Farmers' Bank of Indiana vs Sawyer trial opens at Clyff Court
The second week of Clyff Court opened with unresolved Criminal Case work left to proceed. The Farmers Bank of Indiana sues I. Sawyer over a $1500 note signed by S. J. Smith, I. Sawyer, and David Smith, Sawyer disputes the signature, witnesses were called, and the defense began. The case continues through most of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyff
Farmers’ Bank of Indiana
I. Sawyer
S. J. Smith
Sawyer
David Smith
Nhwe
Supreme Court clarifies coal reserve in Pittsburg seam case
The Indiana County case involves Daniel Mikesell, R. W. Wehrle, and William Moore. The Superior Court ordered deed amendments to reflect a reserve of 25 to 30 acres of coal in the tops of the hills, correcting that the real vein is the upper coal seam, not the misnamed Pittsburg seam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Daniel Mikesell
R. W. Wehrle
William Moore
Pittsburg
Mikesell
Indiana County
Recorder of Deeds
Justice Henderson
Moore
Mickesell
Bryan Favored By Railroad Men Says Election Report
A Pittsburgh report to the Democratic executive committee based on a survey of 49,000 railroad workers shows 43,000 preferring William Jennings Bryan for the November vote. West Virginia is expected to mirror that Bryan support, with Kern likely to speak in Pittsburgh on October 30. Allegheny County voting strength is tallied at 153,401 with breakdowns for Pittsburg old city, Northside, boroughs, and townships.
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William d. Bryan
Democratic Executive Committee
Fourth Avenue
Pittsburg
Great Railroad
Chicago
West, Virginia
Bryan
W. J. Brennen
John W. Kern
Old City Hall
Flates
Allegheny County
Old Pittsburg
Boroughs
Clymer Liquor Case Heard In Clymer Court
A Clymer Pharmacy Company case drew a large witness toll in Clymer court before Squire Vrance on Monday. Four defendants tied to the chartered drugstore faced liquor sale charges with two accused of selling whiskey without prohibition. Indiana lawyers argued both sides as witnesses testified about the alleged sale and a letter aimed at halting it. The matter centers on the county’s prominent drug store and its financial stake in the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad Clymer
Squire Vrance
Clymer Pharmacy Company
Indiana
Caselea Mig
Huntingdon
Dimiig
Proprietops
Cain
Fred Buterbaugh
Catin
Fime
Hal
Wise County
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
Yuad
Bouton
McKean
Patton
Armstrong County
Jefferson
Elk County
Kikibe
Buffalo, ‘Rochester & Pittsburg Railway Co
Official Ballot A Corker For General Election
A historical note describes a remarkably large ballot with seven columns for 34 electors, detailing straight party voting left of the presidential columns and many state and county offices. It notes the practical difficulties of voting a split ticket and mentions a college football game summary between Indiana Normal and California Normal with players and lineup fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colwnn
Weder
Republican Party
Democratic
Prohibition
Socialist
Independence
Superior Court
Congress
Second Crop of Red Raspberries Appears in October
Nathan Lyle of R F D 2 near Altoon reports a second crop of red raspberries just as juicy as June fruit. He shows an acre of bushes that yielded a generous crop in the usual season and are bearing again, a phenomenon he has never seen in his experience as a small fruit grower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Lyle
Altoon
Mr. Lyle
Wills Probated In Local Townships And Letter List
Probate notices detail Mrs Markle and others receiving sums from wills of White township. executor George Markle named and witnesses listed. George Fetterhoff of North Mahoning Township leaves farm half to daughter Minnie Beck, rest to children. J W Motherhoff and T J Neal appointed executors. Christopher Clawson of Blairsville leaves all to wife Rachel. after her death, division between Jessie and Joseph Chiwson. executors named. Also a list of uncalled letters in the Indiana post office dated October 17 1908 with names and instruction to inquire at the office.
