County teachers exams end as 442 seek certificates
The county examinations for teachers' certificates ended with 442 applicants, 174 failing. 268 earned certificates. A special exam is set for August 19 at Third Ward School. Many new teachers will be hired from Normal school diplomas. numerous named recruits from Wilkinsburg to Spangler are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithport
Banks Township
JT. Stewart
Stewart
Third Ward
Town
J. ¥. Russell
Clarksburg
Calvin Stelty
Grisemore
Barnesboro
John Thompson
Blairsville
Westmoreland County
Wmorence Hobaugh
Saltsburg
Youngstown
Charlotte Coleman
Ophia Sel
Dayton
J. 0. Mitchell
Lawn
Ab Garmans
Beatty
Laura Dickie
West Philadelphia Street
Wilkinsburg
Bess Cunningham
Wayne Avenue
Lancaster
Ida Napp
Purchase Line
Paintborough
Cambria County
Bertha Shields
Conemaugh Township
West Lebanon
A. W. Campbell
Heshbon
Cokeville
Grace Dixon
Yorde Wasson
Hillsdale
Cherrytree
Grace Butterbaugh
Sadie Killen
Armagh
Lizzie
Perry Station
Cordelia Hazlett
Mabel Johnston
Sheslocta
Robbery Held Up Man by Gang at Creekside
Robert Bakers, railroad worker near Creekside and Clambersville, was seized by a gang of tramps near a deserted building at Elders Ridge Junction. They stole over $20, choked him, and warned him to flee. He alerted Constable Midd, five suspects were arrested, and all were bound over to court after a hearing before Justice J. A. Crossman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bakers
Creekside
Claimbersyville
Kor
Clambersville
Elders Ridge Junction
Baker
Midd
Oliners
Squire J. A. Crossman
Marchand Reunion Promises Largest Local Social Event
A two day reunion at Smitten's grove near Marchand on August 23 and 24 gathers former residents for a long weekend of addresses, history talks, musical and literary entertainment, baseball games, a singing bee and a basket picnic. Notables include J W Morrow and H H Moot with Rev D A Blose speaking in the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marchand
Smitten’s Grove
Marehand
Uhe
Jion
J. W. Morrow
HH. Hi. Moot
Dubois
D. A. Blose
Hay field collapse spares farmer and horses in mine shaft
In Blacklick township Charles Dixon fell into a deserted coal mine when earth caved in under his hay cutting. Dixon and his horses escaped injury and the machinery sustained only minor damage as they were hauled out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dixon
Blacklick Township
Dixon
Stockholders Meet At Indian Sewing Company
Changes made at the annual meeting with new directors named including DeT Carson Ben Record and Godfrey Marshall. J H Engle elected secretary and C A Goesler re-elected treasurer. A superintendent not chosen yet. Will of Mabry He Kilgore of Blairsville recorded detailing estate bequests to Davis Kilgore and others, liquidation of real and personal property, and appointment of executors and guardians. An accident at the Wilke building in Philadelphia involved an attorney and others, with injuries to Bell and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seowing Company
de. Det. Carson
Biairsville
Ben Record
Punxsutiawiyi
Godfrey Mirshall
D. WH. Engle
Fith Mhis
Town
Hills
Giadpey Marshall
J. HW. Engle
C. AL Goesler
Frank.ilderbrand
Fon
A. C. Cooper
Mabry
Mary Esther Smith
Wilkinsley
Kiain K. Vance
George RB. Wageart
Robert 8 Ainniers
Dease Vy Kilcoee
Edwin Wilpore
Edwin S. Kilgore
Robert My Kilgore
Winst National Bank of
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Win
M. Kilgore
Will
Daleal
Dixon Land Company plans vast town development
The Dixon Land Company announces a bold town project near Chewcodowa with 2,000 lots to be released August, including a $10,000 hotel and a $4,000 office building. Prominent directors from Philadelphia, New York, and Cleanieht lead the venture as construction begins soon and a stockholders meeting set for Friday. George Atkinson dies in Soren, aged 50, after six weeks of illness. survivors include several children and relatives. Funeral at Jacksonville, with interment there.
