Civil trial verdicts and settlements open week in court
The Monday session opened with three cases on the docket and two settlements. The jury awarded six thousand nine hundred forty four dollars and fourteen cents to Crymer Opera Company against multiple Birmingham area insurance firms over leasehold dispute claims. Evidence suggested the leasehold interest was known when policies were issued. Two additional cases against Edward Impfield for building material were heard and others remained on trial as the list exhausted, with adjournment likely before week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crymer Opera ‘Company
Birminghamire Insurance Company
India
Mutu6l Hive Insurance Company
Rural Valley -Wire Insurance Company
Witigod City Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Safety Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Cly ‘Idr Opera Company
Opera House
Edward Dmpfield
Indiana
McCann Howell’ Co
Uniontown
K Kelly-Jones Co
Calen‘hr
Axid
Nichol estate scattered over White township farm and coal
The will of Archibald Nichol of White township splits household goods six thousand dollars and Hood farm living to Anna P Nichol widow. Heirs of son Frank Nichol receive old homestead 270 acres, farm proceeds and personal property minus coal. Coal proceeds up to one hundred dollars per acre split between William M Nichol and Edith Nichol with each getting five thousand dollars. Coal proceeds above one hundred dollars per acre go to Frank Nichol’s heirs. Hood farm 280 acres excluding coal goes to Charles A Nichol. his daughters Martha Nichol and Grace Johnson receive five thousand dollars each and coal proceeds up to one hundred dollars per acre. Coal above one hundred dollars per acre goes to Charles as executor. Children William M Charles A Edith Martha and Grace are residuary legatees. Separate clause for John Lowmaster’s will in Canoe township grants each listed child two hundred dollars. Nancy J Hawk receives judgment of two hundred dollars. Will dated December 4 1905 witnessed by Samuel Griffith Clare Seger and Barby Griffith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald Nichol
White Township
Anna P. Nichol
Hood
Frank “Nichol
Nichol
William M. Nichol
Edith Nichol
Frank
Charles A. Nichol
Martha Nichol
Grace Johnson
Hood Farm
Charles
William M
Charles A
Edith
Martha
Grace
John Lowmaster
Canoe Township
Mary C. Spencer
Elizabeth Rishel
Anna M. Rish
Clark Lowmaster
Thomas Lowmaster
Nancy J. Hawk
William Hawk
Samuel Griffith
Clare Seger
Barby Griffith
Pupils Across Town Earn Perfect Attendance Rewards
The White township Luty School closed last week with several students never absent. No. 10 School in Center township praised Miss ErmleyB Johnston as a postcard album of recipients. Hilltop school gave a fountain pen and knife to William Anderson. three pupils received bibles for merit. James Streetington School honored Miss Lizzie Johnston with a 3 piece silver tea set. Edna Banks, Harry McKee, Sara Campbell and Clark Boyer attended every day. Five Points School presented Frank Terpe a handsome robe. Cross Roads School hosted a full term with a community gathering and a literary program. four pupils Nannie George Virginia Carson Clarence Mulmer Ralph Carson attended every session. Bertha George of McCreight school received a braided cushion top. Pleasant Valley closed with Laura Ober Margaret Minnie Sweitzer Hazel Lelia Wesley Meekins perfect in attendance. Lelia won best spelling marks. Miss Male Stephens received a silk umbrella and handkerchiefs. Bell School notes Mary Bell has four term perfect attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luty
White Township
Ethel Zehner
Mary Lewis
Charlea
John Kanarr
Zora Layton
Center Township
Mise Ermleyb
Johnston
Ruta Lawla
Hazel
Mdna
Isabel Fair
Armatrong Township
William Anderson
Margaret Davinney
Lizzie Watt
Faance Walker
James
Lelia Meekins
Male
Stephens
Bell School
Washington Township
Mary Bell
Personal Breeities From Indiana County Notes Visitors
