County Auditors Probe Expensive County Projects
Taxpayers petition the county to audit bills paid by the commissioners amid claims of extravagance. Five new bridges cost substantial sums, with inspections allegedly skipped, and objects raised to specific structures such as Juncan, Rochester Mills, Buterbaugh, Yellow Creek, Seward approaches, and brushvalley district election house. Expenditures for the year total 111 009, far above 1903, prompting funding concerns and further witness testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juncan
Canoe Township
Rochester Mills
Buterbaugh
Green Township
Yellow Creek Bridge
Seward
Brushvalley
Thieves Rob Coral Stores and Post Office in Midnight Strike
Thieves hit the Coral general store owned by Claude Burke and the adjacent post office around midnight on Wednesday, using a skeleton key to breach a show case and absconding with jewelry, stamps, and money. They transported loot by sleigh to a nearby barn, possibly boarding a freight train at Blairsville, leaving town toward Smith Station. A 15 loss is reported along with two suspicious locals seen earlier. postmaster Samuel Shellter identified the office in the same room. A separate note reports Mahon Mountain, age 15, suffering a shotgun accident at Hastrun. no bones were broken and Dr Hileman treated the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coral
Staten Rig
Claude Burke
J. J. Gerhard
Samuel Shellter
Carl
Smith Station
George Dixon
Blairsville
Post Office
Southside Triumphs Over Old Boys In Close 28 18 Victory
Southside defeated the Old Boys 28 to 18 in a hard fought Saturday basketball game. Liehan scored early foul points while Nickeline and MeKalip added field goals to push Southside ahead. Grover McCreight and Judy McGregor subbed in late for key players as Southside built a steady lead, with Daugherty refereeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside
Koya
Liehar
Nickelime
MeKalip
Grover McCreight
Judy McGregor
St. Clair
Liehan
C. McCreight
Old Boys
Ross Daugherty
Wintrid-Titn Te A Lange
I A
Lewis Hay
Lieb
Metzies
Manchester
Txpiana
Pourtlan
Kiski
Yountthus
Llebat
Ciordon
Berenice Crean
Dinvis Behh
Bevery Irony
Duvo
Doctor McHenry Takes Company Physician Post
Dr. R. F. McHenry of Marion Center, a prominent physician with a wide practice in the northern county, has accepted the position as company physician at Y. H. Weaver's coal plant in Heiliwwood. He will relocate there this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. McHenry
Marion Center
Y. H. Weaver
Heiliwwood
McHeary
WEDDINGS ar0 A WEEK SWISHEIS MOORE
George Swisher and Migs Neto Moore, both of New Castle, were married last week. The bride is the daughter of the late W. Moore of Homer City. The couple will live in New Castle where the groom is a mail carrier. William Larther Trimble and Clara N Trimble were married Wednesday evening at the bride’s home with Rev S.M. Black officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swisheis Moore
George Swisher
Migs Neto Moore
New Castle
Nhe Beide
Homer City
Sinee
Lether Trimble
William Larther
West Mairfield
Clara N. Trimble
John J. Trimble
Near New J Torence
Rove S. ML. Black
Rew Lorena
Local couples wed in Jefferson and surrounding towns
Charles H Stear and Anna M Irwin of West Mahoning wed at the bride’s father George W Irwin home with Rev M L Seluacher officiating. Prince A Willet of Gowanda NY wed Jonnie Gibson at H R Lumburn’s Oak Street home with Rev A T Vistal officiating. W Lot Smouse and Th Maud Rampton of Big Run Jefferson county married by Squire J A Crossman. Albertus G Tiger and Peas White of Banks township married at Wednesday ceremony by Squire J A Crossman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stea-Lrwin
Charles H. Stear
Anna Mewin
West Mahoning Township
George W. Irwin
M. l. Seluacher
Smousu-Filampton
W. Lot Smouse
Th. Maud ‘Yrampton
Big Run
Jefferson County
Squire J. A. Crossman
Tiger-White
Albertus G. Tiger
Miss Peas White
Banks Township
Trophy Awarded for Rifle Practice to Company I
