Local reunions and meetings set for August across towns
Several community events are planned including a large attendance at the grounds via rail travel from Rochester and Pittsburgh. The Lewinville Nos.7 School reunion on August 20 features Blairsville orchestra and speeches. Lydick family reunion on August 28 includes history data and business meeting. Shaf connection reunion grub and farm venue set August 22. Cravens and Mitchell families gather at Homer City home on Thursday. Bring baskets and enjoy entertainment by Cooper band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unty
Diain
Battalo, Rochester and
Pittsburg
Lewinville
Blairsville
Raun
Robert Ner
Montgomery - Townshigg
Onnection
Rendy
Cooper
Reene Lydick
Meron
Dex
Ydick
Shaf
Joseph Shaffer
Coyode
Connec
Baskets
Cravens and
Itchells
Uber
Homer City
New Elks House to Start Soon on Philadelphia Street
Work for a new three story Elks home on Philadelphia Street will begin within days with excavation for the foundation. The building committee met Monday and approved plans for a full lot structure with social rooms on the second floor and a large third story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Elks
Philadelphia
Wils
Unclear fragment hints at international police matter
Fragmentary text mentions someone from Buffalo and Canada entangled with police or authorities en route, with an ex travel plan noted as returning Saturday. Details are too garbled to confirm names, dates, or locations.
Indiana Sawmill Fire Destroys Lumber and Mill Structure
A fire destroyed a sawmill on a recently purchased timber tract near Latrobe, wiping out 50 000 feet of lumber and leaving owner H B Hogle without insurance. Separately, Sheriff Jacob announced Carmen Renzo's death warrant execution date for Tuesday August 22. The Indiana Bent Ladder Co added a toy weapons department and plans to transfer output to Woolworth & Co of New York City, owning 232 novelty stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ndiana
oBire
H.B. Hogle
Mrnday
Latrobe
Sherif Jacob Wattiing
Carmen Renzo
Indiana Bent, Riig Ladder Company
Jte
Woolworth & Con
New York City
O O
United States
Fragmentary report on partners and mine accident partial details
The text records sold interest between former partners in multiple stores and notes a mining incident. Ernest reportedly suffered a severe burn from a gas lamp while working at a mine plant, another worker injured by an explosion, with references to local offices and improvements in the prothonotary’s office appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elie Ernest
Local wills and camping notes from Wheatfield and Campbell towns
A 1907 will bequest outlines division of the Garfield Fire Clay and Robinson Company stock among relatives, executors named, and a fund for a Robinson family monument and a hospital bed. a five year condition precedes the endowment, with remainders to siblings. Along streams, August camping parties depart the county seat for two weeks among camps at Fousts Mill and Campbells Mills, led by Miss Jerinie Trainer and chaperones with several youth groups joining later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Roblin
Wheatfield
Hag
Robusss
Wildhis
Ab Ofllos
Shalé
Rcapl
Garteld
Robinson Company
Ciroline M. Robinson
Robinson
Johnee B.robinson
Indiana Hospital Association
J. Robinson
West
Wheatfield Township
Slater
Charles’ Sutton
Squire Jobh W. Huston
Frances E. ‘Robinson
Sarah Alice Robinson
Indiana
Foust's Mill
Lawrence
James Speedy
North Bight Wetreebe
I 'Earl Lewis
Ben Pollock
John St.Clair
Charles Gessler
Tippecanoe
Campbells, Mills
Lewis
Geasler
Emerson Club Hosts Soctal Ice Cream Supper
