Death toll from a country store and local Civil War veteran
A long, fragmented notice details multiple deaths in Indiana County. Joseph Osborne, aged about 81, died of heart trouble in the Weiss store at Gaible after conversing with a daughter of Mr. Weles. Thomas Moorhead Coleman, 70, died at his White township home from lung complications linked to Civil War injuries. Both men had deep ties to the community, with Osborne a longtime resident and Civil War veteran and Coleman a Pennsylvanian Railroad veteran and former G A R member. Interments and funeral honors followed, with extensive references to family, church, and local officials. Additional obituaries mention Charles G. Shank, 34, pleurisy. and a 57-year-old woman connected to local families, all underscoring the era’s communal, war-influenced lifeways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Osborne
Weiss
Gaible
Osborne
Weles
Aulmmona
William Lingenfelter
Garbleton
DuBois
Rayne Township
St. Bernard’s Roman Catholic Church
Church
Michael Nibert
East Oak Street
Robert Wyncoop
Near Garbleton
J. 8. Ortner
White Township
James Cessna
Lil- As
Rose Underzach
Arina
Thomas Moorhead Coleman
Pensylvania Railroad Company
Coualy
Pennsylvania Reserves
South Mountain
Indiana Post, No. 28
J. W. Carey
M. E.church
Max
Ross
W. H. Coleman
Frank Pinkerton
Kiskiminetas
Wimotion
Indiana
Gamp No. 11
Union Veteran Legion
G. A. R. Post
Board of
Trade
Company F
National Guard
Pennsylvania Railroad
The
Express Company
Charles G. Shank
Third Street
Ske
Jacob ‘Bhank
Cherryhill Township
American Union Telephone Company
Baptist Church
Royal Arcanum
Indiana Lodge
Earl
Lele
Menibera
Age of Hike
W. McMillen
Ambrose
W. A. Allahonee
Ohnetown
Eiizabeth
Tao
D. R. Lewis
Mia
O. Kerr
Af Fiemon
Elkin
Igornla
James T. Jamison
James T. J Johnston
Atwood
Washington Township
Charlotte M. Gibson
Conemaugh
J. Perry Johnston
William
Elizabeth Johnston
Center Township
Tire
Ohio
Pittsburg
Jennie
Phoebe Johnston
South Seventh Street
Margaret M. Clark
William 8. Clark
Seward
East Wheatfield Township
Lowry
Brexidan
Allegheny County
M. B
Armagh
Esperanto advocate offers free language class support in Indiana
An Esperanto Association of North America plan to distribute one million copies of A Glimpse of Esperanto to readers who mail name, address and stamp. Indiana expert Prof J H Young will answer questions and help form a free class. The piece also notes several obituaries and local notices in Jefferson and surrounding townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
United States
House of Representatives
Richard Bartholdt
Haperanto Association of North America
Haperanto ‘Office
Washington, D. DC
House
Committee of Education
Committee On Education
J. H. Young
Town
Girl Sues to Recover Engagement Rings in Unusual Case
Miss Josephine Graham prosecuted Charlea Vachal for larceny after he gave two engagement rings valued at 96 and 26 dollars and later pawned them to raise money. On dispute over return, the action was withdrawn with rings returned and all costs paid. Col. Chas. H. Moore represented the plaintiff, J. M. Jack of Indiana defended the defendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltsborg
Misa Josephine Graham
Charlea Vachal
Blairaville Courier
Miss Graham
Vachal
Young Vachal
Graham
Col
Chas. H. Moore
3. M. Jack
Indiana
Christian Workers Hold Enthusiastic Convention
