Indian State Fair Highlights and Exhibits at Roundhouse
The fair showcases include cattle displays, a complete sawmill, threshers, and labor devices. Major exhibits feature farm products, fruits, outside participants, and large entries up 25 percent from last year. Veterans and soldiers will be honored on Soldiers Day with events at the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea
Leinondde
Indiana
Raclyig
Speeder
Goldiers
Edeata
India
Jourt-House
Ueye
Beye
Local Notables Remembered in Posthumous Obituary Fragments
Fragmentary obituary notes honor several local figures: Gilbert, a longshoreman turned insurance worker, survived by Margaret Gray and family. Elizabeth Black, a Dayton native, with many children and grandchildren. and Hiram Lackerd, a contractor, all memorialized with church and fraternal ties noted amid sparse details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Black
Elizabeth
Black
Tha
George’ Black
Dayton
Sarah Johnaton
Martha Streamy
Hannah Johnston
Town
Margaret. Brickley
Cherry
Tree
Jutla Conner
Johnstown
Ti. Mara
Tobn
Luther Bachuyeh
Neay
Plasville
G. W. Mclntire
Explosion at well injures man near Strongatown
Report notes P. George of Strongatown near Thursday describing a dynamite blast at a well. A man named Harry Good lost an eye and suffered a severe scalp injury as the fuse ignited and exploded while workers were nearby. Security and details remain unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. George
Harry Good
Mr. Good
Audlne
Peres
Ashe
Gepress
Setanaing
Ager
Swith
Daduyige
Prothonatacy Candidate Named After Vacancy
Fragmentary notice states John C. Wella of town served as Deputy Prothonotary for several years. Following a death creating a vacancy, the publican committees will name a nominee for the office for the November election. Mrs Welle’s name is the only one mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Welle
Fall Injures John M. Mabon in West Wheatefield
John M. Mabon of West Wheatefield sustained serious injuries after falling from an apple tree. The incident occurred on a family farm, with local authorities summoned to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sertauely
West’ Wheate
Anniversary of Blairsville Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
The Blairsville county unit marked its twenty fifth anniversary with gatherings at the Presbyterian church. Mrs. Hattie Farr Conner welcomed attendees. Mrs. W. W. Criley gave an address and featured remarks. The service included an In Memoriam for deceased members, a choir performance, and delegates from unions recalled past milestones. Next meeting scheduled for Marion Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ialesville
Waseld
Rot al. Blatraville
Hattie ‘Farr Conner
Mra. Hiya
LD ‘Thompsott
Bell
Ma ‘A. Bodenhamer
Womida
Piacuk
F. Mra
M. J
Laird
Andc
Ada B. Kinter
Lou Heiner
Kittanning
T. Pender
Mra
Seigfreid
Winona and
Cabe’ Shields
BH. B
Pittaburg
Blairsville
Hattle Fair Conner
Hallie Holt
Marion Centar
W. Bell
Marion Center
Praeent
M. A. Boden
Kamer
T. B. Hitler
May Pearce
Jennie Mitchell
Russell
Bell Thompson
Iarrie
Auto Crank Accident Causes Wrist Fracture in Punxsutawney
Landlord Edward Empfield sustained a compound fracture of the right wrist while cranking his automobile in Punxsutawney last Friday evening. He and his wife and son Edwin planned to spend the night with Mrs. Empfield's sister and a physician was summoned after the machine slipped and struck his wrist. Don Gatty retrieved the vehicle on Saturday. Mr. Empfield did not return until Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empield
Palw
Punxsutawney
Hdward Hmpoeld
Indiatin House
Mr.Empfield
Edwin
Panxsutawney
B.M. Lodkard
Church Streets
A.S. Tinckard
Jeannette
John Bousher
Spangler
