Light vote polled across county in state election
Voters cast a light ballot countywide with results showing Sheatz winning State Treasurer by margins in the four wards. County GOP ticket secured a large majority, while detailed district tallies from Indiana wards and White Township are listed, with official statewide counts to follow in next issue.
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Wille Te Caries
Gounty ‘Teket
Hull
Pirty
White “Bowrabip
Coun
Sheatz
A. L. ‘Gilbert
Ofth Progress
Telegraph Itaponghe
Indi‘cates
Indiana
White Township
Real estate transfers in Indiana County records
Deeds recorded show Alex Bennett transferring 111 acres in Brushvalley to W L Adams for 1050 dollars. David D Cummins sells 4 acres in Washington to Clarence D Swan for 300 dollars. Sumner Grail sells 5 lots in Blacklick to Mrs Elizabeth Wasko for 3600 dollars. William W Brishart transfers 161 acres in Indiana to H M Lowry for 2000 dollars. Adalene Hood sells 89 acres in Indiana and White to G U Gessler for 10000 dollars. David R Colgan sells 12 acres in Grant to A C Bnyder for 120 dollars. N M Bethel sells 0 5 acres in Armstrong to M B Bowman for 1805 dollars. Thomas A Sweitzer sells 65 acres in Conemaugh to John and Ewing for 3200 dollars. Mizabeth Gibson sells 114 acres in Blacklick to George C Dickinson for 2071.08 dollars. M J Wissel sells a lot in Dixonville to Annie Vozor for 400 dollars. Pieter Paeler sells 81 acres in Armstrong to D W Shaiter for 1600 dollars. D B Taylor trustee sells 2 lots in Chevy Chase to John T Gebry for 200 dollars. Grand View Realty Co sells a lot in White to Charlotte Gilmore for 145 dollars and another White lot to B Wise for 180 dollars. Minute B Brick sells a lot in Chambersville to Orgwiord M McHenry for 800 dollars. Nancy Kunkle sells 100 acres in Gyren to J B Weaver for 11650.75 dollars.
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Indiana County
Alex Bennett
Brushvalley
W. L. Adams
David D. Cummins
Washington
Clarence D. Swan
Ranusl Buffler
Green
Stanley A. Stier
Sumner Grail
Blacklick
Elizabeth Wasko
William W. Brishart
Indiana
H. M. Lowry
Adalene Hood
White Township
G.u.gessler
David R. Colgan
A.C. Bnyder
N. M. Bethel
Armstrong
M. B. Bowman
Thomas A. Sweitzer
Conemaugh
John & Ewing
Mizabeth Gibson
George C. Dickin
M. J. Wissel
Dixonville
Annié Vozor
Pieter Paeler
D. W. Sbaiter
D. B. Taylor
Chevy ‘Chase
John T.'Gebry
Grand View Realty, Co
Sudden summons on road ends life of Conrad Stormer
Death on Friday afternoon near Clarksburg. Conrad Stormer, aged 58, left home to attend a public sale on a neighboring farm seeking relief for poor health. He collapsed while driving and expired after returning to his buggy. Survived by a wife, two sons, and a daughter. Funeral and further details pending.
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Conrad Stormer
Clarksburg
Stormer
Horge
Stormer Howe
Hia
Watt
Ail
Armatrong
Song
Deep Interest Aroused At Missionary Society Convention
Deep interest rose at the silver anniversary meeting of the Women's Home Missionary society of the Synod of Pennsylvania in a Presbyterian church last week. Reports show $84,749.60 given to home missions, up $6,226.75 from the prior year, with over $18,100 aiding work among negroes. The gathering included roll-call reports, a 26 year history sketch, and experiences of longtime workers. Officers elected included President Mrs. Charles L. Bailey of Harrisburg and corresponding secretary Mrs. D. F. Diefenderfer of Erie, among others, with next convention set for Oxford church Chester in late October 1908.
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Women’s Home Missionary Society
Synod of Pennsylvania
Presbyterian Church
Pennsylvania
Kilbanning
Indiana
Holmes
Lackawanna
Oxford
Chester
Charles L. Bailey
Harrisburg
S. P. Harbison
Allegheny
William B. Holmes
Honesdale
J. H. Evans
Oil City
May D. Strong
West Fittston
D. F. Diefenderfer
Erie
Young People’s Work
J. I. Clokey
Braddock
W. P. Lowry
Butler
Contingent Fund
A. D. Lundy
Williamsport
Johnston McLanahan
Chamblersburg
Club Women in Session At New Century Meeting
The New Century club held its regular Monday meeting with 22 members attending. Delegates to the Federation of Pennsylvania Women's Clubs were to report, but a reading of external reports replaced the missing delegate report. A special meeting is set for Saturday at 7 30 o clock for honorary members and public reading room notices are highlighted. A will filed names John T. McKean as executor. residue to his heirs. The will, dated October 24, 1903, is for Sarah B. Widdowson of Rayne township.
