June Term Ends With Only Two Cases Tried At Blairsville
The June term closed after a two day session in Blairsville with only two criminal trials completed. Commonwealth cases against John Davidson and Joseph Girard proceeded, Davidson absent, with partial verdicts or dispositions noted. Other cases were continued to September and an orphan court sale order was granted for minors Agnes Cook and James McCalip as grand jury presentment awaits filing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Commonwealth
John
Davidon
Dixonville
Myrtle McClementa
Davidson
Joseph Girard
Mary A. Jackson
M. E. Brown
T. C. Brown
Blairsville
Brown
The
Commonwealth
James Lewis
Harry Clawson
Charles Barrett
May Wingrove
William Fairman
Panxsutawney
Smicksburg
Orphans’ Court
Agnes Cook
James McCalip
Burrell Township
United Presbyterian Missionary Convention Meets at Conemaugh
The Conemaugh Presbytery held its annual home and foreign missionary societies convention at Conemaugh church. Opening devotions led by Mrs A E Daugherty of Salisbury, with welcomes from Miss Alice Duncan and response by Miss Carrie Henderson. Reports from Miss McMinn Homer City on Junior Work and Mrs S J Kyle Johnstown on The Thank Offering. The president spoke on Missionary Possibilities in Our New Possessions. The afternoon featured a bank offering service and Rev E Z Thomas Leech gave the evening address. Officers elected include President Mrs A E Daugherty and Secretary J A Miller Blairsville. Miss Hart Clarksburg was chosen delegate to the Dayton convention. next meeting at Dayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Missionary Convention
Conemaugh Presbytery
Home and Foreign Missionary Societies
Conemonagh Presbytery
United Presbyterian Church
Conemaugh Church
Conemaugh Township
Mra
A. E. Daugherty
Salisbury
Alice Duncan
Carrie Henderson
Crete
Salieburg
J. A. Miller
Blairsville
J. M. Stewart
Indiana
Jennie Henderson
Misa Hart
Clarksburg
Xenia
Miss Corbett
India
Dayton
Brilhart Resigns to Lead Helena Store in Montana
Locates in the Far West. Mr. Leslie Brilhart, formerly of town, recently resigned as usher at Marshall Field & Co. in Chicago to accept a position as manager and buyer for a main department store in Helena, Montana. He is a son of Mr. J. H. Brilhart of town, and friends at home are glad for his success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Brilhart
Town
Marshall Field & Co
Chicago
Helena, Mont
Brillhart
J. H. Brilhart
Miner Busco Berty jailed on assault charge
Constable P. C. Pierce of Canoe township brought Busco Berty a Rossetter miner here on Thursday and lodged him in jail on a commitment issued by Squire Beott L. Stiver. Berty, described as a Slavish miner, is charged with assault and battery alleged by a Jewish salesman.
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P. C. Pierce
Canoe Township
Busco Berty
Rossiter
Beott L. Stiver
Berty
Seniors Triumph Over Juniors in Local Ball Game
Seniors of Normal defeated the juniors on Monday afternoon with a 19 point score in a well attended game. Grand stand decorations matched the class colors as friends from both sides filled the stands to watch the contest.
Children’s Day Observances Pleased Large Town Audiences
Churches across town hosted Children’s Day with elaborate programs by young talents. Presbyterians showcased flowers, solos, and an address by Rev Dr Swartz Crawford. First Presbyterian featured readings by Normal College professors and lavish floral pews. M E church, Baptist, Lutheran and Christian congregations all held services with songs, essays, and recitations, attracting sizeable crowds and noting over $100 in offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swartz Crawford
Presbyterian Church
B. Robertson
Elliott Owens
Normal
J. Day Brownlee
M. E
Prof
Fetzer
Baptist Church
Normal Defeats the Polish in Pittsburg Game
Normal Park saw the school nine defeat the Polish Athletic Club of Pittsburg 21 to 2 on Saturday. Key moments came from Chambers and Williams pitching. Polish defense failed to excite. Normal to play Our Boys of Etna this afternoon. score details include hits by Chambers Owens and Williams, with multiple stolen bases and a Williams home run.
