Helpin g It Along Greater Indiana Consolidation Discussed
A committee of S J Loughry J N Stewart and A T Taylor was appointed to meet West Indiana council representatives to discuss consolidating the two boroughs under the Greater Indiana plan. The measure follows a Monday evening vote inaugurating legal steps and aims for a joint municipal consolidation with wards not exceeding nine and a special electio n to approve the agreement The act outlines process voting notices and legal formation of the new borough authorities.
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Indiana Council
Greater Indiana
Hads
Messrs
S. J. Loughry
J. N. Stewart
A. T. Taylor
Greater
Indiana
Council of
West Indiana
Sperian J
Slidi Tedhaeld
Midal
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Examining Board Here at Normal College
Seniors and juniors are being examined by the state board this week at the Normal. Seventy one seniors and seventy five juniors were recommended. Ruth Tiffany and Gertrude Cunningham completed the scientific course and were recommended. The examining board includes state and county superintendents and Dr J P Welsh. Commencement week activities include a baccalaureate sermon, model school performances, a two part program with The Rainbow Prince, an operetta, and a library fundraiser. Commencement concert and class day occur Tuesday and Wednesday with Dr Hamilton Mabie delivering the commencement address and diplomas awarded. Alumni reunion Thursday evening.
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Normal
State Board of Examiners
Ruth Tiffany
Gertrude Cunningham
State Board
John Q. Stewart
Keith
Altoona
Berkey
Somerset County
Hammers
This County
Bigler
Venango County
Ulerick
Westmoreland County
J. P. Welsh
Bloomsburg Normal School
Normal Chapel
Moffatt
Washington- Jefferson College
Model School
Hamilton W. Mabie
New York City
The
Quilovk
Second Robbery Strikes Cramer Store in County
Thieves entered the Joseph Cramer & Sons store early Saturday, cracked the safe with drill and powder, and escaped with 40 dollars, stamps, a mail pouch key, change, dry goods, clothing, and shoes. The explosion drew neighbors. robbers fled toward the Coneomaugh river, leaving tools and six trousers behind. Police hunt ongoing. post office property also reported. The 1895 robbery had small losses.
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Cramer
Joseph Cramer & Sons
Conemaugh
Messrs
Jimmy
Lightning Hits Garman Barn in White Township
A Monday forenoon storm struck William Garman’s barn in White Township, destroying the building and contents. He fled the fire before realizing it had spread to the barn and saved one of his two horses. Loss is estimated at $1,000 with no insurance or lightning protection.
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William Garman
White Township
Garman
Salary Increase At Home Office Raises Postmaster Pay
The yearly grathaatescey of She Freehome has been made at W. Receipts from various offices during the year show the home office business grew. Postmaster Langham now earns 2100 dollars instead of 2000, with Uncle Sam covering clerk hire rent heat and light.
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Langham
Sam
Thief Breaks Into Dr Davis Office on Sixth Street
A meek thief entered the office of Dr. M. M. Davis on Sixth Street recently while he was away and stole a laundry package.
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M. M. Davis
Sixth Street
Fragmentary OCR Note From Local Page
Fragmented readable text from a local page segment mentions names and places without clear context. No identifiable events, dates, or outcomes are present to form a coherent news card.
Judge White Grants Hotel Liquor Licenses With New Rules
Judge White issued an eleven page opinion approving liquor licenses for three hotels the American House, Indiana House and Clawson House. He imposed strict rules: bars open to public streets, no screen doors or obscured windows, no bottle sales off premises, bars closed at 9 pm and opened at 8 am, no room liquor, and discouraged general treating. The decision sets February hearing dates and cites druggist liability for bogus prescriptions.
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White
Martin Earhart
American House
J. W. Clements
Indiana House
W. H. Clawson
Clawson House
Complicated Civil Docket Includes Insurance Case Settlements and Adultery Divorce Ruling
The docket reports a partial trial and settlement in a Quaker City Mutual Fire Insurance Co case against J Baughman of Blairsville for nearly $60 in assessments, with confessed judgment for $50 plus costs. A T Taylor suit against Mrs Jean MeLgin Paul involved an 1893 sale of insurance notes and an attachment. verdict favored the defendant. Ejectment and land disputes awarded or pending involve Mikesell, Nickle, and Proctor estates. A divorce case, Harrison Little v Elizabeth Little, ended with the jury denying divorce amid lurid testimony and claims of conspiracy. Other matters include a minor’s services suit settled with cross-credit and costs. Road cases and adjourned sessions are noted for review.
