Many Willing to Fill the County Offices in 1900s
The final list shows eight Republicans and nine Democrats seeking county commissioner seats, with seven Republicans and one Democrat aiming for sheriff, seven Republicans and one Democrat for treasurer, and two Republicans for prothonotary. Other races include three Republicans and two Democrats for county auditor, two candidates for county surveyor on the Republican ticket, plus single candidates for district attorney and coroner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif
Republican
Communisttc
Charles Nippes
Mario Carceli
H. E, Roney
Join Lambing
Frank Moorhead
Horace M, Hudson
W. G. Livingston
Chris Coy B. PF
Hartis
John Bennett
Charles L. Bence
Hiram B, George Co. E. Kinter
F. M. Smith
James M. Marshall
Indiana Resident Keeps Birthday With Family Dinner
William C. McFeaters of Wayne Avenue celebrated his seventy ninth birthday with a family dinner. His two daughters and their families attended at his home, honoring the occasion. McFeaters, a former resident of Kerryhill township, remains in good health and cheerful spirits. Also in Indiana, James Pifer and daughter Kelan of Anaheim, California, left after a six week visit to return home. Pifer, a sergeant of police in Anaheim, formerly money order clerk in the local post office. Dr. Dickie Geta Along Nicely follows operation at hospital. he is recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. McFeaters
Wayne Avenue
Harry Aelt Jer
W. 2. Douglass
Town
McFeaters
Kerryhill Township
James Piter
Kelen
Anaheim
Cal
Indiana
Pifer
Annaheia
Total
Fox Stong
California
Dodee Brothers
Love Tewo
Weddings Show A Week Of Local Nuptials
Longwill and Louise Miller wed at the Miller home in a morning ceremony. The bride, a Clymer teacher, and Longwill, an accountant with Cooper Construction, plan Atlantic City and West Church Street residence. Also, Miss Florence Cunningham weds Rosas P. Steetle at a North Gast area. Means and Ida Forsythe wed in town. Myrtle Craig and Alfred Ayers marry in Plumville. Nibert and Marie L Campbell receive a Cumberland license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longwill-Miller
Horace
Longwill
F. B. Longwill
Town
Louise Miller
J. S. Miller
Clymer
Miller Home
Mr. Mitchell
Clymer Presbyterian Church
Robert Laing
Lawrence Longwill
Atlantic City
Prasant
Cooper Construction Company
Rosas P. Steetie
Florence Cunningham
Alexander Cunningham
Young Township
L. W. Croft
Ovchard Beach
North Gast
Indiana
Wiggins
West Church Street
Indiana Normal School
Inediana
Steetle
John F. Steetle
South Tenth Street
Smicksburg
Alfred Ryers
Plumville
Myrtle Craig
Harry B. More
Katherine Louise
Tyg&e
Donald F. Berringer
Barnesboro
Green S Township
Enma
Russell
Delbert J. Means
Ida T. Forsythe
Foster Whiteanoe Township
Filda Reeger
Brushvalley Township
Foss
Foss P
Steetleivermore
Harold M. Gray
Blairsville
Gladys PF
McDermot
Henry D. Wetzel
Homer City
Parmalee
Guakie Horate
Infiana Lowise Miller
William J. Ressie Cramer
Mary Ellen Bheam
Jolnstown Yard
Ohio
Charles Js
Spangie
Irene Forshit
Youngstown
Tople Smicksburg
Margaret Elder
Sinieksburg
Indiana County To Get Gas Tax Refund Share
Indiana County will receive 10 954 79 dollars as its share of a state refund for gasoline tax collected in the first half of the year. About 41 019 15 dollars was collected in the county, indicating tax paid on roughly 2 050 959 gallons sold. Under a new law a half cent of tax on each gallon is returned to the county of collection. The total state collections were 6 101 687 53 dollars, with 1 25 424 13 dollars to be returned to counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Welghley Family Reunion Hosts Busy Weekend
Welghley family and kin gathered at the J. M. Edmiston home in Center township for a weekend reunion honoring the birthdays of Mrs. Hamiston and her sister Mrs. Patrick. A group of 14 from Brookville Punxsutawney and Lodhang joined relatives for a warm family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welghley
J. M. Admiston
J. M. Wamiston
Icenter Township
B. J. Welghley
Griffith
Washington, Pa
W. C. Patrick
Brookville
Clarence Smith
Smith
Punxsitawney
Howard Hamiston
Real estate transfers in Marion and Blairsville area
Real estate transfers listed include Marion Center National Bank to Marion Center Lodge for a lot in Marion Center at 450 dollars. Transfers include Thomas J. Marion to Matlie A. Marion for 84 acres in West Wheatfield at 1 500 dollars and W I Tyger to Byron K. Christie for 8 acres in Green at 600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Center National Bank
Marion Center Lodge
Marion Center
Thomas J. Marion
Matlie A. Marion
West Wheatfield
W. I. ‘Tyger
Byron K. Christie
Green
Ford Fisher
John Lore
Blairguilla
L. R. Hubhbert
J. A. Hockenberry
Center
William Hoey
Blairsville
William A. Kanowit
Raymond Peace
Juneau
J. G Spencer
Adam Spencer
Banks
Governor Fisher Sees Mellon as Coolidge Successor
Harrisburg August 15 Governor Fisher, returning from a western trip, says President Coolidge’s refusal to run in 1928 does not bar a Republican draft. He supports Andrew Mellon as a potential successor, calling him an ideal manager for government business.
