County Home to Open for Visitors and Inmates
The county home near Jnndianna will open on Monday and continue afternoons for visitors and inmates. District wards will be brought in on assigned days next week, with 193 indigent residents currently. Districts and dates: Monday Armarg, Armstrong, Burrell, Blacklick, Blairsville. Tuesday Buffington, Banks, Brushvalley, Canoe, Center, Clymer. Wednesday Cherryhill, Cone Maugh, Creekside, Cherry Tree, Glen Campbell, Grant, Green. Thursday Homer City, Indiana, Jacksonville, North, South Hast, West Mahoning, Marion Center, Mechanicsburg, Montgomery. Friday Rayne, Pine, Saltsburg, Sheloca, Smickburg, Washington Hast, West Wheatfield, White, Young. A Bernard Gloeckler eight-day clock was donated for use at the County Home. A chair for the aged, from the family of Samuel Ray, Blairsville, is also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunty
Armagh
Armstrong
Burrell
Blacklick
Blairsville
Buffington
Banks
Brushvalley
Canoe
Center
Clymer
Cherryhill
Cone
Maugh
Creekside
Cherry Tree
Glen Campbell
Grant
Green
Homer City
Indiana
Jacksonville
North
South
Hast
West Mahoning
Marion Center
Mechanicsburg
Laura Myers
Uniontown
James G. Fisher
Rosalier
Toledo
W. R. Conner
New Florence
Harry H. Conrath
Lovejoy
K. Leard
Livermore
Arion Wilson
Frank E. Sloan
Kellysburg
Steele Bryan
McKeesport
Bryan
J. A. Reed
John Wright
Montgomery Township
O. §. Gorman
Gipay
John D. Paul
Economy
Benjamin Daugherty
Pairview
Harry Nesbit
Bayonne
N. J
Julia Wiggins
Church Street
Hannah Williams
Fifth Street
McDonagld
W. G. Smith
Town
John Glasser
J. R. Stumpf
Seventh Street
Akron
Stumpf
Harry J. Laughlin
Mackinac
Mich
Rosalie Bergman
Altoona
Meta
West Virginia
Ohio
Washington County
Clark Dickie
Vandergrift
Dickie
George’ C. Dickie
West Philadelphia
Harry L. Fyock
Dixonyville
Postoffice
Philadelphia
Europe
Gertrude ‘Sutton Gooding
New York
J. C. McGregor
Jozeph PB. Mack
D.C. Mack & Son
Atlantic City
Mack
William Montgomery
Weaver
Ac Cunningham
Wayne Avenue
Washington, D .C
Prof
Baldwin
M. A. McGianis
New Indiana
Pottsville
M. M. Daviz
W. T. Wilen
A. W. Diven
Martina Perry
Georgeville
Dr. Davin
George Getty
Hilledais
Nan Houk
Purchase Line
Near Town
Inet
Jeannette
Courts Open Three Day Argument Session in Saltsburg Case
The session led by Judge Telford heard a four year old livery dispute between Alex McBride and Charles C. Waugaman, McBride ordered to pay 1221 to Waugaman. Other actions included a timber restraint in Cunningham lands, new trial grounds in Sawyer vs Bank, charter grant for St John Baptist Greek Catholic church, bicycle theft sentencing, mule theft case, trespass suit from Heilwood, and naturalization grants to nine individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludge Telford
Alex McBride
Charles C. Waugaman
Saltsburg
Telford
McBride
Waugaman
Hmma J. Cunningham
J. M
St. John Baptist
Catholic Church of
Blacklick
John Brickley
Town
Morganza
George. Richards
Somerset County
Arcadia
Johnstown
Huntingdon Reformatory
Charles Cicero
Naturalization Court
Theodore Caruso
Blairsville
Paul Firdpkey
Peter Juline Coerburg
Alfred You Roth
Indiana
Thomas Hogarth
Wehrum
Emil Stahl
Strangford
John Maher
John Baptist
de . Santy
Ana
Argu
Poisoned at Pure Food Convention Attendee in Mackinac
Martha Foust, daughter of Pure Food Commissioner James Foust of Altoona, Pa., was seriously poisoned in a cold storage fish at Mackinac where she attended the Pure Food Convention. The Aug 12 report notes the incident during the Altoona event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
Mias Mar‘tha. Foust
Pure Food
James Foust
Mackinac
Mich
Ae Ee
Principal appointed at Bore Bore schools in Armstrong county
W L Buchanan formerly a county teacher is elected principal of Bore Bore schools at a salary of 78 dollars per month. He will also run a night school for workers during the day. Justice S R Kuhn of Webrum has resigned his commission as justice of the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagamore
W. L. Buchanan
Ure
Bore Bore
Armstrong County
Kuhn
Webrum
Lovejoy Victorious in 13-3 Baseball Thriller
Lovejoy won the deciding game of the series from Clymer by 13 to 3 on the Normal School field. A large delegation from both towns attended and cheered. After a close start the game swung when two Clymer players collided and errors allowed Lovejoy to pull ahead. The contest drew many Indiana fans and was marked by good sportsmanship despite the stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovejoy
