County Wealth Revealed in Annual Tax Assessment Report
County commissioners released the annual assessment and tax reports showing land, timber, and stock values. Total taxable property for county purposes is 8,849,246 with five mills tax of 44,246.23. state tax base 1,342.7 with county state tax 76,408.90. Total taxes collected exceed 200,401.28, including poor road school and dog taxes, liquor license, and personal property. The county debt stands at 876,108.90. The reports were sent to the state department for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
How Vacation Days Will Go
A list of local residents and their holiday plans shows John L Getty and family visiting McKeesport, E W Smith spending time in Washington and Morgantown, and many others at home or traveling to Atlantic City Oswego and various county trips. Several will attend court or camp and several will remain at home due to work or personal plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Getty
McKeesport
E. W. Smith
Washington
John T. Stochul
Ernest Stewart
George J. Fell
Blacklick Creek
D. H. Tomb
Clearfield
George W. Hood
Oswego
N. Y
Taylor
Atlanticity
J. N. Banks
W. M. Mahan
M. C. Watson
Frank Keener
J. Wood Clark
Wm. Banks
John P. Blair
M. Jack
John A. Scott
S. A. Douglass
David Blair
John H. Pierce
John Leech
J. N. Langham
United States District Court
Williamsport
W. F. Elkin
John H. Hill
Rough Station
Teachers Elected for Several Schools in Derry Township
Indiana county teachers secured positions in Derry township and nearby districts for the coming term. Names include James G. Fisher Ray Alexander J Walbach Maud Empfield Nettie Wyar M G France Laura Stitt Keturah Campbell Carrie Kline Tait Thompson D Mae Cunningham J K Huston Harry Beer Frank Lohr and others. A reunion of Old Scroggs Work School teachers and pupils is planned at Rochester Milla East Mahoning township on August 16 with a program of prayer address and reminiscences. A 15 month calf weighed 504 pounds dressed, sold to E J Miller’s meat market.
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Indiana County
Derry Township
Westmoreland County
James G. Fisher
South Mahoning
Ray Alexander
J. Walbach
West Wheatfield
Maud Empfield
Penn Run
Nettie Wyar
Blairsville
M. G. France
Laura Stitt
Keturah Campbell
South Sixth Street
Derry Public
Carrie Kline
Town
Georgeville
Tait Thompson
Rayne Township
D. Mae Cunningham
East Wheatfield Township
Clarksburg
J. K. Huston
Scroggs Work School
Benne
Scoggs Work School
East Mahoning Township
Rochester Milla
James Given
Moasic
Etta M. Wark
Mac
A. M. Hammers
Some July Mishaps and Local Weddings
An Indiana man is thrown from his horse during pipe line work, injuring him and four others in separate mishaps. Other items report a string of marriages in the area, including McMann-Ruffner in Kansas City and Reed-Clark in Blairsville, with several other couples tied the knot in local ceremonies. An AOUW picnic at Idlewild is announced for July 28 with a special train from Indiana at 8 a.m., offering dancing, boating, and a Johnstown versus Pittsburgh baseball game as part of the day’s amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of United Workmen
Pennsylvania
Idlewild
Indiana
Indiana Lodge
Johnstown
Pittsburg
George D. Snyder
William Gompers
William
Daugherty
Dr. Griffith
A. &. Gapaipiphain
Pensions Granted Last Week
Pensions granted include Samuel Maman East ton $8 Solomon Conrath Cockport $17 John W Henderson Tannery $10 Isaiah Bartlebaugh Gipay $10 John Laney Homer City $4 to $8 Mahlon Crawford $6 to $10 Smith Dick West Wheatfield township $8 Christopher Schrecengost Clarksburg $13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Maman
Eastton
Solomon Conrath
Cockport
John W. Henderson
Tannery
Isaiah Bartlebaugh
Gipay
John Laney
Homer City
Mahlon Crawford
Smith Dick
West Wheatfield Township
Christopher Schrecengost
Clarksburg
City Improvements and Fire Alarms Proposed in Town Council
A special town council meeting discussed ward fire alarms with Indiana Electric Company proposing electric box alarms. Three boxes per ward and a monster alarm at the electric light plant were considered. Ninth street improvements will start grading in two weeks while Board of Trade hearings sought a creamery project and sewerage system, with action deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Indiana Electric Company
Ninth Street
Court House
Reose Hammond Fire Brick Plans 100 Model Bolivar Homes
The Reese Hammond Fire Brick Company of Bolivar will build 100 brick homes averaging $1000 each. Dwellings will use brick from the plant, feature water and sewerage, cellars, and modern conveniences. The firm aims to hire 200 workers by September, selling homes to employees. The Hammonds prefer English speaking workers, hoping Bolivar becomes a model town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese-Hammond Fire Brick Company
Bolivar
Hammonds
Judge White Vindicated by Decade-Old Confession
In Greensburg on Friday Judge White met a jail visitor named Green who confessed fraud against an elderly Barnhart, taking $1000. Two co-defendants were acquitted in 1889. White initially believed guilt, later urged acquittal, and a 10 year later confession supports his dissent.
