Historic Blairsville Seminary Sold by Sheriff
Historic Blairsville Seminary once known as Blairsville College for Women faces sheriff sale on June 4. The 65 plus year old school, opened on South Spring Street, educated hundreds of women and closed in June 1913. the trustee currently holds the property, with Blairsville school board as a probable buyer for a new local building.
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Dlairsvlle
Blairsville Seminary
Blairsville College For
Pennsylvania
Thomas David Cunningham
South Spring Street
Market Street
George Hill
Presbyterian Church
Sara Knott
George S.wendell
Cordelia Clark
Colonel Campbell
Altoona
Porter Turner
James McKee
Jacksonville
Samuel Shepley
New England
Jas. R. Hughes
Jewett Parks
T. R. Ewing
Robert Rex Johnston
B. Linhart
Indiana Normal announces honor students for commencement
Honor students of the senior Class of Indiana State Normal school have been named for commencement on Wednesday, June 30. They include salutatorian Frank Terpe of Marion Center and valedictorian Miss Iva Hemple of Indiana, with several other named students from towns such as Washington, Clayaville, Phillipsburg, and Butler. The week’s program lists Baccalaureate on June 27, a commencement concert on June 28, class day, alumni meetings, and a graduation ceremony on June 30, with State Board examinations starting June 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Normal School
Frank Terpe
Marion Center
Iva Hemple
Indiana
L. Louise Grant
Washington
Georgine Y. Holmes
Clayaville
Margaret, Morrow
Additional Pupils Pass and Veterans Organize
Public school pupils from Armstrong Clarksburg West Lebanon and Young districts who passed the eighth grade exam follow with many names listed. Additional under fifteen qualify to enter high school. Spanish-American Veterans organize in Indiana with Capt J Swan Taylor muster in Corporal Joseph Blakley Camp honoring West Lebanon’s Joseph Blakley who died at Chickamauga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong
Clarksburg
West Lebanon
Margaret B. Robinson
Htta Sharp
Nile E. Fulmer
Wilbert H. Woode
Margaret Deyvinney
George A. McCormick
Mildrad Wardrop
Ivan G. Hunaberger
Arthur B. Coulter
Viola Hancock
Viola B. Brown
Alfred B. Cunningham
Mabel Clawson
Glen Reeger
James F. Irvin
Helen
J. Swan Taylor
Johnstown
Co. H
P. V
Indiana
Joseph Blakley
United Spanish War Veterans
Co. F
Fifth Regiment
Chickamatgua
Two Boys Walked 12 Miles Daily to Heilwood School
John and Hay Williams showed real American pluck attending Heilwood high school during the term just closed. Living about six miles away, they walked through all kinds of weather to attend school, ending with Butter Eggs as noted in the scene.
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Heilwood
John and
Hay Williams
Heilwood High School
Homer City M. E. Church Anniversary Burn Notes
Homer City M E Church to burn notes at anniversary week services ending May 23 to wipe out 1700 debt from recent improvements. Rev C A Hartung leads. several Pennsylvania pastors assist. Included are daily sermons, Sunday school, Epworth League, platform meeting, and reading of financial report. Also mentions eight year old Joissie Brilhart hospitalized in Indiana for injury from coasting accident.
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Homer City
M. E. Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
House of Worship
C. A. Hartung
N.L. Brown
D. D
Pittsburg
Apworth League
J. W. Cary
Indiana
Homer City Ladin Hospital
Joessie Brilhart
Edward Brilhart
Indiana Hospital
Clymer Water Company Cleans Mains At Great Cost
The Clymer Water Company completed cleaning four miles of its lines, removing incrustation to improve pressure and water purity. The month long project cost nearly $5,000 and was directed by an expert from the New York Water Main Cleaning Company. Indiana towns vied for such modern standards, with the company highlighting its commitment to superior service.
