Cyclonic Wind Storm Ravages Town and County Losses Mount
A July cyclonic wind storm swept through the region causing extensive damage across farms, streets, and utilities. Trees ripped from roots, fences twisted, and two deaths reported in Piru same day. Telephone lines down between Choksburg and Galishurs. Homes, barns, and churches damaged. rainfall and streetcar disruptions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uae
Syurk Gowda
Bern
Ftuiens
Stern
Nelson
Benjamin Diwis
Wittag
Furnlhomse
Tudiana
Choksburg
Henry Burkett
Nolo
Calvin Fillinon
Bridge Location Workshop Near Winton Dale
Notes from Friday at Cambria line detail a new bridge over Blacklick Creek. A bridge of feet width will span the creek near the mining town. The prison work contract will be set next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wintondale
Cambria
Blacklick Creek
Creck Uff
Damages Paid by Commissioners This Week
The commission paid damages to Samuel Weltigrew of Armstrong township amounting to £17.40 and to L. Roberts of Montgomery township SEF in the last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Weltigrew
Armstrong Township
L. Roberts
Montgomery Township
Blackmail Scheme Confession Contradicts Itself
A jailed man in Latrobe Pa admits to a blackmail plot to extract money from S. M. McMaster over alleged debts. The confession from Thomas J. Stacy disclaims intent to harm McMaster, stating he pursued false charges due to being misled by others. The letter, dated July 25, 1296, absolves McMaster and portrays Stacy as the instigator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. McMister
Phice
Westmoreland County
Roland Cobb
Greensburg
Cobb
Thomas J. Stacy
Tru McMaster
McMaster
Constaller Wettling
Corvne
Malev
Mr. McMaster
Imself Indiana
S. M. McMaster
Latrobe
Westspyreland County
Mr. McMuaster
G. J. Kellar
Pigeon Shot Reveals Wartime Message From Cuba
William Johnston of Rochester Mills shot a carrier pigeon alighting on his barn. A note tied to its neck dated July 12, 1896 from Cuba requested immediate funds for Maggie, indicating the bird had likely rested there or become lost before being killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Johnston
Rochester Mills
Cuba
Maggie
Exams Show About Half Fail Teachers Certs
Superintendent Hammers completed Friday exams for teacher certificates. Five hundred twenty six applicants were tested, about the same as last year. Half failed, due to lack of knowledge in common branches. Certificates will be issued this week to successful applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammers
McKee and Wineman Married in Olean
Mr. Robert M. McKee of White township and Miss Sarah E. Wineman of Homer City wed in Olean New York on July 21, ceremony led by Rev Reed. The couple traveled via Punxsutawney and plan to move to Bradford Pennsylvania where McKee will open a general store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert M. McKee
White Township
Sarah E. Wineman
Homer City
Olean
N. Y
Rev. Reed
Punxsutawney
Bradford
McKee
Pensions Granted Through Frank Donalough Agency
The agency granted pensions to Philip Stiffler of Beringer Pa U S Signal Corps six dollars monthly. Sara McCullough widow of John McCullough of Vetira Cambria county eight dollars monthly. Barbara Gibson widow of Sanne Gibson of Creekside Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Donalough
Philip Stiffler
Beringer
U. S. Signal Corps
Sara McCullough
Vetira
Cambria County
John McCullough
Barbara Gibson
Creekside
Sanne Gibson
Populist Convention Nominates Bryan for President
At St Louis the Populists and Free Silver Democrats fuse to back William J. Bryan for president with Thomas E. Watson as VP, rejecting Sewall amid tumult and heated oratory. The convention sizes up Bryan, names a broadened National Committee, and leaves open whether Bryan accepts under attached conditions. Bryan cites desire for immediate free coinage of gold and silver and vows to act only on terms sustaining bimetallism. Sewall’s rejection sparks talk of resignations and possible realignments as Bryan weighs acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Bryan
Sewall
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Thomas E. Watson
Georgia
Chicago
Col. Norton
Earlt
Eugene V. Debs
Debs
Ismatius Donnelly
Senator Allen
Stone
National Committee
Watson
Boi
People’s Party
United States
Lixcoiy
Nes
United Press
Jones
National Democratic Committee
Free Silver
Amusing Brush Valley Chase In Wandering Man Case
In Blacklick, James Duncan, a demented man, disappeared for three days. A search party tracked him into Brushvalley township where he later returned to his brother’s home. A mill crew joined the chase, mistaking a local youth for the wanderer, prompting a humorous misdirection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Duncan
