Indiana normal spring commencement remembered and celebrated
The piece recalls graduation events at the Indiana Normal School with sermons and festivities. It notes students, faculty, and alumni gathered for the annual commencement, with performances by the conservatory and a county chairman comedy. It highlights speakers, including Wilson, and lists graduates such as Charles Wood and Opal Billings, and mentions the day’s social events and parades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Moray
Towas
Conservatory
Charles — Co. Wood
Altoona
Opal Billings
Nellie ‘Miller
Mael Watson
Indiana
Agnes Schrum
Irwin
Muriel ‘Weaton
Fort
Vauwage
Grove
Hackley
Willa -McFarland
Smith
Paul
V. Smith
Jupiter
Pittaway
Fife
Aruim Corne
Ralph
Hastings Safran
Livingston
Clarence H. Davis
Safferon
Briscoe
James Hamill
Nele Ek
Millbury
Cloid Rinn
Ance Jimmison
Ernest’ McLaughlin
A‘ Whittaker
Frank J. Woodward
Bareas
Blair Moorhead
Pb" Tulliver
Winifrad Owens
Mmbers
Mon
Whitley
James Sexton
Hake Overton
Edward Swaniweon -Montgomery
Clair Studius Mey’ Rigby
Hilas Rig- 5In
Gladya Bash
Homer City Fourth of July Celebrations Planned
A long notice describes Homer City preparing for a large Fourth of July event with a parade at 9:30, bands, a senator address, dinner, ballgames, fireworks over Roberts grove, and visits from many guests. Nearby towns plan picnics and celebrations with trolley rides and varied amusements as part of the nation’s birthday observed across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tany
Withii
Ner
Ctymar
Cherryhill
Datlon
Iin
Patriotic Order
O ‘the Sons’ of America of
Cly ‘Mes
Dixonville
United Mine Workers'. Association
Merchante“Of
Clymer' Cornet
John
Clymer
Willimake
Glen .Campbell
Homer City
Ita
Knights of the Golden ‘Eagle
Nomer
Roberts Grove
Jon
Chestnut Grove Park
Glen Campbell
Chambersyills
Marion Center
Basket
Ta‘aho
Ferguson — ‘School
White Township
Union
West Gebanon
Shelocta
Prosperity for Infiana Man Secures Nantyglo Contract
A. W. Galley of town wins a contract with Springfield Coal company to erect a number of houses at Nantyglo. The firm is reported to plan extensive improvements on its plant, signaling growth and investment in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Infiana
A. W. Galley
Nantyglo
Springfield Coal Company
Miner William Thomas Suffered Injury at Local Mine
Report describes an accident in Marlon Quator mines where William Thomas, son of Ws. Thomas, was crushed by machinery. He was carried to hospital in Dixoar Wile with serious injuries. local authorities noted an OR favorable outcome for his condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thomas
Ws. Thomas
Marlon Quator
En Leyad Ag
Thurada
Dr Neal Returns Home After Service
The report notes Dr Neal’s return home after a period of service. Details are limited, but the item confirms his homecoming and ongoing partnership with local medical and veteran organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Neal
Fhrop Underan Feat Te at an Odd Assembly
A cryptic notice describes a gathering featuring salar Fowler and Charlon af Homer with a tuba involved in a puzzling display. The fragment hints at figures or instruments but lacks clear context or coherent events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salar Fowler
A. Charlon
Lightning Strikes Barnsboro Area Killing and Damaging
A severe electrical and wind storm last Wednesday caused multiple fatalities and extensive damage in the Barnesboro region. Daniel Spicher of Hillsdale died after being struck near a barn door track while tending a horse. his horse perished, and several family members survived. A woman, Mrs. Margaret Clare, was killed along railroad tracks at Barnesboro. The storm also damaged homes, crops, and farm machinery across Montgomery Township and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel ,Spicher
Hillsdale
Montgomery‘ Township
Mr. Spicher
William
Samuel
Norman
Hiis
Bruce
Fannie
Spicher