The winter meeting of District No. 7 of the Indiana County Sabbath School Association convened in Indiana’s Christian church with White, Rayne, and Washington townships represented. State Field Worker B. S. Forsythe and County President W. T. Mahal spoke as officers were elected for 1912 including President John F. Pounds and Treasurer John Anderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Sabbath School Association
White, Rayne
Washington
Christian Church of Indiana
County Association
B. 8. Forsythe
W. T. Mahal
Letter Carriers Gather Here This Month Convention February 22
Indiana County Rural Letter Carriers Association will meet at the Court House in Indiana on Thursday February 22 at 10 a.m. The session will include a report by the delegate to the state convention at New Bloomfield and discussions on future prospects, Executive Order No 1451, and ways to recruit more members. Election of officers will follow and all carriers are urged to attend. welcome to nonmembers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Rural Letter Carriers’ Association
Court House
Indiana
New Bloomfield
Hia
H. Kerr
Shaloca
Geo. A. Brown
Saltsburg
Jos. A
Weddings Of A Werk and Blystone Couples
Kephart Blystone of Kenwood married Mabel Blystone daughter of Blystone family at the bride’s home by Nay Vernon Wright. The couple to reside in Kenwood in a furnished home. Barr and Smith wed at Central hotel by Rev. King. Walter Stuchell of Marion Center and Gertrude Rowe of Clymer married at Rev. Hay’s home. Frank Hudson and Edith Griner of Canoe Township married at the Babrock residence. Read opening chapters of "The Pandae..." material mars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kephart Blystone
David Kephart
Kenwood
Mabel Blystone
J. J. Blystone
Vandergrift Height
Nay
J. Vernon Wright
MEL Church
Barr-Smith
Fulford G. Barr
Purchase Lins
Dollie BH. Smith
Gipey
Central Hotel
Ev. H. F. King
Moses Barr
Samuel Smith
Stuchell-Howe
Walter Stuchell
Marion Center
Gertrude Rowe
Clymer
Lewis Hay
Hudson-Griney
Frank Hudson
Mise Edith Griner
Canoe Township
J. FR. Babrock
Bia
Church Street
Personal Briefs Highlight Wide Circle Of Visitors
Cambridge Ohio visitor John W Stewart and Indiana visitor Samuel Mercer are among many named locals visiting friends and relatives across towns including Parkwood Blairsville Greensburg and Water Street. A 12 year old pupil Thomas Blue was injured while riding a bicycle near Lytle School. Minnie Carnahan recently returned home after surgery. Rev J Day Brownlee departs for Clinton Louisiana. Rev Frank Woodward reaches Ocean Islands and plans a marriage to Marion Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Stewart
Cambridge
Ohio
Israel Carnahan
Parkwood
Indiana
William Fimitten
Mt. Piensa
J. B. Ray
George
Blairsville
Alice Taylor
Wayne Ayenue
John A. Windlay
Greensburg
A. W. Mabou
Church Straat
Samuel Mercer
Saltsburg
Spokane
Wash
Indiana Friends
Harry P. Dowler
Penn Mary Coal Company
Hellwood
Oklahoma
D. 8. Voucher
Albuquerque
N. M
J. A. Remalay
Grant Street
William Caldwell
Normal
Thomas Pealer
West Cheyentud Street
Callins Graham
Pittsburg
Graham
High Graham
School Street
Wilton Neal
North Point
Josiah Neal
South Seventh Street
W. Rose
Water Atreat
Nettie Fair
John C. Adair
Walter N. Myers
Nora
S. Brandt
Emery Adams
Clymer
Ile
Minnie Carnahan
Indiana Hospital
Armstrong Township
J. Day Brownlee
Church Street
Clinton
Brownlee
Hervery
Robert Malcolm
Iain Malcolm
White Township
Freeport
Frank Woodward
Ocean Islands
Woodward
Marion Wells
Holyoke
Masa
Mission Triunius
Veterans Remember Comrades Birthday Celebration at Smicksburg
