Fourteenth Annual Reunion of Company A 61st Pennsylvania Volunteers
Surviving members of Company A 61st Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, gathered in Richmond for their fourteenth annual reunion. About 36 members attended in the forenoon, with 27 original veterans. elections named J. C. Armour as president and W. B. Stahl as treasurer. Afternoon program in Rochester Mills featured songs, readings, and talks on battlefield memories. The event honored W. H. Stanley with a gift cane, and Rochester Mills residents hosted a warm reception.
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Richmond
61St Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
J. C. Armour
J. A. Stewart
W. H Stanley
W. B. Stahl
Marion Center
J.C. Short
Rochester Mills
Given
John S. Ross
A. T. Brewer
Florence Stahl
Dessa Stanley
Zoe Bee
A. S. Work
Warrant Company
Women’s Relief Corps
Foe Lites de Satire Senet Takes Third at Friday Meet
Foe Lites de Satire Senet by the Brothers of Yi township secured third place in the 2 35 event at the Kit tanning meet held Friday.
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Yi Township
Kittanning
FAKEN TO ILLINOIS Two Saltsgivers Charged With Larceny
Sheriff Mack arrested J O Saltsgiver of West Lebanon and his brother Walter W Saltsgiver of Apollo on larceny charges. They were jailed here then shipped to Knox County with governor requisition papers. They allegedly stole grain from Knox County about a year ago amid surprise from friends.
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Mack
J. O. Saltsgiver
West Lebanon
Walter W. Saltsgiver
Apollo
Gaitsburg
Knox County
Walters
Lebanon
Fire destroys Wm. M. Fleck tin shop at Marion Center
The tin shop of William M. Fleck near the Marion Center hotel was consumed by fire around 5 am on Sabbath. The outhouse shop and its contents were destroyed, barn saved by neighbors, and insurance covered $450 total. Fleck suspects arson, with no clear origin found.
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Wm. M. Fleck
William M. Fleck
Marion Center
H. M. Fleck
Fleck
Cameron
Thompson
Attempted Fratricide Leads to Dixmont Transfer
Grant township overseer Porter Kinter and 8S. F. McCune escorted Horace Spicher to Dixmont Insane Asylum. Spicher, previously deranged, turned violent recently, attacked his brother Sailor Spider, and tried to burn the election house. He has prior asylum history.
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Porter Kinter
Grant Township
F. McCune
Horace Spicher
Dixmont
Sailor Spider
Asylum
Assault on the Road in Strongstown
A group of six young men from Strongstown assaulted John Adams and Martha Boring as they returned home. The couple were seized and roughly treated before cries for help attracted assistance. Warrants have been issued for the attackers who face a lower court hearing.
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Strongstown
John Adams
Martha Boring
Boring
Smashed Plows Destroyed Beloved Farmer's Equipment
Mr John Graham of Buffington township reported two plows destroyed last week with handles chopped and metal smashed into pieces. He has a possible clue and will pursue settlement before a justice's court if the loss is not made good.
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John Graham
Buffington Township
Graham
Flora man among four held on counterfeit money charge
In a U S officers arrest of Charles B States of Flora and three other men for circulating counterfeit money States appeared at a Friday Altoona hearing and pleaded not guilty He was held on a 20000 bond pending U S court action.
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Charles B. States
Flora
County
United States
States
Altoona
United States Court
Willsiet Breech Discharged for Lack of Evidence
Flora Indiana resident Willsiet Breech was discharged on day con due to insufficient evidence. The case centered on alleged conduct at Flora facilities with no additional charges filed.
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Flora
Indiana
Butler man holds special court session this week
Greer of Butler is holding a special court session this week as local officials arrange judicial proceedings and community attendance is noted.
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A Greer
Butler
Miss Mattie Dixon Found Dead in Lower Twolick Home
Miss Mattie Dixon of Lower Twolick was found dead in bed Friday morning by her brother Samuel Dixon. The 44 year old Free Methodist member and Union Sabbath school teacher died likely of heart disease after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Monday at her home and Oakland cemetery interment followed.