Blacklick
Brushvalley Township
Brushvalley
Clyde Herlinger
Cramer
Joseph Cramer
Youn
Brush Creek
Mr. Craimer
Yost 28 Receives Navy Gift of Artillery Pieces
A congressional act directs the distribution of condemned naval guns to posts nationwide. The G A Post at Wait Wait’s town will obtain four old artillery pieces and 50 cannon balls. Two cannons will be set in Greenwood Cemetery and two in front of the Court House. Each weighs about 2,000 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yost
G. A
Navy
Congress
Confessman Wait
Hood
Taastun Navy Yards
Greenwood Cemetery
Court House
Timber Cut in Brushvalley Opens Large Oak Tract
One of the county's largest oak timber tracts is being cut in Brushvalley township by Joseph Cramer & Sons. The 150 acre operation employs about 50 men, with the mill idle last week and a second mill to be started this week. Most workers will be away until the unit is fully cut, projected to take about a year, with thirty men employed at the mill and a dozen elsewhere. Remaining workers are tied to making ties and topping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brushvalley Township
Joseph Cramer & Sons
Cramer
Tezusari
Family hosts extend welcome to numerous children
Mr and Mrs David Lockard of west Ourk street entertain all their children this week with every member of the family meeting with their parents tomorrow. Guests living elsewhere include James of Punxsutawney George of Ridgway DJ of Cana Fulton Ohio AJ of Westerly Massachusetts Charles of Amesbury and Mrs Thomas Caddick of Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lockard
West Ourk Street
James
Punxsutawney
George
Ridgway
D J
Cana
Fulton
A. J
Westerly
Mass
Charles
Amesbury
Thomas Caddick
Quincey
Non-Partisan Ys Hold Social at Sutton Residence
The Non-Partisan Y's entertained friends Tuesday evening at John W. Sutton's residence on Sixth Street. Invitations were issued, and the event was a lively social affair. The veranda glowed with Japanese lanterns and the house blossomed with flowers. Light refreshments were served during the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y’s
John W. Sutton
Sixth Street
Indiana Gas to Sink Two More Wells at Willet Field
The Indiana Gas Company plans to drill two additional wells at the Willet field before fall, bringing its total to seven wells in the area. One rig is already on the ground and the derrick will be erected this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Gas Company
Willet Field
Mrs Elliot Critically Ill With Paralysis At Blairsville Home
Mrs Elliot the mother of merchant H M Elliot of Armagh lies critically ill with paralysis at her daughter Mrs William Lintner’s home in Blairsville. Fears are entertained for her recovery.
Murray and Brown Married at Clawson House
Wir. 8 H. Murray of Blairsville and Miss Kate L. Brown of Clarksburg wed Monday at the Clawson House. Rev. H. Q. Graham officiated in this local ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Murray
Blairsville
Kate L. Brown
Clarksburg
Clawson House
H. Q. Graham
Latrobe bicycle meet half mile handicap results
Fessra Chas Work Will Braughter and Wallace Stewart competed in the Latrobe half mile handicap. Stewart finished third in the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fessra
Chas. Work
Will Braughter
Wallace Stewart
Latrobe
Mr. Stewart
Music at Mahaffey Union Camp Meeting Opens Friday
Mr. R. A. Jennings of this place will conduct the music at the union camp meeting at Susquehanna park Mahaffey. The religious gathering begins Friday and will run ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Jennings
Susquehanna Park
Mahaffey
Watson to Organize Local Maccabees Order Tonight
Deputy great commander Watson of the Order of Maccabees plans to organize a local branch in the Odd Fellows' hall this evening, inviting members and prospective participants to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
The
Order of Maccabees
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Thefts Reported in Mechanicsburg Area Blamed Locals
Neighborhood petty thefts draw blame on residents within the small Mechanicsburg town limits as authorities investigate the string of robberies and identify suspects among locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanicsburg
Typhoid Fever Lingers Near Clarksburg
Typhoid fever still lingers in the vicinity of Clark sburg. There are no critical cases reported but several families are prostrated with the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
Boatmen Reunion Set for August 25 at Nineveh
The annual boatmen's reunion will be hosted in Nineveh on Tuesday August 25. Attendees are expected from local lodges and fishing clubs with plans for a festive gathering and communal meal.
