Death toll in the county rises with multiple obituaries
Prof A M Wonder aged 58, former division superintendent of highways in Indiana county, was found dead in his Bell flats apartment from heart trouble after sleeping. James Mitchell, 78, died at Philadelphia street home from a blend of diseases. Christina Taylor, 68, widow of William Taylor, died at Homer City with paralysis. Henry I Alderfer, 48, died suddenly at home on South Eleventh Street from heart enlargement. Funeral arrangements set for Carey interment and Williamsport burial.
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A. M. Wonder
Indiana County
Clearfield
Jefferson Counties
Bell Flats
H.R. Umburn
Umburn
Wonder
Carey, O
Susquehanna College
Indiana
Masons, Elks and Odd Fellows
Carey
Elks Lodge
Christ Episcopal Church
James Mitchell
Philadelphia Street
Martha Louisa Thompson
Christian Church of Indiana
Robert T
Camden
N. J
Ella Houston
Jesse I
Spangler
William J
Pittsburg
John B
Martha Louisa
Hmm Fasick
Hopewell
Clyde L
Christian Church
Calvin Clarke
Greenwood Cemetery
Henry I. Alderter
South Eleventh Street
Grace Alderfer
Josephine
Philip Alderfer
Lucarne
Lacey
Caroline
Dean
Alderfer
M. E. Church
J. W. Cary
Williamsport
State buys West Chester Normal School for value and debt
The State Board of Education will acquire West Chester State Normal School for par value plus indebtedness and plans to take California and Hollinboro Normals next, with 14 schools to be run under state management. The move, enabled by the school code, aims to boost teacher supply and avoid tuition for students who pledge to teach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Chester
Harrisburg
State Board of Education
West Chester State Normal School
California
Holinbore Normal Schools
Lock Haven
Pennsylvania
Normal sprinter breaks world record in 60 yard dash
Carroll of Indiana Normal wins open novice dash at Duquesne Garden during Crafton A A meet in Pittsburg. He clocks :06 1-5 in prelims breaking Myer s time and finishes in :06 2-5 tying the former mark set weeks earlier in New York. Burwell and Gano follow, with Coach Bill Jack predicting the feat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
Pittsburg
Indiana Normal
Duquesne Garden
Crafton A. A
Myers
A .C
New York
Burwell
Pitt
Gano
Bill” Jack
Indiana
Girl Escapes Sled Runoff Near Burnside
Miss Margaret Patrick of Burnside, an employee at Glen Campbell National Bank, rode a bus sled to the station when a harness break caused the sled to overturn. The driver pursued the horses after the crash. Patrick reached the station before the train. The horses later died after striking the railroad bridge abutments nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnside
Margaret Patrick
National Bank
Glen Campbell
Miss Patrick
Patrick
Blairsville Breeder Dominates Greensburg Poultry Show
J R Baker of Blairsville formerly of Indiana swept the Greensburg Poultry Show prizes with his Silver Laced Wyandottes including first through third in hens Bullets cockerels and a breeding pen of fourteen birds. He also won the silver cup for best display and previously swept Vandergrift prizes. The report notes his egg laying strain and masterful mating for prize winners. Also announced engagements and organizational news from the region. Garnette Barr to marry BR Blackburn of Hellwood in spring. S C George named vice president of Pennsylvania State Board of Agriculture at Harrisburg meeting. Indiana Progressive party plans a dollar banquet with a committee appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dblairsville
J. R. Baker
Blairsville
Indiana
Greensburg
Vandergrift
Flo
Personal Brevities From Lovejoy to Philadelphia
Local notes list residents and visitors including Ty M Buterhaugh Lovejoy Wis, Frank McGinity, W T Mahattey Cherry Tree Wis, W G Allen near Lovejoy, J A Findley Greensburg, RB Anderson Wilkinsburg, Mrs Norris McCoy East Church Street guest of Pittsburg friends, Theodore Vogel Carrolltown, Mrs William Bishop Baltimore guest of Mrs J S Russell, Madison McTaughtin Pittsburg guest in Indiana, Alex Lewis Latobe guest of Lewis family, George W McGowan Philadelphia street in Smethport, Frank Campbell Tarentum, Clarence Pennington Vandergrift visit, Mrs John R Jones Evelyn Grace North Ninth Street home, Frank A Wood Grand Theatre Pittsburg for Moving Picture Protective Association, Mrs William Kissinger and sister Harriet Alexander visiting brother John Dick Huntington, Mrs J H Learn Lovejoy home after two weeks with relatives, Irvin Glasser visiting Philadelphia then New England shoe factories, Mrs Robert Taylor Pittsburg returning from Indiana relatives, Myrtle Cummins Clarion county returning to Indiana Bent Ring Ladder factory, W B Repine Blacklick Township executor visiting Indiana to settle estate, MM J Golden Clymer leaving for New Berlin Berks to attend H N Golden funeral. local ties to livestock trade noted.
