Big Fair Opens With Attractions In Indiana County
The 60th annual Indiana County Agricultural Society fair opens with ideal weather and a full program. Music by Nirella’s band, acrobats, and a midway entertain visitors while livestock shows highlight cattle, hogs, and sheep exhibits from multiple farms and counties. New facilities include expanded grounds, removed horse stalls, and more benches for spectator comfort.
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Indiana County Agricultural Society
Nirella
Pittsburgh
Round House
Agricultural Hall
Indiana County
Indiana
Cream Rose Dairy Farms
Livermore
Harry O. Kimmall
Shelocta
John E. Garman
Frank George
Parkwood
Valley View Farm
T. Rugh & Son
Brushvalley
Ayrshire
CG. C. Marshall
Dayton
Bates Bros
Crawford County
Thompson & Son
Butler County
J. Morrel Davis
Swanger & Son
Mercer County
A. G. Glenn
Heilwood
McHenry Bros
Creekside
Patterson Bros
Washington County
Chester
Frank McCreda
Blairsville
Duroc
J. S. Kauffman & Sony
Center Township
Harry Schurr
Home
Brushyalley
Frank Howard
The
Savings & Trust Company
Town
Berkshire
Charming Indiana Girl Sara Ann Thomage at Fair Visit
Sara Ann Thomage, daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Thom as of Church street, Indiana, appears in a Douglass studio portrait taken in Philadelphia at 14 months old. She will attend the big fair this week with thousands of Indiana county children, adding to the event’s enjoyment.
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Sara Ann Thomage
Thomas Thomas
Church Street
Sara Ann
Douglass
Philadelphia
Indiana County
Chambersville Man Severely Injured When Car Crashed
Edgar Fleming of near Chambersville was seriously injured when his car veered off the road near Salem church and plunged 35 feet down an embankment. He was pinned beneath the vehicle for hours before neighbors freed him. Both legs were badly cut and bruised, his shoulder crushed while he slowly recovered.
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Chambersville
Edgar Fleming
Salem Church
Fleming
Real estate transfers recorded in Indiana County details
Listings show transfers from J C Replogle to C J Clawson in Third ward Indiana for 600 dollars and many more across Blairsville, Banks, White, Conemaugh, and neighboring townships. Amounts range from 0 to 62500 with tracts and lots including coal interests and acreage such as 51 acres in Banks and 106 acres in Armstrong. Records name buyers, sellers, and locations like Indiana Blairsville Cherryhill Clymer Green and East Mahoning.
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Indiana County
J. C. Replogle
C. J. Clawson
Third Ward
Indiana
Henry Sherwin
Walter Sherwin
Lioyd J. Gorman
Wm. HH. Huitman
Gipsy
Jennie BE. Roof
Charlies C. Litte
Samuel W. Miller
Raboo Neal
Blair
J. C. Long
Thomas T. McCord
Second Ward
Rembrandt Peale
H. EB. Clark
Hast Mahoning
Rembrandt Pedle
Irvan
A. Bouchar
Toal
East Mahoning
Emma Reeseman
W. C. McElhoes
B. Tedeschi
Pohuski
Burrell
Harry T. Ross
R. H. McQuilken
James A. Lydick
Clark Strong
Cherryhill
Lloyd W. Peters
J. M
Green
John Holowachko
Mike Holowashko
Clymer
Calvin Edimiston
Fred Koozer
Bueno Mikosi
Pietro Catanese
Cange
Merle Reeger
C. F
Sunbury
White
Peach weighs ten ounces picked at Rayne farm task
M Gray gathered a peach weighing 10 ounces and measuring about 10 4 inches in circumference from George Neal's Rayne Township farm near Grove Chapel church. Ellsworth Johns of Cherry Tree slipped at home and fractured a leg with a sprained ankle during a yard fall.