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Quaker City Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Philadelphia
J. Baugham
Baughman
Blairsville
A. T. Taylor
Jean MeLgin Paul
John L. Paul
Swan & Simpson
Paul
Mr. Paul
Swan and Simpson
J. K. Mikesell
J. M. Guthrie
Center Township
W. E. Jamison
E. C. Jamison
H. B. Grannis
Mary A. Grannis
John M. Nickle
David Proctor
Augustus Fetterman
D. B. Henry
D. M. Henry
Harrison Little
Elizabeth Little
Washington Township
Walter Kunkle
Little
Sven
VB. Lloyd
Taek
White
Miller
Mercereau
Buffington
Ritter's Furnace
Hearing in Two Road Disputes Likely To Extend Several Days
Both sides in the cases share the same parties with petitioners for one road opposing others in the reverse roles. A large group of witnesses is present and the hearing is expected to span multiple days. William Sutherland, recently arrested for Tape, sought bail set at $800 but could not secure it without his mother providing additional real estate security.
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William Sutherland
Sutherland
Arrests in New Florence for petty thefts
Constable J W Esch of New Florence arrested Ellen and Emma Carnahan on a larceny warrant issued by Squire Fenton. Their escorts Ord Bennett and H K Weir were also sought. The pair arrived a day earlier and were seen with two men. They were jailed to await Monday hearing at the Squire's office. The two men have not been arrested yet but are expected to be caught this week.
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J. W. Esch
New Florence
Ellen
Emma Carnahan
Squire Fenton
Ord Bennett
H. K. Weir
Blacklick and
The
Progress
Wettling
Rider Rescues Self After Bitters on Sabbath Hill
Robert Ginter on a Sabbath ride bore a rough descent when two men in a cart blocked passing. To avoid a collision he leaped from his wheel, snagging a barb wire fence and lacerating his hand while his bicycle suffered damage. He threatens legal action if damages are not settled.
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Robert Ginter
Mr. Ginter
Fire destroys Mahan home in East Wheatfield township
The home of Mr. A. B. Mahan near Buffington post office was burned Wednesday around 6 am after a roof spark ignited. Neighbors helped but water supply failed, leaving the house a total loss. Most household goods were recovered, contents insured for two hundred dollars.
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A. B. Mahan
Buffington Post Office
Wheatfield Township
Pensions Granted Through Frank Donahugh Agency
The Frank Donahugh Agency granted pensions to four veterans. George J. Snyder of Gilpin Pa Co E 105th Pa Vol Inf receives 86 per month. John J. Rowe of Tanoma Pa Co F 74th Pa Vol Inf receives 8 per month. John A. Bennett of Indiana Pa Co I 206th Pa Vol Inf receives 6 per month plus one and one half years back pay.
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Frank Donahugh
George J. Snyder
Gilpin
Co. E
John J. Rowe
Tanoma
Co. F
John A. Bennett
Indiana
Co. I
Presbyteries Prepare Ordination in Johnstown
The Conemaugh Presbytery met in Johnstown and adjourned today. Rev Q A Hamill preached his trial sermon on Tuesday and will be ordained and installed today at Jacksonville and Conemaugh churches with W B Pattison and Wm Hamill representing local congregations.
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Conemaugh
United Presbyterian Church
Johnstown
Q. A. Hamill
Jacksonville
W. B. Pattison
First United Presbyterian Church
Wm. Hamill
Second United Presbyterian Church
Picnic at Uniontown Sabbath School and Farmers’ Picnic
A Sabbath school and farmers picnic will be held at Uniontown Berringer post office on July 4. The neighborhood plans a program of amusement and promises a royal entertainment for all who spend the day there. The committee invites neighboring Sabbath schools and the public to join in a single happy reunion.
