Blairsville Railroad official shoots self in Blairsville home
A 56 year old former West Penn master in Blairsville, Landon Lowman, shot himself in his room after a morning walk. The weapon lay near the bed and an inquest was planned. Survived by wife Blairsville and several children. authorities tied the act to business troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowman
Blairsville
John Nicht
West Penn
Blairs- Wile
Pennsylvania
James
Blairsé
Remodeling Two Storerooms Benefit by Improvements
W R Loughry and Sloan Bros undertake store remodeling in the Weamer block. Carpenters add 50 by 50 foot rear addition to Sloan’s, and Sloat Bros’ side office and wareroom join the Loughry store. Completion promises more room to boost trade. Normal closes Friday for a 10 day vacation. spring term set to open April 8 and is expected to be one of the largest in school history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ughry: & Co
Sloan:Bros
Carpenters's
W. Rj.Loughry
Sloan ‘Bros
Weamer
Sloat Bros
Loughry
Sloan’s
Resignation of County Detective Neal Cited in Across Adversity
Fragmented local notices report Detective Neal resigning after long service. County duties clash with constable roles, leaving vacancy unclear. County Mercantile Appraiser James Henderson completed a county tour, noting 700 mercantile establishments and 200 eating houses subject to assessment. Borough Treasurer Johnny Taylor issued annual report showing a $4,408.09 balance. past year receipts and expenditures detailed. Missing word fragments hint at theft at the Normal School and a rear-window entry. An entertainment event is advertised for Green Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Treasury
Burgess Crossman
Indiana April Festival to Feature Pittsburgh Orchestra
The Pittsburgh Orchestra of 30 members and seven vocal soloists will headline the late April festival in Indiana. Prof Cogswell Ammoutttes, Prof Hamilt Cobawell, and local ensembles prepare Mendelssohn Elijah with a 200-voice chorus. Concerts planned in Clearfield, DuBois, Punxsutawney and Greensburg with matinee and evening shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cogswell
Ammoutttes
Thetian
Newrby
Hamilt
Cobawell
Pittsburg
Famous
Indiana
Cogdwell
Clearfield
DuBois
Punxen'awney
Greensburg
Indiana Choral
Ciety
Mendelssohn
Elijah
Birthday remembered at Altimus home
Relatives and friends gathered March 3 at the Plum Creek township home of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Altimus to honor Mr. Altimus on his 71st birthday. About 55 guests attended and presented gifts after a dinner. Names of attendees include James Hall, J. M. Templeton, J. M. Johnston, Luther Sutton, Ri. M. Cox, Wm. Loher, Frank Fisher and three children, Jacob Fisher, Wm. Kelly, Susan Smeltzer, Clark Hodget, Elmer Stuchell, Clark Cochran, Scott Stuchell, M. Johnston, Mabel Stuchell, Grace Johnston, and several Hall, Cox, and Stuchell family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. J. Altimus
T. J. Altimus
Plumcreek
Armstrong
County
Altimus
Wilcox
John Pickle
Susan Smeltzer
Clark’ Hodget
Elmer_ Stuchell
Clark Cochran
Scott Stuchell
M. Johnston
McGREGOR POSTMASTER FOR ANOTHER TERM
President will seek Senate confirmation for J G McGregor as postmaster of Indiana Joseph A Mc aren Salzeburg and Thomas F Burke are candidates. Burke is sole current nonholding nominee. Beale recommended replacements but not confirmed. Clyde and HIK offices to become domestic money order offices after April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
J. ‘G. McGregor
Indiana
Joseph “A. Mcaren
Salzeburg
Thomas ‘F. Burke
Rodsiter
M. Langhim
Burke
Iddo Lewis
Joseph “Ge Beale
Beale
G. A.’ McLain
Joseph Serene
Saltsburg
Clyde
Local Guard Captain Succeeds Caldwell in Co F Lincoln
Lewis A Wheeler elected captain of Company F to replace D M Caldwell who resigned last week. Wheeler, well known in National Guard circles, entered the guard years ago and served as first sergeant during the Spanish American War. A successor for Wheeler will be chosen Friday night. Birthday party for nine year old Jadna Margaret Walker drew many friends including Grace Robertson Florence Crepe Margaret Jobe and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis A
