Foreigner Charged With Assault On Officer Trial Opens
December criminal court opens with five trials including Vincent Klansky charged with assault with intent to murder Andy Guilis at Graceton. James Misner pleaded guilty to larceny with Cramer acquitted, jury findings and witnesses described. Grand jury presents recommendations on county facilities and prisoner management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Improvementa
The
Commonwealth
James Misner
Spurgeon Cramer
Cramer
John George
Wm. Hill
Strongstown
Buffington
D Pine
Sam Misner
Belsano
Cambria
John “P. George
John Velo
John Marshall
Center Township
Costa
John
D. Weagren
Heilwood
Charles ‘Hicks
Greenwich Coal
Vincent Klansky
Andy Guilis
Graceton
Guilis
Derendant
Klansky
Bervica
Saver Dille
Aldo
Register and Recorder's Office
Grand Iry
Jall
Advoational SHSAION Educators Orate at New Century Club
The New Century Club meeting at Judge J. Telford's residence featured a lecture by Prof. Ernest Work and Superintendent J. B. Chapman on medical inspection in public schools and the new school code. Mr. J. T. Bell spoke on public schools. Mrs. Milam Wrisley played two piano selections while Miss Oora Weir and Prof. ga sang. Refreshments followed as the social hour continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Century Club
New Century ‘Club
Judge J. Telford
Ernest Work
J. B. Chapman
J. T. Bell
Milam Wrisley
WHEATFIELD NEWS DETAILS SIXTEENTH DISTRICT GOSSIP
News snippets from Wheatfield and nearby towns: J A Walbeck made a business trip to New Florence, families visited Johnstown for a funeral, Rev Chilcotels conducted meetings at Germany Methodist, many locals listed as visiting, working, or ill. Several trips to Robinson, Johnstown, Saltsburg, and Altoona noted along with family arrivals and health updates.
Local visitors and social notes from Ambrose and surrounding areas
Mise Mabel Hutchison of Armagh hosted by Miss Mdna Mahon with Misses Velma and Stella Walbeck visiting Johnstown on Saturday. Hulda Hood of Westmoreland county stayed with cousin Nan Hood. Charles Ayers of Robinson to operate lime quarry and kiln for H S and A W McClain. Wallace school institute event well attended with speakers Revs Little and Chilcote. W A Clawson returning home from job near Johnstown with an injured finger. L G Hood of Johnstown visited parents James Hood and wife over Sunday. An organ for Wallace school installed last week. A pre social set for Panthis school house on Saturday eve. Ambrose social notes: Mrs J Scott McGaughey and Mrs D W McMillen Indiana visitors. Margaret McMillen hosted by Punxsutawney friends. W T Long and daughter Ruby Indiana callers. Mrs Pauline McMillen visited Mrs Sarah Lydie. Miss Ollie Mahan of Gipsy stayed with J C McMillen. Pie social to be held in Ambrose ball on Thursday. ladies bring pies, gentlemen pocketbooks. Mrs A C Ober returned from Purchase Line visit. Mrs J Mack to Glen Campbell for a few days. Miss Alta Hines listed as sick. Mrs H M Davis was a visitor in Indiana. Miss Esta Weaver of Wandin visited aunt Mrs Maude Long. Miss Marie Clemson of Jose Hill called Edna Long. Miss May Mock of Clymer visiting grandparents Mr. and Mrs William Lydie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheatfield
J. A. Walbeck
New Florence
Ray Lichtenfels
Johnstown
Germany
Stephen Frain
Vinie Penrose
Melissa Clifford
Altoona
William Wagner
Alberta
Canada
Mr. Wagner
Lizzie Mack
Elva Walbeck
Marie Walbeck
Holua Mabon
Lynn
May
Pearl Kneipkamp
Laura Penrose
Millie L
Little
P. J. Chil‘cote
New Mlorence
W. A. Clawson
L. G. Hood