Rebsert Householder
Harry Bessel
Latrobe
Edward K. Wood
Philadelphia
David Uber
Homer City
McGees Mills
Thomas B
James H
Uber
Anderson
Lotweet Church
Pittsburg
Leon King
Parkwood
B. King
Lawrence ‘ Lockard
Town
Jordan Shoa
Peerless Shoe Company
Punxsutawnay
Ubr. L. Wells
Marion Center
Free! Methodiat
Gueat
W. L.colkitt
South Firth Straat
David F. Marshall
Llysrmore
Matilda Losch
Blairsville
Newton Kelly
School Street
Samuel Barnett
Locust Street
Barnett Ronda Tha
Orr
Avonmore
William F. Allshonge
Wash[ington Township
Plumyine
Thia Farm
Washington Township
J. W. Hadden
Pauloraville
Waa
Frank J. Learn
Ae Adslaide Stuchell
Missanthelan Mane Fuvenell
Peter Feettil
Buch Nan
Charlee Qi McHlhoes
J. A Marshall
Indiana
W. H. Meekins
Ugoky Nort
Bi Bobet
J. A. Campel
William Henderson
J. W. Foust
Bamusl Houston
Indiana boys open branch store in Wilwood City
Former Indiana boys Verner Hollister and William Braughler who have long run a general store in Coraopolis are opening a branch in Wilwood City. Braughler will manage the new store and Hollister will supervise the wholesale business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Verner Hollister
William Braughler
Coraopolis
Wilwood City
Braughler
Hollister
Old Home Week at Blakeville and Blairsville Club Plans
Plans for an Old Home Club at Blairsville are under way with invitations issued to former residents to meet in Blairsville this September to organize. Entova New Business Ed Hy Button of town has bought an interest in Keystone Printing Company of Pittsburg and has entered with new work. Mrs Buter Sat will reside in Indiana for the present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blakeville
Blairsville
Switch
Entova
Hy Button
Town
Hag
Keystone Printing Company
Pittsburg
Mra
Butere Sat
Indiana
J. B. Colton
Independent Union Telephone Company
New Castle
H. B. Buter,Daugh
Qackpert Man Buys Town Lot at 62 800 Deal
A buyer called Qackpert purchases a town lot for 62800 in a deal arranged through the firm McDonnell & Hosse, with the transfer agreed despite unclear terms and names. The transaction reflects a local property sale noted in the period banking records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonnell &. Hosaee
Record oat crop yield at Cherry Hill townhome area
Mower and oat crop report a record yield for the current season. Wesley Ackereen’s field of eight acres produced a substantial harvest at Cherry Hill, with notable yields described as the largest on record. Hend J. A. Flecker notes the overall strong performance in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Flecker
Wesley
Cherry Hill
Personal Brevities show many visitors at county hosts
Miss Agnes Hale of Ktaburg and Miss Mabel Reese guest at households in town. Numerous locals including Mrs Walter Williams, Mrs H T Golletti, and Mrs Sarah Lydidte host visitors from Marion, Creagon, Punxsutawney, and Sharpsburg. Attendees at the county fair include William Sutton of Dayton and Frank E K Dorr of Kansas City. Several residents travel, visit relatives, and attend events across Indiana County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Hale
Ktaburg
Weitsyttt
Viattiog
Plutmvilis
Mra
Sarah Lydidte
South Severith ‘Atreet
Av McGinnis
New Indland House
Potayitle
Charles’ A. Cunningham and Child
Creagon
Indiana
William, Barber
Sherman Barnatt
Oregon
Cherrymill Township
Martin Armatrong
Charty Tree
M. M. Thompson
Notts Seventh Street
Joseph Wadding
Sharpsburg
Neat ’ Peonoyute
W. L. Collette
South Fifth Street
Horace J. Thompson
Marion
Center
Hendersore Wilson
South
Sevanth
Straoet
William Sutton
Dayton
Baker
W.H. Huff
W. H. McLain
Pittsburg
Prank-Ek.dorr
Kansas City
Conemaugh
O. M. Wilson
South Hley
Enth Street
New Wievenne
W. EB. Dodson
Helen
Waterstraet
Atlantic City
