Two Courts Open As Civil Cases Move Through Week
Judge White presides with Judge Patton assisting as two courts operate in the arbitration room. Ten civil cases are slated this week, with verdicts already rendered in two matters. Shadrach Stephens v Philip Lauy awarded plaintiff $1131, others awaiting trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Patton
Armstrong
William Craigie
Foster Lightcap
Armstrong County
Shadrach Stephens
Philip Lauy
Joseph Cramer Ve. C. H. Sweet
Indiana Process
H. P. Lewis
News Publishing Co
Commonwealth
W. H. Ginther
Morris Trachenberg
Chas. Moore
Emanuel Buchman
Wm. Banks
R. Mountain
Surveyors Nearing Indiana Run Lines Toward County Seat
Civil engineers of the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg Railroad work near Kellysburg ten miles from Indiana and north of Marion Center. They have surveyed from Marion Center to Kellysburg with an uncertain objective. Some expect a line to the county seat others toward Crooked Creek and the coal fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corps of Civil Engineers
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railroad Company
Kellysburg
Indiana
Griffith Summit
Marion Center
Crooked Creek
Help for Old Soldiers and Post Office Appointments
Congressman Jack reports pension increases for Andrew H Raffner Purchase Line to 14 dollars per month from August 15 1900 William B Stahl Marion Center to 12 dollars from June 27 1900 Caleb Snyder Gableton to 8 dollars from August 29 1900 Thomas McElwee Plumville to 10 dollars per month Joe A McClaran recommended for Saltsburg postmaster John R Danmire for Elderton postmaster The second rural mail route out of Indiana referred to a special agent of the post office department
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Andrew H. Raffner
Purchase Line
Wm. B Stahl
Marion Center
Caleb Snyder
Gableton
Thomas McElwee
Plumville
Joe A. McClaran
Saltsburg
John R. Danmire
Elderton
Indiana
Post Office Department
New Woolen Mill Planned On West Philadelphia Street
The directors of a new woolen mill company bought three lots on the old paper mill site on West Philadelphia Street. The 180 foot frontage will host the factory. bids for erection are expected this week and work will begin promptly.—Also reports council meeting with minor orders, sewage survey delays, a assault and battery case, and improvements at Greenville Woolen Mills including a self operating feeder from Worcester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Philadelphia Street
New Woolen Mill Company
Messra
John W
Thomas Sutton
Nts
W. H. Green
Greenville Woolen Mills
Worcester
Mass
Armagh man collects $500 delinquent tax in Rayne township
Mr. B. A. Tomb of Armagh settled with County Treasurer D. W. Simpson for delinquent county taxes in Rayne township. In under six weeks Tomb collected $500 in this single township, covering every dollar due in the district. Meanwhile James 8th Clair of Church Street broke three flags on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Tomb
Armagh
D. W. Simpson
Rayne Township
James
Clair
Church Street
Deaths of Hiram Stuchell and Frank Kozotsiwicz
Obituary notices report ex County Commissioner Hiram Stuchell of Rayne township dying suddenly in freezing weather while on an errand. He was about 60, Civil War veteran, survived by his son Logan. funeral held at Rayne Presbyterian Church. Also noted is the death of Frank Kozotsiwicz on West Philadelphia Street, a former McKeesport resident, cobbler by trade, who died of consumption after moving to Brushvalley township. He leaves four children and a farm as the family’s sole means of support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Stuchell
Rayne Township
Logan
Stuchell
R. F. McHenry
Marion Center
74Th
Board
of County Commissioners
Rayne Presbyterian Church
E. P. Foresman
Church
Mesare
M. H. Henry
Blacklick Township
C. F Murray
Blairsville
Board of County Commissioners
Frank Kozokiwicz
Frank Kozotsiwicz
Philadelphia
McKeesport
Brushvalley Township
James R. Bell
West Philadelphia
St. Bernard Catholic Church
George W Evans dies at 48 in Homer City area
George W Evans a prominent White township resident died at his home near Homer City Monday afternoon after a brief illness typhoid pneumonia aged 48 He leaves his wife and children George Mabel Lizzie and Olive all at home He was brother to William A Evans A W Evans and Mrs B J McCormick of this region and Samuel W Evans of Brash valley He belonged to Homer City Presbyterian church The funeral will be held today at 1 pm at his home led by Rev M S Telford and burial in Greenwood cemetery nearby
