Will Fleming escape gallows after murder verdict?
Monday and Tuesday court sessions adjusted matters as attorneys press for a new trial for Martin Fleming, convicted of first degree murder. If denied, an appeal may follow. Litigation covered includes judgments, divorces, and guardianships in local courts and executors estates in Canoe and Buffington townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Fleming
White
J. C. Moorhead
Ve. E. M
Orphans' Court
D. M. Henry
Peter Henry
Nisi
G. J. Lyke
Ec. i. A
George Lyke
Canoe Township
E. M. Lydie
Admr
Db. N
Levi McGuire
M. C. Duncan
C. F. Duncan
John Duncan
Buffington Township
A. W. Mabon
Charles
Margaret
Ernest
Wendell Ray
Dickey Bay
Indiana Borough
Sig
Istopher Hess
Idnors
Adair
Chas. S. Ray
A Quiet Wedding для Hood and Simpson in White township
Miss Sue M Hood of this place married this morning at 8 at her South Seventh Street home to George W Simpson of White township The ceremony was led by Rev J D Brownlee with Rev Wm Nichol assisting The couple left for three week trip visiting Harrisburg Philadelphia and Washington DC then will reside in White township
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue M. Hood
South Seventh Street
George W. Simpson
White Township
J. D. Brownlee
First United Presbyterian Church
Wm. Nichol
Egypt
Geo. W. Hood
James Hood
Simpson
Farmers’ Bank
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Washington, D.C
Social Circles and Holiday Events Highlight Normal Town
Attorney and Mrs J N Langham hosted Shakespeare Club on North Sixth Street Friday. The annual holiday hall moved to Library Hall Thursday with Kittering orchestra from Greensburg providing music for dancing. Mrs Nellie Guthrie entertained 60 friends on Sixth Street last evening in honor of Elizabeth Elder visiting Mary McKnight. A Y M C A and Y W C A reception at Normal featured piano solo by Miss Lytle, songs by Miss Peabody and Prof J L Apple, and readings by Miss Sawyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Langham
Shakespeare Club
North Sixth Street
Library Hall
Kittering
Greensburg
Nellie Guthrie
Sixth Street
Elizabeth Elder
Phildelaphis
Mary McKnight
Church Street
Normal
Miss Lytle
Miss Peabody
Prof
J. L. Apple
Miss Sawyer
Paper delivery delays hit Penn Run and Pine Flats area
Progress subscribers at Penn Run Ken Woo and Pine Flats did not receive papers last week until Friday. Papers were nailed as usual on Wednesday but placed in the wrong pouch at the post office in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress
Penn Run
Kenwoo
Pine Flats
Two men to study creamery work at State College
Mr. Frank Rowan of Homer City and Mr. E George of Plumville left for State College this week to take a thorough course in the creamery department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rowan
Homer City
E. €. George
Plumville
State College
Bank position change replaces county clerk aide in Wew
Deputy register and recorder Horace McGinity has taken a teller job at Farmers Bank. Miss Lou McGregor now occupies his county office desk in Wew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace McGinity
Farmers’ Bank
Lou McGregor
Death of Mr Barto Beringer in Third Ward
Mr Barto Beringer of the Third ward died this morning at 10:30 after a two week illness from typhoid fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barto Beringer
Third Ward
Weddings of a Week Weighing Woman and Groom
Mr J Wright of Hilldale and Miss Maggie J Gorman of Hortons wed at the bride’s parents home with about 30 guests. Rev Richard R Riedell officiated. Attendants included Miss Leda Smith and Mr Harry Gorman. A Saturday reception at the groom’s home followed with many useful presents. Switzer by Dig: William Switzer of Beringer and Miss Sarah E Lydie wed at the bride’s parents’ home Thursday evening. Rev H G Sanm officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wright
Bride
Switzer
William
Beringer
Sarah E. Lydie
Murs
William Lydie
Near Cockport
H. G. Sanm
Local Weddings Tie Blacklick Pair and Elkin Couple
Mr. Benjamin Clawson and Miss H Gertrude Cramer of Blacklick township wed in American House parlors Friday afternoon with Rev. George Baker of Pittsburg officiating. Separately, Mr. Robert E Craig of Marion Center and Miss Jean L Marion of Elkin wed at the bride’s parents home on Wednesday officiated by Rev. W D Ewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Clawson
H. Gertrude Cramer
Blacklick Township
George Baker
Pittsburg
Robert E. Craig
Marion Center
Jean L.marion
Elkin
Samuel Mabon
W. D. Ewing
Hazlett and Harkcom Weds at Local Parsonage
Joseph P. Hazlett of Chester Pennsylvania and Kate E. Harkcom of Blairsville were married at the M E parsonage this week by Reverend G T Reynolds.
