County Teachers In Session This Week
Indiana County hosts the 68th annual teachers institute with sessions in Library Hall and Court House. Notables include Prof. Paul Pearson Swarthmore, Dr. Schmucker West Chester, Hon. Champ Clark Missouri, and J. Ny Langham among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Itactors’ Association
Court ‘House
H. D. Cogswell
Welt
J. R.king
Gogawell
Lewis
King
Paul. Pearson
Swarthmore Ollege
C.'Schmucker
West Chester al. School
Chmucker
Waa
Indiana Normal and
Champ Clark
Missouri
J.ny Langham
Presbyterian
J. Day Brownlee
Martin
Pittsburg
Schmucker
Pennsylvania
Pearson
Liberty
Meacher
Pear
Lanjiesed
Hildkret
Tals
Péargon
Rogers-Griilayecitals
Spillman
Rigés
Court House
Worler Nichol
White Towntabio
J. W. Carey
Indies
Ps. R. Travis
Blalra
Blose
Montgomery Town
McHenry
Canoe ‘Tawashin
Bebmuckar
Ingtructure
Wdncatia Pe
Erp Ber
He LyeOullauga
Diphtheria Outbreak Closes Normal School Quarantines Eight
Diphtheria outbreak forces the temporary closure of the Normal School and Model School campuses. Eight quarantined students, four boys and four girls, receive care as doctors fumigate the facility at a projected cost of $1,000. Local health officials coordinate with the state department to confirm diagnoses while staff monitor and isolate students ahead of the January 4 reopening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James’ ‘Ament
Jearn
Model
Hoon
W. A. Simpson
State Board of Health
State Health Department
J. J. Traty
Ramey
Blacklick
Harry Irwin
Cherry Tree
Clemente Arroyo
South ‘America
Charles Ruffner
Arcadia
Joseph Irons
Indiana
Irons
Cage
Alice Schall
Clymer
Sarah Kuhns
Greensburg
Bess J. Unger
Closing Days at the Indiana Public Schools
More than 800 visitors viewed pupil displays in Indiana public schools during Exposition Day activities. Supt Work coordinated exhibits of essays drawings and art with high school work featured. The Senioran first issue appeared, and visitors day exercises occurred county wide with gifts and treats for teachers and pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Public Schools
Work
Meade’ Marshall
Tuncan
Margaret Hasinger
Town
States
Harmon School
Carlisle Bothe
Crossroads School
Mary Laney
Subscription offer mix up at Progress and Gazette Times
A garbled notice announces a one year subscription for four dollars from Progress and Gazette Times with payment in advance terms and a deadline around December. It references Fritteburg and unclear pricing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress and
Fritteburg Gazette Times
Progress
Gazette Times
Jury Acquits Dixonville Arson Defendant After Lengthy Trial
The Dixonville case drew wide attention as Louis Leuih was acquitted of felonious arson and fraud charges after a four day trial. Several defendants were sentenced under the new probation law, with unrelated cases continued or commenced in January. Judge Telford sentenced many offenders for December term crimes while noting probation rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixonville
Louis -Leuih
Telford
Patrick Sheanan
Blairsville
Mra
Annie Nitch
Blatraylle
Sheenan
Antonio Gerini
Heilwood
Jos Carrino
Steve Zimback
William McAdoo
Sam Sirlapa
Edward Gatton
Court Supports White Township School Move
The court upheld the White Township school board’s decision to move the Harbison School from its former site to the H. O. Williams farm southeast of Indiana. Residents opposed the move, an appointed master heard testimony from both sides, and the report was sent to the court for final action, which occurred yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbison
Williams Farm
Town
Fudge Ss. J. Telford
White Township
H. O. Williams
Indiana
Birthday celebration marks 77th year in West Wheatfield
The Mack Homestead in West Wheatfield Township hosted a pleasant gathering to mark the 77th birthday of Mr. Robert D. Mack. Relatives and friends enjoyed a noon dinner and an afternoon of social amusements with many Mack family members listed among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack
West Wheatfield Township
Robert D. “Mack
Weat
Wheatfield Township
David Mack
Samuel Mack
Hugh Mack
P. McCullough
Blanche
C. N. McKelvey
Plo
J. B. Mack
G. F. Mack
David W. Mack
FB. Brantlinger
Orrin ‘Mack
Pond
Collins
Kenneth
Robert Brett
Robert Sheridan
Vincent McFarland
Misa Alice Bowser
Christmas Che ds From Congressmen Langham
Congressman Langham of town renews Progress subscription with a $1 check and thanks editors. He commends the paper’s management in Tridiana County and praises the new advance payment system as encouraging prompt attention to matters. He extends Christmas wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Progress
UN. Langham
Tridiana
Weddings Of A Week Mack Hood In Western Pennsylvania
A home wedding in New Florence joins Bertha Hood and Ward Mack in marriage with Rev. D C Littell officiating. Guests include Hood relatives from Meadow Brook and Harris. The couple plans a East Coast wedding trip and will reside in Pitcairn where Mack works for the Pennsylvania Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan Hood
Lynn Hood
Mabion Hood
Johnstown
Lizzie Hood
Homer City
James Mack
Mary Hood