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Froumbent
Harrisburg
Isher
Capitol
West
Coolidge
Rapid City
Fisher
Andrew W. Mellon
House and Contents Burned at Bowdertown
A Bowdertown fire early Sunday morning destroyed a house owned by Frank Spicher. Carl Powell, occupant, started the kitchen stove and upon seeing smoke, entered the home to rescue his wife and two children. The blaze, driven by overheating, consumed most belongings. estimated loss four thousand five hundred dollars with five hundred house and four hundred fifty contents insured. Spicher suffered the loss of three houses and a barn in two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Powell
Frank Spicher
Bowdertown
Spicher
Rev H E Kautman to Preach at Curry Run Sunday
Rev H E Kautman of Murraysville, Curry Run Presby terian Church pastor for four years, will preach at Curry Run Church Sunday evening at 7 30. He resigned as pastor in 1925 after a nervous breakdown and, inspired by the song God's Way Is the Best Way, prepared a sermon on Teach Me Thy Way O Jehovah to be delivered with the song as its companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Kautman
Curry Run
Murraysville
Curry Run Presbyterian Church
Mr. Kautman
Zion Lutheran Church
Kaufman
Fifth Orthopedic Clinic and Picnic News from Indiana County
Dr James Wallace of Pittsburgh will hold his fifth operative orthopedic clinic for crippled children at Indiana Hospital on Tuesday August 23 A diagnostic clinic will be at Red Cross headquarters Ninth Street in the afternoon Indiana county residents in Erie county and the city of Erie are invited to a basket picnic at Waterworks Park Presque Isle Peninsula Saturday August 27 Former Indiana county residents in Erie will attend with kin and friends Bounties for killing noxious animals paid in July totaled 53 with three gray foxes and 421 weavers killed The state total for July was 1408 cabinet paid 2074 dollars Progress will be issued on Tuesday instead of Wednesday Correspondents urged to mail letters one day earlier next week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wallace
Pittsburgh
Indiana Hospital
Red Cross
Ninth Street
Stotary and Kiwanis Clubs
Artrange
Lolidiana
Wallande
Indiana County
Erie County
Erie
Waterworks Park
Presque Isle Peninsula
Ile
Adernoon
Dnediena County
Old Home County
Bere
Tadita
Thamags M. Watt
Lompestuad
Thi Lop
Genter Township
Thomas M. Watt
Carl Douglass
Mornad
Elliott Bowser
Nellie Bowser
Oak Ridge
Jay Clawson
Reno
Melen Young
Mairmont City
Eniott J
Lute
Marion Cetrier
Ue Reuner
Lucas
Towt
Lydus
John McCullough
Friendsville
Rielketts
Indiana Fair Grounds
Scotland Horn
Titteringtons
Titterington
Mariin Center
He Mahon
Caup Trest
Ahrelives
Liebenfels
Kally
Choye
Trolinvon
Smith School
Smith
Marre Township
Mountain Homestead
Ast Pin
Robert Cummingham
Catmiphally Mill Park
Blairsvile
Gibson
Camp Hestywhile
AML
Matty
Bh. W. Ports
Washington Township
Carnahan
Mupert's Grove
Sabisting
Annail
Buterbaweh
Read
Uncapher
Weimas
Coalepourt
Willian Penn Park
Clyde
Rotary Night Delight Showcases Local Music Talent
Personal notes record a Rotary gathering Monday featuring local artists and varied musical selections. Attendees include families and visitors from She-Joda to Cleveland, with travels to Atlantic City and other towns noted alongside community notices and social updates.
