Lightning Burns Barn Near West Lebanon Damages Farmstead
A barn on the James Campbell heirs farm near West Lebanon in Young township was struck by lightning Saturday afternoon. The interior and most contents, including 200 bushels of old wheat 2400 bushels not yet threshed 15 tons of hay a sleigh and grain drill, were destroyed. Insurance covers about 400 of the 600 on contents. the barn insured for 500. A new barn will be erected immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Campbell Heirs
West
Lebanon
Young Township
J. C. George
George
South Bend Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Gilbert Bros
High priced horse swindle targets Blacklick area
A Missouri stock dealer posed as a breeder selling shares in a blooded stallion valued at 3000 dollars. He persuaded local citizens to take notes instead of cash, offering generous redemption terms. After taking notes to Blairsville for discounting, he fled, pursued by victims and outraged farmers ready for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacklick
Missouri
Blairsville
County Bicycle Meet Promises Strong Attendance Tomorrow
Wheelmen from across the county have entered for races at the fair grounds tomorrow. Over 20 entries predict 10 to 12 starters per event. The county meet aims to spotlight local talent and boost future open meets on August 29. A street parade forms at 2 p.m., races start at 3, and admission with grandstand is 25 cents.
Likely Build a Church Where United Presbyterians Seek Site
At a Monday meeting of Second United Presbyterian church members were told of plans to buy land for a house of worship. The Guthrie store room at First and Church and the German Lutheran church at Fifth Street were both deemed favorable sites, with a vote favoring the Guthrie building. Likely a site will be secured and a church erected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second United Presbyterian Church
J. M. Guthrie
First
Church Strecia
Firth Sta T
Unclear OCR Fragments Describe Pole Exchange Enactments
Incomplete text notes that poles for an exchange have been enacted and will commence this week. It mentions instruments to be placed in business houses though details and completion timing remain unknown.
Local Editor C B Schwalm Supposedly Injured
Local editor C B Schwalm of Cherry is reported injured in a mowing incident, with sparse details available from the fragmented note. The report notes his role as editor and the Cherry affiliation, but specifics on location or severity are not provided.
Woman Dies at 81 in Homer City Funeral Held
Mrs Susan Baker aged 81 died at her Homer City home on Sabbath about 1 o clock after weeks of frail health. She was widow of Henry Baker of Center township and leaves eight children including Mrs Jacob Potter Homer City and Mrs Jane Altimus Kansas. She belonged to Bethel church in Center township and joined the Homer City Presbyterian church. Funeral Monday afternoon was led by Rev Emmons with Revs Telford and Shaffer assisting. Interment followed at Oakland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Baker
Homer City
Jane Altimus
Kansas
Ickes
Loyd Young
Altoona
John Kunkle
Blacklick
E. L. Baker
Young Township
M. B. Baker
Pittsburg
Center Township
Telford
Shaffer
Oakland Cemetery
Miss Nancy Beatty Dies in White Township
Miss Nancy Beatty aged 54 died at her brother W. B. Beatty’s home in White township after years of illness following a grip attack. A Presbyterian member, she is survived by sisters Mrs. Abraham Lowman of near Marion Center and Mrs. Sarah Stell of Bradford. Funeral services by Rev. W. J. Wilson at her late home this afternoon, with interment in Oakland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Beatty
W. B. Beatty
White Township
Presbyterian Church
Abraham Lowman
Marion Center
Sarah Stell
Bradford
Beatty
W. J. Wilson
Shelocta
Oakland Cemetery
Death of Miss Margaret Hamilton in White Township
Miss Margaret Hamilton of White Township died Friday afternoon at her father William L. Hamilton's home from a complication of diseases. She had been in delicate health for years and suffered indigestion about two weeks prior. A Presbyterian church member, her funeral was led by Pastor Dr Hall on Saturday. Interment followed at Oakland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maragret Hamilton
White Township
William L. Hamilton
Presbyterian Church
Hall
Oakland Cemetery
Pastoral Start Cheerfully Marked by Community Welcome
Rev. Neil Ferguson and wife were guests of honor at a Sixth Street hall reception hosted by Second United Presbyterian Church. About 100 attendees, including town ministers, greeted the new pastor as refreshments were served. Ferguson preached his first sermon after taking charge on Sabbath morning, with evening services, and the couple reside on Railroad Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Ferguson
Second United Presbyterian Church
Sixth Street
Ferguson
Railroad Avenue
A Child's Peculiar Death in Montgomery Township
Edgar Spicher aged eighteen months, son of Mr and Mrs J R Spicher, Montgomery township, died after drinking fry poison from a plate left within reach. The child was found sipping the poisoned water when the mother returned home and died soon after despite medical aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar
J. R. Spicher
Montgomery Township
Four Year Old Burkett Child Taken To Hospital
A Grant township family rushed their four year old to Pittsburg after accidental ingestion of lye. The child, critically ill for weeks, suffered internal burns and a stricture but remains alive awaiting an operation with Dr. J C McMillen of Dixonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Burkett
Grant Township
Pittsburg
J. C. McMillen
Dixonville
Mrs Diven Delights In Sewanee Mountain Visit
Mrs A W Diven writes from Sewanee Tennessee describing the trip with her husband who attends the medical department of the University of the South. The couple praises the sunny southern landscape and the bright mountain climate in the picturesque town high in the mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Diven
Wilson
W. T. Wilson
Church Street
Sewanee
Tenn
Y M C A Plans Series of Entertainments
The Y M C A of this place contemplates a series of entertainments for the association. These events will be of the courting nature, with admission priced very low for non members.
Ee Ee Ee Ee Ee Morning Post Fragment
A brief afternoon note appears in an old newspaper page fragment with unreadable OCR letters and stray words. The readable portions mention an event but lack clear names, places, dates, or outcomes.
