Three Tragic Deaths Reported in Local Area
A series of fatal accidents is described including Chila standing by the stove when a vessel toppled, Violet McNeel dying after hot coffee contact at the Oak Street home, Coral Hale drowning while swimming the Conemaugh at Bolivar, and Mike Komovangki killed by a fall of coal in Bryson mines Glen Campbell. Funeral details note Violet McNeel 1 year old and Coral Hale age 20 with families affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chila
Hollvar
Conomaugh River
Beggon Mines
Glen Campbell
Joseph McNeel
Oak Street
Violet. McNeel
Edward McNeel
Clairsville
Edward MecNeel
Indiana
Mr. McNeel
Joseph McNee
A. H. Allison
H.B. Buterbaugh
Violet
Blairsville
George Holmes
Oakland Cemetery
Mike Komovangki
Bryson Mines
Barnesboro
Veteran railman injured by bolt struck by fast train near Bolivar
John Lichtenfels of West Wheatfield township sustained a crushed leg when a bolt about a foot long and one and a half inches thick struck him as a fast train passed along the Pennsylvania railroad tracks near Bolivar on Saturday morning. The elderly former trackman and Civil War veteran may lose his limb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lichtenfals
West Wheatfield Township
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bolivar
Lichtenfels
May Double-Track Br and BP Nativoyd Contractor Plan
Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg Railway contractor Lowrey told Pittsburg papers the Indiana County line from Punxsutawney to Blacklick may be double tracked. He is currently doubletracking the Big Run to Stanley segment and says over 1 million dollars will be spent in the next year to develop the county coal fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Lowrey
Buffalo, Rochester
Indiana County
Jefferson County
Palladium Lodge
Laurel Hill Lodge
Punxsutawney
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
Indiana
Qold
Elkin Declines Speeches for Supreme Court Vacancy
Philadelphia last week saw Secretary W K Andrews announce that John P Elkin of town will not speak at the fall campaign for the Supreme Court vacancy after a long conference over the political situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkin
John P. Elkin
Supreme Court
Philadelphia
W. K. Andrews
State Republican Committee
Engineer Ehrenfeld Injured In Wreck Near Winslow
Engineer John Ehrenfeld, among the oldest in Pennsylvania railroad service, was seriously injured when logs crashed and wrecked three engines near Winslow, Jefferson county on Wednesday. He lies in critical condition at Adrian hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ehrenfeld
Pennsylvania Railroad
Winslow
Jefferson County
Adrian
Weddings of a Whiler Patterson Duncan and Duncan
Calvin Patterson of New Alexandria married Miss Minerva Duncan at the bride's home near Blacklick at high noon on Wednesday. Isa Duncan, a longtime teacher, and family connections attended as immediate friends. The couple planned a westward trip and then residence near New Alexandria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson -Duncan
Calvin Patterson
New Alexandria
Minerva
Duncan
Blacklek
A. M
Helle
Herather
Blacklick
Derry Township
Westmoreland County
James Patterson
Baird Patterson
Lizzie Lemmon
Latrobe
Potts and Weaver Married at Rochester Mills Parsonage
Frank E. Potts and Miss Olla Weaver, both of Rochester Mills, wed on Wednesday at the M. P. parsonage in Rochester Mills, officiated by Rev. O. T. Stewart.
