Open Campaign in County Gathers Big Republican Crowds
The Republican drive opens with large meetings across Indiana county reciting party aims on the presidential contest. Speakers include Harry M. Stewart, M. Jack, W. M. Mahan, John Fisher and Elder Peeler. Elkin Glee Club to perform at Glen Campbell and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Willet
Alonzo Rankin
T. Q. Fair
Harry M. Stewart
Jack
John 8. Fisher
Cleveland
Elder Peeler
Washington
Young Township
Ebenezer
Marshall
M. Jack
W. M. Mahan
John
Brashvalley Township
Mechanicsburg
John W.evans
Bert McFeaters
Town
A. F. Cooper
Homer City
Cooper
Cookport
Green Township
Cockport
John M. Leech
W. M. Mahap
John S. Fisher
Glen Campbell
John Leech
John A. Stott
W. H. Jackson
Elkin Glee Club
J. Lisle Apple
Charles Gessler
A. M. Stewart, Jr
Thomas White
Ernest Stewart
J- Blair Sutton
R. Elliott Owens
B. H. Lichteberger
Pearl Walker
A. Campbell
Defoe McLaren
Costly visit for one man at Johnstown centennial
Thomas Conrad of Dilltown was a passenger on a special Johnstown centennial train. At Sheridan station he fell from the car, his left arm was crushed and subsequently amputated at Memorial Hospital. The 38 year old man, visiting from Indiana County, cannot recall how he was thrown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Johnstown
Thomas Conrad
Dilltown
Conrad
Indiana
Sheridan Station
Memorial Hospital
Saltsborg Bottle Works Sold to New Pittsburgh Greensburg Owners
The Saltaburg bottle works are now owned by Joseph McQuaide of Pittsburg and Harry L. Greer of Greensburg. The new owners will repair the plant and resume operations after over a year of idleness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saltsborg Bottle Works
Saltaburg
Joseph McQuaide
Pittsburg
Harry L. Greer
Greensburg
Weddings Of A Week In Ambrose Area
A week of wedding notices from Ambrose area records several unions. Laura Belle Lewis and William B. Hammond wed at noon with few relatives, planning a trip and Bolivar home after December 1. Albert McAdoo and Pearl Campbell tied the knot at the bride’s home, with two receptions and a western wedding tour. Harry Lowry and Belle Lucas married at Crete, receptions followed. Harry Earhart and Clara Gailey wed in town, with Earhart pursuing law. Clarence Shirley and Nannie Clawson marry at Elders Ridge, planning to settle on Craighead farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond-Lewis
E. F. Lewis
Ambrose
Laura Belle
William B. Hammond
Bolivar
E. P. Foresman
Marion Center Presbyterian Church
New York City
Boston
Washington
D.C
Hammond
W. McClure Hammond
Indiana
Bolivar Public
D. 8. Tinker
Bethel United Presbyterian Church
Addison Palmer
Heshbon
B. P. McAdoo
Blacklick
Far West
Clarence A. Shirley
Nannie M. Clawson
Eldera Ridge
Wm. Clawson
N. B. Kelly
Craighead
Elders Ridge
RUDE NUNAMAKER MARRIAGE AT NINEVEH HOME
Mr Hill Rude a telegraph operator at Nineveh station marries Miss Lizzie Nunamaker a prominent local woman and former Indiana Normal student. The couple will reside in Nineveh. Dr G A Ulrich of Ligonier and Miss Agnes Ramsey of Fort Palmer wed at Fort Palmer M S C parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rude-Nunamaker
Hill Rude
Lizzie Nunamaker
Nineveh
Rude
Pennsylvania Railroad
Indiana Normal
Marriages listed for Albert McElhaney Susan McMahan and others
The notice records marriages of Albert E. McElhaney and Susan C. McMahan at Homer City and Montgomery township, Lizier-Garland at Bolivar, and John H. Martin with Annie Dilts at East Liverpool and Marion Center, all officiated by local clergymen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert E. McElhaney
Homer City
Susan C. McMahan
Montgomery Township
John Eby
Town
Squire J. A. Crossman
Farm purchase lands to White township new owner
Register and Recorder J. N. Stewart has bought the Thompson farm in White township, recently occupied by George Crissman. Those awarded premiums at the Indiana county fair will receive their money by calling on treasurer A. W. Mabon at the hardware store of J. M. Stewart Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register and Recorder
J. N. Stewart
Thompson
White Township
George Crissman
A. W. Mabon
J. M. Stewart
8. M. McHenry
Galveston
Union Sabbath School
Progress offers three premiums for Indiana county pupils
The PROGRESS invites three top school compositions from Indiana county pupils aged 13 or under. Each premium includes three standard author books. Entries must be in by November 14 and not printed after December 12. Three judges will select winners, who will be announced at Library Hall during Institute week.
