Murder Shocks West Lebanon Family in Brutal Beating
John McCombs beat his wife Amanda to death with a rifle butt, then attempted to hang himself in a wagon shed after a confrontation with Alvin Slusher. Neighbors and officials, including County Detective Jo Wi Neal, investigated. McCombs was jailed for murder as the community learned of the tragedy near West Lebanon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Déglovay
Hissithe
Evenhan
John McCombs
Lebanon
Pepe
Thomas Haslett
Hazlett
Hnstible
H. B. Fulton
Westeragon
Jo Wi"Neal
Coroames
Hammers
Combs
Alvin Slusher
al- BE
Slusher
Eype
Agri McCombs
Oroner
Foman
McCombs
Walter
Thomas Hazlett
Jacksonvilla
McCombsa
Indiana
Nice
Amanda McCombs
George Ball
Olivet
Armstrong County
Alex McCba
Widers Ridge
William ‘Gad
Robert McCombs
Wastes
Jet Lebanon
Good Roads Train Visits County For Road Building Talks
State College experts aboard the Good Roads train tour through Pennsylvania will speak at each stop on road construction. Officials will present lectures and display models of machines for shaping and maintaining roads. The event, linked to a timber tract owned by D. P. Rinn and Butter, follows a purchase by Miller & Isaac of a 4.8 acre tract near Johnstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oes State College
Pennsylvania
Ets College
Wexperts
Dorrent
Beélea
Se Timber
Washington
D. P. Rinn
Butter
Town
Miller & Isaac
Johnstown
I & Gutter
State moves to control rabies outbreak in county dogs
Two physicians from the State Sanitary and Livestock Board, Dr. Weamer and Dr. Dikin, were sent to Dixonville and Webrum to investigate and curb a rabies epidemic. Eleven dogs in Dixonville were killed and buried or cremated after showing rabies signs. most victims belonged to foreigners. Quarantines on dogs remain in place as Dr. Weamer shifts to Clymer and Dr. Elkin to Webrum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixonville
Webrum
Weamer
J. H. Dikin
State Sanitary and Livestock Board
Clymer
A. B. Clawson
Mr. Clawson
Pr. J. H. Bikin
Officers for Patrons Mutual Fire Insurance
The directors elected M Miller as president and James Speedy as secretary at Punxsutawney last week. L M Lewis became treasurer with William Morrison and Lee Stewart named adjustors for Indiana and Jefferson counties respectively. James Crossman and Jesse Long serve as secretary and collector for Indiana and Jefferson counties, with S J Mulberger and Eli Miller as general agents. The review notes $13,000 paid in losses and 587 policies written this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patron’s Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Punrsutawney
M. Miller
Graceton
James Speedy
Indiana
L. M. Lewis
Punxsutawney
William Morrison
Marion Center
Indiana County
Lee Stewart
Grange
Jefferson County
James A. Crossman
Jessie C. Long
S. J. Mulberger
Eli Miller
Flood victim found near Seward linked to 1889 Johnstown flood
Skeleton of a man, believed lost in the 1889 Johnstown flood, was washed from the Conemaugh River opposite Seward and interred as an unknown flood victim. Coroner James Hammers notified and the remains turned over to the Johnstown Flood Commission for burial in a Johnstown cemetery plot. Nearby reports mention a Blairsville musical benefit, a Vandergrift store theft case, and local updates on district attorney and a woodcutter’s eye injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conemaugh
Seward
Johnstown
Conemaugh River
James 8. Hammers
Spirited Sabbath School Rally at mid winter district conven