The Emerson Reading Club of Armstrong Township held its annual ice cream supper at Mr and Mrs Samuel Kimmel’s home near Shelocta. About fifty members attended as young men prepared frozen cream while the women baked cakes. A large Indiana Normal School catalog edition was praised as a fine, artful publication expected to rival similar catalogs in quality, with 251 pages and embossed cover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong Township
Emerson Reading Club
Armstrong, Township
Samuel’ Kimmel
Shelocta
Kimmel
Lab
Heierson
Indiana Normal Gchool
Boy suffers fractures in two limbs from collision at fairground
Thomas MoTiga, 12, son of James MoTiga of Clymer, sustained fractures of an arm and leg after a collision of two cava near the Winer goal Saturday. He was taken to Clearfield hospital on Monday by Dr Benjamin Coe of Dixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
James MoTiga
Clymer
Winer
Mings
Clearfield
Benjamin: Coe
Dixon- I
Local figure linked to sparse charges in Lebanon area
A near Lebanon event involves Vergluio Montague and associates with alleged improprieties. The report mentions a Constable Harey and a Saudia case with money and water-related gaps. References to Milwaukee School Prof 8, Lowery, and the Goumordial department hint at an educational context and a Spencerian College connection, with unclear specifics due to OCR errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harey- Salon
Lebanon
Heynolang Ile
Saudail
West Lebas
Milwaukee
Sehoql
Lowery
Goumordial
Milwanxes
Deaths in Town and Surroundings Report
Death notices from the town record multiple cases including William Harker of White Township who died after drinking whiskey, Henry Smail of town aged 72, Squire P W Willer of Smithport at 76, Dr Lucien Banks of Mifflintown, Alvin B Spackman of East Wheatfield Township aged 53, Harry A Garman, an infant, and William Humphrey of Blairsville aged 60, with brief burial details and family survivors noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Filler
Squire P. W. Willer
Marvin Wetzell
Smithport
Irwin Filler
Arcadia
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
J. 'N. Banks
Alvin
Spaceman
Alvin B.spackman
East
Wheatfield
Clarence H
Ira’ A
Russell ,A
Sallie J
Margaret’ H
W. W. Wakatald
Seward
John L. Woodsides
Curtis Jennings
Conemaugh
Armagh
Harry A. Gardtan
Harry
A. Garman
Deannetite
Peter Garman
Wayne Avenue
Harry Garman
Veterans Pension List Adds Several Names and Payments
More money for veterans with pensions granted since the last issue. William Smith of Salisburg receives 12 dollars per month from February 28, 1907. David G. Gorman of Hortons reissued at 20 dollars per month from March 9, 1907. Jedediah Grover of Clapton, formerly Homer City, reissued at 20 dollars per month from February 27, 1907. Peter Frech of Georgeville reissued at 13 dollars per month from February 27. James Carew of Rural Valley reissued at 16 dollars per month from February 27. John N. Sowers of Yatesboro relagued 12 dollars per month from February 27. Totured in Runoit, White My and Mia George Moot of Marchand were moved to Punxsutawney. On Friday their horse frightened at an automobile and ran off, Mia Moot was thrown from the buggy and sustained a fracture of one arm and other serious injuries. She was taken to the Adrian hospital, Punxsutawney, for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Smith
Salisburg
Valssie
David G. Gorman
Hortons
Jedediah Grover
Clapton
Homer City
Peter Frech
Georgeville
Yelasne
James Carew
Rural Valley
John N. Sowers
Yatesboro
Runoit
White
Mia
George Moot
Marchand
Panxsutawney
Moot
Adrian Hospital
Punxsutawney
William Atlan
Pottaglile