Laure
Lucy
Michigan
Samuel. Walker
Montgomery
J. N. Houck
Onberg
Galbleton
Strongstown
Glen Campbell
Margaret Clare
Barnesboro
Bert Mardis
Strongatown
Semi Centenary of Baptist Congregation Celebrated
Preparations for the demi centennial of the Baptist church include a reception and reminiscence meeting with former pastors Dr Swiggett and Dr Furman. Rev B We Swiggat of Dunbar and Rev As J Furman of Library will attend with historical addresses. Former members will be invited to attend via addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Datifana Baptist Church
Revy
H. FB. King
B. We. Swiggett
Dunbar
As J. Furman
Library
Pastor King
Dra. Swiggart
Furmas
Own the Pension Roll Joseph McNeel Veteran Flagman
Joseph McNeel of Water Street, longtime Indiana local freight flagman, was placed on the pension roll of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company on Saturday. He began on the Indiana branch at age 18, spent a brief period on the Altoona division, and dedicated 50 years to the local line. He started as a brakeman and served as flagman for over 37 years, with a rare accident record aside from losing a small finger in Blairsville yards years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph McNeel
Water Street
Lagman
Indiana
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Mr. McNeel
Altoona
Blairsville
Son of Minister Burns to Death in Study Fire
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports a fatal incident on June 16 where Joseph Teasdale aged three, son of Rev 0 W Teasdale pastor of Minersville Baptist Church, burned in his father’s study while left alone. He wore a thin frock and touched watches, catching fire to his clothing before dying. Rev Teasdale formerly served at Blairsville and later lived here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Philadelphia Inquirer
Joseph Teasdale
Rey
W. Teasdale
Baptist Church of
Minersville
Teasdale
Blairsville
Joseph Hudson
Church Street
Engagements and Upcoming Weddings Announced
Announcements report the engagement of Nancy Agnes Gibson of Gastown to David Jackson Fiscus of town, with their July 15 wedding at the Smiths residence. Fiscus works for Warren & Fiscus in town. Additional notices reveal engagements of Dr. H G C Updegraff of Bolivar and Dr. John M. Luther of Fairfield township to Misses Essie and Carrie Bennett of Pittsburg, daughters of Mr and Mrs W By Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Agnes Gibson
Gastown
David Jackson Fiscus
Town
W. 8. Smith
Fiscus
Warren &Fiscua
H. GC. Updegraff
Bolivar
John M. Luther
Fairfield Township
Essle
Carrie Bennett
Pittsburg
Tent Meetings to Open on Fourth Street Lot
The Evangelical Association of Indiana circuit will hold tent meetings starting July 8 for 12 days on the vacant Fourth Street lot between Philadelphia and Water streets. Rev W Paffer, pastor, will lead with Elder W H McLaughlin of Johnstown assisting. Various ministers will participate and the program includes a male quartet. Public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Association of the
Indiana ‘Circuit
Fourth Street
Philadelphia
Water Streets
W. Paffer
W .H. McLaughlin
Johnstown
Male Quartetta
Next Farmers Inst in two Day Sessions at four County Places
S M McHenry of town chairs the Board of neca Institute Managers and has chosen Dilltown Blairsville Willet and Flora as venues for the upcoming farmers institutes under the State Board of Agriculture. Dates are undecided but sessions likely occur next December each lasting two days. Building project postponed due to funds. First United Presbyterian church report shows over 17000 pledged toward a 25000 goal. The campaign is halted and the project postponed indefinitely. Fire destroys the home of Alexander Barclay near Jacksonville. no insurance and contents lost. cause suspected as defective fire. J W Thompson named poor overseer of the borough to fill the vacancy from William Council’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. McHenry
