County's Finances in Good Condition
Auditors report for year ending January 6 1918 shows County Treasurer J Willis Wilson received 18720835 and held 35241 15 cash. Receipts include liquor licenses 1700 former treasurer 39160 91 tax levy 79490 66 aid to society 2000. Expenditures cover bridges 10524 06 jail fuel records and salaries with total assets 36337 48 and liabilities 29149 94. County Poor Fund shows 111820 receipts and 50860 27 from former treasurer with farm products and livestock sales offsetting maintenance. Damages from dogs to sheep high at 1745 96.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auditors
J. Willis Wilson
Indiana County Agricultural Society
Wilson
County Agricultural Society
Court House
Western Penitentiary
Allegheny County
County Poor Fund
Dixmont
Warren
George H. Jeffries
County Poor District
Prisoners Sent to Western Penitentiary and Allegheny Workhouse
Indiana county increased the population of the Western penitentiary by two with Leo Thompson and John Koval sent there for terms of three to five years and one to two years respectively. Frank Comport was moved to the Allegheny county workhouse for three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Western Penitentiary
Allegheny County
Leo Thompson
Joln Koval
Frank Compert
Thompson
Koval
Longtime Armstrong Farmer Daniel Anderson Feeds Sheep on Eighty Fifth Birthday
Daniel Anderson of Armstrong township celebrated his eighty fifth birthday while tending a flock of fine sheep on his farm. Born March 31, 1827, he has spent most of his life in the area, married Mary McCullom in 1863, and built a large family with strong health and a lifelong farming career. He is part of a historically enduring family, with relatives scattered across Pennsylvania, Indiana, Kansas, and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Anderson
Armstrong Township
Mr. Anderson
William Anderson
Parkwood
Thompson McCrea
Andersonville
Anderson
Kittannoing Pike
Mary Brown McCullom
Hugh McCullom
West Union United Presbyterian Church
David Blair
McCullom
Sara A. Wiggins
Sheloca
Margaret Caldwell
Homer City
John Forsythe
Indiana
Harry McCullom
Coatesville
H. E. McCullom
Washington
Iowa
Catherine A. Wiggins
Sterling
Kans
Thomas Wiggins
D. W. Andrson
Mary Emma Wells
Los Angeles
Cal
D. L. Anderson
Burnstad
N. D
McChesney Anderson
Plandreau
R. E. Coleman
Asa B
Minda Anderson
Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County Since Last Report
Deeds recorded show transfers across multiple townships including Center Green Hast Mahoning and Pine. Notable moves include J G Duncan to J M Carson for 165 dollars and Ellen B Wyland to Andrew Kirsch for 8001 dollars, with many others at prices ranging from 75 to 3300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deeds Recorders
Indiana County
J. G. Duncan
Center
J. M. Carson
David B. Work
Hast Mahoning
Edgar S. Work
E. Bence
Green
Iry Hamilton
Thomas
P. Campbell
Young
Albert A. George
Ellen B. Wyland
Pine
Andrew 8
Kirs
W. B. Swarts
Jacob O'Hara
Montgomery
Nicola Tell
A. M. Wonder
Burrell
Co. D. Grusan
Della
Faust
Clymer
T. C. Stanley
Charles Little
Washington
Mary > Little
Wm. T. Marsh
Weat Peatertink
Richard WY. Clawson
Wm. B. Lowman
Armstrong
W. W. Harbison
