Indiana county fair promises lively exhibits and heavy traffic
The Marion Center official reports clean shows and a bustling midway at the Indiana county fair. A guaranteed crowd is expected with roundhouse displays, special trains, and musical performances by Reed Band and Blairsville, plus a Tuesday veterans day with free grounds admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Héemeni
Kittanning
Indiana
Peninsylvania
Buffalo
Rochester,& Pitte,burg,rodds
Iealea
Blairsville
Kellér
Hary White
County
Reed
Johnstown
Punxsutawney
Intain
Barn Fire Destroys Farm Build and Contents
A Saturday morning blaze largely destroyed a frame barn on Church Street owned by Miss Mary McKnight. The fire ruined feed and hay stored inside while some miscellaneous items survived. authorities investigate the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McKnight
Church Street
Uninewy
Desi Recorded Lands Transfer and Swaps Noted in County
A garbled list records numerous land transfers and property interests across Burren and adjacent areas. Names such as Matthan W Gambla James Spatcet Walter Brains and Mary KE Kiet appear with varied sums from 10 to 2300, including Dixon Run Lumber and Glasgow City parcels, plus a tract to Pennsylvania Railroad Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desi
Burren
James Spatcet
Bartlebaugh
Bawyer
Walter Brais
Joseph Masscott
Lucy ‘Black
Emma
Lucy
Carolline Kippart
Dixon Run
Plymer
John Koohanaki
McGrea
Acreaa Young
Ana
Chase
H. Grove
Large copperhead killed on Robert L Beat farm
On a Buffington township farm Sunday a large copperhead feared by a large family was killed by B M Butterbaugh and William Itamas after nearly stepping on it. The snake measured about yard long with young near its head and 86 inches in length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mather
Poe
Robert L Beat
Buffington Township
Butterbaugh
William
Itamas
Buterbaugh
Deaths of Daniel Suver and others in Blairsville area
Obituaries list Daniel Suver of Canoe township aged 73 who died after a long illness near Juneau, leaving a wife and nine children including Mrs Samuel Law and Mrs Joseph Neal. Also noted are Augusta Stitt of Blairsville age 49 who died of dropsy, Juanita Shearer and Mary Walkinshaw with survivors and local connections to Apollo Blairsville Blairville Juneau and Joneau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Stiver
Suver
Canoe Township
Butler County
Juneau
Samuel
Law
Joseph Neal
Horatio
Abraham
William
Troyd
Marchand
Aaron
William White
Smith
Joneau
Shearer
Laura
Jane Shearer
White Township
Samuel, Shearer
Klingenberger
Mary
Physician for County Rome Appointed at New Home
Dr N Fuhr enfeld of town was appointed physician for the County Home by the Commissioners on Monday. The appointment takes effect at once and continues until the close of the year. Fourteen wards arrived at the Home by noon yesterday as the routine of life in the new institution is established. Thieves robbed the Chestnut Street Home Thursday night, entering through an unlocked kitchen door and taking clothing, a watch, and small change from Mr Kline's bedroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.F
Hlirenfeld
N. FuBhrenfeld
Eoge
Straet
Thuras
Will Bulla and New Owners Plan Atane Street Development
Fragmentary text suggests Will Bulla and partners plan a new dwelling on Atane Street near Hod Pie Sompaey, with a three month target for listing or approval. Details are garbled and unclear about exact parties and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Bulla
Gilberts of Prathanotary A: auneile thie week
The fragment appears to report a health note about an individual named Gilberts of Prathanotary A during the week with unclear illness details. The text is highly garbled and lacks verifiable facts or context to provide a coherent summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilber
Prathanotary
School opening plans for Ninth Street dorms and new housing
Behe tone reports trustees plan to accommodate many new pupils at the Buyn Hosack Property and the Reait Almipsom site on Ninth Street. Dormitories at Nottal Wehool will house students with assigned faculty, meals and laundry at the school. New wings, a water tank, and a cold storage building costing 2100 are underway, with construction to begin next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hodack
Eleventh Street
Simpson
St. Clair
Studenta
John
Hastings
Sudden summons comes to Blairsville man
Blairsville contractor R Wilson Hamilton died in Kentucky from heat prostration after collapsing on a scaffold at a United Presbyterian mission college site. He was 52, survived by his wife, three sons and a daughter missionary in India. Funeral held at Blairsville cemetery with pastor Rev. R H McClure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. W. Hamilton
Kentucky
R. Wilson Hamilton
Blairaville
United Presbyterian Mission College
Hamilton
Blairsville
South Mahoning Township
New Florence
Ilumber and
Kennedy, Hamilton “&Fair
India
R.h.mcclure
Blairaville Cemetery
New Landlord at Creekside and Crookside Hotels
James J. Armstrong of Rogalfer becomes landlord of the Commercial Hotel at Crookside after purchasing the property from So W. Zimmerman, who had managed the hotel for over a year. The license transfers to the new owner this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creekside
Crookside
James J. Armatrong
Rogalfer
So W. Zimmerman
Remarkable corn crop of Hon. H. M. Jack’s farm
Notes from North Seventh Street praise a superb corn crop by farmer Hon. H. M. Jack. Seed saved from last fall’s yield produced towering stalks with large roasting ears, described as the finest of the season and a local delight.
