone link to sermons. Survived by his mother and brothers Ad Hill White township B F Ail Windber Chatwin Hill Clearfield Ard Hill Pittsburg and Harry Dill Hill Baltimore. Funeral at 2:00 pm in the Lutheran church followed by Greenwood cemetery interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Hill
Coral
Allegheny Hospital
Lutheran Church
Daniel Hill
Upper Two- Uck
Ad Hill
White Township
B. F. Ail
Windber
Chatwin Hill
Clearfield
Ard Hill
Pittsburg
Harry and Dill Hill
Baltimore
Greenwood Cemetery
Indiana youth may lose both legs after trolley accident
Lew Palmer son of Duke Palmer of town was struck by a Creekside trolley near Ernest Palmer who allegedly drank. He is hospitalized with severe injuries from the crash. The left leg was amputated at the knee and the right foot may need amputation. Palmer remains in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Palmer
Duke Palmer
Indiana Hospital
Ernest Palmer
Ernest
Indiana
Clark
Palmer
Sudden Death Of Harry B Marshall At Indiana Hospital
Harry B Marshall, only son of veteran harness maker Godfrey Marshall, died suddenly this morning of heart trouble at an Indiana hospital. The death leaves a grieving family and follows a brief illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry B. Marshall
Godfrey Marshall
Indiana Hospital
Fund to Create for Doctors Enlisted in War
Indiana County Medical Society votes to create a sinking fund funded by 5 percent of monthly cash receipts from listed doctors. Benefits schedule: dependents receive 60 percent, others 40 percent. enrollment open to all, with signing optional any time. Names of participating physicians and towns included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Medical Society
H. B. Neal
F. W. St. Clair
Indiana County
Mm, Davis
F. W. St. Jair
G. E. Simpson
W. A. Simpson
B. Rink
A. H. Stewart
H. B. Buterbaugh
W. D. Gates
F. B. Stevenson
W. F. Wattzel
Indiana
Ss. McCreight
Blairsville
H. Dev. Hotham
W. B. Ansley
Saltsburg
W. C. Widdowson
E. M. Bushnell
Blacklick
Z. M. Stewart
J. C. Glasser
Marion Genter
C. P. Reed
Homer City
A. W. Clark
Ernest
J. WH. Smith
Creekside
G. R. Lyon
Hellwood
F. F. Moore
Lucerne
B. F. Coe
Clymer
W. J. Salisbury
Armagh
W. U. Shields
Kent
R. B. Schall
Arcadia
H. W. Lloyd
Starford
Eb, i
Township Teachers and Officials Listed With Assignments
A long list details Janos Township teachers and supervising principals with room numbers, along with numerous names including Mae Jordan Lillian Pollock and Rose Neal. Additional entries include marriage licenses and residents such as Norman Vanhoro, Edna Laney and Edna Feagley, indicating a community roster and civic records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janos Township
R. L. Emerick
North Rossiter
W. EB. Stiver
Lotus Bush
Mae Jordan
Mora Fulton
South Rossiter
Elizabeth Dougherty
Martha Brown
Alice Bone
Lillian Polllock
Smyerstown
Lee Buver
Kathryn Callahan
Win
Norman Vanhoro
Georgeville
Edna Laney
Stafford Benjamin EH
White
Clarenta K. Adams
Indiana
Hannah A. Snyder
Brushvalley
David Campbell
Blaireville
B. Jane Alford
Warren Dobson
Blairaville
Mayme Mulloy
Percedes
Wealthy estate divided by will of Ebenezer W. Smith
The will of Ebenezer W. Smith bequeaths the Green township farm and the Cherry Tree house to Howard R. Spicher, with life interests for Sadie McCloskey Henry and Edith Sheppard receiving a vacant Cherry Tree lot. Ebenezer Spicher gains 50 acres in Montgomery township. Five nephews and nieces get 1000 dollars each for life to the widow, and the bulk goes to wife Sarah Smith with income from Spirit property and Union Street residence for life. Executors named are John H. Douglass and the widow. A separate 1916 will by Maria Getty leaves 50 to a church and 10 to Rev. James A. Lawrence, with the remainder to Julia Rosborough. executor Hon. S. J. Telford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer W. Smith
Green Township
Cherry Trea
Punxsutawney
Smith
Cherry Tree
Howard R.spicher
Mr. Spicher
Sadie McCloskey Henry
Punuxautawrey
Tifa
Edith Sheppard
Ebenezer Spicher
Howard R. Spicher
Montgomery Township
Thedren
Sarah ©. Smith
Union Street
Brookville
Maria Getty
Town
Second United Presbyterian Church
James A. Lawrence
Julia Rosborough
S. J. Telford
Auto Rich Colt Life of Blairsville Man
