Court session outlines tax, bridge, and public notices
In a late session the court considers delinquent taxes and calls constables to enforce tax collection. Proceedings discuss a county bridge location across Brodhead Inn and a monument for soldiers. Citizens seek viewers for a Cherry Run bridge and a county-wide memorial plaque proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudge Court
Coenen Dingrder
Thompson
Palmer
Constanle
Barrell
United States
Commonwealth
Milton Cl Kerr
Pelice
Pious
Clair Dunmire
Mary L.scanor
Suerman N. Seanor
Kulm
Hlavklick
Cherry Run
Charles W. Sutton
James K. Deemer
Humes
Robert Buchman
Slairsville
Jean McLean Paul
G. Adams McLean
Elizabeth Fetterman
W. F. Elkin
S. M. Jack
James Taylor
D. Barrett
David F. Stiteler
W. RK. Smth
C. UO. Wachob
J. AL. Hine
Hine
Swaith
Wachob
Luck Comes Normal's Way as Boys Sweep Wins
Normal shortstop Williams featured a decisive two game swing over Mt Pleasant and Greensburg, with a walkover against Mt Pleasant and a tight, late rally at Greensburg. The Greensburg tilt saw Swift and St Clair on the mound and Patten and Owens delivering key hits as Normal rallied from 9 5 down in the fifth. Fans flocked to witness the comeback and anticipate a return game during commencement week at Normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal
Greens
Vine
Greensbury
Swift
Smabh
Greenshute
Greg Iron
Nornid Sui
St. Clair
Huis
Osyens
Widea Vase
Antai
Thase
Greensburg
Ulemselvis
Fulton
Patten
Owens
Normal Ark
Sherrard
M. Gerhard
Williams
I Gwen
P Pounds
E Painter
Meckling
Carr
Tacurer
Redding
Fitz
C Johnes
Hollis
P. Smith
Peti Hemes Erate
Gerhard
Theurer
Smith
School Board Organized After Election Break
The first meeting of the school board since the election was held Saturday night in president John P. Elkin's office. New members J. Telford and W. M. Cunningham join, with J. N. Langham and G. T. Hamilton re-elected. Officers named Elkin as president, S. J. Telford as secretary, and W. F. Wettling as treasurer. Teachers’ selection set for June 13 and a consolidation vote on the two schools planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Elkin
J. Telford
First Ward
W. M. Cunningham
Third Ward
J. N. Langham
G. T. Hamilton
Second Ward
S. J. Telford
W. F. Wettling
Examinations at Normal on June 22 by Indiana committee
Superintendent Shaffer set June 22 for final examinations at Indiana Normal and named an examining committee including George P. Bible East Stroudsburg T L Gibson Ebensburg J M Berkey Johnstown E L McGinnes Steelton Jas M Coughlin Wilkes Barre Henry V Hotchkiss Meadville J W Canon New Castle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Shaffer
Indiana Normal
George P. Bible
East Stroudsburg
T. L. Gibson
Ebensburg
J. M. Berkey
Johnstown
E. L. McGinnes
Steelton
Jas
M. Coughlin
Wikesbarre
Henry V. Hotchkiss
Meadville
J. W. Canon
New Castle
Dogs Slaughter Sheep in White Township Farms
Dogs killed and wounded multiple flocks across White township this spring. Wm Harman lost 14 sheep in daylight. Al Clawson’s barn looted at night with 12 slain. Earlier, dogs killed 14 sheep for Lott Carnahan and wounded four. Har man and Clawson each report 20 sheep killed this spring.
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White Township
Wm. Harman
al. Clawson
Lott Carnahan
Harman
Clawson
Trainor the horse thief captured in Clearfield county
Trainor, who escaped from the Brookville jail several weeks ago, was finally captured in Clearfield county last week, ending a long manhunt.
