Nine and a Half Years for Horse Thief in Penitentiary
Criminal court proceedings last week centered on Calvin Crissman and other defendants. Crissman was convicted of horse theft and related larcenies, receiving sentences totaling nine and a half years in the penitentiary. The term included two years for horse theft, then successive terms for related crimes, with the judge denying a new trial request in the Stephens case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Calvin Crissman
Fremont Stephens
White Township
Crissman
Salomon Shuster
Commonwealth
John Guthrie Ft
B. Isabella Morris
New Alexandria
Westmoreland County
Newrytown
Grove City
Mercer County
Westmoreland
Mercer
Indiana
Montgomery Jackson
Gilmore Wilkimson
Blairsville
M. H. Hosack
Burrell Township
Hosack
Delmont
McElfresh
Penn Township
Penn Toip
William Loughner
Loughner
Irwin Dixon
Dixon
Dan’t Shaw
Shaw
Crisman
James W. Hancock
Joseph Anderson
Westworeland
Charles McCoy
W. D. Sexton
Jacob Dennison
Matilda Clawson
Vendict
Jas. S. Kelly
Mechanicsburg
Wm. A. Miller
A. B. Mahan
George Mahan
W. T. Nichol
J.G. Huston
J. M. Guthrie
John BR. Oey
McCoy
William McGuire
Green Township
David Ferguson
Commonwealth Vf
Burton Clark
Andrew Simpson
James S. Blair
William B. Marshall
Margaret Henry
John Caldwell
Eliza J.runyan
Scott Cochran
Cochran
Daniel Anderson
Stephens
Robbers Tie Up Woman In Blacklick Home In Payne Day Burglary
Between six and seven on Saturday two men forced entry at Joseph Wagner’s east of Blacklick. They tied Mrs. Wagner, gagged her, and rifled the bureau taking eight dollars. They fled. Wagner returned later. On Monday Lafayette and Wim. Chambers of Bells Mills were arrested but discharged for lack of evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Wagner
Blacklick
Mr. Wagner
Smith
Wagner
Lafayette
Wim. Chambers
Bells Mills
Squire Davis
Thieves Try to Break Into Homer City Drug Store
On Sabbath night, thieves attempted to gain entry to Wm. Moore's drug store in Homer City by removing the large plate glass from the door. The plan failed as the break was discovered next morning with the glass loose in the door. Moore has a clue to the thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. {. Moore
Homer City
Mr. Moore
Evening program hours differ on weeknights
Institute visitors are advised of varying start times for Monday through Thursday. On Monday and Wednesday doors open at 7:00 with curtain at 7:30. On Tuesday and Thursday doors open at 7:30 with curtain at 8:00. Changes reflect program length and should be noted.
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Institute
Dogs Attack F M Widdowson Sheep Flock in Rayne
Dogs attacked a flock belonging to F M Widdowson of Rayne township on Sabbath night last week. They wounded four of Widdowson's sheep before moving to David Short's farm, where two more sheep were wounded. The owner intervened to prevent further losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Widdowson
Rayne Township
Mr. Widdowson
David Short
Blairsville Policeman Detains Jumping Boys Ten Day Term
Railroad Policeman J F Kalback of Blairsville brought Bert and Albert Deviney here on Saturday and jailed them. The brothers face charges of jumping cars and will serve ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Kalback
Blairsville
Bert
Albert Devinney
Local man held on serious charge after Friday arrest
George Stear was brought here on Friday by Constable J C Moore of East Mahoning township and lodged in jail on a serious charge preferred by Minta Watering. He was released on bail the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stear
J. C. Moore
East Mahoning
Minta Watering
Building and Loan Association seeks charter approval
Several citizens have begun organizing a Building and Loan Association and this week's PROGRESS carries the advertisement for charter application.
Eldersridge Academy contest to be judged next Friday
The Eremeteon and Mathereon literary isolation of the Eldersridge Academy hosts a contest next Friday evening. Notary Elder Peeler has been named as one of the judges.
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Eremeteon
Mathereon
Eldersridge Academy
Peeler
Bonnie Stole Meat From Sharretts In Center Township
A theft is reported from Sharretts in Center township with meat value unknown as of Wednesday. Police investigate as residents describe missing fresh meat items and seek witnesses.
