Assault and Arrest in Separate Cases Lie Before Court
A 14 year old girl’s account leads to charges of felonious rape against Elmer Craikehank after a masked assault near Reider schoolhouse. His arrest followed a nationwide search with a crowd watching as sheriffs pursued the suspect. Separately, Rose Shirley faces larceny and forcible entry charges for a spree on railroad workers, targeting fourteen foreign victims with stolen goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Telford
James Telford
Elmer Cruikshank
Reider
Croikebank
Humane
J. Wilze Thompson
Telford
J. A. Crossman
Craikehank
Kittanning
Jacob Wettling
Josiah Neal
Wettling
Blacklick
Shirley
Girl Runs Away To Seek Better Home Among Strangers
Anna Redick, 12, left near Blairsville Intersection with a few cents and rode a Thursday evening train to Indians. Humane Agent J Wilee Thompson found her and took her to an officer’s home for cleansing. She said she was mistreated at home. others corroborated. She was sent to the Industrial school the next day and a suitable foster family will be sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Redick
Blairsville
Humane
J. Wilee Thomson
Borough Debt Decreased by 2200 Payment
Corneil paid 2200 toward the borough of Indiana bonded debt at the regular monthly town council meeting. Chief of Police Kellar Harris was granted a two week vacation. A plan to connect county sewer work to the borough was discussed. Breese Foundry and Novelty Co of Buffalo seeks equipment for a new plant here this fall. Project includes heavy dynamos and small motors with 10000 capital. W. W. Brilhart and Stephen Johnston had an accident while haying. Johnston was bruised after being thrown against barbed wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Kellar Harris
Breese Foundry and Novelty Company
Buffalo
N. Y
Brace
W. W. Brilhart
Stephen Johnston
Armagh
Mr. Johnston
New steward at India State Normal School assumes duties
Prof. M. Hammers takes over as steward of the India State Normal School on Monday. Former steward McClain Davin will stay on at the school and begin other work. Army personnel report a serious burn from a matque powder explosion in the oak mines at Ernest on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4. M. Hammers
India State Normal School
McClain Davin
Armv
Ernest On
Thoreday
Deaths in Indiana county include several local names
Recent deaths record Bessie May Repine age nearly 16 of Coral area, interred Greenwood after Lutheran Chapel service. Robert Lytle Wiggins of Allegheny dies at 52 from nervous prostration, survived by wife Mary Wells and four children with siblings in Jeannette and Penn Run. Robert H. George of College Springs dies in Seattle while preparing for ministry, relatives in West Lebanon. Mrs. M E McGara of Emington Venango County dies at 58, husband and children survive. infant son of Samuel Shearer of White township dies of cholera infantum, burial in Greenwood. Hunting attractions at Indiana county fair include Pittsburgh riding club, balloon ascensions, and county-wide advertising drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie M. Repine
Bessie May Repine
James K. Repine
Coral
Lutheran
Graceton
J. W. Shaffer
Greenwood Cemetery
Robert L. Wiggins
Robert Lytle Wiggins
Allegheny
Andrew Wiggins
Penn Run
Mary Wells
Martha Findley
Jeannette
W. H. B. Adams
Pann Run
Robert H. George
M. R. George
College Springs
Young Township
Seattle
Wash
West Lebanon
Allegheny Theological Seminary
Samuel Shearer
White Township
Barn and Contents Burned in Armstrong Township Fire
Lightning struck the barn on G. E. Myer's farm in Armstrong township on Wednesday afternoon, sparking a blaze that destroyed the building and its contents. Wheat, rye, farming implements, a new wagon and surveying gear were inside. The barn was insured for 500 dollars with the Armstrong Minimal Fire Insurance Company, and Myer estimated the total loss around 1,000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Myer
Armstrong Township
Armstrong Minimal Fire Insurance Company
Myere
Hia Joss
Jury Commissioners Draw Jurors for September Term
Jury commissioners J Scott McGaghey and Jackson McMillen of South Mahoning township named good men to serve as jurors for the September term of court. The fourth week list may cover a special week, date undecided, published in this week's Procss. Wilbur Lewis son of S C Lewis South Seventh street underwent appendectomy at Mercy Hospital Pittsburg Friday. His condition favorable and recovery expected. John White injured when a trestle collapsed at Bolivar during Pennsylvanian Railroad improvements. two others hurt. County will not issue more sheep damage orders until dog tax is paid to county treasurer. The lands for this
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Scott McGaghey
Jackson McMillen
South Mahoning Township
Wilbur Lewis
5.C. Lewis
South Seventh Street
Mercy
John White
Bolivar
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Hospital Treatment For White Township Girl
Misa Myrtle Kantian daughter of Michael Kauffman from White township was taken Thursday to Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh for medical treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Myrtle Kantian
Michael Kauffman
White Township
Mercy Hospital
Pittsburg
Weddings of a Week Brinner McCullough and Lenora