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Trainor
Brookville
Clearfield County
Pensions Granted May 27 1896 Names Myers Faith
The following pensions were granted May 27 1896 Henry W Myers of Homer City and Francis Faith of Indiana are listed. The record notes the recipients and their associated hometowns reflecting the federal pension approval on the date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Myers
Homer City
Francis Faith
Indiana
Indiana Night Fire Destroys Old Armory and Rink
A midnight blaze tore through the old skating rink, adjacent armory, and Free Methodist church in Indiana last Wednesday. Firemen saved nearby stables as the brick armory, once M E church and town hall, burned. owner Judge White and insurer details noted while losses remained modest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Free Methodist Church
Langham
Carpenters
Water Street
Free Methodists
Boggs
Galbreath & Youngblood
Armory
M. E. Church
Company F
Adam Wissell
Company F, N. G
P. Simpson & Hughes
Indiana Steam Laundry
R. M. Crawford
Judge White
Patriotism Shines In County Decoration Day Observances
Decoration Day activities lit up the county with large crowds at Post 28 ceremonies in the Presbyterian yard where Hon. A. A. Barker spoke. Children carried bouquets to the cenotaph as choirs performed and veterans were honored at Ebenezer Clarksburg Homer City Cockport Rochester Mills Shelocta South Bend Crete and other sites with addresses by Rev. Sweeny Dr Irwin and others, and music by local bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church Yard
A. A. Barker
Ebensburg
Joseph McCurdy
Clarksburg
Sweeny
D. J. Irwin
Ebenezer
Homer City
A. J. Bolar Post
Guthrie’s Hall
Lottie Kidney
Cockport
Sons of Veterans
John Reed
Gettysburg Brass Band
John L. O'Neil Post, Jr
Cookport
Frank M. Brown Post
Rochester Mills
Presbyterian Church
Devers
Odd Fellows
Woman’s Relief Corps
Marchand Comet Band
William Armstrong Post
U. P
Shelocta
John McGaughey
M. C. Watson
This Place
D. W. Davis
America
Rev. Telford
John W. Henderson
Pleasant Family Reunion at the Edwards Homestead
A large Rayne Township gathering honored Jacob Edwards, among the area’s respected elders, with over 150 relatives present on Saturday. Samuel Griffith of Canoe township gifted Edwards a rocker, Clark the photographer captured the group, and attendees enjoyed a noon feast before the day ended with lasting memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Edwards
Rayne Township
Samuel Griffith
Canoe Township
Edwards
Clark
Correction issued for court report errors in lunacy case
The paper corrects earlier misnaming in a lunacy case and a barn burning case. Johan Harman near Plumville is the proper party, not A C Harman. Wells is the correct prisoner associated with the barn incident, not C C Walls. The Progress states no guilt is attached to any innocent person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Harman
Plumville
Johan Harman
C. C. Walls
Clearfield County
Wells
Walls
Four Year Old Falls From Wagon In First Ward
Alexander Simpson son of D W Simpson of First ward fell from a wagon Monday. He lay unconscious and Dr Hosack treated him for several hours before reviving. He suffered only a slight concussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
D. W. Simpson
First Ward
Evangelist Coombg Preaches At Tent Revival Schedule
Evangelist Coombg will present a tent revival with topics on Friday evening The Transforming Power of the Gospel Saturday evening Personal Responsibility Sunday 10 30 a m Christ Love Toward Us 4 p m Children’s Rally 7 30 p m Christ in History Art and the Heart Monday evening Christ in the Home Tuesday evening Christ a Law Giver Attendees are asked to bring their Bibles and use the query box at the tent entrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coombg
Christ
Pennsylvania Railroad Officials Visit For Depot Inspection
Thomas E. Watt western passenger agent Edward Pitcairn trainmaster L. Sey mour division freight agent J. R. Erringer division ticket agent and Mr Williams all Pennsylvania railroad officials were here for a short time Wednesday evening in a special cay to inspect the passenger and freight depots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas E. Watt
Western
Edward Pitcairn
L. Seymour
Division
J. R. Erringer
Mr. Williams
Pennsylvania Railroad
Two Young Men in Buggy Accident Saturday Evening
Harry Harbison and Joseph Patterson were in a serious buggy accident on a steep hill, driving with their ladies. They drove too near the bank and went over the embankment. No injuries occurred but both buggies were completely wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Harbison
Joseph Patterson
Post master orders 48 keyless mail boxes
The post master Sansom announces a nest of 48 keyless mail boxes to be delivered within ten days to two weeks. Citizens should leave their name and preferred box size to be accommodated upon arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Sansom
Murray and Barclay Winners at County Democratic Convention
Enthusiastic county Democratic gathering in Liliary Hall heard a heated debate over delegate election fraud in Salisbury and West Wheatfield. After a series of ballots, D M Smith withdrew, paving Murray to victory for Commissioner and John Barclay winning County Auditor by ten votes.