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Clymer Water Company
New York Water Main Cleaning' Company
Indiana
Bank Prosperity Boosts Surplus and Dividends at Cherry Tree
At a May 1 meeting the First National Bank of Cherry Tree added 5000 to its surplus, now 85000, and paid a semiannual six percent dividend to stockholders while carrying over funds to undivided profits. The bank continues solid growth and a 12 percent annual dividend. W B Wagner of Heshbon buys a Jackson County timber tract from ex Sheriff Griffith, plans to move a mill and harvest timber this summer. Mrs Duff and Mrs McCliments, elderly Washington township residents, are ill with Mrs McCliments critically injured after a fall. H Heckman & Son ship county wheat paying farmers 145 per bushel, including from Marion Center.
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First National Bank of Cherry Tree
W. B. Wagner
Heshbon
Griffith
Ebensburg
Jackson
Wagner
Property Transfer and Nearby Notices
Mrs Frank Lowman of Pittsburg buys the Charles McJunkin property on South 13th street for 3000 dollars with possession to the new owner immediately. Marriage licenses listed: George Setree Rossiter Selma C Anderson Indiana Elias Youmig Punxautawney Hazel George Indiana Mr and Mrs David Houk Elizabeth guests of Joseph Houk near Lovejoy Indiana visitors yesterday.
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Frank Lowman
Pittsburg
Charles McJunkin
South 13Th Street
George Setree
Rossiter
Selma C. Anderson
Indiana
Elias Youmig
Hazel George
David
Houk
Elizabeth
Joseph Houk
Near Lovejoy
Real estate transfers in Indiana County since last report
Listings of deeds recorded in Indiana County include transfers such as M McHenry’s administrator 71 acres in White to Anna B Young for 1800 dollars and Mary E Hilty’s lot in Conemaugh to George Johnson for 806 dollars. Multiple parcels across Homer City Banks Green and Canoe move to different buyers for sums ranging from 50 to 5000 dollars, with names including Conner Clawson Harmon Danial and others.
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Indiankt County
M. McHenry
White
Anna B. Young
Mary E. Hilty
Conemaugh
George Johnson
Andrew Sokol
Clymer
John Sokol
Sarah J. Goss
C. A. Conner
Homer Conrad
Montgomery
J. E. Kunkle
Homer City
Samuel Clawson
S. Spicher
Banks
Annie Wagungo
John Miershak
Green
Mike Koman
Charles M. Rankin
Blacklick
Susannah Kunkle
A. T. Ager
Grant
Harry Brilhart
Antonio Cesario
Center
Mary Conry
Daniel Harmon
Andrew R. Salsgiver
S. F. Kanarr
Pearl M
Blair Fleming
Annie Carson
Saltsburg
Thomas S. McKee
J. B. Miller
Glen Campbell
Alex Stewart
Charles F. McJunkin
Indiana
Margaret L. Lowman
S. W. Guthrie
Toy H. BR
Widdowson
Henry Bence
Stephen Narcinko
Anton Zupevic
Jon Jele
Wm. B. Bryan
Rayne
F. B. Bryan
George M. Graff
Canoe
Wm. C. Ferrier
John Henry
Paved Streets Planned for Manion Center Bond Passed
Progressive Marion Center will soon have paved streets after a special election on Monday approved a $4500 bond issue by 73 to 18. Work will begin soon and proceed rapidly until completion.
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Marion Center
Horse Crash at Wayne and Locust Involves Auto Driver
George Seanor driving at the Wayne avenue Locust street junction Monday collided with Howard Edmiston son of James Edmiston of White township who rode a horse. The boy was thrown violently to the brick pavement and sustained a deep cut on the head along with facial and body bruises.
