Alleged murderers held in county jail after Keel Run slaying
Victim Carl Scotka died after a Friday night fight at Keel Run Banks township. John Lesco John Yarko and two foreigners named Smeleo and Krapra were arrested when a balky Ford car hid the fugitives. They were taken to the county jail for a Tuesday hearing. Krapra had prior assault with intent to kill conviction in 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Sczotka
Keel Run
Sidney
Banks Township
John Lesco
John Yarko
Johnston
Glen Campbell
Tuesay
Lesco
Yarko
Smeleo
M Krapra
Carl Scotka
Scotka
Smelco
Krapra
Airast
Xrapra
Jacob Ober
Gipsy
Snake Bite Nearly Cost County Boy His Leg In France
Letter from Private George Gallagher of the Headquarters Troop 80th Division describes a snake bite on his right leg in France that nearly led to amputation. He recovered after long hospitalization, now drives draft horses for the wagon train and notes rains and sights in France. Also mentions submarine attack on convoy, and local notices include miners paying honors to Ernest Mine disaster victims, marriage licenses, Plumville wins, and Senator Graff backing prohibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reptile
J. A. Gallagher
Clarksburg
George Galagher
France
Ernest Mine Union
Indiana
Ernest
Catholic
Greenwood
Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County Week Summary
Real estate transfers recorded in Indiana County during the week include numerous lot and acreage moves. Notable conveyances include Charles H. Moora’s Indiana lot to Lawrence M. Pes for 3000 dollars and Wilmer Stewart’s Indiana lot sale for 9000 dollars. Other transfers cover Blairsville, Homer City, Rayne, Cherryhill, Cone maugh, Blacklick, and Clymer with prices ranging from 200 to 24,250 dollars. Numerous buyers include Clarence Fulmer, Elizabeth Harmon, Peter J. Duigan, and Adda P. Dikin, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
R. Markle
Center
Bonnie Canini
Mary J. Lewis
Blairsville
Donatella
A. W. Stephens
Indiana
Clarence Fulmer
H. P. Sandles
Homer City
John T. Jamison
William Grove
Rayne
DD. Ditullio
Elizabeth M. Huston
BF. Jamison
Charles H. Moora
Lawrence M. Pes
R. M. McCully
Brushyalley
C. P. McCully
Uriah Smeltzer
Elizabeth Harmon
G. Giordano
Washington
Peter J. Duigan
Alexander Lance
H. M. Beatty
Rochester & Pittsburgh Coal & Iron Co
C. Gedaro
Wilmer Stewart
H. H. Brilhart
S. S. Langham
Cherryhill
Joe Maverik
Thomas M. Strong
M. B. Brown
Thomas Sutton
Jon June
Roy Williams
Blacklick
G. W. Stormer
Harry Levinson
Clymer
John Porco
Five Estates Divided Bequests Made in Wills Filed
Lists several 1918 and 1919 wills from Indiana towns detailing bequests to wives, children, and executors. Richard Learn of Cherryhill township provides $100 each to four children and life rights for his widow. W L Wallace of Washington township leaves bonds to his widow and son with shared coal interests and a family debt arrangement. Langham of Grant township leaves estate to parents with an insurance policy to his mother. J N Langham named executor. William F B Elin’s will leaves most to his widow with three policies to his daughter. Charles Able of Grant township bequeaths $200 to his sister-in-law and the remainder to his widow Christina Able, named executrix. The report also mentions a 1911 will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Learn
Cherryhill Township
Noah
W. L. Wallace
Washington Township
Calvin
James
Arthur
Charles L. Langham
Grant Township
John Nangham
J. N. Langham
William FB. Elin
Sisie M. Elkin
Frances E. Elkin
Charles Able
Mary Abell
Christina Able
Annual Meeting of Farm Bureau Scheduled for Feb 21
The Indiana County Farm Bureau announces its annual gathering for Friday February 21, 1919 at the Court House. Morning includes minutes, treasurer report, address by President Charles Nichol, and officer elections. Afternoon covers hog cholera control by Dr F A Marshall, livestock prospects by E Bayard, and bureau activities led by F P Weaver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Farm Bureau
Court House
W. BR. ‘Thoman
John Pounds
Farm Bureau
Charles Nichol
F P. Weaver
State College
F. A. Marshall
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Bayard
National Stockman and Farmer
Pittsburgh
F. P. Weaver
Five Dwellings Burned in Boyer Near Plumville Fire
A destructive fire Friday night at Boyer west of Plumville destroyed five dwellings and a storeroom. The blaze began in a house occupied by three foreign families, owned by Peter Corry, then spread to Jim Wiski’s adjoining house, a combined storeroom and dwelling, another dwelling owned by Enoch Zutack, and a house occupied by William Milburn owned by the Buffalo and Susquehanna Coal Company. Neighbors helped recover most contents. origin undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyer
Plumville
Wallopsburg
Peter Corry
Jim Wiski
Enoch Zutack
William Milburn
Buffalo & Susquehanna Coal Company
Sweater Made by County Woman Warming Soldier in France
Miss Viola M. Hancock of near Livermore knitted a sweater sent to Private Harry Anderson in France with other Red Cross work. The gift accompanied a song for American soldiers and carried the maker’s name. Anderson, after the “cootie mill” stage, received the new outfit as troops were issued fresh clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Viola M. Hancock
Livermore
Harry Anderson
Indiana County
Hancock
Red Cross
Cootie Mill
Anderson
Indiana Woman Fatally Injured in England Train Incident
Mrs Mary E Schoolar formerly of Indiana was fatally injured at New Castle England when she fell beneath an approaching train she planned to board. She was 52, wife of John Schoolar, and a cousin of Mrs R N Bay of Waterstreet, with whom she lived before her 1915 marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
England
Mary E. Schoolar
New Castle
John Schoolar
R. N. Bay
Waterstreet
Town Properties Sold Through John McConnell Agency
Town properties on South Seventh street and Ninth and Oak streets were sold through the John McConnell agency to buyers H. H. Beatty for $1400 W. P. Lowry for $1100 and Dr H Park, the local dentist, for about $4500. West Philadelphia street property sold to J S Swab of Falls Creek. Betty Taylor Batty Taylor, two, died last night from intestinal trouble and pneumonia after a brief illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McConnell
Alex Lanca
South Seventh Street
H. H. Beatty
J. GC. Agey
W. P. Lowry
BH. A
J. 5
Falls Creek
Betty Taylor
Batty Taylor
James A. Taylor
South Fifth Street
Merchant TH Ill With Pneumonia in Ambrose
W Burkett, a merchant at Ambrose, is reported ill with pneumonia. Ambrose had escaped the flu until recently, but several new cases of the disease are now said to exist there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Burkett
Ambrose
Indiana Girl to Engage in Y M C A Canteen Work
Miss Dorothy Hinitt daughter of Stephen Frederick W Hinitt has gone to New York to enter the course of training for oversea Y M C A canteen work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
J. H. Daugherty
West Church Street
New York City
William W. Taylor
Dorothy Daugherty
C. Kemper Sutton
Dorothy Hiniltt
Stev
Frederick W. Hinitt
New York
Voal and Vive Cents Per Bushel Reported
A Gherryhill correspondent says coal is sold at country wanks for five tents a bushel with eight cents a bushel delivered. Miss Ella Moore of Kellysbore is recovering from scarlet fever. Royd Tomb of Dilltown conducted county business on Monday. Alfred Anderson of Young Township spent Sunday with family for their son Paul Anderson who, aged 24, underwent an appendectomy at the Indiana hospital Saturday and is recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gherryhill
Ella Moore
Kellysbore
Royd
Dilltown
Monilay
Alfred Anderson
Young Township
Paul Anderson
Ineipa
Blaine Speedy
Thaine Speedy
Sarah Green
Speedy
J. Green
Plumyville
Acate Brights
Carl
Plumville
Charles Smith
Flallwood
Tora County
Personal Brevities in Indiana and Nearby Towns
Indiana brief notices list many residents visiting, returning, or traveling to and from Indiana. Names include Ty GC Anderson, Mrs St Clair, John McIntire, R A Ponts, Jemima Kooser, Frank McCann, James Blair, Clymer resident Pattison, John G Long and son Clarence, A W Stahl, D Dacker, ex-Sheriff George H Jeffries, and several others. Also noted are relocations, visits to Harrisburg, Camp Wadsworth ties, and local business or hospital events affecting families across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty, GC. Anderson
Robinson
Indiana
They St. Clair
Alexandria
John McIntire
Jacksonville
R. A. Ponts
Parkrat
Jemima Kooser
Kellysburg
Frank McCann
Windber
James $. Blair
Sixth Street
Atlantic City
J. Pattison
Clymer
John G. Long and Son
Clarence
Rayne Township
Lawn
A. W. Stahl
D. Dacker
Lovejoy
Sherif
George H. Jeffries
Rochester Mills
A. E H. Braughter
Wilmer
Baker
Dewey Smith
Young Township
Royden J. Taylor
Atlanta
KK. Edwards
Beyer
Ealler
Progresa
Wilbur Gunningham
Ruth
Harrisburg
Cunningham
John Jr. Wilson
Punxsutawney
Wilson
Punxsutawney Spirit
Charles Lenin
Kelly Field
San Antonio
Tex
Frank M. Jeffries
South
Virginia
South Carolina
J. H. Luxemburg
Luxenburg Jewelry Store
New York City
Florence Mitchell
North Sixth Street
Curba
Tropics
C. T. Bell
