Burned This Time Michael Woodward’s Tannery Inferno
Kellysburg scene of large fire at 1 am destroying Michael Woodward’s tannery bark shed and stable with outbuildings. Estimated loss between 2000 and 3000 dollars with 1700 mentioned in Thompson’s insurance. Neighbors aided in saving the Woodward home. Evidence points to incendiaries with no clue yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael C.woodward
Kellysburg
Michael Woodward
Tanlne
Quade
Afr
Woodward
Thompson
West Indiana Borough Opens Street and Bonds Refinance
West Indiana borough council held a special session Thursday to open Sixth street from Philadelphia street to Water street and to White's line. The town borrowed 55,000 at five percent to retire bonds held by W. P. North, which bore six percent interest. No other business of note was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Indiana
Sixth Street
Philadelphia Street
Water Street
White
W. P. North
Peterman Brothers Earn Medical Diplomas in Baltimore
Mr J H Peterman of Chambersville graduated from Baltimore Medical College last week earning the fourth prize and appointed resident physician at Maryland General Hospital. His brother H F Peterman received a diploma and the sixth prize. The class numbered 125.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Peterman
Chambersville
Baltimore Medical College
Peterman
Maryland General Hospital
Baltimore
H. F. Peterman
Mechan icsburg Man Jailed Over Larceny Claim
Constable A. J. Groft of Buffington township brought Wm. Brown of Mechanicsburg to town on Friday and lodged him in jail on a larceny charge. Robert McBeth of Mechanicsburg says Brown broke into his barn, forced open a tool chest, and took several articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Groft
Buffington Township
Wm. Brown
Mechanicsburg
Robert McBeth
McBeth
Brown
Fire destroys Guilhouser house in Buffington township
The Guilhouser residence near Craft post office Buffington township burned Saturday while Mr. Guilhouser was away. A defective flue caused the blaze and almost all contents were lost in the flames. There was no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Guilhouser
Craft Post Office
Buffington Township
4 Guilhouser
Episcopal Church Uses Fire House for Temporary Services
The Episcopal congregation holds services on the second floor of the Indiana Fire Company building while repairs are made to their church. Sabbath school starts at 9 30 a m with services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal
Indiana Fire Company
McLain elected captain of Co A Fourteenth Regiment N G P
Mr. C C McLain was elected captain of Co A, Fourteenth Regiment, National Guard of Pennsylvania, at Wilkinsburg last week. He is the son of Mr. G A McLain of this place and previously held the post of First Lieutenant in Co F while residing here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.C. McLain
Co. A. Fourteenth Regiment
Wilkinsburg
McLain
G. A. McLain
Co. F
Marriage at M E Parsonage Promotes Local Union
Mr John J Biss of Green Township and Miss Annie M Armstrong of Blacklick Township wed at the M E Parsonage on Saturday with Dr M M Sweeny officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Biss
Green Township
Annie M. Amstrong
Blacklick Township
M. E. Parsonage
M. M. Sweeny
Judges enjoy recreation trip to Homer City on Thursday
Judges Barker Reyburn and Doty walked to Homer City for recreation on Thursday. They shared a good supper and returned by the evening train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barker
Reyburn
Doty
Homer City
Justices of the Peace In Criminal Cases Duty
Justices of the Peace must forward to court the docket transcript and include the post office addresses of all complainants and defendants in criminal cases. This directive aims to ensure proper service and record accuracy across proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justices of the Peace
Willie Steffy suffers injury near Graceton
Willie, son of George W. Steffy of Graceton, fell while playing near home on Thursday and broke his right arm below the elbow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
George W. Steffy
Graceton
Memorial services in honor of dead comrades
The G A R and U V L will hold joint memorial services on May 9 for comrades who died recently. Honored names include David Berry, J Short, T K Sloan, and Johnston Davis. Program includes hymns, prayers, and addresses by Rev Swhart, Rev Houshey, Col Jackson, and Col Danks. Music and doxology accompany the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Veteran Legion Anl
G. A. Ro
Hayid Berry
Blacklick
J. €. Short
Johnston Davis
Inabiedes Sasage America
Bryan Prayer
Malan C ‘Ant Yiannibad KC
Stet Wn
Rev. Swhpart
U.V.L
G. W. Jtood
G. Alr
Acress
Houshey
