Contested Votes Filed in White President Judge Contest
Attorneys for petitioners filed a bill of particulars listing 556 contested votes in the election of Hon. Harry White as President Judge. Largest lists concern voters not paying taxes within two years. many entries show voters not on check lists or under age. District tallies include Armstrong, Blairsville, Conemaugh, Green, North and West Mahoning, West Wheatfield, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
E. Walker Smith
John T. Stuchul
Jack & Taylor
Peeler
Koty, Barker and Reyburn
Jeel
Doty
Harry White
Armstrong
Burrell
Blairsville
Biskeville
Buffington
Brushvalley
Banks
Conemaugh
Center
Cherryhill
Cherrytree
Grant
Green
Glen Campbell
Hamer City
North Mahoning
West Mahoning
South Mahoning
Montgomery
Pine
Rayne
Saltsburg
White
First Ward
Canoe
Shelocta
Washington
Saiteburg
Brashvalley
Homer City
East Mahoning
Hayne
West Wheatfield
Young
Indiana
West Indiana
Willian Swartz Dies After Snow Wading At Rayne Township
Willian F Swartz, 12, son of Mr F Swartz of Rayne township, died suddenly after hours of illness likely from internal injuries from wading through deep snow on Thursday at Harvey Fiuzbons home where he spent the winter. Burial was at Rayne church Monday. The death follows a brief serious illness after the incident. Wallace and son of East Liverpool are at the American House. They represent a large dry goods firm and may locate in Marshall Kline building if a suitable space is found.
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Willian
F. Swartz
Rayne
Harvey Fiuzbons
Wallace and Son
East Liverpool G
Marshall & Kline
New United Evangelical Church to be Dedicated in Canoe Township
The United Evangelical Church near McCowan School House in Canoe Township Indiana County Pa will be dedicated to the service of God on Sunday January 6 1245 Bishop W M Stanford of Harrisburg will officiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Evangelical Cehurch
Canoe Township
Indiana County
McCowan School House
W. M. Stanford
Harrisburg
New Year Eve Kid Crowd Hosts Gebweb Party
On New Year's Eve the Kid Crowd held a Gebweb party at Mrs. John EK Wilson's home. The gathering was described as a delightful event with the Kids bringing festive spirit and a sense of glory to the evening.
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John EK. Wilson
Hunters shoot turkey on Means farm in Kayne township
Messr Lewis Ruffner and George Bornheim er of Tanoma went out Monday to hunt and shot a wild turkey on Joseph Means’s farm in Kayne township.
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Messr
Lewis Ruffner
George Borntheimer
Tanoma
Joseph Means
Kayne Township
Bed Mattress Fire Destroys North Mahoning House
A fire Sunday night at 8 30 destroyed the house of Mr. D B Allison in North Mahoning Township and all contents. A stovepipe spark set the mattress ablaze. two chairs and a trunk survived. The family watched helplessly as the home burned with no insurance.
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North Mahoning Township
D. B. Allison
Mysterious Fire Destroys Lukehart Home in West Mahoning
A morning blaze gutted the Lukehart residence in West Mahoning township around 10 a.m. while the family was away in Smicksburg. The fire, discovered late, left the building and contents a total loss, with no items recovered. The lightly insured structure sat in Pine Creek Mutual Fire Insurance Company coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uriah Lukehart
West Mahoning Township
Lakehart
Pine Creek Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Not Equalled For Years Snow Depths Shock County
A historic snowstorm dropped nineteen to twenty inches in the village and twenty seven inches in the county’s northeast, halting the 6:30 morning train. An extra engine with a snow shovel required nearly three hours to cover eighteen miles. Overland mail service from Thursday was delayed as roads became impassable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
Mechanic Henry Myers Frostbitten After Snow Crash
Henry Myers of Mechanicsburg suffered severe frostbite on both hands after a Christmas storm. He had been in Johnstown and returned home by buggy between Armagh and Mechanicsburg, fell in the road and lay in the snow until found. Doctor Miller of Mechanicsburg treats him and he is expected to regain use of his hands.
