Childs awful fate and other county accidents
A tragic report from Onberg details Ruby Braughler, four, fatally burned after her dress caught fire while her mother tended stove. The child died about seven hours later. Other accidents include a severe soap burn to Mrs. Condron, a leg fracture for Mrs. Smyers, a wagon accident injuring Mrs. Henderson, a man crushed arm requiring amputation, a gas explosion injury in Vandergrift, a blood poisoning threat to Mary McCormick, several skating injuries, a gun accident, stairs fall injuries, and livestock transport notices ending with large cattle and pig shipments to Schwenksville and Salford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onberg
Ruby
Calvin Braughler
Cherryhill Township
T. D. Stephens
Penn Run
van Horn
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Tanoma
Dunkaré Church
Charles Condron
West Mahoning
E. L. Jones
Immickeburg
Anman
Smyers
John C. Smyers
Deckers Point
Phaysician
Ars. Smyers
McKinley Henderson
Bolivar
Joseph Lukehart
Plomville
Julia Knabb
Vandergrift
Chersyhill Township
Anna
Penn Row
Mary McCormick
Henry T. McCormick
Armagh
Apin Point
Irwin
James Shick
First Ward
J. M. Knowlton
William Wilkey
Brushvalley
Daniel Tinkcom
Tinkcom & McCoy
Minnie Blose
West Mahoning Township
George
Wille
Jones
Eddie Bell
Smickeburg
Norman Kelly
Marion Center
Wills Filed During A Week In Four Estates
Four wills filed in the register's office name heirs and executors. Lewis Detar of Indiana leaves his estate to sister C A Detar during her life with remainder to Lewis Munshower and family. Patrick Hamill of Blairsville directs his son James as executor with specific bequests and sale power. Margaret Pierce of South Mahoning Township bequeaths real estate to her husband for life and directs grave markers and specific legacies. Josiah Koozer of Rayne Township bequeaths farm and goods to his son John with staged sums to daughters Susan and Emma. Wills dated 1893 1899 and 1889.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Detar
Indiana
Register
C. A. Detar
Lewis Munshower
Patrick Hamill
Blairsville
James
John
John Devers
Thomas Murray
Frank H. Hamill
Margaret Pierce
South Mahoning Township
John H. Pierce
John Bunyan
James C. Elkin
Josiah Koozer
Rayne Township
Testator
Susan
Emma
Congressman Jack Pushes Public Post Office for Indiana
The Congressional Record notes multiple bills introduced by Congressman Jack. They seek public post office buildings for Greensburg and Indiana, designate the Indiana Normal School for free government document mailing, appoint David W. Myers postmaster at Pleasant Unity, and grant various pensions and reliefs for individuals including Esther K. Marshall, Sarah J. Stewart, John Mervine, David Wurtz, Sybilla R. Williams, W B Wisner, John A. White, William B. Sutter, Nelson M. Thompson, William Love, and Jane Daugherty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Jack
Indiana State Normal School
Indiana Normal
David W. Myers
Pleasant Unity
Westmoreland County
Jack
Greensburg
Indiana
Congressional
Esther K. Marshall
Sarah J. Stewart
John Mervine
David Wurtz
Sybilla R. Williams
W.B. Wisner
Parkers Landing
John A. White
William B. Sutter
Nelson M. Thompson
William Love
Jane Daugherty
Saltsburg
Apollo
Sydbilla R. Williams
Meeting of the Indiana County Medical Society
The January meeting at the Court House saw full attendance as Dr. Klingensmith read a paper on extra uterine pregnancy. New officers were elected including Dr. Castott as president and Dr. Klingensmith as secretary. Delegates to the State and American Medical Associations were named for upcoming meetings. The May meeting was set for Blairsville and a new member, Dr. McHenry, was welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Medical Society
Court House
I. P. Klingensmith
Blairsville
R. F. McHenry
Marion Center
Elmer Castott
Saltsburg
W. E. Dodson
Town
I P. Klingensmith
A. T. Ratledge
J. M. St. Clair
State
Clagger and
Rutledge
Blairaville
Earhart
Saitsburg
Old Soldiers Install New Indiana Post 28 Officers
At the regular meeting of Post 28 G A R held Thursday evening the following officers were installed Commander George W Wheeler Senior vice commander Rev D M Kinter Junior vice commander Isaac Beck Officer of the day S C Thompson Officer of the guard J W Neal Quartermaster Joseph Laughlin Adjutant John A Hill One order issued An order began imited to Harry L Snart of Rayne township for 27 sheep a