A string of brief notices lists residents and guests: J W Douds from Plumville and J A Davis from Rogamoyne visited the county seat. Misa Mabel Roof stayed with Pittsburg friends. Sidney Garman shopped in town. James MecQuown and Frank Kerr from Ord visited. other locals journeyed to Indianapolis, Philadelphia, Greensburg, and nearby towns. Several residents serve as jurors. Florence Williams attends Indiana Normal. Waddell and others visit family. editor Moorhead improves after a fall. local merchants and lawyers engaged in various duties and travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Douds
Plumville
J. A. Davis
Rogamoyne
Misa Mabel Roof
Church Straet
Pittsburg
Sidney Garman
Cherry Tree
James A. MecQuown
Frank Kerr
Ord
Lewis Welgs
Armatrong
Indiana
Nora Gibson
Near Town
Samuel Williams
Wheeling
W. Va
H. O. Williams
Booth Fifth Street
FH. A. Waddell
Leechburg
J. Wilse Thompson
Railroad Avenue
Lizzie Simpson
T. D. Stephens
Penn Run
J. K. Repine
Coral
A.T. Rees
Punxsutawney Hospital
William Clawson
Clarkaburg
James Clawson
Canton
L. Clark
Glen Campbell
G. W. Earl
A. B. King
Town
United States Circuit Court
W. T. Myers
White Township
Philadephia
Mr. Myers
Creamery
Death notices report several county residents' passings
Recap of obituaries for David J McBrar and Samuel J Glassford, both veterans, with details on deaths, survivors, and interments. also notes on Peddicord Lucinda Altemus and Eleanor Martin Bell, plus infant Alden Lerringer, and legal actions in Marone and Garman cases. Names include McBrar, Glassford, Alcor n, Shaffer, Alcorn, Pentz, Knepper, Glassford, Peddicord, Altemus, Martin Bell, and Garman. Locations cited include DuBosa Brushvalley Penn Run Frostburg Homer City Warren and surrounding townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David L. McBring
David J. McBrar
DuBosa
Parialyala
Flest
Weatmoreland County
Hochester Mills
G. W. McBriar
St. Marys
Hya
Mary
Robert McBriar
Bricksburg
William Knepper
Clairton
Local Town News From County Papers Mixed Socials
V. J. Camp and Dr. Worrall attend presbytery in Kittanning while Miss Vivian Tonkin visits Ebensburg. Weekly events include Sunday School conventions, visits, entertainments, baptisms, and school activities across Barnesboro, Cookport, Olmyer, Pine Run, and surrounding townships with numerous family, church, and civic gatherings.
Encampment Site To Be Decided This Week
Indiana may host the Second Brigade N G P encampment this July after officers favor a southern Tidina site. Gen Hulings and Major Corzine backed Indiana options and await railroad approval to secure ground near the Tidina pumping station. A final cash shortfall plan hinges on railroad decision and local committee action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filcera
Indiana
W. J. Hulings
Corzine
Buffalo, Roshester and Pittsburg
Tididna
Blairsville Enameling Plant Destroyed by Fire
A Blairsville enamelware plant and its contents were destroyed by a Saturday morning fire. Loss estimated between 6000 and 37000 dollars due to dry conditions and limited water. Fire originated near a gas engine. building measured 46 by 125 feet with furnaces and grinding equipment. Repair and resumption planned this week. Representative James Henry, active in the Legislature, influenced the new School Code and the seven month term in fourth class districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rnemeling Company
Blairsville Enameling
James ¥. Henry
Bipirsville
Indiana State Normal Achool
Andiane Girl Undergoes Second Operation for Appendicitis
Andiane Migmma Hider of Church Street was rushed to Indiana hospital after a severe relapse from appendicitis. She underwent a second operation on Sunday following a prior attempt in Johnstown where the appendix was not removed. She returned home about ten days ago before the sudden attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andiane
Migmma Hider
Church Street
Indiana Hospital
Milas ‘Wider
Johnstown
His Condition Serious In Pittsburg Auto Crash
Mr Joseph Mack of Derry remains in a serious condition after being struck by an automobile in Pittsburg. His left leg was crushed and other injuries threaten his life. Born and raised in West Wheatfield township, he is a brother of D C Mack of the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Mack
Derry
Pittsburg
