Larceny and robberies bog court docket in Indiana trial
An island jury finishes work on larceny and receiving stolen goods case where William Baker was acquitted after testimony about a bicycle stolen from Church street. The court then tackles a robbery case and a separate theft in a hotel bartering incident. Grand jury week ends with several divorces granted on costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Commonwealth
William Baker
Elmer Ellis
Church Street
Indiana
Ellis
Wood Palmer
Archie Palmer
Palmer
Warren Wilson
Henry Rice
David F. Smith
Cherrytree
Tamaron O'hara
G. U. O’hara
Silas Barr
Silas C. Barr
Jennie R. Huey
Frank Huey
John W. Books
Prohibition Party Elects County Chairman and Nominates Ticket
At Lilary Hall a Prohibition party meeting named Harry Mahan of Creekside as county chairman and Rev. G. H. Hoffman of Homer City as secretary. The ticket includes Sheriff J. Wilee Thompson Indiana prothonotary A B Bister Saltsburg treasurer Wm T Hamill White township commissioners Wm Stephens Cherryhill township and W. W. Collins Young township auditors J B Adair Indiana and Edward Caldwell Deckers Point coroner C B Buchanan Indiana delegates to state convention D L M Kinter R Graham Robert Hamill H E Mahan Creekside W T Harbison West Lebanon and Wm Battles Blairville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibitions Party
Lilary Hall
Harry Mahan
Creekside
G. H. Hoffman
Homer City
J. Wilee Thompson
Indiana
A.B. Bister
Saltsburg
Wm.t. Hamill
White Township
Wm. Stephens
Cherryhill Township
W. Collins
Young Township
Seanor Acquitted in Montgomery County Bank Case
Noah Seanor of South Blahoning township was acquitted in Norristown court on six counts of conspiracy and defrauding Montgomery County Bank. Verdict returned in under 30 minutes, costs charged to the bank. Vindication welcomed by his home community as a just outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norristown
Noah Seanor
School Board Elects Teachers for Blairs ville Term
At a Blairs ville school board meeting the principal J P Archibald of Saltsburg is elected along with assistant J T Henry and a list of teachers including Moma H Noble Harriet L Hosack Carrie A Lytle Anna Stitt Clara Crawford Annie Lewis Kate McCornick Mary C Stitt Jennie M Steffy Mary McCormick Ella McClure Anna R Graff and Bell H Wiley for the coming term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Board of
Blairsville
J. P. Archibald
Saltsburg
J. T. Henry
Place
Moma H. Noble
Harriet L. Hosack
Carrie A. Lytle
Anna Stitt
Clara Crawford
E.annie Lewis
Kate McCornick
Mary C. Stitt
Jennie M. Steffy
Mary McCormick
Ella McClure
Anna R. Graff
Bell H. Wiley
A Fine Driver and Sheep Damage Awards
A Kentucky bred bay driving horse owned by James G. White, blacksmith, attracts admirers among horsemen for its style and action. Readers note issued orders on sheep damages: A Cunningham of East Wheatfield township received $28, and Daniel Woods of West Wheatfield received $611.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. White
A. Cunningham
East Wheatfield Township
Daniel Woods
Wesat Wheatfield
Children Day Services Highlight Town Churches
Sabbath Children Day programs lit up Baptists Presbyterians M E and Lutheran churches with songs recitations scripture readings and flower decorations. Addresses were given by pastors A J Furman D D Brownlee G T Reynolds and Lewis Hay while superintendents Cravener Guthrie Moorhead and Widdowson led services and programs captivated large audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
A O. Cravener
A. J. Furman
A.D. Moorhead
J. D. Brownlee
D. D
M. E. Church
G. T. Reynolds
Frank Widdowson
Lutheran Church
Lewis Hay
Routes recommended for free mail delivery by Congressman Jack
Congressman M. Jack reviewed the proposed town routes for free mail delivery and endorsed two routes detailed in the prior Progress. He noted pension increases for Robert Walker of Apollo to 38 per month and Samuel A. Gourley of Saltsburg to 5 per month dating from July 8, 1893. He also nominated James Alvan Taylor for naval cadet at Annapolis, with Ralph Curtis Jack as alternate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Jack
Jack
Robert Walker
Apollo
Samuel A. Gourley
Saltsburg
Secretary of the Navy
James Alvan Taylor
D. R. Taylor
Annapolis
Ralph Curtis Jack
D. R. Jack
Apalio
Injuries Prove Fatal on Hoover’s Mills Extension