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Evans
White Township
Bia
Homer City
George
Mabel
Lizzie
Olive
Indiana
William A. Evans
A. W. Evans
J. McCormick
Samuel W. Evans
Brash Valley
Death of Frank Stewart of Penn Run at 70
Frank Stewart of Penn Run died on Sabbath at 7 o’clock after nine years of illness. He was 70 years old. Survived by wife and three children J Milton Stewart Penn Run, Mrs J W Robison Salineburg, Mrs George E Lose Blairsville, brother Milton Penn Run, sister Jennie Guthrie Winterset. Funeral Tuesday noon at Presbyterian church Penn Run, burial Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stewart
Penn Eun
Mr. Stewart
J. Milton Stewart
Penn Ron
J. W. Robinson
Salieburg
George £. Lose
Blairsville
Milton
Penn Run
Jennie Guthrie
Winterset
Presbyterian Church
Penn
Sprouli
Greenwood Cemetery
Christopher Hoover dies at 75 after horse injury
Atwood resident Christopher Hoover aged 75 died Thursday evening from paralysis nine days after a horse kicking incident last fall. Survived by wife and children John A Chambersville A G Garbleton Azariah Kittanning Mary Whitesell Punxsutawney Anna and Inas Atwood. Funeral held Sunday afternoon with interment in church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Hoover
Atwood
John A
Chambersville
A. G
Garbleton
Azariah
Kittannipg
Mary Whitesell
Punxsutawney
Anna
Inas
Church
Law Makers Busy with New Bills in Harrisburg Session
Harrisburg February reports a busy legislative week as both chambers review diverse measures. Key items include final passage for forestry education, water works access, and road improvements. a congressional apportionment bill, municipal debt elections, and a foreign corporations tax proposal draw debate amid party factioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Forestry
Department of Agriculture
Social Functions Report Local Gatherings
Mrs. Sarah Sansom hosted a group of ladies on Friday at Church Street. Mrs Clement Hasinger entertained Tuesday afternoon. Mr Franklin Sansom and Misses Sallie and Edna Sansom plan a Thursday evening gathering. Presbyterian elders visited Mr and Mrs David Brown on Thursday. About twenty town ladies traveled to Marion Center for a chicken and waffle supper at the Fleck Hotel on Monday. Mr Fred Hoffman and sister Nora held a progressive party last Wednesday for Miss Kate Selig of Franklin. A sled party to Benjamin Stadtmiller’s home near Onberg ended with dancing to 2 am and a midnight picnic supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Sansom
Church Street
Clement Hasinger
Philadelphia
Franklin Sansom
Sallie
Edna Sansom
Presbyterian Church
Fleck Hotel
Fred Hoffman
Nora
East Oak Street
Kate Selig
Franklin
Benjamin Stadtmiller
Onberg
Weddings of a Week in Jeannette and Nearby Towns
A weekly wedding roundup notes multiple marriages across the region. Dalton O'Hara wed Rose M. O'Hara at St Bernard church with local witnesses. A Clair Snyder and Blanche Condron married in Kellysburg. Frank Elliot and Mabel Garman wed in Allegheny city with reception. G Ford Reed and Edith Kinnan tied the knot at Pleasant Valley. C Homer Foltz and Linnie Lewis wed at Kellysburg. Harry E Mitchell and Hulda Ankney married in Latrobe and Derry respectively. Indiana beats Marian Center 18 to 15 in basketball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton O’hara
J. &. Dalton
Jeannette
Rose M. O'Hara
St. Bernard Catholic Church
N. P. McNellin
William O'Hara
Elliot Garmanh
Frank Elliot
Campion Manufacturing Company
Blaireville
Mabel Garman
Allegheny
Bible House
Allegheny City
Elliot
Bride
Blairsville
Normal Loses Opener to Indiana Athletes 40 to 8
Indiana Ath letic Association beat Normal 40 to 8 in Library Hall. McCreight Hood and McCreight scored for Indiana while Lockard led Normal with 24 fouls and Ellis added six. Officials Phythyon and Daugherty and scorer Rex Seanor noted a fast start but one sided contest. Also a will: David Stiffey of Conemaugh township leaves widow 300 plus farm proceeds to heirs. Executed by John Gifford and Cyrus Stiffy with Andrew McCreary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana A. A
Indiana Athletic Association
Library Hall
Indiana
Normal
Lockard
Blitis
Moorhead
Adair
Ellis
McCreight
Todiana
Indiana Hall
Hood
St. Clair
B. McCreight
Mcxeight
Geld
Craig
Phythyon
Daugherty
Rex Seanor
Watson
Longwell
Russell
Smith
Pounds
Neal
Prothero