Dimner Henry
Hardy
Neh
towlAnd
West
Reo
Threshing fire destroys barns and crop at Nealon farm
Misfortune haunts John Nealon of White township as a threshing machine and hay equipment burn, consuming his barn and this year's crops. Henry Nealon’s barn and crops burn too, with total losses around 1500 to 2000 dollars. insurance partially covers Henry. Boiler and engine from the Nealon farm were moved after the blaze while neighbors recover from past incidents involving Nealon. Nearby farmers may supply another threshing outlet to meet contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nealon
White Township
Cline
Henry Neulor
Petrie Farm
Henry Nanor
John Neulor
Henry Nealor
Indiana
John Newlor Hyen
Acthirr Sutton
Tadlana
Widow Dies in Seattle Burial Brought to Pittsburgh
Mrs Mary Hmanuel Baker of Pittsburgh dies in Seattle Washington August 16 and is buried August 43 in Oakland Cemetery Wilkinsburg. Survived by husband an infant son and parents four sisters and three brothers in the area. Known as chcles she sang in churches across Pittsburg Brandock Wilkinsburg and other venues. Baker plans to return to Seattle after a short stay with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baker
Seattle
Pe Ives
Mids Place
Gy Hber
Indiana County
Pittsburg
Waah
Oakland Cemetery
Wilkingburg
Mary Hmanuel
Eleventh. Street
Wash
Pha
May Lose Appropriation in Sattsburg District Reports
Harrisburg August 28. Several school districts risk losing their annual appropriation as reports detailing district finances and operations are due by July 16. Adams and Bagt Taylor townships Portage borough Saltsburg borough Arnold Seward New Salem Parasisis boroughs in Westmoreland county lack filings. Other brief items note a reader renewing, a man hospitalized, and local travel and personal updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sattsburg
Harrisburg
Tula
Adams and
Bagt Taylor
Portage Borough
Cambria County
Saltsburg
Indiana County
Arnold, Seward
New Salem
Parasisis
Westmoreland County
Seventh Annual Indiana County Sabbath School Convention
An extensive program outlined for the seventh annual Indiana County Sabbath School Association convention at the new Homer City Methodist Episcopal Church on September 14 and 15. It lists devotional services, district reports, lectures by named pastors and educators, discussions on strengthening organizations, teacher training, cradle roll impact, and a closing address with a hymn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Sabbath School Association
New Methodist Epiacoonal Church
Homer City
J.T. Richards
W. Guthrie
Diatelit
A. B. Gettman
Wallstar Mumau
di J. Prine
CG. F. Campbell
H. D. Condron
J. C. Moore
Blair McC
Brneat
OC. F.campbell
Clyde
G. G. Burns
B.C. Liicoln
Attleboro
Mass
W. G. Landis
A. FF
Gettman
Mc‘Gill
A. C. Cravener
Indiana
Iddo Lewis
Rosalier
Poraytha
Frank
Winsthwait
Cherry Tree
Methodists of Homer City Dedicate New Church
Homer City celebrates the dedication of a new Methodist Episcopal church built at a cost of 16000 dollars in a Romanesque design. Dr. W F Conner preached the dedicatory sermon with Rev J N Bratken and Rev F A Richards officiating. visiting ministers included Revs Chilgate Carey and Shaffer. The congregation has provided for total indebtedness and the church is consecrated free of debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moilten
Homer City
New Methodist Episcopal House of Worship
Joseph W.powell
Buffalo
Indiana
New Presbyterian Church
W.F. Conner
J. N. Bratken
Murrayayille
F. A. Richards
Reys, Chilgate
J. W. Carey
Shaffer
Local Pittsburg Merchant Operated On For Appendicitis
