County to Pay Tribute at Memorial Day Observance
Indiana Post No 28 G A R plans Memorial Day events with church services, grave decorations, and a court house ceremony led by Judge Grier. Five members are remembered. speakers include Rev J W Carey and Attorney John A Scott. Observances extend to Jacksonville Clarksburg and Rodeo area with choir performances and patriotic readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Ae Ee
Indiana Post
Court House
Grier
Butler
Women's Relief Corps
Christ Episcopal Church
Gilbert
Ralph Hastings
Post
Henry Smail
J. M. Imbrie
Amos Rows
Alexander. Hopkins
T. P. Stephens
William Klingensmith
John H. Hill
William Young
Harry White
S. M. McHenry
J. W. Carey
M. E. Church
Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Presbyterian Church
John. A., Scott
A. M. Wonder
Clarksburg
Presbyterian Church
Corode
Russell
Washington Camp
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Order
Tyger's Hall
He Bethel
Rayne Town
Ahip
Attor
Watson and Rey
Shaulls
Towa
Addressed Graduates at Conemareh Public Schools
Dr. James BH Ament principal of the Normal school delivered the commencement address to graduates of Conemareh public schools on Friday evening. His subject was Building Character in the Public Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James BH
Ament
Normal
Conemareh
Summer In Indiana Cobatea'by Her Son Arrives
Branley, a resident from Philadelphia, arrived here Monday with her son and plans to stay at "Hreeze ale" their home during the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Cobatea
Branley
Philadelphia
Hreezeale
Will dispositions described for William Work and others
The will of William Work of East Mahoning dated January 18 1903 filed May 9 divides three hundred dollars to Mahoning U P church for missions. Remainder goes to wife, then upon her death to Edith M Lockard and grandchildren Pearl Brown William Georges and Wilse Cribbs. Executor Earl Lewis appointed. Additional wills filed May 16 1908 Robert McFeatera Center township estate left to Miss Mary Kunkle executor Osken Kunkle. Robert J Repine Blatraville wife sole beneficiary. Alexander McComb Young township will May 14 leaves estate to wife Elizabeth then to sons John William and Robert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis
William Work
East Mahoning
Mahoning
Pearl Brown
William
Georges
Wilse Cribbs
Earl Lewis
Robert McFeatera
Center Township
Mary
Kunkle
Osken Kunkle
Robert J. Repine
Blatraville
Alexander McComb
Young Township
Elizabeth
John
Robert McComb
Demonstration on Suppressing Codling Moth In Orchard
George W. Sloop of the Zoology division will give a demonstration at Frank Daugherty's orchard on Saturday afternoon June 6 at 2 o'clock. The talk covers the need for a second spraying for codling moth and other pests and diseases, with discussion of spraying mixtures and modern orchard management by the Department of Agriculture through Prof. Surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Sloop
Division of Zoology
Frank Daugherty
Mr. Daugherty
Postmaster Arrest Ties Garman's Mills Mystery to Theft
John B Lowman former postmaster at Garman's Mills was arrested in Harrisburg on Friday by two Postmaster Inspectors. An audit shows he embezzled 1500 dollars from the post office bondsman liable for repayment. Reports say he deserted his wife and five children for a Harrisburg woman and funded her for some time. Green township native. Also Miss Lou Braillier sustained a painful left arm bruise after a ball struck her while she walked on Sixth street near the bowling alleys. The injury required a physician but the arm was not fractured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garman's Mills