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Uniontown
Berringer
Sheep Killings Surge in Young Township
In the last week dogs killed six sheep from M. H. Henry, two from Stewart Graham, and three from S. R. Kepple with several more injured. The incidents affect multiple nearby flocks, prompting concern in Young township.
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Young Township
M. H. Henry
Stewart Graham
S. R. Kepple
Thieves Loot Blacklick Township Springhouse
Warrants issued last week for the accused have not led to arrests. Friday night burglars entered the Springhouse of James Davis in Blacklick township and carried away all provisions.
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Blacklick Township
James Davis
Railroad Policeman Brings Men to City on Offense Charge
Blairsville railroad policeman J F Kaubaugh brought John Hartman and Eberhart Shankle to town Monday morning on charges of tampering with railroad cars. They face trial in the bar if found guilty and will be prosecuted for the offense.
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J. F. Kaubaugh
Blairsville
John Hartman
Eberhart Shankle
E M eSee Wins Bank Building Contract
A contract for the erection of the First National Bank building has been awarded to E M eSee. The award signifies the start of construction with plans to commence work immediately.
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First National Bank
E. M. eSee
Beémraey
Will Teach at Leechburg Public Schools
Miss Clara Moorhead has been elected as a teacher for Room No in Leechburg public schools recently.
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Will
Leechburg
Clara Moorhead
Leechburg Public Schools
Two Days Sabbath School Convention at Mechanicsburg
Workers from Brush Valley Sabbath schools gathered at the Evangelical church in Mechanicsburg on June 19 and 20. Notables included Rev. Dye, Rev. Emmons, and A W Wilson of Indiana. Musicians, essays, prayers, and discussions covered church relations, missions, teacher quality, supervision, and temperance. Leaders urged continued work across Sabbath schools.
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Brush Valley
Evangelical Church
Dye
A. W. Wilson
Indiana
Emmons
Homer City
Frank Overdorff
Sease
Margaret Davis
Runyan
McMullen
S. Evans
Margaret Bonner
Peterson
McCullough
J. C. Weaver
Annie Dick
Margaret Hileman
Wilson
Ella Nevins
A. W. McCullough
Margaret Evans
Emma Overdorff
Mary Shaffer
Married at Washington by Rev Neil Ferguson
Rev Neil Ferguson to wed Miss Maxwell in Washington Pennsylvania today. Ferguson recently graduated from the Xenia Ohio seminary and will assume duties in July. He will reside with H M Lowry on Railroad Avenue in about two weeks.
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Neil Ferguson
Second United Presbyterian Church
Washington, Pa
Maxwell
Ferguson
Xenia
Ohio
H. M. Lowry
Railroad Avenue
Indiana County Coal Wealth Boosts Road Plan
Geologist Professor Harvey says Indiana County holds the state’s richest undeveloped coal beds and predicts a bright five year outlook. The Pittsburg & Eastern railroad advance, with 1,000 workers along Cush Creek, aims to open major coal and timber lands, extend toward Rankin’s summit, and complete to Glen Campbell and Saltsburg within two years, unlocking extensive beds along Cush Creek.
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Indiana County
Pittsburg & Eastern
Harvey
Cambria
Clearfield
Cush Creek
Glen Campbell
Indiana
Pittsburg & Eastern Railroad
Mahaffey
Rankin’s Summit
Montgomery Township
McKees
Hortons
J. W. Clark
Men Township
Hood
Watson& Clark
S. H. Hicks
Glen Campbells
Saltsburg
Pittsburg
Rankin’s
Married this evening in Young township near Jacksonville
A prominent Jacksonville woman Nora Hosts wed Joseph J. Gibson of Albany Oregon in a quiet ceremony at the bride’s home officiated by Rev H Q Graham. The couple will reside in Oregon after several weeks in Jacksonville where Mills Seête is a popular teacher.
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Young Township
Jacksonville
Joseph J. Gibson
Albany
Ore
Nora
Euler
H. Q. Graham
C. M. Henry
Jacksonsville
Mills Seeté
Mr. Gibson
Wm. Gibson
Oregon
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Council of West
Kramer
Joseph Cramer& Sons
Judge White
East Wheatfield
Conemaugh Presbytery
Mechanicsburg
Washington
Miss Maxwell
Day
Wek
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