Spence Goes to Trial for Murder of Mrs Clark
Proceedings in Venango county court recount the murder trial of Harry Spence charged with fatally shooting Mrs Belle Smathers Clark in a local lodging house. Key witnesses include Det Josiah Neal and Coroner H B Buterbaugh, with the state presenting a dying declaration detailing the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imprmptu
Harry Spence
Spence
Belle Smathers Clark
Cresswell
Venango County
3. J. Telford
A. W. Hetrick
Miner
Clymer
J. C. Fyock
Farmer
Cherryhill
D. F. Bothel
Washington
W. Elder
Justice ‘of the
East Mahoning
T. Q. Hood
Young
Apert
H. B. Buterbaugh
W. D. Gates
Clark
BE. F. Shanks
F. M. Breath
East Philadelphia
Nacy
Crawford Wa
Breath
Neal
Harry Carroll
Iselin
Lena Prior
Jehn Walker
Ellis Walker
John
Gardner
Harry
Montgomery Townaho
Vasil Peloz
Joe Gaal
Wehrum
Joe Fatilla
Annie Paul
Tom Mauk
Cecil Wagner
Seward
Edward Wakefield
East Wheatfield
Orrie Siger
Ernest
Raffael Antidorme
Degree conferred on local Lutheran minister
The Pennsylvania college trustees awarded Rev. Lewis Hay, pastor of the town Lutheran church, the Doctor of Divinity degree by unanimous vote. The announcement was made at last week’s commencement, recognizing 28 years of Hay’s pastorate and the church’s growth and community impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania College
Lewis Hay
Lutheran Church
Town
Hay
Sunday School Workers Meet at Kellysburg
The Indiana County Sabbath School Association District No 7 and District No 4 announce summer sessions to be held tomorrow in Kellysburg and Mechanicsburg. Afternoon and evening programs include devotional talks, addresses on temperance and church work, personal experiences, and officer elections with pastors W J Wilson Rev Copeland D F Rinn and W N Liggett among speakers. The sixth district convention will follow at Elder's Ridge tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Sabbath School Association
Kellysburg
W. J. Wilson
Lily Montgomery
Tau
Robenstein
Wm. Whitney
Moorhead
Indiana County Sabbath Association
M. H
Mechanicsburg
C. A. Fawkes
Brush Valley
P. O. Wagner
McDowell
Robinson
Waltman
Seward
Samuel Hill
Armagh
W. E. M. Copland
Creekside
Gramer
Cramer
C. A. McDowell
Elder's Ridge
Doctor Spicher Opens Johnstown Practice at 566 Park Ave
Dr C Spicher of Starford locates this week in Johnstown to practice medicine and surgery. He has 8 years at Starford with coal company work and county medical society ties. His office and home occupy 566 Park Avenue Moxham, a premier city site after NY Postgraduate study. Dr and Mira Jackson plan to sail Europe in July after a quiet June wedding in Philadelphia. Robinson Reunion set for June 26 at A W Robinson’s Armstrong Township home. all former attendees invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
C. Spicher
Starford
Park Avenue
Moxham
Greenwich
New York Post Graduate School of Medicine
Emily Cameron Craijg
North Fifty Second Street
Philadelphia
Hazel Miriam
James Allen Jackson
Philadelphia Hospital For the
Craig
Indiana
Mira
Jackson
Europe
Martin Fleming Returns Home After Pardon
Martin Fleming recently pardoned for a life term in the Charles Stuchell killing arrives home. He has found work in the kitchen of the Normal School. Indiana County fair is scheduled for September 9 to 12 this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Fleming
Martin. Fleming
Charles Stuchell
Normal School
Two Surprise Parties Honor Birthdays at Peak Home
A surprise birthday party for 16th birthday at Mrs Willabett Wakefield of Peak on Monday June 3 featured a dinner and 75 guests with songs and speeches. A second surprise for Mrs Robert McLaughlin of Kettysburg on June 7 included dinner and numerous gifts from family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willabett Wakefield
