Pittsburgh murder victims in coal yard shooting
County detective Neal and Constable on the trail of a killer after a Sunday night shooting in Pittsburg left two men dead. The 24 year old married victim died in West Penn Hospital, while Joseph Ball was instantly killed. Suspect Walter Comenskey remains at large. both men were employed by Saltsburg Coal and Coke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aner
Pittsburg
Fas
County
Neal Ana
Ste i West-Penn ™ Hospital
Joseph Ball
Walter Comenskey
Saltsburg Coal and Cokepany
Josiah 1
Westmoreland County
Spirited Christian Rally Represents Sabbath Schools at Clymer
The district No 2 Christian Sabbath School Association held its annual convention at Clymer on Thursday. All but three Sabbath schools in Green Pine and Cherryhill townships represented, with over 125 registered. President David J. Price of Clymer led the program and J R King of town supervised music. Officers elected include President David J. Price, Clymer. Vice President Howard O Neil, Lovejoy. Secretary S A Krider, Stafford. Treasurer Mrs E Turner, Pine. Meetings planned for January at Plats and next June at Harmony Presbyterian Church in Penn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clymer
Green, Pine
Cherryhill
Clandiana
County
David J. Price
J.R. King
Ted Sabbath
J. T. Davis
Henry
Blairsville
Uthrie
A. O. Cravener
Christian ‘Church
Plats
Harmony Yterian
Penn
Pres‘David
J. Price
Vicent
Howard O'Neil
Lovejoy
Retary
S.A. Krider
Stafford
Easurer
E. Turner
Pine
Efi
Chicago Fourth Celebrations Kill Many Injure Thousands
The Chicago Tribune reports nationwide results from the Fourth of July festivities showing 44 deaths and 2,361 serious injuries. Fireworks caused most fatalities and injuries, with cannon and firearms also contributing. Runaways and fire-related incidents are noted among the hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
The
Chicago Tribune Today
United States
Capks elects Me Lain Chosen Commander of Company F
At the election of Company F N G Py held last evening Me Lain was selected commander of the organization. Captain Lewis Ar a Wheeler resigned. Marion Center beat Georgeville at Marion Center by a reported score. Batteries Georgeville Haslett and Hamilton Marion Center McGregor and McGregor were noted. An unrelated line mentions a girl attempting an end to her life and a death at age 49, with garbled surrounding text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capks
F.N. G. Py
Lewis
Georgeville
Marion Center
Marion
Mare
Georgevile
Haslett
Hamilton
Marion Conshere-McGregor
McGregor
Indiana Normal trustees approve dormitory addition plan
The Board of Trustees of Indiana Normal decided to spend 850,000 for a fireproof addition to the main building and to enlarge the dining hall by about one third. Ament, Daugherty, Wood, Clark, Rowe and Sutton form the building committee to secure plans and present them later. Work begins this summer on the west side bridging passage. The addition will be fireproof and modern, housing about one fourth as many students as the main building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Indiana Normal
Ilpht St. Way
Adige
James BH. Ament
Daugherty J. Wood Clark
Howard Rowe
Thomas Sutton
Double Hanging Tomorrow in County Jail
Final preparations rush ahead for the execution of Veltra and Carbone in the county jail tomorrow morning. The double scaffold will be placed and tested this afternoon as the condemned men spend time with a spiritual adviser and compose farewell letters. A group portrait of Veltra Carbone and six other inmates with Sheriff Thomas and District Attorney Elkin was taken last week. Four prisoners were sent to Pittsburgh to serve long penitentiary terms. Veltra and Carbone will be hanged after which two murderers will remain in the jail. Vestra requests release from jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veltra
Carbone
Joe Veltra
Bruno Carbone
Thomas
Elkin
Pittsburgh
Véltra
Garbone
Telford
Frank’ Vestra
Family reunions strengthen ties across four lineages
