Bars Must Close Judge Issues New Liquor Hearing Rule
Judge White issued an order halting liquor sales for at least a month and set the fourth Monday of March as the hearing date for all liquor license applications. Licenses would date from April 1 for one year, with seven applicants listed from Cherry Tree Glen Campbell and Indianapolis area hotels. The move shifts publication timing to three weeks before the March term, avoiding midwinter notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Fudge White
Prothonotors
Court of Quarter Sessions
David F. Smith
Cherrytree
B. B. Kime
Harry Clark
Glen Campbell
J. L. Cain
American House
Joseph W. Clements
Indiana House
William H. Clawson
Clawson House
M. ©. Wortman
Lewis House
Eliot Jr. Arrested for Drunken Assault in Third Ward
Tom Eliot Jr of Third ward was arrested by Policeman Malcolm on Saturday afternoon for intoxication. He was jailed and sentenced by Burgess Smith on Monday to 15 days of solitary confinement after an assault on the arresting officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Eliiot, Jr
Third Ward
Malcolm
Burgess Smith
Eliot
Principal Gourley Elected for Marion Center School
Mr John C Gourley of Covode has been elected instructor for the coming summer session at Marion Center public schools. A former Indiana Normal school student, he is regarded as a prominent county school teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Gourley
Covode
Marion Center
Couple Married in Spangler Church on January 10
Daniel Sexton formerly of this place and Alice McGee of Spangler wed in the Catholic church at Spangler on January 10. Sexton is a son of Jerry Sexton of White township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Sexton
Jerry Sexton
White Township
Alice McGee
Spangler
Lecture at Elders Ridge by Mr J D Daugherty Esq
Mr J D Daugherty of Kittanning will lecture in the Presbyterian church at Elders Ridge on Friday evening January 28. His subject will be In the Rank and File.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Daugherty, Esq
Kittanning
Elders Ridge
Nominations143 Ward Republicans Name Candidates for Primary
The four ward Republicans met at polling places on Friday and chose nominees for the forthcoming primary to be held Saturday evening from 5 to 8 for ward and borough offices. The list includes judges of election inspectors councilmen school directors assessors and a lively contest for justice of the peace with six candidates. The borough ticket shows a slate for justice of the peace treasurer overseers and auditors with several names named for each post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Pierce
S. F. Warner
J. M. Dickson
H. H. Brilhart
Wm. Hosack
G. W. Wheeler
Indyge
Alex
T. Taylor
Harry Yuckenberg
J. T. Boucher
A. C. Braughler
J. T. Bell
John A. Findley
James Campbell
Robert F. Walker
Fourth Ward
H. M. Lowry
J. Wils McCartney
Elder Peeler
W. S. Daugherty
A. F. Bowman
Justice of the Peace
J. A. Crossman
James Penton
George Row
Andrew Gailey
B. B. Tidany
George J. Keller
A. W. Mab
Two New Members Admitted To Ministerial Association
The Ministerial Association met at the Presbyterian church on Monday afternoon. Rev J D Brownlee’s paper on Executive Clemency was postponed due to Rev Mr Keeley’s address on the Anti-Saloon League. Keeley was thanked. a local league will be organized Thursday evening. A WCTU committee attended. The association passed a resolution supporting the town women against liquor licenses. Next meeting set for February 7 at the First United Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
J. D. Brownlee
Mr. Keeley
Anti-Saloon League
Keeley
First United Presbyterian Church
Fire destroys Kennedy dwelling and barn near Smicksburg
The Kennedy home and its barn in West Mahoning township were burned shortly after noon on Thursday. The fire started in the house, likely from a defective flue, and spread to the nearby barn as the family tried to save belongings. Most articles were ruined, last year’s crops lost, but no livestock burned. Insurance covered the destroyed property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kennedy
Smicksburg
West Mahoning Township
Immense lumber sale near Nashville under Hoover firm
A large pine timber tract near Nashville, long controlled by Hoover Hughes & Co., was sold last week to John DuBois. The deal includes coal under the tract and a new mill to be built by spring. Pittsburg & Eastern Railroad Co. plans to extend to the mill to provide shipping facilities. Also notes a drowned horse near Big Run, Rev J F Coss in Washington NC now editing The Watch Tower, Fairview schoolhouse not reopening this winter, and Mrs H A Waddell severely ill in Scottdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Hoover, Hughes & Co
John DuBois
Pittsburg & Eastern Railroad Company
Valuation Rise Shown in Indiana County Triennial Statement
The triennial statement for Indiana county appears in this issue, noting a valuation increase over the last three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Northwood Glass project amid board of trade push
The Board of Trade aims to keep the Northwood Glass Company in Indiana by soliciting subscriptions totalling about 3,000 dollars with final reports due next Monday. Talks of a possible transfer under conditions and plans for an enameling works in Indiana loom, while officers for the board are elected and a charter application is anticipated. A long narrative on 11th Regiment, P. R. V. G. camp life follows, including lines about camp scenes near Washington and Gen Abe Lincoln, field experiences, and picket duties.