H. Lamer
A. W. Bush
Henry F Prothero
Banks
Frank H. Horton
Glenwood
John A. Anderson
Comets
Irwin McKee Speedy
Wm. W. Boucher
Norman J. Poucher
Sam Tishier
Herman Rerner
Marriage Licenses Listed From Various Towns
A list of marriage licenses includes Silas H Lightcap in Marion Center Laura EB in Marion Indiana Samuel McCachren Bolivar Julia Ann Boring Now Florence James A Smith Marion Center Iva V Houston Glen Campbell Stewart T Hogue Cokeville Wmma M Kirkland Blairsville Jess McManus Clymer Eva J Shankle in Clymer with a concluding note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas H
Lightcap
Marion Center
Laura EB
Marion
Indiana
Samuel McCachren
Bolivar
Julia Ann Boring
Florence James A. Smith
Iva V. Houston
Glen Campbell Stewart T
Hogue
Cokeville
Wmma M
Kirkland
Blairsville
Jess McManus
Clymer
Eva J. Shankle
Indiana Markets Held for Court Trial
James Palmer Jr of town was held for court on a charge of carrying concealed weapons and assault after a hearing before Squire J A Grossman. Palmer, intoxicated, fired a revolver at Chief of Police Keller before officers subdued him Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire J. A. Grossman
James Palmer, Jr
Palmer
Keller
Weddings of a Week in Local Area
Sebestzen and Miss Lidike wed in the new municipal hall with a friend group and music aboard a trolley. Lightcap and Miss Mabon married by Rev H King at West Church Street residence. McCachren and Miss Boring married at the bride’s home by Rev William M Spangler. George Hoffman and Miss Minnie Harhart wed March 24 in Tarentum Catholic church. Frank Myers and Miss Edith Henry marry in town at Rev C E Newcombe’s West Church Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebestzen-Lidike
J. A. Crossman
Major Sebestzen
Nzuzee Lidike
Josephine
Hoffman-Harhart
George Lawrence Hoffman
Minnie Harhart
Town
Tarentum
Weer
RK. J. Doherty
Jury Awards Land Owner Damages in Rail Road Case
A Cambria and Indiana railroad right of way dispute resulted in Minnie Stephens winning 3754.42 dollars for damages to her land. A second case, John Marts against Conemaugh Coal Co, sought about 6100 dollars for alleged coal mining under land and surface cave-ins. More cases were listed with a McKean judge expected to preside next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Stephens
Cambria & Indiana Railroad
John Marts
Conemaugh Township
Conemaugh Coal Co
McKean County
Colts and a Death Tighten Local News
Owns Pine Colts. Mr John Farnsworth of near Purchase Line in his 7th year is in robust health and showed activity by breaking a fine team of colts last week. William Simpson McPhilimy, young son of Mr and Mrs Harry McPhilimy of North Ninth Street, died on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Colts
John Farnsworth
Near Purchase Line
William Simpson McPhilimy
Harry McPhilimy
North Ninth Street
PERSONAL BREVITIES FROM A LOCAL TOWN
Long list of society notes recounts visitors and visits across Marion Center and nearby towns. Names include Missatella Colbitt, Henry Nicewouger, Misa Jean McKihaney, and many others visiting friends in Marion Center Johnstown Greensburg Punxsutawney and Blairsville. Also notes farm moves occupations hospital visits and a birthday gathering.