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Mattie Dixon
Lower Twolick
Brushgalley Township
George Hill
Blairsville
Samuel Dixon
Miss Dixon
Free Methodist Church
Union
Twolick
Dixon
Osbourne
Oakland
Death claims prominent Brush valley citizen and Blairsville pastor
Death came quickly to J Anderson McFeaters a Brush valley township farmer and church elder aged 65. He died 15 minutes after falling ill from apoplexy at home with his family present. He leaves a wife four children including Bert Frank and Clara. Rev Dr George Hill Blairsville aged 80 died after 55 years as pastor, instrumental in Blairsville Seminary. Survived by wife and five children. services were held and interment in Blairsville Cemetery.
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J. Anderson McFeaters
Brushvalley Township
McFeaters
Presbyterian Church
Mechanicsburg
Messrs
Bert and
Frank
McKeesport
G. W. Williams
Clarion
Clara
Emmons
Union Cemetery
George Hill
Blairsville
Palmer’s Fort
Westmoreland County
Jefferson College
Blairsville Seminary
J. N. Mitchell
Cicero
Preston Brown
Peoria
Beechwood
Helen
Harriet
Death of Thomas McKisson in Connellsville Pa
Thomas McKisson died at his home in Connellsville Pennsylvania on August 3 1885. He formerly lived in Cherry Hill township where he resided for many years.
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Thomas
Oer Urey Died A Rey Soier See Oe Morches
Fragmentary obituary notice records the death of a person named Oer Urey and mentions a person or place possibly linked to See Oe Morches, with unclear surrounding details and a five year timeframe.
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Urey
Arey
Dermot 1864 Notice of Individual's Death and Family Loss
Dermot, May 19, 1864. He belonged to the United Presbyterian church at Susquehanna and lived as a sincere Christian. He was a loving husband and father, leaving a wife and five children to mourn his loss, which we trust is his great gain.
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Dermot
United Presbyterian Church
Susquehdana
Mrs Elizabeth Denock Dies in White Township
Mrs Elizabeth Denock wife of Charles Denock of White township died Wednesday from inflammation of the bowels. The couple formerly lived near Latrobe and moved to White township only a month ago. A husband and one child survive. Funeral services led by Dr Hall were held Friday afternoon with interment in Greenwood cemetery.
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Elizabeth Denock
Charles Denock
White Township
Denock
Latrobe
Hall
Greenwood Cemetery
Death of Harry King in Homer City from cholera infantum
Harry King two years old, son of Mr and Mrs Harry King of Homer City, died Tuesday morning after spasms following a day of illness. The child was buried today at Greenwood cemetery in Homer City.
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Harry
Harry King
Homer City
Greenwood
Blairsville Resident Peter Connell Dead at 80
Mr Peter Connell longtime Blairsville resident died Saturday at age eighty after a monthlong stomach ailment. He is survived by a son. Interment was held Tuesday in Blairsville Catholic cemetery.
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Peter Connell
Blairsville
Blairsville Catholic
Local Resident Mrs Reese Dies in Buffington Township
Mrs Reese of Buffington township died last Saturday at age 68 years 2 months and 5 days. Interment was in East Union church cemetery on Sabbath. She is survived by her son William Reese.
Indiana Athletic Club defeats Kellysburg in baseball thriller
Indiana Athletic Club toppled Kellysburg 19 to 16 after a high scoring nine inning game. Lohr pitched well for the visitors while Owens and McElhoes provided solid fielding behind the plate. Watson and Steele starred for Kellysburg in a back and forth contest to the end.
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Indiana Athletic Club
Kellysburg
Indiana Club
Indiana Boys
Indiana
Kellysburg Club
Lohr
Owens
Robert Watson
Harvey McElhoes
Steele
Stiffy Tracks Strong Crops in Conemaugh Township
Mr. David Stiffy, a 75 year old farmer from Conemaugh township, visited the county seat on Saturday. He reports his crops are yielding well this year and he expects to harvest 20 tons of hay from an 11 acre field.
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David Stiffy
Conemaugh Township
Stiffy
Family dinner at Mahaffey hosts delight guests
A party including Mr. and Mrs. L. Bush and others from Grantport and Cherryville visited Mahaffey last week. They drove in with a heavily laden wagon of food items for a dinner and left with a pleasant surprise, enjoying the day together.
