Trials Enter Second Week in Civil Court Proceedings
The second week of Civil Court opened with Judge Telford presiding as John K. Mickell vs. J. M. Eibler drew long testimony from over 80 witnesses in a trespass dispute over two Blackek township farms. Elizabeth Cochran vs. Pennsylvania Railroad was also on trial with jurors still deliberating. many cases have been continued due to lengthy proceedings and a crowded docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tury
Telford
Aary
John K. Mikegell
J. Meibler
Hine
Blackek Township
J. A. Stokes
Wm. Z. Lyda
Elizabeth ‘Cochran
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Jair
Asman
Indiana
Bounty Payments Seen Continued in 1908 County Share
County commissioners expect state reimbursement will allow continued payments on bounty for mink weasel fox and wildcat. Last Legislature appropriated 50,000 for two years. Indiana county’s share is 740 of 67 counties. 1907 payouts totaled 1,981. If funds remain available, payments may resume in 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Tuber Beein Lerm Of Office Oath Administered
Oath of office administered on Monday with simple ceremonies for Sutton and District. Sutton appointed Clair Stongwill as deputy. H. M. Lowry will devote time to his newspaper The Indiana Dimes Attorney. George J. Geit succeeded by District Attorney Elkin resumes active practice. County Surveyor D L Moorhead not sworn in due to self succession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
Asx' Sutton
Dikin
Sutton
Clair Stongwill
H. M. Lowry
Register and Recorder
Rural free delivery route starts from Homer City
A new rural free delivery mail route serving nearly 100 families in Center and Brushvalley townships began Thursday with Harry Wolf as carrier. The route runs Homer City to McDonald place Brushvalley Slabtown Oak Grove Bethel Bridenbaugh and back, serving about 400 people along the way. Constable John Reed of Green Township is praised and reappointed. Je Gy Walker of West Mahoning moves toward running for County Commissioner as a longtime Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center
Brughvalley
Harry Wolf
Homer City
McDonald Place
Brushvalley Township
Slabtown
Oak Grove
Bethelburgh
McDonald's Crossroads
Bridenbaugh School House
Centar Township
Je Gy Walker
West Mahoning Township
Indiana
Walker
Week of prayer observed in several churches
The week of prayer is being observed in Byeabyterian and Presbyterian churches and in Recond Walted Presbyterian, Baptist and Christian congregations. Presbyterian services will be followed by communion on Sunday. Horace Manners, son of Jame Mann er, and Nettie Bush, daughter of Samuel Bush, both of Rayne township, are Pollying from pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Manners
Jame Manner
Nettie Bush
Samuel Bush
Rayne Township
Teddy Bear's 1908 New Year Resolutions
RESOLVED that throughout this year 1908 I will try to be good and do good I will try to help myself and help others I will stand by the old town and the home people and help to boom the burg.
Local shopper vows to curb spending in favor of hometown goods
A resident pledges to stop sending money to big cities and instead purchase everything possible in town from January through December. The speaker aims to curb dissipation of dollars by supporting local businesses and keeping wealth circulating locally.
