Tragedy at Cramer as Ressler Murders Cousin Ella
A 26 year old man, Daniel Ressler, fatally shoots his cousin Ella Ressler and then kills himself near Cramer after a jealous struggle rooted in prior sprees and threatened violence. A letter found on Ressler reveals premeditation and intent to harm those who wronged him. The tragedy, witnessed by Ella’s mother and others, ends with both deaths and a county-wide shock. The girl leaves a widowed mother, four sisters and a brother. Ella’s funeral is described with church details and a floral tribute from the Epworth League. An inquest returns verdicts confirming the fatal acts and notes Ressler’s family history and the railroad accident deaths that shaped local memory. Ella had about $40 wages due for keeping house for Ressler at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cramer
Daniel Ressler
Ella Ressler
Ressler
Jim
Jedsun
Ella
Johnstown
James Bowers
Conemaugh Furnace
Kessler
Stephen Hildebrand
M. E
Bergmnen
Epworth League
Squire J. E. Brown
East Wheatfield
Nurder
Human Telephone Line Demonstrates Electric Relay
An Indiana County Telephone Company experiment shows a man becoming a live conductor to relay a message nine miles to Penn Run. J A Russell of Chicago and J C Baugh at Penn Run completed a circuit by grave to hand contact with seven men joining in a clear, audible hello. Witnesses felt a mild shock as the line stayed connected only while hands remained clasped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Telephone Company
Homer City
John R. Caldwell
J. A. Russell
Chicago
Penn Run
J. C. Baugh
Church Notes Annual meetings and services across Greensburg area
Presiding Elder Bach led a quarterly conference at Greensburg. The Pittsburg Annual Conference of the United Evangelical church will meet at Salsbury Elk Lick Somerset on March 12. A joint Lutheran Cockport council meets March 7 at 10 AM at Squire Manshower’s office. Zion Lutheran Pine township holds services March 5 at 7 30 PM followed by a congregation business meeting. Rev. Wylie from Penn Run goes to Muff Armstrong to conduct this week with Rev. McIntire of Dayton assisting. Presbyterian ladies organize hospital auxiliary for Pittsburg hospital with officers listed and ongoing aid. Donations of canned fruit jellies muslins and money requested via Miss Mattie Thompson by March 5, with a second meeting March 11 at the Presbyterian church lecture room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bach
Greensburg
Pittsburg
United Evangelical Church
Salsburry
Elk Lick
Somerset County
Cockport
Lutheran Church
Squire Manshower
Zion Lutheran Church
Pine Township
Wylie
Penn Run
Muff Post Office
Armstrong County
Concord Presbyterian Church
McIntire
Dayton
Ladies of the
Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Hospital of
Sue E. Willard
Sara Birkman
Agnes Elder
Dr. Hall
Mattie Thompson
C. E. Barr
Henry Wilson
Grosse
M. J. Adair
John Clements
Fourth Ward
Sockless Congressman Jerry Simpson Addresses Hysterical Crowd
Kansas ex congressman Jerry Simpson spoke at the Court House on Friday, praising Populist ideas while attacking political parties and the money system. He predicted a brief life for parties and urged a new honest money system and government. He mocked all parties, including his own, and urged reforms to revive industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Simpson
Kansas
Court House
Simpson
Struck More Than Coal Along Yellow Creek
Samuel Graham and David Lyster of Buffington township opened a coal bank along Yellow Creek. They tapped a 4 foot coal vein, found a 5 foot limestone layer 30 feet above, and later hit a 4 foot limestone vein under the coal. The two minerals can be mined from the same opening, sparking neighborhood excitement as development plans begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Graham
David Lyster
Buffington Township
Yellow Creek
Washingtons Birthday Observed By Local Schools
Washingtons Birthday was observed with notable prominence this year. In the two borough schools a Friday afternoon program marked the event, while Saturday evening the Normal school held a colonial reception to honor the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cameron Receives Family Store Interest in Greenville
Mr Lowry Cameron of Cherryhill township bought his father's share of the Greenville store last week and will run the business when he leaves the farm in the spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowry Cameron