James Hood
Wallace School
Panthis
Ambrose
A. C. Ober
Purchase Line
J. ©. Mack
Glen Campbell
Alta Hines
H. M. Davis
Calter
Indiana
Esta Weaver
Wandin
Maude Long
Marie Clemson
Jose Hill
Edna Long
May Mock
Clymer
William Lydie
Smicksburg Couple Celebrate 26th Birthday Anniversary
A Smicksburg gathering of over fifty friends honored Mrs. John F. Stiteler on her 26th birthday anniversary. Toastmaster John J. Oates of Charleroi presided, Rev. J. F. Stabley offered tribute, with musical numbers and games. A 10:30 pm supper followed, gifts included 406 to 500 postcards, and guests included Carl Gamble Pittsburg Blair Elwood Punxytawney John J. Gates Charleroi Callie Redding Alice Williams Gussie Hueskell C. C. Marshall Mark Williams Dayton Annie Hazlett Georgeville Dale Douds Zula VanHorn Plumville William Mikesell Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smicksburg
John F. Stiteler
Smicksaburg
Lutheran Church
Stlieler
Stiteler
Carl Gamble
Pittsburg
Blair Elwood
Punxeytawney
John J. Gates
Charleroi
Callie Redding
Alice Williams
Gussie Hueskell
C. C. Marsahll
Mark Williams
Dayton
Annie Hazlett
Georgeville
Dale Douds
Mias Zula VanHorn
Plumville
Willam Mikesell
Iowa
Glen Campbell Hotel Licenses Reorganized Amid Sparse Patronage
In Glen Campbell only one licensed hotel remains as trade proves insufficient for two houses. Snyder and TWitzgerald, proprietors of the New Capitol Hotel, bought Alexander Dunbar's Commercial Hotel. Snyder petitioned the court to revoke the New Capitol license and transfer the Commercial license, which the court granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tavo
Glen Campbell
Snyder & Twitzgerald
New Capitol Hotel
Alexander Dunbar
Grant Snyder
Population growth boosts county official salaries
With a population over 60 000, county salaries rise for future terms including the district attorney from 1 000 to 1 500 and the county commissioners from 1 000 to 1 360 while the poor directors go from 900 to 1 400. current officeholders see no change. Also announced are two pie socials at Bley School in Cherrybill and Frog Pond School in Young townships on upcoming evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bley School
Cherrybill Township
Frog Pond
Young Township
Personalities share town visits and moves in Indiana County
A parade of locals and nearby residents visited towns this week. J F Glasser and J R Smith called on business, while John King and Walter Cochran's Mills were among those relocating or moving plans. Several jurors and travelers from Brushvalley, Marion Center, and Punxsutawney were noted, with Mrs. Phoebe Warren returning from the west and plans announced for James Little to settle near Plumville.
Woman shot man and death leads to jail trial
Mrs. Virginia Vorogebro, once keeping a Reed boarding house, faces murder charges after Charles Dante died in Adrian hospital from a back bullet wound. Conte, a lodger, says she shot him over a refused elopement. she claims it aimed to save her honor after indecent advances. Also reported a house fire in Pine township harming Harry Chapman and a call for merchants to close early in Harrisburg during holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Vorogebro
Charles Dante
Adrian
Cologebro
Reed
Whiskey Tun Mines
Conte
Shoe
Real estate transfers across multiple parcels in 1900 era records
