Confessed Philadelphia man charged in Cambria triple murder
George Tompkins, 38, of Philadelphia, was formally charged with the murder of coal operator Edmund Humphries and his wife and son near Carrolltown, after a jail confession in which he claimed to have killed all three. Authorities say the confession was given during a talk with his wife and the warden present, with further remarks later provided to his counsel. The revolver and his motives were discussed, but officials have withheld many details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambria Cowan
Ater
George “C.oking
Delphia
Hend. J. Humphries
Carris Humphries
Edmund I. Humphries, Jr
Carrolltown
Pumpkins
Tompking
Rev
B'S
John EH. S
Knee
Tompkins
Berlin Hotel Shoe Polishing Practice Bans Theft
In Berlin hotels the night time shoe polishing custom faces decline as thefts of footwear rise. The Imperial Clothing bureau orders that purchasing certificates be issued without standard restrictions if a guest proves boots were robbed from a hotel, aiming to rescue travelers from predicament.
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Berlin
Imperial Clothing Bureau
Live Stock and Grain Prices Across Cities
Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Chicago market notes list bid prices for cattle hogs sheep and veal with per hundredweight figures, plus grain and corn futures. July data show prime shipping steers at various weights and hog quotes, while Chicago closes highlight oats and corn futures movements and mixed livestock values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Ohio
Cleveland
Chicago
Premium List for Indiana County Exhibits and Art Works
The notice invites entries from Indiana Normal Indiana Elairaville Homer City Salisbury and select schools for specimen drawings pen and ink work clay models and industrial designs. Prizes include 1.00 to 2.00 per item with diplomas and premiums awarded by managers for diverse artistic and horticultural products and practical domestic articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India Normal
Indiana
Elairaville
Homer City
Salisbury
Weadermales
Indiana County
Life
Powell
Fife
Tadinann County
Bmnoov
County Town News notes repeat visitors and local moves
N D Altemus and daughter Su pant were county seat callers Saturday. Mrs Marinda Overdorf and grandson James Graham visited the Altemus home last week. J Mardis of near Wehrum called on friends here Monday. M B church members repair and paper the church. H W Bennett and son Harry visited J B Graham Tuesday. B S Dill of Dilltown was in town Wednesday. Minnie and Mildred Kerr of Wintondale called on J B Graham Thursday. Blanche Kerr of Vintondale visited her grandmother Mrs Busk of Nolo last week. N D Artemus near Vintondale was in town Saturday. R J Blackley near Wehrum was here on business Saturday. Thomas Duncan of Buffington township called on friends Saturday. Mr and Mrs R E Pink of Latrobe were guests of Mr and Mrs J M Brown a few days last week. Mr and Mrs J P Kerr were near Creekside Thursday where Mr George bought a horse. Mr and Mrs Joseph Miller of Rexis moved to Heilwood Friday.
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N. D. Altemus
Supant
Marinda
Overdorf
James Graham
N D. Altemus
J. Mardis
Near Wehrum
M. B. Church
H. W. Bennett
Harry
J. B.graham
B.S. Dill
Dilltown
Minnie and
Mildred Kerr
Wintondale
J. B. Graham
Blanche Kerr
Vintondale
Wehrum
Thomas Duncan
Buffington Township
R. E. Pink
Latrobe
J. M. Brown
R. E. Fink
John Poster
Rugh
James Mack
Mather
Indiana
Stork
Alex Dick
Mile Carruthers
Ohio
R. A. Wineland
New Florence
T. Rugh
West Wheatfield Social Roundup at Sabbath Visits
Scott Cribbs and family of Hillside visited Mr. Cribbs's parents on Sabbath. Miss Marie Walbeck stayed with her cousin Viva Walbeck. Elsie and Bessie Shakespeare of Greensburg visited grandma Lavina Clark. Anna Wakefield travels in Indiana. Dal Miller visited B. S. McClain. Walbeck and Fred Sinclair from Pitcairn visited Mr. Walbeck's parents. Clifford Waugaman of Greensburg spent Sunday with Mrs. Sarah Mack. Charles Clark and Charles Marx of Wilmerding spent weekend with Clark family. T. A. Henderson and family visited their son Charles. Mira Walbeck and friend stopped by J. S. Wagner's Friday. Ray Beck and wife of Greensburg visited Mrs. Robert Mack recently.
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Scott Cribbs and
Hillside
Charles
Mira Walbeck
Ware
Wagner Jon
Ray Beck
Greensburo
Robert Mack
Local News Briefs From Clarksburg Area Social Roundup
Miss Edyth Styers returns to Pittsburg after visiting relatives. Mrs. Cunningham comes back from Punxutawney with grandson. Elizabeth Armstrong visits West Lebanon cousin. Lists of draft picks and local visitors appear amid Sabbath gatherings and family events. Baptism planned at Albert Coy’s bridge. Wherry school picnic set for August 16. Red Cross auxiliary meeting August 4 with literary program. Numerous visits to Indiana, Blairsville, Leechburg, and Shelocta noted along with dances, piano purchase, and club activities.
