Grand Army Men Capture County Seat in Parade
Hundreds of Civil War veterans arrive for Indiana state encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic. A large civic parade, dress parade, and wreathing at St Bernard's mark the opening events with officials and ladies groups in attendance. The Fifty-Fifth Regiment honored, and meetings planned across Indiana with campus and parade activities through Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Post
Sons of Veterans
State “Women's Relief Corps
Philadelphia
W. J. Wells
Norristown
Allegheny County
Knapp
Independent Battery Veteran Association
Court House
Indiana Military Band
Dick White
M. C
Watson
J. Telford
W. W. Morrig
Wrightville
Mra
M.C. Watson
Joseph Young
Punxsutawney
Josiah Hysong
Point
S. J. Telford
Joseph Leonard
St. Bernard’s
Women's Relief Corps
Presbyterian
Wiggin Family Marks 100th Farm Anniversary Reunion
The Wiggin family of White township plans a June 26 reunion at James W. Wiggin's farm to honor 100 years since Thomas Wiggin and Elizabeth Lytle settled there. The homestead lies near Indiana, two and a half miles east and one mile south of the Hgod school on the Clymer trotter line. A committee led by Coulter Wiggins, James W. Wiggin, Mrs. Maggie Bryan, and Mrs. Jemima Jamigon invites all relatives to attend with baskets. Dr Frank R. Widdowson of Philadelphia renews his Progress subscription, praising the local newspaper from his old home county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiggin
White Township
James W. Wiggins
Thomaa’ Wiggins
Elizabeth Lytle
Jamies
W. Wiggins
Indiana
Hgod Actiool
Clymer ‘Trotter
Coulter “Wiggins
Blairsville
James W. ‘Wiggins
White Towship
Maggie Bryan
Jemima Jamigon
Indiana Man Color Bearer to Attend Harrisburg Flag Transfer
M. Marshall of this place has been chosen by the Flag committee to serve as an official color bearer for the transfer of Bettie flags at Harrisburg on June 15. He will carry the flag of the Two Hundred and Sixth Pennsylvania Volunteers and is noted as one of the state's youngest Civil War veterans, having enlisted at age 15 during the 1863 Confederate invasion while a student at Jacksonville Academy. Fellow locals William B. Stahll and W. M. Stanley will carry the flags for the List regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Marshall
Harrisburg
Yeevnet
Harrelburg
Marshall
Pennsylvania
Jacksonville Academy
George E. Smith
Gordon
Co. G
76Th P. W
William B. Stah
Town
W. M. Stanley
Rochester Mills
List Regiment
94th Birthday of Martha Patterson in Green Township
Mrs Martha Patterson 94 celebrated quietly at home with family in Green Township. Widow of Thomas Patterson she sewed four aprons prior to her birthday and enjoys needlework daily. Born in Brushvalley, she reared five sons and four daughters. only son S D Patterson is deceased. Survived by children J W Patterson W Patterson Mrs William B Douglass Mrs R F Templeton M L Patterson R N Patterson Mrs J L Vans and Mrs B G Davis, plus grandchildren and great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Township
Hale
Martha . Patterson
William Douglass
Spruce
Patterson
William B. Douglass
R. F. Templeton
Town
M. L. Patterson
Cherry Tree
R. N. Patterson
Garmans. MiJls
J. Lvans
Hbanaburg
B. G. Davis
Grisemore
Local Teachers Elected In Indiana Education Board Meeting
At a Friday night Indiana school board session new appointees included D. Winger named principal of Third Ward School and Mary Jamison of Martins Ferry Ohio selected as supervisor of music at the Normal school Conservatory. Most high school staff were re elected, Ernest Work kept as superintendent, and a list of grade teachers was approved with four newcomers Bertha Fry Ethyl Henderson Laura M Duncan and Helen Campbell leading the new entrants. Indiana State Normal board also chose Louise Langham assistant instructor in domestic science and Chartette Studius as assistant in the Model 1 period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana School Board
Se Winger
Third Ward’ School
Mary Jamisan
Martin’s Ferry, O
Normal School Conservatory of Music
Roland Lytle
Ernest Work
Bertha Fry
Ethyl Henderson
Laura’ M. Duncan
Helen Campbell
Bertha Brownlee
Mrs
Birdie, Keener
Melinda Detwiler
Martha Hamilton
Alma Stuchell
Stella Hasinger
May Boges
Laura Bagh
Margaret Lowman
Caroline Gessler
Bess Keller
Margaret Lockard
Sara Bruce
Helen Sutton
Board of Trustees
