Lucky hunters return with bears and trophies
Elkin Nimrods George Lemmon and Thorne Hamilton returned home after a Clinton and Lycoming counties bear expedition where they killed three bears, repeating a similar tally from last year. Marshall Langham from Hastrun also came home from Clinton county after shooting a big black bear. Bank directors were elected at Warmers Bank with a four percent semi annual dividend declared for stockholders on December 1. Plans to build a spur at Rossmoyne were discussed for the Buffalo Rochester & Pittsburg Railway to extend from Hamilton to Yatesboro. Local notices include residents relocating to Blairsville and Mario Swanger composing a song “Smiling Eyes” for Saltshures. A variety social is planned at the Marlin schoolhouse to benefit the school. Dr. A H Stewart relocates to Idamay, replacing Dr. B McFarlane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkin Nimrods
George Lemmon
Thorne Hamilton
Elkin
Clintor
Lycoming
Marshall Langham
Hastrun
Clinton County
Warmers Bank
Harry W. Wilson
John B. Taylor
J. Nangham
J. C. Clark
J. C
Mereger
S. A
Rinu
Godfrey Marshall
Mitchell
B, Taylor, Oc, Smith, D, C, Mack and Rembrandt ‘Are ‘The:sual
Juries at Work in December Court Opens Busy Term
Two juries are active as the December term opens with grand and petit juries reporting. District Attorney Blin receives four cases including illegal sale of liquor in Young township and births in Saltsburg, West Wheatfield, and Glen Campbell. Foreman A T Taylor heads the grand jury which returns several true bills including liquor provision and arson charges against multiple defendants. The civil docket features Lanfranchi vs Feraro and Grove vs Simpson with amendments and a non suit. The Blairsville grade change suit against the railroad advances as the jurors inspect local property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erand
Petit Jur
W. F. Blin
Maquor
Young Township
Louis Leuin
Dixonville
Patrick Shenan
Blairsville
William Spencer
Ceny
Spanier
Joe Pronowoski
Petit-Jury
Blacklick
Louis Lanfranchi
G. M. Feraro
HE. P. Grove
Willam
Simpson
D. M. Caldwell
Ella
M. Caldwell
W.H. McMasters
Taft's First Regular Message Signals Policy Debates
The Taft administration's first regular message to Congress outlines 17 000 words proposing a ship subsidy to boost American shipping and a postal savings bank. It calls for immediate inquiry into New York customs graft and opposes new tariff revisions, favors New Mexico and Arizona statehood, and urges open publicity of political contributions. A commission to speed legal processes and a $50 900 fund to curb white slave traffic are noted. Congressman Langham travels to Washington with family to remain through the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Congress
United States
New York
Custom ‘House
Nicaragua
New Mexico
Arizona
Japan
Russia
Far East
J. N. Langham
Louise
The
Normal
Indiana
Langham Tops Normal Faculty Secretary Joins Washington Office
Harold P. Scott, longtime private secretary to Miss Jane B Leonard at Normal, resigns to become secretary for Congressman J. N. Langham in Washington, D. C. Scott’s departure marks a staffing change at both institutions with Scott relocating to the federal office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal
TrAir Managers Elected At Indiana County Society
At the annual meeting of the Indiana County Agricultural Society in the Arbitration room the stockholders elected managers and officers. D C Mack and W J Short were named managers, A W Mabon treasurer, J Elder Peeler and James W Mack vice presidents, with a slate of listed directors. Secretary David Blair cast the vote of 23 members present. Treasurer A W Mabon reported a balance on hand of 1,651.48 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
