Murder Case Leads Week of Busy Court Sessions
A busy criminal week opens as 18 trials, including two murder cases, are scheduled in court. Key testimony centers on Louis Williams charged with murdering ten year old Glen Johnston defending his mother. The Johnston family home is described and witnesses recount the shooting. The trial likely extends into July with many witnesses expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Elkin
Dan Faradas
Asault
B. F. Gregor
Louis Williams
Staunder
Glen Johnston
Rossiter
Williams
Hikin
Samuel Cunningham
William Fairman
Susan Johnston
Johnston
Johnston Williams
Indiana and Binivsente Choose In structors for Next Year
Indiana and surrounding districts elect teachers for the new term. Nine months added to the school year with raises, promotions, and new instructors including Norman Koontz and Miss Arville Lane among several hires.
State Lumber Dealers Meet e herd on July 8th and 9th
The State Retail Lumber Dealers Association will hold its convention here on Thursday and Friday with over 200 delegates expected from across the state. Sessions will be in the Normal school chapel. delegates will be housed in the big building on the hill. A detailed program will be published soon. Also notes: A Missouri farm purchase by WW C Black. a physician’s horse runs away in Philadelphia damaging a storefront display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumber Dealers’ Association
Normal School
Republican State Convention Delegates Leave for Harrisburg
George A. Conrath Jas Nichol and Robert J. Leesh, delegates from Indiana County, left yesterday for Harrisburg where the Republican State convention convenes. Hon John S. Fisher and Congressman J N Langham are among the notable Republicans at the state capitol this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Conrath
Jas i Nichol
East Mahoning
Robert J. Leesh
Cone‘Maugh Township
Harrisburg
Indiana
Republi
John
Fisher
J. N. Langham
State Capitol
Husband of Indiana Girl Dies in Chicago Pneumonia
Howard Baldwin, husband of Mrs. Millie Grosse, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Grogee of Oak Street, died suddenly of pneumonia at his Chicago home on Saturday. Mrs. Baldwin and their two children will visit Indiana soon to spend time with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Onicago
Howard Baldwin
Mis
Millie Grosse
William Grogee
Oak Street
Chicago
Tea at St Agnes Guild Monday Evening
Ten cent tea will be served by the St Agnes Guild on Monday evening from 6 to 7 o clock. The event will take place in the Sunday school room of the Episcopal church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bt. Agnes’ Guild
Piscopal Shareh
Spring Houses Robbed In Grant Township Thieves Target Food
Grant township residents report a rash of petty thefts at multiple spring houses. Thieves entered Mrs. Braughter's meat house and Forrest Work's spring house stealing bread butter mill and pickles before moving on to Norma Braughter John Doty and William Stanley properties. A woman is alleged to be involved. Farmers fear further raids and warn of a ready shotgun welcome for night visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Township
D. J. Braughter
Forrest B. Work
Work
Norma Braughter
John Doty
Wm. Stanley
Werk
Weddings of a Week Show Hecker and Orr Union
Arthur W. Hecker of St. Louis will marry Miss Clara Mabel Orr daughter of Mrs. Margaret J. Orr of west Philadelphia Street next Tuesday afternoon at Miss Orrs sister Mrs. Charles R. Huckard s home in Pittsburg. Rev S N Carpenter to officiate with Grace Orr as bridesmaid. After a lake trip they plan a housekeeping in Pittsburg Baxter avenue. Hecker is Classified Advertising manager at the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph. Orr is well known in Indiana with many well wishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur W. Hecker
St. Louis
Clara Mabel Orr
Margaret J. Orr
Baxter Avenue
Pittsburg
Mr. Hecker
Pittsburg Chronicle Telseraph
Miss Orr
Indiana
Local Weddings Tie Wilkinsburg Blairsville Couples
Charles Walmer of Wilkinsburg and Blanche Barton Graft of Blairsville wed at the bride’s parents’ home. After a trip through the New England states they will live in Wilkinsburg where Walmer works at Griffith-Craig hardware. William C. Griffith and Alice Craig of Marion Center plan marriage at the bride’s home today and will reside in Marion Center where Griffith runs a drug store. Ward Smith of Juneau and Harriet B. Sunderlin of Mahaffey wed at the groom’s brother’s home in Marchand with Rev. P. L. Berkey officiating. N Fiscus and Edith G. Freeman, longtime Blairsville College officials, married in Philadelphia. Merle Spenser and Mary J. Hawk, both of Rossiter, also married at that place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grffith-Craig
William C. Griffith
Alice Craig
Marion Center
Thomas
Craig
Griffith
Sunderin
Ward Smith
Juneau
Harriet B. Sunderlin
Mahaffey
Clarence Smith
Marchand
P. L. Berkey
Fiscus Fairman
Fiscus
Blairsville College
Edith G. Freeman
Philadelphia
Spensers Hawk
Merle Spenser
Migs Mary J. Hawk
Rossiter
J. W. Smith
Honor Stars and Stripes Hold Patriotic Service in Indiana
On Flag Day in Indiana the Benevolent and Protective Order of Hilks and Indiana Lodge observed a flag themed gathering at Library Hals with red white and blue decor. Attorney George J. Fair gave a patriotic address and Prof A M Wander presented the Flag Record. Shady Plains school alumni plan a June 24 reunion at the schoolhouse with a program including addresses and historical talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Benevolent and Protective Order of Hilks
Indiana Lodge
Library
Elks Quartette
George J. Fair
A. M. Wander
Shady Plains
Armstrong County
Migs
Margaret Chambers
Shady Plain
Mrea
Marty Spaulding Elder
Saltebure
Clara E. Marshall
Leechburg
Mary &. Wray
Shady Ain
Personal Brevities Reflect Busy Visitors in Indiana
A long list of visiting locals and relatives appears, with names from Martintown Glen Campbell Plumville Darke county Blairsville and Philadelphia. Among those noted are Ensign Porter Hart guest of A T Taylor, J M Marshall elected G A R delegate, and several members returning from travel or awaiting family events.
