August Session Opens With Motions In Blairsville Court
The August session before Judge White convened Monday afternoon with motions heard. appointments included Harry McKallip as court messenger replacing Clark Moorhead. Real estate sales for debts ordered for C A Hoover estate in Indiana and Jefferson Counties. Viewers appointed to inspect Little Mahoning Creek bridge at Smicksburg. Various suits and petitions heard including estates masking legacies and road lays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry McKallip
Jugee
Clark Moorhead
C. A. Hoover
Indiana
Jefferson
Co. W. Kellay
Blairsville
Little Mahoning Creek
Smicksburg
Conemaugh Gas Co
P. A. Hedge
Enoch C. Steer
West Mahoning Township
Grant Township
John Manners
White
Manners
Samuel Clawson
Isaac A. Reed
Elva C. Reed
Amariah H. Reed
Green Township
Evan Williams
John W. Williams
Archie Fowler
John H. Richards
J. A. Klingensmith
Montgomery Township
Hillsdale
Glen Campbell
Hazlett Church
Jacob Bartlehaugh
Timothy Downing
Charles Lempke
West Penn Railroad
J. L. Loughry
S. W. Lightcap
Hugh Lightcap
Henry G. Wingert
J. A Snyder
M. M. McAdoo
Mary B. Hooper
West Wheatfield Township
Penrose Farm
John Croll
Conemaugh Whiteship
Croll
Martha Nowry
Margaret M. Lyons
James Nowry
Ira Speedy
Washington Township
Montgomery
W. Buterbaugh
East Mahoning Church
Purchase Line
East Run
Charles Rugh
Morris J. Lewis
Old Coldione Invites Attendance
An invitation note indicates that an elderly group named Coldione is urged to be present for an event. The item records a call for attendance and lists no further details.
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K An Old Coldione
From the Boys at Camp Co F A Straw Vote Tells a True Tale
A vivid camp letter from Camp Greenland Freeport Pa Aug 4 describes Co F 5th Regiment NGFP encamped on the Allegheny banks at Glen Cairn. It notes drill schedule divine services with Gov Hastings present a borough consolidation vote 32 3 and Hastings 1 Quay 34 and a fatal drowning of a 14th regiment member. The writer mocks the camp nickname junk shop and reports several visitors and overall good health despite some sickness.
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Greenland
Freeport
Eviger
Glen Cairn
Blairsville
Reville
Co.f
5Th Reg
Gov. Hastings
Co. F
Hastings
Quay
Florence Bell
Sam Scaramough
Camp
Indiana
John McGaughey
Geo. J. F
Will Coleman Narrowly Escapes Death in Blairsville
Will Coleman aged about 17 and son of Mr and Mrs Nelson Coleman of near Clarksburg fell while boarding a moving train at Blairsville on the way to Idlewild for a United Presbyterian picnic. He struck his head on a wheel journal box, rolled several times, and sustained severe scalp wounds and a serious hip bruise. He was taken to the railroad surgical room where doctors dressed the wounds. skull not injured, and though seriously hurt, recovery is anticipated. His mother and sister on the train learned of the accident upon reaching Idlewild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Coleman
Nelson Coleman
Clarksburg
Blairsville
Idlewild
United Presbyterian
Thieving in Cherryhill Township Reported
Petty thefts continue in Cherryhill with two incidents blamed on the same pair. At E. Norton farm five bushels of chop and twelve pounds of butter were stolen, then vegetables taken from the garden. Norton sought advice from Squire O Neil near Mitchells Mills, but his home was entered and a watch stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherryhill
E. Norton
Norton
Dogs kill some in unknown incident
Report notes dogs killed several people in an unspecified event with authorities planning to locate the remaining animals and determine full details.
Caught in the Cogs Postmaster Faces Amputation Claim
A garbled report states Postmaster J Keith of a county lot confronted a medical need for amputation. The same item notes a fire destroyed property belonging to John Pe and his county, including tools.
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J Keith
John
Pe Ones
Toole
Superintendent Hammers Secures Prominent Entertainers For Institute
County Superintendent Hammers has completed a strong five day teachers institute program with top speakers and groups. Sam P Jones lectures Monday, Boston Banjo Club Tuesday, Amphion Male Quartet Wednesday, Russell Conwell Wednesday night, and Royal Hand Bell Ringers Thursday. Notable instructors include Dr. A. E. Winship and James N. Coughlin. Districts Blacklick, Armstrong, Wate, and Wet Wheatfield have elected teachers. wages range around 27.50 to 30 dollars monthly.
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Hammers
Sam P. Jones
Southern Lyceum
Boston Banjo, Guitar and Mandolin Club
Amphion
Russell H. Conwell
Europe
England
America
Institute
A. E. Winship
Boston
Winship
Journal of Education
James N. Coughlin
Wilkes- Barre
Brumbaugh
Juniata College
Indiana
Local teachers elected in multiple townships and boroughs
Names of teachers chosen for schools across Upper Creek Washington Red Lion Five Points Creekside and other districts. Wages noted for some posts: 30 dollars. Elections held Monday and Saturday with new term commencements on September 23. Names include J C Lowman Emma Thompson Mary Moore Sadie Blue and many others across Cherrytree North Mahoning and surrounding areas.