Mr. Mack
West Wheatfield Township
D.C. Mack
Fire at Starford drives four foreigners from home
A blaze at a Starford dwelling occupied by four foreigners forced occupants to flee. One resident jumped from a second story window to escape the flames during Saturday night unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starford Waa
Saturda
Birthday Posts and Showers Around Plumville Area
Clark G Shields of near Plumville turned 70 on March 29 receiving 243 postcards from county friends. Miss Leshia Crogaman and George Hay Rigg plan a Washington nuptial next Wednesday evening after showers on Thursday and Friday. Lucinda Young of Kant marked her 41st birthday with 44 cards while Joseph Young got 44 on February 18. Mrs Aul of Rayne Township held a birthday postcard shower for her 52nd birthday with 200 cards. An old fashioned box and pie social will be held at Risinger school in Center Township Thursday evening at 8 with women bringing pies or boxes and men bringing pocketbooks. Street car service to the school is available Get off at Lucerne crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark G. Shields
Plumville
Leshia Crogaman
George Hay Rigg
Washington
Lucinda Young
Kant
Joseph Young
Aul
Thomas Aul
Rayne Township
Risinger
Center Township
Lucerne Crossing
Coal Lease Near Colver Raises 3000 Acre Bid Near New Town
A Cambria Ebensburg area coal deal involves 3000 acres near Colver. Larimer Coal Land Company owners and partners from Pittsburg Johnstown Rhensburg and Ebensburg met to set a price around 300 dollars per acre totaling about 300000 dollars. Directors anticipate further sale activity with Ebensburg Coal Company potential interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colver
Indiana
Cambria
Cbensburg
Larimer Coal Land Company
Lester Larimer
A. J. Darragh
Pittsburg
Joseph Davis
Robert Davis
Robert Scanlon
Rhensburg
J. Bert Denny
Johnstown
A. W. Buck
Benjamin Yvans
John Evans
Kirschner
Williame
Culver
Ebensburg Coal Company
Local candidates favor change in election date
Local election coverage notes candidates support delaying the primary to September due to poor spring weather. A county fair week offers exposure to voters. Also reports on fake magazine solicitors targeting women in Conemaugh Young town ships and Saligbury, a Bon Ton store window display, a free library in Indiana, a pupil’s perfect attendance, a real estate court case, a house fire, and a plea for reader submissions from The Progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Visitation Day Set for May 7 by County SS Association
The County Sunday School Association inaugurates Superintendent's Visitation Day on May 7. Every county superintendent is urged to visit a school other than his own. The plan, tried in other counties and in Clymer district, will be countywide. replies to indicate willingness and preferred visiting school should be mailed promptly for assignments and publication of the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Sunday School Association
Clymer
Weddings Of A Week Nulph Hollenbaugh and Maud Hlollenbaugh
Nulph of Rossiter and Maud C Hlollenbaugh of Reynoldsville wed by Rev H G Teagarden at his home. They will live in Rossiter. Also Knox Wray nuptials with George W Knox and Blanche Wray joined by Squire J A Grossman. County politics note: James Chapman to be re elected as school director May 2 with no opposition. Normal opens with 900 students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nulph-Hollenbaugh
George Nulph
Rossiter
Maud C. Hlollenbaugh
Reynoldaville
H. G. Teagarden
Punxsutawney
Dapt
Chapman
Himmvelt County
James ¥. Chapman
Happenings in Venn Lun and Nearby Folks
Lowry Cameron spent winter in Los Angeles visiting Lulu and Vera Simpson and Helen Stewart. Indiana Normal biaterra students include Lulu, Vera Simpson, and Helen Stewart. June Patterson leaves for Grove City for music studies. Anne Knabb returned from two months in Philadelphia and Vandergrift. Mrs C B H Widdowson and son William visited Dixonville over Sunday. Janie Dickey moved home from Martintown. Clair Chapman of Lovejoy circulates locally. Quarterly meetings set at M B church with Rev J Hill preaching. W H H Green moved to his farm. Rev Clark Shields to occupy the property. Teacher Training Class at Presbyterian church exam completed. 17 members. Dr T D Stephens teacher. Mia T M Dick celebrated birthday April 3 with friends visiting and gifts. Progress requested for public-interest notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowry Cameron
