Four Children Drowned Skating at Coral Reservoir
A tragedy at the reservoir near Coral claims four young lives: Sadie Kinley, Renie Kinley, Charlotte Kinley, and Roy Stokes, all skaters, when thin ice broke beneath them as dawn snow covered the pond. Rescuers recovered the bodies, and funeral rites were held at the Lutheran Chapel with wide community mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Wharton Coal & Coke Company
Coral
Sadie Kinley
Renie ‘Kinley
Charlotte
William Kintey
Roy Stokes
George Stokes
Fidele
Acip
Kinley
Cokeville
Stokes
Homer City
Licern
Coral Station
Bold Daylight Robbery by Three Masked Men
Three masked robbers waylaid Italian butcher Andrew Montresser near Josephine around 10 a m Saturday taking 300 in cash and a 29 80 check. Pursuit followed with two suspects captured near Twir Rocks after an all night hunt. Montresser later identified them as guilty parties. The trio fled by train to Pittsburg as officers chased further leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine
Andrew Montresser
Montresser
Bells
Millis
Offects
Twir Rocks
Josephite
Pittsburg
Two-Cent Fare Law Declared Unconstitutional
A divided Pennsylvania Supreme Court declared the two cent fare law unconstitutional. The decision triggers the return to the old fare scale by the Pennsylvania Railroad. Chief Justice Mitchell led the court noting the lower court used the best evidence and patience in its ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Supreme Court ‘of
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mitchell
Céerge
South Side Here Tomorrow Evening at Indiana Library
South Side basketball stars including Harry Hough visit Indiana to face local old boys in Library Hall at 8:30. The Smoky City team leads the league, and a crowd is expected. Also tonight Barn Ridge Academy plays Indiana Scholastics at Palgea Rink. Birthday homage and a club surprise for Mrs Campbell on Seventh Street. The annual company inspection for town Wilke is set for next Wednesday at Libpery Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library, Hall
South Side
Indiana
Library Hall
Aduunera
Harry Hough
Smoky City
Bhlders Ridge Academy
Palgea
B. Campbell
South Reventh Street
Tureka Clu
Company of Town, Wilke
Libpery ‘Pall
Fire Damaged Woolen Mill in Indiana. insured and contained
A fire started in the drying department of the Indiana Woolen Mill Friday, causing over a thousand dollars in damage. The dry house’s steam flood system held the flames, protecting the main operations. more than 600 pounds of wool were stored nearby. Fire crews arrived quickly and quenched the blaze within thirty minutes, destroying the drying machine end belt fittings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tire
Indiana
Found Dead in Graff Coal Mine Near Blacklick
William Huston of Blacklick Township was found dead in the Graff coal mine near Blacklick. He had not worked for days and the cause of death is undetermined. Aged about 60, he left a wife and several children including Mrs. Charles Rankin, George, and Bert Huston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacklick
William Huston
Blacklick Township
Graff
Deceasar
Charles Rankin
Near Coral
George
Bert
Hunter's Serious Accident Near town on James Camp bell farm
While hunting near town, Weank Dobernesk marled and fell, his cocked gun discharged into his right leg, tearing flesh from knee to heel and fracturing bone. He was treated at home by Drs. Buterbaugh and Ehrenfeld, with possible amputation feared due to injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Campbell
Dobernesk
Mr. Doberneck
Finest in the state new County Home praised by charity official
W W Herbert of the State Board of Charities visited the new County Home and called it the finest of its kind in the state. Commissioners Shaffer and Neal and several contractors guided him as he praised the building’s arrangement and construction. Also noted are Bear Club plans and a lecture on Game and Wild Bird Protection by Joseph Kalbtus, with a February 13 Court House venue and a post-lecture banquet. Adan P Lowry seeks the Democratic nomination for county auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Charities
New County Home
Nopert W. Herbert
New County
Shaffer An Neal
Bear Club
R. W. Webb
Joseph Kalbtus
Game Commission of Pennsylvania
Hera
Court House
Kalbtus
Indiana Bear Club
Adan P. Lowry
Indiana Times
Lowry
Anit
Personal Brevities From Indiana Area
Indiana house opens as locals share visits across nearby towns. Druggist W T Johnston of Creekside and families from Punxsutawney and Blacklick appear in social notes. Jean readers learn of travel to Niagara Falls and a cement workers convention, plus health and funeral mentions.
