True Bill in Murder Case Follows Involuntary Manslaughter Charge
The grand jury at a March Court session returned that Gibson is to be charged with involuntary manslaughter instead of murder in the death of McClementa, who died after a roadside incident in Cherryhill township. A string of true bills were also presented for larceny assault and battery and other offenses as the court handled routine indictments and a contract suit involving I N Rodkey in Spangler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peregular Siarch
White
Texas
Neual
Commonwealth
Jiles S. Gibson
Cherryhill Township
Myrtie Clements
James Clementa
Gibaon
Access
McClementa
T. D. Stephens
Penn Run
Gibson
Commonwealth Va
Wm. J. Hughes
Gertrude Hibbard
Joseph Clark
Maggie Perry
John Crawford
Lyda Wells
Hugh Geesey
Frank Geesey
Isaac Bennett
W.C. Smith
J. F. Kolbauch
I. N. Rodkey
Spangler
J. A. Kinter
F. G. Sarr
Inter House
Wehrum Rapid Strides in Busy Coal Town Development
Wehrum in Buffington township grows as a major coal and mining hub along Blacklick Creek. The town boasts the largest plant in the county, supplies fuel for Lackawanna Iron and Steel at Buffalo, and ships coal to lakes via the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh railroad. Modern housing, water and sewer systems, ample police protection, and ongoing improvements attract workers and families, while reports of lawlessness are disputed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webrum
Lackawanna Coal and Oske Company
Wehrom
Blacklick Creek
Buffington Township
Exire Steel and Iron
Lackana Iron and Steel Company
Buffalo
Indiana
Buffaco, Rochester & Pitteburg
Keady
Wehrum
Cliff Josiah Neal
Sher- Hi Neal
Wehram
Pesta
Indiana Triumphs Over Homestead In League Game
Indiana defeated Homestead 55 to 19 in a league contest on Saturday night. The score stood 28 to 8 at halftime as Indiana dominated with strong teamwork and standout play from Luty. Referee Jones officiated, and Butler’s planned visit for Monday was canceled after the team reportedly missed the train, leaving local fans disappointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homestead
Indiana
Luty
Jones
Dickson
Kline ~Stehie
Biaselle Beth Referes
Haley
Wilson
Watson
Butler
B. H. Lichteberger
Smallpox Abating in County With Quarantine Lifted
Smallpox in the county is abating with no new cases in the past week. In West Wheatfield township the disease first appeared and caused three deaths. quarantine will be lifted and three schools closed earlier will reopen next week. William Lloyd at a lumber camp near Strongs Town rapidly recovers. the single Strongs Town case is discharged. Alfred and Dallas Detwiler near Nolo have recovered at home. All Bishaville patients are out of danger with no additional cases reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Wheatfield
William Llyod
Strongstown
T. D. Stephens
Alfred
Dallas Detwiler
Nolo
Bishaville
Extraordinary Senate session proclaimed by Roosevelt
President Theodore Roosevelt issues a proclamation ordering the U S Senate to convene at the capitol in Washington on March 5 at noon, stating that public interests require an extraordinary session and that all eligible members must take notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Senate
Theodore Roosevelt
United States of America
Senate of the
United States
Washingtn
Long Wedded Life Celebrated in Armstrong Township
Mr and Mrs Daniel Anderson of Armstrong township marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a farmhouse gathering attended by about 75 relatives and friends from nearby towns and distant points. The couple, married March 3 1853, reside four miles west of town and share nine children present at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Anderson
Armatrong Township
Geld
James A. White
Anderson
J. Day Brownlee
First United Presbyterian Church
Town
Joseph Caldwell
Mr. Anderson
Armstrong Township
William Anderson
Feland
Parkwood
Stewartaville
Mary Brown McCollum
David McCollum
Andersons
Mia
A. B. Wells
Los Angeles
Cal
Far West
McChesney Anderson
Flandreau
D. L. Anderson
Elrod
Deeds Filed for Coal Lands in Cherryhill and Nearby Townships
A series of property deeds were filed this week in favor of various buyers, headed by J. B. Smith for attorney John P. Elkin and T. Larre Eyre, covering coal lands in Cherryhill and Conemaugh, Rayne, Green and surrounding townships. Notable transfers include Samuel M. Getty 98 acres for 2462.35 dollars and Juliet Watson’s deed to T. C. Watson for 490 acres at 18962.80 dollars. multiple other buyers are listed with acreages and prices. Additionally, John T. Stachul and Logan Stachul purchased the William T. Devis farm in one township for an undisclosed amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Smith
John P. Elkin
T. Larre Eyre
Cherryhill Township
Samuel M. Getty
W. Lowry Strong
Daniel Strong
Jacob A. Lydick
Nancy A. Helman
Leonard
Deabenderfer
