Three Day Court Session Ends With Motions On Sawyer Case
The three days of court this week closed Wednesday with Attornies Banks and Martin arguing to head again the Mafion Center National Bank v. S.S. Sawyer case over an $800 note. Affidavits from two individuals claim a juror may have been influenced. Proceedings list numerous other motions and continuances, including rulings on guardians, mandamus, and judgments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Banks
Town
Francis P. ‘Martin
Johnstown
Harry W. Warhart
Louiga Younking
J. L
Orr
Adm
D. Gardner
Sawyer & Smith
Charles Cicero
Penn-Mary Coal Ca
Becker Bros
Sawyer
Kible
Slaneies
Clark & Kinney
Rodkey
H. Ll. Spicher
Indiana County Deposit Bank
Milton. Hallman
Smith-Haddock Co
C. H.robinsteen
Andy Kosek
John Calls
B. F Ryans
Brushvalley Township
Margaret Peeler
I. R. Daugherty
Indiana
Commonwealth
Charles .Barker
Glen Campbell
Huber
Account Register Co
C. C. Wanugaman
Joseph Vacatira
Annie
Joe Mancuso
Nancy Getty
Michael Bennett
Equity
W. L. Nedt
J. C. Forsythe
Toledo Excursionists Offer National Encampment Trip
Toledo excursionists led by J. M. Marshall plan a trip to the National Encampment of the Grand Army in Toledo Ohio leaving Saturday morning August 29 at 8 20. Club members must secure a Pittsburg ticket through the manager by eight that morning. Circulars with itinerary available from D R Pringle at the Fourth Ward weigh scale office. Another Barn Burned in Canoetown township August 16 destroys this year crops and farming implements. losses estimated around 2 dollars
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
J. M. Marshall
The
Grand Army
Pittsburg
D. R. Pringle
Fourth Ward
John A. Smith
Canoe Township
Reunion Season Brings Many Families Together in 1908
Old homesteads hosted multiple reunions across areas near Creekside Round Top church New Florence and Cresson. Martha Ort’s family near West Philadelphia shared a July Aug gathering with $150 purse presented to their mother. Sprankle clan from Indiana Little Mahoning and local members traveled by hack and car to celebrate eight annual reunions. Over 100 descendants attended Horrell Ford and Wiggins family reunions in West Fairfield Armstrong township. McNellis clan numbering around 3800 joined a Cresson outing. A Cherryhill Brethren church picnic in Trimbie Grove featured speeches and male quartet music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Jane Ort
Philadelphia
Old Homestead
Creekside
George Sprankle
Round Top
Eigth
William Sprankle
Indiana
Sharrets
Sprankle
Little Mahoning
Webrum
Tomb’s Grove
Horrell
Ford
New Florence
Garver
West Fairfield
Wiggins
Armstrong Township
McNellis
Cresson
Cherryhill Brethren
Trimbie Grove
Clymer
Guartette
Johnstown
Personal mentions fill Indiana social notes in town visits
William Wilkinshaw of Blairsville was in town Monday. Harry Wilson Jr and sister Margaret Wilson of Indiana will stay with Mr and Mrs George W Creighton of Altoona this week. Merrill Means and G Brilhart of Punxsutawney were here Sunday by car for a few hours. Mr and Mrs F M Graff and children Thally and Malcolm Graff and Arthur Fletcher of Blairsville spent Sunday in town by automobile. Mr and Mrs F G St Clair of DuBois and Mr and Mrs J A Hartman and Mr and Mrs John M Kelly of Latrobe formed an automobile party visiting Indiana Sunday. Mr and Mrs Joseph W Clements, Mrs W Fred Wetting, Mrs Albert Wicks, and Miss Mamie Perry went to Pittsburgh Tuesday by Clements automobile driven by Don Getty. Chairman Krytzer of Rochester Mill was in town Monday arranging campaign matters and will return next week to meet any Democrats at the Fair. Miss Bess Imbrie returned home Sunday from a visit to her sister in Kittanning accompanied by cousin Mrs Wright Montgomery of Pittsburgh. Prof John Conrad and wife of Punxsutawney came to Indiana Saturday to visit his aunt Mrs Fred Reithmiller and moves to Kane this week after being elected superintendent of schools. Mr and Mrs J Dinton Thomas and daughter Josephine Clare and Mrs Ella A Knapp of Brookville visit the latter's son and daughter-in-law Mr and Mrs James M Knapp of Church Street and will stay until after the Fair. Col Benton Pattison of Pittsburgh was in Indiana Wednesday to organize a Knights of the Golden Eagle lodge but attendance was light and the matter was postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wilkinshaw
Blairsville
Harry Wilson, Jr
Margaret Wilson
Indiana
