New County Officials Sworn In At Court House
New county officials were sworn in by Judge White in Blairsville as the old offices closed at noon. D. E. Thompson as sheriff and Josiah Neal as deputy, M. M. Davis as coroner, W. R. Calhoun prothonotary with deputy John C. Wells, and David W. Simpson as treasurer take office for three years. The board of commissioners, auditors, and jury commissioners were also organized, with George as auditor president and Fee as secretary, as the county prepares for the new year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
White
Judge White
D. E. Thompson
Josiah Neal
M. M. Davis
W. R. Calhoun
M. M. Davia
William F. George
Blaizaville
I. S. Neal
Hall
Fourth Ward
Neal
Dill
Indiana
Thompson
John C
Blairsville
Board of Auditors
Wm. F. George
Harry W. Fee
J. Scott McGaughey
South Mahoning
L. B. Kinsey
East Wheatfield
Society Happenings and Club Events This Week
Miss Helen White hosted a card party for about 40 friends on Thursday evening. Mr Griffith Ellis entertained several gentlemen at dinner. Ex County Commissioner Hiram Stuchell gave a supper at Claneon House Saturday for friends. Skating is popular, the Outing Club celebrated its fourth anniversary with a banquet at the New American House. A reception preceded the banquet, hosted by Landlord C H Moore, with a party of 54. The event closed with dancing in the club rooms. The New England Tea for the Ladies Parsonage Association of the M E church, set for February 22 23, was postponed. The Spinaters Fortnightly Club Returns from Oklahoma will be presented February 22 in Library Hall. Ladies who participated before will assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffith Ellis
Hiram Stuchell
Claneon House
Outing Club
New American House
C. H. Moore
Ladies’ Parsonage Association
M. E. Church
Oklahoma
Library Hall
Spinaters
Women’s Relief Corps
Woman Attacked by Dog in White Township
An elderly resident, Mrs. Edward Woolermilk, was attacked by a dog belonging to Mr. W R Mahan as she entered his White township home Thursday. The dog sprang at her, tearing a deep gash in her leg, and was promptly shot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Mahan
White Township
Edward ‘Oolermilk
Neighburhood
Mahan
Tribursday
Obituary Notes From Smicksburg District Deaths
Recent deaths include Mr David Stiteler of Smicksburg aged 75 and Mrs Hannah A Mason of Pittsburg aged 66. Stiteler suffered paralysis after a stroke three years earlier and leaves a large family. Mason died of pneumonia and grip after nine days illness, survived by her husband and eight children. Funeral services for both were held locally with interment at Smicksburg and Oakland cemetery respectively. Rev Sample and Rev Dr G T Reynolds officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannah A. Mason
A. L. Mason
Pittsburg
F. D. Smith
Knox
Williard J. Mason
New Bethlehem
Wood Mason
Panxentawney
M. D. Keiser
North Dakota
Harry E. Mason
Guy E. Mason
L. M. Fruitt
Joseph Smith
Washington, D. C
Indiana
Oakland Cemetery
G. T. Reynolds
Widow of Samuel Brown Dies at Marchand
Mrs. Jane Brown, widow of Samuel Brown, aged about 62, died suddenly at her home in Marchand on Wednesday afternoon after an apoplectic attack. Survived by children Mrs. J A Blose, Dr Clark W Brown, Wilbur C Brown, and Miss Mary. Funeral services led by Rev. J M Cogley, with interment at Covode cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Brown
Samuel Brown
Marchand
M. E. Church
J. A. Blose
Millborne
Clark W. Brown
Altoona
Wilbur C
Mary
J. M. Cogley
Covode Cemetery
Newton G. Altemus Dies At 34 In Buffington Township
Newton G Altemus died at Buffington township home of his wife's parents aged 34 years 7 months 13 days He was a former railroad fireman later mined gold at Cripple Creek Colorado before returning to his home county in poor health He is survived by his wife and one child Funeral services were held on Sabbath by Rev J M Snyder and he was buried in Pine Grove cemetery Strongstown
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton G. Altemus
Samuel Shultz
Buffington Township
James Altemus
Cripple Creek
Col
J. M. Snyder
Pine Grove
Strongstown
Death of Mrs Sallie Moritz at Pittsburg Hospital
Mrs Sallie Moritz widow of Thomas Moritz died after an operation at the Homeopathic Hospital Pittsburg on Saturday morning. She was 48. Remains brought home Saturday and funeral held Monday in the Lutheran church with Rev Lewis Hay. Interment in Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sallie Moritz
Thomas Moritz
Homeopathic Hospital
Pittsburg
Lewis Hay
Greenwood Cemetery
William Watterson Died at Home in Philadelphia Street
