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Newspaper

Indiana Democrat

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1901

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Court News Reports Guilty Verdicts In Wallace Mikesell Case

Court opened Monday with Judge White. Cases against Maude Wallace and John Wallace heard on assault and battery charges stemming from a dispute with Charles Mikesell. Mikesell sentenced to Huntington Reformatory. John Wallace nine months in jail. William Thomas case tied to alleged statutory rape and conceal weapons. family tragedy noted as Joseph Huston died from a rifle wound amid the investigations. Divorces granted in three cases. Grand jury discusses jail plumbing repairs and road index boards. county finances praised.

Lnst White Commonwealth Ve Charles Mikesell Maude Wallace John Wallace Desault Commonwealth Kate Buchanan Wallace Mikesell Abraham Wallace Homer City Chas William Thomas Court of Oyer and Verminer Thomas Lottie May Huston Tomas Joseph Huston Frottan Frameil Lottie Huston Agnes L. Reed James A Reed Join A Wire Mary Wire Ida Taylor James B. Taylor Gusta Gibson Ve. Gibson John Lemison Pearl Spencer Lemison Commonwealth Va Andrew McMannis B.S. Carr Clark Crossman Bessie Surankle Hamilton Ed Gaston Larceny B&b

Hastings and Wallace Social Evening Plans Noted

Social notes mention Mr and Mrs John S Hastings hosting friends Tuesday. Mr and Mrs A L Wallace to entertain Thursday. Mr and Mrs A Smith celebrate fortieth wedding anniversary with a large party Thursday evening. Mrs S A Smith and daughter Edith to entertain lady friends Saturday afternoon.

John S. Hastings A. L. Wallace A. Smith S. A. Smith Edith

Holiday Gifts for Indiana Co. teachers reading course items

Holiday Gifts feature a wide selection from toys and family Bibles to poetry, fiction, devotional and hymnals for all denominations. It highlights Indiana Co. offerings, including teachers bibles, award books, cards, pens, stationery, and related holiday merchandise at Heary Hall.

Indiana Indiana Co Heary Halla

NAAR BOWRREY MOORE MARITAL NOTICE

Hugh H Sowerby of Pittsburg and Mrs Plora M Moore formerly of Marion Genter wed on Wednesday the 28th by Rev M L Chapman at the 2nd M I church They will reside in Pittsburg where Sowerby works as mechanical engineer and draftsman with United Engineering and Foundry Co Also notices DUNLAP MUMAU and MAR KINS ST OUD with marriage details.

Will of Jane Dunnean Probed and Executors Named

Will of Jane Dunnean of Marion Center probated. Funeral and estate expenses payable. Daughters Aggie McGregor and Elizabeth Bee receive houses in Marion Center. Remainder to be sold and proceeds divided among seven heirs including Mary Jane Lowry Elizabeth Bee Duncan Meanor Aggie McGregor Ella Barr D H Bee James McGregor as executors.

Jane Dunnean Marion Center Aggie A. McGregor Elizabeth Bee South Mahoning Township Mary Jane Lowry Elizabeth M. Bee Andrew Duncan D. A. Duncan Martha Meanor Aggie A McGregor Ella Barr D. H Bee James McGregor

Licenses Listed for Wed 10 G.M. Harkins and Couples

Licenses listed for Wednesday include G M Harkins of Blacklick with Minnie F Stoup of Homer City, George K Walker with Lula Q Lewis of West Mahoning township, Malvin Donlap and Myrthe W Mumau of Banks and Grant townships, George A McMillen with Mary Wells of South Mahoning township, and Frank I Weumer with May Coat of Indiana.

G.M. Harkins Blacklick Minnie F. Stoup Homer City George K. Walker Lula Q. Lewis Weat Mahoning Malvin Donlap Banks Myrthe W. Mumau Grant George A. McMillen Mary Wells South Mahoning Frank I. Weumer May Coat Indiana

Farmers' Institutes Draw Large Crowd at County Meetings

The institutes held in Willett Tanome and Cockport attracted many farmers. The well arranged programme covered topics, with Alya Huge of Cheshire Ohio as the star lecturer earning high praise from attendees.

Willett Tanome Cockport Alya Huge Cheshire

Wells Held for Court in Pittsburgh Fraud Case

L W Wells of Anderson Street Pittsburg was held for court by Alderman James V McMasters on charges of false pretenses brought by Nathan Betts Clarion Pa lumber dealer. Betts testified Wells claimed ownership of sawmills and yards and sold 42000 feet of pine to Coulner of Clarion. Wells furnished bail of 1000 for court after testimony that his statements were false.