A large crowd attended the armory inspection at Library Hall on Wednesday. Capt. Harry W. Pee led 57 men of Company F with creditable performance. Maj. Jeffries and Maj. Nicholson oversaw the event, with several distant officers in attendance. Maj. Miller presented a bronze Roman soldier trophy to Company I in recognition of their rifle proficiency, noting the local company’s high 1904 rating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonpangly
Library Hall
Friends of the Soldiers
Harry W. Pee
Hne
Jeffries
Wilkinsburg
Nicholson
Seventh
Maj
Miller
Idilidaysburg
Col
Elder
Lewisburg
Dunkle
Huntingdon
Hughes
Borgettstown
Kennedy
Blairsville
Fee
Crushed Between Two Cars Ends Life of James Grove
James Grove of Chambersville was killed Monday morning while dropping a coal car for Seneca Coal Company. He, aged 20, was unmarried and the son of George Grove. funeral services were held at his father's home with burial at Crooked Creek Baptist church cemetery near Chambersville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Grove
Chambersville
Seneca Coal Company
George Grove
Crooked Creek Baptist Church
February election winners must file written acceptance
Those elected justice of the police at the February election must file their acceptance in writing stating who they succeed with the prothonotary within 30 days after the election. otherwise no commission will be issued to them. Constables and collectors can secure blank bonds by applying at the Prothonotary's office.
Stand Wall in Class Honors Pharmacy Board Examinees
Honard Houk son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Honk of Purchase Lina graduated in the senior class at Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. He was among 190 students examined recently by the Pennsylvania State Pharmaceutical Board and was named a successful member of the class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honard Houk
Joseph Honk
Purchase
Lina
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Pennsylvania State Pharmacuitical Board
Willian Strong
Kiwi Swanson
Dishora Ceslasi
Mik
Robert Johnston
Shelocla
Mrc
Shreceugoxt
Ravd M. Woleb
Madiaoa
Lewis Wissinger
Near Here
Mr. Baker
Mr. Strong
Shreeengost
U Day
Mr. Morrison
Marty Kerr
Fleming and
Weamer
Hawthorne
Horses and property transactions reported in town
Nimbenlake returns from Ghitago with two prize horses judged among county’s best. One trotter and one pacer, both show fast stock. Henry of White township sells property on East Chestnut Street to Chauncay McAdoo, who plans a dwelling on the vacant lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. Nimbenlake
Henry
White Township
East Chestnut Street
Chauncay Mc¢Adoo
Town
McAdoo
Mrs Adair Mh Hospitalized From Neck Growth
Mrs Joseph Adair of Church street is seriously ill at home due to an inward neck gland growth that prevents nourishment. The Indiana Steam Laundry introduced a new delivery wagon this week, built at the Indiana Carriage Company plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Adair
Church Street
The
Indiana Steam Laundry
Indiana, Carviage Company
Personal Brevities from the County Towns
Local notes record visits and guests across several towns. William Tall of Pittsburg and others from Purchase Lina Smicksburg Conemaugh town ship Robinson Tatrobe and Oklahoma City send updates on weekend visits transacting business and relatives hosting Miss Jean Lowry Panxsutawney Miss Mudgelydick South Seventh street and Miss Mae Fetterman Banks township are guests with Mrs W J Colkitt and Mrs Judge Burwell. Mrs Burwell heads to Washington to join her husband in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tall
Pittsburg
Joseph Louk
Purchase Lina
D.D. Good
A. Kamorer
Smicksburg
Indiana
Robert Ewing
Conemaugh Township
Frank Clark
Robinson
Jean Lowry
Panxsutawney
Lowry
William Elkin
James H.wkin
Charles St. Clair
Tatrobe
Miss Mudgelydick
South Seventh Street
Johnstown
Mae Fetterman
Banks Township
W. J. Colkitt
North Sixth Street