Weddings of a Welk Neal and Clara Leona Ray
Albert Lawrence Neal son of ex sheriff and Mrs Neal Trade City and Clara Leona Ray a Seattle woman wed in San Diego California where the bride's parents winter. Neal a Michigan graduate and Seattle attorney, the couple already reside in Seattle. Other local marriages include Irvin J. Davis and Edith Craig at Edwards Street, Henry Edwarda and Blanche Henry at National Hotel, Joseph M. Mock and M Laura Badger in Blairsville, Arthur Cramer and Lizzie Cane in Armagh, H K Fuller and Miles Kennard in Butler and Clearfield, Laura Neal and Berlin J. McFarland wed January 14 by Rev. Wilson. An Indiana House hotel in Indiana County reopened with modern amenities under Edward Maypfield and J A McGinnis as chief clerk, showcasing a new elevator, electrical system, private baths, and extensive renovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nhal-Ray
Albert Lawrence Neal
J. &. Neal
Trade City
Mis
Clara Leona Ray
Seattle
Wash
San Diego
Cal
Mr Neal
Normal School
Law
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor
Ife
Edwards—Henry
Henry Edwarda
Stafford
Blanche Henry
Coalsport
National Hotel
Lewis Hay
Mock—Badger
Joseph M. Mock
M. Laura Badger
Blacklick Township
George A. Williams
Blairsville
Cramer—Cane
Arthur Cramer
Dilltown
Lizzie Cane
Homer City
Armagh
Fuller—Kennard
H. K. Fuller
Butler
Miles Daisy Kennard
Clearfield
Fuller
Marchand
McFarland
Neal
Laura 8
Berlin J. McFarland
Siora
Hoy. W. 5. Wilson
Indiana House
Edward Maypfield
J. A. McGinnis
Sixth Street
Mission State
Indiana
George Nesbit
Town
J. Richard Clements
H. H. Stev Ing
L. Pattison Co
Appleby & Peterson
Brussels
Axminster
Oliver McClintosh Co
Pittsbore
Local deaths and obituaries mark grim week notes
Blairsville area records a string of deaths including Morris Lewis a Civil War veteran found collapsed in his home and David W. Anthony a long time Armstrong township farmer. Ezra Layton and Charles I Streamer Sr also die within days as funeral services are planned across Blairsville Philipsburg and Armstong communities. Interments follow at Curry Run Presbyterian and Greenwood Cemetery with local lodges and churches assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrin J. Lewis
Morriy J. Lewis
Blatraville
Mr. Lewis
Norman Lewis
Wales
Morris’ Lewis
Pennsylvania
Blairsville
Isabella Coal Company
Lewis
Ocilvens’ Light Mert
Power Go
Alma Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Johstown
Tindley Patch
Grand Army
Ie Republic
Telford
Hooversville
Norman
Raymond
Sault Sir Maii
Can
Findley Patch
David W. Anthony
Armstrong Township
Parlowood
Ele
Indiana
Curry Run
Susannah Taylor
Armstrong
Out
Elderton
Curry Run Presbyterian Church
Sheloda
Ezra Layton
White Township
White
Shela
Tena
John Wid Hiram
India
J.C. Repplegel
Tadiana
Sturgeon
Vandergrift
Tt. Mitchell
Apollo
Chidren
Christian Church
Greenwood Story
M. H. Mahan
Christian Church of
Charles L, Streamer
Charles I, Streamer
Philpsburg
Thin County
Blair County
Amicksburg
Trade City
William
Liana
Trate
Sarah
Phillipsburg
Charles. J. Streamer
Columbus
Tuteran Evancelist
Thomas Jennings
Biatraville
Tite
Coral
Blairaville Lodge of Odd Fellows
Bua Urach Mutchibony
Ella ‘Grace
Charles” Hubebis
Subscriptions Must Be Paid In Advance Under New Postage Order
