Convicts Sentenced in December Term Court
Judge Telford presided as prisoners from the December term were sentenced. John Cicero and Joe Phillege, tied to the Blackhand gang, received ten years each in the Western Penitentiary with $100 fines for robbery and conspiracy. Paul Tonsy drew eighteen months for stealing a sheep, plus $100 and costs. James Rook, beer agent, faces three months in county jail and a $500 fine under Brook's law for illegal liquor sales. Marko Platisti of Iselin got six months and $50 fine for aggravated assault. Several pretrial settlements occurred with cases including Mock vs Lackawanna Coal & Iron and Patchin v Patchin. The current trial docket includes Cavanaugh Co. v Eyans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telford
Blackhand" Society
John Cicero
Joe Phillege
Western’ Penitentiary
Heilwood
Paul Tonsy
Chambersville
James Rook
Wallopsburg
Marko Platisti
Iselin
Costa
David
Mock
Lackawana Coal & Iron’ Co
John Sides
Frank Barr
Elizabeth Patchin
Horace Patchin
John Winsheimer
C. M. ‘Wortman
Henry Kunkle
J. H. Weaver
C. Thompson
W. A. Miller
Cavanaugh Co
H. M. Eyans
Fire destroys Craig store and home in Johnstown
A Friday dawn blaze in Johnstown ruined Frank J. Craig's store and meat market with a second floor dwelling. His wife and children escaped from a second story window as the building and contents, valued at about 8000 dollars, burned, partly insured. Craig was away in Brushvalley township when the fire broke out and learned of the loss the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Frank. J.craig
Brushvalley Township
Craig
Indiana County Medical Society Holds Winter Session
The Indiana County Medical Society met at the Court House in weak attendance due to bad weather. Dr Will AG Bimpgon of town delivered an excellent paper on Ptomaine Poisoning. Officers elected for the year: President Dr H W Wallman Blairsville, Vice President Dr James Hammers, Treasurer Dr John M St Clair, Secretary Dr G H Simpson all of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Medical’ Society
Court House
Will AG Bimpgon
H. W. Wallman
Blairsville
James Hammers
John
M. St. Clair
G. H. Simpson
Contest to Probate Will Denied for Lack of Capacity
Joseph Palmer of Grant township died in September leaving a several thousand dollar estate. His widow and daughter sought probate on a will alleged signed a week before death. Sons objected claiming incapacity due to illness. After hearings Register H M Lowry ruled Palmer lacked testamentary capacity and refused probate, taxing costs to the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Palmer
Grant Township
Miegug
Isichaeus
Register H. M. Lowry
Josh Wednea
Door falls on woman causing injuries in Grisemore
A strong wind dislodged a barn door at a Grisemore location on Thursday, rendering Mollie Williams unconscious. She regained consciousness but suffered cuts and bruises while attempting to release herself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haya
Mias Mollie ‘Williams
Grisemore
Ita Place
Hatertainment At Jacksonville The Christian Hadeavay Sopie
Jacksonville hosts a local event with skating entertainments and a welcome invitation extended to attendees. A sprained wrist incident is noted involving a participant, with details unclear but linked to Skating Migk in the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Migk
Ciilson
Bleyventh
Bell Gia
Old Keok's Battery Cannon Sits Mudbound by Waterworks
An aging field piece once used by Keok's Battery lies damaged in mud near the town waterworks. The worn cannon wheel and carriage rest amid yellow clay after Fourth of July revelry. Locals recall many Indiana youths pushing the gun up Round Top and Keck's hill. The piece is not safe to fire, prompting talk of selling the metal to fund a future Fourth celebration in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Keok
Yerra
Indiana
Keek
Keck
Aged Pole Perishes From Cold At Hamill
Andrew Jmzop aged 70, a Pole, was found frozen to death beside ashes of a fire he built in a Hamill field. He had left Iselin December 20 for Lindsey to see his wife and daughter, grew ill, built a fire in a fence corner, and died overnight before being found days later. Coroner’s jury says death by freezing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamill
Andrew Jmzop
Samuel Winebark
Fast Mahoning Township
W. D. Gates
Iselin
Lindsey
Dean
Marion Center
Jilympics Play Good Ball In Close Indiana Tamaqua Showdown
Indiana and Tamaqua staged a fast clean basketball game Monday night in the library half. Tamaqua opened with a field goal and a free throw. Indiana matched with two field goals and led by a point for several minutes. Younkins set a personal foul shot record while St Clair added steady field scoring, helping Indiana to a 43 to 31 defeat. The Opera House Orchestra supplied music before and at halftime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Younkins