George W. Creighton
Altoona
Merrill Means
Brilhart
Punxsutawney
F. M. Graff
Thally
Malcolm Graff
Arthur Fletcher
Blatraville
G. St. Clair
du Boig
J. 4. Hartman
John M
Kelly
Latrobe
Joseph W.clements
Krytzer
Rochester Mill
Bess Imbrie
West Washington Street
Kittanning
Wright Montgomery
Pittsburg
John Conrad
Fred Reithmiller
Kane
J.dinton Thomas
Josephine
Clare
Ella A. Knapp
Brookville
Torn-Law
James M. Knapp
Church Street
Col
Benton Pattison
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Social Gatherings Highlight Local Events
Mr and Mrs Frank Wood hosted card night Friday honoring Grace Robinson and Dr Parker. Nellie Hetrick presided at a corn roast Wednesday at the Hetrick bungalow near Hedgewood. Mary Ralston’s 50th birthday drew relatives Saturday on Oakland Ave. Dinner at six, guests included Mrs Nealer and Mrs Ketgan families. Hannah Williams entertained ten couples with a lemon party for Elizabeth Hay of Pittsburgh Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wood
Grace ‘Robinson
Parker
Nellie Hetrick
Hetrick
Hdgewood
Mary Ralston
Oakland Avenue
Pearl
Jennie
Matilda
James
Nora
Fred Nealer
Charlies Ketgan
Elizabeth Hay
Pittsburg
Hannah Williams
Tramps Blamed for Saturday Morning Barn Fire
A large frame barn on West Church Street, owned by Miss Mary McKnight, was almost totally destroyed by fire about 5 o clock Saturday morning. Suspects, described as suspicious characters, were seen in town recently and authorities suspect a careless act by one may have started the blaze. Authorities report all contents except feed, including a valuable driving horse and buggies, were saved by neighbors and frenomen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McKnight
Qourch ‘Street
Four Barns Burned In Severe Armstrong Storm
A violent Monday storm in Armstrong county caused four barns to burn between Whitesburg and Elderton. Mrs. Porter’s Bethel township barn, the late Casper Cauffman’s Plumcreek barn, and Samuel Gibson’s barn burned after lightning strikes. Thomas Sturgeon’s barn was struck but saved. All livestock survived. losses run into thousands though most structures were insured or partially covered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong County
Whitesburg
Elderton
Porter
Bethel Township
Dime
Inmates Slow to Arrive at County Home
The County Home received only fourteen inmates by Tuesday evening, with Superintendent Shaffer reporting the building in neat condition. Much work remains on grounds, grading is incomplete, and lawns are not planted, needed before fall. Readers are urged to pick up the Democrat during vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaffer
Rail firm plans small branches to tap new coal fields
Real estate agents of the Buffalo Rochester & Pittsburg Railroad are at work along the Indiana county branch and have taken options on property to build small branch roads to tap new coal fields. Official denial that purchases aim to extend the line to Pittsburg this year. work not planned for years. The Rochester & Pittsburg Coal Co owns extensive lands along the railroad with plans to open mines. Many spurs will be short but boost lake traffic. Indiana county line tonnage rising with new plants. Second track sought due to increased northbound ore and manufactured goods traffic. right of way exists and cuts and trestles ready. appropriation not yet made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smal
Buffalo Rochester & Pittsburg
Indiana County
Pittsburg
Rochester & Pittsburg Coal Company
Buffalo ‘Rochester & Pittsburg
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh
Punxsutawney
Wintondale
One Defeat One Victory for Collegiana on Diamond
One week of lively baseball action sees Blairsville edge Collegians 6 to 4 at Homer Indiana while Livingston limits Homer to no hits in a separate Indiana tilt. The Homer squad, eager to impress, leaves town disappointed as Collegians rally with timely hits and steals, but Blairsville prevails behind strong pitching and pivotal two-base and three-base hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collegiana
Blairsville
Indiana
Marshall
Collegians
Town
Liza
Blairaville Boys
Wilkingon
Stitt
Maher
Reed
King
Hosack
Trainor
Watson
Wilson
McGregor
Johnson
Inj
Theollegians
Seanor
Connor Siggies
oJhnson
Blairville
Nother
Blairaville
Hugy
Fall plans for Palace Skating Rink reopenings