Teachers Elected for West Mahoning and Burrell Townships
County examiner Hammers completed examinations with 520 tested and 141 failing to qualify for certificates. Burrell and West Mahoning townships named teachers for their districts, while other boroughs set candidates for openings. Schools open Sept 1 and numerous dates follow for additional settings across Armstrong, West Wheatfield, Blacklick, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Mahoning
Burrell
Hammers
West Indiana
W. C. McKee
Blairsville
Burrell Township
Fleck
J. Bert Bell
Dry Knob
Jacksonville
Young
Washington
Center
Canoe
Conemaugh
Montgomery
Cherryhill
Rayne
Brushvalley
Green
Pine
J. J. Mitchell
Mitchells Mills
Tigart
Cambria County
Mitchell
Glen Campbell
H. Moot
Charles P. Kime
Maggie A. Ruffner
Clara Sawyer
J. T. Stewart
New Florence
Indiana County Druggists Form New Association
A meeting at the Indiana House established the Indiana County Druggists Association for moral benefit improvement and protection of members. H. P. Shepley was chosen president Milton G. Miller secretary with a committee to draft a constitution. The next gathering is planned for September 2 with Blairsville Homer City Plumville and other reps.
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Indiana House
Indiana County Druggist’s Association
H. P. Shepley
James R. Walker
Milton Miller
Blairsville
W. I. Moore
Homer City
E. Green
Plumville
Daugherty Bros
F. T. Empfield
Het
Unclear historical notice on horse hire dispute
Fragmentary report describes a loan or hire of a horse from Calvin Momia to Bate at wen. It references Abel the antenal and a claim by Mr. Bley about the horse being left in bad condition. Names like Squire Minder and Wie appear, but details are unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costesse Bate
Calvin Momia
At Wen
Abel
Bley
Squire Minder
Jackson Hole
Idaho
Borst
Spa
Lake
Ida
Washington
Teeter
Fort Hall
Indian Agency
Idaho Falls
Indian Bureau
Coppinger
War Department
Wyoming
Department
Market Lake
Ene
Col. van Horn
Fort Russell
Seventh Infantry
Ft. Robinson
Jacksons Hole
Marys Dale
Little Grove Tree Creek
Gen. Coppinger
Maj
Chaffee
Soldiers Picnic and Reunion at Blacklack Station
The ninth annual soldiers reunion and picnic will be held August 29 1995 at Blacklack Station on the Indiana Branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad. All soldiers families and friends are invited. Trains will stop at the ground. Round trip fare will be at day excursion rate. Attendees should bring their own provisions. A business meeting of the Indiana county Soldiers Organization will convene at 1 p.m. W Hoop presiding, S Hoopes secretary.
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Blacklack Station
Indiana Branch
Pennsylvania Railroad
Indiana County
Teanemed Tale Peat
W. Hoop
Member of the B Y P U Sabbatha and church ce
A fragment notes a member of the Bible Young People’s Union connected with Sabbaths and church activities. The text hints at religious group involvement but lacks complete context or concrete actions.
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The
B. Y. P. U., Sabbatha and
Church Ce
Bicycle Meet Scheduled For Tomorrow Afternoon
Sparse OCR fragment notes a bicycle meet planned for tomorrow afternoon with unclear details. The item mentions an event time in the afternoon and references a bicycle gathering, but specifics such as location or organizers are absent in readable text.
Pleasant Birthday Gathering for Mrs. Hannah Kerr Lockard
Last Monday a birthday gathering for Mrs. Hannah Kerr Lockard marked her 70th year at her White township home. Family from Homer City Allegheny City Leechburg Blairsville Purchase Line West and others gathered over 60 relatives friends. A feast under an apple tree followed by gifts and songs honored the mother with Rev. J Day Brownlee delivering a speech and praise for her lifelong care. Mrs. Lockard is the eldest daughter of the late Charles Kerr of Green township, a pioneer county family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Lockard
White Township
Hannah Kerr Lockard
Wm. Lockard
Homer City
Elmer Lockard
Allegheny City
Bella Lockard Hill
John Hill
Leechburg
Lockard
J. Day Brownlee
Charles Kerr
Green Township
Communion Observed at Several Churches and Local Notices
Sabbath services announced for First United Presbyterian Penn Fun and Baptist churches with preparatory sessions. The Advance Grange picnic set for August 15 at Speedy’s Grove near Advance Gee. Y M C A to hold monthly open meeting next Sabbath at 4 pm. County Commissioners inspecting Littleing Creek bridges under construction. Social events include a gathering for Mise Ivan from Millerstown with dancing. Local notes mention harvest progress and corn yield with 21 acres of corn. Some church services canceled due to religious observances. Rev Vance to preach elsewhere and unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
Penn Fun
Advance Grange
Speedy’s Grove
Advance
Gee
Littleing Creek
Les Mey
Carrie Hammer
Philadelphia
Mise Ivan
Millerstown
Pace
Palian
Vance
Ppl
Cnc
Fay
Rome's Last Letter: Ancient Prison and Capitoline Museum Siege
The fragment describes a tale of Rome's historic prison near Pontius Pilate's house, a 2,527 year span, and famed sculptures in the Capitoline Museum. It hints at a siege linking St. Paul and St. Peter narratives with world renowned artworks in a Capite line context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul and St. Peter Pate
Pontions Pilate
Toormt
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Soond United Presbyterians
Board OF Health Reorganizer
Telephone Exchange
C. B. Schwalm
Cherrymowing
the Grim Reaper
Second United Presbyterians
Tenne
Co. F
Vestigal
Heshbon
H. D. Condron
Kellysburg
Smicksburg
Cora Black
Hela
Blacklack
Heskbon
the Baptist Church
Rome
Capitoline Museum
Capitel
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