Jury hears Burrell court notes on bridges and taxes
The June term court convened to hear routine administration matters in Burrell and surrounding townships. Grand jury returns include larceny and statutory rape counts, desertion cases, and bridge reports over Little Mahoning and Altimus Run. Several real estate partitions and road vacation actions were filed or confirmed, with voters urged to consider township district changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Point
West Mahoning
Mt. 60
Win. Shields
South Mahoning Township
A. C. Braughter
J. D. Reed
Enter Township
Alexander M. Lucas
Samuel Sindorf
Blairsville
J. D. Dickey
R. ¥. Allison
Center Township
W. J. Byers
E. J. Rutledge
Edward Davis
Stewart Davis
Banks Township
Straight Branch Run
Locust Lane
Wm. Boucher
Homer City
Nisi
David Adam
Burrell Township
Wm. Snyders
Stone Pike
West Wheatfield
Wm. McClusky
Indiana
Westmoreland
Bolivar Bridge
Dr. Rutledge
Lizzie McAfoose
Solomon Greenwood
Assizmee
R. J. Heck
Saltsburg
Pine Creek Township
Jefferson County
Ezra Stonfier
East Mahoning Township
B. H. Duffey
West Indiana Borough
Old Indiana
Johnston Snyder
Washington Township
Mary J. Allison
Elizabeth Douglass
Hugh
Benjamin Lightcap
Mollie J. Lightcap
Conermuagh Township
Margaret Crusan
John Hoover
D. D. Barrett
Caose
Elliott Fergueen Ve
Asee
D. C
Barnard McCaffrey
Shearer & Farrier
John L. Paul
Young Township
Jacksonville
West Lebanon
Clark Neil
Caroline Morgan
D T Wilson
Commonwealth
Charles Miller
A Dixson
George T McHenry
W D Sexton
Samuel Stiffler
Little Mahoning Creek
Smicksburg
Altimus Run
Blacklick Township
Commonwealth Vf
John McCracken
Harvey Russell
Nettie Sunderland
A P Marshall
Harry M Barrett
John O Campbell
Shelocta
John W Ramsey
Mahan Elected First Lieutenant in Spirits of Contest
On Friday evening Company F NG P elected Second Lieutenant Meade Mahan as first lieutenant and Sergeant S H Hughes as second lieutenant after a heated race. Mahan won on the sixteenth ballot while Capt Simpson will appoint a replacement for Sergeant Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meade Mahan
S. H. Hughes
Hughes
Mahan
Capt. Simpson
Washington Township Creamery Planned in Armstrong County
Citizens of Washington township and Plumcreek township in Armstrong county subscribed 4000 dollars in stock for a creamery to be built along Dutch Run near Kimmell church. Construction will start immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township
Armstrong County
This County
Plumcreek Township
Dutch Run
Kimmell Ehurch
Ewing and Davis announce June wedding in Normal Chapel
Invitations are issued for the marriage of Mr. Robert Merton Ewing of Pittsburgh to Miss Anna Shields Davis on Thursday June 14 1894 at 8 oclock p m in the Normal Chapel Miss Davis is a daughter of McLain Davis of Normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Merton Ewing
Pittsburg
Anna Shields Davis
Normal Chapel
Davis
McLain Davis
Normal
Post mortem finds oversized liver in Mrs Coursin case
A post mortem on Mrs. William Coursin of West Indiana was led by Dr J M Knowlton and Dr John St Clair. The deceased liver weighed fourteen pounds, far above the normal four pounds. Reports also note Rebecca Rosborough of Clarksburg fracturing a right limb after toppling from a chair last week. Charlie Lydie, a child from Cherry Tree, was kicked by a horse and suffered a painful leg bruise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Coursin
West
Indiana
J. M. Knowlton
John St.Clair
Rebecca Rosborough
Clarksburg
Charlie
Robert Lydie
Cherrytree
Baptist Church Sees 176 New Members Under Pastor Henshey
Six new members joined the congregation on the last Sabbath, increasing the church’s total enrollment to 176 since Rev. Henshey began his pastorate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Rev. Henshey
Township feud over farm trial of road machines ends in damages
On May 15 a trial on Wm Stephens farm in Cherryhill township tested Climax and Western Reversible road machines. Supervisors Fyock and McGaughey bought the Climax for 475 with a buyback note. McGuire bought the Western Reversible at the same price. The Climax firm may take back its machine only if township pays 80 damages. the notes’ fate is unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Stephens
