One License Granted In County After 19 Years Dry Era Begins
Judge Telford denied nine liquor license requests in Indiana County and granted only Grant Snyder of Glen Campbell a license for the Snyder Hotel. The Indian Brewing Company license was refused due to prior infractions. appeals expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Campbell Hotel
Indiana Hotela Ams
Judge Telford
Indiana
J. Telford
Snyder
Snyder Hotel
Glen Campbell
Cherry Tree
Hellwood
Telford
Remonstrances
Indian Brewing Company
Town
Hotel
Clawson House
Hotel Moore
Farmers’ Hotel
Rossiter
Neeley
Clymer
Brandon
Blacklick Inn
Friends of Game to Organize County Association Meet
A public meeting is called at the Court House in Indiana on Friday evening February 12 for hunters farmers and others to organize a county association for protecting and propagating game and fish Indiana county supports state wildlife funds and expects a share of expenditures. State plans include releasing thousands of quail rabbits and other birds with deer and turkey eggs to follow and urge adherence to game fish forestry laws and landowner rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Indiana
State Game Commission
Sheloc ta to Have a Splendid Lecture Course
A five number lecture and entertainment course will open Friday in Sheloc ta with first class talent from the Redpath Brockway Lyceum Bureau Pittsburg. Dr John Merritte Driver Maurer Sisters Orchestra Taber the magician Lee Francis Lybarger and Robert Harwood Manlove perform from Feb to Apr Season tickets $1 transferable seats reserved. Also notes on local politics James M Nichol seeks county treasurer in Hast Mahoning. fire destroys mine engine house near Willet. real estate deals in White township. John Russell plans Sheriff bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelocta
Redpath-Brockway Lyceum Bureau
Pittsburg
John Merritte Driver
The
Maurer Sisters Orchestra
Taber
the Magician
Indiana Markets Gutter ies Church Street Woman Critically
Mrs D H Tomb of Church Street is reported critically ill with heart trouble after an incident in Indiana markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church Street
D. H. Tomb
Court Refuses License Application in 1915 1916 Order
On January 29 1915 the court refused the license application and the order stands. January 29 1916 an exception is allowed to the defendant to the order refusing the license and the bill is sealed. Judge TELFORD signs the orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Telford
Sunday School Institute Planned at Millsdale Church
Sunday school institute program set for Millsdale M. E. Church Friday and Saturday February 12. Sessions feature devotions, recitations, music, and talks on organizing workers, grading, class management, missions, temperance, and best practices for Sunday School administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millsdale
Milsdale
Hev
Glassford
Ida Murray
M. M. Smith
G. A. Stewart
K. Rank
A. R. Mansberger
Nancy Smith
Mra. I
Mcleister
Henry Houck
Imogene Getty
Questio
Social and church events listed for Ernest and surrounding towns
A social will be held in the Union church at Ernest next Monday evening. An entertainment will be given in the Miners hall at Stafford by Galbreath Bros. on Monday evening. Mother Goose social planned at Thompson school house Rayne township Friday evening. A pre social at Tanonia school house Friday to benefit Presbyterian church. Forty pies sold at Hood school house social, proceeds to school. Pre social at Hunter school Blacklick township January 2, proceeds $37.80. Helen Ness entertained friends at East Philadelphia street Friday. A sled load of Indiana youths hosted by J. R. Wiggins Armstrong township Thursday. A clothes pin social at