Brakeman van Llewellyn on the construction train at Glen Campbell was run down while coupling on the new Hoover’s mills extension. He tripped, fell, and several cars passed over him, crushing his left leg and hand. Amputations failed to save him. he died soon after. He was 24, survived by a wife, and interment was at Burnside on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Llewellyn
Glen Campbell
Hoover's Mills
Burnside
Three Tracts Sold at Sheriff Sales Second Week
Three tracts sold in Banks Montgomery and Burlington townships as the sheriff sale progressed on Friday. The first tract, fifty acres in Banks township from Gilbert McCrea estate to A S Cunningham, brought 1000 dollars. The second, three acres in Montgomery township from Edward Deyatmin to Frank Keener sold for 500 dollars. The third, 182 acres in Burlington township from Dixon Tomb to Ida J Tomb sold for 55 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banks Township
Gilbert McCrea
A. S. Cunningham
Montgomery Township
Edward Deyatmin
Frank Keener
Bulington
Dixon Tomb
Ida J. Tomb
Preacher Stoned At Moundsville Camp Meeting
A Church of the Living God preacher Rev W H Cheatham from North Point was stoned by sympathizers in Benwood after riding a boycotting car. He prayed for his persecutors before a policeman aided him. A boy was seriously injured by a rock at West Mahoning township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Cheatham
North Point
County
Church of the Living God
Holiness
Moundsville
W. Va
Benwood
Eberett Blose
Weat Mahoning Township
E. L. Jones
Smicksburg
PEST AMONG CATTLE FEARS OF CONTAGION IN COUNTY
Farmers near Purchase Line fear a fatal stock disease after two of J R Ruffner s cows died with rabies like symptoms. A veterinary surgeon suspects anthrax and vaccination is advised. The rest of the herd is watched as the state restock sanitary board may investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purchase Line
J. R. Ruffner
Ruffner
Farreera
State Restock Sanitary Board
James H. St. Clair
Annual meeting of Kittanning Presbyterial missions held at Homer City
The 18th annual Home Society meeting and 25th annual Foreign Missionary Societies convention of the Kittanning presbytery were largely attended at Homer City. Seventy delegates explored reports, fundraising totals topped 1,900 as treasurer Mrs. M. L. Birkman announced, and a silver anniversary highlighted Thursday with talks on Alaska and China. The societies plan to meet next year in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreign Missionary Societies of the Kittanning Presbytery of the
Presbyterian Church
Homer City
Ell Fullerton
Apollo
The
Home Society
Ida Emmons
W. C. Robinson
Salisbury
May Fair
Blacklick
Olive Laughlin
Mary McKnight
Town
Oliver
Slatelick
Frank Orr
Feullerton
Slaymaker
Kittanning
Orr
Butler
Eva G. Thompson
Subject
Alaska
New Possessions
A. W. Emmons
Worrel
Rose Irwin
Tarentum
Christian Endeavor
Presbytery of
Margaret Evans
Pittsburg
China
Indiana
June Wedding in Ohio Temple Prepares Philadelphia Groom
Alfred Wittekind a Philadelphia street clothier and Carrie Webster of Cincinnati will wed next Tuesday at 5 PM in Plum Street Temple Cincinnati. About 50 invitations issued. Ceremony by Rev. Grossman. Couple to reside at the Indiana House in Indiana after the wedding. Blair Hamill of East Mahoning township escaped serious injury at a sawmill Wednesday when his left hand was severely cut after slipping toward a running blade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Wittekind
Philadelphia Street Clothier
Carrie Webster
R. Webster
Cincinnati
Plum Street Temple
Grossman
Blair Hamill
East Mahoning Township
Teachers In Suspense As Board Sets Yearly Tax Levy
School directors of the borough schools fixed four wills for school purposes and two for building for the coming year, the same levy as last year. Miss Sue Alt houser of Bisksville was retained as music teacher. Janitors J A Patterson for the second ward and J D Hill for third ward were kept. Teachers for the coming year to be elected next Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Altlhouser
Bisksville
J. A. Patterson
J. D. Hill
Syndicate to Resume Work at Abandoned Cramer Coal Fields
An established coal syndicate has secured control of the long‑idle Cramer fields and will begin mining soon. Repairs are underway as the works are prepared for operation after years of dormancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cramer
