Bill of Costs Filed in Prothonotary Office
The county faces a costly legal fight over a 1893 act based bill of costs in a judicial race dispute. Contestants claim 3200 dollars, respondents about 3500, with totals of 6700 dollars so far. Commissioners will file exemptions to save the county over 800 dollars, and two points of law will be argued before payments resume, likely weeks later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GGA
Peeler
Coorpokate
Stereeeeese
Eee
Oddateatansae
Bestadis
Accident Years Ago Leads to Amputation of Leg
Drs A A Johnston of Blacklick and Klingensmith of Blairsville amputated the left leg of 71 year old Hugh Fry near Blacklick last Wednesday. The limb, removed above the knee, had long plagued him since a badly healed ankle fracture from 47 years ago on the old canal at Nineveh. Once cancerous, the limb prompted a life saving operation. Fry is recovering and hopeful for full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Johnston
Blacklick
Klingensmith
Blairsville
Hugh Fry
Mr. Fry
Nineveh
White Light At Normal Building Gets Electric Power
The Normal school is now equipped with electric light after wiring completed on Monday by Jas Brown and Son of Pittsburg. J K Bev ington supervised with fifteen men over three weeks using almost ten miles of wire. All rooms are lit with white light and wires are neatly concealed. Brown and Son receive 1300 dollars for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal School
Jas. Brown & Son
Pittsburg
J. K. Bevington
Messrs. Brown & Son
More Alleged Counterfeiters Arrested at Altoona
Saturday four men connected with counterfeit coin passing were taken to Altoona after Friday warrants issued by United States Commissioner Graffini. They were then moved to Holidaysburg for hearings. Named defendants include A. G. Spencer and Charles States of Flora County, plus B. F. White of Bushside and Adam Banks of Punxsutawney. trial set this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Graffini
Altoona
Holidaysburg
A.G. Spencer
Charles States
Near Flora
B. F. White
Buspside
Adam Banks
Punxeytawney
Man Injured In Trade City Horse Incident
Mr William Hiothen of Trade City fractured his left leg above the knee on Wednesday. He was aided by bystanders using water from a pail, while the horses nearby became agitated. The patient is progressing well under care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hiothen
Trade City
Wodnealay
Hiothent
Morrow
Marchand
Death of a Dapple Gray Horse Belongs to Mr Wilson
The handsome dapple gray horse named Harry owned by Mr W T Wilson of Church Steely died on Tuesday after a sudden illness the day before. Inflammation is suspected as the cause of death with possible comment from Mr Wilesa regarding the animal’s condition.
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Harry
W. T. Wilson
Church Steely
Wilesa
Reunion of Pa Civil War veterans in Barnesboro
Surviving members of Co. D, 115th Pa. Vol. and Co. D, 110th Pa. Vol. met at Barnesboro Cambria County on Thursday for a reunion honoring the Civil War era. Addresses by Rev. J. F. Smith and comrades Smyers Haws and Westover marked the event. Jesse C. Hamilton of Colo. has died since the last gathering. Officers elected for the coming year are President Jerry Keith Vice President Corporal Mack Secretary Mr. Lute. Next reunion set for Grip in the county on June 11 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. D
Barnesboro
Cambria County
Susquehanna Township
J. F. Smith
Philip Smyers
Harry Haws
Oliver J. Westover
Jesse C. Hamilton
Colo
Jerry Keith
Corporal Mack
Lute
Grip
County
Monster Pumpkin Grows Huge in East Wheatfield Township
East Wheatfield Township residents report a monster pumpkin grown by Mr. David Wakefield on the river side of Nineveh. The melon measures about 50 inches around and 32 inches long, with a seed history tied to last year’s eight wagon loads from the same vine. Wakefield plans to display it at the upcoming fair for farmers to see.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wakefield
Indiana Riders Shine At Ridgeway Bicycle Meet
The Ridgeway bicycle races drew many Western Pennsylvania riders and visiting Indiana cyclists. Work placed sixth in the one mile handicap run in 2.16, Branghter seventh, with Work sixth and Stewart seventh in the one mile open. Over thirty started the handicap and twenty in the 2.45 class. Daugherty and S. M. Work attended from this place as Indiana riders promote the next meet on August 30 with entries expected from Erie, Buffalo and Jamestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridgeway
Pennsylvania
Messrs. Work
Braughter
Stewart
Mr. Work
Branghter
Work
Messrs. S. M. Work
D. N. Daugherty
Indiana
Erie
Buffalo
Jamestown
N. Y
Second United Presbyterian Church Likely Buys Church Street Property
At a congregational meeting on Wednesday the trustees were authorized to purchase the News office property on Church street for 1600 dollars. The contract is nearly secured and a decision will be finalized within ten days. Most members favor the purchase though a minority seeks another site. The matter should be settled this week with a probable purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second United Presbyterian Church
Church Street
Pittsburg Firm Plans Gas and Oil Test Well in Center Township
Carpenters erect a derrick on the Wm. H. Clawson farm in Center township as a Pittsburg company starts drilling for gas and oil. Cote and Beck of Pittsburg represent the firm drilling a test well near Bethel church in the Westmoreland belt. Drilling will reach several hundred feet with optimism for a productive bore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Clawson
Center Township
Messrs. Cote and
Beckwith
Pittsburg
Bethel Church
Westmoreland Oil and Gas Belt
Two Men Fined After Clubbing At East Philadelphia Home
George Hamilton and Milt McCoy were arrested after about a week of socials at a small east Philadelphia street house. Neighbors complained as the men drank from a bowl that intoxicates. Policeman Langham conducted the arrest and at Monday’s hearing before the bargess both men were fined five dollars and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hamilton
Milt McCoy
Philadelphia
Langham
Injuries Reported After Incident With Loss Estimated
A partial fragment notes injuries among new arrivals and a rough loss estimate. The text lacks clear details on number of injuries, identities, location, or cause, making precise reporting difficult. Additional context or full article needed for a complete summary.
