Camp Thomas Notes Respect Indiana County Scouts and Governor Visit
Camp Thomas in Georgia reports a quiet week with Indiana county visitors and a gold sabre presentation to Lieutenant-Colonel Elder. Major Slocum inspects Fifth Regiment. Springfield rifles phased out. scout corps formed with two scouts per company. Governor Hastings tours, troops reviewed, and talks of a Lookout Mountain visit. Recruitments from Indiana county underway as sergeants solicit names for Company F and D.
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Indiana
Lookout Mountain
Curckamataa
Camp Thomas
Ludiana County
Cuba
Elder
Jion Pedro Club
Lewistown
Hiter
McNamiara
Slocum
Regular Army
Springfeld
National Guard
Joseph White
George Fell
Gearhart
Campbell
Corporal Jones
Indian Territory
Wiley
Fifth Regiment
Kaufman
Kennedy
Indiana County
Ernits
McKee
Hastings
Keystone State
United States Service
Mahan
Hughes
Elkin
Smith
Chattanooga
Lookout Afountain
Out at the School Examining Board Opens Work at Normal
Indiana state board of examiners begins assessments as the Normal school launches its busiest season. Seniors total 85 and juniors 96. names span many graduates and educators. War service noted with student enlistees and a full commencement schedule set for June including baccalaureate, class day, concert, alumni reunion, and color choices blue and gold.
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Normal School
State Board of Examiners
Indiana
Board of Examiners
Jnc. Q. Stewart
G. M. Philips
West Chester
George W. Twitmyer
Bethlehem
C. A. Babcock
Oil City
John F. Bigler
Venango County
WW. W. Ulerich
Westmoreland County
E. E. Pritts
Somerset County
A. Warner
Laura E. Ashton
M. Rena Beatty
Fannie Bixler
E. Dora Black
Mary J. Black
Sara D. Blonzh
Burkett
Nellie
Buzzell
Kathryn K. Chambers
E. Jessie Cochran
Mary H. Crombie
Lillian P. Cummings
Eleanor G. Cummins
Erma L. Cunningham
Elda MM. Davis
Blanche M. Day
Jane D. Duff
Anna P. Evans
Emily §. Evans
Blanche F. Foster
Mary Margaret Grant
Maury C. Greves
Lenore Hamilton
Genevieve D. Hassan
Eula B. Hill
Bertha ¥. Upbaugh
Grace M. Hogue
AL Persis Tolman
Mary E. Hughes
Sare E. Hurd
Almina R. Johnston
Fannie Jones
Minnie Jones
Gertrude Joseph
Carrie W. Kline
Cora A. Leonard
Mary Lindeman
Estelle B. Lauty
Carrie A. Lytle
Martha E. Mateer
Elizabeth M. Miller
Jennie E B. Miller
Grace E. Moore
Maud J. McClinton
Mary Cecilia McFadden
Kathryn Y. McLaughlin
Estella B. Ommert
Margaret J. Plender
Filda L. Rieck
Alice E. Roeth
Mary May Sceurman
Jean 8. Shaw
Clara Louise Smith
Cordelia W. Smith
Jennie A. Sweeny
Mary Edna Trimble
Margaret
A. Tucker
Emma Williamson
Alice May Wilson
Enid E. Woolsey
Albert G. Bantley
Joseph A. Blakley
Edgar ©. Davis
William F. Elkin
John J. Fosselman
Osman A. Grable
George H. Hammer
Guy Holsapple
Joseph A. Huff
Ira D. Haskell
Thomas F. Lininger
Oram C
Emma L. Baumer
Katherine Baumer
Blanche Blyholder
Olive M. Biiney
Rose A. Canfield
Harriet J. Cowan
Birdie B. Craig
Jean Crawford
Blanche Creese
Caroline L. Cronemeyer
Margaret E. Cunningham
Margaret Davidson
N. Mabel Dickie
Edith Dodds
Jess D. Eliott
Nell
Ellis
Evangie Emerson
J. Floy Fetterho
Amy E. Simkins
Lida R. Simkins
Clara Lytle Smith
Emma Smith
Blanche St.Clair
Nellie E. Steck
Ella Steele
Elizabeth M. Stein
E. Maude Steinrod
E. Mabel Stewart
May Swarts
Nannie Sweeny
Mary J. Tussey
Cora B. Withington
Margaret E. Wright
Geo. W. Barnett
William C. Brown
Harry
E. Frank Shaukis, Jr
John C. Shrader
Elmer B. Simon
Harry Wiggins
Jennie Trainer
Nellie Moore
Homer City
Lulu Lytle
Sheloda
Misa Lytle
Second Philippines Expedition Moves Toward Readiness
Army orders confirm about 4000 troops from the Tenth Pennsylvania the First Colorado the Nebraska regiment plus regular battalions and engineers will sail to the Philippines aboard transports. Camp equipment is loaded as Utah light infantry prepare to march to steamer lines amid reports of poor food and a brief strike by Company B of Montana soldiers over rations.