sJohn ‘B.lowman
Garman’s Mills
Hartisburg
Lowman
Harrisburg
Sam
Green Township
This County
Communion Services at United Presbyterian Church Jacksonville
Rev. O. G. Brockett will lead communions at the United Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville next Sabbath forenoon at 11:00. An evening service follows, with preparatory services scheduled for next Saturday after one o’clock, then at 2:00 o’clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. G. Brockett
United Presbyterian Church
Jacksonville
Lost An Eye Howard Bowser Seeks Help After Injury
Howard Bowser formerly of Robinson, now in Pitcairn, lost sight in one eye after a flying piece of steel struck him at earshops a few days ago. The accident left him blind in the damaged eye and he seeks assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Bowser
Robinson
Pitcairn
Memorial Day closes town businesses incl barber shops
In honor of fallen soldiers all business places will close on Memorial Day next Saturday. Stores will open until 10 o'clock and barber shops until 2 o'clock Pride night. Temperance lectures by Mrs. H Narine Law drew large audiences at Library halls Sunday and Lutheran church Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Narine Law
Pine Plats Lineball Team Wins Twice on Saturday
The Pine Plats lineball team secured two victories on Saturday, defeating an team from Hellwood. The result marked a strong showing despite unclear details about the opponent names and final scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ierree
Hellwood
Tetled
Local Republicans Convene as Delegates Meet in Chine
Chairman Andrews of the party announces a Wattage convention to be held on a date in China. B B Campbell of South Seventh Street undertakes a 28 foot addition to his barn on Sement block, with plans for expansion and new construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrews
Hia Ee Ion Ag
Chine
B. B. Campbell
Bouth Seventh Street
Local social notes list Vandergrift and area visitors
Vandergrift residents and nearby towns host callers and visitors from Indiana Plumville Trade City and Johnstown. The column records trips to Pittsburg Philadelphia McKees Rocks Ann Arbor and Charleston with relatives and friends staying at homes on South Fifth Street Church Street and surrounding avenues.
Obituaries and notices from West Wheatfield area deaths
Recent deaths fill a local column with notices for Nancy McComb Smitten of Marchand, Levi Walbeck of West Wheatfield, Jacob Brentlinger of West Wheatfield, John McLaughlin of Brushvalley, Robert Craven of Apollo, and Daniel Peer of New Florence. The reports include survivors, funeral details, and interment sites in Oakland and Lutheran cemeteries, plus notes on a church installation and veteran employee gathering.
To Build Fifty Houses in Ida War Coal Town
To build fifty houses, a new coal town will rise near Dixonville in Ida War. The project is led by Weaver and Williams, with local partners Svged Wyhs and Jatorssta contributing to the development plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idawar
Dixonville
Weaver Jatorssta
Homer City News Roundup of Local Events and Incidents
Mary Porter of Wooster visited Homer City living at H H Scott's home. Prof Shields from Saltsburg called. Weddings, house projects, raft mishap on Risinger farm, and docked streetcar fare spar over price. Local trips to Erie and Pittsburgh, open air song service, and porch tea cream parlor plans.
Richmond Defeated By Home Team 4 to 3