Town
Neca’ Institute ‘Managers
Dilltown
Blairsville
Willet and Flora
State Board of Agriculture
First United Presbyterian Church
Jucksonville
Alexander Harclay
Jacksonville
Barclay
Cooper School Reunion in Montgomery Township Indiana County Pa
The third annual Cooper School reunion will be held Thursday July 28 1908 beginning at a.m. All are invited and should any old teachers or pupils be unable to attend they are asked to write Mrs Emma Wilson Arcadia Fapo so the letter will be received before Reunion Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper School
Montgomer Township
Indiana County
Pennsyloonia
Mra
Emma Wilson
Arcadia
Fapo
Reyslon
Barns Erected by Local Contractors in Armstrong Towne
On Wednesday Calvin Walker completed a modern barn on Mrs Jane Punningham property in Armstrong towne shin. James Fleming completed a new barn for Clark Peddicord in the same town. The Freddly cor ban measures 60 by 50 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armatrong
Calvin Walker
Jane’ Punningham
Shin
James Fleming
Clark Peddicord
Ahsp
New Pastor Installed at Bolyar Church
A new pastor was installed at Bolyar Church with Rev. A. presiding during a recent graduation service. The ceremony followed the formal designation by the Presbytery, with attendees noting the transition and anticipated community impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolyar
Tf. A. At
Wes “Aloate
Undersea Govern Wihar Fow of towhk Pittanure hospital
An individual from Pittanure hospital is listed as undergoing a surgical procedure this week amid a board of trustees reorganization at Me Blakraylite College for Women. Judge Telford was named among new trustees, with details noting resignation and leadership changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wihar
Pittanure
Epbaugh
Sidentine
Ie Telford
Me Blakraylite College
Telford
Tewh
Naw
Fifty Teachers Qualify for Permanent Certificates in County
Witty teachers from across the county qualified in a two day examination for permanent certificates, the largest class in county history. The event, led by Prof. D. L. Widgar and Prof. John F. St. Clair with Miss Florence Davis, announced 50 successful candidates with their post office addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Widgar
Town
John F. St. Clair
West Wheatfield Township
Misa Florence Davis
Brushvalley
L. W. Adams
Penn Run
Blanche Allshouse
Indiana
Mary J. Blakley
Dilltown
TD. Kencher
Lovejoy
Lelia Davis
Gipsy
Boyd Lockard
Carrie H. Lewis
Smicksburg
Willam H. Mahan
Creekside
Edna McFarland
Irene Mahon
Bikin
Hurry
McGrea
Homer City
Matilda Nickle
Leard
Ollei Nothropa
Hortons
D. Donald Patterson
Grip
May
Phillips
Glen Campbell
Nettle Rhine
Brashvalley
John Rankin
Hillsdale
Bertha &. Shields
Livermore
Henretta Steffy
Treese
Arcadia
Mayme
Schrecengost
Nolo
Ray G. Wolfe
Penn Row
Mildred Wynkoop
Home
Walter EB
Buver
Juneau
Georgeto
Yohe
Rossiter
Don Martin
Pine Flats
Weddings Of A Week Wood Fleming
A prominent Armstrong township couple will wed this afternoon when Miss Mary Fleming becomes the bride of Irvin Woode. The ceremony will be at the bride’s parents home, Mr and Mrs J Frank Fleming, conducted by Rev Allcott of Elderton. Nearby nuptials include Irwin Taylor and Minnie Pearl Taylor in Willingburg and a pair from Marion Center and Curaopollg. Real estate activity notes the M D Beatty property sale on Grant Street. The Normal School M C A sends delegates to the Northfield Student Conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur W. Wilson
Feleids
Johnstown
Squire B. F. Lewis
Ambrose
D. B. Taylor
Philadelphia
Spicher
Hillsdale
Wad & County
Vincent Tonkins
Cherry Tree
Yeda Vah Horn
Homestead
Hall Allison
Railroad Avenue
Leah George
Homer City
D. M. Smith
Church Street
Squire’ Howard Graham
Blairaville
Indiana
George Gatty
Mont
W. G. Smith
Bessie Riddle
Pittsburg
Armour Mullen
South Tenth Street
W. L. Sansom
Marthe
Clarion