Indiana
Godfrey Marshall
Mt. Clenana
Michi
Mise
Helen’Sutton
Erie
Migs
Willie Balentine
Vialtad
Mike Hazel' St.Clair
North Ninth ‘Street
Felenda
DuBois
Atlantic City
Besse
Laura Cunningham
Wayne Avenue
Cincinnati
Mise Grace Learn
South Side Hospital
Pittsburg
Misa Lou Schaeffer
Philadelphia
R.A. Thompson
Church Street
Robert Groase
Olive Buterbaugh
South Sixth Street
Mise Taabel Woomer
Graysville
George Conrath
Warren Lockard
Jeannette
Agnes Walker
William Rankin
Wallace Chapman
School Street
Mies
McElhoes
Marion
Water Street
Kellysburg
George Wheeler
Lewia
Jameston Exposition
William Jobe
Town
Wheeling
W. Va
Northwood Glassworks
Besa McCormick
Altoona
Elsa
Cora McCormick
South Seventh Street
George J. Dell
Ernest
Stewart
Anna Pitts
Cherry Tree
Belle
M. A. Waugaman
Maude
James’ Dodds
Helen
Clara Vogel
New York City
J. D. Speedy
Creekside
Ella’ Thompson
Aveue
Leechburg
Race Waddell
Isang, Smith
Mt. Pleasant
William Bryan
Peter Garman
John Daugherty
Harry Garman
Vf Adam
Bowman
Went Water Street
James
Apollo
Melinda Beatty
Barry
Beatty
J. R. Adams
J. P. Lytle
Familly
Chambersville
Haitie
Naomi Howe
California
Annie Hollig
New Alexandria
Low Winton
Brownaville
Robert R. Haxleth
Ann
Jett
Chester County
Eom Brite
Chicago
J. Wiles Macariney Myre
Robert Pattison
Mitchell
Wilday
John Fi
Getty
Lawrence
Elder Peeler
Murray
Jogsph Clements
Clements
Howard Zeigler
W. H. Miller
Wlfe
Janes F. Watson
Salabate
Alana
Puiday
Hey
A.J. Farman
Hibrary
Allesheny County
Warner
Burman
Baptist Church
Indyand
James M. Nichol
Georgeviile
Nichol
East Mahoning Township
She Willard
Lui
Arthur Wilson
Johnstown
Stewart Gailey and Son
Wilkinsburg
Andrew Gailey
Oakstreet
Mark Watson
Mrecort
Geological Survey Corps
Charles R. Work
Ligonier
Charles, Miller
Carlisle Orr
Mr. Miller
Phillipsburg
A. I. Nasblét
Blairsville
William Malcon
Mra
Gmt
Malcom
Near Town
Sunny
Georgeyitla
Trade City
Nao
Mabel Tomb
Nancy Lowry
R. Y. Young
Michigan
Gus Little
Pittsborp
Jacob Little
Marion Center
John JK. Brallier
Latrobe
Jack
Summerville
Jefferson County
Mary Brace
Russel
Annie Given
Ridgway
W.C.I. G. Consention
J. G. Walace
Elmer W. ‘Allison
Chautauga
R. C. Craig
Samuel Lowry
Railroad Avenua
W. BR. Wissinger
Swissvale
Henry Small
W. A. Neil
Brad
Sara
Mra. Neil
W. T. Moorhead
Chestnut Street
A. T. Moorhead
Fist United Presbyterian Sabbath School
Frank Donahue
Allegheny
Helen Gailey
Beaver
James Taylor
South Fifth Street
Joseph King
Blovyenth Atreat
Osceola Mills
O. Peterson
Appleby
Peterson
Ignestown
Washington
Atlantia City
North
Sixth Street
Harry Grmbling
Josephine
H. Haymen
Haymen Bros
New York
Harry Streams
Mf. Whitacre
Plumyile
Tadiana
Hussand
Plumyilie
McMaing
J. D. Moorhead
Mya
McMaina
Gome Tine
Elks Band Wins $100 Prize at Philadelphia Convention
The Elks Band of Yoingtown received a special $100 prize for music and appearance at the Elk convention in Philadelphia. A. Myers of town is a member and participated in the activities and concerts during the festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Band
Yoingtown
Fladelphia
A. Myers
Feativites Dows
The Baghion Store Opens After Improvements
A newly upgraded shop in the Thamad block named The Baghion has completed extensive improvements aimed at offering fine goods. The store emphasizes a refined selection and aims to attract discerning customers in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Aia E For Fine
Gente Tm
Gents
Fury Hianiog Goods
Wadeeboeee
Transfers and Deeds Recorded in Indiana County News
