Local court rounds up cases and judgments list
The document recounts court activity including parties in suits against D D Barrett and D Stiteler, executor disputes over James Mork estate, and a consent to reassign duties in Hall E Clark credit matter. It covers testamentary matters, executor accounts, public road petitions, and a large slate of true bills and not true bills from the grand jury with judges’ statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jene P. Stieler
D. Barrett
Mle Barvetl
Eiaiuany Tol Allep
Peanes
Val
Stiteler
Weir
Lwance Dee
George Sown
Andrew Campbell
Tee
Buylington
Lownke
J. B. Campbell
Balnce
Disg
Wiliam Griffith
Jincoln Gibsun
Issuc Gibson
Cuca Tdi Gawhsuip
Seus
Lincoln
James
Charles
Cata
Geolkers
James Callin
Griffith
John i H. Rochester
James M. Mork
Mr. Ware
J. Rochester
S. A. Smith
F. M. Smith
Joseph R. Smith
Lndiana
Johnston
Card
D. DB
Barrett
David Stiteler
Haile Clark
Martin Earhart
Clark
Garfield
Blairsville
Commonwealth
Mary Pendexter
George Sigler
Neally Craig
David Stephens
George Makin
T. C. Duncan
James Morrizon
Tor
Jacob Bookamire
Mingham
Thomas Cox
Frenklin Carter
James Vail
H. B. Hawes
Norman Bawes
Robert Shaw
George O. Hichardson
Horace Adson
W. Shaffer
Abel
Grand Gary
Acta
Legviedinare
White
Grand Jucy
James Wilson
Jnstice
Addison
King
Ateenant
Church notices recap Advent and services across local parishes
Rev J M Jones preached at Second United Presbyterian. Christ church invites social gathering at Mrs Harry White on Thursday. Christmas sunrise prayers and union services planned. Fourth Sunday in Advent at Christ Episcopal with morning and evening services. Epworth League hosted a Friday gathering with a literary program and refreshments. Methodist Episcopal Church to offer a Christmas sermon and special music at reunion day services. First United Presbyterian featured Ben Hur story told by Rev H S Wilson with stereopticon views and a pleased audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Jones
Second United Presbyterian Church
Christchurch
Harry White
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Christ Episcopal Church
Epworth League
M. E. Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
Route decision for Pittsburg and Eastern line debated
Directors meet today in Philadelphia to decide the Westmoreland county route for the Pittsburg and Eastern railroad. The published route via White Thorn creek to Squire Role near Continuity is favored, with possible small changes. The line is expected to head toward Jeannette, pass near Delmont, cross farms of Young, Patty, Waugaman and Mellvain, and likely meet the B and O at Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg & Eastern Railroad
Philadelphia
Westmoreland County
White Thorn Creek
Squire Role
F. Stewart
Jeannette
P. Wt. W
Delmont
Young
Patty
Waugaman
Mellvain
B. &. O. Railroad
Pittsburg
Sheriff sale results list multiple properties sold Friday
Sheriff Mack reported Friday afternoon sales in the Court House. J. W. Bradley’s 19 acres in Rayne township went to John P. H. Shields for 25 dollars. James Anderson’s 139 acres in Burrell township to Margaret M. Elliot for 300 dollars. A. B. Lydie’s 110 acres in Green township to Wm. B. Davidson for 122 dollars. J. G. Huston, 8 acres, M. Huston and John Burkett, 166 acres in Green township to William Rankin for 2,295 dollars. another Green township tract to A. C. McCoy and Archibald Nichol for 350 dollars. George B. Hull house and lot in Third ward to John L. Getty for 560 dollars. Thomas W. Carnahan 175 acres in Armstrong township to Carrie J. Carnahan. C. J. Hobaugh house and lot in Homer City to Rachel L. Smith for 100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Mack
Court House
J. W. Bradley
Rayne Township
John P. H. Shields
James Anderson
Burrell Township
Margaret M. Elliot
A. B. Lydie
Green Township
William Rankin
A. C. McCoy
Archibald Nichol
George B. Hull
Third Ward
John L. Getty
Thomas W. Carnahan
Armstrong Township
Carrie J. Carnahan
C. J. Hobaugh
Homer City
Rachel L. Smith
Jury verdict on William F. Smith death filed
The jury empanelled to return a verdict on William F. Smith examined five persons before Coroner Miller and filed their verdict before noon on Wednesday. The witness Miss Myrtie Fisher testified. the jury noted the deceased had drank heavily since his wife's death and died from an overdose of morphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Smith
Miller
Myrtie Fisher