Two couples from the Dubois region wed in recent days. B C Skinner and Mies Effa Lenora McCullough tied the knot at the bride’s home with Rev J S Hayes officiating. Guests included Prof BR Hamilton and Miss Irene Howard. The bride wore white French batiste and the couple left for a wedding tour in the east. A second couple, Frank B Kepine and Miss Mary V Johnston, were married at the bride’s home with Rev Dr A J Farman presiding as about 50 guests looked on. A third couple Blair F Horner and Miss Mabel C Allimue married at the M E church parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brinner-M’cullough
B. C. Skinner
Dubois
Mies Effa
Lenora McCullough
BR. ©. Hamilton
Elkin
Irene Howard
North Point
Mabel Skinner
Mra
David Walton
Greensburg
C. G. Rosenberger
Philadelphia
John Perleik
Pittsburg
J. 8. Hayes
W. &. McCullough
Dayton
Frank B. Kepine
Blacklick Township
Mary V. Johnston
Robert M. Johnston
Center Township
A. J. Farman
Indiana Baptist Church
Blair F. Horner
Johnstown
Mabel C. Allimue
Brushvalley
G. T. Reynolds
M. E. Church
Gibson-Clark Wedding in Dixonville and Shelocta
Thomas Gibeon Gibson of Dixonville married Miss Bell Clark of Shelocta on Thursday. The ceremony was performed by Equire J A Crossman at his offices in the Farmers Bank building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson-Clark
Thomas Gibeon
Dixonville
Bell Clark
Shelocta
Thureday
Equire
J. A. Crossman
Farmers Bank
Howard Pahesons Wedding in New Florence
William H. H. Howard of this county and Miss Mary B. Parsons of Lawrence county were married at New Florence on Thursday by Rev. O. J. Watson.
Coal Deeds Recorded in County Last Week
Deeds for coal lands filed in Cherryhill White and Rayne townships in favor of Rembrandt Peale. Acres and prices listed for J B Smith Jacob Kanarr George Trimble William Fisher James M Campbell A Nichol J I Botsford John Conrad J H Rochester Joseph Holeapple with transfers to Arcadia Coal Co and payments by Adrian Iselin related buyers in White Grant and Montgomery townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherryhill
White
Rayne
Rembrandt Peale
J.B. Smith
Jacob Kanarr
George Trimble
William Fisher
James M. Campbell
Grant
Montgomery
Arcadia Coal Co
E. A. Irwin
J. W. Clark
J. Q. Clark
John A. Scott
White Township
Adrian Iselin
James ‘M. Stewart
David Harbison
Matthew Harbison
Lavina
Margaret Findley
J. H. Engle
E. Allison
M. McHenry
Heissing
Farmers’ Bank
Church Improvements Promises Pledged Funds
At morning services the Lutheran church took a $3240 pledge toward refurbishing the church including expanded auditorium and Sabbath school room, steam plant, interior repainting, new art glass windows, and minor upgrades. Pastor Rev. Lewis Hay on vacation three weeks. Otis Trainer to open repair shop. Policeman shoots suspect in Bolivar. St Clair reunion date set. Misses Taylor host women at East Philadelphia Street abode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Lockard
Lewis Hay
Hay
Allegheny
Indiana Branch Rail Line Repairs Highlight Poor Track Condition
The Indiana branch of the Pennsylvania Railroad is described as poorly equipped and in need of repairs. Ties are splintered and spikes loosened, with sections between Indiana station and Blairsville yards showing decay. The line has long hauled most local freight, costing residents about 180000 in Pennsylvania stock to create.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Indiana Branch
Indiana Station
Borough
Indiana
Blairsville
Homer City
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Company
Injuries From Mines And Accidents Reported
Henry Brantlinger of Robinson injured by a blast in a fire clay mine on Wednesday. Samuel Sickenberger of Homer City buys W I Moore drug store and takes charge of the Homer City store. Frank Holby Jr. shot in arm while hunting near Blairsville. rifle discharge by Samuel Neil. F C Clamenta Co. ramps up Elders Ridge railhead grading with four steam shovels and 1260 workers. Edwin Zener injured knee while visiting Wilkinaburg. A girl’s illness leads to Chesley home abecees then hospital transfer. Mrs. Blue of near Davis committed to Warren insane asylum. Miller the flagman knocked from his post by rain. Examinations for Wagner Cathcart firm offices in Philadelphia Street. Edward Wood and Jason Opison pass state examination. Jared injured in mines with leg broken and other injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Zener
Samuel Zener
Wilkinaburg
J L. On
Indicarasites
A. H. Chesley
Philadelphia
Mercy Hospital
Martin Earhart
Italian Factions Clash Near Railroad Tunnel Riot Threat
Italian workers split into northern and southern factions near the railroad tunnel north of town. A south faction member Tony Strages entered rival camp armed with a knife and club, was clubbed but not fatally injured. Northern workers threatened to leave if enemies remained, and peace was secured with no arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
I Tang
Tony Strages
Flagman Charles Fry Dies After Express Collision
Charles Fry son of James Fry of East Wheatfield township was killed at Bolivar on Friday while stepping from his freight train to meet a quick death. He married Cora Trindle last June. Funeral held Sunday with burial at Armagh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Fry
James Fry
East Wheatfield
Bolivar
Derry
Robert Trindle
Seward
Armagh
Cora Trindle
Hoe
More schools let as boards struggle to fill quotas
County boards elected teachers for numerous districts amid shortages with some schools left unfilled. Wages mostly thirty five dollars monthly. a few posts listed thirty to thirty five. Several districts report securing teachers for multiple rooms while others could not find staff for Fillmore and Young No. 1.
