Inauguration of County Officials and Oath Ceremony
The event covered the swearing in of county officers including Commissioners elect Meek and Hart, County Auditor Nesbit, Sheriff Mack, Prothonotary Peeler, and others. The ceremony featured Judge White administering oaths, remarks on duty and taxes, and public applause as officials were formally inducted. Nesbit’s war record and local roots highlighted the era’s civic memory. several figures described their backgrounds and anticipated duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binek
Hart
Johnj. Cameron
White
Walker and
Davis
Tambh
Tadee White
John Bar- Her
Mack
P. Mack
Deymiy
BR. N. Milasa
Hus
Alhoun
F. T. Emyfield
WINS MANY LAURELS At Indiana county teachers institute sessions
The Indiana County Teachers Institute met over three days with morning devotionals led by Rev Sweeny and a packed program. Lectures by W C McKee J E Campbell and others covered patriotism teaching and professional ethics. Col Bain spoke to a crowd Thursday evening. resolutions praised Superintendent Hammers and urged higher certificates, longer terms, better pay, ventilation, and stronger moral training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweeny
W. C. McKee
Blairsville
McKee
Cherrytree
N. G. Rose
Westf Lebanoon
Maggie B. Irwin
Blacklick
Henry Bussy
Williams Art School
Bussey
Excell
Waller
Coughlin
Schafer
Patti
Hammers
Supt
Indiana County
A. S. Mabon
J. C. Lowman
Jean D. Rowe
J. C. Archibald
Saltsburg
Teachers’ Institute
A. M. Hammers
Srd
Scirit
Directors’ Association
Iih
Scott Fairman
Ex-officials depart with praise and public trust
The ex-commissioners John G Cameron A C Rankin and A H Braughler and outgoing Prothonotary Scott Treasurer Braughler and Sheriff Lewis leave office in creditable condition and with the respect of the people. Dr H S Barrett of Smicksburg breaks his right arm at Cool Spring in Jefferson county while visiting Thursday. Al Smith of West Indiana named Mercantile Appraiser by the Commissioners on Saturday and now making rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Ehrenfeld
Crissie Cameron
Alex. Mabon
Indiana
H. D. Condron
Smicksburg
W. C. McKee
Blairsville
J. T. Glasgow
8. L. Barr
Mabel Books
Excell
Maltby
Coughlin
John G. Cameron
A. C. Rankin
A. H. Braughler
Scott
Braughler
Lewis
H. 8. Barrett
Cool Spring
Jefferson County
al. Smith
West Indiana
Inquest Held Over Body of John Glass
An inquest at Brushvalley found John Glass died of natural causes after a May 10 1898 quarrel with A J Cresswell. Autopsy by Dr M M Davis and Dr Miller showed no cause beyond natural death. Sheriff and local officials also report the arrest of Scott Stewart for wife’s surety of peace and a separate injury incident at Sutton Bros. foundry causing internal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Glass
Miller
Miler
Brushvalley
S.H. Traby
H.S. Buchanan
Henry Myers
John McElhaney
J. H. Miller
B. F. Findley
M. M. Davis
A. J. Cresswell
Glass
John Rowe, Sr
Sutton Bros. & Bel
Fhamuday
Incendiary Fires Reported In County Infractions
Fires of unknown origin have destroyed two buildings in the past five days, both started early morning and likely the work of an incendiary. A. R. Learn of Rayne township escaped with his family as his house burned leaving few goods. Thompson's agency insured the dwelling for 400 and contents for 100. In White township, James Beer’s barn on Willi Mahe Road burned at five o'clock while he fed stock, forcing a hasty exit. A neighbor, Geo Snyder, had a warning letter about a planned fire a month earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Learn
Rayne Township
Marely
Lear Ram
Thompson
Jas. Beer
Willi Mahe
White Township
Keener Dies After Fall From West Perm Railroad Car
Blairsville correspondent reports N. Keener brakeman fell from a train on Apollo siding last Saturday morning and was crushed by a wheel. His body mutilated with feet and hand severed. heart sent home for burial at Geo. W. De vie undertaking. He leaves a wife and three children. Nesbitt, brother of Newton Keener, was killed on the railroad here about ten years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
N. Keener
West Perm
Apollo
Ferenean
Geo. W. Devie
Jamess- Nesbitt
Newton Keener
Yaeil
Thomes McKee Arrested For 308 Liquor
A man named Thomes McKee was arrested on liquor charges identified as 308. The report notes that a certain poor overseer will not be moved from Bruchvalley township to their former residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomes McKee
Bruchvalley Township
Local event held this month at Fines and Fimuvilice
A brief notice states a gathering will be held this month at the Fines location and at Fimuvilice venue. Details are limited but indicate a scheduled community event with participation expected from residents and local groups.
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Ly Power
ER Cain
Presidusat
Inaugurae
Dew
Pennsylvania
Faye
Taaiary
Moendey
Oddaw
Tarer
Corutes
County Audof
Judec
Breis
Ugh Township
Nesbit
Pennsylvania Volunghat
Ans River
Hatches
Sny
D. C. Mack
West Wheatfield
Clyde
West i
J. Elder Peeler
Armstrong Township
Peeler
Indiana State Normal School
S. J. Telford
Ann Arbor
Adam Black
West Mahoning Township
Mr. Black
O. I. 135Th
Clarence Hart
R. A. McElhoes
McElhoes
McElhhoes
Rayne
Harry Smyers
Baptist Church
Georgeville
Mr. Smyers
Asurer
Samuel] Nesbit
J. Hitler Peeler
Hatimers
Leonard
Holland
Jesson
Miss Craig
New Alexandria
Col. Bain
Kentucky
Homor
John P. Elkin
Agassi
Penikese
Rev
B.B. Henshey
J. P. Archibald
Boris Surra
Mary McCormick
Hore Szewacki
BD. Coxpron
D. W. Downa
C. A. Manoxu
S. H. Hughes
West Indiana Public Schools
al. Smith the Lucky Man
Sheriff Mack
Pringle
Scott Stewart
G. J. Keliax
West
Stewart
Washington Township
Geo. Saydex
Maben
Snyder
Littl
Farmery Institute
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