Thomas Guilty In High Court Case At Burling Township
A crowded courtroom heard the Commonwealth accuse William Thomas of statutory rape and adultery. The trial revealed a tense jury selection, strong defense by Samuel Cunningham, and a favorable wife testimony. After 24 hours deliberation the jury found Thomas guilty as charged and a motion for a new trial will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
William Thomas
Court of Oyer and Terminer
Lottie May Huston
Thomas
Joseph Huston
Blacklick Township
Westmoreland County
Mr. Temas
Huston
Toro
Samuel Cunningham
The
John Winkleman
Armour Stiles
Buffington
Stiles
Winkleman
Exch
Reuben Einstein
Sherman Smith
Elairsville
Two Estates Divided Bequests Made in Wills
Wills filed this week reveal Philip E. Sutter of Canoe township bequeathing $600 to his widow, farm housing for three years, one third of grain and hay, and equal sale proceeds to seven children. executors Milton H. and George W. Sutter. C Harvey Hamilton of Green township leaves all personal property to his widow with the farm for her life, coal sale receipts to be split among heirs, and remainder on widow's death to heirs. widow serves as executrix. Will dated Sept 23, 1901 and Oct 15, 1901 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip E. Sutter
Canoe Township
George
Milton H
George W. Sutter
C. Harvey Hamilton
Green Township
H. Boyd
Sutton B
Charles A. Hamilton
R. M. Elwood
C. H. Edwards
Testator
Now Occupies a Cell After Jail Escape
Lewis Rager, recently captured fugitive after escaping from the county jail via a gap between kitchen and jail walls, is returned to custody in Johnstown. Convicted for larceny at Huff but never sentenced, he was recaptured on a drunkenness and concealed weapons charge while loading a revolver on Johnstown streets. Sheriff D E Thompson restrains his privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Rager
D. E. Thompson
Johnstown
Rager
Huff
Thompson
Blairsville Poised to Land Steel Car Plant
A newly chartered firm, Standard Steel Car Company with $2,000,000 capital seeks a Blairaville area site for a car plant. A decision is due within days. The plant will be built to finish 50 cars daily and is to be completed by next July, signaling a major industrial addition to Blairsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
Standard Steel Car Company
Blairaville
Fine Colt Sold At Madison Square Garden Stakes Race
Mr H E Timberlake of town with Dr A T Ambrose of Vandergrift attended Fasig Tipton’s horse sale at Madison Square Garden New York and bought a yearling stallion praised for unrivaled speed and breeding. The colt, entered in an 11000 stake for three year olds, is bred from Prodigal Norwood Alcantara Mambrino Chief lines with proven speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Timberlake
Town
A.T. Ambrose
Vandergrift
Fasig Tipton Company
Madison Square Garden
New York City
Pennsylvania
Prodigal
Norwood
Alcantara
Mambrino Chief
Josiah Neal Enters Sheriff Race in Republican Primary
Deputy Josiah Neal, a lifelong Republican and current deputy to Sheriff D E Thompson, announces candidacy for county sheriff. He is well acquainted with duties, has been an efficient deputy, and has built countywide support as he enters the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah Neal
Mr. Neal
D. E. Thompson
Neal
Deer duel ends prized buck at Indiana fair
A fighting buck from William Fairman of Punxsutawney was killed in a fierce duel with another buck. The slain animal was the oldest in the herd and highly valued by Fairman, who exhibited it at the Indiana fair last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attormmey William Fairman
Puvxeutawney
Married Next Week and Camp Plan Stir Local Veterans
An effort to organize a camp of Spanish American War veterans is underway with Attorney W. M. Mahan calling a meeting in Library Hall. Also, Al Degan of National Glass and Miss Marie Dilcher of Buffalo are to marry next Tuesday at the bride’s home and will begin housekeeping in Indiana. John R. Clark will lecture on To and Fro in London tomorrow evening at the Peoples Popular Entertainment Course, with seats at Hall’s bookstore. Pensions granted this week include Conrad Piper Rochester Mills $17 and Lyndia Boring New Florence $8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Mahan
al Degan
National Glass Company
Marie Dilcher
Buffalo
Degan
Mr. Dugan
Bride
Indiana
John R. Clark
London
Hall
Oak Street Property Sold to Hamill Man
Mr. Andrew Gailey sells the east Oak street property adjoining his home to Mr. David Pollock of Hamill for 1650 dollars. Pollock plans to move here in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Street
Andrew Gailey
Town
East Oak Street
David Pollock
Hamill
Paralyzed 83-Year-Old William Armstrong Near Cherrytree
