Teachers Elected Across County Amidst Scarce Applicants
The county school boards selected most teachers last Saturday as districts faced a shortage of applicants and raised wages. Openings begin in September or late August with several districts paying up to 33 dollars monthly while some settle at 26 to 30 dollars. Listings include Blacklick Georgeville Glen Campbell Brushvalley Pine East Mahoning Montgomery Armstrong Danes White Center Canoe and other townships with names of elected teachers and wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BLCE
Blacklick Township
Hunter
Alva Stewart
Dixon
Iola Miller
Earhart
Lena Pierce
Ferguson
Mary Jack
Mahan
Carrie Houston
Archibald
Maud Maber
Gordon
Cars Stewart
Filmore
Harvey Lier
Georgeville
Murray Pierce
Ambrose
Pine Township
Strongstown
Harry Wallace
Nolo
Bert Roser
Rhodes
Thomas Moorhead
Pineton
Kate Malay
Hills
Redkey
Williams
Mary Artemus
Poplar Spring
Goldie Adams
Griffith
Calvin Sterley
East Mahoning
White
White Township
J. Wilbur Cunningham
Harbison
Vernie Fairman
East Pike
C. E. Stewart
Hood
Luella Uncapber
Reider
Murray Moore
Lutz
Grace Klingensmith
Kinghorn
Pearle Alligon
St. Clair
Mabel Fleming
West Pise
John McHenry
Adair
Center
Cokeville Beats Indiana Nine In 18 to 13 Rout
A picked Indiana nine played at Cokeville Wednesday, losing 18 to 13. Pownall Long Cunningham and McCreight starred for Indiana. B McCreight at shortstop sparking defense. Bolivar defeated Indiana 6 to 1 Saturday with Long hitting a three-base hit in the ninth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Cokeville
Pownall
Long
Cunningham
McCreight
B. McCreight
Hotham
T. Brow
Christy
McCreigh
T. Brown
W. Brown
Gamble
Trainor
Reed
C. McCreight
Patrick
Moorhead
Bolivar
Wilson
Church News Roundup From local Presbyterian and M P Circuits
Communion services are planned at First Presbyterian with Rev. A J Furman returning from a leave to preach next Sabbath. Rev W Scott Bowman of Brownsville Pa will lead at the Presbyterian church next Sabbath. The Homer City U P church U P C hosts a social at B Miller’s near Graceton next Friday with a silver offering for church funds. The M P Circuit holds its fourth quarterly meeting at Cockport August 11 and 12 with a business session Saturday at 2 pm and services at 7 30 pm. Sunday features 10 30 am preaching followed by communion and 7 30 pm preaching with Rev J F Dyer of Kittanning assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Scott Bowman
Brownsville
Presbyterian Church
Homer City
U. P
J. F. Dyer
Kittanning
Kellysburg Wins Open Picnic Game In Close Bout
An 8 to 10 victory for Kellysburg over Rural Village at Plumville text describes a hotly contested baseball game. Battery for Kellysburg was R McElhoes and Gartley while Burl Village Mobilized Mooney and Gourley for the Rural Village team. It marks Rural Village’s first loss of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plumville
Kellysburg
R. McElhoes
Gartley
Burl Village
Mooney
Gourley
Stones Thrower Arrested in Burrell Township Feud
James L. Croffit of Burrell township was arrested by Constable Jacob Welting on aggravated assault and battery charges filed by Maggie Faith. He posted bail for a hearing before Squire J. A. Crossman next Saturday afternoon. Friends of James Coleman of Dixonville gathered to celebrate his 44th birthday at his home Friday with a noon dinner and gifts including a rocker and $13 purse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L. Croffit
Burrell Township
Jacob Wetling
Maggie Faith
Croffit
Squire J. A. Crossman
James Coleman
Dixonville
Lutheran Picnic Excursion Train From Indiana Next Thursday
A special excursion train departs Indiana at 8 a.m. next Thursday to serve attendees of the Lutheran picnic at Idlewild. Return from the picnic grounds is set for 6 p.m. The round fare is 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Idlewild
Mrs Evans Suffer Head Wound From Yard Fall
Mrs James Evans of Railroad avenue fell in her yard Monday striking her head on a board walk edge. She sustained a nasty scalp wound. Dr. M M Davis was summoned and closed the cut with several stitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Evans
Railroad Avenue
M. M. Davis