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Pittsburg
Normal Park
Chambers
Williams
Pame
Etna
Owens
Bracken
Martin
Nagel
Miller
Miller; By Normal, Long, Phythyon
Grant
McGee
Williama
Brown
Hammers
Phythyon
St. Clair
Davis
Indiana peddler's scheme draws warnings to women
A peddler canvassed Indiana homes selling towels at very low prices and promising table linen. He collected cash and vanished before delivery, leading households to suspect the towels were a prelude to selling tablecloths. Officials warn against home doorstep solicitations by strangers and oily sales pitches.
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Indiana
Coal landowners to be paid as abstracts finish
Landowners in West Wheatfield township will receive about 28,000 dollars for coal options secured by McGee & Co. with payments due by July 1. Deeds will be to James Kerr of New York, while McGee & Co. control 2,000 nearby acres and plans include a large mining plant along Blacklick creek and expansion of Bruce coal operations with two shafts and a coal washer before winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Wheatfield
McGee & Co
Conemaugh River
J. Wood Clark
Ephraim Wallace
Isaac Mabou
Samuel Wallace
John Mabon
William Crawford
B. J. Hood
James McIntyre
Ephraim Robinson
Stephen Frain
Joseph Walbeck
John Grumbling
Seward Graham
Amos Hy‘gong
James Kerr
New York City
Samuel McClane
West Wheatfield Township
Bruce
Blacklick Creek
Buffington
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Edwarde
Messrs. Stadden & McHugh
Glen Campbell
Sewerage System Approved by Expert Engineer
Mr. T. E. Hill of New York, an expert sanitary engineer, arrived to review Indiana sewerage plans. He approves the plans in detail and endorses the filter system as most practical. His approval is expected to speed the project with a vote to follow at an early date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Hill
New York City
Indiana
Hill
George Warring
Aged Lady Dying in Grip Area at 99
Mrs. Mary Dehaven of Grip, a longtime resident and among the county's elderly, is critically ill with a complication of diseases related to old age. She is 99 and has always lived near Grip. Her twin sister, in the same area, remains healthy and active, tending a vegetable garden independently.
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Mary Dehaven
Grip
Indiana youth confined in Texas insane asylum
Word reached Indiana last week that Walter Smith aged 14 son of the late Bruce Smith of town is confined in an insane asylum in Texas. His sad mental condition is due to excessive cigarette smoking. After the death of her husband Mrs Smith and family moved to Texas, where she remained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Walter Smith
Bruce Smith
Texas
Local Unions Organized Across County by Temperance Lectures
Mrs. Emma Preston state secretary of temperance work among children, with Mrs. Eva G Thompson, toured Dixonville Marion Center Rochester Mills Willett Homer City and Elders Ridge last week. Lectures sparked new unions at Dixonville Marion Center and Willet plus Loyal Temperance Legions at Marion Center and Rochester Mills. Officers named include Mrs W L Buchanan and Tillie Lang among others. youth unit at Marion Center formed with 29 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Preston
Eva G. Thompson
Dixonville
Marion Center
Rochester Mills
Willet
Homer City
Elders Ridge
W. L. Buchanan
Mra
Mary Boucher
Ella Eat
L. T. L. Work
Marion Canter
Loyal Temperance Legion
Bertha Park
Florence Stahl
John Lang
George Rowe
Rochester Mille
Fannie Work
Ruella Lewis
Tresaurer
Bertha ‘Work
Nora Shugart
Misa Annie ‘Iven
Friends of Temperance At
Loyal Legion
Lottie Marlin
Clark Seanor
Lytle
Misa Jose Wallace
Mia
Pean
Accidental Death of Mrs Clark Robinson at Home
Mrs Clark Robinson of Salieburg died minutes after a Monday fall while whitewashing. The 75 year old, a prominent Saltsburg church worker and Sabbath school teacher, led home and foreign missionary societies. Funeral Thursday at her home with Rev Ryall. burial in Saltaburg cemetery.
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Clark Robinson
Salieburg
Robinson
Saltsbury
Home and Foreign Missionary Societies
Pittsburg
Ryall
Saltaburg
Steer Race At Racotat Fair Promises Novel Competition
Steers to Racotat Fair features a county confined race on Friday of the big week. Prize offerings include a 17 jewel watch for first place and a 7 jewel watch for second. Competitors may ride or drive the animals, with training time announced in advance.