Coal Town
Clymer
Cly~mers
Trolley to Pexonville extension planned next year
Indiana County Railway plans major line extensions for next year. The main project is a four mile extension from Clymer to Dixonville, linking Dixonville to the county seat, with further reach to Cherry Tree and Glen Campbell. A connection at Cherry Tree ties to a proposed Garrolltown line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Railway
Clymer
Dixonville
Cherry Trees
Glen Campbell
Cherry Tree
Garrolltown
Measles Claim Many Young Lives in Coral Graceton
An epidemic of measles swept Coral and Graceton among foreign families, with ten deaths reported in the last week. All victims were three years old or younger, and many families did not seek medical help, worsening the toll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coral
Married on Saturday in Blairsville at bride’s home
John James Armstrong of Alliance Ohio will wed Elvan Campbell of Blaireville Saturday at the bride’s parents home. Rev R H Medaure, Blairsville United Presbyterian pastor, will officiate in the presence of many guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John James’ Armstrong
Alliance
Elvan Campbell
Blaireville
R.-H.*medaure
Blairsville -Unites Presbyterian’ Church
Fruit Canned Nineteen Years Ago Found In Perfect Condition
Mrs Samuel L Graham of Satinburg Presa recently served a can of peaches from nineteen years ago at a local event. The fruit was found to be in perfect condition and attendees were encouraged to bring any more fruit of that age to the county fair next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satinburg
Samuel L. Graham
Dinger
Graham
Goodyears Seek Renewed Coal Leases Near Bagamore
Representatives of the Goodyears are active in the county renewing coal land options near Bagamore which expired recently. Rumor says plans include extending the Buffalo and Susquehanna railroad from Sagamore to South Bend. Delegates from the county to the farmers congress in Madison, Wisconsin, include 8 M McHenry of town and Hon M K Leard of Livermore. Prothonotary Gilbert and A L Sibert were attended to Friday. John W Graves named tax collector for Salineburg by Judge Telford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodyears
Bagamore
Buffalo & Susquehanna Railroad
Sagamore
South Bend
M. McHenry
Town
M. K. Leard
Livermore
Farmers’ Congress
Madison
Wis
Gay, Stuart
Kerr interests separate from Scranton failure impact
The Scranton failure of Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Company, lessee of Pennsylvania Beech Creek and Hastern, does not affect this county’s mining. Col James Kerr’s Kerr-Kelly-Peale holdings remain separate and financially sound. Only Cambria county Kerr mines are affected. Crosson-Ehrenfeld area in Clearfield county is chiefly concerned. Total values: Pennsylvania and Beech Creek properties at 26 million against 13 million in debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Pennsylvania Coal & Coke Company
Pennsylvania
Beech Creek & Hastern
Col
James Kerr
Kerr-Kelly Peale
Kerr
Cambria County
Crosson-Ehrenfeld
Clearfield County
Beech Creek
Electric lighting planned for Indiana court house
The Indiana Electric Company crews are wiring the court house for a full electric light system ahead of the September term. The contract sections designate lights in the court room treasury office vault sheriff's office main hall judge's chamber and offices of the prothonotary register and commissioners with switches for control, chandeliers and lighting fixtures awarded to a Pittsburgh firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Concern
Indiana Electric Company
Prothonotary
Register
Commissioners
Pittsburg
Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County Since Last Report
Real estate transfers recorded in Indiana County include Sarah Buterbaugh to Samuel A. Krider for 3100 dollars on a Green lot. JKL Ray acquires two Armstrong lots for 300 dollars. Catherine McCombs sells 2 acres in Burrell to J E Cravener for 300 dollars. Indiana County Street Railway Co. buys G L Putt tract for 65.10 dollars. Multiple parcels change hands among residents and companies, with prices ranging from 70 to 4000 dollars and transfers involving Montgom ery and other townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Sarah Buterbaugh
