Fifty years of service by Indiana merchant W R Loughry
W R Loughry, senior partner of W R Loughry & Co, marks fifty years in Indiana mercantile business. His start at McQuaide Kinter in 1861 led to Loughry & Sutton, Loughry & St Clair, and finally W R Loughry & Co formed in 1880 with his brother Luke. Loughry has led the firm through growth, added a sewing department, and remained active in county affairs and the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
W. R. Loughry
W. R. Loughry &Co
McQuaide-Kinter Company
Montgomery
West Philadelphia Street
Mr. Kinter
Luke Loughry
Misa Mary
Loughry
The
Normal School
Presbyterian Church
Finands
Personal Brevities Findings From Local Court Week
J Mimer Bikin of Smicksburg serves as juror while David J Price of Clymer visits the county seat. Dozens of residents from towns like Punxsutawney and Jacksonville travel for business or leisure, with many in Indiana on various errands. A damaged church window and local election notes close the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Mimer Bikin
Smicksburg
David J. Price
Clymer
Edward Rowe
Norfolk
Joseph Young
Jacksonville
Lena White
Waterstreet
Pittsburg
Clover Pierce
Plumville
Irene Suttor
Punxsutawney
J. Murray Thompson
Hellwood
C. G. Shields
Strongstown
Indiana
J. B. Henry
Cherryhill Township
P. J. McGovern
Tenth Street
Joseph Houk
Lovejoy
A. Douglass
Cherry Tree R. D. 2
A. J. Fairbanks
A. G. Tyger
Near Rossiter
Homer City
J. N. Langham
Washington, D. C
Congress
Elmer HB. Dinger
West Mahoning Township
Jackson McMillen
Ambrose
Ralph B. Knapp
Dixonville
Edna Marin
South Bleyrenth Street
Mary Lockard
Heilwood
George Fulton
Edgewood
Johnstown
Harry Younkins
J.B. Younkins
Church Street
Scranton
van Dyke Piano Company
Charles McMillen
Kellysburg
Elkin
Benjamin Weyman
Hub
Henry
Israel
Point Marion
Williamsport
Margaret Anderson
Mary Anderson
Daniel Anderson
Armstrong Township
J. D. McKalip
Behool Street
Mc Ialip
East IL
A. T. Lowry
McKalip
C. D. Peddicord
St. Francia Hospital
Pitteburg
Peddicord
B. F. Warner
Water Street
H. B. Bomerville
Cherry Tree Borough
Grand Jury to Hear Murder Cases as Term Opens
March term of court opens with true bills before grand jury. Several homicide codes, including murder and infanticide cases, are slated for consideration alongside liquor law violations. Indictments already returned name George Crawford, Jesse Cook, Alex Bullock, M M Brady, Frank Piramello, Joe Skapura, Andy Skapura, Pietro Battistello, Annie Geesey, and Virginia Manganella. Civil court plenary actions proceed with verdicts and wages claims shaping March first week docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Wheatfield
Pine Townships
J. C. Gelb
Blaireville
Telford
Virginia Mangarella
Golagero Conte
Whiskey Run
Lebanon
Atinle
Geesey
Heilwood
John Risco
Mike Dayake
Wehrum
Etella Berringer
Cunningham
George Crawford
Gail Lowman
Jesse Cook
Magele Bagiey
Alex
Bullock
Leah Bru Jbaker
M. Brady
Florence ‘Peddicord
Frak Piramello
Joe Fringo
Gebrge Gulish
Iiquor
M. Harduck
Joe Skapura
Andy Skapura
Joe Ruger
Pietro Battistello
Rossario Btabiloi
Annie Geesey
Josiah Neal
Dallas Detwiler
William Kuhn
Lucy Rhinehart
Joni Risco
Mike Daxake
John Nehrig
Lottie Nehrig
Hascall Paint Co
Robert Buchman
Blairsville
Jacob Wottling
Frank Douglass
Frank George
Samuel Dickson
Will George
Ad P. Mill
John S. Hastings
Reduction of Interest Rate Proposal Discussed in Du Bois
A Central Pennsylvania Banters Association meeting in Du Bois adopts a resolution to cap deposit interest at three percent with two votes against it. The plan, requiring unanimous approval, will be reviewed by bankers on May 12. Indiana banks reportedly remain at four percent.
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Central Pennaphania Banters' Association
du Bois
Howeger
Indiana
Kepple Purchases Genesee County Farm in New York
J B Kepple longtime head dairy operator at Job Garson farm in White township buys a trust on a Genesees county NY property and plans to relocate in April He will sell his personal property at public sale next Thursday at the gate local notice indicates his forthcoming move and disposition of assets
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New York
J. B. Kepple
Jobo Garson
White Township
Geneses County
N. Y
Rosalter and Renee Strike Disjoint Harmony Claims
A fragmented report reveals ongoing disputes between Rosalter and Renee over age related pious duties. The text notes difficulty in cooperation as years pass and parties reflect on enduring differences impacting their relationship and stated responsibilities.