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Rayne Township
George Neal
Grove Chapel Church
M. Gray
Ellsworth Johns
Cherry Tree
Poultry Show Highlights And Track Events At Local Fair
White Leghorns lead poultry show with John Warden and R Tugh & Son among exhibitors. Mrs Albert McCoy displays Barred Rocks and Brown Leghorns. Black White Wyandottes and Black Minorcas also shown. Bantams by Johnston and Livingston add to the display. Track events feature many fast sprinters as week pace program begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Warden
Clymer
T. Rugh & Son
Brushyalley
R. EE
Shaner
Homer City
BR. D. Thompson
Pitcairn
Albert McCoy
Canter Township
John Mc_Gregor
Charles ‘Nichol
Albert Warren
Lawrence Johnston
David Livingston
Steam Shovels Linked to Herrin Mine Massacre
Local note ties steam shovels used at the Herrin Illinois mine massacre to prior strip mining work in this county. The same machines had been moved to Illinois after a stripping project near West Lebanon, later operated at Herrin before the tragedy. An attempt was made to destroy the equipment at the time of the massacre. Indiana Man Ordained as Minister Rev. Fred Henry has been ordained and serves as pastor of the Christian and Missionary Alliance churches at Tippecanoe and Nanty-Glo. A new Nanty-Glo church is under construction and will be dedicated September 17 with district superintendent G Verner Brown attending.
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Herrin
Ills
Harrin
Lebanon
Heckman and Corbett
Illinois
Indiana
Fred Henry
Church Street
Christian and Missionary Alliance
Tipperary
Nanty-Glo
Henry
Mahaffey
G. Verner Brown
Wilmington
Del
Martha Shields
W. L. Shields
Jacksonville
Indiana Hospital
Misa Shields
Es Barton Hospital
Los Angeles
Sal
Robert Grossa
North Fifth Street
Pittsburgh
Vandergrift
Roberta
Chicago
R.C. Lower
Swissvale
Brushvaley
Lower
Bert Cramer
Brushvalley
J. A. Graft
Augusta
Sunbury
Frank Berner
Locust Street
Frederick W. Hinitt
Presbyterian Church
Colorado
Rotary Club
Co. C. Dinsmore
North Seventh Street
Paunxsutawney
Lakes
Sephew
Lipman
Barnesboro
Luxenberg
New Hudson
John T. Stachall
Arantos
Town
New England
Philadelphia
Raymond Bills
Stuchell
New Hampshire
Water Party
Alex . Lowry
Arustie Lowry
Yestu Lowry Davis
Derrole
Mich
Clay Lowry
Annapolis
Navy
Bandago
Social gathering at Sleepy Hollow hosts First United Presbyterian leaders
Mr and Mrs W Q Moorhead of North Ninth street entertained trustees of the First United Presbyterian church and families at their Sleepy Hollow bungalow Thursday evening. Guests enjoyed a cordial evening with boating and bathing followed by an elaborate basket dinner.
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Sleepy Hollow
W. Q. Moorhead
North Ninth Street
First United Presbyterian Church
New Residence and Storeroom Planned on Water Street
Frank EH Sloan a wholesale confectionery dealer on West Philadelphia Street plans a storeroom and residence on Water Street. He purchased 6-foot frontage on the rear of J Wilee McCardt hon’s lot for 4009 dollars. Plumcreek Church social and corn roast hosts Carl and Jaime Wallace. About 40 attendees including the Sabbath school class taught by D P Beth el. Games followed by lunch.
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Frank EH. Sloan
West Philadelphi Street
Water Street
J. Wilee McCarthon
Bplumcreek Church
Plumtreek United Presbyterian Church
Carl and
Jaime Wallace
D. P. Bethel
Kiwanis Club hears talk on youth welfare and songs
A Kiwanis Club meeting featured Rev. James Brady from St Bernard Church giving a fine address on youth welfare. J Steel Jamison of New York City performed several vocal numbers, son of Robert Jamison, manager of the Troutman store.
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Kiwanis Club
James Brady
St. Bernard Roman Catholic Church
Town
J. Steel Jamison
New York City
Robert Jamison
Troutman
Personal BREVITIES reveal Indiana visits and local travels
Dr Thomas St Clair of Latrobe visits Indiana relatives including Mrs J Earl Putt and Rowena, with sister Mrs Uriah Brown of Clymer. Edward Stephens of Cherryhill and Mrs H Frederick of School Street visit. Numerous locals travel to Williamsport Lancaster Pittsburgh and Chicago for family, Legion events, and hospital work as guests attend reunions and tours.