Alberi Quick and Bila Quick Wed in Latrobe Tunnelton
Albert Alberi Quick of Latrobe and Bila Quick of Tunnelton were married yesterday afternoon by Rev. Lewis Hay. Lewis A. Wheeler, son of G. W. Wheeler, and Edna Leaf of Derry, will marry tonight at 8 at the Leaf home, conducted by Rev. J. W. Shasker. Wheeler, a National Guardsman, works in G. W. Wheeler & Son Real Estate. newlywed couple to reside in his South Third Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberi Quick
Jank Albert
Latrobe
Bila Quick
Tunnelton
Lewis Hay
Lewis A. Wheeler
G. W. Wheeler
Philadelphia
Edna A. Leaf
Derry
Miss Leaf
J. W. Shasker
Homer City
Jamies M. Leaf
Indiana
Wheeler
G. W. Wheeler & Son
South Third Street
Double Wedding Held at Armstrong Township Home
Tomorrow a double wedding will unite Belle Devlin of Armstrong township with Harry McCurdy of Rayne township and Mae Devlin with Edward Sharp of Shelocta. The ceremony at the Peylin residence will be conducted by Rev. I. J. Ralston of West Lebanon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Peylin
Armstrong Township
Belle
Mae
Belle Devlin
Harry McCurdy
Rayne Township
Edward Sharp
Shelocta
Mae Devlin
I. J. Ralston
West Lebanon
Large barn burned in Brush Valley township
A large barn belonging to Benjamin Kwang in Brush Valley township burned Thursday afternoon. The fire, attributed to spontaneous combustion, destroyed seventy tons of hay and most of the season’s crops. Loss estimated over 3000 dollars with 700 dollars insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Kwang
Brushvalley Township
Will Dedicate Plumville United Presbyterian Church
The new United Presbyterian church of Plumville will be dedicated on Friday September 2 at 4 PM. Rev R B McClure of Blairsville will deliver the dedicatory sermon and also assist the pastor Rev W J Ewing at communion. The brick cased structure will be free from debt at dedication.
Prosperity at Clarksburg Brings New Homes and Improvements
A correspondent reports six new houses rising in Clarksburg along with numerous improvements to old structures. The village boasts a robust rail and pride over its first brood of chicks. Chohist Josiah Neal took William Nelson of Baltburg to Huntingdon Reformatory after Nelson pleaded guilty to stealing a gold watch from Ida Sinsley of Nowrytown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
Ghoa
Chohist
Josiah Neal
William Nelson
Baltsburg
Huntingdon Reformatory
Nelson
Ida Sinsley
Nowrytown
Morse Died During Service In East Wheatfield
G N McKelvey of East Wheatfield township reported two valuable horses lost on Sabbath. He drove one to church and after the service found it dead. The incident was noted in the local column with no further details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse
G. N. McKelvey
Veach and Tiffany Named Jacksonville School Teachers
WiLL Veach at Jacksonville, Paul Tiffany of South Seventh street, elected teacher of the Jacksonville school at 35 dollars per month. School opens September 12. Horse and Huggy Stolen A horse and buggy belonging to D. C. Wilke of Spruce were stolen Saturday night but found loose in the woods near that place the following day. Fell from a Pear Tree Edgar Lydie of Aubrose fell from a pear tree at home on Monday and was severely bruised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Veach
Jacksonville
Paul Tiffany
South Seventh Street
D. C. Wilke
Spruce
Edgar Lydie
Aubrose
68D Regiment
Pennsylvania
West Indiana House
Mediana
Reunions Mark August in Indiana County
Large turnout at J W Kinnan golden wedding at Grant Township farm with over 450 guests. Families from Indiana, Montgomery, Deckers Point and nearby towns celebrate. gifts include a gold watch for the couple. A separate old students reunion drew 1,000-plus attendees at No 4 schoolhouse. Community groups plan Odd Fellows and WCTU gatherings, with picnics, speeches, and regional club events in coming weeks.