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Wayne Avenue
Locust Street
George Seanor
Howard
James Edmiston
White Township
Constable Arrests Man Over Alleged Assault Attempt
West Lebanon constable H. B. Fulton lodged Samuel Galbreath, 34, in jail on Thursday in Young township. He is charged with attempting to assault a seven year-old daughter of a prominent local resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Fulton
West Tebanon
Samuel Galbreath
Young Township
Hera
Galbreath
Tanoma and Rayne Church Services Scheduled
Preparatory services at Tanoma Presbyterian Church Saturday led by Rev. A I South followed by communion worship Sunday afternoon at 3:00. Communion services will be held at Rayne Church Sunday morning at 11:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanoma Presbyterian Church
Rev
A. I. South
Rayne Church
Willan Snyder
William Snyder
Locust
Hright
Nathan
Blancho
Hone
Catherine King
Arcadia
United Presbyterian Church
Ryehmond
Homer City Commencement Week Highlights and Trials
Homer City high school will hold graduation in the Empire theater Friday evening at 8. A baccalaureate sermon today at Homer City Methodist church by Rev. D I Magill opens commencement week. The program includes musical selections, recitations, essays, a class history, and the presentation of diplomas by Supt. Chapman. Three youths and five others were sent to Morganza for moral correction, with one 12 year old boy arrested for stealing $225. Deer released on Moose Farm near Suncliff, with protection measures to prevent poaching. Indiana county to receive 25 deer later. Surprising gathering for OL neighbors Calhoun family. plans to move. Local highway work awarded for Little Falls New York. Religious events include sermons before suffragists by Rev. Clarke and a sermon by Rev. Lloyd in Chambersville.
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Rev
Magill
Homer City High School
Flomer City
J. R. Morris
Dorothy Dickson
Patience
Margaret Neil
Gaye Cameron
Clair Long
Jas. Ff. Chapman
Joe Kalmer
May Woolweaver
Anna Cook
Agnes Miller
Lew Sene- Waldi
Morganza
Pennsylvania Industrial School
Jeffries
Young Kalmer
Starford
John 8. Reed
State Game Commission
Suncliff
Frank Moore
Yellow Creek
Indiana County
New York
M. Sennett & Sons
Little Pails
N. Y
Paul Tsergany
Chainfeld
Davis
Rosgmoyne
Misu Martin Wa Wama
Martintown
Waahapper
Phais
Willian Oberlin
Rochester Mills
Eadler de Lown
Bothtatol, Wadding
Anece
Kallysbute
Bataedieyy
David Must
Liveriniern
Mothe WalTana
Meeettit- Lown
Todt Rakiye
Geessley
Eye
Ferier le Ci
Vidman
J. C. McGormick
Marion Center
Callen
W. W. Coulter
Robert
West Lebanon
Indiana
Squire M.A. Miter
West LebanoOn
Louis
William Wissinger
Locust Street
Greensburg
Pittsburg
George Lan
Cherryhill Township
William T. Conway
Mary Matilda Donahey
Strongstown
Cumberland
Menning
Washington Township
Roxie
J. IX. Plat
Uniontown
M. F. Jamison
South Sixth Street
Warner
Pan
J. M. Campbell
Ast Water Street
Carolyn Guthrie
Church Street
Ardmore
Philadelphia
Samuel Duncan
Homer City
Indiana Hospital
Ceorge Setree
Rossiter
Selma Anderson
Tmelzh
Lutheran Church
Lewis Hay
Merla White
Christ Gorman
Wilmer Stewart
Smicksbureg
of Progress
Batra Dick
Marry Graham
WH. Mack
Wagt Wheatfield
R. M. Hedges
Seward
New Wlovenne
Westmoreland
J.C. Hasinger
Schoolstreet
Knights of Columbus
Col. Shea
Wilkes-Barre
Edward Nealer
Town
Metropolitan Insurance Company
Adtoona
Julies
Mia
Punxsutawney
J. Willie McCartney
West
San Francisco
Yellowstone Park
Personal Breevities Highlight Local Social Notes
A roundup from town and nearby areas lists residents visiting, traveling, or hosting. engagements, marriages, and community events include Miss Ruth Hebney visiting, Miss Mary Matilda Donahey’s marriage license, and Mrs. Samuel Duncan recovering from surgery. Local postmasters, officials, and residents are noted in brief social items.
