Eldersridge Farmers Institute Draws Wide Attendance
Large gatherings fill Eldersridge Presbyterian church and creamery during two day farm institute under state agriculture department. Lectures by Enos Hess and O W Stoughton cover nitrogen and phosphoric acids silos and dairy topics. evening sessions praise education and county farming progress. Indiana county farmers plan to join Dayton Armstrong county institute this Thursday and Friday with a detailed program including fruit growing poultry profits road improvements and farm fencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elderaridge
Farmers’ Institute
State Department of Agriculture
Presbyterian Church
SM. McHenry
White Township
N. B. Kelly
T. B. Elder
W. L. Neil
Jacksonville
Enos H. Hess
State College
O. W. Stoughton
State Board of
W. 8. A. Wilson
Eldersridge Academy
Wilson
Lincoln
Gladstone
Jim Jeffries
Enoa H. Hees
Hess
Institute
Eldersridge
Ier
BE. Snyder
J A. Woodward
China. Kimmel
Elderton
D. M. Smith
J. A. Woodward
Prof. Hess
Elizabeth Smith
W. B. Eider
Col
Alice Elder
Blanche Ewing
Mies Marguerite Elder
J. F. Hood
Farmer’ Institute
Dayton
Armstrong County
Indiana County
J. E. Inskeap
Morrow
W. B Rowland
W.senith
Church News Highlights Revivals and Sermons Across Town
Rev R R Riedel aided the Wintondale revival for three weeks while Rev Dr David Hall, lately of Washington DC, returns home to occupy his pulpit next Sabbath. Union meetings of Christian Endeavor societies, Sabbath school programs, and daily services led by Rev D M Kinter are announced along with Miss Elizabeth Allison's Russian mission address and Blairsville meeting on February 18. Rev J H Norris will preach in Homer City and M E church in Pittsburg hosts afternoon and evening services beginning Monday through Friday with an all day meeting Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Riedel
Wintondale
David Hall
Washington, D. C
Christian Endeavor Societies
Presbyterian Church
Christian Church
D. M. Kinter
the Times
Elizabeth Allison
Indians County
Christian Endeavor Union
Livthoron
Blairsville
J. H. Norris
First Pentecostal Church of
Pittsburg
M. E
Homer City
Weather Signal Station Planned at Punxsutawney
Congressman Jack announces a weather signal station to be placed at Punxsutawney in Jefferson county with Pittsburg officials sending telegraphed forecasts and warnings at government expense. Also notes pensions for Mary J. George and Washington C. Patrick, James K. Wells and John G. Leeper appointment as postmaster at Alice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Jack
Punxsutawney
Jefferson County
Pittsburg
Jack
Mary J. George
Vandergrift
Westmoreland County
Washington C. Patrick
Blanket Hill
Armstrong County
James K. Wells
Plumville
Indiana County
John G. Leeper
Alice
Society Happenings at the Wilsons and Friends
Mr and Mrs W T Wilson of Church street hosted a refined house party Thursday with about 100 guests. Saturday afternoon Mrs Wilson hosted dinner for about 50 ladies. Mrs R A Thompson of Oakland avenue entertained around 40 ladies yesterday at 4 pm. Friday evening Mr and Mrs Thompson will entertain about 90 friends. The Misses Wallace hosted about 40 friends Tuesday evening in honor of Mrs John Milligan of Steubenville Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Wilson
Church Street
John Milligan
Steubenville, O
Farmers Form a Trust to Hold Coal Land
A group of farmers in White township northeast of town forms a trust to protect coal interests. Members agree to hold coal land until assured of at least 35 dollars per acre, representing a large block of property.
