Thanksgiving Dinner in His Shirtsleeves
Gertrude Wentworth, a New England girl, faces Thanksgiving alone at The Good Cheer cottage. A blizzard traps a guest, Richard Summerwall, who becomes chef in shirt sleeves, saving the meal and winning her heart. He later persuades her to share future holidays, celebrating with him in his shiny sleeves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Wentworth
New England
Wentworths
Win‘ter Ag
Gertrude
Miss Burns
Dick Summertime
Richard Summerwall
Summerwall
Bank promotes Liberty Bond sales with county wide drive
The First National Bank led a successful Liberty Bond subscription push totaling 228000, ranking third in county sales. High school students aided the effort, with Miss Mother Crumbling winning two five dollar gold prizes for the largest totals. Other notes cover social visits, a Presbyterian Bible class contest, and local community events including a Ball schoolhouse pie social that raised 22.26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Mother Crumbling
William McGregor
Indiana
Cherry Tree Friends
Tacoma
Wash
M. L. Boyd
Johnstown
Presbyterian Church
New York Central
Cherry Tree
Winslow
Evangelistic Services at Ebenezer Church This Week
Clarksburg notes announce evangelistic meetings at Ebenezer Church led by Rey and Br Culbertson with sermons each evening except Saturday and a Friday talk by Ryall. Sabbath communion and a foreign missions offering are planned. Local residents include Mr. and Mrs. Malone of Ohio visiting Linsenbigler, with health updates for Ferguson and Jewell, and Frank Gailey visiting from Pittsburgh. Red Cross knitting by ladies and Iselin Coal Co delivering coal by motor truck are also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rey
BR. Culbertson
Ebenezer Church
Ryall
Robert Malone
Ohio
Wm. Linsenbigler
J. 5
Ferguson
A. H. Jewell
Frank Gailey
Pittsburg
Mack Gailey
Gailey
Frank
J. S. Ferguson
Wm. Pearce
Hallenbaugh
The
Red Cross
Iselin Coal Company
Elders Ridge Social Notes and Local Sports Roundup
Mrs Vail Miss Vail and Mrs C P Ewing with daughter and Prof Hartman were Indiana callers Saturday. Walker McLaughlin died Friday morning. funeral at Presbyterian church. John Baker and Chester Harvey visit West Lebanon. preaching planned next Sunday. Lloyd Rosensteel family visited West Lebanon. Ridge lads lost to Derry at Derry on muddy field in heavy rain. Derry scored one touchdown. Matilda Potts of South Bend visited L W Potts at Sabbath. McKee and Harry Rankin visited Indiana and Homer City Saturday. Sara McMillen and Grace Jamison visited Ruby Long. Dorothy Myers visited Indiana. CG B Hamilton visited sister-in-law Gertrude McHenry in Indiana Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derry
Matilda Potts
South Bend
L. W. Potts
Messrs. McKee
Harry Rankin
Indiana
Homer City
Sara McMillen
Grace Jamison
Ruby Long Sabbath
Dorothy Myers
B. Hamilton
Gertrude McHenry
Local Visitors and Social Calls Across Towns
Misses Sarah and Ruth Brown and their brother Samuel of Marchand visited Mr. and Mrs. Sharp Whitaker. Mrs. Carl McGormick and family of Luzerne visited Bert Kinter. Mabel Frederick called on Marion Center residents and spent time in Richmond last week. Edgar Work and Annie Richardson of Richmond visited Harry Van Horne’s family. Quint Whitaler hosted guests Sabbath from Marehand and Smicksburg along with Paul Stiteler’s family. Preaching at the local church Sunday at 3 o’clock by Rev. Art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah
Ruth Brown
Samuel
Marchand
Sharp Whitaker
Carl McGormick
Luzerne
Bert. Kinter
William Frederick
Mabel
Marion Center
Edgar Work
Annie Richardson
Richmond
Harry van Horne Lagt
Mabel Frederick
Quint Whitaler
Ea Moot
Marehand
Paul Stiteler
Smicksburg
Rey
Art
Snow Storm Damages Orchards and Delays Mail
A Wednesday snow storm dumped a foot of snow in the area, breaking fruit trees and damaging timber. Road conditions halted mail delivery for two days. Vintondale and nearby towns saw residents George Stiles H A McClusky John Blackley J W Duncan D W Duncan J B Graham J M Brown and wife visiting friends and shopping in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stiles
H. A. McClusky
Vintondale
John Blackley
Dilltown
J. W
D. W. Duncan
J. B. Graham
Sun
Local Social Notes From Kenwood and Nearby Towns
Jennie Stephens hosted guests at Kenwood while Mrs John Gibson visited Sunday. L H Lowmans son ill with diphtheria. Susan Henry of Indiana returned home after visiting daughter Mrs W W Huston. Charlotte Dick, daughter of Homer and Mrs Dick of Clymer, stayed with Uncle Ford and Mrs Smith Saturday and Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. H. Lowman
Susan Henry
Indiana
W. W. Huston
Charlotte Dick
Homer Dick
Clymer
Ford Smith
PLUMVILLE LOCAL HAPPENINGS AND SCHOOL NEWS
Miss Elva Elder of Dayton begins eighth grade at Plumville filling the Van Fforn vacancy. Rev J W Fraser attended the synod at Johnstown. Mrs Ifile of Indiana visits sister Mrs Lew Lakehart. Martha Jamison of Home visits cousin Mrs Arthur Weaver. Hallowe en masquerade planned in upper tank building. Rev Raymond Wart new Methodist minister rooms with Mrs Vernie Douds. Mrs Ursula McClure of Texas visiting daughter Mrs Mima Ieler. Roller skating at Shaffer s rink Saturday night. Katherine Aughouse returns to Clarksburg after two weeks here. Paul Peazall family back from California. Mr and Mrs Jay O Neil of Black Lick callers. Rev B J Long and son Knox spend Saturday in Indiana. W G Lowman visits Indiana and Homer City. Plumville hotel to close after November 1. Glen Fails and Edgar Long attend football game at Derry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elva Elder
