Dill estate jury verdict ends long tie over 600 acres
The Dill civil case over the Matthew Dill estate and 600 acres of surface and coal land went to a jury after a lengthy trial in which claims of life estates and deed validity were argued. Witnesses from the Dill family and others testified as attorneys argued the complex chain of title and implied gifts. The jury returned verdicts on the alleged offenses and the case moved toward final disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Dill
Attoneys M. B
John H. Stephens
Johnstown
L. Williams
Clay Center
Kaw
Williams
J. Wood Clark
Samuel Cunningham
M. B. Stephena Booke
Telford
Dill
Benson
Mia
Laura M
Westbrook
George
Jamen
James Dill
George Dill
James
Laura Mel Wentbrook
James C. Dill
Pleiatif
William Conrad
George M. Stephene
Samuell. Dill
Dawson S. Dill
Harry R. Dil
Samuel
Kan
Willam Conrad
Lyon Moorhead
Harry R. Dill
Dennis Peddingayd
Lizzie Stewart
John Stiler
Albert
Altimne
Altimus
Johnetan Wilson
Dilla
Lewit
R. Warner
Ar Poh
Pecak Pauls
Ping Cava
Jobo Griggiana
Righard Leslie
James Clark
Frank Warren
John Martin
Gatriekdogoth
Indiana fair dates set for September events
The State Agricultural Department released county fair dates for Indiana towns including Kittanning Butler Carrolltown Youngwood and Clarion with events running September 1 4 and surrounding days. Officials note potential entries from Coal and Old Race Circuit and predict a possible shift to Johnstown the following week amid a still pending Flood City date. 1907 attendance hit 2 190 206 with declines from the prior year though premiums and memberships shifted upward in 1908 with premiums around 174 350 and fees rising to 30 556 23 in value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Agricultural Department
Lower Indiana
Kittapning
Dayton
Hollidaysburg
Butler
Carrolltown
Youngwood
Clarion
Kittanning
Indiana
Johnstown
Department of Agriculture
Leas Park
Old Timer Reflects On 49th Frost Anniversary
The piece recalls the great frost that wiped out grains and fruits. Farmers found corn wheat and oats destroyed while peaches apples cherries and plums froze. pumpkins survived, growing large, supplying pumpkin preserves and buckwheat cakes as winter fare.
Kiski Team to Meet Indiana Normals On Normal Campus
Kiski track team faces Indiana Normals field boys on Normal campus tomorrow afternoon seeking win after Indiana’s strong showing at a Pittsburg event. Locals expect victory over Salineburg students with next Monday’s baseball game at the same venue and Normal’s June 18 return date noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiski
Indiana Normals
Indiana
Pittsburg
Salinburg
Leighby Loses Debut as McCreight Surrenders Early Lead
McCreight lasted six innings at New Castle while McKessport baited him into trouble. New Castle rallied late, but McKessport secured the win in a tense matchup on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berphby McCreight
New Castle
McKessport
Home Missions Theme Centers Today's Gathering
The Wednesday afternoon session ended with officer elections led by Ma. W. L Peart and Juliette Robinson of Kittanning. Dr. J. H. Orbison spoke on India mission hindrances, caste, and women’s degradation, noting gradual Christian progress. The evening concluded with a reception for Dr Orbison. The Home Missionary Convention opened with devotional by Julietta Robinson and reports from Freeport to Apollo, highlighting mission boxes, presbytery activity, and plans for Mission Study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L Peart
Kittanning
Vie Prat
Juliette Robinson
R. W. Pair
Suiteburg
N. Park
Marion Center
McKee
Freeport
Agnes Hill
R.M. Offet
Riderton
J. H. Orbison
India
J. C. R. Ewing
Lahore
Orbison
Misa Edna Cagewell
Sendown
William Wrigley
Christian Endeavor Society
Dr Orbison
Home Missionary Convention
Home Missionary Convention, the Convention of the
Home Missionary Society
Julietta Robinson
F. S. Clark
A. B. Elliott
T. M. Willard
Apollo
Misa Mary B. Foresman
Ford City
Presbytery
Margaret Evans
Annie Orr
Asenath Kennerdell
Home Mission Monthly
M. W. Bell
Blairsville
Mra. James
Berube
Plumble Gas Boom Ignites In Earnest Near Wallopsburg
About 75 residents rode from the home of Andrew Weamer in Wallopsburg as a well was dug hoping for oil. No oil found but gas was struck. a flame lights miles around. Some 25 families now pipe gas to homes and many locals burn gas instead of coal. A gas and oil boom began in the area about five years ago, with land leased to a Philadelphia company through a Pittsburg representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Weamer
Wallopsburg
Philadelphia
Plitaburg
Month of June Opens With Many Weddings
June wedding notices dominate this column with multiple couples from Ehrenfield Avonmore Blairsville and Rural Valley tying the knot in early June. James Wilson photographer of Ehrenfield weds Mary C Montan of In Giang. Nora Brown and Terrence Townsend wed in Washington DC. Larkin and Grace Wolmer marry in Blairsville. Peterman and Misa Shelocts unite. Lingenfelter Fry wed in Chambersville. Reed and Rearick marry in Rural Valley. Brownie Gessler cited for key hits in Beaton game.