A. L. Gilbert
M. F. Jamison
G. T. Hamilton
R. N. Miller
R. W. Webbe
Normal School Closes Friday for Holidays
The Normal school ends the term on Friday for holidays with a week’s vacation for students. The winter term begins Tuesday December 29 and brings faculty changes. Miss Kennedy will not teach due to a weak eye. Mrs. Smith takes charge of the musical department. Miss Power leads the elocution classes. Miss Kendig remains ill with a three month rest and hopes to return in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Kennedy
County Commission Hails New Appointee J C Moore
The present board of County Commissioners made their last appointment on Saturday. Commissioner Hart named Mr J C Moore of Saltsburg mercantile appraiser and the other two members endorsed the appointment. The selection is a good one as Mr Moore is one of the leading business men of Salinburg. Shot Three Wild Turkeys. Mr Lawrence Lewis of Cherryhill township shot three wild turkeys along Yellow creek on Thursday. He brought the birds to town and sold them to George Graff the butcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Hart
J. C. Moore
Saltsburg
Mercantile
Moore
Salinburg
Lawrence Lewis
Cherryhill Township
Yellow Creek
George Graff
School to be taught by Prof J T Stewart at Penn Run
Prof J T Stewart will teach a select school at Penn Run for twelve weeks starting April 12, 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Stewart
Penn Run
Joseph Campbell Injures Ankle At School Fall
Joseph Campbell a student at Hesh don School slipped on Friday while playing with classmates. He fell and fractured an ankle in the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Campbell
Heshdon
Farm Institutes to Be Held at West Lebanon Cookport and Indiana
Three farmers institutes are planned for January in West Lebanon, Cookport, and nearby Indiana. The West Lebanon program runs Monday through Tuesday with sessions at the court house, including talks on profitable farming, fertilizers, dairy topics, road building, education of farmers and children, and women’s lectures. Cookport hosts Friday sessions on insects, small fruits, and good roads with a ladies program and lectures on home hygiene and education. A final Saturday program in Cookport covers potato culture, rations stock feeding, corn cultivation, and further road discussions, followed by an educational session on country schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Lebanon
Court House
Cookport
West Lelavon
Bo. George
Helen S Johnston
Corry
Wlll. Neal
Kent
Tstiewe Seliur
South Bend
William McCurdy
Livermore
A. M. Harbison
West
Lebanon
BR. Y. Elder
Elders Ridge
K. D. Coulter
Dr. Cass
George C. Butz
State College
H. H. Hart
AW. Ewing
T. B. Elcher
Enos H. Heas
A. B. McAdoo
J. H. Fulton
Hon
Alva Agee
Cheshire
J. F. Llood
Michard Prever
J. K. McHlbves
Howe
Pao Ieaponse
Ohio
CG. Butz
Geo. C. Dickey
White Township
William Kime
Chambersville
Thos. Simpson
Helen
Johnston
Harry St.Clair
William Risinger
Homer City
Wm. T. Hamill
Jas. M Wiggins
Joseph Holsapple
Cherryhill Township
Alva Avee
Wm. M. Morrion
Marion Center
Allison
Geo. W. Hood
Indiana
A. M. Hammers
H. V. Rowan
Helen S. Johnston
James 8. Allison
Thomas W. Simpson
W. J. Ray
Geo. Row
John C. Patton
H.s.mccullough
Enos H. Hess
Geo. A. Butz
Ed. O'Neil
Mitchells Mills
W. H. Munshower
Jonathan Learn
Green Township
Milton S. Grumbling
Johnson
Chesire
John H. Smith
EH. L. Butterbaugh
A.C. Rankin
Hillsdale
J. C. Leasure
Wm. Lutman
Geo. C Butz
E. W. Smith
H. L. McCullough
John A. Learn
8. K. Rank
Hilladale
W. T. Price
Utah
Misa Fleming
Cockport
T. P. Stephens
Pine Flats
Helen 8S
Cravener Becomes Sole Owner of Checkered Front Store
Mr A O Cravener is now the sole proprietor of the Checkered Front store in Fourth ward after purchasing the interest of C A Buchanan and B E Ray. Buchanan and Ray retain ownership of the cold storage and will continue in their former business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. O. Cravener
Fourth Ward
Messrs
C. A. Buchanan
BE. N. Ray
Messrs. Buchanan & Ray
Saltsburg Institute Brings 100 Teachers Together
A large educational meeting in Saltsburg drew over 100 teachers and prominent educators including State Superintendent Shaffer and Dr. Waller. Prof Archibald led sessions Friday and Saturday with lectures on science in moral training, teacher preparation, and rural education, plus musical numbers and strong calls for better high schools and teacher standards.