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White
Greensburg
Green
Barnhart
Indiana
Robbery at Blacklick: Thief Steals Eighty Dollars
A thief entered Harvey Uber’s Blacklick residence early Wednesday, stealing a purse with $80 and checks. The money, proceeds of a recent store plea, was kept in a lower-room drawer. The intruder accessed the home via the cellar, appearing to be a local offender who did not wake occupants or raid the house beyond the cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Uber
Blacklick
Uber
A Tool Dresser Getting Rich in West Virginia
Former county resident Joseph Treese made a fortune in Martinsburg area oil fields. He leased territory, sank a well yielding 90 barrels daily, and now earns about $100 per day. Carpenters Busy, Messia, Herlinger, and Kerr secured the contract to build James Blair’s Church Street dwelling, with work to start next week.
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Joseph Treese
West Virginia
Martinsburg
Messia
Fred Herlinger
Robert Kerr
Carnahan & Hook
James 8
Blair
Church Street
Doctor Simpson buys North Seventh street lot for home
Dr. William Simpson of town purchased a lot on North Seventh street from Harry Wilson for 2500 dollars to build a home for his mother. The transaction records the price and the intention to construct a family residence.
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Wm. Simpson
North Seventh Street
Harry Wilson
Special Teachers' Examination in Third Ward School House
County Superintendent J. T. Stewart will hold a special teachers' examination for certificates in the Third ward school house, Indiana, next Friday, beginning at 8:00 a.m. The event targets educators seeking certification and takes place on the specified date and location.
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J. T. Stewart J
Third Ward
Indiana
No Water Tomorrow as Clymer Water Company Plans Shutdown
The Clymer Water Company announces a water outage tomorrow starting at 10:00 AM until the new line connection is completed. Residents are advised to plan accordingly and conserve water during the interruption.
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The
Clymer Water Company
New Magentas Lose To Panxsa Tawney In Ball Game
The New Magentas traveled to Panxsa Tawney on Tuesday and were defeated 9 to 4. The game featured solid batting from Panxsa Tawney and tight defense that limited the visitors to four runs.
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New Magentas
Panxsatawney
Rumors of a large Republican state convention in Harrisburg
Harrisburg faces a July 24 Republican state convention with many hopefuls for supreme court justice. Key figures include John P. Elkin, Quay, Penrose, H. H. Bingham, and Delaware Valley delegates. Philadelphia backs Josiah Adams for the court, while many county factions prepare campaigns and ballots. 122 votes needed for nomination, with multiple potential ballots anticipated.
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Harrisburg
John P. Elkin
Republican State Committee
Philadelphia
Colonel Quay
Beaver County
Penrose
Quaker City
H. H. Bingham
McKinley
House of Representatives
Henderson
Stone
Spain
Philippines
Keystone
Tenth
Manila
Republican Party
William Jennings Bryan
Democratic Organization
Pennsylvania
Bryan
Supreme Court
Mestrezat
Creasy
Common Pleas
Lancaster County
J. Hay Brown
Supreme Bench
W. D. Parker
Allegheny
Lackawanna
Archbald
Luzerne
Palmer
McConnell
Westmoreland
McKean
Morrison
Indiana
White
Miller
Mercer
Wallace
Lawrence
Superior Court
Josiah R. Adams
Adams
Death of George W Leuffer Prominent New Florence Resident
RECENT DEATHS. George W Leuffer, a prominent old resident of New Florence, died Friday morning at 4 o'clock after illness since last November. Born August 15 1814 in Philadelphia, he was a sailor, civil engineer, and longtime Pennsylvania railroad surveyor. He lived in New Florence since 1850, led surveys from Altoona to Pittsburgh, retired about 15 years ago, and engaged in fruit growing. Survived by five children, remains interred in Radnor on Saturday after a special car conveyance.