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Indiana County
Library Hall
Institute
Sessions of Baptist Association at Mahoning Church
The 24th Indiana Baptist Association met at the Mahoning church near Plumville over two days with Rev. Dr. A. J. Furman presiding. Addresses covered Foreign Missions, Home Missions, and women's home mission work. officers elected include Furman, Dunmire, and Lydie. Real estate transfers and a birthday gathering for Mr. Deyarmin are noted, along with flood relief donations and local health news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoning Church
Plumville
Indiana Baptist Association
A. J. Furman
Town
R. R. Riedel
Kellysburg
Frank S. Dobbins
The
Foreign Missionary Society
E. B. Palmer
Philadelphia
Baptist Home Missionary Society
Susie Kurtz
Williamsport
Madras
India
Newall
Chicago
Convention On Women’s Home
Riedel
Baptist Ministerial Education Association
Palmer
Pennsylvania State Mission Society
Frank
Eliott M. Lydie
Coakport
Evang
Brookville
Baptist Sabbath School Convention
Pine Flats
Indiana County Gas Well Has Strong Gas Strike
The Indiana County Gas Company struck a strong gas well on the Boyer farm near Shelocta in Armstrong county. Drilled to Butler gas sand at about 1100 feet, it yields about 5,000,000 cubic feet daily with a six inch casing showing 240 psi. Rock pressure pending but indicates staying capacity. the well is superior to Willet field wells. The company earns praise for a promising new territory ensuring fuel supply for patrons for years.
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Indiana County Gas Company
Boyer Farm
Shelocta
Armstrong County
Pittsburg
Willet
Friday Evening Parade by Republican Rough Riders Club
The Republican Club of Rough Riders plans a Friday evening parade through town with members from Indiana and White township riding in uniform on horseback. Forming at 7 30 in front of the Court House, the group lists several non commissioned officers and banded mounted musicians with members named including Ed Zeigler Phil Apple Charles Carr and John Jamison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Roosevelt
Republican Club of Rough Riders
Indiana
White Township
Court House
R. W. Wehble
Serrpeants
D. M. Caldwell
Don J. Hill
H. C. Christy
A.C. Clawson
G. W. Gilbert
Phil M. Sutton
H. A. Boggs
Harry Long
A. L. Gilbert
G. M. Allison
Horace McGinity
Harry Clawson
William Harman
Ed Zeigler
Phil Apple
Charles Carr
John Jamison
Will of Conrad Zener Filed Bequeaths Farm and Hotels
The will of the late Conrad Zener of Marchand was filed. He leaves his North Mahoning farm to sons John Jacob William and Samuel share and share alike. Mary inherits the Marchand hotel. Maggie’s room is reserved for her while single, then passes to Mary on marriage. Daughters receive various sums and furnishings. Dated July 9 1898.
