County finances show improved status and reduced debt
Auditors report county affairs are in better shape than in years, with liabilities shrinking from 81,354.03 in 1900 to 48,516.42 in 1905 and debt wiped by 1907. The January 1 1908 balance was 42,013.11, and the county is nearly debt free, excluding the County Home. Expenditures totaled 108,382.46 for 1907, with large costs for birds ordered by former commissioners and various public services. Revenue came from county funds, last settlement, 2007 tax, special assessments, and liquor licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andita
Board of Commissioners
Bird
Boar
Ae “Law Library Association
Kndiana County Agricultural Society
Papers Read At Club Meeting In New Century Club
Montsday afternoon session at the New Century Club featured talks on public education and civic work. Mars. J. Welford presented San dolphin from the Talmud and a Longfellow selection. Mrs. Clav eyce McCreight and Miss Irving read papers. A Chester Century Club member attended and spoke on her organization’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mont _sday
New Century Club
Welford
Sandolphin
Longfellow
Bubton
Clav
Eyce McC
Good Oliver Retained Squire Hood Faces Election
West Wheatfield township resident Robert J. Hood attended the county Republican meeting in the county seat. Hood, long serving as Justice of the Peace, was identified as a prominent local citizen with a home base and potential support for continuing on the party ticket. A reference to Auditor and other county figures appeared in the discussion, with mention of Prothero, a well known local man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire
Robert J. Hood
West Wheatfield
Eere
West Wheatield Township
Curious Buck Horn Embedded in Ancient Ivory Wood
A fragmentary note describes an old dairy curiosity where a buck’s horn, spotted with a short length of trade and spilt, was found embedded in wood. The horn’s prong remains firmly lodged, suggesting many deer once stood near the sea, with one buck about to shed its horn.
Man Drowned as Bridge Breaks Over Blacklick Creek
A 37 year old Austrian man died after the suspension bridge across Blacklick Creek at Josephine collapsed on Monday. The bridge failure swept him and a car into the stream. rescue attempts were futile. The deceased, identified as the man and father of four, resided in the local area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacklick Creek
Josephine
Denly
Carey
Pan
Indiana concert plans promise record musical year
The Indiana Choral Society with forty Pittsburg Orchestra members will hold April concerts under Prof. Hamlin E. Cogswell at the Normal Conservatory of music. An earlier event featured eleven young ladies in costume presenting The American Girl's Opportunity, while a $20 collection was raised and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Choral Society
Pittsburg
Indiana
Hamlin E. Cogswell
Normal Conservatory of Music
Revival and church services announced by Rev H Mahon
Rev H Mahon will conduct services at the Christian church in Sample Rao next Lord's Day at 3 00 pm A Lord s Day school will be organized All who are interested are invited A revival meeting will follow next Sunday evening and continue for two weeks with services in charge of the pastor Rev H Mahon A Good Man and a Good Democrat William Morrison of East Mahoning township a Democratic county commissioner candidate called on Monday Morrison a loyal member of the minority party and a formidable candidate Pie Social set for Friday February 28 at the Parsuson sel qgl in Backlick township all are invited Ladies are asked to bring pies
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Mahon
Christian Church
Sample Rao
William Morrison
East Mahon- Ing Township
My. Morrison
Parsuson
Sel
Qgl
Ibacklick Township
Rehearing Refused in Liquor License Cases