St. Clair
Opera House
Church Finances In Good Shape At Local Meeting
The annual congregational meeting of the First United Presbyterian Church reported a solid treasury after debts are paid. Treasurer John L. Getty noted a snug balance. Trustee Prof. J T Stewart resigned. new trustees elected W Mahan James W Mack William I Simpson. Sabbath school reports show prosperity across organizations. A Brushvaltey robbery left shopkeeper Edward Buchanan short on cash and goods after a cellar entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Presbyterian Church
Theeport
John L. Getty
J. T. Stewart
William I. Simpson
W. M. Mahan
James W. Mack
Brushvaltey
Edward Buchanan
Brushvalley
Marchant
Homer Man Beats Attempted Highwayman on Outskirts
James Grover of Homer repelled a night attack by a foreigner who tried to rob him on the town outskirts. Grover knocked the assailant down and delivered a beating before the would be robber fled into the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Grover
Homer
Olty
Dislocated Shoulder After Bakery Wagon Accident
Harricon Wissinger of Homer drives the delivery wagon for a local bakery. On Thursday his horses spooked near Coral, causing the wagon to veer and dislocate his shoulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harricon ,Wissinger
Homer
City
Coral
Jury Commissioners Take Oath and Begin Filling Jury Wheel
William F. George of town and John McElhoes of Rayne township were sworn in Monday to new roles as Jury Commissioners and started filling the jury wheel for the year Auditing County’s Auditors Charles Masg glichel at es huckapan’ ot town began on the books on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. George
Town
John , McElhoes
Rayne Township
Assounta
Wean
Charles mAsgg Lichel
Es Huckapan
Dreams Recover Lost Jewelry in Two Indiana Tales
A Chestnut Street woman and an Oak Street resident report dream aided recoveries of lost items. The earrings surfaced where a wall crack was imagined, and a comb reappeared beneath a loose carpet corner after a dream. Both episodes centered on sleep driven discoveries observed in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Jing
Procrnss
Oak Street
Chestnut Street
Richmond Derrick Sparks Oil or Gas Rumor
Curiosity grips Richmond as a test well on Squire Thomas Hurd's land reaches 700 feet. Rumors accuse gas or oil, but the derrick remains boarded and posted with hands off signs. The firm reportedly leases surrounding lands, hinting at a local boom while no definitive find is confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Thomas Hurd
Where Did He Work
Joseph McAfee aged 19 from the East End left home to work for a farmer in Indiana county to save money for marriage at 21. He was arrested for incorrigibility while driving his boss’ oxen and jailed after his father, Joseph McAfee Sr, filed the charge before Alderman Negley. The piece praises Indiana county farmers as kindhearted employers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Gazette Times
Joseph McAfes
East End
Indiana County
Indiana
Negley
Joseph McAfee
New Factory Prospering Increases Robin Ateen Dollar Capital
At the annual meeting of the Robin ateen Dollar Company in Homer City on Wednesday the capital stock was raised from 50000 to 100000 due to growth. Officers were re-elected: Charles C. Revinsteen president Godfrey Marshall vice president B L Junker secretary treasurer directors J M Cunningham and E J Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinateen Dollar Company
Charles C. Revinsteen
Godfrey Marshall
B. L. Junker
J. M. Cunningham
East Mahoning Coal Sold to Buffalo Rochester & Pittsburg Ry
Coal under four farms in Wetzel and about 14 acres owned by Charles Lawson of Marion Center sold to Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg Railway Company. Reported price of Wetzel coal was 80 dollars per acre for the coal only, surface excluded. Lawson parcel includes surface, price not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wetzel
Charles Lawson
Marion Center
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway Company
Lawson
Slavs Attack State Constables in Heilwood Incident
Strouser and Calvert of Troup D State Constabulary were assaulted at Heilwood on Wednesday night while pursuing a suspected thief. Strouser suffered a bad beating, the attackers were arrested, and fines totaling 317.60 were paid. The search followed a report of a Slav stealing 50 from a countryman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strouser and
Calvert
Troup D
State Constabulary