Fisher-Brendlinger Wedding in West Weatfield Township
Mr. G. W. Fisher and Miss Annie Brend linger of West Weatfield township were married by Squire G. J. Keller of Fourth ward on Thursday.
Marriages Of Kanarr and Johnson in Bowdertown
William R. Kanarr and Nancy Johnson of Montgomery township were married Thursday in Bowdertown by Rev. Jobo E. Kanarr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanalr-Johnson
William R. Kanarr
Nancy Johnson
Montgomery Township
Bowdertown
Jobo E. Kanarr
Snowy Peaks Bring Perfect Sleighing Across County
Snow arrived in heavy chunks with 16 inch drifts that halted travel on public roads. Sleighing returned as roads cleared, and Indiana residents traveled to Homer City for a Shadyside Hotel supper, joined by many couples. Normal students and Marion Center visitors also journeyed for meals and gatherings at Fleck Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Homer City
Shadyside
John P. Elkin
J. L. Cain
W. T. Wilson
A. W. Mabon
Henry Wilson
John Hassinger
S. A. Smith
J. M. Cunningham
D. B. Taylor
A. S. Cunningham
J. T. Stuchus
B. Kline
D. A. Hetrick
Henry Stevings
W. 5
Trainer
L. A. Hollister
C. H. Woods
David Hare
Chas. T. Lemon
George Graft
J. B. Younkins
Marion Center
Fleck Hotel
Indiana Public Schools
Fleck’s
Married Ten Years Celebrated By 52 Neighbors
Fifty two neighbors and friends surprised Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Hood of West Wheatfield township on New Years Day to mark their tenth wedding anniversary. The couple, unaware until guests arrived, enjoyed a noon dinner from baskets and afternoon social amusements. They received many valuable gifts, making the day a memorable part of their married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Hood
West Wheatfield Township
Mrs. Hood
Mra. Hood
Family Reunion Brightens New Years Day for Bence Family
Mr and Mrs Samuel Bence of Rayne township hosted a New Years Day reunion with children and grandchildren from near Dixonville Onberg and ake cent. Twenty eight grandchildren and one great grandchild joined the couple for a sumptuous noon meal. Absentees expressed regret at missing the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Bence
Rayne Township
James Bence
Samuel Boucher
J. D. Bence
Jacob Bence
Dixonville
W. J. Short
Onberg
J. 8
Lightcap
Ake Cent
Coming Wedding of Dr Wynn and Miss Foster
Dr Charles A Wynn of Derry and Miss Florence V Foster daughter of Samuel M Foster of Millwood plan to marry next Wednesday. The couple are well known throughout the county and the announcement notes their families and local ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Wynn
Derry
Florence V. Foster
Samuel M. Foster
Millwood
Pigs Transfer Report From Seanon to Collegeville
Unclear OCR shows transfers of pigs totaling 209 from Seanor to Barto and 175 pigs from Moore to Collegeville. Names and details are fragmentary. exact sender and recipient roles remain ambiguous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seanor
Barto
Moore
Collegeville
No Verdict In Murder For Milton Neal Tragedy Inquest
The Jackson ville coroner and inquest jury failed to return a verdict on the Milton Neal and wife deaths. Two jurors favored murder and death by own action, four voted husband and wife killed at home. No direct evidence fixed a suspect, though testimony from Harry Neal about gun barrels arouses murder suspicions. Public opinion remains split amid circumstantial signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Neal
Jacksonville
Neal
Davis
Harry Neal
First United Presbyterian Church Elects Trustees and Reports Finances
The annual meeting of First United Presbyterian Church praised healthy finances with 2213.85 paid to the treasurer and 84.50 balance after expenses. Building repairs cost 1814.20 completed, Sabbath school gave 107 to mission boards, and 14.83 remains in the literature fund. George W. Simpson and A. W. Mabon were reelected trustees. A floral-decorations tribute to Miss Carrie Taylor and thanks to repair committees were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Presbyterian Church
This Place
Messrs
Geo. W. Simpson
A. W. Mabon
Sabbath School
Ladies’ Building Fund Association
Carrie Taylor
Revival and church services fill Greensburg week
Rev A J Furman assists in Greensburg revival meetings with Rev Meek. Rev Dr Hall resumes pulpit duties after a fall. Dr Waller of Normal preaches in the evening. Guests include Rev H H Marlin of Allegheny visiting Mrs Lytle. Saum to preach at Hortons Pine Vale and Blairsville district elder Turner to lead M E services. Andrew Virtue visiting Creekside for protracted meetings ending in communion. Annual union services span Baptist M E Presbyterian and First United Presbyterian churches with final Lutheran meeting Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Furman
Greensburg
Meek
Hall
Dr. Waller
Normal
H. H. Marlin
Eleventh United Presbyterian Church of Allegheny
M. J. Lytle
Third Ward
