June Court Opens and Hears Tax, Divorce Claims
The regular June term begins with Judge White, hearing motions and outlining the 1801 road stone act, fines, and county tax collection. Delinquent taxes are few, debt-payment aims persist, and bridge repairs for Seltaburg are debated. Six divorces and several hearings, including a forgery dispute, fill the docket as night sessions continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Costa
Homer Livy
Washington Township
Seltaburg
D.C. Brown
White Townshp
Commonwealth
Commonwealth Va
R. M. Elwood
Penny Beck
Thomas
Hogue
Jaspar Mardis
Charles E. Brabl Ve
Elizabeth K. Stahl
John A. Bair
Emma Bair
Taking Up Additional Coal in Conemaugh Township
The Mitchell-Watson Coal and Coke Company plans a large land purchase adjoining its White Station coal plant in Conemaugh township totaling 2,500 acres. Seven deeds were recorded this week, all naming T. C. Watson as trustee for the company. The listed landowners, acreages, and prices accompany the recorded deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell-Watson Coal and Coke Company
White Station
Conemaugh Township
T. C. Watson
Bear sightings shake Weat Wheat field township
Excitement rises as a bear roams the Weat Wheat field area seen several times. The bear reportedly attacked a boy weeks ago and has since attacked pigs near farmhouses. Parents fear for children while hunters have not located the bear as communities prepare for Sunday church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weat Wheatfield Township
Brain
Indians County C E Union Convention Dates
The annual convention of the Indians County Christian Endeavor Union will be held there on Wednesday and Thursday, August 27 and 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Indians County Christian Endeavor Union
Chase for Runaway Train Ends In Flying Coupling
A train carrying John Robinson's show broke loose eight animal cars near the yard. Engineers McKee and Davis pursued the runaway down the branch line to Homer City and made a flying coupling to recapture the cars. Only two workmen and the show treasurer slept aboard, with 15000 dollars in the ticket wagon. no injuries or escapes occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robinson
Homer City
McKee
Davis
Ranaway
Smallpox at Glen Campbell Epidemic Quarantined
Six families in Glen Campbell area of Indiana County show a mild smallpox type. State health board confirms mild smallpox after investigation into a suspicious skin disease. Several neighbors with rashes have recovered. Dr. Helfrick in critical condition after contracting the disease from Dr. Miller. Meanwhile a hiking club meeting and trip arrangements are announced for Indiana County residents to support Attorney General Elkin’s gubernatorial bid. Also, John Kelly, a Civil War veteran in his 60s, had his right thigh amputated to save his life after thrombia and gangrene. he is weak and critically ill in the Lewis House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Campbell
State Board of Health
State Board
J. S. Miller
Barnesboro
Orlando Helfrick
Spangler
Miller
Helfrick
John P. Elkin Sink
Indiana County
Court House
Indiana
Elkin
Squire J. 4. Crossman
W. E. Dodson
Des. W. D. Gates
H. B. Butterbaugh
John Kelly
Mr. Kelly
Lewis House
Dayton
Kelly
Rudee
Deserted coal mine found on Young township farm
Mr J H Fulton of Young township accidentally discovers a coal mine on his farm abandoned over 53 years ago. He knew nothing of its existence despite living there over 50 years and cannot locate records of its operation. He has reopened the bank and plans to mine the vein which is described as valuable and easy to mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Fulton
Young Township
Fulton
Frost Hits County Farms Damaging Crops
A heavy Wednesday night frost killed many tender garden vegetables countywide. Corn crops largely escaped damage though grain loss is feared minimal fruit damage in some areas. Mrs. H. P. Lewis of near Marionee fell through a barn floor Saturday suffering painful injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Lewis
Marionee
Kiski Suffers Sore Defeat in Close Baseball Affair
Normal and Kiski split a doubleheader in Salzeburg with Normal winning the ninth inning rally 5 runs, highlighted by Edmundson’s two run homer and Chambers’ three-base hit. McLane pitched well for Kiski, while Williams and Shimon sparked Normal’s offense. Afternoon game at Johnstown saw Normal fall 13 to 9 amid poor field conditions, multiple misplays, and 4,000 in attendance. Indiana team later defeated Blairsville and Blairsville won 16 to 15 in 13 innings.
