Plans for County Teachers Institute in Indiana County
Indiana County announces the 70th annual teachers institute to be held August 15 to 19 in a Chau tauqua tent on the Normal school campus with a joint session of teachers and directors on August 17. A slate of educators including Dr John A H Keith Roscoe Gilmore Stott Payson Smith and Dr Lee L Driver is listed with a detailed program of lectures, discussions, and musical events. The Indiana County Directors Association meets August 15–19 at the Court House with a joint session Wednesday afternoon. Enrolment and program notes are provided by the Executive Committee. Caruso Is Dead Enrico Caruso, the world famous tenor, died yesterday in Naples, Italy, from acute peritonitis following an operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Chapman
Institute of the Teachers of
Indiana County
Normal School
Indiana County Directors Association
Court House
Big Tent
John A. H. Keith
Indiana State Normal School
Roscoe Gilmore Stott
State of
C.g. Pierce
Walter H. Jackson
J. A. Lawrence
Walch
Ernest Kinsey
Mendelssohn Orchestral Club
The
Magic Circle
Walfred Tinstrom
McKee
Keith
Roscoe Gilmore
Clark Concert Company
D. Thos. Curtin
Caesar
Stott
Payson Smith
Mass
J. G. Penta
Lee L
Driver
Pennsylvania
George Henry Bradford
Payson , Smith
American Press
Mr. Stott
Philadelphia Artuists
Dr. White
Wallace Havelock
Dunbar
Directors’ Association of
A. M. Graffius
BE. M. Lockard
John Malcolm
E. E. Irwin
Chas. A. Nichol
Steele Kerr
C. C. Postlewaite
C. A. Nichol
C. L. Hudson
Alice Hutchison
M. G. Miller
George Seanor
B. W. Allison
A. H. Stewart
W. L. Shields
G. F. Mack
Henry
Charles Harrison
D. W. Douds
HH. H. Fennell
Lee L. Driver
Rural Schools of
George A. Stearns
Harrisburg
Department of Public Instruction
Caruso
Enrico Caruso
Naples
Italy
Basolmli Guane
Witernoun
Linghlin
Gard
Wattery
Wiener
Sehwr
John A. McSparran
Pennsylvania State Grange
McSparran
Marion Center
Presbyterhia
Cherry Troy
Stittlerton
Nm Witiun
J. B. Conner
Burnside
Uber
McCree's Mile
Elderton
Janes Sharp
Wilaila
Stitelda
Newe Buvithport
Ba Ruadua
Tie
Hoir
Childran
Dl Prandchildran
Trask
Attar
Kaal= ville
Valier
Kidiande
Gaierpiin
Thodealler
Govodge
Ale Lowing
Steva Migley
Smithpark
Willams
Ladian
Wo Shields
Mirela
Daniel Bush
Walier
Shickls
Lowman
Ray
Kaneis Lowman
Yank Reithmiller
Indiana
Meleaters
Allimus
Cresswall
Mair
Nicks
J. M. Dick
Lymer
Glayon
Camp Rest-i- White
Town
Stewart-Campell School
Indiana Fair Grounds
Theophoous Smith
Smith Brothers
South Bend Township
Boucher
Lytle
Fair Grounds
Ambrose
Ambuec
Rochester Mills Woman Entertained On Wednesday
Mrs Ora Graffius of Rochester Mills hosted a D A R chicken dinner at her home on Wednesday The event featured many members including Mrs J W Cary regent Mrs Helen Blair Mrs Anna Daugherty Mrs Isaac Smith and several others from Rochester Mills Marion Center and Creekside The hospitality and cooking of Mrs Graffius were praised and the gathering was described as an enjoyable day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Graffius
Rochester Mills
Graffius
J. W. Cary
Helen Blair
Anna Daugherty
Isaac Smith
Margaret Evans
Nelle Evans
Blair Sutton
Real estate transfers and notices in North Mahoning area
Wm. McClure transfers 60 acres to Walter C. Neal for 700 dollars in North Mahoning. Asa M. Neeley sells 2 lots in Salisbury for 1700. Oher sells a lot in Clymer for 4500. Abel sells 118 acres coal in Armstrong for 8909. C. Ren sells lot in Clymer for 5000 to Austin Slinker. Widdowson sells lot in Green for 3000. Dallas Smith sells lee in North Mahoning for 1000. Marriage licenses list Clayton and Plusqualla, Wetland and Dumm, Hosack and Anderson marry in Sharon. Mrs. John Wood dies at 54 on School Street. Ronald to attend conference. Moorehead, Anderson, Malcolm, Clark to New Wilmington for Westminster College gathering. Robert George of Armstrong township kicked by a horse, seriously injured. McClure camping near Carlisle. McGuire and Widdowson families visit Maryland. Open meeting of Penn Run Grange Aug 5 with J W Warner on timely topics. Indiana Markets note Troutmain pays 82 c for butler and 24 c per dozen for eggs. Mrs A W Diven visiting. Elma and Strong visiting Avon friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. McClure