Han
Los Angele
Gal
Lulu
Vera Simpson
Helen Stewart
Indiana Normal
Martintown
Clair Chapman
Lovejoy
M. B
J. Hill
Pittsburg
W. HH. Green
Clark Shields
The
Presbyterian Church
T. D. Stephens
Mia
T. M. Dick
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Sebi Company
Cout
Indiadi
Jota Lowmanter
Prrercs
Daniél Anderson
Armstrong Township
Grip
Margaret
Elder Peeler
Washington, D. C
Peeler
North Carolina
Robert G. Mack
Near Armagh
William Liggett
West Chestnut Street
Mack
W. B. Evans
Greensburg
Woodmen of the World
A. T. Moorhead
John K. Lewis
Bolivar
East Mahoning Township
Lewis
Harry Jobe
Fallingsbee
KH. C. Jobe
Hare
Jobe
Wilson Piper
Samuel J. Glassford
Benjamin Stoke
Brushvalley
Kelly
Glassford
Jay Glassford
Brushvalley Township
Dames. Peddicott
James F. Peddicord
Margaret McCardle
South Street
Annie Kier
Verona
Mary Kier
Homer City
Lucinda Altemus
Burrell Township
Jacksonville
D. A. Artemus
Eleanor Martin Bell
J. Taylor Bell
Frostburg
Jefferson County
Alden
Donald
Brimer Lerringer
Garman
Warren
George K. Garman
Beringer
V. J. Camp
J. B. Worrall
Kittanning
Vivian Tonkin
Ebensburg
W.T. Mahaffey
Kelly Mahaffey
Williameport
Wm. Dovey
Mars
C. C. Dovey
Ord Tonkin
Notley
Misa Marie Bogga
Barnesboro
Chrissie Mahaffey
Aimday
Gay Cameron
Jno
Co. Cosgrove
Iinstingsa
M. Schaeffer
J. C. Mahaffey
William Rayer
Shakespeare Club
MD Patchin
Win, McKeage
Henry Manton
Cumbria
W. EB. Brilhart
Louise Stelms
Philadelphia
iMre
W. T. Mahaffey
Hellwood Schhools
J. H. Peterman
Janet Nesbit
Irene Thompson
Margaret Lockard
Mary Boggs
Miss Sutton
John Thompson
J. M. Notley
John
Fancy Work Club
Eva Sechler
Peveming
Frank Fleming
Sivetor Smith
Clyde Smith
Eva Young
Hellwood
Roy Beringer
F. J. Fleming
Blaine
Samuel Wasesam
Charles Lutman
Blaine Menning
Methodist Church
Rev Smith
Olymer
J. EK. Morrow
A. Williams
W. N. Templeton
George Cole
Clymer Presbyterian
Kittanning Presbytery
Citizen's Band of Clymer
Gaiety Theatre
Peter Robertson
Reynoldsville
Wayne Strong
Phillipsburg
Lesle Pattison
G. J. Shillingford
Clearfield
W. & Pattison
West
N. T. Palyerson
Sal Kenneth
Mollwood
E.G. Davin
James MagPhall
Theaptist Church
Joln Slater
Pearl
Misa Vernie Johns
Dilltown
Widdowson Bros
G. A. Wilhelm
Plainville
J. B. Houger
Paul Cumming
Mary Wilcox
Barnett
Turtle Creek
John Park
J. Parke
Near Advance
Lycurgus McGaughey
Cribbs
Apollo
Busan Buchemosr
Myrtle Johnson
BOUT
Wherry School
Ed Miller
Rey
Mra
Atamm
Lule Alshouse
Viesting
Welat- Horgrift
Id Miller
New Kongington
Eva George
Mabel King
Ruth King
Quve Wray
Josephine Fryer
Mary Townend
Hugh Henderson
Henry Townsend
Oscer Wraetry
Nellie Allshouse
O& Close
Lisle Miller
Spring Church
D. B. Townsend
Miderton Academy
John Aiken
Vandersgrift Heights
Near Shelocta
Jacob Beightey
Reformed Church
Marchand
Blain Arithart
Sykesville
Tarvey Peffer
Max Wineb&re
Minto Brilhart
Mary McIsaac
Salem
Zener
Bishop Swengel
Harrisburg
United Evangelical
Max
Samuel Wineberg
S. C. Wetzell
Sidney
Marion Center
Wetzell
Howard Park
Willet
Frank Terpe
Virginia Seanor
Beryl
Earl Trusol
Line ‘Rusal
John Gillam
Kit+ tanning
James Sharp
Shelocta
Todd Dickson
Mahibel Lohr
D. 8. Rankin
Jamer Henderson
Mie Hifantson
Andrew Snyder
Fmsh
Agpital
Ned McQuown
Bwastirl
Mard Decker
Nedruckport
Speut
Deake
Marshall Langham
Hamill
Foster Herkey
Oettian
Hillafulc
Rankin
Edn
Donahue
Rank Kerr
James A. Ma Quown
Vanity Seat
W. Farnsworth
Coalport
Hazlett
Shankle la
Sue
Viva Arthur
Edgar Smith
Bride
West Virginia
Cramer
P. W. Wansam
Mary Hazlett
William Tonkin
Cherry Tres
Thupeday
Blairsville
Henry Adive
Starford
Conemaugh
Young Township
Saligbury
Bon Ton
North Sixth Errest
Court House
Laura Ober
Willam Ober
Lovejoy School
R. H. Cunningham
Orcesman
J.T. Stewheld
Squire J
Savings and Trust
A. Crossman
Stewart
Cnetabeie
Adams Black
Bmickaburg
Walter Black
Adam Black
Normal
Yeaterday