In critical condition after a paralysis attack on Tuesday. William Armstrong, 83, is in danger of a fatal outcome near Cherrytree. Visitors Day announced for Friday at public schools. parents urged to attend. Filmore Duncan of Buffington township received an order for $25 for sheep damages in the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Armstrong
Cherrytree
Filmore Duncan
Buffington Township
Death in a Mishap: Mrs Overdorff Die in Blacklick Township
Mrs George Overdorff of Blacklick township died after a month of suffering from injuries when her arm was caught in a power feed cutter in her husband’s barn. She was under 21, pregnant, and the funeral was held at Hopewell M E church cemetery. Other deaths were reported across the county in the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Overdorff
Blacklick
Overdorff
H. W. Ferguson
Blacklick Township
Sue
Hopewell M. E. Church
Widow Matilda Mack Dies at 88 in Wear Wheatfield Township
Mrs Matilda Mack widow of David Mack died at her son Samuel Mack's home in Wear Wheatfield township Monday evening about 10 o'clock from general debility aged about 88 years. Survived by sons Samuel Robert Jacob David John William James all named, she belonged to Bethel United Presbyterian church. Funeral today at her late home conducted by Rev Black with interment in Bethel church cemetery near Clyde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HBS
Matilda Mack
David Mack
Samuel Mack
Wear Wheatfield
Samuel
Robert
Near
Bolivar
Jacob
David
Clyde
John
William
Armagh
James
Johnstown
Bethel United Presbyterian Church
M. Black
Bethel Church
Death of Philip E. Sutter in Canoe Township at 72
Philip E. Sutter, a Canoe Township resident, died December 3 from dropsy at age 72. Born in Germany on October 6, 1830, he immigrated at 19 and was a respected member of Albright church. He was brother to W C Sutter, Martin Sutter of Lindsey, and Jacob Sutter of Reynoldsville, with two brothers living in the west. Interment was in Pine Church Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip E. Sutter
Canoe Township
Germany
Albright Church
W. C
Martin Sutter
Lindsey
Jacob Sutter
Reynoldsville
West
Pine Church
Death of John Fyock of Penn Run at about 81
John Fyock of Penn Run died Saturday forenoon at about 11 o clock aged about 81. His wife predeceased him by three years and his only surviving relative is daughter Zora. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 pm at his late home by Rev. John Fyock of Purchase Line. Interment followed in Dunkard church cemetery Cherryhill township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fyock
Penn Run
Zora
Purchase Line
Dunkard Church
Cherryhill Township
William Arthurs Dies After Short Illness in Allegheny
William Arthurs died at his Allegheny home on Friday evening at age 80 from pneumonia after a brief illness. A former Green township resident, he later worked as a blacksmith in Indiana. Survived by his wife and daughter Mrs. E. F. Grossman of Allegheny, he was buried in Allegheny cemetery on Sabbath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Arthurs
Allegheny
Green Township
Indiana
E. F. Grossman
Alegheny
Normal School senior excursion to Washington DC 71 students
A party of 71 seniors and chaperones left by train for Washington DC to sightsee from Monday through Friday. Led by Prof. R. E. Owens and accompanied by Miss Jane Leonard and Mrs. A. M. Hammers, the group includes dozens of named students such as Wallace Agey, Flora Baer, C. W. Barnett, Lola Bee, and many others from the Normal School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal
Washington, D. C
R. E. Owens
Jane E. Leonard
A. M. Hammers
Wallace B. Agey
Flora Baer
C. W. Barnett
Lola B. Bee
W. A. Berkey
Ernest Buchanan
Elva Campbell
Ella J. Chambers
Florence Crombie
J. Wilber’ Conningham
Samuel K.conningham
Agnes Donds
Lyda Hanser
Edna Heck
E. May Hood
Frank H. Horton
Florence E. Jarrett
Myra 2. Kelly
Blanche Kilpatrick
Mary Lintner
Bertha Lowman
Margaret Minahan
Paul Mitchell
Eva H. McAdoo
Edna McCullough
Grace McCutcheon
Lila McDermott
Gertrude Newingham
Della O'Neil
Helen Prescott
Mabel Saint
Zella Sickman
Clara Smith
Clara Stewart
Ella Waddle
Mary E. Wigton
Lizzie Yoder
Vida Yoder
Florence E. Kraus
Elsie Canan
Philip Reithmiller
Lillian Waldschmidt
Cordelie Hazlett
Ella Reams
Mary Davidson
Gertrude Sampson
Boy's Hand Shot-Off In Kenwood Hunting Accident
A 15 year old boy, son of Mrs Elizabeth Smith of Kenwood, was hunting when his shotgun discharged. His right hand was over the muzzle and three fingers and the thumb were badly torn requiring amputation. Shot penetrated the hand near the heart. Dr J T Stephens of Penn Run treated him. the hand is healing but painful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenwood
Elizabeth Smith
JT. D. Stephens
Penn Ran
Fire destroys home near Rochester Mills