Cherryhill Township
Greenville
Cameron
Lecture at Cookport Baptist on From Blarney Castle to Bonnie Doon
Supt. Hammers will deliver a popular lecture at Cookport Baptist church next Saturday evening. A small admission fee will be charged with all proceeds benefiting the public school library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammers
Blarney Castle
Bonnie Doon
Cookport Baptist Church
February election returns published in Progress
The complete returns of the February election held on the 18th are published in this week’s Progress. Turn to page seven for results. Every district is given except those published in last week’s issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Progress
Bill Nye Dies at Home Near Asheville NC
Renowned humorist Bill Nye died Saturday at his home near Asheville North Carolina after a paralysis stroke suffered months earlier during a Patterson New Jersey lecture. He never recovered strength following the stroke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Nye
Asheville
N.C
Patterson, N. J
Pine Township Music Banishes Pain in Seeeieae
A correspondent reports in Pine Township that a singer from Seeeieae sang a few words and, with rubbing hands, pain and disease are chased away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Township
Seeeieae
Measles Run Rampant In Pean Ran And Purchase Line
Measies prevail to an alarming degree at Pean Ran and Purchase Line. Whole families are down with the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pean Ran
Purchase Line
Homer City Incubator Company plans five member firm in Blairsville
The Homer City Incubator Company will add new members to reach five-person ownership and expand manufacturing capacity. Capital stock to be around 30000 dollars with a Blairsville factory to be added after the busy season. The company will also offer a broad line of wood specialties alongside the incubator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
Blairsville
Homer
A Serious Run-off Incident In Clarksburg
Mr Phil M Sutton campaigning for County Treasurer near Clarksburg was shaken by a runaway team as he and supporters greeted voters. The buggy was wrecked, one horse injured, horses fled four miles before capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil M. Sutton
Clarksburg
I Will Not Be a Candidate for Commissioner
An unsigned notice from Hilberry Indiana PA states that after nearly six years in the army he cannot compete with younger men in the canvass for nomination. He cites bad roads extreme cold weather and his own bodily ailments from exposure as the reasons and thanks supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C
L. J. 8S
Hilberry
Indiana
Testimony in liquor license case against American and Clawson houses
The court heard charges against American House owner Martin Earhart and Clawson House operator W H Clawson for selling liquor to intemperate men and to minors. Witnesses testified to patrons with known habits, with some minors unproven or absent. Judge White will likely file his decision on Saturday after arguments conclude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earhart
John Baird
Glen Campbell
White
Pearce
Caruthers and Phillips Married at Local Residence
William H. Caruthers of Allegheny and Jennie M. Phillips of Penn Run were united in marriage at the officiating minister Rev. J Day Brownlee’s residence on Monday afternoon. The couple departed by evening train for Allegheny to begin housekeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Caruthers
Allegheny
Jennie M. Phillips
Penn Run
J. Day Brownlee
Plumville Dentist Weds Miss Zimmerman in Pittsburg
Dr. Andrews, a Plumville dentist, married Miss Ella Zimmerman daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Zimmerman in Pittsburg on Wednesday. They returned home on Friday. Henry Rose Samuel Henry and Mrs Mary Rose of North Mahoning township wed Thursday by Squire Crawford with about 20 guests present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Andrews
Plumville
Ella Zimmerman
Elizabeth Zimmerman
Pittsburg
Samuel Henry
Mary Rose
North Mahoning Township
Squire Crawford
Miller Baughman marry in Blairsville ceremony
Scott W. Miller of Cokeville and Clara B. Baughman of Blairsville were united in marriage on Saturday by Rev. H. V. Givler of Blairsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott W. Miller
Cokeville
Clara B. Baughman
Blairsville