A Postmaster General order requires publishers to collect all subscriptions in advance after April 1. Delinquent accounts will incur extra postage and may be dropped from circulation to curb advertising sheets and unpaid papers. Readers are urged to settle arrears or pay a year in advance. notices will be mailed and unpaid balances may go to collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apt
New Order
Reading Publile
Proviers
Clawson House Reopens Under Wortman At Stafford Hotel
The Clawson House reopened Thursday under owner M C Wortman who resumes control and modernizes the hotel. Rates are 1.50 daily as Wortman aims to reestablish the property among the county’s top hostels. Knights of Cynthia No 75 officers were installed at Stafford, and Dr Thomas Green will deliver The Key to the 20th Century in the Normal chapel Belday evening. West Wendell Thompson, ill with stomach and bowel trouble, plans a western trip to improve health, accompanied by his sister Ells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landford Wortman
Wartman
Manggowent
Twoliek
Knights of Cythiax
Stafford
G. J. Reese
Mortons
Thanaw O Meora
LW. J. Metrielk
Charles Wasxain
Presbate
William Sorlay
Thomas Booth
Ly Bhunk
David Caklwell
James Joins
Thomas Green
Normal Chapel
Belday
Wit Seok
War West
Wendell Thompson
North Seventh Street
Fay West
Ells
Widows share and six daughters named in 1907 will
The will of Jacob Arthur of Montgomery township divides farm and household goods to his widow and then among six daughters Pearl Dessa Elizabeth Buc Effel Vara. His son Ala Arthur receives the Green township farm. Indiana property is to be sold with proceeds shared by all children. Education for granddaughter Hope Crossley is funded with 500. Executors named are Rachel Arthurs and A A Arthurs. Also notes other 1907 and 1908 wills with multiple bequests and executors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Arthur
Montgomery Township
Algo
Bho Faent
Pearl
Dessa
Elizabeth
Buc
Effel
Vara
D. M. Clark
Green Township
Ala Arthurs
Indiana
Hope Crossley
Rachel Arthurs
A. A. Arthura
Maria D. Capatosta
Burrall Township
Fidelo Capatosto
Nancy J. Bush
Baltaburg
John D. Wensel
Salinburg
Conemaugh Township
Tod
D. Wensel
Wutchisen
Testior
Oller
Nalson W. Neveh
Joan
Blair Millikens
Johan
Mary
Marthe Rude
Marin Pipar
Limina Mhonoxon
Mary J. Leech
D. C. Vensal
Joseph McCracilon
Grant Township
Hig
David I
Hig Son
Joseph
Aharsh
Lila
Willian
Ramuel
Tahara Ench
Mary J. Gardner
Amad. Parsong
Sarah M. Smith
Tis
Kunin Love
Joseph d
Samual Moe Cracken
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Karedy
Hunter
Richard Iwne
Pittshurs
Byida
W. Tl. Johnston
Creekside
W. D. Bush
Washington Street
Harry Gourley
Punxsuitawney
B. J. McGovern
Daisy Duncan
Anna Artis
Elizabeth Lemmon
Ucar Ta
W. Seanor
East Church Street
J. NM. Washington
Ravenna
Peter Washington
Gableton
Washington
Ohio
J. R. Henderson
Ethel
Wstella
W. A. Roberts
North Fourth Street
Harman Waddell
Waddell
Alex Waddell
Sedro Woolley
Irvin J. Davis
Edith Craig
Brushwatey
J. Day Brownlee
Church Street
Pend
Philadelphia
Charles Moory Smith
Pyresa
Russia
TELM
Mlovanory
Uwi
John W. Kingensmith
Tramudry
TandloriLampfield
Cresson
McGinnin
Polson
St. Louisy
Jhorgph Kastner
Goa
J. H. Lollar
Moore
Malcom Mahaffey
Wells
Clawson
Baquvsia Mite
Wilh
New York City
EF. Lockard
U. S. Army
Burlington
East
Whitehall Street
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