Livestock Shipments and Campaign Meeting Notices
Thomas and Wissinger ship 24 cattle 5 calves 100 pigs to Pottstown Pennsylvania and 222 sheep 4 calves to West Philadelphia. J M S Moore sends 12 cattle 12 calves and 50 sheep to Collegeville Pennsylvania. Rough Riders campaign drive calls Republicans of Homer City and Center township to meet at St Glair's hall in Homer City next Saturday at 7:30 PM to organize a campaign club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas & Wissinger
Pottstown
West Philadelphia
J. M.S. Moore
Collegeville
Rough Riders
Homer City
Center Township
St. Glair's Ball
Boxers Triumph In Glen Campbell Pickup Game
Two nine player clubs named Boxers and Boers met at Glen Campbell on Monday afternoon. The Boxers won the game with a score of 23 to 15, in an interesting contest between the two teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Campbell
Sabbath School Picnic in Ferndale Grove
A Sabbath school picnic will be held in Ferndale Grove near Spruce on Thursday August 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferndale Grove
Spruce
Charming Church Weddingunited Rev H C Saum and Miss Millie Myers
Former county pastor Rev H C Saum of Belle Vernon Pa wed Miss Millie A Myers at the Christian church on North Fifth street Tuesday at 2 pm. About 150 guests attended as the couple planned a wedding tour to Johnstown Washington DC and Saumville Va before settling in Belle Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Christian Church
North Fifth Street
H. C. Saum
Belle Vernon
Millie al. Myers
Jane Myers
D. M. Kinter
J. M. Saum
Cleveland, O
L. J. Saum
Chloe Myers
Ivy Huey
Eastrun
Saum
Johnstown
Washington, D.C
National Capitol
Rev. Saum
Saumville
Fourth annual O U P Presbyterain meeting at Plow Creek
The Brookville presbytery of the United Presbyterian church will hold its fourth annual convention at Plow Creek United Presbyterian church Willet next Tuesday and Wednesday. Ten Societies will be represented. Sessions include devotional praise services, an address on The Home Field by Rev. R. M. Patterson, and a Foreign Field lecture by Rev. W. T. Anderson with India scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookville
Misa M. A. Anderson
R. M. Patterson
W. T. Anderson
Town
India
Annie Stewart
Indiana Delegation Heads to Atlantic City Seashore
Indiana sends a large excursion party to Atlantic City and Ocean Grove for ten days. Attending are attorney D B Taylor and family, John Hastings, Elizabeth Coleman, A L Gilbert and wife, several Misses Loughry Olive Buterbaugh Clara Moorhead Grace and Martha Taylor, James Blair J R Stumpf, A S Wallace and Mabel Thompson, Lol and Annie McGregor, and Rev. Dr. G T Reynolds plus others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Atlantic City
N. JL
Seashore
D. B. Taylor
John S. Hastings
Elizabeth Coleman
A. L. Gilbert
Mary Loughry
Olive Buterbaugh
Clara Moorhead
Grace
Martha Taylor
Speed trials on Philadelphia street eyed by police
Burgess M. B. Kline authorizes Policeman Kellar Harris to arrest speed offenders on Philadelphia street. Two prominent residents paid fines on Monday, others to follow if dangerous driving continues on Indiana's leading thoroughfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Burgess M. B. Kline
Kellar Harris
Indiana
Jurors Drawn For United States District Court
Jurors for the Williamsport district court session starting September include Grand juror Squire J A Crossman and petit jurors J V Mercer J C Moore from Saltsburg plus W P Altman of Vandergrift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States District Court
Williamsport
Squire J. A. Crossman
Town
J. V. Mercer
J. C. Moore
Saltsburg
W. P. Altman
Vandergrift
Fire damages Penn Ran home from stove explosion
The residence of F. M. Toby in Penn Ran was slightly damaged by a fire caused by an oil explosion in a gasoline stove in the kitchen. Neighbors acted quickly, extinguishing the flames and saving the house from total destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Toby
Penn Ran
Thieves Target Glen Campbell Station and Coal Offices