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R. W.wehrle
Optician and Jeweler
Local Graduations and Farm Purchases Highlight Week
Honors for Ada Vere Crawford and Elizabeth Crawford at Wilson College and Grove City College graduation of Harvey J. McElhoes with class address. John Frick buys Wolfe farm in Brushvalley 60 acres and Tahoe tract near Tanoma to locate a sawmill. Elders Ridge Academy class of 1915 to hear salutatory by Miss Spaulding and valedictory by Harry Rudolph with Greek Latin German orations. Bible theft of 56 dollars from East Mahoning home. Purchase Line academy beats Gettysburg 13 to 3. three wins in four games. Hail damages grain fields and orchards near Cockport. More local news on page 3.
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Ada Vere
Elizabeth Crawford
John Frick
Wolfe
Brashvalley
Frick
Elders Ridge
Elders Ridge Academy
Presbyterian Church
Marie Spaulding
Harry Rudolph
Tragedy Near New Florence Claims Young Worker
John R. Shannon of New Florence was killed instantly one Thursday morning near the station while flagging another train on the work train. He was only 19, son of Matthew Shannon. Interment followed at New Florence on the Sabbath.
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John R. Shannon
New Florence
Matthew Shannon
Death of William Churchfield in Larimer Train Death
William Churchfield aged 20 unmarried was killed by a train in Larimer on Friday morning. His home is near Saltaburg, this county. The remains were taken to Saltaburg for interment.
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William Churchfield
Saltaburg
Larimer
Large Class Examined by County Superintendent J T Stewart
County Superintendent J T Stewart examined a large class of teachers for professional certificates. The session covered Friday and Saturday and included thirty three candidates seeking new qualifications for teaching positions.
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J. T. Stewart
Fire destroys house in White Township
A house east of town in White township owned by Attorney Frank Keener and occupied by Owens Young burned Friday evening at 8 o clock. The fire was caused by a defective fire. The greater number of household goods were saved.
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White Township
Frank Keener
Owens Young
Livestock Shipments Reported to Pennsylvania Ports
J D McKalip ships 14 cattle 14 calves to Linfield Pa J M S Moore 95 pigs to Collegeville Pa J K Boucher 16 cattle 4 calves 142 pigs 12 sheep to Salford Pa D W Schrecengost ships 18 hours to West Philadelphia
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J.D. McKalip
Linfield
J. M.S. Moore
Collegeville
J. K. Boucher
Salford
D. W. Schrecengost
Philadelphia
Weamer Elected Delegate to Advertisers Convention
Mr A L Weamer cashier of the Avonmore Bank is elected a delegate to the American advertisers convention to be held in Wheeling West Virginia in the first week of September Marquee details note the event will gather advertising professionals from across the country for discussions and networking opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Weamer
Avonmore Bank
The
American Advertisers
Wheeling
W. Va
West Penn Foundry Wins $100,000 Avonmore Casting Order
The West Penn Foundry and Machine Company of Avonmore has secured a $100,000 casting contract from the new lsee works being set up at Fairsville. This award highlights regional industry growth and brings significant production work to the Avonmore plant.
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West Penn Foundry and Machine Company
Avonmore
Fairsville
Editors At Buffalo State Association Enjoyable Meeting
The State Editorial Association gathered in Buffalo for four days at the Pan American Exposition. Members toured the Rainbow City hotels and exhibits, praised the electric displays and national pavilions, and chose a Niagara Falls excursion by trolley, with officials praising the exposition as both educator and entertainer.