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Tomb
Mateer
Shelocta
Liliary Hall
Salisbury
West Wheatfield
C. F. Murray
Blairsville
Joseph J. Thompson
Veter Frech
North Mahoning Township
John Elrick
Saltsburg
D M. Smith
Center Township
McEhoes
William Hill
Murray
Fred
Thompson
Elrick
Smith
Frech
John Barclay
Homer City
Harry W. Fee
Mechanicsburg
Barclay
Sheriff
D. W. Krytzer
Rochester Mills
Godfrey Marshall
Hugh Smitten
John McQuilken
Glen Campbell
D. H. Tomb
Gamble Fleming
L. B. Kinsey
Stewart Martin
Fifth reunion of the 110th and 115th Regiments
The fifth reunion will be held at Jerry Keith's Grip post office Green township on Thursday June 11. A 3 o'clock sham battle in the afternoon followed by a camp fire and further sham battle in the evening are planned. Old soldiers and friends are invited and dinner will be served. Col John McGaughey will give the address with several other speakers.
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Isoa
Jerry Keith
Grip
Green Township
John McGaughey
Baseball Calendar Plans by Normal Club Manager Robertson
Manager R B Robertson of the Normal baseball club has arranged games with other teams. The home club plays the return game today at Shadyside. Scheduled here are a game with Derry next Monday and with Apollo on June 20. The boys play at Westminster on June 15 and at Grove City the next day. A game will be arranged with another club for commencement week.
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R B. Robertson
Shadyside
Derry
Apollo
Westminster
Grove City
Vandalism on West Oak Street House of Mrs Bell
Monday night a group of youths assaulted an unoccupied house owned by Mrs. Sarah Bell on West Oak Street and broke its windows. Col. John McGanghey says he will arrest the offenders if restitution is not made promptly and has the boys’ names to settle the matter through the real estate agent quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Bell
West Oak Street
Col
John McGanghey
Beas
Plow Unearths Long Buried Surveyor Chain
Mr John Reed of Green township while plowing in a field recently uncovered a surveyor chain likely buried for years. The 33 foot chain is built with small links and large end rings, well preserved and Reed prizes the find highly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reed
Green Township
Reed
Trout Fishing Party Heads for Huntingdon County Streams
Mr. W. T. Wilson of Church street fishes for trout along mountain streams in Huntingdon county this week. The party includes John Millikin of Pittsburg H. B. Ureheese of Philadelphia T. H. Cunningham and John Taylor of Reedsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Wilson
Church Street
Huntingdon County
John Millikin
Pittsburg
H. B. Ureheese
Philadelphia
T. H. Cunningham
John Taylor
Reedsville
Mrs Hays Bets On Pittsburg Institution For Her Blind Daughter
Mrs Martha J Hays of Church street sent her blind daughter Mary to a Pittsburg institution last week seeking care and schooling. The brief item notes a family decision amid supporting community interest in the facility.
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Martha J. Hays
Church Street
Mary
Pittsburg
Lightning Kills Seven Sheep for Horace Riddle
A thunderbolt struck Green township, killing seven Horace Riddle owned sheep in a single night last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Riddle
Green Township
A Dreadful Storm Wrecks Cities and Brings Losses
A severe cyclone swept through Missouri Illinois and Pennsylvania causing widespread destruction. In St Louis injury and death tolls rise as riverfront wreckage and improvised morgues fill the city hospitals. Rescue squads work through the night with grim findings reported as bodies are identified by anxious relatives. Damage extends to nearby towns including Columbia and Bethlehem with multiple deaths and substantial property losses.
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St. Louis
Missoni
Indiana
Cua
Republicca
Eads Bridge
Thne
St. Mary’s
Ivania
Columbia
Monte County
Bethlehem
Ambler
Ute
Convention at Covode Brings Sabbath School Delegates
A profitable Mahoning Union Sabbath School Association convention met at Covode M E church with 27 district schools represented by delegates and pastors. Rev. Huffman gave welcome, Rev. Streamer responded, and officers elected included S A Lydie president Scott Chambers vice president, Sadie M Streamer secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoning Union Sabbath School Association
M. E
Covode
Huffman
Streamer
John McMillen
8. A. Lydie
Scott Chambers
Sadie M. Streamer
Mra. T. Simaen
Alaska
Presbyterian Church
Marion Center
Foreaman
White resident praises Samuel Shearer for highway repairs
A prominent citizen of White says residents are highly pleased with how Samuel Shearer, advisor, is repairing their highways and that the roads have not been in better condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Samuel Shearer
Captain A H Mitchell Promoted to Messenger Role
Captain A H Mitchell, formerly of this place, was promoted from night watchman in the Department of Internal Affairs to Messenger. The Captain has been a good official for a number of years and his many here will be pleased by this recognition of faithful service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Mitchell
Department of Internal Affairs
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June Tera
CONST
Dave
Mt. Pleasant
Mt. Measant Institute
Gut Liteq
Williams’ Siicbing
Base Ball Calendar
Missouri
The
Mahoning Sabbath School Association
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