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Northwood Glass Company
Indiana
Board of Trade
Northwood Company
Als
Board of Trades
Northword Glass
Bach
England
America
Harry Northwood
Northwood
Judge White
H. M. Lowry
Edward Rowe
Pranklin Sunsum
J. M. Watt
W. R. Loughry
John A. Beatt
W. &. Daugh
Georgetown
Costen
Frank Young
Indiana County
Archie Stewart
Changes in SIAIL routes disrupt Smicksburg mail schedule
County wide mail route changes since New Year spark protests from Smicksburg patrons. Old daily mail from Pittsburg arrived by 3 4 p m now 7 p m via new route to supply Ross Mayne Frantz s mill. Northern county changes shift Smicksburg Pupxsutawney mail to alternate days, angering locals. Indiana office gains better eastbound service with 8 50 a m train carrying eastern mail and three daily railroad mails east and west. West Lebanon gains two daily mails from Indiana via Elders Ridge. Marion Center routes updated with new closing times February 15.
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Bowe
Indiana
Sumsburg
Mil
Smicksburg
Daily Mail
Pittsburg
Rossmayne
Frantz
South Mahoning Township
Pupxsutawney
North Point
Walier
Hamilton
Marion Center
Elders Ridge
West Lebanon
Edii
Fair Managers Decide to Borrow to Pay Debts
At a Friday board meeting the fair society decided to borrow funds to settle debts incurred during the last fair, totaling about 700 dollars. They also approved another two day Fourth of July celebration on the fair grounds with a full amusement program to be prepared later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Fair Managers
Liveryman Boggs Pursues Man After Missing Return
On Friday liveryman Harry A Boggs hired four horse and buggy to W D Condron who drove to Strongstown pledging to return that evening. He delayed until Monday prompting a warrant. Countable Wettling pursued him and met him returning to town edge. The larceny charge against Kailee was withdrawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry A. Boggs
W. D. Condron
Strongstown
Kailee
Division and Brigades Under McCall Command at Review
An account describes Major-General George A. McCall commanding a division with three brigades under him. Brigadier-Generals Reynolds Meade and Ord lead the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Sixth, Seventh, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, and Twelfth regiments. The brigade artillery accompanies each unit as flags are presented by Governor Curtin on September 10. The narrator notes a mixed first impression of Meade and praises his later historical role.
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Ments
George A. McCall
John F. Reynolds
George G. Meade
E. O. C. Ord
Estate Divided: Stewart Will Probed in Washington Township
The will of Alexander Stewart, late of Washington township, filed for probate, bequeaths his widow a horse, two cows, and use of the dwelling. she gets $400 from coal land sale. Sons R B Stewart and G C Stewart receive $500 each. John H Stewart gets the farm in Washington township. Daughters and remaining heirs divide the coal sale proceeds. executors named are John H Stewart and Samuel Fleming. Witnesses: Smith M Black and Samuel Fleming.
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Alexander Stewart
Washington Township
Register and Recorder’s Office
Stewart
G. C. Stewart
John H
Spacres
Mary Ann
Rachel Adeline
Laura
Miranda
Emma J
John H. Stewart
Samuel Fleming
Smith M. Black
Oil Mystery Still Unsolved Near Crete Farm
At the James Bothel farm near Crete oil excitement resurged with small new finds. Visitors continue to come but quantities are limited. Oil appears during wet seasons and vanishes in cold weather. A full analysis awaits gathering enough sample. no explanation yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bothel
Crete
Social Circles Gather for Ladies Tea and Dime Social
Mrs W Guthrie hosted a tea for several friends on Thursday at Church street. Miss Laura Cunningham hosted about 30 guests Friday night for guest Miss Iya Taylor of Blairsville. A Dime Social was held at the M E church parsonage with each member contributing a dime and pie and coffee served. Mrs J M Torrence hosted a Friday dinner with 13 place settings and 13 regrets reported.