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Bonnie
Sharretts
Center Township
Judicial Contests Appoint Judges to Hear White Election
Governor Pattison names Judges Barker Reyburn and Doty to convene the Indiana county Court of Common Pleas for the Blair contest against Judge Harry White. The commission arrives, White notified, and the panel to fix start time will meet Friday to issue subpoenas and gather evidence for the May 1874 act governed trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Pattison
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Barker
Cambria
Reyburn
Armstrong
Doty
Westmoreland
Court of Common Pleas
Indiana County
John P. Blair
Indiana
Harry White
Fortieth Judicial District
Lyman D. Gilbert
Hensel
Elder Peeler
D. C. Mack
Commonwealth
Peeler
Greensburg
J. Elder Peeler
Lucien Dory
Death of Dr Charles Ryckman at Rogers Ford
Dr Charles Ryckman son of Mr and Mrs Tobias Ryckman of Marion Center died of typhoid fever at his home in Rogers Ford Montgomery county. His remains arrived and were carried to his parents house and were buried in Marion Center after services. He graduated from Philadelphia Mental College and was residing at Rogers Ford. The Jr O U A M Council at Marion attended the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ryckman
Tobias Ryckman
Marion Center
Rogers Ford
Montgomery County
Philadelphia Mental College
Jr. O. U. A. M. Council
Marion
Death of John C Dunlap in Montgomery Township
John C Dunlap of Montgomery Township died at his son J D Dunlaps home in Penfield Clearfield County on December 9 at age 78 after falling ill while visiting. He leaves a wife and six children. He was a member of the Hillsdale Methodist Protestant church. Remains were taken to his home for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Dunlap
Montgomery Township
J. D. Dunlap
Penfield
Clearfield County
Hillsdale
Shaffer Baby Dies of Pneumonia in Railroad District
Willie A., a little son of Mr and Mrs J I Shaffer of Railroad avenue, died Saturday afternoon from pneumonia at age 1 year 10 months 13 days after a nine day illness. Remains buried in Greenwood Cemetery on Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie A., Aittle
J. I. Shaffer
Railroad Avenue
Greenwood Cemetery
Obituaries for Robert Jordan and Jacob Libengood
Robert Jordan of West Mahoning township died Friday at age 85. He is survived by his wife and three children and was laid to rest in Gilgal Presbyterian church graveyard. Jacob Libengood of Blacklick township died Tuesday of paralysis aged about 65. He leaves a wife and six children and was interred today in Hopewell Methodist church graveyard.
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Robert Jordan
West Mahoning Township
Gilgal Presbyterian Church
Jacob Libengood
Blacklick Township
Hopewell Methodist Church
Marriages of Allen and McElhoes in Homer City and West Indiana
This afternoon James Allen of Homer City and Bell McElhoes of West Indiana marry at the bride’s brother J S McEhoes residence with Rev A T Bell officiating. They plan a short trip before returning to Homer City where Allen runs a livery. The next afternoon J S McElhoes and Orpha Rupert wed at the same minister’s home. McElhoes & Findley run the Indiana Woolen Mills and Rupert is a well regarded West Indiana resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Allen
Homer City
Bell McEchoes
West Indiana
J. 8. Mehoes
West Philadelpia Street
A. T. Bell
Kellysburg
Allen
J. S. McEthees
Orpha Rupert
J. D. Brownlee
McElhoes
McElhoes & Findley
Indiana Woolen Mills
Rupert
West
Indiana
Blairsville Merchant Forms Legal Life Partnership
We met Blairsville merchant J. K. Miller on the train and learned he planned a partnership. Last Wednesday papers were signed and Annie Hill of Slaterick became his legal life partner. Pro- REss joins in wishing them joy and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Miller
Blairsville
Annie Hill
Slaterick
Pro- Ress
U W S Elects Officers At Regular Meeting
At the regular meeting of the U W S held on Thursday evening the following officers were elected Commander J R Bryan Lieutenant Colonel John Felt Major Thos Wheeler Officer of the Day G A McLain Quartermaster Noah Adler Chaplain W L Mahan Surgeon Wm Hosack Installing Officer Amos Row.
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J. R. Bryan
John Felt
Thos. Wheeler
G. A. McLain
Noah Adler
W. L. Mahan
Wm. Hosack
Amos Row
Remarkable 21-Pound Winter Cabbage Grown by Mrs Walker
From West Mahoning comes news that Mrs. J. G. Walker raised a massive cabbage head this fall. When weighed after harvest it tipped the scales at twenty one pounds, a standout record for a garden crop in the local area.
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Ourc
West Mahoning
J. G. Walker
Song U A Presented To Public Schools At Buerduie
A brief item notes Song U A being presented to the public schools at Buerduie in an educational event. No further details available.
Fr Kittanning Presbytery Holds Session at Homer City
The Presbytery of Kittanning of the Presbyterian church met in Homer City for a two day session featuring prayer and sermons. Topics covered included duties of church members to Sabbath School, relation of Sabbath School to church, and missionary spirit development in both church and Sabbath School. The meeting adjourned with plans for a Ford City adjourned session and noted the illness of the stated clerk.