Reunions Draw Noted Families Across Regions
The Progress calls for detailed reunion reports from prominent families over the coming weeks. Upcoming events include the Walker reunion at the fair grounds with a banker lunch, the Cunningham gathering near West Lebanon station on July 1, and the seventh annual John Work family reunion at Rochester Mills. The Plemings plan a June 24 luncheon at Moss Fleming, and an engagement announcement for Miss Miriam Cameron to Oscar A. St Clair is noted, with biographical details of both families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunningham
John Cunningham
West Lebanon Station
John Work
U. P
Rochester Mills
Moss Fleming
Shelocta
Reception for Neighbor and Local News Highlights
A months old community page records Mrs J N Langham hosting a neighbor’s reception for Mr and Mrs John D Skelton at her North Ninth Street home with about 60 attendees. Other items report Al Guiste's leg injury from a horse kick, a Homer City recital by Pittsburg artists, Missionary Society meetings at Cherry Tree, Samuel Johnston injuring his shoulder, Sabbath school convention plans at Clymer, Mrs H C Christy elected Neighborhood Club vice president, and South Bend gala day with Smeltzer reunion and local games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Langham
Skelton
North Ninth Street
John D. Skelton
Thomas Peales
Louise Langham
Methodist Church
H. C. Christy
South Seventh Street
Ridgway
Second District Widehield Convention at Deckers Point
The fourth annual convention of the second district of the Indiana County Sabbath School Association will be held at Deckers Point on June 23 and 24. A robust program is set with sessions for officers, teachers, and delegates from all district schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clymer
Committee On
Shiloh
Indiana County Sabbath School Association
Deckers Point
R. F. Hazlett
Marion Genter R. Dh. 3
Rev. Co
W. M. Turner
Purchase Line
C. BF. Carll
Glen Campbell
W. T. Munhattey
Cherry Tree
W.T. Mahaffey
Bell Telephone installs fire alarm phones and gong systems
The Bell Telephone Co. placed telephones in the First and Fourth ward fire engine houses, in the Chief Harris home, and at the Indiana Provision Co plant for fire use. Barge gongs added to two engine houses will announce the fire location number by the ringing voice. Alarms can be turned in from either phone, with both lines at the electric plant engine house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell Telephone Co
First
Fourth Ward
Qchief
Harris
Indiana Provision Co
Electric
Birthday Anniversary Celebrated in Marchand Family
Grandmother Enterling of Marchand celebrated her 81st birthday surrounded by 13 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren and relatives. Dinner followed, with Rev. Berkey giving congratulations. Attending were Samuel Enterline Rugway, William Enterline Big Run, Mrs Ages Prouty Eldred, and Mrs William Mottarn Marchand. Commissioners May note. The community faces county bill disputes as doctors demand payment for low pay patients. Trespass notices sold for legal warning. Zelda Pitzgerald of Plumville cut her arm cleaning a window, needing many stitches. J Frank Hatch Shows drew large crowds Monday and Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agenes Prouty
Eldred
William Mottarn
Marchand
Teachers for Normal elects new staff and raises salaries
Trustees of the State Normal school elected instructors for the next year. Many return with new duties. salaries increased. Miss Mabel Fehmer leaves for Wilson College. Miss Jane B. Leonard remains preceptress. Prof. Cogswell heads the Conservatory of Music with higher pay. several language and physical training roles reconfigured. New hires include John J. Lesh in pedagogy, Harold Scott in English, and multiple retained staff with raises. Also notes reorganizations in mathematics, German, Greek, science and librarian roles. A Buckwheat reunion is planned for August 5 at Colemans Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Normal School
