Criminal court weekly session reports twenty four cases
The court opened with twenty four criminal cases including larceny, fornication, and assault. George Crookshank received a new trial for larceny after an earlier conviction and Luzerne County defendant was sentenced to three months in the workhouse plus a 500 dollar fine. The grand jury urged courthouse repairs and improved jail conditions while commending County Home provisions and recommending continued stewardship by Sheriff Shaffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiére
Rome
Augusta
Carton
Luzerne
Sehse
George ‘Crookshank
George Crookshank
Lydick
Frank Villa
Rniquor House
Pittsburg
Crookshank
William Pierce
Tbs Spencer
Batlee
Pierce
Spencer
Westoreland County
Allon
Commonwealth
Jack Neff
Idney Ann McDermitt
George Menthh
Keller Harris
John, Sebisky
Carle Zambarti
Pet“‘Tahiri
Peter
John Wagoner
Jobhu Jane‘gok
Joe ‘Mazza
Joe White
Jacob Abrams
Andy | Angelo
Kelley
Vasil Romanic
Kate Romanic
Joseph P. Hamill
George ‘Learn
Tsy
Long
Woman Dies From Burns After Night Fire
Miss Annie Robinson, a reading room custodian living in Kinkaid property, died after a week of burns suffered when her night dress caught by a gas stove Wednesday night. J Dick Wilson extinguished the flames and summoned a physician as neighbors heard her screams. She was a sister of the late Thomas Robinson and related to families in Robinson, this county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Robinson
Tobinson
Kinkaid
Dick Wilson
Miss. Robinson
Pittsburg
Thos. I. Robinson
Robinson
Red Cross Christmas stamps aid tuberculosis fight nationwide
The National Red Cross Association promotes a Christmas stamp drive to fund the fight against tuberculosis. Stamps cost one penny, with all proceeds to the Red Cross Fund for curing consumption. Dealers profit-free, buyers assured their gift goes to the cause. In Indiana, stamps are available at the Indiana Newsstand for a week. The stamp image appears with mail to signal support for the campaign.
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National Red Cross Association
Red Cross
Red Cross Fund
Red Cross‘ ‘Society
Todiana County
Indiana
Teachers Gather For County Institute In Indiana Town
Plans are complete for the annual gathering of teachers and school directors in the county to be held next week in Indiana. Stores are dressed for the holidays and exhibits by business houses promise credit to the city. many visitors will delay Christmas shopping until their arrival. The institute offers notable lectures and a strong demand for seats is seen, with advance season ticket sales starting at Hall's book store. New landlord James A. White will take charge of Fleming Hotel at Clymer, promising modern facilities and fine service. Also noted is the sale of the George H. Boyer farm in East Wheatfield township and the Farm offered by M Blader of West Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
woeWilliam
Mahan
A. Moraco
Pusishinghia
Chila
Meryil Bartlébaigh
Aubrey
Sham
Thomas Brown
Blairs-le
Publica
Women’s and Children’s Department
Indiana
Shaffer Ag
Comrolsaioners
Lee County
James. A. McQuown
Busines
Aas Institute
Hargest
Institute
Hall
Clymer
James A. White
Fleming
White
Wie
Clymer & Federn Hotel
Handsome New Home of Mt. D. F. P. Rinn in Indiana
The West Philadelphia Street residence of Mr. and Mrs. Rinn, a gray mottled brick house with stone trim, peers as a standout in Indiana. Inside, a library, parlor, dining room, conservatory, five second-floor bedrooms, and a gym-ready attic show modern planning with polished hardwood floors, walnut stairway, and an automatic hot water system. The home, heated by hot water, electrified, and gas-lit, was designed largely by Mrs. Rinn with helper daughter, using local materials and labor. the former dwelling morphed into a modern stable.
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Hanndsome
Mt. D. FP. Rinn
Philadelphia
famlLy
Indiana
Thia House
Rinn
Philadelphia Street
Beale Recommends Capt McLain For Indiana Postmaster
Congressman Beale recommends Capt G A McLain for Indiana postmaster to replace James C McGregor whose term ended yesterday. McGregor supporters will lobby the first assistant postmaster general for reinstatement. D A Quaningham withdrew December 4 in favor of McLain. Seventh Street property sold for 2800 to Mrs Betha Young via McConnell and Hosack.