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
George W. Wheeler
Rev
D. M. Kinter
Janior
Isaac Beck
S.C. Thompson
J. W. Neal
Joseph Laughlin
John A. Hill
Begu
Harry L. Snart
Rayne Township
Death on the Pennsylvania line at Bradenville
Robert Clawson 23, of Second ward, was killed instantly Friday at 6 am while crossing the Main line at Bradenville with Indiana companions John Fry, Chester Fry and Grier McBeth. The party narrowly escaped a fast east bound freight as Clawson was struck and hurled 20 feet. Coroner's inquest suggested engine signal failure. Interment in Oakland cemetery after services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Clawson
Albert Clawson
Second Ward
Pennsylvania Railroad
Bradenville
John Fry
Chester Fry
Grier McBeth
Indiana
Reseemer Coal and Coke Company
Clawson
McBeth
Derry
C. A. Wynn
Oakland
Deaths of Zachariah Leard and Nannie Beatty in Indiana
Zachariah Leard of Blacklick township near Livermore died suddenly at 3 pm from heart trouble. A lifelong county resident born in 1823 in Young township, he was a surveyor and Ebenezer Presbyterian member. Funeral at his home, burial at Ebenezer church cemetery. Nannie J. Beatty wife of William Beatty of Beatty Bros. Indiana Laundry, died Wednesday morning at age 30 after childbirth. funeral Saturday at her home, interment Oakland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zachariah Leard
Blacklick Township
Livermore
Young Township
John Leard
Leard
Jane Kelly
Meek Kelly
Sarah A
Mary J. Leard
M. K. Leard
Congress
Judge White
Ebenezer Presbyterian Church
Hubbard
Ebenezer
Nannie J. Beatty
William Beatty
Beatty Bros
Indiana Laundry
West Water Street
Presbyterian Church
W. J. Wilson
Oakland Cemetery
Town
Hezekiah Reed Dies. Civil War Vet of Brackvalley Township
Hezekiah Reed, a well known Brackvalley township resident, died Wednesday night after paralysis struck him Saturday. He left a widow and four children. Funeral held Saturday with Rev. Cook. interment in Peddicord graveyard. Also, Carrie Kanarr died at six months old in Georgeville after convulsions. parents returned to Armstrong county for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hezekiah Reed
Brackvalley Township
Rev. Cook
Peddicord
Brushvalley Township
Carrie
J. E. Kanarr
Dixonville
J. H. Butler
Georgeville
Armstrong County
George Ross
Hoe
Cook
Fry
Death of Polly Moorhead Aged Maiden Lady
Polly Moorhead an aged maiden lady who lived for years with her sister on Church Street died Friday morning of consumption at about 70 years of age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polly Moorhead
Thas
Church Street
Local Obituaries Reach Across Towns in Quiet Week
The community mourns several deaths including Margaret Brown 75 of Marion Center buried in Dixonville after services by Rev J M Cogley. Jemima Brady 30s of North Mahoning dies of consumption buried Gilgal. Lewis Craver 50 former Cherrytres mail carrier dies. Also notes infant Peddicord child interred Brushvalley. Charlotte Kenley 58 Cokeville dies of cancer with one son. Interments at local church cemeteries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Brown
J. C. Brown
Agnes Allison
Marion Center
M. E. Church
J. M. Cogley
Dixonville
Charlotte Kenley
Cokeville
Church News Highlights Sermons and Revivals
Dr D J Waller of Normal preached at the Presbyterian church last Sabbath. Rev R B Garrell of Salinburg led the quarterly meeting at Creekside M E church on Saturday and Sunday. Rev S B Linhart of Blaireville College for Women will preach next Sabbath at the Presbyterian church. Rev W T Anderson spoke at Vandergrift United Presbyterian church and gave an India lecture Monday. Rev D M Kinter will preach on Gods Address to the Careless and The New Birth. Rev L L Sieber from Gettysburg aided at Plumville for two weeks ending last Sabbath with 30 converts. Schmucker begins a protracted meeting at Willet tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Waller
Normal
Presbyterian Church
R. B. Garrell
Salinburg
M. E. Church
Creekside
S. B. Linhart
Blaireville College For Women
W. T. Anderson
Town
United Presbyterian Church
Vandergrift
India
D. M. Kinter
L. L. Sieber
Gettysburg
M. Lchmucker
Plumville
Schmucker
Willet
Counterfeiting Trial Nears for Blairsville Pair
