Sabbath Murder near Blairsville shocks Westmoreland county
Stewart McCune of near Blairsville was shot dead by Jobo Saddler known as Peggles Murphby. The killing happened at Davis Gray’s farm house in Westmoreland county after a quarrel over beer. Saddler was captured the same day and jailed in Greensburg awaiting murder trial. McCune, about 57, leaves a widow and six children. funeral at his home followed by Blairsville cemetery interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobo Saddler
Pegles Murphby
Stewart McCane
Grays Station
Derry Township
Westmoreland County
Davis Gray
Blairsville
Grey House
Mr. Grey
Saddler
McCune
Grey
Greensburg
Stewart McCune
John
Johnstown
Samuel
Blairaville
George
Cannonsburg
Charolette Traby
Wilkinsburg
Annie
Mattie Arters
Chicago
Ill
J. M. Cunningham
Town
Col Hawkins Dead Aboard U S Transport Senator
Col Hawkins commander of the Tenth Pennsylvania dies at sea from stomach cancer on July 18. The U S Transport Senator carrying the regiment from Manila reached San Francisco with flags at half mast. Embalmed remains to be brought home for interment, gloom spreading through his state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenth Pennsylvania
United States
Senator
Manila
San Francisco
Cal
Hawkins
Yokohama
Pennsylvania
Family Reunion After Fifteen Years apart
After 15 years of separation the DeLaney family of First ward gathered around the hearth stone for a reunion. Children Rev. P. F. and J. R. De Lancy of Pittsburg, Mrs J. F. Marshall, John C. DeLancy of Plumville, William F. of Blandsburg, Mrs John Lewis of Smickburg, C. B. of Church Street, Caniel C. and Minnie E. at home were all present. A noon dinner followed and Clark the photographer captured the group while parents received a decorated dinner set and table linen as gifts from the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.O. DeLaney
First Ward
P. F
J. R. de Lancy
Pittsburg
J. F. Marshall
John C. DeLancy
Plumville
Wm. F
Blandsburg
John Lewis
Smickeburg
C. B
Church Street
Caniel C
Minnie E
Clark
McCormick Loses Case Over Road Water Dispute
In Pittsburg superior court Judge White sustained the lower court decision in McCormick vs road supervisors and C A Campbell. The injunction sought to stop turning water off a public road on land, after a trial with over 40 witnesses. The case, argued last May on appeal, ends with the defense upheld. Also listed are weekly sheep damage awards totaling 1,025.25 dollars across West Wheatfield and nearby townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
White
Henry T. McCormick
East Wheatfield Township
C. A. Campbell
Superior Court
McCormick
C. A. Conner
Montgomery
Archie Nichol
James Bennett
Elias Cramer
Elmer E. Dick
Logan Carnahan
J. A. Campbell
West Wheatfield
George Rowe
Samuel Allison
Cherryhill
E.k.carney
Pine
Sick Soldier and Ill Relative in Local News
A former Indiana boy, Matthew Stuchell, son of Calvin Stuchell of Pitlaburg, is a fever patient in the Tenth Regiment at San Francisco and is recovering. Mrs. James McGregor of Church street has been by her mother Mrs. Jane Duncan of Marion Center, who is seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Stuchell
Indiana
Calvin Stuchell
Pitlaburg
Tenth Regiment
San Francisco
Cal
James McGregor
Church Street
Jane Duncan
Marion Center
New Magentas Beat Wilkinsburg Then Falter to Punxsutawney
New Magentas of town defeated Wilkinsburg 8 to 4 at Normal Park with three runs in the third and five in the sixth. Sapp, St Clair, and Pownall starred for the home team while Gumbert pitched well for Wilkinsburg. The next day Punxsutawney visited and won 14 to 7 amid loose play by New Magentas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sapp
St. Clair
Pownall
Gumbert
Watson
Hood
Sperline
Bt. Clair
Hammers
Bash
Gambie
McKeehnie
Venning
Reynolds
Vortish
Tivoo Dazell
McGosgan
Swift
Snyder
Guibert G
Sappus
McKechnie
Ponxsutawney
New
Maventas
Indiana Woman Receives Leg Amputation For Life Save