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Thomas St. Clair
Latrobe
Indiana
J. Earl Putt
Rowena
Uriah Brown
Clymer
Vishters
F. B. Wissinger
Commie- Hore
Edward Stephens
Cherryhill Township
H. Frederick
School Street
Vlaiting
Max Martin
Wilkinsburg
M.H. Bride
Washington Street
Paul Emmerson
Church Street
Rochester
N. Y
Alex Cunningham
Edna
Florence
Livermore R. D
F. B. Speedy
Jean Anderson
Reynoldsville
Enger L. Brandon
Chester
South Seventh Street
Newark
Saltsburg Prepares for County Sabbath School Convention
Saltsburg welcomes hundreds of Sabbath school workers for the 25 cent annual convention next Wednesday and Thursday. The pastor and superintendents will host a noon dinner, with a teacher training supper and sessions led by Rosa Yodrath Buchhelt and W. S. Hamilton. Delegates register on arrival for credentials, souvenir program, song book, and convention badge.
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Saltsburg
Reyal
Allimnt Association
Rosa Yodrath Buchhelt
W. S. Hamilton
Vreaching Saltsbury
Nome Talent To Entertain At Brushvalley Set 15
Johnstown Sextette win be featured at Community Hall. The Rev News Do sextette of Johnstown will give an entertainment at Brushvalley Community Hall on Friday evening September 16. Readings include Roll Call, Mary Truby songs, Ethel Brink recitations, and joint performances by James and David Stewart. Topics include Should the Tax Books Be Changed Every Few Years. Local residents listed among participants and hosts include G. Miller and Mrs. G. Warr Opie.
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Johnstown
Brushvalley
Mary Truby
Ethel Brink
Ida. Cunningham
Davis Stewart
Mary Swearingen
James
David Stewart
G. Miller
G. W. Warropie
Rev. Ford
Samuel Rugh
Dan McCrea
Bill Buchanan
Miles
Bruce Buterbaugh
Myra McCrea
Dorothy Rugh
Jeannette Buterbaugh
Martha McCrea
Are Barr
Jettrude Rugh
H. Co. Cunningham
Cora Rughy
Elizabeth Tvans
PISHER Heads Republican Executive Committee in Indiana County
Indiana County is recognized with appointments by State Chairman Harry Baker. John 8 Fisher of town named head of the Republican State Committee executive committee. Mrs James W Mack of town named chair of the County Women's Republican committee. Kenwood WGIUG meeting set for Sept 14 at Mrs Ira Myers home with program details listed. Robert J Porter promoted from Ball Telephone Company in Indiana to Gheenshire. Wedding anniversary celebration at Dilltown for Mr and Mrs Waldo Anker with extended family and lunch. Miner accident injures Carson Compton in Hart coal mine near Clarksburg. South Bend couple welcomed a son Henry Townsend Jr named Henry Fawnsend Jr. Indiana Markets: Rouiman Company pays 2 cents butter and 25 cents eggs.
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Indiana
John 8. Fisher
Town
Republican State Committee
Harry Baker
Fisher
James W. Mack
Republican Committee
Kenwood W. C. I. U
Kenwood
Ira Myers
J. J. Smith
Florence Siepheng
Zenns Hines
Swamish
Edeleigh
Mra. Glaskford
Mra
Zena Hines
Marie Adamar Recitathens
Gertrude Mmigh
Mac Myera
Todi
Robert J. Porter
Whio
Ball Telephone Company
Inediana
Gheenshire
Parler
Taciana
Nevker
Punxsutawney
Porter
Dilltown
Mra. W
DiLown
Anker
Ho Waldo Auker
Ites
Death notices and obituaries from Indiana area
George W. McHenry aged 82 died after war injuries at his South Seventh street home. Civil War veteran, once county treasurer, later hotel keeper, survived by wife Margaret Berkepile and children Lewis O'Brien, two sons, and brothers Harry and William. Miss Verne A. Braughler 38, school teacher, died at home near Rochester Mills. Mrs Isabelle Haveyward 78, widow of Henry Hargrave, died at Indiana home. burial in Oakland Cemetery. Mrs Mary Farhart 76 died after acute indigestion at Country Club farm. James L. Davis 46 died at home near Grisemore. survived by wife and 16 children. Joseph Morasco 82, longtime Creaside merchant, died at home. funeral in Ernest Catholic church. George Bennett 35 native of Strongstown died. funeral in M B church.