Wells L. W. Wells Anderson Street Pittsburg James V. McMasters Nathan Betts Clarion Ratte A. B. Coulner Betts

A Home College Course

The Saturday Evening Post announces two new departments to draw county wide interest. A Home College Course will be led by a special faculty from leading colleges with carefully chosen studies and outside reading hints. The second department, Begining Business for Young Men, features essays by successful professionals on how they built value for employers, with reading lists.

Phila Saturday Evening Post

Clerical Orders Issued by Pennsylvania Railroad in 1902

The Pennsylvania Railroad Company announces clerical orders for 1902 for ordained clergymen in charge of churches near the railway. Application blanks available from ticket agents, with forms due to the General Office by Dec 21, to mail orders by December 31. Orders issued only on individual application using company blanks with agent certification.

Pennsylvania Railroad Company

Bellefield League vs Indiana A A Friday game at Library Hall

The Bellefield League faces Indiana A A Friday evening December 18 at Library Hall under the new rules. J T Stadmiller advertises services at 558 Phila Street.

Bellefield League Indiana A. A Dee Library Hall J.T. Stadmiller Phila, Street

Personal mentions from local residents in brief

Squire Diorman of Banks two wis here Tuesday. W I Bishop and Mr Yealey of Derry were here Tuesday evening. Journeat Stewart was in Pittsburg Tuesday evening visiting Ben Ar. Samuel Wigging of Vandergriff spent Sunday with his mother Mrs Rey J M Jones and daughter May visited friends in Apollo last week. Ebert Kinter and Joseph Davis of North Mahoning two were in Indiana Tuesday. Alex McCune and J D Rager of Blacklick pleasant visitors to the Democrat office Tuesday. Mr Samual Steele of Washington street returned from hunting in Weatmore land and Indiana counties. Mr and Mrs Wellington B Kline and grandson Master George Clark left Friday for a visit to George K Kline of pobnstows. they returned Tuesday.

Squire Diorman Banks Two Wis Tuesaday W. I. Bishop Yealey Derry Stewart Waaia Pittsburg Ben Ar Samuel Wigging Vandergriff Rey J M, Jones May Apollo Ebert Kinter Joseph Davis North Mahoning Indiana Wellington B. Kline George Clark George K. Kline Pobnstows

Plan to Corner Hemlock Market Draws DuBois Link

Rumors tie John A. DuBois the Pennsylvania lumber king to a plan to corner the hemlock market with about 20 million dollars. Representatives have been sent to several states, with Goodyear of Buffalo and other insiders joining. The strategy targets Pittsburg, Williamsport, South Fork and Northern fields, described as tight as a drum as the drive accelerates.

John A. DuBois Pennyslvania DuBois Turner F. H. Goodyear & Co Buffalo Pittsburg Williamsport South Fork

Pershing of Denver Visits Johnstown for Family Reunion

W S Pershing of Denver Cal a Live Stock Convention delegate in Chicago visits son Albert in Johnstown. Born in Indiana County he left at fifteen and has spent 35 years west. He has surveyed lands for government and railroads and served as examiner and appraiser of Union Pacific lands. He can discuss land and stock conditions concisely. He is currently selling and leasing Union Pacific Railroad Company tracts.

W.S. Pershing Denver Cal Chicago Albert Johnstown the Tribune Pershing Indiana County Union Pacific Railroad Union Pacific Railroad Company

Revenge in Cambria County Political Clash Letter

A correspondent from Grant Pennsylvania writes to Johnstown Lisbune warning of a forthcoming judicial contest in Cambria County. The letter alleges Republican manipulation of vote prices in neighboring counties and predicts a heated political fight similar to earlier controversies. The writer hints at bribery ranging from a drink to $20 to influence ballots.

Cambria County Court House Ebensburg Indiana County Cambiig Aimilar A. E. Briar Grant

Furniture Leader Henry H. Stevings Adverts Freight Offer

Nothing but furniture and undertaking lines claim Henry H. Stevings leads. Warerooms span acres with 40 to 75 bedroom suites 30 to 60 parlor suites 72 to 160 tables and stands 200 to 400 rockers 20 to 60 iron beds and 1 acre of chairs. Stevings pays freight on all goods at Sixth Street Opp. nm?