Blairsville man Harry Morton aged 49 was killed in Pittsburgh when a car he rode in was struck by a street car. He died after internal injuries at Pittsburg hospital following the Moose convention trip with G W Hess and George Neal. Survived by wife and one son. burial in Blairsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Morton
Blairsville
Pittsburgh
Pittsburg
G. W. Hess
George Neal
Wild Haul Coal in 15 Motor Trucks for Saltsburg
The Patton Coal Company buys fifteen three ton Mack motor trucks to haul coal from mines two miles from Saltsburg to the town for loading onto railroad cars. Coal previously moved by electric road, but a bridge span was wrecked, suspending service. Trucks must be delivered soon to meet contracts. Veteran Guardsman Praises Co Capt Henderson Howard of Ft Collins led viewing of Company F in Philadelphia street salute, praising the orderly Indiana unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saltsburg
Patton Coal Company
Veteran Guardsman
Henderson Howard
Ft. Collins
Colo
Indiana
National Guards
Philadelphia Street
Vateran
Howard
Sarah Howard
Family Motor Trip Heads to Canadian Fishing Grounds
Mr. and Mrs. George Prothero and Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Halliday of Wayne Avenue depart for Georgian Bay Canada for two weeks of fishing. They travel in Mr. Prothero’s touring car and plan to visit other Canadian points during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
George Prothero
J. RR. Halliday
Wayne Avenue
Georgian Bay
Overland Trip to Seashore and New York City Mobilization
A McCartney party led by Mr. G. P. McCartney leaves Church Street in the McCartney car for Atlantic City New Jersey this week then plans a two week motor tour to New York City and other parts of New York state. T. C. Watson of Salinburg accompanies as Mrs. McCartney’s brother. Guests at the Happy House East of town include Indiana residents Ralph Moorhead Helen Keepers Myrtla Cummings and Ross Sutton with Paul Gill of Clymer joining the group. State heads prepare to pay 23797.46 to Indiana county townships for dirt road maintenance as state aid within a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breilhart-Carson John Clyde Brilhart
W. W. Brilhart
Town
Martha Ann Carson
John M. Carson
Homer City
Davis
M. B
Paul Reed
Tarza
Shaffer-Martin Lewis Shaffer
Brushvalley Township
Anna Pearl Martin
William H. Martin
White Township
R. C. Miller
Evangelical Church of Town
East Oak Street
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Seashore
G. P. McCartney
Church Street
T. C. Watson
Salinburg
McCartney
N. J
New York City
New York State
Thomas KE. Hildebrand
Happy House
Indiana
Ralph Moorhead
Helen Keepers
Myrtla Cummings
Ross Sutton
Paul Gill
Clymer
Indiana County
Howard M. Fair
Pittsburg
Squire J. W. Huston
Robinson
Guy Smith
Canton
Paul Buchanan
South Eleventh
Tiana Overdorf
Esab Fry
Andrew Pithman
Eleanor Sc
Wilbur L. Shields
Seward
Arthur Russell
Philadelphia Street
Mabel
Lillian Hazlett
Chautauqua
B. C. Fleck
Grant Street
Budd Lewis
Glen Campbell
G. Dave Fleck
Wilkinsburg
B. G. Fleck
John Monks
Martins 4Erry
James St. Clair
W. D. Bush
Laura
Washington Street
T. F. Bush
Butler
J. A. Peterman
Advance
Margaret
Cora Peterman
Eva G. Thompson
Trafford City
Rose McConnell
Hagerstown
John McConnell
South Fifth Street
B. W. Hutchinson
M. 1
Ross
Wlbur Hosack
Ash
Wilkingburg
F. W- Hinitt
Washington-Jefferson College
Jesse Zeigler
Presbyterian Church
Mabel Hamill
Mary Belle
Ruth Simpson
Near Town
8. R. McClure
Adeline Hauxhurst
Liana
Elmer Malcolm
Freeport
Glenn Lee
George Dickey
George Lowman
Lawrence
Kans
Jennie Lowman
South Eleventh Street
S. N. Frederick
South Youth Street
W. M. Cunningham
Conneaut Lake
Cleveland
Irvin JL. Miller
Punxsutawney
1. M. Brandon
Yocust Street
Frank
D. M. Caldwell
Windber
J. A. Martz
Hollidaysburg
R. N. Thompson
Martz
J. W. Stelzel
Elwood
South Seventh Street
CG. C. McLain
W. F. Buchhelt
Allentown
Buchheit
City
Personal Brevities Highlight Indiana Visitors
Mrs. Howard M. Fair of Pittsburg visits home. Numerous Indiana visitors travel to and from town for short calls and social visits. Names include Huston Canton Smith and Schrum Irwin among many others, with trips to New Castle Youngstown and Philadelphia noted.
