MAIL ROUTE CHANGES AND LOCAL NOTES FROM WEST WHEATFIELD
Local correspondence notes mail carrier Joe Brantlinger resigning and bids invited for the contract covering seven daily trips 1200 feet from Robinson to the Pennsylvania railroad. Ed Bowser moved to Pitcairn for railroad lumber yard work. Agatha Kelley attends Free Methodist revival in Robinson. McClure Campbell and brother Joseph in Homer City. Joseph ill with rheumatism. Norman Fulcomer visits Bruce. Richard Foster dangerously ill. Local labor scarce with two thirds at 20 percent pay cut. few orders.
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West Wheatfield
Joe
N. Brantlinger
U. S. Postofice
Robinson Postoffice
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ed. Bowser
Pitcairn
Bowser
Agatha Kelley
Indiana
Robinson
McClure Campbell
Homer City
Joseph
Levi Walbeck
Walbeck
Norman Fulcomer
Bruce
Richard Foster
William Frain
Local Notices and Visits Across Towns and Quarantines
March notes list Miss Livzie Chambern and Edith Cramer visiting relatives, Mina Downey attending a funeral, and several people from Trade City Strongstown Homer City Crisemore Camberville with family updates. A sensational free fountain pen promo targets youths to sell Roosevelt pictures for 26 cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Capital
Jons McLean, JR
Atwood, Arnstrong Co
Peter Garman Celebrates Eighty Second Birthday Milestone
Peter Garman of Wayne Avenue marked his 82nd birthday with a family dinner at his daughter Mrs John Daugherty's Church Street home. Born January 16, 1822 in Franklin County, he helped develop Cambria county and founded Garns Mills, later moving to Indiana County in 1892. He remains active and in good health.
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Peter Garman
Wayne Avenue
John Daugherty
Church Street
Garman
Franklin County
Cambria County
Barnesboro
Barnesboro Woods
Garmans Mills
Indiana County
Local Socials and Meetings Highlight Week
Ebenezer teacher Mrs. W C Diven hosted a morning surprise with her Sabbath school scholars, sharing a meal and social games. Revival services begin February 1 at Armagh church with Rev Danmire assisting. Huyghenian Literary Society met at the Normal school chapel featuring music, a president’s address, and a drama. Joseph E Campbell of Pittsburg invented a switch device for streetcars. Evangelist Small to present a stereoptical lecture on Ireland at Library Hall January 27. Kiskiminetas Springs alumni banquet and reunion at University Club in Pittsburg. Harry Short of Rayne township felled by heart trouble while butchering. serious.
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Ebenazer
W. C. Diven
Ebenezer
Ebenezer Presbyterian Church
Diven
Non
Ames
Armagh Presbyterian Church
R. B. Danmire
Ambrose
A. J. Furman
The
Baptist Church
Baptist
Huyghenian Literary Society of the Normal School
Evangelist Small
Christian Church
Ireland
Library Hall
Kiskiminetas Springs
Saltsburg
University Club
Pittsburg
Harry Short
Rayne Township
Pie Social at Union Flat Schoolhouse
A pie social is planned at Union Flat schoolhouse on Friday evening January 22 with all residents invited. Vaccination Proved Fatal reports David R. Smith of Punxsutawney died Tuesday, allegedly as a result of arm vaccination. Marriage Licenses list Henry H. Kelly Bell Cravener Thomas J. Moorhead Margaret V. Fritz.
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Union Flat
David R. Smith
Punxstrawney
Henry H. Kelly
Bell Cravener
Thomas J. Moorhead
Margaret V. Fritz
Blacklick
Blackiek
Peon Bun
Bargains Announced in Weekend Dress Goods Sale
An ad touts yard goods in Grey Blue and Brown at 1.95 per yard and 624¢ yard. Brilliantine Waists in black or white, 2.50 quality now 1.50 each. The sale starts Friday morning with hundreds of bargains and many items in large quantities.
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Alaska
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Taylor Grambling
William Grambling
Clarence Younkins
Johnstown
Stella Grambling
Homer Geesey
John Stake
Penn Ran
Vernon Shannon
William Walbeck
Brooks Altemus
Blair Homer
Juneau
Michael Aigood
Hamilton
George Horstman
Strongstown
Mary Mervine
Ebensburg
Mary Matthews
W. DB. Carney
Kansans City
Carney
E.R. Carney
J. B. Graham
B. W. Shaffer
Wintendale
Effie
Emma Conner
R. B. Williams
Lawrence Cooper
Robert Dick
Wilkinsburg
Jennie St. Clair
B. Donmire
William Sowers
Crisemore
Cambersville
John P. Lytle
Mr. Lytle
John Shannon
Leechburg
Frank Downey
Earl McGara
NAS
Michel Strong
Isaac
B. F. George
Samuel
Strong
Amos, Strong
John
Miler
Jasper Miller
Samuel J
Amos D
Isaac M. Strong
Westminster Abbey
Armstrong Township
A. H. Wiggins
Church News
Joseph E. Campbell
Heshbon
Street Railway Company
Campbell
Kiski
Victor Roller
David Ellis
Wallace Dry Goods Co
Wallace Dry Goods Company
J. C. Wallace & Son
Philadelphia Street
Indiana, Pa
Gingham Cunningham’s
Torchon
Eider
Melton Suitings
Sea Yard
Regina
Laples
Cirls
Leggins
Indiana County Telephone
Indiana County Farmers’ Co
Big Cunningham
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