Deaths in Indiana County and vicinity prompt tributes
Obituaries from Indiana County outline the deaths of Margaret Ann Morford at Pitcairn, and Civil War veteran John M. Gamble among others. Morford, born Feb 22 1838 near Livermore, died at her daughter’s home after pneumonia. Gamble, of Marion Center and Rochester Mills, died at 2 am after heart trouble. burial with full military honors. Additional notices include Rosa Dunmyre of South Fork, Robert Holstein of West Lebanon, Elizabeth McDivitt of Rossiter, and Oscar Edwin Lundberg born in Sweden 1901, all detailing family survivors and funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Edwin Lundberg
Indiana Hospital
Sweden
John and
Selma Lundberg
Death notices for Lundberg and Johnston families in DuBois area
Obituary notes recall cédded wall veteran and farmer August Lundberg with surviving kin in Pennsylvania and Philadelphia, service at Streams chapel led by Rev Joseph B Baker and burial at Greenwood Cemetery. Also reports the death of Mrs D A Johnston 74 in Long Beach California, longtime DuBois resident, daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Wise.
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Wall
Ziot Gutheran Church
Robert St. Clair
Home
August Lundberg
Albert Lundberg
Kinport
Berths Lortibard
Philadelphia
Helen Lundberg
Duryea
Thomas Olson
Cramer
Streams Chapel
Joseph B. Baker
Zion Lutheran Church
Greenwood Cemetery
D. A. Johnston
J. A. Johnston
J. D. Johnston
Indiana
Long Beach
Calif
DuBois
Michael Wise
Obituary notices from Indiana county area
A lengthy obituary list notes the deaths of J Blosthington Charfeled dauntin in January 1861 and Sophia Williams and Rebecca Cameron in November. Survivors include Lillian Raves J Lamar Johnston John D Johnston and families in Long Beach Los Angeles and Dubois. Funeral services were held in Du Bois Blacklick Homer City and Pittsburgh with interments in Thumbarger Elderton Oakland and Blairsville cemeteries. Other deaths include John A McGaughey James R Vandervoort and John Carter of Beechview with services in Indiana Brookville and Pittsburgh.
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J. Blosthington
Charfeled
Blairsville Social Roundup Spans Pittsburgh to Indiana
Blairsville residents and visitors are noted in a list of local social happenings. Helen Cunningham spends ten days in Pittsburgh with her sister while Arthur Blackham visits his mother near Aspinwall. Mrs Samuel H Shepley visits Oakmont, and Mrs Mary Simpson of Marion Center stays with sister Mrs Belle Fowler. Harry White of Indiana visits friends in Blairsville, and Mrs A T Rutledge returns from Atlantic City and Philadelphia. George and Mrs McGaughey of Altoona attend the funeral of John McGaughey. Miss Wallace Cunningham enjoys Thanksgiving with her sister. Dr C C Pinkerton of Indiana preaches in Blairsville United Presbyterian Church, while Dr R B McClure leads services in Indiana First United Presbyterian. Mrs Benz and daughter of Honolulu visit Dr and Mrs W I Benz. Fasher and Son banquet with mother and daughter held at United Presbyterian. about 300 attend. Mrs Margaret Loughry and daughter return from Rochester, Minn. George Mabon, formerly a patient at Indiana hospital, returns home. Russell Travis returns from visit to his sister in Steubenville, and Mr and Mrs William Morford attend his mother’s funeral at Pitcairn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Cunningham
Pittsburgh
Arthur Blackham
Aspinwall
Samuel H. Shepley
C. P. Dixon
Oakmont
Mary Simpson
Marion Center
Belle Fowler
Harry White
Indiana
A. T. Rutledge
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Honolulu
W. Ia Benz
Fasher
United Presbyterian Church
Margaret Loughry
Charles Hotham
Rorchester
Minn
George Mabon
Indiana Hospital
Russell Travis
Homer Williams
Steubenville
O. My
William Morford
Mr. Morford
Pitcairn
Local Social Notes From Cookport and Nearby
Indiana visitor William Calhoun of Indiana travels on business to town. Mrs Irvin Adams and daughter Blaine visit relatives here. Clarence Henry and family spend Sunday with Harry Wentzel. William Rodney Norman Boucher travel to Curwensville on Sunday. Harald Wilt with wife and son in Indiana Wednesday. Frank Henry family Given and Doyle Henry on business trip to Heilwood Friday. Willis Buterbaugh wife and son in town last week. Ghester Trimble family and Mary Kathryn visit Lewis Henry. Clifford Stiffler and family Rachel Rodkey spend Sunday with Sherman Henry. Clair Irvin installs radio for C H Keating Saturday. Lewis Henry and Frank Henry buy player pianos. Harry Burkhart family visit John Keating Sunday. Hamilton preaches at M P church Sunday night. Communion planned at M P church Sunday evening. Mrs William Rodkey visits Stafford Saturday. Lily Lutman spends days in Indiana. Elmer Hamilton family at Jerry Lydie Sunday. Beulah Reed returns home after three weeks in Indiana andCle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Calhoun