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Normal
Kiski
Salzeburg
Edmundson
Lide
Chambers
Illiame
McLane
Johnstown
Tod
Tohnatown
Williams
Miles
Hille
Goff
Owens
Davis
McCreight
Dalle Dos
Hile
Salmon
Burns
Hanter
Cameron
McKown
Carroll and
Tremelion
Blairsville
Indiana
Blairaville
M. Trainer
Clyde Neal
Q. Jones
L. Marlin
HH. Lice
B. Conningham
W . Keapera
J. F
Tal
Foreman
Elderton
Todiana
Waa
Dayton
H. B. Normal
Ae Ramage
Edwardson
Harker
Veel McKown
Porterfield
Ist
A McLane
Chambera
Springer
M. Ovens
Portier
McKallip
St. Clair
Calhoun
Wl McClayson
Moorhead
Anes
June Wedding Announced for Ashbaugh and Lowry Daughter
Invitations issued for the marriage of William H. Ashbaugh of Saltsburg to Laura Lowry, daughter of Mrs Mary Lowry of Railroad Avenue. The ceremony will be at the Lowry residence on Thursday June 12 at high noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H.ashbaugh
Saltsburg
Laura Lowry
Mary Lowry
Railroad Avenue
Lowry
Death notices of Fleming Kettering King and kin
Several obituary notices list Mrs. Mary Fleming born Mary Gamble in 1811 and died at her son J G Fleming Armstrong Twp home. Also noted are Mrs. Fredrick Walker of North Mahoning Twp 58, A G Kettering of Washington Twp Plumville cancer of stomach, Ralph King of West Lebanon tubercular aged 31. Funeral services planned in multiple churches and cemeteries with various pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Fleming
J. G. Fleming
Church Street
Mary Gamble
Steubenville
James Fleming
Armatrong Township
John
Armstrong Township
Thomas J
Salt Lake City
Frances
Shelocta
Elizabeth Hill
J. G
Town
Presbyterian Church
Swartz Crawford
Greenwood Cemetery
Frederick Walker
Fredrick Walker
North Mahoning Township
Forencen
Harrison
Ridgway
Thomas
Big Row
Samuel
Todiang
Bert Hoover
Reynoldsville
Mary Shaffer
Ohio
Annis Stiver
Covode
George Hicks
Marchand
Peter
Trade City Lutheran Church
Shile Miller
Round Top Church
Ralph King
Leon King
Near West Lebanon
West Union United Presbyterian Church of
West Lebanon
E.L Calvin
J.8. Wilson
Prospect
South Bend
Death notices from Conemaugh and Elton area
William Boyd Ewine son of Mack and Mrs. Ewing of Conemaugh township died in Pittsburgh on Friday morning of typhoid pneumonia aged about 25. He is survived by wife and one child. Remains brought to Livermore and interred at Lewisville. R H Briney of Johnstown died at his sister's home in Lewisville aged 52. longtime locomotive engineer on Pennsylvania RR. His remains were taken to Johnstown. Jacob H. Paul well known in the county died at his son’s home in Elton Cambria county on Thursday aged 79. second wife was Mrs Rebecca Hileman of Brushvalley township.
