Stone Installed as Pennsylvania Governor in War Era Inauguration
Harrisburg dispatch reports Colonel William A. Stone sworn in as governor of Pennsylvania before a vast throng. A grand militia parade, veterans escort, and receptions marked the ceremony amid political tension over Senate races and Quay’s re-election bid. Indiana County figures push for State Chairman Elkin’s cabinet appointment as policy battle tightens.
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Harrisburg
William A. Stone
Pennsylvania
Spain
M. E. Olmstead
One Hundred and Eighty-seventh
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Stone
Tine
Penrose Club
Harmer Club
Caitoa Republican Association
Twenty-ninth Ward
WBR
Leeds’ Association
David Martin Club
Philadelphia
Executive Mansion
Governor Stone
United States
Quay
Senate
House
Indiana County
Elkin
Indiana
Bolters
Canvess
Guay
Republican Party
Republican State Committee
Colonel Quay
General Assembly
Republican Party of
Matthew Stanley Quay
United States Senate
William Stone
Joseph Laughlin
S. A. Smith
Chas, McGaughey
Charles Lockard
W. F. Elkin
Hughes
A. T. Moorhead
Tom J. Mhlildebrand
Harry Brilhart
B. H. Lichteberger
J. Wood Clark
John Patton
Hiram Stuchell
C. P. Murray
Phil M. Sutton
Ernest Stewart
Lizard in a Man's Stomach Stuns Baker
Edward McNeal of North Ninth Street fell ill after a night shift and vomited a four inch dead lizard. He suspects it came from drinking water while working in West Virginia. Doctors expect no further medical care. The incident echoes a Creekside report recently corroborated by Progress readers.
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Edward McNeal
North Ninth Street
Edward
Maan
West Virginia
Myers Bartlebaugh sent to Dixmont Insane Asylum
Montgomery town ship overseers brought Myers Bartlebaugh to this place on Thursday evening and next day took him to Dixmont Insane Asylum. He is violently insane with a history of a severe hand injury from a lumber mill accident and ongoing pain that led to mental deterioration. He threatened family and others and is now under guard.
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Montgomery Township
Myers Bartlebaugh
Dixmont
Pitteburg & Eastern
Gipay
Catarth
Bartlebaugh
Discharge for Reserve Ambulance Corps Member Harry B M Stewart
Mr. Harry BM Stewart, a member of the Reserve Ambulance Corps, received his discharge on Monday, marking the end of his service period.
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Harry BM. Stewart
Reserve Ambulance Corps
Twenty-Second Anniversary Dedication Service At First Methodist Church
The First Methodist Episcopal church marks its 22nd anniversary this week with solemn ceremonies led by prominent ministers including Rev. Dr. G. T. Reynolds and Rev. J. B. Uber. The anniversary events feature sermons by visiting pastors, music, and remembrances of past pastors, along with a ministers’ association meeting and social gatherings. An active slate of speeches and services continues through Sabbath, culminating in a closing service by Rev. Thomas N. Boyle. Meanwhile two deaths in Westmoreland County leave four children orphaned in a related bereavement case.
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M. E
G. T. Reynolds
J. B. Uber
Pittsburg
M. J. Sleppy
Union Church
Allegheny City
E. J. Knox
Allegheny District
T. N. Boyle
West End Church
Charles W. Smith
Foot Smashed Near Ebena burg in Brushvalley Township
Hed Dick of Brushvalley township injured his foot while working on a log job near Ebena burg last week. He was taken home to recover. Soldiers Widows Helped pensions of eight dollars per month granted last week to Mrs. Nancy J. Coy of Covode and Mrs. Jane Fleming of Ebenezer.
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Hed Dick
Brushvalley Township
Ebenaburg
Mra
Nancy J. Coy
Covode
Jane Fleming
Ebenezer
Smallpox cases in county decline among recovering patients
Four Homer City patients are recovering from smallpox with strict quarantine keeping cases limited to two families. No new county cases reported last week. Two early patients were seen helping at the English home and remain marked for life but strengthened. Rumors of town cases were denied. health rules would reveal any suspicions.
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Homer City
Board of Health
Indiana Republicans hold suggestion meetings Saturday evening
Indiana Republicans plan suggestion meetings at four ward polling places this Saturday from 7 to 8, with a $0.50 fee to defray primary costs. Nomination primary follows Saturday, January 28, 5 to 8 pm, at respective ward polling sites to fill borough offices including justice of the peace, treasurer, auditors, and council seats.
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Indiana
Squire M. B. Kline
Justice of the Peace
War Young
G. J. Zeller
Eclock
Fires destroy home and shop in Hillsdale
Continued on Fifth Page reporting two fires near Hillsdale. The Samuel Trimble residence, about 10:30 a.m. Thursday, burned completely while Mrs. Trimble was away and neighbors arrived as the roof collapsed. Insurance on the home stands at 300 dollars. In the same area, George W. Gromley’s Hillsdale store and blacksmith shop burned at midnight Thursday, interior origin, near his home which was saved. A prior arson attempt in the same building had failed. the suspect is believed to be local. Insurance reportedly covers the loss.