Miners hall Stafford Friday. bring pies. Taylorsville band to provide music. proceeds to Methodist Episcopal church Stafford. Rev. Ritter of Willet Lutheran church preached farewell sermon. accepting Maryland call. Rev. H. H. Marlin of Pittsburgh assisting at Plumcreek United Presbyterian revival. Willet meetings foster religious awakening. On Jan 25, Rev. A. P. Hutchison of Butler to preach Feb 7 at Richmond Mahoning Smyrna churches on The European War in Prophecy. Farm expert for county: farmers meet Feb 15 at Court House to discuss employing a county farm expert. WR. K. Hirshman to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Ernest
Miners
Stafford
Galbreath Bros
Thompson
Rayne Township
Tanonia
Presbyterian Church
Hood
Hunter School
Blacklick
Helen Ness
Philadelphia
Indiana
J. R. Wiggins
Armstrong Township
Miners Hall
Starford
Taylorsvilla Band
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Ritter
Willet
Maryland
H. H. Marlin
Fourth United Presbyterian Church
Pittsburg
W. H.M. Copeland
Plumcreek United Presbyterian Church
Marlin
Richmond, Mahoning and Smyrna
United Presbyterian Churches
Little Mahoning Valley
A. P. Hutchison
Butler
Richmond
Mahoning
Smyrna
House and Contents Destroyed By Fire at Ord
A Saturday fire destroyed the home of Harvey Burkey in Ord with all contents. Burkey estimated logs at 2000 dollars and reported there was no insurance. Also noted: D M Campbell, a former resident, transferred to Booth Fork after serving as Portage station agent for two years. Copies of local notices mention a concert of old songs on February 11 at the Auditorium and subscription renewals by Flaming of Blakeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ord
Harvey Burkey
Burkey
D. M. Campbell
Portage
Booth Fork
Mre. Campbell
E. M. Flaming
Blakeville R. D. 1
Yes Progress
County Geal
Personal Brevities From Indiana and Nearby Towns
Local notes report visits and travel by residents and guests from Blatrsvilla, Wiyne avenue, Tarentina, Clymer, Kellysburg, Philadelphia street, and Smethport. Entries mention shopping in Indiana, Florida trips planned or completed, and relatives visiting. A few updates note a fracture from a fall on ice, subscription renewals, and business moves including a new confection shop opening in the Marshall building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. Bratton
Blatrsvilla
Th. H. Cunningham
Wiyne Avenue
RK. Peterman
Kellysburg
A. §. Cunningham
Ima
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
GC. Neal
A. J. Neal
Jacksonville
Florida
W. Rose
Waterstreet
New York City
John Patton
Mary Wilson
Beott Manners
Hast
Church Street
Crystal Comes
Smethport
George W. McGowan
North Seventh Street
Normal School
R. W. McLaughlin
Rayne Township
Indiana
Progress
Frank Frye
Shelocta
Frye
The
D. B. Taylor
South Fifth Street
J. E. Parnell
South Sixth Street
Titusville
Plato
B. K. Stewart
Birmingham
Raymond F.smith
William Bugh
H. K. Neal
Trade City
Neal
William Clawson
West Wheatfield
Claw
Sunsa Clawson
George C. Dickey
West Philadelphia
Piedmont
Texas
Speedy Johnston
Craig BE. Stumpf
Bon Ton
Marshall Building
Jennie Burkett
Ambrose
Harry Burkett
Burkett
Open Installation Prominent G A R Post February 13
Local G A R Post No 28 to hold open installation on February 13 with Commander John A Fairman and staff from Pittsburg among attendees. Indiana Dye Works relocates to North Seventh street. Chinese Laundry moves to North Eighth street. Town Council borrows 3000 for a new fire truck and orders sewer work on eight borough streets. North Point man Charles Travis jailed on assault charge after family dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
John A. Fairman
J. D. Walker
Pittsburg
Charles Smith
Ls. P
Philadelphia
Charles McKenna
Harry White
J. M. Imbrie
