Court hearings on hotel safety and rail crossings
The grand jury reported unsafe road crossings at Glen Camp and Creekside hotels in Homer City Green Township and Buffalo and Susquehanna rail crossing in Caniste township. Bailiey of Clymer pleaded guilty to issuing an illicit digitor without a license and was fined $500 plus 90 days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen
Creekside
Homer City
Green -Township
Shieldda
Buffalo & Busquéhanna
Cance Township
Ri & P
Antalter
Josephine
Weels
Bailéy
Clymer
Digutor
Blairsville Bribery Attempt Tied to Rail Ordinance Battle
Blairsville faced a bribery case as Harry Egbert, claiming ties to a railroad agency, offered Councilman D M Miller 1000 and a mileage book at the Merchants Hotel in Johnstown to oppose repealing railway ordinances. Miller’s meeting followed citizens’ push to repeal ordinances amid railroad privilege disputes and local unrest over improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Miller
Harry Egbert
Pinkerton
Agéne Bi
Merchants Hotel
Johnstown
D.M. Miller
Blairsville
Pennsylvania Railroad
Egbert
Mali
Railroad
Miller
McPherson
Justi
Hgherty
National Highway Congress to Meet in Pittsburgh Hall
National Congress of State Highway Commissioners will convene at Carnegie Hall in Pittsburgh on March 12 and 13. Expert road builders with proven reputations will share economical approaches to road making. Pennsylvania appropriations support the effort, with Indiana seeking similar gains. Delegates named include Jacob Arthur of Cherry Tree and William J Short of Cherryhill township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Congress of State
Carnegie
Hall
Pittsburg
State of
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Jacob ‘Arthur
Cherry Tree
William J.“ Short
Cherryhill Township
Accident claims Indiana County man wife in Oregon
A telegram from G M Edwards of Portland Oregon reported that his wife had been accidentally shot Friday and died Saturday. The couple’s son made the notification. details were not given. Mr Edwards has worked as a bookkeeper for a large Portland wholesale grocery house for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Oregon
Frank Edwards
Shelogta
G. M. Edwards
Portlandy Ore
Porris Biswite
Bangaru Surving
Margaret Steving
Town
William
Stevings
Manor Station
Henry Steying
Butler County
Isaiah George
John’ ‘M. Miler
Blairsville
Phillip A. Steving
Pittsburg
Henry
John F. Steving
William Manners
Heoward H. Steving
Pitcairn
William G. Steving
Briday
Manor
B.herbester
Irwin
Qulcland ‘Cemetery
Normal High School Baseball Team Schedule Preview
Prospects for a strong Normal baseball team look promising with about 20 games planned and 12 on the official list. Prof William Jack heads athletics and expects a hefty lineup of hitters and pitchers though rosters are not settled yet. The schedule includes Pittsburg College Punxsutawney St Vincent Kiski California and Indiana matchups from late April to late June, with eight to ten additional games being arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jack
Pittsburg College
Pittsburg
Punxsutawney
Panxsutawney
Dayton
Normal
Indiana
Kiski
St. Vincent
Latrobe
California
Wills Filed in Indiana and Cone-maugh Townships
Several probate items reveal wills filed for Jane Wilkins of White Township Fannie Elgin of Cone-maugh Township and Leslie Hazlett of Indiana. Bequests include specific sums to children and widows with executors named. Dates span 1902 to 1907 and estates pass to spouses or widows per will terms. Harry White Jr elected Indiana State Normal School treasurer to fill vacancy from James Watt’s death. New Century Club met with readings on Corporations interior decoration and women’s legal status. Meeting notes reference local band, a remodeling project on Cate Penter Avenue and a sale of Main Street lots to fund business moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Wilkins
White ‘Township
Foster F
John R. Wilkins
Anna J. Altemus
S. F. .Wilking
Fannie Elgin
Conemaugh
Samuel J. Elgin
Leslie Hazlett
Indiana
Charlotte Hazlett
Harry Whith, Jr
Watt
Indiana State Normal School
Harry White, Jr
James M. Watt
Whiteda
Indiana County Deposit Bank
New Century Club
Carlyla
Judge
Grosc
Jobo M.teech
Aled
Misa Beas Ham Iton
Misa McLaughlin
Long-lived residents pass away in Mahoning county
