First Days Court Term Opens With Grand Jury Work
The March term of the court opened Monday with grand jury work and few cases on the calendar. Judge White praised constables for tax collection, urged tardy districts to speed up, and six bastard children were reported. Constable Frank Craft of Nolo leads the grand jury with foreman J. H. Brilhart. True bills include fornication and adultery cases, and a spicy maintenance case set at $2.50 weekly. The Me Clementa and Davis cross suits for amenity proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Grand Jury
Frank Craft
Nolo
J. H. Brilhart
Town
Commonwealth Va
Amelia Moore
R. F. Dilts
Wm. Adams
Katie Buch
Mary Buterhaugh
Margaret Smail
Martha Smail
Annie Wyncoop
C. A. Conner
William Hamill
William Bis
Jas
Me Clementa
J. C. ‘Davison
Amency
Four Properties Sold By Local Real Estate Agent
Mr J L Orr of town, active in real estate last week, sold his farrow east of town to Messrs Jann A and John Bennet for 1000. He bought the Elizabeth Wachob property on west Philadelphia street for 1100, to be used by his mother in April. On Saturday he sold the lot on South Seventh Street to William DeArme of White township for 1050. Dedrme will build and move to town. Also sold was the Hick McKee farm in Rayne township, 168 acres, to Dr. McHenry for 7820. The Hile lot and the Wachob property were sold through Wettling & Crossman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Orr
Farrow
Jann A
John Bennet
Tina
Elizabeth Wachub
West Philadelphia Street
Orr
April
South Seventh Street
Jacob
Tayloraville teacher charged with cruelty to child
Elmer Lydie of Taylora ville swore out a charge of cruelty to children against Mollie McCrea, a Tayloraville teacher. The accusation follows the whippings of Charles Lydie, eight, who bore bruising on his back after a session with a heavy hickory rod. The school board may act this week to resolve the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Lydie
Tayloraville
Squire J. A. Crossman
Mollie McCrea
Miss McCrea
Charles
Lydie
Board of
Leard Bill Seeks Amendment to Brooks Law on Liquor Licenses
In the state legislature Representative M. K. Leard proposes an amendment to the Brooks law affecting liquor licenses. The bill would require judges to deny applications when remonstrances exceed petitions, known as the Leard Bill. Also reported: a teacher, Miss Pearl Bash, resigns to pursue journalism studies at the University of Michigan. Dr Charles Steck to lecture on character at Homer City and Blairsville churches. Armstrong County clerk grants licenses and refusals detailing counts of retail wholesale distillers brewers with several rejections and holds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Leard
Test Made for Tuberculosis in Local Cattle Herds
Deputy State Veterinary Surgeon J H St Clair of town examined Ayrshire cattle owned by Mr Johnston Moorhead Cherryhill township for tuberculosis after a circulated report. The thorough test showed no symptoms and the herd was pronounced the finest in the county with all animals healthy. Nearby herd belonging to John J Oligher also tested negative for the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. St. Clair
Ayrshire
Johnston Moorhead
Cherryhill Township
Moorhead
State Livestock Sanitary Department
St. Clair
Sheriff Sales Light In Kellysburg and Adjacent Townships
Sheriff D. E Thompson sold two lots in Kellysburg from the M C Woodward estate to Austin Condron for 305 dollars and a house and lot in Kellysburg to Henry Prothero for 50 dollars. A further sale to Shannon Pearson, plaintiff, included a two thirds coal interest under 114 acres and 26 acres in White and Center townships, 104 acres with a 16 acre lease in Center, and 18 acres in White and Cherryhill townships for 2800 dollars. Remaining properties were adjourned or stayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E Thompson
Kellysburg
M. C. Woodward
Austin Condron
Henry Prothero
J. M. Guthrie
B. ¥. Pitts
John W. Suttons
White
Center Townships
Center
Cherryhill
Shannon & Pearson
Impersonation case reaches Cleveland court