Clara Mack
John Hood
Baward Campbell
Steele Clawson
Wphriam Wallace
Mabon Hood
James ‘Dick
Thomas Mabon
Repine-McGregor
Harry M. Repine
Coral
Olie McGregor
Town
J. W. Carey
Methodist Episcopal Church
James McGregor
Church Street
Repiners
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Repine Ia
McGregor
Indiana
Killed while on way to new home at Yatesboro
Two men died when a wagon was struck by a Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh train at Yatesboro. Bert Simme drove the wagon carrying Antonio Velino and another worker, who had moved to Yatesboro for new employment, and were killed instantly when the train struck. The tragedy disrupted relocation plans and left the community in shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Johnaten
LaJose
Clearfield County
M. Henry
Winterburn
W. Va
Hig
Henry
Umberman
Yatesrond
Danes Say Cook Did Wrabh 1 Aww Teach the Polo
The Cook Investigating Committee reported to the University of Copenhagen that explorer records do not support a verdict that he discovered the North Pole. The material examined is deemed insufficient for conviction and no clear findings emerge. A separate note mentions a postal card shower for Mrs. Willam Detar of Vandergrift on her birthday, totaling 130 cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Cook
University of Copenhagen
North Pola
Indiana
Mra
Willam Detar
Vandercrift
Lydia Ballentine
Death notices reflect long era of Washington township
Obituaries recall Francis Billott Padman a longtime resident and elder of Creekside Presbyterian Church dying from a lingering illness. The piece lists survivors including wife children grandchildren and siblings and notes funeral details and burial near Creekside. Additional notices honor Sara M. Jones Nora Stiffer Burgen W. M. Baxter Laura B. Coon and others with brief funeral details and place names across Washington township and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Billott Padman
Francia
Padrmin
Washington Township
Crookside
Presbyterian Church
Creekside
W. J. Wilson
John G
White Township
William D
Samuel L
Francis
C. M
Creekeside
Mra. BF. Conner
Rayne Township
Tames Gibson
Center Township
Mra
Alex. Ray
California
Sara M. Jones
Church Street
Ray
J. M. Jones
Mary
Mallen Burgen
Nora Stiffer Burgen
Cresson
Johnstown City Hospital
Thomas J. Stifler
Cherry Tree
Hye
Chorah Burying Ground
W. M. Baxter
Conemaugh Township
Oil City
Mary Johnston
Sara Fralley
Diderton
Olivet
John H. Coon
Laura B. Coon
Philadelphia Street
Oliver Graden
Homestead
Clair Getty
Lillian
Bess
Florence
Helen
Johnstown
Willian
Rowe
William B. Rowe
Youngstown
Margery Smith
Canoe Township
Clymer Fire Destroys Opera House and Dozens of Buildings
A midnight blaze in Clymer Cherryhill township consumed the opera house and damaged or destroyed about two dozen structures. Firemen from Indiana and 18 local volunteers rushed to battle the flames, but water shortages and limited equipment hindered efforts. Losses include the opera house, a butcher shop, surrounding homes, hotels, and stores, with insured and uninsured property totaled at about $20,000. A basketball game was briefly interrupted as residents fought the fire and protected valuables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clymer
Cherryhill
Clymer Opera House
Indiana
Samuel Green
Grass Flats
Amiel Clemson
Frank Petrakis
John Stasko
Lane
W. I
Shankle
Frank Clawson
R. G. Williams
Squire
Howard Smith
H. N. Prothero
W. F. Neely
Citizens’ Water Co
Strasko
Williams
Neely An
Nooloy Llysry
Schall
Normal School
Clymer Hardware Company
J. S. Mill
Stacko Bank
Stanko
Wan Carr
Staska
Ural
Pafet Ae
Nesley
Uing
Jennie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nesangeth
Ornoon
Anu Dents Iduness
Levin
Court Supports School Board OF
William Bueh
Trade Cuy
Yentasaay
Bridgeport
B. Allison
Plana
Allison Everal
Mr. Bush
Emery Buen
Deat Evita
Tigesport
Ang
Alligoa Tama Ay
Tadlana
Langham
MecGwin-Rhields
Jesss
Frank McGwin
Hellwood,s
Miles Mary Jane Shields
Glen Campbell
Altoona
Horace L. Jacobs
Blellwood
McGwins
John Hall
Salem
Marlon Center
John Fulmer
Harry McCreery
H. Q. Graham
Berlowsly
Teaac M. Hadden
Leard
P'riday
R. F. McHenry
Bellwood
W. W. Couch
Near West Lebran
Yieitor Friay
Squire J. D. Spicher
Hillsdale
Church
Paul Mack
Princeton College
George Critchlow
Salt Lake City
Lotah
Edward K. Bostle
Montgomery Township
Minnie Rink
Gombs Conservatory of Music
Philadelphia
West Philadelphia
County Commissioners
J. T. Casa
South Seventh ‘Street
Philadelphia Hospital
Carl Crawford
Ernest
Caldwell
Kiski
Harry Sutter
Bucknell
Arthur Torrence
Washington
Jefferson
Clyde Caldwell
West Cheater
Harry T. Brown
Fresport
Deckers Point
Rochester Mills
Weolka
Nelson Stamn
Harry Kent
Napp
BE. Wassant
Hetrick
Hiram George
Lydick
Starford
Civil Service
James Crawford
Conemaugh
Township
Crawford
Frances Wagelay
Wilkinshire
Sara M. Jonas
William 4. Jones
Richmond Hill L. 1
Mie
Anna McColl
Saltsburg
Lucinda Stewart
Kennedy Stewart
Armagh
Woodland
Mra. M
J. H. Bhate
Venlo Stoops
Yvenie Stoops
Tubsroutosin
Platen
Mia
Mary Avery
Marlon
Nick Buss
Chamberayville
Mya
Hamilton Stewart
John G. Cameron
North Ninth Street
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