Week of accidents and sad drownings reported
A series of mishaps includes carpenter J A H Longwell’s serious fall from a roof injuring his rib and collarbone, and the drowning death of three year old Robert Peffer in a water trough in a South Seventh street yard. Other injuries involve Mrs. Archibald Matthews, Samuel Brady, Solomon Butterbaugh, Mrs. Spicher, Harry Kunkle, Clark White, and Amos Mabon, with varying fractures and concussions. Interments were held in Beaver Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. H. Longwell
School Street
Longwell
S. A. Smith
South Sixth Street
Longswell
Wm. Simpson
Robert
Charles L. Peffer
South Seventh Street
Beaver Falls
Archibald Matthews
Johnstown
Matthews
East Wheatfield Township
Minnie
Samuel Brady
Gipsy
Solomon Butterbaugh
Green Township
Daniel Spicher
Hillsdale
Foday
Harry Kunkle
Clark White
Washington Township
Kunkle
Amos Mabon
Ambrose
Graduates Meet Again at Odd Fellows Hall Social
Indiana county alumni association held a social with about 135 former graduates and teachers. The hall was decorated for the occasion. after a business meeting, supper, toasts, brief addresses, and a male quartet performance, the event ended with a dance. A planned refin banquet was announced for the coming holiday. County population stands at 42 556, up 351 since ten years ago. state population 6 302 113, up 1 044 101.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Public School Alumni Association
Odd Fellows’ Hall
A. M. Hammers
George J. Fell
H. C. Christy
Richard Watson
W. 8
Trainer
John 8. Fisher
Ernest Stewart
E. W. Smith
Elder Peeler
Rowe
Mildred Thompson
Indiana County
Pennsylvania
Will Arrive Earlier On Main Line Schedule
The schedule on the main line shifts next Monday with the morning train arriving at 8 25 instead of 8 35, while its return to Blairsville Intersection still leaves at 8 50 a m. The Mikado at Thanksgiving night features beautiful music elaborate staging and handsome New York costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
New York
Indiana Childrens Aid Society to Stage The Mikado Benefit
Home talent will entertain Indiana audiences as Library Hall hosts a Thanksgiving evening show. The Mikado, a comic Japanese opera, will be presented for the Children’s Aid Society benefit by 40 actors including a 30 member chorus under Prof. J. Lisle Apple. Costumes arrive from New York and the production features elaborate scenery and stage effects. Funds aid county poor through the charity’s homes and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Library Hall
Children’s Aid Society
J. Lisle Apple
Japan
Land of Flowers
New York City
the Mikado
W. Pearl Walker
Nanki Poo
Yum Yum
Ko Ko
Lord Hi
Titipu
A. Campbell
Elliott Owens
Blair Sutton
Helen White Pitti-Sing
Helen Torrence Peep-Bo
Cora West Batishs
Two Wills Filed Last Week Include Grant and Brushvalley Bequests
The late James Ritchey of Grant township left 39 acres and all personal property to his widow with one horse to Thomas Hetzler and sale proceeds shared equally. If estate remains at widow's death, it goes to Hetzler. Dated September 11, 1897. David Killen of Brushvalley township left $200 to David L Killen at age 21 and the remainder to his widow who is executrix. dated April 30, 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ritchey
Grant Township
Register
Thomas Hetzler
David Killen
Brushvalley Township
David L. Killen
Union Thanksgiving Service Meeting Notes
The Ministerial Association held a regular session at the Presbyterian church with Rev. Dr. Furman presiding. Dr. Reynolds read on fiction, Swartz Crawford joined the association, and a letter from Dr. Hall was read. The next meeting will be December 3 at First United Presbyterian. Union services are set for November 29 at 10 a.m. at the Lutheran church with Rev. D. M. Ein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
A. J. Furman
Calvin
Jacksonville
G. T. Reynolds
M. E. Church
Town
Swartz Crawford
Presbyterian Church of
Impostor Posed as DuBois Church Fundraiser
A man naming himself Stouffer from DuBois visited Indiana in the last week claiming authority to solicit funds for the DuBois United Presbyterian church. He met many congregants but received little money after a letter from the DuBois church warned the public he is an impostor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stouffer
Bis
DuBois
Indiana
Fire destroys dwelling of Mr. McCune at Eastrun
A fire in Eastrun, in this county, completely destroyed the home of Mr. 5. F. McCune on Wednesday forenoon. The family discovered the blaze late and only a portion of the contents was saved. Loss is heavy with just 400 dollars insurance on the building and its contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastrun
5. F. McCune
Youngs celebrate 55 years of marriage in town
Mr and Mrs William Young of West Water Street marked their 55th wedding anniversary on Monday. Both in good health and active for their age, they were joined by their two sons William of Blairaville and Robert E of town and their wives for the observance at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Young
Westi| Water Street
William
Blairaville
Robert E
Town
New Grocery Sold to Godfrey Marshall
Mr J B Hinds sold his grocery to Godfrey Marshall this week. The business continues at the same location with Miss Phoebe Hinds, daughter of the late proprietor, in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Hinds