Prothonotary W R Calhoun reports R D Byrne alias A J Davis was tried and convicted in Cleveland Ohio for impersonating a United States pension examiner and obtaining money. His two colleagues Sheean alias Folsom and Foster alias Foreshaw were arrested on the same charge and to be tried this week. The trio previously operated in Brushvalley township and were arrested for false representation. The charges were withdrawn and the men released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Calhoun
R. D. Byrne
A. J. Davis
Thureday
United States District Court
Cleveland
United States Pension
Sheean
Folsom
Foster
Foreshaw
Brushvalley Township
Marching Company F Heads to Washington DC Parade
Captain S H Hughes commanded Company F and 50 soldiers plus two officers to the national capital for the inaugural parade. Staff officers Mr D M Caldwell and Dr W A Simpson joined the unit. They marched with Pennsylvania regiments and were reviewed by President McKinley. Company F returned home pleased with the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H Hughes
Gey
Washington
D M. Caldwell
W.A. Simpson
Pennsylvania
McKinley
Social Functions Highlight Local Hospitality This Weekend
Mrs Elizabeth Bartlett of Church street hosted a dinner Saturday for her sister Miss Ollie Orr of Pittsburg who has visited recently Mrs B L Tanker and daughter surprised Mr Janker with a gathering of friends at their north of town home Enchre provided chief entertainment Mr and Mrs L M White of Third ward entertained several guests Wednesday evening in honor of Mr Blaine Wegley and bride
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Bartlett
Church Street
Ollie Orr
Pittsburg
B. L. Tanker
Janker
Enchre
L. M. White
Third Ward
Blaine Wegley
Montgomery Jackson Convicted In Somerset County Case
Montgomery Jackson convicted in Somerset County Court for attempted outrage against Leonard Holsopple’s daughter. He received a five year sentence at the Western Penitentiary after a one hour trial. Jackson formerly lived in Blairsville and had prior imprisonment for a similar offense. He also faces connections to a previous case involving G L Wilkinson in Blairsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Jackson
Leonard Holsopple
Holsopple
Somerset County
Western Penitentiary
Jackson
Blairsville
G. L. Wilkinson
Mail Carrier Pleads Guilty To Cruelty Charge
Humane Agent J W Thompson urged cruelty charges against George J Helman a star route mail carrier He pleaded guilty before ecquire J A Crossman and paid a $10 fine plus costs Homer City property changes hands when Homer City resident Mr Campbell Wasner sold land to George H Cribbs for 1200 dollars
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Thompson
George J. Helman
Helman
Ecquire
J. A. Crossman
Homer City
Campbell Wasner
George H. Cribbs
Township
Coal land rush widens in Indiana county buyouts
Multiple coal fields near Indiana and Plum Creek districts are being acquired by investors and capitalists. The Twolick Creek field south east of Indiana, leased by S M McHenry, is nearly sold with payments to landowners in three equal installments and deeds to Prof Frear trustee. Other blocks around Plumville and Rayne Washington townships total thousands of acres, with New York syndicates and local capitalists planning rapid development. Attorney fees and payments to Mikesell and Landfair are noted as part of the ongoing transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twolick Field
S. M. McHenry
White Township
Indiana
Henry Ray
Mary Uncapher
Telford & Stewart
Prof
Frear
State College
Messrs
Mesere
Samuel Fleming
William Smith
Plaom Creek
Crooked Creek
Rayne
Washington Townships
New York
J. N. Banks
John K. Mikesell
J. G. Landfair
Center Township
McCreary Coke Company
Weddings Across Towns Mark Week of Nuptials
A series of local weddings unfolds this week across Latrobe Homer City Derry and nearby townships. Couples include Harry M Kline and Carrie B Mardis James H Fleming and Vernie C Conner J F DeHaven and Mary Walker Charles James Isabella Hamilton John M Kerr Maud Devlin and more with ceremonies held by Aldermen and local clergy. Couples plan to reside in Latrobe and surrounding areas. Local employers and parish settings are noted.
