Expert Demonstrators To Boost Fair Fertilizer Exhibit
Indiana county fair opens August 31 with a large educational exhibit from State College. Two expert demonstrators will show soil titer tests and the effects of fertilizer brands on Pennsylvania soils. Demonstrations cover many soil conditions. 60 feet of Horticultural Hall will host the exhibit, promising practical guidance for farmers to save time and state funds. Cattle stock shows and daily airship flights add to attractions, with Big Run Cornet Band and Reed Bard providing music through the week.
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Pennsyl
Vania
Indiana County
State College
ZeTha
Pennsylvania
Big Run Cornet
Johnstown
Operators Favor Non-Union Miners To Keep Trade Local
In Clearfield Pennsylvania on August 9 a leading soft coal operator warned he will not permit their business to be driven out of the region even if it requires hiring non union workers. He pledged to keep the union intact and warned of taking action to prevent West Virginia and other cheaper fields from gaining trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Clearfield
Lewis
United Mine Workers
Alleged Cruelty to Horse In White Township Case
John Keith and Lillie Slater and Mary Hinton of White township face cruelty accusations for a horse rented from liveryman Bunyan. Keith allegedly drove the horse all night, paid a dollar to surrender it, and was jailed after a hearing. Humane Agent J Wille Thompson later filed cruelty charges. hearings set for this evening. Also notes Old Folks Day at Methodist Episcopal Church and the death of Betty the bird dog owned by Frank Moorhead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Keith
Slater
Lillie
Mary ‘Hinton
White Township
Keith
Barto
Runyan
Bunyan
G. W. Root
Squire Meming
J. Wille Thompson
Deaths of Mrs Elizabeth Simpson North in Punxsutawney area
Mrs Elizabeth Simpson North died Friday night at her daughter Mrs Gaurd Allison’s home on North Ninth Street. Aged 93 years and 17 days, she was born near Georgeville to Nathaniel Simpson. She married William Kinter in 1886, who died nine days after their wedding, and later wed John North on November 5, 1887, settling near Punxsutawney. For 12 years she lived with her daughter Mia Allison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dilzabett Simpson North
Elizabeth Simpson North
Gaurd. Allison
North Ninth. Street
North
Nathaniel Simpson
Georgeville
William Kinter
John North
Punxsutawney
Mia
Allison
Notable local obituaries mark long lives in Indiana County
The obituary notes Mrs. North of Allison home praised for care by her daughter and grand-daughters. Survived by four children including Nathaniel and Anna Simpson. funeral services held in Punxsutawney and at Central Presbyterian church. Others include Christian Sweitzer of Uniontown 74. Mrs Eliza Ann Martin of Marion Center. Thomas Nelson Wilson of Creekside. Mrs Caroline Rivers aged 86 near Cherry Tres with several daughters.
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Allison
North
Presbyterian Church
Nathaniel
Near. Coyode
Taylor North
Near
Anna Simpson
Pinxsutawzey
Laura Alilson
Nathaniel North
Missouri
Pogue North
J .M. Adair
Punxsutawney
Central Presbyterian Church
A. GC. Glark
Christian Sweitzer
Green Township
Uniontown
Germany
Evangelical Church
Eliza Ann Martin
James Martin
Marion Center
H. Benade
Big Run
John Park
Indiana County
Robert Martin
Philadelphia
James
Wilmerding, Pa
John
Kellysburg
Isabel Lowry
Benade
Thon Nelson Wilson
Thomas Nelson Wilson
J. Frank Wilson
Creekside
W. J. Wilson
Creekside Burying Grounds
Caroline Rivers
Caroline ‘Rivers
Cherry Tres
Camping Along the Juniata Camp Wagner Hosts Heshboners
A group from Heshbon begins the eighth annual camp near Bedford Springs along the Juniata river in Bedford county. They plan bass and pike fishing and a potential Atlantic City trip, led by W B Wagner and family and other members from Heshbon and nearby towns.