Cherryhill Township
John Fyock
Richard McGaughey
Penn Run
Climax
Veteran William McGinnty Dies After Pension Delays
William McGinnty, a West Oak Street resident and late war veteran, died of stomach cancer after weeks of suffering. A pension check arrived posthumously, $12 monthly and $175 back pay, with efforts to recover funds for his daughter who cared for him. Funeral at Baptist church with Revs Henshey and Sweeny, burial at Greenwood Cemetery. he was 60, survived by four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McGinnty
West Oak Street
Squire Marlin
Pittsburg
Baptist Church
Henshey
Sweeny
Greenwood Cemetery
Keeley temperance talk draws large Pittsburg audience
On Sabbath evening Erasmus Wilson of Pittsburg spoke on Keeley care and temperance to a full house. The audience heard praise for the Keeley treatment and its methods, noting many patients cured by Keeley League No. 1. William Houston, also of Pittsburg, shared progress and success stories, leaving attendees impressed with the impact of the Keeley cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erasmus Wilson
Pittsburg
Wilson
William Houston
Keeley
Lukehart heirs discuss Baltimore estate at Denton meeting
Near Plumville, the Lukehart heirs held a Denton post office gathering to hire an attorney and advance steps for a claim to a Baltimore estate. T. A. Lakehart was named chairman, Charles L. Wells secretary, and Joseph Lukehart treasurer as they raise funds for expenses and seek a favorable outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lukehart
Smicksburg
Plumoville
Baltimore
Denton Post Office
Plumville
T. A. Lakehart
Chas. L. Wells
Joseph Lukehart
Birthday Surprise For Horton Woman At Her Home
Last Wednesday the children of Mrs. George Cessna near Horton invited about one hundred friends to celebrate her 43d birthday. A noon dinner was served and the day ended with dancing and social enjoyment at her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Cessna
Horton
Commissioners Inspect County's Longest Bridge in Saltsburg
The Board of Commissioners from this and Westmoreland counties met at Saltsburg on Friday to inspect the Conemaugh River bridge. The 405 foot wooden bridge handles heavy traffic and will undergo a complete overhaul. contract for the work will be let soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
This
Westmoreland
Saltsburg
Conemaugh
Prison Prayer Meeting Interrupted by Wrapped Man
On Sabbath afternoon a demented man, Geo. Walker from North Mahoning, appeared at the jail in a sheet from head to foot during the ladies prayer meeting. Jailor Miller could not persuade him to remove the robe, causing considerable fright among the participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Walker
North Mahoning Township
Walker
Miller
Decoration Day Observance Across Brushvalley Area
Rural communities honored fallen soldiers despite rain with church services, processions, and city gatherings. In Brushvalley Lutheran and M E churches lauded salutes, Rev Dye and Rev M M Sweeney spoke, veterans and Jr O U A M members led parades, camp banners and flowers decorated graves, and a late evening lecture capped by prayers and music. Communities at West Lebanon Elders Ridge Shelocta Dixonville joined in. Memorial day remarks noted dwindling veteran rolls and ongoing devotion to enduring principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brushvalley
Dye
M. E
M. M. Sweeney
Indiana
M. E. Church
Sweeney
West Lebanon
West Union
Olivet
Elders Ridge
Abby
A. M. Hammers
John A. Scott
Irwin
Elders ‘Ridge
Shelocta
Curry Run
U. P
Tomlinson
W. L. Buchahan
Ed. O'Neil
Buchanan’s Meadow
Simpson
Mahan
Dixon
Forepaugh Show Dims Before Unusually Small Crowd
A faded crowd gathered for Forepaugh's performance, far less than the usual bustling audience the show attracts, leaving organizers and performers surprised by the turnout and turnout dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forepaugh
Tuthen Ony
Latrobe Club Defeated by Normal In Seventh Inning
Latrobe club arrived by noon train to face Normal on Monday but Normal played strong late, winning 10 to 7. Weather and scheduling woes disrupted several games last week and left many plans unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Latrobe