Almina A. Moorhead
Jacob L. McAnnuity
Wm. RB. Lydick
Irvin W. Gibson
John C. Strong
Fee
Juliet Watson
T. C. Watson
Conemaugh
Corrigan, McKinnie & Co
Cherryhill
Rayne
Joseph Hines
J. David Hallman
Maria C. Helman
Sarah C. Gibaon
Zachariah C. Kepple
W. D. Kelly
Center
Harry McCreary
J. E. McCreary
Burrell
Margaret E. Clark
West Wheatfield
Rembrandt Peale
Green
W. H. Lutman
Richard H. Smith
John Dean
Brosh
Mary C. Hill
Evaline Ovardorf
John T. Stachul
Logan Stachul
Marion Center
William ‘T. Devis
Nae Ee Township
New Council Organized and Officials Reappointed
Henry Hall is reelected council chairman and John S Taylor secretary and solicitor. W B Jackson becomes burgess while oathes are given to W B Pattison Geo W Swan Tf B Clark and J N Stewart. Police chief Harris and street commissioner Bryan are reelected with set salaries. Weighmasters Beatty and Lichteberger also retained with monthly pay. A request to drill a well on Carpenters avenue was referred to the street committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hileman
W.B. Jackson
W. B. Pattison
Geo. W. Swan
Tf. B. Clark
J. N. Stewart
A. T. Moorhead
Henry Hall
John 8. Taylor
Kellar Harris
John R. Bryan
Harry Beatty
Ed H. Lighteberger
Lichteberger
Cunningham
Carpenters Avenue
Council Chamber
Will Divides Estates of Three In Last Week
Wills filed in the last week divide estates among heirs. Joseph Andre of Saltaburg leaves one dollar to each child Joseph N. Andre Fannie Bingham Willem E. Andre Hugh E. Andre and Roller R. Andre with Mary C. Andre named executrix. dated April 16 1900. John N. Steen of Green township leaves all money in equal shares to his children except Anna Baterbaugh who receives 300 and shares any excess. Simeon Steen appointed executor. dated May 8 1900. Mary Casey of Blairsville leaves entire estate to son Patrick Easey. dated January 21 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Andre
Saltaburg
Joseph N. Andre
Fannie Bingham
Willem E. Andre
Hugh E. Andre
Roller R. Andre
Mary C. Andre
John N. Steen
Green Township
Anna Baterbaugh
Patrick Easey
Free of Debt Church Pastor to Take March Vacation
The Second United Presbyterian church in town has granted Rev. J. M. Welch a March vacation. The church recently paid off its building debt with $100 from a friend plus member contributions. The congregation led missionary giving among United Presbyterian churches this year. Welch, pastor five years, plans an eastern state visit during absence. The presbytery spring meeting will be held at the church on April 14. Funeral notices include Mrs. John Stoneback of Blacklick, 61, and Mrs. Elizabeth Freeland of Livermore, 85.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second United Presbyterian Church
J. M. Welch
Batts
Allegheny Theological Seminary
J. H. Leitch
United Presbyterian Churches
Welch
Conemaugh Presbytery
Death of John Burns Jr 24 Tumor Liver Unmarried
John Barna Jr of Pine township dies after liver cancer. He was 24, unmarried, recently underwent an operation without success. Interment at Nick on Thursday. Largest liquor license applicant count on judge White’s term. 17 applications from Arcadia, Rossiter, Gipay, Glen Campbell, Rochester Mills, Indiana locals. Petitions and remonstrances due March 19. liquor court session on March 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burns
John Barna, Jr
Pine Township
John Burne
Nick
Thoreday
Judge White
Liange Court
Arcadia
Rossiter
Gipay
Glen Campbell
Rochester Mills
Indiana
Webrum
Cherrytree
Temperance Oe
Pensions and Postal Matters Highlight 1903 Adjustments
Congressman Jack reports pension increases for William Deyarmin of Brushvalley Indians and George Williams of New Alexandria, plus raises for George Kingh of New Kensington and Matthias Collins of Freeport. Postmaster A Ticner at Armstrong center gains clerk hire, rural routes to operate May 1 1903, and Adams post office and Star Route 226 discontinue. EF A Mocata reappointed postmaster at Kittanning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
William T. Deyarmin
Brushvalley
Meer
Freeport
A .Ticner
Armatrong
Raral
Livermore
Cowanaville
Armatrong County
Adams
EF. A. Mocata
Kittanning
Death of Mrs Henry Prothero in Philadelphia
Mrs Louie Prothero wife of Henry Prothero of town died at St Joseph Hospital Philadelphia last Wednesday at 5 am from paralysis aged 46 She had been hospitalized since December 13 her husband Ney and son were at her bedside Survived by her father Jacob Ake Montgomery township her mother 85 and children H Ney Prothero H Lynn Prothero Glennaves A and George Funeral held at her home Sunday at 2 pm Rev Swartz Crawford officiating Interment Oakland cemetery She was member of the Presbyterian church Woman's Relief Corps and local W U activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Prothero
Louie Prothero
St. Joseph Hospital
Philadelphia
Prothero
Ney
Jacob Ake
Mont- Homery Township
H. Ney Prothero
Jefferson Medical College