Thieves entered the Glen Campbell railroad station last Wednesday night and secured only a small amount of change and two gold watches. Earlier that week an attempted robbery targeted the Glenwood Coal Company offices in the same town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Campbell
Glenwood Coal Company
Homer City men arrested for drunkenness and disorderly conduct
Constable Jacob Weitling took Tra Kerr and Clark Ogden of Homer City into custody on Tuesday on charges of drunkenness and disorderly conduct reported by Policeman Kellar Harris of the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Weitling
Tra Kerr
Clark Ogden
Homer City
Kellar Harris
Cow Dies of Hydrophobia After Dog Bite in Saltsburg
A cow owned by Alex McBride of Saltsburg died of hydrophobia after being bitten by a mad dog three weeks earlier. The report also notes Indiana's population totaling 4,092 according to the recent census.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. McBride
Saltsburg
Indiana
Company F Heralds Fifth Regimental Pride At Camp Hawkins
Camp Hawkins August 6 1900 reports Company F leading the Fifth regimental efficiency with regimental color bearer Sergeant Charles E Huey elected. Reunion tales from Gretna campgrounds recounts and new men welcomed as Indiana officers staff plan further reviews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Gretna
United States
Indiana Ut
Blairaville
Altoona
Colebrook
Hawkins
Dorr
China
Elkin
Wiley
Charles E. Huey
Indiana
Lytle
Hill
Blair
William A. Simpson
David M. Caldwell
Samuel H. Hughes
Elkin and
Fee
Don J. Hill
James S. Hammers
William E. Bowman
George F. Clawson
William E. Coleman
Frank H. Campbell
Charles J. Ebbey
Edward E. Feidt
Asa C. Farren
Agustus P. Falcon
Frank P. Gessler
Hany L. Jennings
James H. Kerr
Jesse L. Lytle
Benjamin W. Lambert
Herbert C. Long
Harry CG. Mock
Robert M. McCoy
Burt Morrow
Orren O. Nupp
Carl D. Nupp
Harrold N. Prothero
Sherman F. Ranyan
James M. Repine
Harry E. Smeade
William C. Smeade
Panui M. Si. Cinu
Carl E. Smith
Ed. M. Thompson
James M. Uber
Thomas B. Uber
Israel T. Walker
Lawrence O. Williams
Arthur W. Wilson
Earl H. Wood
Episco pal Church Outing And Local Society Notes
A tallyho load of Episco pal church members visited West Lebanon for a lawn fete and a driving party toured Crooked creek to Plumville for supper. The musical club gathered at photographer T. B. Clark’s home for a group portrait and plans a Shelocta drive with Lowman’s hotel supper while a club reunion will be held at Mrs. James McAnusty’s Blairsville home. Members listed include Mrs. T. B. Clark and several local residents.
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Episcopal Church
West Lebanon
Crooked Creek
Plumville
Clarence McCreight
Clark Lydie
John Kerr
Heber Thomas Wellington Clark
Zaida
Mollie Long
Wilkey
Miss Preston
Laura Cunningham
Nell Wagle
T. B. Clark
North Ninth Street
Shelocta
Lowman’s Hotel
Sensation at Glen Campbell sparks social stir
In Glen Campbell a tailor named Harry Green, reportedly unmarried, becomes the talk of the coal town after planning marriage to Nellie Cable. His wife, accompanied by her daughter, filed desertion and non support charges with Squire J E Miller. Green was arrested at a ball game and posted $200 bail for the September term. He had been married four years prior and left his wife, who is in Philadelphia, learning of the infidelity just in time to halt the nuptials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Campbell
Harry Green
Nellie Cable
Squire J. E. Miller
Green
Philadelphia
Century-Old Resident Beck Dies at 104 Near Cherrytree
The oldest woman in the surrounding counties died Tuesday at her home near Cherrytree at age 104. She retained her faculties and could work until recent years. Funeral services are set for 2 PM this afternoon conducted by Rev. Boozer. Interment will follow at Stiffler Cemetery in Beringer, this county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beck
Cherrytree
Boozer
Stiffler
Beringer
Mill Hand Injured In Sawmill Accident
Mr. Mal Russell of Green township was seriously injured Wednesday at Elmer Williams sawmill in South Mahoning township when a pile of boards fell on him while inspecting lumber. He suffered a serious fracture to his left leg and was taken to his home near Cookport.