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Conrad Zener
Marchand
Register
North Mahoning Township
John
Jacob
William
Samuel
Mary
Maggie
Caroline Mottern
Sarah Gall
Annie Moot
Maggie Zener
Testator
Mary Zener
John Zener
No Hopes of Recovery From Rapidly Deteriorating Men
A Marion Center man William Martin is critically ill with likely hours remaining. Other area residents in serious condition include Mr. N. Love of Trade City with heart trouble, Mr. W. B. Swan of East Oak Street, Silas McMillen of Ambrose, and Robert H. Work of Rochester Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Martin
Marion Center
William Martin
N. Love
Trade City
W. B. Swan
East Oak Street
Silas McMillen
Ambrose
Robert H. Work
Rochester Mills
Livestock Shipments From Pa Farmers
Thomas and Wissinger ship 15 cattle 5 calves and 164 pigs to Schwenkaville Pa. James N. Stewart exports 214 sheep to West Philadelphia. J D McKalip sends 22 cattle 6 calves and 86 pigs to Linfield Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas & Wissinger
Schwenkavilie
James N. Stewart
West
Philadelphia
J. D. McKalip
Linfield
Johnstown Centennial Celebration Draws Thousands In Flood City
Johnstown celebrated its centennial with grand ceremonies and a large turnout from adjacent counties and the state. The corner stone of a new municipal building was laid, Governor Stone and other dignitaries spoke, a 1200 voice chorus performed, and a massive industrial parade featured nearly 7000 marchers, floats and a fireworks display. Public services closed the event with thanksgiving, and many notables and residents attended the festivities including Company F and Blairsville participants, with relics on display at the M C G A hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Wm. A. Stone
Daniel Hastings
Bellefonte
A. V. Barker
Ebensburg
Indiana
Town
Blairsville
Judge White
J. N. Banks
Department of the G. A. R
Wm A Simpson
5Th Regiment
W. B. Eline
T. B. Clark
D. M. Kinter
Wm. Stormer
George Allison
John G. Hasinger
Charles Cunningham
J. M. Dodson
Wm. Lewis
Isaac Beck
Harrison Gamble
T. P. Faith
Wm. Faith
Joseph Klingensmith
John W. Sutton
Griffith Ellis
J. C. Rugh
Week of Free Lectures by Epworth League
The Epworth League of the M. E. church in town announces a four evening lecture series in November starting Tuesday 20. Speakers include Rev. T. J. Leek Pittsburg Rev. Dr. C. L. Smith Mt. Pleasant Rev. Dr. J. W. Miles Wilkinsburg and Prof. A. M. Hammers Normal presenting A Day and Night in the Mammoth Cave A Visit to the Yosemite Valley and From Venice to Vesuvius. Lectures are free and open to all. Afternoon talks on the work of the Epworth League follow on the last three days.
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Epworth League
M. E. Church
Town
T. J. Leek
Pittsburg
C. L. Smith
Mt. Pleasant
Mammoth Cave
J. W. Miles
Wilkinsburg
Yosemite Valley
A. M. Hammers
Normal
Venice
Vesuvius
Graff Coal Company Completes Blacklick Plant Upgrades
The Graff Coal Company at Blacklick finishes extensive improvements including a new lateral railroad from mine openings to the main line and a bridge across Blacklick creek. The project cost $25,000 and the firm plans to ship first coal to market this month.
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Graff
Blacklick
Graff Coal Company
Blacklick Creek
Prominent Physician Ill in New Florence District
Dr J H Lafferty of New Florence is critically ill from a brain ailment and may not recover. He once served as postmaster and two terms in the Westmoreland county legislature. Green township to build a bridge over Twolick creek near John Spumabelmer’s home, three miles above Mitchells Mills, with $1000 contributed by the county.
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J. H. Lafferty
New Florence
Westmoreland
Green Township
Twolick Creek
John Spumabelmer
Mitchells Mills
Typhoid Epidemic Wanes at Garfield County
The typhoid fever outbreak at Garfield County is improving with few new cases. Patients are recovering under care from physicians in Boli var and a team of professional nurses including Ralph Boathc, Montgomery, Jozeph Cochran, Conemaugh, Templeton, Green, Agnes O'Neal, Pine, Alex McConnell, West Mahoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Bolivar
Ralph Boathc
Montgomery
Jozeph Cochran
Conemaugh
Opin F
Templeton
Green
Agnes O'Neal
Pine
Alex, McConnell
West Mahoning
Lightning destroys two barns and crops in Indiana county
A severe storm with heavy lightning struck Pine and Buffington townships causing the loss of a new barn and all crops at James Fleey’s Pine farm, and the Sell heirs’ barn near Buffington with stock and tools burned. Oscar Bracken survived a rescue of horses but suffered burns. A West Lebanon dwelling and an Elders Ridge area barn also sustained damage or total loss, all without insurance, while a rain brought relief after months of drought.