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San Francisco
Army
Otis
Philippines
Pennsylvania
Hawkins
Colorado
Hale
Flest Nebraska
Bratt
Highteenth and
Twenty-third Infantry
French
Engineer Corps
Utah Light Infantry
Montana
Butte
Company B
Kessler
Keazler
Dewey To Meet Them In Manila Clash
Madrid dispatch reports three Spanish ironclads from Madagascar waters have entered Manila and Admiral Dewey moves to meet them. German steamer Petrarch rumored bound for Manila with secret orders. Prince Henry of Prussia, in position with the German squadron, stays informed. Times Manila notes talks between German consul and Captain General Augusti spark concern over Bulu archipelago plans.
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Loxpen
Madrid
Madagascar
Manila
Admiral Dewey
Bhangbal
Petrarch
Henry of
Prussia
Kian Chou
Singapore
the Times
Augusti
Bulu
Children’s Day Services Highlight Town Churches
Last Sabbath’s Children’s Day programs across town churches showcased lively student performances and patriotic decorations. The M E church featured an elaborate neon like pulpit design while Presbyterian Lutheran and First United Presbyterian churches presented recitations readings and music with festive flowers and flags.
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Indiana
M. EF
A. 5. Cunningham
Presbyterian Church
Lutheran Church
First United Presbyterian Church
Immense American flag raised at Indiana glass works event
About two thousand people attended ceremonies at the Indiana glass works to celebrate the flag raising. Hon. John P. Elkin delivered a stirring address amid band music, veterans and workers, with a national salute and formal flag presentation. The event highlighted patriotism and the local Glass Workers Union’s support for the war effort.
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John P. Elkie
Company F
Northwood Glass Works
Indiana
Court House
Indiana Cornet Band
Simpson
Glass Works
Thomas Dugan
Lewis Hay
Glee Club
Victoria Pownall
John P. Elkin
Harry Bostow
D. J. Waller
Glassworkers
Elkin
Union of
Glass Workers
Miss Pownall
American Glass Workers’ Union
Upwania
Spain
United States
National Organization
Two Big Days at Indiana Fourth of July Celebration
As the county fair grounds prepare for the Fourth of July celebration a large crowd is expected with farmers hoping for a big harvest. Old soldiers and wives will be admitted free and war veterans will be entertained with a mounted Noah Seanor volunteers over 100 strong joining Captain Simpson’s company. Home guards may stage drills while track events draw entries. A pleasant picnic ground and family comforts are provided. bring dinners for an old-fashioned time.
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Indiana
Chickamauga
J. P. Kennedy
Blairsville
James §. Kaufman
G. J. Fell
Farmers’ Bank
Kennedy
W. C. McKee
Johnstown
Hollidaysburg
D. W. Simpson
Kaufman
Noah Seanor
Fatal shooting near Arm strong by a ten year old
Arthur Sanford aged 17 died after a 22 caliber firearm discharged by Teddy Hayden, a 10 year old, during a fishing trip near Amos Thomas's home in Armstrong township. Sanford died Tuesday from abdominal inflammation after being taken to a farmhouse. Remains to be interred at Greenwood cemetery.
