Indiana Chamber of Commerce First Trade Tour Opens
Thirteen automobiles in flags and banners lead Indiana County merchants on a first trade tour to Shelocta Elderton Iselin Clarksburg Salinburg and Jacksonville Before dinner at Iselin Landlord C E Hunter hosted a fine meal Farms and towns welcomed the visitors with cordial hospitality The party included notable names such as Harry Christy John Sutton Ward Park and many local merchants and firms listed as participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Harry ©. Christy
Chamber of Commerce
John W. Sutton
Shelocta
Elderton
Indiana County
Armitrong County
Idaho
South Bend
West Lebanon
Iselin
C. E. Hunter
Clarksburg
Saltsburg
Salinburg
Jacksonville
McIntyre
Young Township
Ward Park
Elmer W. Allison
Elmer W. Allison & Co
Ed. C. Buch
Huntingdon & Clearfield Telephone Co
W. C. Orr
G. W. Plotzer
Plotzer's Meat Market
Indiana county fair speed races schedule announced
Nine speed events with $300 purses and a $400 first prize for the Free-for-All Trot or Pace headline the Indiana County Agricultural Society program for September 10 to 12. Races are mile heats under National Association rules, with call times at 1:00 p m each day and entries allowed through August 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lndiana County Agricultural Society
National Association of
Coal, Iron and Old Race Circuit
Weddings of a Week in Johns Town and Blairsville
Wedding notices detail the marriages of Miller Kunkle in Johns town on July 15 and Baisley Towzey in Blairsville on July 16, with receptions and future residences noted. Also listed are Berline and Pine, Latrobe defeats and series results, Sabbath fines for a clam bake, an assault near Hotel Moore, a pie social at East Mahoning Church, Sons of Veterans organizational meeting, and a West Lebanon festival and band concert on July 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baistey Towzey
William Leo Baisley
Misa
Irene Towzey
Blairsville
H. F. King
the Baptist Church
School Street
Blairaville
East Mahoning Church
East Mahoning Baptist Church
West Lebanon
Teachers Secured for Local Schools in Indiana County
A crowded list of visitors and residents appears in this week’s local notes. Names include Galvin Reybhutt of Kittanning Leonard Shaffer of Cleshbon visiting Indiana, Mrs G R Sutton of New Kensington, Mrs James Mock of Indiana R R D IA, and many others visiting relatives, shopping, or attending events. Disease-free, routine social movement across towns is recorded with brief mentions of travel and civic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galvin Reybhutt
Kittanning
Leonard Shaffer
Cleshbon
Indiana
G. R. Sutton
New Kensing
James Mock
Sarah S. Wilson
Church
Ad-street
Bellsavilla
Mrn
David Ortz
Dale Street
Binet
Johnstown
Theodore Townsend
Indiana Harbor
Ind
Rev
M. L. Zweizig
Reading
Martin McFadden
New York City
Martin Learn
Bromer City
Harry McQuown
Tl Church Street
Jefferson County
Douglass Tucker
Cleveland
A. M. Brown
Townstown
Mary H. Bruce
Oak Street
Harry White
Wayne Avenue
Charles Ebey
New Derry
Elmer Bills and Child
School Street
Atlantic City
Anna West
Blairsville
J. M.getty
Locust Street
Charles Jobe
Water Street
Harry Jobe
Follingsbee
W. Va
L. A. Stahl
Eleanor
Tatrobe
T. E. Wachob
Ansley Harry Doyle
Roustier
State Board
Edward H. Sutton
Thomas McMillen
Pittsburg
Thomas Sutton
South Sixth Street
Jean
Golden Johns
Wilkinsburg
A. S. Moorhead
South Seventh Street
J. M. Johnston
Grace
Naomi
George
Creekside
Grace McHenry
Rayne Township
Josiah Neal
Lock Haven
Williamsport
Marie North
Punxsutawney
Vera Randall
West Philadelphia
Ida M. Walker
Weat Church Street
Apollo
Wandercrift
C. M. Young
Etderton
A. A. Calhoun
West Water Street
Leslie Hazlett
Mabel
Lillian Hazlett
Church Street
Beatrice
Neb
Jean Johnston
Philadelphia Street
Loulaville Academy
Louwisville
D. J. Hershberger
Indiana Hospital
Portage
Dwight Patterson
West Lebanon
W. B. McGinley
Near Livermore
Rural boards seek teachers as fall approaches in county
A number of rural school boards in the county selected teachers last week and prepare for fall. Teacher shortages persist with some boards unable to fill full staffs. The list of locations and assigned teachers fills much of the page, noting several schools left unfilled due to scarcity. A South Fork teacher, Cynthia Sloan of Railroad Avenue, was elected for the South Fork schools.
