31 Jul 1907
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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1907
Page
1
A historical report notes a pardon bid for Jane Renzo, an inmate since 1905, with a warrant signed in June 1906. Despite prior interventions by the Pardon Board and Supreme Court, the governor’s stance implies ongoing execution considerations.
A newly reached agreement between Pennsylvan ia Railroad Company and county railways removes a blocked crossing on Twolick and enables construction of the Homer City Run and Clymer lines. The plan grants privileges to residents of Homer City and Run and Clymer while smoothing trolley property crossings and future work by both firms.
A garbled letter fragment mentions Ven Napp formerly of Deckers now in the Isthmus aiding Uncle Sam. It cites Empire Catal Zone and Tamron vernment debating a big project. The rainy season is slow and a monthly amount of 210 dollars is referenced, though unclear.
The Freta Club announces plans for occupancy in a house venture led by Edward O'Hara and others, while Bolivar Presbyterian Church notes the departure of Tinker to accept the Bolivar public schools principalship. Mellywainy of Saltsbury travels from Porto Rico and is reelected. coal mine accident at Barkey Grant town injures Malcom Barkey and a coworker with rib and hip injuries. Matters of Mrs Sarah Lowry and Alfred Reese are also noted in local items.
Fragmentary OCR text references Rev George My and a date related to Ti Wed Famarrow Hidvaid imlth and Migs Tiegence Wale diet. The readable portion suggests a church funeral or service performed by Rev George M. but the details are unclear.
The readable fragment mentions years of effort around a task near the Tadlang area. It references pastel tones and a general search for a precise technique or material, but the full context and participants are unclear from the fragment.
The report outlines the deaths and lives of several Bolivar area residents. It details John Robinson and family, James Hammond Sr. a Civil War veteran and fire brick pioneer, and Keziah Lockard a longtime Salem Church member known as Aunt Cassie. Also noted is the death of Mrs Vana of Bolivar after surgery in Philadelphia.
A genealogical obituary notes AW Clark Robl nson of Saltsburg aged nearly 89 who died July 22, born near Newrytown and long a resident of the Saltsburg area. Survived by daughter Ada Robinson. The social scene covers Campbell and Rinn’s new two story building hosting a gathering, Miss Mary Loughry’s dinner party with guests including Mrs A B Cox and Mrs Parson, and other local gatherings. Exhibits at the History Center feature five oil paintings about local logging and timber era. Dr W B Dodson plans travel to Philadelphia for surgery support, with local families hosting events and noting residents of North Fifth Street and Apollo.
Howard Surby, a crippled man living with his mother on East Philadelphia Street, died by self strangulation using a gas-fueled funnel and rubber hose placed beside a Bible. The Sunday tragedy, discovered by Officer Orrin Steer, followed recent job losses and suspected melancholia, with Surby previously employed as cook and engineer.
The Green township will records the will of Annie B Williams naming brothers Richard John and David B Williams as heirs with gifts of Aya dollars to each and sisters Catherine Barker Ida Roberts and Margaret V Williams Mary Williams and Sarah Williams receiving equal shares. Margaret V Williams is named executrix. A second will for William Peddi of Green township bequeaths $25 to daughter Claora Anderson and Ada Pittman with the remainder to the widow and, upon her death, to daughter Emma who is named executrix. dated March 27 1905.
The article lists veterans and widows receiving government pension aid with monthly amounts and reissue dates. Names include John Brown Rural Valley, John Gordon Salisbury, Tanao Bennett Kelly Station, Margaret A Pringle Indiana, Henry H Wood Elderton. Reissued monthly pensions range from 8 to 20 dollars with various February and March 1907 start dates.
A large crew led by ex-Commissioner Johnny Bryan will head streets and alleys to transform the area northeast of town into an ideal suburb. Streets will be 50 feet wide and alleys 10 feet, with extensive road and utility work planned.
Tarantum physician Dr T B Allison temporarily crazed by heat last week attacked his wife at home after several visits. She escaped the violence by fleeing the residence. He was overpowered and detained. A basket social for Sunday schools is planned at O Neil grove near Posau m Glory Junction on August 10 inviting all area schools. Each school should prepare one or two exercises to complete the program.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a company sale advertisement for a plotting business tied to Helena Byron, with partial details of price and location. The readable text implies an auction or asset sale published in the paper.
Two women, Misses Mudge Samaroo and Fateh Ate Olaie, plan to open a Kinderwarten home. Both reside near Not Ninth Street in Wilveree Sega. The September opening date is referenced in local notices.
