Blair White contest nears end as nearly five hundred witnesses testifie
The Blair White judicial contest nears conclusion with about five hundred witnesses examined and more to come. Protestants expect a decisive day as defense for Judge White prepares to counter with posturing and new developments, promising an interesting trial ahead.
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Judicial Bench
Judge White
John A. Scott
Samuel Cunningham
J. N. Banks
Watson & Keener
District Court Hears West Wheatfield Division Request
The December term argument court session, led by Judge White, disposed of several motions and appointed viewers. Commonwealth cases included Peghell, Buterbaugh, Dennison, Able, Guthrie, and others with fines, recognizance forfeitures, or rulings. A petition for division of West Wheatfield township into two districts was presented, while viewers were named for land valuation and road layout actions. Court adjourned to February 23.
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White
Leech
Commonwealth
Albert Peghell
Jacob Buterbaugh
Jacob Dennison
Charles Able
John Guthrie
Erastus Buterbaugh
Milton Cessna
Nol
West Wheatfield Township
Conemaugh Township
John O’neal
Robert H. Wilson
T. B. Elder
Samuel Irwin
Albert Smith
Stewart Lawrence
Gil Doty
Said Township
Fire destroys Miller store at Advance in early morning blaze
A fire at B F Miller’s Advance mercantile store destroyed the storeroom and contents valued about 2000 with total loss near 3000. A keg of powder exploded as the blaze started. An adjoining blacksmith shop and wareroom were also burnt and Miller’s residence damaged. Insurance covered by Washington Township Mutual Fire Association. Source cites possible coal embers from stove as cause.
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B. F. Miller
Advance
Miller
Washingon Township Mutual Fire Association
Mr. Miller
Blackmailer Threatens Good People in Stromgstown
A local notice warns of a blackmailer in the Stromgstown area who has sent threatening letters by mail to innocent residents. The poster vows to punish the guilty party and protect the community name.
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Stromgstown
McCoy Seeks Thief After Robe Stolen From Sleigh
William McCoy of White township attended the McCombs School house in Center township on Friday evening. A hair robe in his sleigh was stolen. McCoy believes he can identify the thief and will try to recover the robe.
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William McCoy
White Township
McCombs
Center Township
Tie shoe stop Obertini at Apelle, Ooumahy
Fragmentary OCR notes mention oF Tie shoe stop Obertini and locations Apelle and Ooumahy with unclear context or dates. The readable items suggest a sports or event reference but lack coherent structure or details to identify a full story or outcome.
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C. Obertini
St Apelle
Ooumahy
Losses and Gains in the District Valuations
The annual assessment shows a large overall shrinkage of $555,105 from last year with twelve districts posting gains of $253,015, creating a net difference of $302,090 in losses. Commissioners say the fair assessment is in question as they face difficulties placing the milk tax. A list details losses by district such as Armstrong, Center, Canoe, Brushvalley, and others with per acre averages ranging from $5.23 to $21.60 in shown townships.
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Ithe
Avemagh
Armstrong
Ick
Buffington
Burrell
Brushvalley
Center
Cherytree
Grant
Homer City
Indiana
West Indiana
Jacksonville
Pine
Shelocta
Salieburg
Conemaugh
Green
East Mahoning
West Mahoning
North Mahoning
South Mahoning
Montgomery
Rayne
Washington
White
West Wheatfield
East Wheatfield
Young
Old Lady Found Sick and Destitute in Strange Town
Mrs. Miller, an elderly resident of Strange town, was discovered by two neighbors in a bedridden, near-frozen, starving condition after three days without care. Medical aid arrived. the 80 year old woman hangs between life and death as relief efforts commence.