William Watterson died at his home on West Philadelphia Street Thursday morning from paralysis. He leaves a wife and was a longtime resident of White Township. A M E church member, funeral services were held Saturday afternoon by Rev. G. T. Reynolds, with interment in Oakland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Watterson
West Philadelphia Street
White Township
M. E Church
G. T. Reynolds
Oakland Cemetery
Elde Beatty Dies at Seventeen in Marietta Ohio
Elder V Beatty, son of Mrs Laura M Beatty of Marietta Ohio, died Thursday of consumption at age seventeen. Body brought home to Mrs Sarah Boyer, funeral held Sunday afternoon with Rev G T Reynolds officiating, interment in Oakland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elder V. Beatty
Laura M. Beatty
Marietta
Sarah Beatty
West Philadelphia
Sarah Boyer
G. T. Reynolds
Oakland Cemetery
Death of Mrs Matilda Kerr of Armstrong Township
Mrs Matilda Kerr widow of James Kerr of Armstrong township died Thursday at age 84. She had been a pauper and blind for years and belonged to the United Presbyterian church at She-Joda. Funeral services were conducted Friday by Rev O A Milligan and interment followed in the church grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Kerr
James Kerr
Armstrong Township
United Presbyterian Church
She- Joda
O. A. Milligan
Mrs J C Nelson Dies After Illness at Cherrytree
Mrs J C Nelson of Cherrytree died Wednesday from heart trouble after a severe typhoid attack months earlier. Survived by husband and two children Joseph Shielda of Panzeutawney and Stanton at home. Services were held Friday and interment was kept Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Nelson
Cherrytree
Joseph Shielda
Panxeutawney
Stanton
Ridge
Obituaries From Conemaugh and Surrounding Areas
Death notices report Conrad Hobaugh of Conemaugh township passing December 26 1899 from stomach cancer. Survived by wife three sons four daughters funeral at home conducted by Rev R B Carroll with Saltsburg interment. Austin Lynn of Sandy Ridge Center county died suddenly aged 63 from heart trouble. Born in West Wheatfield township he left 35 years ago. survived by widow and five children. interment near home. J T Pierce of Sharpsburg South Mahoning township died Sabbath evening aged about 65 from dropsy. survived by husband. funeral by Rev W D Ewing. interment Baracha United Presbyterian cemetery. Elroy McCachen son of Frank McCachen East Wheatfield township died Thursday at 11 am of softening of the brain aged about 25. unmarried. funeral Saturday at Armagh cemetery. Mrs Eva Boyer wife of S E Boyer Johnstown died Thursday aged 25 years 3 months 5 days born in Cherryhill township. interment Grand View cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Stiteler
Smicksburg
Mahoning
Henry
Clark McGaughey
DuBois
John
Reynoldaville
William Robinson
Ponxentewney
Harry Lewis
Taylor R. Stiteler
McKee Stiteler
West Mahoning and
Curtis
Elx County
Rev. Sample
Ponxsutawney
Conrad Hobaugh
Conemaugh Township
R. Foster Robinson
R. B. Carroll
Saltsburg
Austin Lynn
Sandy Ridge
Center County
West Wheatfield Township
Mia. J.T. Pierce
Sharpsburg
South Mahoning Township
W. D. Ewing
Baracha United Presbyterian Church
Elroy McCachen
Frank McCachen
East Wheatfield
Armagh
E. Boyer
Eva
Mail Route Change Promised for Indiana County Area
Congressman Jack reports a faster mail route for the county with a service change on Star Route 11 260 from Hamilton to Marion Center via North Point Indiana county. Pension increases are listed for several veterans effective dates in 1898 and 1899. An infant death is noted for Denton residents Charles and Mrs Rowland. David W. Myers named postmaster at Pleasant Unity and Robert F. Buzard appointed at Carrier Jefferson county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
James G. Walker
Smicksburg
Indiana County
Abraham 8. Coy
Gricemore
Same
Lyman W. Scott
Reynoldsville
Jefferson County
Harmon L. Schrecengost
Top
Armstrong County
David W. Myers
Pleasant Unity
Westmoreland County
Robert F. Buzard
Carrier
Josiah Neal
North Point
Hamilton
Marion Center
Bells Ring In New Year Across Indiana Churches
The new year arrived with church bells tolling in Indiana, waking residents as watch services gathered sizable crowds at M. E. and First United Presbyterian churches, signaling a hopeful start to the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
M. E
First United Presbyterian
Republican Suggestion Meeting for Borough Offices
A suggestion meeting will be held in the four wards on Saturday evening January 13 from 7 to 8 to name candidates for borough offices in spring elections. Each suggested name requires a 50 cent deposit. Offices include Burgess, collector, overseer, high constable, judge, inspector, councilman, and school director.
