Tragic Death of Mrs William Neal in North Mahoning
Mrs William Neal of North Mahoning township died suddenly en route home from a neighbor after delivering dinner to a sick woman. Cause cited as heart trouble with contributing exhaustion. body found by her husband near a private road as their dog alerted him. Interred in Perrysville with kin including Senator James Mitchi. aged about years.
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North Mahoning Township
William Neal
Neale
Philip Winning
Herwick
Winning
Neal
Lome
Mr. Neal
Mrs. Neal
Mr. Neale
Neal Neal
Mr. Winning
Neal Haseen
Pantall
Reese Pantall
Punxsutawney
Italian peddler assaulted at Baker's Furnace Tudiana county
Last Wednesday afternoon an Italian peddler was assaulted at Baker's Furnace Tudiana county by two men one white and one colored. They stole his watch and bundle and fired two shots into his legs. The wounded man was taken to Johnstown by railroad police and treated at Memorial hospital by Dr. W. B. Lowman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker’s Furnace
Tudiana County
Lundle
Johnstown
Memorial Hospital
W. B. Lowman
Infant Body Found Partly Eaten by Dogs in Buffington
A report from Buffington township states hunters found an infant’s body last week. The child appeared to be only a few days old and partly eaten by dogs. The mother is said to be known and the case will be thoroughly investigated. Stella Downey burned by gas attempting to light a flowing fire after turning on the gas. An explosion caused burns to hands and face. Mr. J. N. Banks inspected the Thomas Jenkins Post No. 418 GA. R. at Blacklick. Tonight J. M. Marshall will inspect Post No. 36 Salisbury and Mechanicsburg Post No. 441 on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffington Township
Stella Downey
J. B. Hinds
West Sutton Street
J. N. Banks
Thomas Jenkins
GA. R
Blacklick
J.m.marshall
Salisbury
Mechanicsburg
Bridge work payment to Nelson and Buchanan at Saltsburg
On Monday the Commissioners paid Nelson & Buchanan of Pittsburg 5300 for iron work on the new bridges at Saltsburg and over Pine Run in Rayne township. The sum covered iron work only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson & Buchanan
Pittsburg
Saltsburg
Pine Ron
Rayne Township
County Superintendent Hammers Reports School Progress
County Superintendent A M Hammers has begun a large annual survey of county schools. He reports progress in the work in all schools across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Hammers
Hammers
Turkeys Killed and Land Sale Reported in Cambria County
J M Markle of White township killed two wild turkeys near Belsano Cambria county on Thursday. He has killed twenty one counses fall. Heirs of James Trimble sold thirty acres of land on Saturday to M Kanarr and W T Hamill for 35 dollars per acre. Typhoid fever has become almost a pandemic at Glen Campbell with fourteen cases and one death reported.
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J. M. Markle
White Township
Belsano
Cambria County
James Trimble
M. Kanarr
W. T. Hamill
Glen Campbell
Twenty-Seventh Annual M A Convention Held at Johnstown
The Young Men’s Christian Association of the State held its twenty seventh annual convention in Johnstown last week. Officers elected included President Charles L Huston Vice Presidents Joseph Evans and John Fulton Secretary W L Pettingill and assistants A W Yale and A J Andrews. Reports praised debt free associations, rising membership and new buildings while detailing district college railroad and National Guard work. Johnstown hosted a highly successful event with strong attendance and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association of
Johnstown
M. E. Church
Charles L. Huston
Coatesville
Joseph Evans
McKeesport
John Fulton
W. L. Pettingill
Warren
A. W. Yale
West Branch
Philadelphia
A. J. Andrews
Washington and Jefferson College
W. E. Matthews
Johnstown Association
General Beaver
State Executive Committee
G. M. McCauley
National Guard
Association
Messrs
Chas. M. Smith
M. Work
Edward H. Sutton
Hicks Visits to Discuss Rankin Summit Rail Route
Mr Hicks, vice president of the Philadelphia and Pittsburg Railroad Company, was in town to plan legal action with the Pennsylvania Railroad over right of way at Rankin summit near Hillsdale. PRR has halted work. the company expects active construction on the new line early next year with two engineering corps revising the route from Westmoreland and Mahaffey areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. H. Hicks
Philadelphia & Pittsburg Railroad Company
Westmoreland County
Mahaffey
Conference of the Young People’s Societies Meeting at West Lebanon
The conference of the Young People's Societies at West Lebanon last week drew large delegations from Clarksburg Elder's Ridge Olivet South Bend West Union and Shelocta. Attendees showed earnest zeal to advance Christ's kingdom and aid fellow men. The program was printed in their progress.
