Oil in Back Yard Sparkles in Indiana County Farmhouse
A farmer near Edgewood in center township six miles southwest of town reports oil seeping from the ground at James Bethel’s back yard. Residents flock to see the lamp oil like illuminating fluid, with some calls for tests by an oil company and others doubting the find as a joke or counterfeit.
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Indiana County
Center Township
Edgewood
James Bethel
Bothel
Bethel
Lodiana
Sothel
Mr. Bothel
Delos Hetrick
Bethelland
Apollo Gas and Oil Company
Officers Installed at Indiana Pest Post G A R Meeting
An open meeting of Indiana Pest No 28 and Indiana Post No 26 G A R installed new officers for the year. Re-elected officials, visiting members, and an improvised choir performed patriotic airs. Commander J N Banks led the ceremony with remarks on the post’s aims and duties. Delegates and trustees were named for the State Department Encampment and local affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Pest
G. A. R. Indiana Post
Olive Laughlin
Cora Weir
G. W. Hood
J. N. Banks
W. J. Mogle
J. 8. Hilberry
Wm. Hosack
A. J. Furman
J. M. Laughlin
George Wheeler
Isaac Beck
Hiou
Geo. W. Hood
George W
Wheeler
State Department
John H. Hill
Hilberry
A. C. Braughter
John Hill
Judge White
T. Moorhead
Trainer
James Crossman
John McGaughey
Borough Treasury Increased and Several Arrests Reported
On Saturday night police handled disorderly conduct cases with multiple arrests. George Woolweaver paid a $4300 fine to Burgess Smith and was released. Will Mc Farland and Charles Bennett faced the same charge and were jailed. Ric Farland paid $5, Bennett took jail for 5 days. Thomas Elliot, drunk, attempted a burglary and paid $3 fine. John Jacobs, charged with malicious mischief and selling to minors, was released after the prosecutor withdrew. A confectionery owner in the Rowe block was alleged to sell a dangerous intoxicant to youths.
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Malcolm
George Woolweaver
Burgess Smith
Will McFarland
Charles Bennett
RicFarland
Bennett
Thomas Elliot
Cassidy
West Church Street
John Jacobs
Wettling
Squire Kline
Jacobs
Rowe Block
Fitz
Princeton Inn No More Winsome Scandal at Princeton College
In Princeton New Jersey on December 14 Princeton College senior class election at the gym led to a drunken disorder. Students smashed gymnasium property as they paraded drunkenly through streets. Presbyteries condemned liquor in the grill room. On January 5 Arthur Bave, manager of Princeton Inn, said owners ordered closing the grill room.
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Princeton College
Princeton
N. J
Presbyterian Church
Arthur Bave
Princeton Inn
Mail Carrier Hart Kicked By Horse Injures Eye
Frank Beringer of Beringer, delivering mail from Grant to Penn Run, was kicked Friday by a horse. A deep cut above his right eye from the shoe cork left him unconscious. Dr. F. R. Erhard of Cherrytree treated the wound. He is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Beringer
Beringer
Grant
Penn Run
R. Erhard
Cherrytree
Hammers Seen as Re-Election Candidate for County Schools Superintendent
The Blairsville Enterprise reports Prof. A. M. Hammers likely to run again for county schools superintendent, asserting he has proven capable and efficient with no strong reason against continued service.
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A. M. Hammers
Blairsville
U. S. Attorneys Sworn In
Attorney J N Langham of this place and D M Miller of Pittsburg sworn in as assistant United States district attorneys for the Pittsburg district Monday at noon. Oath administered by Clerk Lindsay before Judge Buffington in the judge's chamber.
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J. N. Langham
D. M. Miller
Pittsburg
United States
Lindsay
Buffington
Prohibition Debate At Lytle School House
A debate is set for Friday evening January 21 at the Lytle School House on the question Prohibition is the paramount issue before the American people. Affirmative speakers include W A Dible N M Betheldeny George Dickey and D M Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebate
Lytle School House
Old Members Re elected to Presbyterian Board
At a congregational meeting of the Presbyterian church on Tuesday John F. Sieving Elmer W. Allison and Bf. Work were re elected as members of the board of trustees.