The Harbisons and Cuvoninghams joined with the McCoys and Robinsons for lawnside gatherings. Reunions at Harbison homestead east of town, Cunningham residence near Parkwood, Center township, and Robbinson home near Shelocta drew 45 to 185 guests with dinners, music, and memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbisons
Cuvoninghams
Harbison
Town
David
Sarah Harbison
N. M. Baker
Edward
Blairaville
J. A. Henderson
Center Township
John Robbinson
William Robinson
Shelocta
OLYMER OAR WRECK AT SHORTS CURVE NO ONE HURT
A crowded trolley on the Oly mer line left its tracks at Shorts Curve Monday evening. The rear truck struck a trolley pole, breaking it in two. Passengers were shaken but uninjured. Conductor William Moorhead and freight baggage crew member suffered minor injuries but Moorhead reported for duty next afternoon. Motor man Foster Comer halted power as the front truck remained on the tracks. Several excursionists were aboard and visibly startled. Nearby visitors Mr and Mrs John D Wells and two children visited Cozad Nebraska. Wells plans trips to California and Washington for the Alaska Yukon exposition in Seattle. Ex Prothonotary W R Calhoun and Deputy Lloyd Welle will oversee duties in the absence of Wells. Butterbaughs plan a meeting in Frederick to discuss a local matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Short's
Olymer -One
William Moorhead
Baggage Department
Foster Comer
Readyes
West
Robert Henderson
Ruth Dliza Henderson
Warren
H.R. Henderson
Henderson
Lumber Dealers Convene at Normal School This Week
Indiana will host the third annual convention of the Retail Lumber Dealers association at the Normal school with over 200 delegates and an equal number of firm representatives expected. Sessions run Thursday to Friday with a ball game, visits to Twoleck Country Club, a banquet, and a cordial Indiana reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiatas
Retail Lumber Dealers’ Association
R. R. Thomas
Johnstown
Burgess J. Willis ‘Wilson
Twolick Country Club
Indiana
James J. Munn
Pittsburg
John P. Hikin
John P. Fisher
Town Clock Illuminated by Rowe System Tested
A patent clock illumination by Howard Rowe will be tested on the town clock once court improvements finish. Three colored lights on each dial, white center two candle power, red at minute hand end, green at hour hand end, may become a permanent feature if tests succeed. Expenses for testing borne by Rowe. private subscriptions possible if adopted. Also notes on pensions granted in the district including Mrs Laving Hamaker, Martin Carnahan, Elizabeth Park, Wm Burton, David Whitehill, and minor heirs of George W. Keith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Howard Rowe
Mr. Rowe
Rowe
Ita
J.N. Langham
Laving Hamaker
Reynoldsville
Martin L. Carnahan
Edman
Elizabeth J. Park
Farkers Landing
Wm. A. Burton
Tylersburg
David Whitehill
Knox
Rachel A. Isnimayi
George W.W. Keith
F 103d
Clarington
Buffington Man Wounded in Mississippi Bridge Wreck
A letter to the Progress from a Burlington hospital reports W. H. McGinnty of Buffington township Indiana County was injured in the June 30 Mississippi river bridge wreck. He was admitted for treatment and his injuries are described as not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Burlington
Iowa
W. H. McGinnty
Buffington Township
Mississippi River
McGinity
Wider ton Academy holds graduation exercises
Graduation exercises at Wider ton Academy were held on Wednesday evening. Diplomas were awarded to Miss Adah Rupp Murray Ankeny Frank Ashe Frank Ankeny and Howard Kimmel of Eiderton and Oscar Wherry of South Bend. Dr A J Ormand of Princeton University delivered the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiderton Academy
Widerton Academy
Adah Rupp
Murray Ankeny
Frank Ashe
Frank Ankeny
Howard Kimmel
Eiderton
Oscar Wherry
South Bend
A. #. Ormand
Princeton University
Turtle Hunter Injured in Accidental Firearm Incident
While turtle hunting Thursday on Vifle in Brushyvalley, Boear Herlinge er accidentally discharged a firearm. The ball passed through his foot. Dr. William Jonas of Brughvalley attended the wound and reports healing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boear Herlingeer
Brushyvalley
William Jonas
Brughvalley
Hand Injury Report in Smiekeburg Incident
