Court News From Monday Session and Pardons Preview
Judge White presided as civil cases were continued including Jacob Swab et al versus David Bonner over a $175 wage contract. Fleming to be argued before the board of pardons Wednesday with attorneys Taylor and Banks. Criminal court closed last week with Whyte found not guilty on peace and assault. Crawford found not guilty on nuisance but $1500 costs. Judge Patton of Kittanning led proceedings. court adjourned Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tast
White
Jacob
John Swab
David Bonner
The
Commonwealth
Martin Fleming
Board of Pardons
D. B. Taylor
J. N. Banks
Criminal Court
John A. Whyte
W. G. Ling
the Commonwealth
Jones L. Crawford
Patton
Kittanning
Wills Probated for E D Shiffer and John K Darhart Read
The Shiffer will probated December 11 in Smicksburg leaves all household goods to Elizabeth with $300 cash and annual payments to her from two sons T C and John C. It also grants real estate to each son and leaves $600 and $200 payments due within a year after the testator’s death, with the residue split among the three sons. The Darhart will, probated last Wednesday in Saltsburg, leaves household goods to Willaaina, life interest in stock to Dr E B Harhart and Mrs Enoma Fleming, real estate to be rented during the wife’s life, and bonds distributed after her death. Executors named are T G Shiffer and Dr E B Warhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Shiffer
Smicksburg
Elizabeth
T. C
John C
West Mahoning Township
EB. G
Francis Elkin
W. Condron
R.A. Elkin
T. G. Shiffer
John K. Darhart
Saltsburg
Willaaina
Saltsburg First National Bank
E. B. Harhart
Enoma Fleming
B. Warhart
One Session A Day Introduced At Normal School
The Normal school moves to a single session from dawn to noon starting in winter term. Classes run 7:30 to 12:45 with four periods shortened by five minutes. Afternoon focuses on practical lab and manual training. If successful the plan will be permanent. otherwise old hours return. Leading colleges adopted it years ago and report success.
Pleasant Wedding at State College
A quiet wedding was held Wednesday evening November 4 at 8 30 led by Rev Noble joining Mr J L Ray of Penn Run and Miss Viola Gray of Bellefonte in marriage. About 80 guests attended mostly relatives as best man Grant Hoover and wife of Bellefonte. A wedding feast followed the ceremony and college men toasted the couple. Mr Ray, a cheerful young man, will make an industrious partner for Miss Gray. The couple left Thursday morning for eastern points. Best wishes from Bellefonte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College
Rev. Noble
J. L. Ray
Penn Run
Viola Gray
Mr. Ray
Miss Gray
Canterville public sale announced by D M Smith
Public sale set for December 27 at 1 p m on D M Smiths Canterville farm offering work horses cows sleighs farming implements household furniture and kitchenware driving horse and colt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Smith
Canter Two
Christmas Delays Indiana Newspapers One Day
Dumocuay and all Indiana newspapers will be delayed until Thursday morning due to Christmas. A consumer note urges readers to buy 4 pound Peerless Horse and Cattle Powder for 10c from merchants to prove its value and avoid higher prices for stock feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dumocuay
Indiana
Indiana County Teachers Institute Opens With Wide Welcome
The forty-ninth annual session of the Indiana County Teachers Institute opened Monday afternoon in the old Library hall with music, prayers, and welcoming remarks by Rev. J M Walch and Supt. Stewart. D. J. Waller discussed the value of cultivating the senses through music, drawing, and nature study. New instructor Hon. C. C. Miller of Lima, Ohio spoke on how to study and teach history. The program featured elocution by Frad High, a Burns sketch by Dr. Hulley, and performances by Rev. Jones and Prof. High. The session resumed Tuesday with additional talks on memory and the Constitution, concluding with evening selections. Real estate transfers and notices filled the later column.$$
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Teachers’ Institute
J. T Jones
Walter H. Jackson
Bnt
T. Reynolds
Stewart
J. M. ‘Walch
U. P
D. J. Waller
Frad High
Institute
Jones
J. Day Brownlee
Theo. B. Noss
Normal
California
Hulley
Robert Burns
Bonnie Doon
Sweet
Afton
Fred High
Richard III
Clarence
Crown of
England
Waller
Indiana
C. C. Miller
Lima
Ohio
Indiana County
Prof. High
Sr. Wallér
Ness
Holly
Marriage Licenses 1806 1809 in Pennsylvania Districts
A sequence of marriage license records listing William E McNutt and Mary M Brandon in Homer City 1806. Charles L L Sheesley and Mary J Clawson in Abana Ler Pa 1807. Jeste R Shields and Carrie Craft in Plumville 1809. Jacob I E Potts and Misa Dadie A Houck in Smicksburg 1809. Neal Craig and Mabel H Lydick in Cockport 1810. John Clinton Woolweaver and Ida May McDermott in Brushville 1811.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. McNutt
Mary M
Brandon
Homer City
Charles LL
List of Letters Uncalled For in Indiana Office December 15 1900