Lightning Burns Barr Barn Near Deckers Point
A barn belonging to George A. Barr near Deckers Point was struck by lightning Friday evening and burned with all contents. The barn held the year’s crops and is insured for 1100 with Patron’s Mutual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Barr
Deckers Point
Patron's Mutual
Burgess A Crossman Dies in Waller at 83
Burgess A Crossman of Jefferson County, a prominent citizen, died at his home in Waller on Monday at the age of 83. The longtime resident was known for community involvement and leadership in local affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uale
Burgess Crossman
Waller
Nathan
Crossman
Burgess
A. Crossman
Tawh
Citiqend
Jefferson County
Wane
Mystery line finds box of apples in Progress office
A box of apples found its way to the Progress office on Monday amid a garbled note about someone named Moore and a route. The fragmentary text hints at a lighthearted or local item but lacks clear names or places to confirm details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huw. Moore
Progress Office
Skating Rink Opens Doors During Fair Week
The Fatace Skating Rink will be open in the evenings next week. The building is being painted and flags lowered in preparation for the rush peat week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatace
Taken to Hospital After Ill Health in Blisburs
Anna Walbeck of Heahbon was taken to Morry Hospital in Blisburs after falling ill. The report notes she is in ill health and receiving medical attention. Further details are unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
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Anna Walbeck
Heahbon
Personal Brevities From Indiana and Nearby Towns
Local notes list numerous visits and social calls among Indiana residents and neighboring towns. Mentions include Miss Laura Thompson, Paul V. Smith, Miss Olive Wilson, William Stevenson, Harry Dowler, R. H. Ortison, Miss Frances McNorton, Dr. J. A. Hartman, Mrs. W. P. Johns, Mrs. William Winn, James White, Coach of Livermore, and many others visiting relatives or hosting guests across the week. A fire destroyed the dwelling of James Strong near Strongstown, likely from a baking accident, with most household spoons saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyll
Ruttner
Glen Camp‘bell
Indiana
Laura ‘Thompson
Jacksonville
Towri
Eleventh Street
Olive Wilson
Mieganth Street
Vandergrift
William A. Stevenson
Pittsburg
Withtneburg
Mra
Moorhead
South Seventh Street
William B. Winn
James A. White
Water Street
Taat
Didna
Livermore
James L. Culp
South Sixth Street
Albert Miller
Mr. Miller
Phimpsburg
Clyde -W. Seanor
Butler
Bollyar
George Harvey
Derry Atatlon
Davis
Arthur Fisher
Wilkinsburg
M. C. Watson
North Seventh Street
H. Davis
Conemaugh
McLain Davis
Joseph Houk
Wailis
Purchase Line
Harvey B
Philadelphia
Niagara Falls
Robert L. Best
Johnstown
B. M. Butterbaugh
Wehrum
Harry ‘Wilson, Jr
Margaret
Church Street
George W. Creighton
Altoona
Percy Brillhart
Michigan
W. W. Brilhart
Carpenter Avenue
W. W. Hunter
McKeesport
John L
Getty
Churchaurcat
W. HE. Dodson
Ocean Grove
N. J
Helen Galley
James Taylor
South Pifth Atreat
Buterbaugh
Progress
H.E. Peterman
Baltimore
Peterman Waa
Chambersville
J. H. Peterman
Cherry Tree
J. N. Stewart
John W. Miller
Jennie Miller
George T. Buchanan
Tyrone
Mattern
James McLaughlin
Ligonier
J. G. Ambrose
Presbyterian Church
Marion Center
Haad
Grove’ City
North Dakota
Two Places Set to Hear Controversial Sermon
Ty W. Qtterman of Ford City plans a two night tour delivering a sermon on the same subject. He will speak Monday evening at Lebanon and Tuesday evening at the Crete and Presbyterian church about tormenting a Christian pulenene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty. W. Qtterman
Ford City
Lebanon
Crete
Sadions Boy's Talent on Broadway Comedy by Marehall
A stage note announces Sadions Boy's Talent, a comedy by Harry B. Marehall from town Je, with performances in New York City. The show promises light humor and lively entertainment as Marehall’s work receives local attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadions
Flashlights
Harry B. Marehall
New York
Glty
My. Mareha
Sabbath School Workers Meet at Homer City
The eleventh annual Indiana County Sabbath School Association convention will be held September 14 and 15 at the new M B H church in Homer City. Eminent speakers include W G Landin and B S Porsythe with Miss Erminal Lincoln guiding the junior workers. Delegates from each school are urged to attend and arrange entertainment through Rev J R Richards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New M. B. Church
