CHILD BURNED TO DEATH AT BONFIRE INDIANA COUNTY
Companions fled as a bonfire tragedy struck near Shelocta. Bruce George, 19, of Armstrong township, narrowly escaped death crossing the Conemaugh tracks at Dolanaugh, was knocked unconscious and treated at Memorial hospital Johnstown. A 12 year old Wehrum girl, Elizabeth Chuck, died after her dress caught fire during play near a coal company. Local real estate transfers and a missionary entertainment are noted, along with a Westmoreland judge sentencing Sheriff John Shields to prison for embezzlement. Social events fill Indiana life with club nights, weddings, and medical society talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce George
Shelocta
Cresson
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Coneamaugh
Memorial ‘Hospital
Johnstown
John Sell
Armstrong Township
Elizabeth Chuck
John Chilick
Wehrum
Prigntenca
Coal Company
Keene
Melaid
Westmoreland County
John EB. Shields
Western Penitentiary
McConnell
Greensburg
Weding Week Notices From Indiana County Area
A string of local weddings unfolds in Mabori Mack territory near Atigh, including Martha Mack marrying Lyman Natal. William Martin and Minnie Alter wed in Blairsville, while Wells and Wentz tie the knot in Johnstown. Several other couples from Blacklick and surrounding townships are noted with brief details, plus an auto streetcar collision and a postmaster exam announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Maton
G. H. Martin
Youngstown
Ohio
Mae Mahon
Muabon
San Antonio
Texas
William Liggett
Chestnut Street
Teachers Institute of Arueh valley at Rugh schoolhouse
The second local institute of Arueh valley township teachers will meet at the Rugh schoolhouse on Saturday afternoon and evening. The program lists opening addresses by G. Miller and James J. Chapman, numerous recitations, topics on arithmetic teaching and cooperation of teachers and patrons, and a debate on observation versus reading. All friends of education are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arueh Valley
Rugh
G. Miller
Nexponse
A. Welley
K. Work
Blaine Miller
G. L. Campbell
C. M. Thompson
John Auld
Wm. Shultz
KE. G. Miller
Emma
Amipoat
Edna Campbell
Charley Clark
iMéya
Broughter
Pearl Walters
Alex Dick
Glenn Hunter
J. H. Rhine
Hida Arte
God
Christian Church
Clymer
F. W. Cox
Wesleyan Methodist
Cornec Ot Church
Twelfth Streets
Indiana Market Report Notes Empty Seat Visitor
Tuesday afternoon overation records M. D. Fisher of Phumville as an empty seat visitor on Monday in local market notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Market
M. D. Fisher
Phumville
Wills From Four Estates Distribute Property
Brief notices report estates disposed by four wills. Joseph Hudson of this place leaves specific bequests to children Clarence Hudson $1500 and Pearl Teasdale Bessie Dilts Lulu Mabon each $750 with the remainder to wife Araminta Hudson who receives the income and eventual principal split among heirs. Clarence Hudson and Fred Dilts named joint executors. Frank Keener will provides equal shares to his wife Birdie and son Clark with Birdie named guardian and executrix. Mary Chapman Blairsville wills give entire estate to son William L. Chapman who is also executor. Anna Hamilton McKean named executrix and sole beneficiary under William Hamilton’s will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hudson
Clarence Hudson
Pearl Teasdale
Bessie Dilts
Lulu Mabon
Araminta Hudson
Fred Dilts
Frank Keener
Birdie Keener
Clark
Anna Hamilton McKean