Judge Burwell
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
L. M. White
North Seventh Street
Washington, D
National Capital
Roger Meter
SieGeos
MGI
Vidliani
Herky
Oehnator
ATS
Waselieihags
Joan Hrownt
Birustvielley
Eatlers
Loriiti
Wenagen
Mieion
al Teayin
Lowry Jhon
New York
Atos
Howard ii
Wile
Toul
Waue
Waue, Fa Miss Giyee Pattersony
Pibtsbines
Phlolphin Street
John John
Phisbie
Monet
EL Rem
Chiades
Chale
Xabothen
Mameet Taylor
LO Wie
RV Carpet
Glatesvilla
Hig Headin
Ely
Monti
Braltier
AP la Chota Onie
Pilodts
Palbiyes
Uae
Visibon
Cistanh
Ceydecily
Denninon
Caasons
Wtgguag Ag
Sunnay
Sanden
Sitiuacay Chote
Khilovs
Mrs. Bider
Alp. Watson
Soais Sayenhl Hordert
Mwpsitas
Lilia Stil Myatde Telicins
Leonor Waltoes
Daanrelle
Adarend Mas
Wee
Kiki
Darby
Georges Heibel
Hortons
Whrsday
Leis
Weal Newton
D. McGracken
Roll Adair
Dalstown
Chote
Joseph Achtir
Chareh Street
B.A. Crossman
Mitehalls Mills
Tawmnan
Chiinge
Sian
Mitehalla
Wight
Hon
Beard
Blagkuck Down
Bounty Capitol
Lear
Southwes
Io Comity
Local Brashvalley Guests and Church Revival Close
Local notes detail visits by John Will, Mrs George Hill, and others to Brashvalley and nearby towns. Revival services at the M J church concluded after six weeks with many members attending. Social visits span Wintondale, Grisemore, and surrounding communities, with illness and injuries noted among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Will
George Hill
Brashvalley
Peter Mill
M. J
Charles, Harey
William Bennett
Samarday
Joseph Bennebt
Samuel Shaler
Wintondale
Samwel Coraham
Henderson Bracken
Aiys Gdessau Grow
Childean
George
Arcadia Fire Destroys Multiple Buildings
A major blaze swept Arcadia destroying three buildings including a restaurant and meat market. Losses near 6,000 with insurance around 4,000. Fire spread due to lack of fire apparatus, damaging the Arble building and neighboring shops including Wasnik’s general store and the Tate brothers meat market. Mrs Walker suffered loss of furnishings and household goods. Insurance coverage was limited, with owners still facing substantial losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arcadia
Lown
Montgomery Township
Joseph Arble
Walker
Dohu Wasnik
Tate Bros. Wasniak
Pate Bros
Will summaries reveal multiple estates and appointees
A set of probate notices from Smicksburg Conemaugh Banks townships and surrounding areas details several wills filed in the last week or dated between 1902 and 1905. Bequests include real estate, household goods, personal property, and monetary gifts to daughters, siblings, and a church, with executors named such as Mary Yarnell and Mrs. Robert Watson, many dated in 1904 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Patterson
Mainsville
Mes
Mary Yarnell
Mirabeth 8 Cr Mab
Smicksburg
Millen Lewis
Rebecca Lukehart
Rachel Lants
Della Ritchey
Ida Fenton
Willis Gewis
Lutheran Church of
Good
John Ewing
Conemaugh
Robert A. Ewing
Mizabeth
Saral Je
Angie M
Phil
Harvey D. Mildebrand
White Township
Robert Watson
Robert Muni Watson
Charles Dy Hildebeand
Ghetaem
Richard Dh Smith
Indiana
Ita Duller
Gevinin
Loup
Iain Organ
Isaac
Fe Walker Smith
Tarun Treatin
Gevinia
Hdwael Itbeal
Banks Township
Iisa
Charles
George
Obituary Notices from Minka and Surrounding Townships
A batch of obituaries and death notices from Minka township and nearby areas details the deaths of prominent residents and their survivors. The reports note ages from the mid sixties to early seventies, places of death, parentage, spouses, and listed heirs, with information on funeral arrangements and interment at local cemeteries.
Notable Visitors and Local Social Amidst County Events
A lengthy social roster lists numerous visitors and residents from Birustvielley, Wenagen, Mieion Cite and nearby towns gathering for weddings, church functions, and farm operations. It notes travel from New York City, Philadelphia, and Philadelphia Street, with several marriages, illnesses, and obituaries mentioned among the week’s social calendar and public affairs.