Murderer Captured by Punxsutawney Men on Return
Mesars J W Wilson C E Palmer and Charles Stewart of Punxsutawney arrived home from Greensburg with Rosca an Italian involved in a murder at Adrian three years ago. Four hands injured at Marchand sawmill as George McConneaughy suffered severe finger tearing. Harry Smyera near Georgeville starts building a large barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Wilson
C. E. Palmer
Charles Stewart
Punxsutawney
Greensburg
Ros¢a
Adrian
George McConneaughy
Marchand
Buarn
Harry Smyera
Georgeville
Old Soldiers Helped Pensions Granted This Week
The last week saw pensions and increases awarded to several veterans and widows. Henry Bruner of Flora received $16 to $17, William A. Anderson of Clarksburg $8 to $10, Robert L. McGaughey of West Mahoning $6, John Green of Cherryhill $17, and Margaret Aul of Plumville $8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bruner
Flora
Wm. A. Anderson
Clarksburg
Robert L. McGaughey
West Mahoning
John &. Green
Cherryhill
Margaret Aul
Plumville
Four Re-Elected and Other Local News Items
Misses Margaret Stephens and Rue Thompson and Mr. Bert Russell, Pitcairn teachers last term, were re-elected on Saturday. Four sheep owned by Wm Campbell in Armstrong township were killed by lightning while sheltering under a tree during a storm. Ephraim Robinson of West Wheatfield township is said to have become insane from financial worries. Students reunion of Scroge Work's school will be at Rochester Mills on Wednesday, August 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Duffey
West Wheatfield Township
Garfield
Testator
Thomas Duffey
Patrick Duffey
William Hines
T. J. Robinson
J. R. Brendlinger
William McClure Hammond
Bolivar
Mollie Lightcap
Rayne Township
Register
Haugh Brandon
Mary Jane Stahl
Robert McQuilken
Foster Lightcap
Purchase Line Academy
the Grove
H. D. Condrow
A. M. Hammers
Margaret Stephens
Pine Fata
Rue Thompson
Town
Bert Russell
Pitcairn
Wm. Campbell
Armstrong Township
Ephraim Robinson
Scroge Work
Rochester ‘Mills
Weddings of a Week Siscus Eckman and Fiscus Pair
A trio of local weddings are reported. Jason J. Fiscus of Armstrong Township wed Keren Eckman of Saltsburg at the bride’s home on June 6 with Rev. R A Jamison and Rev. Fiscus assisting. The couple plan to reside on his Armstrong farm. Also Hileman Good of Dayton married Alverdie Ritchie of Weat Mahoning Township on a Dayton lawn ceremony for about 40 guests with Rev. I E Inskeep officiating. They will live in Dayton where Good runs a mercantile business. Andrews Rodkey and Margaret Smyers, and George J. Hartman and Cora Long noted as marriages with brief details and home plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siscus-Eckman
Jason J. Fiscus
Armstrong Township
Keren Eckman
Elkana Eckman
Saltsburg
R. A. Jamison
Apollo
Fiscus
New Kensington
Dayton
Mr. Good
Rodsey-Smyers
A. H. Rodney
Allegheny City
Margaret Smyers
John C. Smyers
Deckers Point
E. P. Foresman
Marion Center
Rodkey
George J. Hartman
East End
Pittsburg
Cora Long
William C. Long
Rayne Township
Jacoby and Bowers Tie The Knot In Cherryhill Township
Mr William Jacoby of First ward marries Miss Kate Bowers daughter of Mr and Mrs John Bowers in a Tuesday afternoon ceremony at the Baptist pastor Rev A J Furman residence on Church Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoby-Bowers
William ©. Jacoby
First Ward
Kate Bowers
John Bowers
Cherryhill Township
A. J. Furman
the Baptist Church
Church Street
Local Weddings Across Towns Highlight Weekend Union
ST CLAIR NEAL married at home of bride's parents in Blacklick township by Rev H H Householder. STEPHENS MILLER wed at bride's parents' home by Rev D Miller. MCCONNELL BASH wed by Squire Robert Thomp 800 at Blairsville residence. KEPPLE WHITE wed in Canoe township by Squire J A Bee. ISS IRWIN Biss and Zoe Irwin wed in Hillsdale at Kinter House parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St.clair-Neal
H. Chelmer St.Clair
M. Etta Neal
Blacklick Township
Wilson Neal
H. H. Householder
Stephens-Miller
Thaddeus Stephens
Twolick
Gertrude Miller
Brushvalley
D. ©. , Miller
McConnell-Bash
Duncan McConnell
Bianca Bash
Burrell Township
Squire Robert Thomp- 800
Blairsville
Iss-Irwin
S. M. Biss
Zoe Irwin
Hillsdale
H. Q. Graham
Kinter House
Normal Baseball Tour Woes and Narrow Victory