Col. Jackson
J. A. Danks
Wissel Buys Kline Property Front on Philadelphia Street
Adam Wissel purchases 35 feet of the Kline property from First National Bank for 8500 cash. The bank retains 25 feet for a new building. Wissel plans a buff brick business block with two storefronts on the first floor and upper halls, while the bank begins a one story building for its own use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Kline
Philadelphia Street
Adam Wissel
A. W. Wilson & Son’s
Wissel
Farmer’s Bank
Wissell
Badly Used Up Mann Milt McCoy Victim of Beating
Milt McCoy, living alone on East Philadelphia Street, drank heavily and was found unconscious Monday. A beating left him with severe head injuries and bloodstained surroundings. He remained unable to identify his assailant when found Tuesday evening by a friend who summoned Dr. J. M. St. Clair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milt McCoy
Philadelphia
Milt
J. M. St. Clair
McCoy
Pocketbook Discovered Buried in Plowed Furrow
Daniel Glenn of Grisemore lost his pocketbook while plowing on Saturday. It fell into a furrow and was buried by dirt. after resuming work with a shovel he unearthed the missing item containing change and valuable papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Glenn
Grisemore
Glenn
Workers to Cut Timber for McCullough at Friendsville
Messrs Leonard and Ward Learn with Chas Lutman and Sherman Wilt of Cockport, and on Monday Messrs Charles Shank Wm Kep hart J. D. Burnheimer John and E F Rice Noah Kooster Clark Sterner James Green of Dixonville, will travel to Friendsville Maryland to cut timber for Mr John McCullough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard and
Ward Learn
Chas. Lutman
Sherman Wilt
Cockport
Friendsville
Charles Shank
Wm. Kephart
J. D. Burnheimer
John and
E.F. Rice
Noah Kooster
Clark Sterner
James Green
Dixonville
John McCullough
Boy Hurt In Fall From Horse In Raynes Township
John Raymond, son of N.B. Short of Raynes township, was thrown from a horse on Thursday. He suffered a deep forehead gash, a cut below the right eye, and injuries to his right arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Raymond
N.B. Short
Raynes Township
West Indiana boy earns bicycle for telegraph readership
Arthur Wilson of West Indiana is among the boys who secured forty new subscribers for the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph. For his effort he now proudly rides a bicycle as a reward from the newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Wilson
West
Indiana
Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph
Doctor Removes Tumor From Eyelid in Cockport Case
Dr Frank Ehrenfeld removed a tumor from the left eyelid of Jonathan Learn of Cockport last Thursday. The operation was skillful and the patient is recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ehrenfeld
Jonathan Learn
Cockport
Reception for Co F cast postponed to Tuesday
Co F mood remains upbeat as the members of the cast, announced last week, will attend a postponed reception. The supper will be held at the American House after the event.
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Co. F
Union Pacific Agencies Move to Carnegie Building
The Pittsburg Freight and Passenger Agencies of the Union Pacific System announce their office is now in the Carnegie building on Fifth avenue Room 1016.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Union Pacific System
Carnegie Building
Fifth Avenue
Druggist Purchases Hambletonian Horse For Tuesday Trait
Druggist F. T. Empfield bought a Hambletonian horse on Tuesday. The animal is a fine driver with a trotting record Frank can detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T. Empfield
Frank
First Epworth League Convention at Mechanicsburg
The Indiana sub district held its first Epworth League convention at Mechanicsburg M E Church over two days. Rev M M Sweeny led the opening, with Rev Peterson delivering the welcome. Officers were elected: H J Altsman president, R G Cramer vice president, E M Smith treasurer, Mary Shatter secretary, Emma Berry and Minnie McConahey executive committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Epworth League
M. E
Mechanicsburg
M. M. Sweeny
Peterson
Leonard
H. J. Altsman
R.G. Cramer
Cramer
E. M. Smith
Armagh
Mary Shatter
Homer City
Emma Berry
Blacklick
Minnie McConahey
Marion Center
Momer City
Mechanicsburg Royaly
League Workers
Local and General News Highlights