Rhal Hstath transfers and deeds recorded in Indiana County Alaska? since East Published Report list numerous property transactions. Names include Jefordon & Clonefeld Coal and Iron Co. 165.32 acres White. Jefferson & Clearfield Coal and Iron Co. 01 acres White. Dixon Run Hand Colotto Clymer to Paul Fedak for 175 dollars. Mike Alexievics to Panxatttawney Coal Mining Co. 2 lots Canoe. Antonio Cestarlo 92,000 dollar Homer City. Dixonville Railroad Co. to Myrtle Elwood Dixonville area tracts. various transfers by D W Simpson, D M Caldwell, and others including Grand View Realty Co., Mary Woodside, Luella Sacks, Francesco Christiano, and more in White Blairsville Green Burrill Cannont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
David Campbell
White
Jefordon & Clonefeld Coal and Iron Co
Campbell
Jefferson & Clearfield Coal and Iron Co
Dixon
Colotto Clymer
Paul Fedak
Mike Alexievics
Canoe
Panxatttawney Coal Mining Co
EJ. Miller
Matthias Conrath
Green
Hares Trea & Dixonville Railroad Co
Ross
Greaon
Mary B. Woodside
Wood
Indiana
Luella
Mauile A. Ferguson
Blairsville
Francesco Christiano
Harry Sickert
Burrell
James J. Zack
Canter
G. W. Rhine
D. W. Simpson
Harvay
Herriet
Hamilton
Grand View Realty Co
William
Margaret C. Winters
Birthday Remembered At Langham Family Reunion
Sunday marked the anniversary of J. N. Langham birth with a surprise gathering at his home in Grant township. Mrs. Langham hosted dinner and greetings from relatives across Clearfold, Washington DC, Kostyun, Swissvale, Hillsdale, and Lovejoy. The long-separated Langham siblings shared reminiscences and a quiet afternoon, with Mrs. Kerr absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Langham
Kostyun
R. W. Langham
Town
John Langham
Hillsdale
J. J. Kinnan
Lovejoy
William Langham
Burnside
A. L. Longwill
Swissvale
Mra. TF. C. Kerr
Resting Place of OnD Buer Near Lowuinu Hotel
An old resting site near the Lowuinu Hotel at Sholoca is described with a cement walk by the creek and a flour mill area once used for years. Burs and busivs brought from France over a century ago ground grain to supply Armstrong township residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowuinu
Sholoca
Crooked Creek
Anthony
France
Armstrong Township
WEDDINGS OF A WEEK IN MERCER AND SURROUNDING AREAS
Brankenburg and Esther Osborne of Mercer Pa were wed by Rev W Wilson at his Oakland avenue home witnessed by Paul Mack and others. Addiaon Elgii of Sagamore and Miss Georgis Mae Carr of Salamanca N Y married at the bride’s home in Sagamore in the presence of about forty guests. Charles Keegan of Kane and Margaret Ralston of Oakland Avenue wed at Jamestown N Y. Lyman Palmer of Blacklick and Mies Mavel Buc land of Josephine married at the M D Church parsonage by Rev George Holmes. Lloyd Mock of Johnstons and Florence Rager of New Florence married at the bride’s home with families present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brankentur-Dadorne
N. M. Brankenburg
Mive
Esther Osborne
Mercer, Pa
Rev. W. & Wilson
Oakland
Agenua
Herida
Mra Wilson
Paul Mack
Bister
Olia
Migsos Oliva
Plora Wilson
Migs Tayola Wilson
Kegin-Carr
Addiaon Elgii
Sagamore
Georgis Mae Carr
Daniel Care
Salamancay
N. Yo
Trav. Wye
Congregational Church
Sagasmore
Kagan Halston
Charles Keegan
Kane
Town
Margaret Ralston
Mary Ralston
Oakland Avenue
Jamestown
New School Assured Vote Boosts District Debt
Indiana School District 860000 project to build a new building was approved by a nearly three to one margin at a county seat election. 407 votes were cast with 335 in favor and 122 against. ward breakdown shows strong support in the Second and weaker backing in the Third. The board plans to secure bids soon and begin foundation work, with occupancy aimed for fall 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
A Good Harvest Optimistic County Crop Report