Peak
Myre
Wakefield
America
Mary Paul
M. L. Wissell
Albert’ Wake- Neld
McGregor
Martha Ray
Gaynelle Henry
Fred Henry
Migs Ewing
Mra. Ewing
M. TL. Wissell
Ellen Coy
William Ray
Jessie Carney
Ben Geesey
Mra. Decker
Charlie Fyock
Thomas
Dunmire
Ross
Ruth
Stephene
Helen Ray
Eeith Shank
Rachel Coy
Erma Coy
Goldie Decker
Ila Diehl
Belle Diehl
Steffy
Anna Freye
Veda Steving
Miss Drummond
Zuma Fyock
Janey Dinwiddie
Cora Paul
Grace Coy
Olive Decker
Stella Dick
Mayme Lyons
Zoe Hill
Robert McLaughlin
Kettysburg
George Frech
Edna
Mabel Frech
Wm. Lingenfelter
Ada
Watson Lingenfelter
Math Rankin
Grace
Charles Galls
Helen
Geo. Hillberry
Arthur
Joe Rankin
Geo. Jamison
Wilbur Lydie
Geneva
Frank
Merle
Erma Lydie
Belle Mclaughlin
Charles McLaughlin
Charles Hamilton
Popular Normal Girl Dies of Uraemic Poisoning
Miss Ruth Hornbake senior at Indiana State Normal School died Thursday noon from uraemic poisoning in her room. A popular student, she was in class that morning and died suddenly. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hornbake of Fredericktown, Washington County. Remains sent to Fredericktown for burial Saturday. faculty and students attended the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Hornbake
Indiana State Normal School
Miss Hornbake
Lafe School
Jesse Hornbake
Fredericktown
Washington County
Livingstons to Celebrate Centennial Reunion at Davidsville
A centennial celebration for the Livingston family is planned in Davidsville Somerset County with a monster reunion of descendants. Notables from the county include Noah Livingston and wife Manuel Livingston and wife Henry Livingston and wife Adam Snyder and wife Mia William Wine and Mrs James Malcom all of town and William G Livingston and wife of Blairsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livingstons
Davidsville
Somerset County
David Livingston
Noah Livingston
Manuel Livingston
Henry Livingston
Adam Snyder
Mia
William Wine
James Malcom
William G. Livingston
Blairaville
Kirkendall School Reunion Set Near Avonmore
The first reunion of former teachers pupils and friends of Kirkendall school will be held on Saturday June 28 near Avonmore Armstrong county just across the Indiana county line. Avonmore band will provide music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkendall School
Indiana County
Armstrong County
Avonmore
Young Women Head to Grove City College Summer Session
Four Indiana county girls depart for Grove City college to attend the summer season. Names include Winona Sutter of Coyode Mona Griffith Marion Center Tina States Rochester Mille and Emanel Nichol Smyrna. Also plans to erect a seven room bungalow on South Sixth Street by Mrs. Margaret Shumaker with contractor Fred Herlinger starting work at once. Ruffner and Buterbaugh reunion set for July 12 1913 at Mrs. D H Ruffner’s Rayne township home with all members invited to bring baskets and enjoy the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove City
Indiana County
Grove City College
Winona Sutter
Coyode
Mona Griffith
Marion Center
Tina States
Rochester Mille
Emanel Nichol
Smyrna
Margaret Shumaker
South Sixth Street
Fred ‘Herlinger
Ruffner
Buterbaugh
D. H. Ruffner
Rayne Township
Indiana Visitors Populate Local Social Scene
Miss Ida Fair of Toledo and many other Hoosier visitors frequent the area. Indiana callers include M Biineman near Homecry, A G Nelson of Srushvalley, Samuel Helman and daughter from Strongstown, and families from Blairsville and Vandergrift. Local residents hosting or visiting in Philadelphia street, Pittsburgh, Williamsport, Denver, and Crabtree mingle with noted trips to Grove City and Columbus.