H. C. Saum
Hortons
Pine Vale
W. P. Turner
Blairaville
M. E
Andrew Virtue
West Virginia
Center Presbyterian Church
Creekside
W. J. Wilson
Baptist Church
Presbyterian Church
First United Presbyterian Church
Lutheran Church
Around Camp Fires and Lynchburg Tales from a Veteran
A Civil War veteran recalls sharp scenes from the Lynchburg raid led by General Hunter, the stiff resistance at the town, and a cannon shot by General Caffey’s battery. He describes wounded comrades, a captured rebel spy, and the odor of battle, then invites readers to future soldierly anecdotes in the Progress winter issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter
Peidmont
Lynchburg
Caffey
Daffey
Fifty Ninth Letter Dear Progress Camp Life Notes
A reader argues ex soldiers did not live only in gloom, recalling camp life full of stories songs and social amusements. He notes regiments housed jokers and singers, with varied characters and lively gatherings, as music and memories lightened marches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Copperheada
Valandingham
Death of longtime Pennsylvania railroad master John McCormick
John McCormick of Altoona, a veteran trainmaster with over 45 years at the Pennsylvania railroad, died at 70 from heart failure and dropsy. A Brashvalley native and charter member of Second Presbyterian, he left a widow and several children in Missouri Kentucky Pennsylvania Ohio. Interment was in Altoona Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCormick
Altoona
Brashvalley Township
Pennsylvania Railroad
McCormick
Second Presbyterian Church
Mary Baird
Ironton
William
Paducah
Charles Walker
McKeesport
E.’ K. Hammond
Bolivar
R. S. Weisgarver
John, Jr
Dr y Brendlinger Dies After Railroad Injuries
John Brendlinger of West Wheatfield township died at his son Harvey’s home near New Florence aged 82 after being struck by a train while gathering coal along the Pittsburgh Railroad tracks. Survived by multiple children across Nebraska, Johnstown, Garfield, and West Wheatfield. Interment at Germany Lutheran graveyard in West Wheatfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brendlinger
West Wheatfield Township
Harvey
New Florence
Brendlinger
Daniel
Nebraska
Isaiah
Johnstown
James A Dodds Dies After Four Day Illness
James A Dodds of Pittsburg dies aged 62 after a four day illness. A prominent citizen and longtime ruling elder of Sixth United Presbyterian church, he is survived by a wife a son and a daughter. He was a brother in law to Rev J B Work and Prof S M Work. Interment held Monday in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Dodds
Pittsburg
Sixth United Presbyterian Church
J. B. Work
S. M. Work
Mrs Sarah Russell Dies of Typhoid at 35 in Cookport
Mrs Sarah S Russell wife of John Russell of Cookport died Friday night from typhoid fever aged 35 years 7 months 10 days. Highly esteemed in the neighborhood the deceased funeral services were held in the Baptist church at Cookport on Sabbath by Rev Routan and burial was in the Methodist cemetery She leaves her husband and four young children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah S. Russell
John Russell
Cookport
Baptist Church
Routan
William Stiffler Dies at 35 in Beringer County
William Stiffler of Beringer passed away Wednesday from diabetes at age 35 years six months and one day. He leaves a wife and six children. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon by Rev. Armstrong with interment in Beringer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stifflee
William Stiffler
Beringer
Armstrong
Marion M Work Dies at Age 6 in Philadelphia Suburb
Marion Margaret Work, daughter of Ray Work and Mr J B Work, of East Philadelphia Street, died near noon Monday aged 6 years 7 months 22 days. Interment in Oakland Cemetery set for 10 o'clock this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Margaret
Ray
J. B. Work
Philadelphia
Oakland Cemetery
Mollie Beck Dies of Diphtheria at 18
Mollie Beck, granddaughter of the late Mr and Mrs Beck, died Monday from diphtheria at age eighteen. Interment is scheduled at East Ridge Cemetery today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Beck
East Ridge Cemetery
Fire Destroys D B Williams Barn at Pine Flats
A barn belonging to D B Williams at Pine Flats burned in the early hours Tuesday. Little insurance remained, contents including grain hay straw farm implements a buggy wagon and livestock were saved. Jury Commissioners L B Kinsey and J Scott McGaughey are selecting jurors for the new year with the March term list already drawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Williams
L. B. Kinsey
East Wheatfield Township
J. Scott McGaughey
South Mahoning Township
Winners at shooting match in White's woods
A shooting match held on New Years Day in White's woods saw Indiana markemen win birds for accurate shooting. D W Simpson claimed two chickens and a turkey, Delos Hetrick two turkeys, John Patterson one chicken, and Ea Vogel a turkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White's