Weather last week allowed substantial cutting of grain and hay across the county. Reports on Monday and Tuesday say crops are better than early predictions, with wheat fair, oats abundant, and corn prospects improving if warm nights continue and frost is delayed. Weev er noted in wheat in some areas while oats show white headed silks, yet overall farmers expect a solid year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Frost
Improving Methodist Church Structure Renovations Continue
The Methodist Episcopal church of town is undergoing extensive improvements. Upon completion the house of worship will gain a frescoed interior with painted walls new windows public heating apparatus and modern carpet. Exterior also to be repainted for a pleasing appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Town
House of Worship
Temperance Rally Draws Town Notables For Ernest Yalon
About thirty members of the W. C. U. attended a temperance rally in Ernest Saturday evening after traveling along the street railway line. An enlarged portrait of Fragels Willned was presented to the Ernest organization by Mrs. M. A. Bodenhammer. Mrs. Sarah Bchrecengost, president of the Beneat society, thanked the donor. Other speakers included Mrs. Hya. G. Romnans and Miss Mary Given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hya. G. Romnans
Mary Given
Improvements Planned for Normal School Building
The first floor of the main Normal school building undergoes marked improvements. The main corridor is being papered and painted and will feature chandeliers with six lights. An archway will replace the former student room to admit more light, and the principal's office is also receiving upgrades.
New Millinery Store to Open Near Town
Miss Margaret Anderson, of near town, will open a millinery store in the Mitchell property at the corner of Philadelphia and Bayenth streets in the latter part of this month. Anderson brings trimming experience from both local and city stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Anderson
Near Town
Milliery
Mitchelk
Philadelphia
Bayenth
Milas Anderson
Professor A M Hammers Lectures at Atlantic City Meeting
Prof Hammers of Punxsutawney formerly resident lectures at aunjmert in Atlantic City. He describes the rise of shar fa employed on Hoing Plev and gives illustrated talks about the numerous large pickling establishments of the concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Hammers
Punxsutaysnoy
Town
Atlantic City
Shar ‘Fa
New Florence Store Sold to Johnstown Buyer
Fragmentary OCR notes report a New Florence merchant sale as Jesse Campbell and Richard Campbell's son are named. The old store at Heshbon will pass to Johnstown buyer Falcon who plans to move into the town soon. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Florence
Jesse Campbell
New
Florence
Needionas
Richard Campbell
New Merrchant
Heshhen
David Cunningham
Heshben
Ness
Falcon
Johnstown
Heshbon
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Dith Smith
Buffalo
Maling
Bars Ution
Johi Plade
Tridiana Boys
Apaljo
Vander- Britt
Aera Butt
Aa Incrae
Plade PS
Guisemore
Emerson Club
Soctal
Avin
Misa Winifred Grag
William Harker
Willan Balai
William Halll
Baker
Fisher
Oakland Cemetery
Enue
Henry Smail
Biddy
Locust Street
Westmoreland County
Anya Condron
Swanton
W.R. Wissinger
Austin
John
H. H. Haary
Joho T. Johnston
Indiana Post
Lewis Hay
Silvia
Robert Conningham
Bethel Church
Clyde
William Humphrey
Blairayille
Rhal Hstath
J. N. Langeham
Ond Buer
Anthony Mill
Loelie Pattison
Pose
Leola
Robert
Miller
Coreplay
Ae Bis
Tip Ben Coupre
Furr Phage Line
Worl
St Oded
Structuis
Gueats
Ernest Yalon
Neawhore
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