Indiana State Normal School
Louise Lang ‘Ham
Hon
J. Mangham
Town
Migs Chartette Studius Wag Chosten
Will Wed Next Week Roy Holmes Wea ver and Ella to wed at home
Mary Kiasinger of Alum Rock Pa will marry Roy Holmes Weaver at the bride mother’s home on June 16. Weaver is son of J Clark Weaver of Plumville. Mary Bruce and Mrs Sarah Smith offfown are aunts of the prospective groom. A large dwelling owned by Charlie Graf burned at Blacksick. inhabitants Mr Grafft and Dr Widdowson were present and furnishings saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Holmes Weaver
Ana Miss Ella
Mary Kiasinger
Alum Rock
Mra
W. Hf. Kisatngey
Mr. Weaner
J. Clark Weamer
Blacksick
Charlies Graf
Weddings of a Week in Local Church
A week of weddings features James Hall Sexton and Misa Wagner at the Lutheran church with a 6 46 PM ceremony. The couple plans a two week honeymoon at Indian Head Bay then a home in Moxham Johnst on. Also Weds McKelvey McCullough pair at Blairsville and Blose Brewer at Rossmayne with reception. Hyskell Florence wed at home of bride’s mother. Playfoot Agey wed in town. Sink Wall tie knot in Pittsburg. marriage banns posted for Stadtmiller Welterath and Hoffmann Vogel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexton-Wagner
James Hall Sexton
Jennie M.sexton
Locust Street
Misa Romayne Wagner
T. M. Wagner
North Fourth Street
Lewis Hay
Johnstown
The
Leader
Lewis Hyskell
Carl
Lewis
Augusta
Florence Hyskell
Smicksburg
Mary C. Hyskell
H. E., Lewis
Clayaville Methodist Episcopal Church
Niagara’ Falla
Toronto
Dora Haskell
John M. Auld
Heshbon
Jennie F. Macknoes
Brughvalley
James H. Sexton
Johnatown
Romayne Wagner
Joseph A. McKelvey
Turtle Creek
Blanche McCullough
Clyde Stephen P. Lewisoas
Indiana
Lorena
McCracken
Charles BE. McKinney
Blairsville
Elizabeth A. Haggerty
Reynoldaville
Chas
Playfoot
Ween
Pittsburg
Olive M. Agey
Lee Stern
David DB. Wardee
Saltsburg
Margaret R. McLaughlin
Personal . Brevities in Indiana area visitors list
Local notes list numerous visitors and relatives in Indiana area towns. Names include Mrs A M Hammers Pittsburg visiting friends, Miss Vernis Rugh Ebensburg returning home, J Murray Pierce Wilmington Del visiting Ambrose, Rev W F Shields Medford Ore guest of uncle in town, and many others from Plumville Cherryhill Clymer and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
A. M. Hammers
Pittsburg
Indiana
Kya G. Thompson
Trafford
Harrison Putt
Clymer
D. D. Schrecengost
Cherryhill
Earl Carney
Johnstown
Milton Carney
Near Town
J. W., Hastie
Freeport
Hastie
Wast Water Street
A. J. Lydie
Near Clymer
Marion Shank
James Learn
Lovejoy
John Cook
West School Street
C. M. McEwen
D. Wa \Schrecengost
Plumville
W. P. Learn
Harry Slater
W. T. Hughes
Hast Maboning
Vernis Rugh
Ebensburg
J. Murray Pierce
Wilmington
Del
Ambrose
Migs
Mary Shields
Marion Center Nummer School
Livermore
Aaron Lydie
Frances
Sample Run
W. F. Shields
Medford
Ore
X. M. Miller
South Tenth Street
Jemima White
Dorothy
Water
North Ninth Street
Dave Fleck
Willinaburg
Tate
Knott
Altoona
Victor Fleck
Brackenridge
Benjamin Fleck
Grant Street
Tie
Hlh
Miller
Diana R. D. Route 4
Clyde Seanor
Squire
J. A. Crossman
Oakland Avenue
Arthur W. Wilson
Eleanor
M. F. Jamison
Sixth Street
Blaine McCreight
Kiskin
Lloyd
John McLain
Wilkinsburg
G. A. McLain
East
Philadelphia
Findley Carney
White Township
Mary
Cherryhill Township
R. F. Templeton
South Seventh Street
Spruce
Paul
University of Michigan At
Ann |Arbor
Frank Barr
Town
Grove City College
S. D. Boucher
A.W. Fleming
Rochester Mills
Fleming
Shale
Cal
J. Wilse McCartney
North Seventh Street
State College
Jay
Charles Brownies
Portland
Benjamin MecCreight
School Street
Brownlee
Lewisville
Samuel Shields
Ray
Shields
Livermore Presbyterian
William A. Simpson
Seventh Street
Willi
Margaret Wilson
Church Street
George Watson Creighton
J. JT. Bell
Hollins
Holling College
Edna
Homer City Schools Names New Term Teaching Staff
The Homer City school board elected the coming term’s teachers led by Principal Franc Coulter in Room No. 1 with Caroline Guth tle, Mildred Kimmel, Dorothy Nix, Goldie Walters, Mary English, Elnor Tuck, and Ethel Bowers in successive rooms. Mrs. George W. McGowan of North Seventh Street visits parents at Bmethport, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
Franc Coulter
Caroline Guth
Tle
Mildred Kimmel
Dorothy Nix
Goldie Walters
Mary English
Elnor Tuck