A public notice lists uncalled letters remaining in the Indiana office dated December 15 1900. The names include Pearl Brookfield Jennie Leonard Robert Bell W Roose Corydon Paul E Cash Edgar Healey M EB Shock Clair Shaw R Watts and others with note that letters were advertised. Sammy A Surre P M requests inquires reference the advertised date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Pearl Brookfield
Jennie
Leonard
Robert Bell
W. Roose Corydon
Paul E. Cash
Edgar Healey
M. EB. Shock
Clair
Shaw R. Watts
Sammy A. Surre
P.M
Twentieth Century Sourvenir Number in The World
The New York World will publish an elaborate Twentieth Century Sourvenir Number on December 30 featuring signed articles from Grover Cleveland Emile Zola Camille Flammarion Joseph Jefferson and many other prominent figures. The color illustrated edition will be given free with the Sunday World and advance orders are urged to secure a copy before the limited edition sells out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Grover Cleveland
Emile Zola
Camille Flammarion
Joseph Jefferson
M. Coruelin
Sarah Bernhardt
Richard Manaded
Cardinal Rampolla
Alex T Taylor offers cooking ranges year round
A promotional brief states that Alex T Taylor sells cooking ranges, encouraging purchases to save wear on clothes and muscle. The ad urges readiness for Christmas and highlights the product as suitable for year round use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex T. Taylor
Horrible mill accident claims 17 year old McCracken
A young worker, William McCracken aged 17, was killed at the Du Bois lumber mill in Hooverhurst Montgomery County. While under the floor to repair a belt the mill started, his fellow workers escaped, and his body was found crushed and torn. The shaft spun at about 1200 RPM, striking him and causing fatal injuries. Funeral arranged from Rochester’s residence Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
du Bois Lumber Milla
Hooverhurst
Montgomery
William McCracken
David McCracken
Rochester
Mille
Young McCracken
McCracken
Mce Cracken
Pension and post office changes across Pennsylvania counties
The Washington News item lists several pension increases and dates for individuals in Walier Jeffer son, Hilladala Indiana, Crete, Pyrra Armstrong, Blanket Hill Westmoreland, Alice Westmoreland, Lash Westmoreland, Hilledale Westmoreland, and other counties. It notes appointments of postmasters at Force Loyalhanna Youngwood Oliveburg, and Indiana gains an additional clerk salary. Also mentions census clerk James W. Mack pay raise, rural routes for Parkers Landing and Westvalley Freeport changes, First National bank of Apollo filing, Punxsutawney editor’s brother getting a Printing Office post, and J D Napley recommended for Derry postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Thomas J. Postlewait
Walier
Jefferson County
Sarah J. Nagle
Hilladala
Indiana County
David Proctor
Alexander R. Davis
Crete
John A. Dunmire
Pyrra
Armstrong County
Lucinda Lemon
Blanket Hill
Same
Samuel A. Crise
Alice
Westmoreland County
Vese Shaner
Lash
John C. Shea
Hilledale
Same County
John F. Crabbert
Force
John Gaffney
Loyalhanna
Elmer W. Wipeman
Youngwood
George Williams
Oliveburg
Indiana
Glen Campbell
James W. Mack
Parkers’ Landing
Kittanning
Westvalley
Freeport
Balzer and
Kerr
First National Bank of Apollo
Frank D. Smith
W. D. Smith
Punxsutawney Spirit
Getaa
Government
J.D. Napley
Derry Station
Another Clerk Postmaster Smith Promotes Borland to Stamper
Department notice confirms Harry A Borland's appointment as stamper at a salary of 400 per annum with immediate effect. Borland has served as substitute clerk for two years and performed well under all circumstances. The promotion is well deserved and anticipated to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Harry A. Borland
Harry
Marriages of Bhilsliy Clareon and Craig Lydic noted
Two marriage notices, December 11 1900 and December 12 1900, record the unions of Chas L Shamiey and Mary J Clawaon of Deckers Point with Bhilsl iy Clawaon, and Neal Craig of Braddock with Mabel H Lydic of Cookport, officiated by L Hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhilsliy-Claweon
L. Hay
Chas
L. Shamiey
Deckers Point
Misa Mary J. Clawaon
Spangler
Craig-Lydic
Neal Craig
Braddock
Mabel H. Lydic
Cookport
Holiday Presents From R W Wehrle Jeweler
R W Wehrle the jeweler appeals to readers of the Dusocear with a large varied stock for the holiday sale. Watches jewelry diamonds stones clocks and related items fill the assortment. Call and see the big goods available now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Wehrle
Holiday Boxes and Books at Henry Halls
Henry Halls presents a wide stock from toy books to family Bibles and hymnals for all denominations. Browse the largest selection including Teacher's Bibles and Testamenta at 32w2 for holiday gifting and devotional needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Halls
Peerless Horse and Cattle Powder Ad Promises More Milk
An advertisement touts Peerless Horse and Cattle Powder at 10 cents a full pound, claiming it prevents indigestion in horses and improves cow milk and butter yields. The copy argues it costs half as much as competitors and is superior.
