Quick Deaths and Fires From White Township News
A string of brief items reports sudden deaths, a sudden illness, and a house fire in White Township. Augustus, a man linked to Peters Ha, dies after a brief illness. services follow in a Baptist church with somber rites. A fire destroys the Bell residence and wash house, narrowly sparing the home. Workplace accident nearly injures Harry Mikesell at a sawmill. a lamp and chicken coop fire are noted. Local school exam schedules are adjusted with new dates for Plumville Smicksburg and Covode.
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State Normal School
Hammers
Plumville
Smicksburg
Covode
Death of Macklick township resident MrJolm Jevenson
Death came swiftly to 77 year old MrJolm Jevenson of Macklick township on Wednesday. He had been in robust health until heart failure struck while he did light housework at Treelock. His wife attempted aid as he grew worse, but he died within minutes. He lived about 2 1/2 miles from Jacksonville on the farm where he was born. Survived by wife and children Dr. Frank Ferguson Cabitzin, Charles D. Blairsville area, Miss Maud Allegheny, Jennie George Hebecca and James at home. A member of the Hope weld M E Church of Blacklick, remains buried Friday.
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MrJolm Jevenson
Macklick Township
Ased
Treelock
Jacksonville
Frank Ferguson
Cabitzin
Charles D
Blairsville
Miss Maud
Allegheny
Jennie
George
Hebecca
James
Aember
Hopeweld M. EL Church
Dilacklick
Obituary notes two Portage deaths in Cambria County
Mary Longwell of Portage Cambria county died May 23 after a year bedridden from pulmonary trouble. She was a devout Presbyterian and active in church work, survived by two children and a husband in frail health. Burial from her brother in law’s home to Greenwood Cemetery. Also, a Dixonville area resident aged A years and 29 days died suddenly in Green township after a long illness, found dead in bed Saturday morning. Survived by daughter Mrs William Boucher, resided near Dixonville.
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Mary Longwell
Portage
Cambria County
Gother
J.S. Longwell
West Indiana
Greenwood Cemetery
Isaac Allen
Dixonville
Green Township
William Boucher
Jesse Runkle
Philip Runkle
Creekside
Wilsom
Skelocta
Kunkle Wis
Ile
Obituary notices from Dixonville area readers reflect bereavement
Widowed residents and families in Green township Creekside and nearby towns mourn loss. Mrs Wim Boucher and Mrs Jesse Runkle are named along with survivors Samuel Allen Mes ddemad ber Pitesshawnes Phan cad Witham and others. Interments occurred at Taylorsville Strongstown with services led by local clergy.
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Wid
Wim. Boucher
Green Township
Samuel Allen
Pitesshawnes
Phan Cad
G. Woltichards
Dixonville
Taylorsville
Narrow escape for Buffington man in Johnstown
Mr. John Dodson of Buffington township, aged seventy, was delivering country produce in Johnstown on Thursday when crossing the B and O railroad his horses were frightened and he was thrown from the wagon, fracturing one ankle.
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John Dodson
Buffington Township
Johnstown
Dodson
Boy Harming Ankle When Axe Slips While Barking Near Ambrose
Emory Lydie, son of Mrs Louise Lydie of near Ambrose, cut an ugly gash on his ankle Friday while cutting bark with an axe. The blade fell on his leg, lacerating to the bone and likely leaving a weak ankle in the future.
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Emory
Louise Lydie
Ambrose
Mrs Susan McCormick Injured by Pot Incident
Mrs Susan McCormick of Second Street West Indiana was injured Saturday when a large flower pot toppled from a shelf while she worked near a window. The pot struck her head causing a deep gash.
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Susan McCormick
Second Street
Indiana
Christian Endeavor Society entertains church friends
The Lutheran church Christian Endeavor Society hosted a Monday evening gathering in the church chapel. Attendees were pleasantly entertained and refreshments were served during the event.