William A. St. Clair
T. P B. Stephens
W. J. Wilson
John A. Full
J. M. Lydlek
William Flosack
Sons of Veterans
Indiana Dye Works Lions
North Seventh Street
Moore
North Eighth Atrael
Lowry Printing Sormmpany
Patriot Publishing Company
Marshall
Tuslite
Tin Moore W. M. ‘Mihwn
Carpenter Avenue
Mahan
Mitchell
Dye Works
North Point Mall
Charles Travis
North Point
Dinger
Wills Recorded Naming Heirs and Executors in Multiple Estates
Several 1911 1912 wills are recorded. N Benjamin Short dies leaving two thousand dollars to daughter Sareh J Short and two thousand to daughter Mimia J Shaw plus household goods. rest divided among children Jame tl Barat I George M Robert Raymond and Mrs Nina Shaw. George Short named executor. Isabella Robinson of Conemaugh township leaves two oil paintings to daughter Mary J Mercer two hundred dollars to son Laurel S Robinson and residuary estate to daughter Anna I Robinson who is executrix. Olive Stutsman named sole beneficiary in will dated June 12 1912. Samuel Swartz of Cherryhill township leaves entire estate to wife Rachel M Swarts. Savings & Trust Co. named executor. will dated June 15 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metuiod
Jame Tl
Barat I
George M
Robert
Rayemond Short
Nina Shaw
George Short
Isabella Robinson
Conemaugh Township
Mary J. Mercer
Laurel S. Robinson
Anna I. Robinson
Olive Stutsman
Nanny Stutsman
East
Wheatfield Township
Samuel Swartz
Cherryhill Township
Rachel M. Swarts
the Savings & Trust Co
Weddings of a Week and Local Marriages Noted
A weekly weddings roundup lists Myers and Stormer nuptials in East Philadelphia street ceremony by Stev. J. Calvin Clarke, plus Moot and Whittaker union in Court Place, Pottinger and Edmiston wed in Latrobe, Akins and Keller joined in Rochester Mills. Dated entries note death of Elizabeth McCombs at Elders Ridge aged 85 after brief illness. Further marriages include Deeds and Garnet Deeds at Lucerne, and Askins at Rochester Mills. Also listed are numerous names with residences, dates, and clerks across Beaver, Canoe, and Punxsutawney areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akins-Keller
John W. F. Akins
Mary Ellen Keller
Rochester Mills
Justice of the Peace
Jr. A. Crossman
Court Place
J. W. F. Askins
Mary FE
Keller
Edward Moot
March
Neilie D. Whitaker
Georgeville
John M. Reynolds
Pace Volgen East Wheatfield
Die B. Donaldson
Cherryhill
John BP
Naugle Oo
Beaver
Leah Leonard
George W. Warne
Canoe
Mary Miller
Wm. O'Sryon
Obituary notes from Strongstown and surrounding area
Multiple obituaries from Strongstown area detail the deaths of Mary C. Orner at 84, and Charles Stuchell, 1 1/2 weeks shy of 21, with brief biographical notes. Surviving relatives include children W. G. Orner, Flora Best, S. K. Orner, and siblings and in laws. Funeral services held at Strongstown Ludigran and Oakland cemetery records. James Murray Poriser, son of Chalmer H. Poriser of Pittsburgh, dies in Pittsburgh. Portser family formerly resided in Saltsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Murray Poriser
James Murray Portser
Chalmer H. Poriser
Fbittsburg
City
Portser
Saltsburg
Modern Buffalo Rochester Freight Warehouse Joins Line
A large modern warehouse near Rochester N Y built by the Buffalo Rochester and Wittsburg Railway combines reinforced concrete, six stories and a basement with 144 595 square feet of floor space. It holds 14 cars on its freight platform and features an automatic loading driveway design to prevent congestion. The facility includes six stories, a 60 000 gallon tank sprinkler system, intercom, electric lighting, heated floors, and fast elevator access for efficient freight handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnner
Indiana Man Dies After Long Local Life of Service