Indiana County Agricultural Society
Court House
D. C. Mack
W. J. Short
Indiana
A. W. Mabon
J. Elder Peeler
James W. Mack
W. P. Graff
Blairsville
David McCormick
Heikhbon
George W. Stephens
Dailtown
John Hart
Clarksburg
John R. Rochester
Marion Center
J. A. Dixon
Benezer
James W. Wiggins
J.A. Simpson
White Township
Harry White
Weddings of a Webh Kissinger-McConnell in Blairsville
Weddings of a Webh Kissinger and Miss Jon ale McConnell in Blairsville were held Saturday evening at the home of the bride's parents with about 70 guests. The couple will reside in Vandergrift where Kissinger works at the post office. Other marriages include Cornman Brink and Clara Brink of West Mahoning township, William T. Moore of Pittsburg and Edna P. Rhea, Beatrice Rairigh and John W. Custer of Wintondale, with ceremonies performed by local officials and clergy. New auto agencies Don Getty Kemper Sutton demonstrate Haynes and Chalmers-Detroit models. Jackson Automobile reps expect a car here mid month. Sheriff H W Thomas noted as a jolly fellow during a town visit. Blairsville Enterprise installs a modern Babcock press improving appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kissinger-McConnell
Joseph S. Kissinger
Jonale McConnell
Blairsville
Ray. W. Ff. Bucher
R. M
McConnell
Vandergrift
Kigsinger
Don Getty
Kemper Sutton
Haynes Automobile
Raward Bf. Clair
Linus Wikin
Jackson Automobile Company
Lise
Doyle Hollis
Cherry Tree
John Hollis
Adda Wolf
Pittsburg
Edward Wolf
James Palmer
Deckers Point
Minnie Gaston
Doty School
George King
Amanda King
Dr. Heilman
Kittanning
Amanda Ritchey
Mr. King
Mr. Anderson
Clearfield
N. B. Naugle
Cramer
W. Qberlin
Rochester Mills
F.C. Laney
Homer City
Indiana
W. Rose
West Watertreet
Philadelphia
James Speedy
R. S. Fleming
Shelocta
Clark M. Henry
Hassan Creighton
Altoona
G. W. McCartney
Church Street
J. F. Stabley
George A. Robinson
Smicksburg
B. W. Dinger
W. B. Goleman
West Mahoning Township
Clara Carney
Oakland Avenue
Wanchula
Fla
Hart Daugherty
Seattle
Wash
Daugherty
North Ninth Street
Ira A. Rowa
Clairton
George Rowe
South Seventh Street
James
Frederick
Grove City
John Tintham
South Fifth Street
Frank Doak
Derry
Mary Fiscus
William Morrison
East Maligning Township
United States Court
W. B. Hart
Saltsburg
California
Clarence Hart John Sykes
Indiana Hardware Company
Johnstown
Penn Traffic Company
Mary W. Bell
Kilairaville
G. P. McCartney
Taylor
W. R. Tomb
Cordilla
Locust Treat
Steele Berkeypile
Cherryhill Township
Bolivar
New Florence
Margaret Ramsey
Sholoca
William
Fuare
Nearby towns report church events and mine incident
The fragment notes a Presbyterian church gathering netting over $100, bids for 1000 feet of fire hose and two carts, local visits by Indiana and Barnesboro residents, sermons and lectures, a mining accident injuring Mika Pechula with a newborn, and various social calls across multiple towns including Brush Valley Ambrose Rossmoyne and Plumville with visitors and illness updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Ford Gibson
Indiana
George Prothero
John McKeage
Heilwood
McHiroy
Barnesboro
Arcadia
W. J. Sproull
G. W. McIntyre
Dayton
Mika Pechula
Hancock Street
Victor No. 29
Mike
Transfers Recorded in Indiana County Real Estate Deals
Indiana County transfers list multiple lot and tract sales with prices from 120 to 1,560 dollars. Names include W. L. Halleck, Anna M. Reed, James N. Stewart, John Cunningham, Belle Rummell, Sumner Graff, J. F. Cooper, John T. Cass, F. B. Camp, James L. Zack, Judson Mumau, Sarah M. Hobaugh, M. Cunningham, Jacob L. Nelson, Isabella Harris, James N. Dick, Rebecca J. Graham, John R. Devlin, Joseph Vetro, Catherine Clark, John Fulford, Annie H. Stite, and Melinda McCurdy's administrator with many parcels across Chambersville, Mechanicsburg, Cherry Tree, Green, West Lebanon, Center, Center, Conemaugh and other townships. Prices range from 100 to 4,184.50 dollars. several parcels involve railroad and county allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Couty
