Judge White's Opinion on Liquor License Applications
Judge White grants three liquor license petitions after careful review of remonstrances and evidence. He warns druggists to avoid careless sales and emphasizes the law requires a fit applicant, suitable premises, and necessity for public accommodation. The opinion rejects general claims of rising drunkenness and asserts licensing remains essential for public order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Delow Wille
Henry
Crimea
Supreme Court
Ina
Caught by U S Officers Arrests in Blairsville Robbery Case
Police report shows two suspicious men linked to the Cramer and Sons burglary. Detectives recovered the stolen tools, identified by Blairsville residents, and both suspects were arrested and sent to Pittsburgh. A U S Court in Erie is set for July 15 with strong evidence expected to secure convictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cramer & Sons
J. B. Baughman
Blairsville
Smith
Jos. Cramer & Sons
Cramer
United States
Erie
Left leg amputated after knee infection drugs failed
Mr James A White of West Oak Street underwent successful left leg amputation between knee and thigh joints. Dr J M Knowlton with Drs John St Clair and H Durrit performed the operation to save his life. Postoperative examination showed knee joint bone was badly diseased and brittle. White shows strong verve and is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. White
West Oak Street
White
J. M. Knowlton
Knowlton
John St.Clair
Narrowly Escaped Death Near Blacklick Child Rescued
A three year old girl wandered onto a railroad track near Blacklick as a passenger train returned at noon. Engineer Wagle quickly reversed the engine and applied brakes, saving the child from a fatal crash. The girl, daughter of Harry Lawrance, sustained only a scalp flesh wound and remained in good spirits after the scare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagle
Harry Lawrance
Blacklick
Carnahan Girls Trial Draws Large Attentive Crowd
In Squire Fenton’s court room on Monday the Carnahan sisters faced trespassing and larceny charges from G. W. Schall of Homer City. A confession by one girl noted no theft, while witnesses raised suspicion on Ord. Bennett and H. W. Weir, with warrants issued. the girls were released on bail posted by J. N. Bennett and D. C. Weir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Fenton
Carnahan
G. W. Schall
Homer City
Ord. Bennett
H. W. Weir
Emma
Etta Carnahan
Schall
J. N. Bennett
D.C. Weir
Landlord Mr S B King Trails Stallion at Fair Grounds
Mr S B King of the Hotel Brandon at Spangler visited town on Monday driving a fine light bay stallion with Timber lake Bros at the fair grounds. The trotting horse will be tracked during the coming month and may chase fast stock at the fair this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. King
Brandon
Spangler
Mr. King
Timberlake Bros
Fair Grounds
Thieves Enter Grain Warehouse and Steal Flour
Thieves gained entry to A. G. Glenn grain warehouse on Friday evening and removed four sacks of flour. They searched the office drawers for money but Glenn had removed the funds the night before. Glenn believes he has a clue to the culprits, while bars at local houses opened on Monday for patrons. The Indiana House bar remains closed for several days due to repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Glenn
Glenn
Mr. Glenn
Clawson
Indiana House
Jailor Moves Prisoners to Reformatories in Morning
Jailor R N Miller escorted Frank Roof to the Huntingdon Reformatory on vaa Senda. Earlier Sheriff Jonas Mack conducted Halsey W to the Morganza Reformatory, all noted in a morning transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. Miller
Frank Roof
Huntingdon Reformatory
Vaa Senda
Jonas Mack
Halsey W
Morganza _ Reformatory
Lost and Won Two Games at Normal Park
Normal suffered a defeat as Derry won 5 to 2 in a brisk afternoon game. McMullen pitched superbly for Derry, with Burns catching and Gourley and Pounds contributing in the field. Williams and Kinsel starred for Normal as both teams combined for a long, low scoring contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal
Derry
Alex McMullen
Burns
John Gourley
Pounds
Williams
Kinsel
McKeesport
Normal Park
McElhoes
Owens
Gourley
Gerhard
I McGauphey
Wood
O'Hara
Allen
D. Williams
McGaughey
Campbell
Gour
Accident injures Emory Bence near Glen Campbell
Emory Bence of Dixonville, son of Henry Bence, was injured while handling a dynamite cap during railroad construction with Pittsburg and Eastern Railway near Glen Campbell. A fragment burned his face and body, shattered his left thumb and two fingers, and a fragment struck his abdomen. His brother Harry was unhurt. Doctors amputated parts of the injured digits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emory
Henry Bence
Dixonville
Glen Campbell
Pittsburg & Eastern Railroad
Harry
J. C. McMillen
W. G. Lockard
Arrest of Lorenza Shank on grave charge by overseers
Lorenza Shank of White township was arrested by Constable Wettling and jailed Saturday on a grave charge preferred by Sara Henry. The girl is described as a pauper from Cherryhill township and the charge is said to have been made by the poor overseers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenza Shank
White Township
Wettling
Sara Henry
Cherryhill Township
Lightning damages Stanley barn near Rochesters Mills
The barn of Wm. H. Stanley near Rochesters Mills was struck by a bolt during Wednesday evening’s storm. The corner of the structure was shattered slightly but the barn did not catch fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Stanley
Rochesters Mills
Jail Warden Miller Faces Fluctuating Prisoner Roster
Jail warden Miller manages the jail's changing population, with last week showing sixteen prisoners and a current count of thirteen boarders, reflecting ongoing inmate turnover and custody demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Ia
Fines and Penalties From Buffington Township Court