At United States Commissioner John Taylor hearing in Blairsville Samuel Bennett and Mamie Rager faced the counterfeiting moulds case. McCauley testified Bennett’s store produced the nickels. Bennett bail set at 500 dollars. Rager dismissed for lack of evidence. Also noted: a 716 pound hog killed by Harry Learn of Green township, 21 gallons of lard, seven feet long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCanley
Bennett
United States
John
Taylor
Samuel Bennett
Mamie Rager
Blairsville
Joseph McCauley
Homer City
Pittsburg
McCannley
Miss Rager
McCauley
Harry Learn
Green Township
New Year Gift for Punxsutawney Man Nea l
Mr W BR Neal of Punxsutawney brother of ex Sheriff T S Neal has been named general salesman for Haworth and Dewhurst Pittsburg wholesale grocers. He has served as traveling salesman for the firm for years and is a former county resident well known there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. BR. Neal
Punxeytawney
T. S. Neal
Haworth & Dewhurst
Pittsburg
Neal
Proprietor McNeal buys Wheeler's Philadelphia Street Grocery
Mr. Harry E. A. McNeal, long time clerk, has purchased the grocery of Thomas Wheeler on Philadelphia Street. He plans to maintain a fresh line of groceries provisions flour and feed and has built a loyal customer base through courtesy and fair dealing. Timberlake returned from East Branly with a celebrated paper to stabilize this winter and track during the coming summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry E. A. McNeal
Thomas Wheeler
Philadelphia Street
McNeal
H. E. Timberlake
East Branly
Shoplifters Sentenced to Seven Months in County Jail
Mercer county court news reports Donata McDermott and Seymore Dunlap were sentenced to seven months in the county jail and fined $1 each for shoplifting at Blairsville. The case stems from December term proceedings. Additional notes cover railroad damage viewers, bail for Charles Kelly, jail prisoner labor, and the auditor’s estate report for J. E. Lowe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Mercer
White
Barker
Dontana McDermott
Seymore Dunlap
Blairsville
F. M
W. P. Graff
James Dixon
Blacklick Township
G. M. Doty
Blacktick
Charles Kelly
J. E. Lowe
Smicksburg
Orphans’ Court
Prosperity at Graceton Sees McCreary Coke Expand
The McCreary Coke Company at Graceton on the Indiana Branch reports its most prosperous season. Superintendent Harry McCreary recently secured a contract to sell all coke produced next year. With 130 ovens at No 2 and 49 at No 1, idle in years, plus a leased Oklahoma plant, total capacity reaches 203 ovens. Daily output is 20 cars. New mining machines are boosting efficiency in No 2. plans to install in No 1 Mines are under consideration. The firm hires all applicants, offering steady work and a bright future. A Progress table lists wages for men with no prior experience. The company seeks 100 Indiana county workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCreary Coke Company
Graceton
Indiana
Harry McCreary
No. 2
No. 1
Oklahoma
Indiana County
IN THEIR NEW SCHOOL ROOM I The Industrial Home for Girls
The Indus trial Home for girls in Third ward now has a separate modern building with nearby furniture gifts. Dr. Moffat of Washington & Jefferson College donated four improved dictionaries and maps for school work. Mrs Hart of Ridgway sent $400 to support schooling, and teacher Mrs. McGaughey has 14 pupils enrolled. Sessions run 50 weeks yearly with all common branches taught. attendance is mandatory for all inmates, matching town public school standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Ward
Moffat
Washington & Jefferson College
Hart
Ridgway
Sue Williard
McGaughey
Indiana Normal School plans twenty fifth anniversary events
The committee met at Johnstown to arrange a 25th anniversary observance for Indiana Normal School including 1200 alumni reunion, a reception and banquet, and a life size portrait of Miss Jane Leonard costing about 1000 dollars. The Indiana cornet band will give a promenade concert January 18 with dancing to follow, plus a summer session instructor appointment for Mr. John E Good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Normal School
Johnstown
Josephine Scott
Pittsburg
Sarah Gallagher
Birmingham Seminary
H. C. Christy
Elkin
Town
T. L. Gibson
Ebbensburg
Indiana Cornet Band
Library
Coal Mine Tragedy Near Plumville Claims Miner
