Spree Costs a Life Ends in Wagon Death Mystery
James McClements of Cherryhill Township died from a likely neck injury after a beer fueled spree with Giles Gibson near Greenville. Coroner’s jury placed fault on Gibson and liquor, as McClements lay dead in a wagon along Martintown road after 18 hours hitched. The saga includes intoxication, conflicting testimonies, and questions about whether a wrestling fall or wagon accident caused the fatal wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James MceClements
Cherryhill
James McClemente
Possum Glory
Giles Gibson
Mitchells Mille
Greenville
Greenrile
Pine Plaza
Martintown Road
Gideon
Gibson
McClements
Martintown
Euont
William Waltemire
I. D. Stephens
Penn Box
Stephens
M. M. Davis
J. M St. Clair
McClementa
Sabie
Giles
Laurel Swamp
Homer
Installation and Banquet for Indiana Conclave Officers
The newly elected officers of Indiana Conclave No 180, Independent Order of Heptasophe, were installed by District Deputy Lot Bell assisted by W A Cribbs. About 70 attended the ceremony and banquet at White's restaurant with a rich menu. The annual Masonic banquet will be held in Old Fellows hall Thursday evening with supper by the Ladies Aid Society and music by Frank DeCillo's orchestra.
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Indiana
Order of Heptasophe
Lot Bell
Jeannette
W. A. Cribbs
James L. Peterman
Wm. C. Wine
A. §. Cunningham
W. M. Cunningham
J. Wiles McCartney
Seaating
Couple Nearly Suffocated In Nighttime Gas Theft
Robber attempted to gas Mr and Mrs James M Rugh of Johnstown on Saturday night to carry out a burglary. The gas nozzle was left on in their bedroom and the door locked from the inside. Downstairs the thief ransacked rooms and gathered silverware and glassware, all hidden in a tablecloth before fleeing. Mr Bogh, son of local residents, is noted in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Rugh
Johnstown
Boise
Mr. Bogh
James Bogh
Town
Pear Run
Church News Guests and Addresses by Local Clergy
Rev Dr A J Singmaster from Gettysburg Theological Seminary stayed with Rev and Mrs Lewia Hay from Saturday to Monday He rened pulpit in the Lutheran church Det Berth Caldwell a former medical man in India now practicing in Jobstown will address the Ladies Luncheon as the Presbyterian group organizers note
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Singmaster
Gettysburg Theological Seminary
Lutheran Church
Lewia Hay
Town
May Buy the Plant Visitor From Falls Creek Pa
Mr A J Matson of Falls Creek Pennsylvania was an Indiana visitor in town. He returned to Indianapolis area to oversee a brick plant under construction at McGoal and Iron Company. He may purchase the plant and supervise its nets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Matson
Falls Creek
Indiana
Me & Back
Mc- Goal and Iron Company
Matson
Teacher Moves to New School and Town Lot Sale
Principal E J Welch of Homer teaches at another school while Homer plans sale of town lots. Calvin Eos purchases J C Long farm near Homer Digayout to secure a plot. A pension of ten dollars per month has been approved. See page 3 for additional county news.
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E. J. Welch
The
Calvin Eos
J. C. Long
Homer
Digayout
Nominations for March Republican Primary Discussed
A spirited Saturday meeting at the county courthouse fixed the March 14 primary date. New committeemen were appointed for Blairville, East Wheatfield, White township, Young No 1, and added districts Cance and Conemaugh. Representative A F Cooper of Homer City spoke on bills, emphasizing faithful service to constituents and opposition to bad measures. Judge White offered a brief reminiscence and praise for the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
Court House
J. N. Langham
Blairaville No. 1
C. L. Spires
Cance
Conemaugh
Scott L. Stiver
A. M1. Tyger
J. W. Woodend
John Dunlap
R. J Leech
R. J. Leech
Salinburg
Lerch
A. F. Cooper
Homer City
Langham
Harrisburg
May
Judge White
Party of Protection and Prosperity
More Smallpox Cases Reported In Weat Wheatfield Township
New cases continue as Roy Lichtenfels becomes the sole new patient this week. His parents Jota and the pest afflicted family are described as mildly affected with the disease but several are at risk of severe outcomes. John Boyle loses an eye from a barn l pusature. Blairsville reports William Sipe also ill and confined. Jour Bennett, son of Jacob Bennett, is among the sick in Pine township.