Doctor S A Shaeffer Dies After Brief Illness
Dr S A Shaeffer of Rochester Mills died of typhoid fever on Wednesday after six days in bed and two weeks of illness. Formerly of Atwood Armstrong county, he practiced medicine in Rochester Mills for six years, with many night calls. He leaves a wife and two children, and was a member of Richmond council No 491 Jr O U A M. Funeral services were held under the order and his remains were taken to Atwood for interment on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Shaeffer
Rochester Mills
Atwood
Armstrong County
Richmond Council, No. 491
Order
Death of Mrs Catherine Stiles in Cambria County
Mrs Catherine Stiles widow of Emanuel Stiles of Brushvalley township died at her son William Stiles home in West Taylor township Cambria county on Wednesday aged 64 years 1 month and 14 days after sunstroke from heat while doing laundry her death occurred despite medical care She is survived by one son and five daughters Remains were taken to Mechanicsburg for interment on Saturday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Stiles
Emanuel Stiles
Brushvalley
William Stiles
West Taylor Township
Cambria County
Mechanicsburg
Death of Mrs Margaret Faith at Blairsville Home
Mrs Margaret B Faith died at her daughter Mrs C W Dixon Blairsville on Wednesday evening after years of delicate health from complications of diseases. Survived by five children J H Whitesburg Mrs C W Dixon Blairsville R B Apollo Mary M Blairsville and George of this place. Aged 64. Remains brought here Friday and interred Oakland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret B. Faith
C. W. Dixon
Blairsville
Faith
J. H
Whitesburg
R. B
Apollo
Mary M
Blair
Miss Annie Kunkle Dies After Long Illness at 34
Miss Annie Kunkle daughter of Mrs Amanda Kunkle of Church Street died Wednesday morning after a prolonged illness. A member of the Methodist church she had been bedfast nineteen weeks. Funeral services were held in the church Friday at 10 o clock conducted by Rev Dr M M Sweeny. Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Kunkle
Amanda Kunkle
Church Street
Miss Kunkle
Methodist Church
M. M. Sweeny
Greenwood Cemetery
Death of John Howearth of Penn Run at 60
John Howearth of Penn Run died Monday from complications of diseases after lifelong stomach troubles from wartime service. He leaves a wife and two children, was about 60, and a Sample Run Christian church member. Interment followed Tuesday at Howe burying ground in Cherryhill township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Howearth
Penn Run
Sample Run
Death of Mr Willam Gemmell Elder in Jacksonville
Mr William Gemmell of Youngstown township died of heart disease on Monday at age 76. He had been in delicate health for years and is survived by his wife and three children. An elder in the United Presbyterian church at Jacksonville, he was a leading local figure. His remains were interred in the church graveyard on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Gemmell
Young Township
Gemmell
United Presbyterian Church
Jacksonville
Tuesaday
Mary Lewis of Rayne Township Dies at 87
Mrs. Mary Lewis of Rayne township died Tuesday evening aged 87. She lived in the same house for over 50 years and was mother of ex-Sheriff Lewis of East Mahoning township. Burial will be at Washington Presbyterian church graveyard in Rayne township on Thursday. Charlie Hull, two, son of Mr and Mrs George B Hull of West Church street, died of convulsions on Sabbath. Interment was at Oakland cemetery Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lewis
Rayne Township
Lewis
East Mahoning Township
Washington Presbyterian Church
Charlie
George B. Hull
West Church Street
Oakland Cemetery
Two Day Session At Saltsburg Convenes O Y P C U
Seventh annual convention of the Young People's Christian Union of the Conemaugh Presbytery met in Saltsburg over Thursday and Friday with broad representation. Rev Neil Ferguson opened devotional services, leaders from Saltsburg spoke, and Rev G W Robinson delivered The Crusade Spirit. Sessions featured talks on youth duties, mission work, consecration, and a closing address by Rev Kennedy. Officers for next year were named led by John McCreight as president and Mary Wilson as vice president. Robert H Wilson conducted music. delegates to the National Convention at Columbus were chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Christian Union
