Record-Setting Grand Jury Finishes with High Caseload
A large docket dominated proceedings as the grand jury broke a record for cases handled in a single term. Four nightly sessions under Judge White concluded with many criminal trials listed for this week, including forgery by James H. Langdon and several larceny and assault cases. The panel discharged after clearing more matters than in years, with numerous civil and probate items also on the calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Langdon
Gaulty
White
Henry Beaver
Isaac Good
South Mahoning Township
Cecila Cochran
Mitchell
Warren Insane Asylum
Cochran
Young Township
Hooper's Run
M. H. Henry
John G. Lewis
Samuel J. Snyder
Margaret Elizabeth Spider
Canoe Township
Commonwealth
Edward Hawilo
William Stiver
J. Irwin Lydick
Sarah Porter
George A. Coy
James Little
John Gallentine
Harry Lukehart
Norman Ashbaugh
J. T. Stowe
F. M. Widowson
David Mull
M. E. Snyder
John Pitman
Frank Malay
W.S. Cribbs
Jesse Wadding
Rish Farnwall
H. Murdock
Genjamin Beatty
T. H. Boucher
J. C. Hart
J.T. Stowe
Murdock
J. C. Mart
R. J. Caldwell
William K. Caldwell
William T. Mahaffey
William Stiffier
Mr. Mahaffey
Cherrytree
Mahaffey
Stiffier
Mahaney
Stiffler
Walker
North Mahoning
Caimed
Tome
Four Men Arrested in Owings Theft Case
Four men linked to Friday night burglary of Griffith Owens on West Philadelphia Street are jailed after warrants. Items stolen include $100, a watch and papers from two pocketbooks. Suspects Joe and Dick Lydick, Doc Lydick, and A. B. Cochran were traced via town thefts and recent travel. Hearings set with Squire Fenton and Squire Marlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffith Owens
West Philadelphia
Owens
Burgau
Owen
Joe Lydick
James
Doc’? Lydick
Cochran
Constable Wettling
Wettling
Doc’ Lydick
Squire
Mr. Owens
Joe
Dick Lydick
Squire Fenton
I Lydick
Squire Marlin
Mystery Fire Destroys Hazlett Barn and Crops in Blacklick
A mysterious blaze struck the Hazlett farm near Hopewell church in Blacklick township Saturday evening about 8 o'clock, destroying the barn and contents. Losses include logs valued at about 1200, 425 bushels oats, 100 corn, 50 wheat, 20 tons hay, and fodder. Insurance covers 350 on barn and 250 on contents. Hazlett plans to rebuild. Affected property belonged to Leslie Hazlett with crops managed by Joseph Stouatin. Fire origin unclear. locals suspect possible act by passing tramps. Houstin, who was in the barn earlier, sustained minor hand burns while fleeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacklick Township
Leslie Hazlett
Hopewell Church
Joseph Stouatin
Houstin
Thompson
Hazlett
Pittsburg Eastern to Open New Coal Field Branch
A new sixteen mile branch from Burnside to Barnesboro of the Pittsburg Eastern Railroad is planned to open early spring. Officials led by President Watt and Jno Pitcairn inspected the route and secured right of way. The line will tap thousands of acres of undeveloped coal and shorten routes to western markets for Spangler and Barnesboro interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Rail Eastern
Burnside
Barnesboro
Watt
Hicks
Brown
Patterson
Pittsburg & Eastern Railroad
Jno
Pitcairn
Loyalhanna Coal & Coke Company
J. D. Ake
Pittsburg & Eastern
Spangler
Gas outage hits town as line breaks after fallen tree
At noon on Tuesday a gas supply failed for over six hours, forcing residents to rely on old fuel or endure the cold. A tree five miles out fell on the line, breaking a pipe and causing a large leak. A repair crew worked quickly and service was restored by evening while diners kept their meals warm with coats on.
