Saltsburg Suit Halts Court as Damages Case Proceeds
Trial of Skivsburg Extension Company versus Saltsburg Rolling Company drags through December term with jurors, witnesses, and disputed breaches of contract. The case seeks twenty thousand dollars in damages and has dominated court time, while grand jury activity includes indictments for larceny in the Commonwealth v Stevens, Roger, Seely, Hamilton, and Gaston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skivsburg Extension Company
Salisburg
Salisburg Rolling Company
Glad
White
William Sabon
Est Mahoning Township
C. D. Patrick
Green Township
Commonwealth Va
David Stevens
Lew Roger
Elmer Seely
Ruth
Martin
Ed Hamilton
Ed Gaston
B. L. Junker
Will of Harman Miller provides farm bequest and shares
The Harman Miller will filed in Pine township directs two grave monuments and leaves his Pine township farm of 90 acres to daughter Mrs Zachariah Thompson. Widow receives 25, grandson Herbert Lambing and granddaughter Belle Cramer get the same amount, Alma Thompson gets 100, Adeline Overdman’s share is divided among her children, and others receive varying sums. Executors named John Miller and Zachariah Thompson. Will dated July 1, 1901. The Alexander Fiscus will from Armstrong township leaves the entire estate to his widow for raising the children, dated November 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harman Miller
Pine Township
Register
Zachariah Thompson
Herbert, Lambing
Belle Cramer
Almina Thompson
Adeline Overdman
Merett Cramer
John and
Miller
Jane Folcomer
Della Walker
John Miller
Alexander Fiscus
Armstrong Township
Ministers Elect Officers at Indiana Ministerial Association Meeting
The Indiana Ministerial Association met at Second Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr A J Forman presiding and welcomed Rev. I L Perry and Rev. George Roy as new members. Officers elected for six months include Rev. Dr A J Furman as president Rev M S Telford as vice president and Rev H G Graham as secretary treasurer. A humane agent reported a Washington township family in need with five barefooted children, dirty home, and lack of clothing and food. neglect charges may be brought against the father and local overseers may be asked to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Ministerial Association
Second Ted Presbyterian Church
A.J. Forman
I. L. Perry
The
Christian Church
George Roy
Christ Episcopal Curch
Dhev
J. R. Baird
A. J. Furman
Telford
H. G. Graham
John Jamison
W. J. Wilson
Baptist Church
Furman
J. W. Thompson
Cumming Adan
Washington
Social gatherings and church plans around town
Mr and Mrs J B Younkins hosted friends on Wednesday evening. Mijas Jay Braughter entertained young friends Thursday at her East Philadelphia Street home. Mrs Eliza McFadden and daughter with Mrs Blair Taylor hosted a needlework party on South Fifth Street Tuesday afternoon. The St Bernards Catholic congregation plans a new pipe organ before Easter from M Muller Hagertown Md costing 2600, largest in town. Rev J N Adair will preach in Mechanicsburg schoolhouse next Sabbath at 11 oclock. Pittsburg markets deaths of a week and more on Page 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Younkins
Church Street
Mijas Jay Braughter
East Philadelphia
Eliza McFadden
Blair Taylor
St. Bernards Catholic
MM. P. Muller
Hageretown
J. N. Adair
Mechaniceburg
Pittsburg
Weddings of a Week Rubiz Mock and Hadden Davis
WEDDINGS OF A WEEK list several marriages including H E Kurtz of Wooster Ohio m Misa Minnie Mock a Greensburg teacher. The couple plan to live in Wooster while Mr Kurtz runs a business. Other couples include James G Hadden of Conemaugh wed Emily B Davis of Bedford at the bride’s sister’s home in Conemaugh. Hugh M Pollock and Millie Cochran Rochester Mills wed by J A Crossman. John W Kerr Blanche Grambling wed at H B Engle’s residence. D Claude Ainsley and Odie B Lydick wed at Rev. A J Furman’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadden-Davis
James G. Hadden
Conemaugh
Mies
Emily B Davis
Bedford
Iris Woyandt
B. Wheckenbill
Johnatown
Hadden
Green Township
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pollock-Cochran
Hugh M. Pollock
Millie Cochran
Rochester Mills
Squire J. A. Crossman
Farmera’ Bank
Krrr-Grombling
John W. Kerr
Blanche Grambling
H. B. Engle
Railroad Avenue
A. J. Forman
Ainsley-Lydick
D. Claude Ainsley
Odie B. Lydick
A. J. Furman
South Seventh Street
Blairsville Couple Wed at Lutheran Parsonage
