Memorial Day Observances Across Counties With Bells Tolling
Memorial Day actions are outlined across Indiana and towns including Plumville Rochester Mille New Florence and Kittanning with Civil War veterans local posts S Vets Womens Relief Corps and school children taking part Bells tolling from 12 PM parade formations flag presentations school salutes and memorial sermons are planned by G A R posts and allied groups in multiple cemeteries and churches with speakers such as Rev J M Imbrie Elder Peeler and Rev W M Norment and dignitaries including Attorney Elder Peeler and Chancellor Samuel B McCormick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. R. Posts
Sons of Veterans
Women’s Relief Corps
Indiana
Indiana Post
46Th National Grand Army
Company F
National Guard
North Seventh Street
Indiana Military Band
Court House
J. M. Imbrie
Burgess J. A. Crossman
3. M. Marshall
Women’s Relief Corps of Town
Lower 'Wolick
Twolick
M. B
J W. Cary
Harry White
W. J. Wilson
J. Wilson Shields
G. A. McLain
James R. Knabb
T. P. Stephens
W. M. Norment
The
Christian Church
E. M. Lydick
J. W. Harbison
H. I. Grossa
Plumville
M. HB
EB. L. Pierce
J. Day Brownlee
Town
Frank M. Brown Post
Rochester Mille
Sons of ‘Veterans
Women's Relief Corps
Elder Peeler
United. Presbyterian Church
Samuel B. McCormick
University of Pittsburg
New Florence
John H. Pierce
W. M. Mahan
Curry Run Presbyterian Church
Shelocta
William N. Liggett
Hast Mahoning Baptist Church
Purchase Line
John A. Scott
Two Young Women Complete Teachers Training Course
In Grace Church Cherryhill township on Wednesday evening Mrs Ida May Berkeypile and Miss Zuma LaRue Wilson completed the Sabbath school teachers training course and graduated with honors. Rev C W Fawkes Rev H H Newall and W N Templeton spoke as diplomas were presented. a new training class of thirteen was organized that same evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Church
W. N. Templeton
EH. HH. Newal
Olive Henry
May ‘Lawson
Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County Reported
Deeds recorded show Jane Roberts transferring acres in Center to Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg Railway Co for 6000 dollars. Sumner Graff sells a lot in Blacklick to Penn Public Service Co for 350. John F Fox sells a lot in Center to Penn Public Service Co for 50 dollars. J N Bracken sells two lots in Homer City to Barbara Straka for 350. Penn Coal and Coke Co transfers 28 acres in Green to Cherry Tree and Dixonville Railroad Co for 4000. L L James transfers 6 acres in Green to Pioneer Coal Co for 900. John Fulmer sells a lot in Green to Ann W Flack for 650. James P Blair executor sells a lot in Indiana to David Blair for 34 500. Indiana transfers from James P Blair to James P Blair for 12 000. James P Blair executor transfers a lot in Indiana to Margaret B Shumaker for 3 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Jane Roberts
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg ‘Railway Co
Sumner Graff
Blacklick
Penn Public Service Co
John F., Fox
Center
J. N. Bracken
Homer City
Barbara Straka
Penn Coal & Coke Co
Green
Cherry Tree & Dixonville Railroad Co
L. L. James
Pioneer Coal Co
John Fulmer
Annv W. Flack
James P. Blair
Indiana
David Blair
Washington Township Egg Sets Big Season Record
Washington township residents report the season’s largest egg laid by a White Leghorn owned by J. E. Fleming. The egg measures eight and a half inches around and eight inches across, setting a district record until surpassed. In other news Alvin Thomas, about 22, married, is jailed in Ernest on a criminal assault charge involving a five year old, after the father and townspeople pressed him to leave. Sweeney posted $200 bail after the arrest of Thomas and a separate surety of the peace charge against the girl’s father. Engagements announced include Leah George to Clay Wilhelm of Indiana and Miss Mabel Campbell to Stephen A. Johnston of Armagh, with weddings planned for summer and June 25 respectively. Weather notes urge readers to consult Foster’s Weather Bulletin. Four Indiana boys graduate from Kiskiminetas Springs School in Saltsburg, including Robert Fisher as class president. West Pike is reportedly in fine condition, and state aid for hospitals proposes $15,000 for Indiana General Hospital and $2,000 for Saltsburg General.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township