Green
Samuel A. Krider
JKL
Ray
Armstrong
JA. C. Ray
Dixon Run
Lahd
Clymer
Valentine Bobak
Catherine McCombs
Burrell
J. E.cravener
G. L. Putt
White
Indiana County Street Railway Co
Giles L. Stephens
Indiana
G. D. Henry
Sherman T. Kerr
Montgomery
Elizabeth Kerr
Frank Kerr
James Gibson
Cherryhill
Cherry Tres & Dixonville Railroad, Co
John B. Gardner
Mongomery
William Gardner
Martha J. Bracken
Buffington
Theodore Dostal
James A. Plickinger
Homer City
Maggie H. McCrea
American Union Telephone expands with Allentown deal
Consolidated Telephone Companies with headquarters in Allentown join the American Union Telephone Co. system. The acquisition gives American Union complete service throughout anthracite counties and territory in New Jersey. The American Union now has 294 exchanges serving 65,000 subscribers across Pennsylvania Ohio Maryland Virginia West Virginia New York New Jersey and Delaware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Telephone
Allentown
American Union Telephone Co
American Union
New Jersey
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Staryland
Virginia
West Virginia
New York
New Jersy
Delaware
Indiana matron marks 90th birthday milestone
Mrs. Margaret Loughry, longtime Indiana resident, celebrated her 90th birthday yesterday. Mother to Mr. R. and Miss Mary Loughry, she is believed to be the oldest native born resident of the area. She remains in remarkably good health and fully literate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Margaret Loughry
Nettle Cinkahart and Minnie Clowes Stay at Home
Mies Nettle Cinkahart and Minnie Clowes are spending the week at their home in Warnings ton township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Nettle Cinkahart
Weer Migs
Minnie Clowes
Warningston Township
Personal Brevities From Town Guests and Visits
Local notes list Miss Laura Myers hosting Uniontown friends and a stream of visitors including Dr. James G. Fisher of Rosalier and Mrs. G. W. Graff of East Water Street. The column records numerous callers, travels to Indiana, Pittsburg, Toledo, and Philadelphia, and mentions several engagements and trips across towns and counties.
Weddings of a Week Stew art Cameron in town for ceremony
The week features several weddings across the region. Stewart and Miss Maude Cameron will wed at her father John G Cameron's North Ninth street home with about 60 guests. Officiating will be Rev G T Reynolds. The couple will reside in Marion Center after a trip east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Pollock
Wilkinsburg
Wdna Barker
Ebensburg
Mise
Elizabeth Langham
Carolyn Speedy
Hazel St. Clair
Ada Keller
Clare Mullen
Cameron Home
Thea
Madge
Mrs. Stewfort
Marion Center
Stewart
Western University of Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Marton Center
Cameron
Indiana Normal
Springdale
Vandargrift
William Shellice
Pent Run
Hiva Campbell
Blacklick
Ida Sloan
Blairsville
R. F. McHenry
Heilwood
J. R. Stewart
Thomas Morrow
Plumyitle
William Hamill
Hamill
John A.miller
Williamsport
A. S. Miller
Mercer
Mabel Brockway
Davis Williams wedding at Pine Flats Church
Davis Williams of Hellwood and Catherine Williams of Pine Flats wed at the bride’s home with Rev. William Thompson officiating. Barn destroyed at Richmond due to fire. David J. Braughler’s barn and 2023 crops burned, including horses, mule, hay, wheat, rye, oats, and grain. Loss estimated at $3,000 with $1,320 insured. Cause unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis-Williams
James O. Davia
Hellwood
Mias Catherine Williams
Pine
William Thompson
Piya] Fiats Baptist Church
Richmond
David J. Braughler
Richmo
Braughler
Patron’s Mutual Company
Woodmen of the World Camp to Hold Idlewood Outing
Indiana Camp No. 40 Woodmen of the World will stage its annual picnic at Idlewood Park near Twollck tomorrow. Members and families will depart before noon by trolley after securing a 16 cent round trip fare. A basket dinner at noon and dancing are planned with guests Mrs Bara Scott and daughter May of Wateratrest visiting Mr and Mrs Samuel Hughes of Sharpeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
No. 40
Woodmen of the World
Idlewood Park
Twollck
Bara Scott
May
Water Atrest
Samuel Hughes
Sharpeville
Deaths of Susannah Little and C Leasure in Rochester Mills
