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Indiana Progress in Indiana, Pennsylvania

24 Jun 1903

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Indiana Progress

Location

Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1903

Page

2

Old Court House a Landmark in Early Indiana County

A Peocross writer recalls Indiana county’s first public building, erected after the county’s founding, serving as the temple of justice for decades. The piece details the 1803 1805 acts shaping the county seat, trustees hired to survey land, and the 1807 contract to build a brick court house on a central site, with contractors and notable local figures named.

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Indiana Temple of Justice George Clymer Philadelphia Alexander Craig Indiee Clymer Indiana County Charlies Campbell Randall Laughlin John Wilson Commissioners Courts of Law and Board of Commissioners Westmoreland Provisional County of Philadelphia Street Sixth Street Water Street Carpenters Alley Nixon Alley Somerset County John Young Charles Campbell George Armstrong Jno B. Alexander Sam Harrison James M. Riddles Sam’ Massey Sam’l Gathrey Wierve John O'Connor Philip Riew Armagh Wim. Campbell South Sixth Street Old Court Honee John McAnulty John Matthews John Huey John Ross Johns John’ Huey William, Huey Penn Mutual Insurance Company Cheatnut Street Tenth Street Wiliam Huey Garfield Congress Sam’l B. Huey William Clark Alexander McLain James Johoson
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Old Court House Echoes of Early County Life

A historical narrative recalls early county finances with George Clymer land proceeds funding construction without taxes. It notes 1799 to 1836 tenure of John Young as president judge, his family ties to notable Taylors, and a Buckwheat cake tale. Descriptions of courtroom layout, jury rooms, early daguerreotypes, evolving county offices, and a dramatic 19th century election recount conclude with references to H D Foster.

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George Clymer John Young Westmoreland County Thomas White Judge Young J. J. Young John Taylor A. W. Taylor J. M. Taylor Indiana Indiana County Orphans’ Court J. G. Caldwell Court House Courtplace Old Court House H. D. Foster
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Old Court House memories reveal Indiana town life and politics

A reminiscence recalls the old Indiana County Court House as the town hub. Public meetings, religious gatherings, and political events centered there, with figures like Darwin Phelps and Edgar Cowan mobilizing Whigs, while a later recount notes the 1861 draft and the 1868 demolition. The narrative touches on soldiers, elections, and community figures such as Jimmie Robinson.

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Court House Indiana Darwin Phelps Kittanning Edgar Cowan Greensburg H. D.foster Bink Sumter
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Historic Virginia case questions slavery ruling and courtroom decorum

The article discusses a Virginia case where no charge of slavery could be proven and the judge discharged a black man. It recalls Sumner Brooks rhetoric from 1856 and notes divided lawyer opinions on the decision while praising the Old Court House’s stature and the court’s decorum as officials maintained order. It ends with an advertisement for Dean's Ointment claiming to stop skin itchiness.

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John Covode Indiana Jerael Doty West Wheatfield Westmoreland Fayette Congress Covode Jimmie Robinson Court House Virginia White Charles Sumner Brooks South Carolina United States Senate
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Old County Court House Harry White Joightning Deposit Bank Building Indiana, PA H. Sutton Penn’a Shaffer & Keller New American House Dean County Court House
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