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Juniata
Juniata River
Bedford County
Bedford Springs
Wagner
Atlantic City
W. B. Wagner
R. W H. Mack
Oribba
A. W. Campbell
W. M. Wagner
Heshbon
William Weasel
Latrobe
Bheel
Greensburg
R. W. Dick
Palontown
Indiana County Christian Endeavor Convention Held In August
The Indiana County Christian Endeavor convention will be held August 25 and 26 at the Presbyterian and Lutheran churches. Prominent workers A J Shartle T Grant Shields Rev F P Rosgelot D D Rev Geo W Nicoly EB Victor Roland Everett will attend. Local arrangements are under way and each society is urged to send delegates. complete program to be printed next week.
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D. D
Greensburg
Geo. W. Nicoly
Reading
Victor Roland
Everett
Indiana County Candeavarors
Indiana Societies
Christian Endeavor Rally at Marion Center Tonight
District Union Convention program lists sessions at Marion Center on Sunday evening August 22 at 7 46 featuring long devotional exercises, lessons on weak societies fidelity to the pledge junior work methods and results mission work and church unity led by local pastors and officers.
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Unio
Marion Center
Christian Endeavor Union
H. M. McGara
Matt
Jettie Frech
John Lang
Elfis Shields
Tille Beatty
J. N. McCoy
Misa Florence Stahl
Bartholomew Tron
Frank Snyder
Indiana County Deed Transfers Reported
Transfers of numerous parcels in Indiana County include Simon A. Uber selling 46 acres in Banks to W W Titley for 700, Dora B. Callison conveying 264 acres in Canoe to W T Muth for 43 75, and multiple other deeds involving Frank Kohansky John C Craven Henry Elder and Price McKinney across Blairsville Canoe Creekside Homer City and East Wheatfield with prices from 72 to 3500 dollars. The sheriff Wallace Thomas transfers 72 acres in Montgomery to D B Ake for 400.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Simon A. Uber
Banks
W.W. Titley
Dora B. Callison
Canoe
W. T. Muth
Maciez Andjielewics
Frank Kohansky
John H. Smith
Blairsville
Herman Hershbine
B. H. Shaffer
Creekside
W. L. Johnston
Jacob Smith
Lester C.timblin
Fred W. Mack
Wheatfield
H. C.mack
Fred Dilts
Mary
A. Evang
H. Wallace Thomas
Montgomery
James D. Ake
Othello Bremser
Guardian
Burrell
Price McKinney
B. Campbell
Nofsker
JH. Uber
Homer City
John C. Craven
E. J. Miller
Henry Elder
Indiana Day Picnic Lounged Idlewild Park Activities
The Indiana Day celebration paused ordinary business as Idlewild Park in Ligonier valley hosted about a thousand county residents. Excursion trains delivered roughly 600 tickets with Homer City and nearby towns contributing to crowds, while amusements, a ball game, dancing, boating, and shaded picnic dinners filled the day.
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Indiana
Homer City
Indiana Day
Idlewild Park
Ligonier Valley
Indiana Branch
Lowry Leads Democrats in Local Committee Meeting
Adam P. Lowry was elected chairman of the Democratic county committee at a Clawson House gathering on Saturday. Harry W. Fee was named secretary and John W. Stewart treasurer. Attorney J Wood Clark, candidate for Auditor General, received an ovation while addressing the convention. D H Tomb spoke as another prominent local Democrat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wood
Adam P. Lowry
Democratic County Committee
Clawson House
Harry W.fee
John W. Stewart
J. Wood Clark
D. H. Tomb
Aged Saltburg minister killed by freight train
Rev J G Bohald pastor of St Johns Evangelical Lutheran Saltaburg and Felntown churches was struck and killed by a westbound freight train while stepping off the track to let an eastbound train pass. He was about 45, married with a son and daughter in Atlanta. He had served one year as pastor of the Saltaburg and Felntown churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Bohald
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Saltaburg
Geide
Saltsburg
Fenneltown
Reaide
Atlanta
Headlineless accident leaves man with gash in forehead
While B. W. Miller and two others flailed rye on Wednesday, Silas’ flail struck Mr. Miller’s blade causing the end to fly back and cut a 1.5 inch gash above his left eye. The incident occurred during the rye flailing activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hierck
B. W. Miller
W. 8
Silas
Mr. Miller
Wills and Executors Filed in Black Lick Township Areas
Multiple 1901 to 1909 probate records detail wills in Blairsville and South Mahoning townships. Executors named include Elizabeth Kennedy, Coulter Wiegine, A. A. Mabon, R. C. Hamilton, and Elizabeth Brown. Bequests cover real estate, personal property, furniture, farms, and cash sums with conditions and trust provisions.