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The
Presbyterian Church
John F. Sieving
Elmer W. Allison
Bf. Work
Board of Trustees
Pie Social at Lowry Schoolhouse
A pie social is planned at the Lowry schoolhouse in White township on Friday evening. Local residents are invited to attend for desserts and community gathering. Proceeds may support school activities and local events.
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Lowry
White Township
TWO SOCIETIES MEET INDIANA COUNTY OFFICERS ELECTED
The Farmers Alliance and Industrial Union of Indiana County met at Lewis House. J P Martin was elected president Ed Johnston vice president J McManus secretary John E Clawson treasurer Mrs Marietta Thompson lecturer. Landlord Wori man thanked for use of his hotel. Next meeting at Hanging Rock school house in Rayne township in late June. The Patrons Mutual Fire Insurance Company also met at Lewis House Monday. Directors elected include Win Morrison James Speedy K Bichethoe Joiminter G W Brady S M McHenry W Botsford A Learn Cockport. Board reps in Jefferson County named W H Hall J O Lewis Ed Reitz J B Means Walter Andrew Ligenfelter. Directors to meet at Washingtons Hotel Punxsutawney next Tuesday to elect other officers.
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Farmers’ Alliance and Industrial Union of
Indiana County
Lewis House
J. P. Martin
Home
Ed Johnston
J. McManus
John E. Clawson
Marietta Thompson
C. M. Woriman
Hanging Rock School House
Rayne Township
Patrons Mutual Fire Insurance Company of
Indiana
Jefferson Counties
Win. Morrison
Marion Center
James Speedy
Chambersville
J. K. BicEthoes
Joiminter
Garbleton
G. W. Brady
Amrose
8. M. McHenry
White
Social Circles Spread Through Sleighing Parties and Entertainments
A town sleighing party enjoyed three dances and a supper at Sheloca on Friday. Miss Marie Wilson hosts a dinner this evening. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dickey hosted a sleighing party Friday at their Center township home. Master Clyde Heffelfinger held a taffy party with about 15 friends on Church street. Eighteen locals sleighed to Homer City for a late supper at Shadyside Hotel. Prof Makeover to address Spinsters Fortnightly Club January 27 in Library Hall. A 15-person party sleighed to Plumville Friday for dancing and supper, returning after midnight. Mr. and Mrs. A. Gessler entertained about 70 guests for their son Charles’s 21st birthday, with laurel décor and refreshments, dancing, and cards until 2:00 AM. Among abroad guests were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Donnelly, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Devere, and Miss Shrum of Latrobe.
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Sheloca
Marie Wilson
Church Street
Joseph Dickey
Center Township
Clyde Heffelfinger
Homer City
Shadyside
Makeover
Library Hall
Thuralay
Plumville
A. Gessler
Philadelphia Street
Charles
Joseph Donnelly
Howard Devere
Miss Shrum
Latrobe
Weddings of a Week Barnes Tiffany
Mr Joseph Barnes and Miss Emma Tiffany, prominent town residents, were married at 8 pm by Dr D J Waller at the bride's home on Seventh Street. A quiet ceremony with few guests, after which the couple will occupy a new home on East Philadelphia Street. Barnes is a Standard Oil agent and Tiffany a longtime teacher.
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Barnes
Standard Oil Company
Miss Tiffany
First
Second Ward
Walback and Rice Wed in West Wheatfield Township
Mr William Walback and Miss Iliza Rice both of West Wheatfield were married at the bride’s mother Mrs Susan Rice home on Tuesday January 4 by Rev W G Mead of Bolivar. A number of guests witnessed the ceremony. The couple are well known young people in the neighborhood.
Stiles and Cramer Wed in Philadelphia Street Office
Mr. Michael Stiles of Johnstown and Miss Savannah Cramer of Brushvalley township were married on Wednesday by Squire James Fenton at his office on Philadelphia Street.