David Stiffey
Cone ‘Mauph Township
Register
Nannie Howe
Conemaugh Township
John Gifford
James Stiffey
Elmira Stab
Margaret Park
Cyrog Stiffy
Andrew McCreary
Cyrus Stiffey
Fifth Regiment to Attend Inaugural Ceremonies in Washington
Members of Company F of town will attend the inauguration in Washington D C on March 4. Adjutant General Stewart selected the Fifth regiment as part of the guardsmen to participate. Captain H Hughes has not received the order, but it is rumored the Fifth will attend. Transportation will be provided for troops in company formations. No per diem pay nor subsistence or horse hire allowances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone State Commission
Washington, D C
Stewart
H. Hughes Haa
Ossiter May Have Street Cars Scheme To Connect Towns
A Panxsutawney to Rossiter electric rail line is proposed by the Panxsutawney Street Railway Company to link the mining town in Canoe township with Punxsutawney. If built, a park would run along the route and trade could shift toward Rossiter as the population nears 1,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panxsutawney
Minine
Panxsutawney Street Railway Company
Rossiter
Canoe Township
Punxsatawney
Blairsville Principal to Lead Teacher Training in May
Blairsville schools chief Archibald John P will teach the teachers class starting mid May in Blairsville. The Blairsville leader, renowned among Say a NY tees 8 lane Co r for instruction, will guide local educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. ‘Archibald
Blairsville
Archibald
Mules for Boer War Arrive En Route to South Africa
In Marion Centar last week twelve male mules were shipped from this station to East St. Louis, destined for the English government for service in the Boer war. Also noted are a coast accident involving a boy named Harry McAfoos and livestock shipments including 20 cattle, 8 calves, and 80 pigs to Churchville Pa, with a past year sheep order valued at $1250. Community notices invite a charity supper with ice cream on Friday evening February 15.
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Wetzell
Marion Centar
East St. Louis
South Africa
Harry
William McAfoos
Onberg
Ray School
House
Thomas & Wissinger
Jeg
Result in Doubt on County Poorhouse Vote Next Tuesday
Voters in the county face a February election on the poorhouse project. The ballot will decide between establishing a county poor farm or endorsing the current township system. Public interest remains tepid with factions forecasting varied outcomes and coal field activity likely influencing opinions.
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Mas
Confident Stranger Robs Farmer Then Marries Bride in County
Willard McConnell a Patman County farmer fell victim to a confidence man on a train to Blacklick. After a lengthy chat the thief stole $80 and fled at Wilmerding station. McConnell later secured a marriage license to wed Miss May Crofatt of Barrell township and plan a western trip home. The incident occurred en route via Pittsburg and Blairsville intersections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williard McConnell
Patman County
Blacklick
Pittsburg
Iowa
McConnell
Wilmerding
Blairsville
Indiana
Newton Kelly
Misa May Crofatt
Barrell Township
Representatives Push Bills On Civil Education And Travel Pay
Senator Jobo Fisher introduced a bill in the senate last Wednesday to pay jury commissioners 3 dollars per day plus six cents per mile for travel. Representative M. K. Leard plans a home bill this week to add civil government to common school studies and require teachers to pass a satisfactory examination.
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Jobo
Fisher
Senate
M. K. Leard
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G. D. Patrick
Cockport
James Lewis
Green Township
Harry Clawson
Clawson
Lewis
Qood
Harrisburg
Achreson
Acheson
Flinn
Washington
Beaver
Lawrence
George R. Bothwell
Westmoreland
Armstrong Connties
Committee On Ways and Means
Smyth
Banking Department
Bureau of Building and Loan Associations
House of Representatives
Calder
Leam Associations
Mutual Saying Fund and Building and Loan Associations
Jones
Mariun Center
Ossiter
William McCullough
Frank Runzo
Stephen
Leechburg
Apollo
Greensburg
Brookville
Valentine
J. A. Dixon
Olive MecJunkie
W. L. McJunkin
Institute
Clarksburg
Young Township
Albert Coleman
Salinburg
Coleman
George Lyke
Cochran
Canter Township
Fos
Bastebareu
Senator Fisher
Leard
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