Not Guilty In Most Criminal Court Charges Last Week
Last week in criminal court all verdicts were not guilty except one for larceny and receiving stolen goods. A robbery case Commonwealth vs Warren Wilson ended with a not guilty verdict. The sentiment centered on local matters including fornication and bastardy, disorderly house, and malicious mischief. Judge White was absent Monday delaying civil filings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sied
White
Criminal Court
the Commonwealth
Warren Wilson
Henry Rice
William Newphet
Nora Palmer
Deckers Point
Commonwealth
Simeon Keith
Wm. Kennett
Keith
Blairsville
Anna Baker
Lena Patterson
Milton E. Cessna
Simeon D. Hugus
Eliza Myers
Daniel
D. M. Lowry
Palmer
Archie Fowler
Mary Palmer
J. A. Weamer
D. C. Graham
Dr. Weamer
A Brilliant Show at Library Hall Delights Large Audience
Home Talent's three act farce My Friend From India presented by the Dramatic Association in Library Hall Monday evening drew a large crowd and earned unanimous praise. The amateurs performed with polished ease and the crowd remained in good humor throughout, the show deemed a brilliant success. A heavy turnout marked the Republican primaries in Jefferson county on Saturday with Prof. J L Allison and W Steel as two Quay delegates elected to the state convention. The tight race for register and recorder saw John D Evans win by a small margin. J M Chestnut nominated for sheriff, Gil Reitz for treasurer, Cyrus H Blood for prothonotary, and W C Murray with Newton Webster as county commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
The
Dramatic Association
Library Hall
Jefferson County
J. L. Allison
W. §. Steel
Quay
Register
Recorder
John D. Evans
J. M. Chestnut
Gil. Reitz
Cyrus H. Blood
W. C Murray
Newton Webster
Indiana to Johnstown Telephone Line Finished This Week
The Indiana Telephone Company line from Armagh to Nineveh via Cramer will be completed this week with offices in Cramer’s store and at Nineveh in 8. P. Spackman & Co. The marriage of Clifford Serene and Stella M. VanHern, secret until two weeks ago, occurred in Salamanca, New York, on September 12, 1898, and the couple will reside in Saltsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indiana Telephone Company
Armagh
Nineveh
Cramer
Joseph Cramer && Sons
8. P. Spackman & Co
Johnstown
Clifford Serene
Salieburg
Stella M. VanHern
North Point
Salamanca
N. Y
Saltsburg
Freeress acknowledges invitation to Elders Ridge Academy
The Freeress notes receipt of an invitation to the Elders Ridge Academy commencement exercises on Friday evening from Richard W. Watson. Richard graduates with second honors and will deliver the Latin oration. An annual reunion for Company A, 61st Pennsylvania Volunteers and the 71st Regiment will be at Rochester Mills on Tuesday, August 39. A boy trampled on the foot of Wesley Kinkle’s son at Willet, crushing the toe. John W. Daugherty of Fairview cut a severe gash on his right knee while cutting timber on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elders Ridge Academy
Richard W. Watson
Richard
61St
Pennsylvania Volunteers
71Th Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteer
Rochester Mills
John W. Daugherty
Fairview
Indiana Baptist Sabbath School Convention Held Near Dixonville
The 11th semi annual Indiana Baptist Sabbath school convention met at the Twolick Baptist church near Dixonville with 10 o'clock devotional exercises led by Rev. J. E Kanarr. discussions covered Christian education Sabbath school mission work and the Bible school’s character with a June 1900 Homer City gathering planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Baptist Sabbath School Convention
Twolick Baptist Church
Dixonville
J. E Kanerr
G. C. Spicher
Indiana Association
A. J. Furman
Webster Long
J. E Kanarr
Missionary Society
Lottie Bell
W. S. Rowland
BR. R. Riedel
Jessie Dunmire
Wilda Rowland
Elias Rowland
D. P. French
Homer City
Baptist Young Peoples’ Union
J. M. Kanarr
J. Clay Kimple
Meade Marshall
R. B. Dunmire
Misa Roza Dill
R. Riedel
Indiana
A. J. Forman
Lelia
Minnie DeLaney
Pearl Bush
May Davis