At the mid winter convention of District No 2 covering Banks Canoe Grant and Montgomery townships the Hast Mahoning Baptist church at Purchase Lipa hosted delegates from 23 of 30 schools. Despite bad roads and weather the gathering energised Sunday school workers with talks by Forsythe Sebring Schneibeley Burkey and Price. Music directed by J R King inspired attendees as W T Mahaffey announced the district’s progress toward front line standard, aiming nine schools, with May 27 28 in Glen Campbell for certificates and banner presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banks
Canoe
Grant
Montgomery
Hast Mahoning Baptist Church
Purchase Lipa
Forsythe
Sebring
D. C. Schneibley
D. Burkey
J. Price
J. R. King
Town
W. T. Mahaffey
Glen Campbell
Heirs to Two Estates Bequests in Wills of Furman and McCoy
In the will of August 17 1907 Jonathan W Furman of Green township leaves 45 acres and farm stock to son Samuel Furman and 18 acres plus 500 to son John Warren Furman. Daughters Virginia Roberts and Mary S Rinn receive 1500 each. Remainder divided among four children. William A McCoy of Cherryhill township dated November 2 1906 bequeaths 55 acres to daughter Julian and 78 acres to son Robert J McCoy. Testator’s notes go to Samuel A and Mary C Morris. Remainder split between Robert and Julian, who are executors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Furman
William McCoy
Jonathan W. Furman
Green Township
Samuel Furman
John Warren Furman
Virginia Roberts
Mary.s. Rinn
William A. McCoy
Cherryhill Township
Julian
Robert J. McCoy
Samuel A
Mary C. Morris
Robert
Real Estate Transfers and Pensions in Indiana County
Real estate transfers list multiple acres and lots sold in Indiana County with varied prices from 800 to 4000 dollars to buyers including Cynthia Hancock, George L. Rowe, J. C. George and Mary J. Bell among others. Pensions issued include names such as Joseph H. Chapman John T. Miller Abaelom Stoner Hilas A. Henniken Wilson Switzey Jacob L. Shank Cyrna Nupp and Henry Weaver with payments from 12 to 20 dollars. James T. Henry named on important legislative committees and the Blue Room at the Normal School opened for student use with a dance and concerts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
W.J. Moore
Tilliey McEwain
Salisburg
Edwin R. Walter
Harry B. Warren
Montgomery
Samuel C. Lydie
W., H. Clawson
Indiana
Mary J. Bell
Charlotte Balvin
White
Martin Balvin
Cora G. Campbell
Smicksburg
D. Kurt Stiteler
Esther A. Cummins
Buffington
John H. Cresawell
Commissioner of Pensions
J. N. Langham
Joseph H. Chapman
Pony Run
John T. Miller
Cochran Mills
Abaelom Stoner
Big Run
Hilas A. Ilenniken
Blairsville
Wilson Switzey
Parkers Landing
Jacob L. Shank
Penn Run
Benjamin H. Kankey
Shay
Cyrus Nupp
Brick Church
Cyrna Nupp
Lovejoy
Henry Weaver
Dayton
Arthur Evans
Alias A. Icklas
Bummerville
Catharine Foltz
Reynoldsville
Minor Pehild
Recreation Hall
Conservatory of Music Poplia
Court hears license applications with remonstrances noted
Judge Telford opened the annual license court session with twenty licenses on the list. Four applications proceeded without remonstrances, including Watt Kinter and the Indian Brewing Company. Remonstrances against others triggered lengthy hearings. several licenses, including the Commercial Hotel and Iselin Inn, faced objections over selling to minors and intemperate patrons. Getty House continued to February 6 due to missing counsel. The session also reported a $525 verdict in the Mardis land case, with postverdict motions filed to overturn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telford
Watt Kinter
Chambersville
Htel
Charles I
Nollenberger
Hellwood
Hellwood Inn
Gaetano Corrado
Webrum
Blacklick Inn
Indian Brewing Company
Indiana
Indian Brewery
W. J. Dougherty
Rossiter
Rossiter Hotel
W. F. Nasley
Clymer
Necley Hotel
R. ¥. Netley
Arcadia
Arcadia Hotel
C. M. Wortman
Clawson House
Jacob Ober
Emanuel Ruffner
Gipsy