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New Century Club
Federation of Pennsylvania Women’s Clubs
Philadelphia
Graff's Meat Market
North Sixth Street
Sarah B. Widdowson
Rayne Township
John T. McKean
John T. Stuchul
Loll McGregor
Six Weeks of Court Jury Selections Ahead
Jury Commissioners J K McElhoes and W F George selected jurors for the December term. Four weeks of court will be held in December and two in January. The Host of jurors, Farm Down East, appears in Progress. T Myers of Whitetownship bought a 116 steres farm in Kippack township Montgomery County and will settle there next spring.
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J. K. McElhoes
W. F. George
the Progress
Young Skater Breaks Both Arme at Local Rink
Mitchell Cochran son of J N Cochran of Plamnville injured Saturday evening while skating at the local rink. News notes the incident alongside county post office changes near West Lebanon and Brushyvalley Farm purchases by Fred Dilts. A tragic fire injury in Livermore follows a child’s clothing catching fire from a stove, resulting in death.
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Mitchell Cochran
J. N. Cochran
Plamnville
New Westoffice
Whiskey Run
West
Lebanon
Brushyvalley
Fred Dilts
Brushvalley
Livermore
Fatalities at Coal Mine Near Saltsbury Cause of Deadly Accidents
A string of mine accidents at the Conemaugh coal company near Saltsbury over four days likely claimed three lives. Slavs and workers were hurt or killed as cars toppled or reckless movements crushed and a roof collapse buried Clyde Hill. Joe Antanag, 18, died after pushing cars and being struck between the car and cribbing. Andy Sharn, about 40, was crushed. Hill suffered a broken back and critical injuries, with Terrence Grier escaping with minor injuries.
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Conemaugh Coal Company
Saltsbury
Ufe
Joe Antanag
Sowe
Andy Sharn
Ife
Clyde Hill
Ad Hill
White Township
Graceton
W. D. Gates
Allegheny General Hospital
Terrence Grier
Hill
Obituary notices from a 19th century local paper
Deaths include Mary J Thompson widow of Robert Thompson aged 74 of West Oak street of heart trouble. born 1833 in Ireland, emigrated at 16, survived by daughter Annie. Funeral at her home with Rev Swartz Crawford, burial Oakland cemetery. Also Anna Ewing 89, wife of Robert M. Ewing, Wilkinsburg. James Grow 88, former Burlington township resident, died at daughter’s home in Johnstown. Benjamin McAtoos of Decker's Point, 80. Emma C Bory, 47, at Blairville. guests visit Ottumwa Iowa entities mentioned: Dr J Bee family, Commissioner Ws Neal.
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Mary J. Thompson
Mary Jane Thompson
Robert Thompson
West Oak Street
Knox
John Knox
Ballycastle
Ireland
America
McGee's
Mills
Clearfield County
Indiana
Annie
Presbyterian Church
Swartz Crawford
Oakland
R. M. Ewing
Anna Ewing
Robert M. Ewing
Wilkinsburg
Town
McLain Davis
South Seventh Street
Mary A
Laura’ M. Davis
Samuel M. Davis
Dia
Tvtet
Orange County
Gil
Rey. McLain Davis
Green River
Utah
Indiana Normal School
Women’s Club
James Fh. Grow
James Ti. Grow
Burlington Township
John Cameron
Johnstown
Mary Ann Graham
Bufington Township
John Grow
Buffington Township
Lowry Grow
Amos Strong
Charles Opner
Hlaworth Rowland
Pendleton
Cambri County
Laverty
Strongatown
Benjamin McAtoos
Decker's Point
McAtoos
John P. Wilson
Punxatitawnay
Mundey
John Hwing
Clarkaburg
Briday
A. T. Woaton
Philadelphia
Tait Thompson
Pittsburg
Formar
Kellysburg
George W. Simpson
Wayne Avenue
Harrisburg
Hugh Mack
Grova City
TE. Walker Smith
Mt. Pleasant
Arthur Wilson
Linda Detwiler
Friends
Carolyn Speedy
North Eighth Street
Dayton and Marion Center
Mary Beatty
Massillon
Armour Mullen
J. M. Balentine
Oregon
Alexander Balentine
Neat Church Street
Angie Moore
Swissvale
Ruelba Lewis
South Eleventh Street
Annie Nibert
Charles Pish
Buffalo
J. H. Wollar
Hotel Moore
Edward Lewis
Mercersburg
Linus Lewis
T. D. Stephens
Porn Run
Ralph Minde
H. B. Rowland
Rubie
Roxie
Som Tom
Smicksburg
G. S. Marshall
Marshall
W. B. Marshall
Missey Lizzie
Lottie Simpson
Glen Campbell
Mary J. Walmer
Banks Township
H. P. McCoy
South Baventh Street
Willet
John Marlin
Charles A. Nichol
Ida W. Nichol
New Yorke
Wm. M Nichol
Brooklyn
D. T. McGregor
Marion Center
McGregor
Wedded Fifty Years: Smiths of Wilkin Spotlight
Relatives gathered at the Wilkin home to honor Mr and Mrs Joseph Smith on their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Gold and white decor, chrysanthemums, and a 2 PM dinner followed by toasts from Rev W D Ewing. Nine children born to the couple, four surviving and present with families. Gifts included jewelry china leather couch and gold and silver purse.