Will of Austin McCall Filed for Probate in 1896
The will of the late Austin McCall of South Mahoning township was filed in the register's office on Friday. It directs payment of debts, tombstones for his grave, and leaves all remaining real and personal property to his widow for life or while she remains his widow, with the estate to be divided equally among the children if she remarries. The widow is named executrix and the will is dated July 30, 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin McCall
South Mahoning Township
Register
Incendiary Fire In Fourth Ward Unoccupied House
Firefighters discovered a blaze at a Shorter property in the Fourth ward Thursday around 4 am. The home was unoccupied and the fire was quickly suppressed, preventing significant damage. Authorities suspect arson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Ward
New Real Estate Agency Formed in Town
Constable Jacob Wettling and Squire J A Crossman announce a new real estate agency to buy or sell town and farm properties. Their office is located in the Farmers Book building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Wettling
Squire J. A. Crossman
Farmers’ 'Book Building
Two Claims Paid for Sheep Damages This Week
The last week saw settlements granting damages for sheep losses to T. McCracken of Grant for 18 dollars and to Thomas Lewis of Washington for 750 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. McCracken
Grant
Thomas
Lewis
Washington
A Religious Awakening at Homer City Revival
A religious revival at Homer City yielded at least 150 converts, with estimates placing the figure not below this threshold as believers embraced the faith during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
Call Issued for Republican State Convention in Harrisburg
Harrisburg Jan 2 General Frank Reeder as Republican state committee chair issued a call for the state convention to meet April 25 in Harrisburg for nominating auditor general two congressmen at large sixteen delegates and eight alternates at large to the national convention to be held in Philadelphia June 19. The meeting will determine party leadership and elect electors while affirming Philadelphia as the national convention site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Frank Reeder
Republican State Committee
Reeder
Keystone
Commonwealth
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Opera Trouse
Choo
Wesley R. Andrews
Charles E. Voorhees
Standard Oil Company
Guffey
Democratic Caucus
United States
Jenks
United States Senate
Cooper
Weddings of a Week Rise in Homer City and Nearby
WEDDINGS OF A WEEK document three marriages in a rural district. James M. Risinger of Homer City wed Miss Jennie Blakley at the bride’s home with Rev. N B Kelly officiating. Attendants included W P Risinger and Martha Harbison. A supper followed and the couple will reside in Homer City. Also, William Fleck and Zora Bee, Marion Center locals, married at the Bee home with Rev. J M Cogley presiding. They moved into a ready-made home the same evening. George H. Rosa and Nellie Shrodes were married at the Furman residence. Rosa works at the glass works and the couple plan to begin housekeeping in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodgers, O
Martha Harbison
Salinburg
Shrodes
George H. Rosa
Missy Nellie Shrodes
A. J. Furman
South Seventh Street
Rosg
Thompson North Couple Wed in Indiana County
Mr Benton R Thompson editor of the county Journal at Glen Campbell and Miss Clara North daughter of N S North of Canoe township were married on Monday. Mr Thompson is noted in Indiana and his bride is a prominent local woman. Also Mr Wend Hare of West Mahoning and Miss Kate Colkitt of Punxsutawney wed at the bride’s home on Wednesday with a reception at the groom’s home on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendl Hare
West Mahoning Township
Misa Kate Colkitt
Punxsutawhey
Thurslay
Bank Wilt and V Viola Sterner Marry at Cockport Hotel
Mr Banks Wilt of Green township and Miss V Viola Sterner of Hillsdale wed in the Cockport hotel parlor on Christmas evening with Squire B F Williams officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Banks Wilt
Green Township
V. Viola Sterner
Hillsdale
Cockport Hotel
Squire B. F. Williams
Marriages Listed From Apollo and Homer City Areas
Three couples were wed in local ceremonies this week. Edward Bisinger of Homer City and Maggie Waltimire of Rayne township married at the M E church parsonage with Rev. G T Reynolds officiating. Yobh E Shellhammer of Apollo and Maggie M Smeltzer of Apollo tied the knot at the Indiana House parlors with Squire J A Crossman officiating. Joseph E Singleton of Avonmore and Mary C Fryer of Apollo wed at Saltsburgh near the M E church parsonage with Rev. R B Carroll officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bisinger-Waltimire