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Ty .M. Buterhaugh
Lovejoy
Wis
Frank McGinity
WiLamsport
W.T. Mahattey
Cherry Tree
W. G. Allen
Near Lovejoy
J. A. Findley
Greensburg
Indiana
RB. Anderson
Wilkinsburg
Norris McCoy
East Church Street
Pittsburg
L. M. Lewis
South Eleventh Street
George W. McGowan
Philadelphia
Smethport
McKean County
Frank Campbell
Tarentum
Margaret Campbell
South Wirth Street
Clarence Pennington
Ernest
Vandergrift
John R. Jones
Evelyn Grace
North Ninth Street
Frank A. Wood
Grand Theatre
Moving Picture Protective Association
William Kissinger
Town
Harriet Alexander
Blairsville
John Dick
Huntington
J. H. Learn
Ward Learn
Matmastown
Foster Burkey
Irvin Glasser
James Glasser
New England
Robert Taylor
T. Taylor
Myrtle Cummins
Clarion County
W. RB. Repine
Blacklick Township
Weddings of a Week Lieb Adama and Adams pair wed in town
The week’s weddings include Paul J. Lieb and Lillian Adams at St Bernard church with nuptial mass and local attendance. Also couples Lawrence Uncapher with Rachel Perrier, Walter Harman with Elizabeth Fisher, Murray Edwards with Dora Brown, and Charles Mentel with Nellie Overdortt tied the knot in various local ceremonies. The Anti Crank Society held its second monthly meeting near Penn Run with a brief program and new members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vogel
North Fifth Street
Vogel Bros
Hust Water Street
Anti-Crank Society
The
Vinton Edwardia
Penn Run
Transfers and Deeds Recorded Across Multiple Townships
A long list of real estate transfers and deeds is documented, naming numerous individuals and properties across Armstrong Indiana Green and other areas. Amounts range from hundreds to thousands of dollars, with parcels including acres and lots. Institutions like Manor Real Estate & Trust Co. appear as recipients in several transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juliann
T. Melvin McChirdy
Conemaugh
J. i McCurdy
Margaret D. Wisedits
I Armstrong
J.T Stephans
Clara B. McCurdy
Margaret
Whiteltis
Creeps
Indiaina
Cearge Millar
James J. Turner
Montgomlary
Crlysie Wille
C. A. Johnston
White
Kina L. Dnlnston
Jacob Wettling
Indiana
TR. Wettling
Magelo McLaughlin
John A. Shaffer
Coal Mining Co
Mast
West Wheatfield
Homer City
Josef Baxic
Two TOGAT TITUS on St Valentine Day program notes
A long community notice outlines a teachers institute at Allison school Washington township on St Valentine’s Day with multiple topics and lists of speakers including Wavya Hamilton Tryin Myers Walter Black Carl Lewis and others. Church news reports revival at Cherry Tree Presbyterian church bringing 45 additions to the church and 40 at Stiflertown with a Personal Workers League organized at a men’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tehimond “and Allison School
Washington Township
Teachers' Institute
U. B
Tichmond
St. Valentine's Day
Wavya Hamilton
Tryin Myers
Walter Black
Carl Lewis
BE. A. Kelly
Z. R. Hamilton
Maud Braughiar
Elder
Douglass
Tina States
A. W. Miner
Elmer Lyke
Allison School
G. C. Ritter
Intitute
May Wissinger
Rose Myers
Carlotita Wilson
G. O. Ritter
Prof. Robertson
Zetta Sourwine
Tune Buhite
Reynolds
Gharry Tree
Presbyterian Church
J. B. Worrall
Wihout
Brent
Thirowghous
Char
Local Notes From County Towns Chronicle Social and Moves
News items from various towns recount recovering individuals and visits, relocations, church activities, revivals, and community events. Mentions include Joseph Johnston’s improved health, Miss Maude Chirk visiting Leechburg, Rev Buell revival services, and multiple family visits across Indiana and surrounding areas with depots, depots plans, and school fundraisers noted.