Squire Brows Family Mourns Two Deaths in One Hour
In East Wheatfield township, the home of Mr and Mrs John E Brows, two children died within an hour on Tuesday evening from membranous croup. John aged three and a half died at 4 25 pm, followed 40 minutes later by his sister aged just over one year. Eight children in the family, others suffer from throat ailments. Funeral services were held Thursday at the home by Rev H S McCutcheon of Armagh, with interment in Nineveh cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. 8. McCutcheon
Armagh
Nineveh
James Ferguson
White Township
Upper Twolick
Samuel
Margaret Ferguson
DuBois
Greenwood Cemetery
Margaret Palmer
J. A. Palmer
Bisksville
Marion Canter
R.E. McClure
Blairsville Cemetery
Royal Arcanum claim settled and property sale in town
On Monday H H Steving A T Taylor and Irvin Shaffer representing the Royal Arcanum paid Mrs Ruth Empfield widow of Frank T Empfield 3000 dollars of insurance The deceased had joined since 1893 and contributed 211 The full insurance was paid 29 days after death Another sale reports Armour Mullen bought Coulter Wiggins property on South Tenth street for 1000 dollars
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Steving
A. T. Taylor
Irvin Shaffer
Royal Arcanum
Ruth Empfield
Frank T. Empfield
Armour Mullen
Coulter Wiggins
South Tenth Street
Deaths in Pine and Plainville Reach Widely
William Steffy of Pine township died February 24 at age 64 years, with a long illness. He married Catherine Bowers in 1865. she died last May. Surviving: three sons and five daughters, plus brothers Isaac, George, Henry, and Abraham. Funeral at Mt. Zion Lutheran with Rev. J. Milton Snyder. interment Strongstown cemetery. Richard Shields of Plainville died Monday at 7:30 AM after heart trouble at age 85. His wife had died recently. Surviving children: Mrs. Milton Laney, Mrs. Frank Lydick, Harriet, Clark, O. W., and William. He belonged to the Presbyterian church. Funeral Tuesday with burial in Washington Presbyterian church cemetery in Rayne township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Steffy
Pine Township
Mt. Zion Lutheran Church
Catherine Bowers
Merion Brown
Isaac
George
Henry
East Mahoning Township
Abraham
Marion Center
J. Milton Snyder
Strongstown
Richard Shields
Plainville
Milton Laney
Town
Frank Lydick
Kent
Harriet
Clark
O. W
Washington Township
William
Apollo
Presbyterian Church
Shields
Washington Presbyterian Church
Rayne Township
Isaac Lewis prominent Smathers postmaster dies at 69
Isaac Lewis died at his son Elmer E Lewis's home in Smathers after a long illness. He was 69 and longtime postmaster at Smathers. A Bethel Presbyterian Church member, he lived in the area most of his life. Funeral services will be held at his home at 1 PM with interment in Bethel church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Lewis
Elmer E Lewis
Smathers
Lewis
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Bethel Church
Dodson William D dies at 38 in Johnstown
William D Dodson of Johnstown aged 38 died Saturday at his home from consumption after months of illness. A Ladiaoa native, he lived in Johnstown over 20 years and is survived by his wife three children three brothers and one sister. He was a son of the late Mr and Mrs Robert Dodson of this place. Interment was held in Johnstown on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D Dodson
William D. Dodson
Johnstown
Ladiaoa
Nicholas
Charles
John
Lottie
Robert Dodson
Logan VanHorn
Georgeville
D. W. VanHorn
Giigal. Presbyterian Church
Mrs Idelia Bowser Dies After Short Illness at 28
Mrs Idelia Bowser of West Mahoning township died Monday evening at 7 after a brief illness of tonailli tis. She was 28 and survived by husband A. EH Bowser and two young children. A Mahoning Baptist Church member, her funeral was held Tuesday at 3 PM, Rev D P French officiating, with burial in Mahoning Baptist Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idelia Bowser
A. EH. Bowser
West Mahoning Township
Local Obituaries Create Quiet Farewell For Multiple Residents
Obituaries record the deaths of James Ferguson 62 of White township near Upper Twolick from pneumonia with funeral at Greenwood. Logan VanHorn 89 near Georgeville with interment. Mire William Lloyd Ebenezer 30 from consumption with services by Rev Bracken. Margaret Palmer 23 Bisksville wife of J A Palmer with Blairsville Cemetery burial. infant Zuela Garman of Beringer 1 year 8 months died of spinal meningitis, burial at Satie church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zuela
