Local notes spice up season with shops and visits
Nuts, shoes, and groceries fill the Farmers Exchange as locals visit Pittaburg and Blairsville. Reports describe school openings, labor day observances, tours by residents to centers like Center County and Apollo fair, plus weathered updates on farms, auctions, and community gatherings.
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Farmers Exchange
Fair
Kiskiminetaa
Dr. Purington
Blairsville
E.G. Orr & Co
Farmer's
J.T. Bell
Center County
E. G. Orr & Co
Will Pitts
Cherrytree
Friends
Pittsburg
James Anderson
Fred Irwin
Pittsberg
Pine Flats
Farmer's Exchange
Ehrenfeld
Presbyterian Church
Tayloreville
Cookport
Alex St. Clair
Blacklick
Dallas Notley
Shia Place
Milt Williams
Pitteburg
Porter Returns Home From Elderton Preaching Mission
Rev E L Porter who preached in Elderton this summer returns to Allegheny last Monday morning He will sail to Egypt this fall as a missionary A pamphlet titled Information and Advice Relating to Patents has been received from C A Snow Co patent attorneys in Washington DC It covers patent procurement costs in US and abroad trade marks copyright covers designs summaries of patent court decisions and other patent related topics Mail free to any address inc v- A Bnow Co Washington
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Angeline Tomb
Armagh
D. H. Tomb
Clarence Kinter
Blairaville Enterprise
John G. Coleman
Hastings
Evensburg
C. M. Ewing
Tyrone
John Duncan
Indiana
Veowenhe
Farington
Rebecca Johnston
Atwood
J. A. Johnston
Sixth Street
Willet
E.G. Orr & Co
Shumaker
Holidaysburg
John P. Blair
Mike Lottie Clark
Allegheny County
Savilla B. Cowan
Richland
Fred Wegley
Risinsville
Pittaberg
Annie Lucas
Jacksonville
E. L. Porter
Elderton
Allegheny
C. A. Snow & Co
Washington, D. C
United States
Inc v- A. Bnow & Co
Washington
School Bella Ring Opens With New Courses
The West Indiana Public Schools opened last Tuesday with 260 pupils. New senior year branches include chemistry geology latin and physics. Principal Prof. Wacob, a Normal graduate, brings ten years of teaching experience. Faculty listed: Mrs Malvina Riddle Lizzie Stewart Minnie Rufae Crisaie Cameron Ida Corman J J Palmer John H Wacob.
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West Indiana
Wacob
Malvina Riddle
Lizzie Stewart
Minnie Rufael
Crisaie Cameron
Ida Corman
J. J. Palmer
John H. Wacob
Atkinson's The Electric Spark at Library Hall
The Alcazar three week engagement began Monday with The Electric Spark a musical extravaganza praised by the Sunday Courier for its fine presentation and Miss Kelleys sweet voice audience applauded. The company appears at Library Hall Tuesday Sept 15 with reserved seats available.
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Atkinson
Library Hall
Birthday Party for John Bakers 77th at Decker's Point
Neighbors of John Baker near Decker's Point surprised him for his seventy seventh birthday last Thursday. Guests filled the house by noon and shared a hearty meal as tables groaned with local dishes. Toasts followed, led by James T. Shields and others, with many presents given and wishes for more such birthdays.
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John Baker
Decker's Point
James T. Shields
Baker
Hood's Sarsaparilla Advertises Its Merit
The advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla gains popularity through cured customers who recommend it to others. It asserts the medicine acts as a blood purifier and general tonic, urging readers to give it a fair trial.
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Hood
Public School Graduates Enter Indiana Normal Year
Indiana public school pupils are admitted to the junior year at Indiana Normal, enabling a two year course to complete, placing the high school on a level with nearby towns. The enrollment on Monday includes Charles McComish DeFoe McLaren David Doude Joseph Barnes for regular studies and Howard Hilberry Wilbert Criley for the commercial course.
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Indiana Public Schools
Indiana Normal
Gbnstown
Greensburg
Allegheny
Kittanning
Charles McComish
DeFoe McLaren
David Doude
Joseph Barnes
Howard Hilberry
Wilbert Criley
Severely Injured Ankle Report From Threshing Scene
Everett Wilhelm of Rayne township suffered a severe ankle injury at Davidson's threshing site. While tending the engine he forgot to shut the door, then kicked it in a panic and his ankle was caught by gears tearing flesh to the bone.
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Everett Wilhelm
Rayne Township
Davidson’s
Everett
Sim
Where Did It Come From A Fire At Rayne Barn
A Friday incident at John Pierce's Rayne township barn ended threshing when a fire appeared in the separator and straw caught, stopping work for the day. The cause remains unknown. An accompanying ad touts English Spavin Liniment by Hetrick Bros of Indiana Pa as a blemish cure for horses with claims of dramatic results.