The Normal team opened with a 16 to 1 loss at Braddock on Saturday then won 2 to 0 at Grove City on Monday in a tight game. Tuesday the club faced Westminster and was beaten 16 to 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock
Grove City
Westminster
Navy officer to sail for the Philippines from Norfolk
Mr Charles T Owens now at his home receives navy orders to report to Norfolk where he joins cadets for San Francisco then sails around July 1 aboard the Solace for the Philippines. This is his first ensign commission. Prison board formed to employ county prisoners. only two inmates in the jail with one ineligible. Glass workers at Northwood glass works return to duties after a dispute. Isaac Alcorn of Clyde injured by a bull with non life threatening wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Owens
Navy Department
Manila
Norfolk
San Francisco
Cal
Navy
Solace
Philippines
Mr. Owens
T. S. Neal
White
Isaac Alcorn
Clyde
Hile
Array of Talent and Laughs At Library Hall Next Week
An Ohio rural community article describes a busy week of performing arts. The Dramatic Association will stage My Friend from India in Library Hall next Monday for Company 8. The cantata David the Shepherd Boy will close the Jacksonville singing convention at United Presbyterian Church with a large local chorus in oriental costume. Rehearsals proceed for a full program of solos duets trios and choruses. Other events include cantatas Miserere from Il Trovatore at Crooked Creek Baptist Church and a closing program at Washington Presbyterian Church. Property transfers and land sales are listed for local growers and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M.sturgeon
Jacksonville
David
Samuel
Israel
United Presbyterian Church
H. H. Shoemaker
Deanville
Columbus
the Dramatic Association
India
Library Hall
Charcters
Erastus Ulderhalt
Packer
Anstey Campbell
Charles Underhalt
David Blair
A. Keene Shayer
W.G. Chamberom Valentine
Charles
S. M
Presbyterian Church
Graduates with Honors at University of Pennsylvania
Mr Charles R Stewart son of J N Stewart of this place graduates in the medical department at Philadelphia on Thursday He ranks among the best in the class He was a University Glee Club member for three years and in his last year a member of the John B Devers surgical society CHURCH NEWS Rev Wm A Nichol preached at United Presbyterian Wyoma Butler county on Sabbath Lord's Day sermons on The Lord's Supper Who Is Entitled to Partake and Is There a Personal Devil Indian Relics Mr Thomas Hood of Third ward owns a stone he believes is the petrified head of an Indian A grave on Hood farm near Eldersridge yielded the stone Hood also possesses Indian relics
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles R. Stewart
J. N. Stewart
Medical Department
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Stewart
University Glee Club
John B. Devers Surgical Society
Wm. A. Nichol
United Presbyterian Church
Wyoma
Butler County
D. M. Kinter
Thomas €. Hood
Third Ward
Old Hood Farm
Eldersridge
Hood
Married To Morrow In Marion
William Hildebrand once of Indiana now in Marion joins Lucy Fitzgerald a Marion prominent young woman in a Thursday wedding at the bride’s home. Murray Guthrie departed Saturday to attend the ceremony. Several townsfolk and others traveled to Harrisburg for the Democratic state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hildebrand
Indiana
Marion
Ind
Misa Lucy Fitzgerald
Murray Guthrie
Mesers
C. F. Murray
J. Wood Clark
George Plotzer
Burt Kellar
Joseph Bay
Ralph Flude
Samuel Culp
Howard Hamilton
Town
Lou Neal
Kent
J. G. McCormick
Marion Center
M. E. Brown
Blairaville
Harrisburg
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Prohibition
MR. Seanor
Bank
Tonngressman
Strongstown
Gillespie’s Grove
Charles Sawyer & Co
Bell Telephone Co
John Johnston
Tomer City
Ritchie
Hartman-Long
Normal
Wil
J. D. Rowland
Doylestown
J. M. 8. Moore
Rohes
Belfry
J. D. McKalip
Linfield
Northwood Glass Works
K. Eliot Owens
James Tweedles
Charles Rink Jennings
Will Banks
Bill Timerity
J. Blair Sutton
Marion Hayste
Helen White
Beekman-Streete
WH. Jackson
Bernice Underhalt
Gertrude Underhalt
Erastus
Nell Guthrie
Gertrude Cunningham
Tilly
J. L. Apple
Wm. Trimble
Conetmaugh
C. C. Wangaman
Louisa Wissinger
Green
Minerva L. Price
John H. Rodkey
David B. Work
Ed Ux
Ida M. Pierce
Fioretta O. Widdowson
David B
North Mahoning
Robert Jordan
D. C. Mack
Banks
W. C. Rishel
A. C. Pearce
Et Ux
Daniel L. Loughry
Church News
Morrow
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