H. Lynn Prothero
Grove City College
Glennaves A
George
Presbyterian Church
Woman’s Relief Corps
F U
Swartz Crawford
Oakland Cemetery
Two Local Wives Die in Cambria and Armagh Areas
Mrs Ada Warren of Patton Cambria county died at 35 after a three day illness. She leaves husband D H C Warren a son Barry aged 14, father D A Buchanan of Gypsy, sister G M Brady and sister Sharp Potta, and brother Ernest Buchanan. Interment Fry graveyard Montgomery township. Mrs Margaret Elder of East Wheatfield township aged 87 died at daughter Mrs Robert Kerr Seward. She leaves son James N Elder daughter Mrs Kerr and Peeler Elder. Funeral at Armagh Presbyterian Church with Rev McCutcheon and burial in Armagh cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Warren
D. H.C. Warren
Patton
Cambria County
D. A. Buchanan
Gipsy
Thia County
The
Christian Church
Barry B
Ernest Buchanan
G. M. Brady
Sharp Potta
Fen Campbell
Fry
Montgomery Township
Margarext Elder
Margaret Elder
Samuel Elder
East Wheatfield
Robert Kerr
Seward
James N. Elder
East Wheatfield Township
Peeler
Presbyterian Church of Armagh
McCutcheon
Armagh
Local Obituaries Note Harrisburg Widow and Family Links
Mrs Joseph J Sansom of Harrisburg died last Wednesday morning after a cancer illness She is survived by her husband and seven children The husband formerly lived in town and is a son of Mrs Sarah Sansom of Church street Gwin infant son of Mr and Mrs John Wolfe of Cherryhill township died Friday evening of cholera infantum age 18 months Funeral services were led by Rev Williams and interment at Manor graveyard in Cherryhill township Mrs Mary Casey of Biskeville died aged 66 Her burial was in Blairsville cemetery on Saturday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stoneback
Albert K
Pittsburg
Elizabeth
Emilie
Mira
Stoneback
Indiana
Blairsville
Elizabeth Freeland
Livermore
Richard Freeland
Freeland House
Eliza Keener
John B. Notsker
Derry Township
Myndart
Permilla
Joseph J. Sansom
Harrisburg
Gwin
Mire
John 8. Wolfe
Cherryhill Towmship
Rev. Williams
Cherryhill Township
Mary Casey
Biskeville
Heres
Tracks to Be Raised at Bolivar in Summer
The Pennsylvania Railroad will raise tracks at Bolivar next summer to improve a notoriously dangerous crossing blamed for multiple deaths. Improvements mirror those made at Latrobe, though not exactly. In town, two local children, a daughter of Attorney E W Smith and a daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Smith, suffer from scarlet fever, with five town cases in the past ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolivar
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Latrobe
E. W. Smith
North Bixth Street
Elizabeth Smith
Church Street
Farmers in Session at Plumville Institute
Northwestern county farmers attended a two day institute in the United Presbyterian church at Plumville. State lecturers from the agricultural department including Thos J Phillips Wells Cooke and A J Kahler spoke on corn schools fertilizer poultry farming soil fertility lime and crop growth while local leaders led questions and discussions fostering better farming practices. The program featured recitations songs and instrumental music with a full house on both days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Institute
Plumville
United Presbyterian Church
Noah Seanor
State Agricultural Department
Thos. J. Phillips
Chester
Wella Cooke
Washington, D. C
J. Kahler
Lycoming County
J. O. DeLancey
Edna Stachal Eaay
Eanice Kirkpatrick
Atring Band
Barnard
Wilda
Wells Cooke
Grant Schrecengost
Bowser
Elder Falton
A. H. Mabon
Prank Marshall
A. J. Kahler
A.S. Morrow
Thos. J. Philtips
Social Functions At Stegeton This Week End
Social calendar notes a home on Ninth Street hosting an event by Mr and Mrs A W Mabon of Church Street with over 100 Stegeton residents invited for tomorrow evening. Mrs W F Neds of Rommoyne will also attend, counter ation listed as $275.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steget
Tomorromr
A. W. Mabon
Church Chert
Endertainien
Also Mentioned on This Page
Giles Gir
Colinends
Wao. Brinkman
Billy
William Neal
Blacklick Township
Neal
J. A. Campbell
Brushvalley Township
H. W. Miller
Erma Cunningham
First
Second Ward
Miss Cunningham
Paul B. Hasinger
J. Richard Clemente
G. R. Churchill
Water Street
Churchill
Library Hall
Tonnelton
J. H. Elkin
Porter
Jefferson County
Tunnelton
Kiskiminitas Quarries Company
Conemaugh Coal Company
Horace
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
James Corbett
Pine Flats
C. B. DeLancey
Blandabury
John A. Campbell
I. W. Lower
John
Dias
Mrs
Andohn
Taylor
Young Congregation
Mbs
County
Pensions and Postal Matters
D. H. C. Warren
Farmers IN Session
Institute
A. S. Morrow
Ips
J. Lydick
N. Seanor
J. R. Stewart
Gre
Christ Exc‘ecopal
Andrew Carnegie
Whitehead
Ee Seaeamaiak
Comte
Carnegie
M. EF. Ae
Ee Ecos Ee Eee
Episcopal Church
W. F. Nedf
Rommoyne
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