West Wheatfield court seats guilty in barn burning cases
The West Wheatfield sessions convict Sylvester Lydick and Willam Stiver for barn burning and carrying concealed weapons. Kingsland faces separate assault cases with mixed verdicts and light sentences while trials continue in the civil list proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Wheatfield
Sijer
Duis Wek
George B. Kingsland
Allert Cable
Kingsland
Brett
Cable
Indiana County
Allegheny
Commonwealth
Sloan Weir
W. S. Kuhns
Grand Arm
Blacklick
Kuhns
Edward Hamilton
Harry McClucken
James Jackson
Hamilton
John Pitman
F. M. Widdowson
Sarah Porter
Benjamin Beatty
William Siiver
Sylvester Lydick
Harry Pfeiffer
Huntingdon Reformatory
James Langdon
Man Dies From Injuries In Railroad Yard Accident
Christopher Shields of South Mahoning Township fatally injured while coupling cars in Pittsburg railroad yards on Thursday night. He suffered multiple fractures and died at West Penn Hospital aged 33. Survived by wife. Remains sent to Punxsutawney for interment on Sabbath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Shields
Wm. Shields
South Mahoning Township
Pittsburg
West Penn Hospital
Punxsatawney
Mr Nancy Davis in Grisemore at Hargin Wonder Contest
Mr Nancy Davis of Grisemore competes at the Hargin Wonder contest held at Ben i Wonder Store in Barnesboro. Local coverage notes the event and participant details from the store setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Davis
Grisemore
Barnesboro
Married at the Parsonage ai G. Cansler and arty aikarel
A short notice reports a marriage at the parsonage including individuals G. Cansler and arty aikarel with details readable in the column. The fragment confirms a nuptial event and local record of the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cansler
Arty
Aikarel
Georgeville Fire Destroys Kerr Store and Damages Offices
A Georgeville general store owned by Thomas C. Kerr was destroyed by fire Saturday night with all contents. The post office and telephone office housed in the store were lost. Kerr suspects incendiarism. Loss estimated at 3000 dollars, insurance 2000. A Mitchells Mills house fire Wednesday night caused by a defective fire and recovered contents with minor post office damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchells Mills
Thomas C. Kerr
Georgeville
Kerr
Thompson’s Agency
John Kelly
The Deadly Bullet ends Arthur Pearce life
A hunting accident near North Summit in Banks township, Banks County, causes the death of 16 year old Arthur Pearce, son of Urias Pearce. The gun fell to the ground and discharged, bullet striking abdomen near the heart. Reuben Frederick, his companion, summoned aid as the boy was carried home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Summitt
Banks Township
Arthur Pearce
Urias Pearce
Jefferson County
Reuben Frederick
North Summit
Odd Horseshoe Found In Century-Old Oak Log
While sawing lumber at the Blacklick picnic grounds, J H Mahan uncovered an oak log with a horseshoe embedded in its center. The shoe appears ancient, hung around a sapling and gradually enveloped by growing timber for many years. both pieces are preserved as prized artifacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacklick
J. H. Mahan
A Bad Bullet Leaves Girl Eye Lost
Sadie Guist, 10, of West Church Street, lost an eye from a dangerous air gun fired by Charlie Hays, neighbor’s son. The incident occurred as she passed while he shot near his home. Dr. Ehrenfeld treated her. the boy was taken to the Huntingdon Reformatory by Humane Agent Thompson on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Sylvester Lydich
Harry Pfeiffer
Laroney
H. J. Thompson
Willam Stiver
J. Irwin Lydick
Canoe Township
Stiver
Lydick
Mr. Lydick
West Wheatfield Township
Garfield
Brett
Kingsland
Cable
Mr. Kingsland
Atim
Sadie Guist
Z. T. Guist
West Church Street
Charlie Hays
Mattie Hays
Ehrenfeld
Huntingdon Reformatory
Humane
Thompson
Forty Guests Witness a Marriage near Cherrytree
Wesley Nichol of near Purchase Line wed Turie Moore at the bride’s mother Elizabeth Moore’s home near Cherrytree in a six oclock ceremony performed by Rev. J. G. Wise with forty guests. Laura Patchin played the wedding march and a lively dance followed a seasonable supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Nichol
Purchase Line
Turie Moore
Elizabeth Moore
Near Cherrytree
J. G. Wise
Cherrytree
Laura Patchin
A. M. Schrecongost
Schrecongost
John M. Nichol
Calathumpian
Adler faces fraud charge after clothing dealer’s failure
Noah Adler, a prominent local clothier, is charged by Oppenheimer & Co of Pittsburgh with false pretense after he allegedly gave a note for over 500 dollars while free of indebtedness. He is jailed on $1,000 bail as sheriff sells his goods amid creditor disputes and possible impact from a nephew’s judgment. Adler, once trusted and a gallant soldier, has many friends in town who hope for an adjustment of his finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Adler
Oppenheimer & Co
Pittsburg
Adler
Probable Republican Candidates Named for Local Races
Two men emerge as likely contenders in next spring's Republican primary. W. T. Wilson is eyed for County Treasurer and Phil M. Sutton for Sheriff. Both reside locally and are well known. though not yet decided, friends urge announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Wilson
Phil M. Sutton
National Tribune offered at eighty cents by PROGRESS