Rugh to Lead Indiana Telephone Company Operations
J C Rugh, long time Penn Run merchant, will move to Indiana April 1 to assume general superintendent duties for the Indiana Telephone Company. He will manage overall business, line construction and repairs, and will represent the company widely as treasurer. He plans to sell or close his Penn Run store within three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Rugh
Penn Run
Indiana
Rugh
Indiana Telephone Company
Three Pensions Granted to Widows and Veteran
Pension Agent Frank Cavahugh secured three pensions in the last week for two widows of veterans and one old soldier. John H. Devers of Blairsville received eight dollars monthly plus back pay. Sarah E. McCluken of Strongs town, widow of Thomas McCluken, drew eight dollars monthly and nearly six hundred dollars back pay. Martha Johnston of Creekside, widow of Thomas Johnston, got eight dollars monthly. All pensions fall under the act of June 27, 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Cavahugh
John H. Devers
Blairsville
Devers
19Th Regiment
Pa. Vol. Infantry
Sarah E. McCluken
Strongstown
Thomas McClu
Cruelly Whipped Foster Boy in South Mahoning Case
Humane Agent Thompson investigated a cruel whipping in South Mahoning township. A 90 year old boy was beaten with a club by his foster mother for slow work. The boy fled to Dayton where Dr. Sharp and locals examined him, revealing serious injuries. The foster mother pled guilty before Squire Kline and paid a $10 fine plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humane
Thompson
South Mahoning Township
Dayton
Sharp
Squire Kline
Dhe Nonin
Local Sheriff Closes McAdoo Business After Failure
Sheriff closes William McAdoo's three year local business after a failure. The largest execution is held by Delos Hetrick amounting to 235 dollars with several additional actions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McAdoo
Delos Hetrick
Col Ham to Head Indiana Institute Week
Col Ham will replace Robert Nourse on the Institute programme in Indiana next week as teachers attend the county seat event. Superintendent Hammers plans a week of entertainments with Col Ham delivering The Snobygoster in Politica non partisan and humorous. Public interest grows as tickets sell out and preparations, including library lights and a telephone, proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Hammers
Robert Nourse
H. W. J. Ham
Col. Ham
Spartanburg
Dumesist
Georgia
Ham
Atéand Institute
Hammer
Hemer City
Vehoda
Nanaly
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Judgl White
Grand Jury
Church News
Duay
The
Pittsburg & Eastern R. R. Co
W.W. Couch
K.W. Harbison
Country District School
Country High School
S. J. Karr
J. Fo Cass
Farimners’ Organizations
Wic Aon
Foundrey
Brontvplley
Kiskiminetas Valley
Ings
J. P. Archibald
Saltsbury
Toown Hall
Shaffer
D. J. Waller
Normal
Fair
Kiskiminetas College
Suita
Braddock
T. D. Boone
United Presbyterian Church of Salisbury
S. W. Miller
Presbyterian Church
Archibald
J. C. Reed Johnston
Solo
Parker
Kiskiminelus
Water
Pennsylvania
S. C. Hepler
Leechburg
Anderson
Wilkinsburg
E. E. Bach
Kay Trimble
Kay
Bach
Heller
Gibson
J. C. Rughs
Telephone Company
Sam
Sheriff Y
County Sear
Stuchell
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