In Smicksburg, several local Civil War veterans and townspeople gathered at Janes S. Wunton’s home Saturday evening to mark the 78th birthday of Comrade Sir, Candisy and her daughter Leah and Min. ty, A. Cassidy served refreshments as anecdotes from the Civil War were shared. Captain Kevin Lewis, Adam Black, and other veterans attended, reflecting on early 1860s service. The article notes Smicksburg’s strong veteran presence and future gathering planned for February 21 to celebrate Captain Evan Lew id’s 84th birth anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirthdaya
Smickaburg
Ald Poldtara
Janes S. Wunton
Saurdaay
Sirs
Cansidy
Lew
Min
A. Cassidy
Kevin Lewis
Adam Black
Do A. Daugherty
James 4. Weston
J. M. Weston
M. Ll. Spencer
G. T. Beyer
Rh. W. McBriar
A. C. Onasidy
Trev
J. F. Stabley
Smicksburg
Ita
Evan Lewid
Social events fill week in White township and nearby towns
In White township a pie social and cake walk will be hosted at Reeder school Friday night with pies requested from ladies. Mr and Mrs G Work entertained 55 friends with refreshments and games in Hamier City. A miscellaneous shower honored Miss Bartha Baylor on North Sixth street. Elmer Ellis hosted a trio of card events at School street home. Hills hosted a fancy work party. Archie Irvine’s birthday party near Livermore drew about thirty guests with late refreshments. A belding party from Gaibleton enjoyed music and games at H W Burkett’s in Ambrose. Debates in Heilwood centered on whether Washington was greater than Lincoln. Local inventor George A Conrath showcased a reversible enamel-coated washboard. Concert at Trade City featured a singing convention under Prof Weber. McKeown spoke at a Socialist meeting in the Court House. Notices reported Dr Rh E Metlenry assisted by Dr Gourley in a hospital operation. Mrs Fisher recovering. Marriage licenses listed residents of Chambersville, Hayne, Cookport, and Indiana with several names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeder School
White Township
G. Work
Hamier City
W. F. Wettling
North Sixth Street
Bartha Baylor
Ralph W. Forrester
Elmer Ellis
School Street
Hills
Mary W. Irwin
Livermore
Archie
Gaibleton
H. W. Burkett
Ambrose
Mises Ida Frech
Odie Kingenfeller
Nola Lingenfelter
Sadie Ober
Ayn
Kainty
Rees
Dineen
Dane Patito
Partica
Dibeonte
Miss Huael
Dorothy Crawford
Neadek
Biote
Todd
Thoddegr
Andrew Shank
Lovejay
Seine Fle
McGowd
Plitsborg
Butler
Joloseph Porter
Pillsbury
Zora Kitik
Scott McQuown
M.t. Wark
Falla Creak
Mar
Washington Church
Fl. W. Burkett
Kintersburg
Dixonville
C. Campbell
Indiana
G.P. Buchanan
Nellie Matthews
Dubois
Plumcreek Valley
Fred Dilts
New Church Dedicated At Dixonville Amid Large Attendance
A new Twolick Baptist church at Dixonville was dedicated with services on Sunday. Rev J A Maxwell of Philadelphia gave the dedicatory sermon in the forenoon, followed by afternoon addresses from Reverends Rowland King Osgood Parker and Davis. The congregation noted the church as the oldest in the county and $1000 was pledged to clear the debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twolick
New Twollek Baptist Church
Dixonville
J. A. Max+well
Philadelphia
M. L. Rowland
Plumville
H. F. King
Indiana
J. B. Osgood
BE. Parker
J. T. Davis
Blairaville
George, T Buchanan
Town
MacPhail
Live Notes From County Towns Amid Local Visits
A sprawling set of items from AmbiWosh and nearby communities notes Pauline McMillen visiting her daughter, weddings, funerals, and Sabbath gatherings. Residents like Lydia, Lydia’s brother, and several families including McQuown, Burkett, and Campbell are mentioned with visits, moves, and plans, while coal leases in Plumcreek valley and local farm activity hint at regional economy.