Indiana
Irvin Adams
Blaine
Clarence Henry
Harry Wentzel
Ghester Trimble
Mary Kathryn
Lewis Henry
Clifford Stiffler
Rachel Rodkey
Sherman Henry
Clair Irvin
C. H. Keating
Frank Henry
Harry Burkhart
John Keating
Mr. Hamilton
Armagh High School presents Aaron Slick three act comedy
Armagh High School staged Aaron Slick a three act comedy in the school building for seven evenings from November 19 to 26. The cast included Neil Keller Wilbur Merridew David Felton Clarence Green John Trewitt Rosa Berry Anna Franklin Bis Riges Nancy Tomb Gladys Mae Merridew Mary Neiman Mary Rose Hotel Guests and others. The Beanville choir accompanied by Odell Sutton Royden Hutchison Nora Wadsworth Marlin Tinksom Velma Rodgers Marl Bush Laura Wilson and others provided music under Leila Dodd who directed the play with Russell Davis as stage manager. The show drew crowds from Wintondale Johnstown Seward Brush Valley Dilltown and Cramer with over 700 tickets sold. Admission was 60 and 86 cents with proceeds for the school.
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Ping
Armagh High School
Aaron Slick
Neil Keller
Wilbur Merridew
David Felton
Clarence Green
John Trewitt
Rosa 5
Berry
Anna Franklin
Bis’ Riges
Nancy Tomb
Giadys
Mae Merridew
Mary Neiman
Girl In Red
Mary Rose
Mary Findley
Glen Rodgers
Helen Stephens
Russell Davis
Beanville
Odell Sutton
Royden Hutchison
Nora Wadsworth
Marlin Tinksom
Velma Rodgers
Marl Bush
Laura Wilson
Mary McAcren
Vera Jean Guldin
Miss Leila Dodd
Wintondale
Johnstown
Seward
Brush Valley
Dilltown
Cramer
William Graff Dies After Brief Illness in Pittsburgh
William Graff age 33 of Pittsburgh died after a brief illness at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Graff of Blacklick. He was a railroader with many friends in the area and was buried in Blairsville cemetery. Also noted are the deaths of Mrs Mattie Harris nee Rugg of Blairsville and Mrs Della May Johnston aged 63 who died November 12 in Akron Ohio with several relatives in the area mourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Graff
Pittsburgh
Charles Graff
Blacklick
Blairsville
Tella May Johnston
Della May Johnston
Akron
Ohio
East Run Social Roundup Amid Weekend Visits
Mr and Mrs Walter Napp from Indiana and their children visited relatives in East Run on Sunday. Mrs A G Langham spent the weekend with her father William Bowers of Hillsdale. Hope Rickard and son Emergon visited at the A G Rickard home. John Langham and family joined R K Langham at Wilgus Sunday. Norris Buterbaugh and relatives were guests at Clearfield Saturday and Sunday. J T Mumau and son George of Idamar spent Sunday with RE Mumau and family. Rev and Mrs M M Smith called on Peter Decker of Fleming Summit Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Napp
Indiana
Wm. Bowers
Hillsdale
Hope Rickard
Emergon
A. G. Rickard
John Langham
R. Ks. Langham
Wilgus
Norris Buterbaugh
Clearfield
J.T. Mumau
George
Idamar
RE. &. Mumau
M. M. Smith
Peter Decker
Fleming Summit
Shower Honors Mrs Jas Paterson Before Marriage
A miscellaneous shower was held Friday night for Mrs. Jas Paterson of Robinson, recently married to Mr. Peterson. Guests and gifts were numerous, with Edith Coursin remembered as the bride. The couple plans housekeeping in Millwood, Pa., where Mr. Peterson works, following the event.
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Janes Peterson
Jas, Paterson
Robinson
Nettle Coursin
Peterson
Edith’ Coursin
Jay Bowser
Alfred Schrum
G. 2
Boyle
John McGraw
Geo. Adams
Arthur Bowser
John Foster
Edwa Croll
Manuel Ressler
M. ©. Rhinehart
Hdward Horner
Robert Boyle
Roy West
Oscar Henwitt
W. E H. Fisher
Charles Lichtenfels
Josephine Boyle
Finna Huston
Grace Tachtenfels
Farewell Party for Hoffmans in White Township
A farewell gathering was held at the Hoffman home in White Township on Wednesday evening November 18 to honor Tressa Bernard and Willard Hoffman who depart December 1 for Indiana. They sold their farm after 58 years as longtime residents and will move to East Oak Street near Fifth. About eighty five neighbors attended the event, expressing good wishes for their new chapter.