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White Township
Beauties of South Mahon Township Colts Sell for 300
Mr J M Wilson sold and delivered to John and Johnston a pair of matched three year old colts of Purathon stock. They tipped the beam at 13,000 each and brought Mr Wilson $300 for the fine team. Meanwhile RaymondBompeon, 6, son of it, died. funeral held Monday with interment at Balivega cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Wilson
South Mahoning Township
John & Johnston
Center Township
Wilson
Rail survey boosts talk of new lines through coal regions
Pennsylvania surveyors on Blacklick creek and nearby routes west to Armagh and Crooked creek area hint at spring construction of a railroad from Wintondale to Buffington. Testing of coal lands by Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg is in progress with plans to extend lines toward Creekside and Gastown, signaling broader rail access to rich coal fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Blacklick Creek
Armagh
Wintondale
Buffington
Blacklick
Lackawanna Iron & Steel Company
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Civil Engineek
Armstrong County
Gastown
Plum Creek
Crooked Creek
Shelocta
Buffalo, Rochester
Bridegroom Victim in Tragic Derry Death Before Wedding
Robert McCullough 23 a Pennsylvania railroad telegraph operator at Derry died late Saturday night after leaping from a moving freight near his tower. He was engaged to Miss Keturah Campbell, daughter of William Campbell, of South Sixth street, and wedding plans were to proceed after her school term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McCullough
Pennsylvania Railroad
Derry
McCullough
Keturah Campbell
William Campbell
South Sixth Street
Weddings of a Week. Kunkle and Bennett. Doberensky and Pesada
Emanuel E. Kunkle and Sacha Bennett, both of Blacklick township, wed February 6 in Squire Crossman's office. John P. Doberensky and Meri J. Pesada, Banke township residents, married at Punxsutawney on Thursday by Rev. Wienker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ekunkle-Bennett
Emanuel E. Kunkle
Sacha Bennett
Blacklick Township
Squire J. A. Crossman
Farmers’ Bank
Jones Barrow Couple Wed At Registers Office
James Jones of Bradenville and Mary L Barrow of Derry were married at the registers office on Thursday by Rev G T Reynolds.
Revival at Washington Presbyterian Church Cleared Debt
Rev W J Wilson conducted a revival at Washington Presbyterian Church in Rayne township, ending with communion on Sabbath. The largely attended meeting spurred a religious awakening and the $560 debt was paid, leaving the congregation encouraged by its improved condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Wilson
Washington Presbyterian Church
Rayne Township
Lincoln Birthday Observed By Local Veterans Group
The Women’s Relief Corps of Marion Center assisted by John Pollock G A R Post members and other old soldiers observed Lincoln’s birth anniversary with fitting ceremonies on Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Relief Corps of
Marion Center
John Pollock
Judge White’s Brazilian Monkey Given to Rexburg Park
Will Grnamenta Park notes that Judge White of town donated his Brazilian monkey to Frank A. Cresswell, Rexburg Park superintendent in Johnstown. The animal was shipped to Johnstown on Saturday.
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Judge White
Frank A. Cresswell
Rexburg Park
Johnstown
Wilkinsburg Team Edges Normal School 16 to 12
A basketball game in Library Hall Monday evening saw Wilkinsburg hosted by Normal School Club Teaulted. visitors won 16 to 12.
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Library Hall
Wilkinsburg
Auditor's Report Nearing Completion for County Figures
Auditor's report 6 county and ace Peterman W F George and fee near completion. Report to appear next week's issue. United States jurors Squire M B Kline and J Wilse McCartney of town named for session in Scranton second week of March. Moving pictures Lyman H Howe's show to mark Washington's birthday under Indiana Athletic Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County
Ace Peterman
W. Feorge
Fee
United States
Squire M. B. Kline
J. Wilse McCartney
Town
United States Court
Scranton
Moving Pictures
Lyman H. Howe
Wansington
Indiana Athletic Assciation
Ex Senator Peal Visits Indiana House Town Meeting
Ex Senator Peal of Lock Haven was in town Tuesday and attended at the Indiana house. A.V. Bakker of Ebensburg was an Indiana investor on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peal
Lock Haver
Indiana House
A.V. Bagker
Ebonaburg
Death of Mrs Martha Rummel at daughters home
Mrs Martha Rummel died suddenly at her daughter Mrs Michel Baum in Beringer early Wednesday morning after an abrupt vomiting episode. She was the widow of Herman Rummel and survived by John East Ridge Mrs Elizabeth Smith and Mrs Rachel Baum. She joined the Church of God 25 years ago and lived a devout life. Funeral services were held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Asherite church with Rev Armstrong officiating and burial in Uniontown cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Rummel