Railroad case before local court and arson pleas
The local court hears the Pennsylvania Railroad Company vs Josephine Furnace and Coke Co for $8900 damages over unloading delays at Josephine. Judge Creswell presides as witnesses from Philadelphia and Cleveland testify. Separately, Mrs. Alice Shilling and son Frank Breth plead guilty to arson connected to burning Peter Shilling’s house for insurance. Shilling released on bond for September sentence. Breth jailed for later sentencing. strong evidence ties Peter Shilling to the fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Shilling
Son
Shilling
Creswell
Venango County
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Josephine Furnace and Coke Company
Railroad Company
Josephine
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Josephine Company
Pennsylvania Company
Addy Spence
Telford
Everett Hadden
Cherry Tree
Aaron Wineberg
Heilwood
Harry Nigmet
Francesco Gierlotti
Alice Shilling
Frank Breth
Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Indiana, Pa
Rhensburg
Silver Anniversary Convention Planned In Indiana
The Indiana County Christian Endeavor Union will celebrate its silver anniversary with the twenty fifth annual convention at the Presbyterian church on September 2 and 3. Local Endeavorers aim for about 200 delegates and will arrange venues. Speakers include State Secretary J B McCrorey. Daniel Roper has set up a cub post office at Indiana State Normal School to handle money orders stamps and registry. delivery to nearby town sections remains unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavorers
Presbyterian Church
Indiana County Christian Endeavor Union
Eindeavorere
Committee On
Jd. 8B
McCrorey
Daniel (. Roper
Indiana State Normal School
Indiana Automobile Club Tour to Clearfield 1918
The Indiana County Automobile Club held its July 1918 run to Clearfield with Ly members and guests. Two pilot cars guided travelers along a red arrow marked route from Indiana to Clearfield. Clearfield officials and hotel staff welcomed the visitors with a banner and a royal reception at the Dimeling Hotel including a banquet and ballroom dance. Judge John P. Bukin and Mayor Woodward spoke, urging support for a proposed $50 million road bond. Participants returned by varied routes, with a long list of Indiana Club members and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Werm
Indiana County
Manton Center
Richmond
Glen Gampbell
Clearfield
Indiana
Glearfield
Hellwood
Clearfield Automobile Club
Dimeling Hotel
Indiana Club
Automobile Club of Punxsutawney
Automobile Club of
DuBois
Punxsutawney
Woodward
John P. Bukin
Dodge Wilkin
Houtsdale
Carrolltown
Curwensville
Glen Campbell
Harry P. Dowler
J. M. Thompson
Treilwood
J. O. Clark
J. EB. Miller
James Ake
John Ake
T. M. Kerr
Migs Brown
Blatraville
Jos
W. Clements
R. B. Young
W. F. Wettling
Ernest Stewart
Irma Cunningham
Glen Prothero
Mary A. Sutton
Robi
Sutton
Jno
M. Minser
Griffith Ellis
George Fulton
J. BE. Parnell
Halen Wikin Armstrong
Elkin
B. Campbell
Harry C. Winters
J. R. Richards
N. Langham
A. W. Calloway
Horace Lowry
J. L. Nix
Dorothy
Ruth Nix
Young
D. R. Nix
Slamer City
C. M. Lingle
Graceton
May Daugherty
Zulina Severa
Cedar Rapids
C. K. Sutton
Samuel Rinn
Harry Ryker
