Indiana County Fair Draws Record Crowds For 42nd Exhibition
Record crowds over three days at the Indiana County Agricultural Society fair reported 15,000 to 20,000 attendees with 27 coachloads arriving from distant towns. Weather was ideal, bands performed, and receipts exceeded 35,000 with few arrests. Races featured multiple events led by Prof Jackson, J. W. Teller acted as starter, and a special train carried branch-line visitors home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Agricultural Society
Wds
Bisksville
Spangler
Russell
Jackson
J. W. Teller
Lewisville
Stolen Horse Escaped From A R Evans Barn
A horse was stolen from the A R Evans barn in Cherryhill township Saturday around 10 PM. The thief, using aliases Samuel Fugger and Brown, traveled through Indiana to Mt Pleasant and Penn Run, staying at the Central Hotel. He posed as a horse buyer and used liveryman Frank Moorhead to aid the escape. a gray haired, slight-built man rode the black horse with a white face. Constable Jacob Wettling pursued him, returning home Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R Evans
Cherryhill Township
Penn
Indiana
Penn Run
Brown
Frank Moorhead
Evans Farm
Jacob Wettling
Back At Their Desks In Public School Return
Public school bells mark students rejoining after a three month break. Principal W S Trainer leads with veteran staff except one. The list shows the room assignments, staff roles, and enrollments for secondary wards and chapel divisions, including assistants and senior class counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Trainer
Second Ward
H. Hughes
Sarah Jones
Grace Taylor
Lila Purington
Lyda Scott
Edith Smith
Ning Loughbry
James T. Chapman
Crissie Cameron
Nora Lockard
Edna Sansom
Verde Lytle
Alinnie Russell
Loa Anthony
Assaulted Conductor Mullen on Indiana Branch Train
Conductor David Mullen, veteran of the Indiana Branch, was attacked by Harry Rager of Blairsville and intoxicated companion Smith Spang of Leechburg at Rugh station. Raper off the train, Mullen was knocked down. bystanders helped detain Rager, who was jailed in Blairsville. Mullen pressed assault charges. Rager held for court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Mullen
Indiana
Harry Rager
Blairsville
Rager
Smith Spang
Leechburg
Rugh
Mullen
Raper
Want Country Lads for Northwood Glass Co
The Northwood Glass Co is very busy with orders on hand likely to ensure months of steady work. The only drawback is their inability to secure enough boys and they are willing to employ country lads. They will insure starting wages that cover board and provide pocket money as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwood Glass Co
Glass Works
Recruits Sought for 47th Regiment in Wilkinsburg
Capt Charles McLain of Wilkinsburg will visit next Saturday to recruit men aged 18 to 35 for the 47th Regiment, to depart for the Philippines soon. One year and nine months service, single men preferred. McLain, commander of Company B, recently added Dr H B Buterbaugh as medical examiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McLain
Wilkinsburg
Philippines
McLain
H. B. Buterbaugh
Congressman Secures New Post Office in Brushvalley County
Congressman 8 M Jack announces a new post office at Empfield's store in Brushvalley township named Rico with Mrs Margaret Empfield as postmistress. He also recommends John M Hankey for postmaster at Shay Armstrong county and Nicholas Smith at Bagdad in the same county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. M. Jack
Empfield
Brushvalley Township
Rico
Mra
Margaret Empfield
Jack
John M. Hankey
Shay
Armstrong County
Nicholas Smith
Bagdad
County to Build Iron Bridge Over Broad Head Run
County Commissioners M. H. Henry and C. F. Murray inspected a bridge site in Canoe township two miles north of Rochester Mill on Monday. The plan calls for an iron bridge across Broad Head Run funded by the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Henry
C. F. Murray
Canoe Township
Broad Head Raw
Rochester Mill
Postmaster Appointed at Garmansville Store
Mr. H. B. George, a local merchant, takes the postmaster post in Garmansville as the post office moves into his store. Patrons welcome the change. L. H. Moorhead lost a pocket book containing about five dollars at the fair grounds Thursday. Dr. M. M. Davis and wife will relocate to housekeeping in the Sixth Street building housing his office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. George