John Sansom Longwill of Indiana county died at his son’s home at 10 a m age 84 after a long life as a teacher farmer and store owner He served in the 12th P V I and married Sarah Henderson in 1865 He was a Wesleyan Methodist charter member and a longtime Republican official Survived by widow and several children. funeral in Dixonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sansom Longwill
JL. Longwill
South Tenth Street
Thomas Longwil
Derry Township
Weetmoreylound
Ballsville
Young
Conemaugh
Rayne
Green Townships
Eren
Dixonville
Sarah
John A. Riptor
Kintersburg
Longwill
Wesleyan Methodist Church of
Indiana
Sary RR. Longwill
TH. EL
I. 3. Longwill
H. W. Longwill
N. B. Longwill
Farrell
Enos Widdowson
Niagara Falls
N. B
Langham and Stouffer Langham Obituary Notices
Multiple obituary notices from Indiana county detail the deaths of Mrs. R. W. Langham and Mrs. Sara C. Stouffer Langham aged 57 after prolonged illness, with civil war veteran father, marriage in 1876, and children in Worthington, Tuleta Creek, and Pittsburg marine recruit station. Funeral services, interment at Oaklawn cemetery, and church membership noted. Also referenced are the deaths of Mrs. Kimmell aged 50 in Indiana hospital, and Mrs. Camiel Pollio, a recent county newcomer, plus Nancy J. Melkea of Blairsville and Rev. Jowett Parks of Brookville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah E. Vairman
Sara H. Wairman
Creekside
Oakland Cemetery
Sara C. Stouffer Langham
R. W. Langham
Railroad Avenue
Peter Stouffer
Westmoreland County
Langham
Grant Township
Indiana State Normal School
Tauthoran Church of
Indiana
Mary A. Bolte
Worthington
Armastrong County
Sara WY. Long
Lucile Medsker
Tuedla Creek
Harold 8. Langham
United States Marine
Pittsburg
A. J
James M
Charles
Wik Hut Stouffer
Cynton
George W
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fourth
Court of Quarter Sessions
Superior Court Reports
Friends OF Game
Fielnd
James M. Nichol
Hast Mahoning Township
Nichol
Bryan Millar
White Township
John McConnell
Elizabeth Ever
W. P. Hovis
Homer City
Gilkey
Fair Grounds
William Little
Tice
John Russeill
Russell
Sor J. Telford
Court House
WR. KK. Hirshman
Department of Agricultural Extension of
State College
Ways and Means Committee of
Moot-Whittaker
Marchand
Nell Whittaker
A. Crossman
George Moot
Elizabeth McCombs
Alexander McCombs
Elders Ridge
Mary C. Orner
Strongyetown
Ephraim Orner
Strongstown
Best
Stronextown
S. K. Orner
Ninty-Glo
Hving
Mra
Orner
Jing Hordes
Strangstowm
Wola Rhoades
Uadlwood
Strongatown
Charles Stuchell
Mik, Bosh Stuchall
Surly Mlavontl Street
Mode
Luanpe
Methodist Episcopal Elurch
Bidlana
Ife
J.ess Stuchall
Marguarity Stuchell
J. W. Gary
Indianacon
John D. Bailey
Dailey
Bolivar
Johnstown
Jennie Kennedy
Frank Dailey
Robert Dalley
Gathering Walley
Mia
Nan Vondergon
Boyar
James and
Thomas Daley
Connellsville
Johpstown
Wodnusdiy
William Garagh Roberts
Willandfigh
Meywid
W. I.droberts
Ping
Whats
Fom Brottars
Ani Takurmienk
Pina Ly Is
Hart M. Moore
M. Moore
Eret
Dayton
Gerlroda
Leoni
Mr. Moore
Ainnah Walker
Wast Cinch Street
Sellet
David GC. Drews
David C. Grown
Grant Lowe
Hia
Deckers Port
Katy Stonebroker
Karry and
War
Mreeport
Mrx
Lula Beatty
Tittyburg
Dora Pulwards
Bert
the Grim Reaper
Withim Short
Veriini
Oreign
Wandererl Trou Myimie
Wrove
Theodore Kimmel
Theodore Kimmell
West School Street
Indiian
Baptist Church of Indiana
Harrishand
Childram
J. JM. Carter
Derkley Springs
W. Va
J. O. Haldinge
Greenshure
William Stuehwil
Huineyile
CiHbten
Hubert Stuchell
Lexus
Hey
Ft Duvia
Uwlalrsyile
Camiel Pollo
Agud
Melis
Trogen
Creodksile
Thts
Hig
Nancy J. Melee
Nancy J. MelKea
Blakrsville
A. J. Dunn
Lewistown
J. Jowett Parks
Jowett Parks
Blairsville Seminary
Brookville
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