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Indiana
James Fleey
Pine Township
Fleey
Peter Sell
Buffington
Buffington Township
Oscar Bracken
John Henry
West Lebanon
George Kuepshield
Armstrong County
Elders Ridge
South Bend Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Train crushes engineer to death near DuBois
Peter Fyack of Cherryhill township was killed while preparing a freight rake at DuBois on Wednesday morning. The engineer, born in 1838, died when crushed between engine and cab as the train was being made up for its return trip. Survived by a widow, several children, and brothers and sisters in Cherryhill. Interment was in Bradford.
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Peter Fyack
Cherryhill Township
DuBois
Bradford
Charles
James M
John
David
Jacob Shank
Mra
Eliza Fleming
Normal loses to Latrobe eleven without scoring
The Normal football team suffered a disastrous defeat at Latrobe on Saturday as Latrobe posted 50 points by halftime. Normal failed to score, with a lineup listing Williams Keiser McCreight Dick Warren Bracken Russell Work Marshall Williams Logan Long and Phythyon.
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Latrobe
Greensburg Seminary
Greensburg
Mt. Pleasant
Williams
Keiser
McCreight
Warren
Work
Bracken
Russell
Anderson
Marshall
Willams
Logan Long
Phythyon
Elder Ridge Lady Dies Suddenly While Visiting
Mrs Catherine Giffin, about 70, died yesterday at 3 p m after feeling ill during a visit to the O Neil family near Saltsbury. She left home in good health with her sister. Interment will be at Olivet United Presbyterian church. death from heart trouble suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Giffin
R. M. Fritz
Elders Ridge
Olivet
Reunion of Swans Brandons Lightcaps at Chambersville
The first reunion of the Swans Brandons and Lightcaps of the county was held at Samuel Swan's home near Chambersville on Wednesday. About 200 attended including connections and friends. Dinner was served in the barn and in the afternoon Rev M L Schmucker of Willet and Rev J A Patterson of Atwood delivered addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Swan
Chambersville
M. L. Schmucker
Willet
J. A. Patterson
Atwood
Marriage of Charles H. Kline and Kate Johnston Next Monday
Mr Charles H Kline of Pittsburg will wed Miss Kate Johnston a prominent young lady of the city at the bride's home next Monday. Kline is son of Mr and Mrs W B Kline and is studying law in Pittsburg. Johnston is a former student of the Indian Normal and well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earhart-Gailey
Harry W. Earhart
Clara Gailey
J. Day Brownlee
East Church Street
Andrew Gailey
East Oak Street
Howard Property
East Philadelphia Street
Charles H. Kline
Pittsburg
Kate Johnston
Kline
W. B. Kline
Town
Indiang Normal
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Shirley—Clawson
Sessions OF Baptist Association
Joseph W. Wagner
West Wheatfield
H. L. Wagner
James Gordon
Thomas Mahon
Henry Miller
Brushvalley
H. F. Robertson
John Beringer
Clark Johns
Hugh R. Morrison
Eliza W. Wagner
W. M. D. Keith
John Id. Garman
George Patchin
Banks
A. W. Patchin
A. L. Gibson
Banker
A. G. Winslow
Susannah Mahan
Joseph Duncan
J.A. Campbell
John Patterson
Porter M. Campbell
Oliver Bracken
Archibald M. Nowry
E. Nowry
W. L. Stewart
Burlington
Lackawanna Iron & Steel Co
Archibald Nowry
S. E. Nowry
Conemaugh Township
John M. Warden
South Mahoning
John M. Ruffner
Henry Dayton
Burrell
J. J. Palmer
Jacob Wagner
Michael A. Wagner
Henry Snyder
George H. Roberta
Samuel F. Reeger
Adam George
David L. Deyarmin
Brushvalley Township
Deyarmin
J. M. Spyder
J. B. Hinds
Epworth League of the
County Lands Aid
Baffington Township
Engineer
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