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Nineveh
Greensburg Free Methodists hold camp meeting at White's grove
The Greensburg district camp meeting opens Tuesday August 11 and runs for a week. Rev Wilson of Johnstown preaches Monday evening at the Christian church. Rev N B Kelly of Eldersridge speaks Thursday evening for Christian Endeavor. Y M C A holds a monthly open meeting in the Lutheran church next Sabbath at 2. Prerview church hosts Rev Altsman next Sabbath at 4. Communion at First United Presbyterian on Sabbath August 9.
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Greensburg
The
Free Methodists
White’s Grove
Town
Wilson
Christian Church
Johnstown
Firth and
Water Streets
N. B. Kelly
Eldersridge
Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor
Lutheran Church
Prerview
Altsman
First United Presbyterian Church
Lost Game Against Punxsutawney Narrow Defeat
A nine from here traveled to Punxsutawney Saturday and lost by one run, 5 to 4, after nine innings. Players included St Clair, Lockard, Smith, Wiggins, Russell, McCreight, Marshall, Wilson, Watson. Earned runs Indiana 2 Punxsutawney 1. Three double plays, 6 strikeouts by Leckard and 3 by McCartney. Time 1 45. Umpire Brown.
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Punxsutawney
St.Clair
Lockard
Smith
S.s
Wiggins
Russell
McCreight
Marshall
Wilson
Watson
Indiana
McCartney
Pooxsutawney
Leckard
Addeson
St. Clair
Brown
Ebenezer United Evangelical Church Dedicated to Worship
The Ebenezer United Evangelical church in Cherryhill township was dedicated on last Sabbath with Rev. A. J. Beale of Johnstown preaching at 10:00 am and 3:00 and 8:00 pm. $250 was raised, freeing the church from debt. Rev. J. H. Booser of Marchand assisted Beale. Rev. J. A. Shaffer will be installed as pastor. Services will be held every alternate Sabbath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebenezer United Evangelical Church
Cherryhill Township
A. J. Beale
Johnstown
J. H. Boo
Idlewild picnic train to Idlewild tomorrow for day trip
A ten coach train will depart tomorrow morning for Idlewild and return in the evening. If the day is fine a large crowd is expected at Idlewild. 1700 tickets have been sold here and extra coaches will be provided if needed. Round trip fare is 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idlewild
Greensburg Board Switches Bonds to Gold Payment
The Greensburg school board, facing trouble selling $74,000 in bonds for a new high school, voted Wednesday night to make them payable in gold instead of lawful money. The action is notable as the board is Democratic, adding a political twist to the financial move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
School Board of
United States
Doctor H B Buterbaugh Opens Practice in Nixon Building
The professional card for Dr H B Buterbaugh appears in this column. He is located in the Nixon building, formerly occupied by Attorney Clark. A recent graduate of Western Reserve University of Medicine in Cleveland Ohio, he stood among the first in his class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Buterbaugh
Nixon Building
Attommey Clark
Buterbaugh
Western Reserve University of Medicine
Cleveland, O
Visitors crowd Pine Flats hotels as camp fills
Visitors from Johnstown and Pittsburg flood Pine Flats hotels while Thornton camp cannot house all applicants for tents. Eight new tents and seven cots were issued on Saturday to meet demand.
