Tragic Execution Witnessed in County by Sheriff Wettling
A detailed account describes a public execution setup and its collapse as the condemned man Renzo faces the gallows. Sheriff Wettling oversees the event with religious rites, the trap misfires, and the body is later pronounced dead at 10:48 by Dr. W Gates. Interment follows at a local cemetery. investigators note a detective rope tested previously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wettling
Ogea
Alon
Aba
Renee Ing
Allison
Renzo
Renao
enZo
Neal Bateraay Mayalng
Ai Ann
Perenaded
Italian Renzo to hang for 1895 murder after jealous rage
Renzo, a 24 year old Italian from Creekside and brother in law of a local flag seller, was condemned to the gallows for shooting Mariania, his adored target, after she refused him. The narrative covers the crime scene, his confinement in the boys department, last meals, spiritual visits, and final hours before execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batro
Mariania
Phe
Rezo
Renzo
Ing Ttalian
Italy
Bat Camea
Ampeiog
Creekside
Big Soldier
America
Athosé Haven
Wettlin Tesa
George Iboe
Jefa
Stephene
Penn Run
M. A. Henry
Bisiaville
C. Work
Hamill
Sherif
Avery
Andy
Gover
Hose
Abia
Sheriff Wettling
James Allison
Joseph ‘Barver
Fragmented OCR note with unclear names and events
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a town event, a person named Abe, and a humorous or dismissive treatment of a document. The readable portions imply an incident or ceremony but lack coherent details to identify participants, dates, or outcomes.
Unclear OCR fragment hints at court or arrest context
Fragmentary lines mention an arrest, a plant, and individuals with unclear roles due to garbled text. No definite names, dates, or places can be confirmed from the readable portions.
Personal breevities from the town.past week
Local society notes list residents visiting relatives traveling for visits in Pittsburgh Indiana Warren and Greensburg. Names include Caldowall, Gallagher, Weeks, Steving, Poundsard, Gram, Williams, Bucker and more. Several townspeople returned home from trips, attended institutes, or moved for jobs. A birth and a double funeral are noted with community reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dohn B. Caldowall
Keamiat
Pletaburg
Guibu&Keas
Armstrong Township
Clyda Sadhor
Butley
MrayJoslall Neal
Nova
Louk Haven
Mind ‘Sheah Gallagher
Hbenebite
Codiana
Thia
Eigabeth
Pittabting
Indiaba
Elnity
Misgea Martha
Agnoa Poundsard
New York
Milligery
Bertha Gram
Water Street
Wheellog Frianda
Ee Wallace
Mni
Olive
Allegheny County
Helen Steving
Dale Arrest
Latta
Allegheny
Myron, Borland
Mra
AL FE
Purington
David Bartmann
Lovejoy
Indiana
Ler
Samuel
Barrett
Clayton Palmer
Punxsutawney
Carmene Renzo
M. L.dodds
Edith
Arith Street
Pittsburg
Miss Dodds
James Bruce
Boston
Mass
Mary
Carrié
Rogers
Warren
Alexander. Hopkins
Oak ‘Street
J.J. Tuimar
Greenwood Cemetery
Cee N.M. Smith
Parkwood
B. I. Johnston
McKeesport
Seow Position for School Teacher in Lansing
Miss Phyllis Moorhead, a local schoolteacher, has accepted a clerical post in the state capitol at Lansing Michigan. She resigned her teaching job and has begun new duties accompanied by her mother, who will return to Lansing. Miss Helle Allison has been elected to fill Moorhead’s vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Moorhead
State Capitol
Lansing
Mich
Moorhead
Tawaa Ci Mich
Latising
Helle Allison
Maude King Suicide in New Castle Jail