Godfrey Marshall
Phoebe Hinds
Yellow Creek Survey Work Near Pine Flats by Corps
The corps of engineers, working for the New York Central Railroad, operate near Pine Flats this week. They are advancing toward Yellow Creek along the line of a prior survey, conducted years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corps of Civil Engineers
New York Central Railroad Company
Pine Flate
Yellow Creek
Pledges to Be Kept by Stalwart Republicans in Pennsylvania
Harriburg notes a Republican majority in both legislative chambers aims to enact ballot reform oleomargarine law updates and school funding measures. The plan prioritizes honest ballots, tighter penalties for oleo fraud, and restoring school appropriations after a prior cut amid partisan battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrieburg
Pennsylvania
Seventh Ward
Philadelphia
Squire McMullen
McAleer
Congress
Lloyd
Pittsburg
Republican Party of
Ballot Reform Association
Republican Party
Stone
Department of Agriculture
Normal Wins Football Game at Normal Park 16 to 0
A fair afternoon crowd witnessed Normal defeat Kittanning 16 to 0 at Normal Park. In the first half Marshall and Dick scored touchdowns with Long kicking the goal, and Russell added a second-half TD. Phythyon stood out for good playing as Normal dominated the line throughout the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal Park
Marshall
Long
Russell
Normal
Phythyon
Noga
Moorhead Faythyon
Seer
Sheen MA
Wilson
Chambers
Fouer
Adair
Golden
Married Next Week: McFadden to Wed Parkinson in Town
Marlin McFadden of town and Cora Parkinson of Moundsville W Va will marry next Wednesday at 5 pm in the pride's parents home. McFadden son of Eliza McFadden of South Tenth street has worked for Sterling Boiler Co. His bride's family is influential in Moundsville. They will visit here on Thanksgiving Day and stay with his mother for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlin McFadden
Town
Cora Parkinson
Moundsville
W. Va
McFadden
Eliza McFadden
South Tenth Street
Sterling Boiler Company
Governor grants respite in Harrisburg for local murderer
Harrisburg November 20 governor Stone issued a respite for John Saddler of Westmoreland county from November 22 to January 1. Saddler was denied a pardon at the last board of pardons meeting. Attorneys seek a rehearing prompting the respite. A pardons board meeting is set for tomorrow with about a dozen cases to be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Stone
John Saddler
Westmoreland County
Saddler
Board of Pardons
Made Merry a Birthday at Blairsville Home
Saturday marked the 41st birthday of Robert Bratton of Blairsville. Friends gathered at his home with well-filled baskets and enjoyed a noon dinner. Bratton, formerly of Whitestown, now works for the Pennsylvania Railroad and is a highly popular Blairsville resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bratton
Blairsville
Bratton
White Township
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Big Shipments of Poultry From Local Station
On a Thursday six carloads of poultry were shipped to eastern markets marking the largest single day shipment in several years from this station. The move showcases growing demand for poultry products and highlights local agricultural activity.
Pension Increases for Civil War Veterans Noted
Congressman informs that Indiana veterans receive monthly pension boosts effective dates in 1898 to 1900, with amounts ranging from 8 to 24 dollars and several survivors listed. Postmaster recommendation for Baggaley and rural route petitions for Greensburg Middletown Stanton Crogs and Kittanning Montgomeryville are also noted. A Manila bolo knife sent home by Lewis Wheeler of Company E, 47th US Infantry, after a skirmish near Sorsogan is described, including capture of an insurgent weapon and casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Joseph Falcon
Indiana
David Kirkpatrick
Same Place
Henry H. McCreight
Advance
Indiana County
Fred Glasser
Brushvalley
Same
Elizabeth J. Stitt
Leechburg
Armatrong County
David Snowden
Dayton
Robert J. McCollim
Kittanning
Robert McLanahan
Atwood
Martha Brown
Dime
Margaret A. Brown
Penn Run
Henry Reed
New Florence
Westmoreland County
Austin C. Fish
Reynoldsville
Jefferson County
John A. Rodgers
Baggaley
Greensburg
Middletown
Stanton Crogs
Morris Schoolhouse
Montgomeryville
Clarksburg
West Lebanon
G. W. Wheeler
Philadelphia
Manila
Philippines
Lewis Wheeler
47Th
United States Infantry
Sorsogan
Pamay
Mr. Wheeler
Indiana Dancing School Proposed for Winter
Society items note a possible dancing school in Library Hall this winter with a Thursday night event. Mrs. Samuel Highlands of White township hosted friends last Wednesday. County officials, including T. P. Stephens, attended a Thursday dinner. Miss Lou Brallier’s Sunday school class plans a candy sale at her North Ninth Street home next Saturday afternoon. Christ Episcopal Church Ladies Guild will host a chicken and waffle supper December 5 at 5 PM in the parish room. waffles baked by the waffle man of Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Library Hall
Samuel Highlands
White Township
T. P. Stephens
Court House
Lou Brallier
Episcopal Sunday School
Miss Brallier
North Ninth Street
Visit to the Yosemite Featured in Wilkinsburg Minister Lecture