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State Editorial Association
Buffalo
State
Rainbow City
Chiquita
Alt Nueroberg
Indian Congress
Turpin
Alt Nuernberg
Fair Japan
Venice
America
Cairo
Niagara Falls
Royal Gorge
Rapide
Editorial Association
Generous Gift to Church in Stewart Will
The will of the late A. M. Stewart of town filed in the register's office on Saturday bequeaths to his widow all dividends on his First National Bank of Indiana shares for life. After her death two thirds goes to the Board of Foreign Missions of the United Presbyterian Church of North America and the remainder with undrawn dividends to the Board of Home Missions. Executor named is J. M. Stewart who may sell real estate. Dated October 4, 1896, witnessed by Alex S. Mabon and Thomas Wheeler. The bulk of the estate is bank stock valued at about $45,000 in the First National Bank of Indiana and in the Indiana Ice Deposit Bank about $5,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. mi. Stewart
Register
First National Bank of Indiana
Board of Foreign Missions
The
United Presbyterian Church of North America
Board of Home Missions
United Presbyterian
J. M Stewart
Town
Alex
Mabon
Thomas Wheeler
Bank Atock
Atock
Indiana
Fire Damages Home. Two Weddings Planned Nearby
A fire at H. H. Longwell’s South Tenth Street residence caused light damage after Clair Longwell started the blaze with matches in an upstairs room. Neighbors extinguished the flames. furniture was only slightly harmed. A double wedding at Rochester Mills hosts Misses Mary J Schacker and Margaret J Schacker, who will marry C. H. McGee and E. C. Nicodemus respectively, with Rev. Long officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Longwell
South Tenth Street
Clair
Young Son
J. C. Work
Rochester Mills
Mary J
Margaret J. Schacker
C. H. McGee
E. C. Nicodemus
Rev. Long
Mahaffey
Big Sum Represented in County Tax and Property Values
The annual tabular statement from the county commissioners to the state shows Indiana County’s wealth in real and personal property. It lists cleared land at 371,308 acres and timber at 196,940 acres, with real estate valued at 9,360,799 dollars and exempt real estate at 760,295 dollars. Taxable real estate totals 8,600,504 dollars, while county debt stands at 51,450 dollars and total county taxes assessed at 46,504.79 dollars. Aggregate taxable property for state purposes is 1,337,115 dollars with state taxes of 5,348.46 dollars. Occupation value is estimated at 343,112 dollars.
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State Department of Internal Affairs
Indiana County
Commencement Marks Key Year at Kiskiminetaa Spring Schools
The Salzeburg school district capped its best year with a baccalaureate sermon by Rev Dr Oller of Butler and a celebratory commencement. A hotly contested field meet drew a large crowd including attendees from Pittsburg. An elegant musicale featured performers from Akron Tidionte New Bethlehem and Brooklyn. The oratorical contest crowned Barclay Moore and Milton Artland as gold medalists. The principal's reception followed, with about 200 social guests. The graduating class consisted of 22 youths.
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Kiskiminetaa
Salzeburg
Oller
First Presbyterian Church of
Butler
Pittsburg
Fred ‘Work
Akron
Misa Donn
Tidionte
Andrews
New Bethlehem
Brooklyn
N. Y
Kev
B.D. Wilson
Princeton
Misa
Death of Miss Mary Moorhead at Twenty One
Miss Mary Moorhead daughter of Mr Mowry T Moorhead of Pittsburg died Saturday morning of consumption aged about twenty one. The family formerly resided at Brushvalley. She is survived by her father three brothers and two sisters. The remains were taken Monday to Brushvalley where interment was made.
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Mary Moorhead
Mowry T. Moorhead
Pittsburg
Brushvalley
John Rankin Dies at 76 in Spruce from Brights Disease
John Rankin of Spruce died on Thursday from Brights disease at age 76. He served as a mail carrier between Indians and Cherrytree. He is survived by his wife and several children. Interment was held in Clearfield on Saturday.
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John Rankin
John “Rankin
Spruce
Bright
Clearfield
Deaths and school notes from a rural township
Obituary notices for Tames Maxwell and Allan Bernger record their ages and survivors with burial at Mt Tabor church in West Wheatfield. School board considers a nine month term after debt reduction, with potential no new building tax. several sheep damage payments issued to residents including Wiedler, McCluskey, Ling, and Calip.
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Board of School
Also Mentioned on This Page
Far West
Peddler
Temperance
Grove City College
Harvey J. McElhoes
R. A. McElhhoes
Kellysburg
Joseph Stewart
East Mahoning Township
Purchase Line Academy
Gettysburg
Hall
Cockport
the Editors AT Buffalo
A. M. Stewart
Herbert M. Crawford
Uniontown
Lou Smith
William ER. Smith
Parkwood
61St Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Everett
T. W. Jones
W. W. Stone
Altoona
Clarion Democrat
William
Esset
Tames Maxwell
James Maxwell
Burrell Townshi
Cies
Mt. ‘Tabor Evangelical
Weat Wheatfield Township
Allan Beringer
Allan
Pitéman
Beringer
A. W. Snyder
Wiedler
Green
Samuel
McCluskey
Ling
Wheatfield
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