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Martha Wider
Blacklick Township
Mitzabeth Elder
Testator
Robert A
Moses F
Silas C. Hitler
Mary B. Pender
Blalrayville
Smatk
Eilzabeth Kennedy
Hial
South Mahoning Township
James H
Charles B. Hamilton
R. CG
George L. Hamilton
Margaret C. McCreary
Rachel H. McQuown
Mary H. Morrow
Clara WH. Mabon
Afie
Mary Morrow
James H. Hamilton
Wffe B. Ewing
A. A. Mabon
R. C. Hamilton
John Hill
William Dennis
H. #. Hill
Elizabeth Brown
Mabel Brown
James Brown
Mabel Hill
William B. Pattison
Town
Elen B. Gamble
Elizabeth D. Smith
Ada McKee
Walter B. Dickey
Margaret M. Gamble
Mary B. Sherbondy
J. Meriol Dickey
Janetta
Homer
Dulgy Moke
William Dickey
W. B. Eota
Laurel Swamp church feud forces new meeting place
Progress Informant reports conflict between United Brethren Bethel Laurel Swamp congregation and Union Sabbath school members. Union group held Sunday services in Bethel church. plan to use United Brethren name failed in vote. Notices banning Union worshippers ignored. new lock installed. church closed for Sunday meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Swamp
Progress
Union Sabbath School
Bethel United Brathran
Cherryhitl Township
United Brethren
Union
Bethel United Brethren
G. W. Hinenhizer
L .Wans
Local Candy Kitchen Proprietor Charged in Fatal Attack
A Boston Candy Kitchen former proprietor, Churiog Bath ukow, allegedly fatally attacked his wife in a McKeesport hotel room, stabbing her 16 times. Police pursued the suspect, who eluded capture as of Friday morning.
Plumville Wins Indiana County Baseball Championship
Plumville defeats Homer City 7 to 6 to claim the Indiana county title in a close, well played game. Levinson leads Plumville with a homer and three extra-base hits while Brandson shines for Homer City with sharp fielding and key plays.
Plumville Faces Challenge for county basketball title
Plumville may need to defend its claim to the county championship as Blairaville and Glen Campbell dispute Plumville’s right to the crown. Fans from Stafford and Georgeville say they will not permit Plumville to hold the title without defeating Blairaville and Glen Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plumville
West Mahoning Township
Stafford
Georgeville
Pumville
Plumville Boys
Blairaville
Glen Campbell
Starford Bumps Arcadia in a Big Poutures Game
Starford defeated Arcadia 8 to 7 in a tightly contested game marked by Martin of Starford hitting a home run and a triple. Parkins chased a ball into the creek, and Starford added three runs in the ninth to seal a 12-8 final. Starford now stands 10 won, 4 lost this season, with county title hopes tied to Plumville and Homer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starford
Arcadia
Acore
Martin
Fame
Parkins
Plumville
Homer
Stanford
Georgeville
Perrysville
Perrysvillie
Perryaville
Ham Iton
Stockdals
Hazelett
Hayaliton
Three Riders Hurt When Buggy Topples Near Pair Grounds
John Brinkman, Alex Rice, and Fwo Turt were thrown from a buggy near the Pair Grounds on Saturday evening sustaining injuries. An express office was set up at a store owned by H to handle communications and arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royaway
John Brinkman
Alex. Rice
Buckwheat Club Reunion Draws Thousands at Goodville
The 13th annual Smicksburg and West Mahoning Buckwheat Club gathering at Coleman's Park Goodville West Mahoning Township drew about 4000 people. Neighbors traveled on special trains from Indiana and other counties for a day of friendly mingling, meals, and improved attractions, with a festive, orderly atmosphere.
