Court News From Indiana County in December 1900
The December term 1900 court session covered rapes and larceny trials with juries and voir dire. A grand jury presentment urged courthouse and jail repairs, water closet fixes, lighting upgrades, and tax, road, and poor-relief reforms. Correspondence notes a Baltimore institution’s reform school and a Washington women’s league forming to aid the Junior Order at Annapolis Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Woman's League
Annapolis Junction
The
Republic
League
Charles Fairbanks
Indiana
Lockwood
Daughters of the American Revolution
McKinley
Maryland
Fairbanks
Baltimore
Tragic Wilkinsburg Train Fatality Shocks Town
Lester Kinter a 35 year old Weinman Bros. coal driver was killed when the southwestern express struck his wagon at the South avenue crossing in Wilkinsburg about 8:30 am. The crossing is noted as highly dangerous due to changing tracks and poor sight lines. Kinter came to Wilkinsburg six weeks ago from Indiana County. a wife and three children survive. The accident is described as a sudden end with the wagon demolished and the body taken to the morgue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Kinter
Wilkingburg
Pittsburg Times
South Avenue
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wilkinsburg
Southwestern Express
Weinman Bros
Penn Avenue
Coalstreet
Kinter
Musser
Pittsburg
William Dobson
Indiana County
Wein- Taan Bros
Etaple Christmas Gifts at Henry Halla
Holiday book and stationery sale offering teachers bibles large family bibles history biography fiction children's books hymnals and photo albums. Hundreds of pictures and standard works with many items priced at 25 cents 49 cents to 12 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinds
Henry Halla
Asbestos Chickens Attract Curious Visitors In New Castle
Constable Lineas Perkina of New Castle sixth ward reports two new fowls with feathers replaced by asbestos like down. Chickens fed on asbestos siftings show eggs resistant to heat. over 100 birds in yard display unusual down. Large crowds visit while eggs cannot be marketed. some birds headed to Smithsonian for evaluation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lineas Perkina
New Castle
F.d
Perkins
Smithsonian Institute
Washington, D.C
Trial Over Peg Leg Trade Sparks Court Laughter
In Ebensburg court George Reed was ordered to pay costs after pleading guilty to larceny by baubles. Prosecutor Sacha Baldwin alleged the theft involved peg legs shared between the limbless prosecutrix and defendant. The case arose in Bronycreek township, delighting onlookers with the peg leg swap and Reed’s refusal to return the mislaid limb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebensburg
George Reed
Buailes
Sacha Baldwin
Reed
Algo
Btonycreek
Berwind-White Eyes 4000 Acres in Stonycreek Township
Johnstown interests lead by Ream and Stull negotiate with Berwind-White through agent Osldwell for about 4000 acres of coal land in Stonycreek township. The tract would extend from Scalp Level to Johnstown in one continuous parcel, as Berwind-White already owns most township land aside from about ten farms under negotiation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ream and
Stull
Berwind-White Coal Mining Company
Berwind-White Coal Company
Osldwell
Stonycreek Township
Berwind- White Company
Johnstown
Berwind White Company
John Blonhgh
Robert Reighard
Jerry Walters
Louis Berkebile
William Paul
Schrader and Hoffman
Griffith Heirs
Religions Noteg Sermons by Rev Kinter Sunday
Rev D M Kinter preaches Sunday morning on Joshua's Happy Choice and evening on DeWit Tal mage's reply to How to become a Christian contrasted with the Bible answer. A welcome to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. BM. Kinter
Joshua
DeWit Talmage
Purely Personal Visitors and Court Notes from Homer City Area