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Michael Stiles
Johnstown
Savannah Cramer
Brushvalley Township
Squire James Fenton
Philadelphia Street
Will Remain in Office Postmaster Sansom Faced With Pressure
A Washington dispatch claimed Postmaster Sansom of this place faced removal over irregularities in handling business. The piece notes initial mail delivery teething troubles with the new free delivery system and argues Sansom should complete his term if his service improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
the City
Sansom
Robbery at Marchand Store Reported in Indiana Town
Thieves broke into Henry Wingart Son store in Marchand through a rear window on Sabbath night and carried away a large quantity of clothing and goods. A money drawer with several dollars was left unopened. Details appear in the Indiana Procress and the Pittsburg Daily Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wingart & Son
Marchand
Rebel Fire Brands The Confederates on Pennsylvania Soil
A veteran reminiscence recounts Fourteenth Cavalry actions from Martinsburg to Chambersburg and beyond. The narrator notes battles near Winchester and Darksville, capture of artillery, and the burning of Chambersburg, with vivid scenes of regimental exploits and a charging dawn assault.
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Pennsylvania
Fourteenth Cavalry
Church News Roundup Highlights Pulpits and Membership
Rev. William Nichol preached at Jeannette United Presbyterian last Sabbath. Rev. W H McMasters spoke in Shelocta United Presbyterian. Four new members added. Next Sunday has limited services at the Baptist church. January 16 Rev. Dr Meek preached at the Baptist church. Pulpits set for Anti-Saloon League ministers next Sabbath. Ministerial Association to meet Monday at 2 PM in the Presbyterian church. Rev J Day Brownlee to read on Executive Clemency. Center Presbyterian at Creekside held communion. eight new members added. elders ordained: Calhoun, Fairman, Stuchel. Rev. D M Kinter returned from Scranton. funeral of Hon A B Downing noted. next Sunday he will preach at the Christian church on The Church Established and Increased and Hear Ye Him. All welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Nichol
Jeannette
Greensburg
Methodist
Presbyterian
First United Presbyterian
Lutheran
Anti-Saloon League
Ministerial Association
Presbyterian Church
J. Day Brownlee
Center Presbyterian Church
Creekside
W. J. Wilson
David Calhoun
W. D. Fairman
A. Stuchel
D. M. Kinter
Scranton
A.B. Downing
Christian Church
Physicians Elect Officers at Indiana County Medical Society Meeting
Indiana County Medical Society met at the Court House to elect officers for the year. New president was Wm Hosack, vice president E B Earhart, secretary I P Klingensmith, and medical examiner L S Claggett. Delegates to national and state societies were named, with J T Cass and L S Claggett elected auditors. Barnesboro Furniture Company property at Barnesboro was sold by sheriff, listing George T Divers and H J Easley as owners.
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Indiana County Medical Society
Court House
Norman Lewis
Blairsville
W. L. Reed
OWS
Wm. Hosack
E. B. Earhart
Saltsburg
I. P. Klingensmith
L. 5. Clagget
J. T. Cass
West Lebanon
National Medical Society
W.B. Ansley
L. S. Clagget
J. M. St. Clair
Indiana
State Medical Society
W. B. Ansley
J. L. Harding
W. E.dodson
W. L. Shields
Jacksonville
L. S. Claggett
Barnesboro Furniture Company
Barnesboro
Sheriff’s
George T. Divers
H. J. Easley
Glen Campbell
Mercantile Appraiser J C Wells Begins County Tour
Smicksburg appraiser J C Wells arrives in town on Monday to start his annual county tour this week. D T Smith and Son of South Bend report last season yields of 19995 bushels rye and wheat, 17136 bushels oats, and 515 bushels timothy and clover seed.