Judge Telford refused petitions for rehearings in liquor license applications by J. H. Lollar of Hotel Moore and Mélton Hallman landlord of the Hallman House Sherry Tree. Sabbath Observance Meeting announced for tomorrow at 2 in the Biyst United Presbyterian shareh. Skating Carnival planned at the Palace Rink tomorrow night. Simon Anthony of Jacksonville with daughter Gladys revisited his Washington township boyhood scenes last week. Hlavieth with old companions moved time back several revolutions. Females of Leo Secrigt who died in Buffalo were moved to Lilderton for interment on Modi. The deceased formerly resided in Vonders ene where he was employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Lollar
Hotel Moore
Mélton Hallman
Hallman House
Sherry Tree
Simon Anthony
Jacksonville
Gladys
Washington Township
Hlavieth
Leo Secrigt
Buffalo
Lilderton
John &. Craig
John E. Craig
Brushgattey
Cambria Hospital
Johnstown
Bright
Craig
John F. Craig
Anilana County
Frank J. Craig
Morrellville
CC. Craig
Seward
Hiram Miller
Brishvalley
Augustus Bracken
South’ Fork
Miro
A.B. Pattison
A.S. Pattison
Blairsville
Indiana County
White Township
Blacklick Township
Blaireville
G. W. Simpson
Town
Martha I Householder
Coral
Hilzabeth
McGaw
Topeka
Kan
Madge
Kansas City
W.B. Pattison
United Presbyterian Church
Bigivayilte
Helen Estella Coikitt
Helen Estella
Airs
W. J. Colkitt
North Sixth Street
Marion Center
Albert. Rhea
Albert Rhea
Nothenn Center
J. M. Welch
Oakshind
George W. Shane
Swissvale
Wednearay
Bradford
W. B. Stevens
Mise Mamie, Woodings and
Shane
Weddings of A Week Ties at several towns
A sequence of marriages is reported including Baird of Urey and Miss Sarah Agnes Pollock at the bride’s home with Misa als Baird playing the wedding march. Craig and Lang wed in Philadelphia and will reside there. Purcell of Josephine and Lowry of Oakland Avenue wed, Timblin and Rupert marry in Rossiter, and Ray and Moore wed at Hines House with local priests presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baird—Pollock
W. Gummins Baird
Urey
Sarah Agnes Pollock
Andréw Pollock
Rossiter
Ernest M. Wiseay
Glen Campbell
Misa Als Baird
Craig—Lang
Penny H. Craig
Philadelphia
Louise Lang
A. W Lang
Marion Center
A. C. Powell
Divena Nelaon and Clementine wed in Glen Campbell ceremony
Divena Nelaon and Miss Clementine Neleon of Glen Campbell were married at Alfoona-on February 1 by Reve W. O. Robbing of Wilkinsburg. H, fi Heylman departed for Homestead. Some local posts note changes in officers at the Homestead Savings and Trust Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Divena-Nelaon
W. N. Divens
Miss Clementine
Neleon
Glen Campbell
Alfoona-on
W. 0. Robbing
Wilkinsbueg
Heylman
Oita
Homestead Savings and Trost Company
Personal Brevities Show Local Visiting Residents
Miss Agnes Lytle from Pittsburg visits mother here. John C. St. Chilr, a Pittsburg visitor, comes to town over Sunday. Many readers listed as visitors, callers, and guests from Coraopolis to Blairsville with motions of travel and hometown ties.
Seniors Present Colonial Washington Birthday Ball at the Normal
The Normal’s senior class staged a colonial Washington birthday party with powdered hair gowns and a grand march led by the Washington cabinet. Miss Agnes Campbell carried carnations for the underclassmen as B Willis McFarland portrayed George Washington and guests enjoyed toasts and dancing in Recreation hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal
Dags
Washington Cabinet
George Washington
B. Willis McFarland
Town
Weslington
Agnes
Recreation Hall
Washington
Raviolph—James Hamill
Mra
Fandolph
Florence Langhans
Allegheny
Eae
Local Institutes End Life With Razor At Creekattle
Two institutes concluded with a razor incident during a joint program at Creekattle Pa. Friday and Saturday February 28 and 29 1908. The event included addresses on patriotism school progress and teaching methods with multiple speakers and recitations. An additional teachers institute was planned at Shellbarn schoolhouse with sessions on arithmetic teaching methods and Why We Educate followed by addresses and recitations inviting all friends of education to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creekattle
W. Alm.meramin
W. C. McKee
W. H. Mahan
J. S. Brown
J. F. Chapman