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Kittanning
Homer City
Presbytery of
The
Presbyterian Church
J. Q. A. Fullerton
E. P. Foresman
Messrs
S. A. Hughes
B.S. Sloan
Francis X. Miron
N. B. Kelly
A. J. Gregg
Christian Endeavor Society
D. W. Sloan
James R. E. Craighead
L. R. Wylie
D. Hall
D. D
J. P. Calhoun
Emporia
Synod of
Ford City
Presbytery
D. H. Sloan
Hard Times Telegram from Eli Perkins on Travel Plans
Eli Perkins reports his travel schedule through Illinois Indiana and New York with December dates. He notes lectures in Indiana December 24 and Huntingdon December 22, plans to Blairsville Intersection Indiana December 24 and to walk from Altoona if trains fail. He accuses Democrats of routing bias and asks for mail and John Wesley sermons and the McKinley Tariff Bill.
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Illinois
Indiana
Huntingdon
New York
Blairsville
Altoona
John Wesley
Eli Perkins
First United Presbyterian to stage Christmas Eve entertainment
The First United Presbyterian Sabbath school will present Santa Claus's Wonderful Chimney in the church lecture room next Monday evening. Brownies and a fairy assist Santa Claus as divisions perform music. Teachers will issue tickets next Sabbath morning to school members. the public may attend. Tickets are 10 cents in the vestibule before doors open.
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First United Presbyterian Sabbath School
Santa Claus
Cherrytree Post Office Name Change Sought in Washington
Editor H L Work of the Cherrytree Record petitioned in Washington to rename the local post office from Grant to Cherrytree. The obstacle is Venango county’s Cherrytree post office. Congressman Heiner assists. Co Stone will not oppose unless Venango voters push him. Efforts hope to succeed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Work
Cherrytree Record
Washington
Post Office Department
Grant
Cherrytree
Venango County
Indiana County
Heiner
Co Stone
Work
Tragic Death On Train Blasts Man From Engine
Mrs. Lydia A. Overdorff of West Indiana received a telegram Friday reporting her daughter’s husband F. Foyle of Altoona killed by a train near New Florence. He stood on the engine tender as the train moved at full speed and was blown off by a strong gale, meeting death in a peculiar accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia A. Overdorff
West Indiana
F. Foyle
Altoona
New Florence
Market sale by F A Campbell shocks Sohanown markets
F A Campbell sold a herd in the Sohanown markets this week. Mr Langham will keep pose. The report notes an extraordinary drop in price and reports from local traders indicate uncertainty in livestock demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Campbell
Sohanown
Ulm Elevation Tour and Towering Cathedral View
A writer shares views of Ulm seen from 530 feet up a skyward tower, detailing the city’s strategic role, the old town’s wooden houses, and the Cathedral’s ascent. He describes marble towers, spiral stairs, arrow slits, and ventilation issues, noting entrance fees and medieval refuge use.
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Ulm
Germany
Napoleon
Mack
Austria
France
Cologne
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Frank H. Daugherty
B. I. Wehrle
Chas. H. Dauer
D. B. Roof
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S. C. Thompson
A. D. Sutton
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Peter Baroon
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C. Cochra
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John P. Mikesell
W. W. Manners
James McDurmit
Wm. F. Hassinger
M. B. Billingstee
J. B. Hoffman
Geo. W. Kelly Daniel M. Smith
Wm. Morrison
M. Ganeris
J. Z. Gui
J.C. Stetracken
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T. St Clair Thompson
S. W. Shearer
John Metz
Martin Earhart
Earhart
Joseph Kustercar
W.S Little
J.S. Allison
John F, Steetle
W. H. Munshower
Charles Cunningb, C. M. Wilhelm John C. Egley
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Wm. Waiterson
James M, Campbe
R. M. Duncan J. D. Palmer
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S. T. Swarts
George Snyder
G. C. Dickie
J. R. Bolvin
Samuel Ferrier
J. M. Bolvin
J.M. Cummins, Jr
A. P. Stell
H. Ses
Nelson
W.S. Peddicord
Peter Henry Samuel M. Jobe
Robert Chrissman
OO E E, Lockard
Calvin Bly
L. C. Kunkle
Kellar Harris
John Horner G. 5
Markle
John Cramer John H. Faith
W. B. Hill
L. K. Smith
E. A. Seger
T. C. Kerr
Geo. J. Hasainger
J.R. Stumpf McCrear, L. A. Walker
R. A. Thompson
M. E. Brown
D. M. Kier
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W. M. Heim J. M. Harv
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the Grim Reaper
Willie A. Shaffer
T.V. Millegan
R. P. Hunter
Sab‘bath School
Samuel W. Miller
D.D
Wm. Dever
H. L. Mayers
J. W. Miller
W. J. Wilson
Hard Times Telegram
Christmas Entertainment
Johnstown
Mr. Langham
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