Birthdays Remembered for W Getty and Family
Relatives and friends gathered at White township to toast Mr Samenel Wilson Getty on his 78th birthday with baskets of food and a noon dinner. Rev Newcombe spoke and Miss Jennie Mitchell read a Golly family history. Also celebrated was Mrs Margaret Gatty's 75th birthday with a family dinner at Oak and Wirth streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
H. J. Bowser Ful Family
Altoona
Roblo- Ran
Ro I. Wilson
Bolivar
Brantlinger Brothers
Maw
Lizzie Muck
Ord
Susan St. Clair
Bertha Uncapher
Johnstown
Wags
Hendrick
Jericho
Ada Walbeck
Elda Robinson
Felday
Thomas Clark
Flora
Bollvar
Edna Mahon
Teachers’ Institute
Hutchison
Hast Wheatfield Township
Wright
Latrobe
Clara Penrose
Ida
Ellada
A. C. Penrose
W. Getty
Samenel Wilson Getty
White Township
Newcombe
Jennie Mitchell
Golly
Nancy Catty
Town
Getty
Charles Getty
John Cummins
Charlotte Brown
Willet
John Getty
Jonty
Margaret Gatty
Plumville
Waranty
George Fleming
Oak and
Wirth
Wills and Wades Lydick Will and Other Notices
Wills Wiled Recently. The will of the late Joseph H. Lydick of South Mahoning township bequeaths his estate to four children subject to the widow s dower. George T. Lydick receives livestock and farming implements with others sharing the remainder. Samuel Pettigrew s estate goes to his wife Sarah A. Pettigrew with coal sale proceeds distribution clause. Philip McCaffrey leaves entire estate to sister Sarah Jane McCaffrey who is executrix. Louise Reed is sole beneficiary under Tate Reed s will dated December 24 1912. Cake from England brings a two pound Has ter cake to Mrs John Ward of Josephine. Move and relocations: Mr F Templeton to Indiana after selling his Green township farm to G M Joiner. Various local names and moves follow including Park Moot Moot Leans and more community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missatella Colbitt
Marion Center
Henry Nicewouger
Penn Run
Misa Jean McKihaney
Railroad Avenue
Johnstown
W. A. Bartlay
H. R. Henderson
Haat Oulk Street
Wittsburg
Milton Hoffman
Burlington Township
J. A. Findley
Greensburg
Indiana
M. H. Wilson
South Seventh Street
Wilkinsburg
Margaret Smith
Pittsburg
Savilla Smith
Town
Clara Williame
Punxsutawney
Jane Lydick
East Church Street
A. M. Cox
William Lohr
Near Advance
Squire Griffith
Rossiter
T. W. Collitt
South Fifth Street
C. A. Alers
East Philadelphia
William Martin
Blairsville
Lisle Moorhead
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
H. H. Stevington
F. McCune
Near Purchase
Fred Herlinger
South Sixth Street
J. P. Harkless
Mr. Harkless
J. M. Cunningham
Church Street
Mary
Grace
Mr. Shearer
Strongstown
Here
Virtondale
Red Mill
suMelent
Wagner Bros
Dick Tract
Michael Shultz
Joseph Ondrivek
Ebya Duncan
Grate Davis
Terrah P. Artemus
Harry Shaffer
Pitcairn
Sanford Campbell
Brushvalley
Clara. Altemus
Susan Altemus
Wintondale
J. B. Graham
Homer
F. C. Laney
Laura B. Dick
Serlah Sleppy
Frank Strong
John Gibson
Samuel Helman
Toy Greasley
Wm. Vite
Marl Boul
WiIl Sulter
D. Wyatt
Harry Beckhad
O. C. Shaffer
Cecil Haddon
Punxsutawney Hospital
Maude Braughter
Uroye City
Dormire
Trade City
Wm. Dormtre
Lo, Douds
M. I. Church
Cloo
Amelose
Joseph H. Lydick
South Mahoning Township
Hettie Ellen Lydick
George T. Lydick
Virginia B
Harry S
Ernest A. Lydick
Samuel Pettigrew
Armstrong Township
Sarah A. Pettigrew
Philip McCaffrey
Pine Township
Sarah Jane McCaffrey
Louise Reed
Ie Tate Re M. Reed
Live News Notes From County Towns In 1900s Era
