Not Guilty On Nitro Case In Local Court
The district court discharged several prisoners after sensational trials. John Rudy faced assault charges but was re arrested after a defect in the information. Not guilty verdicts were returned for two men in the nitro and safe cracker case, while others faced vag contracts, desertion, and perjury questions. Rain and storms disrupted the area with notable damage in Worthington and New Kensington. A reunion for Capt Gordon’s units is planned for October 15 in Indiana, with speeches, music, and a gold prize for recitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubrow
Cramer
John ‘Martin
Frank Warren
John Rudy
Rudy
Robert Jones
James Marlin
Penny Plckpacketa
Perpetti
Fossil
Ernest
Com
James C. Mahan
George Trojan
Chambersville
M. L. Mathers
Hellwood
Viola Coy
Neal
Graham
Buffington Township
Dikin
Veltra
Brung Carbino
New
Robert Tozar
Logan
New Glen Campbell
Punx Sutawhey
Dominic Antonio de Laurie
Plumville
Telford
C. C. Chambers
John N. Barks
Chambers
Indiana
Labor Aids Bryan In 1924 Conference
John Mitchell of United Mine Workers and Samuel Gompers join Andrew Carnegie James J Hill and W J Bryan as four guests at a White House conference of governors in May. Mitchell says reward labor’s friends and rebuke its foes will appeal to wage earners amid a new era in U S political affairs and labor seeks redress through legislation. The piece notes Republicans claim labor votes but insists neither Mitchell nor Gompers can deliver them to Bryan and Kern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Roosevelt
Conference of Governors
White House
Andrew Carnegie
James J. Hill
W. J. Bryan
Mr. Mitchell
Gompers
Bryan
Kern
Isu
Mitchell
State Rail Commission Pushes Anti Front Platform Rule
The State Railroad Commission plans a formal hearing on September 29 to prohibit trolley passengers from riding on front platforms. The panel already signals its likely decision, signaling a statewide move to restrict front platform riding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Railroad Commission
Indiana Doctors Form Organizing Meeting
Ten Indiana physicians met at Dr. H. B. Buterhaugh's office on Wednesday evening by request of Dr. N F Ehrenfeld to discuss organizing a surgical and medical staff for the new Indiana hospital. A constitution and by laws will be drawn up and presented at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Doggers
N. F. Ehrenfeld
Indiana
H. B. Buterhaugh
Indiana Hospital
Premium Money Ready by Indiana County Agricultural Society
A. W. Mabon, treasurer of the Indiana County Agricultural Society, was prepared to pay all premium money on Friday, September 18. Try the Democrat for your next or order of job printing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Mabon
Indiana County Agricultural Society
Democrat
Sutton Family Reunion at Alameda Park Butler
The Sutton reunion gathered descendants of William Sutton who settled in America in 1866 from Allegheny Fayette Butler Indiana Westmoreland counties and Ohio and Indiana. Speakers included Justice John H. Sutton D. H. Sutton and Dr. M. A. Sutton and Alberta Sutton. Dr. M. A. Sutton was elected president and D. H. Sutton secretary. Next reunion to be held at Alameda Park on the third Saturday in September 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. H. Sutton
Butler
Alameda Fark
Uncalled Letters Advertised in Indiana Office 1908
List of names including H W Anthony Mrs Jane Bishop Mrs G E Brilhart Holdie Copas Nance Delanoff Alfred Evans Edwards James Hopkins Mrs Lulu Jones Silas Johnson John D Johnson Bert Kinter John Lowmaster Margaret McCaul B Alser Marshall Gus Ferte rson Co A Phillippi Harry W Reese Nevin Troxell E Valentine Angelo Valenti John Vordel Miss Anna Willard Lucy Yankin David Q Yoke Prof Zeno Jan Koniscany Michele Avagnano. When inquiring for letters in this NST please state they have been advertised giving date. James C McGregor P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
H. W. Anthony
Jane Bishop
G. E. Brilhart
Holdie~Copas
Nance Delanoff