Edward Bisinger
Homer City
Maggie Waltimire
Rayne Township
M. E. Church
G. T. Reynolds
Shellhammer-Smeltzer
Yobh E. Shellhammer
Maggie M. Smeltzer
Apollo
Indiana House
Squire J. A. Crossman
Singleton-Fryer
Joseph E. Singleton
Avonmore
Mary C. Fryer
Saltsburgh
R. B. Carroll
Stitt and Killen Couple Wed in Salteburg Church
Mr Gallo Stitt and Miss Maggie J Killen both of Salteburg were united in marriage on December 26 1899 by Rev R B Carroll at the M E church parsonage in Salteburg
Two Drills At Work On Coal Field Test
Two drills are active at the station on Thursday and move toward the Crooked northwest of town to test coal sands. L. W. Robinson of Buffalo Rochester Pittsburg Railroad Company supervises a three month field test with constant operation to gauge potential gale impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Robinson
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railroad Company
Local Grocer Sells Interest to Partner Amid Health Break
In It Health. Mr. A. L. Gilbert sold his share of City Grocery to partner Mr. Ira Myers. Gilbert, ill health prompting retirement, will accompany his wife to Mont, N. J., for the winter months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Gilbert
City Grocery
Ira Myers
Gilbert
Mont, N. J
Infant Superintendent Appointed at Layton Firm
Mr J K Carnay of Jobnnatown formerly of Cherryhill township has secured a position as an infant superintendent and clerk at Fayette Manning Company in Layton Pennsylvania
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Carnay
Jobnnatown
Cherryhill Township
Fayette Manning Co
Layton, Pa
Judge White to Act in Fleming Murder Case
Brief Special court session quotes Judge White indicating a quick disposition of the Commonwealth v Fleming, found guilty of murder in the first degree over two years ago. Fleming has been in county jail since 1897, with a pending action and next Monday’s session likely to reveal his fate. Other matters include a borough peddler ordinance contest and various court orders and motions on the hearing list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Commonwealth
Martin Fleming
Runty
Fleming
Charles
Rayne Township
Saltsburg
Blacklick Township
Thomas Swanger Fet
Sutton Bros. & Bell
J. F. Bencegerake
Bes Birdie Keener
Mre
Es Porter
Indiana
Celia Dodson
John Dod Rule
First United Presbyterian Church Holds Annual Meeting
The annual congregational meeting of the First United Presbyterian church was held Monday forenoon. Treasurer A W Mabon reported the pastor salary and congregational expenses paid for the year with a small balance. A vote of thanks was given to Mr Mabon for his financial management and to Miss Carrie Taylor for floral offerings and pulpit decorations. A seven member committee was appointed to revise the constitution and by laws with session consultation. Messrs Caldwell and Agey were elected trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First U. P
First United Presbyterian Church
A. W. Mabon
Mabon
Carrie Taylor
Messra
D. M. Caldwell
Town
J. T. Agey
White Township
Officers for the New Year Indiana County Bar Association
The Indiana County Bar Association met in the law library and elected officers for the new year. Chancellor J. N. Banks Vice Chancellor H. A. Douglass Secretary J. H. Hill Treasurer John Fisher Censor S A. W. Smith, David Blair, and Harry Fee Library Committee John A. Scott, G. W. Hood, Elder Peeler The group will reconvene next Monday at 10 to hear committee reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Bar Association
Law Library
J. N. Banks
8. A. Douglass
J. H. Hill
Treasorer
John §. Fisher
Censora
W. Smith
David Blair
Harry Fee
John A. Scott
G. W. Hood
Elder Peeler
House Fire Drives Inmates Out In Night Clothes
The Oberlin residence of 8. Oberlin in Cherry Tree was damaged by a fire started by a defective flue on Saturday morning. The occupants awakened after smoke filled the bedrooms and fled in night clothes. Neighbors aided, averting total loss. Humane Agent J. W. Thompson reports horses abandoned by owners in county. investigations continue and guilty parties will be punished if found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Cherrytree
J. W. Thompson
Also Mentioned on This Page
UNTY
Helen White
Mrs. Jane Brown
Mes, Sallie Moritz
Elde
Beatty
J. T. Pierce
Enfant
Charles Rowland
Denton
Republican Suggestion Meeting
New Real Estate Agency
Guifey
State Capitol
Senate
Amos W. Mylin
Lancaster
M. B. Embick
Boilhg Sprngs
Stone Wll
W. W. Brown
The
War Department
John E. Faunce
W. J. Roney
William Wodges
W. H. Graham
Allegheny
Harman Yerkes
Doylestown
Thomas VY. Cooper
Bare-Colkitt
Crooked Creek
Church News
D. M_ Kinter
WP. Tomer
Baptist Church
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