Grimy Robbers Nabbed After Loot Looted And Escaped
A string of robberies ends with two suspects captured after escaping Blairsville jail. The stolen loot includes a $150 gold watch, a revolver, and cash from Blairsville and Harbison homes. Police chase ends near Blairsville as brothers Palmer flee south of town. Authorities seek Charles Palmer tied to the incidents.
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Johan
Walter Mauliner
Blairsvile
Athorney
David Blair
David Iarhison
White Township
Palmers
Indiana
Halftties
Bhuir
Wayne Avenue
John P. Blair
David Harbison
Harbison
Conehugh River
Blaireville
Harc
Fay
Charles Palmer
Daugherty Bros. Drug Store
A. S. Moorhead
South Seventh Street
Watt Kinter
Chambersville
HM. O. Williams Farm
Invana
Endeavorers Meet At Glen Campbell Convention
The annual convention of the Indiana County Christian Endeavor Society will be held at Glen Campbell on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 1 and 2. Societies across the county are urged to elect delegates and report the year to Miss Ethel Gressley. Colyer Miner Killed In Mine Accident At Colyer, Valentine Barren, a miner, was killed by a rock fall Thursday.
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Saauiel AL Douglass
Troitana Counts Bay Association
Hts
Philelphia Street
Tachina
Gadly
Woodrow Ane
Mary
Arete
Fio
Indiana Post
Greenwood Cemetery Association
Bar Association
Indiana County Bar Association
Indiana County Christian Endeavor Society
Glen Campbell
Ethel. Gressley
Colyer
Valentine Barren
School Millage Retains Same At Indiana Board Meeting
The Indiana school board kept the current year millage at 11 mills, unchanged from last year, with eight mills for school use and three for building. Blacklick resident H. F. Wandlin was struck by a car on a township road near Blacklick Monday morning and is hospitalized in Indiana hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S. Fitzgerald
Cora Haglott Miggerald
W. S. Pitzgerald
Iargevinte
Punxsutawneay
Samuel Mazlett
Georgeville
Indiana School Board
Blacklick
H. 4. Wandlin
Indiana Hospital
Saltsbury Girl Minnie Shupe Engaged to Harry Stout
Mr and Mrs Edward Shupe of Saltsbury announce the engagement of their sister Miss Minnie Shupe to Harry Edward Stout of Derry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saltsbury
Edward Shupe
Minnie Shupe
Harry Edward Stout
Derry
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Clarsville College
Normal
Duff
McCliments
H. Heckman & Son
Widerton
Manion
Tanoing
Morgana
Samuel Calhoun
Plumcreek Township
Armstrong County
Mach
Calhoun
Elderson
J. Calvitt Clarke
Christian Church of Indiana
Indiana Suffrage League
Hey
Thomas A. Lloyd
Ford City
Wil
Baptist Church
Carl Ebert
State Agricultural Department
T. C. Hood
Saiisburg R. D
Henry C. Rudolph
Punxsutawtawney RR
John Wise
Lovejoy R. D
Grim Reapers
Marlin J. Cameron
Albany
Ore
Green Township
Los Angees
Cal
Mr. Cameron
Pearl Cameron
J. J. Simpson
Clarence C
John McTfraters
Robi, Dinwiddie
Penn Raa
Cherry Tree
Daniel
Sharp
Brownsville
Braddock
Jilverside Veemetery
Jdsu UO. Luther
Phetswonia
Isaac C. Luther
West Wheatfield
Honestead
John Luther
Bolivar
Curtle Mack
Armagh
Big Late Home
Donaldson
John OD
John D. Miller
Zlonk Valley
Armndivans Township
Ife
Wits Wes
Sallie George
Me Kalip
Frank George
JA. Miller
Paulty
Loral
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