Heilwood
Strouser
Accident harms man stringing telephone line near Kellysburg
B M Thompson of near Kellysburg suffered a serious injury while stringing a telephone line between Kellysburg and Ambrose. His hand nailing insulators caused a hot hatchet to strike wires and rebound, cutting his upper lip and knocking out a tooth. Dr Keeler of Marion Center treated the wound, needing several stitches to close it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M.thompson
Kellysburg
Ambrose
Dr. Keeler
Marlon Center
Aaven Auitodes
Duncan Family Welcomes Fifth Daughter in West Wheatfield
Duncan of West Wheatfield township visited the Poagneas office last week recalling New Year’s Day when he became father to a daughter. His family now lists ten daughters and he considers himself the richest man in southern Indiana county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlea
Duncan
West Wheatfield
Poagneas
New Years Day Tragedy in Wellwood Mine Town
At Wellwood a New Year celebration ended in a fight between Alexander Zencrock and John Noblick boarding house boss. Noblick fired a .38 caliber bullet into Zencrock abdomen, who died the next evening after surgery. Noblick fled and remains at large. coroner's inquest returned a verdict that Zencrock died from a gunshot wound inflicted by Noblick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellwood
Alexander Zencrock
John Noblick
Zencrock
Noblick
Zenerock
W. D. Gates
Squire Wallace
Heilwaood
Dedication Planned for Silas M. Clark Hall Dormitory
The Normal school will formally dedicate the new Silas M. Clark Hall dormitory next Saturday evening with a 7:30 to 8:30 reception. The dedicatory service begins at 8:30 in the school chapel, featuring musical numbers. Hon. Harry White will deliver the presentation address, and Dr. Ament will offer the acceptance speech. The three story brick mansionier dormitory contains fifty living rooms, broad halls, and a lab-equipped basement for student comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas M. Clark
Normal School
Harry White
Fine beef cattle shipped from Catile by Guthrie
J M Guthrie of Stown shipped one of the finest earloads of beef cattle to Penn Trafile Company Johnstown. The car held 20 head of Shorthorns averaging 1200 pounds purchased by J Clement Groft purchasing agent for the meat department. The remaining 27 head were bought by J Miller of town for his Philadelphia street meat market. Guthrie operates multiple farms with 175 head and silos on each farm support fat cattle production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Guthrie
Stown
Penn Trafile Company
Johnstown
J. Clement Groft
Indiana
Groft
2. J. Miller
Philadelphia
Guthrie
Fine Musical Concert by Indiana Choral Society and Pittsburg Symphony
The Indiana Choral Society with 25 Pittsburg Symphony Orchestra members will present a fine concert in Library Hall on Thursday evening January 17 under Prof Hamlin J Cogswell of the Normal Conservatory of Munro. A special train will run to Eisleyillo Intersection after the performance for attendees along the Indiana Branch. The program includes Coleridge Taylor’s rendering of Longfellow’s Hiawatha’s Wedding Feast. Nearby, the old engine house at the Pennsylvania Railroad station is being torn down to make room for a brick structure, with work to begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Choral Society
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
South Sixth Street Property Sold in Town
Rebecca Allison property on South Sixth Street sold on Wednesday by 4 Findlay executor of the estate to Freq Herlinger of town for 3260 dollars. Sale handled through J A Gilbert real estate agency. Reported as killed by a fall in a late state incident. An unknown foreigner died in a fall at a cosmine near Whistey Run between Clarksburg and West Lebanon Felldy of lash woe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Sixth Street
Rebecca Allison
Findlay
Freq Herlinger
Town
J. A. Gilbert Real Estate Agency
Alate
Whistey Run
Clarksburg
West
Shebanon
Prospering In Wart Campbell joins Mallaby Campbell in Colo firm
Former county resident J J Campbell, now with Mallaby Campbell Investment Co in Pueblo, Colorado, is praised as a rising young businessman. The firm deals in real estate, insurance, and loans on a large scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Campbell
Mallaby-Campbell Investment Company
Publo, Colo
Campbell
Paeblo
License Applications In Pouesa Court This Week
The weekly save lists 84 liquor license applications and one brewer’s license for the year. Applications will be presented to the Court on Monday January 28. Petitions in favor of and remonstrances against applicants must be filed by Thursday January 24.