The dwelling of Thomas McCracken near Rochester Mills burned Monday evening with contents. Mrs. McCracken was milking at the barn when the fire was found. children alerted others, but the building was beyond saving. The origin is unknown and insurance through Thompson's agency was $500, though losses are believed double that.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McCracken
Rochester Mills
Young Lady Lottie Pringle Dies by Own Hand in McKeesport
Lottie Pringle aged 23 ends her life on Sabbath by drinking carbolic acid after a quarrel with her lover. She dies after three hours of great agony. Daughter of Mrs. Lydia Pringle of Wilmore and niece of Mr. David Pringle. her parents were former local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Pringle
McKeesport
Lydia Pringle
Wilmore
David Pringle
Town
Federal Building for Indiana and Greensburg proposed
Congress agreed to study a bill by Rep M Jack to authorize federal buildings at Indiana and Greensburg costing 75000 each. He also moved 378000 for slack water work on the Allegheny river between Natrona and Kittanning. Other items note a Belgian hare weighing five pounds sold from Croyland rabbitry, and local notices of entertainment, accidents, visits, and arrivals in towns including Rayne and Vandergrift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Jack
Town
Indiana
Greensburg
Allegheny River
Natrona
Kittanning
Thomas White
Croyland
White
Death of Miss Lela Camp at age 14 in Montgomery
Miss Lela Camp daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Camp of Montgomery township died Monday afternoon of consumption aged 14. Funeral services will be held at her late home by Rev W H Robinson of Glen Campbell and interment in the Odd Fellows cemetery at Cherrytree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lela Camp
Frank Camp
Montgomery Township
W. H. Robinson
Glen Campbell
Odd Fellows
Cherrytree
Local Obituaries and Deaths Notice Summary
Mrs Edward Brandon of East Mahoning township died of pneumonia at 87. Survived by husband, funeral at home conducted by Rev E P Foresman, burial in Washington church cemetery Rayne township. Esther Stoops of Canoe township died December 6 at age 90, known as Grandmother Stoops, lived with sons Robert and David. Infant Catherine Guist of Seldom Seen died membranous croup. burial Mt Zion Lutheran near Grisemore. John A Garris of Tunnelton died at Dixmont of general debility at 45. wife resides in Tunnelton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Brandon
East Mahoning Township
E. P. Foresman
Washington Church
Rayne Township
MBS
Esther Stoops
Canoe Township
Stoops
Robert
David
Catherine
John Guist
Grisemore
Mt. Zion Lutheran Church
John A. Garris
Tunnelton
Dixmont
Blairsville Infant Daughter Dies in Blairsville
AW infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Millen of Blairsville died on Wednesday. Interment was made at Blairsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Millen
Blairsville
Indiana Routs Bellefield in Fraser Library Hall Thriller
Indiana Athletic Association defeated Bellefield League Club of Pittsburg 25 to 22 in a hot contest at Library Hall. Both sides exchanged lead changes with Indiana pull ahead late to secure the victory as McCreight and Yeager led scoring and Brallier kept score. Umpires Orth and Yeager. timekeepers Lambrecht and Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
Indiana Athletic Association
Bellefield
Pittsburg
Viaijos
Indiana
Lichteberger
Bo’ Seible
Marthens
D. C
Txptana
Positiox
Brelverie
McCreight
Yeager
Grth Edmundson
Creight
Lockard
foul—Anderson
Orth
Yea
Ger
Daugherty
Lambrecht and Wilson
Brallier
House and contents burn on Donahue farm near Taylorsville
A wooden dwelling on the Benjamin Donahue farm in Green township was destroyed by fire Monday around eight o'clock. Mrs. Wike fought the flames alone until help arrived. the fire spread to the roof and home contents, including a purse with savings, were lost. No insurance covered the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamine Donahue
Taylorsville
Green Township
William Wike
Local judges organize Cambria county judicial contest
Judge White president heads a new Cambria county court setup with Judges Bell and Bailey to conduct the contest. The session organized bonds and legal preliminaries, adjourning for the holidays as counsel Barker filed the bill of particulars. Real estate transfers listed include Weber to Moyle for 120 dollars and multiple property deals across Grant, Green, Brushvalley, Canoe, and Indiana townships with values from 75 to 5,250 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge White
Town
Bell
Blair County
Bailey
Huntington County
Ebensburg
Cambria County
Barker
Augustus Weber
Canoe
Russell T. Moyle
Henry Fisher
James Alford
M. W. Best
Frank Barr
John H. Bracken
Blacklick
Andrew Gailey
Indiana
David Pollock
Daniel Totten
Banks
Henry Prothero
United Evangelical Church of
Brushvalley
Lincoln Overdorff
George Beringer
Green
B. I. Douglass
Forter Kmports