William Hamilton
Lost Eye in Accident at Two-lick Power House
Jesse Lytle of town and employee of Indiana County Street Railways Co. lost sight of his right eye in a Sunday night accident at the Two-lick power house while turning steam into a newly fitted gauge. A piece of glass struck his eye, leaving him severely shocked and confined to home for some time. Constables and justices will assume office in December and January. Medical inspection of schoolchildren begins statewide. 500 doctors will screen pupils over two weeks. Cold weather damaged fruit and crops. Dilltown barn fire causes about 1500 loss. W T Mahaffey elected president of Indiana County Sabbath School Association to fill vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Lytle
Indiana County Street Railways Co
Lytle
Kenwood
Irene Gibson
Myles Fetterman
Dinwiddie
Jas
Nichol
Arch Engle
Floyd Hornsheimer
Sheloota Lawrene Anghes
Deny
Maehowe
Ittyburg
Agubriels
Helvelfiner
Gertrude
Latrabe
Jane A
George Mithiar
Near
Hichardson
Rtochester Mills
Walker
Orris
Speedy
Indiana
Kelley
West
Herby Farren
Punxsutawney
Samuel Kerr
Blaine Hess
Dixonville
Lewis Wells
Vilo Orr
John King and Son
Walter
Cochran’s Mills
Shelocta
Creskside
Vernie McGaughey
Walker School
South Bend
Mable King
Rural Valley
J. F. Alehouse
Nelle
Verne Townsend
Montgomery
Olive Pedder
Pittsburg
Ralston Rodecker
Apollo
Townsend
Florence
Golu Alshouga
Levi Alshouse
W. G. Cochran
Emery Sande
Henry Townsend
Indiana Bear Club
Lw Tuntingdon County
George Jones
Ed Kirkland
Heechburg
Mick, Colteburgh
Murray
Clarksburg
Kellysburg
Cinbla
Marga
Mabel Moore
Ind
Mes. Smith
Chamberville
Mag
Martha Montes
Jolin
Tiki
J. D. Het“ek God
Inabeth el Kin
Indie
Olive Woodwird
Crown
Minvestary
Aid Larue
Personal Brevities Reflect Local Travel and Visits
A long list of short notes records residents and visitors across towns. Clarion’s Charles Sapson spent Sunday with Indiana relatives. James Manistha visited Brad dock. Miss Lema Grrr from Marion Center visited Indiana. many others, including Mrs. Clark Neal, Perey Hoxton, and Miss Martha Williams, are noted in asides about trips, hospital visits, and social calls around Johnstown, Pittsburg, Dubois, Vandergrift, and nearby townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sapson
Clarion
Indiana
James Manistha
Braddock
Perey Hoxton
Johnstown
Varry W. Wilson
Church Street
Obinigam
Ud. N.ostewart
Fifth Street
Br. Thirles Stewart
Pittsuure
J. Parkwiddie
Natrona
David Myers
Greensburg
Charryhill Township
Nay Craig
Ninth Street
Vandergrift
John Miller
Eleventh Street
Pittsburg
Martha Williams
H. L. McCullough
Lewis Henry
Cookport
Nellie Kleinstubb
Creek~ Side
Samuel Kleinstub
New York
A. W. Wilson
Saltsburg
Anna Laughlin
North Sixth Street
D. M. Miller
Hannah Cessler
Philadelphia Street
Punxeytawney
Josiah Lydick
J. A. Armstrong
Montgomery Township
A. M. Armstrong
Homer City
Jas. M. Knox
College Springs
W. S. Collins
Railroad Avenue
Jenime Johnastion
South Seventh Street
Tiro
Perry
A. S. Moorhead
Wilkinsburg
George Lydick
Sixth Street
John Lewis
Mary Bodenhammer
Alice Johnson
Roberta Johnson
Indiana Hospital
Mathias Conrath
Town
David Conrath
Orlando
Fla
George W. Swan
Qui Street
Ponxsutawney
Daniel Gourley
Elder Peeler
David Ellis
Laurens
William McGregor
Mick Marguerite Daugherty
State College
Samuel G. Philip
Pranklin
Gertrude
Emma ‘Reed
Normal
Philip
Reed
G. Ky Simpson
Philadelphia
Simpson
North America
B. W. Hawes
Cherry Tree
Hawes Bros
Dixonville
J. A. Rappold
Margaret Happel
Salieburg
Tile Gresaley
Hillsdale
