County Teachers Institute Convention Plans Revealed
County educators gather for the 67th annual Institute and 17th annual Directors Association session at Library Hall and Court House. Notable instructors include Joseph A. Walton and I. S. Lowden with musical director Jerry March. Evening programs feature Governor Johnson, a cartoonist, and a choral concert culminating in a Friday concert by Triol and Amphion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana’ County, Directors’ ‘Association
Directors’ Association
Court House
Joseph A. Walton
Lowden
Focus
Ohio University
Georges P. Bible
National School
Oratory
James &. Ament
Indiana, Normal School
Jerry March
Charles ‘Dobson
Toye City College
John A Johnson
Minnesota
Singers and Players
Alton Packard
Sam
Francis. Lybarger
Quartette
Institute
James F. Chapman
Swartz
Crawford
J.W. Gary
Berlin
Empfield
Jos
Walton
Aolo
Nabson
Majesty of the Law
John A.’ A Ohrigon
Lodge of Sorrow remembers deceased members at Indiana Lodge
A solemn Lodge of Sorrow service at Indiana Lodge No. 051 Benevolent and Protective Order of Hilkea drew about 200 members and honored members who died in the past year. The event featured eulogies by attorneys and clergy, electric memorials, and musical selections by a local augmented orchestra and soloists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Lodge
Benevolent and Protective Order of Hilkea
Lodge of Sorrow
Squire J. A. Crossman
Frank M. Doberneck
J. Elder Peeler
Charles A. Gessler
M. C. ‘Watson
A. L. Gilbert
Sarah
H. G. Teagarden
Punxsutawney
Elkdom
Indiana
Hdna Cogswell
Selma Ronald
Emily McCullough
Miss.Cogswell
Alex M. Stewart
Harry J. Laughlin
John G. St. Clair
Pearl Walker
H. HB
Cags‘well
Fire destroys four buildings in Cherry Tree suburb
Early Sunday a costly blaze in Cherry Tree damaged four structures after starting in the skating rink at 3 o clock. Firefighters fought with limited water supply, saving the Hallman hotel property and Dr J H Peterman residence. Loss about 10000, with $3300 on rink, $800 on livery barn, and $1000 on blacksmith stock insured. Church uninsured and not rebuilt. Origin believed from rink stove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Harvey Brickley
Jeff. Beringer
Hallman
J. H. Peterman
FURA COMPANYS NEW OFFICERS FOR COMING YEAR
At the Indi ana Firs Company regular meeting, officers were elected: President Harry G. Vucken berg, Vice President Eewin Beck, Secretary G. Meade Marshall, Treasurer George Plotzer. The Relief Association elected Joseph A. Dickey as President and Harry C. Christy as Secretary. George W. Plotzer became Treasurer. The company ordered 30 gum spoats for members at fires and discussed plans for a new building with no definite steps taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Firs Company
Harry G. Vuckenberg
Eewin Beck
G. Meade Marshall
George Plotzer
Relief Association
Joseph A. Dickey
4. H. Lichteberger
Harry C. Christy
George W. Plotzer
Local Property Transfer Involving West Cheatnut Street
A town resident, Hifager Smith, testified about a real estate transfer on West Cheatnut Street. The estate on the property was conveyed to G, Afeads Marshall, with terms described as lower consideration in the unusual record.
