12 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1907
Page
1
A state health report condemns local sewer disposal as unsanitary and blocks proposed extension under new law. Heath Commissioner Dixon demands a complete survey by October 1 and a switch to a sanitary disposal method, warning state aid hinges on progress amid plans for a garbage plant.
A meeting of Indiana Lodge and Protective Order of Elks decided to construct a three story brick structure on a vacant lot on Philadelphia Street. The plan calls for storerooms on the first two floors and lodge rooms on the upper floors, with funds raised by selling stock. The lodge recently secured a charter from the state court.
Dick Wilson of Church Street was seriously injured when his car crashed after failing to disconnect the gear while moving to let a horse pass near the home of W. Bowersox on Marion road Sunday evening. He and a young woman companion were taken to a hospital after the collision, with a broken collar bone and a head cut. A telephone message summoned Charles Work to fetch them.
A. W. Bese and J. Long, residents of town, along with Bain, acquired the Kans Hadg erty. The deal centers on a parcel at Birth and Water abreate, described as a principal consideration. Details remain unclear due to garbled text.
The Clymer Manufacturing Company plans a large expansion to triple output and raise capital from 50 000 to 100 000 Philadelphia financiers back the move. A main 80 by 100 foot building will be added with a 60 by 100 foot enamel department structure and a 30 by 100 foot mixing room brick constructions. Current 40 workers may grow to about 100 with bath tubs and other enamel ware to be made locally.
The Pant tet Young people Union and Frog eaters hold their annual meeting at the Rap church in Homer City this forenoon around 10 o clock. Delegates will attend a Baptist Association session on Sabbath with three meetings planned.
A Friday meeting elected teachers for the upcoming term across wards and schools. Experienced staff were reappointed. new primary grade roles were created. several principals and assistants were named with set salaries and months. Detailing names, grades, and assignments, the report lists rehires, new hires, and salary scales for Central, Third, Second ward, and other Indiana schools.
Henry King family at Shelocta endures three deaths from diphtheria last week. First child died Wednesday, two others Saturday. Mrs King and the remaining child ill but expected to recover. King cared for family alone until Monday when township sent nurse aid. Mr King then feverish and delirious.
Mia J. Torrence of Ninth district was struck on the back of her right hand by the lid of a heavy bin while she was helping with sugar. The accident occurred Saturday as the lid closed suddenly, posing a threat to her safety.
A fragmentary item notes N. Lydick formerly of Cherry View to reside permanently in Philadelphia. It also mentions a person named Splohar of Davejoy in a casual lawn visit, with unclear context and date.
Local notes list residents visiting relatives in Pittsburgh Philadelphia and Johnstown. Several Indiana families plan summer relocations with moves to and from Blairsville Latrobe and Brushvalley.
The Sanitary Co and Coll Storage Co of Johnstown maintains a large cold storage facility holding 60,000 dozen eggs since April 1, 2000, plus 23 carloads totaling 276,000 dozen eggs from Nebraska. It also stores 7000 tubs of butter and two carloads of cheese, all kept near zero degrees and to be repacked before use. Eggs are cleaned of broken shells and repacked, and the stock supports a strong local market with frequent shipments to Johnstown for broader distribution.
The will of the late John D. Muck of East Wheatfield township has been filed. He leaves 500 dollars bearing interest to his widow in the Birab National Bank of Johnstown and provides a home for her with the privilege of cow, horns, and buggy. All real estate, money, and personal property go to his son, Hugh, who is executor and must pay debts, funeral expenses, and legacies to siblings: Mrs. Mack 6, Mrs. Ling 5, Mrs. Cribbs 125, Mrs. Stutzman 75, Mrs. Sell 75. The will is dated September 11, 1905.
Mont Jackson’s teg ra, an operative at 46 Blakeville, was arrested Friday night by Bord City Constable George Zuvar on a charge of swauth with attempt to commit rape.
Residents report Ross Work of Grianeile is ill at home near Hugh Pollock's late residence. His mother and brother have been summoned to the bedside, as local authorities investigate and neighbors await further updates on the case.
New state plan outlines five highway contracts in White and Burrell townships. Bids must be submitted to the State Highways Department in Indiana borough by July 2. Sections include 24,547 feet in Burrell and 0,863 feet in White, plus three White township segments of 6,700 feet 6,200 feet and 8,820 feet. Some areas lack funding yet for outlying routes.
Indiana county notes list pension reissues for Civil War veterans from February and March 1907. Names include James B Shirley Oliver Mathias Altomus William Kline William A Clair Joseph H Fulton Samuel Donahue Josephus Osborn Evra Goodwin William Stewart George Trump Robert Lowry William Greer James Dick Samuel Lewis Alonzo Randolph Martin Winebark George W Mogle with monthly payments ranging from 12 to 72 dollars and start dates from February 20 to March 2, 1907.
Mrs Isabella Crre bwell wife of John Crrebs well of White township died Saturday evening at nearly 57. She leaves husband and children Mrs Harry Rising of Read's station and Margaret and William at home. Funeral services were held at her home yesterday at 2:00 PM with interment in frepuwood cemetery.
Kenneth Billings seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Walter Billings of Technoble died on Wednesday from aplnal movingttts. Interment took place at Dulix Gamb ria county on Bridsy. The child left a brother Jane Billings who attended the funeral.
Official spring primary tally shows 3422 votes cast across three parties on June 1. Republican counts include Sutton 2200 and Whompton 1502. Democrat Henderson 251. Prohibition Pounds 65. DA Elkin 2707. Mahan 920. Hinl 251. Pro Korhart 57. County Surveyor Moorhead 1099. Stewart 268. Botaford 52. Socialists polled three in Durrell and Center No. 2. United Evangelical church dedication set for next Sunday with Rev J J Carmany in charge. Services follow Saturday and Bundt weekend activities. all invited.
A fragmented OCR item notes a person named Mrs Bello Thorapeat at an address on Sixth Street and an event or visit described as a missionary convention. Details are incomplete and phrasing is largely unclear.
Vifty delegates from children's aid societies across eighteen counties attended the eighteenth annual conven tion held in town last Thursday. They discussed methods to aid unfortunate children, heard papers, orated about initiatives at the Normal school visit, and toured the Industrial Home for Girls on eleventh street praised for its work. Mrs Sue B Williard, founder and superintendent, noted the institution’s strong outcomes achieved by western Pennsylvania aid societies.
Dancer master Professor R. O. Blackburn faces a $50 000 damages suit filed by Frank J. Hackert of Allegheny alleging legal alienation of affections with Mrs Mary M Hackert. The case claims Blackburn taught Hackert’s wife dancing and became intimate enough to prompt her to leave her husband. Blackburn is said to have taught Evelyn Nesbit, then Mrs. Harry Thaw, a step that helped her gain stage notoriety.
The Wednesday Night Dancing Club held a Thursday evening dance in Library Hall with high attendance and enjoyment. Young men in charge arranged social affairs with care, and Pera House Orchestra directed by William Bankegang provided music. Banks is preparing pieces, several of which are his own compositions.
Indiana graduates of the 1005 organization at the normal school organize a club named the H A D s. Officers elected for the year include president FAME roan, secretary Isabel AlllgQm, and other posts. The report notes the group’s one year activities and leadership.
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