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Christian Endeavor Society of the
Lutheran Church
Gas firm to drill test well in Center township this summer
The Apollo and Pittsburg Gas & Oil Company plans a test well along Cherry Run in Center township this summer. It holds leases on 3,000 acres in the area and has already contracted for the derrick and tools for the new well. A wreck at Bolivar on Tuesday morning damaged an engine and five cars, but no injuries were reported, and the crash was caused by a faulty switch.
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Apollo and Pittsburg Gas & Oil Company
Cherry Run
Center Township
Bolivar
Walter H. Jackson Suffers Nervous Attack at Desk
Gazette editor Walter H. Jackson collapsed at his desk Monday afternoon and was sent home with a slight nervous attack reported by the newspaper.
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Walter H. Jackson
The
Gazette
Contract Let Gresham Dies After Illness at White House
The Pittsburgh Eastern Railroad contract for twenty miles was let to McMann of Philadelphia, with work to start next week. Walter Q. Gresham, Secretary of State, died at 1:15 Tuesday morning after a four week illness, at the Arlington hotel Washington. The end came quietly after a sudden downturn following pleurisy and pneumonia complications. Gresham was born in 1832 in Indiana, served in the Civil War, held multiple federal offices, and was last Secretary of State. Funeral services will be at the White House with burial in Chicago.
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Pittsburg & Eastern Railroad
McMann
Philadelphia
Rankin's Summit
Montgomery Township
Conany
Ened
Anite Ma Levenme Tuoile Company
Puisdale
Cush Creek
Walter Q. Gresham
Arlington Hotel
Washington, D.C
Gresham
E. F
Andrews
W. W. Jahmston
Woodley
Nicaraeus
Hind
Johnston
Walter Quintin Gresham
Lanesville
Harrison County
Ind
William Gresham
Walter
Corydon Seminary
Bloomington University
Corydon
Fremont
Indiana
Shiloh
Corinth
Vicksburg
Grant
Sherman
Seventeenth Army Corps
Atlanta
Leggett’s Hill
Congress
New Orleans
United States
Benjamin Harrison
Arthur
Treasury
Seventh Judicial District
Chicago
People’s Party
Cleveland
White House
Sheriff Mack Elected Republican Chairman In County Meeting
County Republican committee members from most districts gathered in the grand jury room under County Chairman J C McGregor to elect a new chairman. John S Fisher nominated Sherri D C Mack, ex Prothonotary John A Scott also nominated, Mack won with 27 votes to 10, pledging to serve the party across the county and thanking McGregor for his guidance. The group also endorsed B J Haywood for State Treasurer before adjourning at 2 PM.
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Cherrytree
Glen Campbell
J.C. McGregor
Pionouly
Po Ua
Court Monse
McGiegor
W. O H. Calhoun
Metregor
John S. Fisher
Sherri D. C. Mack
Work
East Mahoning
John A. Scott
McGregor
John A. Downey
Jacksonville
T. S. Pearce
Saltsburg
Mack
Scott
Jacob Creps
Rayne Township
D. J. Pollock
Grant
B. J. Haywood
McGrevor
Indiana bicycle club organized at Court House meeting
At a Thursday evening gathering in the Court House, twenty wheelmen formed the Indiana bicycle club. Committees were named to draft rules for a meeting on Monday, June 3. Membership and race course committees were created. All county wheelmen are eligible, and lady cyclists may join. Temporary officers elected: C. T. Lemon as president and Jesse Griffith as secretary.
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Court House
Indiana Bicycle Club
Fairgrounds
C. T. Lemon
Jesse Griffith
Death of Dr H G Lemison Greensburg physician dies from fall injuries
Dr H G Lemison a long time Greensburg physician died from injuries after fainting while reaching a book on the library second floor and falling to the pavement. The former Saltsburg doctor was a brother of ex Jury Commissioner Jeremiah Lemison of Center township and had been a county resident.
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H. G. Lemison
Greensburg
Saltsburg
Jeremiah Lemison
Center Township
Representative McGaughey Sends Senate Silver Speech Copies
Representative McGaughey announces a limited distribution of Senate speeches on the silver question. He has mailed each county committeeman a copy and asks them to read it and share it with their neighbors to spread the information across the county.
