Jubilee county teachers institute recounts proceedings
The 50th annual Indiana County Teachers Institute closed after a week of sessions, speeches, and performances. Highlights included lectures on reading civics and history, child study, and education laws, plus a Katherine Ridgeway concert and a closing address by Dr. Houck. A visitors week tally reached 2009. resolutions urged stricter teacher standards, abstinence from tobacco, and full holiday closures.
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Jubilee Institute
Stewart
Iews
T. L. Gibeon
Ttz Crawford
Presby
U Rch
Aan
Fess
Utica
Hultey
Ian
Gibson
Institute
Ansley
A. 8. Cunningham
Indiana
Halley
R. W. Wehrle
Elgin Spany
Ada Rowe
Friedman
Katharine Ridgeway
G. T. Seynolds
Mre. Friedman
Henry
Hege Spa
Benjo
Lincoln
Douglass
Lincoln Holley
W. W. Uhlrich
Westmoreland County
Indiana County
Charles McKelvy
Bolivar
Houck
County Teachers’ Institute
Pennsylyavia
X- County
Craighead
W.,s. Trainer
Annie Stitt
Naipy
County Institute
Sirehia
Peini
State Legislate
Comity Institute
WEDDINGS OF A WEEK KAUFMAN PALMER AND MORE
A series of Christmas day weddings across Deckers Point and nearby townships features Anna Palmer marrying Arthur Kaufman in a quiet home ceremony and Olive Braughlar uniting with H E McCreary. The notices describe receptions, future homes, and notable attendees among local families and friends.
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Danlo
Kaufman
Logan Coal Company
Palmers
Mesers
Ord Palmer
Atlanta
James J. Palmer
Ford City
Wills Of Local Residents Filed In Recent Week
Several wills from Marion Center Salisbury Rayna township and Wheatfield detail bequests to daughters sons and siblings. Notable mentions include Jane Pichardson appointing Wm Elder as guardian and confirming funeral expense payment. Sarah A Pearce giving household and all personal property to May E Pearce. Eliza Manners naming James E Manners as executor with specific sums and heirs. Charles Lindow allocating remainder to Lemke Lindow Waldeck and August Lindow with John Lindow as executor. Will dates range from May 10 1900 to November 26 1900.
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Jane Pichardson
Marion Center
Wm. Elder
Bar House
Mwees
Isabelle
Margaret Bratty
W. T. Elder
Sarah A. Pearce
Salisbury
May E. Pearce
Eliza Manners
Rayna Township
James E. Manners
Highwood Cemetery
Allegheny
Caroline Lemke
John Lindow
Minnie Waldeck
August Lindow
Young Horse Thief Nabbed After Stolen Rig Taken Home
A 15 year old youth named Howard Heasely stole a horse and wagon from Henry Smith of North Mahoning Township. The rig was kept at William Comb's farm overnight before being spotted in Trade City by merchant J. C. Buchanan, who recovered the horse. The boy denied guilt but was captured and returned toward Manorville, Armstrong County.
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Henry Smith
North Mahoning Township
Ponxentawney
Howard Heasely
Manorville
Armatrong County
Clawson House Changes Hands in Paonxtontown Sale
Clawson House sold for 16000 dollars by C M Wortman of Paonxan tawney. Sale includes hotel property, fixtures, furniture and dwelling on Water Street. New landlord W H Clawson to take charge. he has headed a well known hotel for 11 years and plans to live in Indiana. Wettling Crossman handled the real estate sale. Presbyterians plan a week of prayer at the church starting Monday at 7:30 pm with a Saturday 2 pm service. Services cover visions of God, Christ for all, church revival, Christ’s pity for friends, and readiness for the feast. Remains of Frank McLaughlin, who died in Fort Collins, Colo., last week, arrived here and were interred at Washington Presbyterian Church cemetery, Rayne township, after funeral honors for a National Guard comrade.