Pennsylvania divorce and marriage statistics for 1926
Washington August 16 The Department of Commerce reports 72 222 marriages performed in Pennsylvania in 1926 up from 92 in 1925 and 706 divorces in 1920? 2027 in Leb. These figures mark a 1 4 percent rise in marriages and a 4 percent decrease in divorces. Population estimates show 9 614 000 on July 1 1926 and 9 476 000 on July 4 1925. Per 1 000 of population divorces 0 80 in 1926 versus 0 85 in 1925. A dairy meeting and local notices follow in Homer City and nearby towns with farm shipments and dairy industry talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adi County
Washington, D. C
Pennsylvania
Yease
Longtime Homer City area residents dead in week
Obituaries record the deaths of multiple local residents. Dick Janes of Homer City aged 88, Civil War veteran and former county commissioner, dies at home after short illness. William King of Rural Valley area, 72, dies after a string of diseases. Mrs. Ruth Cresson, near 40, of Smithport area, noted church member passes away. Margaret Unephem, wife of Frank, dies at home in Pine Township leaving several children and grandchildren. Funeral services held by local pastors with interments in local cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dames
Dick Janes
K. Thek
Homer City
Tle
Alexayer
Mary Tele
Brustvalley Township
Pennsylvania Cavalry
Abbie
United Presbyterian
Ited
W.W. W. Dick
A.B. Tick
Plommest
Julia Dick
Rew
McGlure
Blairaville
AL I
Erive
William King
William Wing
Maple Street
West Lebanon
Mary E. Warold
Arm
Blrong
Lirtur
Minest
Touz
Indiana
Marly
Presbyterian Church
J. W. Dlinttt
Oalk Land
King
Albert Mehenty
Victor Lutz
Town
Frank Rieder
Sheffield, Il
William Srown
Penn Run
Margeret and
Norning
Brothe Cyrus
Manorville
Trenty
Lueure Mines
Ind Dolin
Cochran Mis
Ruth Ceossict
Rath Wild Cessna
Nba Smithport
Aneast
Disses
Stawaa
Wits
Urey Evangeliteal Church
Iver Tasbapd
Bertha Gaaredney
Goldie Laney
Sukrusbors
Witti
Rochester Mile
Mortua ‘Mand Lewis M. Shields
Zotle Ruw
Ley
Rorstter
Chiles Wilams
Brickell Cemetery
Frank Uncaphee
Margaret Unepher
Frank Unecapher
Tonia da
Himbiad
Tolkandrge
Laawrence
Jay
Coral Hayes
Afronestowny
Warr
Mary Walienidre
Pellwood Mra
Sarth Whivimaker
Jolustown
Vick Ceeway
Millan
Oli
Siegivdie Pbrodters
Tutes
Alvan Powers
Cleveland
Peta Bowers
Bladenvilla
Oyana Towers
Penndui
Swaniay
August reunions mark a busy county social season
A series of family and community reunions were held across Marion Center township and nearby areas. The Watt, Lydice, Towmian, Graham and multiple other clans gathered for dinners, speeches, and photos, with plan to repeat next year. Notable attendees came from Blairsville Lima Friendsville and Kings, plus local organizers coordinated sports and programs in community parks and schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Center
Marchand and Fair Grom
Withis County
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H. TR. Spicher
T. M. Dunran Co
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J. I
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Prohibelion
Henderson
Dickie
Jark
South Seventh Latel
Yeho Yanderwe
Dndium Flagpital
Steetie
Say
Clarkshire
FR. N. Ray
Ray
Presbyterian Church of Indiana
Clabsburg
A. Cunningham
Jeral Church
He G. Brody
Columba
J. Brody
West Chaveh Street
Colancor
Pital
Brody
Mellon
A. E. Rupert
She- Joda
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Cherry Tree
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Roy Maloney
Lawn
Camebridge Springs
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Raverma
H. GC. Christy
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New York City
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Look Fanr
Harry C. McCreary
A. M. McGraw
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Joennielle Task Woek
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R. A. Meyer
Fred
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William Barr
Sheloeta
John
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School Street
C. H. Feringer
Murray
Martin
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George Wilson
Toledo
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Arthur
Tairaville
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Philadelphia
J. M. Zener
Marvin Booth
New Concord
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Glen Campbell
Barrettstown
H. E. Raymond
Clute
John W. Barr
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Herrington
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Agnew
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Clover Pierce
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North Manchester
Tod
Mise de Tineey
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CG. W. Kaufman
East Mad
Indian, Pa
Me. Kaufman
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Phe
Aloulay
Aline
Selous Cireetor
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Adonniby
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Aid
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Heyman
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Mie
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Eriest Stewart
John Neff
State Teachers’ College Conservatory of
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Waller Th Jackson
Ilewe Me
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Truth
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Wuat
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Moe
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Danier
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Lota Gairk Ty
Annathceneal
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Sehgal Sthaet
Maurie Sarah
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Tidisua
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Alm Buchanan
A. L. Brewer
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Aowell
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Nes Palinville
Uibalwarderfer
Penhuaderfer
White
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Mir
Hivukte
Sig
Shesiley Maus
Bea Vlas
Cora Bheaghey
Mentiele Toachers’ College
Shetland
Gordon's
At &Orlock
Justice of the Peace
H. K. Smith
Chinde BE
Bath
Mark Watsor
Gary Mion
New York
Boston Herald
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