Land Transfers in Indiana County Listed in Report
A recorded transfer list from Indiana County shows numerous property dealings and amounts. Names include H C English, John Applaton, Jake Applaton, Gulseppa Armino, Joseph W. Clements, Charles Griffith, Frank J. Rockwell, Walter Stuchent, M Dy Beatty, L M Double, A K Anderson, Matilda J. Dilt, Barry Stephens, Mary C G Shank, Loughry L Shank, John T. McHaughlin, Tilie Elwood, Tilie Elwood Jr, Melda A. Hamilton, J K Cageley, and Frank R K Wagner among others. Properties span acres in Center, Burrell, Washington, Green, Em Emaugh, Brush, and other townships with various sums listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
H.C. English
Canter
WK. Repine
Roli
Gulseppa Armino
John A
Oak
Indiana
Joseph W. Clements
Tose
Wrahington
Tod
Pine
David Ragosin
Frank J. Rockwell
Rayne
Walter Stuchent
M. Dy Beatty
Imallsville
L. M. Double
A. K. Anderson
Conemaugh
J. W. Woodward
Matilda J. Dilt
Buffington
Barry Stephens
Mary CG. Shank
Gherryhl
Loughry L. Shank
John T. Mchaughlin
Young
Judge Supply Co
Susan Elwood
Green
Tilie Elwood
Sarah W
Nancy M. Lydick
Washington
Melda A. Hamilton
J. K. Cageley
Vaattington
Frank RK. Wagner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joseph Osbornd
P. Moorhead Coleman
White
Moorhead Coleman
Eva North
Thomas P. North
Young’ Township
Jefferson County
William P
Irvin C
Nora B. North
Arep
Circle Hill
Carrie Drummond
A. Drummond
Vanderegrift
Andrew
Elizabeth Frech
Joseph
Washington, D. C
Mabel
Vandergrift
Glen
Lloyd
John
Edna
F John Frech
Creekside
Daniel Frech
D. T. Palmer
Blacklick
Ei Je Rindort
Lucinda Indore Gt Blairaville
Bright
Mary
Christian Workers
Barr
Sec
Penna
Terial Mars
A. W. Caambell
Lashbon
Hunda
Ailvance
Manifold Wyllas
Balliwick
Erles
Lester Shankle
Ord
Fon Ton
New York City
Lindiane
Heilwood
Christian Endeavor Society
Hellwood Union
Hellwood Church
Lincoln
H. Jl. Smith
Mr. Hawkins
J. L. Jones
H. Roup
Mgr
Harry J. Dowler
George A. Conrath
Penn Enamal Sink Company
Trade City
Weber Far Trade Glty
Che Mnstracker
Kocianat
Duck McKeown
Socialist Party
Addresa
Fisher
Arthur QG
Wlaber
M.C. Watson
Hedlwood Hospital
Rh. E. Metlenry
Alatad
John Gourley
A. H. Stewart
Jogapl Wolavich
Chambersville
Mary Miller
Walter Atuchgll
Hayne Two
Martin Howe
E .- Rayne
Moweer
Eee
Moween
Arthur W. Lydie
Cookport
Hestile Douglaga
William F. Reed
Martha J. Colgam
McHenry School
Rnuyne Township
Victor Luts
Lincoln Groft
William Schurr
Martha Moore
Jemima Kooser
Maggie Streams
Lawrence Shields
Nozr Nowry
Mrnest Condron
Mrnest
J. A. Condron
Sloan
Johnstown
H. J. McDihoes
John McWishoer
Annie M. Brown
Mabel Moore
Katheryn Brown
Mro
Joy Melnosy
Tut Mra
Charles McLaughlin
Jamex Wylieooep
Marlon Canter
Mra
Jemima Kooper
Irwin
Ambrose Friends
Grove Chapel
Batuday
Ambiwosh
Pauline McMillen
Waa
Claght Jamison
Nenp
EAS
Wallace MecMillen
Scott Chambers
Kellyite
Bury
Wm. Allehouse
Mies Nellie Matthews
DuBohk
Kathering McQuown
Sara Morrow
Ste Tai
Clyde Joseph McKelvey
Paul Rebu
James Dill
A. L. Kenyon
Allegheny Theological Seminary
Diugh Mack
Cora Shaffer
J. W. Shafer
Braddock
Phillip Rehu
Navtiata
Bertha
Ethel Mack
Abu Shalfar
Bolvar
Frank Campbell
D. W. Mack
Mloy
Madge Cunningham
Mabel Hutchison
J. A. Mack
N. MecKelvey
C. H. Hutchigan
Ward Mack
Pitcairn
Sah Bat
Joseph Felton
James Dick
New Florence
Hirshvalley
G. T. McCrea
Hittsburg
Stewart
Harry Campbell Vistell
Slater
H. Ponrom
Lal Robinson
Hark Mier
Morgui
Spear Herlinger
Mise Bertha Dick
Merland
John Auld
Raina
C. BE
Keathng
Dawi
Mre
Putian
Jagilles
Hair Nupp
Garrat
Weatmores
H. Houk
John Kea
Flora
William Reakin
Mam M L. Houk
Ourry
Lemuel Rystner
Blandeburg
H. J. Baleigh
H. Raleigh
Prodigal Jules
Rhal Estath Transfera
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