Garmansville
M. M. Davis
Sixth Street
Wills Filed Define Property Distribution in Two Cases
The John Carson will, filed in White township, leaves $100 to son Dr. Thomas Carson and $100 to grandsons Harry J. and John Carson. Widow receives the remainder of personal property and the 112 acres of farm land, with 94 acres to Margaret and Catherine. James and Jason W. named executor and executrix. dated August 18, 1892. Elizabeth J. Craig of Marion Center wills all real and personal property to son Thomas H., executor. dated March 1, 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carson
White Township
Register
Thomas Carson
Harry J
John
Carson
John A. Carson
Margaret
Catherine
Testator
James
Jason W
Elizabeth J. Craig
Marion Center
Thomas H
Welcome to Soldiers at Eastron honors Manila veterans
A large gathering greeted Sergeant John Kenney and Private Taylor Boucher at Eastron in last week. Kenney, from Eastron, and Boucher of Green township, were welcomed by friends who heard their Manila campaign tales after a noon basket dinner. An organization formed with Aaron Burnheimer as president and John Farnsworth and M C Buterbaugh as vice presidents. Rev C F Cormman led opening prayer. the two soldiers shared experiences, with short remarks by J K Ruffner, John Farnsworth and Aston Burnheimer, ending with the hymn Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kenney
Taylor Boucher
Eastron
Thia County
Kenney
Boucher
Green Township
Philippines
Aaron Burnheimer
John Farnsworth
M. C. But
Sermons At Local Churches Highlight Harmony of the Gospels
Rev J B Work of Mission College Knoxville preached at First United Presbyterian church both services on Sabbath. Rev A J Furman, pastor of the local Baptist church, conducts sermons on gospel harmony in chronological order each Sabbath morning. D M Kinter preaches Sunday morning on Cheerfulness and evening on The School of Christ. Good ringing and welcome for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Work
Mission College
Knoxville
Tenn
First United Presbyterian Church
A. J. Furman
The
Baptist Church
School of Christ
Indiana Mining Company reorganized and seeks land sale
The Indiana Mining Company reformed on Monday with Jesse Thomas as president John W Sutton as vice president Harry Wilson as secretary and Henry Prothero as treasurer The firm owns 100 acres of mining land in Colorado believed to hold silver ore Several years a syndicate offered to lease or buy but the sale did not close A new party is negotiating and the company has set a asking price of 25000 likely to be sold
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Mining Company
Jesse Thomas
John W. Sutton
Harry Wilson
Henry Prothéro
Coloado
Appointment of Ministers at Conemaugh Conference
At a conference meeting in Conemaugh last week the United Evangelical church appointed ministers for the county. Cherrytree gets J. H. Boozer, Indiana. F. J. Strayer to Mechanicsburg with H. M. Cook. Marchand receives W. H. Cramer. L. E. Baum gardner is named a member of the Indiana quarterly conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conference of the United Evangelical Church
Conemaugh
Cherrytree
J. H. Boozer
Indiana
F. J. Strayer
Mechanicsburg
H. M. Cook
Marchand
W. H. Cramer
L. E. Baumgardner
Indiana Quarterly Conference
Abused His Wife Leads to Arrest in Waterstreet
David Washington of Waterstreet was arrested Thursday evening by Constable Jacob Wettling on a charge of assault and battery filed by his wife before Squire M B Kline. Washington posted bail for a hearing after claiming abuse on the fair grounds and on the return home he allegedly knocked her down. A P R R schedule change took effect Monday. Blairsville gained another through train to Allegheny as the Apollo Accommodation now runs to Blairville arriving 1:40 p m and departing Blairville for Allegheny at 2:35 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Washington
Waterstreet
Jacob Wettling
Squire M. B. Kline
Washington
Blairsville
Allegheny
Apollo
Blairaville
New Bookkeeper and Local Accidents in Homer City