Conemaugh Presbytery
United Presbyterian Church
Saltsburg
Neil Ferguson
Second United Presbyterian Church
Saltsbury
E. 8. Littel
West Union Church
T. D. Boon
Salisbury
BR. A. Jamison
Apollo
Tinker
Bethel Church
S. J. Kyle
Johnstown
Wm. S. Owens
J. G. Kennedy
Denver
Col
Elairsville
Gertrude Thompson
Robert H. Wilson
Kennedy
John McCreight
Elderton
Thomas Anderson
Parkwood
Mary Wilson
Mary Ralston
Robert Ginter
R. A. Jamison
Conemaugh
Columbus
Ohio
Wilson
The Town's Dog Comes to a Quick and Sad End
The town records the death of Grover Sutton the little dog beloved by locals. Grover and Nellie were friendly with everyone, and a carriage wheel accident caused his death. Services were held with Ed P Grove and B H Lichteberger as bearers, Ross Sutton and Old Nell as mourners, and the remains laid to rest in Sutton's yard at 10 am Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Sutton
Terra Firma
Indiana
Grover
Nelli
P. Grove
B. H. Lichteberger
Ross Sutton
Nell
Sutton
Earth
Camp at Rugh station with John Watson guides boys
A party of boys from this place camp at Rugh station under John Watson. Campers include Richard and Mark Watson Fay Pennington Meade Marshall Hugh Moorhead Harry Bell Robert McCormick and John Brallier. They fish bathe and eat, with feeding requests to parents frequent. Mark Watson serves as travelling quartermaster in a creel suit, managing supplies for the boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rugh Station
John Watson
Richard
Mark Watson
Fay Pennington
Meade Marshall
Hugh Moorhead
Harry Bell
Robert McCormick
John Brallier
Reunions Highlight Road to Senior Games
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a reunion event led by organizers planning activities for a group’s upcoming games. Details are unclear, but the item emphasizes coordination and the anticipation of competition or a formal gathering.
Missionary Farewell for Rev Samuel G Wilson to Persia
A large Presbyterian service honored Rev Samuel G Wilson and wife before their departure to Tabriz Persia as Presbyterian missionaries. Speakers from local churches praised the couple, stressing sacrifice, gospel power, and the urgent call to global mission while the community expressed strong support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel G. Wilson
Persia
Bicycle Meet Promises Fast Races at Diamond Meet
Indiana county hosts a major bicycle meet next week featuring top riders from Erie City Wanderers Buffalo and P A C Park circuits. Notable entrants include Otto Maya Williams La Jeal and A L Banker with teams P A C Westmoreland Wheels and Four C Club of East Liverpool. The Indiana track is among the fastest in the country with potential records set on August fair day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnum
Indiana County
Ohio
New York
Ridgeway
P.A. C. Park
Pittsburg
Otto Maya
Williams and
la Jeal
Erie City Wanderers
F. A. Foull
Buffalo Press Club
F. P. Gstalder
Will Pa
Keller
Pigeon
P. A. C. Park
P. A
A. L Banker
Frank
Cleveland
C. Ward
United States
R Ralph
Rendre Net
Raizville Rand
A City Unearthed Pompeii Rediscovered Ruins And Artifacts
A historical Pompeii feature describes runined palaces and homes brought to light again along with fragments of daily life such as a twig basket, mason’s chest, purse, chariot wheel, window grating and shutter. It notes ancient earthquakes and Vesuvius ash burying the city in 79 and cites varying death tolls while noting curious artifacts and rooms preserved in ruins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pompeii
Rome
Haly
B. C
Cicero
Mount Vesuvius
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Second United Presbyterians
Pittsburg Company
Peace Breakers
S. A. Shaeffer
John Howeaerth
William Gemmell
Charlie Hull
Rosa McLaren
Camp Thornton
The
O. Y.P. Co. UL
Reunien
Proitongley En
Teretng
Presbyterian Church
Tabriz
Hall
McCreery
Utah
Graham
U. P
Ferguson
Waller
Indiana Normal
Christ
Owens
Sweeny
Robert Wilson
Rockies
D. J. Waller
Noe
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