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J. W. Kinnan
Grant, Township
Max
Kinnnan
Indiana
Kinnan
Montgomery Township
Agnes Gailey
Theouple
John T
Utah
George
Town
Joseph Ruswell
Cockport
L. Lowey
Deckers Point
John Leasure
Roeheater Mills
Stucell Lydick
Martin Armstrong
McQuown
Ald
Nola Kinnan
Deckers 'Point
Conemaugh
White Station
J.T. Stewart
Andrew Getty
Rey
D. Boone
United Prers ‘Bytorian Church
Saltsburg
Clarksburg
J. K. Gillis
Laura Hobaugh
Old Teachers’ and
J. T. Stewart
John Johnston
Adam Bowman
Personal Brevities Highlight Pittsburg Week Visits
Miss Jennie Lytle is in Pittsburg on business while Robert Dick of Pittsburg visited. Numerous local residents and out‑of‑town guests, including Miss Clara Robinson of Baltimore and Mrs. J. Harvey Moore of Chicago, were listed as visitors or guests at homes around Indiana, with several heading to nearby towns and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Lytle
Pittsburg
Robert Dick
John L. Eboy
Pitttsbie
W. T. Bethel
Shelada
J. G. Gichtenfels
New Florence
Anais Vegal
May Scott
Town
Niagara Malle
Clara, Robinson
Baltimore
Leroy Lane
Helen Anderson
Latrobe
Pauline Hall
North Ninth Street
Jottie McAdoo
North Sixth Straet
Parkwood
Amelia
Ida A. Makee
Moorhaad
Chestnut Streat
Lizzie Lemmon
Near Latrobe
Daisy Duncan
Blacklick
Wdith Gailey
Andrew Gailey
J. Harvey Moore
Chicago
William Grosso
Oat Street
W. W. Lookard
Allegheny
Jamon Goampers
Btalla Hasinger
Wayne Avenue
Blairsville
Reuben Minstein
A. W. Guiley
Hortons
Andrew Galley
Cast Oaksbroat
Theresa Lagoon
Mercelly Snyder
Andrew Nees
Cast Oak Arrest
Frank Flude
Vandergrift
Sarah Fluide
Oakstreet
T. W. Colkitt
Istella
Marion Center
W. L. Colkitt
Oak Street
Laura Young
School Straet
A. C. McCoy
Center Township
Rene Ganter
Buffalo
N. Y
Ignitediana
Misa Florence Hasinger
Philadelphia Street
Public Health Board Orders Drain Closures by December
At a meeting of one board of Health held at the secretary’s office, resolutions were passed ordering the closure of private drains in all wards by December. All connected with the drains must connect with borough mains, and notice will be given personally via newspaper publication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levomne
Thoralora
Avery
Nothea
Pewspapers
Robbery rumors swirl around milepost railroad town
Journal records confusion as reports spread of a robbery at Minéhulls Mill and a post office incident near Runta Barbara California. The postmaster was contacted by WEES but would not confirm or deny details, leaving locals uncertain about any official statements or suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitehully Millawan
Duel Between Foreigners Leaves One Woman Shot
Two foreigners living at Rossiter fought a pistol duel on a Wednesday afternoon. One man was shot in the abdomen during the clash with his opponent, identified as Ox Capod. Investigations are underway to determine the motive and arrest any party involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fovelguere
Rossiter
New Postmaster at Ovid Is Appointed
Flarway I. Widdowson has been appointed postmaster at Ord to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of James H. Bliss. Additional details appear on page 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovid
Flarway I. Widdowson
Ord
James H. Bliss
Death notices crowd local column with multiple losses
Obituaries from Ames and nearby areas list J Dautits James Devittney aged seven at Parkwood and other veterans and family losses. Items mention Civil War service, marriages, children in Pittsburg Kansan Kent Parkwood and Lidiana, with multiple funeral services, interments, and church connections noted in brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
James Devittney
Parkwood
United Presbyterian Church
148Th Regiment
Hattie A
Lidiana
Dm. Welch
West Union Cemetery
Rene West Lebanon
Death of Joh Sheehey in Bhawnee at 55
Joh Sheehey of Bhawnee died Tuesday of last week from heart failure following dysentery. He was 55. Dr. F. Mellanry of Marion Center attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheeiey
Joh Sheehey
Bhawnee
F. Mellanry
Marion Center
New
Newlyweds and Honeymooners Arrive in Town
Attorney William Banks retires his Danbridge Springs life on their August 3 marriage and plans hall property residence on Chayeh Street. Prof. Harry Condron and wife end honeymoon in St Louis and arrive to stay with Mrs. Sara Loelard while preparing a Blairville home next week. Samuel A. Culp brings his bride and will live on Philadelphia Street in Conobras City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mas
William Banks
Town
Danbridge Springs
Blairivilly
Samuel A. Culp
Hey
September Wedding Planned For Moorhand-Hair Pair
September 1 ceremony planned at the Moorhand home for Miss Nancy Vearl Moorhand and Howard McChie Hair of Pittsburg. The service at 1 30 pm will be led by Reverend Day Brownles with attendants Miss Marian Moorhead Latrobe and Miss Mildred Speedy. Two Stewart children from Center township died of scarlet fever within a week. A 97 acre farm near East Mahoning was sold to John G. Bowers for 5000 dollars with settlement October 1 and possible future purchase by the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Marion Center
Loyal Legion of Marion Center