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Weat Wheatfield
Roy Lichtenfels
Jota Lichtenfels
Jane
John Boyle
Blairsville
William Sipe
James Sipe
Jour Bennett
Jacob Bennett
Pine Township
This County
Two Brief Wills Filed in Indiana Estate Case
A pair of wills were filed in Indiana last week. One bequeaths the entire estate to the widow, with the balance to another named beneficiary. The documents bear dates January 24, 1903, and December 3, 1903, with further references to John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Walter Armes Improves After Illness at Indiana House
Mr. Walter Armes chief civil engineer for Rochester and Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company has been seriously ill with pneumonia at the Indiana House for one week and is now much improved. He remains under care as doctors monitor his recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Armes
Rochester & Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company
Indiana House
Shady Side Wins Narrow Hockey Style Rivalry Match
Shady Side defeats Kiski 20 to 19 in a tightly fought basketball championship at a neutral floor. The game had a sluggish first half with Shady Side leading 14 to 8, a late Kiski surge tying the score briefly, then a decisive late free throw by Shady Side to clinch the victory. Referees Jones and Daugherty were praised for control.
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Kiski
Shady Side
Tsat
Kiseki
Salzeburg Boys
Jones
Daugherty
Riski
Shadyside
Porterfield
B McClintock
McLane
McCell
Shetter
Scorar
Watson
State College-Indiana
Normal
Indiana
State College
Moorhead
Edmundson
McCreight
MacCreight
Organ gifts arrive for two churches by Carnegie
Two pipe organs presented to the M. E. and Episcopal churches by Andrew Carnegie arrived Monday. The Episcopal gift is the smaller and should be completed in under two weeks, while the M. E. church organ costs 3500 dollars and will take about a month to install. Both organs are water powered, using motors also supplied by Carnegie.
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M. E
Episcopal
Andrew Carnegie
Episcopal Church
Camegie
Successful Operation Performed by Dr McHenry
Dr R F McHenry of Marion Center performed a successful operation on Roberts Short of Rayne township on Monday. Short, son of N B Short, had fallen ill after clerking for J H Brithart Son and was taken to Marion Center for treatment. He shows promise of early recovery with Dr Gourley of Western Pennsylvania Medical College assisting.
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R. F. McHenry
Marion Center
Roberts Short
Rayne Township
Short
N. B. Short
J. H. Brithart & Son
Marion Canter
McHenry
Two Burnett Daughters Die of Meningitis Near Blairville
Two Chariea Burnett daughters living near Blairville died within five minutes of each other on Friday. funeral was held Saturday at Blairsville. Earlier, two children of James near Neix died days earlier. All deaths attributed to cerebrospinal meningitis, commonly known as spotted fever.
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Chariea Burnett
Blairville
Blairsville
James
Neix
Elusive Escape Marks Re-election Claim In M E Church
A muddled report notes several workers on a task escaped by jumping. Rev Dr and Rarpeli of tos are referenced amid a claim that Nolds was re elected. The fragmentary text mentions the M. E church and a group numbered 108 in association with the event.
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Rarpeli
Tos
Yas Ees
M. E Church
Nolds
Valentine Party At Ponagawone
A brief notice describes a Valentine party at Ponagawne with a good orchestra providing music for attendees.
Smith Dickie wedding at home near town
N Mabel Dickie married Clarence R B Smith of Hillsdale at a home ceremony attended by about 800 guests. Rev G T Reynolds officiated at 7:30 PM with Laura Dickie and L Munch as attendants. The couple, now to reside in Hillsdale, plan a southern honeymoon before settling back home. Gifted with silver and glass, both are well connected and active in Indiana.