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Young People’s Societies
West Lebanon
Clarksburg
Elder’s Ridge
Olivet
South Bend
West Union
Shelocta
Voting places moved in county election districts
Changes in polling sites include Washington township election house moving from Five Points to Mrs. Elizabeth E. Millers home and Blairsville Third ward voting place shifting to Stewart Davis residence on South Walnut Street.
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Washington Township
Elizabeth E. Miller
Blairsville
Third Ward
Stewart Davis
Walnut Street
Soldier Daniel Conrad Receives Pension Increase
Dilltown Pennsylvania resident Daniel Conrad, a soldier, was granted a pension increase last week. He is described as a deserving serviceman and justly entitled to the adjustment.
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Daniel Conrad
Dilltown
Pounds and Repine to Wed at Bride's Home Today
William Pounds of Blairsville and Maude Repine of Blacklick township plan to marry today at the bride’s parents home. Rev. Hughes of Jacksonville will officiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Pounds
Blairsville
Maude Repine
Blacklick Township
Rev. Hughes
Jacksonville
Second United Presbyterian church organized at Indiana
The Conemaugh Presbytery denied a second Indiana United Presbyterian church, but the synod sustained an appeal to establish a new congregation in Indiana Pa. The decision favors the petitioners despite opposition noting overcrowding and potential loss of members. Rev J Day Brownlee defended the Indiana group while opponents cited lack of need and field. The synod directives direct presbytery to organize the new church and manage supplies through the presbytery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conemaugh
United Presbyterian Church
Crete
R. A. Jameson
Apollo
Indiana
W. S. Owens
Presbytery
Brownlee
J. Day Brownlee
Princeton Freshman Class Re elects President at Reunion
The Princeton College Freshman class held a reunion last week and voted A. M. Stewart Jr., of this place, as president. Twenty members attended Kiskiminetas Springs Schools at Saltsburg. Prof. A. W. Wilson attended the banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton College
A. M. Stewart, Jr
Dlass
Kiskiminetas Springs
Saltsburg
A. W. Wilson
Stockton Axson Delivers Lecture Move to Thursday
Dr. Stockton Axson will give the second lecture in the series at Normal chapel on Thursday evening, instead of Monday, due to Mr. Axson being sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockton Axson
Normal Chapel
Axson
Lemon Whist Party Planned by Sixth Street Couple
Mr and Mrs C T Lemon of Sixth street announce a Thursday evening whist party with several friends invited for an intimate social gathering on the occasion.
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C. T. Lemon
Sixth Street
Normal and Western University Clash Saturday at 1:45 PM
The Normal football team hosts the Western University club here on Saturday afternoon. Normal says it will be strengthened for the game with a 1 45 kickoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western University Club
Dedicated Next Month at Smicksburg M E Church Edifice
The Handsome New M E Church at Smicksburg nears completion. A brick 56 by 50 foot building with 18 by 30 foot front extension, overlooking the town, features opalescent windows, yellow pine ceiling, frescoed walls, and plush upholstered pulpit. heated by hot air, brussels carpet, and folding glass doors to combine lecture and main rooms. Contractor W W Hopkins. Cost about 35000.