In Smiekeburg an incident involving Edwerd Fleck and others left a hand injured by firecracker. Details are garbled and incomplete but indicate a 36 nursing 8 sore bang context with depleted shooting and unclear terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwerd Fleck
Smiekeburg
Benering
Elx Bitches
Personal Short Notes From Brushy Valley Guests
This item lists numerous visitors and residents from town and nearby areas. It names Dr William Johns, Mrs Clyde Neal, the Duncans, Mrs Sue Williard, Milford Murray, C M Dinwiddle, Robert Taylor, Miss Catherine Thomas, Prof M C Gordon, John McLain, Mrs Christopher Walsh, Mrs Seward Davison, Miss Mabel Schall, Mrs Carlos R Wilson, Arthur Pischer, Miss Emma Elder, Samuel M Hughes, Hiram Gibson, Robert M Wilson, Misses Martha and Gertrude Miller, Attorney Samuel Williams, Miss Margaret Walker, Thomas Gilmore, Miss Margaret Dresser, John T Simpson, Harvey Houk, Mrs G B Roof, J N Banks, Misses Martha and Hannah Williams, Rosina Weaver, Mr and Mrs James Mack, Misses Bell and Charlotte Studis, Miss Rosina Weaver, Dr and Mrs D J Walter, Attorney and Mrs James Mack, Miss Rosina Weaver, James McCreery, Mrs John Penton, Prof and Mrs Hamlin J Cogwell, Miss Ada Cogwell, Mrs A S Cunningham, and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punxsutawney
Homer City
M. CG. Gordon
Pittsburg
John McLain
Wilkinsburg
McLain
Christopher Walsh
Cincinnati
Adam Short
White Township
Seward Davison
Johnstown
George T. Buchanan
South Eleventh Street
Mabel Schall
Jeannette
Minnie Alters
East Philadelphia
Carlos R. Wilson
William
Logan, O
W. J. Wilson
Oakland Avenue
Arthur G. Pischer
M. ©. Watron
Town
Emma Elder
Church Street
Fort Collins
Colo
Samuel. M. Hughes
Sharpsville
Samuel Williams
Wheeling
W. Va
H. C. Wiliams
South Fifth Street
Margaret Walker
West Philadelphia
Somerset
Thomas Gilmore
Margaret Dresser
Josiah Lydick
South Seventh Street
John T. Simpson
Newark
N. J
Elizabeth Simpson
Cheatenut Street
Harvey Houk
Philadelphia
Purchase Line
Houk
Quaker City
Mra
G. B. Roof
South Side Hospital
Pittaberg
Minnie Roof
J. N. Banks
Philadelphia Street
Bedford Springs
Pensylvania Bar Association
Martha
Hannah Williams
Dua Bell
M. B. Wilcox
Turtle Greek
Shelocta
G. A. Wood
Mra. Wilcox
Mary Wilcox
Advance
James McCreery
Fairfield
Westmoreland County
Dickie
Edward Pickle
John, Penton
Marietta
Robert Kerr
Hamlin J. Cogewell
Schaol
Chautauqua
Cogeswell
Hdna Cogswell
Brie
A. 8. Cunningham
Glover
Erma Cunningham
Glover, Are Visiting Mr. Cunningham
Ralph 8. Cunningham
Kaneag City
Nevada
Callyfornia
Obituary notices and local deaths in Indiana area
Joseph McNeel veteran railroad man dies at home at Water and Eighth. He worked for the Pittsburgh to Altoona line and local railroad, married 1865 to Dara Simpson, with several children surviving. Funeral at 2 PM with Rev. Lewis Hay. Also deaths of Mrs. David Cunningham and David R. Cunningham, Ruth Henderson, William L. Swauger, Hiram St Clair, Clyde Oberlin. Parkwood defeats Shelocta. Edgewood home burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toseph McNeel
Joseph McNeel
Hama
Water and
Eighth Streets
Indiana
Indlana
Pennsylvania Company
Pitsburg
Altoona
Mc Neel
Dara Simpson
Beech Creek
Clearfield County
Samuel B. Taylor
Blairsylle
William Waugaman
Salinburg
Meringo
Ill
Hdward
Freeport
Lewis Hay
Oakland Cemeary
William L. Swauger
Hatrick & Wilson
Derry
Bright
Fle
Mra
Sutton
Yonkers
Mra Campbell
Henry Swanger
Columbus, C
James
Chicago
William
Darry
Hiram
Clyle
Hiram St. Clair
thia_ place
South Seventh Street
White Township
Robert
Atchison, King
Walter
Houghton, N
Apollo
Kate
Weddings of a Weber and several local couples
A series of wedding notices from the county and surrounding areas lists multiple marriages. Woods and Martha Douds wed in Mew Castle with Rev. Leatherman officiating, followed by Alexander Harris and Myrtle Templeton in Los Angeles, Frye and Myrtle Fuller in White Frult, and Harry White and Fannie Huff in Cherry Tree. Additional unions include Charles Travis and Lille Rishel, George Johnston and V. Pifer, with various details about each couple and their backgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg College
Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
Upland Street
Pittsburg
Harris‘Templeton
Alexander
Harris
Myrtle Templeton
J. G. Allison
Los Angeles
Cal
Pennsylvania
R. F. Templeton
Martintown
Myr. Harris
Fisher Still Leads Party Convention Chooses John Fisher Chairman
Thirty-five districts attended the Republican County Committee meeting at the Court House. Senator John Fisher was elected chairman for the ensuing year. Sheriff Wallace Thomas was re-elected treasurer, with Clair Longwill and A. S. Moorhead recording secretaries. Addresses were given by Congresman J. N. Langham and Assemblyman M. C. Watson. Several new members joined the county committee. Other items noted included robberies in Brushvalley and chatter about Union Gas Co. negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tve
Republican County Committee
Court House
John §. Fisher
Plaher
Wallace Thomas
Fisher
Clair Longwill
Moorhead
J. N. Langham
M. C. Watson
Harry Patterson
Baltsburg
John A. Downey
Jacksonville
D. W. Davis
Armstrong Township
Grant Ramey
Coral
Ncee
Heavy Sentences for Local Prisoners in Rossiter District
Judge Telford sentenced Lou Williams and Mike Booski to 12 years each in the Western Penitentiary for murder and manslaughter respectively. Tony Gigerino received 10 years for voluntary manslaughter linked to the Hellwood riot. Others faced fines and shorter terms for larceny, burglary, and aggravated assault. The sheriff escorted the defendants to the penitentiary and workhouse after the sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telford
Lou Williams
Glen Johnston
Rossiter
Western Penitentiary
Mike Booski
George Fetset
Graceton
John Noncisel
John Skebo
Dixonville
Mike Winaler
Tony Gigerino
Hellwood
Joe Oliscis
Allegheny County
Anthony Kapodis
Stafford
Coste
Andy Paul
Hallwood
Sherif Thomas
Low Williams
Tony Gigerlno
Mike Wineler
John Sebo
Mike Boleski
Joe Olisces
Yeaterday
Commonwealth Va
John Loppan
Antry
Teachers elected for Hast Wheatfield county schools
Hast Wheatfield township school board announces new teachers for the coming term including Cromer Jennie Matthews Etder Fannie Tomb Maude Althmus Tomb Charles Olivk Shellbark Ernest Kinsey and A Campbell. Upper room selections at Cramer Trindle and Culvert schools will occur Saturday July 17. Miss Rudba Lewis elected at Pines Itatowney. Jay Robert Bmearick Rochester Mills named Bmicksburg school teacher. John A Kelly Brushvalley named Mechanburg teacher. Wallace B Agey town resident elected principal of Clymer schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hast Wheatfield Township
Cromer
Jennie Matthews
Etder
Fannie Tomb
Bluffton
Maude Althmus
Charles Olivk
Ernest Kinsey
A. Campbell
Cramer Upper Room
Trindle
Culvert
Rudba Lewis
Town
Pines
Atitawney
Jay Robert J. Bmearick
Rochester Mills
Bmicksburg
Tohn A. Kelly
Brushvalley
My. Wallace B. Agey
Towns
Clymer
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Spirited Christian Rally
Iderton
Herain
Fater’ Rearich
Goed
Nate the
Tel Ig Ks Ville Ates
Lpateeriee
I Tent
Ia Aiaiett
Olymer
Butterbaughs
Agar
Wiliam Johns
Brushyalley
Clyde Neal
Allegheny
David Cunningham
Margaret Cunningham
Heshbon
Weat Wheatfield Township
William GC. Cunningham
Robert Cunningham
Howard Falcon
D. I. Cunningham
William Coursin
Robingon
Harry
David KR. Cunningham
David R
Cunningham
Conemaugh Township
William Coad
Livermore
Pearl
Latrobe
Wells
Maggie, Little
Irving
Wiliam
Bolivar
Albert
Delmont
T. M
Oregon
John G
Salisburg
Clyde Oberlin
Charles A. Oberlin
Fohngon City
Tenn
Squire
J. Orosman
Punxentawney
West Mahoning Township
Johnson City
Parkwood
Edgewood
James Baker
Weber
Travie
Tushel
Charles W. Travis
Miss Lille
Rishel
Squire J. G. Fleming
Johnston—Pifer
George HW. Johnston
Juneau
Mise V. Pifer
Marchand
Jay
J. Day Brownlee
Fisher Still Weads Party
Republian
John Hill
Brushvalley Township
I. VW
Buterbaugh
Neal
Union Gas Cop
Indiana County Gas Co
Indiana County Gas
Plumville
Plainville
Sawlekshore
J. A. Jamabell
Willet
Redding Storey
Smicksburg
India
John Trainor
Lou Willian Geta
Ing Glen Johnston
Mike Winsler
Orapa
Hdward Byers
Samuel Byers
Elaly
Ming Laura Wigs Gins
Pear Parkwood
Youre
Mes
Maranall
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