The Richmond baseball squad lost 4 to 3 to the home team last week. Mrs C F Work and children from Punxsutawney are visiting, and Mrs C F Work and children from Compton visited relatives in Altoona. Wesley Pelfer of Barnesboro visited friends here on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Real Estate Transfers in Indiana Since Last Report
Listing of deed transfers across Green, Washington, West Wheatfield, Homer City, Brushvalley, Canoe, Indiana, Burrell, and Grant townships. Transactions include 106 acres shifting to Zonle Henry for 3200 dollars and multiple lots trading hands with prices from 65 to 2000 dollars. Names include Magete Cain, Joseph W Fisher, Morrison M, H H Scott, Walter C Wray, B H Seott, John P Brendon, John Watterson, Margaret A Pattison, and Frank D Cummins among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Magete J. Cain
Green
Zonle Henry
Joseph W. Fisher
Washington
Morrison M
Fisher Hiram Fisher
Yee
Morrizon M
Fisher
W. B. Fulcomes
West Wheatfield Township
Wm.g. Fulcomer
H. 4H. Scott
Homer City
Walter C. Wray
AH. W. McCormick
Brushyalley
Gogs
B. H. Briggs
Canoe
Frank Veenora
D.B. Taylor
Indvnew
J. A. Taylor
A. 8. Cunningham
White
Bowers
Whennebee Hutchisnn
W. BE. Oakes
Clymer
Dixon Run Lumber Co
H. H. Seott
B. B. McConnaughey
Pressley Brandon
Rayne
John P. Brendon
John Watterson
Margaret A. Pattison
Maria M. Phillips
G. ©. Dickie
Blacklick
John S. Fisher
Charles C. Williams
Burrell
Henry Williams
Henry Willams
L. D. Johnston
David D. Cummins
Esha
Frank D. Cummins
George W. Riddle
Ml Hatt BF. Rice
C. Tu. Taylor
Homier City
H. H. Scott
Italii Cassicci
Dominica Mantuana
Mary F. Simpson
Clara M. Weamer
James F. Chapman
Susanna A. Lockard
Thirsty thieves nabbed in brewery raid
Local characters Edward Gaston Fred Kime and William Baker were arrested Sunday and jailed for robbing a brewery of beer. Chief Harris seeks several more suspects linked to the crime after three kegs and twelve cases were taken to White's woods. Gaston was found asleep near the brewery while Kime and Baker were nabbed in the woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Gaston
Fred Kime
William Baker
Kellar Harris
White's
Gaston
Kime
Baker
Editor Bach Acquitted In Somerset Court
Edward Bach, Indiana Normal graduate and former Indiana schoolteacher, editor of the Rockwood Weekly Leader, was found not guilty by a Somerset county jury on a charge of criminal libel brought by State Banking Commissioner John A. Berkey. Trial called last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Bach
Indiana Normal
Indiana Schools
Somerset County
Bach
Rockwood Weekly Leader
John A. Berkey
Somerset
Joiner Keeps Plymouth Rock Hen at Grisemore
A Grisemore postmaster and merchant George M. Joiner owns a Plymouth Rock hen that lays regularly with eggs weighing four ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Joiner
Grisemore
Celebrated Wedding Anniversary at Philadelphia Street
A couple Mr and Mrs J Richard Clements celebrated their wooden wedding anniversary at home on Friday evening with a dinner for relatives and friends. A separate item notes Grant Johnston was severely scalded by steam while working under an engine at Cherry Tree and was hospitalized in Altoona for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wnth
J. Richard Clements
Philadelphia
Cherry Tree
Grant Johnston
Altoona
Homer County school to add four rooms this summer
Four room addition to the Homer County school building will be erected this summer due to a large increase in enrollment. Harry and Bert Baun of Juneau visited Clarence Smith and wife on Sunday. Miss Bella Weiss of Galbleton visited Mrs. William Kelly last week. Linus Simpson of Hamill was guest of John Moet on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yo.Galarge