John D. Garman
Beringer
Satie Church
Matthew T. Jennings Dies at Braddock Aged 31
Matthew T. Jennings of Blairsville died at his home in Braddock on Thursday aged 31. He was survived by his wife, his parents and many brothers and sisters. Interment took place at Braddock on Saturday. Continued on Fourth Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew T. Jennings
Thomas Jennings
Blairsville
Braddock
Temperance groups oppose six hotel liquor license bids
Remonstrances will be filed against six hotel liquor license applicants. The official notice lists New American, Indiana House, Clawson House at the county seat, Commercial Hotel and National House at Glen Campbell, and Henderson House at Cherrytree. Attorney John H. Pieres will present the remonstrances in court. Filing deadline was Monday. hearings set for the fourth Monday of March. Remonstrances must be filed by Thursday, March 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temperance
Cherrytree
New American
Indiana House
Clawson House
Commercial
National House
Glen Campbell
Henderson House
John H. Pieres
Short Sermons Endorsed At Indiana MinIaterial Meeting
The Indiana Miniaterial Association met at the M. E. church with Rev. Dr. A. J. Farman presiding. Rev. G. T. Reynolds led the opening prayer and Rev. W. J. Wilson read a paper on In the Pulpit arguing for concise, analytic sermons. Next meeting set for March 18 at the Presbyterian church with Rev. Sloan presenting Truth as Against Falsehood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Miniaterial Association
M. E
A. J. Farman
G. T. Reynolds
W. J. Wilson
New Town Council Installs New President at City Meeting
New council members were inducted Monday evening with Henry Hall of the Third ward elected president. Other new members are R. Young of the Fourth ward, Harry A. Boggs of the First ward, and J. Wood Clark of the Second ward. Policeman Keller Harris is reelected, and weighmasters Edward Lichteberger and James Bell are retained. Committee appointments and street commissioner election postponed to a special meeting next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hall
Third Ward
Meutherg Ara Mesars
R. Young
Harry A. Boggs
J. Wood Clark
Kellar Harris
Edward Lichteberger
James Bell
Chiliys Frightful Injury to Four Year Old Boy
A Brushvalley township child, the son of George Hill, was severely bitten on the cheek by a vicious horse while at the barn with his grandfather. The horse dragged him by the foot and tore a deep wound exposing jaw and teeth. Dr. George Miller treated the gash with stitches. The injuries are healing and serious results are not expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hill
Brushvalley Township
George Miller
Brushvalley
Fire at Meitcheles Mills destroys postoffice and store
A fire late Friday night destroyed the postoffice and store building at Mitchella Mills where Samuel Crossman served as postmaster and ran a small shop. Estimated losses include $200 in store.goods, a small amount of mail, and about $15 in stamps. Origin unknown but circumstances suggest arson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchella Mills
Samuel Crossman
Crossman
Veteran Couple Celebrates Sixty Year Union in South Mahoning
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Neff of South Mahoning township marked their 61st wedding anniversary, having lived together in the same township since their 1840 marriage. Neff, born 1814, and Mary Jane Farnsworth Neff, born 1818, raised six sons and two daughters, with all sons alive. The couple, both aged near 87 and 91, remain active on their farm near Rousmoyne and cherish community life and politics, Neff voting in 17 presidential elections since 1836.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Neff
South Mahoning Township
Neff
South Mahoning’ Township
Plumville
Mary Jane Farnsworth
Ohio
Smicksburg
Thomas Wilson
Silas
du Bois
John
Punxsutawney
Ezra
Reynoldaville
E. L
East End
Pittaburg
Doreey
New Kensington
A. A
Rousmoyne
New
John P Elkin
Pennsylvania
Evoch Farnsworth
Bellwood
Farnsworth
Near Deaths Door Infections Claim Two Citizens
Rayne township resident Abraham Moore aged 79 is in critical condition with malignant diphtheria and likely to die. White township's George Dickey Jr aged over 1 is dying from pneumonia according to his physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Moore
Rayne Township
George Dickey, Jr
White Township