Woods
Indiana
Markemen
D.W. Simpson
Delos Hetrick
John Patterson
Ea Vogel
County Auditors Review Local Books
County auditors Fon J. Feit and John F. George are conducting a review of the county’s financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance with official procedures. The audit focuses on general ledgers, expenditures, and revenue postings as part of routine oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fon J. Feit
John F.eorge
Glass Works Might Stay If Donated To Northwood
A Board of Trade meeting in the Court House last night discussed keeping the Northwood Glass Company in town by purchasing the works and gifting them to the company. Judge White spoke of limited local capacity and pledged that with a donation and five year retention the plant could expand and employ more workers. Directors were instructed to raise about 7000 dollars today and report at tonight’s session, with the aim of retaining the town’s best paying industry and its payroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Northwood Glass Company
Ohio
Indiana
Old
Court House
Judge White
W. &. Loughry
Delos Hetrick
John S. Hastings
Thomas Sutton
A. W. Wilson
Northwood
Langham Appointed Third Assistant U S Attorney
Attorney J N Langham of this place was named third assistant to D B Heiner US District Attorney for western Pennsylvania. D M Miller of Pittsburgh was first assistant and John B Myerg of Clinton County second. Langham, a prominent Indiana County lawyer, has been postmaster and ex-chairman of the Republican County Committee. The US Court for this district meets annually at Scranton Erie and Williamsport and semi annually at Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Langham
D. B. Heiner
Kittanning
United States
Pennsylvania
D. M. Miller
Pittsburg
John B. Myerg
Clintton County
Langham
Indiana Couunty
Republican County Committee
United States Court of
Scranton
Erie
Williamsport
Under New Management at the American House
Under new management the American House shows improvements with a cheery dining room, fresh paper and paint, and a modernized hotel office. New landlord J Te Cain of East Brady is popular and genial, winning new friends daily as the hostelry updates attract patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J! Te Cain
East Brady
New Friends
Mr Gilbert Recovering From Illness and Sale of Agency
Mr. G W Gilbert has been ill for several weeks with pneumonia but is nearly regained strength and expects to resume his business. He has sold his fire insurance agency to Mesars 8 W and M H Guthrie, and will continue his real estate business and notary public office. He will open an office on the first floor of the Farmers Bank Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Gilbert
Mesars
M. H. Guthrie
Notary Public
Farmers* Bank
New Teacher at Pine Flats School Appointed
Mr. Carroll Napp was elected teacher of the Pine Flats school last week to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Miss Lula Buterbaugh. Miss Buterbaugh resigned after being unable to control some students, tendering her notice two weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Napp
Pine Flats
Lula Buterbaugh
Buterbaugh
Married man Grambling faces charge in March court
Howard H Grambling of Morrellville was arrested Friday on a serious charge preferred by Miss Stewart formerly of Strongstown in this county. Two days before his arrest he was married and now he must answer to the grave crime in court in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard H. Grambling
Morrellville
Stewart
Strongstown
Sale of Third Ward hotel delays overseen by landlord Long
Landlord C. J. Be Long will oversee the sale of the Third ward hotel, with management beginning next April at least and possibly longer. Prospective buyers include Mr. Earhart and Mr. Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Ward
C.j.be Long
Andi
Mr. Earhart
Mr. Long
County Covers Sheep Damages and Local Engagements
A county order for sheep damages was issued during the last week and received by Joseph Dames. Ming Emma is mentioned in connection with local affairs. A marriage is planned for next week at the groom's father’s home, with the date set for Wednesday evening at eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Joseph Dames
Ming Emma
Lace
Ride
Eiffan
Sick List Notes William A. George Illness
Mr. William A. George son of Count Auditor William F. George is seriously ill with appendicitis. He became sick on Wednesday and his condition is now critical. Graduate Nurse Miss Emma Stadtmillar graduated last week in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. George
Critica
Emma Stadtmillar
Fronta -Philad Ital
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fleming
Ceraig
MS Bon
U. P
Church News
Lynchburn
Lester
Marion M. Work
Heiner
Mr. Gilbert
Mr. Long Sist
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