H. V. Givler
Marriages of Sell Kimmell and Mogle Page
Alvin Sell of Sheloca wed Susie Kimmell of Elderton this Thursday in a ceremony performed by Rev. J Day Brownlee. George C Mogle of Kane and Ida Page of Blairsville were married Saturday by Rev. Givler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Sell
Sheloca
Susie Kimmell
Elderton
J. Day Brownlee
George C. Mogle
Kane
McKean County
Ida Page
Blairsville
Givler
Teachers Hold Brushvalley Institute at Mechanicsburg
Teachers of Brushvalley township conducted an institute at Mechanicsburg on Saturday featuring readings essays recitations songs and topical talks. Prominent locals aided the session and a committee was named to plan a program for the next meeting set for Saturday March 7 at the same location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brushvalley Township
Mechanicsburg
Pig and cattle shipment records for February week
From February 19 to February 26 shipments include H. H. Blakley sending 196 pigs to Portstown, Pa. HL, Bryan dispatching 1968 pigs to Lansdale, Pa. J. E. Weist transporting 12 cattle and 57 pigs to Millersburg, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Blakley
Portatown
Bryan
Lansdale
J. E. Weist
Millersburg
Optician R W Wehrle to Visit Blairville March 11
R W Wehrle the local optician will be at the Parlors of Hotel Nangle Blairville on Wednesday March 11 to meet residents seeking eye examinations or glasses fittings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Wehrle
Hotel Nangle
Blairaville
Mrs C C Stear Dies In Plumville At 37
Emma wife of C C Stear of Plumville died February 14 1896 aged 37 after years of ill health the immediate cause being paralysis. She was a member of the M E church at Plumville converted at 19 in Jefferson county daughter of James R Potter of West Mahoning township. A devoted wife mother neighbor and friend her funeral was led by Rev G M Aughouse at Plumville M E church and burial followed in Smicksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma
C. C. Stear
Plumville
G. M. Aughouse
Plumville M. E
Smicksburg
MISS FANNIE STEPHENS DIES AT 17 IN GREEN TOWNSHIP
Miss Fannie Stephens daughter of Mr and Mrs T P Stephens of near Gisemore in Green township died Saturday at midnight of consumption aged 17 years eight months. She had been in delicate health but recently improved before worsening. A Christian church member and Christian Union worker, she was funeraled Monday at her home by Elder John W Williams with interment in Taylorsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Stephens
T. P. Stephens
Gisemore
Green Township
Miss Stephens
Christian Church
Pine Flats
Christian Union
John W. Williams
Taylorsville
Pittsburg man dies in Hot Springs Arkansas at 34
James B Chambers formerly of Brushvalley and Pittsburg died February 17 in Hot Springs Arkansas after leaving a note January 22 to his mother saying he would end his life. He had suffered diabetes for months. Unmarried, 34, his body arrived in Pittsburg yesterday and was interred there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Chambers
Brushvalley
Pittsburg
Hot Springs
Ark
Annie Douglass Dies in Green Township Heart Disease
Annie wife of Barney A Douglass of Green township died suddenly from heart disease late Thursday evening at about age 50. She had been well after usual duties and died within an hour after bedtime. Survived by husband and children Clark Blanche Clara and Cora. Funeral services held Sabbath at Evangelical church near Berringer by Rev Wise of Cherrytree with interment in the family burying grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie
Barney A. Douglass
Green Township
Douglass
Clark
Blanche
Clara
Cora
Evangelical Church
Berringer
Rev. Wise
Cherrytree
Moorhead Rites Held for White Township Man at 79
Mr. Isaac A. Moorhead of White Township died Friday evening at age 79 after a battle with cancer of the face and general debility. He leaves a wife and daughter Miss Nancy Jane who lives at home. A son of Fergus Moorhead, he was descended from an early county settler. Funeral services were held Monday at his home by Rev. Dr. David Hall. Interment followed in Oakland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac A. Moorhead
White Township
Nancy Jane
Moorhead
Fergus Moorhead
David Hall
Oakland Cemetery
City Assessor Frank P Case Dies at 54 in East End