Organize Indiana Anti-Saloon League meets at church
At a Second United Presbyterian Church gathering the Indiana Anti-saloon League was reorganized and plans to fight liquor at the county seat were laid. Attorney John H. Pierce urged readiness as temperance support grows, with a future meeting scheduled and officers elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second United Presbyterian Church
Indiana
John H. Pierce
J. M. Welch
John A. Pieres
Walker Smith
Dr. B. &, Crawford
John Houk
Clarence McCroight
Harry Earhart
Joseph B. Adair
John Alank
Annie Gryen
George St. Stewart
Supreme Court opinions include McHenry v Mitchell ruling
The Supreme Court handed down four county appeals, upholding McHenry v Mitchell on coal land sale option and preserving the Orphans' Court will for Joseph Palmer. It reversed the lower court in Cunningham v First National Bank, and affirmed Sith et al. v Carter et al. on commissions from coal options. A liquor license list appears in this week’s Progress with 27 applicants and anticipated anti-saloon League opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
S. M.mchenry
Robert Mitchell
Patton
Mr. McHenry
John A. Scott
Ernest Stewart
Town
Orphans’ Court
Joseph Palmer
Harvey Cunningham
First National Bank of Indiana
D. M. Sith Et
Carter
Ywentyessey
Hquor Lcense
First to Pay Wee Harry A Boge for Sheriff
Harry A Boge of town paid his $40.00 announcement fee to the Republican County Committee. He is the first of ten candidates for Sheriff to file with County Chairman A Gilbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry A. Boge
Republican County Committee
A. Gilbert
Tajnted Taw Fall In White Township Incident
Mrs. James Wiggine of White Township slipped while descending stairs yesterday morning and sustained severe cuts and bruises. Authorities report she fell in her residence and was assisted by bystanders before being taken to a local hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wiggine
White Township
Beckley Wins North County Candidacy Bid
Beckley votes out North and John Bennett of Blairaville while en route to the county’s north for discussions on the Republican nomination for sheriff. He is pursuing the candidacy in the northern section of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beckley
John Bennett
Blairaville
Indiana
Sherif
Jury Wheel Picks Names for New Year in Kellysburg
Jury Commissioner J. K. McElhoss and W. B George select jurors for the new year. About 800 names will be placed in the wheel, ready for drawing to form panels and seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. McElhoss
Kellysburg
W. B George
Town
Wills filed name many heirs and bequests in Blairsville
The will of George W. Clawson bequeaths $26 to each of his son William and his three children, with detailed shares for other heirs and widow Nancy J. Clawson as executrix. James S. Dickson’s will splits life insurance and real estate among family and lists multiple executors. Rebecca South and Emily Findley wills distribute bank accounts and personal property among children in Blairsville Center township and Homer City respectively. Lucinda J. McNutt wills house to son William and daughter Carrie M. Nelson with executors named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Clawson
Blairsville
Wimar
William Il
Rank
Hyla
Norval B. Glawcon
Railroad Relief Association
Knights of Honor
Blacklick Township
James 8. Dickson
Philadelphia
Mary J. Logan
Merchants and Salesmen Association
South Ardmore
Rebecca South
Center Township
First National Bank of
Emily Findley
Birst National Bank of
Lucy Sindorf
Emily Schrimp
2 C. Cark
Mary A. Lapsley
Lucinda J. McNutt
Homer City
William
Carrie M. Nelson
William B. McNutt
Grant Nelson
Real estate transfers in Indiana County recorded deeds
Several deeds recorded in Indiana County show transfers of 75 acres in North Mahoning and multiple lots in Homer City, Center, Chevy Chase, Burrell, and other townships with prices from 10 to 2 100 dollars. Notable names include Mary J Shields, George W Cribbs, Mary B Grott, Sylvester McMillen, Giuseppe Mazza, and James Ritchey. The report also notes a new rector for Christ Episcopal churches in Indiana and Punxsutawney, Dry T Gilbert, announced for the coming year housed at Moore Motel with family.
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Indiana County
Sloce
G. GC. Shields
North Mahoning
Mary J. Shields
David AfoCormick
Heshbon
George W. Cribbs
Brank B. Grott
Mary B. Grott
J. G. Dancan
Homer City
B. Roberts
Joe J. Campbell
W. M. Marsh
W. ©. Pearson
Center
Guieseppe Mazza
Taylor
Chevy Chase
Sylvester McMillen
Harry Liebert
Burrell
Hmily Wise
Enoch Gillan
Shelocta
John A. Campbell
J. & Way
John Avendia
A. L. Freed
James Ritchey
Marion Counter
Indiana
Orr
Dry T
Gilbert
Keokuk
Punxsutawney
de. Gibert
Moore Motel
Charch
Dixon ‘Comb
Nulington Township
Walter Malcolm Welcomes Twin Boys Amid Carrier Duties
Walter Malcolm, a town mail carrier, is rejoicing after the arrival of twin boys born on Sunday. The new arrivals boost his family joy as his postal duties continue with added responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Walter Malcolm
Personal Breevities From West Lebanon
West Lebanon residents and neighbors are listed visiting relatives, shopping, and attending events in Blairsville, Donohue, and Marion Center. Names include Jay, George, Paul Graft, Barto Garman, George Stefty, Mrs Bhulne Vegtey, W. P. Learn, Miss Clara Colbitt, Harry Adamson, Charlen Gray, and others. The item notes New Year’s activities, calls on residents, and a few confirmations of traveling to areas like New York City and Pittsburgh.