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John Pierce
Rayne Township
Hetrick Bros
Indiana
Taply
Castoria Ad Promises Relief Through Ages
An old testimonial-style ad extols Castoria for infants children and adults. It claims the remedy calms stomach pain and soothes colic across generations, noting satisfactory results within a short time with Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhea remedy as an alternative.
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Chamberlain
Board of Trade Meets to Seek New Insane Asylum Site
A special Board of Trade meeting was held in the Grand Jury room at 7 pm on Wednesday with President A W Wilson presiding. A five member committee including H K Sloan and George W Hood was appointed to engage the Governor’s Commission to visit and select a site for the new asylum and to contact Thompson-Houston Electric Light Co of Boston to consider locating a manufactory nearby. The gathering also discussed establishing a woolen mill and adjourned to call of the President.
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Board of Trade
Grand Jury Room
Court House
A. W. Wilson
Franklin Sansom
Geo. W. Hood
Silas M. Clark
H. K. Sloan
A.smith
Judge Clark
John P. Elkin
School Lettings Reports From Two Districts
School lettings listed for CHEERYHILL and CLARKSBURG districts. Names of instructors and rooms shown with monthly wages of 30 dollars at Cheeryhill and 28 dollars at Clarksburg, indicating hire agreements and salary terms.
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Cheeryhill
Olle Stephens
Kellar
W. H. Brown
McGaughey
Mallie Ackerson
Sample Run
Harry Lydick
Widdowson
L. E. Ackerson
Diamond
Kate Fleming
Rich Hill
Flo Fair
Greenville
L. D. Stephens
Clara Gibeon
Bley
Marie Fowler
Manor
Burt Carnney
Spruce
Mariah Stephens
Swamp Annie
Porter
Diamondville
Clarksburg
Blairsville Local News Highlights From Past Week
Blairsville notes report Arlie Diven and Harvey McMasters left for Westminster College. Blairsville Seminary opened with good attendance. Auctioneer R. N. Miller planned a sale in Blacklick township. Miss Gertrude Truby visiting in Blairsville. The West Penn Glass Works resumed with full force after two months. A local 40-niner Frank Mathias buried here after dying in California. Durin g and other regional items across Greenville and Pine Flats communities describe weather, baptisms, picnics, and local incidents including barns burned, accidents, and upcoming events.
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Blairsville
Arlie Diven
Harvey McMasters
Westminster College
Blairsville Seminary
Telford Lewis
Lehigh University
New Bethlehem
R. N. Miller
Blacklick Township
Gertrude Truby
Wilkinsburg
Harry Hicks
Walnut Street
Marie Gallaher
Allegheny
Wilson McQuiston
Miller
Indiana
Joe Cribbs
W. P.R.R
West Penn Glass Works
Wu. Maher, Jr
J. L. Harding
Greensburg
Frank Mathias
Mary Mathias
George Stouffer
California
Bigirsville
Miss Mathias
Mathias
West
Mary
Grim Reapers Harvest claims Levi McGuire in Blacklick
Levi McGuire died at his residence in Blacklick township on Wednesday morning September 2 1891. An old Indiana county boatman he later worked for the P R R until shortly before his death. John McGuire and his sisters Mia Fleming and Mrs Cook were unable to view the body or attend the funeral. They learned services had been held the night of his death and the body was taken to Hollidaysburg for burial on Thursday morning.
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G. T. Jones
Fairview
Esther Souther
Johnstown
Pine Fiata
George Graham
Ford City
H. Q. Graham
Homer City
James Mitchell
Jefferson County
Indiana Normal
D. C. McBee
Blairsville
Hile
Ed. Lichteberger
W. H. Clawson
Clawson House
Center Township
Ella Rosenberger
Fannie Geseler
West Indiana
Panxeutawney
David Foster
Dayton
Herd’s
Allfred & Co
Elite
Market Street
Pittsburg
Josephine Hamill
White Township
Irwin Station
Carrie Hawkensmith
Irwin
Etta Reynolds
Cincinnati
Johnston Davis
Emma Pempsey
Allegheny
Geo. T. Hamilton
Bessie
Ebensburg
Geo. T
Republican League
W. S. Daugherty
John Paul
John L. Getty
Father Toner
McKee’s Rocks
Livermore
Rancom
Blainsville
Indiana
Supers
Brilhart & Nesbit’s
Woolford
Hetrick Bro
Vaprly
Robert Allison
Everett Wilhelm
Dr. McEwen
Milton G. Miller
Blairssville
Peter Younker
Eon John
McKee's Rocks
Mr. Younker
Chamberlain
Daugherty Broa
Harvey Shields
New Mexico
Washington
Rayne Township
Sanbath
Milton Shields
J.C. McGregor
Ellen McNeal
Greenville
Jas. M. Rugh
J. P. McCoy
Kenwood
Graham
U. P
Blanche Rhoads
Beaver Falls
Henderson
L. E. Keith
Moundaville
West Va
Mechanicsburg
Bethesda
Harmony
Henry Webb
Stewart
Snd
Taoming
Levi McGuire
Blacklick Township
Indiana County
John McGuire
Mia
Fleming
Cook
Hollidaysburg
Live Stock Shipment Record Across Multiple Counties
From September 2 to 8, 91 animals are listed for shipment. A. D. Sutton sends 1 horse to Johnstown and 2 horses to Butler Pennsylvania. Biges ships 274 sheep to Burlington. Harry Bryan transports 88 sheep and 171 hogs to Lanadale Pennsylvania. Thomas Burna moves 154 sheep to Port Indian Pennsylvania and 127 hogs to Derry Pennsylvania. J. D. McKalip delivers 14 cattle 2 calves and 47 hogs to Richland Pennsylvania. W. Marshall ships 23 sheep to West Philadelphia Pennsylvania. W. H. Fleming conveys 15 cattle 14 calves and 149 hogs to Linnfield Pennsylvania. J. M. Nickle ships 220 sheep to West Philadelphia.
