Children Win Prizes From New Century Club Gardens
The New Century Club awarded prizes to town school children for outstanding flower and vegetable gardens. Winners include Lottie Hamm and Harry Ferguson with top awards, while others received prizes in multiple monetary amounts. Gardens were part of a spring seed distribution plan to beautify Indiana and will resume next spring for children aged up to 13. In addition, Twolick youth Claude Lawson was injured leaping from a moving Indiana Branch train, sustaining cuts and bruises but recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Century Club
Che
Indiana
Hirst
Lottie Hamm
Philadelphia Street
Harry Ferguson
Oakland Avenue
Thirteenth Street
Dorothy Junker
Water Street
Charles Simpson
Gail Gross
Washington Street
Clayton Walker
Herbert Manners
Church Street
Mary Griffith
South Sixth Street
Clarence Peterman
School Street
Ollie Ferguson
Max Brinkman
South Seventh Street
King Donahue
West Water Street
Ethel Wells
North Tenth Street
Clyde Caldwell
Twolick
Claude Lawson
Thomas Lawson
Lawson
Birthday Dinner Honors 86 Year Old in Wheatfield Township
Robert Hutchison of near Armagh hosted a Friday dinner for his 86 year old father Samuel Hutchison. Guests included Mrs. Susan Hutchison and sister Mrs. Lucinda Tomb. Hutchison showed vigor by threshing buckwheat. born and longtime resident of East Wheatfield, he was an active canal era boatman. Sabbath School news, church notices, and local society updates follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheatfield Township
Robert Hutchison
Armagh
Samuel Hutchison
Susan Hutchison
Lucinda Tomb
Hutchison
East Wheatfield Township
Peculiar accident may prove fatal to prominent farmer
Will iam Damison, a leading resident near Perrysville, was struck in the temple by a nail tied to a mule whip. The improvised starting method failed to move the obstinate mule, and the nail buried itself in his head. He, about 60, married, lies unconscious with medical help summoned. The Perrysville blacksmith Wash Grove faces shock and regret over the fatal mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Damison
Perrysville
Mr. Lamison
Samuel Barrett
J. W. Neal
Indiana County
Jefferson County
Horatio
Grove
Telephone Improvements Link Indiana Borough Lines
United interests between Indiana Telephone Company and Farmers' Company borough division merge on Saturday enabling free cross talk for town subscribers. Messages beyond Indiana charged five cents over Farmers' lines, with no 10 cent after 10 pm fee. All day service starts next Sunday, a new switchboard and energy system to be installed in months, and a Barnesboro to Clymer line via Lovejoy is under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Telephone Company
Farmers’ Company
Indiana
Lots Bring Good Prices on North Seventh and Oak Streets
A. L. Gilbert bought a plot at North Seventh and Oak streets from William Garman for 2500 dollars, illustrating rising Indiana land values. Garman had acquired the Chestnut street parcel and two Chestnut street lots about seventeen years earlier for under 700 dollars. Gilbert plans grading drainage and filling washouts in preparation for a home early next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Seventh
Oak Streets
A. L. Gilbert
Indiana
William Garman
Oak
Veterans Reunion In Blairsville For Co D 206th P V
Surviving members of Company D, 206th P V, plan a reunion in Blairsville with an address by George H. Johnston and a reply by Capt. William C Gordon followed by a roll call. A 1:30 PM business meeting is set, and Indiana veterans will get a club round trip fare of 6.46. J. M. Marshall will be at the 8:25 train to arrange club tickets for soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
Co, D
206Th P. V
George H. Johnston
William C Gordon
Indiana
J. M. Marshall
Social gatherings noted for Thursday and beyond
Social chat mentions Ed H Sutton hosting a card party on Thursday and Mary McKnight serving dinner at six. Nell Guthrie entertained the A M club on Sixth street Thursday evening. A surprise party honored Miss Jennie Palmer at J A Campbell's Oak street home Monday. Jane Wari celebrated her ninth birthday on Wednesday with $2 from girl friends hosted by Earl's parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes
