Long Cruise Tales From a County Sailor Abroad
Jay Gibson of Cherryhill township writes from Jaffa Turkey aboard the U S S North Carolina. He describes visits to Smyrna Jeru salem and Messina and notes shore leave in the Holy Land and St Luke’s water. The letter highlights naval displays overseas and a possible September return to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Jay Gibson
Steve T. ‘Gibson
Cherryhill
Jaffa
U. 89
North Carolina
Messina
Smyrna
Jerusalem
Bible Land
Holy Land
Uncle Sam
Rome
St. Luke's
Alexander, the Great
Progress Plan Pays Off as Readers Welcome Subscriptions
A Vandergrift reader endorses the Progress Plan of canceling subscriptions at expiration if not renewed. The Progress notifies subscribers in advance and stops papers after a reasonable response window, avoiding pressuring readers and reflecting broad support from the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress
D. ©. Ritchey
Vandergrift
Old Fashioned Quilting Bee Honors Cherry Hill Birthday Trio
Mrs Catherine Stephens, Mrs Mary Stephens, and Mrs Calyin Gibson, longtime Cherry Hill residents, celebrated their birthdays June 28 at Jacob Brown’s home in Smith Station. A simple dinner and supper followed an old fashioned quilting bee, with two dainty friendship items as keepsakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Stephens
Mary
Fai Hee Ri Aorta Foote LauEuly
PENSIONS Q&A Widened Civil War Veteran Cases
A reader asks guardian rights to recover a ward’s pension from 1898 due to inganity and how to restore the name to pension rolls. Answers advise applying to the commissioner of pensions with proof of ongoing disability, plus several other pension queries and guidance on estate, widow’s, bounty-land, and notice requirements.
Venerable Indiana Attorney Is Given Ovation at Bedford
Gen Harry White of Indiana attended the Pennsylva nia Bar Association meeting at Bedford Springs last week. The Radford Springs Narr praised the jurist noting his long service and wartime experiences, including a Confederate prison hold and his historic legislative vote. He was warmly greeted by friends old and young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry White
Town
Indiana
Pennsylvania Bar Association
Bedford Springs
Indiana Jurist
Radford Springs
Pennsylvania
Presbytery condemns church members with liquor stock
At a Conemaugh Presbytery meeting in Jacksonville on June 29 a resolution was passed repudiating Christians who hold investments in the liquor business and urging members with such property to withdraw. The measure also calls for sending a copy to nearby church courts requesting similar action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbytery
Conemaugh Presbytery
Jacksonville
United Presbyterian Presbytery of
Conemaugh
Equor
Church of Jesus Christ
Wrong Invitation Sends Prophet of East Aurora to Punxytawney
A confused invitation mix up places General Harry White of Beantown at risk of a seat on a Punxeytawney reviewing stand. Police Chief Palmar, returning from Indiana, tries to align the garbled order with Col Elbert Hubbard of East Aurora as local notices list marriage licenses and quirky civic items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Aurora
Harry White
C. D.palmar
Indiana
Beantown
Punxeytawney
Col
Elbert Hubbard
New York
Canoe Ridge
Vunxsutawney
Motherhood honored in Mother's Day message by Edwin A Nye
The piece reflects on Mother's Day as a tribute to American mothers from ancient times to the present. It praises motherhood, laments neglect of mothers, and calls for society to honor women who become mothers regardless of class, envisioning a future where maternal role is foremost respected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Columbus
Columbia
Ali
John
Calvary
What Kind of Girl Are You Imitation and Ideals
A speaker addresses a young girl about forming her character through ideals. He asks who she admires and urges shaping herself into a noble, modest woman with refined manners and inner goodness rather than a superficial image. He concludes that admiration transforms a person into the likeness of that ideal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lfe
Ritcher
Glelze
Jo Leas
Mortgage investments pitched for safety and growth in Pittsburgh
The Union Mortgage & Security Co urges investors to favor large city mortgages over small centers. It highlights city growth, Panama Canal prospects, and ease of converting mortgages to cash. Appraisers, photographers, and inhouse capital aim to protect every loan with safeguards and certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borida
Pittsburg
Ohio River
Pilsbure
Esther
Union Mortgage & Security Co
Executor House Sale At Public Base On July 10
An executor auction will expose property at the residence of Thomas Splawell at the Inte estate. The sale includes one horse, wagon, harness, windmill, corn shelter, planter, mowing machine, lumber, car tools, household goods, and kitchen items. Auctioneer Wachor announces the terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Splawell
Gunty
Child Finds Big Germ Amid Diphtheria Fumes
Amid diphtheria, a child overhears shouting about germs. Health officer Thompson fumigates the house as a large object falls from the ceiling, prompting talk of a big germ and catching the ailment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scopinerme
