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