Ober House
Christ C. Brixner
Lovejoy
Pleasant Valley Inn
E. Emopfielfs
New Indiana House
P. F. Gearty
Creekside
Commercial
Edward Dwyer
Samuel Mardis
James Mardis
Buffington Township
Plans for Institutes Reach Four County Centers
Land Tilleva leads four county farmers institute sessions planned for late February and early March under state Agriculture Department direction. County board chair 8 C. George of Wast Lebanon and local committee coordinate events at Cockport Mon Tue Feb 27 28, Monomer City Wed Thu Mar 1 2, Clarksburg Fri Sat Mar 3 4, and Plumville Mon Tue Mar 7 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land Tilleva
8. C. George
Wast Lebanon
Farmers’ Institute
Department of Agriculture
WEDDINGS OF A WEAK Blystone Johnston pair wed
Blystone G and Callia Mae Johnston of near Advance married by Squire Jacos Wleming. Witnesses include Lewis Able family and Samuel Johnston family from town. Frank Fisher family of Willet also present. Moore Skinner couples wed in Johnstown and Smickshure. Stivinen Brown unite in Chambersville with Rev M L Rowland presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blystone-Johnston
Lemon G, Blystone
Mins Callia Mae Johinston
Near Advance
Squire Jacos Wleming
Advance
Lhasa
Lewis Able
Town
Samuel Johnston
Iaelin
Frank Fisher
Willet
Moore-Skinner
Clarence Moore
Johnstown
Ora M. Skinner
Smickshure
W. Carey
Methodiat
Stivinen-Brown John Wi
Stivigsen
Mable Brown
Chambersville
M. L. Rowland
Plumville
Personal Briefs Highlight Local Travel and Visits
A flurry of social notes lists J C Rugh and dozen residents visiting towns from Johnstown to Pittsburgh, plus engagements and guest appearances. Names include Joseph Henderson, Mrs Vogal, Blaine Dodgson, W D Preck, W J Calhoun, Joseph A Binkley, E & Springer, Charles Miller, Charles Moorhead, Stella Vogel, Lillian Adams, and many others, with trips to Punxsutawney, St. Louis, Cleveland, and New York. The piece also mentions a jewelers’ banquet, engagement of Louis Bergman and Miss Feldman, and an upcoming joint institute program at Diamondville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Rugh
Vialad
Johnstown
Joseph Henderson
West
Lebanon
Iriny
John W. Vogal
North Fifth Streat
Ant Latrobe
Sf. Blaine Dodgson
Smicksburg
Homestead
Braddock
Pittsburg
W.D. Preck
Kellysburg
Wilkingburg
Pittaburg
W. J. Calhoun
South Tenth Street
Joseph A. Binkley
Near West Lebanon
E. &. Springer
State Photographers’ Association
Charles H. Miller
St. Louis
National Tailors’ Association
Charles Moorhead
Cambridge
Parente
J. C. Moorhead
School Street
Bertha
Martha Graff
Water Street
Punxentawney
Joseph W. Clements
Frad Wetting
North Sixth Street
Mia
John Speel
Washington, D. C
Stanley Mikin
Has
Orrin B. Emerick
Bride
Rochester Mills
W. EB. McCoy
New Divisions Added to Farmers' Telephones Company
At Marion Centur last week two new lines were extended in the Farmers' Telephones Company. One route will connect Marion Center to Hamilton and another serves Clymer borough. Several divisions report line rebuilds, new wire being strung, and ongoing repairs. Officers elected: William W. Hopkins president, N. B. North vice president, S. J. McManus treasurer, W. T. Burns, Scott Chambers, and H. Short, directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Extead
Farmers’ Telephones Company
Nunual
Marion Centur
Marion Center
Hamil
Clymer
William W. Hopkins
North
Pup
Indiana girl Roxie Kinter dead after kidney trouble
Roxie Kinter of Maple Street Indiana died Sunday afternoon at home after a long kidney ailment. She taught in Lucerne Center township, born April 14 1889 in Rayne township, survived by parents Mr and Mrs W S Kinter and siblings Amber Anna Charlotte Paul. funeral held at Oakland Cemetery.