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Jay
George
West Lebanon
Indiana
Paul Graft
New York City
Barto Garman
Cherry Tree
George Stefty
Homer City
W. P. Learn
Lovejoy
Monay
Bhulne Vegtey
Wheeling
W. Way
Harry Adamson
Charlen Gray
Washington Township
Lostis Pattison
Church Street
New Years Ave
Laura Ellis
Witkingburg
Grafton
W. Va
Grace Orr
Pittsburg
Martha Orr
West Philadelphia
Belle Dancan
Daisy
Binirav I
BR. D
Belle Thompson
South Fifth Street
Joseph J. Thompson
Homer H. Waddell
Leechburg
J. Wilson Thompson
Railroad Avenue
Marion Center Lodge
William G. Cooper
Blairsville
Edith B. Stuchell
Youngstown
William Bryan
South Seventh Street
MU. Pleasant
Isaac Smith
Josiah Lydick
Mada
Johnstown
Lydick
Lavin Dresser
Charles Griffith
Pina Township
Garifvid
Wintondale
Griffith
Ralph Radcliffe
Thomas H. Franz
Trossmoyne
Frantine
Ota Jacoby
Pittaburg
Mia
John Jacoby
North Fil Street
John D. Wilwon
Philadelphia
Aliee May Wilson
Chicago
Chely Amother
Mary
Wilson
Glark
Dresser dies after long illness in Moxham home
Mrs Lavina Dresser of Moxham Dolnstown died Sunday afternoon from Bright’s disease after a long illness of five years and almost a year. She was born in Nole, daughter of the late James Todd, widow of James Dresser. Surviving sisters include Elizabeth Todd, Mrs Josiah Lydick, and Mrs Andrew Divan. Dresser was a prominent Presbyterian member. Funeral held at her home with interment at Grandview cemetery.
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Mre
Lavina
Dinah
Lavitiwal
Dresser
Moxham
Dolnstown
Bright
Devensed
Nole
James Todd
James Dresser
Elizabeth Todd
Josiah Lydick
Town
Andrew Divan
Oil City
W. A. Cochran
Margaret R. Drosser
Thoms Gilmore
John Martin, Jr
Harpers Lorry
W. Vu
Presbyterian Church
Grandview
Johnstown
Joseph McCracken
Grant G Township
Danial Smith
County Derry
Ireland
P.S
Deckers Point
Alex
Gipsy
J. J
Creekaide
Lizzie
Wllliam Gardner
Glen Campbell
Sarah
Daniel Smith
Qipsy
Ann
John Parsons
Richmond
Emma
J. A. Love
Creekside
Methodist Episcopal Church
G. A. Sheets
Marion Centar
Another Road Coming Brings County 17 Miles Nearer Vitteburg
Joseph Ramsay, former Wabash president and head of the New York Pittsburg & Chicago Railroad, announced a proposed two track trunk line from New York to Chicago passing near South Bend and through Armstrong, White, and surrounding townships. The route crosses Philadelphia street and Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg Railway tracks, with a tunnel or deep cut through White's Round Top. The line promises a low grade and few curves, with strong financial backing, but construction will begin only after a lengthy survey and time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vitteburg
New York
Pittaburg
Toseph Ramasy
Wabash Railroad Company
New York, Pittsburg & Chicago Railroad
Indiana
Chicago
South Bend
Armstrong Township
Shelocta
West Lebanon
Allison Farm
White Township
Fifteenth Street
Philadelphia Street
Fourteenth Street
Buffalo
Rochester and Pittsburg
White's Green
Pennsylvania
Ramsey