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G. A. McLain
Indiana
Joseph G. Beale
James C. McGregor
Beale
McLain
Seventh Street
Barah Young
North Sixth Street
A. B. Marshall
South Seventh Street
McConnell & Hosack
Miner Hurt In Moorhead Coal Mine Accident
Harry Miller of Taylorsville sustained a crushed right leg while working at Moorhead coal mine near Dixonville on Monday. He was transported to Dr. Coe's hospital in Dixonville for treatment.
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Tajnved
Moorhead
Dixonville
Harry Miller
Taylorsville
Dr. Coe
Captured a Gearang 8 cad animal on Little Mahoning
An apparent local wildlife report notes a captured gearang in Little Mahoning. The specimen weighed over 12 pounds and measured 3 feet in length. The capture followed four weeks of activity, with the creature feeding 3 percent of its body weight in a reported instance.
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Ray Simpson
Little Mahoning Ree
Uct
Personal Brevities From Pittsburg And Nearby Towns
Richard Watson and O C Tratnot apatt Sunday in Pittsburg. Mrs. Guthrie and friends visited in Saliburgh. GW Lydtel near town hosted visitors from Ford City. Andrew Trott called on Friday. Nell Oses hosted by finance hero on Saturday. J Richard Clements and wife visited Pittsburg last week. Numerous locals, including Alk Cunningham, Dr John Laughlin, S W Zimmerman, Stella Hassinger, Mrs Rosalie Bergman, and many others, are noted for visits, hosting, or work, with civil concerns and community events across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Watson
O. C. Tratnot
Pittsburg
W. Guthrie
Saliaburg
GW. Lydtel
Near Town
Yta
Ford City
Andrew Trott
Near Cherry Tres
Nell Oses
West Lebanon
Financia Hero
J. Richard Clements
Town
Pittsberg
Alk Cunningham
Bess
Wayne Anvenue
John P. Laughlin
Laughlin
W. Zimmerman
Commercial
Crackside
Stella Hassinger
Wayne Avenue
Johnstown
William Oberlin
Rochester Mills
Watter Williams
Wilmerding
C. Maele
John W. Stewart
South Sixth Street
Altoona
Arthur Wilson
4. K. Plat
Lamberton
Thureday
Clara Colkitt
Marton Arter
W. L. Colkitt
South Fifth Street
Davidson
Marlon Center
Marlon
United Mine Workers of America
Rosalie Bergman
Mary P. Williams
Pine Tats
PF. J. Shattuell
Shirleysburg
Huntingdon County
Varner Hollister
Cornapo*lis
A. C. Braughter
Cast
Philadelphia
W. T. Wilson
Church Street
A. W. Diven
Martina Ferry
Join Sheridan
South Fork
Marion Center
BH. P. Lewis
Samuel H. Hughes
Sharpaville
J. L. Walbeck
West Wheatfield
Jean
Morria
Walbeck
Pitcairn
Charlies McGaughey
Wilkinsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Uncapher
Joseph Frania
St. Bernard's Catholic Church of the Place
Bt. Adalberta
South Side
Father Frania
Indiana
Frania
Pittebure
Sumner Graff
Blacklick
Grafta
Graff
Blackiick
Formerly of Indiana Normal to Instruct at Institute
A former Indiana Normal educator will serve as one of the day instructors at the upcoming institute next week. The speaker brings regional teaching experience and will discuss curriculum methods and classroom practice. Organizers emphasize practical lessons for local teachers and administrators.