Weddings of a Whek Sansom Bartley in Indiana church
Miss Mary Edna Sansom daughter of Franklin Sansom will wed Mr Joseph Harry Bartley of Indiana Thursday at 7 30 PM in the Methodist Episcopal church Rev J W Cary will perform the ceremony Bridesmaids ushers and a large wedding party from Indiana Cambria Pittsburgh and Kiskiminetas attend A reception follows at the bride’s father's home plus local marriages and a big sale at Creekside end of list
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiskiminetis
Mary G. Whiteman
Latrobe
Katharine Blaly
Wama Stewart
Jans Smith
Florence Scott
Roscoe H. Smith
Pitttahburgh
Bartley’s Oeshman
Joh N. Wakefield
Wilkinsburg
Hart B. Daugherty
Indiana
Jones B. Sansom
Pittsburgh
James L. Marks
Kiskiminetas
Edna Allan Cogswell
Church Street
Commencement Week Plans at Indiana Normal School
State Board exams run through Indiana Normal as 325 students prepare to graduate on Wednesday. Festivities begin Friday with a seniors reception hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Sallen. Rev. Samuel Callen will deliver the baccalaureate at 11:00 Sunday. vesper services Sunday night. annual concert Monday in the chapel. Alumni meeting Tuesday. class day exercises Tuesday afternoon. alumni banquet and dance Tuesday night. graduation Wednesday morning. dance Wednesday evening in the Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board
Indiana
Thomas Sallen
Samuel Callen
Fourth Presbyterian Church of
Pittsburgh
Presbyterian Church
Alumni Association
Famous Blairsville College for Women Closes Amid Debt
Blairsville College for Women announces immediate closure by trustees due to indebtedness. Founded 1861 as Blairsville Seminary, the institution faced years of unprofitability despite a recent catalogue. Creditors urged to file and pursue claims as the college shuts its doors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Famous Old School
F. B. Andre
Blairsville College For Women
Andre
Blairsville Seminary
Blairssville College For Women
George Hill
W. L. Garges
Caroline D. Hayes
Suver Wedding Bells Ring for Heshbon Couple
Mr and Mrs Thomas L Dick of near Heshbon celebrated their twenty fifth anniversary with a noon dinner and gifts in silver for guests Nearly fifty friends attended The couple's story notes Richards Ray sisters and brothers attended with town resident Jacob Creps among the attendees The text records a festive home celebration with no speeches and a joyful afternoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas L. Dick
Heshbon
Mr. Dick
Ray
Sha
TR. N
Mia
Jacob Creps
Mass Meeting for Men and Women Invited in Indiana County
A mass meeting of the men of Indiana county will be held at the Presbyterian church in Indiana on Sunday afternoon at 2 45 under the Men's Adult Organized Bible Classes of Indiana. Rev Samuel Callen D D of Pittsburgh will speak. The gallery will be reserved for women and the men will fill the main floor. A praise service opens the gathering followed by brief addresses and music. Delegations from all county men's clubs are invited to attend. Also noted is a timber accident near Hellwood where a falling tree just missed crushing a worker, and a sequence of short local notes about poultry, a hen laying large eggs, and an Overland trip to Altoona by several families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Presbyterian Church of Indiana
Indiana
Samuel Callen
Pittsburg
Child Fatally Burned While Playing Near Brush Fire
Mary Adams eight year old daughter of Robert Adams near Hellwood fatally burned playing near a brush fire on her father's farm Wednesday. She died hours later as her father tried to tear burning clothing away. A brother was kicked in the stomach by a horse last week.
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Mary Adams
Robert Adams
Hellwood
Adams
Real Estate Deeds Recorded in Indiana County Transfers
Real estate transfers listed include David Kanoutf to Harry C Toy for 50 dollars and numerous acreage deeds across Indiana County. Notable entries include Lizzie Mack to George E Mack for 2500 dollars of 200 acres in Brust valley and John F Rankin to FE Pershing Wissinger for 6500 dollars of 94 acres in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township
John BF. Rankin
Willet
C. P. Wissinger
Hortons
Mr. Rankin
Indiana
Indiana County
David Kanoutf
Canoe
Harry C. Toy
Lucetta Tomb
Conemaugh
Joseph C. Tomb
Lizzie Mack
Brustvalley
George E. Mack
Clearfield & Cash Creek Coal & Coke Co
Banks
W. C. Baird
CG. S. Kunde
Sara Sal
Lillian L. Marshall
Blairsville
Mary S. George
J. Mardis
Buffington
Lackawanna Coal & Coke Cog
Young
A. Trinco