Archibald Coleman transfers 8 acres in Burrell to Belle Fowler for 900 dollars. Julia A. Kinkaid sells a Blacklick lot to Isabella Maxwell for 800. John Wheeler moves 2 lots in Dixonville to Christina Twick for 700. J Oliver Delancey sells 126 acres in Young to B M Clarr trustee for 6306.25. Daniel M. Muth's guardian transfers 1-11 of 2 tracts in Canoe to Wm T Smith for 408.50. Ruth R. McConnell transfers a tot in Blairsville to Mary Lear for 100. Mary M. Avey sells 6 1/2 acres in East Mahoning to James L Wood for 626. Amelia J. Wood sells 6 1/2 acres in East Mahoning to Mia Jane EB Lewis for 500. J R Wissinger sells 47 acres in Center to Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation for 688,890. Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation sells 39 acres in Center to J K Wissinger for 788.80. W H McCrady transfers a jet in Glen Campbell to trustees of Glen Campbell M church parsonage for 1200. A G C Robinson sells a lot in Smicksburg to James S Weston for 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald Coleman
Burrell
Belle Fowler
Julia A. Kinkaid
Blacklick
Isabella Maxwell
John Wheeler
Dixonville
Christinia Twick
J. Oliver Delancey
Young
B. M. Clarr
Daniel M. Muth
Guardian
Canoé
Wm. T. Smith
Ruth R. McConnell
Blairsville
Mary Lear
Mary M. Avey
East Mahoning
James L. Wood
Amelia J. Wood
Haat Mahoning
Mia
Jane EB. Lewis
J. R. Wissinger
Center
Clearfield Bituminous Coal Corporation
J. Kt. Wissinger
W. H. MccCrady
Glan Gamebell
Glen Campbell
Church Parsonage
A. GC. Robinson
Smicksburg
James 8. Weston
Ready for Institute in Indiana county week upcoming
County expects a successful institute session with Supt Chapman arranging Christine Mahaffey from Cherry Tree as soloist. Her opera-singer pedigree and Phil adelphia connections boost local interest as Hall's Book Store hosts Thursday 7 pm program drawing large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County’ Institute
Supt
Chapman
Christine Mahaffey
Cherry Tree
Miss Mahaffey
Oscar Hammerstein
Philadelphia
Indiana County
Hall
Seuta
Remembering Mrs. Catherine Preas and local deaths
Local notices honor Mrs. Catherine Preas mother of Mrs. Rinn and Mrs. Rin ard who died at her daughter’s home in North Freedom Jefferson County aged 89 from paralysis. Funeral services were held and burial took place at St James church cemetery. Also reported are the deaths of Elijah Manges aged 60 from pneumonia near Gaston Oregon and John Steffy aged 27 from typhoid fever at Greensburg hospital with funeral and burial details. Wilson P. Krance of Bolivar died of pneumonia aged 60, veteran railroad conductor. Infant Margaret Smith of Lovejoy died at three weeks. burial at Taylorsville. Mrs. James Sowers of Atwood aged 70 died at home with burial there. Infant Charlotte Rachel Ruddock died in Isalin aged 11 months 24 days from pneumonia. Subscription note from Cherry Tree reader favors advance payment of the Progress. Miner injured at Ernest when slate fell after a blast. admission and recovery details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Preas
Catherine Freas
B. F. Rinn
Jesse Ringrd
North Freedom
Jefferson County
Margaret Smith
Margaret
Joseph Smith
Lovejoy
Taylorsville
Veteran Banker Johnston Mitchell Dies in Indiana County
William Johnston Mitchell president of the First National Bank of Indiana died at his West Philadelphia Street home after a month long illness from stomach trouble. Born August 2, 1837 in Armstrong County he rose from clerk to cashier and then president, noted for horse judging and public service. Survived by wife Sarah E Adair and two daughters, services held at the Mitchell home with interment at Oakland cemetery. Lisle J Myers, 11, died after brief illness. mourned as popular musician. Funeral at his parents’ home. Greenwood cemetery burial. Mrs Martha Gilbert dies at 70 on Wayne Avenue after brief illness. widow of John Gilbert, survived by children. Burial at Wood Cemetery follows funeral service. John A Westney dies, prominent in town, after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Johnston Mitchell