Rev A S Stewart to preach at Second U P church next Sabbath. Shakespeare club met with County Superintendent Hammers to discuss Charles I. Laura Dessie Jackson’s daughter died of spinal meningitis and was buried in Oakland cemetery. Communion at Jacksonville Presbyterian May 5 with Rev F Orr to attend. Rev B B Henshey to wed at J N Wissinger’s home. later preach at Bethel Baptist Cambria county. Maid and Matron's whist club closed season with reception at Miss Marie Weir’s Moray home. Epworth League to entertain Normal friends Monday evening. Robi Marshall to read Burns. Gompers to describe Wesley birthplace. Founders Day observed by Baptist U P with recitations and music. church decorated with evergreens. Pittsburg Times now prints International Sunday School Lesson exposition every Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Stewart
U. P
Shakespeare Club
Hammers
Charles I
Laura
Dessie Jackson
West
Indiana
Oakland Cemetery
Presbyterian
Jacksonville
F. Orr
B. B. Henshey
Bethel Baptist Church
Cambria County
J. N. Wissinger
Marie Weir
Philadelphia Street
Moray
Epworth League
Robi. Marshall
Burns
W. J. Gompers
Progress
Wesley
Baptist Young People’s Union
Pittsburg Times
America
the Times
Monument Erected at Greenwood Cemetery by Mr Groft
In Greenwood Cemetery the marble cutter Mr 8 G Groft of Chambersville placed a Florentine blue marble monument last week. It honors her late husband George Huber, by Mrs Huber of Rayne township. The engraving’s skill earns wide admiration. It is the third Greenwood monument Groft has erected recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. G. Groft
Chambersville
Greenwood Cemetery
Huber
Rayne Township
George Huber
Groft
Double Wedding in Chambersville Tonight
Tomorrow at 5:30 PM Mr and Mrs Wilhelm of Chambersville host a double wedding for daughters Melissa and Jennie. Melissa wed by Frank R Getty of Chambersville, Jennie by Dr J H Peterman. About fifty guests attend this local family event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelm
Chambersville
Melissa
Jennie
Frank R. Getty
J. H. Peterman
Pleasing Book Social At West Indiana Public School
A book social at West Indiana public schools on Friday afternoon drew a houseful of visitors. Prof. Trainer hosted, contributing 183 volumes. County Superintendent Hamner and Mn G W Gilbert delivered addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Indiana Public Schools
Trainer
Hammere
Mn G. W. Gilbert
Hand of Death: Thomas of West Indiana Dies of Cancer
Mr. Israel Thomas of West Indiana died Thursday night after a brief illness. Post mortem revealed advanced stomach cancer. Born July 1, 1832, he lived in Armstrong township and Jacksonville before moving to West Indiana. A merchant and director of Farmers' Bank, he was elder of the Curry Run and later the local Presbyterian church. Survived by wife Mary Fleming and four children, including Harry Wallace and Heber, with three brothers and five sisters. Funeral Saturday at Greenwood cemetery, conducted by Dr. Hall and Rev. W J Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel Thomas
West Indiana
Thomas
Philadelphia
Old Thomas
Crooked Creek
Armstrong Township
John Thomas
Curry Run
Jacksonville
Presbyterian Church
Fleming & Thomas
Farmers’ Bank
Mary Fleming
James Fleming
Harry Wallace
Heber
Amos
John
Peeler
W. N
Grandmother Ellen Lewis dies at 86 in Smicksburg
Ellen Lewis died at her son David Lewis’s home in Smicksburg early Tuesday, April 16, at age 86. She had 13 children from her first marriage to Joshua Lewis and was later married to David Lewis. Surviving children include David, Gilbert, George, Maria Butterbaugh of Nebraska, Joshua of Venango County, Sarah Weir of Plumville, John, and Rebecca Smith of South Mahoning township. She leaves 60 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. A longtime church member for over 72 years, she was revered by many. Funeral services were held at Mahoning Baptist Church in South Mahoning township on Wednesday, conducted by Rev. Streamer of Smicksburg, and interment followed in the church graveyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Lewis
David Lewis
Smicksburg
Joshua Lewis
David
Gilbert and
George
Maria Butterbaugh
Nebraska
Joshua
Venango County
Sarah Weir
Plumville
John
Rebecca Smith
South Mahoning Township
Mahoning Baptist Church
Streamer
Death of William E Irons in East Oak Street
William E. Irons died at home on East Oak Street Friday night from tubercular consumption after three years of ill health. The 27 year old was employed in E A Pennington’s tailoring rooms until about a year ago. He was a Lutheran and is survived by a wife and one child. Interment was at Oakland Cemetery Monday. A post mortem by Dr J M Knowlton with Drs John M St Clair and H S Durret found grave tubercular disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Irons
East Oak Street
Irons
E. A. Pennington
Lutheran Church
Oakland Cemetery
J. M. Knowlton
John M. St. Clair
H. 8. Durret
Bell Kimmel Dies at Age Ten in White Township
