Parachute Tragedy at Savin Rock Parade
Robert French, a 20 year old amateur parachutist and park performer from Woet Haven, Conn, was killed when the parachute failed to deploy after launch from a cannon at Savin Rock amusement park. The incident shocked thousands as he fell onto a barn eight tenths of a mile away, the rope of the unused parachute still in his hand.
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Robert French
Woet Haven
Coun
Ferenaut
Perin Rock
New Bayen
Sayin Rovi
Bere
French
Snakes Fight a Reaper Near Trivin Pur Farm
Fragmentary report describes a snake encounter on a farm south of Trivin Pur involving blacksnakes and a figure nicknamed Hag. The event mentions reptiles, lighting and fright, a horse, knives, and machinery stoppage during cleaning.
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Davies
Howard McGrew
Eit
Trivin
Indiana County Schools Annual Report Highlights Challenges and Growth
The Indiana County school report notes progress despite teacher shortages and vaccination enforcement challenges. New buildings were erected in Josephine, Burrell, Clymer, Creekside, and West Wheatfield. Teachers earned diverse certificates and diplomas amid a strong Institute program, with 461 examined and 285 licensed. The Directors Association held a large 1906 session, praising local institutes and county minister support.
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Indiana County
Buatobs
Wataon
Josephine
Burrell Township
Clymer
Cherryhill
Creekside
West Wheatfeld
Indiana
Education
London
Clark University
Jonathan Rigdon
Danville
Ind
Wils
Philadelphia
Cogawell
Indiana State Normal
Grace Petty
Reader
Boston
Mass
Morgan Wood
Roland Dwight Grant
Jack Crawford
Cinciusati Ladies
Cremona Orchestra
Mendelsohn Concert Company
Directors Association
Court House
C. O. Ellis
T. 8. Louden
Hamilton
Ife
Department of Public Instruction
J. 7
Brewart
Railies for Reform Lecture Tour Dates
Mrs Lila Carlin Moore a lecturer of fine repute will talk on successive evenings in September at Clarksburg Sheboota Creekelde Homer City Graceton Blairsville Residents urged to attend the public talks across the week with dates September 11 to 17 and venues listed in order.
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Lila Carlin Moore
Clarksburg
Sheboota
Creekelde
Homer City
Graceton
Blacklink
Blairsville
Real estate sale payment details at Blovill’s Friday auction
At Blovill's sale of real estate on Friday afternoon H. B. Engle bought the property of Joe Johns on West Ohureh street for 2500 dollars. A house and job tied to Young Rosehip belonging to Jon Jong was sold to J. H. Fulton for 400 dollars.
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Blovill
H. B. Engle
Joe Johns
West Ohureh Street
Io Young
Jon Jong
J. H. Pulton
Beckenridge Wallpaper Store Destroyed by Fire
The wallpaper store of L. O. Barr at Beckenridge Pennsylvania was destroyed by a fire last week. The estimated loss is about 1200 dollars. Barr previously ran a wallpaper business in the area before locating in Beckenridge.
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Wall Paper
L. O. Barr
Beckanridge
Beckenridge
Governor Stuart names General White to Salisbury monument commission
Governor Stuart appoints General Harry White of Salisbury to the commission for erecting a monument honoring Union soldiers who died in the Confederate prison at Salisbury, North Carolina, during the Civil War.
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Stuart
Eral Harry White
Comession
Salisbury
N.C
Indiana County Deeds Record Complex List of Transfers
Long list of property transfers recorded in Indiana County names buyers and sellers by individuals and firms. Transactions include lots and acres in Green, Homer City, Burrell, Dixonville, and other townships, with prices ranging from 1 to 4,500 dollars. A social commentary follows contrasting American luggage checks with English baggage practice.