The National Tribune the acknowledged paper of the late war is described as widely read among veterans. The PROGRESS advertises a subscription price of one dollar per year for the national paper but offers it to readers for only eighty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Progress
Local Wedding Set at West Lebanon Home
To morrow at 2 o clock the wedding of Nevin G. Rose principal of West Lebanon schools and Minnie Mahan daughter of Mr and Mrs W L Mahan will take place at the bride’s Sutton street Fourth ward home. Rev J Day Brownlee will perform the ceremony. Miss Mahan is a prominent young lady with many friends. Mr Rose is a well known county schoolteacher. The couple will leave that evening for a brief honeymoon and return the following week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevin G. Rose
West Lebanon
Minnie Mahan
W.l.mahan
Sutton Street
Fourth Ward
J. Day Brownlee
the First United Presbyterian Church
Rose
Robbery Hearing Details Tie Up Money Theft Case
The hearing of the Griffith Owens robbery case revealed how the Lydick and Cochran defendants moved money and property. Witnesses traced the quartet via Blairsville livery and Baker’s restaurant, with ten and twenty dollar bills exchanged and the trio later in Greensburg taverns. Lydick and Cochran were bound for court. Dick Lydick released on bail while Joe Lydick remained held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffith Owens
Fourth Ward
Joe Lydick
Dick Lydick
Doe
John Owens
Lydicks
Cochran
Wettling
Blairsville
Doc
Bert Sloan
Lydick
Sloan
Bert
Baker’s
Baker
Max White
Ed Hamilton
Stewart Thompson
Squire Marlin
Frank Donahugh
Married at Midnight In This Ward Bleary Romance
Estherline Woods marries Richard J. White after a breach of promise warrant leads to a midnight wedding. Elias Woods, her father, and Squire Fenton secure a license and perform the ceremony at midnight, with no fanfare, in a tale of a dark union in the Thisd ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradder
Elias Woods
Estherline
Richard J. White
Squire Fenton
Cupid
Elias
Old Elias
Christmas Gift Dilemma Embraced By Households
The inquiry across homes centers on suitable Christmas gifts as consideration turns toward seasonal giving. Fragments reflect the tradition of sharing warmth and memory during the holiday period.
New United Evangelical Church Dedicated Near Pikes Peak
The United Evangelical church near Pikes Peak in Cherryhill township was dedicated on Sabbath by Rev. Barlett of Greensburg. Several other ministers attended and took part in the dedication exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New United Evangelical Church
Pikes Peak
Cherryhill Township
Barlett
Greensburg
Soldier Pension Award Noted for James Bence
A pension grant of six dollars per month was assigned by the Agency Donal for James Bence of Disonville. The applicant served in Company C of the 206th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bence
Disonville
The
Co. C
206Th
Barto Berringer Seeks County Commissioner Nomination
Mr Barto Berringer formerly of Green township now in the Third ward considers entering the coming primary as a County Commissioner candidate. A lifelong farmer and lumberman, he understands the interests of farmers and lumbermen in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barto Berringer
Green Township
Berringer
Jurors Drawn For December Term Notified By Sheriff
Jurors selected for the fourth week of the December term will be notified by Sheriff Mack once the date for the extra session is set. The notice governs future scheduling and juror summons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack
Lecture at the Lowery School House
A local note announces a lecture at the Lowery School House on the topic Education of the Blind. The fragmentary text suggests an evening event with possible dates and details missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowery School
Marriage Notice From South Township Readers
Mr M D Fisher and Miss Hannah Mo Quewsn of South township were married at the home Mequews of Mr and Mrs John F Rad. The ceremony was a small event with guests present and a pleasant evening of merry making.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Fisher
Hannah Mo‘Quewsn
South Township
John F
Gwenta
NEXT WEEK'S GUESTS AT COUNTY TEACHERS INSTITUTE
The holidays bring the annual gathering of county school teachers to the county seat with hundreds of visitors for a five day Institute and talent showcase. Key figures include Miss Jane Leonard of the State Normal School and Dr. D J Waller Jr of the State Normal School. Proceedings feature lectures on Habits in Education The Se loist in School and The Trails in the Mountains of Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Digether Institute
Institute
Exes Acken
Jane Leonard
State Normal School
S. C. Haneen
Williamsport
Ind
J. M. Coughlin
Barre
D. J. Waller, Jr
Wyoming
A. E Winship
Journal of Education
Bostom
Ae J
Georgia
Jones
J. Lisle Apple
Also Mentioned on This Page
John C. Fry
William C. Martin
Martin
Mr. Martin
Samuel Buterbaugh
Court House
Edward H. Wilson
David
Allen
George W. Simpson
Charlotte Simpson
Samuel Sheffler
J.C. Cameron
Jacob Philips
Amos Buterbaugh
Archie Fowler
Christopher Coy
T.C. Kerr’s
the National Tribune
Ambrose
Pata
Institute and Directors’ Association
Seasion
J. Rel Head
Washington
First
Second Ward
Bernina
Penesmassine
N. C. Schaeffer
Winship
Coughlin
George E. Little
Miss Peast Bush
R E. Memts
Blarville
Jongh Ibahoes
Waller
de Weeig
Supt
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