Hays W. Miller and Miss Louisa Rager, both of Blairsville, were married on Wednesday at the Lutheran parsonage in Blairsville by Rev. F. Saunders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullre-Rager
Hays W. Miller
Louisa Rager
Blairsville
Blaireville
F. Saunders
Indiana Team Opens Basketball Season In Big Win
Indiana Athletic Association, hosting Grove City College, opened the season with a 38 to 18 victory at Library Hall on Thanksgiving evening. Captain McCreight led a fast, bright performance as St. Clair and C. McCreight shared honors. Campbell topped the visitors. Mabel Thompson won a season ticket as the first contest prize. Green and white uniforms drew praise, receipts reached about 125 dollars with net proceeds to the Children's Aid Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
Indiana Athletic Association
Grove City College
Indiana
McCreight
St. Clair
C. McCreight
Campbell
Misa Mabel Thompson
Fust
Jargs
Children’s Aid Society
Nopwat
Home Destroyed by Fire on Burrell Township Farm
Fire wrecked the Williams family dwelling on the John Hill farm in Burrell township on Thursday evening. Origin traced to a wardrobe upstairs. water shortage prevented extinction but most contents were saved. Insured for 1 000 dollars. loss to occupants minimal due to coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Williams
Burrell Township
John Hill
Williams
Congressman S M Jack to Return This Week
Congressman S M Jack of town arrived in Washington DC for Sabbath. He plans to leave for Indiana on Thursday and Mis Jack and their son will accompany him to the national capital during the following week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Jack
Washington, D. C
Washington
Indiana
Jack
Son
National Capitol
Pastor Rev. E L Perry Receives Call In Town
The Christian church congregation has extended a call to Rev. E. L. Perry of Homer to become pastor here. Perry has been filling the pulpit for several weeks and plans to move his family to town soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church of Town
E. L., Perry
Homer
On His Way Home From Manila Mr Wheeler Returns
Mr Lewis Wheeler, son of Mr and Mrs G W Wheeler of town, has been in a government post at Manila and is expected home for Christmas. Mr A B Cunningham, Philadelphia street merchant, hosted a dinner for his clerks Wednesday at White's restaurant with 25 plates set for Cunningham’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Wheeler
Manila
G. W. Wheeler
A. 8. Cunningham
Philadelphia
White's
Mr. Conningham
Mr. Lewis Vindicsted Vindicated In Larceny Charge
Mr. Lewis Vindicsted and Mr. John K. Lewis formerly of town were vindicated after a Pittsburg firm accused them of larceny. The hearing was set for last Friday but no one appeared on his behalf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Lewis
Town
Pittsburg
Week of Institutes for County Farmers Opens at Willet
The Week of Institutes, under the State Department of Agriculture, gathers farmers at Willet and moves to Tanoma and Cookport later. Speakers include Alva Agee, M. S. McDowell, J. S. Burns, and F. J. Wagner. Sessions cover soils, fruit trees, livestock, potato culture, and home sanitation, with the program concluding Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Agriculture
Wvillet Institute
Tanoms and
Cockport
Department
Alva Agee
Ohio
M. S. McDowell
State College
J. 8. Burns
Allegheny County
F. J. Wagner
Westmoreland County
Willet
BM. McHenry
Town
M. L. Schmucker
Vernie Trosal
M.S. McDowell
Jacob Fleming
Enbjec
John Elkin
Alva Ages
W. J. Trasan
M.S McDowell
Indiana County
Sloan Mor Tow
William Fairman
Charlotte McCreight
May Shields
Ida Miller
Ida Fairman
C. E. Forman
Maude Trusal
Ada Stuchell
Anna Fairman
Tanoma
Cookport
President McKinley first message warns on trusts and anarchy
The annual message to Congress denounces anarchist murder, urges deportation of foreigners hostile to government, and calls for federal courts to seize on presidential assailants. It notes robust industrial growth, large fortunes, and social problems from rapid modernization, arguing wealth accumulation not harming the average worker. Continued on second page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarchy
Jickinley
Congress
Humbert
Italy
Judicial Contest in Cambria County Appears Certain
Yesterday Judge Barker of Cambria County filed an application for a contest in the late judicial election through his Har risburg attorney. Filed with Attorney General Elkin, who is expected to act promptly. Barker, defeated by Francis J. O Connor of Johnstown, may be joined by Judges White Huntingdon County Bailey Blair County Ball Blair in presiding over the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambria County