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Indiana’ Normal
Institute
Club Women Entertain In Normal Musicale Event
Blalraville women guests of the New Century Club at the Normal School Monday afternoon. Miss Leonard and Miss Katherine Ma Laughlin hosted in the green room as dainty refreshments were served. Miss Crane Miss Fehmer and William Wrigley performed in the recreation hall. Mrs. Welch read a report on Child Labor and Mrs. Christy shared a report on the State Federation convention. Next meeting to discuss education on Monday January 4 at the M. E. church. Blakeville guests included Mrs. Graf Mrs. Smith Mrs. Rugg Miss Laura Rugg Mrs. Shepley Mrs. Jackson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blalraville
New Century Club
Nat Blalraville
Leonard
Normal
Katherine MaLaughlin
Recreation Hall
Crane
Fehmer
William Wrigley
J. M. Welch
Harry G. Christy
State Federation
Pittsburg
M. E. Church
Blakeville
Club
Frank Graf
Smith
Joseph Rugg
Laura Rugg
Shepley
Jackson
Ida Rowe
J. P. Archibald
Mra. Hunter
Migses Sue Millhouser
Bila Ray
Lilian Calhoon
Ford and Ritchie
Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County Since Last Report
Listings show multiple transfers including Henry Prothera to Clearfield and Quad Creek Coal and Coke Co. for 106 acres in Banks. J Taylor Shatter deed of 67 acres in North Mahoning to J M Wachob for 1800. various lots in Homer City Center and Indiana to named buyers with prices from 60.60 to 4400 dollars. manor properties to Pennsylvania Railroad Co. for 20700 dollars. among others including 22 of 120 acres in Boughvalley to Frank Moose and Amanda Moose for 1200 and Thomas A Gilbert selling 49 acres in White to R E Getty for 2000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Henry Prothera
Banks
Clearfield & Quad Creek Coal & Coke Co
J. Taylor Shatter
North Mahoning
J. B. Kuikle
Homer City
W. Dick
John H. Bell
Blacklek
Alexander Rankin
Robert Baehman
Blottevillee
John
James M. St. Clair
Anna M. St. Clair
J. G. Duncan
Center
James W. Dick
John E. Gibson
Indiana
Degarvoiin
Manor Real Watate & Trust Co
Weat Wheafield
Pennsylvania, Railroad Co
Flora Roger
Boughvalley
Frank Moose
Amanda Moose
T. H. Scott
C. Paul Reed
Thomas A. Gilbert
White
R. BE. Getty
A. B. Marshall
Indiana stores decked with Monday Christmas décor
Brimming with gold and silver tinsel and hundreds of holly wreaths Indiana businesses display festive decorations for the season. Shoppers find a wide range of gifts for all ages and budgets from men’s stores to home boutiques, emphasizing thoughtful, timely shopping and the joy of giving.
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Hovaca
Indiana
Toy Department
Inclatorés
Thma
Santa Clara
Elders Ridge Academy Sale Stayed by Court Order
Court halts sale of Elders Ridge Academy as trustees argue a former board borrowed funds from Mrs. Mary Townsend to pay for the gymnasium. Sheriff Wettling had proceeded with a quarterly sale at the courthouse, transferring several parcels including lots in Clymar Green township and Plumville to various buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elders Ridge Academy
Bherlf Wettling
Court House
H. W. McClincey
Clymar
J. S. Conner
Maggie Grumb-ing Galbreath
Green Township
Grimb
R. L. Mahaffey
Plumylle
Philip Pritach
Lilly
Bidera Ridge Academy
Mary Townsend
First National Bank of Saltsbury
Sherif
Explosion at Carneytown Shaft Kills One Injures One
An explosion in the Fulton shaft at Carneytown near Creek alde left Stanley Koch 28 dead and George Kelick 25 seriously injured on Tuesday. Neither man worked at the mine and the cause for their presence in the shaft is unknown. Koch’s body was taken to Windber while Kelick was sent to Adrian hospital for treatment. The explosion’s cause remains undetermined.
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Carneytown
Stanley Koch
George Kelick
Fulton
Creekalde
Windber
Adrian Hospital
Option on Southern Land Sale Near Kentucky Coal Timber
Fical details in securing an option on 1 600 acres of coal and timber land in Kentucky by J P Wetzel of Marion Center and W W Hopkins of South Mahoning township were completed at the First National Bank of this place on Friday. The price is said to have been less than $20 an acre. Oscar A Bears of Jackson Ky represented the Sandown era.