Punxeytawney
Frank G. St. Clair
Grange Chapter Installed in Mora County
A new Grange has been organized at Mora in this county with a membership of 2 persons. Rev. H G Teagarden of Punxsutawney, chaplain of the State Grange, and James Wider of Oliveburg were the installing officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imora
HG Teagarden
Punxautawney
State Grange
James Wider
Olivebure
Four Lives Lost in Mine Cave-In at Ernest Shaft
A cave-in at the Crimmings shaft of the Jefferson and Clearfield Coal and Iron mines at Ernest killed four workers and injured two others. Victims named include Mike Alenna Italian 29 Tony Snyder Polish 22 William Reed Scotch 19. Injured included John Pigeh Polish 40 and Frank Chucki slightly bruised. Coroner ruled accidental. bodies buried at Indiana and Greenwood cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson & Clearfield Coal & Iron Company
Ernest
Mike Alenna
Tony Snyder
William Reed
John Pigeh
Adrian Hospital
Cummings
Ernest Field
Ernest No. 4
Aleana, Snyder
Tony Chucks
Pigch
Frank Chucki
George Ditch
Pisch
H. B. Buterbaugh
Aleana
Snyder
Chuckit
St. Bernard’s
Indiana Land
Reed
Greenwood Cemetery
Lightning Kills Cow After Milking in Rossiter Storm
A severe storm near Rossiter July 13 brought hail up to 18 inches high and winds that damaged crops, broke windows, and toppled buildings. Mrs Casper Gilmot had just finished milking when a lightning strike instantaneously killed her cow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossiter
Casper Gilmot
Ten Foreigners Riot Ends in Jail Brings Leaders to County Jail
Ten foreigners from Treille were jailed after a riot at Iselin Sunday night. Constable Harry Fulton was called to the scene. two suspects were taken to lockup before being released when about 200 rioters attacked him. Sheriff George H. Jeffries captured ten ringleaders and detained them at the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jar
Lietin
Treille
George H. Jeffries
H. B. Patten
West Lebanon
Inein
Iselin
Harry Fulton
Sherif Georga H. Jeffries
Sagamore Principal in Trouble Over Misconduct Allegations
Sagamore schools principal C. A. Starr faces charges of alleged misconduct with male pupils, reports say in Kittanning Times. Starr, once a highly regarded educator, was reelected but has since left Sagamore amid an ongoing investigation. Montgomery Township youth Samuel Raleigh Irwin to West Point after passing entrance exams and being ordered to report July 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Starr
Sagamore
Kittanning
Kittanning Times
Starr
Siganore
Montgomery Township
West Point
Samuel Raleigh Irwin
J. N. Lunghang
Academy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lival
A. I. Rees
Indiana Hardware Co
George C. Rigg
Herrick, Wilson & Co
Wayne Rigg
Wayne Rigg & Co
Jewolara
Jesse Rodkey
W. R. Loughry & Co
M. J. Sherrick
Sherrick & Reed
D. W. Simpson
Indiana Lumber & Supply Co
H. C. Baydor
Grocerisa
H. H. Steving
H. H. Steying & Son
Frank E. Sloan
Sloan Bros
Indiana Foundry Company
WW. Taylor
A.T. Taylor & Son
Edward G. Vogel
Vogel Brothers
Tailors
A. G. Wallace
The
Wallace Bry Goods Co
Richard Watson
Watson & Watson
Paul Wine
Wine & Wine
Frank Wood
Grand Theatre
Joseph Woodburn
Woodburn
Marble Works