Alfred Evans Edwards
James Hopkins
Lulu Jones
Silas Johnson
John D. Johnson
Bert Kinter
John Lowmaster
Margaret McCaul
B.alser Marshall
Gus Ferterson
Co. A. Phillippi
Harry W. Reese
Nevin Troxell
United Brethren Church Appointments Highlight Allegheny Session
At the seventeenth annual session in Conemaugh Bishop Mills announced appointments including Belasco G W Emendraee Conemaugh B L Seneff New Florence J B Keirn Punxsutawney W S Wilson Rochester Mills O I Kyentz Scottdale N W Burtney Johnstown Vine Street and Dr W W Williamson along with Dr S W Kelster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. B
Allegheny Conference
The
United Brethren Church In Christ
Conemaugh
Bishop Mills
Belasco
G. W. Emenhraee
B. L. Seneff
New Florence
J. B. Keirn
Punxsutawney
Wilson
Rochester Mills
Kyentz
Scottdale
N. W. Burt
Brutal murder shocks Cambria county in Conemaugh home
A man identified as Joseph Johns shot and killed his wife in a house on Third street Conemaugh about 4 30 Sunday evening. He also attempted to fatally shoot Frank Cobaugh, a cousin, but the revolver failed to operate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambria County
Jacob Hauser
Moxham
Third Street
Conemaugh
Joseph Johns
Charles Cobaugh
Cobaugh
Blairsville Hotel Fire Destroys Ogden Property
The Blairsville Intersection hotel property owned by Denny Ogden of Greensburg was completely burned Wednesday with unknown origin. Nearby C B Rhoades’ store also caught fire but was quickly extinguished. The old frame hotel held about twenty rooms and housed a Bohemian family. Denny Ogden is J R Ogden’s son, long-time hotel operator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
Blairsville
Denny Ogden
Greensburg
C. B. Rhoades’ Store
P. BR. R
J. R. Ogden
Personal mentions from Pittsburg to Latrobe and Indiana
A stream of social notes lists Attorney D.17 and Tomi in Pittsburg, Swissvale visitors in Indiana, Ernest Fiscus visiting Wilkinsburg cousin Stacy Smith, and many others visiting relatives, returning home, or traveling from Latrobe to Derry New Florence and Seward. Included are university entries, nurse training plans, and a Hawaii visit with a shooting contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomi
Pittsburg
I. F. Nichols
Swissvale
Indiana
Ernest Fiscus
Wilkinsburg
Stacy Smith
A. B. Carnes
DuBois
Olive Wilso
Derry
New Florence
Seward
Margaret
Harry Lytle
Kate Osborny
David Ellis
Burgettstown
Rosa Watson
Blairsyilla
Ligure Stoneback
Blacklick
George Runyan
Brockwayville
South Tenth Street
New York City
Marlin McFadden
Bess Hamilton
Bradford
Mike I. Brown
Bryan
Ella A. Knapp
J. Clinton Thomas
Brookville
H.W. Lucas
Honolulu
Hawaii
Col. Barr
Mary Barr
Churchestreet
Col. Lucas
Camp E¢Erry
M. M. Kettering
Creekside
Johnstown
Frank Alers
J. C. Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Gastown
M. Thomas
Students Depart to Colleges Across the Northeast and Midwest
Many young men and women set off for higher education. Margaret Wilson, Ruziba Lew is, and Alice Taylor attend National Park Seminary in Forest Glen Maryland. Bertha Brownlee and Martha Stuchel go to Wilson College in Chambersburg. Fred Gassler and Harry Sutter enter Mercersburg Academy. James Brainer and George Merrick head to Medico-Chi College in Philadelphia. Merce Torrance to Wash. and Jeff College in Washington. May Daugherty returns to Smith College in Northampton. Meredith Riddle to Wellesley. Laura Wikin to private schools near Muladesphna. Audrey Mabon to Lafayette. Hal Speedy to Pittsburg Medical. Paul Mack and John Sutton to Princeton. James Mack to Olney. Robert Sutton to Chester Military Academy. University of Michigan attendees include Wallace Hopkins and Arthur J. Russell in law, Arthur Lowry in dentistry, Elbie Creps and Stanley Books in engineering. Frank Snyder to Pennsylvania. James P. Watson to State College. Rosy Hosack to Pennsylvania College at Gettysburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Margaret Wilson
Ruziba Lewis
Alice Taylor
National Park Seminary
Forest Glen
Bertha Brownlee
Martha Stuchel
Wilson College
