Balloting Underway for Congressional Conference Nomination
A district congressional conference convened here yesterday, with sessions held behind closed doors at the New American House. Beacom, Fisher, and Karte were elected officers as votes tallied through eleven ballots. Conferees from Leechburg Greensburg Latrobe and Punxsutawney form lines, with no nomination yet and the outcome described as as uncertain as a jury verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sal
New
New American House
James 8. Beacom
Greensburg
John S. Fisher
Town
T. M. Karte
Pubxsutawney
Beale
Jack
Smith
Stanor
Joseph G. Beale
Leechburg
Armstire
W. W. MeeKalip
A.J. Elliot
Johns F. Whitworth
Kittanning
McNalip
BM. P. Leeson
N. F. Seanor
Greensbury
Westmoreland County
James S. Belcom
James 8. Peters
D. A. Miller
Latrobe
James G. Mitchel
Hamilton
P. M. Kurtz
Ponxsutawney
M. M. Rankin
Brockwayville
W. O. Smith
Jefferson County
Lex N. Mitchell
Punxsatawney
Rankin
Hex
Indiana
Indiana Sends Large Delegation to G A E Encampment in Chicago
Indiana sent a large Post 28 G A E delegation to Chicago for the national encampment. The group rode in a special car via Pittsburg, led by Indiana band escorts and many supporters. Members named include Rev D M Kinter Henry Kilingenberger Wil Jia St Clair Judge White D I Pringle John Weir Sidney Marlin G W Wheeler J M Marshall M Kannar H W Kannar John Allison Isaac Beck and wife Mrs C A Gessler J B Younkins Alex Rankin J P Stephens Samuel Culp Irvin Shafter Peter Bennett George Faith and wife John Bennett Miss Alice Campbell and Miss Cora Weir all of Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Chicago
Post 28
Post 1
Pittsburg
Indiana Band
D. M. Kinter
Henry Kilingenberger
Wil Jia St. Clair
Judge White
D. i Pringle
John Weir
Sidney Marlin
G. W. Wheeler
J. M. Marshall
M. Kanarr
H. W. Kanarr
John ©. Allison
Isaac Beck
C. A. Gessler
J. B. Younkins
Alex. Rankin
J. P. Stephens
Samuel Culp
Irvin Shafter
Peter Bennett
George Faith
John Bennett
Alice Campbell
Cora Weir
Jonathan Light
Jefferson Wright
John
Montgomery
Israel Carpubau
J. 8. Pershing
Armstrong
Asrman Waddle
M. W. McLeughlin
Davie
Young, Township
C. L. Little
Hiram Rhodes
T. B. Hood
Richard Neil
Cynthia Smith
Alex. Furrea
Diamond Drill Tests in Center Township Coal Field Report
Tests by Rochester & Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company report 32 holes drilled to 206 feet since last November in Center township on the Rebecca Johnston and James Kauffman farms. Drilling costs are substantial as a full test continues. Heptasephs picnic at Idlewild drew 296 passengers. Austin Clowes’ Denton residence was struck by lightning causing minor damage.
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Center Township
Rebecca Johnston
James Kauffman
Ruchester & Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company
Indiana county fair set to draw crowds in two weeks
The big Indiana county fair opens in two weeks with plans for a strong musical lineup from local bands, a deer exhibit by William Fairman, Lotto the high diver, a race, phonographs in the round house, and six track events with purses totaling 1250. Subscriptions to the fair debt top 14,000, signaling strong public support. R. W. Wehrie showcases an elaborate Pharaoh vase bug display.
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Indiana
Lidiana
Blairsville
William Fairman
Punxsutawney
Lotto
Arace
Round House
Pennsylvania
R. W. Webrie
Optician
Town
Wehrie
Linn
War in China continues with Pekin defeat and losses
A European dispatch reports allies defeated in Pekin with about 1500 men lost as French and British forces retreat under heavy Chinese fire. Tokio cites Gen Yamaguchi on renewed Chinese efforts toward Pekin with 900 troops and 15 guns from Shan Tung. Chinese leaders move toward negotiations while Empress Dowager and Prince Tuan face pressure. American missionary refugees in Amoy seek return but are advised to relocate to the Philippines or the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Amst
St. Petersburg
St. Peters
Rou
Tokio
Yamagauchi
Shan Tung
Shanghai
Emperor Kwang Hsu
Prince Tuan
Shan Si
Li Hang Chang
Hsian Fu
The
Standard
Yung la
Amoy
United States
Philippines
America
Rough Riders Meet Campaign Club Formed at Court House
The Indiana and White township Rough Riders campaign club held its first meeting at the Court House on Friday evening. R. W. Wehrle was elected president J. A. Crossman secretary and A. L. Gilbert treasurer. A committee of Hugh M. Bell Harry Christy and D. W. Simpson was appointed to draft by laws Over 200 Republicans have signed the membership roll and next Friday evening at the Court House the 27 officers will be elected Full attendance of Republicans from White and Indiana townships is urged as both districts have membership and office rights The club will discuss future work and other business at that meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana and
White Township
Rough Riders Campaign Club
Court House
R. W. Wehrle
J. A. Crossman
A. L. Gilbert
Hugh M. Bell
Harry Christy
D. W. Simpson
Isis
Indiana
Lightning Strikes Stock Sheds Injures Local Youth
Walter Keely, about 18, sheltered beneath a stock shed at the Kittanning fair grounds, was struck by lightning Monday afternoon. Rendered unconscious, he was rushed to the hospital in Kittanning and expected to recover enough to return home within a week. He is the son of David Keely, a White township farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Walter Keely
Robert Sanford
Kittanning
David Keely
George Dickey
White Township
Punxsutawney Fire Destroys Major Business Block
A large fire at Punxsutawney leveled part of the leading business block on the town’s prominent thoroughfare destroying Bodham house Grier & Ousterhout and Kurtz buildings. Losses ranged from 940,110 to 9120,000. W. McCurdy of West Lebanon harvested 357 bushels of oats from seven acres.