A. G. Ryan
Ira Jobe
Harry Beck
Lynn Prothero
Laura Elkin
Breezedale
Richard Learn
Second Street
Learn
Margaret and
Sara Cunningham
Armstrong Township
Porter Miller
Emerson Reading Club
David Allshouse
John 4. Campbell
L. & H. Club
Rossmoyne
Arnold Berline O. J. Arnold
North East, Pa
Margaret A. Berline
Lewis Hay
Latrobe
Collegians
Indiana Collegians
Reynoldsville
Brookville
Stafford
John B. Reed
Ernest Man
Moore Corner
Eighth
John Johns
Jor Ernest
Moore Hotel
Sons of Veterans
Sens of
Court House
Smicksbury
Peggy Collitt
Barcalow Collitt
Smitckaburg
Collitt
Banks McKee
Lisle Shields
Pleasant Dale
Lorma Martin
Fetterman
Marie Bowers
Sidney
Edna Bowers
Pine Grove
Marion Gorman
Rowley
Lewis Shields
Fry
Robert Beckett
Graham
Chas. Fuller
Cross Roads
Cella Northrop
Smithport
Elizabeth Smith
Zoe Williams
Rockwood
Archie Pennington
Burrell
Jessie
Fulton
Grace Alderfer
Olive Agey
Vernetta Steffy
Blacklick
Nellie T. Caulfield
Clara White
Palmer
Hilsie
B. Barron
Maxwell
Zell Walter
Risinger
Smiths
Pearl Allison
Hodges
Miss M. Luchsinger
Enterprise
Shirley M. Gerard
Strangford
Mary I. Lintner
Esther B. Mahan
Buffington Grow
Grace Davis
Redbank
Goldie Schrecengost
Barkley
Mary O. Kelly
Bracken
Carrie Stewart
Rexis
Susan Artemus
Wehrum
Esther Kitchenbroad
Mary Rowland
Winnie Meehan
Wehrum No
Ling
Dilltown
Duncan
Brushvalley Cresswell
Elda W. Altemus
Evans
Olive McCrea
Mack
Edith Wagner
Rugh
Alex Dick
Heshbon
Bertha Dick
Slabtown
Howard Cunningham
Oak Grove
Clair McSeaters
McFarland
J. H. Rhine
Simons
Roy Wolfe
Catharine Callanh
McQuown
la Tvia
Fred Simons
Locust
Ralph Gaul
Henry
Rawl McFarland
Gaston
Lee Stiver
Crawford
Maud
Braughter
R. L. Emerick
Center Graceton
Alda Hoover
Sara B. Lowry
Samena Maxwell
Ruth Widdowson
Margaret Stewart
Carolyn Clawson
Murray ‘Coon
Lucerne
Pearl Y. Lovelace
Edna ‘Stewart
Mary Agnes Sutton
George P. Weaver
McCombs
James R. Lytle
Elgin Shirley
Upper Homer
R. E. Russell
Mary H. English
Lytle
Harry Anderson
Myers
Leonia Killeff
McFeaters
A. Roy Mack
Brush Hollow
Ethel Nelson
Bridenbaugh
Ruth EH. Alten
East Mahoning
Brandon
Mary Ll. Hopkins
Mahoning
Nola Kinnan
Hamill
Ella Mauk
Upper Creek
Mary Hopkins
Stuchenl
Walter Black
Lowman
Mayme Barr
Pickering Run
Ethel Work
Lower Marion
May McGee
South Mahoning
Stuchell
Emmanuel Nichol
Lower Room
Lulu Rankin
Davis
Pluma van Horne
Flat
Aleda Harbridge
Smyrna
R. Fulton
Washington
Josephine Liggett
Gambles
May Liggett
Centerville
Lettie McKelvey
Wallace
Steele Clawson
Germany
John Hood
Ridge
E. A. Walbeck
Campbell
Oliva Johnston
Lynn
Elva Walbeck
India
Lettie Liggett
Garfield
Vivian Willams
Paul Wallace
N. L. Alcorn
Joricho
Della Hoskingen
Elders
Annie Fyock
Sloan
Lulu Campbell
Kennedy
Almira Lytle
Neal
Berthabel Neal
Anderson
Paul Stewart
Watson
New Athens
Elgin H. Irwin
Mekhisson
Zoe Neal
Arthur Wilson
Isen
Mauda Zehner
Bulotta ‘Reed
Gayle Huston
Ethel Henderson
Florence Neal
Edith Shields
Ruth Wiggins
Rowe Huston
Josephine Burnace, CO
Bia
Vountey Auto Clout
Bers Kun Crocoated
Peter Nowak
Clymer
Bodeswana Modzedeska
Clymer Pietro Santo Oliverlo
Homer
Walter Gonsowoski
Della Carmella Wlostkowski
Tselin Dimitrius Kalla
Catherine Craomber
Clymer Warry Amtos
Ere
Tee Clymer
Flelena Parding
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