Chambersburg
Howard
Clair
Fred Gassler
Harry Sutter
Mercershore Academy
James P. Bralner
Geoge Merrick
Boyd Getty
Medico-Chi College
Philadelphia
Munrece Torrance
Mercerawurg
Wash
Jeff
Washington
May Daugherty Mis
Smith Ccollege
Northampton
Mass
Meredith Riddle
Wellesley College
Wellesley
Laura Wikin
Muladesphna
Audrey Mabon
Lafayette
Hal Speedy
Pittsburg University
Paul Mack
John Sutton
Princeton College
James Mack
Ouly
Robert Sutton
Chester Miliary Academy
University of Michigan
Wallace Hopkins
Arthur J. Russell
Law
Arthur Lowry
Dentistry
Elbie Creps
Stanley
Frank Snyder
Dsungylvania
James P
Winton Auto Sold To Homer Resident First Owned
Seld His Auto. Wilmer Bis sold his Winton automobile to W. P. Risinger assistant cashier of Homer City National Bank. It is the first auto owned by a resident of Homer. Mr. Ellis will purchase a new and later model Winton next spying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmer Bis
W. PB. Risinger
Homer City National Bank
Homer
Ellis
Murder Near Greenwich Reports Slain Boarder
Marcus Miles was found dead in a Greenwich coal field house near Cambria and Indiana counties. Peter Cobra discovered the scene after pay day at the Greenwich mines, with suspicion toward Jung Schurnoverensky as the possible killer. Doctor J McMillen conducted an autopsy for the coroner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich
Marcus Miles
Cambria
Indiana County
Ines
Peter Cobra
Cobra
J McMillen
McMillen
Schurnovensky
Look Out for Di Ptonze in Indiana and Jefferson Co
Police and Jefferson county officers pursue Vincenzo Di Plonze, accused of shooting Nicollo Lailone in Lateerne on September 13. Lailone dies September 14 after transfer to Adrian hospital. the suspect fled to Errest and is reportedly in Sykesville. Coroner and jury conduct inquest. remains buried at Oakland cemetery after coroner’s proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
di Ptonze
Indiana
Jefferson Counties
Vincenzo di Plonze
Nicollo Lailone
Demarko
Lateerne
Lailone
Adrian Hospital
Punxsutawney
Errest
Sykesville
Jefferson County
Lallone
Alberto Dimarco
Dimarco
J. A. Crossman
di Pionze
Neal
State Constabulary
Punxsitawney
W. D. Gates
John Steving
Potter’s Field
Oakland Cemetery
Dr. Gate
Politics Warming Up in County Campaign Push
Chairman Krytzer visited town and discussed with his secretary plans for an executive committee meeting next Monday. Debates focus on whether to mount an active campaign or rely on voter outreach. Democrats split between holding meetings or skipping them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krytzer
Executive Committee
Laughlin Pershing Wedding Tonight in East Tind Pittsburg
The marriage of Dr. John P Laughlin and Miss Edna Pershing of East Tind Pittsburg will take place this evening at 6 o clock at the bride’s parents home. Attendants include Miss Mary Speer and Miss Lou Hartman as bridesmaids, Dr Edward Laughlin as groomsman, and Ross M Sutton with Harry J Laughlin as ushers. Indiana guests listed include Mr and Mrs J M Laughlin, Mr and Mrs Alex M Stewart, Mr and Mrs Larry White Jr, Dr and Mrs W A Simpson, Dr N I Ghrenfeld, J Wood Clark, D Lynne Moorhead, and Ralph Vorrester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laughlin
John P. Laughlin
Edna Pershing
East Tind
Pittsburg
Mary Speer
Lou Hartman
McKeesport
Edw. Laughlin
Bast Liberty
Ross M
Veterans Drum Corps Forms in Chambersville
A meeting in the Sinter house Chambersville on September 15 established the Park Veteran Drum Corp with T. St. Clair Thompson as president and J. P. H. Shields as secretary. The Civil War veterans aim to attend Pittsburg sesqui centennial. Members include Thompson Rankin Kinter Park Shields McGinty Blose and John P. H. Shields. most reside near Marion Center. John Rankin is an honorary member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinter House
Chambersville
Park Veteran Drum Corp
T. St. Clair Thompson
J. P. H. Shields
Pittsburg
W. &. Rankin
John Kinter
J. N. Park
J. Wilson Shields
McGinnty
Blose
John P. H. Shields
Marlon Center
John Rankin