G A R Post 28 Elects Officers In Annual Vote
The G A R Post 28 held its annual election on Thursday evening. J N Banks was reelected as commander with J Mogle as commander and Adam Black as senior vice commander. Other officers include S A Douglass as junior vice commander, Dr Wm Hosack surgeon, Rev B B Henshey chaplain, G W Wheeler officer of the day, and Isaac Beck officer of the guard. Delegates to the Department Encampment are John M Bruce John H Hill and Tsage Beck with alternates Judge Harry White J M Marshall and Henry Ctingenberger. Installation is set for the first Thursday in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Banks
J. Mogle
Adam Black
S.A. Douglass
Wm. Hosack
B. B. Henshey
G. W. Wheeler
Isaac Beck
John M. Bruce
John H. Hill
Tsage Beck
Harry White
J. M. Marshall
Henry Ctingenberger
A Hunter's Good Luck and Theft Report
On Friday Lou McDonald of Brush Valley Township hunted near Ferrier's Van by a small stream feeding Yellow Creek and shot three wild turkeys from an eight-bird flock, killing two and wounding the third. Later that night thieves entered W M Kinkead's Livermore store and stole about 50 dollars of goods including shoes clothing knives. Suspected local Blakeville veterans tied to Revolutionary War era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lou McDonald
Brushvalley Township
Ferrier
Yellow Creek
Tavermore
W. M. Kinkead
Livermore
Blakeville
Child kicked by colt in Union Township leaves family hopeful
A one year old child of Mr A J Croft in Union township was seriously kicked by two colts. Injuries were at first thought fatal but hopes are now entertained for the child's recovery as doctors assess the case and family waits for signs of improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Croft
Closed by the Sheriff. Noah Adler prominent local figure
Noah Adler, a well known resident of Cleth, is reported as closed by the sheriff. Further details are limited in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Adler
Cleth
Talking by Telephone Patrons in Indiana County
A list shows forty five telephones in use in town business houses with more to be added as instruments arrive. The county exchange connected to all lines Monday enabling each patron to use all company lines. Newspapers helped spark the project and local offices, including the Normal School and Prothonotary, now share the long distance network with several houses and offices awaiting new instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Telephone Company
Xu American House
Essenger
O 'B. F. McCartney
Con’ngham & Fisher
Normal School
John F. Clemente
ProgrEss Office
J. M. Cunningham
Prothonotary’s Omee
Commissioner’s Office
Reg. & Record Office
David Ellis & Sons
Sheriff's Offices
Warble
D. Hi. Wy
G. T. Hamilton
Weat
Indiana
John S. Hastings
Wilson, Rowe & Het
Indiana House
John N. Banks
Cunningham
Dr. A. PF
Dr. A. PF. Parrim25 John R. Caldwell 22,3. R. 39. John A. Scott
Gazette Office
Thomas Hildebrand
A. W. Wilson & Son
Jack & Taylor
Second Week of Sheriff Sales Highlights Various Property Transfers
Sheriff Mack conducted Friday sales listing transfers across multiple townships and town wards. Properties include J C McCracken residence in Third ward sold for 1400 to S R Cokerbaugh, J M Guthrie acreage to Clearfield Cash Creek Coal and Coke Co for 930, and interests in residences and lots sold to Harry White, Margaret Gilmore, and others in Brashvalley, Pine, Cherry Hill, and North Mahoning townships. Total parcels include 143 acres, 259 acres, 82 acres, 73 acres, and 60 acres among others with buyer names J M Stewart, Peter Riddle, Francis Fulton, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
Coere Township
L. S. Clagge
J.M. Guthrie
Picoteahip
J. M. Stewart
J. M. Guthrie
Cherryhill Township
Margaret Gilmore
Jeremiah Stake
Brashvalley
Peter Riddle
T. Fulton
West Mahoning Township
Wm. Plummer
Homer City
A. W. Wilson
Home Talent Recalls The Scottish Reformation
The home talent entertainment The Scottish Reformation played to appreciative audiences at Library Hall on Thursday and Friday evenings. Mrs. H. E. Monroe prepared and illustrated the program under the Y M C A auspices. Attendees viewed scenes from John Knox life and Mary Queen of Scots with commendable aid from the hometown performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
H. E. Monroe
John Knox
Mary Queen of Scots
Second United Presbyterians Abandon New Church Site
The Second United Presbyterian congregation near Church Street will not build on the recently purchased railroad-adjacent property. Some members object to the location and the sale is canceled. A more favorable site facing Sovents eroye is under consideration, with Fish holding an option likely to be exercised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second United Presbyterian Congreeet
Tamspinon
Church Street
Sovents Eroye
Fish
Lutheran Conference at Grove Chapel Sessions Highlighted
Notes recount a Lutheran conference at Grove Chapel with sessions on pastoral relations. Discussions touched on dancing cards and drinking, with ministers urging service to God, and plans for a future printed book. Next meetings set for Pleasant Union church in the Plumesedk charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
Lutheran Conference
Grove Chapel
Ecmaugh Presbytery
United Presbyterian Church
Iden
Basta
Lawig
Pleasant Union Church
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James Y. Nowry
James Nowry
S. R. Earhart
A. M. Nowry
Paul Graff
Andrew Getty
Robert M. Nowry
Graff
Getty
Mr. Getty
James White
New Kensington
Indiana Borough
G. M. Weaver
Henry G. Wingert
Snyder & Weaver
Marchand
Wingert
Mr. Weaver
Weaver
J. P. Watson
Samuel P. Langdon
First National Bank of Salisbury
Second National Bank of Philadelphia
Charles W. Lee
Andrew McQuiston
Saltsburg
Angdon
Sylvester Lydick
Harry Pfeiffer
John H. Rochester
Rochester
Marion Center
Lydick
Pfeiffer
Horace J. Thompson
Ion
Mr. Rochester
David Mair
Margaret E. Snyder
Pittsburg and Eastern Railroad
Fitty
the Telephone Exchange
Sheriff Mack
First Ward
Second United Presbyterians
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