Three Women Killed by Lightning Near Saltsburg
In Conemaugh township near Saltsburg a mother Louisa Schmidt aged 65 her daughter Ama Schmidt 41 and Catherine Widgman 8 were struck while sheltering under a scarlet oak during a Monday storm. The trio died instantly with clothes torn and bodies burned by electrical discharge. Widgman mother searched for them and found the scene. Coroner delegated, no inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saliaburg
Louisa Schmidt
William Schmidt
Ama Schmidt
Catherine Marie Widgman
Pittsburgh
Schmidt
Luella Widgman
William McElwain
Conemaugh Township
Saltsburg
Indiana Road
John M. McPhilimy
Pittsburg
Real Estate Transfers and Local Notices
Real estate deeds recorded in Indiana County include transfers from Rebecca A. Weamer to John Kazer for a South Mahoning lot at $200 and from A. Clark Elkin to Wm. F. Beck for a Smicksburg lot at $150. Additional transfers include John B. Johnston 173 acres to Mike Roskeesky for $2, Rosette Cochran to Joseph Prato for a Center lot at $350 and Henry Bence 12 acres in Green to Central Trading Corp. for $1250. Also noted are birthday greetings to Mrs. Rosa Starry and sick report on Mrs. Elizabeth Wikin, with social items on marriages, licenses, and Canal Boatmen’s Reunion planning in Blairsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Rebecca A. Weamer
South Mahoning
John Kazer
John B. Johnston
Penemanen
Mike Roskeesky
A. Clark Elkin
Smicksburg
Wm. F. Beck
Dobranski
Clymer
N. Nastasi
Sarah E. Henry
Burrell
Ton Paul
Mary Maxim
Henry Bence
Green
Central Trading Corporation
Rosette
Cochran
Center
Joseph Prato
Committees Named by Board of Trade
Board of Trade meets to form permanent committees and plan entertainments for the State County Commissioners Association convention in September. A silk mill site in Indiana is sought. 200 jobs offered. secretary to invite site visits. Committee rosters include Commissioners' Convention, Town Improvements, Manufacturers, Real Estate, Railroads and Transportation, Statistics and Publication, Arbitration, and Ways and Means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
John 8. Fisher
State County Commissioners’ ' Association
Indiana
J. Blair Sutton
J. R. Richards
George J. Felt
R. E B. Young
Harry White
John A. Scott
H. W. Wilson
J. Wood Clark
W. H. Jackson
J. Elder Peeler
D. F. Rinn
J. L. Orr
Howard Houck
BE. R. Lumaden
J. A. Crossman
Clarence Smith
J. R. King
Cunningham Railroads and Transportation
John W. Sutton
J. N. Langham
Edward Rdwe
W. Rose
Erecting a new two story business block on Philadelphia Street
Mr Robert E Young plans a substantial next spring addition to Philadelphia Street in Philadelphia. The brick and hollow tile structure will span 42 by 106 feet with a finished basement nine feet high and two front storefronts. Pending razing of Wayne Rigg jeweler Sue E Smith Co millinery and E R Lumsden plumbing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Street
Indiana
Robert E. Young
Elk
Wayne Rigg
Sue
Missouri
Young
Convention Plans For Indiana County Sunday School Meet
At a meeting of the executive committee of the Indiana County Sabbath School Association final details were set for the county convention to be held Thursday and Friday September 19 and 20 in Indiana. W T Mahaffey chaired with a committee to plan the program and a banquet for the teacher training class. Friday is men’s day with special speakers for the Adult Organized Bible Classes and a street demonstration in the evening. Fifty year workers in Sunday school will receive special seats. Officials W G Landis Baldwin Ray J Worrall and others expected to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County , Sabbath School Association
Presbyterian Church of Indiana
Beven
W. T. Mahaffey
Cherry Tree
Ernest Work
W. Guthrie
D. F. Rinn
A. O. Cravener
Town
D. F. Ring
W. G. Landis
Baldwin
Ray
J. i Worrall
Special Premiums for Poultry at County Fair
Fairy managers announce special premiums of five dollars in gold for each of the ten best poultry strains exhibited at the county fair. These premiums appear under division 15 in the poultry class of the premium list. Boy Scouts WU Camp at Idaho begins 10 day camp for members this place starting August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Idaho
Armstrong
Five Farmers Attend Indiana County Meetings Schedule
Harrisburg authorities released the 1912 18 farmers institutes calendar. Nov 29 to Mar 18 covers meetings across Indiana and nearby counties with many sessions in December late January and March. Apollo New Wilmington Waterford Millville Lintan Ridge host three to four day sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Martin
Apollo
Armstrong County
New Wilmington
Lawrence County
Waterford
Erie County
Millville
Lintan Ridge
Columbia County
Indiana
Cambria