Barker
Harrisburg
Elkin
Francis J. O'Connor
Johnstown
White
Town
Bailey
Huntingdon County
Ball
Blair County
Territory to Be Tested Near Macron Center Oil Field
Oil and gas territory near Macron Center will be tested soon. Kittanning parties and John Hannah secured leases on about 1000 acres in addition to holdings by the company. Thanksgiving Day shooting match in White's woods awarded turkeys to Shields Sloan, D W Simpson, D A Hetrick, George Little, and Peter Clawson. Normal Athletic Association hosted a turkey dinner for the football team with Dr. D J Waller praising the players' season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macron Center
John Hannah
White's Woods
Shields Sloan
D. W. Simpson
D. A. Hetrick
George Little
Peter Clawson
The
Normal Athletic Association
D. J. Waller
Injured Log Skidder Fractures Leg in West Mahoning
Angus Stear son of Mr and Mrs John L Stear of West Mahoning township fractured a leg below the knee while skidding logs near Cortez Jefferson county on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angus
John L. Stear
West Mahoning Township
Cortez
Jefferson County
Thursdey
Thumb Cut Off In Mill Mishap At Daugherty’s Mill
Architect E M Lockard of town lost the end of his right thumb Friday while operating in planet at Daugherty's planing mill. Big subscription for one dar. All services held in M E church last Sabbath. $1,000 subscribed for recent repairs to the property. Shot a Bear. T C Hotham of Derry township shot a large black bear near his home on Thanksgiving Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Lockard
Town
Planet
Daugherty
Planing Mill
M. E. Church
T. C. Hotham
Derry Township
Weatmoreland County
Normal Football Season Ends With Brilliant Victory
Visitors shut out Normal College in a 6 to 0 Thanksgiving Day clash, finalizing Normal’s best season with only one loss to W. and J. College. Snowy field and cold wind hindered play, but Normal showed strong early scoring and stout defense in a clean, hard-fought game. Edmondson Adair Warren and McCreight starred for Normal, while Lowery Neil Miller and McClelland led Grove City. Referee Hood, Umpire Gardner. Time: 25 and 20 minute halves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove City
W. & J. College
Normal
Edmondson
Adair
Warren
McCreight
Lowery
Neil
Miller
McClelland
Pocketbook Disappears At Central Hotel
Green township resident and juror Mr W E Patterson reported his pocketbook missing from a room shared with two other jurors at the Central Hotel. He suspects it was taken during the night or morning after leaving the room, with about $12,510 in notes and deposits, though no suspects or clues exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Patterson
Green Township
Central Hotel
Patterson
Mr. Patterson
Mrr. Patterson
Deaths of Mrs Gorman and Mrs Artemus in Brush Valley
Obituaries report the deaths of Mrs Christiana Gorman near Hortons at age 74 1 19 and Miss Margaret Altemus at 82 10 in Brushvalley. Gorman survivors listed include husband D Gorman and children D A J Gorman W W J W J W D etc. Burial at Fry cemetery. Also notices of Stolen Horse recovery near New Bethlehem leading to pursuit and unmade arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. G. Gorman
Christiana Gorman
Squire D. G. Gorman
Near
Hortons
D. A
BH. J. Gorman
W. W
Nebraska
J. W
Arcadia
Jennie
Sadie
West Virginia
Lydie
Colorado
Nancy H
Mary
Westover
Martha
Barnesboro
Fry Cemetery
Margaret Altemus
John Sutton
Brushvalley
H. B. Seese
Brushvalley Township
New Bank Clerk Charles Cunningham Named at Farmers Bank
Mr Charles Cunningham son of Mr and Mrs D A Cunningham of town is appointed the new clerk at Farmers Bank. He joined on Monday to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Mr B P R Widdowson who will study medicine. Cunningham previously served as station agent at Freeport and was once telegraph operator at the Indians station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cnningham
D. A. Cunningham
Farmers’ Bank
BP. R. Widdowson
Cunningham
Freeport
Sheriff Sale Yields One Property to Rebecca Lear Estate