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Henry Myers
Mechanicsburg
Johnstown
Armagh
Mr. Myers
Dr. Miller
Judge Doty Absent. Legislature Consider Extra Judge
Westmoreland county judge Doty will miss Indiana hearings as a member of the judicial committee on the White Blair contest. An effort is planned to push through a bill allowing Governor Hastings to appoint an additional law judge in time for the February term, with Judge McConnell recommended for the seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doty
Westmoreland County
Indiana
White Blair
Hastings
McConnell
Smicksburg Plans Select School Under Prof Condron
Smicksburg will host a summer select school led by Prof H D Condron, current principal at the town. Condron taught a successful term last summer and will teach another twelve week term this coming summer, much welcomed by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smicksburg
H. D. Condron
Birthday Surprise For Mr Mumau At Purchase Line
Friends and neighbors near Purchase Line gathered Monday to surprise Mr Webster Mumau on his birthday. The afternoon featured social amusements and in the evening the older guests gave way to the younger crowd who entertained with music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Mumau
Near Purchase Line
Lovelace Couple Celebrate Crystal Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs George Lovelace of West Indiana marked their crystal wedding anniversary on Tuesday evening. About twenty guests attended and were entertained by the couple. Refreshments followed and many glassware gifts were given to the Lovelaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lovelace
West
Indiana
Boy Run Over by Sleigh Suffers Bruises
Harry Gilchrist, son of Mr and Mrs Alexander Gilchrist, fell from a sled Monday morning and was run over by a sleigh. He escaped with a few bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Alexander Gilchrist
Judge White to Start Second Term at Noon Monday
At High Noon Monday Judge White’s term ends the following Monday at noon and he will be sworn in for a second term. Register and Recorder James McGregor, with the longest service, is likely to administer the oath.
Married Couple to Wed in New Wilmington Today
Rev Knife will marry Miss Blanche McGill in New Wilmington today. Miss McGill, daughter of Rev McGill formerly of Mechanicsburg, recently moved to New Wilmington to reside with her family.
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Knife
Blanche McGill
New Wilmington
Miss McGill
Rev. McGill
Mechanicsburg
Last Two Days Institute Sees Large Attendance and Praise
Indiana county institute sessions wrap with record crowds at Library Hall. Superintendent Hammers leads, Dr Brumbaugh lectures on central influence in education, and a youth drill charms the audience. Weather and snow delay sessions yet crowd remains, directors urged to extend terms and raise salaries.
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Indiana
Library Hall
Hammers
Prof. Parker
America
Saltsburg
Blairsville
Harmon
Baltimore
Institute
Center Township
Dr. Brumbaugh
Juniata College
Brumbaugh
Wade
B. B. Henshey
Barr
Purchase Line
Agnes Carpenter
Washington Township
Trainor
West Indiana
Archibald
West Indiana Public Schools Institute
Parker
Canoe
East Wheatfield
Supt. Mc- Neal
Mc- Neal
Rowan
Committee On
Book
Birch
Houck
Were Young Again The Lukeharts Hold a Reunion
The Lukehart family reunion was held at ex-Treasurer Lukehart’s Smicksburg home on Tuesday. Ten children of the late Jacob Lukehart attended, with Mrs. Peter Keel the only absent relative. Relatives from West Mahoning, Plumville, Smicksburg, Barnards, Falls Creek and South Mahoning gathered for a noon dinner and an afternoon of social amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smicksburg
Lukeharts
Lukehart
Jacob Lakehart
Peter Keel
Plumville
Messrs
Uriah Lukehart
West Mahoning Township
Miles
Plamville
A. N
B. C
Barnards
Armstrong County
J. J
H. L
J. R. Lukehart
Falls Creek
Clearfield County
Wm. Lowman
South Mahoning Township
Family reunion at Brady Miller home near Graceton
A Tuesday gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Brady Miller brought together the Miller family and friends from Barnesboro and area. Guests of honor Dr. and Mrs. J. S. Miller joined a hearty noon dinner followed by social amusements and music, as memories of farm childhood were shared around the hearthstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brady Miller
Graceton
Hearthstone
J. 5. Miller
Barnesboro
Bach and Kimmel Tie in Quiet Somerset County Wedding
In Somerset County Edwin E. Bach and Miss Etta Kimmel were married at the bride's parents’ home by Rev. A. J. Beale. The ceremony was intimate with close friends present. Rev. Theodore Bach attended. the couple will reside with the groom’s parents in West Indiana. Bach is an assistant principal in local schools.
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Edwin E. Bach
Etta Kimmel
Rockford
Somerset County
A. J. Beale
Johnstown
Theodore Bach
Indiana
Bach
Union Veteran Legion Ninth Anniversary Supper
The Union Veteran Legion will celebrate its ninth anniversary on Thursday evening January 10. Newly elected officers will be installed early in the evening and at nine o'clock the Womens Relief Corps will serve a supper at the residence of Mr. S. A. McLain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Veteran Legion
Womens’ Relief Corps
S. A. McLain
Jelly party welcomes in the new year at Rayne township home
A group of Mrs. Israel Moore’s friends and neighbors gathered at her Rayne township residence on Monday evening for an unannounced visit. The gathering proved a pleasant surprise for the host and the evening was spent merrily as a jelly party of young folks ushered in the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel Moore
Rayne Township
Local Couple Wed at Christmas in Mahoning Township
Mr. John North of Canoe township wed Miss Laura Barclay of North Mahoning at the home of Rev. Ewing in South Mahoning township. The bride is the daughter of T. T. Barclay of North Mahoning township.