Personal Breevities from the Indiana region
Local notes list numerous residents visiting relatives and traveling. Entries mention Wirman buying holiday stock in Philadelphia, Curtis Hikin in Chelsea, A J Furman moving to Homer City, Virgil Tomb visiting D H Tomb, lessons of Miss Cameton in Pittsburg, and several others returning from or heading to cities like New York and Tampa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steving
Philadelphia
Curtis Hikin
Chelsea
Oh Ta
Rey
A. J. Furman
Library
Allegheny County
Homer City
Virgil Tomb
Armagh
H. Tomb
Church’ Street
Crisaie Gameton
Pittsburg
John G. Cameron
North Ninth Street
Edna Hollister
Wilmerding
T. B. Buterbaugh
South Sixth Street
W. J. Mitchell
Town
New York City
Ralph
Howard Bennett
Walter Street
Tampa
Fla
B. M. Ansley
Paul
Chambersville
William Bush
Trade City
Glenagee Prothero
J. R. Craighead
Elders Ridge
Presbyterian Synod
Anna, Ni. J
Milton Gibson
Cherryhill Township
Orville Shirley
Pittsburg Coal & Coke Company
D. R. Shirley
Crete
Waterloo
Luna
A.P. Watson
South Seventh
Ralph Radcliffe
West End
Indiana
Glen Campbell
Jennie M.fairman
Willet
Batesville
Ark
Mabel McCreight
School Street
C. W. McClelland
Grove City
O. K. Martin
Blairsville
Mary, Bruce
East Oak Street
Lawrence O'Hara
John Selig
Cunningham Company
James M. Fenton
Williamstown
W. Va
Fenton Art Glass Company
Reagister
J. Blair Sutton
Harry G. Yuckenberg
Charles McCrady
Glen ‘Campbell
Harry B. Marshall
C. R. Lininger
A. T. Moorhead
West Chestnut Street
William Kissinger
Blacklick Township
H. J. Thompson
Marion Center
Ron
Nellie Guthrie
Sixth Street
Blatraville
Thomas Hart
Clarksburg
Mansfield B. Brown
Will
Sewickley
Mra. Brown
Missen Taylor
East Philadelphia
Harry H. Wetzel
Progress Prints Extra Pages To Accommodate Advertising
A early 20th century note explains the Progress newspaper will publish ten pages this week instead of eight to accommodate advertising demands. It highlights Roosevelt's last message to Congress delivered yesterday, national news from a major press service, full Indiana county coverage, and local correspondences. The paper endorses paid in advance subscriptions and invites readers to share samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress
Roosevelt
Congress
Indiana County
Weddings Of A Week Involving Albuquerque Journalists
Johnston Nichol a New Mexico newspaperman and Grace Nichol also a journalist of Albuquerque will wed in New Mexico late this month. Dana Johnston of Albuquerque and Grace Nichol have plans for marriage after her health prompted a western stay. James O Singer of Blacklick will marry Lillian Lamberson of Fannetaburg, with Rev N P McNellis performing at St Bernard church parsonage. Agusta Firabassi and Rosina Carletti of Stafford were united in marriage by Squire F D Donahey in Stafford Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston Nichol
Dana Johnston
Albuqueruque
New Mexico
Grace Nichol
Albuquerque
New O
White Township
N. P. McNellis
St. Bernard Catholic
Firabassi-Rosina
Agusta Firabassi
Rosina Carletti
Stafford
F. D. Donahey
Saltsburg Board of Trade Banquet Shines in Second Year
Saltsburg’s Board of Trade held its second annual banquet with over a hundred prominent residents in attendance. J G Moore presided, Robert M Wilson served as toastmaster, and Charles Martin led the supper and program of speeches and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Afatr
Saltsburg
J. GC. Moore
Robert M. Wilson
Charles Martin
Children Will Perform for Worthy Object in Indiana
An entertainment by Model school children benefits the Indiana Free Library on Monday evening December 14. The program features instrumental and vocal music, cradle songs from various nations, scenes from Hiawatha, and a modern reproduction of fan tone paintings. Mrs Belle Thompson fractures hip in fall at Figth Street home. she lives alone and could not summon help, remaining on the floor until morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Free Library
The
Model School
Hiawatha
Belle Thompson
Figth Street
Roosevelt's Last Message to Congress to Congress
President Roosevelt asserts federal power to regulate interstate commerce, opposing a total ban on combinations. He calls for a law allowing partnerships that serve the public interest, with full government oversight and public disclosure. He warns against anarchist and demagogic forces and stresses protections for honest business and wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Congress
United States
Uberty
Special meeting of Indiana County Medical Association
An open meeting is scheduled at Second United Presbyterian Church next Friday at 2 p m Dr Theodore Diller of Allegheny speaks on a State Inembralte hospital and Miss Ida P Giles of Pittsburgh explains the nurses registration bill Both measures will be before the next legislature and attendees are invited