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Samuel Trimble
Hillsdale
Mr. Gromley
Injuries Prove Fatal For Bolivar Youth
Forest, 13 year old son of Mr E R B Hammond of Bolivar, died from a gunshot wound suffered while handling a gun during a Christmas outing with friends. Wounded on the right side and arm, he received medical aid but died of blood poisoning. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10 AM with interment in Bolivar cemetery.
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Bolivar
Fire at Langham Home Prevented by Timely Discovery
A potential serious blaze on East Philadelphia Street was averted Tuesday evening when smoking soot dropped from the chimney into an unused grate igniting the carpet and woodwork. The fire was discovered in time to limit damage.
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R. W. Langham
Philadelphia
Prisoner Henry Bennett Dies in Penitentiary
Henry Bennett who was jailed for four years for robbing D. T. Neil's store at Flora died in the penitentiary last Sabbath, age 29. He had been sentenced to five and a half years and his term was near completion when death from heart disease occurred.
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Henry Bennett
D.T. Neil
Flora
Pensions Noted Through Donshugh Agency
The list includes Nancy Bracken of Mire receiving $8. Lydia A. Neil of Homer City $14 plus back pay $72. and Peter Custer of Tanoma granted an increase.
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Donshugh
Mire
Nancy Bracken
Lydia A. Neil
Homer City
Peter Custer
Tanoma
Safe Blow Opened at Blairsville Tin Plate Office
Thieves blew open a safe in the Blairsville Tin Plate Company office on a Saturday night but failed to secure any valuable items. Police are investigating, with no injuries reported and no suspects yet identified.
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Blairsville Tin Plate Company
Thieve
Farmers Institutes Held Across Plumville Jacksonville and Blacklick
Three county farmers institutes under the state department of agriculture drew large crowds. S. M. McHenry chaired sessions at Plumville and other towns, with state board members addressing topics on soil fertility without chemical fertilizers, creameries versus home dairies, rural discontent, food constituents, swine breeding, school sanitation, and Philippine effects on U S farmers. Concluding remarks praised speakers, hospitality, and urged literature and music in farms.
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State Department of Agriculture
S. M. McHenry
County Board of Managers
State Board
Plumville
United Presbyterian Church
J. C. Weaver
America
John Medfillen Jed
WH. Weaver
J. §. Burns
Clinton
State Board of Institute
A. S. Morrow
South Mahoning Township
McKee Davis
O. W. Stonzhton
Prospect, Pa
W.H. Weamer
H. Weavyex
N. B. Critchfield
Milton Work
John McMillen
Joseph Lydie
BE. C. George
Wm. Morrison
Lewis Kimmel
O. W. Stoughton
H. Weaver
Ambrose
Henry Weaver
Josiah Davis
Burns
J. C. Weamer
Marshell
Mr. Kimmel
Milton VanHorn
N. B. Critchield
Rowland
J. R. Uncapher
J. C. Anderson
W. H. .Weamer
M. McHenry
Milton van Horn
Institute
Mary Marshall
Barmer’s
A. L. Schrecengost
Emma Hamilton
Margaret Morrow
Sarah Raleigh
Margaret Cooper
Atate Board of Agriculture
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Daugherty
McFarland
Willet
Barbara Gibson
Creekside
Indiana County Telephone Company
Punxsutawney
Marion
Clarksburg
Idersridge
Mechanicsburg
Methodist Church
H. C. Saum
Sample Raw
Presbyterian Church
L. R. Wylie
Penn Run
Christian Endeavor Societies
Eva G. Thompson
Glen Campbell
Mitchells Mills
D. M. Kinter
Livermore
George D. Coad
Derry Township
Westmoreland County
Wm. Coach
Blairsville
Bick
Coad
Clarence C. Spicher
Levon A. Houk
Purchase Line
George Honk
Greensburg
A. J. Meek
McCaffery-Dowley Land
White
Judge Barker
Cambria County
Judge White
McCaffery Va
Downay
Barker
Elizabeth Faith
William Faith
Rayne Township
Mrs. Faith
Edward Dobernack
Harry Fee
Edward Doberneck
D. F. Harrison
Wm. McGregor
Thomas Watt
Same
Jane Lytie
Jane Lytle
Harrison
Thomas Wat
Walter Forsha
Blaissville Manufacturing Company
J. H. Mahan
C. Cline
Harry Cline
Huyghenian Literary Society
Erodelphians
National Guards of Pennsylvania
Mahan
Marguerite Bennette
Jeannette, On
Bennette
W. E. Dodeon
Maria Sandles
Charles Griffith
Pine Township
Farmers’ Institutes
Jacksonville
Blacklick
Uni Presbyterian Church
Ghoreb
Farmers’ Institute
Jiville
McHenry
C. Kenned
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