Only property sold at the sheriff s sale of real estate on Friday was the house and lot of Rebecca Lear in Blacklick. Purchaser was Attorney J. Telford. Consideration, 260 dollars. Other advertised properties adjourned or stayed. Town Lots Sold Oliver Fry purchased two lots on North Twelfth Street from the estate of Barto Beringer for 400 dollars through Wettling & Crossman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Lear
Blacklick
J. Telford
Oliver Fry
North Twelfth Street
Barto Beringer
Wettling & Crossman
Busy Prospecting in Possum Glory Coal Field
Four diamond drills test the Possum Glory Coal and Coke field along Yellow creek in Pine township while a 60 foot shaft on Mont Stephens farm probes for coal to 125 feet. Water flow hampers sinking. extra pumps push progress. Former Indiana man E D Fulton linked to large coal and railroad interests, with options on 100,000 acres and a plan to extend the Little Kanawha railroad 31 miles to Palestine. Keystone Coal and Coke tests 2,000 acres near Eastrun. sale possible if tests prove satisfactory. Rumors swirl of Pennsylvania Railroad plans to buy Hoover jog railway and extend lines toward Arcadia and East Run to access coal regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Possum Glory Coal and Coke Company
Yellow Creek
Pine Township
Mont Stephens
Hands Olson
Panzantawney
E. D. Fulton
Uniontown
Indiana
Gilmore
Braxton
W. Va. Mx. Fulton
Little Kanawk
Parkersburg
Palestine
Fulton
Keystone Coal and Coke Company
Eastrun
Stadden & McHugh
Glen Campbell
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Hoover Jog Railway
Hooverhurst
Nashville
Little Mahoning
Arcadia
Guests of the Juniors Banquet at West Lebanon
The West Lebanon Council No 843 Jr O C A M hosted a Thanksgiving banquet in the town hall with addresses by Ernest Stewart George J Fell N B Kelly and Lou Neil. R W McHenry presided and supper followed. local Misses Berry Wheny Kelly and Miller recited while a neighborhood choir sang. The council is described as the strongest in the county with many substantial citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Lebanon Council
No. 843
Jr.o.c.a. M
West Lebanon Town Hall
Attorneya Ernest Stewart
George J. Fell
Town
N. B. Kelly
Elders Ridge
Lou Neil
Jacksonville
R. W. McHenry
Berry
Wheny
Kelly
Miller
Good Voices
West Lebanon
New Fair Officers Named for Indiana County Society
The Indiana County Agricultural Society elected officers at the Court House on Tuesday afternoon. Managers named were Harry Seanor Washington township J D Dickey Center township Wm J Mogel Armstrong township 0 F Murray Blairsville Treasurer A W Mabon Indiana Auditors Elder Peeler and M B Kline Indiana Vice Presidents chosen: J Milton Johnston Center Robert Kellar Indiana B F Williams Green Harvey Brickley Cherry Tree S J Smith Glen Campbell B B McConnaughey Homer City Robert G Mack East Wheatfield Preb Miller South Mahoning William Green Cherryhill James Simpson White S J Sides Blacklick
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Agricultural Society
Court House
Harry Seanor
Washington Township
J. D. Dickey
Center Township
Wm. J. Mogel
Armstrong Township
0. F. Murray
Blairsville
A. W. Mabon
Indiana
Elder Peeler
M. B. Kline
J. Milton Johnston
Center
Robert Kellar
B. F. Williams
Green
Harvey Brickley
Cherrytree
S. J. Smith
Glen Campbell
B. B. McConnaughey
Homer City
Robert G Mack
East Wheatfield
Preb. Miller
South Mahoning
William Green
Cherryhill
James Simpson
White
J. Sides
Blacklick
Damage Suit Settled After Road Accident
At a Rayne township road supervisors meeting, John Nesbit of Chambersville received 27 dollars for a two year old incident on the Getty highway. His team and wagon fell over an embankment injuring the horses and wrecking the wagon. He had threatened to sue, but the settlement satisfied all parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rayne Township
John Nesbit
Chambersville
Getty
Doctor to Attend Postgraduate Medical Course
Dr. R. F. McHenry of Marion Center departed Saturday for New York to pursue a postgraduate course in medicine and surgery. His practice will be supervised by Dr. R. B. Calvin of Meadville during the winter. Mr. David Martin of Willet has been granted a pension of $12 per month. Additional local news on Page 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. McHenry
Marion Center
New York City
R. B. Calvin
Meadville
David Martin
Willet
Also Mentioned on This Page
Saltseuergi
Ministerial Association
Mr. Lewis
Isthmian Canal
Pacific Cable
McKinney
McKinley
Buffalo
Lincoln
Garfield
McKinnley
Club
Dr. McCombs
New Bethlehem
Trade City
Perrysville
Possum Glory
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