Indiana County Sabbath School Association
Homer City
Haw M. BH
Mary
W. G. Landin
Philadelphia
B. &. Porsythe
Fayette County
Fayette
Erminal
Lincoln
Attleboro
Homer
J. R. Richards
Centennial celebrated at Glade Run Church in Dayton
The Glade Run Presbyterian church at Dayton marks a three day centennial celebration opening with an address by Rev. Lycurgus Mechting of Washington Pa. The pastor Rev G M McIntyre aided by officers led old hymn singing. Lunch was served by the congregation. The church traces its origin to 1808 with early services in homes and barns and the 1821 log church later replaced by a frame building and then the 1857 present structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glade Hun
Glade Run Presbyterian Church
Dayton
Lycurgus Mechting
Washington, Pa
G. M. McIntyre
Junction
Pennsylvania
Glade Run
Duhsa Dow- Barratt
Indiana County Christian Endeavor Convention Rally at Blairsville
The 19th annual Indiana County Christian Endeavor Society convention met at Blairsville on Thursday and Friday with delegates from every county society. Officers elected for the coming year include President S. Frank Snyder, Clara B. Wherry as corresponding secretary, Misa Dickey as recording secretary, David Berry as treasurer, Rev. H. Mabon as superintendent of missions, and J. R. King as superintendent of Junior work. next year’s convention will be at Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
Indiana County Christian Endeavor Society
Indiana
Frank Snyder
Town
Clara B. Wherry
Misa Dickey
Blairaville
David Berry
Homer City
Missiona
Rev. H. Mabon
J. R. King
Camp Meeting Draws Over Two Thousand In White's Woods
An audience of more than 2,000 attended Sunday afternoon services at the Free Methodist campmeeting in White's woods. Presiding Elder J. T. Sliver of Pittsburg led the sessions with Chicago editor Ja Rey Logan, editors of the official denominational periodical, among the prominent speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White's Woods
J. T. Sliver
Pittsburg
Ja Rey, Logan
Chicago
Pice Mathodrat
Denomin
Nation
Shattuck Farm Hosts Fifth Wedding Anniversary Roast
Yesterday marked the fifth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs F J Shattuck of South Fifth arrest. About 40 friends joined the celebration at the Shattuck home. A supper featured tonat corn and other delicacies. Mr Shattuck is a noted contractor who came from Belmont, Wisconsin about five years ago. Postage allowances change for pension vouchers allowing free return mail. order issued by Postmaster General Meyer amends postal rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Shattuck
South Fifth
Shattuck
Indiana
Belmont W, Y
Washington, D. C
Meyer
Moorhead celebrates 75th birthday in Belisque
Moorhead Rowse reports celebrate T. Moorhead senior editor of the Progress turned 76 on Sunday at Belisque. His daughter Mrs Q R Lintner hosted the event with family and friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilter Moorhead
T. Moorhead
Progress
Undsy
Hla
Q. R. Lintner
Belisque
Moorhead
Fire destroys Blairsville home. five year old perishes
A Blairsville residence owned by Matt Link burned at 2:30 am on Friday. Isabel Pierre, five, died in the blaze which consumed the building and all possessions of the Pierre family. Joseph Pierre suffered severe burns while trying to rescue his child. The Pontarlier family escaped through a window. insurance coverage was minimal. The cause is believed to be an overheated oven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Link
Blairsville
Isabel Pierta
Joseph Pierre
thePierre
Link
Gambling Stoppage Closes Kittanning Fair After Thursday
Gambling tied to revenue for the Kittanning Pair Association was halted by State Constabulary on the fairgrounds. Managers then closed the fair after Thursday’s exhibition, claiming a $2900 loss due to police interference. Armstrong county residents are invited to Indiana next week to see fairs without gambling or shady shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittanning Pair Association
Sair
Armstrong County
Indiana
Weddings Of A Week Armstrong Craig
News item lists multiple weddings with names and locations including Armstrong Craig at Barnesboro, Phillips Taylor in Dunbar, HaLafford Lundcliffe at Avalon, and Pearce Moore at Glen Campbell with brief home and residence details for couples and attendants.