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Markle
White Township
John E. Markle
Carrier Shearer
Margaret
Harry Shawl
Kate Stephens
Margaret Lehr
George
Anthony Markle
Kate Stephans
George Markle
W. B
Carrie Bill
George Fetterhoff
North Mahoning Township
Minnie D. Beck
Mary A. Crossman
Noaney J. Pearse
John, Mantel
Joseph Felternoff
J. W. Motherhoff
T. J. Neal
Pesson
J. 8
Christopher Clawson
Blairsville
Rachel Clawson
Jessie
Joseph Chiwson
A. Brown
John T. Clawson
Engineer Carlisle Weigle to Depart for Philippines
Carlisle Weigle, a recent State College graduate, left Indigo for Taber where he will work as a Civil Engineer. He has now received orders from Uncle Sam to report directly to the Philippines. He left for the voyage after returning home from Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Carlisle Weigle
State’ College
Fom
Philippine Islands
Ile
Items of Loghs Interest and Local News
A jumble of notices from Burreth towne ship to Punxstrawney and nearby areas covers weddings, school appointments, and a burned barn. Notable items include Justine W. H. Troxall officiating three weddings, a new Granttown schoolhouse with Miss Ethel Stewart as teacher, printing contract to Charles Griffith for 102 dollars, and two fires destroying barns totaling over 3 000 dollars in loss. Also mentions a West scenic production The Cow Puncher and a mass wedding with 250 guests in a mining town near Punxstrawney.
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Justine W. HH. Troxall
Burreth Towneship
Granttown
Blacklick
Misa Ethel Stewart
Charles Griffith
Mation Center Independent
Union Bank
Summerville
Jefferson County
John B. Cunningham
Kiski
C. 8. DeLong
Syracuse University
sArchibald Ormotud
Princeton
A Harmount
Yale
R. S. Curtice
Wesleyan
Alex Grier
Rossiter
W. F. Mann
Hal Rett
Indiana Opera House
Cyrus W. Stouffer
Clairsville
Bolivar Branch
Punxstrawney
Real Estate Transfers Listed With Varied Parcel Details
A compiled list shows numerous real estate transfers including buyers and sellers such as U B Taylor to Julian Snowden in White, Orluer to William Nibert for 93 acres in Rayne, and Robert Helman to George Niberty for 1 acre in Rayne. Amounts range from $50 to $4,000 with numerous parcels described as lots and acres across Pine, Rayne, Gladraville, Blairsville, Center, and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B. Taylor
Julian Snowden
Orluer
William Nibert
Rayne
Robert Helman
George Niberty
Daniel Fetterman
Sarah Puleouser
William Munshower
J. G. Munshower
Rayney
W. R Trusal
Andrew Weare
South Mahoning
Pollock
Jane Lowik
Grant
Clara White
Lyman Walker
Gladraville
Wilthiin
Martin
J. B. Silvis
Saltsburg
Prank Hess
Fred Haer
Oreen
Cluna White
Blairsville
Jaimes Edmundson
DB. M. Welrick
W. Huston
W. W. Huston
Cherryhill
John Johnston
J. C. Johnston
Genter
Cece
Permelia Lams
Mast Mihoning
W. A. Mosrhead
W. A. Harrison
Sheloca
Robert
I. G. Work
Center
Wilbur Graft
Sauer Horrell
Bayrell
A. Gilbert
John JF. Pounds
Hyrdbun
William Reynolds
Harry Jahns
West Wheatfield
John Kiingenamith
Wetzel
Wacklek
Kunkle
Ff. H. Beatt
Chaylea GriMar
Mas Utaily
M. J. Beatty
Hannes
Ludiana
PERSONAL HENTON and visiting notices mix in early 1900s item
Local notes report individuals traveling visiting friends in Canton Punxsutawney Pittsburg and Philadelphia area. Mentions Mish Madge Lydick Johnstown and visits by Mrs James E B Ament Max Wolna and Dr N P Bhrenfield. Also notes about Harry Gessler Brownie returning, batting 311 and $400 prize money amid regional political race details. John A Remaley Democratic candidate for sheriff described with background and qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lel Myers
Canton
Indiana
S. Taylor North
Punxsulawney
Wasahtown
Madge Lydick
Johnstown
Kintanning
James EB. Ament
Norma
Visting
Pittsburg
Max Wolna
Srnnum
Prat
Samuel Sheratha
Wintondale
John A. Little
Philadelphia
I. B. Clark
Narti Ninta Siltoul
A. CG. Bhrenfield
Springfield, O
N. P. Bhrenfield
I. Walker
Harry Gessler
Distorted rhetoric dominates Indiana political clash
The piece rail against Democrat criticism of notary pols, alleging efforts to loot a seller’s reunion and suppress a Republican rally. It asserts public support for the Democrat’s stance, condemns a rival editor, and mocks opponents as tumbling figures in a heated local discourse.