Michel Baum
Beringer
Herman Rummel
John
East Ridge
Elizabeth Smith
Kenwood
Rachel Baum
Church of God
Asherite
Armstrong
Uniontown
Mrs Martha Martin Dies At 76 In Cherryhill Township
Mrs Martha Martin died at her son John’s home on west Chestnut street Sabbath at 10:30 PM after weeks of illness. Born in Ireland, she married William Martin and lived in Cherryhill township 55 years before moving to town after his death last October. Survived by another son George W. of Fifth street. affiliated with the Presbyterian church. Funeral at her home Tuesday at 11 AM by Rev A J Furman, interment Harmony cemetery, Cherryhill township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Martin
John
West Chestnut Street
Fourth Ward
Ireland
William Martin
Cherryhill Township
George W
Fifth Street
Presbyterian Church
A. J. Furman
Harmony Cemetery
Death Notice of Mrs Jane Campbell of West Lebanon
Mrs Jane Campbell of West Lebanon died at her home on Wednesday from intestinal consumption after 16 weeks illness. Born April 11 1821 in Butler county she married James Campbell in 1851 who died nine years ago. Surviving children include Mrs Amanda George Mrs B C George and Mrs Calvin McAdoo and Joan at home. Life-long member of West Union United Presbyterian church funeral held Friday by Rev N B Kelly interment at West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Campbell
West Lebanon
Butler County
James Campbell
Amanda George
C. George
Calvin McAdoo
Near West Lebanon
Joan
West Union United Presbyterian Church
N. B. Kelly
West
Ebanea
Mrs George Griffith Dies Sudden at 37 in South Mahoning
Mrs George Griffith of South Mahoning township died suddenly on Friday night from heart trouble at age 37 years and 1 day after an attack within a half hour. Survived by husband three sons and one daughter. She was a member of Mahoning Baptist Church. funeral conducted by Rev French with interment in church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Griffith
South Mahoning Township
Mahoning
Catherine Barr Dies at 72 in Green Township
Mrs Catherine Barr widow of Smith Barr died at her Pleasant Valley home in Green township on Tuesday from heart trouble aged 72. Survived by sons M A Barr Purchase Line and S H Barr Johnstown. John Barr. daughter Mrs Sarah Moorhead Mubaffey. daughter Mary O Kieff Altoona. Member of Taylorsville Presbyterian Church. Funeral today conducted by Rev Wm Devor with interment in church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Barr
Smith Barr
Pleasant Valley
Green Township
M. A
S. H. Barr
Purchase Line
John
Johnstown
Sarah Moorhead
Mubaffey
Mary O’kieff
Altoona
Presbyterian Church of
Tayloreville
Wm. Devor
Henry Libengood dies at 85 in Blairsville Intersection
Henry Libengood of Blairsville Intersection died at his home aged 85, a lifelong resident who died in the house where he was born. He leaves one son and three daughters. Funeral services were held Friday at the M. E. church in Blairsville Intersection, with Rev S B Laverty officiating, followed by interment in Blairsville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Libengood
Blairsville
M. E
S. B. Laverty
Deaths of Miss Kate Wissman and Miss Mame Millen
Miss Kate Annie Wissman of Turtle Creek died at her uncle Adam Able’s home in Armstrong township at age 22 after becoming a mother. Interment planned for Turtle Creek after burial prep by Henby Steving. Miss Mame Millen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Millen of Armstrong township, died Thursday night of typhoid pneumonia at 18 years 5 months 6 days. She suffered meningitis earlier. a member of West Union United Presbyterian Church. services held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Bar M. S. Telford officiated. burial in West Union church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Annie Wissman
Kate Wiseman
Turtle Creak
Adam Able
Armstrong Township
Henby Steving
Turtle Creek
Mame Millen
Misa
John Millen
Armetrong Township
Weat Union Unitedreasterian Church
Westons
Telford
West Union Church
Eliza Yaney Widow of Matthias Yaney Departs
Eliza Yaney widow of Matthias Yaney died Wednesday at age 83. Survived by children Charles and Lewis. Funeral services conducted at Fit Gey by Reverend Ecsbrie with interment to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza Yaney
Matthias Yaney
Charles
Lawis
Ecsbrie
Christmas Day Fatal Shooting in Lockport Tragedy
Mrs Mary R Powell died weeks after being shot by her husband Grant Powell at their Lockport home near the Indiana border. Powell, held in Greensburg jail, faced murder charges after a coroner’s verdict. The shot occurred Christmas Day. Powell reportedly intoxicated. The couple’s newborn child survived. Powell’s earlier life included the death of his first wife, and his former wife’s killer died in a separate incident. Interment followed in Lockport.