Local Notes Highlight Wares and School Start
Frank Empfield showcases a delivery wagon while Clover Leaf Dairy unveils a new wagon. Blairsville monument man C F Murray brings fine work to cemeteries this week. Indiana Pa State Normal School winter term starts Jan 2 1901. Annie Allison completes music term with Miss Kate Moorhead and plans a visiting institute week. The Church News from Berry Brothers Homer aims to fill a religious journalism niche. Railroads seek unified bicycle handling rules. Greensburg council enacts a $1 pole tax. Coal cargo shows 250 million tons hauled by railroads, major share anthracite and bituminous. Major A J Bolar Post elects officers for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Empfield
Clover Leaf Dairy
C. F. Murray
Blairsville
State Normal School
Indiana
Annie Allison
Kate Moorhead
Church News
Berry Brothers
Homer
Greensburg
Burgess Sellin
U.S
A. J. Bolar
Martin Kier
J. Edwards
Isaac Griffith
James Hagans
Samuel Sheffier
H. Drenning
Lyman Gilbert
Jnc
Pennsylvania Railroad Clerical Orders for 1901 Issued
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces clerical orders for 1901 for ordained clergymen in regular charge of churches along or near the line. Application blanks are available from ticket agents and must reach the general office by December 22 for mailing December 31. Orders require individual application on company blanks certified by an agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Hildebrand's Holiday Goods Exhibition Attracts Shoppers
Hildebrand's offers a bright display of art objects pictures statues candelabra books perfumeries and jewelry boxes. Prices are tight to move stock and shoppers are urged to quit dreaming and buy. If nothing pleases you, you are hard to suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hildebrand’s
Live Stock Shipments and Dates Across Pennsylvania
A list of stock shipments with dates and consignors across multiple towns in Pennsylvania. Items include sheep, pigs, cattle, calves, poultry and weights, handled by firms such as Dee, Thomas & Wissinger, J. D. McKalip, J. N. Stewart and others, with destinations including Linfield, Salford, Doylestown, Churchville and Collegeville. A promotional line for Alex T. Taylor roasts finishes the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee
Thomas & Wissingar
Raneem Weaver & Co
West Philadelphia
J.M
Moora
Belfry
J. D. McKalip
Linfield
J. M.S. Moore
Shipper
Pheenixsville
J.n.stewart
Holmes & Clark
C. Adama
Herndon
J. K. Boucher
Salford
Rohns
Harry Bryan
Kneedler
Chas Tucker
JT. D. Rowland
Churchville
Thomas & Wisginger
J.N. Stewart
FE. L. Kerns & Co
Josary City
Collegeville
Obituaries for Hugh Roberts and Captain William D Wilson
Hugh Roberts of Pine township died at his residence near Gingamore aged 68 leaving a widow. His remains were moved here and services held at the Baptist church before burial in Oakland cemetery. Captain William D Wilson formerly of Center township died last Saturday in Pittsburgh at 62 after chronic dysentery. His remains were brought to Blairsville, funeral services were led by Rev J W Crisswell, then interred in Oakland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda Beck
R. F. Rose
Indiana
W.J. Young
Joshua Young
Buffington
AL Bracken
Harry W. Wilson
Washington
John Peterman
Same
Martha A. Hunger
Mary Beer
John Russell
Loban Russell
Christian Beer
A. Wood
R. M. Bell
Armstrong
R. M. Wilson
Blairsville Reg. Baptist Church
Blairville
Annie M. Wilson
J.D. Walback
Albert R. Lichtenfels
West Wheatfield
H. Long
M.T. Long
George Kline
Albert Coy
Archy W. Coy
William Banks
Harry M. Riginger
Benj. G.smyers
Aaron W. Painter
Canoe
W. H. Robertson
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Co
D. E. Thompson
George W. Gilbert
Sarah Ann Wiggins
James S. St. Clair
Armatron
Harmony Presbyterian Church
John Melanae
John H. Melsane
Thos. P. Mikesell
J. ©. MecCreery
Joseph D. Repine
J. EE. McCreery
Geo. W. Gilbert
Harry BE. Smith
Philip M. Sutton Treas
J. E. Dunsie
Rayne
John Schultz
Margaret Roads
Mathew Kerr
Abraham Risinger
Mary A. Harris
Harriet C. McCune
Grant
Margaret Rhoads
Heira
Mia
Tillie M. Stiles
Hugh Roberts
Pine Township
Hia
Gingamore
Baptist Church
Oakland Cemetery
J. W. Crisswell
Tuberculosis Cattle Culls Reported in Pennsylvania