Dickey
Letter From Sister in Havana Describes Cuba Sights
Mrs Frank Douglass of town received a letter from her sister Mrs Roger who, after health travels in Florida, now resides in Havana Cuba She lists Morro Castle fortifications wreck of the Maine hospital where American troops are treated and the cathedral housing Columbus body She reports health improvement and says the south suits lungs better.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Douglass
Roger
Florida
Havana
Cuba
Morro Castle
Sampson
Maine
United States
Relief Corps Entertainment At Library Hall March 14
The Women’s Relief Corps, a patriotic group aiding old soldiers and widows, seeks patronage for an event in Library Hall on Thursday evening March 14. Reserved seats go on sale at Hall’s Book Store starting next Monday at 9 o’clock. Also noted are a pheasant domestication by Cornelius Rowley and livestock shipments to Salford and Barto, plus a YMCA basketball game featuring Pitts against Indiana at Library Hall with a postponed Kiski tilt to March 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relief Corps
Women’s Relief Corps
Library Hall
Hall
Pitts
Indiana
Kiski
Herron Buys Lizzie Knee Property On Railroad Avenue
Mr Will Herron of town purchased the Lizzie Knee property on Railroad avenue Monday He plans to improve the home and expects to occupy it soon Communion services at the Baptist church last subbuty united 34 persons with the congregation This addition plus the 54 new members since January 1 reflects church growth
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Herron
Lizzie Knee
Railroad Avenue
Baptist Church
Timber tract sale by Wehrle heirs and partners
Will Operate Timber Tract Mesars Wehrle and two Punxsutawney businessmen have bought 1060 acres in Bafflington and Jackson townships Cambria county from the late B L Wehrle estate. The 7 million feet timberland is coal underlaid. New owners plan a sawmill and expect cutting and sawing within three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesars
W. P
E. N. Wehrle
Punxeutawney
Bafflington Township
This County
Jackson Township
Cambria County
B. L Wehrle
Doctor Bryson Returns to Creekside Practice
Dr J A Bryson, once located at Creekside, returns to his former Creekside practice at the solicitation of prominent residents of the neighborhood. He had practiced medicine there before moving to town and now resumes service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Bryson
Creekside
Tyson
Entertained Friends at Ahabensente Club Event
The Ahabensente Club entertained the Normal school faculty at the Club's Normal chapel last Wednesday evening. The program featured four character impersonations by Mr. BRIMAr, among other acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ahabensente
Normal School
Normal Chapel
Brimar
Accident in Armstrong Township Slips Wagon Into Ditch
Mr Matthew Saddler of Armstrong township was riding in a wagon that slid into a ditch on Monday, ejecting the driver and causing serious back injuries. Harvey Hoover was arrested in Johnstown on Wednesday and brought here for a charge of fornication and bastardy by Neece of Garfield, before Squire J W.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Saddler
Armstrong Township
Harvey
Hoover
Johnstown
Neece
Garfield
Squire J. W
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Grm_ID JURY
Leard
Mies Pearl Bush
Westmont
Miss Bash
W. D. Bash
Indiana Normal School
Charles Steck
Lutheran Church
Homer City Presbyterian Church
Blairaville Presbyterian Church
Armstrong County
Patton
Yension
National Capital
Thomas Sutton
John F. Steving
B. 8. Sloan
Wm. M. Evyarta
Wm. M. Evarts
Ascutney
Edward P. Grove
Philadelphia
Sharrette’ Shoe Store
Philadelphia Street
Grove
Coalin
ING Capitalists
Twolick Creek
Plum Creek
Kline-Mardis
Harry M. Kline
Latrobe
Carrie B. Mardis
Cramer
Johustown
W. J. Lambert
Mx Kline
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Will B Campton
Conemaugh Township
Jessie M. Ebert
Derry Township
Westmoreland County
5. B. Laverty
James Hamilton
Charles James
Isabella Hamilton
Squire J. E. Miller
Kebe-Devlin
John M. Kerr
Maud D. Devlin
Elderton
O. H. Milligan
East Wheatfield
A. H Bowser
Logan VA Horn
D William Lloyd
Mire
Willian Lloyd
Ebenezer
Josephine
Darry
Jacksonville M. E. Church
Bracken
AMES
Council
Chiliys
Meitcheles Mills
Death's Door
Ony
Cornelius Rowley
Ord
Rowley
J. S. Boucher
Salford
J. K. Boucher
Mali
Barto
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