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Mal Russell
Green Township
Elmer Williams
South Mahoning Township
Cookport
Two Heirs Named In Ferguson Will From Blacklick
The will of the late Hulda Ferguson of Blacklick township was filed Saturday. After debts are paid, the entire estate both real and personal goes to her son L. C. Ferguson and daughter Annie Ferguson. Will dated July 18, 1900. Witnesses are H. B. McIntire and W. Shields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulda Ferguson
Blacklick Township
Register
L. C. Ferguson
Annie Ferguson
H. B. McIntire
W. , L. Shields
Will Lift Cement Walk At North Eighth Street
At a special council meeting on Wednesday evening the cement walk at the New American House on North Eighth Street was ordered lifted. The sidewalk sits over six inches below the curb and the error will cost about $100. A new pavement must be laid before the matter is settled.
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North Eighth Street
Serious Injury Report From Pike Peak Man After Horse Kick
Mr Thomas Ray of Pikes Peak Cherryville township was seriously injured Monday evening when kicked by a horse. He fractured a rib, injured the left shoulder blade and sustained internal injuries after being hurled against a stone wall. He is expected to recover.
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Thomas Ray
Pikes Peak
Cherryvill Township
Trade City Gains Indiana Telephone Service
Trade City now has telephone service with a line from Covode connecting the town to the Indiana Telephone system. The service office is in Mr. G. M. Weaver’s store, marking a new communications link for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trade City
Covode
Indiana
Prs
G. M. Weaver
Shot in the Leg: Clark Davis Boy Injured by Accident
Clark Davis, son of William Davis of town, accidentally shot himself in the right leg while playing with a revolver on Wednesday. The wound is described as a 2 flesh wound and not serious.
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Clark
William Davis
Telephone line upgrade to handle more business between Kittanning and Smicksburg
An additional wire is being erected on the telephone line between Kittanning and Smicksburg to meet rising demand. The upgrade reflects increased business along the route and aims to improve service.
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Kittanning
Smicksburg
Will Judge the Horses at Eraecyiparcany Fair
Sheriff D E Thompson of town has been chosen to judge the horses at the Eraecyiparcany fair this year. The appointment sets the tone for the event with local participation expected across horse classes and parade entries.
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D. E. Thompson
Miss Lizzie Wiggins Buys Aaron Smith Farm Near Shelocta
Miss Lizzie Wiggins of Armstrong township has purchased the Aaron Smith farm near Shelocta, marking a new ownership transfer in the area. The deal secures a historic property and expands Wiggins’s holdings in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Wiggins
Armstrong Township
Aaron Smith
Shelocta
Last Payment on Pantall and Speedy Leases Near Crooked Creek Field
The Rochester & Pittsburg Coal and Tram Company has paid landowners about $150,000 for nearly 4500 acres in White, Washington, Rayne, and Armstrong townships near Crooked Creek. A $25,000 payment was this week, with owners including John D. Cummins and W A St.Clair among others. Company manager Lucien W. Robinson said most desirable lands are secured and no new purchases until fall. testing continues on Kline and McKisgon farms. Report of railroad extension into the field was denied. rail construction will wait until coal land targets are met.
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Crooked Creek
Rochester & Pittsburg Coal and Tram Company
White
Washington
Rayne
Armstrong
John D. Cummins
W. A. St.Clair
James D. Wilson
John Jacoby
James A. Fleming
Samuel H. Shirey
Eest
D.C. Leagure
Lucien W. Robinson
Punxéutawney
Mrr. Robinson
George Dickey
Center
Blacklick
White Townships
Kline
McKisgon
Center Township
Robinson
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittshurt Railroad Company
First Great Battle Near Pehtsang Reports Fight
Shanghai dispatches cite official and unofficial reports of heavy Allied engagement near Pehtsang on August 6. British torpedo boat forces and gunboats Yorktown and other units faced 20,000 to 25,000 Chinese defenders as Li Hung Chang notes ministerial moves toward Tien-tsin. Casualties about 1,200, mostly Russians and Japanese, with Chinese forces in retreat.