Miss Ella McCormick, of Third ward, becomes head bookkeeper at Prairie State Incubator Works in Homer City. Miss Martha B. Gibson takes her former stenographer role. Charles Jobe, son of Wm. Jobe of Water street, was struck by a stone at school, cutting his lip and loosening three teeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella McCormick
Third Ward
Prairie State Incubator
Homer City
Fim
Martha B. Gibson
Charles
Wm. Jobe
Water Street
Veterans to Reune 78th Pennsylvania at Pooseutawney
The 14th annual reunion of surviving members of the 78th Pennsylvania Volunteers will be held at Pooseutawney on Thursday October 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
78Th Pennsylvania Volunteers
Pooseutawney
Thoraday
Social Dance at Library Hall Draws Town Crowd
The town held a pleasant social dance in Library Hall on Friday evening with over 50 attendees. Music was provided by the N C White Orchestra of Pittsburgh for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
N.C. White Orchestra
Pittaburg
Third Annual County Sabbath School Association Meets in Saltsburg
Largely attended meeting of the Indiana County Sabbath School Association held in Saltsburg Presbyterian church over Monday and Tuesday. Devotional services opened with praise, delegates enrolled, and reports on district growth, finances, and lesson materials discussed. Officers elected for the year include Guthrie as president and Shaffer as treasurer. next convention set for Blairsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Sabbath School Association
Saltsburg
Presbyterian Church
8. W. Miller
Mars
F. Warmer
Indiana
Lewis Hay
Hay
9. W. Miller
Shepley
Blairsville
Fifth
Wm. Vorlage
T. D. Boone
D. J. Waller
Normal
Chas. Reade
Philadelphia
Waller
Jeane
R. B. Carroll
Salisburg
Roads
A. O. Cravener
R. R. Riedel
Kenlysburg
J. W. Barnes
W. D. Gates
Bauer
Harry Mahan
Creekside
Barnes
Home Department
S. W. Guthrie
J. B. Taylor
S. F. Warner
J. I. Shaffer
G. T. Reynolds
R. E. McClure
Blairaville
Ready
Miller
Ministers Discuss Mood And Sermon Prep At Meeting
The Ministerial Association met at First United Presbyterian church. Rev. De Day Brownlee spoke on low mood its cause and cure. A discussion followed among ministers. Upcoming October 2 features Rev A J Calvin on How I Prepare My Sermons. W C T U notes deny involvement with fair dining hall. An exhibit at Loangley Co. fair was robbed with a lady’s jacket stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministerial Association
First United Presbyterian Church
John Tomlinson
Grove Chapel
de. J. Day Brownlee
Town
Lutheran Church
A. J. Calvin
Courtney
Homer City
W. R. Loagley & Co
Recent Deaths in McDonald and Surrounding Townships
Obituaries note the death of Edwin O Smith 28 in McDonald Washington county from heart trouble after typhoid fever with four years in oil fields. He leaves wife and two children. majeure funeral at Mahoning church cemetery. Also Sarah Fleming 70 from Washington township died of debility with church funeral at Second United Presbyterian Greenwood cemetery. John Brown 70 in Cherryhill township died suddenly, survived by wife and several children. funeral at Manor cemetery. Mrs Alice Hamilton 30 near Rochester Mills died of typhoid fever. funeral at Rochester Mills cemetery. Samuel Ritchey 70 of Conemaugh township died at home near Salinburg. noted as stockbuyer. burial at Conemaugh church cemetery. Rhoda May four months daughter of Gibson Taylorsville died of membranous croup. funeral at Taylorville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin O. Smith
McDonald
Washington County
McDonalds
Jacob §. Smith
Elkin
W. D. Ewing
Mahoning United Presbyterian Church
Sarah Fleming
Second Ward
Washington Township
Miss Fleming
Second United Presbyterian Church
Town
J. M. Welch
Greenwood Cemetery
John Brown
Cherryhill Township
Isaish
Marion
Cambria County
Samuel
David
Wm. Learn
Green Township
Mary E
Fero
Manor Cemetery
Alice Hamilton
D. W. Hamilton
Rochester Fills
Presbyterian Church
Wm. Devor
Rochester Mills
Samuel Ritchey
Conemaugh Township
Salinburg
Conemaugh Church
Rhoda May
Ezekiel Gibson
Taylorsville
Tayloraville
Mrs Foster Donahey Dies in Clearfield County