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Punxsutawney
Thomnuphiare
Bodham
House
4 Ton
Grier & Ousterhout and
Kurtz
W. €. McCurdy
West
Lebanon
Baptists Hold 16th Indiana Meeting at Ambrose
The Indiana Baptist Association women’s missionary society held its 16th annual meeting at Ambrose church with wide participation. Officers elected include President Mrs. R. Riedel and Secretary Miss Ollie Napp. Sessions debated “Weak Churches” and “Missionary Obligation,” featuring talks by Miss Edna Scott and Mrs. A J Furman. The gathering continues with devotional exercises and programed topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose
Women’s Home and Foreign Missionary Society
The
Indiana Baptist Association
A. J. Furman
Town
Amanda Brady
W. D. Bush
R. R. Kuiedel
Kellysburz
Mirs Ollie Napp
Purchase Line
John Farnsworth
Eastran
Willisia Kimple
Chambersville
Eastrun
Edna Scott
Philadelphia
R. Riedel
Kellysburg
M. A. French
Plumville
Jessie Dunmire
Homer City
John McMillen
F. Warner
Indiana
Pensions And Postal Matters Highlight 1890s Aid Actions
Congressman Secures government aid for several individuals across Greensburg Armstrong Blairsville and other towns. Pension details include Benjamin F May receiving six dollars monthly from 1891 and 312 from 1898. Elizabeth C Smith receives 38 from 1899 and accrual for her husband. David Barr’s pension increased to ten from 1899. Postmaster at Home Indiana county gets 110 yearly for separating mails. Rural free delivery in Blairsville referred to a special agent. Hezekiah Barkeypile postmaster at Ideal Indiana county and others listed. Scottdale pension board appoints Dr W H Fetter.
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Jack
Benjamin F. May
Greensburg
Elizabeth C. Smith
Fosters Mills
Armstrong County
David Barr
Salisburg
Indiana County
Blairsville
Hezekiah Barkeypile
Lightning Destroys Barn and Contents Near Ambrose
Lightning struck the M. T. Steele barn in East Mahoning township during a heavy Friday storm, igniting interior flames and consuming farm machinery, crops, and grain. The insured barn was valued at 600 dollars with scant insurance on contents. no stock was lost. Steele had previous fire losses including his home, a barn, and a sawmill in recent years.
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Ambrose
M. T. Steele
East Mahoning Township
Mutual
Steele
Church Pulpits and Missions Highlighting Weekend Services
Rev H C Saum of Belle Vernon preached at the Christian church on Sabbath while Rev H G Moody of Altoona and Rev R R Riedel of Kellysburg preached and spoke at local halls and churches next Sabbath. Rev Lewis Hay returns to lead the Lutheran pulpit, with Evangelist Rev Herbert Yeuell to address Pine Flats Christians on Friday on The Dragon Awakes. Mission work topics follow Philadelphia mission talk, and Miss Scott departs for Bagstone Burma as a missionary. Jessie Danmire from Homer City reports on the national Baptist Young People’s Union convention at evening service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Saum
Belle Vernon
Christian Church
H. G. Moody
Altoona
Presbyterian Church
R. R. Riedel
Kellysburg
Lewis Hay
Lutheran Church
Herbert Yeuell
Pine Flats
China
Unitect of
Philadelphia
Baptist Church
Misa Scott
Bagstone
Burma
Misa Jessie Danmire
Homer City
National Baptist Young People’s Union Convention
Last Day for Registration And Voting Privileges
The last day for registration to secure voting rights for the upcoming presidential election is Wednesday September five. Taxes must be paid by October five to qualify for the vote. Sheep damages: orders issued for the week include C. F. McJonnin of Conemaugh seven dollars and W. L. Meijankin of Conemaugh seven dollars.
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Fvausc
C. F. McJonnin
Conemaugh
W. L. Me i Jankin
Grand Army Day Reunions Honor Civil War Veterans in Indiana
Indiana hosts the 15th annual Indiana County Soldiers Association reunion as 2000 attend. Survivors of the 67th Pennsylvania Volunteers parade, speak at the Court House, and gather at Library Hall for a camp fire and program. Officers elected, ox roast planned for next year, with strong local support and tributes to veterans.