Ready for the Fall the Palace Skating Rink will receive a new coat of paint and overhaul and open to patrons next week before a temporary closing until October 1. An electric planer will smooth the floor and the organ will be overhauled with new music secured for the opening of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace
Hospital Association to Meet in Cunningham's Hall
A meeting of the Hospital Association is called for in Cunningham's hall on Friday evening August 28. A full attendance of the directors is requested as matters of importance are to be discussed. Indiana Business College Fourth Year opens September 7, 1908 offering complete courses in Shorthand and Bookkeeping. Call or write for catalogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospital Association
Cunningham’s Hall
Indiana Business College
County Commissioners appoint Ehrenfeln at county home
The county commissioners named Dr. N. Frank Ehrenfeln as physician for the new county home. Local chatter hints at Clymer and Lovejoy clashing again on the Normal campus soon. A burglary at the bank of D. Bellano in Johnstown yielded booty but escape. Collegians face Greensburg Elk on Normal field as tourney week begins, and Altoona hosts golf and tennis under USGA rules at the Cricket club grounds. A Buffalo and Susquehanna excursion train ran to Alahoe park near Big Run, drawing hundreds. William Dearmine and John Gibson plan a modern house on South Severn street, to be finished in 90 days. The Indiana County Sabbath Association meets September 14–15 at Homer City in the new M.E. church. Vandergrift, Leechburg and Hyde Park mills resume. Saltsburg plant remains idle due to rundown machinery. Several travelers used B. & P. excursion rates to Niagara Falls and Toronto, including Mrs. Ellis and several Miss Boggs. The Henderson family held their sixth reunion August 19 at Mrs. Fleming�s in Sheboeta with a 225-strong noon spread. County Detective Neal returns from Kane over Matt Tulvacak, wanted on multiple assault charges. he stays at Sheriff Wettling�s office until after September court. Rev. J. W. Otterman preaches at Elder�s Ridge and West Lebanon on August 30. he lectures Christian Citizenship August 31 at West Lebanon and the Crete church, invited all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Frank Ehrenfeln
Clymer
Lovejoy
Bank of D
Altoona
Altoona Cricket Club
United States Golf Association
Buffalo and Susquehanna Railroad
Sagamore
Alahoe Park
Bie Run
William Dearmine
John Gibson
Severn Street
Doney
Chapman
Indiana County Sabbath Association
Homer City
M. BE
Vandergrift
Leechburg
Hyde Park
Saltsburg
Niagara Falls
Toronto
David Ellis
Harry Boggs
May Boggs
Myrtle McKendrick
Plotzer
Henderson
N. J. Fleming
Sheboeta
Neal
Kane
Matt
Tulvacak
Andy Gideless
Blairsville
Indiana County Christian Endeavor Convention Highlights
The nineteenth annual Indiana County Christian Endeavor Union convention gathered attendees from across the county at Blairsville's Presbyterian church on Thursday and Friday. J. R. King of Indiana led the opening song service while Rev. Barrett of Blairsville presided closing sessions. J Bell Neff of Blairsville preached on the Philosophy of Hustle. New officers elected: President J Frank Snyder Indiana, corresponding secretary Clara B Wherry Indiana, recording secretary Dickie Blairsville, treasurer David Berry Homer City, Junior work superintendent J R King Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Christian Indeavor Union
Presbyterian Church
Blairsville
J. R. King
Indiana
Barrett
J. Frank Snyder
Clara B. Wherry
Dickie
Blairaville
David Berry
Homer
City
Indiana County Soldiers' Picnic Order 1908
Headquarters Indiana County Soldiers Organization in Indiana Pa dated August 22 1908 calls surviving soldiers to assemble at the Arbitration Room in the Indiana County Courthouse at 10 30 am September 2 1908 for the annual picnic on the second day of the Indiana County Fair. Attendees will register their names and regiment then proceed to the fairgrounds for a roasted ox with coffee and rations. admission is free. Wear a uniform if available or suitable clothes. Bring good appetite and a desire for a good time. Court martial and pension loss threaten nonparticipation. By order Harry White A C Braughler President Adjutant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Indiana, Pa
Indiana County Court House
Oder Harry White
A. C. Braughler
Don’t Be Homely Teeth Crowned by Dr Truitt