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John North
Canoe Township
Laura Barclay
North Mahoning Township
Ewing
South Mahoning Township
T. T. Barclay
West End Meat Market Sold to West Indiana Buyer
Mr. J. C. McCracken sold the West End meat market and business to Mr. James Allison of West Indiana. Allison will continue the business at the same site. McCracken stays on a few weeks to settle accounts.
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J. C. McCracken
James Allison
West
Indiana
Allison
McCracken
Noah Lohr Secures Harrisburg Appointment as Pastor
Noah Lohr, of this place, gained an appointment at Harrisburg this week through Assemblymen Noah Seanor and John McGaughey. He will serve as pastor and folder in the House department at a daily rate of $6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noah Lohr
Harrisburg
Noah Seanor
John McGaughey
Lohr
House
Pension Awarded to Dixonville Man Under New Act
Mr Samuel A Cribbs of Dixonville received a pension last week under the new act. He served in the U S Signal Corps and in Co A 135 Pa Volunteer Infantry. The pension was obtained by Pension Attorney Frank Donahugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel A. Cribbs
Dixonville
Cribbs
U.S. Signal Corps
Co. A. 135
Pa. Volunteer Infantry
Frank Donahugh
Cosmopolitan Club Ladies Night Highlights Dance
The Cosmopolitan club hosted Ladies Night on Tuesday in the club rooms with superb music from Suter and Andres orchestra of Pittsburg. Light refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Club
Suter & Andres
Pittsburg
Blacksmith James Edmisson Opens Cherry Tree Shop
James Edmisson, recently back in town, purchases Dennis Gamble’s shop near the Penn Roller Flour Mills at Cherrytree and resumes his blacksmith trade there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Edmisson
Cherrytree
James
Dennis Gamble
Penn Roller Flour Mills
Bolivar G A R Campfire Includes Music Recitations
Captain John Coulter Post No 244 of Bolivar held a campfire event with music recitations and addresses, followed by a supper.
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John Coulter
Bolivar
Winter term opens at Normal school with new students
The winter term of the Normal school opens today with many new students enrolled. The term promises to be exciting and productive for the campus community.
Destitute Formpeon Condition Noted On Street Report
In fragmented report, see see street observers describe a destitute Formpeon in apparent need. Details are unclear but signal concern over street conditions and welfare.
Three Rail Lines Merge to Form Pittsburg and Eastern
Stockholders from Loyalhanna and Youghiogheny, Philadelphia and Pittsburg, and Pittsburg and Eastern vote unanimously to consolidate into the Pittsburg and Eastern. The route will run from West Newton to Mahaffey, via Saltsburg and Port Perrys, linking western and eastern outlets and tapping coal beds. Officers named: C. Watt president, S. H. Hicks vice president, J. C. Pattinga chief engineer, L. V. Briggs treasurer, E. F. Lukens secretary. Offices set in Philadelphia.
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Loyalhanna & Youghiogheny
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Pittsburg & Eastern
The
Pittsburg and Eastern
West Newton
Onoughiogheny
Vanderbilt
Beech Creek Road
Vanderbilts
Mahaffey
Mahoning
Allegheny River
Consolidated Company
Alle Ey i
Westmoreland County
Saltsburg
Port Perrys
S. H. Hicks
Crooked Creek
Loyalhanna Coal and Coke Company
Reute
C. €. Watt
Philadephia
J. C. Pattinga
L. V. Briggs
Shorter hours for fourteen firms to close at six
Fourteen principal business firms, including J. R. Stumpis & Son, J. T. Boucher, A. T. Lowry, and Noah Adler, have agreed to close their places of business at 6:00 each evening except Saturdays. The schedule, effective last Monday, aims to give clerks more winter rest and is unlikely to cause inconvenience.
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Aed
J. R. Stumpis
Mrs Lydia Davis Dies in Conner Toweshig Home
Mrs Lydia Davis of Conner Toweshig died after a short illness at her home. She was widow of John Davis and survived by Cerone Orta of Ohio David and F S Lowry of Washington PA Nannie and Jake W of Walworth SD and J M Wasiel of this place. Funeral rites at Crete U P Church with interment Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Davis
Conner Toweshig
Meningenemonia
Milton Wate
Davis
John Davis
Union
Cerone Orta
el, Ohio
David and
F. S. Lowry
Washington, Pa
Mise Nannie
Jake W
Walworth
J. M. Wasiiel
Manieg
Crete U. P
Decker's Point Council on action in Na region
Local council at Decker's Point considers urgent measures in Na region. Officials discuss potential zoning changes and safety steps amid rising concerns. Community groups push for transparent process and timely decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decker’s Point Council
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New Orleans
Mobile Bay
Ariel
Smith Sisters
Mae Marguerite
Holy City
Gertrude
Robin Adair
Marguerite
Emma
Jeannette
Olive
Reading
Miss Grace
Mr. Lohr the
Lucky Man
Pittsburg and
Eastern Railroad Companies
the Grim Reaper
Mrs
Lydia Dave
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