Ethel Bowers
George W. McGowan
North Seventh Street
Bmethport, Pa
Monster Plant at Josephine to Cut Mold Costs
The Bollinger-Andrews Construction Company of Pittsburg and Corrigan-McKinney of Cleveland win a contract for 20000 tons of iron to establish a large mould plant at Josephine. The 18 acre site will adjoin the Josephine Blast Furnace on Blacklick creek. Factories will cover six acres with buildings 60x100, 70x100, and 60x450 feet. The Verona plant will be dismantled to locate the new operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurnace
Bolliner-Andrews Construction Company
Pittsburg
Corrigan-McKinney Company
Cleveland
Josephine
Blacklick Creek
Josesphine
Middle West
Verona
Bollinger-Andrews Company
Burnarimens Meet At Burnheimer Home In Wandin
Burnarimers annual reunion drew over 200 guests at John Burnheimer’s residence in Wandin near Mitchells Mills. Harvey Buchanan gave the address. William A Burnheimer was elected president and John Burnheimer secretary. Next year’s reunion to be set by committee. Also notices of upcoming reunions for McMillens June 25 at William McMillen farm, Flaming connection June 17 at Indiana fair grounds, and Titterington June 18 at Indiana fair grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Dental Association
Blairaville
Enatiine
H. P L. Grimith
Town
Cummins
G., &. Churchill
Indiana
Burnheimers
John Burnheimer
Wandin
Mitchells Mills
Harvey Buchanan
William A. Burnheimer
McMillens
William McMillen
Chas, Tucker
Pine Township Raises Teachers Salaries and Votes New Buildings
At a Pine township meeting, teachers' salaries were raised to 850 per month and a township supervisor was elected. The board approved construction of two new buildings at the Griffith and Williams schools this summer and plans to dispose of the old structures. Bids for the construction work are being advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine ‘Township
Pine
Pine Township
Griffith
Williams
Moonlight Party Honors Seventy Third Anniversary
A moonlight surprise party honored the seventy third birthday of Squire J. Amond of Cherry Hill township with baskets of good bites and music. Over eighty neighbors gathered at J. M. Dunmire’s home in Canoe township for Mrs. Dunmire’s fourth birthday with baskets of food and a noon dinner. gifts were left for the celebrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire J. 8
Amond
Cherry Hill Township
Arsine
J. M. Dunmire
Canoe, Township
Weasels Kill Many Chickens in Plumville Vicinity
A Plumville correspondent reports weasels have slain numerous young chickens. Fifty birds owned by a local farmer died in one night. Mes. Charles Cunningham of Cres son travels with her son Banks to visit her parents, Attorney land Mrs. John N. Banks of Philadelphia Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plumville
Charles Cunningham
Cresson
Banks
John N. Banks
Philadelphia Street
Lightning Kills a Girl at Sharp Farm During Storm
During a Sunday evening electrical storm near Marion, Frances K Sharp aged 14 was instantly killed when lightning struck the Sharp farm barn. Mrs Sharp was severely shocked, two horses were stunned, and a cow injured a milking leg. Funeral services were held at home with Rev Roberts officiating. Interment in Washington cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances K. Sharp
John Ei. Sharp
Marion
Center
Sharp
Roberts
Washington Presbyteran Church
Washington
Francis
Kiski Defeats Indiana Normal 10 to 6 in Narrow Win
Kiski defeated Indiana Normal School nine by 10 to 6 yesterday afternoon. Bulger pitched for Kiski, Brickley and Hart split pitching for Normal, and Kiakt scored five runs in the first inning. Miss Mies Wana Bell, daughter of Mr. J Bell, of town, graduated Hollins College this week and was hailed as the most worthy recipient of the college scholarship medal for 1914-15 with an average of 95.58, praised for Greek Latin and mathematics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kissiminelus
Indiana Normal School
Bulger
Kiski
Kiakt
Brickley
Normal
Hart
Mies Wana Bell
J . Bell
Town
Hollins College
Holling
Valas
Miss Ball
Union of Ball
Miss Bell
Indiana
Family of Pine Girls Visit with Triplet Daughters
Mrs. 8. B. Carney and daughter Stella of Penn Run were in town Monday with triplet daughters Nora Dora and Cora. The trio, all one year old, celebrated with a photograph taken during the visit.