Mrs Susannah Little aged 90 died at her son George Little's home in town after a long illness. Surviving sons are Jacob Martin and George with a sister Mrs Sarat McHenry. Funeral at her home in Rayne township conducted by Rev Lewis Hay. Dr C Leasure aged about 70 a Civil War veteran and prominent farmer died at home in Rochester Mills after kidney trouble. Survived by wife and daughter Lunella Oberlin. Funeral Saturday at home and interment at Gilgal Braveyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susannah Little
Surynnah Little
George Little
Myara & Little
Philadelphia
Jacob Luta
Rayne Township
Abraham Little
Jacob
Marion Center
Martin
George
Sarat McHenry
Lewis Hay
Lutheran Church
C. Leasure
D. C. Leasure
Rochester Mills
John Leasure
Leasure
206Th Regiment
P. Vo
Creekside
Lunella Oberlin
Gilgal Braveyard
Louisa Craig
Rufus Craig
Clarion County
James Spencer
Grant Street
W. J. Wilson
Greenwood Cemetery
Obituary notices from Burrell and nearby towns
Multiple short obituaries report deaths and burials across Burrell township and surrounding areas. Mary Jane McCracken aged 1 year two months two days is noted with surviving relatives in Morgantown Scottdale Buffalo and at home, while others include Mrs Margaret Baie widow of Alexander Farr, Dolly Violet Helman four months fourteen days, and Mrs Louisa Craig 86, with details on burial and church services. Interments occur at Mt Tabor Greenwood and Grove Chapel church burying grounds, with relatives named and services led by local ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane McCracken
J. D. McCracken
Burrell Township
William C
Morgantown
W. Va
Marion
Scottdale
Barr
Edward
Buffalo
Mary
George
Cribbe
Jacob
Blacklick
GW. Cribbs
Heshbon
Mt. Tabor
Margaret Baie
Margaret Fair
Alexander Farr
Indiana
Atlanta
Presbyterian Church
W. J. Wilson
Greenwood Cemetery
W. R. Loughry
Wilber
Dolly Violet Helman
George Byers
Rayne Township
A. C. Helman
Shaulis
Chapel Church
Local Obituaries and Notices From Anita to Greensburg
Lillian Jobe daughter of Bert Jobe of Anita died August 8 at eight months and eleven days from cholera infantum. funeral attended by grandmother Mrs C B Jobe of Water Street. Mrs Jeremiah Cook and Mrs Lena Cook of Rural Valley died suddenly in Pittsburgh. Mary Henderson nee Alexander of Blairsville died in Johnstown. Fire engine order for Chambersville. marriage of Charles Stahl and Ming Ditza Murray in Greensburg. farm near Hillendale harvested over 200 tons hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian
Jobe
Lian S. Jobe
Bert Jobe
Anita
C. B. Jobe
Water Street
Jeremiah Cook
Lena A. Cook
Rural Valley
This County
Pittsburg
Daniel and
Susan Wagner
Mere
Mary C. Henderson
Alexander
Blairsville
Johnstown
John Henderson
Reunion honors two county educators in Pleasant gathering
A Friday reunion at the county fair grounds drew about 350 former students of ex County Superintendent 7. T. Stewart and Prof. G. A. Campbell. The event planned as annual, featured speeches by Stewart Campbell Henry and others, with a midday basket feast and the formation of a permanent organization. Families from Wheatfields Buffington Brushgatley Cherryhill and Centre townships attended, including members of the Mack Hood Ligget Wrener Tomb Johnson Tinkcom Brackan Campbell Adams Mikesell Dill Kilne Walbeck and St. Clair lineages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Stewart
Town
G. A. Campbell
Armagh
Lye
Prof
Stewart
Collorado
Co. A. Campbell
Ident
J. N. Holston
Pictaburs
James’ .J. Hutchison
R. G.* Walbeck
Brushvalley
Maud Empfield
W. C.mc Kee
Arvida’ Snyder
Lester Wingar
M. M. Palmer
RB. N
Glassford
C. A. Campbell
Bchoolse
Aticketh
Jon
Jennie
J. T Henry
Blatraville
Harry W. Fee
Scott Winebrenner
Conemaugh
Leon H. Hoffman
Puntaulawney
Sarah Adama
Penn Run
Greenville
Wheatfields
Buffinton
Brushgatley
Cherryhiil
Gen
Mack
Hood
Ligget
Wrener
Campbell
Smithport
Mechanicsburg
New Florence
Grisemoore
Greens
Greeville
Mochatenburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Commission- Jérs
Indiana House
Pexonville
Gilbert
A. Li. Sibert
Anskoe Iil
Co. Dias
Mine Age
John W. Graves
Salieburg
Beech Creek & Hastern &Coal Co
Court House
Davis Williams
James Davis
Catharine Williams
Pina Flats
Clark Viering
Edward W. Clark
Annie Viering
Yohestown
Zion German Lutheran Church
Jonnatown
Chambersville
Fire Company of
Charles Stahl
Ming Ditza Murray
Blakeville
Greensburg
Hilladale
Wormer
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