The article reports on road case views and witness turnout, multiple pending verdicts, and sentences. It notes fines for larceny and assault, reformatories for shop thefts, arguments over Laurel Run versus Ritter's furnace roads, and a reward dispute over a horse thief with Hosack and Lindsey contesting eligibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Little
J. W. Botsford
H. R. Depp
R. O. Allison
Brushvalley
Cherryhill
Cochran
William Harman
West Wheatfield Township
Matilda Sylvanus
Frank Roof
Alexander Malcolm
Huntingdon
Halsey Walker
Malcolm
Washington County
Burlington Township
Miller
Laurel
Wintondale
Blacklick
Cambria County
Ritter
Laurel Run
James W. Kern
D. C. Mack
M.H. Hosack
Hosack
Lindsey
New Salem
Westmoreland County
Mr. Lindsey
James
Black
Abraham Wallace
Kime & Conner
Daniel F. Smith
W. R. Smith
J. M. Hine
New Tril
Dr. I. P. Klingensmith
Blairsville
Taylor Buchanan
R. T. Pearce
Rev Q A Hamill Stricken With Hemorrhage Illness
The Rev Q A Hamill lies ill at his parents home in White township after several severe hemorrhages last week. His throat trouble and current poor health may affect his duties at the Jacksonville and Conemaugh United Presbyterian churches for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. A. Hamill
White Township
Ene Tee Cing Sam
Jacksonville
Conemaugh United Presbyterian
Oil well accident injures man in West Virginia county
A man identified as Harry ee 8 N Moor head sustained serious injuries while working at an oil well in Ronegalia county West Virginia on a recent shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Harry Ee
N. Moorhead
Ronegalia County
Death of John R. Marshall Revered Community Leader
John R. Marshall died suddenly from heart failure on Wednesday night at 12 30. He had been in declining health after a sleepwalking fall a year earlier. Born in Blacklick township he served in the 76th Pennsylvania and Keystone Zouaves, later working as baggage master for the railroad and serving as West Indiana borough councilman. A Mason and Knight of Honor, he was funeralized by Dr. Hall with Masons at Greenwood cemetery. He is survived by a wife and ten children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Marshall
Blacklick Township
Army
Co. G
76Th Reg
Keystone Zouaves
West Indiana
Marshall
Knights of Honor
Hall
Railroad Avenue
Masons
Greenwood Cemetery
Remarkable Cherryhill Farmer James M Campbell Dies
James M Campbell of Cherryhill township died Saturday morning at about five o'clock aged nearly 94 he was the oldest resident of Cherryhill and among the county's oldest. Born in Westmoreland he moved to Blacklick then White township before settling on a Cherryhill farm. He married Sarah Hamilton and left a wife and four children John Nettie Flora and Plym outh Hamill. A Presbyterian, Dr Hall conducted the funeral at his home Sunday and interment followed at Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Campbell
Cherryhill Township
Mr. Campbell
Westmoreland County
Blacklick Township
White Township
Sarah Hamilton
Robert Hamilton
Upper Twolick
John
Nettie
Flora
Plymouth Hamill
Presbyterian Church
Hall
Greenwood Cemetery
Death of Mr John Harman in Washington Township
Mr John Harman of Washington township died suddenly Wednesday from convulsions at his father George Harman’s home. The young man, long prone to fits, grew gravely ill the day before and suffered continued convulsions until death. He was esteemed and belonged to Center Presbyterian Church at Creekside, where his remains were interred on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harman
Washington Township
George Harman
Center Presbyterian Church
Creekside
Death of John Kunkle in Washington Township
John Kunkle of Washington Township died Wednesday morning at about fifty after a knee carbuncle led to blood poisoning. He belonged to Curry Run Presbyterian Church. Rev. Wilson of Sheloca will conduct the funeral Thursday. Interment will be in Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kunkle
Washington Township
Curry Run
Death of Miss Eliza McCusky of Rayne Township
Miss Eliza McCusky aged about 77 died Friday. A lifelong Rayne resident she lived on the McClusky farm and was a member of Gilgal Presbyterian church East Mahoning where her remains were interred on Sabbath. She is survived by two sisters and a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliza McCusky
Rayne Township
McClusky
Gilgal Presbyterian Church
East Mahoning Township
Week's Marriages at Penn Run and Nearby
Two ceremonies at Penn Run on Thursday witnessed by about sixty guests. Dr. Thomas D. Stephens and Miss Mattie Simpson wed with Rev. J Day Brownlee officiating. they plan a ten day honeymoon to Niagara Falls. J M Rugh and Miss Mary Rhodes also married at Penn Run with Rev. Wylie presiding. they will reside in Penn Run. A third couple, J S Weaver and Miss Effie Lohr, to wed at the bride's home tonight with vows by Rev. Mee. Honeymoons planned for Atlantic City and other sea resorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas D. Stephens
Penn Run
Mattie Simpson
Nathan Simpson
White Township
J. Day Brownlee
First United Presbyterian Church
J. M. Rugh
Mary Rhodes
Alexander Stuchel
Wylie
Phan
Harmerer Hy Newrs
Cherry Township
Pean Run
J. 5. Weaver
Kiro Bonar
Misa Effié Lohr
Somemet
Mee Aeenns
Atlantic City
Sea Shore
Out at the school at commencement week records set
The Norman school marks its most successful session with 71 seniors and 75 juniors taking exams and none failing. Commencement week features senior reception, baccalaureate by President Moffat, campus expansion, new dormitory, and model children’s closing program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
State Committee
Normal Chapel
Waller
Moffat
Washington—Jefferson College
Moffatt
Hall
Brownlee
Wilson
Graham
Emmett
Albert Carter
Normal Grove
Misnes Clark Hore
Riddle
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U. S
Cramer& Sons’ Store
McMullen
Buffington Township
Hamill
the Grim Reaper
Eliza McClusky
Patriotic Services
Lindy
Jesh
Benson,Jr
Grapdeemmze
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