Homer Cty Quale
Harry and
Bert Baun
Juneau
Clarence Smith
Bella Weiss
Galbleton
Mre
William Kelly
Linus Simpson
Hamill
John Moet
Community Notes From Plumville and Nearby
Byron Stewart and his Indiana wife visited their mother Mrs. Buewart in ill health. The Women’s Missionary Society of Brookville Presbytery will meet at Beracha U P church on June 16 and 17. Jacob Sadler of Washington township has built a new dwelling in the Plymville extension and plans to move in soon. Mrs. Miller of DuBois spent weeks with her sister Mrs. Caroline Buchanan. Gay Weaver of Indiana visited Mrs. Jank Loring. Rev. Powell delivered a Memorial sermon at the Presbyterian church on Sabbath. Mrs. Myers and daughter Rose of Davis shopped in town on Saturday. Mrs. Charles Wilson of New Castle is staying with her parents, Mr and Mrs J B Douds. Mrs John R Stewart has been seriously ill but is slightly better now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ortz
Vandergrift
Indiana
B. G. Howard
Plumville
Kearney Neal
Trade City
Virginia Junker
Mahaffey
Charles Tucker
Plumaah
Thursay
G. T. Learn and Son
Green Townat
Charles. Griffith
Hellah
Anna Bruce
Haat Oak Street
Hamill
Annie Smith
Johnstown
Edward Laughlin
Pittsburg
Edith Smith
South Sixth Street
Fsom
David Smail
Kittanning
Smail
South Fifth Street
M. Jack
Town
H. L. McCullough
Cockport
Frank Wood
South Sevgath Street
Don J. Hill
John 4. Hill
Wayne Avenue
Rittenhouge
Piney Fork
Kathryn Moorhead
South
Fifth Street
Clark Weamer
Phumville
Candance
Maud, Walker
King
John D. Rowland
Marion Center
M. C. Colkitt
Nicktown
Cambria County
W. L. Colkitt
William Scott
Blacklick
Scott
George B. Fulton
Wilkinsburg
Griffith Ellis
Warker Walker
West Church Street
Marie Beatty
H. M. Lowry
Samuel Palmer
Clayton Palmer
Punxsutawney
J. H. Goon
Charleston
W. Va
State Board of Agriculture and Institute
George T. Buchanan
South Eleventh Street
F. R. Davidson
Dick Hetrick
Church Ane
Olive Woodward
Kellysburg
Sundlay
Maria Dodds
Eeith
James Dodds
Anna Simpson
J. Wilson Thompson
Margaret Kessler
McKees Rocks
Lawrence Kessler
Thomas Gilmore
Rendall
Josiah Lydick
South Sevenly Street
James
Henderson
South Tenth Street
West Wheatfield Township
Sayfay
J. T. Jamison
Washington Township
Homer City
Mary Porter
Wooster
H. H. Scott
Prof. Shields
Saltsburg
Homer
C. Steel
Shields
New Alexander
Calhoun
Smicksburg
Risinger Farm
Brooks Neale
North
H. J. Miller
Norfolk
Judy
St. Louis
D. Rx
Main Street
C. L. Taylor
Samuel Sickenberger
Philadelphia Pharmaceutical College
Siekenberger
Kunkle
Ralph
Old Saw Mill Company
Walter
Railroad Street
Erie
Knights Templar
Pennsylvania
John P. St. Clair
Anna
Byers’ Hall
John Fleming
Philadelphia Medical College
Maple Street
Union Memorial
Rev. Richards
M.H. Church
G. W. Roof
Inidiuna
Ted Cummins
Blairsville
Main
Maple Streets
H. R. Grumbling
Rising
Byron Stewart
Buewart
Women’s Missionary Society
Brookville
Beracha U. P
Jacob Sadler
Plymville
Miller
DuBois
Caroline Buchanan
Gay Weaver
Jank Loring
Powell
Presbyterian Church
Myers
Rose
Davis
Charles Wilson
New Castle
J. B. Douds
John R. Stewart
Cut Throat With Razor After Frequent Quarrels at Home
Homer McCurdy of Blairaville attempted suicide by slashing his throat with a razor after ongoing domestic strife. He was taken to Dr Wallman’s private hospital where his life was saved. A second incident reports a Blaterville young woman who tried to poison herself but was saved by prompt medical care.