Scott. J. Roberts
Green
Robert E. Marshall
C. R. Kunkle
Kunkle
Homer City
Julia Kunkle
Frank L. Stiles
Brush Creek Coal Mining Co
John Dj. Morrison
Washington
John Wagner
High School Teachers Chosen by Indiana School Board
The Indiana school board elected the high school staff for the coming term. H G Means of Clearfield County was named principal, with Maze R Callahan of North Lawrence appointed to fill Mae Daugherty's vacancy. Nellie Campbell and Prof. Harry Boucher were re elected, along with R C Lytle as Third Ward principal and Arthur Torrence as Eighth Grade instructor. Arvilla Snyder was re elected for the Third Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana School Board
H. G. Means
Clearfield County
Slippery Rock Normal
Maze R. Callahan
North Lawrence
Bucknell University
Mae Daugherty
Church
Rapids, Mich
Death notices in Armstrong township district
RECENT DEATHS Harvey Miller a former Armstrong township resident died at his Rural Valley home on Monday aged about 40 his widow a daughter of Jacob Miller of Armstrong township and several children survive also Amos Helman of Blairaville died at his home early Wednesday morning aged 69 his wife and several children survive interment was at Blairaville on Friday an infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel J Wells of West Water street died on Wednesday June 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Miller
Armstrong Township
Jacob Miller
Heven
L. B. Miller
Wilber Stahl
Morris Rufiner
Amos Helman
Blairaville
Daniel J. Wells
West Water Street
Saltsburg School Board Names Principal and Teachers
Saltsburg school board elected Prof. W. A. Peters of Roseville Venango county as principal for the coming term at a salary of 100 dollars per month. The grade teachers were re elected Maude T. Ewing Ina M. G hkerson I Myrtle Waddle Mary J. Mercer Anna M. Walter and Reverend H. W. Maguire of Cockport conducts services each evening this week at the Antilock Lutheran church near Deckers Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saltsburg
School Board of
W. A. Peters
Roseville
Venango
Srade
Maude T. Ewing
Ina M. GH Kerson
I. Myrtle Waddle
Mary J. Mercer
Anna M. Walter
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Commonwealth
Ida Fair
Toledo
Oho
Henry Nicewonger
Penn Run
Agnes Lytle
Rutledge
M. Biineman
Near Home
Cry
Ruth Orr
Apollo
A. G. Nelson
Srushvalley Township
W.D
Richard Clements
North Sixth Street
Crabtree
Elizabeth Williams
South Fifth Street
Williamsport
Samuel Helman
Anna
Strongstown
Alma Metheson
Chicago
Godfrey Marshall
John T. Clawson
Blacklick Township
John Cunningham
Parkwood
Fred Shaffer
Dubois
Ella Thompson
Railroad Avenue
Columbus
Neb
Neir
P. Churchill
Hillsdale
George Churchill
Waterstreet
Harry Watson
Mr. Watson
South Seventh Street
E. BR. Sutton
North Ninth Street
Charles Beeson
Sarah Peddicord
R. J. Breckenridge
Robert Williams
Robert
L. Ralston
Almont Ake
Porto Rico
William R. George
Washington, D. C
David Artemus
Ralph McCoy
Vandergrift
Eugene
Burt Roof
Steele Bryan
Ramey
John R. Bryan
H. H. Steving
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania State Funeral Directors’ Association
Edward Richey
Maude
West Mahoning Township
Richey
J. A. Crossman
Oakland Avenue
Clyde Seanor
Earl Riggs
Washington, Pa
A. J. Campbell
Brushvalley
Henry Wilson
Vandergrift Heights
Samuel A. Williams
Wheeling
W. Va
Martha
Elma
Thomas Fleming
Canada
Butler
Mr. Fleming
William Crawford
Clark Coleman
Thomas Hood
J. F
Crea Hood
Elders Ridge
Hood
J F. Hood
Fred Herlinger
Harry V. Herlinger
College Grove
Herlinger
Cramer—Shreckengost
Clair Cramer
Misa Mayme E. Shreckengost
Nolo
Brushyalley
Wagner
Methodist
Mapiscopal Church
James Shreckengost
Cambria
David Cramer
Brushvalley Township
Sarah McKee
Arvilla Snyder
Fleming—Rice
Orrie Fleming
Missy Ollye Rice
Lovejoy
Cumberland
Bert Sherry
Altoona
Fleming
D. 13. Williams
Pine Flats
Fyock-Brown
Charles Fyock
Elizabeths Brown
W. J. Sproull
Path
Cummins-Hanna
J. Blair Cummins
Misa Buelah Hanna
White Township
J. W. Cary
M. E. Church
Edna Stevens
Bigside
Vandergift
Kleinstub
Creekslde
Johnson-Werner
Frank L. Johnson
Freda M. Werner
Uniontown
H. F. King
the Baptist Church
Weet School Street
Ployd-Pierce
Alexander W. Lloyd
Dayton
Pearl M. Prerce
Plumville
John Pierce
William Nevins
Ruddock
Reed
Andrew Ruddock
Mies Loulas Lytle
Livermhore
Bidowsidee
Riders Ridge Academy
Blairsville College
SUVER
Man
Progress
Ward B. Learn
Greenasburgh
Tra C. Myers
Dale
Roxie
Warren Buterbaugh
Ethel
Near Clymer
Stroona
Myers
Thaly
Dick Shindledecker
Wrother
Colling Overdorf
Mary
Pathe
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