Mrs Carrie Shannon of Indiana underwent a six inch above knee amputation at Presbyterian hospital after thrombosis in the right leg led to gangrene. Dr Williamson and Dr Davis performed the surgery with Dr Beach assisting. The patient with heart trouble bore the operation, showed early signs of recovery, but later suffered a possible stroke with uncertain outcome. Her sister Mrs Sue Williard was summoned to the bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
MM. Davis
Carrie Shannon
Pittsburg
Shannon
Presbyterian Hospital
Williamson
Davis
Beach
Escape From Fire Ends in Narrow Save for Miss Heiman
Cherryhill township event reports Miss Cora M Heiman escaping a horrific death when her dress ignited during yard work. Flames engulfed her until family tore away burning clothing. Dr T B Stephens aided. she is recovering but life marked by severe burns. Also notes Davis Wilson nuptials with Dr M M Davis and Miss Mame Wilson wed at 2 PM today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherryhill Township
Cora M. Heiman
David Heiman
T. DB. Stephens
Penn Run
Repairing county lines by Indiana Telephone Company crews
Indiana Telephone Company assigns two repair crews to fix county lines after severe summer storms. A new line to Marion Center will be strung with two wires for local and through use. The firm’s current operations include 22 telephones in use across Indiana. A new 5,000 barrel water tank is being erected on Clingenberg hill by Clymer Water Company, requiring 1600 pounds of rivets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Telephone Company
Marion Center
Indiana
The
Clymer Water Company
Clingenberg’s
Injured Street Car Conductor In Pittsburg Crash
Mr John Fenton son of James Fenton of town was injured at Pittsburg on Thursday while at work as a street car line conductor. He was knocked from his car suffering severe bruises cuts and a fracture of three ribs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fenton
James Fenton
Pittsburg
Dog Poisoner Strikes Town Amid Mass Pet Deaths
A week end spate of poisonings left about a dozen dogs dead Friday and Saturday, including an English pointer owned by Robert Jones. The report notes Armstrong township lists 30 paupers, possibly more than any other district in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Jones
Armstrong Township
Coal Land Prospects and Rail Link Spur on Yellow Creek
Eastern capitalists seek 15 000 acres of Yellow Creek coal lands with six month options and a railroad bid. They target 10 to 15 dollars per acre and aim to secure headwaters tracts, while ongoing leases and land transfers reshape potential sales. Also covered are local land transfers, a confession in a bracelet theft, and the annual school teacher appointments with wage details across Armstrong Rayne Center townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellow Creek
Eastern Syndicate
New York
Philadelphia
Weaver
Stadden & McHugh
Glen Campbell
Pittsburg & Eastern
Blacklick Creek
Buffington
East Wheatfield
D. L. Moorhead
John A. Scott
T. D. Barker
Ebensburg
Pine Township
This County
Blacklick Township
Cambria County
Another Store to Open in Indiana by Josiah Lydic
Josiah Lydic, long time Penn Run mercantile man, will open a general store in Indiana around mid month after renting Frank Douglass’s south Tenth street storeroom and dwelling. He is well known in the eastern part of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah Lydic
Penn
Indiana
Frank Douglass
South Tenth Street
Lydic
Ex County Superintendent Ham mers Named Geography Instructor
Ex County Superintendent A M Ham mers now on the Norman school faculty is assigned as an instructor in geography. He joins the staff at the start of the fall term opening Tuesday September 12. Mr Findley Carney Sr longtime White township resident, is prostrated with paralysis at age 96 with doubtful recovery after a second attack. The Armstrong county Sunday school convention will convene at Leechburg on September 5 and 6 with delegates entertained free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Hammers
Norman
Findley Carney, Sr
White Township
Armstrong County
Leechburg
Wesley J. Houston
First Christian Church
Portland
Honge
