June Term Closes Amid Mixed Civil and Criminal Rulings
June term ends with two civil cases resolved by compromise over a right of way. Graff et al v Doty settled for 1500 dollars with each side paying own witnesses and costs. Criminal court acquits Samuel Hisinger in an assault case over a land dispute. other hearings and an orphans court report proceed amid church quarrel hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law Association
F. M. Graff
Wilbur P. Gra
Blairsville
G. M. Doty
Blacklick
Wilbur Graff
Doty
Alexander B. McConnell
Greensburg
Commonwealth
Samuel Hisinger
Mary Senock
Graceton
Duncan
McConnell
The
Peter Senock
Samuel Kisinger
George Learn
G. M
D. L. Snyder
John L. Getty
Snyder
Brushvalley Township
Cherry- Hill Township
White
Large number pass aids county teachers certificates
Four large number pass, twenty seven of thirty three county teachers examined for permanent certificates have passed and will receive the paper soon. The list includes Mrs Nina L Loughry Mary Beatty Laura M Dickiard H Kerr Edward Lydie Onberg Clayton Napp East Row Laura Tock and W P Risinger Homer City May V Marshall Livermore Laura C Pierce Ambrose Frank Ryan Penn Ran Lizzie Johnston Shelocta Alva Stewart Kent J T Thompson Home Ollie P Nupp Nona Nupp Eliza Nichol Purchase Line C M Rodkey Mitchells Milla Jennie Hamill Georgeville Joseph Weaver W D Lewis Smickaburg Robert Walback Heshbon Sarah Miller Graceton E W Bowder Cash Creek Janetta Sutcliffe Hortons J Brown Willet Minerva Duncan Blacklick Martha Harbison of She Joda passed in Algebra and beginning latin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina L. Loughry
Mary Beatty
Laura M. Dickiard
H. Kerr
Indiana
Edward Lydie
Onberg
Clayton Napp
East Row
Laura Tock
W. P. Risinger
Homer City
May V. Marshall
Livermore
Laura C. Pierce
Ambrose
Frank Ryan
Penn Ran
Lizzie Johnston
Shelocta
Alva Stewart
Kent
J. T. Thompson
Home
Ollie P. Nupp
Nona Nupp
Eliza Nichol
Purchase Line
Rodkey
Mitchells Milla
Jennie Hamill
Georgeville
Joseph Weaver
W. D. Lewis
Smickaburg
Robert Walback
Heshbon
Sarah Miller
Graceton
Runoff results serious as driver injured checking runaway horse
Charles Wilkinson of Parkwood was severely injured Friday evening while attempting to check his frightened horse. He jumped from the buggy, his foot caught in the wheel, and his leg was fractured in two places below the knee. Separately, James St. Clair of the Indiana House sold his hotel stake to J. M. Dodzon of Johnstown, with transfer of liquor license pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wilkinson
Parkwood
James
Blairsville Glassworkers Win Opener Over Bolivar Nine
The Hamilton glassworkers of Blairsville organized two baseball teams and played their first game at Blairsville on Saturday against Bolivar. The glassblowers triumphed 28 to 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Glassworkers
Blairsville
Bolivar
Glassblowers
Dr Robert Mateer Dies in Shelocta After Illness
Prominent physician Dr Robert Mateer of Shelocta died at his home Monday afternoon after a 14 week illness. Typhoid fever led to erysipelas and complications. He was 52, survived by his wife two daughters six brothers and three sisters. Funeral at 1 pm at his home with Rev Dunbar and Rev O H Milligan officiating. interment in Elderton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mateer
Shelocta
Awer
Abner Lowman
Martha
Elderton
Inet
Rev. Dunbar
O. H. Milligan
Death of Harry Sutton in Cleveland Hospital
Mr. Harry Sutton of Cleveland Ohio died suddenly at 2:50 PM during a hernia operation. He was 36, son of Mrs. Jane Sutton, survived by three brothers and one sister. Brother Phil Sutton, ex County Treasurer, travels from Cleveland with the remains. funeral expected tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Sutton
Cleveland
Jane Sutton
Town
Phil M. Sutton
Sutton
Indiana
Roush and Hiles Families Lose Members in Deaths
Mrs Phoebe Roush of Smickaburg dies at 76 after months of ill health from dropsy her funeral set for 2 pm at the Smucksburg Lutheran church with burial in the church cemetery survivors include husband George and children Mrs Mary Winsat and John G Roach. Mrs Rhoda Hiles of Nineveh dies at 45 from paralysis at home survived by husband and two brothers Parlor John and William Funeral then at Hice cemetery near New Florence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rousst