Creekside Fire Destroys Dixon Barn and Slaughter House
At 1 o clock Saturday morning a fire swept through Frank Dixons Creekside properties destroying the barn slaughter house wagon shed and ice house. Dixons claim of incendiary origin follows a loss including one cow two horses and two dressed for sale in the butcher shop. Only partial coverage by a $1000 insurance with Peoples agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creekside
Frank Dixon
Dixon
People's Agency
Daniel Roof Dies After Stroke at County Home
Daniel Roof of Fairview was moved to the County Home for treatment following a stroke and died at four o'clock Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Roof
Fairview
Local items mark fire losses and family reunions
Fire at Vandergrift caused 15000 dollars in damage with partial insurance coverage leaving foreigners homeless and savings lost. A coal house fire at Thomas Lowman’s Water street tenant house was extinguished by arriving firemen. J F McNellis a Johnstown steel worker killed in a Beattle mine accident. The Roof reunion set for September 21 at safe grounds with relatives invited to bring baskets. Indiana attends Bladesville District missionary meeting at Franklin Street Methodist Church in Johnstown. Robinson family reunion draws about three hundred people at A W Robinson farm in Armstrong township marking first such gathering in 21 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vallee Mwturris
Vandergrift
Thomas Lowman
Water Street
J. F. McNellis
Johnstown
Beattle
McNellis
Hk.t. McNellis
N. PP. McNellis
Indiana
Bladesville District
J. N. Langham
D. W. Simpson
J. W. Cary
J. M. Stewart
Mmss Cora Cameron
Robinson
A. W. Robinson
Armstrong Township
John Robinson
Marriages and notices from Blairsville area society
A stream of marriage notices from Blairsville and nearby towns lists numerous unions, with couples from Blairsville, Montreal, Punxsutawney, East Philadelphia Street, Somerset, Pedro Miguel Panama, Rural Valley, Blairsville, and Derry township. The items note ceremony sites, vendors, and future residences including Blair Lum ber Co. mills and various households. Also reported is the death of Mrs. Elizabeth Pry Terry of Pittsburgh and a local advertisement for dried malt grains sold in Indiana, Pennsylvania.
Regent Deaths and Local Obituaries in Indiana Area
Obituary notices report Rev. John Jamison aged 85 in Indiana on South Seventh Street with ties to New Athens college and Gettysburg pastorate. Also listed are Mary Markle, William Vorlage Sr., Matilda Buterbaugh, Maude Bets, Antonio Felk, Mary M Stewart, Brank Trick, Leonard Gamble, and Charles A Gerner with details on families, burial sites, and church affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamison
Freeport
Worthington
Adams
York Counties
Ile
Gettysburg
Catherine Yates
J. G. Harding
Windber
Cramaran
Also Mentioned on This Page
NEMS
Cheswick
Allegheny County
Wilmerding
New Kensington
Hoys
Jeannette
Mount Pleasant
Kittanning
Margaret Alexander
Almer Benton
Brandon—Hawkins
Ira J. Brandon
Blanche Hawkins
Lydick—Morgan
David Elmer Lydick
Cecil Florentine Morgan
Frank Griffith
White Township
HH. KF. King
Baptist Church
Somerset
Lydick
Blair Lumber Co
Casper
Nora N. Sadler
Punssutawney
James I. Casper
Pedro Migual
Panama
Armastrong County
Smith—Mayhood
Toron C. Smith
Anna
Maywood
Bairdstown
Hanna Mayhood
J. T. Pender
Blatraville Methodist Church
Ewing—Egley
Willum M. Ewing
Flora Belle Egley
New Moore Hotel
W. JD. Jawing
Bowser—Pierce
Archie Bowser
Bessie Pierce
Derry Township
Westmoreland County
W. Ll. Pierce
Tenry Woertley
Ringwald
James
J. Weary
Charles HH. Rinkwald
Rossiter
Mary J. James
East Mod Hotel
Indian Brewery
G. S
W. G. Steving
Manor
Howard Leer
South Sharon
St. Bernard’s Cemetery
Vorlage
Wiliam Y.vorlage
Altman
Gona
William
Hoy
W. W. Cri+ley
Osceola Mins
Pearl
Altoona
Grandview Cemetery
Beatz
Maude
Beth
John Fr. Bets
Dauphin Street
S. J. Mowe
Onakhind
Felk
Antonio Felk
J. J. McCracken
St. Bernard's Church
Trick
Brank Trick
John ‘Trick
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