Blakeville Teacher Plans Europe Tour Next Month
Miss Janet Fulton a Blakeville teacher heads home to Bleleaville and will depart New York for an eight week tour of Europe with Miss Lenkerd. The Latrobe Bulletin notes a tie game between the Clymer Juniors and Diamondville Reserves at Fiymer and that Eschelub scored on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blakeville
Janet Fulton
Bleleaville
Mise Lenkerd
New York
Europe
Latrobe Bulletin
Clymer
Diamondville
Fiymer
Eschelub
Found Dead in Millgrove Cemetery Near West Newton
Jacob Gaffney age 75 was found lying prone across a grave in Millgrove Cemetery two miles from West Newton, presumed to have died of heart failure while working at a grave Tuesday afternoon. He lived in West Newton and worked in the cemetery. Funeral services for John Wilt of Gallitzin, who died May 30, were held Tuesday with Rev. Hoffman officiating. Wilt, a Civil War veteran, is survived by several daughters in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Gaffney
Millgrove
West Newton
Gaffney
Usua
John Wilt
Joho Wilt
Gallitzio
Hoffman
Oliver Blackburn
Alatoona
David Brubaker
Blairsville
Joseph Rundabush
David
Hem Rold Piles Cure Promised By Hildebrand Authority
Hem Rold a tablet remedy is guaranteed to cure any case of piles, with a 24 days treatment under Dr J Leonhardt. Claims from Hem Rold distributor offer a cure under guarantee and cite Dr Leonhardt as a specialist. Also mentions plumbing and heating services by E R Ludamen at 27 South Sixth Street with savings offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.E. Hildebrand
J. &. Leonhardt
T. E. Hildebrand
Dr. Leonhardt
Dr. Leonhardt Co
Suffalo
Welte
Caruso
South Sixth Street
E. R. Lumaden
Visiting Old Acquaintances at General Assembly
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Dr J Re Lytle in connection with the United Presbyterian General Assembly. The readable parts are garbled, but indicate attendance and possible ties to Plvabarg or a similar place. No clear events, dates, or outcomes are discernible from the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Re Lytle
United Presbyterian General Assembly
Plvabarg
Epworth Leaguers Gather in Johnstown for Session
The Eyworth League of Blairsville District meets in Johnstown at Calvary Methodist June 9 and 10. Delegates from Indiana include Myrtle Wyke and Ida Hanna. Rev. Everett A. Morrin of Calvary will preside. Mayor Wilaop to give welcome. Lectures cover social fellowship, the Philippines, and moral character building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eyworth League
Blairaville
Calvary Methebureb
Johnstown
Indiana
M Myrtle Wyke
Ida Hanna
Ah K. Carney
Everett A. Morrin
Calvary Church
Wilaop
Caly
Church
W. F. Honte Bolivar
W.S of
Pennsylvania
S. W. B. Greensburg
W. M. Che Kittanning
W. Blairsville
Agnes Mullen
Apollo
W. F. Sharadio
Blimore
Homer C
Philippine Islands
Townsend Laverty Returns from Baltimore and More
Towns end Laverty of Wests trest is home from Baltimore and attending a medical college. Prank Penton returns to Williamstown after a swbort visit. John will remain in Indiana a real days. Rev H Q Graham and Miss Margaret attend General Assembly in Pittsburg. Frank Fowla and family left for Philadelphia. Mrs M N Zeller of Kang transacts business Indiana today. Ima Zeller health forces return home from Normal. Lloyd Marlin travels Mercerburg to Philadelphia for university arrangements. Emma Merritt and daughters leave West Philadelphia Street for Expedit in Cambria county to manage a coal company boarding house. Mrs Ott Pettit visits Marion Center. Before Marriage Sra Pettit was Ella Palmer who worked in Empfield grocery. Missionary meeting attendees include Mrs Lewis Hey and others. Dreamland tonight features Cowboys Sport and Margie Adin with 10 cent admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ott Pettit
EB. E
Pittsburg
Marion Center
Sra. Pettit
Ella
Palmer
Empfield
Also Mentioned on This Page
Carrolltown Flas
Department
Oliver Shoemaker
S. Oliver Shoemaker
Bag
Indiana Candy Works
Rick
Palace
Bescon
Tupeday
Leighby
Presbyterial Society
Fister
South
Mrs. Ordway
Plumville
Wenty
Wilson—Mountan
James Wilson
Ehrenfield
Mary C. Montan
John Mountan
In- Giang
Woodward M. Peffer
Wilson
Ihrenfield
Nora Brown
Terrence Townsend
Avonmore
Washington, D. C
Miss Brown
William G. Brown
Saltsburg Preag
Larken- Werimer
Willism, Larken
Bighsville
Mmne
Grace A. Wolmer
Derry
P. J. Howe
Larkin Io
Blatraville
Ray—Peterman
William Ray
Misa
Flora
M. Peterman
Shelocts
Marrage
Jodius
Crafton Presbyterian Church
Lingenfelter—Pry
E. Guy Lingenfelter
Misa Norma A. Fry
Chambersville
Squire Famesa, Crossman
Biac Fice
Court Place
Reed—Reariok Alfred Reed
West Lebanon
Minnie Rearick
South Bend
W. H. Kershner
Hig
Rural Valley
Brownie
Brownie Gessler
Beaton
Purscene
Sexton
Epworth Leaguers
Johnstone
Baltimore
TOWR
Townsend Laverty
West’ S Trest
Prank Penton
Williamstown
West
Swbort
Bi John
H. Q Graham
Ter
Margaret
General Assembly of
Th Church
Frank Fowla
Sixth Street
Buchester
Lancaster Counties
Mre
M. N. Zeller
Kang
Ima Zeller
the Normal
Monroe
Arthur Torrenen
Emma Merritt
West Philadelphia Streat
Cambrig County
Myre
Lewis Hey
Baw Smith
Ira A. Myora
M Oliver Fry
Lutheras Church
Bay
Dreamland
Dreamland Theatre
Margie Adin
Comedieanns
Bia
Adauleaton
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