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M. E
Smicksburg
J. ©. Moore
Armstrong County
Ladies’ Aid Society
W. W. Hopkins
West Mahoning Township
Shields McCurdy wedding at Livermore home
Charles E. Shields of Conemaugh township and Ella S. McCurdy wed at the bride’s mother Mrs. Sara P. McCurdy’s Livermore home at high noon. Rev Irwin McCurdy and Dr D J Irwin officiated amid about forty guests. The couple plan to live on a farm near Ebenezer. a reception followed on Friday with the groom’s parents hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Shields
Conemaugh Township
Ella S. McCurdy
Sara P. McCurdy
Livermore
Irwin McCurdy
D. D
Philadelphia
D. J. Irwin
Ebenezer
Sara B. Lewis
Jacksonville
James S. Shields
Neighborhood Aid After Lightning Burns Risinger Barn
Mr. Joseph Risinger of Onkberg thanks neighbors and friends for kindness and aid after his barn was struck by lightning and burned. Neighbors helped limit loss and assisted in erecting a new barn. Framing and raising were supervised by Jacob Lydick of Cherryhill township with many others helping without pay.
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Joseph Risinger
Onkberg
Progress
Jacob Lydick
Cherryhill
Risinger
Young couple seeks overland trip to New York marriage
On Sabbath evening a young man and a lady sought shelter at a Creekside residence. They are lovers traveling to New York to marry without parental consent. The groom is Isaac Shaffer of Apollo and the bride Bertha Shaffer of Kittanning, who is underage. A Creekside friend accompanied them to ensure a smooth departure. The couple travels overland at night with a companion.
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Creekside
New York
Papa
Isaac Shaffer
Apollo
Bertha Shaffer
Kittanning
Ram sey Serenade Vandalism Prompts Reward Offer
Mr Wm Ramsey of near Heshbon reports a serenade by local youths ended with large stones thrown at his house. He offers a two dollar reward for information leading to arrest of the miscreants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Ramsey
Heshbon
Ramsey
Gas Company moves to new rooms on second floor
The Indiana Gas Company now occupies its new rooms on the second floor of A. W. Wilson and Son's store. Rooms in the Elkin building formerly fed by the Gas Company are being given a glass front. Next month James A. White will move his shaving parlors to the Elkin building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Gas Company
A. W. Wilson & Son
Elkin
James A. White
Young Women's Christian Temperance Union to entertain Y's
The YWCTU hosts an evening at the hall on Thursday featuring readings and recitations by Miss Kendig from Normal. Dainty refreshments will be served as part of the entertainment by the non Partisan W C T U group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Miss Kendig
Major Henry C. Dean Headlines Institute Week Lecture
Major Henry C. Dean, a noted lecturer and old war veteran with world lecturing experience, has been secured for Wednesday evening of Institute week. He is widely recognized for his extensive travels and public talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Hammers
Henry C. Dean
Institute
Dean
Douglass Visits Harrisburg Amid Historic Echoes
Frederick Douglass, noted African American orator, was escorted by a brass band to a lecture room in Harrisburg yesterday. The event recalls a 47 year old mobbing incident in the same city.
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Frederick Douglass
Harrisburg
Churches Call Rev R A Kingan From Jacksonville
The Homer City and Crete U P churches will issue a call for Rev R A Kingan formerly of the Jacksonville congregation to serve their parishes and lead local worship and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
Crete U.P
R. A. Kingan
Jacksonville
Bridges Confirmed in Rayne Township
County Commissioners confirmed two bridges over Pine Run and over Baugh’s Run in Rayne Township in the past week. A newly erected crossing was viewed recently, with officials noting completion and forthcoming inspections.