Walter C. Neal
North Mahoning
Asa M. Neeley
EB. Nicholas
Salisburg
A. Ll. Oher
Joseph Mathi
Clymer
Wm. A. Abel
Shelocta Coal Co
Armstrong
Percy C,ngle
Win. E. Inter
White
Indiana to Hold Big Sabbath School Convention
Indiana plans a two day Sabbath school convention with sessions September 13 and 14. The event features divisions conferences, a Pastors and Superintendents Day with Rev. J. K. McClurkin and music by Prof. I. R. Mack. aims to boost county schools through broad participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
J. K. McClurkin
D.D
Shadyside
Ingleside Club Hosts Three Course Dinner in Armstrong Township
Armstrong township hosts entertained Ingleside club members and families at Mrs Barr's home with a three course dinner. Tables decorated in green and white, favors were small silver spoons. Plates set for 50, music and games followed, prizes awarded. Rain did not dampen the good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong Township
Ingleside Club
Goulter
M.X. Silvis
Erik Silvis
F. M. Fiscug
W. Barr
Lightning Strikes Barn. Fire Hits Hay as Storm Rages
During a heavy Thursday night storm lightning struck utility wires and ignited H. H. Wetzel's new barn south of town. One horse was killed, several cows injured, and hay in the overhead manger caught fire. Wetzel’s sons were in the barn and quickly forked burning hay to the floor and out, saving the barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Wetzel
New Barn
Grangers Picnic at Pine Flats Plans Announced
A Grangers picnic is set for Pine Flats on Saturday August Lu with a band concert merry-go-round ball game horse shoe and quiet contests and tug of war. A Livermore postmaster examination is scheduled at Blairsville on September and the salary last year for that postoffice was $008.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Mats
Pine Flats
Livermore
Blairsville
Local Notes and Will News From East Wheatfield
East Wheatfield updates report Mr and Mrs Joseph Berkey visiting relatives in Wilkinsburg. J Q Cripps of Armagh among Johnstown visitors. Community horse shoe pitching contest set at Robert Hutchison's Saturday evening. Dean Lynn Cornell Cunningham and families visit. M & Ladies Aid to meet at Cramer. Mary Jane Brantlinger of Blairsville visiting G H Windley near Cramer. Rev T A Patterson family and Minnia Haerther spend weekend with Carmichael's. LeRoy Gerhard of Pugh Station visiting grandmother. Samuel McAchren and wife Johnstown visitors. Two wills filed: Adam Snyder estate to widow then children including Harry Snyder and others. James A Mack Clyde estate to son Clark G Mack and siblings. Blacklick Township threshing reports strong wheat rye yields. 140-acre field Bay of The I Mg Strong produced 295 bushels rye and 13 tons straw. threshing by Frank George Center Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Berkey
Wilkinsburg
J. Q. Cripps
Armagh
Johnstown
Robert T. Hutchison
Dean Lynn
Cornell Cunningham
R. M. Cunningham
A. K. Gerhard
Cunningham's
M. &. Ladies’ Aid Society
Cramer
Mary Jane Brantlinger
Blairsville
G. H. Windley
Near Cramer
T. A. Patterson
Minnia Haerther
Carmichael’s
LeRoy Gerhard
Pugh Station
Samuel McAchren
Adam Snyder
Ldlana
Rosanna Snyder
Harry Snyder
Carrie Larsley
Bessie Crissman
Vernie Barto
James A. Mack
Clyde
Clark G. Mack
Orwin J., Clarks
Ward M. Mack
Blacklick Township
Themags
Frank George
Center Township
Personal Brevities From Kent and Indiana Visitors
A string of social notes cites J. M. Juittle of Kent and SM Nesbitt of Tunnelton visiting Indiana, with many locals and friends traveling, hosting guests, or renewing subscriptions. Mentions include Bertha Hankey near Purnassus, Miss Laura Ansley’s outing to Chattahoochee, and several other townsfolk hosting or visiting relatives in nearby counties.