State Highway Surveyors Begin Local Road Work
A corps of engineers hired by the State Highway Commission arrived in Miciana to survey main roads radiating from the county seat. Work started Monday morning and will cover seven miles per road, taking about a month to finish as part of the states good roads campaign. The corps is based at the Indiana House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission
Miciana
Indiana House
Clymer License Appeal Rumors Surface In Court Decision
Clymer Herald reports residents intend to appeal Judge Telford’s ruling denying licenses for W. B. Neely of Neely Hotel and Howard Dwyer of Cymer Hotel. Also notes marriage licenses issued in New Florence Armagh Jambria Co Corner City Idamar and Starford Pesretics. A birthday postcard shower for Mrs. Waddell of Leard records 71 cards. a fire near Graceton destroys a dwelling once a gohodl house now owned by Graceton Coke Co. Weave r Mahoning township notes over 300 cards in bloom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clymer Herald
J. ‘Telford
W. B. Neely
Neely Hotel
Howard Dwyer
Cy‘mer Hotel
Harry M. Southwell
New
Florence
Anna G. Pindley
Armagh
Richard W. Johns
Jambria Co
Charlotte Gerner
Corner City
Richard Wigham
Idamar Martha Dodd
Sess Tamer Roddle Federici
Starford
Pesretics
Elizabeth Carlette
Dedication of New Brick Church Sunday in Indiana
The Christian congregation of Indiana will dedicate its new brick church this Sunday with 11:00 am 3:00 pm and 7:45 pm services. Roy Lawson Campbell pastor Dr. Wallace Thorp of Pittsburgh will give the dedicatory sermon. Prof. J. R. King and Miss Ana Cognwell lead special music. The 40 by 90 foot brick building seats 100 and includes a basement kitchen and a Sabbath school department.
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Christian Congregation of
Indiana
Roy.Lawson Campbell
Wallace Thorp
Pittsburg
J. R. King
Ana Cognwell
Hetrick
Old German Lutheran Church
Water and
Wirth Streets
Char Tree approves $6500 for new four room school
In Char Tree the school district increases indebtedness by $6500 to build a new four room brick school. The measure passed 59 to 1 at a Saturday special election. Construction will begin after the current term ends on the present site. The town touts progressive status with one remaining worn pavement road.
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Char Ty Tree
Harry Tree
Ite
Wood Clark Continues Head of Town Council
Borough officials were re-elected at Monday night meetings. Wood Clark was re-elected president, John Taylor treasurer, and all borough employees retained at current salaries. One council seat per ward expired but was reappointed to serve until December. incumbents include OG. W. Graff, A.C. Ferrier, R. T. Marlin, and TR Clark.
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Town Council Ltd
Wood Clark
John &. Taylor
OG. W. Graff
A.C. Ferrier
R. T. Marlin
TR Clark
Typhoid Outbreak In Iselin Traced To Water Supply
Four deaths and twenty cases of a malignant typhoid outbreak in Iselin prompt action by local physicians. Dr W A Simpson of the State Health Department traced the trouble to drinking water. Several patients are treated at Adrian hospital.
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Tnusunt
Iselin
W. A. Simpson
State Department of Health
Adrian Hospital
WELK Weds Smith Stitt and Other Local Marriages
WEDDINGS OF A WELK, Smith Stitt, W. 2B. Smith, of Phillipsburg, and Miss Cora Olive Stitt, of Blairsville, united at the bride’s parents’ home on Thursday. January Kebler and Katherine Kebler wed February 22. The Gerners, Jones and Charlotte Gerner married Thursday at Homer City. Also reports two accidents: a man injured by a car in Cherry Tree and a man struck in the eye at the Homer City machine shop. Two properties changed hands in Homer City area, and a farm sale noted in Canter and Conemaugh townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith-Stitt
T. 4
Douglas
Cherry Tree
Fleming Summit
Douglass
David Hill
Dixonvilie
Yipson
Kunkle
Homer City
A. T. Stewart
Canter Township
Milton Stewart
George Leffy
J. B. Kinkly
News of County Towns Home Area Notes
Horatie Minige visited Porivue Pine Miss Velma Welchonce a pacer Indiana visitor. Various towns report short social visits, church services, and local business updates. Road and town improvements push ahead with a new line pole at Lucerne shaft and a Main street crossing petition gaining support. Local residents move, visit, or recover from illness as agricultural and craft shops expand in Homer City area.
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Horatie Minige
Porivue
Pine
Velma Welchonce
Indiana
Margaret Allison
Scottdale
Blacklick
Dutfey
Hart
Aml
Craig Metlenry
Punxautawney
John Dick
Tlantingdon
Hillips
Scotsdale
Marsh
Iarrison Spires
Brushvalley
Samuel Kiskin
Latcerio
Dolingen
Bat
W. M. Kunkle
Blacknel Township
Kanikle
Pittsburg
Erney
Mercy Hospital
Homer
Main Street
Church Street
Yellowernck Bridge
Wim. Wothel
Nsomer City
Wetzel
Grace
D. 1
Fitahonta
Indiana Hospital
J. A. Weamer
Fale
Wun Dickson
Mesgry
Ridph Graven
Harvey Ferrier
Albert Uta
C.J. Johnson
Boma Atresta
Wile of John McCombs Probed in Estate Dispute
Disposition of estate surfaces from multiple wills amid a homicide and suicide in Young township. Provisions favor McCombs family members and named executors W. McCombs and J. A. Miller. Wills discuss debts funeral expenses and division of real and personal property among children and spouses. Document dates range 1890 1911 with references to Blairsville and Burrell township.