Mrs Mary Swift of Michigan visits friends. Judge Patton of Armstrong county holds court this week. Sheriff Thompsons proclamation for the Poor House election will be published soon. Doctors Rutledge and Klingensmith of Blairsville attend court. W B Kline and wife visit Johnstown. Mrs John B R Householder of Rugh station and Mrs Jas Repine near Graceton visit sisters Mrs Dr G W Stephens of Penmarln and Miss Lizzie Simpson of White two. Q A Robinson and wife of Greenfield Indiana visit Homer City as guests of A F Cooper and family. Robinson once managed W Guthries stock farms and writes on farming, literature, and politics. A pleasant gentleman. hope to meet again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Swift
Michigan
John BR. Householder
Rugh Station
Jas. Repine
Graceton
G. W. Stephens
Penmrmn
Lizzie Simpson
White Two
Q. A. Robinson
Greenfield
Indiana
Homer City
A. F. Cooper
Mr. Robinson
W. Guthrie
Carnegie museum to house white rhinoceros exhibit in Pittsburg
The Carnegie museum in Pittsburg will acquire a white rhinoceros mounted by Gerard & Sons of London. The six feet tall specimen, 13 feet long, will join other world curios as the museum awaits space in the enlarging annex. Walter Rothschild and several major museums previously secured rhino mounts. Director Holland won the contract. shipment delays and space remain concerns. United States fish commissioner George M. Bowers provided a marine invertebrates collection for study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Museum
Pittsburg
Mashonaland
South Africa
Coryndon
Gerard & Son
Walter Rothschild
Tring
British Museum
Imperial Museum
Gerard & Sons
Holland
London
Rothschild
Russia
George M. Bowers
United States Fish Commissioner
Smithsonian Institute
Washington
Mr. Bowers
West Virginia
Board of
Trustees
Bonds Will Be Called In In Indiana County
The commissioners will notify holders of the 10th issue Indiana county bonds to redeem them in part or renew at two and four tenths percent for twenty years tax paid. It is believed all bonds issued to date can be refunded at two and four tenths percent, a very low rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Ibis
W. A. H. Riddle
Migs McMichaels
Millinery Week Specials and Local Matches in Lux Wi
To Teachers and all Interested a note on trimmed millinery for institute week. The trimmer remains two weeks longer. orders should be placed early. Also wedding notices list Misa M Shunk and Cassie B Mikegell marrying December 4 1900 in Indiana and Graceton with licenses 1804 1805. Look to Hildebrand's Holiday Goods exhibition for close of goods in preference to city shopping.
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Hay
Misa M. Shunk
Indiana
Cassie B. Mikegell
Graceton
Hildebrand
Holiday Stationery and Gifts at Mary Hall's
Faliday Goods offers an elegant line of pictures priced from 25 cents to 7 dollars plus gold pens pockets and stationery for the holidays at Mary Hall’s store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faliday
Mary Hall's
Ambrose Farmers Institute Draws Large Attendance
The Ambrose farmers institute drew about 960 attendees despite poor weather. Sessions covered lime use in agriculture, education for farmers’ children, nature study for country schools, and profitable stock selection. Mrs R B Reidel presided during the ladies’ session with poetry, papers on sanitation, home influence, and a biological study of corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
R. R. Riedel
Home
A.M. Armstrong
W. H.H. Riddle
Butler
N. Walker
Mies Laura Pierce
W. H. M. Riddle
Misa Jessie McMichael
du Bois
B. Heizes
Jessie McMichaels
J. T. Stewart
Central Lownship
T. St- Clair Thompson
J. M. Pierce
Milton Work
Scott Chambers
St.Clair Thompson
J. K. McElhose
R. B., Reidel
Nellie Thompson
Mary Wyncoop
Coontown
Emma Hamilton
Laura Pierce
Jessie MacMichaels
B. Heiges
Dave McManus
Institute
Rochester Mills
R W Webb Jeweler Promotes Holiday Jewelry Sale
R W Webb the jeweler calls attention to a large varied assortment of watches jewelry diamonds and stones in latest styles plus cloaks and other jewelry items all purchased for a special holiday sale. Call and see his goods.
