Four Capitol Grafters Found Guilty on Conspiracy Charge
Harrisburg March 14 report says Sanderson Snyder Mathues and Shumaker convicted of conspiracy to defraud the Commonwealth in furnishing the new Capitol. Each faces up to two years in prison and a $1,000 fine. Trial began January 27, 1908, verdict after six hours with two ballots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Harrisburg
John S. Sanderson
William P. Snyder
William L. Mathues
James. Shumaker
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Todd
Sanderson
Huston
Shumaker
Snyder
Mathues
Payne
Wetter
Kunkel
Cassel
Special Sale on High Grade Saws by Appleby & Peterson
Special sale offers high grade saws at deep discounts. brands include Disaton Keen Kutter Moore Bros Lindsay Chipaway Swift's St. Louis. Prices listed from $0.60 to $2.26 with quantity notes. If you plan to use a saw within 10 years, don’t miss. prices expected to rebound next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Disaton
Keen Kutter
Moore Bros
Lindsay
Chipaway
Swift's
St. Louis
Appleby & Peterson
Will Hold Spelling Bee At The W G J U
The W G J U will hold an old fashioned spelling bee on Monday evening March 16 at 7 20 in their hall. Admission is 100. Proceeds go to the local union. Everyone is invited to attend.
Dreamland pictures feature Smyrna natives and a slave tale
Dreamland today shows two pictures titled Picturesque Smyrna and A Slave a Hate with scenes of Smyrna natives at work and a caravan departure, and a slave’s chase and rescue by a child’s plan. The illustrated song Annie Gaurie is also featured. Next Monday a leading representative will be at Cunningham Co’s Store with the latest Ladies Spring Garb and Jackets for all day showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smyrna
Dreamland
Annie Gaurie
Cunningham Co's
Cunoagham Co
Ci Co
le Ment
Saltsburg Epidemic Shuts Schools Due To Measles
Measles epidemic prompts Saltsburg board of health to close public schools for days. About 75 cases, mostly in lower grades, with re opening expected in a week. Leechburg and Kiski valley report similar outbreaks and six deaths in 10 days. Indiana sees some cases but not alarming. Conemaugh diphtheria figures questioned amid talks of hastened bans on gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saltsburg
Board of Health
Leechburg
Kiski Valley
Indiana
Conemaugh
Street Car Service Crippled By Power Plant Accident
An accident at the Twolick power plant of the Indiana County Railways Co. caused a street car power shortage around 10 this forenoon. A large steam pipe burst, halting plant output until repair parts arrive. The situation worsened by the loss of service from Indiana Provision Co. when the plant opened, leaving only current from Erueat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twolick
Indiana County Railways Co
Twoillek
Indiana Provision Co
Erueat
Cochran Quits in Favor of Beale in Congressional Contest
The Pittsburg Dispatch reports Representative Sgt. Cochran e of Kittanning has withdrawn as a candidate for Congress in the twenty seventh district in favor of Congressman Joseph Q. Beale who seeks re election. Also noted are local ads for Hemorrhoid remedies, basketball results, a suit and jacket dealer visit, and a restaurant offering chicken and waffles with other small notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj. Beale
Pittabure Disputch
Sgt. Cochrane
Kittanning
Joseph Q. Beale
Penrose defeated in local option case brief
In Glen Campbell this morning a court heard the case of Miss Mabel Buterbaugh who accused Mrs. Joseph Campbell of striking her. The jury found Campbell acquitted on the assault charge but ordered one-third of the costs paid by Buterbaugh with two-thirds to the Commonwealth. Other rulings covered nearby liquor cases and local public matters including road plans and upcoming rink events for charity. The report also notes political commentary on Penrose and Local Option from the Washington Observer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clymer
D.j.prica
Joseph Campbell
Misa Mabel Buterbaugh
Miss Buterbaugh
Mike Kueinko
Stafford
Andy Kometz
Creekside
Juriea
Henry Highfield
Indiana
Telford
John M. Berry
Washi County
Washington Observer
Anip
Allg City
Panrose
N J
Minu
Durham
Penrose
Ierael W. Durham
Penroes
Ping Pong Photos and Troop Movements Report
Ping Pong Photos 28 for 1925 offers four positions. Marshall Room 22 notes Biner photographer Captain Robinson has moved from Troop D to Troop B in Wilkes-Barre. Lieut Rees and Lieut Pitcher receive postings in Punxsutawney and Greensburg. A residence fire at Canoe is reported with unknown losses. Ladies invited to Co store next Monday for new spring jackets and spikes. Chicken and Waffles served at Clawson restaurant tonight. Best job printing available from our job department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Room
B. Piner
Robinson
Wilkes-Barre
Punxsutawney
Rees
Firetberg
Marshwaa
Lieut
Pitcher
Greenesburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Capitol Building Commission
Pennypacker
Carson
Edwin S. Stuart
Stuart
John S. Fisher
Indiana County
James Scarlet
James A. Stranahan
James McGregoria
Pittsburg
Henry I. Wilson
Big Run
R. M. Stewart
Jacksonville
W. M. Uber
Rochester Mills
H. P. Wetzel
Marion Center
John Coon
James McGregor
Boyer
Frank Gaible
van Gergrift
Clara Bethel
Near
Shelocta
Martin Mountain
J. H. Fry
E. M. Ebey
Teaac Smith
Mt. Pleasant
His Brother
E. Walker Smith
Frank H. Learn
East Church Street
Lydia Miller
Margaret.Peeler
Armstrong Township
Misa Maud Taylor
Greensburg
Jeannette
T. M. Kurtz
Puoxentawoey
State Senate
Charles Hubbard
The
Phoenix Fire Insurance Co
Wyncote
Frank Rapp
Punxautawney
South Sharon
Mise Elizabeth Peffer
J. W. Myers
William Lippi
Wintondale
J. C. Conner
South Tenth Street
Hugh P. Lewis
Marton Center
Ansley Lewis
Merseersburg Academy
Edna Wilson
Lhure
Mia
Arlie Diven
Martins Ferry
Misa Nannie Barr
Mary
West Church Street
Mre
J. P. Barr
Blairaville
Mary and
Beas Whiteman
Normal
T. F. Whiteman
Latrobe
Rachael France
New York
A. M. Hammers
Pyoxentancey
Rhakespeare Club
John C. Sheridan
Punxeytawney Spirit
Johnstown
I d ©. Gheridan
Wrathah
Cochran
Leonhardt
Hildebrand
Dr. Leonhardt Station
Buffalo
N.Y
Clawson
Seleesleaman
pApplahy & Peterson's
Miami
Back Yard
Mabel Butterbaugh
Mrs. Campbell
Bill
R. Griffith
Mary Griffith
Columbia Hospital
Wilkinsburg
Commissioners’ Office
Ernesto
Jacksonvile
Palace Amusement Co
Hopital Association
Lie
Avonmore Mills
Avonmore
Andrew Bishop
Howe
Andrew Hs
Canoe
Foionight
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!