Trials in Clark court end with mixed verdicts
The Commonwealth cases in Clark County concluded with juries finding not guilty in some trials and guilty in others. Notable outcomes include Tony Torres and Joe Brushis both found guilty of assault and battery, while Frances McCash was acquitted after a lengthy deliberation. Sentences were handed down for several defendants, including Edward Jones and C G Gray found guilty of assault and Jones facing retrial. Harry Keys pleaded guilty to a licensing offense and received three months in jail plus a $600 fine.
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Commonwealth
Lewis Shoop
Sieeny
Commonwealy Clark
Win
Commonweath
Josephine Ligonowich
Jwy
The
Joe Calladio
Callachoy
Ernest
Tony Torris
Joe Brushis
Harry Adelburg
Clarksburg
John Bushis
the Commonwealth
Frances’ McCash
Wag
William Lesh
Edward Jones
John Hazer
C. G. Gray
Coral
Joseph George
Jones
Joe Keck
Indiana
William Miller
Johnstown
Joe Callachi
Tony Torres
Iselin
Wendell King
Cherry Tree
Huntingdon Reformatory
Alberto Almo
Ecaseass Com
Frank Pout
Lavceny
John Golviana
Josephine Ligonovich
Isha Bolton
Tony Tuorenzo
Albert Almo
Frances Medhas
William Leash
the Commonwealth Ve
Gialy
Gray
Binger
Harry Keys
Blairsville
Keys
Aests
Work Reunion Details For Tohn Work Family
The sixth annual reunion of the Tohn Work family will be held at the U P church in Rochester on Wednesday June 24. Relatives and friends are invited. The Work Association president is J T Work and secretary is Miss Ita M Work.
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Tohn Work
U. P
Rochester
Jeane
The
Work Association
J. T. Work
Tta M. Work
Commencement Invite Lists 64 Graduates at Clarion Normal
The Clarion Normal invites attendance at the commencement exercises on Wednesday June 24. The graduating class totals sixty four and includes Dorothy Jeannette Sansom, daughter of Mr and Mrs Willam Sansom of Clarion. The commencement address will be delivered by Dr William Waxter Owen of Lafayette College.
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Clarion Normal
Clarion Normal School
Dorothy Jeannette Sunaom
Wir Alam
Sansom
Clarion
William Waxter Owen
Lipfayette College
Militia Spring Inspection Highlights Eighth and Fifth Regiments
The State Militia spring inspection report shows the Eighteenth Regiment leading with 97.86 efficiency and the Fifth Regiment close behind at 97.46. In Indiana county company ratings Blairsville Co D and Indiana Co FB top the Fifth, each around 84.5, while Co K of the First regiment leads the Guard at 99.47 and Company M of the Sixteenth follows at 99.20.
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Indiana
Blairsyije
Co. K
Elks Lodge Dedication Draws Large Local Attendance
A grand dedication of the new Indiana lodge building of the Elks drew a large crowd of visiting Elks from nearby counties. Grand Exalted Ruler John K Tener presided with local officers, as a vocal quartet performed and a banquet followed in Library Hall. Speakers honored the order, its benevolence, and its growth, with notable remarks by Justice John P. Elkin and others.
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Elka
Indiana Lodge of Elke
Wig
John K. ‘Tener
Elke
Library Hall
Ladies Guild of Christ Woisenpal Chuyeh
J. Wood Clark
John K. Tener
Tener
John P. Elkin
R. 5. Roscamp
John T. Tidal
Elk’s Lodge
New York
Wks
Punxsutawney
Kent
Apple
Opera Horse
Ulk
Frank B. Iustings
Bfughes
T. M. Kurtz
GC. A. Curry
Lott North
Olaf Hanson
I. 9
Moesner
H. W. Mcfluown
J. S. Jones
J. C.mcafee
G. Ti
J. C. Baumgardner
F. B. Grube
H. P. Dewier
National Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee Operations
The National Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has begun active operations at its Washington headquarters. It is preparing a campaign handbook aimed for distribution by July 1 and seeks voter cooperation nationwide. Contributions are urged to support the committee and to receive a copy when published. Remittances should be sent to Washington, D. C.