Barn Fire and Lightning Strike Cause Multiple Losses
A barn on the Joseph Mack farm near Reed station burned after a lightning strike, destroying livestock including two horses five cows and several hogs and chickens along with large quantities of hay and farm equipment. Tenants and residents suffered injuries. a man received a broken leg after being kicked while helping, and two other lightning incidents damaged a school tower a private dwelling and a Polish family home with minor injuries to occupants. Additional storms damaged crops and killed a sheep in White township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph BP
Larry Walker
Tryig
Maaek
William I?. Simpson
White Township
Third Ward
Mya
Jeanie Lowman
South Eleventh Street
North Mahoning Township
Larson Kopenin
Covode
Ann Sprunnon
Tradesby
Menest
Joe Juptk
Burrell Township
Kelly
Rayne Township
William Rasborough
Conemaugh Township
Saltsburg Shocks Two Deaths In Two Days
Saltsburg records a double tragedy with a 47 year old retired steel mill worker found fatally shot at his Salisbury home amid presumed suicide due to poor health. His family, visiting in Blattsville, mourns as funeral plans are set. In a separate early week event, 70 year old local farmer Robert Mettee hanged himself in his barn after chores, with his wife Sarah and children left to cope. The community notes church ties and local affairs as life returns to routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas N. Iorbes
Salisebury
Bliattsville
Henta
Salisbury Presbyterian Church
Lodge of Masons
Nana
Song
Austin
Howard
Martha
Dueviva
Liter Mont Wite Wade
Salteburg
Salisburg
Lobert | AM
Mettee
Iusk Weel
Simgelt
Hig Burn
Ste Hite
Prasbyturian
Hhe
Surviney
Sarah Hosack
Jacksonville
James Patterson
Apollo
Flelen
Phonnas
Rheu
Mytella
Longtime Pine township resident Daniel Orner dies at 80
Daniel J Orner of Pine township died at his Strongstown home following age related illness. A Civil War veteran of Company Py 67th Pennsylvania, he was a leading member of Strongstown M I church and honored by the American Legion at burial. Survived by a large family including W S Orner and Henry Orner, his passing marks the end of a storied local life. The deceased aged 80, was son of Mrs Elizabeth Williams, and resided in the area most of his life. Funeral rites were held in Strongstown with Rev. Simuel Fill officiating. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel J, Orner
Daniel J
Orner
Pine Township
Strongstown
Adams County
67Th Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Strongatown M. i
Simuel Fill
American Legion
Pine
India
Attornmey Samuel Williams
Wheeling
Aresasis
Herbert Leroabater
Jamsport
Muth Gennett
Whoa Williams
Town
Lillian
Lilian
Marsh
Clarence A. Marsh
Tunnelton
Indiana Hospital
Joan A. Granty
George S. Connor
American Sunday School
Walon
Indiana
Meade
Edgewoom Cemetery
Suitshurs
Community Notes and Local Visits Across Uniontown
Uniontown reports visitors including Mrs Mak Beringer and relatives in Emoigh and Migs Amelia Que with Horain, O. Acknowledges Mrs John Langham hosting in Clymer and Alien King visiting locals. Violet Wiolse, aged 1 year 2 months, daughter of Mr and Mrs Max Langham, died July 44 and is interred next Tuesday. Church notes announce Sabbath school at No 10 schoolhouse with a 3 pm sermon by Rev Green. evangelistic meeting at Mahoning Baptist Church starts today and runs to August 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mak Beringer
Kinport
Migs Amelia Que
Horain
Ura
George Silifler
Mvk
Marta Logs
Emoigh
Hhune Beringer
Hilsdale
John Langham
Clymer
Janos Langham
Emaligh
Violet Wiolse
Mar
Max Langham
Omer City
C. Green
Rav
S. A. Iarver
Hoast Mahoning Baptist Church
Local Notes From Heilwood and Nearby Towns