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Lockport Nowa
Greensburg
Mary R. Powell
Grant Powell
Lockport
Westmoreland County
Indiana
Memorial Hospital
Johnstown
Powell
Bolivar
Patrick Duffey
Dorsey Smith
Smith
Damage suit filed over death of Robert Clawson
Albert Clawson of Second ward sues the Pennsylvania Railroad for 25060 damages for the death of his son Robert Clawson who was run down and killed on the railroad tracks at Bradenville in January. Deputy Josiah Neal served the summons on Freight Agent Cunningham. The case will be heard at the March term with plaintiff represented by John E. Getty and the railroad by J. N. Banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Clawson
Albert Clawson
Second Ward
Robert
Bradenville
Josiah Neal
Mons
Cunningham
John E. Getty
J. N. Banks
Pennsylvania Railroad
Dr Weir to Take Postgraduate Course at Grand Rapids
Dr. 5. B. Weir of Smicksburg attends Grand Rapids Veterinary College to pursue a postgraduate program. He serves as house surgeon and is the county’s only graduate veterinary surgeon from his school. He will return to Smicksburg in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Weir
Smicksburg
Grand Rapids
Coll
Mich
Weir
Prosperous Greensburg merchant to occupy larger quarters
Frank H. Griffith, a prospering Greensburg merchant, will move to larger premises after leasing a spacious store to be fitted in a modern style. He previously served as head clerk at Stump's Bargain Store and Indiana friends congratulate him on his rising prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Griffith
Greensburg
Griffith
Stumps Bargain Store
Indiana
Farm Sold in White Township to Canoe Towne Buyer
Mr Wim H Smith Sr of Canoe Towne Ship bought the Wm J Ray farm east of town in White township for 9000 dollars in cash. Smith will take possession soon while Ray plans to relocate west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Township
Wim. H. Smith, Sr
Canoe Towne Ship
Wm. J. Ray
Real Estate Transfers in Green Banks and Center Townships
Real estate transfers involve Frank Jobna transferring 24 acres in Green township to John D. Garman for 200 dollars. Elizabeth Neil and her husband transfer 13 acres in Banks township to D T Neal for 400 dollars. Austin Berkepile and spouse transfer a lot in Center township to Catherine Sickenberger for 3650 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jobna
Green Township
John D. Garman
Elizabeth Neil
Et Ux
Banks Township
D. T. Neal
Austin Berkepile
Center Township
Catherine Sickenberger
The Spinsters Return comedy at M E church
Those who miss seeing The Return of the Spinsters from Oklahoma at Kewy Hall on Thursday evening will miss a treat. The, comedy is presented by the studies of the M E church and the receipts go to the parsonage fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Kewy Hall
M. E. Church
Inspection This Week Captain Sam H Of Word From Re
A brief notice reports inspection activities scheduled this week led by Captain Sam H. and the unit from the regional command. The update highlights readiness, dates, and locations for on site checks.
Basket Ball Player Hurt
Harry Neal son of ex Sheriff T. 3 relied on ing while playing basketball, received a severe cut above the left De. A. B. Batesbaugh closed the wound with several stitches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Neal
T. 3. Rely
A. B. Batesbaugh
Summer School at Blatraville Opens May Fourteen
Prof. J. P. Archibald principal of Blatraville schools will teach el eotion of seven asks there commencing Monday May 14 Sssts A patent named to Jobo F. Map MOartby at Salteburg for an vve 0b
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blatraville
J. P. Archibald
Jobo F
Map Moartby
Salteburg
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Farmers? Institute
Clara Wadding
W. C. Marshall
J. W. McIntire
Wm. M. Espey
N. C. Coleman
F B. Martin
D. Raleigh
John Black
Faipay
A. Carson
N. Seanor
Irene Mechlin
J. A. Davis
Wilda Rowland
W. C. Brown
Church News
Iome
Raymond Bompeon
Eac
L Robinson
Balivega
Crooked
Blacklick Creeks
Retail Mercantile Tax Reform Association of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Tims
Bighil
Visitors
MES
Mes, Catherine Barr
Kate A. Wissman
Sam H. Ofword
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