Multiple obituaries recount the deaths of nearly 97 year old Lowmaster of Marion Center and 95 year old Elizabeth Davis of South Mahoning, noting long farming and church life. Other notices honor Margaret Steving of Manor Station, Marshall G. Sanders of Clarksburg, Klingensmith of East Philadelphia Street, and Ann Rider of Rochester Mills, detailing families, residences, and funeral plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Layi Lowmaster
McGregor
Marion Center
Lowmaster
East Mahoning Township
Hisawifa
John
Hast Mahoning
Betsy Rishel
Conoe Township
M. R. Rackman
Methodist Church
Marion Center Weametary
Elizabeth Davis
P. ©. Spencer
South Mahoning Township
William T. Davis
People On the Move in Local Notes
A string of visitors and locals passing through town includes H. C. Christy from Pittsburg, R. Fleming from Shobota, Kinter-Fry from Advance, and many others. The record lists numerous callers, business visitors, and guests from Blairsville, Vandergrift, Green township, and beyond, with several attending funerals or private gatherings this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.C. Christy
Pittsburg
M. Gribbs
Blairsville
Frank. Gaible
Vandergrift
B. Leasure
Green Township
Kemper Sutton
Sixth Street
A. G. Nelson
Brushyalley
W. Guthrie
Church Street
Erwin
James Fisher
Rossiter
J. C. Miller
South Mahoning Township
J. C. Wells
North Tenth Street
North Tenth Street, In Grip Sufferer This Week. ‘ Edward Brower, of Creekside
Coral
Graveton
Anthony Burns
Washington
Isaac Hefflefinger
Loren Russell
Shelocta
Callars
J. Wilson Shields
Kellysburg
Stella Hassinger
Wayne Avenue
New Ierenca
Pupxsutawney
Mra
Weggile
New Kensington
M. M.thompson
North Seventh Street
W. P. Learn
Cockport
Livnie Dickie
Weal Wheatfield Township
Elmer
South Seventh
Why Do Country Boys Flock to Big Cities
In small towns there are few young men while plenty of agreeable girls old people and babies remain. Yet boys leave for the city chasing imagined opportunities. They follow parents income sent to urban markets for mail order bargains, harming local merchants and leaving towns with empty streets and no jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor
Mary Ann
Quick results for home business men
An Indiana businessman reports three customers who paid cash in store for quality goods and chose local dealers over city mall orders. He notes buyers preferred items from home retailers when comparing prices and quality, urging others to compare locally before using outside mail order houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
City
Visibone
Attorney Canningham Returns to Office After Illness
Attorney Samuel Canningham resumes work at his office after a month confined to home with grip. Various local residents visit family and attend church services, including Mrs. A T Moorhead and Rev. Frank Walker hosting guests in the area. County court business continues with Constable S VanHorn and Tax Collector B R Williams making rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Canningham
W. L. Colkitt
North Sixth Street
T. W. Colkitt
Marion Center
A.T. Moorhead
Chestnut Street
G. R. Lininger
Alleghany
H. M. Ball
Pittsburg
Mies Mac McFarland
Rosalter
M. Eilenberger
White Township
Peon Run
C. VanHorn
Mast Wheatford Township
B. R. Williams
Gelamore
Williams
Pine Township
Frank Walker
Tarentum
B. Walker
Philadelphia
Walker
Curries Run
R. W. Campbell
Oakmont
Omer City
John W. Wray
Secured Instructor for Baloksburg Summer School Opens
Charles ota B principal of Bultaburg public schools is named as the instructor for Baloksburg Summer School opening the coming term on Tuesday April 25. Kay, a graduate of Indiang Racal Roteet, is also introduced as a wall known educator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles ‘Ota
Bultaburg
Baloksburg
Kay
Real estate transfers listed in Indiana county records
Transfers across multiple townships include Wm. P. Cobes 86 acres in Burrell to Loyal C. Hart for 2100 dollars and many more parcels. Notable names include Charles Specht selling pine and timber lots in Pine for 21000 and 8500 dollars to Wabater Keasey and Webster Keasey, plus numerous other deeds and amounts ranging from hundreds to thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoda
Indiana
Wm. P. Cobes
Burrell
Loyal C. Hart
Millie Moming
Green
Eliza J. Fleming
Mille Fleming
Tol
L. B. Figeningoth
Augustus G. Mikesell
Brncklick
Mabel J. Mikewell