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National Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Washington, D. C
United States
Monroe Torrence Receives Mercersburg Gold Medal
At Mercersburg Academy ceremony Monroe Torrence eldest son of Dy and Mrs J M Torrence was awarded the gold medal the school’s highest honor. He also joined the School Senate last fall, a body of three students and four teachers. Lloyd Marlin, son of R T Marlin, was named a member of the Renate.
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Indiana
Mercersburg Academy
Mercersh Academy
Mercersburg
Monroe Torrence
J. M. Torrence
Monroe
R. J. Marlin
Lloyd Marlin
R.T. Marlin
Renate
Kisks Commencement Week Programs At Kisk Schools
The Kisk schools hold commencement exercises this week featuring four main events: cane of yesterday, Tuesday June 16, the commencement exercises, vy exercises, gymnastic exhibition, and the Principal's reception at 8 PM. The graduating class includes seventeen students, notably James Herman Watson, son of M. L. Watson of this place.
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James Herman .Watson
M. ©. Watson
Personal notices from Warren and beyond in brief
Mr and Mrs Edward Rowe visit Warren for a few days while Maurice Sutter sees his aunt Dr S Hamilton of Punxsutawney Alex M Stewart returns from Princeton after attending his class of 1898 reunion Mrs J D Pattison of Topeka Kan enjoyed the W G M convention in Pittsburg and Indiana visits Blanche St Clair heads to Easton Lafayette college commencement Sy St Clair a Lafayette graduate 30 years ago Mr and Mrs M M Connelley and children Philip and Mark Francis of Montreal visit South Martha street relatives Connelley to return home soon Mrs J Day Brownlee elected mathematics professor at Oklahoma City High School contest winner among 40 applicants
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Edward Rowe
Warren
Maurice Sutter
8. S. Hamilton
Punsulawney
Alex M. Stewart
Princeton
J. D. Pattison
Topeka
Kan
Pittsburg
Wiliam Fattison
Heth Lowman
Indiana
John St.Clair
Big Dough
Blanche
Easton
Lafayette College
Sy. St. Clair
Lafayette
Philadelphia
M. M. Connelley
Philip
Mark Francis
Montreal
Philip Marshall
South Marth Street
Connelly
Canada
J. Day Brownlee
Oklahoma City
Okla
Brownlee
Widower Marries Widow in Curious Family Union
Frank Gillespie and Mrs. Martha Muirehil wed near Braddock and Strongs Town Indiana county aged 60. The wedding features the bridegroom’s son marrying the bride’s daughter creating a step mother relation. Another Gillespie son wed Rose Mulvehill, a niece of the bride. Martha Gillespie wed Thomas Mulvehill, a nephew of the groom. The Glorious Fourth plans include a July celebration with parades games races greased pig contests and a fireworks display. Plumville band to render music all day.
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Frank Gillespie
Braddock
Martha Muirehil
Strongstown
Indiana County
Gillespie
Thomas Gillespie
James Gillespie
Rose Mulvehill
Martha Gillespie
Thomas Mulvehill
Marion Conter
Plumville
Blairsville and Area Schools Elect Officials and Staff
Blairsville schools reelect principal Blairsville Order: Mrs Ada Rowe retained by directors. Several teachers named for next term including Miss Mary Miller Miss Mary McCormick and others. Assistant principal post remains vacant. Nearby districts elect principals and teachers with salary adjustments. Normal team defeats Kisnski 7 to 2 to break the season tie.
Children's Day Observed Across Local Churches
Children’s Day was observed in the Methodist Episcopal, Lutheran, First, U. B. Baptist and Christ Episcopal churches with elaborate services. The programme featured musical selections responsive exercises and recitations.