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Grand Army
BLUR
Alao
Fifty-Fifth Regiment
Wiggins
Frank R. Widdowson
Progress
Indiana Man
J. M. Marshall
Silas Kerr
Mr. Blose
Indiana Normal
Sink-Wan
Joseph Sink
Orphan May
Wall
First Presbyterian Church
Cloudy
Bradtmiller
John I. Stadtmiller
Ruth Welterath
Edward Hoffman
Mary Vogel
Stadtmiller
Joseph Westerath
Hoffman
Nicholas Hoffman
Indiana County Street Railways Company
Mias Vogel
Edward S. Vogel
North Firth Street
Dani
Weat Lebanon
Grim
Reaper’s Harvest
Rosanna Overdorff
Frank Overdorf
Raitlroad Agaan
Prarmontu
Presbyterian Ciurch
Arthur Novinag
Rolesy
Clair
Parkood
Bruce Ceorgn
Brushvalley
Mora
Atmmuda Adama
Margaret McLaughtin
Heshbus
Swarts Crawford
Greenwood Cafetery
George Keese
George Heese
Hortons
Nnece
Clacton County
78Th
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Charley Reese
Karl H. Park
Marion Center
Isaac Reese
Sligo
Mary Slaugh
Hawthorne
James Over
Mrs. Thoms Daugherty
Jennie Ferguson Daugherty
John Ferguson
Blacklick Township
John
Magey
Marygaret
Christy
Frank Ferguson
Gallitzin
Charles
George
James
Port Arthur
Tex
Rebecca Torrence
Westmoreland County
Archie Ruffner
Sarah Ruffner
Sattsburg
Alex Best
Kittanning
G. W. Ruffner
Eliza Brown
Salisbury
Bila McGinnis
Templeton
Tt. S. Elliott
Mliott
New Florence
D. P.smith G. A. .R. Post
Lawrence Hart
Charles McLaughlin
Latrobe
Edmond @tliott
B. Henderson
W. B. Henderson
Bolivar
William Henderson
West Fairfald
Westmoreland
Nixon
Robinson
Milter
G. Miller
BR. B. Pearce
Hiram M. Miller
Piteairn
Clyde
Lewisville ‘Cemetery
William McClincy
Reed
Alex Peoples
J. M. Hoakinson
West Wheatfield Township
Ernest
Ernest School
Josayh Weaver
Stoom
Nora Zoners
Flora Wilgoh
Lillat Hazlett
Indiana County
Margaret
Connell
Blatraville
Clawson
George K. Garman
Green
W. Fleming
Jefferson & Clearfield Goal & Tron Co
Rayne
Seneca Coal Mining Co
Jacob R. Spichar
Montgomery
James R. Kerr
Johny Lozsalk
Salvatore Angello
Lorenzo Sutton
Tony Maslinger
Clair J. Trimble
Harry A. Lydick
Henry H. Smith
Wheatnetd
Arnest Kinsey
George FP. Houck
Reen
Wesley Antins
John McConnell
A. §. Cunningham
Himer MH. Hast
Nancy J. Ruleigh
S. Mary Pierce
Blaiesville
R. B. Dunmire
Lucinda Shank
Josephine Shank
J. Frank Gibson
Admr
Creekside
Petro Antonuclo
B. Campbell
Matthew Bruner
Lro
Pater Bruner
Wizula Moiiture
lPhomyille
Annie Cleave
Frank N
Judson Pirry
Wm. A. Renard
Monster
Francis Pish
John Sharp
GuiMeton
John Bowley
Lacere
Samuel Powley
Hig Farm
Marchand
John Powley
Amelia Walker
Powley
Powley Farm
Rosario Ramin
Lucerne
Rosario
H. B. Butterbaugh
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