Mesars
A. O. Cravener
Sabbath School Institute of the Kittaning Presbytery
Currie Ran Presbyterian Church
Shelocta
L. BR. Wylie
Penn
Rh. D. Wilson
Allegheny
John C. McCracken
Avonmore
W. 8. Miller
Saltsbury
Kittanining
Minister Escapes After Bridge Accident on Sabbath
Rev. W. ¢. Wilson of Sixth Street rode home from Creekside church when his horse bolted at a small bridge in Washington township. The barge and harness were damaged but the minister was uninjured. Indiana merchants are paying 10 cents for butter and eggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. ¢. Wilson
Sixth Street
Creekside
Washington Township
Indiana
Normal School Commencement Week Set After Exams
Students prepare for the largest graduating class in Normal School history as the state board grants diplomas to seventy nine seniors. The week features a baccalaureate at a downtown church, musical and literary events, class day and concert in the chapel, alumni banquet with a 1889 reunion, and two ball games with the Altoona Monarchs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Examiners
N.C. Shaeffar
Harrisburg
Breidinger
Mansfield State Normal School
Brooks
McKeesport
Hall
Washington
Kendall
Homestead
Twitmyer
Bethlehem
Ellenberger
Tyrone
Presbyterian Church
Rei
Hammond
Henderson
Pinsutt
Altoona Monarchs
Death of Mrs Charles Brand After Four Weeks of Burns
Mrs Mabel Brand wife of Charles Brand of town died Tuesday night at 7 30 at her parents home in west Philadelphia street after four weeks of burns from clothes catching fire while preparing dinner. Infant daughter died shortly after birth. Funeral Thursday at 3 pm at her parents home with Rev Dr David Hall officiating. Interment Oakland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Grand
Mabel Brand
Charles Brand
R. F. Walker
West Philadelphia
Annsbine
Indiana Telephone Company
Presbyterian Church
Parente
David Hall
A. F. Walker
Tarentum
Oakland Cemetery
Death notice of Mr Alexander Kinghorn of White Township
Mr Alexander Kinghorn aged prominent White Township resident died at his daughter Mrs John Isenberg’s home in Freeport about 11 a.m. He had been in ill health after arriving with his wife to spend weeks in Freeport. Born in Lamert Berwickshire Scotland December 25 1818 he married Jennie Woods who survives him after 66 years. They immigrated to this county in 1850 later moving to White Township. Surviving children include Thomas of Freeport Mrs D W Simpson and Mrs Jennie Malcom of this place and Alexander of Pittsburgh. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Dr David Hall at the old homestead in White Township and interment in Oakland cemetery. Also Gawin Hadden aged 13 years prominent Cherryhill Township resident died Wednesday evening of general debility. Surviving are William and Elmer of Cherryhill Township Mrs Jane Coy of Penn Run Mrs Bell Devinney of Blacklick Dr John Hadden of Seymour Ind and Gawin Hadden Jr of the same state. Funeral by Rev L S Wylie at the late home and interment in Harmony cemetery Cherryhill Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Kinghorn
White Township
John Isenberg
Freeport
Kinghorn
Lambert
Berwickshire
Scotland
Jennie Woods
New Alexander
Westmoreland County
Thomas
D. W. Simpson
Jennie Malcom
Alexander
Pittsburg
Presbyterian Church
Old Homestead
David Hall
Oakland Cemetery
Gawin Hadden
Cherryhill Township
William and
Elmer
Jane Coy
Penn Ran
Bell Devinney
Blacklick
John Hadden
Seymour
Inl
Gawin, Jr
Peon Run
L. 8. Wylie
Harmony
Death of Mr Simeon Smith in Young township
Mr Simeon Smith of Young township near Clarksburg died at 3:00 AM Monday at age 69 after multiple illnesses. He leaves his wife and one son Thomas of Clarksburg, was a Covenanter Church member, funeral Tuesday conducted by Rev Hubbard with interment in Clarksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simeon Smith
Young Township
Clarksburg
Thomas
Covenanter Church
Hubbard
Free Rural Routes Planned and School Reunion Near Purchase Line