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Peking
Bureau OF Navieation
Washington
Pehstang
Taussie
Remey
Pehtsarg
Tien-tsin
Li Hung-Chang
Yang la
Bar- Li
St. Clair Buys James Wiggins Farm in Armstrong Tp
Mr James S St Clair of town and former Indiana House landlord purchases the James Wiggins farm in Armstrong township in a cash sale for 2400 He will occupy the farm this week and also bought the rear barn from the Thomas flats to haul and erect on his property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James S. St. Clair
Indiana House
James Wiggins
Armstrong Township
Mr. St. Clair
Thomas Flats
United Presbyterian Picnic Draws 5000 Attendees
The Idlewild event drew about 5,000 people with 542 tickets sold at the station. A special train departed at 8 am, and delegations from Homer City Blairsville and other branch points joined the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian
Homer City
Blairsville
Desertion Charge Against James L Cochran
Constable Jacob Wettling arrested James L Cochran of North Mahoning township on a desertion charge preferred by his wife before Squire J A Crossman. Cochran posted bail for court in the sum of 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Wettling
James L. Cochran
North Mahoning Township
Squire J. A. Crossman
Cochran
The Last Picnic of the Season Excursion Train
An excursion train from Indiana to Idlewild Park runs on Heptasoph Day August 28. Everyone is invited. Train departs Indiana at 8 o clock in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Idlewild Park
Shakspeare Club Picnics At Twolick
The Shakspeare Club held its annual picnic at Twolick on Wednesday. The party gathered about 40 people, including members and their families, for a day of outdoor enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakspeare Club
Twolick
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Glen Carmapbell
L. Barr
Maude Wassam
Ida Murray
Verona Irwin
Cora Radcliff
Lizzie Neff
Brushvalley Township
Heshbon
J. K. Simons
Stewart
Nellie Rhine
McFarland
H. W. Overdorff
Clara McFeaters
Wolf
Bruce George
Altimas
E. M. Williamson
Evans
L. E. Deemer
Creswell
R. M. Palmer
Simons
J. D. Patterson
Underwood
Pearl Wissell
Oax Grove
Clara Stonebraker
East Mahoning Township
Brandon
Johnston Stewart
Mahoning
Lulu Kirkpatrick
Hamill
Dora Moor
Upper Creek
Marie Moore
Stuchell
May Prothero
Lowman
Rufus H. Work
Pickering Run
Jennie Craig
Lower Marion
BR. T. Wolf
Montgomery Town Township
Gettysburg
Upper
E. W. Bowder
Lower
Bessie Pitts
Rock Run
Grace Bostic
Bird Duck
Walker
Earl Miller
John Fleming
Maggie Cunningham
Peeler
Mary E. Black
Hill Top
Alms Calhoun
Uncapher
Clark Crawford
James Fleming
Perry George
Anthony
Steele Kerr
Laney
J. ©. White
Lizzie Fleming
Parkwood
John B. Peeler
Chestnut Flat
Minnie Carnahan
Union Flat
Belle Devlin
Banke Township
McKee
Porter Brickell
Fetterman
Sadie Archibald
Fry
Carl Smith
Smithport
Ollie Radcliffe
Janet Sutcliffe
Graham
Mary B. Smith
Pine Grove
Mary Urey
Sidney
Mabel Baird
Cross Roads
Ira B. Miller
Pleasant Dale
Birdie B. Craig
Board of
McCombs
Laura Tuck
M. Edna Risinger
Myers
J. F. Pounds
Upper Ten
Mabel Dickie
Brosh Hollow
James Uber
Newie Sickenberger
Risinger
Sadie King
Upper Homer
Mary V. Johnston
McFeaters
Milt Brandon
Bridenbaugh
Margaret C. Mikesell
M. M. Ewing
Canoe Township
Crawford
Chas. R. McCullough
Locust Lane
W. Cliff McFarland
Canoe
Zilla Chambers
Harry Weaver
Smith
Vernon Carr
Gaston
Leroy Sutter
Henry
Ora Work
Fairview
Minnie Palmer
Widdowson
Lola
Corkeville
Church News
A. J. Furman
H Kellysburg
Young People’s Christian Union
Willet
Mad Dog
Company F
Chas. E. Quey
Hugh Sciiky Mobreead
Camp Hawking
Chee Foo
BukEa Or
Navication
Pehisang
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