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Pine Run
Rayne Township
Ove Baugh
Ron
Epworth League Convention Elects Blairsville Delegates
The Epworth League convention for Blairsville district of the M. E. church met in Greensburg, with sessions well attended. Officers elected for the coming year include President Rev. M. M. Sweeny of Indiana and vice presidents E. Walker Smith Indiana Agnes Mullen Apollo Gertrude Richards Latrobe, F. G. Wine lan Murraysville, Millie L. Stouffer Blairsville, Mattie Weaver Latrobe. Delegates chosen include Rev. A. Emerson and J. Wils Earl Mrs Griffith Ellis plus other local attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Blairsville
M. E. Church
Greensburg
M. M. Sweeny
Indiana
E. Walker Smith
Agnes Mullen
Apollo
Gertrude Richards
Latrobe
F. G. Winelan
Murraysville
Millie L. Stouffer
Mattie Weaver
A. Emerson
J. Wils
Earl
Griffith Ellis
League
Jr O U A M Advisory Meeting Set in Indiana County
The Jr O U A M Advisory of Indiana county will meet at the county seat on Tuesday evening November 13 in the hall of Indiana Council. A circular from president George Row will announce the gathering to all councils. All in good standing are invited. visitors will be hosted by Indiana Council with entertainment by 260 members.
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Indiana County
George Row
Hall of
Indiana Council
Order
Shakespeare Club Discusses Oliver Wendell Holmes Life
The Shakespeare club met Friday night at Mr and Mrs J T Bell Wayne avenue with about twenty members present. Readings from Holmes and planned next meeting at S W Guthrie’s to explore Gustavus Adolphus and the thirty years war.
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Shakespeare Club
J. T. Bell
Wayne Avenue
Oliver Wendell Holmes
S. W. Guthrie
Gustavus Adolphus
Out en Cherryhill social with Twolick Valley Band
In Cherryhill township, residents and neighbors gathered at Henry Kephart's home on a recent Saturday. The Twolick Valley Band led the event with a social gathering, a noon meal was shared, useful gifts were exchanged, and participants left satisfied with a good time and profitable day.
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Twolick
Post Office Praised for Service at Indiana Office
Post office officials commend the Indiana facility ranking among the state’s best for arrangements and equipment. Patrons note the staff’s devotion, with postmaster Langham praised for careful hiring of obliging assistants and overall pleasant service at the Indiana post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office
Indiana Post Office
Indiana County
Civil Service
Post Office Department
Langham
Bolivar Couple Wed at Bride’s Parents Home
Christopher Walker of Bolivar and Sara of West Wheatfield were married at the bride’s parents home with Rev. W P Varnex officiating. Best man was James B Hammond a Westmoreland Legislature member. The couple will reside in Bolivar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher ‘Walker
Bolivar
Sara
West Wheatfield Township
Wm. Reynolds
W.P. Varnex
M. E. Church
James B. Hammond
Westmoreland County
Belle Johnston
Pennsylvania Baptists Gather for Altoona Anniversary
The anniversary meeting of the Pennsylvania Baptists meets with Altoona’s church this week. The State Mission Society and State Union organize gatherings, with the Young People’s meetings beginning Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Baptists
Altoons Fixe
Order of the
Mectsitnary Society
Pensayiveaie Mtnceyvania Union
State Mission Society
State Educabine Defauloed
We Do Thank You Progress Heb Supporters
We express gratitude to friends who supported Progress Heb by enrolling their names in advance. We also thank those who sent campaign elube and offered kindness during the past weeks.
Still in Germany Gompers Tours Historic German Cities
William J Gompers writes from Bamberg and Weimar describing medieval streets high stone houses and river divisions in Bamberg and the scholarly heyday at Weimar with Goethe and Schiller. He notes old bridges crosses saints graves and royal vaults as trains traverse forests and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nuremberg
Bamberg
Germany
Rhine
Weimar
Indians County
Schiller
Frederick Augustus
Goethe
Athens
Humboldt and Ritter
Herder
Schlegel
Fieht
Heigel
Schilling
Gluck
Mozart
Haydn
Beethoven
America
Graveyawd
Eimas
Gites
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Baker’ Furnace
G. A. Rt
MR. Hicks
Pp. & P. Railroad Company
Second
U. P. Church
Will
Shields-McCurdy
Rev. Kingan
Epworth
Jr. O. U. A. M. Advisory
Poet Holmes
OUT EN Cherryhill
Henry Kephart
The
Altoona
Wm. J. Gompers
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