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George W. Leuffer
New Florence
Philadelphia
Adams
Boston
Mass
Leuffer
Sarah Beamont
Radnor
Pennsylvania Railroad
Altoona
Pittsburg
West Wheatfield Township
Lenffer
A. B. Lenffer
Joseph Wagner
J. B. Glass
S. P. Blockeman
Belmar
N. J
Philadelpia
Mrs Maria L Gilkerson Dies At 75 In Conemaugh Township
Mrs Maria L Gilkerson widow of Rev Thomas Gilkerson of Conemaugh township died Saturday forenoon at her South Seventh street home after a long illness aged 75. Born in Conemaugh in November 1844 she married Rev Gilkerson in 1841 and survived by Rev J C Gilkerson of Green County Iowa W T Gilkerson Apollo and Aggie J Sauter Austin Texas Funeral at her home Monday night conducted by Rev David Hall with burial in Conemaugh churchyard Tuesday morning.
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Maria L. Gilkerson
Thomas Gilkerson
Conemaugh Township
South Seventh Street
This County
Conemaugh United Presbyterian Church
Indiana
J. C. Gilkerson
Green County
W. T. Gilkerson
Apollo
Aggie J. Sauter
Austin
Tex
Presbyterian Church
David Hall
Conemaugh
Deaths and funerals in Pine Flats area lasting sorrow
William Cameron of Pine Flats Green township dies at about 70 after heart disease and dropsy. Survived by wife, son Lloyd in West Virginia, daughter Mise John Dunwiddie near Pine Flats, sisters in town and Cherryhill, and a brother in Jefferson county. Funeral Monday by Rev. J. R. Wylie, Harmony cemetery, Cherryhill township. Mrs. Sarah McGaughey of Plumville dies at 84 from cholera morbus. Survived by daughters and a son, services by Rev. French, interment in Washington Presbyterian church cemetery, Rayne township. Stephen Sides, son of William and Mrs. Sides of Pine township, dies at 22 from typhoid fever in Morrellville. Memorial service for wife ill with the same disease. buried Bethesda cemetery, Pine Flats.
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William Cameron
Pine Flats
Green Township
Lloyd
West Virginia
Mise John Dunwiddie
George Rink
Town
Milton Carney
Cherryhill Township
Jefferson County
J. R. Wylie
Penn Run
Harmony
Sarah McGaughey
Sarah MecGaughey
Plumville
Samuel Bell
Rayne, Township
Mollie
McGaughey
Henry White
Blairsville
Clark
Washington Township
French
Washington Presbyterian Church
Rayne Township
Stephen Sides
William Sides
Pine Township
Marorrellville
Bethesda
County Teachers Certificates Issued After Exam
County Superintendent J. T. Stewart announced certificates will be issued this week to 301 of 483 examined teachers. The remaining 182 failed and may take a special examination next Friday at the Third Ward School in Indiana.
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J. T. Stewart
Third Ward
Indiana
Leg Amputated to Save Life in Cherryhill Township
A Leg was amputated below the knee by Dr T D Stephens of Penn Ran on William Barnhart of Cherryhill township after gangrene spread through the foot. He faces likely fatal kidney trouble. Oakland Cemetery Association held its annual meeting appointing M F Sharretts as president John F Steving secretary George S Christy treasurer and Ed Rowe and C S Apple as auditors. A four percent dividend was declared.