State Secretary John Hamilton released figures from a report by State Veterinarian Leonard Pearson showing 9,274 cattle were tested for tuberculosis in the past year, with 1,227 killed. Infected herds dropped from 25 percent to about 10 percent. owners received $28,330.50 for killed cattle, averaging $23 per head, under the law limiting compensation to 26 dollars per head for ordinary cattle and 50 dollars for registered stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hamilton
Pennsylvania
Leonard Pearson
Hamilton
Plum Pudding Farm Tends Puddings for Thanksgiving Trade
Miss Mary Joyce owner of Mercar farm near Saltsburg Indiana county yearly makes thousands of puddings for market. This busy Thanksgiving season she and her farm hands prepared five thousand pounds of plum pudding for customers. Each buyer received a regular sized pudding in a plum pudding bag. Eggs were churned in a milk churn due to the high volume. Assistants cleaned currants raised lemons and Miss Joyce oversaw cooking personally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Joyce
Philadelphia
Mercar
Saltsburg
Indiana County
Miss Joyce
Railroad Chief and Party Visit Johnstown to Scout Coal Land
The chief engineer of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company and aides spent a night in a special car at Johnstown. They traveled via the . &C. branch to Hooversville and planned to locate a railroad to a coal tract recently purchased by Mr. Telford Lewis of Somerset for the Union Coal Company. Most stockholders are from Blairsville. The land, bought from Merers, Weigle, Clark, and Hamer, lies about half a mile from Hooverville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Johnstown
Hooversville
Telford Lewis
Somerset
Union Coal Company
Blairsville
Lewis
Morria J. Lewis
Merers
Merers, Weigle, Clark, and
Hamer
Hooveraville
We Can Save You From 15 to 20 Percent on Furniture
We offer 15 to 20 percent discounts on Christmas furniture, buying in large quantities for spot cash to keep expenses low. Store is free, delivery arranged when you want it. Henry H. Steving, Sixth Stopp, the jail, Indiana, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry H. Steving
Indiana
Preaching Schedule At Fairview And Free Methodist Church
Religious notes announce services with Rev Wampler preaching at Fairview on Sunday December 23 at 3 pm. Rev C W Stamp District Elder of the Free Methodist church to preach Friday and Saturday evenings and Sabbath morning and evening at the Free Methodist church in town. An invitation is extended to all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Wampler
C. W. Stamp
Free Methodist Church
Dwelling House Burned Neglecting Insurance Near Gipsey
A dwelling house belonging to Edward Smith near Gipsey in Banks township was totally destroyed by fire Sunday night. Mr Smith and his family barely escaped with their lives as the logs burned completely. There was no insurance, a sad Christmas gift for Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Smith
Gipsey
Banks Twp
Henry J Altsman Wins 100 Prize as NY Life Agent
Henry J Altsman, agent for the New York Life Insurance Company, outpaced about 200 Altoona Erie and Pittsburg branch agents during October and November to win the $100 prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Altsman
New York Life Insurance Company
Altoona
Erie
Pittsburg
Bellefield and Indiana A A to clash at Library Hall
Bellefield and Indiana A A basketball teams meet in Library Hall on a Monday evening, December 25. Bellefield won last year's Western Pennsylvania championship. A City Band will perform as the feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellefield
Indiana
A. A
Sale of Mantles and Heaters by Alex T Taylor
Two wooden mantles with fronts complete and one fireplace double heater in good condition offered for sale. A light bright clean tea kettle also offered as a nice present. Inquiries directed to this office under Alex T Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sala
Alex T. Taylor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Court News
John K. Earhart
Teachers’ Institute
Lincoln Hulley
Annie M. Smith
Salinburg
Conemaugh
Andrew J. Ness
H. O. Williams
John A. Cline
Susie
Goss
Laura J. Spicher
Janen Thompson
W. J, Thompson
Taylor's
Washington News
Willeso
Hildebrand
Thomas & Wissinger
Frank Schwenck
Schwencksville
J. D. Rowland
Doylestown
Is Pa
Sver
Plum Pudding Farm
Somersat
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