Ed. H. Sutton
Mary McKnight
Nell Guthrie
A M. Club
Sixth Street
J. A. Campbell
Oak Street
Jennie Palmer
Jane Wari
North Sixth Street
Als Earl
Tragic Train Fatality Near Kittanning
A Rosston man Milton Raub was killed by an express train while walking on tracks near Kittanning on Saturday. He leaves a wife Mary Sloan Raub and two sons. Funeral and interment followed in Atwood. Raub was a carpenter and cousin to J Sloan Walker and W I Walken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Raub
Rosston
Garoliné Sloan
Atwood
Kittanning
Raub
Mary Sloan Raub
Robert
John
Michael Metz
White Township
S le
Germany
Mra
Margaret Nayla
Annie McHenry
William
Lewis Hay
Greenwood Cemetery
Indiana county Personal Brevities Amid Local Visitors
Local notes list numerous residents and visitors from Indiana county and nearby towns. Names include W D Shieldta Mortons, Miner Lewis Sintuksburg, James K R Stuchall Phamyille, 3M Wineman Kent, Silas Mullen near Marion Center, William M Lyon Penn Run, Mr and Mrs A J Arthurs Grant Township, James Gibson Pitcairn, Mrs E B Dick Homer City, J W Dwyer Joseph Pringle Pittsburg, Miss Belle Watson Johnstown, Miss Jesse Robinson Punxsatawney, Miss Charlotte Clark Pittsburg, Mrs Charles Pomeroy Ridley Park, and others visiting or visiting relatives in Johnstown, Blairsville, Pittsburgh, and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.D. Shieldta
Mortons
Indiana
Thirsehig
Miner Lewis
Sintuksburg
Clark
Glen Campbell
James KR. Stuchall
Phamyille
Wineman
Kent
Silas Mullen
Marion Center
William M. Lyon and Son
Penn Run
A. J. Arthurs
Grantstownship
R. Altimus
Shelocta
R. D
James Gibson
Pitcairn
Harry
Johnstown
Belle Watson
South Seventh Street
Jesse Robinson
Punxsatawney
Bolivar
Charlotte Clark
J. J. Miller
Pittsburg
Charles Pomeroy
Ridley Park
F. 8. Crawford
James Sell
Blair County
John Patterson
South Street
Lillian McGough
West Lebanon
Simon Fisher
Creekside
James Nesil
Blairsville
Frank R. Wagner
McKeesport
Willet
Charlote Crossman
Poonxsutawney
Emma Buyer
Belle
Huntingdon
J. ©. Stouffer
Virgie
Florence Allshouse
South Lend
Harry Coleman
Katherine Kier
Clarksburg
Clark Dickie
Vandergrift
Laura
Wilkinsburg
A. W. Kimmel
South Beventh Street
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Ty. O. Maryman
Royal Arcanum
Baltaburg
Elizabeth Hildebrand
Church Street
A. M. Lodenhammer
North Sixth Street
Puynady
Hanover
Berlin
Jettysburg
Harrisburg
Walter H. Jackson
Clymer Town sale opens as 40000 acres near coal fields
A long set of plans announces the opening of the sale of lots in Clymer, the new industrial center in Cherryhill township. The town sits amid 40,000 acres of coal lands served by New York Central and Pennsylvania Railroads. Nine modern collieries are under construction by major firms, with 18,000 to 40,000 tons of coal expected daily for a projected 6,000 to 8,000 residents. The article details town layout, utilities, and a brief bio of George Clymer, after whom the town is named, noting his public service and role in early American finance and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clymer
Cherryhill
New York Central
Aml Penngyvania
Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation
Peale, Poucoulk ,& Kermy
Pioneer Coal Co
Kren
Industri
George
William Coleman
Coleman
Philadelphia
Committee of Safety
Continental Congress
Fort Ticonderoga
Richard Stockton
New Jersey
Washington
Congress
Fort Pitt
Pittsburg
John Nixon
Bank of North America
Princeton
N. J
Pennsylvania
Robert Morris
Hoe
United States
Pickets
Hawkind
Anb
Academy of the Arts
Pennsylvania Bank of Philadelphia
Bodiana County
Westmoreland
Lycoming
Kama Ach
Tadiany
George Clymuy
New York
Holland Hand Company
Morrin
Armstrong
Lidiana
George Clymer
Court House
Water Streets
Clysmer
Button Alley
United Presbyterian
Clymer Street
Vine Street
Church Street
Local Correspondence from Pittsburg and nearby towns
Edgar Altemus of Pittsburg spends the week with his parents in the valley. Johnstown visitors, Blairsville guests, and Denton relatives appear among Sabbath calls. Dunkard services end with Lord's Supper as Rev James A Bull preaches. Logan Journal praises Rev OC I Wilson on installation at Logan First Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Altemus