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Blatraeville
Homer McCurdy
Blairaville
Wallman
Gan
McCurdy
Blatrayilie
Presbyterians Near Debt Free On New Church
Presbyterian congregation holds a 500 person social in church parlors to renew acquaintances as treasurer Hildebrand reports subscriptions toward the new church fund nearing completion. The $88,000 building, dedicated two years ago, now owes only $16,500 with ample pledges to cover it, while the year’s expenses totaled $4,800 with benevolence at $2,342.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Blair
Agnus Shrum
J. BR. King
Thomas H. Hildebrand
Church
Odalhoun and Bell wed in West Mahoning ceremony
Samuel Calhoun and Miss Fannie Bell were married at the bride’s mother Mrs. John Bell home with Rev. J.F. Stabley officiating. The couple hosted a Thursday reception at the groom’s parents’ home for about forty guests, including several from New Alexandria Greensburg Homer City Harrisburg and Windber. A separate note records John B. Wilson and Mabel Spencer marrying at the Spencer home with Rev. Ewarts Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odalhoun-Bell
Samuel 8. Calhoun
Fannie Bell
West Mahoning
John Bell
J.F. Stabley
Smickaburg Lutheran Church
J. C. Calhoun
Smicksburg
Ugsta
M. Steele
New Alexandria
J. R. Steele
Gof
M. J. Loughry
Mra. Wred Morgan
Greensburg
J. B. Steele
Livermore
Wilson—Spencer
John B. Wilson
Pittsburg
Mabel Spencer
James Spencer
Grant Street
Ewarts Crawford
Lightning damages Hudson dwelling and Christy building
A Friday afternoon electrical storm struck the Hudson residence at Church and Fourth streets, partially wrecking the chimney and roof. Lightning also damaged the Christy building where J Howard Houck operates a drugstore, igniting the ceiling. Engagement announced Miss Annabelle McAnulty to Dr J M Weonard, nephew of Miss Jana Leonard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Church
Fourth Streets
Christy
J. Howard Houck
Mags
Annabelle McaAnulty
James McAnulty
Blatrayilie
J. M. Weonard
Misa
Jana B.leonard
Tridiana Normal School
Baltimore Medical College
Select School At Meehanicaburg Conducted By Local Teachers
Prof. A Campbell of Armagh and R C Walbecks of Brushvalley run a select school at Mecha fesburg with 65 students enrolled including many in the teachers' grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meehanicaburg
A. Campbell
Armagh
R. C. Walbecks
Brushvalley
Mechafesburg
Naruyal Trustees Named by State Supt. Schwoffer
State Superintendent Schwoffer names Naruyal Trustees including Mesara JO Wallace Wilson and A T Moorherd in apposite appointment process amid ongoing state reorganization efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwoffer
Mesara
Jo, Wallace
Nig Wilson
A. T. Moorherd
Memorial Day Theaters Close Early In Town
On Saturday Memorial Day drug stores in town close early after morning hours. The memo notes some shops will shut from 11 o clock. Local officials warn residents to plan purchases accordingly.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Daugherty’s Orchard
Graceton
John Miadicaric
Mary Konica
Anthony
Guiat
Jeanle B. Anderson
West Lebanon
Larkaburg
Mike Gulzban
Ane Teetin
Molan” Tiszozki
Metin
Andy Seman
Olymer
Mart Dula
Pater F. Kolth
Red Saxman
Harriet Gleason
Ee Spruce
George J. McClaller
Dora D. "Byrd
Terriers
Windzlaw Tzola
Tel Wiktonzor
Pittaburg
T Red Eo
Albert L. Bush
Sagamore
Mary G. Eliott
Gabriel L. Watterson
M, Orr
Ington
Nancy M. Smitten
Nancy M. McComb
Laye Walbeck
Levi Walbeck
West Wheatfield
M. B. Church
Jacob
Albert
Josep
Walbeck
Albert Cable
Catherine Lichtenfels
Jacob J. Brentlinger
J. B. Mack
Indiana County
Mr. Brentlinger
Frank P
Chicago
Jacob McClelland
Matt* Curnow
Voughly
Lutheran Church
Lutheran
John McLaughlin
Brushvalley Township
Clifford
Seward
Effie
Myrtle
Gillis
Hiram Clawson
Anderson, Clawson
Wisconsin
Michael McLaughlin
Parkers Landing
Campbell
Robert Craven
Apollo
Creekside
Oakland Cemetery
Daniel W. Peer
New Florence
James Peer
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
West Fairfield
Rachel Peoples
John C. Peoples
Rolivar
HM. Kilne
Misa Rachel
Don
Harry Bagley
Conkport
Cookport
eGorge B. Irwin
Lewinville
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Washington, Pa
Ato Waele
Smyrna
William Hammond
Bolivar
Mra
PF. Lewis
Silas ModMfilien
Hast Mahoning
Marchand
Boairsville
Ks. Ulfe
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