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Pine Flats
Johnstown
Pittsburg
Thornton Camp
Indiana County Agricultural Society Premium List Published
The sixth page of this issue carries the premium list of the Indiana County Agricultural Society. It details the awards to be paid across the various departments in this year’s competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Agricultural Society
William Ray Injured In Wagon Accident At White Township
Mr. William Ray of White township fell from a bay wagon on Monday. He suffered a severely bruised left arm with no broken bones. Local residents reported the misfortune and the injured man received care after the fall.
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William Ray
White Township
Delmont Woman Stricken With Left-Side Paralysis
Miss Nancy Parker of Delmont lies prostrated at her brother G. W. Parker’s home in the Third ward. The entire left side of her body is paralyzed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Parker
Delmont
G. W. Parker
Third Ward
Outing Club Heads to Campbell's Mill for Two-Week Camp
The Outing Club, a group of local young men, departed Tuesday for Campbell's Mill near Blacklick to camp for a fortnight, planning outdoor activities and recreation in the rustic setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell’s Mille
Blacklick
Garfield couple wed by Squire Fenton in forenoon ceremony
Mr Ira Boring and Miss Ida G Frain both of Garfield West Wheatfield township were married by Squire Fenton on Tuesday forenoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Boring
Ida G. Frain
Garfield
West Wheatfield Township
Squire Fenton
Glass works pause marks weeklong shutdown
The glass works closed Saturday for a week. pots remain fired and operations will resume next week. The note emphasizes education over hype and offers the Progress and Tribune four months comprising 17 issues for 30 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress and
Tribune
Death of Dr. James H. Bell in Blacklick
Blacklick and wider county mourn the sudden death of Dr. James H. Bell at 1:30 PM Monday. Aged 76, he suffered from asthma and died two hours after a smothering spell at his home. Born in Westmoreland, he trained at Castleton Medical College and practiced in Clarksburg Eldersridge Butler before settling in Blacklick. A Republican, Presbyterian, and father of seven, his funeral was held this morning with interment at Blacklick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacklick
James H. Bell
Bell
Westmoreland County
Castleton Medical College
Vermont
Clarksburg
Eldersridge
Butler
Tutiles
Mary Doty
Gillis and
Milton
Cleveland
John
Sarah
Alfred
Pittsburg
Emmons
Col John A Danks Dies In Glenfield After Heart Failure
Col John A Danks longtime minister and Civil War veteran dies at home in Glenfield after heart failure following a horse incident. Born March 11 1826 he served as chaplain and later colonel, earned the Fighting Chaplain nickname, fought at Fair Oaks and Chancellorsville was prisoner at Libby and earned a seat in the Pennsylvania Legislature in 1866. He married Annie Reese and leaves several children. funeral held at Thorne M E chapel and burial in Etna cemetery with Knights Templar and Union Legion honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Danks
Glenfield
Ft. Wayne
Thorne M. E
Allegheny
Etna
Knights Templar
Union Legion
Col. Danks
Pittsburg
Danks
63Rd Pa
Fair Oaks
Chancellorsville
Libby
Gettysburg
Col
Encampment No
Union Veteran Legion
G.A.R
Marion and Mareband
Indiana
Annie Reese
J. C
Heights Station
John I. Muncie
Connellsville
Rosabel
Emma Danks
Jobs A. Danks
Coshieg Allegheny
Minnie Householder Visit Sparks Somber Interment Note
Mrs Minnie Householder of White is noted during a visit at the hearse and interment scene. The fragment hints at a memorial or funeral context, with her presence connected to an interment on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Householder
Hotham Householder
White
Heane
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Sugmnt
Pirisuene
Sugar Camp Grove
West Penn
Pennsylvania Railroad
Aspinwall
Eighth Ward Fishing and Hunting Club
Allehgeny
John Figus
Pine Street
George Miller
Main Street
Jaco Metz
Thomas Connell
John Anfelder
Williams’ Brick Company
New York
Batu
Y's
Will
Church Notes
New United Evangelical Church
United Presbyterian Reunion
Volonel
William House
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