Phoebe Roush
George Roush
Smickaburg
Mary Winsat
Jefferson County
John G. Roach
Beekman
Ind
Smucksburg
George Biles
Rhoda E. Hiles
George Hiles
Nineveh
John
William Parlor
West Wheatfield
Hice
New Florence
Miss Margaret Kelly of Blairsville Dies at 75
Blairsville resident Miss Margaret Kelly died Friday of cancer at age 75. A lifelong Blairsville resident and United Presbyterian church member, she lay in state until funeral services conducted Saturday by Rev. R. E. McClure, with interment in Blairsville cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Kelly
Blairsville
United Presbyterian Church
R. E. McClure
Naomi B Shallenberger Dies in Johnstown at About 23
Bliss Naomi B Shallenberger of Johnstown died Thursday at about 23 from cerebrospinal meningitis. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D B Shallenberger, formerly of Elderton. Interment was held in Johnstown on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi B. Shallenburger
Bliss Naomi B. Shallenberger
Johnstown
D. 8. Shallenberger
Elderton
Lawrence P. Work Dies. Altoona Resident 72
Lawrence P. Work of Altoona aged 72 died at his home on Friday. Born near Armagh, he was a longtime livestock dealer. He leaves his wife and four daughters. Interment was held in Altoona on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence P. Work
Altoona
Armagh
Infant Harvey Dies of Spinal Meningitis Near Taylorsville
Harvey infant son of Porter Rice of near Taylorsville died Saturday from spinal meningitis aged 2 years 11 months 11 days Interment was made at Taylorsville on Monday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Porter Rice
Taylorsville
Wholesale Robbery Hits Blairsville Homes
Thieves described as local characters raided five Blairsville residences on Thursday night and made off with a large haul of clothing and substantial provisions. Victims named are John Johnston Howard Munn Jesse Johns John Drummond and Washington Wallace. No suspects have been detected yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
John Johnston
Howard Munn
Jesse Johns
John Drummond
Washington Wallace
Mc Gregor Arrests 151 Oleomar Gazine Violators
Pure Food Commissioner James Mc Gregor of town has caused arrest of 151 merchants for violations of the oleomar gazine act during the last week. Four offenders are in Fayette county, eleven in Westmoreland county, and another is the firm of Wineman and Kilgore at Blairsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McGregor
Fayette County
Westmoreland County
Wineman & Kilgore
Blairsville
Robbery at Vogel Bros Tailoring in Mt Pleasant
The Vogel Bros tailoring shop in Mt Pleasant was robbed Tuesday night last week. Thieves took about 250 dollars worth of cloth from the store owned by Messrs Joseph and Lawrence Vogel, formerly of Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vogel Bros
Mt. Pleasant
Messra
Joseph
Lawrence Vogel
Indiana
Republicans Gather in Philadelphia for McKinley Ticket
The Republican national convention met in Philadelphia to renominate McKinley for president with running mate uncertainty. Roosevelt is the leading candidate for vice president, though some delegates oppose his selection. Governor Roosevelt drew strong support from Pennsylvania and New York delegates, while others like William Flinn and C. L. Magee had votes not counted for Roosevelt. The opening session elected Senator Hanna as presiding officer and temporary chairman Wolcott, with committees appointed and adjournment until the afternoon when McKinley’s nomination is expected. The convention could extend into Thursday before a vice presidential choice is finalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Quaker City
McKinley
Roosevelt
New York
Rough Rider
United States
Pennsylvania
William Flinn
C. L. Magee
Pittsburg
Hanna
Ohio
Wolcott
Colomado
Kittanning Presbytery Meets at Marion Center