Alwayn Henry H. Stevings Francis J. O'Connor Cambria County Relative Ring Trust Altoona Mirror Grand Rapids United States Henry H. Steving’s Sixth Street No. 2 United Mine Workers Pennsylvania Live Stock Breeders Association Monongahela House Pittsburg Bayard Sec East End

Personally Conducted Tours by Pennsylvania Railroad 1901 02

Personally Conducted loans announced for the 1901 02 season. Tours travel February through May from New York Philadelphia Harrisburg Pittsburgh to Mexico California and Flowery State Jacksonville. Tickets sold at principal Pennsylvan ia Railroad points with itineraries rates and info through district passenger agents in Pittsburg Baltimore Washington and Philadelphia.

Brabon Pennsylvania Railroad Company Mexico California New York Philadelphia Harrisburg Pittsburg Pebarary Ll Jacksonville Pennsylvania Railroad Watt Western District B. Courlaender, Jr Baltimore District

Real estate transfers feature Blairsville and Indiana lots

Transactions list deeds from 1897 to 1901 recording lots and acres in Blairsville Blairsville Indiana East Wheatfield North Mahoning Burrell Shelocta Arm strong with prices from $1 to $3,400. Notable names include J B Rhoilea Nannie Himphrey Rebecca Humphrey John B Carnahan J C Conner Samuel Hutchison Charles Hutchison James Heffiefinger Elizabeth Heffiefinger John E Brewer Sallie J Marshall and executors or admins.

J. B. Rhoilea Nannie Himphrey Blairaville Harry ‘I Lintner Rebecca Humphrey Blairsville John B Carnahan J. C. Conner Indiana Samuel Hutchison Charles EH. Hutchison East Wheatfield Walker Walker Elizabeth K. Walker North Mahoning Milton Piper J. C Conner John F. ‘Thomson KB. Walk Er Smith Bure Rell Hannah M. Heffiefinger James Hefflanger Armstrong James Heffiefinger Elizabeth J, Heffiefinger Shelocta Hiley Wells John E. Brewer South Mahoning John Moorhead J. Airey Sallie J. Marshall Samuel Allison

Barn Burned on Stewart Lawrence Farm Near Hopewell Church

A large barn at Stewart Lawrence’s Blacklick farm near Hopewell Church burned Monday night. The fire destroyed the barn and all contents including 2 horses 18 cattle and much hay and grain. Loss about 1500 with 1000 insured. Lawrence was away at court when it happened.

Stewart Lawrence Blacklick Hopewell Church Lawrence

List of Letters Remaining in Indians Office 1901

Notice lists names of undelivered mail in the Indians office dated November 30 1901 with further on call letters for December 7 including Miss Larkie Boucher Miss Fay Allen Flora Minys Alice Mathis Miss Mary Nmiley and gentlemen Bronzo Milligan Dixon W Hallitts Ewin Jackson William Pierce H B Smith advertisers urged to state date and advertise notice from Samury A Sarra P M

Indians Office Larkie Boucher Mies Fay Allen Flora Minys Alice Mathis Mary Nmiley S. M. Boucher Mary F. Lee-Read Bronzo Milligan Dixon W. Hallitts Ewin Jackson William Pierce H. B. Smith Samury A. Sarra P.M

Pennsylvan ia Railroad awards Blairs ville signal station job

The Pennsylvania Railroad awarded J P Kennedy of Blairsville a contract to erect an iron and brick signal station at Twenty first Street as part of switch improvements east of Union Station. Total cost estimated at 40000 dollars.

Pennsylvania Railroad Company J. P. Kennedy Blairsville Twenty-first Street Union Station

Holiday clock styles offered by Henry O Stevings

Henry O Stevings features 250 Rockera styles for holiday trade and presents fancy clocks as Christmas gifts at J. J. Stadmiller's, 558 Philadelphia Avenue.

Henry J. J. Stadmiller Phila. Bt

Deaths and funerals in Pine Flats and Indiana area

Charles Harvey Hamilton died at Pine Flats on Friday December 6 at about 8 pm age 57 born December 26 1844 near Hollidaysburg Pa. He served in Civil War units and left a widow and four children. John Walker died at Clay street age about 65 after long illness. David R Houk Pur chase Line merchant died of typhoid fever aged 56. Funerals held at Pine Flats Greenwood cemetery and East Mahoning Baptist church.