Samuel Morrow, 32, a miner living near Plumville, died in a roof collapse at Wallopsburg's Roof coal mine Friday forenoon. A slate block crushed him while he loaded a coal car. no witnesses, body found about 10:30. Coroner notified, no inquest. Funeral held at Plumville Lutheran Church. insurance $1,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallopsburg
Plomville
Samuel Morrow
Plumville
Welcome callers fill parsonage with gifts of esteem
Friends and neighbors of Rev. R. R. Riedel of Kellysburg visited his home on Thursday afternoon. They filled his coal house, feed box, and larder with good things and each caller gave cash. The gathering was a pleasant social affair and a testament to the high regard for Rev and Mrs Riedel across denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Riedel
Kellysburg
Diphtheria Claims Willety Youth of Park Family
A Willety youth, youngest son of Joseph Park, died Wednesday from diphtheria. Funeral services were held Thursday conducted by Rev. M. L. Schmucker, with burial in Plumecreek cemetery. This marks the Park family’s third diphtheria death in three weeks, with several other serious cases reported nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Park
Willety
M. L. Schmucker
Plumecreek
Park
Willet
New Directors Elected At Patrons Mutual Fire Insurance
The Patrons Mutual Fire Insurance held its annual meeting on Monday and elected county representatives for the new year. Named directors include M M Henry of Indiana, G W Brady of Ambrose, James Speedy, J K McElhoes, J Kinter of Rayne, J W Botsford, Wm Morrison of Marion Center, and U S Learn of Cookport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutual Fire Insurance
M. McHenry
Indiana
G. W. Brady
Ambrose
James Speedy
John K. McElhoes
John Kinter
Rayne
J. W. Botsford
Wm. M. Morrison
Marion Center
U. S. Learn
Cookport
Long Service Ends as Mr Joseph Cost Sets Up Shop
After 25 years as a plumber with Sutton Bros. foundry, Mr. Joseph Cost has severed ties and will start his own business. He plans to open a plumbing shop on Ninth Street within a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Cost
Sutton Bros.’ Foundry
Ninth Street
Harmon to Instruct at Plamville School
Mr J Len Harmon principal of Avonmore public schools has been elected instructor for the Plamville select school. Harmon graduated at Normal last year and is described as an efficient teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Len Harmon
Avonmore
Plamville
Harmon
New Industry for Saltsburg Charters Kensington Ornamental
A Wednesday charter grants the Kensington Ornamental and Fire Brick Company permission to operate in Saltaburg with a capital of 25000 dollars. The stockholders are local Saltaburg residents and Pittsburgh investors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington Ornamental & Fire Brick Company
Saltaburg
Pittsburg
Indiana Athletics Club Prepares First Season Game
The Indiana Athletic Association trains in Library Hall and plans a first game of the season against Kiski as they prepare for winter competition. Mr 8 B Griffith of Grigemore buys Frank Griffith property on Water street for 1300 dollars and plans to move to Indiana next spring. The Indiana County Gas Company reports a new successful well in the Willet field discovered last week by the driller. Tasuing County bonds of 18000 are issued by county commissioners to redeem the ninth series due in one and three years. Sprague's David Cop appearance tickets go on sale Friday morning for the January 15 event at Pespis's Popular County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Athletic Association
Library Hall
Kiski
Indiana
8. B. Griffith
Grigemore
Frank Griffith
Griffith
Indiana County Gas Company
Willet Field
Drilla
Tasuing
Sprague
David Cop
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thomas & Wiseinger
Schwenksville
J. D. McKalip
Salford
Harry Exyall
Kneedler
Wiels
Meeting OF the Physicians
Indiana Electric Company
Messrs
G. P. McCartney
Edward Rowe
James St.Clair
W. S. Daughety
John F. Clements
B. B. Tiffany
J. W. McCartney
Teasurer
Jemima Brady
North Mahoning Township
Mottarn’s Mills
Gilgal
Lewis Craver
Ebensburg
Cherrytres
Alvin Peddicord
Church News
McCreary Coke Co
Normal School
John E Good
Coakesbeing
Dow Estacipal
Marchand
Good
Ince Normal School
Progruss
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