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George W. McHenry Henrt
Sainre
George W. Mcflenry
Nown
South Beventh Street
Samuel McHenry
White Township
106Th Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Gettysburg
Cherryhill Township
Penn Run
Bunksville
Tatrobe
McHenry
Ila
Spangler
Cambria County
Indiana
Thia County
Margaret Berkepile
Lewis O'Brien
Johnstown
Song Dward
Charles
Jeannette
Harry McHenry
Town
William McHenry
Pasadena
Cal
Oakland Cemetery
F. W. Trinite
Verne A. Braughler
A. H. Braughler
Canon Township
Stochester Mills
Miss Braughley
Presbyterian Church of
Rochester Mills
Jenks
Punxsutawney
A. H. McCreery
Edwin W Waltsnans
Marion Cantor
Clair Braughler
DuBois
Edna
Floyd Braughler
Rey, Steffy
Presbyterian Church
Tochester Mills
Isabelle Havewavd
Isabella Stargrave
Henry Hargrave
School Street
Women's Rebel Corps of
Hannah Gessler
Anna Rice
Fittsburgh
Rand
Mary Farhart
Maury Earhart
Weed
Country Club Farm
Barhart
Calvin Barhart
Alice Evans
Presbyterian Church of Indiana
James Lt. Davis
Davis
Grisemore
Pythias Lodge
Tarnesborg
Ilo
Puneral
Fred Henry
Down
Furial
McDowell
Joseple Morasco Joseph Morasco
Creakside
Ciis Place
Italy
Ernest Catholic Church
St Bernard’s Catholic
George Bennett
Strongstown
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M. B
Grand Jury Opens Busy September Term With Prosecutions
The Grand Jury convened for the September term as Judge Langhan cautioned on minor law violations. True bills were returned against foreign residents for illegal liquor traffic and other offenses, with hearings set for next week. Court will pause after criminal sessions before resuming civics and other matters in late September and early October.
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Bourze
J. N. Langhan
Clyit
H. J. Welch
Plumville
la Foremin
Grand Jury
Wihner Wood
John Wiliams
George Orak
Mary Does
Hon
John Juraccine
Steve Kraynitk
Wagner
Whi. Baileyy
Amy Hardedyck
Mick Tate
Warry A. Nixon
Monroe Galbreath
John Conway
Ada North
Grand Jury Charge Warns On Indictment And Diligence
The September Grand Jury is sworn to sober, intelligent duty, urged to avoid biased prosecutions and to return only true bills. Jurors told to weigh evidence, ignore malice, and prevent unnecessary county costs by not indicting weak cases. (Continued on Page Five)
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Pennsylvania
JHC
Grand Jury
Court
Petit Jury
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BIG Fair Presents
Fine County Show
Creditarld
Indiana Girl
Pace
Wair Grounds
Edwin K. Wood
Georges
Son
W. Rose
Louis
Greensburg
Rosa
Blin ‘Ton
Charles Shaffer
Jack Whitetoun
Charleston
86Th Division
Tra C. Shaw
Oak Street
M. A. Shaw
D. H. Brown and Son
Cleveland
C. EB. Pauley
Canton
Sat
Esrborg
Brusuvalaley
Republican Executive Committee
Carson Cuptop
Willian Compton
Conenimugh
South Bend
Menry ‘Townsend
Jenry ‘Fawnsend, Jr
Rouiman Company
Liquor
Casey
Criminal Court
John Nowinski
Mike
Gusty Rure
George Steldmih
G. V .Wachob
Paul Chulin
John Nowinsky
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