Wheeler
B. M
Caldwell
Co. F
D. Mo Caldwell
Stewart
National Guard
Guard
Paty
Jadna Margaret Walker
Grace Robertson
Florance
Crepe
Margaret
Jobe
Bernica Widdowson
Selon Walker
Margaret Dipkle
Hthel @erson
Batak -Rematey
Marion Wade Wi Oeaa
Yuckenbere
Mamie
Trade Board Meeting Set For Thursday At Court Hall
The Board of Trade will meet on Thursday at the Court Hall to consider the proposal for a factory and shareholding in an established enterprise. The exact time is given as 9 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyesiers Merd
Board of Trade
Bbrak
Heian Washington Notes and Family Occupation Report
A terse Washington notes item discusses Dauerstrings, Heian, and the family, noting occupancy and related matters. The brief mentions fat concerns and potential connections to ongoing discussions about housing and daily life in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dauerstrings Heian
Washington
Local Institute Program at Shellbark School House
Local institute program to be held at Shellbark school house Hast pyhentitela township Saturday afternoon 2:00 pm. Singing devotional exercises welcome address and recitations by Nina McParland Carrie Hill Elizabeth Stewart Holna Sweet Milliard Campbell Orpha Kinsey Pearl Rucheribrod John J. Campbell topics include The Recitations Coming and Going Moral Ideals and The Living Teacher evening program features speakers Rev A S Drake J B Johns and Prof J F Chapman etc. Directors meet after afternoon session and roll call with questions from Lowell on relation of school to home. All friends of education invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shellbark
Pyhentitela Township
Dryke
Fannie “Tomb
Tople
Nina McParland
Carrie Hill
Elizabeth Stewart
Holna Sweet
Milliard Campbell
Orpha Kinsey
Pearl Rucheribrod
Frank EB. Johns
John J. R. Campbell
Sfhelng
Lowell
D. V
Tomb
John .R. Camopbell
Jean Matthews
Rae Skiles
J. Z. Hutchison
Millard Campbell
Pearl Kitchenbrod
Nina’ McFarland
Fannie Tomb
Martha
A.S. Drake
Frank EB
Johns
Orpha
Kinsey
J. F. Chapman
C. , Campbell
W. O. Liggett
Garden City man mistaken for Speaker Cannon
W H Guthrie of Garden City Kansas owner of the William Hays farm in Sycamore township has often been mistaken for Speaker Joe Cannon due to strong resemblance Independence Star reports Guthrie’s latest visit home after business in Independence. At nearly 77 he stays active and well preserved, dressing well and smoking no cigars, which experts say fuels the confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
West
W. H. Guthrie
Garden City
Kans
J.M. Guthrie
Joe Canton
Independence Star
Independence
Kansas
Guthrie
W.H. Guthrie
Garden
City
William Hays
Sycamore
Joe Cannon
House
of Representatives
Guthri
Sen
Historic Academy at Ridge May Reieve Old Time Glory
A Ridge Elders correspondent reports Historic Academy partly recovering from recent financial difficulties with early term arrangements. Trustees plan with John J Henderson of Creekside to assume principalship, likely opening around April 6. An older debt situation was suspended by a judge. alumni aid is lifting indebtedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Historic Academy
Ridge
Academ
John J Henderson
Creekside
Wantas
Jane Townsend
J. Telford
Baggagemaster Suffering Stroke Reported After Game
A baggagemaster on the Indiana accommodation suffered a slight stroke on Monday night. An exciting basketball game followed on Saturday evening on the Clymer floor, as the Clymer team faced Rarneaboya with a final score of 28 to 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baggagemuater Mullen Fy
Armour Mhilen
Rarneshora
Clyner
Rarneaboya
Wee
Clymer
Bath Teame
Sakese
Personal notices from Punxsutawney area social round up
Local brief notes list visitors and guests across town including L F Stutter Blairsville John Monroe Cherry Tree James Green Plumville and many more. It records calls, family visits, bridge parties and travel to nearby towns with mentions of Penn Run Homer City Latrobe and Pittsburgh, reflecting a bustling social scene.