J. A. Stuchel
West Philadelphia
Stuchel
Ruth Allen
County Town News From Local Residents
News of county towns told by locals recounts visits, dinners, and social events. Mirthful notes cover visits to Indiana and Pittsburgh, bear hunting plans, pie socials, hospital trips, and family gatherings across Kenwood, Dixonville, Shelocta, South Bend, Kellysburg, and surrounding areas with multiple named residents and brief outings.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bon
Fyatt Road
Indiana County
Sulik Feoka
Burrell
Joe Qogsick
P. Hrastus Rhea
Ter
B. M. Clark
McCullough
Harry B. Johnston
Saltshore
Salisburg
Alexander HE. Rhea
Wm. Thomas
Frank Corn
Staley Kopsak
Green
Samuel Duplanza
J. W. Rankin
Clytoe
Clymer National Bank
Savilla Davis
Blacklick
James Davis
W. C. Kubns
P. J. Baker
First United Presbyterian Church
Cosmopolitan Club
St. Clair Orchestra of
Maurice Hille
Me Society
Acheson Stewart
Mercy Hospital
Indiana County Medical Society
L. Bh. Glagett
Blatraville
John M. Bt. Clair
Hawes Brog
Fond School
Young
Pron F Evouing
Martin Alter
William T. Martin
Blairsville
Minnie Alter
Charles A. Alter
East Philadelphia Street
J. W. Cary
M. EB. Church
Indiana Normal School
Martin
Wells-Wentz
Franklin L. Wells
Marion Center
Mary B. Wentz
Mary B. Bisbling
F. D. Ellenberger
Derby Street United
Albert J. Thompson
Margaret Hill
Blacklick Township
James Hill
H.N. Sipes
Mary Compton
Bebler Cramer
Heilwood
Hen. J. Day Brownlee
Margaret Kessler
School Street
Carnahan
Bheloda
Bixthland Water Streets
Btarford
Ipollana
Teachers Institute
iCourt
Register and Recorder’s Office
Pennsylvania
State Health Department
Perssons
Dilltown
George Stephens
Dhilltown
Chasen
Indiana County Sabbath School Association
W. T. Mahaffey
David J. Price
Baskservice
Techamarios
Lema Grrr
Clark Neal
Dubois
Dyy
Muainks
Shite
Harrisburg
Gov. Tenerv
Commonwealth
Luive
John K. Tener
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Mindas
Harry P. Dowler
Penn-Mary Coal Company
Penn-Mary
Dower
W. Westinghouse
Fightin Country Beretailways Company
Fonemaush
Gudtad Presbyterian
Saltaburgy
W. E. Mintesr
Saltaburg
Ang Iev
Tinker
General Assembly
Seattle
Wash
Hadly
Dark Tomaso
St. Vincent Farma
Latrobe
Latrobe Hospital
G. T. McCrea
Brushyalley
A. T. Taylor
Troy G. Ling
Martin Minnie Alter
Harry D
Wolfe
Cherry Hill
Bertha
M. Holmes
Tardolph
Vanier
Rome
Eharaday
A. Bibi Suadlamehter
Swarts Crawford
Torrenty
Wood
Wilaaibeth Made
Marshall
Barren
J. A
Layes
May
Blatrayille
W. It
Nelf
Chas
Cribbs
Arthur
A. M. Barron
Hu Allison
Torrence Greer
James Craven
Sarrett Bros
Jalerson County
Warle Craven
Reynoldsville
Waoon
Frank Dixson
Austin Craven
East Liverpool
Sarah Steele
Pearle Lewis
Kimmel
Clyde Min. Dinsmore Die
Lrushvallay
Viei
Mars
TS. Lynn
Milas Hertha Dilek
Hesibon
A. Ey Churk
Misaily
Ter Brether
Darry Mack
Miteatin
Arence
Mack
Erry
Starr Mies
Chatto
Leon
Avring
Mize Gorn Shatfar
Visithig
Joliar Sliver
Hruddack
Hugh Mack
N. Mekelyey
Dollmstown
Dward
Shatter
Lather
Edge
Pvan Jones
Thelma
Hirakh Valley
Donald
Oscar Davis
Altoona
Joseph McGullough
Klamer City
T. Hough
Ben F. Coe
Chicago
Rochester
Mian
Hoag
Stork
Hol. Howell
Cathryn Bowman
Dixonville & Clymer Hospital
Clearfield
Jasso Way
Dames Oucher
Katherine Brown
Elizabeth McMillen
Ambrose
Beart Lightcup
Northun Steffy
Jemima Kauger
J. J. McDlhoga
Pittaburg
Htazel Condron
Indiana Normal
Benjamin Furman
Hilt Adash
McLeister
Gipi
M. Ake Ware
Aig Rr
Milas
Clara Ferrier
Tushed
Telativea
A. Maben
Aleman
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