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McGaughey
Senate
Memorial sermon draws patriotic congregation at Lutheran church
A full Sabbath morning service at the Lutheran church united Post 28 G A R the U V L the 8 of V and the Women's Relief Corps in a joint memorial. Rev. Lewis Hay delivered an excellent sermon fitting the occasion.
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Post
8. of V
Women’s Relief Corps
Lewis Hay
Out on Bail After Manslaughter Charge
Lloyd Eastright, jailed on a manslaughter charge in the Denny Sexton case, was released Tuesday on a $3,000 bail.
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Lloyd Eastright
Denny’’ Sexton
Surgeons Remove Cancer From Mrs Burkhart’s Breast
Drs Mabon and Stephens of Penn Run and Miller of Mechanicsburg removed a cancer from Mrs D H Burkhart of Cherryhill township on Friday. The patient had suffered for years and endured intense pain. The operation was successful and indications point to early recovery.
Judge White to Rule After Liquor License Hearing
The liquor license hearing closed on Wednesday and Judge White will issue a decision next. Monday marks the first day of Jane court.
Normal School Notes and Local Social
Paragraphs from the Normal School report a Pittsburg visitor, vacation for model school students, and guests from Altoona. Seniors headed home for a week, while Dr Waller prepares for Everett commencement. A tennis tournament, a baseball game with Greensburg and Saltsburg, and a Decoration Day clash with the Kiskiminetas Club are noted along with forthcoming memorial exercises and a ball park match.
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Model School
Feicht
Altoona
Emelia Feicht
Waller
Everett
W. F. Sproull
Denver
Colo
W. B. Waller
New Rochelle
N. Y
General Assembly
Pittsburg
Esther Drenning
Drenning
Caroline Angel
Wittsboro
Hull
Indiana County Youth Dies in Alabama in May
George W. Hoftman son of William Hoftman of Banks township Indiana County was fatally injured in Alabama while driving a team when a breast chain broke the team plunged and a single tree struck him in the stomach causing internal injuries. He died Friday May 10. His remains were disinterred by Undertaker Remaley Mahattey and brought home for interment in Fry's graveyard Banks township. The funeral was widely attended. He was about 22 years old.
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George W. Hoftman
William Hoftman
Banks Township
Alabama
Remaley
Mahattey
Fry
Captain Nesbit to Move to Maryland Farm Life
Capt J S Nesbit, a downtown merchant, plans to relocate to Maryland around January 1 after buying a 250 acre Worcester County fruit farm near Pocomo ke City. The 150 cultivated acres include a peach orchard of 860 trees plus apples plums cherries and pears with five acres in strawberries. The captain expects to enjoy the new life in the country.
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J. S. Nesbit
Maryland
Edwards Weds Eva Bell at Davis Residence
The marriage ceremony of G W Edwards and Eva Bell of Davis was performed at the residence of Rev J D Brownlee pastor of First United Presbyterian Church on the previous Wednesday.
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G. W. Edwards
Eva Bell
Davis
County
J. D. Brownlee
First United Presbyterian Church
Local Man Slashes Hand in Weekend Accident
Lewis Wheeler of the area suffered a deep cut to his right hand when a knife slipped Saturday striking his arm. He was reportedly at a home or workshop when the injury occurred and sought medical attention.
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Lewis Wheeler
Thie Place
Rome Historic Eternal City From Kings to Emperors
An early historical sketch of Rome traces its origins from Romulus and Remus on Mount Palatine to the seven hills, describes the shift from monarchy to republic, the rise of Julius Caesar and Augustus, and the later fall to barbarian conquest. It notes vast buildings, wealth, corruption, and pivotal disasters including Nero’s fire, ending with Rome’s enduring legacy in world history.
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Rome
Romulus
Remus
Mount Palatine
Tiber
Tarquinus
Cesar
Pompey
Crassus
Cato
Caesar
Augustus
Italy
Peror Nero
Nero
Ely
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