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the Democrat
Plete
Hin Special
Desertion Alleged In Jobstown Divorce Hearing
Nelson J. Anderson seeks separation from Annie J. Lin cenbigler Anderson married in 1805 alleging desertion. Testimony states she left after December following their marriage and has not lived with him since 1895 at Twolick. She later returned to Indiana County and refused to resume cohabitation. He says she now lives in Apollo with a man claiming to be her husband.
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Jobstown
Nelson J. Anderson
Annie J. Lincenbigler Anderson
Elizabeth Fisher
Andarson
Anderson
Twolick
Indiana
Indiana County
Libellant
Apollo
Darkey
Grand Encampment Claim At Five-Inch Bay Horse
Fragmented local item reports a Wyoming claim by a group calling themselves founders. It mentions property bounds of 750 feet in most directions with 300 feet on two sides, a Bay Horse name, and a threat about trespassers using a noted rope from Missouri. No clear dates or reliable names.
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Grand Encampiment
Wyoming
Missouri
Hildebrand’s Holiday Goods Exhibition At Mildebrand’s
Mildebrand’s presents a bright illuminated display of art pictures candelabra books perfumeries towels and more. The store advertises a wide stock with low prices and urges customers to call and inspect the goods. If nothing pleases customers must bend to suit.
Billy Sanders on McKinley and Hanna in November
Billy Sanders discusses McKinley Hanna and Mark in a November feature. The piece blends rustic philosophy with political debate, praising North American prosperity and benevolence while lampooning tariff disputes. A separate sports note reports Indiana 24 over Carnegiv 20 in a Monday basketball game.
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Billy Sanders
McKinley
Hanna
Chandler Harris
Carnegiv Athletic Association
Indiana Athletic Association
Viators
Che Avore
Indiana
Carnegiv
Local Obituaries Highlight Armstrong County Figures
Harriet Smith aged over 100 dies at home leaving no relatives. Funeral planned this morning. Mrs. Moore, widow, dies in Maat Mahoning township after nursing her son who died recently. John Dennistong Reynolds buried at Kittanning with Tancred commandery. large lodge turnout and county bar honors. William Fleming of Shelocta dies in Pittsburgh after attempting to die at home. funeral Thursday at Oakland Cemetery. left wife, three sons, and elderly mother.
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Harriet Smith
Percil Tou Ho
John Dennistong Reynolds
Kittanning
Tancred Commandery
Mike
Foresters
Knighta
Templer
Blue Lodge
Armatrong County Bar Association
Reynolds
Armstrong County
Court
William Fleming
Armatrong Two
Shelocta
Denver
Col
Pittsburg
Pittburg
Pennsonia
Indiana
Fleming
Ile
Freary
Jamy Fleming
Frank
Ross
Paul
Mary Fleming
Oakland Cemetery
The World's Work launches as Doubleday magazine
Doubleday Page & Co announces a new monthly titled The World's Work to debut around October 20. Edited by Walter A Page, the magazine aims for a durable, first hand view of human progress with large illustrations and serious topics, priced at twenty five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doubleday, Page & Co
New Monthly
New York
Walter A. Page
Notics to Readers of the Weekly Post Discontinuation Notice
Notice to readers announces the end of The Weekly Post with December 29 issue due to rural delivery and improved mail service. It promotes The Daily Post at $3.00 yearly postpaid and 150 per three months, with options for three days weekly, and credits toward the Daily subscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weekly Post
United States Mail Service
Pittsburg
Post
Aa Daily
Daily Post
Pennsylvania
New York
Holiday Boxes stock at Henry Hall's biggest sale
Henry Hall's offers a wide range of holiday boxes from small toy books to large family Bibles Hymnals for all denominations Teacher's Bibles and Testaments are the largest stock at the store priced around 272 dollars
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Henry Hall
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R. W. Webb
Steving
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Lemon Hill
Schuylkill River
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Philadelphia
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Uhey
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