J. E. Fleming
Ethel
Alvin Thomas
Frank Sweeney
Ernest
Thomas
Sweeney
J. H. George
Center Township
Leah
Clay Wilhelm
Indiana
George
Wilhelm
Pennsylvania Railroad
Stephen A. Johnston
Mabel Campbell
Armagh
Personal Brevities From County Seat Social Roundup
Local society notes list numerous visitors and residents with Indiana and Philadelphia connections. Names include George Frech, T Gibson and family, T Q Kimmell Leo, J H McFadden, Jane and Margaret Wilson, John C Smyers, Ralph Flude, C M Good, Lincoln Wadding, William Taylor, J Howard Houk, W T Calhoun, Peter Clawson, Arthur Burdeall, Martha Pounds, Irvin Rhea, Mary L Morrison, Rev D J Hershberger, A C Groke, Violet Lovelace, Harry Dettry, B S Dil, Squire Crossman, James Crossman, Elkin, Lewis, and others. Guests visit Wilmerding, Wilkinsburg, Buffalo, New York City, and travel to Leechburg and Punxsutawney. The Dugan family plans to move to New York City and Cambridge Glass Co plans a two story warehouse on the railroad. Dr Howard Bee visits en route home from Marion Centre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Frech
Home
T. Gibson
Gigner
Indiana
Thursay
T. Q. Kimmell
Leo
Shalocta
J. H. McFadden
Philadelphia Street
Williamsport
Jane
Margaret Wilson
Church Street
Pittsburg
John C. Smyers
Deckers Point
Ralph Flude
Apollo
C. M. Good
Plumville
Lincoln Wadding
Kellysburg
William Taylor
J. Howard Houk
North Ninth Street
Joseph Houk
Near Lovejoy
W. T. Calhoun
Marie Calhoun
Parkwood
Peter Clawson
Wear Philadelphia Street
Arthur Burdeall
Buffalo
Martha Pounds
Wayne Avenue
J. Murray Pounds
Wilkinsburg
Irvin Rhea
Salinburg
Leechburg
Rhea
James Speedy
North , Eighth Street
Clark Plude
Wilmerding
Mary L. Morrison
Blairsville
S. M. Galley
Conemaugh
D. J. Hershberger
A. C. Groke
Portage
J. M. Zener
Taylor Street
Violet Lovelace
Wayne, Avenue
New York City
Lyle Yeaton
Harry Dettry
South Fork
Adam P. Lowry
Dil
Dilltown
Squire
James A. Crossman
James H. Elkin
L. M. Lewis
Punxsutawney
Catherine Oberlin
Crossman
A. W. Campbell
D. H. Bee
Thomas BE. Dugan
Mr. Dugan
New York
Cambridge Glass Co
Dugan
South Eleventh Street
Normal School
Safety First Meeting at Creekside Successful
Large audience witnessed first aid demonstrations in Gibson's hall Creekside Sunday afternoon led by Dr C B Cramner Iselin and Creekside first aid team Weasel Griffins Byers Riddle Adair Richard G Tate chaired John A Scott presided with talks by Gen Mgr A W Calloway Peter Fraser John McNeal A B White and others The Ladies Orchestra Samuel Hart Mary King Oscar Craven performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson's Hall
Creekside
C. B. Cramner
Iselin
Messrs
Weasel
Griffins
Byers
Riddle
Adair
Richard G. Tate
John A. Scott
Hsq
Mgr. A. W. Calloway
Rochester and Pittsburg Trant and Coal Company
Peter Fraser
Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg Railway Company
John McNeal
du Bois
A. B. White
Ladies’ Orchestra
Samuel] G. Hart
Mier Mary King
Oscar Craven
Women Mission Societies Vote Narrowly on Uniting
Annual meetings of the Home and Foreign Missionary Societies of the Armstrong Presbytery were held at Rural Valley. The overture to unite the two bodies was defeated by a single vote. Home favored union eight to ten. Foreign nine to eight against. Next meeting set for Salineburg. Officers and delegates were elected, with reports noting about $1,950 raised by the Home Society and $1,965 by the Foreign Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home and Foreign Missionary Societies
Ast
The
Presbyterian Church
Rural Valley
Foreign Society
Salinburg
Home Society
Charles Helliwell
Ambrose
Duncan McCallum
Mary Foresman
Williamsport
Orr
Wiber
New York
Pettigrew
F. 8. Crawford
Indiana
J. H. Wyle
Kittanning
Gleanor Martz
Glen Campbell
Helm
Leechburg
Argo
J. B
Christy
Ford City
Ada Jack
Slate Lick
Hoon
W. T. Mahaffey
Cherry Tree
H. A. Jackson
Salisburg
J. Unncorn
Cowansville
Jean Duncan
Barr
Pittsburg
D. B. Taylor
Samuel G. Wilson
Irene Cowan
Valley
China
D. E. Hepler
Charlotte Hawes
Hepler
District No 3 Sabbath School Workers Meet at Nebo
District No 3 Indiana County Sabbath School Association urges temperance and Sabbath school superintendents to report signers on the district temperance chart ahead of the Nebo Presbyterian Church convention on June 20 near Crisemore. Banner holders exceed 900 signers. deadline June 17 to Mr. Glasaford of Stafford.