East
W. L. Halleck
Chambersville
Samuel Fleming
Anna M. Reed
Genter
Charles A. Groft
James N. Stewart
Young
John Cunningham
Buchanan
Mechanicsburg
Belle Rummell
Sumner Graff
Blacklick
Charles F. Beaufort
J. F. Cooper
Green
A. R. Cooper
John T. Cass
West
Lebanon
Henry Carney
F. B. Camp
Cherry Tree
Sarah M. Hobaugh
Lizzie Ivitz
M. Cunningham
Clarispurg
Samuel Baroni
Jacob L. Nelson
John K. Barker
Isabella, Harris
West Wheatfield
Pennsylvania Railroad Co
James N. Dick
Tae
Thomas Brendlinger
Shank
Andy Lusic
Rebecca J. Graham
Conemaugh
J. T. Klugh
John R. Devlin
Creekside
Harry L. McCurdy
Joseph Vetro
Center
Ua Colayineege
D. &. Risinger
Toseph Vetro
Catherine Clark
Ayentiineton
BE. B. Campbell
John Fulford
Montgomery
George H. Curfman
Annie H. Stite
Indiana
A. H. Stephens
Melinda McCurdy
Ee Smicksburg
M. Fair
Pemp erance Women Hear Mary Bell Report at New Hall
Women of Indiana W C T met in a newly acquired hall on Church Street to hear Mrs. Mary Watson Bell recount the Omaha national convention. The crowd filled the hall as she praised the organization, urged membership, and stressed motherly protection of the young. A social hour followed and plans were made for the Home Defender printings and a county convention in Salinburg after the county fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
W.C. T
Church Street
Mary Watson Bell
Omaha
Nebraska
Home Defender
Salinburg
Six Sheriff Sales Yield Good Prices This Week
The first week of sheriff sales brought solid values as six properties changed hands. Richmond’s Love property went to Gen. Harry White. Green township Lot to H. Fulmer for 1890 dollars. Querryhill township John C Shellito tract sold to William Shellito for 1000 5000 and 200 dollars. Graffton A J Taylor lot to J A Crossman for 80 dollars. Plum Yitte J H Keener lots to M D Campbell for 1286 dollars. Green fow Rahtys Andy Buterbaugh farm to Edward J Buterbaugh for 1123 dollars. National Commander Samuel R Van Sant appoints James M Marshall county to aide-de-camp for the encampment. Pensions issued include Catherine D Van Horn 19 per month state q Haines 12 dollars Adam Bowers Cherry ne William Hamill and Charlen Ruffner Arcadia elected captain of Normal football team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love
Richmond
Harry White
Portia
Thomas Walker
Green Township
H. Fulmer
John C. Shellito
Qgherryhill Township
Willam Shellito
A. J. Taylor
Graffton
Dn Bratt
Samuel R. van Sant
Grand Army of the Republic
James M. Marshall
Deaths in West Mahoning township area
William A. Crawford of North Point aged 88 years four months and thirteen days died at his home. He leaves wife Mary Gourley Crawford and twelve children, plus 27 grandchildren. Funeral at North Point with interment in North Point cemetery. Also reported are the deaths of S Roy Cunningham and Charlotte Miller and Samuel Johnson, with details of their families and funeral services. James Carson family note follows with cerebral hemorrhage death of Hanes Carson in White township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WI Ninin Hi. Crawford
William AH. Crawford
West Mahoning
North Point
Gilgal Church
East Mahoning Township
James Gourley
Mary Rosanna Gourley
Gilgal Presbyterian Church
Smicksburg
Glade Run Presbyterian Church
R. A. Dilts
North Mahoning Township
E. C. Halewell
DuBois
James L. Crawford
B. §. McIntosh
Burns, Kans
Joseph Crawford
O. 3. Krenz
S. Roy Cunningham
Roy Cunningham
Tenth Street
Moses Miller
Shelocta
Cunningham
Porter Miller
Ross Fleming
Charles Kerr
Roge
Virginia
Edward and
Boyd Hanna
Vandergrift
J. Day Brownlee