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T. D. Stephens
Penn Ran
William Barnhart
Cherryhill Township
Oakland Cemetery Association
M. F. Sharretts
John F. Steving
George S. Christy
Ed Rowe
C. 5
Apple
Rabies Panic Spreads as Mad Dogs Attack in County
Rabies fears grow across the county as several dogs attacked people and stock. A dog killed near Jacksonville after biting a cow, while two other canines died of rabies like symptoms or were slain. In Purchase Line and Mitchells Mills, dogs bit residents and livestock. doctors and farmers battle the alarm, with officials insisting some dogs were merely vicious rather than rabid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proa- Rees
Joseph Henderson
Crete
Jacksonville
M. G. Sandles
Clarksburg
Mr. Sandles
Purchase Line
Alexander Nupp
Earl Houk
Ralph Nupp
Robert Auld
Braahvalley Township
Mitchells Mills
T. D. Stephens
Benjamin Stephens
Stephens
Will Locate Here Dr G E Simpson to Locate in Indiana
Dr G E Simpson of Kellysburg will locate in Indiana the first of next month. He has engaged rooms in the old Dr Thea St Clair property on Ninth street for his office and will reside at the Hall property on West Water street. Simpson was a prominent young physician in the county with a large Kenlyeburg practice and strong patient confidence. Dr J H Peterman, longtime Cherrytree practitioner, has bought property at Kellysburg and will locate there soon.
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G. E. Simpson
Kellysburg
Indiana
J. H. Peterman
Cherrytree
Pittsburg Visitor Fined for Drunken Disorderly Act
William Craig of Pittsburg visiting near town got drunk and tried to flee Constable Wettling. A chase amused onlookers ended with his capture and jail, followed by a $10 fine after a Burgess Smith hearing for drunkenness and profane language. He paid the fine and was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Craig
Pittsburg
Wettling
Burgess Smith
Stone hurled at moving car injures passenger
As a train crossed Church street on Thursday evening a person threw a large stone at a car. Miss Elizabeth Allison of Center township was cut by glass on the hand. Another woman narrowly avoided the rock.
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Church Street
Elizabeth Allison
Center Township
Pensions Granted To Indiana County Veterans
Donahugh's pension agency reports new pension grants for local veterans. John H. Devers of Blairsville receives 10 dollars per month, David A. Short of Tanoma gets 10 dollars, and Alexander M. Barclay of Kent is awarded 8 dollars monthly.
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Indiana
Donahugh’s
Pension Agency
John H. Devers
Blairsville
David A. Short
Tanoma
Alexander M. Barclay
Kent
Won’t Be a Soldier and Takes City Job
Mr. Lewis Wheeler of town left home to join the United States volunteer service but failed the Pittsburg physical examination. He has since taken a position as a street car line conductor in the city.
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Lewis Wheeler
United States Volunteer Service
Pittsburg
Wheeler
Small Kitchen Fire at County Treasurer’s Home
Firefighters responded to a rear kitchen blaze at the Philadelphia Street residence of County Treasurer Phil M. Sutton on Wednesday evening. The stove caused the fire but it was quickly extinguished with little damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil M. Sutton
Philadelphia Street
Cow suffers deep leg gash from mowing machine blade
Samuel Highlands of White township reports his cow was badly cut on Monday when it struck the blade of a mowing machine, resulting in a serious leg wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Highlands
White Township
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M. AH. Henry
E. J. Miller
Hugh Bell
Twolick Creek
Bell
David
Samuel Findley
Samuel
George Kreck
Rayne Tetraship
John Boreland
John Stesr
Rayne
Nashville
Earl Buterbaugh
Beringer
Kmports
Samuel Edwards
Concordia
Allegheny City
Eleventh Ward
McMann
Bride
Colorado
Wagner-Mardis
John L. Wagner
Blacklick Township
Cambrian County
Emma J. Mardis
G. T. Reynolds
M. E. Church
Donahue-Thompson
Bert J. Donahue
Mary E. Thompson
Blairaville Presbyterian Church
J. W. Cresswell
Biddleman-Hill
Earl T. Biddleman
Armagh
Clara M. Hill
Brushvalley
Squire J. A. Crossman
Farmers ‘Bank
Campbell-Mack
Frank Campbell
Ida L. Mack
H. Q. Graham
Fifth Street
McCclarghan-Baker
Pater S. McClarghan
Mary L. Baker
Wayne Avenue
Town Council
Judge White
Kin
J.T. Stewart
Will
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