Weddings of a Week Emmons Baterbaugh Duncan Devinney
WEDDINGS OF A WEEK details three local marriages. Fred Emmons of Homer City weds Elda Baterbaugh at his parents home with Rev. E C Emmons officiating. Samuel Duncan and Clara De Vinney, both near Homer City, marry at Brushvalley Baptist parsonage with Rev. A B Runyan. Henry N Shank and Rhoda J McGuire, from Mitchells Mills, wed at the Lutheran parsonage with Rev. Lewis Hay officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Emmons
Homer City
Elda Baterbaugh
Ellis Baterbaugh
Center Township
E. C. Emmons
Shane McGuire
Henry N. Shank
Rhoda J. McGuIre
Mitchells Mills
Lewis Hay
County Historical Society Formed At County Seat
A new county historical society was organized last evening in Attorney John A. Scott's office. Officers elected include President James Mec Gregor, Vice President W. L. Stewart, Recording Secretary Wm. Calhoun, Treasurer John H. Hill. Executive committee: H. S. Thompson, S. A. Smith, S. J. Telford, John A. Scott, D. C. Mack, S. M. Work. The group aims to collect authentic county history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Scott
James MecGregor
W. L. Stewart
Wm. Calhoun
John H. Hill
H.S. Thompson
A. Smith
S. J. Telford
D. C. Mack
S. M. Work
Baptist Young People rally to be held February 17
The Indiana Association Baptist Young Peoples' Union plans a rally February 17 at the local church. Rev. A. J. Furman aids Greensburg revival and will return Saturday to resume preaching. Rev. D. M. Kinter will speak on Prayer Answered in the morning and the Power of a Shadow in the evening. Seats free. Subscriptions offered for Process and BeClure's Magazine at $1.50 a year.
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The
Baptist Young Peoples’ Union of the Indiana Association
A. J. Furman
Greensburg
Meek
D. M. Kinter
Dead man's will sparks four day trial in Grant township
A will contest over Josiah Widdowson Sr. estate, valued at around $100000, occupied Judge White for four days. Contestants allege fraud in will writing and signature, citing two inks and alleged improper influence by Josiah Jr. The court refused to issue an issue to a jury and the case will be appealed to the Supreme Court.
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White
Supreme Court
Josiah Widdowson
Grant Township
Register and Recorder’s Office
John Widdowson
Cunningham & Fisher
D. H. Tomb
John Blair
John H. Hill
Messrs
E. B. Widdowson
David Gorman
Thomas Barrett
W. L. Stewart
John A. Scott
D. L. Crebs
W. A. Hatzerty
Clearfield
Albert E. Maltby
Slippery Rock State Normal School
Squire D. A. Gorman
Hortons
Joseph Widdowson
Josiah Widdowson, Jr
Squire Gorman
Josiah, Jr
D. Gorman
Josiah,Sr
Josiah Jr
Three Indiana County Bar Members Admit New Lawyers
Judge White formally admitted William Banks Harry W Fee and David Blair as members of the Indiana County Bar after weeks of examination. Banks will practice in his father's office Blair will do likewise and Fee will remain in Attorney D H Tomb's office until spring at least.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Bar
Mr. Fee
D. H. Tomb
Loughry & Co Seek New A W Wilson Store Location
W R Loughry and Company plan to buy the A W Wilson store room and move to a new location in early spring. Agreement on price is in place and closing would occur promptly if the current owners agree to terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Loughry & Co
A. W. Wilson
Indiana Dramatic Association Keeps Public Entertainment
The Indiana Dramatic Association staged a Monday evening performance in Cunningham's Hall with The Top Landing as the farce. Presented by Walter H. Jackson Ernest Stewart and H. M. Beam along with Erma Cunningham and Marion Christy. The association plans a future public entertainment titled A razy Patch.
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Indiana Dramatic Association
Cunningham’s Hall
Messrs. Walter. H. Jackson
Ernest Stewart
H. M. Beam
Erma Cunningham
Marion Christy
Arazy Patch
Birthday Event At Cramer In Honor Of Mrs Stephens
On Tuesday evening last week friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Elias Stephens in Cramer to celebrate Mrs Stephens birthday. The gathering featured a warm reception and a display of gifts marking a memorable anniversary for the couple.
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Cramer
Elias Stephens
Stephens
Robbery at Blairaville hits nation store for jewelry
Thieves entered T. R. Travia’s nation store in Blairsville on Sabbath night and carried away jewelry valued at $125. Police respond as investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairaville
Nation
T. R. ‘Travia
Blairsville
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John Doty
Rochester Mills
Big Run
J. F. Coss
This Place
Washington, N. C
Watch Tower
Church of Christ
Fairview
Cance Township
Migs Ora
Fairview Church
H. A. Waddell
Gertrude Thompson
J. Will Thompson
Scottdale
Sirs
Waddell
Lincoln
11Th Regiment
Smuhh
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Pennsylvania Reserve Division
Qwe
Park McDonald
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