Rev J W Miles of Wilkinsburg Pa spoke on Visit to the Yosemite before a large M E church audience. The Epworth League sponsored the free lectures this week with Rev C L Smith of Mt Pleasant scheduled to discuss A Day and Night in the Mammoth Cave this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Miles
Wilkinsburg
Yosemite
M. E
Epworth League
C. L. Smith
Mt. Pleasant
Mammoth Cave
Well-known Merchant Gillespie Treated for Cancer in New Oxford
Well-known merchant P. E. Gillespie of Strongstown is in New Oxford Pennsylvania this week under care of Dr Swartz for cancer. He previously recovered from a small lip cancer but the disease recently recurred on his neck and has now spread to the cheek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E. Gillespie
Strongstown
New Oxford
Swartz
Gillespie
Thieves Lock Safe at Cra mer & Diehl Flour Mill
Report states thieves entered the flouring mill of Cra mer and Diehl in New Florence on a Friday. The office safe was unlocked but the burglars did not discover this. attempts to smash the combination failed and little or no booty was taken. Zebitha the racing mare from Johnstown was sold to William B. Prothera and shipped to the city last week while wintering with other horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cramer & Diehl
New Florence
Zebitha
James M. Haws
Johnstown
William B. Prothera
Mr. Haws
Deaths And Interments In County This Week
Remains sent home for interment from the United States hospital ship Relief in Japan. Edson Work, 23, a sergeant in the Ninth United States Infantry, died of dysentery after serving in Luzon and China. His body will be brought to Rochester Mills for burial. Also, Charles H. Winton, 35, of McKeesport, died at Hotel White in Me Keееsport from heart trouble. Winton, a former telegraph operator and music firm salesman, leaves a wife and daughter and is buried in Greenwood cemetery after funeral conducted by Rev. A. J. Forman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Work
Rochester Mills
Edson
United States
Relief
Japan
Philippines
San Francisco
Charles H. Winton
Mr. Winton
Lou Ansley
McKeesport
White
Pittsburg
A. J. Forman
Greenwood Cemetery
Samuel Trimble dies at 83 in College Springs Iowa
Samuel Trimble aged 83 and 3 months died at his home in College Springs Iowa on Tuesday November 13. He was born in White township and lived in Indiana before settling in the west in 1867. Survived by second wife and several children including Mrs Archie Nichol Omaha Neb Mrs Jane Patterson and Mrs Martha Wiggins Point Isabelle Ind Mrs Belle McAvoy Point Isabelle Ind Mrs Lizzie Black Council Bluffs Ia and Newton College Springs Ia sister Mrs Jane Hamilton. Lifelong United Presbyterian member and a leading pillar of the College Springs church. Interment at his late home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Trimble
College Springs
White Township
Indiana
Archie Nichol
Jane Patterson
Martha Wiggins
Omaha
Neb
Belle McAvoy
Point Isabelle
Ind
Lizzie Black
Council Bluffs
Newton
Jane Hamilton
United Presbyterian Church
Golf Tournament at Apollo Club Thanksgiving
The Apollo Golf Club and the Indiana club will host a tournament on the local course this Thanksgiving. Indiana has a visiting club booked for the event and members are practicing daily for the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apollo Golf Club
Indiana Club
Indiana
Mrs Allen Hamilton Dies Near Elkin at 58
Mrs. Allen Hamilton died at her home near Elkin at 2 a m Friday aged 58 years 7 months from typhoid fever She is survived by her husband and several children including James H Hamilton Punxsutawney and R C Hamilton a student at Indiana State Normal School Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 pm at Smyrna United Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev W D Ewing with interment at Mahoning United Presbyterian Church Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane H. Hamilton
Allen Hamilton
Elkin
R. C. Hamilton
Indiana State Normal School
Smyrna United Presbyterian Church
W. D. Ewing
Mahoning United Presbyterian Church
Mrs Matilda Cunningham Dies at 62 in Young Township
Mrs Matilda Cunningham widow of William Cunningham of Young township died Wednesday evening of general debility aged 62. She was twice married first to William Hazlett. Surviving children Clark and Charles in the Philippines Mia G M Cramer Apollo and Laura and Harry at home. Last husband died a year ago. A West Lebanon Presbyterian member. Mineral services held Friday at 10 o'clock by Rev N B Kelly, interment in West Lebanon cemetery.
Mrs Margaret Hoover Dies of Breast Cancer at 56
Mrs Margaret Hoover wife of Andrew Hoover died at her home near Suncliff Brashvalley township on Thursday of breast cancer aged 56. She leaves husband and son Alexander at home. She belonged to Brashvalley Lutheran church and funeral services were conducted Saturday morning by Pastor Rev J Milton Snyder with interment in the church cemetery. Continued on Eighth Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Hoover
Margaret Hoover
Suncliff
Brashvalley Township
Alexander
Brashvalley Lutheran Church
J. Milton Snyder
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Indiana Pubic School Alumni Association
Will
TSOME
Coming Thanksgiving Entertainment
Union Thanksgiving Service
House
Commonwealth
Indiana Boy
The
Merchant II
Homer City
S. E. Eliott
D. D
Mrs. Allen Hamilton
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