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Mitt Heat
Aniddle
Aaronation
Ibi Lowe
Dixon Land Company
Itiraetors
Rally
Hvorgi Atkinson
George Atkison
TE G
Soren
Philophin Street
Micening
Ah Ball ‘Elogk
Tok Beable
Phe
Jacksonville
Anny Vers
Saltsburg
Pores
Sevens
Willian Serene
James Serene
Jeannette
Willie Neal
Blacklick Township
H. G. Serene
Town
M. 4
Serene
George S. Holmes
Personal Brevities from a Rural Community
A long list of visiting relatives and weddings fills the week in various towns. Names include Herbert Loeel of Winton and George Hy Marsh of Pyplind, with guests such as Miss Vine Plaid at Goysin and Mrs. Cl Chineron of Cherry bive. Events cover visitors at Indisena Cerence, celebrations at Lawn and Strongstown, and multiple family gatherings across Wilkinsburg, Dubois, and Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Loeel
Winton
Miss Vine
Goysin
Allon
Gowan
Wulfision
Wilmending
Indisena Cerence
Wilkinsbirg
Sth
Haginger
Wisneaves
Tadohastawn
Bisher
Poonin
Pest
Hardie Friends Oyer
Pei Mekinoo
al Schonacroedt
Dolnstouch
Diisy
M.shivinod
Wish Fehou
Chua Weller
Strongstown
Aisa Bertlin
Lawn
Mossie Airs
Clenetiohd
Chart Muhtagheyy
Miesab
Gamble
North
Thorpy Onda
Marpestred Codidh
Pittsburay
Sevice
Yesbordsayy Diyladon Cypson
Fown
Dinticlos
Joead Todee
Urah Wilson
Markey Station
Mice Lyitick
Tayche
Thosksfisen
Mlorenicas
GO Camp Wort Ow Ron Or Te Tas Rory Ete
Soldiers prepare at Camp Wort and move through Chearel Gangles to Pine Street and local city. Reports note training drills, guard duties, and company cohesion as units from Jefferson County camp two weeks.
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Cho Sey
Su Bbine
Satedom
Rls
Seeencel
Haigdert
Tore Cole
Pedilly
Ise Tee
Treetaea Bars Corpo
Treetaea Bars Corpo) Mebterina
Ataubay
Hee Leith Brora
Willey
Wite
Fibre Visibe Co
Miss Delle Wakson
Af Tadic
Mills
Beret Weebleue
Tidiana
Dee Herve
Kia
Lake Frie
Cop Jones
Beax
Badiinin
Heo
Muget
Malian
Nigeria
Odo
Local Correspondence From Plumvillas and Nearby Towns
Local notes report visitors and relatives in Plumvillas and surrounding areas. Individuals named include Shurey Struehal of Pittsburg, Mile and Mabel Stiehal of Saltsburg, Miss Dey of Allegheny, Ira McGhire of Morgantown visiting his mother in Sharpsburg, and Miss Tirval Morrow of Defincttown among others. A new lodge was organized at Marion Center after a meeting attended by locals, with multiple visits and family gatherings noted across several towns including Johnstown and Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plumvillas Shurey Struehal
Pittsburg
Mile
Mabel Stiehal
Saltsburg
Dey
Allegheny
Ira, McGhire
Morgantown
Howard
Sharpsburg
Rand
Thompson
Miss Tirval
Morrow
Defincttown
Glande Thompson
Bndiama
Cora Rankin
Stricksburg
Marion Center
Annie Statler
Piinxsutawney
Rankin
John S. Fisher
Deliann
Samuel
Logan Stuehell
Blanche Bein
Sykesville
David Douds
Johnstown
Ralph Bracken
New Abosqunia
J. XN
Bracken
Henry Wilson
Ketle de Grace
Annie Coy
Indiana
Sarah Portar
Frank McCrea
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