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Clarksburg
Edyth Styers
John Meyer
Pittsburg
M. Cunningham
Punxentawney
Elizabeth Armstrong
West Lebanon
W. W. Oribbs
T. 8. Marshall
T. S. Ashbaueh
W. L. Clawson
Indiana
E. J. Black
Cleveland
Ohio
Margaret Black
Jennie Kier
H. H. Hart
Amanda McKelvey
Blairsville
Vinnia Lopez
Pittspurg
Marion Center Opens New Furniture Store Groundbreaking
Marion Center J. C G Bovard broke ground for a new furniture store while H G Work bought a Ford. A heavy rain last Wednesday caused major damage with flooded cellars and washed out fields as fences were swept away. Traveling visitors included Mr and Mrs Northy of DuBois with N G Kelley hosting, and Rev and Mrs R J Roberts with Owen and Lloyd awaiting friends in Ohio. Clinton McAfoos of Co H 16th Regiment has left for the Atlanta camp. Indiana visitors James McGregor and families spent Sunday locally.
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J. CG. Bovard
H. G. Work
Ford
James McGregor
H. M. Repine
John McGregor
Indiana
Brushvalley and Hazlett Local Social Notes
Mrs H T Ross and son Dale visit in Indiana while Clyde Herlinger and Pittsburg relatives return home after two weeks. Numerous neighbors and families from Derry Johns Town Blacklick and nearby areas visit, host, or travel for gatherings and church events. A stork brings a baby girl to Alex Dick. many names appear in local visits and Sunday trips. minor accidents reported with no serious injuries.
Local Visitations and Sabbath News from Gehorgeville
Mrs Gilhousen and children of Dayton visit her parents the Stonigers. Mr and Mrs Neal hosted Sabbath guests Lantewart and their son from Sagamore and Herb Neal with his son from Goodville. Laney Al and children of Sagamore visit VanHorne grandparents. Willis Frederick and sisters stayed with friends in Richmond. Mrs Quint Whitaker and son Geo visited Punxsutawney. No preaching in the M I church Sabbath.
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Gilhousen
Dayton
Wm. Stoniger
Lowman Neal
Lantewart
Sagamore
Herb Neal
Goodville
Laney al
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Confession of Philadelphian
County Town News
Strongstown
West Wheatfield
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PENNA
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Victrola Records
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Misses Alshouse
South Bend
Misa Kate Alshouse
Mrs
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Penn Run
Arthur C. Fowler
Harry Fowler
Lewistown
James Fowler
Patterson
Maud
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Don Empfield
Mary Widdowson
Barber
Dixonville
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J. W. Burkhart
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James Davis
Beulah Henderson
Hugh
Hilda Doty
Rochester Mills
Nellie Mansfield
Margaret Hanna
Vanderarift
James Smith
Margaret
Laechburg
H. T. Smith
Olive Crum
DuBois
Robert Harmon
Shelocta
Venne Town
Elizabeth Painter
Roy
George
Marion
Nallie Lois Alshouse
Jane George
Laventa
Martha Townsend
Laughlin
Bride
J. H. Wray
Chauncey
Pollock Muse
Catherine
Esther
Edward Harbison
Sheloca
D. B. Townsend
Wherry School
F. L. Patterson
Leechburg
Red Crogs Auxiliary
H. H. Hanna
Henry
Laveman
Olderton
Henry and McKain
James Alshouse
Joseph
Joseph Alshouse
Annie Balentine
Cartwright
Montgomery Farm
Earl Wood
Helen
Indiana Harbor
Ind
Levi Alshouge
Cecil Weaver
Tarentum
Reformed Sunday School
Marion Center
Brushvalley
Hazelett
Lottie Myers
Nickletown
Misa Pearl Spicher
Effie Crossman
Rodia Gearhart
Iona Stifler
Stella Rickard
Orrie Rickard
Don Spicher
Austin Kerr
Clayton Lantry
Glen Campbell
William Cramer
Paul
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Victor Cramer
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Fleming Summit
P. W. Wassam
Hazlett Church
Shimp
Sides
D. E. Heider
Rossiter
W. H. Heisert
W. H. Heiser
Abbeville
James McBlane
Morria Run
Henry Schostag
Henry Chapman
James Chapman
Irene
Nant-y-Gio
Marion Schostag
Sadie Heiser
Nanty-Glo
Nant y-Glo
W. H. Lamb
Elmira Martin
Conemaugh
J. J. Williams
H. C. Brown
Patton
J. EH. Napp
Edith Penner
Windber
Floyd Kendig
Martha Martin
Himira Martin
J. C. Martin
R. D. Bennett
T. A. David
Hellwood
Charles Morris
Hbensburg
Barnesboro
If. W. Lloyd
Virginia
R. Fi. Tate
A. Davis
Tames
Culver
Jane Best
Jesse McManus
A. Reithmiller
Amsory
Jesse Stumpf
Jack Wright
Mra
Stumpf
Baby
George Berringer
James McCoy
Howard Wilt
Cockport
James Romsly
D. A
Buchanan
Poplin
Brody
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Indiana, PA
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