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Mm. L
Dirty Work at Kellysburg Stones Hit Carriage Injuring Two
A cowardly attack occurred Thursday evening as the Kellysburg baseball team left the hotel. Stones struck the rear seat occupants Campbell and Owens, wounding them. others damaged the carriage and lamp, and the assailants fled into darkness. Dr. Simpson treated the injuries, described as ugly flesh wounds. Locals condemn the act and seek names of those responsible.
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Kellysberg
Messrs
Joseph Dickey
Ed. Wood
Ansley Campbell
Elliot Owens
Campbell
Owens
Mr. Owens
Mr. Campbell
G. E. Simpson
Kellysburg
Keliysburg
May Be Built After All Pittsburg and Eastern Railway Branch
Survey of a Pittsburg and Eastern Railway branch from Cush Creek up the Susquehanna to Barnesboro, Cambria county, may lead to a branch line this fall. Heavy stockholders own undeveloped coal lands along the route, suggesting a nearby branch before extending the main line. Contract for Rankins summit to Saltsburg likely not let this fall. Work near Mahaffey to Rankins summit progresses. coal along Cush Creek will enter markets. Transit man D L Moorhead reviews land titles in Hillsdale Glen Campbell vicinity.
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Pittsburg & Easterft Railway
Cush Creek
Susquehanna River
Barnesboro
Cambria County
Rankins Summit
Montgomery Township
Saltsburg
Mahaffey
D. L. Moorhead
Surveying Corps
Hillsdale
Glen Campbell
Pocket Book Found. Hoovers Aims to Trace Thief
Gambleton merchant and postmaster A G Hoover believes he can recover the $40 taken from his pocket book lost last June. The finder returned papers but not the money, and Hoover, using a neighbor discovered lead, plans to request restitution or pursue recovery. The book bore his name and post office, guiding the suspect.
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A. G. Hoover
Gambleton
Hoover
Eleventh Annual Convention of Ladies Mission Circle
The Ladies' Home and Foreign Mission Circle met at Ambrose for its eleventh annual convention. Delegates from the circle gathered to discuss mission work, plan outreach, and review previous year's activities.
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Ladies’ Home and Foreign Mission Circle
Ambrose
the ‘Ladies’ Home and Foreign Mision Circle
Unclear fragment hints at social note or local mention
Fragmentary text references Ms BD I Haley and a group of friends, with garbled terms suggesting a social or personal notice. No clear event, place, or date can be confirmed from the readable portion.
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Mm Lucretis
New
Ms. BD. I
Haley
Suwel
Rigel
Special Week and Land Case Amid Court Terms
The court heard a mixed docket with a land dispute involving Elizabeth Cresswell, William Clark, and Mrs. Doberneck. Claims of fraud and mental incapacity were argued, while a tax title and potential heirs were raised. Verdict later favored the plaintiff on land, with six cents damages and costs awarded.
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Mim Anthony
Sarah Steel
J. K. Mikesell
J. M. Guthvia
Frank Rooff
Bell Johns
Annie E. Long
E. L. Kebaug
Susan Orner
Harry Uncapher
Albert Shearer
BF. Hillard Taylor
James W. Repine
Richard Hotman
S Equity
The
United
Elizabeth Cresswell
William Clark
Clark
Ohne Sachs
The Two Councils Will Form a New Indiana Body
The article reports that two councils plan to establish a new governing body in Indiana. It notes discussions about a charter for the new entity and outlines anticipated steps toward its creation and potential impact on local governance.
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Pennsylvania
Heunion
Blacklick
G. A. R. Plenie
74Th Regiment
Soldiers’ Organization of
Indiana County
Grove
Cherrytree
Wm. Conner Post No
G. A. RB
Wea
Pele
James
Faken
Illinois
Dixonville
Barrett
Cruikshank
Nese
Judge Greer
J. A. M’featers
McKirson
David Urey
Mrs. Reese
Indiana Athletics
Wood
Steetle
McElhoes
Watson
Campbell and
Cathcart
India
R. Watson
Fenton
I Ortz
Jarhart
Vee Allen
H. Watson
Pete Lohr
P. Perce
Eaes Tenon
Adtrneenee
Epee
Fas
el Kinter
C. McElhoes
Pittsburg & Eastern Railway
Mr. Hoover
Bayne
Greer
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