Hamilton Charles Harvey Tamilton Pine Flats Alo Hollidaysburg Bhis County Cherrytree Indiana Pine Plate Co. G 12Th Cavalry Elurch Sarah Martin Ellwood Pine Flate Harry Boyd Arthur Blair Chas John Newton Hamilton Dakota City Neb Robert Bruce Hamilton Dawn Tenn James 5. Hamilton Blairsville Margaret Bowers Boyd John Walker Clay Street Walker Homer City Ida Wineman Blacklick Frank Allegheny Harry Laure 8. F. Crawford Greenwood Cemetery Wouk David R. Houk Purchase Line J. S. Miller Barnesboro Leslie Pattison Lottie and Ward Purchase Line Academy Ivast Mahoning Baptist Church

Obituary notices for Richardson and Gorman families

Mrs. Jane Richardson of Marion Center died November 30 1801 at 1125 pm after a brief illness aged 57 years 7 months 26 days. she leaves a brother Robert Brady two daughters Mrs Taabella Reed and Mrs Alice Elder and 14 grandchildren. Funeral in Mahoning U P Church then Presbyterian church burial Fry cemetery Hortons. Mrs Christina Gorman died Friday age 74 years 1 month 10 days. husband and several children listed. interment Fry cemetery near Hortons. Mr Geo H Cribbs dies in Centre two after pleurisy pneumonia. brother of Mrs Mary J Altman. funeral from Blairsville cemetery.

Jane Richardson Manor Street Marion Center Robert Brady Chambersville Taabella Reed Blaireville Alice Elder Richardson Mahoning Christina Gorman Squire Fry Cemetery Hortons Geo. H. Cribbs Centre Two Mary J. Altman Henry Altman Blairsville Cemetery

Carlisle Citizen James Means Dies After Illness

James Means a prominent Carlisle Pennsylvania citizen died on Monday. He was the father of Mrs R W Pair of Kiskiminetas school and Mr and Mrs Fair and family who left for Carlisle Tuesday to attend the funeral.

Charleston Exposition Ticket Sale Offered by Pennsylvania R R

During the Charleston Exposition the Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets to Charleston and return from all points on its line at reduced rates. Tickets are sold daily from Nov 30 to May 31 with season tickets valid through June 3 1902 and eleven day tickets returnable within eleven days, not valid after June 3 1902. Tickets cannot stop off en route. For rates and details contact Tickets Agent Vine American Watches J. L Studmiller 658 Philadelphia Street.

Charleston Pennsylvania Railroad Company

Local items reflect gas, crime, and court appeals

Golden eagle trapped near Cadiz and a gas well near Jacksonville push deeper drilling. A man in Weat Mahoning two. breaks his leg skidding logs while a case in Allegheny County sees a rape conviction. A Saltsburg glass plant shuts three shops and a franchise dispute in Winber advances. Minor theft, hunting accident, and consular harvest estimates in Germany round out a varied notices page.

Conemaugh Gas. Co Jacksonville August Stear Weat Mahoning Two Cortez Jefferson County Lee Carter Allegheny County

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Court News Mnarkins-Stoud Father McNeelis St.Bernard’s Parsonage G. M. Harkina Minnie Stoup Dunlap-Mumau Jamea A. Crossman Maryin Dunlap Banta Twp Myrth W. Mumag Grant Twp Ligensed the Farmers’ Institutes Alex. McCune J. D. Rager Democrat Samual Steele Washington Street Weatmoreland Tribune Colorado The Johnstown Lisbune Mre. McClain Charles C. McClain Wilkinsburg Manilla Matha J. B. Eberhart Punxentawney Royal Insurance Company S. E. B. Smith Smith Clarion County Eberhart Clarence Douglass Sainte Ibig Pennsylvania Steel Co Hull Westmoreland County Yardmastera Conemaugh Joe” Wilson McKee Joe Gorman Cribhs Callon Thos Lowman Ndiing Cadiz Robert F. Walker Philadelphia Street Lith Street Saltsburg Glass Co Saltaburg Winber Winder Jas. Cunningham Sim Glen Campbell Cunningham State Department Brunswick Germany Ft. Wayne Allegheny River Steele Als Uncle Sam Huber Triffinger Lisbon Ohio Galted Triffinger Apite Messra Jos. Fleming & Son Market Street
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