Maude King aged sixteen of Near Indiana shot herself in the stomach while in a New Castle jail on Monday night last week and died Wednesday evening. She had lived in Youngstown where she was known as Vern Delaney. Before dying she asked for no minister and expressed repentance for her past life, saying her home was near this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude’ King
New Castle
Youngstown
Vern Delaney
Enrollment gains and losses in state normals
The 1907 totals show Tudlang Norms adding 418 students over the prior year. West Cheater rises by four and Katatawa by ten, while other state normals report declines in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal
Pension agent Cunningham resigns amid railroad company shakeup
The Pennayl vans Railroes Company announces the resignation of pension agent Cunningham after years of service. He will receive a rent to cover his immediate needs while the company conducts business. State Agriculture Department lists four Cyymers panies held in the county with event dates in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunningham
Te Pennaylvans Railroes Company
Yavay
State Department of Agriculture
West Livanon
Creekside
Dagenber
Kellysburg
Decemher
Wiigua
County Medical Society to Hold Twolflk Country Club Day
The Cotity Metical Society will hold a duting at the Twollak Country Club tomorrow with an interesting program of entertainment and a guest list inviting members and their friends. Dinner will be served at the club house and provisions made for comfort at the Twos lek reals along the banks of the Twollek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomtorivow
Metical Society
Pnelta
Indy
Twollak
Iplensuive
Deckers
Loea
Pleasura
Neybean
Socie
Élob
Thia
Burglary Mixup Ends With Brother-in-law Shot
Mabry Waddie reportedly shot by Harry Kuhns on Philadelphia Street late Thursday night. Haryng Wadding, brother-in-law to Wadding, was injured after a mistaken burglary confrontation at a social gathering at Lordge Chapel. Wadding suffered a chin wound with bone fracture but is not expected to have serious results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabry Waddie
Baller Fuchin
Harry Kubns
Philadelphia
Haryny Wadding
Wadding
Ulus Fred
Pal
Shis
Mer. Wadding
Uhns
More Money for Veterans Pensions Granted in 1907
Listings show several veterans and widows granted monthly pensions or increases effective dates in 1907. Recipients include William Bliles Smicksburg Pennsylvania. Noah G. Clark Gastown. William Rowland Plamnyille. Sarah B. Lydia Home. Henry Prothers Indiana. John M. Brown Creekside. J R Adams Indiana. Increases note Adams from 12 to 15 dollars, Lydia widow 8 to 8 plus accrued, and Augustas Wilhelmson from 12 to 20? per month. Agency of A W Lang facilitated grants to Sarah Lydia widow and Joseph B Smith original at 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bliles
Smicksburg
Rélshie
Bebrabry
Willian
Eying
Elki
Abs
Noah G. Clark
Gastown
William
Rowland
Plamnyilleissue
Sarah B. Lydie
Henry Prothers
Indiana
John M. Brown
Creekside
J. R.adams
A. W. Lang Ae Sollowibeans
Sarah
Lydia
Samuel ‘A. Lydie
Joseph B. ‘Smith
Augustas. Wilhelot
Man Hanged Himself in Barn Near Brushyalley
Samuel G Rhodes aged 18 or 8, health poor, died by his own action hanging in barn of Samuel Burns near Brushyalley Perl Monday morning. Body found by Miss Margaret Evans who with sister Mary moved the remains to the house. Deceased had lived with Mr Evans since boyhood and ill health is blamed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel G. Rhodes