Real Estate Transfers in Indiana Courtyard Published Report
Real estate transfers listed include Rosa Mien to Virginia Kiampo for 1000 dollars and Massimino Mazzotti to Celeste Mazzotti for 2000 dollars. Several lots and tracts change hands from Grand View Realty Co. to CG. G. A. Loder, Dixonville interests to George Heer, and others including Homer City, Blairsville, and Burrell properties with varied sums from 20 to 3250 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Rosa Mien
Center
Virginia Kiampo
Massimino Mazzotti
Celeste Mazzlotti
Grand View Realty Co
Grand View
G. A. Loder
Henry, Bence
Dixonville
George Heer
Hdward J. McIntyre
W. H. McCall
H. C. English
Homer City
Kunkle
J. H. Uber
G.g. Kunkle
Thomas
W. Muir
Burrell
James N. Stewart
D. B. Taylor
Chavy Chase
Charlotte A. Huston
George Hart, Jr
Couemaugh
Mary Bowman
J. M. Turner
G. A. Bennett
Lawrence Campbell
Washington
W. R. Spence
Melda Kephart
Jééepuine Furnace & Coke Co
J. Clark Speedy
J.’ Prank Gibson
Crackalde
Creekside
Sarah BE. Williamson
Marion Center
James W. Smith
Benjamin W. Little
North
Plans for Courthouse Improvements Completed
Final plans for courthouse improvements by Indiana Lumber & Supply Co were submitted to the County Commissioners. The project includes relocating the east stairway, enlarging the Commissioners' office, adding first floor toilets, tile flooring, new doors with plate glass, frosted first floor offices, refreshed furniture, a second floor court and jury room, modern toilets, widened main court room stalls, two jury rooms with desks and toilets, reworking the Superintendent's office, third floor roof work, new clock dials hands and figures for the town clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
County
Indiana Lumber & Supply Company
Prothonotary’s
Commissioners
Towl
Back to the Farm Lions and Merchants Pivot to Farming
Linus M. Lewis trades his Locust area farm for Fred Dilts’ Brushvalley mercantile business. Dilts moves to his farm. Lewis oversees Brushvalley store with manager M B Carnahan, formerly Creekside postmaster, who resigns and will move to Washinton township. Turner B Streams named successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crockside
Brushvalley
Linus M. Lewis
Hag
Locust
Fred Dilts
Briushvalley
Dilts
Lewis
Carnahan
Creekside
Turner
B. Streams
Streams
Streams Han
Qarna
Han
Inston Township
Weddings of Welk and Stonebraker in Pittabirg home
James GC Masters of Boston and Maude Stonebraker of Marion Center wed March 16 at the Campbell home on Worth Side Pittabirg with Rev J E Schuh presiding. The ceremony featured fern and spring flowers, a white mull dress, and a wedding dinner before departure to Bowen where Mr Mantera works at the First National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mastern Stonebraker
James Gc, Masters
Boston
Maga
Mies Maude Stonebraker
Marion Center
Jamegz Campbell
Worth Side
Pittabirg
J. E. Schuh
Lutheran Church of
North Side
Cousula
Campbell
Allie Mull
Iriah Point
Bowen
Mantera
Ayltsburg Woman Celebrates Her 108rd Birthday
Mrs. Martha Pereta Wiley of Baltsburg celebrated her 103rd birthday at her daughter Mrs. William Peneill’s home on Wednesday. Her health is good with only a slight lameness from a fall years ago, yet she remains active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayltsburg
Martha Pereta Wiley
Baltsburg
William Peneill
REONN'E DHATHS. Simon Hine in Saltsburg death notice
Simon Hine aged nearly 92 and Saltsburg’s oldest resident died Tuesday after a brief illness. He was born near Hiders Ridge, moved to Avonmore as a boy, then to Saltsburg about 20 years ago. Married in October 1847, his wife died years ago. he lived with daughter Mrs. M. A. Kunkle. Funeral at 2 p.m. at home, pastor Rev. I. G. Schaid. interment Edgewood. Also notes on Roy Park Buterbaugh infant. William Spencer. James Villella. Mrs. Margaret S. Simpson. Rosetta Lydick. Kebbus Kunkle. Roy McHail. Fred Edmonds. Samuel Brown. infant Cribbs. H. P. Sturgeon. Mrs. John Dewitt. local dance at Kiskiminetas Springs, Roosevelt en route to Africa. self-analysis remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Stutter
Town
Punxsuthwney