Walter Ruch moved his family from Sharpsville to Heilwood amid a weekend baptism at Bennetts Dam in Strongstown. George Shannan attended Spangler, Frank Maffley and Mrs. Ratton went to Indiana. A shower honored Mrs. Michael Thomas, née May Pearl Muffley, at the Donahue home. Minister Jefferson visited his mother in Mion Delaware. Minerva Kirkpatrick of Spangler visited here. Presbyterians met at the Donahue home. A well flow in Cherryhill Township was reported at Gasser in Cherryhill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halev
Walter Ruch
Sharpsville
Bennetts Dam
Ftrongstown
George Shannan
Spangler
Frank Maffley
John Ratton
Indiana
J. al Donahue
Michael Thomas
Thomas
Miay Pearl Muffley
Om. Jefferson
Mion
Delaware
Hays
Minerva Kirkpatrick
Ald Socaty
Presbyterkuar Church
Mra. QO
BR. Gheeh
County Farmers Picnic At Marion Center Draws Thousands
Almost 4,000 people attended the Farmers and Orangers outing at Marion Center on Thursday. Automobiles numbered in the hundreds on the grounds, while contests yielded prizes for Lloyd Bothell and Ronald Benee among others. Speeches by John A. McSparran highlighted the day, with music and planned summer events announced for area churches and reunions across several towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ and Orangers
Marion Center
Mumann
Thalance
Ronald Benee
Uain Palmer
Roland Benee
Also Mentioned on This Page
Margaret Rebecca Shaffer
T. B. Shaffer
Penn Run
Douglass
Philadelphia Street
RUA
Indians County
Wm. B. Clayton
Mary L. Plusqualla
Urban A. Wetland
Rose H. Dumm
Pine Two
Nicktown
Hosack-Anderson
Milton E. Hosack
William Hosack
Wayne Avenue
Jessie Alice Anderson
Sharon
Shosack
John Wood
School Street
Jessin
Bernice
Daisy Wood
C. IE. Owens
John Ronald
Carol Moorhead
Jenella, Anderson
Harry Malcolm
Glen Clark
Christian Union
First United
Presbyterian Church
of Town
New Wilmington
Westminster College
Horsa
Robert George
New Carlisle
Frank ‘McClure
Migs
Emma Stewart
Railroad Avenue
Carliele
Maryland
J. H. ‘McGuire
Orrin Widdowson
J. W. Warner
Troutmain Company
Lutter
A. W. Diven
Martins Ferry
W. T. Wilson
Church Street
Elma
Elva Strong
Penn Rye
Avon
County Association
East Wheatfield
J. M. Juittle
Kent
SM. Nesbitt
Bertha Hankey
Near Purnasuss
A. W. Jeffries
Missy Laura Ansley
Chattlauqhua
Dorothy and
Hazel McGill
Dayton
Robert Acorn
Washington, D. C
J. Blaiy Sutton
South Sixth Street
TY. M. Fleming
Punxsutowney
Garaline Shoemaker
Grace Walker
North Sriffth Street
Jona Edwards
Stensburg
Pauline Coyle
Oakland
Lisda
William Yearmin
Butler
Jmr
John Gibson
Selo Street
Alva. Bata
I. Lydick
Kellysburg
A. A. Walker
Altoona
Mary Wynerop
Mabel Couran
Mildred North
Ur‘nest
L. W. Guthrie
J. B. Guthrie
West Wash
Pittsburgh
Theington Street
James Stewart
Akron
W.A. Abel
Parkwood
R. D
Wis
Lidjana
Gonnar
Bartow
Fla
J. C. Conner
Lown
Luther Thompson
J. Wilse Thompson
W. ON
Bry
Chambeoraville
N. Wider
Lynn Meikee
Columbia
D. James Kea
J. G. Byers
Alex Jennett
Hagerstown
Wilmer Stewart
Philadelphia
W. O. Moorhead and
North Ninth Street
Latro
J. F. Glasser
Irwin S. Glasser
John
East
Mary H. Sussell
J. Merbert Russell
Detroit
Mich
Narles Russell
Montreal
Can
Brookville
Charles Hillman
Ruth McHenry
Marlin Willy
Elmer Allison
South Tenth Street
Library
Noda
Eleanor Allison
Parker's
Thomas Whmer Ellis, Jr
T. Elmer Ellis
Griffith Millis
J. M. Gearham
Lutheran Church
McClay
Jearhart
Robert
Jack
Mik A. Leonard
Seattle
Wash
Enger Lewis
Dalin A. Senta
West Varginia
Shomten Miltary Academy
Terr Altai
David Lewis
Re Former
Joseph DP. Mack
Saltsburg
Muste Dkaders
S. Hew
Pollock
J. Mack | Stewart
Pricdasr
Edison | Phonograph Company
Mar. Stewart
Crader
Naimiger
Polluck
Creasurer
Ila
Davis
HH. la. Adama
Martintown
Crem Township
Ware
Rochely
Wow. Caifith
Jiuliana
Decker's Point
Charles Dougliss
Amalia Lpringer Douphuss
Wits
Chiurley
Dougliss
Green Township
Aril
John 1
Dourliss
Goys
Yneral
Burhel
Sulam
Dacoly Slavik
Jacob Shakpod
Dda Tome
W. J. McConths
Mallie MccGombs
Tb McConnlw
Ith Cannby
Lee Thursday
Atte Lioment Ley Warks
Uniontown
Heilwood
G. WM. Wray
Cherryhill Township
Crounds
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