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Upper Creek
Mattie Wyncoop
Stuchell
Emma Thompson
Lowman
Jennie Work
John Moore
Lower Marion
Mary Moore
Jacksonville
J. C. Lowman
Mr. Lowman
Washington
Red Lion
Frank A. Johnston
Lucas
W. H. Hoover
Kettering
Len Harman
Allison
Cora Radcliff
Pine Grove
Lottie J. Smith
Fry
Hallie Gorman
Sidney
Minnie Fetterman
Graham
Janet Sutcliff
McKee
Ralph Radcliff
Youne
Elder
B. Alcott
Sloan
John E. Lewis
Kennedy
Nellie Kennedy
New Athens
George M. Henry
Neil
W. A. Thompson
Anderson
Joseph Blakley
McKisson
W. W. Couch
Watson
W. S. Sturgeon
Henry
Anna Hancock
Cherrytree
Cherrytree Borough
Upper Room
J. C. Weaver
Plumville
Lower Room
Marie Stephens
Penn Run
North Mahooning
North Mahoning Township
Shaffer
Lizzie Heitzenrater
Covode
C. N. Love
Marchand
Upper
H. W. Smitten
Lower
Flo Smitten
Bush
Billie Bush
Dilts
Ella Chapman
Gamble
T. D. Shaffer
Trade City
J. C. Buchanan
Cool Spring
Leon Hoffman
Mail Carrier Shot After Strongstown Picnic Brawl
At Strongstown picnic grounds a mail carrier shot a 65-year-old Buffington man after a confrontation sparked by drink. The injured man, H B McFeaters, rode away in a cart when Luther Kellar shot him in the thigh. Kellar also fired at McFeaters but was wounded in the leg. Dr M B Shultz treated the wound and authorities warned of further trouble as Donahue threatened Stiles during a separate clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strongstown
Uncle Sam
H. B. McFeaters
Buffington Township
M. B. Shultz
James Donahue
Emanuel Stiles
Donahue
Stiles
Hape
Pension Reinstated for Court House Janitor Feit
John Feit, a Court House janitor and late war veteran, had his government pension reissued after an earlier revocation. He credits a Progress article for drawing attention to his case and a Democratic friend’s inquiry with triggering the reinstatement. Feit had endured years of rheumatism and previously received only six dollars monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Feit
Court House
Fire destroys Earhart farm house in East Mahoning Township
A house occupied by Lawrence McGee on the Earhart farm in East Mahoning Township was burned Saturday evening. The farm owner, James McGee, resides near Punxsutawney. Fire started from a defective chimney. The building, insured for $300 with Thompsons Agency, burned as the roof fell and goods were lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence McGee
Earhart
East Mahoning Township
Soas
James McGee
Punxsutawney
Thompesn
House Damaged by Lightning and Kieo Tric Belts
A house suffered lightning damage and remains affected by electric belts with others badly shaken up.
Hearing Before Kbieae-eme Ends Unclear
Fragmentary note reports a hearing before Kbieae-eme with references to Bade day and Scott Dixon. Details and outcomes are not readable, leaving the purpose and results of the hearing uncertain.
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Scott Dixon
The Lucky Riders at Indiana County Bicycle Meet
The Indiana County bicycle meet at the fair grounds drew at least four hundred spectators on Thursday. County riders competed in seven races with county entrants dominating the program. Winners received gold medals, cigars, and other prizes as the event showcased local cyclists and announced plans for a larger forthcoming meet.
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Indiana County
Fair Grounds
Fairgrounds
Will Braughler
Wallace B. Stewart
W. A. Beverage
I. L. Fiscus
Charles R. Work
Will A. Braughter
Robert Ginter
C. M. Faith
James Taylor
Mark Watson
Leroy Cunningham
Will Bowman
W. R. Calhoun
M. McMaster
Charlies R. Work
Stewart
John F. Clements
Ai i
Ridgeway
Will Branghler
Wallace Stewart
Chas. Work
Rumor Slows Pittsburg and Eastern Rail Construction
A circulated report claimed 40 miles of the Pittsburg and Eastern line were finished last week, but the railroad says no new awards are pending. Workers focus on the 20 miles from Healey to Seikie, while a long cutoff near Glen Campbell and the Quehanna River is held up. Coal lands remain undeveloped awaiting a grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg & Eastern Railroad
Healey Weet Ie Seikie
Simi
Cara
Glen Campbell
McCurdy Robbed After Pension Payment Mystery
The McCurdy, a Jacksonville resident, drew a three months' pension then $20 disappeared after an incident with a companion while two men drank beer at a house. Humane Agent Thompson investigated as McCurdy later fell ill in Johnstown.
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Jacksonville
Meer A McCardy
Johnstown
Humane Agent
Thompson
McCurdy
One Big Town Now Consolidation Wins In Indiana
Voters favor consolidation by large margins in ballots, creating Indiana as a single town of four wards. West Indiana voted 173 to 70 for consolidation, other boroughs 250 to 101, with total endorsements far exceeding opposition. New charter expected this week, officials to be appointed, schools unaffected for now. The election ran smoothly with polls open 7 am to 7 pm. Burgess Kellar to join new council, roles to fill first. Boundaries of wards to remain as previously reported.
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Indiana
West Indiana
Hastings
Burgess Kellar
Temsin Nry
Comnail
Attractions Secured At Fair Premike Ges Shevn Feature
Fair managers announce two attractions secured for the event. The program aims to give everybody a chance to view the hep offerings in this line, reflecting a lively community entertainment plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ges Shevn
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Cherryhill Township
Blacklickk
Blacklick Township
Hunter
T.B. Miller
Gordon
Walter Reed
Ferguson
J. L. McKee
Archibald
Alice Repine
Filmore
H. J. Miller
Augustus Dickie
Dixon
Ira Gibson
Mahan
Bertha Houston
Armstrong
Anthony
Martha Harbison
McCreight
G. M. Edwards
Shelo
Werner
J. E. Lydick
Lata
Jennie Munshower
Hood
Samuel Wolf
East
G. M. Hammers
Walter Y. Malcolm
Wet Wheatfield
Ida Pee Er Ety Lee Malas
Wallsee
Ray Alexander
Germany
John St
Paden Erie Ee Garfield
W. M. Mack
Mile
West
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