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Socom
Reverend Altsman to Preach at White Teague Township
Rev H J Altsman will preach in the Lowry school house White teyguship next Sabbath February 10 1895 at 3 p m AR are invited Fins United Erchypibvan chee tee at ak place on Sabbath Preparatory services 1 be held on Friday and ing services in the t church each evening this week beginning at 7 30 Dr Johnson of Blairsville will preach Saturday evening and Sabbath when communion services will be held Quarterly conference next Monday evening
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H. J. Altsman
Lowry School
White Teyguship
Fins United Erchypibvan Chee Tee
Rabid Dog Attacks Horse in Center Township Incident
In Center township a rabid dog, referred to as the mad dog, bit Mr. Elmer Lewis’s horse near Smathers. The horse suffered greatly and, during its final moments, snapped at those nearby before dying.
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Center Township
Elmer Lewis
Steamer Sues English Coase Dom Offices
Steamer filed suit against the English Coase Dom Offices alleging irregularities. Agents of the nea closed over yesterday for undisclosed reasons. The case involves transit or shipping offices and related administrative actions.
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Dom
The
Nea
Principals Meet Sparks Summer Session Plans
The meeting among district principals discusses upcoming summer programs and the search for a new instructor. Key figures include J. D. Condron and P. Archibald with mentions of Saltebary and Heshbon and Penn Run’s bat term.
Cameron Buys Swan and Simpson Insurance Agency
John G. Cameron purchases Swan and Simpson Insurance Agency, with Sovcee overseeing a continued register and arrangement. W. Simpson Jr., partner at the firm, will work in the interim to manage affairs during the transition.
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John G. Cameron
Swan & Simpeson
W. Simpson
A Thief in Petticoats Anwi Rebhed of a Pocket Jadiana ain Regna
A fragmentary note reports a theft incident tied to a pocket item in Regna with scant readable details. The piece hints at a female defendant or suspect and a local crime scene, but the incomplete text limits clarity on names or outcomes.
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Barrell
M. Lintner
Kearnd
Coworn
Hosack
Askins
Theodore Ackins
Holby
W. Muir
B. R Peeler
Armstrong Thomas
Wiggins
Armstrong Township
Frances Faith
Andrew Fee
Taylor Foutz
Harry Hannah
E. J. Keibler
John R. Griffith
F. Walker
David F. Barry
Burrell No. 1
Ezariah Stiffy
Mr. Stiffy
Burrel No. 1
A. K. Guthrie
Jas. A. Brickle
Jas. Dunlap
Jas. Smith
Banks
D. P. Black
John Bellas
J. M. Cochran
J. D. Guthrie
Joel Ginter
James Harkleroad
J. T. Hopkins
Adam King
W. C. White
John H. McFarland
John Rishell
Jerry Shaner
David Stiver
Frank Stover
W. H. Stiver
W. D. Shields
W. H. Smith
G. Sakegiver
Wm. T. McCullough
Wm. McCullough
John T. Kane
J. Spenser
W. C. Baird
Jas. & Smith
Austin McCall
Robert Johnston
Jacob K. Pearce
Fergus McMannus
Lester Kime
Glen Campbell
John Boyer
Chas. Caldwell
Irvin Gardner
Harry Ruffner
William Smith
Moss Work
Scott Mosh
Glen Campbell Board
John Fisher
D. L. Martin
Duff Sawyer
Sam’l Taylor
James Weaver
Henry Barkey
E. A. McKelvy
H. A. Gill
J. I. Nowry
Conemaugh No. 1
Robert Beck
C. O. Nesbit
Harry McBride
W. M. Nowry
Evan G. Davis
Green Township
Richard Wallace
Mr. Davis
Davis
A. C. Kennedy
Young No.1
Marionaero
W. W. Cribbe
W. W. Coach
A. H. McCoy
James Hosack
Wm. Kunkle
Frank Wolford
H. E. Hart
J. F. Hood
Young No
J. C. Tomb
C. H. Hutchinson
Martin
Calvin Dodd
John Dick
Frank Lawson
Mack
AW. Hoyt Toy
Harry Coleman
Conemaugh No. 2
Harry Dunlap
William Millen
Cyrus Stiffey
Jnc
Jnc. H. Pierce
Indiana Election Board
Doty
Clark Miller
Giddens
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