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John McConis
Kate
Young Township
Aiter
Eiizabeth Mc- Gombs
Blanche McCombs
John A. McTombs
Alexander
Alice
Allen
Terrtha
Blanche
Lloyd
W. McComba
J. A. Miller
Garotine A. Laughlin
Burrell Township
James
Don
John
Margaret
Blairaville
Isaac
John Laughlin
Margaret C. Laughlin
William &. Conrad
Bullington Township
W. B
John V
Mia
Mora
Lizzie B
Mranklin G. Gonrad
Ha Ligwensdoger
Hushund
Mranklin G. Contin
Buchheit Bros Open Modern Furniture Store Saturday
Buchheit Bros will open a modern furniture store in Pattinson on Saturday. The firm, H C and J J Buchheit, lease the Pattison building on Philadelphia Street and will sell furniture, carpets, and floor coverings. H C Buchheit, manager, is a known local figure and former representative for Swank Hardware in Johnstown. A souvenir will be given to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchheit Bros
Pattinonton
Duchhelt Bros
B, Pattison
Philadelphia
H.C
J. J. Buchheit
Swank Hardware Company
Johnstown
Double tracking eyed for Indiane branch line work
A survey of the Indiane branch of the Cie Lultale, ittochester & Lilisburg railway aims to double track from Vanssulywhey to tomer City. The plan removes heavy glades sharp curves and a Tehmend cropping, signaling improved routes and service. In other news Mr Ore sold his grain warehouse and business to Mr B J Campbell, including Creekside water plant and a 72 acre farm, with Campbell set as warehouse manager. Mr Ore retires April 1 after years in the food trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jsbglnuurs
Cie Lultale
Ittochester
Lilisburg
Ramur
Vanssulywhey
Tomer City
Tehmend
Ore
B.J. Campbell
Campbell
Creekside
St. Clair, Itinn & Co
Farmers Institutes Stimulate County Agriculture
Large attendance at Farmers Institutes in Homer City and Clarksburg engages land tillers. Sessions led by Mr. H. C. George and Rev. J. Shaffer feature talks by Dr. J. D. Detrich on small versus large farms, lime soil needs, dairy profitability, poultry business, and country home basics. The Plumville gathering follows with similar program highlights.
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Homer City
M. B. Church
C. George
Weat Lebanon
M. Miller
Progressive Center Township
I. C. Burnsworth
M. Id
A. J. Martin
Institute Managers
J.D. Detrich
Scranton
J. K. Phillips
New Bathelhem
Thant
Hofer City
Institute
F. J. Wagener
Westmoreland County
A. le Martin
Country Home
R. Pr. Kester
J. W. Shaffer
Lutheran Church
Guitresses
Detrich
Detrich, and “Glover and Its Cultivation” By Mr. Sh. J. Wagnar
Morris
Miss Wineman
R. P. Kester
B. Bah S Phillips
Colemaugh
Farmers’ Institut
Clarksburg
H. F
Sandles
Margaret Hart
Sesalar
Nm Lovneou
J. D. Detrich
A. Harbison
Clarksbur
B Phillips
Rey
Lepler
Ry ‘Koster
Pyait Tree Management
St J. Wagnar
Plumville
J. A. Sheets
J. C. Weamer
Tema
George
J. D. Detrio
Mssic
Proaiy
F. J. Wagner
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Long Business Carne
F. Loughry
RK. Loughry
Irbe
Ohobed
Rosalter
Renee
Sany
Mra
Waddell
Mary Waddell
Leard
Graceton
Graceton Coke Company
Www. Weaver
Bayt Mahoning
Sony
Big Vote
Janney Kebler
Frank A. Janney
Misa Katherine Kebler
Haddonfield
N. d
Piana
Kepple
Bia
Conemaugh Townships
William Compton
Loota
Irvin Wowk
Mandie Wissinger
Advance
Porter Calhoun
Charley Kerr
Robert Sell
Alonzo Wood
William Sell
McCreight Scchool
Hulda Hunchbrerger
Weat
Wm. Harbligon
Abaulum Rupert Visted
G. A. Wood
Velma Hileman
Will Hileman
Gav ‘Town
John McCombs
TAP Roveimignes
Harry Mager
Harry Ruger
Slairsvilla T
Latrobe
Ryv
Z. A. Melinstry
Limenot
Hobbery
J. J. Hutchigon
Thdiana
Farmers’ Institutes
Land OF Shirts
Mahonings Flos
Piemville
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