Longtime Seward Resident Patrick Karwin Dies at 110
Patrick Karwin of Seward died suddenly after a brief illness on Saturday at nearly 111. Born in Ireland on March 17, 1797, he worked on railroads in New York and Pennsylvania before settling near Conemaugh Furnace and later Seward. He was married to widow Mrs James Campbell, who predeceased him, with no children. Funeral services were held yesterday at the Catholic cemetery in New Florence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Karwin
Seward
Mr. Kerwin
Ireland
New York
Conemaugh Furnace
James Campbell
New Florence
Weddings of a Week Hazlett Miller and others
A series of local marriages are reported: Roy Haslett of Vandergrift wed Bertha Miller of Blairsville at the Baptist parsonage by Rev. J. Thomas Davis. James Smith of Gipsy wed Inox Brickell of Hortons at the groom’s home by Squire J. J. McCracken. William Morris of Pine Flats married Margaret Mardis of Brushgailey by Rev. W. Thompson. Lydia Howard of Muhalley wed Certriude Hazlett of Vipsy by Rev. I. S. Crawford. Also noted are a new real estate office opened by A. C. Crossman and county auditors at work led by H. S. Buchanan and C. A. Nichol. A large hawk seven feet three inches wing span is reported. Roosevelt’s reception and other brief items conclude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazlett—Miller
Roy Haslett
Vandergrift
Bertha Miller
Harry Miller
Blairsville
Baptist Parsonage Thera
Morris-Mardis
Wmn. L. Morrid
Misa
Margaret Mardis
Brushgailey
Garraga
Rev
Wi. Thompson
Pine Flats
Noward W. Lydia
Muhalley
Certriude Haxlett
Marriet
Ray. I
Crawford
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Pigeurn
Yules
John Reed
Green Township
Brer
Teddy
Weey
Imperancah People
Antisaloon League
Armatrong
Wee
Wille Muled Turia
Liab Works
New
Tay Chriss Chivehy
Register and Recorder's Ofice
Smickaburg
D. D. Good
Smicksbury
Burt Good
Progress
the Progress
R. D. McGaughey
Penn Rus
Duatis
Mary M. Shnekingost
Mary M. Shrekongost
Daniel Shrecongost
Armstrong County
McAfoos
Shrekengost
Thomas Gipotelek
Rochester Milla
M. OW. Beat
Samuel McAfoos
John LW. Shrekengost
Brushyalley
J.A. Paterson
James Shrekwangost
Nulo
Alonzo Myock
John Wing
Cherryhit Township
Amos
David Shreeenfo
Rowland
Brushvalley
Obrough
W. Closh
George W. Close
Kingsley
Jane Phillips
Westmoreland County
John
Repine
Henry Rhea
Jacksonville
Nancy
J. H. Alison
Samuel Hutchinson
Armagh
East Wheathold
Charles
Linzie
Colorado
Julia Dolley
Missouri
Minneapolis
Mya
Annie Brubaker
Cokovilla
Mame Barkey
Wilkinaburg
Pamela Lye
Pamelia Likile
Bone
Springfield
John D. Metteney
Hrother
Alice Trobinson
WT. C. Robinson
Marts Robinson
Sinicksberyg
Lutherian Church
Sinicksbury
Morton Davis
North Fifth Street
Margaret H. Elder
Wisherty
John §. Fishar
Cambria Coal and Coke Company
Neqy Coffeen, I
Patrick Kerwin
Dowd
A. C. Crossman
Wilckinsburg
Farmers’ Bank
Buchanan
Charles A. Nichol
A. W. Hwiss
Nichol
Roosevelt
Bonda
White House
West Fourie Moreland County
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