An advertisement urges readers to upgrade dental work with a seamless crown by Dr Truitt, promising improved appearance and modernized teeth after years of older dental timeframes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Truitt
Indiana County Hospital to lease Campbell dwelling for three years
Indiana will have a fine county hospital with modern fittings after the hospital board reached an agreement with the County Commissioners to lease the Campbell dwelling on the County Home farm for three years at ten dollars monthly. The house, four teen rooms, on the Saltsburg road near the court house, will be equipped with baths and minor improvements, with nurses and supplies to be arranged. The Indiana Hospital Directors, John M. Leech A S Cunningham Joseph W. Clements Robin Young and B L Junker, endorsed the site after inspection and praised it as ideal for the new institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Mra
Willard
Indiana County Hospital
County Commissioners
Campbell
Hospital Board
Hospital Association
Saltsburg Road
Court House
Indiana Hospital
John M. Leech
A. 8S. Cunningham
Joseph W. Clementa
Robi.n. Young
B. L. Junker
G. L. Shaffer
Hospital
Immense crowds attend White's Woods camp meeting
Immense crowds gather at Free Methodist camp meetings in White's woods with about two thousand present on Sunday. Logan of the denomination’s Chicago paper preached and denounced railroads for Sunday traffic and tobacco use. He warned of a future where railroads may be forced to stop Sunday operations. Large collections were taken at both services as meetings continue nightly through Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White’s Woods
Eoitor Logan
Chicago
Indiana
Unclaimed Wife’s Body, Husband Held on Serious Charge
Mrs Angeline Pedro’s unclaimed body lies in the Robinson and Co. funeral room at Punxsutawney. Her husband Mike Pedro remains in Indiana County jail awaiting court on a serious charge. The couple lived in Har neat where the husband was arrested recently. After his arrest the wife fell ill with blood poisoning and died Friday evening at Adrian hospital in Punxsutawney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeline Pedro
A, QC
Robinson
Adrian Hospital
Punxsutawney
Eagles Hold Picnic at Idlewood Park Draws Hundreds
Several hundred people attended the Eagles Picnic at Idlewood park on Wednesday. The event featured quoits, dancing and an afternoon of entertainment. After dinner Ed Beck operated a moving picture machine for the crowd, followed by more dancing. Apple’s Orchestra provided music as attendees tired of the convivial afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idlewood Park
Beck
Apple
List of Letters Remaining Uncalled For in Indiana Office 1908
The Indiana office 22 August 1908 lists uncalled letters including Giuseppe Botton Grocchetli Harriet Dunmoody Alice Fair Huldah Green Archie Gore Loretta Kebler Magele Kinter Dea McArtz M B Mitchell M B Mitchell M B Mitchell Peryance Morey Marko Swartz F L Wetzel Daisy Winthrop S L Wright Autonio Resainti and requests inquire by stating advance note with date signed James McGregor P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Guiseppe Botton Grocchetli
Harriet Dunmoody
Alice Fair
Huldah Green
Archie Gore
Loretta Kebler
Magele Kinter
Dea McArtz
M. 8. Mitchell
Peryance Morey
Marko Swartz
F. L. Wetzel
Daisy Winthrop
L. Wright
Autonio Resainti
James
McGregor
P. M
Postmaster General Sets Two Cents Per Ounce UK Rate
Postmasters nationwide receive an order effective October 1 setting a two cents per ounce postage rate for letters sent to Great Britain and Ireland. Unpaid or underpaid letters will be dispatched but require double the deficient postage upon delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
Great Britain and Ireland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Seventy-Eighth
Seventy-Eighth Regiment
P. VY. I
John R. Shields
St. Clair
Thompson
Harry White
Archibald Blakeley
Punxgatawney
A. H. Clawson
R. W. Dinsmore
W. ©. Murphy
W. A. Lowry
B.D. Ellwood
G. A. R. Post
Adam P. Lowry
Edwin McCormick
Gherrytree
W. S. Dinsmore
New Moore Hotel
78Th Regiment
Democrat
R. and
P. Busy
Robert Frazer
Livingston
Fleming
Lucas
McConnaughey
H. Lucas
Guthrie
McFarland
Rosy Daugherty
HE. P. A
Peewee
Isa
Conner
Ime Johnson
Brubeker
Tadians
Haven
Marlin
MsFarlen
Hosneck
M Traynor
R . Watson
Ceeeeas
Ross Daugerty
Christian Endeavor Meeting
Great Britain
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!