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Indiana County
William Fonnot
Indiana
Eleher
Feankee
Alex
Ugnatus Waboelo
Canoe
Devatalee Mayo
R. W. Mack
Burlington
Robert M. Mask
Kunkle
Homer City
Bari Wagner
Jennie Lytle
Green
Rembrardt Peale
Mary G. Thomas
David W. Simpon
Clymer & Creekside Street, Railway Co
White
Henry Btoneiepese
Rey C. G. Waugaman
Dixonville
John A. Longwills
Millie Slemings
Shanktown
T. M. Henry
Frank Villella
Ciymier
Guiseppe Valva
Gabrislé Villella
Jesse J. Williamson
West
Pabasina
Buitelo
Susquehanoailroad Williamson
Frank C. Betta
Emidio Contaldo
Wilmer Stewart
Samuel Chinningham
I. N. Park
Lota
Marion Center
Earl Park
George A. Rowe
Blairsville
A. G. Wogan
Irwin C. Rowe
W.G. Vogan
Dixon Run Land Co
Clymer
Mary DB
McGregor
Francis
Hannah
William
Martin
Catherine Waterson
William L. Bowman
Henry G. Serene
James I. Fenton
Frank J. Hackett
Tote
Smicksburg
Lewis
John Wheeler
John Semsheshen
Mary E. McGregor
Roy R. Kinter
Public Sale of Estate , Samuel Carpenter deceased
Public sale on September 15, 1907 at 1 p m on the premises in Washington township Indiana county Pa two miles west of Five Points. Personal property listed includes a brown mare a cow two hogs two road wagons spring wagon two buggies farming implements single and double trees spreaders harness three cook stoves beds bedding household goods four tone hay buckwheat and other items. Terms made known on day of sale. J B Fleming Executor.
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Samuel Carpenter
Washington Township
Indiana County
Five Points
Torus
Flengna
Notice of Charter Application for The Greek Catholic Bakery
A notice announces an application to the Indiana county court on September 16, 1807 for a charter of a corporation named The Greek Catholic Bakery Union Branch No. 492 Blaytorns Tudlapy county. The purpose is to organize literary activities and fellowship among members, with dues to fund activities and possible real estate acquisition up to ten thousand dollars, under the 1874 corporation laws. W Mack, Real Collector.
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Telford
Court of Common Plans
Indiana
Bt. Michael Arche Anwol Firat Catholic Blayiat Union
Blaytorns Tudlapy County
Pennsylvania
Ite
Genel
MACK
Burglary Ring In Edgecombe Avenue Row
Neighbors in a row of seven double houses on Edgecombe Avenue New York report a suave tenant named Ernst suspected of a spree of daytime robberies. He gained trust among residents, aided by a young wife’s tales, then fled with a hoard of jewelry coins and a gold watch after being captured with tools and skeleton keys. Police linked him to robberies along West One Hundred and Forty-second Street and the surrounding area. a search yielded a chisel, skeleton keys, foreign coins and valuables.
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Edgecombe Avenue
Ernst
Potatera
Cattle
Ernat
Martine
Ernsts
Walter Wad
Tyu
A. Ogn
Rhaye
Bevonth
John Leonard
Fawg
Hooman Murphy
Leonard
Beast
Edgecoibe Avenue
Charles Davis
Eighth Avenue
Municipal power plants fuel private profit claims
A Minneapolis Tribune piece argues municipal utilities enable private firms to profit at public expense. It contends private corporations strip value from city plants, boost debt, and charge taxpayers while providing costly service to non payers, leaving the city financially vulnerable and dependent.
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Philads
Phia Gag’ Works
Privat Corporation Gota
Foster
Haltortal
Din
Minneapolis
Tribuna
Milwaukee City Council overrules bond cost concerns
A Milwaukee report critiques a city council move to issue bonds for a municipal lighting plant after estimates rose from 500,000 to 1,300,000. The comptroller resisted, arguing for public input, but the attorney overruled, raising questions about taxpayer powers and agent conduct in city transactions.
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Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Belog
Agd
Istlwaukee
Kirkwood Debates Municipal Electric Plant Costs
Kirkwood officials discuss reviving a municipal electric plant contract with a private partner. Past figures include a 1801 build, 45,009 estimate, and 25,000 engineer estimate, while old bonds and a shut down generating plant loom over finances. Public debate centers on affordability, depreciation, and future municipal services.
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Kirkwood
Nee
Macsle
Isarbesk
Mafor
Hancock
Mich
Wade
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