Wilmore
Chest Springs
Cross Roads
Whilgus
Richmond
Creekside
West Lebanon
Dilltown
Armstrong —Worthington
Kittanning
Leechburg
A Bright Outlook for Good Old Indiana County
Western Pennsylvania business leaders expect Indiana to become a major coal center as operators push improvements and expand holdings. Rail division offices of the Buffalo Rochester Pittsburg Railway may locate here, and an extension of the Indiana County Street Railway into Jacksonville district is under consideration to capture new trade. The county anticipates a prosperity boom backed by its mineral resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway Company
Jacksonville
Indiana County Street Railway Company
Indiana County
Brushvalley Township appoints teachers for coming term
Brushvalley Township school board has elected teachers for the new term. Names include Hesh bon, Hdna Campbell, Rugh, Earl G. Miller, Martha DB, Hack man, Cresswell, Pearl L. Walters, Simons, J. A. Anderson, Bertha Dick, Price, Alex Dick, Mack, J. H. Rhine, Evans, Bida Atimus. Miss Verne McFarland and Olive McCrea are noted, with Miss Chasie Cameron becoming principal near Bartow, Florida. Vernetta Steffey is re elected teacher for Jacksonville schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brushvalley Township
Heshbon
Hdna Campbell
Rugh
Earl G. Miller
Slabtown
Martha DB
Hackman
Cresswell
Pearl L. Walters
Simons
J. A. Anderson
Oak Grove
Bertha Dick
Price
Alex Dick
Mack
J. H. Rhine
Evans
Bida Atimus
Warren
Good section of road earns praise on Saltsburg route
The split log drag has produced solid results on the Saltsburg road from the macadam to the Harry Carson farm. The stone road is well drained and crowned, a modern road bed. Mr. M. H. Johnston, foreman, oversees the state care and is praised for the fine condition. Also noted is John C. Johnston of Newton Kansas seeking the Republican nomination for County Commissioner in Harvey county, Aug 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saltsburg
Harry Carson
M. H. Johnston
John C. Johnston
Newton
Kaus
Harvey County
Johnston Stoce
Kangas
House Destroyed by Fire on Railroad Avenue
A house on Railroad avenue occupied by Mrs. Elizabeth Moore was destroyed by fire early Thursday. The blaze originated from a lamp explosion in the bedroom, burning furniture worth several hundred dollars. The property belonged to the heirs of the late Claya Marlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Avenue
Elizabeth Moore
Claya Marlin
Personal Brevities From Indiana Visitors and Locals
A long list of residents and visitors is noted, including WK. Lewis from Greenaburg, Charles Apple of Charlotteville, Edgar Mack of Windber, and many others traveling to Indiana, Pittsburg, Chautauqua, and Atlantic City. Several families visit relatives, transact business, or enjoy trips to Newark, Latrobe, Greensburg, and beyond, with Congressman J. N. Langham returning from Washington and planning Indiana week activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WK. Lewis
Greenaburg
Indiana
Charles Apple
Charlotteville
Edgar Mack
Windber
Irene Gibson
Kenwood
John
McGee
Marion Center
Dorothy White
Water Street
Pittsburg
Edith Fleming
Grant Street
Denton
R. B. Young
North Sixth Street
JL A. Nolf
Church Street
New Bethlehem
Mary T. Laughlin
Philadelphia Street
Oil City
W. B. Hamaker
Meadville
J. M. Torrence
Ninth Street
D. M. Kier
Blairsville
Frank B. Repine
Blacklick Township
J. 8. Coulter
Shelocta
Robert Bowers
Wannergrift
M. J. Repine
Wilkinsburg
H. W. Baker
Lovejoy
Alice Haynes
Punxsutawney
Lela
Charlotte Lowry
Wayne Avenue
Heber Steving
Harry Powers
Atlantic City
New York
J. N. Langham
Washington, D. C
Inliana
Jen
Golden Johns
A. S. Moorhead
South Seventh Street
R. N. Ray
Belle O'Neal
Chautauqua
Harman Waddell
Chambersville
Dr. C. McCurdy
Creekside
J. F. Burns
Reynoldsville
W. H. Fleming
Charles Kline
T. B. Clark
North Ninth Street
W. R. Calhoun
Carl
South Tenth Street
Mary McCormick
Blairsvile
J. M. Cunningham
Cambridge Springs
Mary Ernest
Bess
South Sixth Street
Strigands
Latrobe
Greensburg
Ira Rowe
Clairton
George Rowe
H. H. Longwill
Niagara Falls Tenth Street
Canada
Crissie
Madge Cameron
Thomas Shellito
Penn Run
Robert McKendrick
Edward
Zoe
Wind~ber
Cherryhill Township
Lizzie White
Willis
Belle Rive
Ila
Fray Miller
Arthur
Texas
Jas.j. Cribbs
A. W. Mabon
Alex
G. , Simpson
Anna
Harold
Modern hospital site chosen for Indiana county needs
A committee has secured 5 acres south of the Indiana fair grounds to build a general hospital for Indiana and county. The project, expected to cost about $60,000, aims for construction next year with architects hired immediately. A large local subscription is anticipated to fund the purchase and development, and a broad board of citizens has been named to advance plans and organize the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Listin Ton