Local notes from Vandergrift Plumville Punxsutawney and nearby towns record residents visiting relatives moving to new homes taking jobs at Westinghouse in Rittaburg and Plumville events include bible readings club meetings revival attendance and a neighborly birthday surprise. Local businesses prepare for residents with improved street sidewalks fences and patrols while visitors roam between Blairsville Pittsburg and Dubois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Althea Marshall
Pittsburg
Lizzie Weston
Plumville
Blaine Dodson
Westinghouse
Rittaburg
Homer Stiteler
Marion Canter
Merle Weston
Pall Creek
Dorothy
Maria
Rebecca Crawford
Georgeville
W. B. Clancy
G. W. Irwin
M. C. Crawford
William Gearhart
John Wagner
Good
Charles Stiteler
C. & Davis
S. W. Gondron
Martha Lukehart
NuBols
Local Notes and Social Roundup at Gworgevill e
Gworgevill e residents engage in household projects and visits. Lowman Neal plans a new house on a recent purchase while Arthur Chapman recovers from scarlet fever. Mrs Pearl Mountain with son How ard return from Indiana. Wm Sloniger and son Alpert visit Word City. K W Simpson buys Llan jyar lot from Samuel Kerr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowman Neal
Arthur Chapman
Pearl Mountain
Howard
Indiana
Sloniger
Alpert
Word City
K. W. Simpson
Llanjyar
Samuel Kerr
Rebecca
Maria
Dorothy Crawford
Smicksburg
Gagi
J. Hl. Butler
Also Mentioned on This Page
Looust
David Smith
Mabel Smith
North Juneau
Miss Minute Stiver
Minnie Stiver
Elmer Lyke
David Rishel
Ida Smith
Howard and
Dale
Wm. Stiver
Clara Armstrong
Punxautawney
Adam Tyger
Adam
William Uber
Plymouth Rock
Raymon Wineburg
Ward
A. JT. Davis
Pats
Ella McQuown
Pierce
Dayton
South Mahonlny Township
Lulu Ackerson
Presbyterian Church
Shindledecker
Entith Wadding
Clover Pierce
Lucinda Pierce
D. Andrews
John Shindledecker
Kane
J. Vierpont Mortin
J. Pierpont Morgan
Rome
Mabel Davis
Lillis McQuilken
Davis
Jackson McMillen
Josephine Kuhns
Clarence
Pearl
Ephraim Kirkpatrick
Otto Breeds
Scott McQuown
Pauling McMillen
Nellie
Marion Senter
D. W. McMillen
Elzabeth
Samantha Buterhaugh
Blairaville
W. T. Long
Tha 'Plek
Cree Lydia
George Jaimison
Mises May
Mya McLaughlin
Salisburg
Charles and
John McLaughlin
England
John Ward
F. Templeton
Green Township
G. M. Joiner
Grisemore
Templeton
Marchand Howard Park
Titusville
Elia
Orkeksede
John Start
J. C. Speedy
Frank Spence
Adrian
Jacob Clark
Widerton
Frank Dixson
Punxsutawney Provision Co
Lloyd Spence
R. R. Co
Archie Riddle
BK. G. Wilhelm
Delbert McGaughey
Tndlana
Lottie Fairman
Whitelownship
Geo. Cravener
School Street
Kellysburg
Hazel Sutton
Shelocia
Charles Mcliughiin
BF. W. Carson
Wear
Virginia
George Carson
Vandergrift
Robert Garson
Caldwell
Morgan
Dagenberger
Graceton
O. C. Willams
Stella
Robert Williams
Pearl Hollis
J. D. George
Curtin Cunningham
Pireyira
Anthe Dickson
McConnaughey
BH. J. Miller
I. C. Betts
Ira Lydie
Arran
Ohio
W. A. Lydie
Dixon
Mahoning Supply Co
Luteries
Gets
Golden Rule Club
John Campbell
Main
Juniper Streets
George M. Smithley
Beth
Edward Smitley
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Gilbert Shaeffer
Clarence Smitley
Wendell Byers
Harold McCon Naughey
Smioksburg
Gworgeville
Mary Liggett
Cambria County
John Liggett
Paul Graff
Robert
Blacklick
R. J. Flood
Thomas Mabon, Jr
H. Sygler
Thomas McKelvey
Ligouier
J. H. Mabon
B. W. Milliken
Eindaday
Ephriam Wallace
Lattig
Lizale Liggett
J. M. Mabon
James McCreary
Fairfield
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