John E. Douglass
Milton S. Grambling
Thomas Clark
Burrell
A. Kankle
Arcadia Land Company
Arcadia
Mary E Klingensmith
Julia A. Sutton
Milton H. Sutter
Greenwich Coal and Coke Company
Second Payment to be Made on Coal Lands
Early January will see the second payment on about 50 tracts of coal land in White and Center townships bought a year ago by Adrian Jeelin. Total payments exceed $50,000 and will be sent to Attorney John A. Scott to distribute to landowners. Lee Carter, a well known local figure, was sentenced to three and a half years in the Allegheny county workhouse after being charged with adultery. Carter was arrested recently by Constable Jacob Wettling on word of the sentence. Also noted: Thomas S. Lewis of Armstrong township butchered a 14 month old Berkshire pig that dressed 340 pounds. Mrs. Robert N. McEthoes of Kellysburg visited Dr. and Mrs. L E. Sloan in Johnstown last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White and
Center Townships
Adrian Jeelin
John A. Scott
Lee Carter
Alleggeny
Allegheny County
Carter
Humane
Samuel F. O’brien
Jacob Wettling
Thomas S. Lewis
Armstrong Township
County Teachers Institute To Open Next Week
County teachers and directors will gather for the 50th annual county institute. J T Stewart secured top day instructors and the program, including three lectures and two concerts, will be published in Progress. Seats for season tickets go on sale at Hall's Book Store at 7 p m. Visitors Day observations are planned for Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Stewart
Library Hall
Directors’ Association
Court House
Weddings of a Week Highlight Bennett Sylvester Nuptials
Wedding notices detail Bennett of Bolivar and Sylvester of Derry station marrying at the bride’s home at noon with observers present. Groom’s family from town attends, including his brother John Bennett and wife. Also notes Chrissman Nagle wedding in Irwin with plans to live in Indiana and Lawson Croyle marriage at Greesbangy by Squire W. Fibbiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett-Sylvester
Harry Bennett
Bolivar
Thurza Sylvester
Derry Station
Peter Bennett
John Bennett
Prophecy Paper Featured at Indiana Ministers Meeting
Regular Indiana Ministerial Association gathering at the Baptist church featured Rev Dr A J Furman delivering a paper on prophecies regarding ancient cities and their fulfillment. A religious census plan was discussed but no action taken. Next meeting set for January 20 at the M E church with Rev J W Shaeffer of Homer City presenting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Ministerial Association
Baptist Church
A. J. Furman
M. E. Church
J. W. Shaeffer
Homer City
Still Has Four Fingers
Dr. T. D. Stephens of Pine Flats amputated a small finger from left hand of Charles Askins also of Pine Flats after his parents sought removal of a superfluous finger that hindered use of the hand. The operation was successful and the hand is healing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Stephens
Pine Flats
Charles Askins
County Treasurer Hopeful Seeks GOP Nod
J. L. Dilts of North Mahoning Township visited the county seat last week and said northern county Republicans should consider him for county treasurer. He predicts a victory. Rev. M. S. Kemp, pastor at Smicksburg and Trade City, resigned to accept a call from Avenmore Lutheran church, with January acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Dilts
North Mahoning Township
Dilts
M. S Kemp
Smicksburg
Trade City
Avenmore
Kemp
Costly Fire Destroys Michaels Aforeroom and Post Office
A fire damaged the aforeroom post office and dwelling of Isaac Michaels in Belsano Cambria county destroying the building. It is reported a two gallon bucket of gold and silver coin stored there burned. Also, sheep were killed in Buffington township and a dog incident was noted as seven dogs were killed on Wednesday night. A New Years ball is planned at Library Hall on December 31 with Gernert's eight piece orchestra. Christmas services are slated at Smicksburg Lutheran on Christmas Eve and Jacksonville Presbyterian on Christmas Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Michaels
Belsano
Cambria County
Baffington
Filmore Duncan
Buffington Township
Library Hall
Gernert
Smicksburg
Jacksonville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Burlington Township
A. Fine Colt
Conrad Piper
Lyndia Boring
New Florence
Natonal
Federal Building For
Gressm
En Jack
Harry Bryan
Kneedler
William Short & Bro
West Philadelphia
J. M
Moore
Rohn
J. D. McKalip
Linfield
H. H. Blakley
Salford
Christmas Entertainment
Rayne Presbyterian Church
John Sell
Sarah Thomas
John Thomas
Philadelphia
Jacob Crepps
E. L. Baker
Ney Prothera
Mrs. Enward Brandon
Workhouse
Robert N. McEthoes
Kellysburg
L E. Sloan
Chrissman-Nagle
James Chrissman
Carrien Nagle
Irwin
Bo Hela
Will
Avonnue
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