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Clawson House
C. M.wortman
Paonxantawney
Water Street
Wortman
Indiana
Lewis House
Conny
Peter Fresh
Town
Ponxsatawney
W. H. Qiawson
Hoatelry
Wettling & Crossman
Towz
God
Christ
Frank McLaughlin
Fort Collins
Colo
Washington Presbyterian Church
Cemestery
Rayne Township
Company F
National
Santa Claus Visits Home With Candy Box In Tow
A festive figure dressed as Santa Claus arrived at a local home carrying a box of candy. Neighbors reported cheerful interactions as children gathered to greet him and receive treats. The event drew families from the area, reinforcing the holiday spirit.
Cambria County Bench Contest Ends In Farce
Francis J. OConnor declared legally elected judge after contest court chaos. Judge White returned home reporting proceedings, while Judge Barker’s health worsened amid the pressure. The long contested Cambria county bench race ended abruptly with dramatic strain and public attention.
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Cambria County
Sphenabere
Francis J. O'Connor
Thia
Blairsville Man Still Missing After Two Weeks
Harvey Reed of Blairsville has been missing for over two weeks with no trace found despite searches. He vanished from his home after leaving for Blairsville in mid December, with neighbors and authorities continuing to seek information amid limited clues.
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Harvey Reed
Blairsville
Reed
Six New Rural Mail Routes in Indiana
The postoffice department adds six rural routes serving 524 homes with a total population of 2484, including two post offices. Route No. 1 runs from the post office to Carnahan and Grove Chapel to Wash Presbyterian Church, with areas named like Reithmiller and Anthony schoolhouse. Carrier James McKee leads routes with about 77 houses on one path and multiple stops along Carnahan, Wig, and nearby areas.
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Gist
Indiana
Carna No
Grove
Wash Presbyterian Church
The
Postoffice
Anthony Schoolhouse
Postoffice Departmentt
Indiana Triumph Over Pittsburg Five In Close Tilt
Indiana edged East Pittsburg by 33 to 32 in a fast clean game on Monday. Clarence McCreight slipped and cut his lip but stayed in as Indiana built an early lead. The lineup included Hast Pittsburg and D O 4 0 men. Prizes for local schoolchildren were awarded by Indiana merchant A S Cunningham with ten dollar first prize and multiple smaller prizes to children from nearby towns.
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Pittsbore
Indiana
East Pittsburg
D. O
Pittsburg
Clarence McCreight
Hast Prrtspuuc
Posirion
Daugherty
Fox
Lambrecht
Hood
Scarer
Braller
Christmas Family Gathering At J. S. Miller Home
A pleasant reunion was held at J. S. Miller's home in Blacklick township on Christmas. The Miller family and relatives from Clarinda Iowa and nearby towns joined for dinner and an afternoon of social amusements and reminiscences about childhood on the farm. The gathering surprised the father, who enjoyed the day more than any of the children.
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J. S. Miller
Blacklick Township
Saregra Mam
G&l
K. Millee
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Uual
A. A. Willits
J. M. Welch
Second United Presbyterian Church
Honck
Thomas Jefferson
Hulley
Ing Lowman
A. B. King
West Newton
Ida B. Lowman
Afr
Thomas Lowman
North Ninth Itrael
G. T. Reynolds
M. E. Church
Mr. King
Bride
Brady-Davis
G. M. Brdy
Banks Township
Rose 5
Tighrasekins
William Tiger
Butler
Stella Agkina
Wesley Asking
Pine Flats
Lutheran Paraonaire
Haker-Spires
Joseph P. Baker
Burrell Towneship
Myrtle Spires
Blairaville
C.F. Sanders
Bubh-Best
John M. Bush
Ellen Best
Rote
Mahoning ‘Township
Fat Bunickenborg
Kem
Eutheran Sharch
Trade City
Punxsutawneey
Sante ‘Claus
Chrigtman
Isehoolhpaps
Arpes Ieee
Young “Ad” Writers
Eearly
Cunningam
Teachers’ County
Instituta
Ames of Thees
Rona May Walker
Jettie ‘T. Freck
Gaibleton
T. Kenneth Fleming
Crete
Alice Brady
Chambersville
Helen Fair
Saltsburg
Grace A. Robinson
Salinburg
John E. Biskley
Vintondale
Red Canta
Nana Cogley
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