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Laura Dickie
Town
L. §. Munch
DuBois
Nell Hetrick
Esther Dickie
Helen Campbell
Hillsdale
Saltsburg Couple Plans Afternoon Wedding at Home
Mr Rome Vernon McClaren and Miss Jennie Olive Stuchell of Saltsburg prepare to wed this afternoon at the bride's home. The event is expected to be a major social affair. Blairsville pair J Roy Meare and Alice Robson Hoeack married Monday by Rev Dr J Day Brownlee at his Church Street residence.
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Rome Vernon McClaren
Jennie Olive Stuchell
Saltsburg
Salisburg
Mmears-Hosace
J. Roy Meare
Mise Alice Robson Hoeack
Blairsville
J. Day Brownlee
Church Street
Wehrle and McQuown Open New Jewelry Firm
New firm Wehrle and McQuown will occupy modern quarters on Philadelphia street. R W Wehrle sells half interest to Harry McQuown of Punxsutawney after 17 years as jeweler. The plan includes a three story brick building with a store barber shop on the first floor and offices above.
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R. W. Wehrle
Harry MacQuaown
Ponxsutawney
Wehrle
McQuown
E. N. Wehrle
Rabid Dog Scare Spurs Alarm in Burrell Township
A rabid dog owned by Adam Sides of Burrell Township attacked livestock about a month ago. Two cattle died violently, a horse went mad last week and had to be shot. the dog died soon after. Sides suspects rabies and residents fear further bites to stock and dogs in the area.
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Adam Sides
Burrell Township
Sides
Fisher bill seeks grant to build new school structure
Senator John B. Fisher introduced a proposal to secure state appropriations for important improvements. If approved, funds would finance construction of a suitable new school building to serve the community.
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John 8. Fisher
New Field Taken Up in Brushvalley Coal Lands
Deeds filed for J. L. Mitchell acquiring 26 coal tracts totaling over 2 800 acres in Cherryhill and Pine townships with payments exceeding 56 000. Landowners receive 25 per acre for coal. lists detail acress names and amounts. Indiana Coal Company builds mining town along North Branch Creek in Montgomery township with plans for 25 dwellings and future coal shipments. Coal activity expands, Hillsdale and Fleming holdings noted, Frank Montch sells 1300+ acres in Cherryhill to D C Leagure and S Brauptile for 6800. mine openings and dwellings planned.
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J. L. Mitchell
Cheryviil Township
Pine Township
Wm. T. Long
Guardian
Joseph Hines
Walter N. Myers
Michanel Wimer
Sneanna Niceworger
Joan Getty Beirs
Nellie Decker
Ellen Putt
W. A. Gathere
John J. Long
Daniel O. H. Wolf
Frederick Hank
Anderson Fowler
Edward B. Patt
Michael Patt
Wa. Patt
Matilda A. Gibson
Edith M. Myers
Joan G. Cameron
Calyin
J M. Glaseford
Fee, Crown. & Shultz
Mary M. Wray
Barrell Township
Corrigan
Harry McCreary
Wm. G. Edenberger
Cyrus Stouffer
J. P. Lintner
W. D. Bigler
Rayne Township
John Byera
Harriet Zehner
G. M. Nibert
Ace
J. O. Clark
Montgomery
Creek
Montgomery Township
Indiana Coal Company
Hooverhurst
J. E. ‘Miller
Glen Campbell
Brauptile
Menthh
Suspect Held After Explosion Destroys House
A man identified as Miner Lodged is detained on serious charges after a house was dynamited. The incident occurred Thursday with Sonia Mosk as the first prisoner under the new official in charge.
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Miner
Jai
Enea
Sonia Mosk Orezes
Efiica
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Warda
Corsner
Honsa
Elmer Cribbe
Atore
Mr. Moore
Ater
Moore
Nellie
Maude
Grace
Carrie
Homer City Presbyterian Church
G. G. Burns
Oakland Cemetery
Church News
Carnegie
Good Orchestra
Oast
Piiphia
Myers Schoolhouse
Center Township
Claren-Stuchell
Cherryhill Township
Brushvalley
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