Congressman's notice confirms free rural mail routes to be established within weeks with a July visit by a special agent to finalize two routes and assign carriers at 400 dollars yearly. Also covered are postmaster and clerk appointments, pension increase for John F. Rankin, and a Bruce post office to be opened. A Purchase Line Academy reunion on June 30 is set for over 500 alumni with a social forenoon, basket dinner at noon, and an afternoon program featuring former instructors and students from Indiana and Purchase Line, including lectures, recitations, and a lecture on Sunny Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Jack
Congressman Jack
Jack
John F. Rankin
Willet
Catherine T. Scott
Bradys Bend
Shields Mateer
McCain
Armstrong County
Irwin
D. ©. McHenry
Meltzer
Jefferson County
Purchase Line Academy
S. J. Telford
D. H. Tomb
D. R. Hoak
Purchase Line
H. D. Condron
L. Barr
Utah
D. R. Hank
J. Telford
Indiana
J. N. Langham
Long
George Napp
Literary Society
H. L. McCullough
Cockport
A M. Hammers
the Academy
J. H. Pierce
R. R. Riedel
Academy
F. E. Best
Deckers Point
W. E. Mathews
Johnstown
H. E. Ruffner
Glen Campbell
T. B. Allison
Tarentum
Italy
Venice
Vesuvius
Miller Altemus Wedding in Brushvalley Township
William E. Miller of New York and Mollie Altemus wed at the bride’s parents home in Brushvalley on Wednesday evening at 8 30. Rev Hunt of Mechanicsburg officiated. Attendants were Harry Ream and Nannie Artemus. The couple will reside in New York City. Daniel T. Rogers and Eva Q. Agey were married at the Agey home on Tuesday afternoon at 4 by Rev J Day Brownlee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel T. Rogers
East End
Pittsburg
Eva Q. Agey
White Township
Clark Agey
J. Day Brownlee
First United Presbyterian Church
Gilmore and Stewart to Wed at Bride’s Home Today
Frank E. Gilmore and Lottie Stewart both of Blacklick township will marry today at noon at the bride’s parents home, with many invitations issued. George Rodgers Bodgers and Maggie R Mack of New Florence were married Wednesday evening at the bride’s parents home by Rev. S. M. Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silmoree-Stewart
Frank E. Gilmore
Lottie Stewart
Blacklick Township
Win. Stewart
Bodgers-Mace
George Rodgers
Braddock
Maggie R. Mack
New Florence
5. M. Black
New Florence United Presbyterian Church
Kinman and Kinnan Wed at West Indiana House Parlor
James Spicher Kinman and Minnie Kin nan, both of Deckers Point, wed at West Indiana House parlors on Tuesday at noon, officiated by Rev. D. M. Kinter. Jamison and Pierce wed Thursday evening at Rev. J. Day Brownlee's residence on Church Street. Charles E. Jamison of White township and Anetta Pierce, daughter of Joseph and Mrs Pierce, the spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fivher-Kinnan
James Spicher
Minnie Kinnan
Deckers Point
West Indiana
D. M. Kinter
Marriages of Mydse Keibler and Beck Hanna Two Couples Wed
Walter S Snyder of Braddock and Bertha M Keibler of Armstrong township married at William Lukehart home by Rev. M L Schmucker. Harry J Beck of this place and Wilda B Hanna of White township wed at M E parsonage by Rev. Dr. G T Reynolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mydse-Keibler
Walter S. Snyder
Braddock
Bertha M. Keibler
Armstrong Township
William Lukehart
M. L. Schmucker
Two Accidental Gunshots Injure Two Men
John Burke of Noto accidentally discharged a revolver while examining it on Thursday, injuring his leg above the knee. Dr. M B Shultz of Strongstown treated the wound. Clinton Cunningham of Wintondale was also shot in the hand while inspecting a revolver on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burke
Noto
M. B. Shultz
Strongstown
Clinton
John Cunningham
Wintondale
Indiana Won’t Hold Fourth of July Celebrations
Indiana will not stage a glowing Fourth of July demonstration as announced earlier. The organizers failed to receive expected support and residents are advised to celebrate in Plumville Glen Campbell or Strongstown where a national event will be marked with a spirited celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Plumville
Glen Campbell
Strongstown
June Wedding Set for Feigel and McMullen in Pittsburgh