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Corneil
Hay Baker
Mopany
Alex
Grove
Alex. Grove
Harmony
Cherryhill Township
Indiana County
Pitteburg
Charles Malsch
Speerhase
S. Gibson
Repine-Johnston
Lobneer-Altibus
Otis Trainer
Hetrick
Philadelphia Street
J. Q. McGlnne
Robert Kuhn
St. Clair
Lightcap
Kenyshburg
Thurn- 20
Taylor
Poor
Effie Pennington
Besse Cunningham
Edna Wilson
Laura Cunningham
Belle Dickie
Helen Cunningham
Florence Basinger
Rees Quoningham
Laura Dickie
Dickie
Edgewood
George Dickie
West Philadelphia
Will
Wandercrift
Mark Dickie
Western University of Pennsylvania
Vandergrift
Fred Buterbaugh
County Christian Endeavor Society
Indiana County Christian Endeavor Society
Curry Ran Presbyterian
Bheloda
Lizzie Fleming
Frank Johnston
Lee Perry
Aan Moles
Buraday Morni
Denver
C. E
Psatore
E. P. Foresman
Marion Center
Crawford
G. W. Welsh
Spring Creek
Free Parliament
Efra
Swartz Crawford
Yahn
Mount Pleasant
Earl A. Wilfely
New Castle
Henry Brantlinger
Robinson
Severa
Samuel Sickenberger
W. I. Moore
Mr. Sickenberger
Milliken Drug Store
Bis
Frank
John Holby
Blairaville
Bamuel Neil
Young Holby
F. C. Clamenta & Co
Elders ‘Ridge
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
Parkwood
Creekside
Warren Insane Asylum
Samuel Blue
Near
Davis
Warren
Flagman
Miller
Woubheir Deuridel
Edward Wood
Jason Opgson
Town
Htalian
Jared
Gazal
Weah Center
Briden Sadie OC. King
McComb
Gussie D. Agey
Tpt
la Anna
Jill
Cilla Rumbaugh
Brandon
Upper
Homer
Sarah Wineman
McFeaters
Carrie Coup
Upper Ten
Brush Hollow
E. Douglas
Emma Brashvalley
Heshbon
Myrtle McLaughlin
Stewart
R. M. Palmer
Sea
Oak Grove
Alex. Vernis Boeer
Wolf
Florence Davis
A A. Kelly
Alemus
Clyde J.erlieger
Ae Evang
Annie Hunt
Cresswell
Dora Adame
Eins
A H. Rhine
Underwood
J. R. Campbell
Anderson
Armatrong
Laney
William Uncapher
L. Maude Couch
Chestnut
Fiat
Hallie Wachob
Peeler
Mas Johnston
J. M. Robinson
Hilltop
J. C. White
McC
Mahan
D. Morrow
Dirbart
Gordon
Filmore
Burrell—Hodge
Jamena Maxwell
Seh eGeeeo Lear
Field
Palmer
Leata Fleck
Likengood
Winifred
Gerard
Enterprice
Mabel McGaughey
Morrow
Edward Mahoiningi Scohes Dilts
Eliza Pollock
Gamble
Effie
Neal
Edward ‘Widliameon
Eos
Iter Stachend
Yond Ounaughey
Mar
James McCormick
Marchand
Lower
Maude Chambers
Ee Recess Parks
Daleborough
Johnes Town
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