The Kittanning Presbytery convened at Marion Center with Rev W H Robinson delivering the opening sermon. Rev N B Kelly elected moderator for six months and Rev W J Wilson named temporary clerk. Dr David Hall released from charge as memorial services honor Rev A W Emmons proceed to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittanning
The
Presbyterian Church
Marion Center
W. H. Robinson
Glen Campbell
N. B. Kelly
Eldersridge
W. J. Wilson
Town
George M. Ryal
Pittsburg
Salts
A. W. Emmons
Homer City
Society Happenings Social Events Across White Township
A series of local social events is noted. A Friday evening gathering will be held at J B Allison’s home in White township. The Baptist church ladies host an ice cream and strawberry social June 26 at Odd Fellows Hall. Pearl Woods entertained over twenty Normal school attendees at East Philadelphia Street residence. Christian Endeavor Society of Washington Presbyterian church held a Monday social in Rayne township. Epworth League of the M E church plans a sack social Thursday with a musical program and refreshments. W M Cunningham hosted about 20 friends of son Charles on Monday for his 21st birthday. Attorney and Mrs John T Stuchul hosted a party for daughters Martha and Charlotte Friday, entertaining 70 little guests from 4 to 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 8. Allison
White Township
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Epworth League
M. E. Church
W. M. Cunningham
West Philadelphia
Charles
John T. Stuchul
East Water Street
Martha
Charlotte
Railroad Improvements At Indiana Reported
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company makes notable upgrades at Indiana with a new platform at the station and crossings to be built at Church and School streets. A crib platform of 120 feet is added at Normal station and a new crossing will be laid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Indiana
Church
School
Indiana Driving Club July 4 tournament at fair ground
The Indiana Driving Club will hold a tournament at the fair ground on July 4. A race program will be prepared and entertainment provided for the day. Details will be published next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Driving Club
Fair Ground
Malady Among Horses Spreads in County
Pinkeye afflicts horses in parts of the county causing eye inflammation and swelling of limbs. In many cases the inflammation ends with skin burns and in some instances death.
Normal Wins Again Over Kiski In Close 2 1 Game
In a rain shortened final game of the season at Normal park Normal defeated Kiski 2 to 1. Altman started for Kiski with McColl in the rubber for Normal. Kiski scored in the fourth. Normal tallied in the second and sixth. An umpire decision in the last inning led to Kiski leaving the field before the finish. Normal leads two games to one with one tie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiski
Normal
Normal Park
Altman
McColl
Ingun
Farmer James Pettigrew Dies by Self Inflicted Death
James Pettigrew a prosperous farmer near Whitesburg in Armstrong county died by his own action on Sabbath morning. His daughter found him hanging in the barn after he failed to return from his morning chores. He was about 45, survived by his wife and one daughter, and was well known in Shelocta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Pettigrew
Whitesburg
Armstrong County
Samuel Pettigrew
Armstrong Township
Shelocta
Will Be Married To-Day Miss Clark To wed Dr Swift
This afternoon at 2 45 o clock the wedding of Miss Mary Bodine Clark of town and Dr Elisha P Swift of Norway Mich takes place at the bride’s home in Second ward. Rev Dr David Hall will officiate a quiet ceremony with immediate families present. A lunch will follow and the couple will depart on a westward wedding tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Bodine Clark
Town
Elisha P. Swift
Norway
Mich
Second Ward
David Hall
Presbyterian Church
West
Miss Clark
Silas Clark
Mr. Swift
First Presbyterian Church of
Allegheny
More Lucky School Teachers In Greensburg And Beyond