First United Presbyterian Church of
Town
Campbell
Shelocta United
Charlotte Miller
Alexander Miller
Plumville
John 8. Fisher
South Tenth Street
Plumcreek Township
Armstrong
County
Mary K. Stewart
John
First United Presbyterian Church
W. D. Wing
Jacksonville
Beragha Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Samuel Johanson
Samuel Johnson
Connellsville
Armigh
A.J. Dolar
Tomer City
Corneliavilla
Indiana
Wu Ufalong
Ehurcy
Hanes Carson
Jamon W. Carson
Blacklick
Hannah Chisey
White Township
Carson Homestead
Carson
Warnshuls
Oakland Cemetery
Big Educational Rally for Teachers Directors Week in Indiana
County Superintendent J F Chap man organizes the 58th annual Teachers Institute in Library Hall and the 18th Indiana County Directors Association meeting at the Court House within two weeks. Prominent educators address sessions. lectures include two talks and three concerts during a packed program chaired by Hamlin B Cogswell with readings by Elizabeth Walsingham. Season tickets go on sale December 16 for the evening attractions and the event promises a rich intellectual treat for county teachers and school directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Chapman
Teachers' Institute
Library Hall
Indiana County Directors’ Asociation
Court House
Samuel Schmucker
West Chester Normal School
Indiana Normal School
Paul Pearson
Swarthmore College
J. B. Martin
Pittsburg
Oden C. Gortner
Mansfield State Normal School
Hamlin B. Cogswell
Normal Conservatory of Music
Elizabeth Walsingham
Brockway Lyceum Bureau
Institute
Indiana
Lewis Hay
Swartz Crawford
J. L. Jones
Erneat Schools
Hamlin EB
Cogswell
Samuel C. Schmucker
Solo
Anna BH. Hanley
Champ Clark
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rossmoyne
Plumville Ke. Fiew
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway Co
Hamil
Yatesporo
Atwood
Seager Farm
Bonamoyns
New Road
Barner
Man. Cates
Q. K. Martin and
Blairaville
R. H. Quaningham
South Seyfonr
Mr. Martin
Salteburgs
Marlin Swanger
Saltshure
Marlin School
Willet
Idamay
A. H. Stewart
B McFarlane
Ili
Trair
Cornman Brink
J.C. Cornman
Clara Brink
James A. Crossman
Custer-Rairigh
John W. Custer
Beatrice Rairigh
Wintondale
Laurie J. A. Crossman
H. W. Thomas
Towa
Enterprise
Olymer
James McQuown
Brush Valley
George McCutcheon
Oakland
Clyde McCrea
Joseph George
Bruce
Harry Miller
Emma Herlinger
Donald Davis
Otis McCormick
Clark Marsh
H. Spirea
Porter
Near Town
Wilson Robertson
John Kelly
John Blakley
Buffington
Ambrose
John Lytte
Ruth
Oregon
Mia
Ann Limerick
Flora
Margaret
Hilzabeth McMillen
Adam Tiger
McGaughey
Philip Kunkle and Son
Croekkide
O. G. Stestle
Leliha McGaughey
Punxeytawney
Harry White, Jr
Harry Gessler
Homer Kulins
Charles Steeda
Samuel Lydie
Springdale
Wiliam Allshouse
Mra
D. W. McMillen
T. H. Frantz
Leland
Quart Fuagel
Eh Segar
Pinxautawney
Cross Roads
Calvin Good
M. L. Neff
Nannie Dike
James Welle
Pemperance
Acard
Catherine D. van Horn
Tate Q. Haines
Adam Bowers
Cherryne
Wiliam É. Hamill
Hamer
Charlen Ruffner
W. F. Wettling
North Sixth Street
India
Yatesboro
Woods
Ralph Patterson
West Yatesboro
Mya
Janes P. Kline
Kila Elizabeth
Horace Gloos
the Kinchens
Scott B. Manners
Grove Chapel
Grove Chapel Church
Armand
Neacghers
Rectors’ Association
Roth Bodied
J. Day Browhlee
J. S. Martin
Western
Pennsylvania
Paul Pear-son
Leila Farlin
Pauli Pearson
Aueaday Hvening
Schildkret Hungarian Orchestra
H. _ FB. King
Martin
Reading
Paul M. Pearson
Misalizabeth Walsingham
Samuel Co. Sechmucker
Rogers-Grillay
Rochala
J. My Welch
Western Pennsylvania
Samuel G. Schmucker
Oden CG. Gartner
Mina Elizabeth Walsingham
Paul M, Pearson
Ode
Elizabeth Walalnge
Ham
Spillman Riggs
Pat
Onernelty
Inging
Cogswe
Sonen
Gortner
Pitt Aabath Walsingham
Sauleg
Schmucker
Paul M. Penreon
Frah
Gel
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