Samuel Burns
Brushyalley
Perl
Margaret Evans
Mary
Mr. Evans
Mrs Grovewall to undergo appendicitis operation
Mrs E P Grove of Wayne Avenue is in a Pittsburg hospital awaiting an appendicitis operation after returning from Rome New York where severe pain led to a diagnosis. Her condition improved and she was moved to the hospital. Miss Jessie Fleming of Fifth Street was also taken to Merry Hospital in Pittsburg for an operation, accompanied by companions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Grove
Wayne Avenue
Pittsburg
Rome
N. Y
D Ke
Jessie Fleming
Fifth Street
Merry Hospital
Hepainzer
Jonnie
Realty Deals and Fire Damage Shake Local Scene
Hopal Realty Deata and attorney Stewart purchased 128 acres near Parke wood for 2700. A Jeanie Lytle property on Wayne avenue and Loguabd street attracted 1080 at auction. McConnell & Hosack facilitated both deals. A fire damaged the residence of N W Atawarty in Marlon Center, with insurance of 2000 paid within 34 hours. banks to close on Labor Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopal Realty Deata
Stewart
M. Sella Warner
Parkewood
Gornee
Wayne Avenue
Loguabd Street
Jeanie Lytle
A. O. Wid Aowen
John B. Mista
McConnell & Hosack
Roofhneaold Ieee
Anture
Smithport
Mahan
Tod
Davia
Marlon Contery
Atawarty
Marlon Center
Thompson
Reunions Highlight Washington Township Event
More than 600 people attended the Cribbs school reunion in Washington township with Rev M Le Schmucker presiding. Highlights included welcome by Miss Mac Bracken, addresses by former teachers and pupils, a noon basket dinner, and songs and recitations marking years past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cribbs
Washington Township
M. le Schmucker
Willat
Addresson
Ray
William Mitchell
Spring Hill
Kan
Cribs
America
Elderton
Robert Mahan
Joseph Shaffer
Covode
Shaffers
Earl McKee
Big Run
Harry Shaffer
Punxsutawney
Osbarns Shaffer
Luther
Samuel Shaffer
Red Kephatt
Lias Beck
Davia Goheen
William Weiss
Clyre Pamper
Sydow
John Blystone
Willst
A. J. Cook
Vandergrift
Viola Blystone
Creekside
Uber
William Uber
Locust
Boon
Pringle
George J. Shelley
Wiltore
D. C. Wells
Rogsmoyne
D. R. Pringle
Maude
Mra
A. Shaffer
Town
Mra. Sayrwine
Willet
Harvey Shailor
Misa Cora Walls
Joseph Wells
George Wells
Jennie Wella
Rousmoyne
C, D
Claty Gahagan
Hagamore
James Sloan
Joli Pringle
D. R. Sloan
Rural Valley
J. G. Beicker
Galpkabarg
Montgomerya
McGees Mills
Oleqfield County
Weddings of a Week Show Early Local Nuptials
Robrita Owanh of Homes City and Mleg Bigio P Owen of Johnstown wed at the bride’s home on a Wednesday with Rev B Lagerty officiating. Ralph Joba of Womer City and Lillie Bhetler of Center township also married by Squire J A Crossman. Howard Hileman of Wilgua and Sadie McMillen of Hilledale wed by Ayia Crossman. J Earl Wagner plans a $3000 bungalow build at Ridge Ave and Madison Terrace Chevy Olinga Heights starting September 1. Don’t miss the big play next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robrita
Owanh
Harry
Roberts
Homes City
Mleg Bigio P
Owen
Johnstown
Wednay
B. Lagerty
Cooper Avenue
Ohurah
Jorm-Suetler
Ralph Joba
Womer City
Lillie Bhetler
Center Township
Chevy Chase Heights
J. Earl Wagner
Water Street
Ridge Avenue
Madison Terrace
Chevy Olinga Heights
Deaths in town and nearby areas reported in obituary notices