First National Bank of Indiana
West Philadelphia Street
Johnston Mitchell
Armatrong County
James Mitchell
Johnston
J. F. Carter
Indiana County Deposit Bank
Mitchell
Mitchell Woen
Normal School
First United Presbyterian Church
Sarah E. Adair
John H. Adair
White Township
Margaret F
M. Jack
Della L
James R. Daugherty
Lisle J. Myers
W. H. Myers
South Fifth Street
Lisls
I Bealth
Imtheran Church
Theae
Frank
Colorado
Ira A
Cora Fee
Indiana
Laura
Lewisley
Greenwood Cemetery
Martha Gilbert
Hes
Wayne Avenue
Thurada
John Gilbert
Ge Tewlaville
Indling
Mra. Gipors
Wilkinsburg
Thaag A. Gilbert
Mies Daley GU
William A. Adson
Clarksburg
Rev. & F. Crantal
Wood Cemetery
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H. M. Anbley
Grand Jury
PENN
Paul Fowler
Oregon
Montana
Jas. Fowler
James
Elmer Lydick
New Kensington
Merrill Pattison
Tarentum
W. E. Moorhead
Mrs. Hazlett
W. H. Green
L. W. Adams
Grove City
T. D. Stephena
T. W. Burkhart
George Simpson
T. D. Stephens
Brethren Church
Presbyterian Church
Mra. M. A. Stickley
Pine Flats
J. M. Stewart
H. G. Smith
BE. D. Simpson
J. W. Burkhart
Nora Ackerson
Sara Adams
Lola Bartlebaugh
Ada
William Widdowson
Mildred Stewart
Hassle Gibson
Harry Putt
Cookport
Elvie Reed
G. D. Patrick
Barneshboro
Charles Lutman
L. M. Buterbaugh
McGuire
Aaron Burnheimer
Mary Daugherty
Non
Hart
Clair Napp
Bastrun
W. H. Lutman
Jacob Conner
Taylor Houcher
H. Decker
Mnster Brid
B. W. Taugherty
Mina Vernie
Baturda
Mitchells
Milis
W. H. Meekine
J. F. Glasser
Marion Center
I. K. Mears
Tanoma
T. J. Ray
Rayne Township
Squire J. 5. Oliver
Tunnelton
Rev
G. T. Reynolds
New Brighton
Michael Bennett
Brushvalley Township
J. G. Adams
Onberg
John King and Son
Walter
Cochran's Mills
J. R. Smith
Cherryhill Township
Hon
Taylor North
Punxautawney
W. H., Little
Livermore R. D. 1
Phoebe Warren
West
Norman Lightcap
Kellysburg
Horace Kinter
Florida
J. M. Little
Jackonville
Jemima White
Water 'S Street
Vandergrift
Lowman-McClelland
Jobe McCreight
Weat
Sharon
John King
Armstrong Township
Jackson Remaley
Armstrong County
Rey. J. F. Stabley
EK. A. Stear
West Mahoning Township
H. C. Pittman
William Crosman
Montgomery Township
D. F. Rinn
West Philadelphia
Rinn
Albert Leigh
David Ortz
Oak Street
Leigh
Sanford
Pla
M. Johnston
Gastown
Kittanning
Virgindh Cologebro
Harry Chapman
Pine Township
Tila County
Famea
Bix
Harrisburg
J. C. Delaney
Una Lodge
Daughters of
Rebekah
Noble Grand
Lesbian Crossman
Dora Adama
C. C. McLain
Nettle Lucas
Maude Pringle
Margaret Fiscus
Mary Mefarland
Adam Lowry
Nell Lowman
Yico Krand
Olc Swank
Laura Lewis
Mary Braughter
Rose Cray
Pansions
J. N. Langham
Wm. H. Altomus
Homar
If. Hoover
Brookville
Robert O. Clever
Lewis
Geo. Britton
Brockwayvideo
Nantel Barrett
Wwe
John A. Black
Apollo 111
R. D. McGaughey
Banks
Canoe
Grant
Montgomery Townships
Adama
Elijah Manges
Hiljah Manges
Shelocta
Gaston
Mary J. Manges
Dora
James Forsythe
Sheloca
Hill's Cemetery
John Steffy
Hiram Smith
Greensburg
Wilson P. Krance Wilson FB
Prance
Bolivar
James Sowers
Atwood
Charlotte Rachel
Charla Ruddock
Isalin
Page
Tuar
Ernest
Joseph Jerico
Don
William Johnston Mitre
Lale Myers
Mitchell Home
J. Day Browmlee
Oakland Cemetery
Board of Trustees
Fstera
Indiana Banka
Myers
Dohy A. Weber
John A. Weastney
Aiasane
Weber
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