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Hols
Phonda
Liem
Childres
Loken
Kateema
Srout
Joseph Smith
Wilkin
Omma i Cathcart
Sharon
Bell
Bilderton
Smith
W. D. Ewing
Elkin
Jefferson County
M. H. Smith
Punxsutawney
J. B. Smith
McDonald
John Nichol
Georgeville
Lohough
DuBois
Veterans Pensions Updated in Indiana County List
Local government records grant pensions to multiple veterans across towns including Homer City El derton Rochester Mills Parkwood Cramer Dilltown Blairsville Inddia and Mora from March 1907. Monthly rates range from 8 to 20 dollars with several reissues and original grants noted for each recipient.
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Indiane County
James Haging
Homer City
Huston Munshower
Mary Barclay
Elderton
Nathaniel &. Tozer
Rochester Mills
William Henderson
Parkwood
William Stiles
Cramer
William Fitzgerald
Georgeville
John Brown
Inddiana
John J. Young
Dilltown
Daniel W. Smith
Blairaville
Levi Keith
Hugh H. Hopkins
Flora
Harrison Pearce
Mora
Fire destroys Myers schoolhouse in Center township
A Thursday afternoon fire destroyed the Myers schoolhouse in Center township after pupils were dismissed. The blaze appeared to originate from a defective fuse or stove near the roof and chimney, with no insurance on the building. Nearby residents saved most books and some furniture. Harry Anderson teaches at Ragewood. A separate stove fire at Hamilton School caused a floor hole but was quickly extinguished by district residents.
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Center Township
Harry Anderson
Ragewood
Hamilton
Benefit Euchre and Dance for Indiana County Hospital
A Thanksgiving benefit will be held in Library Hall on Thanksgiving Day November 38. Miss St Clair of St Clair chairs the organizing meeting at her home. committees to be appointed. The event will feature euchre, dancing and refreshments to be finalized at subsequent meetings. Mrs Griffth of Waterst, Rd noted for keeping a Plymouth Rockhen, now 203 ages since February, remains active.
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Barr
Indiana
J. 8. Barr
Wria
Washington
South
Johnstown
Dixon
Dilltown
Tomb
Hugh Mack
Clyde
C. N. Me
Kelyay
Armagh
Rowland
Thomas Rowland
W. B. Marshall
Smickaburg
Cribbs
Heshidon
Doe Prato
Reed
Frank
Speedy
Wilkingburg
G. H. Bheenley
Thomas
Lewis
R. B.D
Library Hall
Indiana County Hospital
Miss 8
St. Clair
Hopital Project
Miss St. Clair
Jury Drawn for December Terms Across Boroughs
A long list shows jurors for multiple courts across Blairsville Blairsville Conemaugh Green Campbell Indiana Mahoning Pine Rayne Wheatfield Wheeling and others, with terms beginning December 2 December 9 December 16 and continued to January 5, including names like Burrell Blairaville Center Conemaugh Cherryhill Glen Campbell Indiana Mahoning Montgomery Wheafield and more. The schedule outlines grand juries for the months ahead.