Nomination Meeting for Indiana County Democrats
Democrats in Indiana county met in Library Hall to nominate a party ticket for the fall election. A committee of five was appointed to select a Judge candidate and no name was given yet. They may endorse a Republican attorney if secured, with further planning set for July 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Library Hall
John H
C. Kennedy
J. R. Marshall
Jas. Ramsey
J. H. Hill
D. H. Tomb
A. K. Stoneback
Blacklick
Gunninns
Istor Township
John H. Hill
H. K. Sloan
I and M. E. Blairsville
Jas. M. Millen
Washington Township
W. H. Portier
Saltsburg
B. Yue Murray
Twenty Fifth Anniversary Celebration at Rayne Home
A pleasant day marked the twenty fifth anniversary of the marriage of the hosts at their Rayne residence. About eighty guests gathered for a surprise party planned by the couple’s children. The event featured a bountiful dinner, fine music, and an enjoyable, well hosted gathering with friends and family in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Ly
Rayne
Republicans of the Four Mahonings Meet at Georgeville
The Four Mahonings Republicans plan an old time rally in Georgeville, this county. Arrangements aim to draw the largest assembly ever seen in that part of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgeville
Mahonings Hi
Local officer named aid on commander in chief staff
Capt J and Hilberry has been appointed aid on the staff at the National Encampment. In Deckers Point graveyard boys stole flags from soldier graves then felt ashamed and promised better respect. Rev R J Miler, editor of the Christian, will preach at the U P church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. & Hilberry
Pissierg
Lake Thee
Shiloh
Deckers Point
U. P. Church
R. J. Miler
The
Christian of the U. P. Church
Broad daylight crime spree at Homer City
In broad daylight thieves raided homes in Homer City leaving few clues. A house was ransacked with cupboards torn and carpets ripped, only clothes missing. A coat and vest were left behind. Warner has a slight lead, Carson reported a knife found under a window, while another burglary at Mr J D Mel Kallip's barn remains unsolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcene
Fara
Warner
City
Carson
Homer A
Beisting
J. D. Mel Kallip
Jr. C. U. A. M. Advisory Council Holds First Monthly Meeting
Richmond Council hall at 491 hosted the first monthly meeting on Wednesday evening July 11. The council urged northern county representatives to attend in force, outlining the importance of council presence in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jr. C. U. A. M. Advisory Council
Hall of Richmond
YMCA Elect Officers Tonight
Local YMCA members gather for the annual election of officers this evening. Volunteers and staff anticipate slate voting and the installation of new leaders to guide programs for youth, fitness, and community outreach.
The Loss Alarmingly Lays Waste in County Fields
The cut worm is blamed for heavy damage across county fields with warnings to farmers to inspect crops and take protective measures. Local officials report widespread reports of damaged seedlings and reduced yields.
Well Been at Grif Company D 115th Peama's Vola
Fragmentary OCR note reports a Western themed item at the 115th Peama's Vola with a phrase written in the Far West. Details are unclear but evidences a historical tidbit about a company location and month.
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MTN Fryar
Bridges
Martha Smith
Harrison Little
Elizabeth Little
Michael Kunkle
Jacob Smith
Girty A
Minta Teresa Adamson
Harry Adamson
John M. Leech
John P Elkin
Robert J Beck
Mary S Beck
Saltsbury
Forsha
Housekeeping. Com
Gilford Putt
Hillary
John Barber, Esq
Justice
Company F
Ewing-Davis
Cherryhill
Temperance Meeting
Presbyterian Church
Indiana County
Latrobe Club
McElhoes
B. Wyse
Haus
Kime
C Young
R. F. Pounds
Gourley
L. . Fleck
M. F. le
P. Se Neeees
D. O'Hara
P . Carey
Jeeta Pednteseeenesntavse Suel
Casey
McDyer
C. Apex F
O'Hara
Snel
Earle
Rayne Township
Chee
Far West
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