Mabel Fehmer
Wilson College
Chambersburg
Jane B. Leonard
Hamlin B. Cogswell
Ree Nain
Normal Conservatory of Music
Cognwell
Edith Purdie
Edith D. Mstes
William Jack
Europe
B. Race
Edgar McAtene
Imma B. Liggett
Robert H. Hutchison
Albert M. Jackson
Benj. van’ Ot
John 4. Lesh
Harold Scott
Scott
Glen Campbell
Louisa HE. van Dyke
Margaret C. Davis
Nancy W. Neel
Hdna B. Smith
James C. Smith
Eaith Cheeseborough
Hmma 'S
Albert J. Heckel
Migs Harviel G. Crichton
M. C G. Cordon
Joseph N Hlck- Wan
John Jamies
Rosina
B. Weaver
Misa Jean K. McByhaney
Agsistant
Lucy May Taylor
Jennie M. Ackerman
Hapa’ Stewart
M. G. Riddle
Jeannette Mer. Gullough
Margaret Fair
Thomas Sutton
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Binivsente
Bosen
Norman Koontz
Penn Run
Grove
City
Ernest F. Work
Arville Lane
Turtle Creek
Agnes Campbell
Nina Loughry
Johnstown
M. Olive Buterpaugh
Laura Buterbaugh
Hannah Williams
Martha Williams
Ruth Adair
Mary R. Lowman
Flood City
Mary Lockard
Winona Patterson
Marguerite Woodburn
Mabel Davia
Flora L., Wilson
Ada. Keller
Benjamin’Keller
West Chestnut Street
Windber
Blakeville
Grace-Kelly
This Place
Ada Rowe
Emma Dodds
Jetta Frech
Mabel
Mabel Bennett
Elle Murphy
Normal
Greensburg
Grace, Leasure
Cockport
Frances Reithmiller
White Township
Barnesboro
Burt C. Root
Railroad Avenue
Roof
Apyayay
Nick Giampetro
Naterowly
Wheela
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Milley
H. Ney Prothkero
Eherd
Missouri
C. Black
Cherryhill
jAdah
County
Ott
Hecker Orr
Stars and
Renn Pollock
Anager
Waion Music
Olds
C. R. Work Ga
R. F. Templeton
Martintown
J. O. Glani
Charles McEwen
Plumville
J. A. Klingensmith
Mexco
Tred Dilts
New Rochester Milla
Ora Henan
Darke County
Ohio
Tred Reith-miller
Arlie G. Hosack
Blairsville
Wilbur Foutz
Parkwood
Tlinois
W. H. Buchanan
Home
Ag Progress
Jennie Walker
Clarksburg
Jesse Lowry
Edwards
Flat
Carolyn
Lamberton
Fayetta County
R. J.gault
New Florence
Jane Pollock
Locust Street
Mildred
Alice Irwin
Aspinwall
A. S
Utahville
Clearfield County
Howard H. King
Masontown
Fayette County
Rev. H. F. King
School Street
Grace Kimmel
Sheloca
Huntingdon
Juniata College
Ensign Porter Hart
Georgia
A. T. Taylor
Lebanon
J. M. Marshall
Salt Lake City
Gettysburg
B. Sutter
Locust
The
Evangelical Association
J. J. Hazlett
Cipsy
Portland
Ore
John M. St. Clair
John G. St. Clair
Hila Williams
Mary Tories
Pine Township
Edith Buckley
Mra
Thomas Buckley
Near
Shelada
Ruth Wunschell
Gibson
Twen
Denver
Colo
Newton
Kans
West
Pennsylvania
Wilson M. Walker
Atchison, Kans
T. M. Wherry
Kansas
East
George B. Lydick
Dayton
Eb, M. Lydick
Della Jordan Lydlek
Blanche St. Clair
J. M
J. Clair
West Philadelphia
Steubenville
H. @. Winters
Town
Winters
Grandview
J. W. Kerr
Lavina Buterbaugh
Lovejoy
Mary Sallagher
West Lebanon
Ann Reesman
New Bethlehem
Apollo
Christie Strayer
Mrs. Strayer
Strayer
Ninth and Chestnut Streets
Miriam Cameron
Oscar A. St. Claiy
Miss Cameron
John G. Cameron
William St. Clair
al. Guiste
Armstrong Township
Homer City
Ladies’ Aid Society
Q Lutheran Church
P. G. Schell
Schell
Vern Barstow
Margaret Reardon
Women's Home and
Foreign Missionary Societies
Kittanning
Samuel Johnston
Indiana Hospital
South Bend
Smeltzer
Mabdath
MERVE
Decker Point
Weilnenday
Davalinual
Mer
Keenz
Richmond
Lie
Clortons
Fey
We. M
Laenet
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Tepork Fem Batevuiins
Bennion
Doyotanis
D. eRev
Sheets
Rank
Willsdale
Adsanrt
Ceveher
Q. Ceavener
Derek
Stey
O. Me Elsle
Carll
Advil Bible
Portes Rippetts
Cherry Vree Prhwacy Alte
W. ML Entner
Bonet
Iis
Tito ‘Lewis
Alo. Cravener
Omvers
C. C. Bugera
Betts Fire Protection
Progresa
Saturdday
Zelda Pitzgerald
Plumvills
BIG School
Prof. Dith
Unul Retien
Prescot
Sala
Plamond
BR. Richards
Ss. F. Warner
Warner
Armstrong
Washington
Coleman's Park
Goodville
West Mahoning Township
Foe Eer
Bethel Theran Church
Dixongill I
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