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J. C. Wells
Smicksburg
D. T. Smith & Son
South Bend
County Surveyor Moorhead Moves Office to Court House
County Surveyor D. L. Moorhead has moved his office from the Farmers' Bank building to the third floor of the Court House. McClure's Magazine and the Proarss should be on your reading table, with a one year home subscription for only $1.80.
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D. L. Moorhead
Farmers’ Bank
Court House
McClure's Magazine
Proarnss
Deaths in Green township and Beringer area prompt notices
Prominent citizen James Johns of Beringer dies suddenly at a store from heart disease aged 56 leaving a large family. Beringer merchant Barto Beringer dies of typhoid fever aged about 54, a former Third ward council member and Baptist church supporter, survived by a wide family. Funeral services for Johns will be held Thursday. Beringer’s funeral occurred Friday with interment in Greenwood cemetery.
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James Johns
Beringer
Calvin Wallace
Green Township
Pittman Beringer
Johns
Calvin Wallace Dies After Pneumonia Visit Near Beaver
Calvin Wallace a prominent Washington township resident died of pneumonia Wednesday at 10 30 a m in the home of William Marlin near Beaver Beaver county. He had traveled from Indiana December 24 to visit Mr Marlin and fell ill with pneumonia ten days later. He was engaged to Miss Jennie Marlin who nursed him until his death His bride was at his side. The remains were brought to Willet for burial in the Washington Presbyterian church graveyard where a funeral was held Saturday. He is survived by brothers Lewis Perry and Wilson in Washington township sisters Mrs John Marlin Willet and Misses Josephine and Jane at home.
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Calvin Wallace
Washington Township
Willet
William Marlin
Beaver
Beaver County
Wallace
Indiana
Washington Presbyterian Church
Rayne Township
A. T. Bell
Lewis
Perry
Wilson
John Marlin
Josephine
Jane
Miss Elizabeth Brown Dies After Illness Near Peon Ran
Elizabeth Brown died at her brother William Browns home near Peon Ran on Sabbath morning aged about forty after a period of mental trouble and a recent apoplexy. Funeral services were led by Rev. L R Wylie and she was buried in Manor graveyard Cherryhill township.
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Elizabeth Brown
William
Near
Peon Ran
Alexander K Stewart dies at 79 in Washington township
Alexander K Stewart of Washington township died Tuesday at 6:30 am aged 79 years months and 28 days after a period of ill health. A member of Washington Presbyterian church in Rayne township he leaves wife and children Mary Ann Shannon Emma Orr Adeline Trusal Marandi George Laura Wilkins and John H Stewart. Funeral Thursday at 1 pm conducted by Rev A T Bell followed by church graveyard burial.
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Alexander K. Stewart
Washington Township
Washington Presbyterian Church
Rayne Township
Mary Ann Shannon
Emma Orr
Adeline Trusal
Marandi
George
Mrs Wallace of Willet Dies After Ill Health
Mrs. Wallace widow of the late William Wallace of Willet died Monday evening at about 80 after a period of illness. Her son Calvin died six days earlier but the family kept the passing private. She was a member of Washington Presbyterian church and funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. T. Bell with interment following.
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Crete
Hart
U. S
Indiana Peocress
Pittsburgh Daily Times
Rebel Fire Brands
Chambersburg
Lester
Hunter
Martinsburg
West Virginia
Washington
Ohio River
Cole
Martineburg
Winchester
Darksville
Wade Hampton
Wwe
Crook
Imboden
Ashby
Williamsport
Ounce
Connellsville
Pennsylvania Reserves
Hancock
Morefield
Tom
Thompson
Kerr
Gen. Averill
Averill
Poat
Capt. Kerr
Johnnie
Fourteenth
Virginia
Shenandoah Valley
Sheridan
Custer
Merritt
Rudyard Kipling
Church News
Bartio Beringer
Barto Beringer
Third Ward
Frank Douglass
New Baptist Church
Alexandria
Iowa
John
Burnside
Thomas
Pittman
Robert Snail
Jacob Garman
A. J. Farman
Greenwood Cemetery
Mes, William Wallace
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