Attorney Charles W. V. Feigel of Pittsburgh to wed Miss Rose McMullen of Allegheny on Wednesday evening June 28 at 8 30. Miss McMullen formerly studied at the Normal School and is known to many in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. V. Feigel
Pittsburg
Rose McMullen
Allegheny
Indiana school board selects teachers on Saturday evening
The Indiana Schools board reelected most teachers from last year with one new hire. Samuel H. Hughes becomes assistant principal of Second Ward No 7. Carrie Gesslar was elected substitute teacher. A detailed roster lists Second Ward and Third Ward teachers, plus replacements in Johnstown and other area schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Schools
Samuel H. Hughes
Second Ward
Carrie Gesslar
Town
Sara Jones
Grace Taylor
Lila W. Parington
Lidia O. Scott
Edith Smith
Nina L. Loughry
Samuel A. Hughes
Third Ward
Edna Sansom
Verde Lytle
Minnie B. Russell
Lon E. Anthony
Nora Lockard
Crissie Cameron
James F. Chapman
Margaret and
Ruth Adair
Jean Rm’elhaney
Margaret Smith
Clara Moorhead
Mattie Smith
Edith Griffith
Olive Buteebaugh
Johnstown
Ella Sturgeon
Elderton
Nellie A
Jennie Goodell
E. H., Bach
Hope Lewis
Marion Center
Esplen
Allegheny
Jennie Sweeney
Vandergrift
Mary Caldwell
Apollo
Society's Sphere Updates Show Local Happenings
Mrs Peter Garman and daughter Tweet hosted friends on Wayne Avenue Tuesday. Miss Nova Lytle and Miss Verde Lytle of Tenth Street hosted a reception Thursday for Ensign Charles Owens. Mrs Phoebe Nixon and daughter Fannie entertained on Sixth Street for Dr and Mrs J M Knowlton. Sim Cunningham celebrated his twenty first birthday with a gathering at his West Philadelphia Street home. Mr and Mrs William Hildebrand from Marion Indiana arrived Friday to visit Sarah Hildebrand on Church Street for two weeks. Dr and Mrs H S Keepers hosted about 80 young friends Saturday for a wedding reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Garman
Tweet
Wayne Averue
Nova
Verde Lytle
Tenth Street
Ensign Chas. T. Owens
Phoebe Nixon
Fannie
Sixth Street
J. M. Knowlton
Sim Cunningham
West Philadelphia Street
William Hildebrand
Marion
Ind
Sarah Hildebrand
Church Street
H.S. Keepers
Lightning kills horses drawing wagon near Nickletown
During a Tuesday afternoon storm lightning struck a team of horses owned by John Nickle of Porchase Line. The horses were hit while hitched to a wagon on the public road near Nickletown, killing them. Nickle escaped with a slight shock. Also, G I Potts of Plainville bought timber tracts from Jackson McMullen of Ambrose and John McLain of Atwood as part of his sawmill business dealings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nickle
Porchase Line
Nickletown
Nickle
G. I. Potts
Plainville
Jackson McMullen
Ambrose
John McLain
Atwood
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wesley Kinkle
Frolick
Curry
Nittanning
Sadie A. Williams
J. E. Raffner
Jeannette
Jay D. Hill
School Street
J. M. Welch
Second United Presbyterian Church
D. J. Frum
Plum- Ville
M. E. Church
Normals
Afasiheroné
Miss Thompson
Blanche Parsona
Ala Mazurka
Boschelitsky
Mise Henderson
Mary McCreight
Mr. Apple
Carmen de Song
Mizet
M. Martin
Stein
Thompson
Hamilton
Bevan
Moschowski
Guilarre
Weber
Ohnstown
Garman
Mildred E
Berlin
Graham
Mazie E
Goggin
Margaret D
Gray
Myrtie C
Beaver Falls
Grim
Grace M
Hanna
Belle 4
Altoona Hanson
Carolyn A. M
Altoona
Hazlett
Margaret M
Hirth
Violet C
Hatton
Argie B
New Washington
Jacobs
Ella C
Carnot McCreight
Martha B
McCune
Grace
WicKeesport
MecGoun
Mary A
McKee
Mabel G
McLaughlin
Anpallo Newman
Margaret L
Crafton Pownall
Kathrine S
Robinson
Mary J
Punxsutawney Rose
Mary L
Russell
Augusta J
Jewett
Ohio
Margaret S
Semple
Adele G
Shaffer Frances
Scottdala
Church News
D. M. Einter
Zion United Evangelical Church
Cherrytree
Bowdertown
A. J. Bird
Kin
State Committee
J. O. Clark
Montgomery Township
F. A. Nichol
White Townslip
Nelson Artemus
Buffington Township
Daniel Long
Grip
Donahaugh's Pension Agency
William ‘Barr
Armatrong Township
Indiana County
SRS
Agey
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