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Methodist Episcopal
Firs
U. B. Baptist
Christ Episcopal
Local notices from Indiana area items and incidents
Local items report injuries including an arm fracture in Rochester Mills and a serious illness in Marion Center. Nurse certification for Miss Mary Pollock. A bank building contract awarded in Homer City. A strawberry festival netted $107 for the Presbyterian Ladies Aid. A portrait of Justice Balkin placed in the Law Library. Various school appointments, elections, and board actions noted. Accident reports include a fall from a barn roof and a splinter injury to a child. Two women killed in a June 11 train incident near Lockport Bolivar.
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James P. Miler
Rochester Mills
Mary Pollock
Southside Hospital
Pittsburg
Ladies Aid Society
Presbyterian Church
John Balkin
Law Library
Court House
Itzy, M. Work
Charlerai
Sarah Pellock
Greensbury
BH. M. Lockard
First National Bank
Homer City
Indiana School Board
W. C. McKee
Second Ward
Dorothy Stormer
Jank Stainer
Fast Oak Street
W. Thompson
Frederick Lockard
Ponxsutawney
J. W. McCartney
Elmer Carney
Indiana
Marion Center
J. W. West
J. G. Bovard
I. G. Bilis
Alex . Kerr
Seward
Seger Bros
Ligonier
Russell Bates
Wilkins Bates
South Seventh Street
Mary Bell
H. M. Bell
Weest Water Street
Evans & Evans
Hhensburg
Cambria County
Frank 3. Griffith
Frank Griffith
Altoona Gnauxette
Pensylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania
Lockport
Bolivar
George Bowers
William Robertson
Bolivar Hospital
Conemaugh Schools elect new staff and leaders
Conemaugh Indiana county residents were among the fortunate applicants at the school letting in. Prof Jacob B Brown formerly of this place chosen as assistant principal. Misses Biste Stadtmiller and Nellie Tribber reelected by the Conemaugh board. Miss Gladys Bush elected teacher of the fourth team under Principal J E Bd ershberger. 10 8 Helt of Shippenburg in charge of grammar grades. The board's solicitor is iron Alvin Sherblue a Normal alumni.
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Conemaugh
Indiana
Jacob 8. Brown
Glen Campbell
Biste Stadtmiller
Nellie Tribber
Tila Couly
Cone-maugh
Gladys Bush
J. Ebdershberger
Tel
First National Bank
Helt
Shippenburg
Chary
Alvin Sherblue
Runoff buggy collision injures occupants in Florida visit
Mrs. Conner of Florida loses control of a buggy to avoid a passing horse with her infant daughter. John McNughey and Alex McGaughey in another buggy collide with the runaway, overturning a buggy and injuring Mrs McGaughey. Mrs Conner’s child suffers serious head and facial injuries. Both vehicles wrecked. horses injured. Victims taken home for care.
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Tuesday Aternoon
Conner
Florida
Jena
Kenah
John, Mcnughey
Alex McGaughey
Metaughey
Mrs. Mctaughey
Epworth League Plans Annual Convention in Morrellville
The Epworth League chapters of Blairsville district met in Morrellville for their annual convention last week with 40 delegates. Major Alexander Wilson opened the proceedings by turning the keys of the city over to the delegates, followed by a response from Rev. W. S. Hunter of Bolivar and a praise service led by Rev. F. A. Richards of Homer City. Dr. J. W. Cary of Indiana M. Q. Church presided, and Indiana delegates included Mrs. J. N. Langham, Miss Myrtle Wike, and Messrs. J. W. Comey and Wm. Fulton.
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Epworth League
Morrellville
Blairsville
Methodist Church
Welcoma
Alexander Wilson
W. S. Hunter
Bolivar
F. A. Richards
Homer City
J. W. Cary
Indiana
M. Q. Church
Indliana
J. N. {Angham
Myrtle Wike
J. W. Comey
Wm. Fulton
Narrow Escape After Revolver Misfire in Nanty Glo
Constable Charles StiMer of Nanty Glo escapes death after confronting a foreign thief in Montel Davis' magazine. The assailant wrestled the revolver from him, and the weapon failed to discharge until the constable fired a shot, wounding the intruder who is held in Ebensburg jail.