Family Reunion Highlights Christmas at Nell Household
Members of Mr and Mrs D T Nell of Ora gathered for Christmas Day. All were present except one. Children presented parents with a garland and gift chains. A notable feature was the fine dinner served at noon amid cheerful scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. T. Nell
Ora
Moorhead and Smith Families Mourn Two Local Losses
Samuel Newton Moorhead died at his home on South Weth a treat from tuberculosis. He was a dealer in musical instruments and farm machines, born July 1848 in Brush Valley, lived in Penn Run and Thana, later in partnership as Moorhead & Sons. Survived by wife and children Katherine, Harry G., Lavigia H. Funeral held Friday. interment Greenwood Cemetery. Mrs Margaret W. Smith died at 82 on West Water Street. stepmother of Sue B Smith. Born Mercersburg 1825, married 1858 to George B. Smith. Funeral Saturday. interment Greenwood Cemetery. Susan Reynolds, sister-in-law of Mrs Smith, died in Springfield, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RW. Ewhig
Elders Ridge
Grace Meek
Arthur
Braddock
M. Conrath
Cookport
Frank Marshall
Covode
Wan
J. A. Elkin and
Jolly
Willet
Lizzie Huston
Kenwood
Vnsttad
Edward P. Grove
Rome
N.Y
G. W. Roof
New Alexandria
J. L. Hazlett
Church Street
Ittsburg
Carnthen
Parkwood
A. M. Hammers
Punxsutawney
Indiana
May Harbison
North Ninth Street
Kittanning Friends
William ©. Cunningham
Brushvalley Township
J. Milton Cunningham
Mt. Clemons
Mich
Mary McCormick
Blairsville
W. R. Calhoun
William Rankin
Purchase Line
Irene Sutter
East Philadelphia
Punxautawney Friends
George W. Simpson
Wayne Avenue
John L. Getty
Palace
J. M. Carson
Homer City
Margaret B. ‘Taylor
Latrobe
Mia
Oscar Calhoun
Child
California
Ella Thompson
Railroad Avenue
Lawrence
Vandergrift
Homer Waddell
Leechburg
D. M. Caldwell
H. W.fee
Richard W. Watson
A A. Wheeler
Fifth Regiment
N- G.P
Altoona
Tressa McDermott
East Chestnut Street
Goff, Pa
W. P. Herrig
WA. Buith
Greensburg
Cherryhill Township
Faith
Samuel Strong
EL. McKee
Reledo
Ill
McKee
Mary A. Henderson
Jacksonville
Samuel Bracken
Torch City
Galler Ia
Bracken
Sheroda
Word City
N. Moorhead
Samuel Newton Moorhead
South Weth
Hrushvatley
Penn Run
Thana
8. N. Moorhead & Sons
Katherine
Harry G
Lavigia H
Theas Brothers
Robert
Alios
W. Vaz Walker
Dixonville
George Purnwall
Utah
Green Township
Lowry Cameron
Lansing
John Patterson
Spruce
William Moleaters
Town
Loretta Adams
George 3. Holmes
Green Wood Cemetery
Margaret W. Smith
West Water Street
Periday
Sue F B. Smith
Sue B. Smith & Co
Mercersburg
George B. Smith
Widow Lizzie Lang Claimed by Pine Flats Death
MRA Lizzie Lang widow of Philip Lang died at her son Philip Lang’s home in Pine Flats on Friday morning at 70 years two months after a two year paralysis. She is survived by three children Mrs William Shultz of White township Mrs A B Buterbaugh of Harrisburg and Philip at home. Funeral services were held Sunday at 10 am by Rev Sawtelle of the Pine Tarts Christian church with interment at Willing burying grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lizzie Lang
Philip Lang
Philip
Pine Flats
Rev
Sawtelle
Christian Church of Pine Tats
Willing Burying Grounds
Deaths: Edmund O Hughes and John C Potter
Edmund O Hughes a former resident of Cookport died January 1 at his Salisbury Maryland home after months of illness. Born in South Wales in 1855 he lived in Cookport until 1000 then moved to Salisbury. Survived by wife and children Mrs John Meekina Lovejoy John D Hughes Buffalo Harry A Victor W Charity and William B Hughes at home Interment in Salisbury on Sunday John C Potter aged 78 farmer died suddenly December 20 at his Marehand home born in the county in 1828 and Civil War veteran of the 200th regiment Funeral services were held in Union Church Marehand and burial followed in church grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund O. Hughes
Cookport
Salisbury
South Wales
Sallabury
John &. Meekina
Lovejoy
John D. Hughes
Buffalo
Harry A. Victor W
Charity
William B. Hughes
Sallebury
John C. Potter
Marehand
Union
Obituary: Ryan Ivana Ivons of White Township Dies at 40
Evan Ivons of White township died at his home on the Petrie farm south of town on Wednesday morning at age 40. He is survived by his wife and several children. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon by Rev H F King and Interment followed in Graenwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ryan Ivana
Evan Ivons
White Township
Petrie Farm
H. Ff, King
Graenwood
Widow Jane Anderson Dies After Long Residence Here