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Fical
Kentucky
P. Wetzel
Marion Center
W. W. Hopkins
South Mahoning Township
Flrst National Bank
Oscar A. Bears
Jackson
Effort to Save Murderers Raises Court Appeal Funds
Friends of convicted men Joe Veltra and Bruno Carbonio raise funds to appeal their murder case to the Supreme Court after papers were filed with Prothonotary Wells. Local benefactions include over $200 for hospital aid from Thanksgiving events, plus $500 from a Presbyterian church bazaar and a reading room fundraiser. Miss Huth Adair resigns to take a Johnstown teaching post at higher pay, joining her father. Mrs Edward Widdowson suffers paralysis attack at church. condition improving but serious. Mrs William Simpson breaks wrist in a fall on Chestnut Street with additional injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Joe Veltra
Bruno Carbonio
Robert Tozlar
Wells
Chuck
Twolfck Baptist Church
Edward Widdowson
Dixonvills
Gasoline Motors for Local Road Boosts Pennsylvania System
Dream of Dittaburg News Agency reports Indiana branch of the Pennsylvania railroad to test gasoline motors on the system. A Pittsburg attorney sought possession of a 90 acre Cherryhill township tract sold for tax at $8 per acre, alleging a twenty year ownership. A coal-bearing farm and a coast mishap injure Homer Buchanan. Richmond G ood Company plans early coal shipments from Bayan to Janney.
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Dream of
Dittaburg
Coul Tata
Indiana
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania
Throyghner
Barahi Donaldson
Cherryhill Township
J. M. Guthrie
D. H. Tomb
Harry W. Fee
Grading Begins on New York Central Site Plan
Grading starts along Twollek creek above Upper Twollek for a future New York Central line through a coal field connecting Clymer and Homer City. The Quincy A Agey farm, 100 acres, was bought for 26 dollars per acre by Senator John Fisher, W D Kelly, and Col J M Schoonmaker. Initial work will be by New Castle contractors with nearly 100 workers.
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Twollek Creek
Twolfek
New York Central Railroad
Clymer
Homer City
New Castle
Quincy A. Agey
John §. Fisher
W. D. Kelly
Philadelphia
J. M. Schoonmaker
Pittsburg
New York
Weddings of a Wehre Walker Manners in Wellsburg W Va
George Walker and Miss Besa Manners, young locals, wed in Wellsburg West Virginia after leaving Indiana on an early Wednesday train. telegram notified Manners that evening. Walker’s father R F Walker, with address on Philadelphia Street, works at J J Fiscug store. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Scott Manners.
Prohibition Era Improvements on Cunningham Building
Final work on the J. M. Cunningham building in Johnstown is nearing completion. Indian Lumber & Supply Co. led a large crew for about a month to finish improvements across the structure while business continued uninterrupted. Also noted are local marriage plans for Johnstown residents and comments on advance subscription payments for the Prog. carried by Rev. Robert Hamill Avella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunningham
Philadelphia Street
J. M, Cunningham
D. M. Caldwell & Co
Indianaa Lumber & Supply Co
Onsheim
Kia
Robert Hamill
Avella
Washington County
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Shank
Leh Francis Lybanger
Wihip Lecures
Institute Week
Nath Nath
Man Boyer
M. Blader
Weet Church
Pat
George H. Boyer
East Wheatheld Township
PRO
Geo. P. Nible
Neal
Indiana Stords
Dai I
The
Presbyterian Church
Thuysday
Tadiana Oachor
Huth Adair
Stoom No. 6
Datary
Miss Adair
Joseph B. Adair
William Simpson
Chestnut Street
Tigoute
Homer Buchanan
Richmond Gog] Company
Bayan
Jannery
New York Central
Codl Fnterests
Mine-McAdawa
John A. Kine
Ava -Mec-Adams
Pride
Jefferson McAdams
R.C. Doty
Bair-Shenderger
Lincoln E. Balr
Misa
Maude Bi. Shenderger
Lancaster
Luth
Lewis Hay
Bathurst-Watkins
Willie R. Bathurst
Forojoy Man Dee
J. Howard Walker
Mia
Katherine Walker
Loyeda
Misa Gertrude
Caddy
Marellvilla
Wf Memorial Hospital
Lockards
Cambria Steel Company
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