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Fair Grounds
Indiana
Philadelphia
67Th Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Indiana County
Philadelphia Street
Sixth
Water
Seventh
Carpenters Avenue
Library Hall
Blairsville
Green Township
James L. O'Neil G. A. R. Post
Cookport
Court House
Indiana Cornet Band
Indiana Post
Indiana County Organization
Capt
G. A. McLain
G. A. McLuin
W. J. Mogle
Armstrong
John Bryan
John McGaugh
Nellie Mogle
Parkwood
Wm. A. Rager
Derry
Roger
W. L. Reed
John McGaughey
Judge White
67Th
Col
H. H. Kulm
Johnstown
Lottie McCaffery
Allegheny
Women’s National Association Auxiliary Union of
Prof
S. M. Work
Cecilia Quartette
Mesars
Harry M. Stewart
Charles Gessler
Virgil Zener
Pearle Walker
Messia
Will Bowman
Ivick Watson
Wellington Clark
Town
Soldiers Reunion of 61st and 74th Regiments Near Smicksburg
About 500 survivors from Company A 61st and Companies B and F 74th met at Coleman's Grove near Smicksburg West Mahoning township for a reunion. Captain John Kinter presided. Rev Lemp and Rev French spoke. D A and Miles Lukehart sang. band provided music. Officers for the coming year were elected for the Tith and Flat regiments, with Shields and Work in top posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smicksburg
Coleman’s Grove
West Mahoning Township
John A. Kinter
Rayne Township
Adam Black
Lemp
Smicsebury
D. P. French
Plumville
D. A
Miles Lukehart
John St. Clair
Punxsutawney
Marie Gahagan
Lukehart-Davis
Peddlers in Trouble and Local Notices
Alleged peddling without license leads to arrest of Emanuel Buchannan of Blairsville, with $100 fine on appeal. Abe Bashafi facing charges. Blairsville merchants support prosecutions. Miss Mary J. Weir lands government nurse position, to sail to Manila via San Francisco. Carriage accident near Marion Center injures J H McGinity but he is not seriously hurt. Samuel McBeth jailed for drunkenness and disorderly conduct after fines unpaid. Spence Swan and Brandon families to reunite near Chambersville on Oct 3, invitation extended. Michael Bennett completes arch bridge over Roberta run White township. Kinnans’ family ill with typhoid near Deckers Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emanuel Buchannan
Blairsville
McFeatern
Barrell Township
Abe Bashafi
Mary J. Weir
John Weir
Miss Weir
San Francisco
Cal
Manila
West Penn Hospital
Pittsburg
D. H. Bee
Charles McGregor
Marion Center
J. H. McGinnty
Town
Indiana
McGinity
Kellar Harris
Samuel McBeth
Burgess M. B. Kline
Refused New Trial Condemns Fleming to Death
After almost three years in jail, Martin Fleming received a death sentence from Judge White for the murder of Charles Stuchel. An appeal to higher courts or a pardon board remains possible, with the governor to decide if the sentence will be carried out. The case stems from a 1897 town quarrel ending in Fleming firing a fatal shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Fleming
Charles Stuchel
White
Pangeess
Josiah Neal
Fleming
Supreme Court of
Board of Pardons
W. 2. Calhoun
John Horner
John Dodgson
Dodson
Stuchel
Stucher
Dentist seriously injured by exploding vulcanizer
Dr. R. E. Harbison a prominent Armstrong township dentist was seriously injured Friday afternoon when a vulcanizer exploded tearing a deep gash in his right hand and burning coals scattered the room. His sister Martha was struck on the head and relief came from Dr. Kerler of Shelocta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Harbison
Armstrong Township
Martha
Kerler
Shelocta
Farmers Institutes Move to December Sessions
The Farmers Institutes, backed by the State Department of Agriculture, will be held in December this season, shifting from February and March. Parkwood hosts December 3–4, Ambrose December 5–6, and Rochester Milla December 7–8, with a detailed 67th Regiment reunion history on page 3.
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Farmers’ Institutes
State Department of Agriculture
Naval
Parkwood
Devesther
Ambrose
Rochester Milla
67Th
Liussday
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sion
Diterell
Idlewild
Austin Clowes
Denton
Tite Coming
Rough Riders
Punxsutawneys
Baptist Missionary Meeting
Pensions and Postal Matters
Church News
W. B. Kellar
T. P. Stephens
J. J. Miller
John Ebby
Abram Hill
Livermore
Daniel Waltz
Ramey
John M. Hazlett
John F. Altman
W. A. Rager
Adam Grumbling
Brushvalley
J. W. Kerr
A. 8. Miller
W. H. Smith
J. Reed Adams
A. P. Watson
John R. Carnahan
John R. Bryan
Robert Adams
Butler
George Fisher
R. F. Templeton
Martintown
John B. Lucas
W. L. Mahan
John B. Graham
Burlington
John Lance
Spence
Swan
Brandon
Samuel Swan
This County
Michael Bennett
Roberta Run
Lowry
George Kionsn
Deckers Point
Kinnan
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