Indiana Fair Grounds
Blairaville Road
Joseph and
Edgar Mack
George C. Dickie
Indiana
Vilaens
Sue Willard
John A. Scott
John §. Fisher
Joseph W. Clements
P. J. McGovern
J. R
J. Telford
C. M.lingle
J. Wood Clark
Lewis Hay
Picnic for Indiana Odd Fellows At Fair Grounds
The Sounty Odd Fellows plan a Wednesday August 7 picnic at the fair grounds. Morning sports precede a noon picnic dinner followed by afternoon talks by local and county workers. The Indiana Military Band will perform for a concert and dancers. Local merchants will close at noon to allow attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows of
Indiana
Indiana Military Band
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Odd Fellows
Reunions and social events amid small town notices
A collection of reunion announcements across several groups at Indiana fair grounds and local homes, detailing Bracken Bouch er Conner Bartlelaugh and related gatherings. Social circles mention Mrs Mary Fisher hosting Emily Wilkins guest, Justice and Mrs Mikin hosting Turtle Soup supper, and plans for church and club activities in Clymer and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Fisher
Emily Wilkins
Baltimore
Justice
John Mikin
Mra
B. Campbell
Campbell
Munlay
Lurry Sebring
Nicholtown
Anna
Thera
Sebring
Pennsylvanias 10 Million Highway Bond Plan Advances
Western counties push for extensive state aided road work under the Sproul law and 1911 act. Engineers estimate 740 miles of projects with about half funded by the state, while county officials must approve bids. A bond issue to finance improvements could place Pennsylvania among leaders in modernizing roads and linking rural routes to the main system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Harrisburg
Padidlyon
Pennsylvania
State Aahway Department
Commonwealth
State Highway Department
Westmoreland
Beaver County
Bucks
Payette
Butler
Green
Indiana County
Western Counties
Pacrommen
Highway Department
Dids
Church Services in Clymer and Jacksonville Presbytery
Church notices announce services next Sunday morning and evening at the Christian church in Clymer led by Rev. W. W. Johnston. Additional preaching at Jacksonville Presbyterian Church on Sab bath at Tl . in. Bethel at 2 30 p m with the subject The Elder Bon. All are cordially invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiarh
Christian Church of
Jacksonville Presbyterian Church
Bath
Bethel
Homer City News Notes Reach Broad Local Audience
Local items from Homer City and nearby areas report residents recovering from sunstroke, visits between families in Johnstown and Indiana, and a spate of births including a boy for D. R. Nix and girls at several homes. Community updates cover travel, illnesses, anniversaries, and a new health pamphlet on drowning recovery issued by the state Health Commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
Learn
W. G. McCrorey
Johnstown
Frank Barclay
C. C. Williams
Ohio
Michigan
Stork
D. R. Nix
A. B
Jobe
H. A Snyder
Paul Reed
Frank Davelay
J. D. George's
Pittsburg
Mabel Stahl
Indiana
Womer
George Kerr
A. H. Scott
Tohn
William
KE. J. Nix
Chas White
Leebaurg
J. C. Rugh
John Askey
Clyde Tuck
Punxsydowney
Dr. Frey
Wedwood
N. J
Wiil
Grant Roberts
Vunscoi
Grace Feitzhonta
Indiana Hospital
M. J. Repine
Wilkinsburg
KE. J. Miller
H. C. English
A. J. Miller
E. J. Miller
J. K. Morrison
Harvey Ferrier
Ralph C. Craven
Chas
J. Whey
B. J. Miller Co
Derry
Bbey
Chas, Wineman
Homer McClain
Z. T. Kelly
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sautsburg
Justice Eliin
Smickerburg
Elizabeth Wikin
Oakland Avenue
John P. Hikin
Rosa Starry
Pine Township
Marlin Owens
Joseph Wise
Montgomery Two
Jinzie Dias
Carl Beck
Marrie Long
Uae
Charles L. Parker
Rebecca Sage
Boatmen's
The
Pennsylvania Canal Boatmen’s Association
Merchants Hotel
James’ R. Daugherty
Frank St. Clair
Pupxeutawney
St. Clair
Puluth
Ming
Modern Hospital
Assole
Sounty Odd Fellows
Fair Ground
Conner
Bartlelaugh
Robert Conner
Montgomery Township
Boucher Connection
Fair Grounds
Thursaday
Bouchers and
Bunket
J. N. C. Park
Diss Inlet
Didlana Camilly
Presbyterian Church of
Stephen Lewis
Fiie
Miss Hope Stewart
Normal
Wallace Stewart
Monessen
Ftairpoul
Andeuw Kelser
Conommaugh
Penpsylvania Railroad
Mr. Neizer
Woot Srith
Divisiom Qncarator
Ben Shevitt
Assistand Road Toveman
O. Santth
Aearatint
C. Sinxon
Hewil
Onnce
Misa Nervig Ober
Swartz
Purchase Line
Robert Gillespia
Alii-Long
Mitchells Mills
Elsie Stineman
Samuel Clangon
Spruce
John Vasbinder
I. J. Slack
Edwin
Gli Mau
A. Jf. Long
Orpha Goodin
Grace Gibson
Lottie Monry
Nervie- Ober
Morehase Line
Mes
U Kelly
Richard Loury
Ev) Kelly
bin Cigh
Lottie Hlenry
Seth
Lottie Shekealbergar
Allie Jotustan
Dixon
Commissioner of Health
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