John Monroe
Blairsville
R. D
John D. Gartian
Cherry Tree
Rane
Friay
James B. Green
Plumville
Pittaburg
H. K. Wood
D. W. Jones
Latrobe
Misa Grace-Wissell
Onberg
Earl F. Earhart
Johnstown
Mbensburg
Punxsutawney
R. Wehrle
Frank B. Camp
Montgomery Township
George W.clawson
John Maxwell
Wests Wheatfield Township
C. M. Lingle
Greceton
Indiana
Bridge
J. C. Roberto
Delaware
John G. Cameron
North Ninth
Adam” F. ‘Bowman
Saltsburg
Simon -Hiness
W.3
Hamilton
Dremiing
David
James
Leechburg
J. R. McCrea
Aledo
Ill
R ' Wehrle
Albert Wagla
Washington
Miella ‘Balénfine
Vandergrift
W. L. Detar
Royden J. Taylor
John B. Taylor
Central
Mexico
Chicago
St. Clair Thompson
Kellysburg
Agra
Okla
Clarence Groft
J. P. Graig
Homer City
Parkwood
Shirey
J. W. van Horn
Irwin
Eile
Sloan Agey
Wayne Avenues
van Horn
Plum‘ile
RobertAltigan
Jay Galentine
Latrobs
Walter H. Ayers
North Firth Street
Dorothy Ayers
Myrtla Kelly
Philadelphia
Q Carolyn Clawson
Kelly
Stregeth
Simpson
Misares Bertha Baylor
Nella Horrici
Ralph Forrest
Black
Ta’ Willian
Shellie
Penn Run
An TE
Aust
Penn Ray Will
John Bhellito
Simon Hine
Hiders Ridge
Avonmore
Salto‘burg
M. A. iKunkle
Margaret
Decatur
Til
William H. Sprankle
Sharretts Sprankle
Georgeville
Samuel
Brown
George Ws Parker
Sulphur Springs
John
Salieburg
William Cribbs
Clarksburg
DeLancey Wedding Anniversary Celebrated in Plumville
Mr and Mrs J Oliver DeLancey of Plumville marked 46 years of marriage with a reunion at the DeLancey homestead in South Mahoning. Surrounded by children and grandchildren, the couple enjoyed a noon dinner and family amusements, while the event honored their long, faithful life together and included gifts of china dishes from 200 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeLancey Homestead
East Manhoning
Erway
China
J. Oliver .DeLancey
Plumville
DeLancey
South Mahoning Township
J. Frank, Marshall
Plumyble
Marshall
Feart
Ani Ye
G! McGee
Mahoning
McGee
Mahonings
Thiev Iby
SMTL
Cook
Henry
Reys
MacPhail
Shore
Aul
Kilnna
Mias
Sarah
Vygor
Bertha
As A. Mahon
The Saltsburg Press Reports Road Tax Debate In Township
The Saltsburg Press notes advocates push for new state road rules in Young Township with objections filed. A county paper cites an estimated $60 000 cost for a miles long road, stating one eighth of the cost falls on the township and claims the road can be built for $22 000 per mile. Elks elect officers at Indiana Lodge in annual meeting naming Exalted Ruler James A. Crossman and other leaders. Also listed are several marriage licenses issued in Jacksonville and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Township
Saltsburg Press
New State
Studiana
Elks
Indiana Lodge of Elke
James A. Crossman
Bigs
Richard
Wy. Watson
Harry Ball
Knight
Prof
A. M. Wonder
Beere
Tary
Matt
A. McGinnigs
Henry Hall
Tyler
Harry Yuckeneberg
Lafayette
R. Richardea
Chasen
Sant Frans Aisco
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Eld
Annsylvaniaa’ Railroad
Cympany
Irs
Neal
Thoas
Aiater
Tadlann
Patrance
Rae Jeerina
McGregor
Local. Institute
Cannon
Smicksbury
Robinson
Bmicksburg
Springville
Clark Steel Hoop Company
Boekeburg
Veges
Sixth Street
Indiana, Lumber & Supply Co
Thomas Peeler
Simpmon
North Sixth Street
Mr. Pesler
Lutheran’ Church
Couiuf House
Mra
Priends
Newton Kelly
Atreet
Apollo
Giaitare
Ailger Herry
Kelly Ana
Roy Park Buterbough
Roy Park
Park Buterbough
Rayne Township
Sara Buterbaugh
South, Sixth Street
William Spencer
Kangas
West Mahoning Township
Hela
James Villehy
James Villela
Frank Villella
St. Bernard's Catholic Cemetery
Rosetta Lydick
Rosetta ‘Lydick
Chireh Street
John A. Lydiak
Kebbuus Kunkle
Lebbane Kunkle
Newrytown
M. E
Edgewood Cemetery
Roy McHall
Roy McHail
Fred Edmonds
Edmonds
Edmond Edmonds
Smicksburg
Tharomong
H. P. Sturgeon
Beaver Falla
Dante
Eisicl
Kiskiminetas Springs
Clyde W. Beanor
Milton Guthrie
Slater
Misa Carolyn’ Guthrie
Normal
Miss Smith
Miss Holth Milliken
May Paw
Mary Dunn
June Hidridge
Jean Wallis
Africa
New York
Roosevelt
Hamburg
Hoogevelt
Hoboken
North Goringa Lieyd
James G. Moorhead
W. Lebangg
Dollie Ferguson
Jacksonville
Michael Hinskoni
Brag Bayhara Halseik
Harry L. Brady
Wiley May Tewin
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