Indiana Reunion of Civil War Veterans Draws Big Turnout
The 14th annual Indiana County Soldiers Association reunion and picnic will be held at the fair grounds with expected wide attendance from Blairsville and local points. The day features Keck's battery salutes, a parade, speeches by notable judges and attorneys, music from Blairsville and Indiana bands, a basket dinner, and a vote for a Comrade to win a Grand Army encampment ticket.
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Indiana County Soldiers’ Association
Fair Grounds
Blairsville
6Ith
Pennsylvania
County Association
Keck
Philadelphia Street
Philadelphia Streets
Coat House
67Th Regiment
John N. Banks
Church Street
Sixth
Sixth Street
Wayne Avenue
Indiana
Grier
Butler
White
John P. Elkin
George J. Felt
Town
Nellie Mogle
Indiana Post
Grand Army
Chicago
Harry White
J. Wood Clark
T. P. Stephens
A. M. Rew
John R. Stumpf
John R. Carnahan
W. R
Kennedy
J. W. Shields
Martin Kier
J.D. McKalip
A. C. Branghler
Henry Clingenberger
A. C. Fowler
Capt
W. C. Gordon
M. H. Fails
J. T. Jamison
F. M. Smith
A. J. Smith
James M. Chambers
Lyman Gilbert
G. H. Johnston
B. F. Beatty
John Hill
John H
John Vogel
E. G. Vogel
R. W. Webble
T. E. Hildebrand
James A. Coseman, Esq
George J. Feit
W. RB. Cohoun
B. A. Lichteberger
J. Willis Wilsoe
J. W. Clements
Daugherty Bros Advertise Inscribed Sleach List
Daugherty Bros offer Sleach inscriptions priced at $1.50. The list includes E. W. Smith, T. B. Clark, A. S. Patton, Hetrick Brow, J. B. Hinds, J. B. Yoanking, AL M. Smith, J. G. Fleming, Tra A. Myers, Ss. W. Guthrie, G. W. Gilbert, Godfrey Marehall, A. T. Taylor, in Suited, J. W. Clements and T. E. Lillebrand.
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Daugherty Bros
E. W. Smith
T. B. Clark
A. S. Patton
Hetrick Brow
J. B. Hinds
J.B. Yoanking
AL M. Smith
J. G. Fleming
Tra A. Myers
Ss. W. Guthrie
G. W.W. Gilbert
Godfrey Marehall
A. T.taylor
In Suited
J. W. Clements
T. E. Iillebrand
Big Sawmill Burns at Homer City in Suspected Incendiarism
A large sawmill owned by Morris Betts & Co. in Homer City burned at 4:30 AM on Thursday. Firefighters saved the planing mill and lumber as a wreck train aided efforts. origin is unknown with suspicions of arson. Loss estimated 8000 to 10400 dollars, only 3500 insured, threatening 3,000,000 feet of timber and immediate rebuilding to meet orders.
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Nomer City
Morris, Betts & Co
Homer City
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Blairsville
F. C. Betts
Thompson
Joss
Republican League Elects Officers in Indiana Borough Site
The Indiana Republican League met in the Court House arbitration room on Wednesday. W S Daugherty was president. Officers chosen for the year include president W S Daugherty secretary J A sian treasurer B H Lichteberger. Delegates to the State League are J N Stewart and B H Lichteberger with A T Moorhead as alternate. A McKinley and Roosevelt Rough Riders Campaign Club was organized. A meeting to elect officers and finish the organization is set for next Friday evening at the Court House.
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Indiana Republican League
Court House
W. 8. Daugherty
Sident
Daugherty
J. Sian
B. H. Lichteberger
Ssa
J. N. Stewart
A. T. Moorhead
State League
Philadelphia
Messrs
M. B. Kline
Grant Ramey
John McGaughey
D. W. Simpson
Hugh M. Bell
D. R. Pringle
James T. Raffier
J. A. Crossman
Roosevelt Rough Riders
Borough
White Township
Body Cut in Two at Tunnelton Station
Samuel Kunkleman of Tunnelton was killed while attempting to board a moving freight train as an Idlewild excursion party waited. The 20 year old son of Amos Kunkleman died after being cut by wheels in front of a crowd including his two sisters. Burial followed in Tunnelton on the Sabbath.
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Samuel Kunkleman
Tunnelton
Idlewild
Amos Kunkleman
Glass Works Reopens With New Superintendent
The glass works start up this morning after weeks of shutdown. Harry White Jr. of town appointed superintendent, succeeding Harry Bastow who led the plant since its purchase by the National Glass Company. Indications point to a busy season with full winter operation possible.