Personal Brevities Highlight Fourth of July Visits
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Hughes of Washington county spent the Fourth with Indiana relatives. Dr. and Mrs. Clark Dickie of Van dergrift visited at Mr. Dickie's West Philadelphia street home. Dr. and Mrs. Walter Williams of Wilkingburg and Dr. and Mrs. John K. Brallisr of Latrobe spent the Fourth locally. Congressman J N Langham left for Washington as the House reconvenes. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Waller of Atchison Kansas visiting county friends spend the week with relatives in Conemaugh township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel H. Hughes
Washington County
Indiana
Clark Dickie
Vandergrift
Dickie
West Philadelphia
Walter Williams
Wilkingburg
John K. Brallisr
Latrobe
J -N. Langham
Washington
House of Representatives
W. M. Waller
Atthigon
Kans
Conoisnaugh Township
Wills Probated Involving Millen and Beaty Estates
Wills probated reveal Laura M Beaty of Indiana borough naming husband Harry W Beatty as executor with all estate debts to be paid promptly. The Millen will in Armstrong township lists multiple siblings as beneficiaries, enumerating specific sums and a 118 acre farm, and appoints Thomas H Millen as executor with a provision for his sister Sarah H Millen to have a home on the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura M. Beaty
Indiana Borough
Harry W. Beatty
William A. Millen
Armstrong Township
Margaret
B. ‘Brown
Matthew D. Millen
Rob’h. Millen
Elizabeth Millen
Thomas H. Millen
Sarah’ H. Millen
Thomas
H. Millen
Margaret ‘Eb. Brown
Robert H. Millen
Thomas H. Milen
FOR SALE AND WANTED NOTES FROM INDIANA PA
Classified notices list sales and wanted items including a 50 acre farm near Dixonville and a 95 acre Brushvalley township property, a 13 horsepower Peerless traction engine, wool and nursery stock ads, a runabout and buggy for sale, Belgian hares for sale, and various other business and farm equipment listings. Also notes a lost watch with initials M.N. and a 100 horsepower boiler and steam engines for sale by a Pennsylvania firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixonville
Gibron
Indiana
Indiana County
Hoopes, Bro. & Thomas Company
Philadelphe
Peersless
Victor ¢Loyer Huller
Indiana Progress
Robinsteen Collar & Leather Company
Indiang
Senéh
Peterman
Brushvalley Township
Morrow Bt
Blatraville
Armory Plans for 20 000 Dollar Building in Cunningham
A detailed description outlines a two story stone armory with basement, theater-like drill hall, and full facilities. The project includes a 60 by 70 foot drill hall, a rear kitchen, electric lighting, steam heat, and a 20 by 26 foot club room on the second floor. The piece notes Co D’s proud history, its Spanish American War service, and calls the new armory a credit to the state and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carenion
Fevicun Patriotie Organizatio
Ji Ft Pender
Rowe
Tin Widtene
Yesld
Cunningham
Beth Tain's
Cory
Privat and Quartermaster's
State
Co.d
J. P. Kennedy
W. C. McKe
A. W.smith
Geo. W. Credej
Geo
McCutie
Has
Hayin
Armory
Real Estate Transfers and Local Obituaries Highlight Ontario Area
Real estate transfers list numerous parcels across multiple townships with prices from 1,300 to 6,500 and buyers including George Dizon Jane Myers Samuel Hammett and Adrian Iselin Jr. The report also notes deaths in Warren and surrounding areas, detailing survivors and connections to local families. Obituaries mention Edward Dixon of Blacklick and John Sprankle of Punxsutawney with family survivor lines and pneumonia death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Milton “Ginson
Cherryhill
George Dizon
Bare Ho
St Vader
Myers
Samuel
R. ‘Hammett
Hannah- W. Studiés
Adrian Iselin, Jr
Ga‘nog
Adrian Iselin
Young
Cherhill
John
Wolf
Hamilton
Olymer
Kunkle
Homer
Guisseppe Dawelly
Myrtle Jack
Gue 'M. Vases
Ruth
Indiana
A. T. Moorhead
Elizzabeth Blakley
Buffalo
Rochester
Pitt
Railway' Co
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Mechanicsburge
Weaver
Elias Rowland
John Kelly
K. Mac
Bs.f. Rugh
Truby
G. T. Mc‘Crea
H. G. Wilson
W. B. Overdorff
Hh, L. Hunter and
Fred Glasser
Haparlehe
Baltimore
Jane D. W. Anawer
Interior Department
Washington, D. C
Pension Bureau
Fifth Regiment of
Mechanic Fusiliers
Bame
George T. F
Secretary of the Interior
Gap
St. City
Detrot
Pension Office
Trenton
Tam
J. J
Bedford
Gon
White
State Bar Association
John_ Mackorie
Roasiter
Mary Velteneck
Panny L. Huff
Cherrytree
Breve Miatriks
Blairsy Ma
Bdilearbeth A. Band
Grafton
Clarence A. Marsh
Tunnelton
Lottie
Wyncoop
Thomas B. Lucas
Homer City
Vinnie A. Bunyan
Hamer City
Darby
William Howard Taft
Megnin
Gazatte-Times
Heart
Edwin A, Nye
Indiana Market
Bubtep Cscccepaereeenvenenyy
Bgessree Beeen Reer Enree
Tivion Hoa & Boty
Mie
Beckie ‘Wiabie
Jones
A. O. Mecoy
R. D
Wen Liggett
New York Central
Penna
Lovejoy
Indiana. Co
Orr
Indlang
At & Pleenic
Heilwood
M. Nf
Harry Wallace
Hailewood
Westinghoupe
Meine
Tanna
Edward Dixon
Edward, Dixon
Blacklick
Warren
Dieces
James Dixon
Campbell
Ohn
F. Sprankle
John Frankter
Punxautawae
Bert
Meadville
Willian’ A
Gegree
Misa
Margaret Sprankle
Aly Homestead
Fae
Debrian ‘Bteffey
Aphriam Bteffey
Wells
East Mahoning
Tawnghin
Ambrose
Dl Pals
Arthur Bulmer
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