Miss May Raffner formerly of Indiana and daughter of J A C Raffner of Greensburg has been re elected to the Greensburg schools. Alice and Cory Withington, Indiana Normal School graduates, are elected teachers in Greensburg. Pearl and Laura Bush of town are re elected at Westmont schools. Normal senior class members securing positions include Laura Walker at Carnegie Hannah Newborne at Bellevue Henrietta McClary at Scottdale Maude L Fisher Harriet A Andrews at East Liverpool Cora K E Miller at Parnassus Grace McGeary at Leechburg Grace E Shoemaker at Beaver Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May C. Raffner
Indiana
J. A. C. Raffner
Greensburg
Missea Alice
Cory Withington
Indiana Normal School
Misses Pearl
Laura Bush
Westmont
Johnstown
Proceess
Jefferson County Primary Results and Leadership
Jefferson County Republican convention held in Brookville on Monday reported official Saturday results: Assembly votes for Hamilton 2180, Foust 1627, Dunsmore 400. District Attorney Murray 2791, Conrad 1448. Jury Commissioner Shilling 2415, Ressler 1704. Resolutions praising national and state administrations and the county GOP’s last Legislature were adopted. E. M. Kurtz re-elected county chairman by acclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Brookville
Mondey
Assembly
Hamilton
Foust
Dunsmore
Murray
Conrad
Shilling
Ressler
E. M. Kurtz
Sheep Damages and Payments in Local Townships
The article lists weekly sheep damage orders: E G Campbell White township 18.75 Agnus O Neal Pine township 8 John McLain West Wheatfield township 18 Ellen Brendlinger West Wheatfield township 6.25 J A Cunningham Banks township 42. Total sheep damage orders amount to 860 for the year. Rev R N Patterson of Atwood was installed pastor of Plumcreek United Presbyterian church of Willet at the Brookville Presbytery meeting last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.G. Campbell
White Township
Agnus O'Neal
Pine Township
John McLain
West Wheatfield Township
Ellen Brendlinger
J. A.cunningham
Banks Township
R. N. Patterson
Atwood
Plumcreek
Liveryman Sells Fine Bay Carriage Team for 450
Old a Fine Team. Liveryman J. M. Cunningham of town sold his fine bay carriage team to M. Morrow of Pittsburg for 450 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Cunningham
Town
M. Morrow
Pittsburg
Will Lead No Longer Prof J H Wacheb Enters Derry Trade
Prof J H Wacheb formerly of Dill town this county and a Indiana Normal School graduate will enter mercantile business at Derry. For several years Mr Wacheb has been employed in the Johnstown schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Wacheb
Dilltown
This County
Indiana Normal School
Derry
Wacheb
Johnstown
New School House Planned by Rayne Directors
The board of school directors of Rayne township will build a new school house at Kellysburg this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rayne Township
Kellysburg
Closing Sessions Mark Two Religious Gatherings
The Conemaugh Presbytery Young People union held its twelfth annual convention at First United Presbyterian Church with large audiences. Reports showed gains in membership and activity as Miss Anna Torrence and others spoke on duties, progress, and rewards. The Indiana Baptist Association’s Baptist Young People Union met in Homer City, electing officers and hearing papers on church unity and Bible study, closing with an O_ anthem and sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Christian Union
Conemaugh
United Presbyterian Church
First United Presbyterian Church
Quarttete
Anna Torrence
Blairsville
Pilgrim’s Progress
J. M. Welch
Second United Presbyterian Church
Town
Barbara Wertz
Altoona
Margaret Hart
Clarksburg
Mary McCreight
Nannie Hazlett
James Dodds
E. L. Ralston
West Lebanon
Charlotte McLaughlin
Zella Leasure
J.C. McCrory
Johnstown
Martin Fund
Charles Jackson
Denver
Colo
S. J. Kyle
W. A. Cochran
Margaret Thompson
KR. E. McClure
Jesus Christ
The
Baptist Young People’s Union
Indiana Baptist Association
Baptist
Homer City
Jessie Dantmire
Jessie Dunmire
International Young People’s Union
Cincinnati
8. F. Warner
D. P. French
Plamville
Baptists
A. J. Furman
A. B. Runyan
J. M. Moore
Wilkinsburg
R. B. Dunmire
J.C. Kimple
Chambersville
Poatiaville
Une
Children’s Day Celebration At Indiana M E Church