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Charles StiMer
Nanty- Glo
Montel Davis
Ebensburg
Myrtle Rowe Signs with Arnold Fastball Team
Miss Myrtle Rowe, 16, of Arnold, Pennsylvania, has signed to play professional baseball for the Arnold team. She has played since childhood and is noted as a skilled right handed thrower who bats left handed, believing the left handed stance offers a quicker swing toward first base.
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Myrtle Rowe
Arnold
Miss Rowe
Hergelittle
Man Burned While Working Sewer Line Explosion Blasts Face and Arms
Glen Work, stepson of P. J. McGovern, was seriously burned on the face and arms when sewer gas exploded after he struck a match to see in a dark trench beneath the Deposit bank. He was thrown several feet by the blast. another worker, Ma, escaped serious injury.
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Deposit Bank
Glen Work
P. J. McGovern
Boys Burned By Powder At Blairsville College Incident
Lloyd Rowe, son of Mr and Mrs George Rowe of West Philadelphia Street, was seriously burned Tuesday afternoon whenPlaying with powder, an explosion occurred as another boy called him over. A bystander dropped a container and powder ignited, burning him in the face. Blairsville College trustees recently elected officers with C C Hays Johns town as president and W J Barwell as vice president, T Watson as secretary, Major Cunningham as treasurer, and Paul Gaither as counselor.
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Lioyd Rowe
George Rowe
Philadelphia
Jim
Blairsville College
Rey
C. C. Hays
Johnstown
W. JL. Barweil
T. ©. Watson
Treassr
Cunningham
Paul Gaither
Reflections of a Bachelor in New York Fregs
A terse opinion notes that trust from women comes only after marriage and criticizes heated disputes as a weak argument. The speaker implies anger-based rhetoric undermines productive dialogue, reflecting dated social attitudes.
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New York
Deaths in Homer City area and surrounding towns
Probate notices and obituaries detail Kerr Maria Kerr of Homer City dying in his yard after heart issues. Also listed are Ness Andrew of Indiana, George Wolf of Jacksonville, Addie Murray of Indiana County, Peter Murray, David Barnett of South Young Jefferson County, Fred Umburn, Campbell Creamer of Blacklick. Survivors include spouses and children. service dates and burial plans noted.
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Barnett
David Barnett
South Young Township
Jefferson County
Jacob Barnett
Cance Township
Local resident Gourley dies at 59 in Adrian hospital
A. G. Gourley a prominent Perry township citizen died of stomach trouble Friday in Adrian hospital at 10 o clock nine minutes past. He was 59 years old.
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Gourney
A. G. Gourley
Citling
Perry Township
Adrian Hospital
Jame Sth
Mary Gladys Hayen Born in Glen Campbell
The obituary notes Mary Gladys Hayen daughter of Mr and Mrs J I Ryan of Glen Campbell was born December 20 1900 and died May 25 1908 at age seven years five months and days
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Ryes
Mary Gladys Hayen
J. I’. Ryan
Glen Campbell
Diail
Oklahoma Printers Dominate State Legislature
In Oklahoma a printer-editor governor leads, a veteran state senator is an old-time printer, and three printers plus 28 printed itors shape the legislature. The labor split reflects a strong printing presence across state government.
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Oklahoma
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Teruure
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Shield
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Osborn
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Tron
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Coopersiala
C. M. Graham
Rheam Street
Jim Pierce
Mknski
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St. Bernard’s Catholic Church
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St. Bernard's Cemetery
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George Wolf
Jacksonville
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Adronsburg
Center County
This County
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J. A. Kinter
Altoona
D. C. H. Watt
Cherryhill Township
United Presbyterian Church
Murray
Addie Murray
Mountain House
Mhensburg
St. Francis’ Hospital
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Pineton
Mollie. Shvim
Della Murray
Blairsyine
Peter Murray
Montani
Umburn
Fred Unmburn
Hiram R. Umburn
Sixth Street
William Umburn
Kittinning
Creamer
Campbell Creamer
Blacklick
Sarah Jane Houston
Thompson Creamer
Blacklick Township
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