Davis
Margaret
Lloyd
Pittsburgh
D. F. Rinn
West Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce
J. LW. Morse
Hartford
William Tutte
Salvathon Amy
Clearfield
J. Warking
Walter Rick
Doin Frick
Washington Street
Frick
France
United States
Camp Dx
William Brewer
Creekside
Midland
John Coble
John Uncapher
Thomas Clover
Homer City
Joe Wilson
M. Jf Wilson
South Seventh Street
Camp ‘Trinevis
Tha Wightcéuth Division
Indiana Mods
Sylves M. Clevenger
Chester
Corp
Clevanger
Frontines
Benes
D.T. McGregor
Marion Center
Viellers
Cherryhill Township
Veteran of the 110th Regiment recounts WWI exploits
Roy of Cherryhill Township, wounded at Seegy, writes of the 110th Regiment’s record on the French battle line from the Meuse to the Argonne. He recalls action at the Marne river, Chateau Thierry, Vesle, Sergy, and the Argonne forest, describes hospital time, and notes the 110th stood firm while others retreated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherryhill
Roy
Seegy Han
Maine
Sergi
Jay
Davin
Gherryhill
Co. Py
L10th
Town
Misa Jlazel Davis
110Th
Bittfelds
Kranca
Alsace- Lorraing
Matne
Chateau Thierry
Veslo
Sergy
Hall
Argonne Forest
St. Mihiel
Tony
Jerry
Mim
Hell
United States
Boghurd
Liverpool
Dover
Gandou
Paris
Wranes
Bordeaux
Ypres
Real estate deal ties Penn Enamel Works to new garage plan
A major local property transfer at Woast Philadelphia Street changed hands for 24250 dollars. I B Campbell and Mrs. John P. Ilkin become owners and plan a modern public garage under C and Motor Company run by their sons Ellsworth Campbell and Stanley Wikih, with improvements already underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warly Spring
Penn Enamel
Woast
Philadelphia Street
I. 2B
Campbell
John P.lkin
Wndfall
J. Ellsworth Campbell
Stanley Wikih
C. & . Motor Company
Indiana Educator Recalls Piave Front War Tales
Prof. Ernest Work of Indiana schools writes Indiana friends from Italy about the Piave drive and brutal conditions at the front. He describes 21 days without sleep or change of clothes, aid from his students with flashlights, rescue efforts for wounded, and scenes of Austrian bombardment and distress among civilians. He plans to present an Austrian helmet to Indiana schools and notes gifts from Indiana counties that sustained him abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Work
Indiana
Italy
Work
First United Presbyterian
Indiana County
America
Land of the
Free
Rand
Hadey
Hin
Plave
Signer
Atoun
Sean
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Walter L. Smith
Wee Wiigus John Daugherty
Beatty Margaret J. Lydick
Indiana BB
J. Dunbar
Edrl
Adell Walker
Deeee Os Hart George Hobson Kubnos
Diltown Nellie A
Ottawa Club
Wilbur Graff
Senate
Wilbur P. Graff
Indiana-Jefferson County
County Bay
Russia
Ednad Stuchell
Plumvisile
J. M. Stuchell
Archangel
H. M. Stuchell
Camp Stewart
Newport News
Government
Fanny Bureau
Gordon Oly
Purchase Line
Marlin Ol
Troutman
Rey
Thomas Morrow Rey
Thomas G. Morrow
Chalmers UW. Morrow
First United Presbyterian Church
Burlington
United Presbyterian
Iowa
Illinois
Murrow
Morrow
Yesturday
Monmouth
Margaret Matthews McNamee
Margaret Matthews
C. W. McNamey
Ambridge
J. C
Asonath Work Matthews
Hast Mahoning Township
Nisco
Leonard
Marjorie
Slater
Orin A. Reach
Akron
Bother
Norman §. Matthews
Seattle
Wash
Fuller
Wred HH. Fuller
Montgomery Township
Arcadia
Hillsdale
Reb. Hamilton
Thompson
Ann Bartholomew
George Bartholomew
Bedford County
George Sayers
Frank S. Pride
Frank B. Pride
Muttle Pride
Ivelin
Somerset County
Tle
William
Philadelphia
Charles
Tacluaboro
Spencer
Archi
A. J. Larson
M. VY. Martin
Iselin
Augustus Burkhart
Loilwood
Penn Run
Mabel
Albert
Harmony
Charryhill Township
Uf. Hoover
UA. Moorer
Ife
Mra. Ay. M. Myers
J. J. Hoover
Mila and
Wilzabath Hoover
Silas M. Barr
Silas M. Burr
Marian Center
Richmond
Via
White Barr
W. O. Barr
Logajoy
George Barr
Dackera Point
M. Hoffman
Ben Mccormick
Ellen McCormick
Rossltar
Daniel
Troasler
John
Buffalo
C. St. Callahan
Hexsiler
Larry Northwood
Harry Northwood
Northwood Glass Worlk
Wheeling
W. Va
Ilis
Carl Northwood
John V. Stay
Jennie Lang Sly
John V. Shay
Dixonville
Inilvenga
Migs
James Lang
Mer
James Hileman
Martin Wissell
Onberg
Thureday
Grountear Argonnt Forest
Sink Company
Germany
Mina Olive McLain
Near Town
Hyla Walker
Koallysburs
United States Infantry
Binesdorf
Belgium
Aoerhaos
WML Mead
Blackley
Ton Lownship
166Th
Witeh
Romi
Tso
Luxemburg
Telgiwan
Ruth Stewart
Katraville
Habh Wead
11Th
Steigartsson
Karl Stewart
Fm i
Ender Oor
1Th Infantry
Rhadoy
Xumines
Chaplide Head
Juana ‘Thompson
Jane Thompson
Barnards
Dayton
Trela
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