Dayton
van Fforn
J. Wallaes Fraser
Presbyterian Church
Johnstown
Mra. Ifile
Indiana
Lew Lakehart
Martha Charlotte «Jamison
Home
Arhur Weaver
Hallowe'en
Raymond Wart
Vernie Douds
Ursula McClure
State of
Texas
Mima Ieler
Shaffer
Katherine Aughouse
Clarksburg
Paul Peazall
California
Jay O'Neil
Blacklick
B. J. Long
Knox
W.G. Lowman
Homer
Glen Fails
Edgar Long
Derry
Farmers and Miners Bank of Jacksonville Incorporation Notice
Notice is hereby given under the 1870 Act for bank incorporation that W I Neal A G Stewart W L Shields C C Neal Wilbur P Graff and RR A Kelly will apply to Pennsylvania state officials on December 3 1917 at 2 PM for a banking corporation named Farmers and Miners Bank of Jacksonville in Jacksonville Indiana County Pennsylvania to carry general banking with capital 25000 in 500 shares of 50 each Solicitors Cunningham Fisher and Banis August 22 1917
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Assembly
W. I. Neal
A. G. Stewart
W. L. Shields
C. C. Neal
Wilbur P. Graff
RR. A. Kelly
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Farmers and Miners Bank OF Jacksonville
Jacksonville
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Cunningham, Fisher & Banis
Administratrix's Notice on Isabelia Lemmon Estate
John AH Pierce attorney notes Letters of administration granted for Isabelia J. Lemmon of Pine township. Creditors must present authenticated claims for settlement and debtors should pay promptly. Fannin M Stahl, Administratrix, Penn Run Pa, Oct 10 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John AH. Pierce
Notich
Isabelia
J. Lemmon
Pine Township
Fannin M
Stahl
Administratei
Penn Run
D. 1
Wheat and Grain Warehouse Advertises Full Stock
Licensed by the U.S. Food Administrator to operate a Shelocta warehouse for wheat rye and buckwheat storage and distribution. Offers chopped feeds middlings bran spring wheat flour fertilizer Lehigh cement baled bay and straw with shipping from any point and attractive prices. Patronage is valued and satisfaction guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Food Administrator
Shelocta
United States ‘Food Administration
Sidewalks and Cold Germs Cause Epidemics, Says Nevins
A historical note argues flat, water-retaining sidewalks spread colds and respiratory infections. Macetin Nevins claims damp, poorly drained sidewalks create wet feet that invite germs, urging convex, draining, slightly elevated sidewalks to reduce grip epidemics and lung troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macetin Nevins
Mr. Nevins
Gregern
Igs
Hue
The Egyptian Scale and Its Mystic Musical Link
The article traces the Egyptian seven tone scale linked to temple priests and planets, connecting music, theology, and astrology to ancient sages. It notes the seven days, gods, and the rise of modern orchestral strings, with the harp as a modern adjunct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury
Saturn
Jupiter
Mars
Venus
Algoba
Egypt
Tilted Block of Earth's Crust in El Salvador
A descriptive piece notes El Salvador as a tilted block of the earth with a small population in a compact area. It describes crust shifts causing buildings to crash, volcanoes awakening with fire, and floods from oceanic water released by yawning volcanic craters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Salvador
Administrator's Novice Letters for Joshbun Kelly Estate
M Tock attorney announces letters of administration on the estate of Joshbun Kelly late of Ta diana Pa deceased granted to the undersigned. Those having claims against the estate please present them duly authenticated for settlement and those indebted please make prompt payment. Indiana Pa October 3 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Tock
Joshbun Kelly
Tadiana
Nannim A. Kwlly
Indiana
Peeler
Probate notice for estate of Mrs Margaret C Ovedrof
The administrator Tarry Flicking of Homer City Pa requests all persons with claims against the estate of Mrs Margaret C Ovedrof deceased to present them duly authenticated for settlement. He also asks those indebted to the estate to make prompt payment. October 17, 1917.
GIBBON CLAVIC COMPANY Tentative charter sought for fuel and farm supply firm
Notice states an application will be made to the Governor of Pennsylvania on November 6 for incorporation of Gibbon-Clavic Company to buy sell wholesale and retail fuel machinery farm implements hay grain feed time and other merchandise and to repair farm implements by Nest Stewart executor notices follow for estate of John Tichtenfels West Wheatfield township with claims to be presented for settlement
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vennsylvania
Novantier
Dy BT. Gibaon
Lawin G. Clark
Alex M. Stewart
Art of Assembly
Gibbon-Clavic Company
Nest Sthwart
Balletor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Western Newspaper Union
County Town News
B. , Lydic
Center Township
Turner Lydic
W. I’. Lydic
Ball School House
Grace Fetterhoff
Phimville
Mabel Cummins
Marty Mitchell
Arthur Weaver
Plumville
Dorothy Nox
Madgs Mulberger
Elders Ridge
Davis
Georgeville
Strongstown
Kenwood
Jennie Stephens
John Gibson
Kent
Hayes and
Anthony & Kline
Wayne Rigg &Co. Jewelers & Engravers
Phila. &T
M. Jack
Margaret C. Ovedrof
Tarry Flicking
Hemer City
Philo. & 7Th Sts
Indiana, Pa
Brody
Kuppenheimer and Michaels Stern
Sary
J. M. Stewart & CO
Wilmer Stewart
Henry H. Steving & CO
Philadelphia St
Ray A. Lichtapels
Trotinson, Pa
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