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G. Kettering
William Boyd Ewine
William Boyd Ewing
Mack Ewing
Conemaugh Township
Pittsburg
Livermore
Lewisville
R. H. Briney
Johnstown
County
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jacob BR. Paul
Jacob H. Paul
Elton
Cambria County
Rebecca Hileman
Brushvailley Township
School Board Organized Elects Officers and Committees
At a Monday board meeting the Indiana school board organized for the coming year naming President E. Lockard Secretary J. Telford and Treasurer John B. Taylor. Committees on Building and Grounds, Taxation and Finance, Teachers and Discipline, and Stationery and Supplies were appointed with members including G. T. Hamilton, W. S. Daugherty, EM Lockard, and others. Committees were instructed to report on department expenses and the tax levy for next year. A note mentions a fracture and injury to D. C. Mack and M. Butexbaugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana School Board
E. Lockard
J. Telford
John B. Taylor
G. T. Hamilton
Daugherty
EM. Lockard
A. W. Mabon
J. Meth
Samuel’ Canine
J.T Bell
John Stachul
Senney
WM. Cunningham
D.C. Mack
Campbell Chosen on First Ballot in County Nomination
Democrats met in Library Hall to nominate county officials with focus on commissioner. J A Campbell defeated C F Murray after initial rival W B Hill stepped aside, Campbell 52 votes to 36. Auditor nomination went to H Buchanan 46 to 38 for G H Hamilton. Other offices left to committee.
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Library Hall
C.F. Murray
Blairsville
J. A. Campbell
Heshbon
Mrr. W. B. Hill
White Township
Campbell
J. Wood Clark
Barker
Saltaburg
J. G. Campbell
Homer City
John H. Hill
Town
B. S. Dill
Buffington
Murray
M. E. Brown
H. & Buchanan
G.H. Hamilton
Fast Wheatfield
J. H. Engie
Accident at Stone Quarries Hurts Workers in Blast
At the Kiskiminites Stone Quarries in Tanniel ton a heavy blast sent a binat into the air. Several kegs of powder and sticks of dynamite exploded. Tom Toman landed in his seat and survived with cuts to head and face. John McGuire was struck by falling rock and injured the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiskiminites
Tannielton
Ater
Tom ‘Toman
John McGuire
Wes
Kiskimini tas Springs Saltsburg School Ends Year
Commencement week at Saltsburg features baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Motaugher of the Allephony Theological, a schedule of athletic events, a musical recital, an oratorical by students, and a faculty reception. The Princeton Interstate college exams proceed. a reunion for the class of 792 is planned later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiskiminitas Springs
Saltsburg
Erida
Oe Motaugher
The Old Reliable We Do Not Mean To Realign
A clipped line from a periodical quotes or misreads as The Old Reliable. The fragment hints at a cautious statement about accuracy or intent. No clear event or names emerge beyond the implied motto of reliability.
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Judge White
E. Newsy
W. C. Lytle
Martha Dick Samuel Nesbit
Daniel Kennedy
Mary C. Lytle
Lytle
Bear
Chase
Hlkin Club
George Rodgers
Christ Episcopal Church
Indiana Cornet Band
Women’s Relief Corps
National Corps
J. M. Imbrie
Imbrie
Company
23Rd Regiment
Ohio Volunteers
McKinley
Frank Overdorf
Brushvalley
Strongstown
M. E
Graham Post
J. Milton Sagger
John Bennett
James Michael
George .D. Omer
Wiliam Fairman
Punxsutawney
Millie Martin
Punxantawney
Post
J. F. Chapman
Joseph Weaver
Clarksburg
George Fell
Robert Millen
Martial Band
Olivet
Thomas O'Conner
Smicksburg
D. P. French
Bergen
M. L. Rowland
Denton
James O'Neil
A. T. Bell
William Conner
A. R
Odd Fellows
Cherrytree
Jones
Ebensburg
Cherrytree Cornet
Baptist Church
Frank M. Brown
Rochester Mills
Wm. Fairman
Ponxsutawney
East Mahoning
Purchase Line
Elmer Ball
J. T. Henry
David Ake
John Pierce
AFTE
M. B. Butexbaugh
Hesheos
C. ¥. Murray
Kiseki
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