Mrs. Re venca N. McCord widow of Dr William McCord of Pittsburg dies suddenly at 7130 in the home of her niece Mrs Nina L Loughry. Other notices include Ruth Stanard Porter 82, Henry Fryer 88, Mrs Frank G Corrad 44, Margaret Devinney 81, Mack Campbell 28, W Dewalt Wilson 4 8, Ruth McQuown 15, Nathan Ross 21, infant Robert McClure 9 months, D A Barber's death in Newton New Jersey, and various social notes and birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revenca N. McCord
William ©. McCord
Pittsburg
Panna
Nina L. Loughry
North Sixth Street
Ulster
J. N. Banka
Town
Banks
Mra. Lough
Zanesville
Mra. Banks
Rothars
John Wilson
Bator City
Orb
Robert Wilson
Dagcett
Cal
Loughry Tome
Lewis Hay
Piivice
Greenwood
Harry
Purled
James Davinney
Lewisville
Conemaugh Township
Iate Janes
Tevinney
Henry and
Taylor
Eden
Kan
James
Calvin
Parkwood
Harriet
Mack Cammbele Mack Campbell
McClure Campbell
Robinson
Youngwood
Phoebe Lear
Garfield
Robert McClure
W. GB. Hofferan
Blairsville
Bardan
D. A. Barber
Mra
Mont Stephens
M. Agherson
Pon Run
Hig
Newton
N.J
Barvia Janke Daur
Mactha Jane Daur
Dwight Daur
Benet
Indiana County Fair Promises Record Attendance and Events
Indiana County Agri cultural Society prepares for the fifty first annual exhibition with eager crowds expected. Races midways and horticultural displays are planned, with veterans and Elks noted among attendees. Excursion trains from Altoona Pittsburgh and points south will run to Indiana for the fair, stock entries closing Saturday and other entries Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indiana County Agricultural Society
David Blair
Twighnstown
Ievere
Dara Davis Dashain
Round House
Horticultural Hall
Big Grove
Elks
Johuatown
Pennsylvania
Butler
Buffalo
Rochester
Pittsburg
Punxsutawoey
Members of 26th Pennsylvania Volunteers Hold Reunion
The 26th annual reunion of the 01 regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers met at Capt. D. A. Lakehart's home in Sinislesburg with business meetings, elections of officers, and readings on deaths. A dinner followed at Smickeburg hotel then church exercises in Swicksburg, with prayers, welcome by Rev de Bar Bradley, and songs. Several absent members sent greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
D. A. Lakehart
Sinislesburg
R. Stumpf
O. A. ‘Ellis
J. A. Streame
W. Hi
Stanley
William B. Atahl
A. O. Ellis
Rochester Mills
John Harbison
Smith
J. R. Stumpf
Association
Thomas O. Thompson
William T. Wiseinger
A. T. Brewer
J. Matthews
3.M. Ayres
Smickeburg
Swicksburg
Daugherty
Reve de Bar Bradley
Smicksburg Lutheran Church
Mise Kinnen
Baat Mahoning
Addy
Axercises
Idames Fakehart
Presentia
Aelude Bi
Aes
Brancea Wae Rae Aren de Sanek
Margaret Btreame
Cavall
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Emilié
Ranzo
Timaha
Weere Power Asaured
Eec
Fufnshh
Atrest
Fae Elena
Christy
Seow
Maude King
Indiana County Lidiers
Grovewall
Chibts
Ashool Hous
Towathey
Shaders
Pringles
Ruth Stanard Nouter
Ruth Stanard Porter
North Seventh Street
Daniel
Mary Stanard
Ale
Danial Porter
de. Crawford
Onlland
Ini Payer
Henry Fryer
John L. Fryer
Punxautawney
Martin O
Elzabeth
David
Samuel Kaufman
Mahaney
W. Dewalt Wilson
Willia Wilson
West Water Street
Ruth M'Quown
Ruth McQuown
H. J. McQuown
Boulder
Col
Artitan Ross
Nathan Ross
Brushvalley
Brushvalley Township
Rooiat CIA
Fanny Thoms
Mina Harelet Rumbull
H. B. Engle
Ans Avenue
Hareka Club
Tirbraey Hall
Helen Ottok
Sur
D. A. Hetrick
Church Street
Calvin Boennar
Androna
Jevale F. Stuwaert
Ornst
iMedia
Rumah
Homer Olty
Ahalier
Bronley KB
Mabel Orkolt
Poltilal Storthu
Poarca
D’ Orville
Joly
Mortfione
Giacoia Varrath
Rm Secee
Arld Tounion
Smickshare
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