Borough Wile Lebey Buy Mopar Iee Truck
Borough meeting notes reveal approval of a modern truck for the Fire Association and council action on street repairs, streetlight upgrades, and a new health board appropriation. Officials discuss grants, wage adjustments, building inspection duties, and bird-box projects in the park this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borough
Wile Lebey
Mopor Iee
Indl ana Rod and Gun Club Elects Officers
At the annual meeting in the Court House officers for the coming year were elected and arrangements made for a club shoot and banquet on Thursday February 12 Tincoln's birthday. The event will divide into two teams for the shoot and the losers will contract the winners that evening. Elected were President J R Springer vice president J R Richards treasurer Elmer W Allison field captain C R Pilkington and George J Clark to the board of directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indlana Rod and Gun Club
Court House
Tincoln
J. R. Springer
J. R. Richards
Elmer W. Allison
C. R. Pilkington
Geoge J. Clark
Giants edge Pirates in Chambersville clash 24 to 23
The Pirates suffered their first defeat of the season, losing by one point to the Giants at Chambersville on Thursday evening in a tight game. Banks and Ganley starred for the Pirates while Hi McQuilken and Blair led the Dodgers in a separate Tuesday win 29 to 18. Indiana native players and local business figures are noted in a flood of scattered mentions, including postal and educational updates, and a fire damage claim of 400 dollars at Mrs. Lieta McGovern’s South Fourth Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirates
Giants
Chambersville
Banks
Ganley
Dodgers
McGiovern
Mra
Liesta McGovern
South Teuth Sirest
Planning for the Big G A R Encampment in Indiana
Indiana city to host Pennsylvania Grand Army of the Republic encampment with about six hundred posts and around one thousand delegates expected. Sons of Veterans organize a camp to assist with hospitality, lodging, and entertainment for visiting comrades from across Pennsylvania and other allied groups. Public installations of officers planned February 14 at the Court House, with invites extended to residents and veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toanquitters
Indiana
Grand Army Department of Pennsylvania
Gettysburg
Pennsylvania
Lod
A. R
Sons of Veterans
Commonwealth
Department
Grand Army
Department of Pennsylvania
Wells
Adjt Generl Town
Pittsburg
Ladies of Indiana Relief Corps
Hawking Station
The
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A.M. Wonder
Christianna Taylor
William Taylor
George Steffy
Peter Steffy
Methodist Episcopal Church
Fannie Lloyd
Will More
Isaac
Kinport
Péter
Culver
Steffy
R. J. Mortis
Hast Ridge
William Shepherd
Henry H. Alderter
Joseph J. Burr
Washington, Pa
Garnette Claire Barr
BR. E. Blackburn
Hellwood
8. CG. George
West Lebanon
Pennsylvania State Board of Agriculture
Progressive Party of
Merri
Lawrence Uncapher
Tachel Perrier
A.T. Weir
Frank Uncapher
John Ferrier
Center Township
Walter L. Narman
Near Vliet
George M. Harman
Elizabeth B. Fisher
Near Vive Points