Pittsburg
Harry Wilson
Samual
Johnstown
Dunkard
Logan
Journal Gazette
Wilson
First Presbyterian Church
W.d. Wilson
Town
Heeb Nr WETT HS and other local notices
Obituary notices and death reports for several residents across Brush Valley and surrounding townships. Names include Susan F Rowe and Mes Uidah Younkins with burial at Oakland cemetery. Stephen Oaks and Peter Keel among others. Funeral services led by Rev Lewis Hay and local ministers. Also Methodist appointment changes and a local sale of property on Philadelphia Street for $12,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cee
Mietha
Tine Tate
Georgey Bolimuter
Ures
Llane
Fesgoyenra
Sehruler
Phe Dueeasgr
Susan F. Rowe
Adam Rowe
Philadelphia
Wedilad Do
Cinninghan
Samuelita
Thomas
Wieal
Maude
Ome
Mae Quaide
Young Township
Oakl
Mie
Mow
Wile Lim Gibson
Crackside
Ilon
Tev
Swarts Crawford
Gareenwood Guinerany
Peter Kel
Peter Keel
Denton
Satake
Bela
Passionate Letters From Ireland Inspire Irish-American Tour
A misty travelogue recounts Miss Hubert Ellen’s vivid letters on Ireland describing quaint villages Dublin castles and kinfolk in Castle Wleiting Rathdowney and Killarney. The author reflects on Irish life and urges emigration to America while praising relatives and the old Parliament building in Dublin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Ellen
Ireland
Dublin
Laclanse
Suisse
Killarney
Queens County
Billybrophy
Ilhkrney Dublin
Rathdowney
Shure
Boat
Quaink Nithe
Pratts
Castle Wleiting
Joe
Pratt
America
Oiauth
Hina
Wortes
Donnybrook
Kaic Faine
Bank of Ireland
Pennsylvania
House of Lords
Also Mentioned on This Page
Indiana County Sabbath School Association
Green, Cherryhill
Pine
Presbyterian Church
Taylorsville
Finday
Presbyterian
Lutheran
Second United Presbyterian
Second United Presbyterian Congregation
Seaso
Wilb
Cuph
Hame
I. C. Hoag
Trotel Monitor
Kellysburg
Auta L. Duncan
Telephone Interests United
Norman Steffy
Ephvium Steffy
Ambrose
Stefy
West Wheafield
J. ©. Montgomery
Mary Fiscus
Bhelveta
Jennis Maude
Albert Ernest Warren
Punxsutawney
Frank Kank
J. H. Gloves
Wil
Progress
Helen Sweeney
Dr. Furman
A.J. Furman
Indiana Baptist Clurc
Library
Allegheny County
Glymer
Neo Town
Toray
George Glyner
Donita Lani
Davi Miaid
Alliant
Glyen
Hymen
Marrisvilte
Tinels
Gront Minessroal
Robert Marvis
Washington ‘Township
Washington Township
Aia
Jamie Trust
Pollock
Wissinger
Worlwird
Mirgin
Foun
Warn
Bites
Mr. Bhirk
Lanwis
Bachan Wan
Savan
Naos
Hell Clull
Siylae
Moore
Black
James P. Millien
Orenararcgey
Dene Pene
Hortan Stiles
Heshbon
Walheak
Annie Herlinger
Biad Wilkin
Ray Byroades
Johnstowly
Tual
Hugh Peddicord
Ini Bedurendt
Lizzie Adams
Amville
Dh. R. Stewart
J.C. Ellis
W. Ib. Lydie
Cold
Baptist Association
Cockport
Stughell
Lowe
Dubois
Callie Redding
Smicksbury
Bowser
Pooxnittasnoy
Waal
Marshall
John Marrow
Maho Springs
Sinter
Dollie
Utne
Mary Woodwird
Dungis
Vollie Kore
D. We. Sebraeaugent
Sottleena
Georgayitle
Lydie
Mrv
Moa
Norman Bhe
Whallopsburg
Mary
Bhe
Ducal Bheon Rubhath
Harry Luikehart
Sarah
McGilroy Salleth
Carl Neff
Samuel Lydia
Ellen Wells
Plumville
Harvey Lythie
Davis
O, Lydie
Babhath
Heeb Nr Wett
WOH
AE Metz
Frederick Smith
Parkwood
Apollo
206Th Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Nettie Cos
Ake Acuna
Chiathosy
Frank Smith
Denny
Hernin Smith
David Hatlig
Daviddl Harris
West
Racocoon
Washington County
Bath
Sadie Fulcomer
West Wheatfield Township
Clara Shlomo
Larkport
William and
David
Raccoon
Isabella Cemetery
Ab India
West Wheatfield
Stephen Oaks
Brookville
Frank Douglass
Aid Moa
William Glassy
Mr. Douglass
Jesh Chis
Methodist
Muulster Aman County
Pibtsbury
Methodist Miscopal Church
Hell At Beaver
Mitchell
George S. Holmes
Monier City
G. Baverty
Armagl
My It. Mackman
Tl. Pershing
W. J. Bergen
Cokryilla
G. Nobtton
M. Abishouse
Miderton
George Bheats
Marion Cantor
Hynast Mryckfund
New Wlorehee
J. M. Cogly
Saltsburg
J. W. Dipyer
G. T Heynolds
Brushvalley
Livermore
Mahoning
Nauityglo
Newville
Plumgill
Sheiman
Indiana and Smatiers
Krea Methodist Church
Butler
Mod. Anthony
Kiehlick
Homer City
Winefield
I. A. Gilbert
Mars
Ruth Harplight
Philadelphias Street
Godfrey Marshall
Belfast
Miss Elkin
Jaz
Casha
Courluiody
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