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Harry White, Jr
Harry Bastow
National Glass Company
Fire Destroys Amos Koontz House in East Mahoning Township
A Sabbath blaze gutted the Amos Koontz residence in East Mahoning township around noon when a defective flue ignited the home. The family, while preparing dinner, rescued most belongings as the structure and contents were ruined. Insurance covered about $300.
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Amos Koontz
East Mahoning Township
Court Bell Rings Again Murderer Fleming Learns Fate Today
Court session resumes after a one month break as Judge White plans to dispose of the Fleming murder case this afternoon. Attorneys were called to the bench but no substantive actions occurred.
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Fleming
White
Martin Fleming
Oldest Indiana resident Captain Henry Schnetberg turns 99
Indiana celebrates Capt. Henry Schnetberg Mexican War veteran as he nears the century mark. Born in Germany in 1802, he came to America in 1834 and settled in Indiana in 1642. He helped capture Chapultepec, now relies on a cane, and recently won a pension increase to 1200 dollars monthly.
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Indiana
Henry Schnetberg
Schnetberg
Castor
North Sixth Street
John McGaughey
Bremen
Germany
America
Pennsylvania
Chepultepec
Capt. Schoetberg
Jack
Won the Race by Sir Alcantara at Washington Court House
Sir Alcantara the racing horse owned by A. W. Lickert of Blacklick won the free-for-all at Washington Court House Ohio on Thursday. Seven other starters entered and it won in three straight heats for a purse of 350 dollars amid strong records.
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Sir Alcantara
A. W. Lickert
Blacklick
Washington Court House
O.C
Springfield
Twelfth Annual County Endeavor Union Convened at Elders Ridge
The Indiana County Christian Endeavor Union opened its twelfth annual meeting at the Elders Ridge Presbyterian church with 100 delegates from 50 societies. Rev. F Sanders presided, Rev. N B Kelly gave the welcome, and Miss Ruby Shields delivered the reply. The evening featured reports from committees, an annual secretary’s report by J H McGinity, and a keynote address on active Christian service. The convention runs through the day with an evening praise service and closing meeting.
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County Endeavor Union
Elders Ridge
Indiana County Christian Endeavor Union
Presbyterian Church
F. Sandera
Blairsville
N. B. Kelly
Elders Ridge Presbyterian Church
Ruby Shields
Marion Center
F. Sanders
County Union
Sadie Fritz
E. P. Foresman
J. H. McGinity
A McGinty
Ebenezer
Indiana Lutheran
Indiana Presbyterian
Salinburg
Plumville
Smicksburg
Kellysburg
Blacklick
Washington
Clarksburg
Bethel Presbyterian
Curry Ren
India
Cuba
G. W. Enders
York
Drowning Death Near Rochester Mills Claims 18 Year Old
A tragic drowning occurred Monday morning near Rochester Mills. Ralph Sheesley, 18, son of William Sheesley of Grant Township, was alone in a field when he apparently suffered convulsions and fell into four inches of water. His mother found him unconscious and he died after the incident. He had a history of fits since childhood. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Rochester Mills.
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Rochester Mills
Ralph
William Sheesley
Grant
Snakes Killed at Clymer Water Works Site
Workmen at the Clymer water works in Two Lick killed 15 copperheads in a slab pile on Friday. Engineer James Getty also reported killing several snakes during the summer.
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Clymer
Twolick
James Getty
Lightning strikes Mitchells Mills farm house
The house on the Robert Mitchell farm near Mitchells Mills, occupied by Frank Braughter, was struck by lightning Sabbath evening. The house was only slightly damaged but the inmates were severely shocked by the bolt.
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Robert Mitchell
Mitchells Mills
Frank Braughter
Old Boatmen's Reunion Held at Blairsville
The Fifteenth annual Pennsyl vania Canal Boatmen's Association meeting convened in Blairsville with Dr. J. C. Kennedy presiding. Sixty plus members answered roll call, officers elected for the year, and Blairsville chosen as next meeting site. James Moore performed old-time boatmen songs.
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Pennsylvania Canal Boatmen’s Association
Blairsville
J. C. Kennedy
C. F. Sanders
Blairaville
Burgess M. E. Brown
Joseph Moorhead
Kennedy
Ladies’ Auxiliary
J. T. Wilson
South Fork
Wm. Stitt
Bairdstown
Barn and Contents Burned in Marion Center Storm
A severe electrical storm hit Marion Center and nearby areas on Sabbath night. A bolt struck Benjamin Rochester's barn near the town around midnight, destroying the barn and this year’s crops and farming implements, though the stock was saved. Insurance covers $500 for the barn and $200 for the contents.