Cincinnati
H. J. McAnulty
Altoona
Lettie Pantall
Ridgeview Park
Uetty Snydey
Nancy Vearl Moorhand
Mra
al Latrobe
Alster
Mise Macrdiend
Imatea el Honor
Misa Rialy Speedy
Dohostown
Heldasmalicd
Waly
Lobhen
Paul
Pittsburg
James Oly
J Rial Tastanerg
Aml
Ulpl
Samuel Stewart
Center Township
Orris
Won
Jin Arm
J. A. Mahon
East Mahoning Township
John 4. Bowers
Second Ward
County Education Report Praises Indiana County Schools Progress
County Superintendent J T Stewart reviews a year of work in Indiana County schools. He notes steady progress, prize recognition at a state exhibit, increased teacher salaries on the horizon, and stronger parental and director engagement. The report cites institute success, institute program details, licensure figures, and calls for continued school visitation and study of pedagogy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Stewart
Mr. Stewart
Axa
Wry Hoard
Indiana
Henry Houck
Nervisburg
Holy Lands
EL Wirship
Boston
Mass
W. N. Perris
Big Lapids
Mich
Roney's Boys
Ernest Gamble
Phath
Directors’ Association
Cog House
White
Kaup
Ania
Iterniw
Department of Public Instruction
Indiana School Board Adopts Barnes's Oia Teries
At a Monday evening meeting the Indiana school board adopted Barnes’s oia teries for the bank schools with little other business conducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Barnes
Bank
Tittle
Waa Trang
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Robinson
Blue Hole
Mr. Hale
Thomas Kelley
Solomon Hale
Huntingdon
Queers
John Lichtenfels
Nativoyd
Scott
John A. Scotts
Steele Tract
South Street
Minnie McBeth
T. 4. Gilbert
Shebooru
Jane Barr
John G. Barr
Eleventh Street
W. W. Barr
Jacob Bartholomew
Marchand
Raisianal Leon News
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Robert J. Brett
Cora Mack
Robert Mack
D. 8. Tinker
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Agnes M. Newhouse
Delmar
Squire J. A. Crossman
Belle and
Strongstown
David ©. Rankin
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Wilkinsburg
Laura Rankin
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Quade Canningham
Davis Wineman
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Nettie Fair
61St Regiment
Ws Ly
Worlk’s Grove
Richmond
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Grant
Marry White
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Hoya
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Grant Township
J. R. Stumpf
Iva
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Stall
Florence
Robert Craven
Archie Nichol
White Township
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Eda
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Marth
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Brooklyn
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Rebecca Mitchell
Jefferson Counties
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Lillian Phelps
Mnvbiind
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Odd Fellows
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United Evangelical Sabbath School of
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Cherry Hill Township
Frank L. Mentech
50Th Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
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West Philadelphia
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James Speedy
Caroline Shields
United Pragbytarian Church of
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G. J. Hensleigh and Son
College Springs
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Thousand Islands
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Catherine Condron
Hollidaysburg
Kinports
Wintor
Lady Brallier
North Bixth Street
Bert McCluaky
Mackinaw
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Halcyon Dale
Atalay
Robert Mitchell
Vio
John K. Brallier
Two Lick County Club
Misgey Lottie Mryan
Laura Dickin
Lou Anthony
Maud
Madge Cameron
Allegheny County
Allegheny County Institute
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Allison
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Ramareth
Minéhulls Mill
Rngent Duatits
Aon S. Gamimbell
Jol S. Campbell
Winnebago City
Minn
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Minnesota
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John Wiener
Mes
David Cunningham
Dreshban
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Laned Snyder
Ghint
Tenaye
Laat
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Redmonds Saumiel
Hahn Sehreckengosh
Dayton
Alice Phillips
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Mira
Clara Shaul- Hor
Advian
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Horn Clearfield
James Matron
Catherine Matson
James Matson
Ebenexer
Yhureday
Shej Leavely
Martha
Mortilla
Rebecca
California
Alice
Israel ‘Long
John ‘Barr
Cokeville
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Annie Miller
M. Miller
Graceton
Biiday
R. G. McChire
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James Lowry
Sts. Brennan & Jude's
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Bicol
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Ceeattne
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Gillis Margaret Ke Mulan
Rayne Billa Buiter
Frank Albert
Joe Brah
Filla J. Quek
Tony
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