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Hofman
White Township
Hoffman
Tressa
Bernard
Willard Hoffman
Indiana
Ttey
East Oak Street
Fifth
Hoffmans
Quilting Party and Club Supper At West Lebanon
Mrs. W. E B. Collins hosted a quilting party Friday with many ladies in attendance. The F. T. O. Club held a supper Wednesday night and added three new members. Mrs. Lixzie Campbell visited Henry Townsend of South Bend last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E B. Collins
F. T. O. Club
Lixzie Campbell
Henry Townsend
South Bend
Local Obituary Notes and Society News Recap
Mrs James Phipps attended events with the Indians on Saturdays. Funeral for Robert Hoist conducted from his home today at 1 36. Mrs Hobart Shellhammer of Abeollo called on lawn. Mr and Mrs Wm Delahue and family visited sister Mrs Rebt Bette of Derry. Mr and Mrs James Willamcort and daughter Nancy Jane of Aporis visited FR Jay Bowser. Miss Mary Etta Miller returned home from Pittsburgh. Mrs George Wakefield of Homer City and others visited Mrs Robert Boyle. An outing near Driftwood ended with a bear kill by Cameron county hunters. Elizabeth Jane McLaren Hart, 78, widow of Alek N Hart, died at home in Johnstown after protracted illness. She was Indiana-born, married in 1872, Civil War veteran husband, moved to Johnstown in 1881. Survived by three sons. funeral and interment in Grandview cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Ann Morford
Iridlana
Pitcairn
Himer A. Bergjian
Livermore
Indiana County
Solomon McIntyre
Westmoreland County
Secion
William Morton Morford
Morford
Fillmore
Tivermore
Ebenezer Presbyterian Church
Lewisville
Wall
Rosa Dunmyre
Johnstown
Conemaugh
Moriarty
South Fork
Hugh Sielly
Indiana
Mia
Elizabeth McDivitt
Daniel McDivitt
Rossiter
Clinton
James
Rosanna Malone
James McDivitt
West End
Punxsutawney
Sophia Williams
Sophia Williame
Punxautawney
Blacklick
J. S. Wadsworth
J Keanly
J. &. Clawson
Vandergrift
Glark Davis
Homer City
J. ‘M. Shields
Grafton
CG. J
Wadsworth
Critchlow
M. H. Khurch
Bayha
Saltsburg
B. W. Miller
Abbie Miller
Washington Township
Henry Miller
Bryan Miller
Alexander Speedy
Ford City
H. Thomas Lutheran Church
Elderton Cemetery
Rebecca
Cameron
Rebecah
Pittsburgh
George H. Wehrle
Jancy Street
Trudy Wigin
Streams Chapel
Oakland Cemetery
John A. McGaughey
John McGaughey
Blairsvilla
Arand
James BR. Vandervoort
James R. Vandervoort
Kane
James Harwig
111Th
Pennsylvania, Cavalry
Brookville
Elizabeth Reis Carter
Martha Carter
John’ D. Carter
James Phipps
Re. Ors
Ward Fulton
Robert Hoist
Hobart Shellhammer
Abeollo
Lawn
Wm. Delahue Aid
Rebt. Bette
Derry
James Willamcort
Nancy Jane
Aporis
Jay Bowser
Mary Etta Miller
George Wakefield
Della Hildebrand
Lois Campbell
Blairsville
Robert Boyle
A. J. Boyle
Denver McDowell
Richard Clawson
Hesbson
Frank Fulcomer
Howard Hoek
Lockport
Frank Robertson
Jacob Cable
Robert Burkett
Driftwood
Cameron County
Elizabeth Jane McLaren Hart
Alek N. Hart
James McLaren
Alex N. Hart
Grandview Cemetery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rhcent
John M. ‘Gamble
John M. Gamble
East Water Street
Rochester Mills
Charlotta Gamble
Eva Bell Biglimy
Bolivar
Eliza Milligan
Evangelicall Church
AL. B.rittenhouse
Gamble Home
Robert Holstein
West Lebanon
Holatein
Samuel Holstein
James Holstein
Harry Shearer
Parkwood
H. K. Paige
John Henderson
Miders Ridge
West Lebanon Cemetery
Andersons
Indiana Theatre
Indiana, PA
G. OC. Raffensberger
Philadelphia St
Blairsvilee
Cookport
Mattie
Harris County
Mattie Harris
Rugg
Scottdale
Murray Trimble
Trimble
West
Lebanon
America
Elgin
Waltham
Howard
Hamilton
Linois
Gruen
Bulova
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