Mrs Jane Anderson longtime resident dies at her son Thomas Rowe home in Blairaville on Thursday at age 102. Survived by son and two daughters Lavina Butch of Cokegilla and Sallie Rollinger of Ford City with other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ARS
Jane Anderson
Thomas Rowe
Blairaville
Deceged
Mus
Lavina Buteh
Cokegilla
Sallie [Olloinger
Ford Olty
Death notices for Mary C Warks Parke of Blairsville
Mrs Mary C Warks Parke widow of William Parks of Blairsville died December 20 at age 51. Survived by daughter Mia, son John W of Avonmore, and sons Peter M and Clark of Blairsville. brother Irving noted. Funeral arrangements not listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MIB
Mary C. Warks
Mary
Parke
William Parks
Blairsville
Mia
Joseph Adamson
Pittsburg
John W
Avonmore
Peter M. and
Clark
Irving
Death of 72 year old Nancy Coulter in Railroad area
Nancy Coulter aged 72 resident of Railroad avenue died Saturday morning from stomach trouble. Funeral services were conducted Monday by Rev George Holmes and interment took place at Oakland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Coulter
Railroad Avenue
George 8. Holmes
Oakland Cemetery
Miss Mary Johnson of Blairsville Recalls Quiet Blairsville Days
Miss Mary Johnson of Blairsville reflects on small town life in Blairsville with memories of everyday routines and neighbors during a bygone era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jonneon
Mary Johnson
Blairsville
Sea Ae Aa
Nominations in Order for Winter Primary Across County
Nominations under both old and new Uniform Primary laws create confusion as sixteen districts must choose method by Feb. 19. Republicans and Democrats in various wards file under the new act or the old plan, with listed candidates for borough offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Alana
Game
Democrata
Buffington
Canoe No
Indiana
Mahoning East
Mahoning North
Mahoning South
Slugayne
Weat
Wheatfield
John B. Taylor
William Young
Clair Longwill
J. M. Miller
James Dodds
B. G. Munshower
George Martin
Hiram Umburn
W. Ed O'Hara
George W. Wheeler
Hamilton
John
Hastings
A. T. Taylor
B. Manners
G. A. McLain
H.C. Christy
A. C. Ferrier
John R. Bryan
Frank Barr
Walter H. Jackson
A. C. Braughter
John T. Bell
H.r.javingston
A. C. Malcolm
James Campbell
J. R. Richards
E. Allison
Fourth Ward
J. McKean
A. B. Longwill
D.st. Peingle
William A.st. Clair
Harry Daugherty
J. Wilse
McCartney
Samuel Borland
W. 5. Daugherty
W. B. Hill
Frank Marshall
D. M. Smith
G. H. Engle
J. Wood Clark
Frederick Herlinger
Mrs Mary Risinger Dies at 83 on Homer City Farm
Mrs Mary Risinger aged 83 died at her son D H Risinger’s home near Homer City after a long debility. She was the widow of John Risinger who died 80 years ago. Surviving children include Mrs Archibald Smitten Marehand Mrs J C Long Homer City Mrs Samuel Stewart Mrs J S Philips Mrs J B Grover M H and D B Risinger Homer City. Funeral services were held at her late home by Rev Laverty of Johnstown and the Greenwood cemetery interment followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Risinger
D. H. Risinger
Homer City
John Tisinger
Archibald Smitten
Marehand
J. C. Long
Town
Samuel Stewart
J.8
Philips
J. B Grover
M. H
Risinger
Hey
Rev. Laverty
Johnstown
Greenwood Cemetery
Death of Joseph Aimes Near Claiykabarg at 74
Joseph Aimes of near Clarksburg died December 27 at home after weeks of illness at age 74 years 5 months 27 days. He is survived by his wife and three sons W R Almeg Tarentum H H Almes near Clarksburg and A B Almes at home. He was a lifelong Lutheran. Interment was at Saltsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Aimes
Cliykabarg
Bia
W. R. Almeg
Tarantum
H. H. Almes
Clarksburg
Alljn Almes
Lutheran Church
Saltsburg
Obituary Notice for Squire D L Trout of Washington
Aquire Dy L, Tro ut, ifownehi P, died on December brief sincce of sanoral aoblity, aged years, 3 months and 24 daya. The Squire D L Trout of Washington Juapire ot ne Parenshe ae made on allawin Layheren ohurok sowalery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ifownehi P
Sanoral
Squire D
Trout
Washington
Allawin
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Téd
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Frisan
County
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Europe
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New Years Day
Sebilwood
Manu
Fine Bread OF
Catile
Indiana Public Schools
W. A. Lovelace
Myat
Third Ward
Henry Ray
Edmund O Tlughes
John G. Phneet
Unciths Conyurion
Aldes
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