Frank E Sloan of Sloan Bros was operated on for appendicitis at Mercy Hospital Pittsburg yesterday. A noon telegram from the hospital stated he withstood the procedure well and is in very gratifying condition. Dr I B Sloan of Johnstown, his brother, assisted and expects a speedy complete recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Sloan
Sloan Bros
Mercy Hospital
Pittsburg
Enya
I. B. Sloan
Johnstown
Sloan
Drowned Boy in Cherry Tree River Disaster
Eleven year old Charles Galley of Scottdale drowned while bathing in the Cherry Tres river on Friday afternoon. He and a cousin had been sent on an errand and returned to bathe. the elder sister and aunt were with them. The companion attempted a rescue but failed. The body was carried to the family home on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Galley
Scottdale
Cherry Tres
W. J. Stewart
Cherry Trea
Joseph Stewart
Reunion honors Civil War veterans in Pennsylvania
Framed around a September reunion of the 16th Regiment, survivors gathered at St. Bernard's cemetery to dedicate a monument to their commander Col. Dick White. The event featured a simple service, flower placement, and addresses by Mrs. Telford and Mrs. Watson, with officers elected for the year and a large attendance from various towns including Marionville, Indiana, and Altoona. A separate annual reunion of Companies Band F, 74th Regiment Pennsylvnia Volunteers occurred at Marion Center with speeches by local officials and the selection of officers for Punxsutawney next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
16Th Regiment
Tes ‘Imule
Dick White
St. Bernard's Cemetary
Mra
J. Telford
M. C. Watson
Daughsters
Gol
Library Hall
M. McHeary
Conrad
Bedford
Conrom
John @. Fry
Josiah Hisong
Joseph Leonard
Hisong
Indiana
Mia. Telford
Augustino
Bhaffner
Dysart
J. Long
Hbensburg
George D. Fahrenbach
Reading
William. Pattérgou
Wheatiela
I. W. Shields
Chamberaville
Dr. N. Park
B. F. Rochester
Steele
McGinity
Marion
Dextter
John Rankin
Willet
St. Clair
Thompson
Capt
John’ Kinter
Home
A. Thompson
Lilly
Lavi Shank
T. A. Dillon
Clymer
Hughes
Lewistown
William George
Balsana
Theodore Rankin
John
Mouse
Altoona
Isaac Steppy
Pine
Flats
A. R. Ow
New Brighton
John McGuire
Ashville
Blairsviile
R. O. Martz
Richard
J. C. Barclay
Clearfield
Clair
Kellysburg
Punxsutawney
Peter Frech
Georgeville
D. A. Ritchey
Smickwburg
Wilson
Punxautawney
Brodens Zelgter
George W. Barto
Altoon
A. McLain
J. Bloan Agey
John Kintar
Flome
Peter Freehand
Georgerties Adam’ Black
D. Richey
David
Good and Aite
John W. Weston
T. W. Hyeatcell
Smickburg
McMillen
Abroge
Adam
Shields
Milla
Samuel
Knox
Ehand
Ehoover
Plisr
Wishaw
D. Nef
John R
Burnside
Thomas Loughry
Johnstowetry Myers
Homer City
Isabella George
Railroad
Lavenus
Orr
George
Samuel George
Lahmon
Annaa Yeynien
Bash
Thureday
J. W. Unospher
Green Township
Aaron
Ul ‘Pher
Williame
Orparor
Yoon
Wiliamna
Elactiz Ag
Uae
Ian J
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M. Hla
Lewis
Cunningham
Try-Myers
Myéra & Gilbert
Gilbert
Republican
Ste
Wilkinsburg
Masonic
Elk
Woodman
And.m
Bec
Hira
Annie
Spaah
Ithe Lats
Jamog Bard
Siac
Ban
Thresh
Wifr
W. J. Barclay
Alang
The
Progress
Bar‘clay
Register
Warl. Mier
University of Indiana
Peeler & Pelt
Miller
Arm' ‘Strong
Victor Graham
Mare Apeland Rorland ‘Ripta
Pally
F. McQune
Peter Reithmiliereh
Alex Ndougslava
Grant Township
Niagara Palla
M. Katteying
Marrellville
Washington, Township
John Papich
Hamer City
Greensburg Hospital
Etrugk By & Dadeanger
Babuyday
John Laughlin
Fiteabue
County Sabbath Schoo Association
J. M. Welch
J. T. Davis
Bialynville
Miss Lincoln
Elder Pester
Mr. Forsythe
Methodists OF
Homer Ciy
Pittsburg Hospital
Frank EB
Sloan Withatood Orden
Cherry Trh
Alex, Hartman
Portland
Teste G. Hartman
Thig Place
Burman Hartman
Church Street
Joby Watterson
Viece
Lefy
Talrtu
M. Lowman
Tf Sheloca
Rominion
Nurly
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