Mrs Rhoda Donahey widow of Foster Donahey formerly of Green township died September 12 at her Clearfield county home at age 41 4. Typhoid fever caused her death. C L Penrod of Blairsville Intersection died at home Saturday morning. Interred at Blairsville Monday. Miss Mollie Judson died at her Strongstown home Saturday aged about 25. Interment at Strongstown on Sabbath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhoda Donahey
Foster Donahey
Green Township
Clearfield County
C. L. Penrod
Blairsville
Molllie Judson
Mollie Judson
Strongstown
Officers Are Chosen at Sabbath School Convention
The district Sabbath school convention for Washington, Young and Armstrong townships met at Curry Run Presbyterian church. Officers elected include O. H. Milligan as president, W. A. McChesney as corresponding secretary, Mrs. O. H. Milligan as treasurer, Flora Wiggins as chairman of the arranging committee, J. R. Wiggins as chairman of the executive committee, and J. C. Walker as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Young and Armstrong Townships
Curry Run Presbyterian Church
Ees Ae
O. H. Milligan
W. A. McChesney
Flora Wiggins
J. R. Wiggins
J. C. Walker
1800 Miles On A Wheel From Nebraska To New Home
Mr Hezekiah Good located in Nebraska for years visits his brother and neighbor Mrs David Good at Mickabarg. He rode 1200 miles east by bicycle at about 80 miles daily and remains in good health. Other notes report a court case in Ebensburg on coal options, a hotel project in Rural Village, Armas county, a completed United Presbyterian church at Heshbon with dedication date pending, and fair week public order with one arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hezekiah Good
Nebraska
David Good
Mickabarg
Good
United Presbyterian Church
Heshbon
Grand Jury Report Pushes Action on Fleming Murder Case
The grand jury presents county audit notes and urges action on Martin Fleming, convicted of first degree murder two years ago, citing his prolonged confinement at the county jail. Criminal court opens with five trials, including Ernest Myers and others, as court nears adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Fleming
Charles Sindel
Court of Oyer and Terminer
Court of Quarter Sessions
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Martin Flemming
Indiana town eyed for new foundry investment
Brownsville visitor W B McCormick toured two local plants Tuesday and expressed strong interest in establishing a foundry here. He said 50 to 75 workers could be hired initially with potential to reach 200 to 300 as the business expands. A stock company is being considered and McCormick would supply $40 000 in capital if local residents contribute $10 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. McCormick
Brownsville
Indiana
Progress
McCormick
Livestock Shipments to Doylestown Spring City and West Philadelphia
Record lists shipments by McMillen Rowland J M Moore J A Crepa and J D McKalip with counts of cattle calves pigs and sheep bound for Doylestown Spring City West Philadelphia and Linfield Pa Also mentions a school report card item offered for a penny each at a Programce location.
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J. L. Cain
Daisy McGaw
R. F. McHenry
Bankwood
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Sally Peffer
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West Wheatfield Township
McNeilly
David Pollock
Hast Mahoning
E. W. Smith
Montgomery
H.C. Hoover
Rockford
Robert McClusky
Homestead
Mary McClusky
H. M. Fleck
Old Homestead
Smicksburg
John W. Books
Hugh Mcvhain
John A. Learn
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Leonard Learn
Wmn. Sutton
Harry Lowry
Ross
A. H. Braughler
L. H. Moorhead
Fighting Renth
Church News
Ndiana Mining Company
AEBS
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Cc. L. Penrod
Squire J. B. Graham
Buffington Township
W. J. Donnelly
Evan Morgan
F. B. Williams
Ebensburg
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New American House
Armas County
Grand Jury
Usks Court
Fleming
W. L. Tunyer
Prems
Jaodge White
R Tipple
Commonwealth
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Rayne Township
Violet Kinter
Ross Henderson
T. M. Berky
Bolivar
Garfield
Frank Sebring
Sadie Stephens
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