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Miss Roxie Kinter
Misaaxie Kinter
Indiana
Maple Street
Sundayfternoon
Miss Kinter
Lucerne
Roxie Kinter
W. 8. Kinter
Rayne Township
Montgomery Township
Center Township
Amber
Anna
Charlotte
Paul Kinter
F. 8. Crawford
Oakland Cemetery
Alexander Woodward Walker
Armstrong Township
Pittsburg
Indiana County
Elizabeth Graham ‘Walker
Mia
Grace ‘Schwartz
Alice Pyle
Edythe
George
Elizabeth
Chambers Walker
Denver
Colorado
Harriet Walker
James MecCreight
Reynoldaville
Aurgive
Woodlawn Cemetery
Howard Lisle Long
W. J. Long
South Seventh Street
J. W. Cary
Blackmail Arrest Over Hush Money Demands in Centerville
Nohrlam G Neely of Centerville in West Wheatfield township faced blackmail accusations after letters demanding money were sent to him. Roger Ruger of West Wheatfield allegedly carried out the schemes, with a note directing payment to be left at Thomas Campbells fence. Sheriff later arrested Ruger and he remains in county jail as the investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sout
Nohriam G. Neely Wid Beroinguilding
Centerville
Uncle Sam
Lingh Ruger
Weat Wheatfield
Nohrlam G. Neely
Sam
Roger
Neely
West Wheatfield Township
Pittsburg
Stevens
Devoy
Thomas Campbell
Rager
Thomas
Smooth Stranger Robs Ernest Man Of Savings
Ernest Bajerski loses $800 after a Pittsburg stranger boarded with him and offered two fake two dollar bills for each real dollar. The conman, a six foot tall Polish man with brown hair and moustache, fled toward Indiana, leaving Joe and his wife to recover the remains of their money. Police have no trace of the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Batmas
Joe Bajersk
Ernest
Joe
Atranger
Wes
Joo
Indiana
Alrea
Stoen
Iy Trouble
Mineat
Baling
le Lis
Local Music Store Sold to Ken Pollock
Ken Pollock, longtime Mellor Company manager, has bought the local music store in town from the Mellor Company of Pittsburg and assumed ownership. Pollock plans to run the business in his name and continues Mellor’s sales of pianos organs and instruments. The notice notes Pollock’s affable efficiency and readiness to represent Mellor in ongoing sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Pollock
Mellor Company
Ling
Pittsburg
Pollock
Mual
Amet
Plang
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China
Goon Roads
Seewasd
Paradise Late
Home
Young Men's Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Harry B. Starshall
Paradise Isle
Halieve
Mr. Marshall
Blairaville
Vandergrift
Ralph Laxman
Gue Einstein
Baxman
Thia County
Minstein
Greensburg
W. FB
Biklu
W. F. Blin
Mercy
Daniel Henry
Ord
Jobo
Gilma
James T.enry
James T. Henry
Blakeville
Burney
Pew
Marcus
Indigna c. CrLoraRt
Syeeee Rosalier
Paloo
Demetrio Malavenda
Rossiter Aretti
Eran Elpes
Aualter Wassall Robin
Pees
Arcadia Annie Washuil
Jobo Baruch
Kaltes
Oo Krona
Trachers
Cherryhill
Green Townships
Diamondville
Wineman
Frank Walker
Clyde Fowler
Dplanche Frantz
Jamey Dickey
J. D. Adama
Buda Jlouck
Vera Simpson
Jvick Reed
Janelit Roberts
Gussie Weaver
D. LD. Patterson
Wills Houck
Orrin Askins
Agnes Croft
Edith Alers
J. S. Chapman
Thompson
A. J. Long
H. L. McCullough
Annie Pyock
Mac Stephens
P.M. Slekenberger
J. KW
Adams
Ople
Clyde South
Blaine Fleming
Vimer Depend
Joseph J. Weaver
Attention
Carmell
Mey
Marion
Oye Lie
Eliis Armstrong
Daisy Armstrong
Hillis Armstrong
Hillsdale
Armstrong
A. G. Craig
Gladys
Ethel
Joye
Cookport
Timothy Layton
Sue B. Layton
San Francisco
Cal
George Groft
Paul Carson
D. J. Garson
DuBois
James McGregor
Lawn
Parkwood
Ae Dubes
James MeGregor
J. C. McGregor
Illsworth McGregor
Mpank McGregor
Withhoe Conrad
William Conrad
Dulington
George Nipper
Charles Swearinger
Brushvilley
Benja‘nin Hileman
Wilikinsburg
Frank
Conrad
Harcvy McClarren
Iorry McClarren
Robert i McGlarren
Bewiehley
Oaklyn
I. Reed
Mary G. L. Reed
Blakevilla
Turtle Creek
Bhola
Hugh Raqghr Charord
Drokocution
Ernest Man
Noalor
Meike He
Bunky
Nealon
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