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Arthur Sanford
Robert Sanford
Teddy Hayden
Amos Thomas
Armstrong Township
Harry Marshall
Crooked Creek
Thomas’ Bridge
Sanford
Greenwood Cemetery
Reunion of the Christian Churches at Pine Flats
Indiana county Christian churches held their annual three day reunion at Pine Flats. Rev F F Bullard of Greensburg and Rev W J Shannon of Allegheny City spoke at sessions. Sabbath attendance was strong in the neighborhood. A pigeon with a gold band bearing the initials W D appeared at John Hoover’s Atwood home last week, touted as a carrier pigeon.
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Pine Flats
Indiana County Christian Churches
F. F. Bullard
Greensburg
W. J. Shannon
Allegheny City
John Hoover
Atwood
Mr. Hoover
W.D
Pension grants increase and new pensions awarded
Andrew J. Miller of Crete receives a pension increase from six to three dollars per month. John M. Brink of Ebenezer is granted an original twelve dollar monthly pension. Alex Bi Clair of Bellaire Ohio, formerly of this place, is granted an eight dollar monthly pension.
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Andrew J. Miller
Crete
John M. Brink
Ebenezer
Alex Bi. Clair
Bellaire, O
Officers Elected at Indiana State Normal School
At a meeting of the board of trustees last Saturday Thomas Sutton was elected president Dr Owens vice president J Wood Clark secretary and J M Watt treasurer, outlining the administrative leadership for the institution.
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The
Indiana State Normal School
Thomas Sutton
Wm. §. Owens
J. Wood Clark
J. M. Watt
Grant’s Big Birth Rate in Grant Township Report
Assessor George Riddle of Grant Township visited on Monday and filed a six month return showing 35 births and 17 deaths in the township. The numbers reflect local demographic activity for the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Riddle
Grant, Township
Riddle
Jerry Sexton Fractures Thigh in White Township Accident
Mr. Jerry Sexton of White township slipped and fell on Monday, fracturing his thigh. He seeks medical care and reports no further injuries. Local authorities are investigating the incident and advising caution around property hazards.
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Jerry Sexton
White Township
Severe storms kill stock and damage crops countywide
A week of heavy rains and severe lightning caused extensive property and crops damage across the county. Marion Center saw its heaviest storm in years, with damaged telephone poles and several trees struck. Lightning destroyed a new barn near Blacklick, killing a horse and destroying equipment, with $500 insurance. Other mailinclude damaged dwellings, cattle and sheep losses, and livestock shocks.
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Marion Center
Little Mahoning
Smicksburg
John Campbell
Blacklick
Burrell Township
James Dunlap
Banks Township
Harvey Lightcap
East Mahoning Township
William Walters
William Sutton
James Leasure
Grant Township
George Roser
Mechanicsburg
Miss Roser
James Trimble
Montgomery Township
George A. Brickell
Court hears equity case over tram road crossing dispute
In a Monday special session Judge White heard the case of the overseers of Conemaugh township against Archie Fowler and John Arnold over a tram road crossing township roads. The court has not filed an opinion yet. The criminal docket opened with Commonwealth vs Allen J Hammond from West Wheatfield with about 30 witnesses. the jury acquitted on a verdict of not guilty but taxed with costs after a long session. Additional cases Commonwealth vs John McManus et al for malicious mischief and Commonwealth vs Robert Elkin and Charles Elkin for forcible entry detainer were tried together and await the jury. Ernest Stewart was admitted to the bar after a brief court remark.
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White
Conemaugh Township
Archie Fowler
John Arnold
Commonwealthyy
Allen J. Hammond
West Wheatfield
Susan Lichtenfels
Hammond
Bolivar
Commonwealth
John McManus
Robert Elkin
Charles Elkin
Ernest Stewart
Stewart
J. N. Banks
Rain Shortened Leechburg vs Normal Baseball Game
Rain stopped the game after five innings as Normal defeated Leechburg 13 to 1. The contest ended with Normal in command on a damp Monday, delivering a decisive win.
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Leechburg Baseball Club
Flag Floated Over Philadelphia Store Tuesday
West Philadelphia street merchant A. O. Cravener raised a large flag above his shop on Tuesday, drawing attention in the neighborhood and signaling a festive display.
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A. O. Cravener
Philadelphia
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Rusder
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