Teachers elected in Conemaugh township with salaries
Thirteen teachers were elected in Conemaugh township on Thursday with salaries listed: Gilmour Nesbitt 33 dollars, Pearl Cunningham 30, James Lytle 30, Bertha Hobaugh 25, Cora Anderson 30, May Marshall 30, Laura Pierce 36, Laura Kennedy 30, George Lowman 30, Ida Earhart 30, Joe A. Hill 30. The term begins Monday, September 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conemaugh Township
Thureday
Gilmour Nesbitt
Pearl Cunningham
James Lytle
Bertha Hobaugh
Cora Anderson
May Marshall
Laura Pierce
Laura Kennedy
George Lowman
Ida Earhart
Joe A. Hill
White Township Board Names New Teachers for Fall Term
The White Township board elected teachers on Saturday including Harbison Luella Uncapher Adair John F Pounds Lowry Pearl F Allison West Pike John M McHenry St. Clair Lizzie G Johnston Kinghorn W. C. Brown Reider J. Murray Moore Jr Lutz Mary Books Hood Maude Steinrod East Pike J Bert Holsapple Ferguson J P Reithmiller. The term opens Monday September 1 with wages of 30 dollars per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Township
Bridenbaugh
Mary Johnston
McFeaters
Mingela Mikewell
Upper Homer
Edna Risinger
Risinger
G. W. Kaufman
Hamill
J. H. Aidjison
Brush Hollow
Laura Tuck
Upper Ten
Mable Fleming
Cross Roads
Joseph Pounds
Myera
Newie Sickenberger
Lytle
J. C. White
McCombs
Sarah M. Miller
White Township
Harbison
Luella Uncapher
Adair
John F. Pounds
Lowry
Pearl F. Allison
West Pike
John M. McHenry
St. Clair
Lizzie G. Johnston
Kinghorn
W. C. Brown
Reider
J. Murray Moore, Jr
Lutz
Mary — Books
Hood
Maude Steinrod
East Pike
J. Bert Holsapple
Ferguson
J. P. Reithmiller
Banks Township Elected Teachers List for September Term
Banks township announces the elected teachers for the upcoming term starting Monday September 4 in Smithport Porter Brickel Birdie B Craig McKee Mary Urey Pleasant Dale Russel Fate Pine Grove Olive Radcliff Fetterman Horace Lockard Cross Roads Minnie Fetterman Fry Frank Horton Sidney Miss Lois Baird Graham Irwin Gailey The monthly wages are 33 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banks Township
Smithport
Porter Brickel
Birdie B. Craig
McKee
Mary Urey
Pleasant Dale
Russel Fate
Pine Grove
Olive Radcliff
Fetterman
Horace Lockard
Cross Roads
Minnie Fetterman
Fry
Frank Horton
Sidney
Lois Baird
Graham
Irwin Gailey
Burrell School Board Names Teachers for September Openings
Burrell school directors listed staff for September term starts with Wages at $30 monthly for Hodge W H McFarland Smith Edgar Mack and others. West Mahoning township elected teachers in White Oak Toad Alley Dry Knob Pine Grove Loop North Point Ow Hollow and more with term begin dates September 4 and September 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Mahoning Township
White Oak
Bert Good
Toad Alley
Ed Dicker
Fleck
Ed EK
Nelf
Dry Knob
Sadie Allen
Pine Grove
David Elkin
Loop
Charles Stitler
North Point
Mollie Crawford
Clark Barrett
Death of Mr. Thomas Ewing in Conemaugh Township
Mr. Thomas C. Ewing of Conemaugh township died on Tuesday July 25 at age 164, leaving a widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas C. Ewing
Conemaugh Township
The
Deaths and School Board Appointments Highlight Local Notices
Deceased belonged to Ebenezer Presbyterian Church with funeral at home led by Rev Hubbard and Rev Jones of Livermore. Livermore interment. Young township board selected teachers including Creston Reed Kennedy Reed and others. Blacklick township also filled posts, term begins September 4 with wages 26 monthly. Henry Pershing dies aged 72 near New Florence. interment at New Florence. Jacksonville directors hire Harry Gibson for term starting September 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church At
Ebenezer
Rev. Hubbard
Jones
Livermore
School Board of
Young Township
Frog Pond
Creston Reed
Kennedy
Edward Reed
Elder
Jessie Henderson
Uncapher
Cree Henderson
McKinsen
W. W. Conch
Watson
Hallie Conch
Anderson
Robert Fulton
Sloan
Will Wiggins
Henry
Irene Johnstown
Henry Pershing
New Florence
J. N. Pershing
Jacksonville
Harry Gibson
