Court Receives New Instructions From Judge White
The Indiana county court room heard Judge White issue new directions to constables and grand jurors. He urged active arrest powers for suspected offenders, warned of local crimes including horse theft and illegal liquor sales, and emphasized using magistrate settlements to reduce court load. Foreman J. D. Dickey and constable D. A. Rigbie were appointed as parts of the open term process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
East Mahoning
Center
Buffington
Pine
Conemaugh
West Wheatfield
White Townships
West Mahoning Township
Good
Little Mahoning
Smicksburg
Indiana Borough
Blacklick Township
D. A. Rigbie
J. D. Dickey
Center Township
Grand Jeary
Grand Jury
Maet Grand Jury
Indiana County
Court items from Center township and nearby towns
Legal notices and results include a school district view enlargement in Center township with requests for review, a West Indiana borough freeholders petition to detach land toward Indiana borough, and various court actions in the area. Naturalizations granted for Philip Bender and Joseph Menaskey. several civil actions and judgments opened or denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithport
Locust Lane
Harry M. Barrett
Center Township
Nancy J. Byers
W. J. Byers
West Indiana
Indiana
Fair Ground
Harrison Little
Faculty Hosts Memorable Reception at Normal College
The Normal College faculty entertained students and guests with a March 1 reception. Hosts Dr. and Mrs. Waller Miss Leonard and Dr. Schmucker greeted arrivals in the parlor as halls were arranged like rooms. Mr. Apple sang a vocal solo and attendees enjoyed dainty dining and socializing before departing after a cordial sendoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal
Waller
Failure at Homer City Merchant Makes an Assignment
John Coy a Homer City merchant assigned to C W Sutton for creditors. Sutton to straighten affairs, aims to finish in weeks. Coy says bad business mood caused nonpayment. $1,000 judgment against Coy. assets about $5,000, liabilities $3,000. he asserts creditors will not lose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Coy
Homer City
C. W. Sutton
Sutton
Coy
Scarlet fever rages in Bolivar with forty cases and deaths
Scarlet fever sweeps Bolivar as physicians struggle to control its rapid spread. Forty cases have been reported and several deaths occur, with the illness mainly striking children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolivar
Well Digging Tragedy: man falls eighteen feet after gas
John Egley a South Fourth street resident is near death after blasting a well on Monday. He was lowered into the shaft, exposed to gas, lost consciousness and fell eighteen feet onto loose stone. He suffered severe head and back wounds and possible internal injuries. his wife and family await his fate as doctors treat him at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Egley
South Fourth Street
Weat
Indiana
Egley
Wm. Bailey
Bailey
Mr. Bailey
Mr. Egley
Prothonotary Peeler and Tirzah Bowers Wed at M E Parsonage
Prothonotary J Elder Peeler and Miss Tirzah Bowers of White township married by Rev M M Sweeny at the M E parsonage on Wednesday evening. Only Rev Sweeny's family witnessed. They will reside on West Philadelphia street after April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Elder Peeler
Tirzah Bowers
White Township
M. M. Sweeny
M. E. Parsonage
Rev. Sweeny
Sarah Bowers
West Philadelphia Street
Demented Britash valley man eludes Indiana County officers
George McCormick, described as a demented wanderer, has been at large in Indiana County for weeks. He was seen in Homer recently and evaded capture despite efforts by officers. He wears a blanket with a cross and holds vague religious beliefs. if caught he will be sent to an insane asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McCormick
Britash Valley Township
Indiana County
Homer
McCormick
Little Gave Bail In Necromancy Charge Case
John Little of Green township posted 300 bail after being charged by David Black of South Mahoning with necromancy. The case, before Squire Marlin in Indiana, involves representations to Miss Jane Black leading to possession of her farm. Witnesses required and settlement possible. Little retains the farm for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Little
Green Township
David Black
South Mahoning Township
Squire Marlin
Indiana
Black
Jane
Pringle
Little
Miss Black
Jimmy Rughs Bad Luck Lost Pocketbook in Penn Run
James Rough Jr of Penn Run operated a livery and on a trip to Indiana purchased feed from Mack & Rays. He paid with coin and left with $100 cash and $55 in notes in a leather pocketbook hidden in his vest. On returning home he found the pocketbook missing and has searched in vain for the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rough, Jr
Penn Run
James
Indiana
Mack & Ray’s
Tough Feed for Hogs Near Armagh
A citizen reported that hogs near Armagh were fed dead horse flesh after horses were shot. The horse flesh was skinned and sold to men who fed it to large droves of pigs, revealing a disturbing practice in the area.