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Nebo
B. Glasaford
Indiana County Sabbath School Association
Nebo Presbyterian Church
Crisemore
Glasaford
Stafford
Phantom Blue and Gray Ride Against the Sky
A reflective wartime poem envisions veterans marching in a tranquil landscape. It recalls phantom camps, the blue and gray, and enduring memory as drum calls fade and the river winds by. Ghostly banners stir the quiet trees and the fields.
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Rapidan
Tennessee
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples Path
Three new trained nurses graduate in Pittsburgh with Miss Martha Forsythe of Railroad Avenue, Andora Stella Pringle of West Church Street, and Miss Florence Brahl of Railroad Avenue. Forsythe trained at Columbian Hospital Wilkinsburg Pringle at Homeopathic Hospital Brahl to graduate from West Tenn Hospital in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Forsythe
Railroad Avenue
Andora
Stella Pringle
Wast Church Street
Pittsburgh
Forsythe
Columbian Hospital
Wilkinsburg
Pringle
Homeopathic Hospital
Florence Brahl
West Tenn Hospital
Cow Killed by Lightning During Sunday Storm
A.M. Barclay of Mast Philadelphia Street reported a cow killed by lightning on Sunday afternoon. The animal was standing in the open when struck. Edward Siegley of Wreeport was in Indiana yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.M. Barclay
Philadelphia Street
Edward Siegley
Wreeport, Was
Indiana
Oy Budhseaa Yeaterday
Appointment of Misa Estelle Henderson to Ocean Grove work
Misa Estelle Henderson of Washington Street is appointed in a structure of art needlework at Ocean Grove Asbury Park New Jersey. She will leave mid June to begin work at the renowned ocean resort.
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Misa Estelle Henderson
Washington Street
Ocean Grove
Asbury Park
N. J
Foreign Missions get 3000 from Adair estate bequest
Re per Rev J M Adair Indiana will dated 1910 leaves 3000 to the Board of Foreign Missions of the United Presbyterian Church of North America. Grand daughters Anna M and Sarah M receive 600 each. Milton Adair Bickett gets 300 and a walnut secretary. Widow gets Oak Street home and household goods for life. two sons, John C and William C, are executors and receive 290 annually or 300 if she leaves the home. Balance to the two sons divided 3/8 to Id and 5/8 to W C Adair. other small legacies noted.
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Board of Foreign Missions
Nlted Presbyterian Church of North America
J. M. Adair
Indiana
Anna M
Sarah M. Adair
Milton Adair Bickett
Oak Street
John C
William C. Adair
Id. C. Adair
W. C. Adair
Caroline Work
Marion Gonter
Silas Work
Pearl Loughy
Maude Vierce
Pearl Loughry
Grace
W. Work
Rebecca J. Sterner
Green Township
Samuel B
Joseph B. Sterner
Rebecca Ruffner
Sarah J. Ruffmer
Caroline Burke
Matilda Ruffner
Alfred Sterner
Virginia R. Bracken
Manor
Homer City
Margaret M. I
Lola R. Bracken
Marthe J. Smead
Thomas Smead
South Mahoning Township
Siater
Mary A. Smead
M. A. Wyncoop
L. M. Weitzel
Lelia Weitzel
The
Savings & Truat Co
Karl
Leroy
McConnell Coal Co
Savings & Trust Co
Lulu Weitzel
the Savings & Trust Co
Mary Caroline Campbell
James Campbell
Dider Peeler
Also Mentioned on This Page
G. A. R. Post
Foster
Kiskiminetas Springs
Saltsburg
Robert Fisher
Ellaworth Campbell
Samuel Rinn
Clyde Calawell
Fisher
West Pike
Jewart
Diderton
Tate
State Senate
Indiana General Hospital
Saltsburg General Hospital
F. F. Moore
Lucerne
Philadelpha
James W. Mack
Philadelphia
Princeton University
Tee & P
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
Pennslyvania Railroad
Indiana State Normal School
Women's Missionary Societies
Last Ravening
James &. Ament
Cresson
Artemus
Brushvalley Township
Indiana Hospital
William Johns
Brushvalley
G. E. Simpson
Josephing
Ebensburg
Ji Oy
Harbaugh
Pty
Union
Glere Potomac
Pearl A
Wait
Punxsutawney Vivian Snyder
Rocheater Mills
Albert Schrack
Blairaville Hdlth B. Thomas
Westmoreland Co
McCombs
Zella M. King
tHomer City
Luther Hibekok
Wilgun Stella Sniith Vo
Wilgun Weed Hancock
Clymer Hilzabeth
R. Charlton
Rossiter
John Kinter
Manda McCoy
Indiang
Chargil
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