Samuel Fahlands
Lottle
Bhank
Charles 1. Specht
Wabater Keasey
Webster Keasey
Bertie A. Rogers
East Wheatfield
Alfred D. Dick
Morelo Salvin
Grab
W. d. Parnaworth
OU. Smyers
Grant
Samuel G. MoArons
D. &. Smiley
South Mahoning
George Adamson
Willan Bickenberger
Peter M. Silkenberger
Jang
Council Reorganizes as Elects Police Chief and New Officers
Town council reorganized on Monday night electing J Didar Peeler president for the year. Keller Harris was re-elected chief of police with O N Steffler as assistant. four special policemen added: J C Smathers, Georgs Silvis, Ard Hil, John McGangey. Edward Lichteberger re-elected weighmaster in First Ward. Fourth Ward weighmaster and borough engineer decisions held until next meeting. John & Taylor re-elected clerk. James Gompers named street commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Didar Peeler
Keller Harris
O. N. Steffler
J. C. Smathers
Georgs Silvis
Ard Hil
John McGangey
Edward Lichteberger
John & Taylor
Coundil
James Gompers
Weddings in Homer City and Blairsville Area
A quiet Homer City wedding united Mable Clare Wineman and Percy O Stuchell at 1:30 PM with Rev Le Page officiating. The bride wore white silk with lace, attended by Sara Wineman. W P Risingoy served as groomsman. The couple will reside in Tarontun where Mr Stuchell works in steel mills. George W Silvis and Mary B Nesbit wed at the Nesbit home near Blairsville with Rev Pershing officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
Her Ainter
Sara Wineman
W. P. Risingoy
Pann Station
Stuchall
Mary. Stuchell
Creekside
Blairsvilla
Stuchell
Tarontun
Mr. Stuchell
Silvie-Neshit
George W. Silvis
Strangford
Mary B. Nesbit
James Nesbit
P., Pershing
River-Malary and McGeary Marriages at Elderton Lutheran
Alexander River of Elderton weds Nettie B. McGeary of Gastown in a midweek ceremony at the town Lutheran parsonage officiated by Rev. Lewis Hay. Also Homer W. Koontz and Yernie M. Kerr, both of town, married Tuesday evening by Rev. Lewis Hay.
Real estate sale in town changes hands at 330000
A. T. Taylor and Son bought the Gd. H. Sutton store on Philadelphia street from D. M. Caldwell for 330000. The A. W. Wilson storeroom remains a premier business site. The new owners plan a business location and will occupy April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gd. H. Sutton
Philadelphia Street
A. T. Taylor & Son
D. M. Caldwell
A. W Wilson
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Twin
Cousty
Balty
Howard Barbour
Burnside
New York Central
Spangler
Aglinetown
Cherry
Howard Bar‘bour
Prada
Jfamaley
R. B. Templeton
Martletown
Neywe
Indiana News
Charles Fi. Huey
Jowelys
Rogtt & MaConnaughey
Main Street
Bed, Milley, Tod
O. Worsythe
Borsythe
By & Shoe
Leah Keith
Marshall G. Sanders
Marshall G. Sandleggy
Clarksburg
Pennsylvania Volunteers
G. A. R. Post
Salinburg
Wiliam Lowman
Braddock
Walter Lammon
Youngwood
MIB
Keingensmith
Aol
J. A. Klingensmith
Eashire
Barmera Bank
Barnibe
James Rattey
Weat
Lebanon
MTA Ann
Ann Rider
Rider
Rochester Mills
Fine Grove
Rochester
Mila
Kleho
M.A. McGinnis
Pobtsville
Fannie Simpson
Thomas Hudson
Kilitauniug
Frank Ovardorff
Railroad Avenue
Chilmory Ovyerdorf
Edward Kilgore
Lilairsville
Albert Wagle
W. J. Carney
Westmoreland County
Meir
Mtairdville
Geesey
Ken
Musray
Penn Run
M. Huenberger
Near Town
Mary Bee
Nona Work
W. B. Dodson
East Water Street
Bella Taylor
Eas
Alster
Mansfield Brown
Sewinkley
Frank McCartney
W.T. Wilson
John P. Elkin
Hot Springs
Conor
Dillie Cunningham
Annagh
Samuel Cunningham
J. Edgar Moorhead
Steubenville, O
Mr. Moorhead
J. Oy Moorhead
Schoontreet
Phil Apple
Thomas Wheeler
Wif
Todlans
Runxentawney
Falla Queek
Dukole
H. M. Beandon
Ambrose
Toeaday
Branedon
Bla Farm
Caleb Spyder
Galbleton
Guthrie
New York City
Equitable Life Aneuranca Society
Tarbell
Real Rsstali
Annie Lewis
O Tewy Cherryhill
J. McCoy
0. Helman
White
James N. Stewart
D. A. Lukebart
Bulckebarg
M. H. Redding
Pranels Bikin
Smicksburg
Nancy B. Redding
Elder Pexlor
WIG Realty
A.T. Taylor & Son
Sutton
A. W. Mabon
Uverry W. Earhart
Oakland
Christian Endeavor Society
Presbytecton Church
James Penton
Oak Street
Eolgar
Wotteville
James Halpan
M. A. Mortiainis
Moore Hota
Pottsville
Miller & Ploming
Mary
Helman Farm
J. N. Stewart
Ie Agi
Todiana Marchanta Sre
Rutter
Egga
Jaab
Cheveyhills
H. R
Wilton Taal
Heny
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