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Democrat
Iwallana
Indiana
Democrats
Uife
Homer City Fire Destroys Several Homer City Businesses
A blaze in Homer City at about three this morning destroyed portions of two blocks. The Arlington Hotel and Homer City National Bank were saved but the shop of Abd Spread and the butcher shop next to it were leveled. The Washting store and the Arington hotel suffered extensive damage. One person, a youth named Dowling, was killed in the blaze. Property losses are estimated around $800 for Cosiego’s store and several hundred dollars for the Arlington hotel and bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington Hotel
Homer City National Bank
Clee
Homer City
Walter Kohn
Abd
Times
Moa
Halldine
Tety Cosieio
Pubxsutawney
Masuhn
Adam F Bowman Dem candidate for county Commissioner
Adam F Bowman a Democrat from Indian Boroughs with forty years in business seeks the county commission. Born 1844 in Loy Albania township Westmoreland, he worked in Five Points and Washington township before joining J M Stewart Co and later metoy. He has served as Councilman, school trustee, assessor, and Board of Health member, and vows faithful party service and broad support from Democrats.
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Adam F. Bowman
Adam Bown
Loyalbania Township
Westmoreland County
West
Five Points
Washington Township
Squire J. G. Fleming
J. M. Stewart & Co
Board of Health
Rachel Fleming
James Pleuling
Armstrong Township
This County
Ernest
Against Labor Coercion From the New York Herald 1908
Charles J. Miller, a Newfane businessman, cancels orders with Sharples Separator Company over alleged political coercion of workers. A clipping claimed Bryan’s victory would threaten jobs. Mrs W. Work and Mr Work postponed plans to sail to British East Africa, delaying their departure to late November.
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Wekport
N. Y
Charlea J. Miller
Newfane
Uwhee
Sharples Suptrator Company
West Chester
Miller
Sharples
I Bryan
Mra
Iadfana
Musilem
Mijabe
British East Adrien
Wark Wit Walt
Soldlars Valley Attend Soldier's Valley Event
From Western Home records, a veteran known as first Sergeant of Co. 186th FOW traveled from Indiana to attend the Soldiers Valley event on Saturday. He left Indiana 80 fanaties Prigy and was once connected with Duncan & Kids. brother of Mrs. Wide and to be her guest at the time of his passing.
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Quneun
Clay County
Kanrag
Yailley
Co. 1
Indiana
Joseph Elude
Duncan & Kids
Wide
Crop Report From Beventh Street Family Farm
Fing Cron of Potatoes in Wien 113 Beyitn reports 60 percent yield and ninety five bushels per acre. He and father William Beyan of Beventh Street share the crop after the old homestead was left years ago, with kinship noted in the homecoming tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fing Cron
Wien
My. Uivyun
William Beyan
Beventh Street
Bone Geveral
Coercive Politics in 1908 Chester Plant Threats
A 1908 article condemns coercive tactics by a Chester PA factory leader threatening closure to influence politics. It criticizes Democratic figures and Mr Bryan, warning such bribery undermines free choice and harms the nation. It notes labor and employer pressures as dangerous weapons in election battles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Mr. Bryan
White House
Fran
Getting After the Dead Beats
The Union Mercantile Company of Bridgeport Connecticut plans to sue many merchants and professionals for unpaid debts. Attorney Ernest Stewart leads the actions with Judge J A Grossman presiding at the Farmers Bank building. Over a hundred suits are expected in two weeks as papers are served by Constable J Willis Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Mercantile Company, Inc
Bridgeport
Farmers’ Bank
J. Willis Wilson
Lecture Before Club Women at Normal School
An appreciative audience of about 65 women heard Prof Jas N Kickman present a practical talk on Bacteriology in the Normal School laboratory. The program included blackboard illustrations and lively anecdotes. The next meeting, Daughters Night, will be hosted by Mrs Langham on Monday evening November 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickman
Normal School
Olut
Jas
N. K. Kickman
Sr M
Langham
Tony
Appointed Manager of New Store
Ken Pallock, long time employee at Work and Son's store, has been promoted to manager of the local store after demonstrating strong performance. Pallock began in the business last year and has earned recognition for his effective work and contributions to growth at the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Pallock
Work & Son
Hiataer
Ie Shore
Focal Shore
Pollok
Married couples and local notices in a fragmented item
Fragmented notice records a marriage between Miller Garland and others with references to Philadelphia and a college, plus a separate obituary noting the death of Mrs Havah A Jamison of Apollo. The text is garbled and includes business details about Buckwheat Kern, with potential date and location hints.