City Assessor Frank P Case of Pi died at his Collins avenue East End home Tuesday morning aged 54. He leaves a wife and six children. He was married to Minnie Moor sister of the late Mrs Judge Clark. A prominent Republican with many years in politics and a large circle of friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. Case
Collins Avenue
East End
Minnie Moor
Judge Clark
Republican Party
Mrs. Maloy of Pine Township Dies Suddenly
Mrs James Maloy of Pine Township died Thursday evening after a rapid decline from heart trouble. She had been in usual health, completed her daily tasks, and fell ill in the evening, passing away within four hours. Funeral services were held Monday at St Patrick's Catholic Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Maloy
Pine
Township
Maloy
St. Patricks Catholic Church
Deaths in Newrytown and Canoe Township in Grant county
Miss Estelle Gertrude Libengood of Newrytown died of diphtheria at age 11 on Wednesday An infant of Wesley Rishel of Canoe township died last Friday at 24 days Interment occurred in Fairview graveyard in Grant township on Sabbath
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estelle Gertrude Libengood
Newrytown
Wesley Rishel
Canoe Township
Fairview
Grant Township
Croft Re-elected Constable In Lively Township Contest
A. J. Croft won re-election as constable by a large majority after a spirited contest last Tuesday. The incumbent thanks supporters and credits his office record as evidence of the liberal backing received from friends through the Proskress column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Croft
Proskress
Parkwood School Trustees Elect Leader as Term Opens
Parkwood select school trustees elected Mr J Wood as leader at a Saturday meeting. The school commences Monday April 13 for a term of 10 weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkwood Select School
Wood School
Property Sale In Third Ward Seals Latrobe Purchase
The Third ward property once occupied by the late Dr Thowses De Cae was sold at an administrator's sale to Dr Charles St Clair Latrobe and Mr John P Be Clair of Hlomor Gite for 1200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thowses de Cae
Third Ward
Administrator's Se Seite
Charles St. Clair Latrobe
John P. Be Clair
Hlomor Gite
Dog dies by own action at school incident
Polark Warner, a Lytle school pupil in Center township, mourns his dog. On Monday the dog followed him to school and, fearing trouble, the boy tied it in the coal house. The dog escaped, jumped through a door and hanged itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polark Warner
Lytle
Center Township
Wand thanked neighbors for bite incident support
A brief note expresses gratitude to neighbors for their support after a bite incident involving J.Ae. The message highlights community kindness and timely assistance during the event.
Deal Made At Last Glass Plant To Reopen Here
Deal closes today with Northwood of Pittsburg taking over the glass plant on a two year lease with option to buy. Glassware including fine tableware and Delft designs to be produced, fifty workers to be hired, and full output aimed for the season. Northwood has strong ties to Martins Ferry and Elwood plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Northwood
Pittsburg
Western
Pennsylvania
Northwood
Northwood Glass
Martins Ferry
Elwood
Phoenix
Hobbs Glass
Fae Company
Northwood Glass & Manufacturing Company
Indiana
Attendance Decline Caps Borough School Attendance
Weather has reduced attendance in primary borough schools. Third and Fourth ward schools show declines from 95.40 to about 90 percent. Four months total yield 32 tardies. overall average daily attendance reaches 91.5 percent with 9 tardies and 37 visits. Top pupils listed by grade with high marks across multiple wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prmary
Tardy
Visita
Sepior—Wilda Miller
Gilmour Nesbitt
John Miller
Mand Stem- Tod
Ida Gailey
Gratis. Owens
Ella Miller
Alex. Smith
Jessie Ee
Annie
Thomapeon
Mabel Shaffer
Water Kale
Grace Cunningham
Mary Sexton
James Manzers
Ediny Ray
Mellie
Weaver
Lettie Sa
Maber Woek
Hosack
Annie Benford
Gertrude Grill
Exownles
Beaula Pease
Velma Ond
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Iris Cousin
Ella Ressier
Cookport
Bil Nye
Homer City Incubator Company
Clawson
Caruthers-Phillips
Henry—Rose
Sell-Kimmell
Institute At
Will
the Grim Reaper
Miss Fannie Stephens
Ebank P. Care
Mrs
Estelle G. Libengood
Dog
Pittsburger
Bolivar
Jajered
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