Josiah Wisher
George O. Ritter
Harmony Lutheran Church
Ive Points
Howards-Brown
Murray D. Edwards
James Edwards
Idamar
Dora B. Brown
Detkars Point
LT. F. Ing
Indiana Baptist Church
School Street
Mentel-Overdortt
Charles J. Mentel
Mise Nellie A. Overdortt
F. 8. Crawford
South Sixth Street
Togat Titus
Gwen Wainsworth
David Rishel
W. M. Mahan
George Napp
John Gromley
Ernest Work
Mary Hopkins
Hilda Doty
R. &. Emerick
P. F. Walker
Fred Simons
Supt
J. F. Chapman
Ethel Work
Celia Jeffries
William McMillen
J.S. Ross
Ralph Gall
Friends of Education
J. J. Henderson
Paul Mlack
Rev. Copeland
Jellah May Beatty
Jute Bubite
Ine
Coh Weming
Lute Rankin
Tavel Prusul
Jose Myers
Pant Black
Martiago Tigenses
Murray D. Wdwarids
Tchupiar
Dora Tf
Brown
Grant
Lawrence
Rachel Verrier
Wim
Small
Arcadia Pearl Butterbaugh
Arcadia
Clayton
Owans
Elizabeth J. Hess
White Wilda Kinter
Rayne
Paul Tieh
Joseph Johnston
Ernest Shields
Shields
George Cravener
Buell
John Flack
Bellefonte
Larry Finley
Tomer Crey
Glenn Maglish
Wt. C. Magligh
Elm ‘Street
Milekinger
Convie Heseing
Davis Jenkins
Ridge Avenue
J. M. Moye
BL. Louis
Blacklick
J Nix
Ralph Miller
Thor.George
P. BR
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Ambrose
Matthew Rankin
Catbleton
Charles Steetle
Thomas Weaver
Hazel
Plumville
Joseph McQuown
Homer McManus
Twila
Marion Center
McManty
Wadding
William Weiss
Belle
Charles McMillen
Garbleton
McMillen
Pauline McMillen
Crea Judir
Bernice
Joeph McQuown
Carrie Walker
Kintersburg
George Jamison
Bielross
Wow. Cottltar
Clg
Tlargionnara
Nannie Cheorge
Mildred, Coulter
Angel Ashnogh
Clarksburg
Perry George
Papel Cok
Nan North
Mlairsylilt
Viniitie
Rank Patterson
Jolnstown
Ant Lewin
Armagh
Coaiy
Bas
Mitt Amvatidn Chaampbell, Tenelyer
Wihmore School
Sindlay
Chvss
le MB
Ith
Wainb
Missoknee
Molly Patehin
Cassport
Fillmore Aerioal House
Bhncklick Township
Livermore
Atband
Literary Society
Diamondville
Ty ii
Hidinwi Borough
Wil
Mendon
Lidia Pire
Cornell
Fire Association
Counai
Mazda
Wayne
Washington
Taylor Avenue
Bank
Churet
Taylor
Tenth
Twelfth Streets
Oakland Avenue
Ninth Streets
Heilth
Coun T
W. Tf. Mleming
de Sh. Clair & Rinnsenley
West Ware Ter Street
St. Glaht & Tin
Richard W. Wehrle
Fore Council
Sixth Street
Wehrle
Naturalist Club
Thomas Pealer
Daniel Wels
Place Will Hested
Simons
GUN Club
Silcot
Mhensburg
G. A
Nea
Kbanschure Y. M.C. A
Réefasuy
Dhanes J. Hevierson
Bezoo
Drendersan
George JM Nehanan
Vuibebirg
Didi
Adlress
Ion Mer
Ceore Wo Lenkeed
Mager
Clymer Uriek & Wire “Ciiy Companny
Urad
Annie Can
Masten
Belek Manacturers
Mabbeteckord
Association
Srnday Forengon
Model School
Peacher Egies
Mish Margaret
Moore
Indlang Stata Normal School
Llenchars
Nis
New York State
Normal School
Agnes Sulis
Springield
Mass
Realty
White Township
Wilmer Stewart
Wilmer T. Case
Cherryhill
Cariston
Lenke Marins
A. Carston
Dauimes Lemke
Pennsylvankeer
Mast Wiheatfield
Johnstown
George Robinson
Af. H. Weever
Doh Walters
Frank PL Barnhart
Larry W. Bolo
T. Q. Adams
BIG G. A. R
Sons of Veterans and Women
Sons of
Hill
Adjutant
D. J. Snavely
Song of Veterans
Womm
Buchanan
Ve Hiai Sutton
Janior
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