J. J. Henderson
Lizale Gohanton
J. F. Russel Lester Wingar
C. A. Campbell
Rev. Wilson
J. C. Mahan
C. W. Detty
Florence Meanor
J. P. Miller
J. T. Stewart
dJeltie Frech
W. C. McFarland
James J. Jones
H. D. Gondron
Tela
Shellbarn
R. G. Mack
Orphsa Kinsey
Township
John Campbell
Frank Johns
Mary Blackley
Nifia McFarland
Tivinina Srsston
D'croux
J. J. Lytoblaon
Millined
Campbell
Ralph McLaughline
Winifred Hutchison
Nina’ McWarland
Nina McVarland
Friends of Education
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County
Oliver
Th. Leuyy Prothero
Bell Jexghange
Marion
Curries News
Bince
John P. Brandon
Presley Brandon
Rayne
Preasley Brandon
B. Campbell
Creekside
J. Frank Gibson
Wei
Ay Thompson
Jay
P. Thompson
William B. Dies
Brushvalley
David Cunningham
Auld Run Coal Co
Robert Cunnningham
Maria
Alice O. Barrett
Charles H. Landfair
Blacklick
J. W. Foreman
Mary
George
Yiack
Barrell
Mattie B. Uncapher
Barto Zaldak
Max Rapka
Harry
Jamison
South Mahoning
John J. Little
John A. Findley
Martha H. Hunter
James Graham
Banks
Thomas J. Clarke
Oak
A. UL. Gibson
George G. Pearce
James Gardner
Burrell
Greek Catholic Church of
Annie M. Fulmer
James E. Fulmer
Wilgun Land Co
Stewarrt
J. M. Stewart
J. M. Stewart & Co
Stewart
North Severth Street
Robinson
Sabpath Observance ‘Association of
Tadians County
Biyst
Palace Rink
Timblin—Rupert
Lester Timblin
Margaret Rupert
Wl. I. Berbets
H. C.currie
Ray 3Icord
Harry W. Ray
Plorence Moore
Rayna Townghin
Hines House
Z. N. McCoy
Agnes Lytle
John C
St. Chilr
Mia
Charles
Luce
Coraopolis
Wesley
Walker
Pittaburg
Walbeck
Begs Fitts
Chevy Tree
Robert C. Bratton
J. Day Brownlee
Pittyburg
M. Leech
Saltsburg
Glenawee Prothero
Water Street
Barnesboro
Earle Locke
Skeleca
P. J. McGovern
North Seventh Street
Sarah Bruce
Hast Oak Street
O. K.,martin
Blatysville
Lottie Stewart
George McHenry
Marion Crater
Burdetin
Jeannette
Peter Garman
Wayne Jayenne
Newton
Kelly
Street
William Montgomery
Stein
Charles McCain
Charles McLein
Templeton
Gastown
Sara’ Wilson
Twayton
Plumville
Margaret
Seventh Street Millner
Hal Speedy
Medical College
Fittsburg
James Hamiliton
West Mahoning Township
S. D. Kerr
William Reed
Spokane
Wash
Mr. Reed
East
Mont. Stephens
Hampton, Tenn
John Lyons
Somerset
Ed Moore
Ed Moore, ‘Mr. Moore
Ebbert, Hershberger
J. M. Zoner
Taylor Avenue
Silvis
Sagamore
D. I. Ring
Wayne, Avenue
Panxsutawney
South Carolina
Indiana Post Office
Bellwood
Punxsutawney
Charles W. McCrady
Glen Gumphall
Thuraday
McCrady
Chuck Harman
Washington Town‘ship
Vistay
Harman
W. T. Myers
Familly
Montgomery County
Benjamin Jamison
Harrisgburg
Bruce
Invy—Paul Smith
Ana
Jay—Orpha Manel Schall
Jean Wetle
Adams—Cloth Run
Robert Maorris
Clarence Davis
Ebensburg
Morris
Zelda Donb
Walter
Judge White
Qeormzeyillo
William Streams
Georgeville
Gral? Tome
Locust Street
Rocial
Mbrary Hall
Opera House
Sayon
Prank B. Mckee
Ardons Street
My. Mokes
TF. B. McKee
John McKan
Leroy McKee
Clevelang
Edward McKee
Woits Township
Willian McKee
D. L. Winger
King
D. C. McKee
B. M. Ansley
J. S. Bethel
S. W. Zimmerman
C. We. McCurdy
Tople
Noka
Ira
Nippes
W. C. McKro
Trev Thomas
Marie Woodyard
J. F. Russell
Jc, Calhoun
Hille
Smicksburg
Josephina Dodson
Smidsburg
J. Phillip Moithmiller
Mary Hivans
Washington, D. C
W. B.vans
Railroad Avenue
John Nichols
West Philadelphia
Mes
Morrow
Plumyblo
Herbert Bell
Leasure
Green Town
Ship
Giaco
Jacob Silvis
Sheloca
R. D
William J. Silvis
Wilkinsburg
William Moorhead
Prank Moor
Kollar
Windhor High School
T. J. J. Peoler
Martha Brady
Rose Keelifer
North Witth Street
Martha
Agness Pounds
New York City
E. A. Barbour
Dixonville
G. 2. Blypaon
Church Street
Carrie Lydie
Emma Kinter
Armatrong Township
Kinter
Kelleyaburg
Nellie Goodell
Adame MelLain
James A. Croseyman
Oakland Avenue
Miss Berths Bell
Niagara Falls
van Merear
Tate Ile
Brushvalley Township
van Mercer
Salzeburg
Mercer
Ray & Mercer
Thomas J. Wakefield
Allegheny County
Mariah 5. Atlen
Weat Point
W. J. Wakefield
Werence Wakefield
Rolla
Margaret Wakefield
Brush Valley Township
M. 1. Church
Chilcote
Franklin Township
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