Deaths in Homer City Area Longtime resident dies at 73
Obituary list records James S. Flickinger of Homer City dying after a nervous breakdown and complications at home aged 73 years seven months. He was a prominent real estate owner, undertaker and merchant, active in M and church circles. Survived by Amelia J. Peddicord Flickinger and children Tarry Albert Mrs Joseph Clark. funeral at Flickinger home. Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dines S. Flickinger
James S. Flickinger
Homer City
M. &. Church
Wmarrings
Amelia J. Peddicord
Tarry
Albert
Joseph Clark
Plickinger
Davis
Burns
Greenwood Cemetery
Alice
Class of Seven Graduate at Willet Church
The commencement exercises of the teachers' Warning class at Willet United Presbyterian Church drew a large audience. Miss June Cummings was the honor member, with Edna Frye, Sarah Bethel, Ladies McHenry, Mabel Cummings, Mary Pleming, and Mrs. G. M. Meffenry among the graduates. Revs James Sturgeon and Oral Menning offered prayers and J. T. Stewart delivered the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pliumacreek United Presbyterian Church
Willet
J.T. Stewart
Town
James Sturgeon
Oral Menning
Elderton
Clags
Winian Mahon
June Cummings
Edna Frye
Sarah Bethel
Ladys McHenry
Mabel Cummings
Mary Pleming
G. M. Meffenry
Indiana County Draft Orders Issued And Exemption Board Notice
Draft orders issued in Indiana County with District No 2 notices mailed to 258 registrants. Exemption board divides men into three groups for examinations next Saturday Monday Tuesday at the Court House. Quota totals show 431 county men, 173 in district 1 and 258 in district 2, with double that called for examination. Names of draftees in District No 2 listed for upcoming examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
H. A. Boggs
W. B. Wayne
W. A. Simpson
Exemption Board
Board of District No. 1
Also Mentioned on This Page
Teld Hee
van He Most
Lorentz-Peagley
Benjamin E. Lorente
Martha Peagley
Jeannette
Jesse R. Zeigler
School Street
Alou
McMullen
Mission
Grove
Indiana Fair Grounds
Zeigler
D. W. Rose
Free Methodist Church
James F. Chapman
Joseph E. Weaver
Davison
W. 8. Davison
George T. Buchanan
Towns
Lydies
Port Morgan
R. Davison
Johnstown
Varry T. Ross
Byrugh
Valley
Bouchers
Connection
Montgomery Famly
Rock Bottom
Garbleton
Raynetownahin
Montgomerys
Creekside Club
Civic Club of
Ida Mahan
Marcella Zambonia
Heilwood
Presbyterian Church of
Robert ‘I
Stirling
Harrisburg
J. C. Kelly
Hoilwood
Nebo
Jesse R. Zelgier
Y. M. CG
A. Gonvention
J. B. Mann
Bilver Bay
N. Y
Indiana County General Hospital
Brumbansh
Butler Eggs
Renee
William A. Lewis
West Oak Straet
Laura Lewis
Stephen
Edward
Harry
George
Erie
Donald Lewis
Tunnelton
Agnes Flinn
Alliance, O
Margaret Stewart
Avalon
James Lewis
McKees Rocks
B. W Hutchinson
M. E. Whurch
Oakland Cemetery
William Gries
William Grimes
Saltsbury
Tony
Charles
Tarentum
Youngstown
William
Fred
Mattie
Lewis Griffith
Biddeford
J. W. Uncapher
Batella Evans
Harrison Widdowson
Tomer City
Sfosephy Myers
Joseph Myers
John Jones
Clymor
Punxsutaw~ Ney
Josephine Liptak
Josephine
Albert Tiptak
Dixonville
Idamar
Matt Markovsky
Matt Marjovsky
Mowsen
Clausseld Comte
Wilet
Faymer
Andrew Pittman
Brickvalley
Ambrose
H. W. Burkett
Salisburg
Sainhore
Mra. J
Miller
Louise
Steve Besick
Iselin
Harico Mostropietro
Joseph Buchman
Irvin Ansley Shirase
Wim
Marbourg Nippes
Tony Cash
Waterman
John Krunka
Gao
Kovneb
Arthur N. Schrecengost
Erdwari John Farmer
Luetusboro
Peter Lisek
Licerne Mines
Adam Sindera
Liverene Mines
A. Silvistro
Aultman
Santo TF. Gallo
Saltsburg R
D. Jamea N. Thomas
Luther Irvin Tyger
Ioin Craig
Parkwood R
di Andra
Clarence Johns
Robert Marvus
Michele Cumbo
Guiseppe Linnl
Reed
Peta Borough
Tellin
Albert H. Clawson
John Billey
L Lewis Vitinsky
Dilltown
Philip Cuzan
Edward Fortunate
Millard Wilson Campbell
A Curl’ Marinec
Homer J. Dixon
Blatraville
Jos. Kunkoe
Grateton
Bemutti
Guano
Minga
Frank W. Cramer
Fortie Johnson
Guiseppe Corrazzoli
Ieslin
Geo
Franklin Artley
John Vantine
John Daniel Hess
Jas
Nea) Hill
Michael Robt
P. Lowman
Clarkgagburg
Russell R. George
West Labano
Frank Oslomets
Mike Chobin
Heshbon
Arthur Denton Bowser
Robingoe
Jon
Dolphin Irons
John Kritzer
Stephen Grdan
Marco Conte
Jno
Thomas Rutter
Robingon
Frank Orda
Nel Intyre
Adlai Cleveland Stile
Indiang
Louis Runda
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