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Medical Association
Second United Presbyterian Church
Theodore Diller
Allegheny
Impure Milk Said to Cause Typhoid in Indiana
Report from county health officer Dr. W A Simpson indicates milk from a local dairy near Bethel church may have polluted water or milk supply linked to typhoid cases. No typhoid germs found. caution issued to stop any further milk sales pending further analysis results. Officers elected for Indiana Post No 28 G A R include M McKenry as Commander and W S Stahl as Vice Commander. Engagement announced between E Herbert Longwill and Miss Ade Bart of the area. Plumville Select School appoints Prof James J Jones as instructor for next term with an assistant. County Commissioners continue paying long-standing sheep damages totaling $2,000 plus shares from the state funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Cook
Bethel Church
W. A. Simpson
Simpson
Cool
Indiana Post
A. R
M. MeKenry
Santor
W. 8. Stahl
Tantor
W. A. St. Clair
Hoy
W. 7
Wilson
William Frosack
J. M. Laughlin
J.W. Harbison
D. R. Pringle
Death notices recount Dixonville area losses and survivors
Obituary items list William Sternes 64 of Dixonville who died after cancer surgery, Civil War veteran and Sterner Lodge owner. Also Thomas M. Shepherd 63 of Cherry Tree, Lewis Rinn Sr. 70 of Longmont Colorado, Mrs Margaret Emerick 49 Rochester Mills, Martin N. Cochran 67 DuBois, Umile Longo “Old Tom” 60, Charles L Wells 87 Vanport, Mrs Diva May Gifford 19 Covode, Mrs Margaret McClelland 27 Bolivar, Rhoda Billings 8, and William Galloway among others, with funeral and burial details where shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sternes
William H. Sterner
Dixonville
Declaned
67Th Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Deckers Point
Sterner Loase
Hila
Frank Sterner
Windber
Clara Labord
Gunton
Harry
Alex
Martin
Allen
Dalay
Rey
Davis
Taylorsville
Thomas M. Shepherd
Cherry Tree
George
Blaine
Charles
Bmigh Run
Joseph Cromley
David Leamer
Joseph Leamer
Westover
Bishop
Lewis Rinn
Longmont
Goio
Germany
Pennsylvania
Colorado
Samuel
Jacob
James
Lewis
James Caldwell
Apollo
John Nordheim
Plumville
Taylor Potts
Samuel Bence
D. F. Rinn
Town
Margaret E. Emerick
Margaret Dilon Emerick
Rochester Mills
Wil
John J. Emerick, Jr
Bright
Mia
Jacob McFarland
Rossiter
Robart L
Smicksburg
Irene B
Ceuler B
Presbyterian
W. J. Warushuis
Pine Grove Cemetery
Martin N. Cochran
DuBois
Samuel Cochran
Plumyile
Ophriam
Cloe
John
Punxautawney
Mra
Neal
Brookville
Catherine Pearce
Locust
P. H. Bowers
Flora
Salem Cemetery
Umile Longo
Old Tom
Stumpf& Garnett's
Railroad Agenus
Charles L. Wells
Dinesa
Charles Lydick Wells
Vandergrift
South Mahoning Township
Hdward Wells
Plimville
Rural Valley
Jung, Moore
Diva May Gifford
Miva May Gifford
Joseph Gifford
Covode
Coyode
Lowellville
Margaret McCleland
Margaret McClelland
Near Bolivar
Thomas Hammond, Sr
Bolivar
Horace Riddie
Tackport
Lyon
Sandy Ridge
Fhoda Billings
Rhoda
Janae Billings
Neat Church Street
William Galloway
William L. Galloway
Altogna
Freayy
December Court Opens in Four Forgery Cases
The December term opened with grand jury seating and officer returns from across the county. Foreman James A. McQuown led the panel as petitions of forgery dominated the Smith-Sawyer cases with S. J. Smith as defendant. true bills were found in four instances while charges were dismissed in others. Additional indictments included Merle Buterbaugh for desertion and non support, Jack Nef for rape by Minnie Eff, and William H. Mahan accused of assault and battery by a pupil’s father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. McQuown
Grant Township
J. Smith
I. Sawyer
Creekside
Prosperous Year Reported at Farmers Bank Annual Meeting
The Farmers Bank of Indiana held its annual meeting last week where stockholders heard gratifying statements on the bank’s condition. Directors were elected for the coming year and a four percent semi annual dividend was paid. The named directors included Harry W. Wilson Rembrandt Pesle J O Clark John B Taylor Godfrey Marshall Robert Mitchell D B Taylor Clarence R Smith D C Mack J N Langham H A Rinn and J O G McGregor. The bank's financial statement is published on another page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers' Bank
Farmers Bank of Indiana
Harry W.wilson
Rembrandt Pesle
J.O. Clark
John B. Taylor
Godfrey Marshall
Robert Mitchell
D. B. Taylor
Tragedy at Sample Run Mine Kills Frank Harris
Morley man Frank Harris of Clymer, 30, died at Sample Run mine Monday when a slate fall buried him, breaking his back and legs while a partner escaped with slight injuries. He leaves a wife and three children. a similar accident occurred a year earlier.