Regents Deaths and Obituary Notices Across Regions
Obituary notices for John Melonry and several local residents recount memorials, family survivors, and burial details. Reports mention John Melonry at his daughter in law’s home, John McHenry, Margaret Roof, William Dilty, Judge Jenking, Sarah Truitt, and others with service times, cemeteries, and surviving kin.
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Clymer
Fyyst
Moytesge
Gelumbig
Glasa Company
X- Cure Democrat
Au-We
Corker
California
Indiana Normal
California Normal
Giley Cases
Eree Lab
Casseeees
Graff W. Smith
Tobin Fasinger
Lia
Palger
Os Cuttaline
Rg, Ruffner
Grahan W. Pierce
McClure Nouglass
Smith
L. Smith
Sprous J. Pierce
RH. Stewart. Botan
Mce
Guarnat
Angelo
M. i Collistimovelonle
Angelo Maraone
Maveyrel
McFanyunil
Nites Havel
Pantall
Domane Due Farello
Austin
Rupert
Brad Sehretter
William Brilch
Bot
Sadih
Julius Pstelt
Vincenno Nastot
Lellersay
Harry Alvan Hall
John A. Remarey
Bherltt
Remaley
Bell Township
Clearfield County
Daniel
Rachel Renney
Sig
Thid Place
Friedlana
Retalier Gancels
New York Herald
Amun
Tin
Miller-—-Garland
Qinel
Aeene Maths
Mojday Neering
Noble Milley
Miki
Myra Borlagyd
Hear
Anglerite
Meo
Mes
Orkid
Philadulphia
David Hilis & Son
Jamison
Havah A
Marit Jamison
Ttey
Roa
Janeon
Apollo United Presbyterian
Ehurch
Apollo
McHenry
John Melonry
Gery
John Ss. McHenry
Pung Sowtdy
Migs Lie
Whey McPunters
Mechanicsburg
Brushvalls Township
Louise Ashe
Ralston
John Ralston
Maine
David K. Tulaton
Drew D. Brownlee
The
Mist United Presbyterian Church
Greenweed Cemetery
Roof
Daniel Roof
S'Elock
Fairview
Roof Wils
Harry Roof
Buffalo
Oakland Cemetery
Diltz
William J. Dilly
Canoe Township
James Wells
Punxsutawney
Dilty
Nancy J. Dike
Colorado
Inti County
Renking
Jenking
Bees Bloomfield
Perry County
Iida
Elober 9
Lauri Wisging
Jenkina Ig
Harry Bryan
Jae
Truitt
Sarah Dam Mron Dod
Hong
Attorney Ao Pruitt
Chen Ko Teil
B.S. ‘Pruitt
Kan Fan Chu
Fred Mo
New York
Ily
Causidy
Susanne Onealdy
Wiodrsville
Oetober
Shata
Thomn Pou
Champs
Lowise
Reaming
Siman
Jiuvle
Mary Elter
Tosopl W. Wider
Natrona
Iva
Clarksburg
Belle Elrich
Nashter
Myx
Michael Slanaker
Willian
Slonake
Maykla
Suvive
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