Herbert Smith
J. C. Moorhead
School Street
F. A. Williams
Mittaburg
Siater
Roy Fairman
James L. Paul
Upland
California
M. Tones
West Church Street
William Loudeh
DuBois
P. J. McGoven
South
Tenth ‘Street
Sarah Anthony
W. L. Colkitt
Wfth Street
T. W. Colkitt
Marion Center
Berthbel Neal
Jacksonville
Zoe
Near Town
Hilladale
Jon V
Garden Johns
Wilkinsburg
A. & Moorhead
South Seventh Street
Mary McCormick
Gacar Calhoun
Blaiysville
W. R. Calhoun
Pauline Rinn
Punxsutawney
Minnie, Rinn
Wayne Avenue
Clyde
W. Seanor
Mra
Clarence Sharlock
Butler
Beanor
James A. Crossman
Oakland Avenue
Roger Trainor
Falls Creek
Reynoldsville
Newton Kelly
Grace
Kansas
Frank Anthony
Cleveland
Anthony
Albany Paper Co
Blanche St. Clair
West Newton
Hammers
Atlantic Cty
H. J. Heinz Company
Heinz Pier
B. W. Rose
Altoona
Olga Bergman
Bariln
Misa Bergman
Slovenca Congervatory of Music
Europe
Berlin
Royal Famiily
Somimar
Irwin Taylor
Thomas Walker Irwin
Minnie Pearl Taylor
Willingburg
Former Students on Outing at Campbell's Mille
Fifteen members of the clana at 2906 of the Normal School enjoyed an outing at Campbell's Mille on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clana
Campbell's Mille
New Furnace At Corrigan-McKinney To Start Soon
Corrigan-McKinney Company plans to resume operations at the Josephine blast furnace plant by September 1. Contractor P J McGovern will lead a crew of at least fifty workers to lay the foundation for a new furnace, with more men added as the project proceeds. The restart aims to restore full employment and expand coal mine operations, signaling a brighter outlook for the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chee
Corrigan-McKinney Company
Tosephine
P. J. McGovern
Josephine
Avery
Notable Indiana Woman Mrs Sansom Dies at Home
Mrs Sarah A Sansom a longtime beloved Indiana figure died peacefully at her Church Street home after summoning her household to her bedside She was a Methodist Episcopal Church member and wife of James B Sansom founder editor of the Indiana Democrat Her funeral was held at her home with interment in Oakland Cemetery Also noted is the death of Mrs Mary L Griffith aged about 70 of Marion Center a devoted Methodist worker with services held Sunday and interment in Ion Center Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. Sansom
Church Street
Sarah Leader
Bedford County
James, B. Sansom
Indiana Democrat
Sansom
Elizabeth Fisher
J. W. Cary
Oakland Cemeery
Mary L. Griffith
Marion’ S Center
Robert Park
Join Park
Mi Jon Center
Howard H. Griffith
Methodist Church
H. P
Towns
Bay
Marlon Senta
Ind Penament
Frank R
Greengh
William O
Marlon, Genter
Clarence N
Jeannette
Pastol
Rey
Sheena
Ion Center
Comatory
Brallier Infant of Latrobe Dies After Illness
Margaret Louise Brallier daughter of Dr and Mrs John K Brallier of Latrobe died after an illness following an attack. She was about 18 months old and was brought to the home of Mrs A Teo mura on 9th street. Burial and final rites followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Louise Braliler
Margaret Louise Brallier
John K
Brale
Latrobe
Sabo Tlon
Thia
Teo Mura
Pela
Bata BeeraRe Rey
Walee
Patermeler
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OL ‘Qotober
Bacher
Mlectien
Hettioe
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Phere
W. T. Smith
Washington Township
Myrtle
Homer
Antha Dixon
Neal
Aero A
Ory
Ieee A Vet
Hullspale
Walleye
Barnsboro
Rati
Annivesany
Overaece
J. Winnae Thompson
Quage Talford
William ‘Ounr
D. &.Tinker
Mises Lillian Clifford
Ora McHail
Hmmaz Meck Kelly
Dora Berkey
Nannie J. McMillen
Homa
Westmont
H. Willa McFarland
the Normal
McDonald High School
Fetterman-Myers
Augustus Fetterman
Wilgus
Jan
Minnie Myera
Grant Township
Squire J.D. Spisher
Real Ratate
T. A. Gilbert
M. D
Beatty Proper
Grant Street
J. B. Poayda
Nba
My. Pounds
Northfield
Mawa
John Camp
Clarence Balrsson
Earle Lambert
Kent Bowman
Frank Coulter
Harrigan Clawaba
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