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Mor
Frank Harris
Clymer
Sample Run
Harris
Transfers and local developments in Blairsville and Pittsburg events
Transferred to Pittsburg Rev John Frania assistant at St Bernard's Indiana for over a year. Rev Prania's place filled by Rev W Pawelkiewiecz from St Joseph's Pittsburg. Blairsville aims to secure funds for a new armory site after state military officials visited. A 2400 bushel corn crop from 21 acres by C B Rhea of Young township. Funeral in Marianna for Owen Burns mine disaster. Two lots sold in Blairsville area real estate deals. Buick automobile agency secured countywide agency rights.
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Wettling
Frank
Amelia
Felix Marino
Blacktick
Davis A. Palmer
Ruffela
Antonio Barilaro
Wallopsburg
J. H. Maize
John P. Hollenbhagh
Conemaugh Township
Owen Smith
Granny Coon
West Mahoning Township
R. &. Brownell Et
Jos Barbera
South Mahoning Township
Charles Clcero
Mary
Ated
TT Cribbs
South Mahoning
G. A. Cribba
L. F. Sutter
George Munro
Weat Wheatfield
Township
Caroline M. Morrison
M. E&. Cooke
Brishgalley
R. L. Mahaffey
Plumyiile
St. Bernard's Charely
Pittsburg
John Frania
St. Bernard's Church
Indiana
St. Adelbert’s Church
South Side
Prania’s
W. Pawelkiewiecz
St. Joseph's Church
Blairsvile WL
Stout
G. W. Crede
Blairs~ville
Olttelala
Biajra
Ville
C. B. Rhea
Young Township
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Rallies For Education
Thachhns
Thdbe
Lewis “Hey
Goo
Bible
Jerry. March
Geo
Kaiser's Domain
T. 5
Jerry Maro
Jerry Maroh
Ae Jerry
March
G Bible
Sole
Dodson
Achaal Manter
Ainging
Praf
Jarry
Maren
Bala
Prat
Babson
Uncle & Polkce
Hursday Forenooan
Wath Ahaiei
Jory Dar
Verry Maren
Moral Education
Walton Pala
Pra “Honeont
Chon
Ah Jong Ie
Het Pinging
Jerry Mi Jegohing
Te Honitettan
T. 8
Pittig
Menory
Eka
Farly
FURA
Wirman
Fire Association
Oak
Eleventh Stresta
Second Ward
South Fifth
Fifth Street
County Medical Society
E Herbert Longwill
Misa Ade Bart
Mr. Lonewill
AL HE Longwill
Tenth Street
Longwill Bros
Misa Qarl
G. W. Darl
Smith-Sawyer
Grand
Patrick Burne
Wee
Marianna
Owen Burns
Agnes
Tim
Damien
Rule
Rogister
Miner
Wetl
Ma:anne
Pwo Lota
McConnell Hogack
Isabelle
Gihson
David J
Bad ‘Agnen
Buick
Mobile
OTM
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