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A. D. Sutton
Johnstown
Butler
Wee Biges
Burlington
Harry Bryan
Lanadale
Thomas Burna
Port Indian
Derry
J. D. McKalip
Richland
W. Marshall
West Philadelphia
W. H. Fleming
Linnfield
J. M. Nickle
Death of Mrs J Scott at Altoona
Mrs J Scott sister of Mrs W H Clawson of this place died after a long illness from stomach cancer last Thursday. A well informed wife and loving mother, she was about 49. Her remains came here Saturday and were buried in Oakland cemetery.
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W. H. Clawson
Altoona
Local ads tout fall suits and buggies this week
A flood of storefront notices urges buyers to visit J. C. McGregor in Indiana Pa for buggies and curb bargains. Wilsons announces Prince Albert suits and farm goods at the Farmer's Exchange while Brilhart Nesbit promotes jewelry and eye care. Miller’s drug store in Blairsville sells school supplies and paper goods as fall goods roll out.
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Prince Albert
Wilsons
Farmer’s Exchange
Brilbart & Nesbit’s
Wilson & Son
Farmer's Exchange
J. C. McGregor
Miller’s Drug Store
Blairsville
Brilhart & Nesbit’s
Idiana
Brilhart & Nesbit
Marriage notice of Shaffer officiated ceremony
Married ere ene 4 WML by Rev J W Shaffer Esher Ji rrence Ferey and Jane Kelly.
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Rev
J. W. Shaffer
Esher
Rrenece Ferey
Ani Jane Kelly
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Pittaburg
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Mice Maria Richie
Philadelphia
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Ofhia Place
J. C. McCracken
Eva Macrhead
Pittsburgh
Eama Ruffoer
Salterburg
Hunday School
Chale
Echool Bouwse
Mersom
Wilson's Grove
Wheeler
Gepteaser
Hal White
Cisier
Martin Earhart
Bost
Osler B. Camp
Chicago
B. Camp
Mexico
Chihuahua
Central House
New Fair Grounds
Judge White
Bird Sloan
Robt. L. Scott
Philipsburg Barking Co
B. B. Henshey
Hazel
M. W
Isabella Smith
Oakland Cemetery
Inside Track
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King’s Sons and Daughters
M. E. Church
C. C. Wicks
Normal
Capt. Hilbery
Oak Street
G. T. Jamison
Clarion State Normal
W. D. Bush
Mt. Jewett
Lillian Johnston
Girarde~ville
Alice Henshey
France
Daugherty Bros
Adam Sulci
Adam Heliriegle
Sulci
Butler County
Garmantown
Cambria County
Nicktown
McCracken
Margaret Wiley
Pa. Vols
Abelhiener
Noah Adler
Adler
Twolick
Blairsville Road
Homer
Bella
Castoria
U. S
Powe
Board of Trade Meeting
J. C. Rose
Rayne
Annie Drummond
Bookamire
C. M. Getty
Myers
Melissa Wilhelm
Ray
Harry Peterman
Kellyaburg
Ira Wyncoop
Rock Bottom
Prof
Samuel Wolf
Shields
Harry Black
Creps
Lottie Kimple
McKee
Frank McElhbose
Hawthorne
Olie Stuchell
Honey Hollow
Effie Thompson
Thomps
Grisso
Etfrenfeld
James McCoy
George McCoy
James
Shelocta
Peter Boyer
Jacob Anthony
Frailey
Samuel Bragan
Juliett
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Farmers’ Exchange
Bedford
J. 8. Scott
J. C. Mer Gregor
W. P. BE
Glock, A
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Sven
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Hellriegel, Hook & Co
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