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Marion Center
Benjamin Rochester
Delegation Plans to Attend G.A.R. Encampment in Chicago
A delegation of old soldiers and friends will depart Saturday evening to join a special Panhandle train from Pittsburg to Chicago for the Grand Army Encampment. At least 100 are expected from town, with many Indiana Post No. 28 members among them.
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Grand Army
Chicago
Pittsburg
Panhandle
Indiana Post
No. 28
LAR
Edward McCracken jailed on larceny by employe charge
Edward McCracken formerly Homer City station agent was jailed after bail surrender. He was brought to the county prison by Constable Wettling. The new Christian church at Glen Campbell was dedicated, with Rev. JG Carpenter of Wabash delivering the sermon and Rev. DKinter assisting. The day’s collections nearly covered the remaining debt.
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Edward McCracken
Homer City
McCracken
Guarantee Trust Company
Wettling
Glen Campbell
J.gl. Carpenter
Wabash
Ind
D. M. Kinter
Town
Weaver loses left index finger at threshing
Mr. A B Weaver, threshing on Alex Streams farm near Georgeville, had the index finger of his left hand cut off when his finger was caught in the machine. A freak birth of a pig with eight legs occurred to Matthew Loughry of Whitestown.
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Joan Walker
Rueitz
A. B. Weaver
Alex
Georgeville
Mr. Weaver
Matthew Loughry
White Township
Bolivar Contract For 25 Dwellings Awarded By Fire Brick Co
Prosperity grows in Bolivar as the Reese Hammond Fire Brick Company awards the contract to erect 25 new dwellings. The town now has a completed sewerage system and a full water supply. A church picnic was held at White's Grove yesterday by the Second United Presbyterian church.
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Reese Hammond Fire Brick Company
Bolivar
United
Ninth Annual Meeting of 55th Regiment Enthusiasts in Indiana
The ninth annual reunion of the 55th Pennsylvania Volunteers drew many veterans to Indiana with the Lilly cornet band, a campfire display, and speeches. Gettysburg was chosen for next year, and a committee was authorized to raise funds for a monument to Col. Dick White. The gathering honored the late commander’s memory while veterans recalled Civil War service and welcomed visitors at the Indiana House.
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Pennsylvania Volunteers
Philadelphia Street
Dick White Post
GA. R
Lilly Cornet Band
F. C. George
Lilly
Library Hall
F. M. George
P. F. Hodge
Swissvale
Josiah Hissong
Point
Gettysburg
Grand Army
Dick White
M. C. Watson
Watson
Judge White
White’s Hill
Col
Indiana House
55Th Regimental Association
Thigh County
J.5. Nesbit
Nesbit
Joseph Painey
Nicholas Behey
Paul George
Henry Martz
John Ehrenfeldt
Allegheny
Cornelius Conrad
Altoona
John I. Fry
Blairsville
Thomas Gordon
Houtadale
James H. Stonmour
Everett
George Invin
Tower City
Matthew Loughry
J. Trumison
Jacob Shan‘x
Joseph Houstin
James M. Watt
Joan Jacoby
Indiana
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Indiana County
Republican League Meeting
Rough Riders
Truly
Tudiana
Landlord
H. Moore
New American House
J. M. Qunningham
Henry Schneiberg
Harvey Hildebrand
A. J. Forman
James Moore
Johnstown
Hildebrand
Alcorns
Raymond Alcorn
Saltsbury
St. Clairs
Marlin’s Grove
Willet
Tully
J. M.S. Clair
Dr. Oller
John M. St. Clair
John St. Clair
Samuel St. Clair
John P. St. Clair
James St. Clair
Hiram St. Clair
Kellpsburg
Stachells
Big Ran
Jefferson County
Groves
Blair
Eauterline
Edward
Big Run
Studells
Sprankle
Trade City
Charlotte Peterson
Hood
George T. Buchanan
S. M. Jack
John §. Fisher
Tom E Hildebrand
H. L. McCullough
Cockport
Helen Vogel
Wm. Whitcroft
West Makonniecovrship
OLD Boatmen’s Reunion
Dixmont
Lizzie Knee
Miss Knee
Railroad Avenue
Christian Church
Presbyterian Church of Town
Buffington Township
Barkley School
Frank Uncapher
Grow
Zoda Nichol
55Th Regiment
Reiment
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