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Armagh
West Indiana Council Elects Officers in New Session
West Indiana Council met Monday evening and swore in new members C. H. Wood and John M. Daugherty. R. F. Walker was chosen president, Edward Sutton clerk, Frank Douglass treasurer, and A. C. Reed weighmaster. No street commissioner was elected. Committee appointments and tax levy postponed to next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Indiana
C. H. Wood
John M. Daugherty
R. F. Walker
Edward Sutton
Frank Douglass
A. C. Reed
Death of Amos Ross at 17 in Brushvalley area
Amos Ross son of G W Ross died suddenly after attending M E church services in Mechanicsburg. He was taken ill at Trudy's store, rallied, walked home two miles, fell sick again at night and died next morning. Interment today. Also police reports: Chief Smith jailed Ed Hamilton for disorderly conduct after a Saturday arrest. ten day imprisonment for refusing to pay a $10 fine. Hamilton accused Handiton of carrying concealed weapons. preliminary grand jury hearing planned. Also note tensorial artist Fred Selig plans to build a house this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Ross
G. W. Ross
Brushvalley
M. E. Church
Mechanicsburg
Trudy
Miller
Smith
Ed Hamilton
Burgéas Weir
Offcer Smith
Handiton
Grand Jury
Fire destroys barn and contents in Banks Township
A barn belonging to Henry Prothere of Hortons burned Saturday night near Urey post office in Banks Township. The barn and its contents including grain and 15 tons of hay were consumed. The dam was insured for 500 dollars and contents for 100, total loss about 800 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Prothere
Hortons
Urey
Banks Township
Swan & Simpeon
Pennsylvania Stake Encampment Meets in Philadelphia
The Adjutant General's report lists 43 794 members and 25 601 spent on relief during the year. Commander William Emeley of Philadelphia leads the organization with Senior Vice Commander Alf erd Daste of Wilkes Barre and Junior Vice Commander J Bayem of Houtwdale.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Adjutant General
William Emeley
Alferd Daste
Wilkes Barre
J. ¥. Bayem
Houtedale
Tea party honor at Philadelphia for Miss Hildebrand
A Philadelphia couple Mr and Mrs El8s Keeper hosted a Monday tea for their Boston friend Miss Ide Hildebrand. The event welcomed guests and reflected social ties between cities, with guests noted as Pipten attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mm. EL
Philadelphia
Mies Ide Hildebrand
Boston
Pittern
Revival Services in Library Hall by Major Hilton and Mr TaBen
Revival services in Library Hall Washington D C open mornings afternoons and evenings for two weeks. Major George A Hilton will lead with Guat C Tuller as vocalist. Hilton described as earnest evangelist with nationwide success and Tuller as gifted singer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Sweet Singer
Grant C. TaBen
Library Hall
George A. Hilton
Guat C. Tuller
Major Hilton
Tuller
Kingdom of Christ
West Newton
Nitor
Nesses
South Side Presbyterian Church
Moody and Sankey
Moody
March union prayer meetings announced with schedule
Notices list March 12 start for union prayer meetings with three daily sessions. Topics include Abiding in Christ and The Joy of the Christian Life with multiple speakers and locations. A new mail service feature is noted for Mnnewilie at 9:10 am tram, with public notice about posting choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Swemey
Afarmeyn
Matthew
Mim Leenens
Waity
Besabey
Chetet
Jobe
Mes
March Zist
Joba Ekik
Jans Aserneen
Lake
de. Miller
Cosinthians
de Waller
Adber Noon
Tomek
Mira
E.G. Themon
Manicured Theft Report From White Township
Seme me entered the residence of J W McGaughey in White township during evening hours and stole two dozen of fruit and other items. McGaughey pursued the thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. McGaughey
White Township
Mr. McGaughey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ted
Justices of the Peace
Act of Assembly
Jacob Bartlebaugh
Young Township
W. W. Coulter
T. E. Irwin
Irwin
Canoe Township
Aaron States
Samuel Lewis
Harry Garris
Bond
Commonwealth
Conrad Norr
Oscar Fink
George Huffman
Cush Creek
Gettysburg
Montgomery Township
Harvey Russell
John McCracken
Glenn Campbell
Rumbaugh’s Row
Salieburg
Samuel Lightcap
Lucinda Brandon
J. M. Work
J. L. Kinter
Grant Township
C. G. Furman
Louisa Coleman
W. H. Coleman
W. W. Stransser
P. White
Philip Bender
Joseph Menaskey
Austria
Wm Cooper
B. Young
Silas M. Clark
John MacClaran
Korough
J. Wood Clark
A. L. Sutton
G. L. Clawson
Benjamin Duncan
John Stiles
Charles Stiles
Cyrus Crabbs
Dell W. Taylor Va
A. K. Stear
D. B. Stear
Cyrus Crabb
J. F. McShane
Shaffer
H. D. Shaffer
Jimmy Rugh
Fred Selig
Meimuer
G. A. B. State Eneor
Miss Hildebrand
Mali
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