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Grand Jurone
Armatrong
K. S. Stumpf
Seallinhpert Burrell
Sumner Graff
Blairsville
Samuel Bhopley
D. W. Llley
Richard Lewis
Buffington
Alson Young
Glen Campbell
Duff Sawyer
Indiana
Stahl
Allison
Alex. Rice
Mahoning
South—I
M. Brandon
An’l, Mulberger
Weat—S
JT. Good
Montgomery
John Scott
Frank Jydick
Mechanicsburg
Marshall McDermott
Wheafield
Weat
Otis Z. Wagonner
Young
C. 0. Neal
Recond
Armstrong
Madison Craig
John
Campball
Amos Thomas
Burrell
David Palmer Blairaville
O. Alter
Gev
W. Crecd
John Shotts
Banks
Elmer Martin
Brushvalley
Geo. Jamison
Archie Stewart
BW. Layton
J.B. Repine
Cyrus Work
C. Spencer
Conemaugh
M. McLaughlin
Samuel Shields
Cherryhill
Ben C. Smith
Green
J. #. Napp
R. N. Pattison
John £. Daughisn
Lincoln Gibson
A. P. Stephens
Irvin Gardner
D. L. Martin
Grant
Salon Sheesley
Homer City
Wm. D. Bush
Irvin Lydiak
Harry B. Marshall
Bennett Stadtmilter
Harry Kuhns
W. J. Wilson
Leon Smith
Levi Shutter
North
Samuel Knox
Amos Powell
Morria Frantz
Wm. Weitzel
Pine
James Conway
Wm. Grifth
Rayne
Horace Kinter
Edward ‘Thompson
West
G. W. Clawson
East
John I
Matthews
J. A. Clawson
Edward Ressler
David J. Cramer
Washington
Simon Pinhor
Hird Wrek
Getty
A. Geist
John Becl
Simon Bowars
J. W. Rishell
A. D. Williams
Blakeville
Kerr
W. J. Jackson
David Miller
Cribbs
Blacklick
J. C. He Moalings
E. Ackerson
Wib
Stewart
David Duncan
Cherry Ree
John D. Garmian
Oontor
Peter R. Clawson
D. H. Long
Cango
I. M. Siuttar
Barclay
Glan Campbell
Joseph Troup
Twomer City
L. M. Wilson
John ©. Moorhead
Robert Mullen
W. I. Stuchell
John 0. Formtar
John Henry
Alonzo George
Wheatield
Weab
I. T
Beondlinger
Wheatfield
Rust
Walloon
Young—Uider Kings
Burglars Strike Town Again in Sleuthing Spree
Eight homes on South Sixth and North Fifth streets were looted in one night as prowlers continued a pattern of targeting specific town sections. One resident, A M Moreau, chased a thief after spotting him escaping through the rear, but the intruder dropped Mr Moreau’s overcoat and escaped with about $1.50 in change while other robberies mainly yielded little of value. The thief remains at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Sixth Streets
North Fifth Street
South Sixth Street
J. G. Alberts
Edward Young
Bred Horlinger
M. F. Sharrotts
Sarai K. Smith
Albert
North Wirth Street
Mr. Moreau
Toad
Bt. Berdard
J. T. Loucher
Church Street
Armstong Elkin wedding in Breezedale home today
A quiet home wedding unites William Meteall Armstrong of Oakmont and Miss Halen Prothero Elkin at Breezedale the bride’s parents home at 12 30 pm Rev Bishop Whitehead of Pittsburg officiates. Attendants include Laura Elkin Susanne Armstrong and Howard Armstrong. Witnesses are the parents families and elder relatives. the couple to move to Muskogee Indian Territory.
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Publican Viclony
Stale and
Arst Ward
Shentz
Barman
Stevenson
Clark
Register and Recorder
Sutton
Botsford
Hinstein
Wed
Second Ward
Harman
Henderson
Pounds
Palmer
Barhart
Alexander
Moorhead
Botaford
Einstein
Sheata
Uaryan
Fourti Ward
Sheat
Skin
Earhart
WHITE
Sunton
Bhlkin
Harbart
CLUB
Milner
Rucent Deatus
Emerrys
Emma C
Bory
J. J. Brantiingep
Mra
J. 2Bee
Ottumwa, Ia
Ws i Neal
URS
Fifly Yeaig
Fire Pressroys Schoolmouse
FOR Benefit OF Hospital
Mys
Griffth
Marvin Liconacs
Mike Ganon
Wee Tera Aturford
Guzlo Bydos
LabeRvales Ford
Dudley Me Dorverre
Asu Vliy
Mary Wishermin
Doneph Alortelli
Rte
Archkdald
Diblo
Burkle
Arough
Ralph Kinale
Balington
John A. Wire Matraville
Doling
Miller
Butt
Playee
Honderaon
W. I. Dickey
Pbrank Craft
Cance—Wai
Crawford
C,h. Viger
Geo. Hamilton
Gast
Mohardaon
la Stoar
Pins—John
Ewing
Pau Fail Rayne
Robt
Wan
Gryerney
Pan White
Denning
Wheatdald
Gamble
Moreatt
Motme
Graham—Marshall
T. Lee Graham
Jonnie Marshall
Grand Pacific Hotel
Chicago
Kev. W. I. Shields
Medford
Ore
Graham
D. L. Marshall
John & Onningham
Campbell-Rian
Philadelphia Street
Wosk
Cunningham
Tenth Streets
Owens Toniguty
The
James F. Brooks
Krary Hall
Cambria
Ament