Recent Deaths Mrs Susan Drum Todd and Others
Obituary notices report the death of Mrs Susan Drum Todd at her daughter’s home in South Sixth Street from heart failure aged 86. Born Saltsburg October 22, 1828, she married Col William A. Todd and lived with her daughter since his 1861 death. Also noted are deaths of A Fails near Jacksonville age 66, Mrs Hallie Walker in Ord age 37, Mrs Mary Taylor age 86, and Mrs William Smith in Canoe township age 26, with funeral details and interments. Pension awards and an upcoming sermon are also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Drum Todd
J. T. Bell
South Sixth Street
Augustus Drum
Wm. A. Todd
Todd
City of
Mexico
J.T. Bell
James Todd
Weat Point
James H. Clark
Cleveland
First United Presbyterian Church
J. Day Brownlee
Oakland Cemetery
Hallie Walker
Si" Walker
Clark Brilhart
Ord
Rowley
Montgomery Township
William Smith
Canoe Township
Pine Church
August Gatherings Bring Indiana County Soldier Reunion at Fair Grounds
Indiana county soldiers and friends plan the thirteenth annual reunion and basket picnic on August 31 at the Fair Grounds with free admission. Members assemble at 10:00 a.m. and a 1:30 p.m. business meeting follows. Also listed are multiple August picnics in Smicksburg, Coleman's Grove, Center township, Hanging Rocks, and other local spots with speakers and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smicksburg
Soldiers Organization of
Indiana County
Indiana County Agricultural Society
Fair Grounds
Soldiers’ Organization
Coleman's Grove
West Mahoning Township
Elkin
Elder Peeler
George Lakehart
DuBois
H. D. Condron
Kellysburg
Allegheny & Western Railroad
Falls Creek
Panxsutawney
Beautiful Grove
Knights of Pythias, Lodge No. 271
Southport
Harry White
Ernst
D. G. Gorman
J. C. Young
Glen Campbell Cornet
Center Township
Indiana County Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union
Hanging Rocks
Chambersville
Company A. Gist and
74Th Regidents
Rochester Mills
Also Mentioned on This Page
Col. Hawkins
Davis-Wilson
M. M.davis
Mame Wilson
W. T. Wilson
West Church Street
Eacci
W. P. Gallagher
Herman Elwood
Blaireville
Wm. H. Hosack
Isaac Griffith
John Ewing
J. Keir
John H. Boucher
Sue Williard
Garfield
D. C. Bergman
F. R. Hammond
Lizzie Carney
Biafraville
Saltsburg
Laura Trees
Parkwood
R. E. Russell
Walker
Wilder Couvingham
John Fleming
Bell Devlin
Peeler
Mary Black
Hilltop
W. C. Crawford
Frank Fisens
James Fleming
Bart Miller
Rayne Township
R. T. Wolf
Hawthorne
Ira Holsapple
Emma Rodkey
Creps
May Prothero
Shields
Albert Pierce
Thompson
Mabel Little
Bookamire
Lorenza Deemer
Tanoma
Cicero Barnett
Ray
Dessie Hamilton
Honey Hollow
Jennie Douds
Rock Bottom
W. H. Hoover
Camp Ragh
Ragh Station
Cal. Huston
James Dick
James
John McClements
James Moos
Homsetead
West Lebanon
Newrytown
Gill
Moorhead
Cass
Shearer
Burrell Township
Hodge
W. H. McFarland
Smith
Edgar Mack
Blacklick
A. W. Campbell
Minerva Duncan
Ruth
A. M. Barrow
Palmer
Dave Fleck
Morton
Samena Maxwell
Lichengood
J. N. Huston
Enterprise
Elva Campbell
North Mahoning Township
Shaffer
Ora Work
Covode
C. E. Rodkey
Marchand
Upper Room
John E Good
Lower Room
Zilla Chambers
Bush
Binnie McConnaughey
Dilts
W. M. Streams
Gamble
Wallace Chapman
Trade City
Joseph E. Weaver
Cool Springs
W. A. Kettering
Homas C. Ewing
Dison
H. S. Pounds
Earhart
George Wiley
Archibald
Carrie Houston
Cora Stewart
Hunters
James P. Jack
Gordon
J. H. Miller
Filmore
Robert J. Morrow
Maban
Alva Stewart
Lne Township
Strangetown
M.S. Rodkey
Nolo
Bert Roser
Rhodes
Kate Maloy
Pineton
Ford Wassam
Popar Springs
Calvin Stiffey
Hickory Kingdom
Robert Orner
Hill
Samuel Williams
Ralph Detwiler
G. Fails
Mary Taylor
C. W. Teasdale
B. Laverty
Blairsville Cemetery
Jack
Nancy McCracken
Elderton
Andrew J. Filmore
Joan Hill
Spalding Farm
Mitchells Mills
Scroggs Work School
East Mahoning Township
Langdon’s Grove
Cherrytree
Myer’s Grove
Mitchell’s Mills
Free Methodists
Cokeville
John Tintoff
Fifth Street
Bear Club
Tintoff
Mr. Tintoff
Vetera
W. H. Ginter
Daniel Nixon
Nixon
Mies Mand Steinrod
Apollo
Pennsylvania Canal
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