New Building Opened At District Gala Event
A long extract from a midcentury program describes a community celebration with dances, decorations, and a tribute to leaders. Attendees included prominent figures like George Washington’s circle and cabinet members. The event featured 24 dances, refreshments, and a social hour, with numerous private parties and invitations extending into the weekend.
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Hoyar
al Villa
Alero
Conmnitssono
Gert
Mahon
A. A. Mountain
Hastrun
Hi. B. Hileman
Hillsdale
Kisdel
Heilwood
Handsome
Surongstown
Morulig
Ilomo
Orliu
Waawaes Bos
Istenned
Mie
Soulus
Cherryhill Township
Boware Rede
Minka
Fle
Basony
Amine
Oly li
Clearfellt Country
Mrs. i
Ginod Hide
Ian Rue Vini
Gustav Wibal
Canton
C.hewis Mlbedy
Bells Mills
Vial
Lolly Wolf
Hevd
AL Virndorn
Righiard
Smith
Gast Oak
West Virginia
Rayne Township
Walker Hinith
Tsaae Hnith
Plawsund
Doh
Sinibli
Menmessetny
Aiet Mia
Dol de Longs
Cde
Protestant Charel
Hilsdale
Tit
Dows
Titry
ALA
Marca Tomeach
Margaret Aul
Henry Aud
Marshit
Sauicksburys
Siamnel Aul
Lotota
Mattie Shirey
Derry
Phomad Aud
Keayuie
Maes
Charles Thompson
Shi
Peter Iiddle
Samuel Rowe
Saurenl Rowe
Guthrie
George Rowe
George Lowe
Murry Bryan
Dolight and
Wileliam Bryan
Diferent Poiita
Shewert
Ghorgh Depwimer
George Delwiler
Mas
Lisburn Sud
Jolastowi
Taholah
Amir
Isaen GG
Haig
Maidan Cogler
Penny Donnie
Wal
John Mott
John Moth
Ol Itosmiter
Void Company
Joe Wurning
Union Church
Krossitur
Alok Giseith
Alice Griffith
Hatey Griflith
Kate Adadin
Kate Adams
Cokeville
Blairaville
Mick, Jane Camp Bills
Dine Caanedd
Chouprball
Heavis
Milrteoth
Myiday
Malvin
Mon
Lewis
Rowol
M. Welch
Down
Psholoota
Chile
Rov
Radstone
Meshires
Sbtuk
Lowi
West
Wirntifald Township
Citerinant
Mtortelley
Auish Hinoida Helge Mish
Kinde
Herahbine
Mowit Mies
Toragn Hershbine
Dank Stuchell
Darks Sttchell
Yeur S
Mra, Viola Berry
Viola Barry
Davi Berry
Blacklick
Yaver Vlavbenvinbay
Leonel Tih
Hilian Leila
Tony
Geal
Peorncen
Oseryvest
Milan
Ile Nermaal
Leonel
Boewes
Hadlik
Boul San
Adi
Coluniil Atchea
Leonard Hitch
Georen Washington
Ola Apple
Wishiyelon
George Washington
Thomas HH
Martha Washington
Misa Ballo Allison
Forde Wassin
Frank Snyder
Orlando Oldham
Sylvester Brown
Ross Mosack
Margare Low
Mahel Waddell
Clam Wagonen
Morey Andrews
Currie
Hue Lackey
Max
Elivia J. Wegley
Burwell
Wegley
John Olighot
Onberg
Washington
David Biv
Wayne Avenus
Mroul Abe
Geiniith
Philidilpia Street
Siddoe
Phas
Mis
Hides Sturaror
Mek
Shaner
Philipelphia Street
Am Cori Aber
Piresiulley
Frank Runzo
Philadelphia
Eleventh Streets
Seventh Street
Marrlane Lluis
Lidia Isou
Loesen
Pehev Beredeeny Rayne
Clara M
Mitchells Mille
Lys Uels
John J
Uston
Mavhoel G. Pombo
Anjifeeewasiy Editions
Aeney
Bedford Co Agra Pilea Aes
Lome
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