Three local weddings mark a festive week in Homer City with Risinger Wineman and Mias Sara Ger trudy Wineman wed at 6 30 p m at the bride's home Rev Lae W LePage officiating Mina Irene Cooper maid of honor and George H Keer best man. The reception followed as school teachers Mr Risinger and Mrs Risinger plan residence in Homer City. Also Harry H Burkett and Jemima Brandon united in Ambrose with house keeping to follow and Merriel Wright Dunwoody and Annie Marie Brewer wed in Punxsutawney with future residence there.
John Rankin of Kelleyaburg and Miss May Swan of Chambersville wed in Olean New York on Wednesday. Rev Batchelder officiated. They will reside at Soldier in Jefferson County where Rankin is employed.
Robert H. McClellan of Vandergrift marries Miss Susie Wyatt of Advance in a Wednesday ceremony officiated by Rev. George Holmes of the Methodist Episcopal church.
Guy Alexander Greene and Miss Nord L Mewhirter of Derry wed at the Methodist Episcopal parsonage with Rev. George Holmes officiating on Thursday. Orrin J. Patterson of Penn Run and Miss Elsie M. Shank wed by Rev. Lewis Hay at the Lutheran Parsonage on Wednesday. Howard W. Wells and Vera H. Wells of Indiana married Saturday at the Methodist parsonage with Rev. George S Holmes officiating.
The West Wheatfield township schools elected Washington Charles Clark Gamble Yelina Walbeck Centerville lower Bertha Hood upper Stasle Clangon Wallace Nora Mabon Germany Della Hoskinson Ridge Elva Walbeck Campbell Pearl Kern Lynn Soln 86 Clair India Nannie Hood Garfield lower Hyzel Mack Jerico Gertrude Daugherty A teacher was not elected for the Garfield upper room. Burlington township schools elected Ling Nellie Rhine Duncan Tiazle Stewart Grow Hazel Spicher Red Dynk Harvey Rhine Barkley Fanny Tomb Dilliown Thomas Alticius Wehrum Primary R M Palmer Rexis Maude Altimus.
Three residents Kenny Stephens Mises Florence Washington and Olie Bart were jolted from a buggy when frightened by a car on Clymer Street Sunday. All escaped serious injuries. A horse belonging to Michael Bennett driven by Harry Bennett collided with one of Wilson's cars on South Seventh Street Saturday evening.
A festival will be held at the Kellys burg Hotel on August 10 to raise funds for William Y. Kinter who suffers rheumatism and is confined at home. Ice cream, soup and fruit bowl will be served. If weather permits he will attend. all are invited.
De B. Miller and family, recently moved from Baynesburg, will leave Indians for Oregon within a few weeks to locate permanently.
Philadelphia records show a new assistant named Cintew De joins G We Greenwood in a formal appointment. The note lists Philadelphis as the base and mentions professional ties to De and VAhOR.
A forthcoming book documents an 1877 ill fated expedition by an American group to Brazil’s Madera river headwaters. It details ships captured with loss of life, survivors like James T Young of Johnstown and Henry Jacoby of Indiana, harrowing illnesses, burials, and the eventual abandonment of the railway project by the syndicate.
Engagement announced at a Breezedale luncheon for Miss Helen Elkin and William Metcalf Armstrong. Elkin, eldest daughter of Justice John P. Elkin, gained attention for Europe travel letters. Armstrong, son of W. A. Armstrong, graduated from Princeton and pursues business. Wedding planned for early November. Also announced is the engagement of Miss Jennie St Clair of Homer City to Dr Paul R Reed, a Homer City physician.
The Christian Endeavor Society of the local church will host a festival at the shural on Tuesday evening, inviting parishioners and neighbors to attend and enjoy the organized activities and community fellowship.
William N Liggett formerly of West Wheathold township in this county has been selected dean of the College of Historic and Public Speaking at Ohio Northern University He is a former county school teacher and his friends here will be glad to know he is prospering and holding a responsible chair in the respected institution.
At a special meeting the Town Council ordered sidewalks on the south side of Water Street from Carpenter Avenue to Sixth Street in Johnstown Vand to Funda Masic. The Johnstown Road band had been engaged to play at the Ladlang county Farr on September 4, D and D, Puls the fifth year the Flood city organization has played here.
Notary Public D. R. Lewis is appointed and has a new office setup in the Rowe building on Philadelphia Street.
David Pilla begins erecting a building on Oakland Avenue intended as an office for Da. W. 2. Gates. The project outlines a new commercial site with planned occupancy by Gates.
The Indiana School District schedules a special election this Saturday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm to decide on a $60,000 indebtedness increase. President J. M. Lockard argues new building needs and relocation plans to relieve crowding, with a proposed consolidation of East End and West End facilities and a future West End site expansion.
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