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Phillipa-Taylor
Nelson Hf. Phillips
Connellagile
Mayde BH. Taylor
Gua Taylor
West Church Street
Dunbar
Charles B. Miller
Miss Taylor
Phillips
Adama Express
Connellsville
Hlafford-Lundcliffe
Charles FH
Staford
Avalon
Margaret Hardcllfe
Near
Glen Campbell
Charles
Snake
Iales
Florence Avenue
Pearce
Moors
Flarence B. Pearce
Urey
Mise Lilly M. Moore
Mia
Joseph Moore
J. Oliver Alphop
Hazlet-Hyers
Roy Hazlett
Livermore
Jennie Byers
Indiana
Janethe J. $i Crogsman
Courtace
Reunions Honor Civil War Veterans Across County Events
August a6 social function closes with 2 record Civil War veterans gathering to celebrate living day of the sixties family ties cemented at many county sites. Survivors from the 78th Reef joined ceremonies at the courthouse with Gen. Harry White and Col. Archibald Blakley in attendance. A noon basket dinner, business meeting, and evening campfire with stories marked a wide range of reunions across Cherry Tree, Punxsutawney, and Montgomery Township as veterans and families shared memories and planned future gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Ray Mora
Court House
Harry White
Archibald Blaklay
Pittsburg
Moore
Col
Archibald Blakley
A. H. Clannon
Ris W. Dinsmore
W. C. Murphy
W. A. Lowry
R. D. Ellwood
Adam Lowry
Town
W. &. Dinsmore
Mick
Edwin McCormick
Cherry Tree
Punxsutawney
John Shields
Bidston
A. S. Work
Work's Grove
C. Thompson
M. M. Davis
Reynoldsville
James McQuown
Nashville
Kellysburg
Thad
Thea
Ofinars
J. A. Streams
A. Work
H. Stanley
Ww. Stahl
O.A. Hut
Reunia
W. Ih. Branley
W. Stahl
J. C. Matthews
J. R. Stumpf
Uw Work
J. Stahl
Isaac Holman
HB. Pollock
D.H. Bee
Yis
North, Iewin
Lydick
T. J. Postlewaite
J. M. Chambers
L. Buchanan
Daniel Loughry
W.campbell
A. P. Neff
W. Row
William Risinger
Jam Neal
J. K. Helman
Alex Streams
Tozer
Bartlebaugh-Conner
Grove
Robert Conner
Monte’gomery Township
K. R. Spieher
C. Bartlebaugh
Cherry Treg
John A. Remaley
Harry Carr
Cooper
Smith#e burg and Trade Quy Lutheran
John L. Stear
White Oal
Went
Mahoning Township
Reve
M. B. Kemp
Turtle Gree Ang
Turtle Gree Ang A. &. Lonpaneder
Vee Stabley
Bcteiaty
Ie Neal
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Toledo
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Indiana Hawke
Ologe
Alys
Hhal Rota Anse
Alrig
Auguste Stitt
Augusta Stitt
Newton
Kelly
Lavana Stitt
Apollo
Stitt
Socom
Rome
Strongstown
Jange Strong
Strongatown
Mra. Strong
Slames
Robert Edison Reed
Maude Qouch
West Lebanon
Orville Hutchison
Misa Couch
Ohio
Aritatrong
Hillsdale
David Bilis
Harry Boges
Mo. Kendrick
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