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Frederick Butterbough
John Nichol
Purchase Ling
J. 8. Miller
Clymer
F Fortune
Buterbaughs
John Farnsworth
J. M. Napp
Aad
J. R. Buterbaugh
M. C. Buterbaugh
Porto Rico
Kay
Beagle Farnsworth
W. J. Farnsworth
Heastron
Joseph Houk
Willis
Clyde Houk
Lovejoy
J. Howard
D. L. Houk
Indiana
Madge Allison
Tarentum
J. C. Thomas
Homer City
Wm. Johnston
Fred Johnston
Harry B. Johnston
Electa Johnston
Harry Bell
Curry Run
Currier
Gram
Plan
Wm. Rankin
Purchase Line
Rankin
Hillsdale
Joe Rankin
Wayne Tomb
W. H. Buterbaugh
Chester Buter ‘Baugh
Arcadia
Cc. Buterbaugh
Ed Buterbaugh
Eméry
Buterbaugh
Ben
Leroy Buterbaugh
Swissvale
Frank Gromley
Olymer
Missex Bagh
Ord
E. Buterbaugh
Niagara Falls
J. M. Napp Anid
Ralph GB. Nupp
Dixonville
George Nupp
Roy Kinter
Deckers Point
Clark Buterbaugh
M. L. Howl
Ward
Leslie Pattison
Charles Keating
Cockport
P. N. Baker
Carl
Pattison
White Township
Waslay Nichol
Goodville
Eyery
Smicksburg
West Mahoning
Coleman’s Park
West Mahoning Township
Thorsday
Reac
Rowiag
Seakerg
Association
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Methodiat
Epworth
League
Betty
Frank Moorhead
Christian Endeavor Rally
Khal
Lowry
Thomas Anderson
Parkwood
Locust
J. Murray Thompson
Theilwood
W. D. Horner
Vandergrift
Jease J. Mitchell
Spangte
Ethel Getty
South Seventh Street
Pine Pilates
Davis F. MeScaters
Hast Crewell
Graceton
N. M. Bothel
Matha Lot
Center Township
Minnie Rinn
West Philadelphia
Leechburg
Nancy_ Rink
Penn Run
Edith Shilling
Ringold
Jefferson County
Ernest Livingston
I. V. Butterbaugh
Brushvalleys Township
O. Peterson
Appleby & Peterson
Margery
Wanda Powell
Oil City
Laura Lemon
Wayne Avenue
Frank Prothero
James Edmiston
Harold
Near Town
Vander Jerift
M. H. Spither
Ridgely
Weillsville
Joseph Chapman
Canjcada
Chapman
James Chapman
Nellie
Mary Watt
James M. Leech
Wallace Agey
Mt. Gretna
William Sweeney
Steubenville
Howard Sweeney
South Cleventh Street
Harry Condron
Blairavills
Isaac Griffith
John Dearmy
William Dearmy
Washington
Pittsburg
A. F. Purington
Edgar Mack
Windber
Wesley Asking
Margaret
Ping Flate
Miss Atkins
Stewart-Campbell Reuunion
Robert McLaughiin
Rochester Mills
R. L. Ferpler
Bert McCluskey
Denver
Col
McCluakey
Canades
T McCormick
Prothero
Montview
Hive Estates Dividhd
Brandson
Lacore
Sharpe
Wilson
Schrecengost
Levinson
Ferrier
Livingston
Lucas
J. Brandon
Plumvills
Bradon
Levinton
Ambrose
Eleventh Street
Levinsonagain
Holden
Hi. Pierce
Lia Levinson
Ist
Seanor
Seanor, Peorwisewe
Brandon
Mouser
Hamer City
Phillipe
St. Clair
Ibwo
Livingston, Or
Bey
Eenpee
McConnpughey
MacConnaughey
Holben
McConnaughey
Houser
Fry
Ross Daugherty
Allews
Establisi
Frederick Baetethaigh
Purchase Tine
Quoudgills
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