Bell Kimmel daughter of Samuel and Mrs. Kimmel of White township died Wednesday from laryngitis. She had recently fallen and struck her neck, injuring the throat, and her remains were interred in Oakland cemetery on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Samuel Kimmel
White Township
Oakland Cemetery
Mrs James Shields of Conemaugh dies aged 70
Mes James Shields wife of James Shields of Conemaugh township died on Tuesday at about seventy. She leaves a husband and six children. A member of Ebenezer Presbyterian Church her remains will be interred in the church graveyard on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Shields
Conemaugh Township
Presbyterian Church
Ebenezer
No Baseball Club As Indiana Loses Players
Indiana will likely be without a base club this summer. W. P. Wehrle James Horner and George Sutherland, key figures from last year, will depart. Horner and Sutherland headed to Apollo to work in mills and Wehrle plans a return to California. Mrs. Wehrle’s father has died, affecting her land interests there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
W. P. Wehrle
James Horner
George Sutherland
Diamond
Messrs. Horner
Sutherland
Apollo
Mills
Mr. Wehrle
California
Mrs. Wehrle
Tenchers’ container ations listed in this week’s ismna
Intendent A M Hammem advertises the list of the tenchers container ations in this week’s ismna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Hammem
Ismna
NOTES FROM NORMAL AT NEARBY SCHOOL NEWS
Miss Fair suffers a grip while Dr. Chapman lectured to young ladies in chapel. Bible study class led by Dr Schmucker begins weekly. Moffett will preach the Baccalaureate. Guard rails rise around flower beds as grounds are improved. Gallagher to join faculty next fall with Gallagher teaching history. Waller couple attended closing exercises at Burnside. Waller to give address. Arbor Day observances in chapel, tree planting afternoon led by gardener Mr. Carter. Erodelphian society hosted a two hour chapel program. Huyghenians prep an evening with a humorous play Who Is Who. First ball game of the season ended in a loss for Normal. squad vows to regain reputation. Player list and scoring show Indiana defeating Normal 12 to 8 with several errors. Umpires Campbell and Wright. Time about three hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sara M. Gallagher
Gallagher
Waller
Burnside
Carter
Erodelphian Literary Society
An Interesting Lecture at the M E Church
Rev. Atwood to speak on The Lost Tribes of Israel at 7 30 Sabbath eve in Punxsutawney M E church. Praise from the Ministerial Association calls the lecture best and most plausible on the subject with prophecy history and Bible study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Atwood
Israel
Punxsutawney
Punxsutawney Newa
Social Event at Heshbon Delights Young Folks and Veterans
A Heshbon party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. David Cunningham featured music by Mr. and Mrs. Carroll of Allegheny. The gathering included thirty old soldiers who enjoyed darkey melodies and recollections of Civil War days as Mr. Carroll, a colored veteran, recited war-time incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heshbon
David Cunningham
Mrs. Carroll
Allegheny
Carroll
Stars and Stripes
Marriage of Mr H S Daugherty and Miss Lizzie Highlands
Mr H S Daugherty and Miss Lizzie Highlands were married by Rev J Day Brownlee on Thursday evening. A reception followed at the groom’s mother Mrs Mary Daugherty’s home on Washington Street, West Indiana, then the couple moved to their new residence on North First Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Daugherty
Lizzie Highlands
White Township
J. Day Brownlee
Mary Daugherty
Washington Street
West
Indiana
Orth First Street
Crete United Presbyterian to Welcome Retired Pastor in May
The Crete United Presbyterian congregation, long without a pastor, expect their former pastor Rev. M. B. Telford to join them briefly in May. Members hope he will visit and conduct a series of meetings for the church and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
The City of the Sea Gondolas and Bridges
A visitor describes Venice as the City of the Sea with gondolas and steamers navigating the Grand Canal. The piece details the Lagoon, Rialto, Doge, and Adriatic ceremonies, noting bridges, palaces, and marbled canals. The account covers the Grand Canal steamer rides, fares at piers, and the bustling historic port amid a vivid early travel narrative.
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West Indiana Council
G. A. R and
Kine
Maryland
Bell Kimmell
Mormal
Sutton
Gerhard
Gessler McGaughey
White Kearney
Pinson
Williams , Riely
St. Clair
Gamble
Campbell
Wright
THE
City OF the Sea
Venice
St. Mark’s Church
Vicenzia
St. Lucia
Custom House
Grand Canal
Sea
Adriatic Sea
Isolo di Rialto
Doge
Pedro Orseola
Dolas
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