The M E church overflowed last Sabbath for a Children's Day program by a 30 voice choir and 14 piece orchestra. Readings included Edna Bell and Jean Haines, with sermons and baptisms, and remarks by Attorney John H. Pierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Indiana
Edna Bell
Harry M. Stewart
Elmer Campbell
Frank Fenton
G. Hartman
Jean Haines
Pastor Rev E L Ralston Accepts West Union Call
Rev E L Ralston of McVill in Armstrong county has accepted the call to West Union United Presbyterian church at West Lebanon. The charge includes Olivet. He graduated from Allegheny Seminary this spring and will be installed at the presbytery meeting at West Union next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Ralston
McVill
Armstrong County
West Union
Shakespeare Club Outing Along Twolick Creek
The Shakespeare Club of town spent Monday along the banks of Twolick creek. The day was thoroughly enjoyed by the merry group, with outdoor recreation and socializing marking the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespeare Club
Twolick Creek
Canal Boatmen to Meet in Blairsville on August 16
The Pennsylvania Canal Boatmen's Association holds its annual reunion at Blairsville on Thursday, August 16. Members gather for networking and commemorative activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Canal Boatmen's Association
Blairsville
Busy Indiana Normal School marks jubilee and commencement
Busy days at Indiana Normal School as the 25th anniversary jubilee and commencement approach. Rev. Dr. Fairfield of Mansfield will deliver the baccalaureate sermon. Alumni events, speeches by notable officials, and a portrait unveiling are planned with examinations beginning next Wednesday.
Eldersridge academy commencement program announced
The Eldersridge academy commencement will be next Friday evening with a sermon at Elderadridge Presbyterian church by Rev. Dr. Wm. E. OHer of Butler. The program lists salutatory by Helen D. Eldersridge essay by Frank M. Hunter German oration by Bertram L. McMullen etc. graduating class includes Alfred Henry J. D. Elder Frank Hunter Hugh Beale Mark Watson B L McMullen A G Reynolds A M Dunlap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldersridge Academy
Elderaridge Presbyterian Church
Wm. E. ‘Oher
Butler
Helen D. Eldar
Eldersridge
Frank M. Hunter
Elderton
Bertram L. McMullen
Allegheny
Alfred Henry
Albert M. Dunia
Bangkok
Clata
J. D. Elder
Elderbridge
Frank Hunter
Hugh A. Beale
Leechburg
Mark C. Watson
Indiana
B. L. McMullen
A. G. Reynolds
A. M. Dunlap
New Wilmington
Captain McLain Injured in Philippine Engagement
Mrs. C G McLain, visiting her parents, learned last week that her husband, Captain McLain of the 47th Regiment, was injured in battle with insurgents in the Philippines. He was struck by a stone during fighting in which 25 rebels were killed and 15 wounded. the American force reportedly suffered no fatalities.
Enthusiastic Temperance Meeting at Lutheran Church
The temperance meeting was well attended on Sabbath evening at the Lutheran church. Presiding were Rev. Dr. A. J. Fur man and Rev. Lewis Hay. Addresses were given by Rev. Dr. G. T. Reynolds Rev. J. M. Welch and Rev. D. M. Kinter with devotional exercises led by Rev. Dr. David Hall and Rev. Dr. J. D. Brownlee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Temperance
Lutheran Church
A. J. Furman
Lewis Hay
G. T. Reynolds
J. M. Welch
D. M. Kinter
David Hall
J. D. Brownlee
Lawn Fete for Indiana Cornet Band Fundraising
The Indiana Cornet Band plans two lawn fetes next Monday evening to raise funds for new uniforms. Location TBA. Proceeds will cover costs and help support the band with music and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
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Indiana House
Robbue Mateer
Great Gathering
Kittanning Presbytery
Pearl Woods
Harry E. A. MacNeel
Christian Endeavor Society
Washington Presbyterian Church
P. R. BR
Grant
Neil
Dr. Fairfield
Mansfield
Fairfield
Lyons
Huyghenian Literary Society
M. Davis
Minneapolis
Jane E. Leonard
H. &. Stevenson
Wood Street
Grand Army Band of
J. K. McClurkin
Shadyside
Christian Association of the Normal
McLain
Lawn Fete
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