Juror Charged With Accepting Bribe In Damages Case
Grand jury returns true bills including J G Brink charged with bribery after state ment by detective 5 B Cole reveals bribery plot over damages awarded to James H White against Pennsylvania Railroad. Brink held for court. witness testimony and varied court actions follow along with related indictments and local proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Brink
Brink
Josiah Neal
Squire Oro
James H. White
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
West Penn
White
Brisk
Pittsburg
Court House
Cole
Water Street
W. C. Lukehart
Blairsville
Nisi
John Lowman
Thomas T. Lowman
Kelly-Jones Co
H. Empfield
Dorr Va
L. C. Hasinger Co
Chas
Hrma Palmer
Aguault
Charles Palmer
Emma Palmer
Abraham Layne
Ernest
Frances Harrington
Perkame Place
Mike Harrington
W. J. White
Blatraville
Joe
Leonard Serenata
Wilgus
J. P. Koosera
Rosa Seransia
Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County Deeds Filed
Deeds recorded show Wesley Asking selling 1 acre in Pine to Penn Mary Coal Co for 200 dollars. Joseph Zabroski sells 2 Canoe lots to Matis Hlukany for 60 dollars. Jacob and William Nesbitt transfer 146 acres in Conemaugh to Matilda Nesbitt for 1500 dollars. Thomas Fieitz sells Green lot to John Kwashnak for 125 dollars. Anna B. Ralston transfers 6 acres in White to H. M. Wissinger for 205 dollars. Frank H. Zimmers sells Blake ville lot to Charles J. Short for 950 dollars. Solomon W. Weaver sells 77 acres in South Mahoning to James T. Luke hart for 2800 dollars. Harry E. Bence sells Dixonville lot to Charles L. and Logan C. Bence for 3500 dollars. John McMessak transfers 4% lot in Burrell to Simon Biluoko for 1200 dollars. Porter McClarren sells 40 acres in Blacklick to James D. Cramer for 500 dollars. Findley Cameron transfers 71 acres in Pine to Martin B. Cameron for 460 dollars. D. F. Rinn sells 3% lot in Indiana to E. 5. Campbell for 5000 dollars. George Copera sells lot in Montgomery to Andy Katcher for 156 dollars. Charles M. Furman sells lot in Creek side to Sadie E. Kunkle for 1550 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Wesley
Pine
Penn Mary Coal Co
Joseph Zabroski
Canoe
Matis Hlukany
Jacob
William Nesbitt
Conemaugh
Matilda Nesbitt
Thomas Fieitz
Green
John Kwashnak
Anna B. Ralston
White
H. M. Wi
Porter McClarren
Blacklick
James D. Cramer
Findley Cameron
Martin B. Cameron
D. F. Rinn
Indiana
E. 5. Campbell
George Copera
Montgomery
Andy Katcher
Charles M. Furman
Creekside
Sadie E. Kunkle
J Wood Clark Elected President Of The Council
J Wood Clark was elected president of the council as new members were sworn in. Borough officials across wards were re elected. salaries for Chief Keller Harris and Policeman Frank Schrader were raised. borough engineer Thomas I Pealer and street commissioner James Gompers continued in office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Graff
Hamilton
A A. C. Ferrier
J. Wood Clark
Leslie Pattison
J. M. Wachob
John A. Taylor
Keller Harris
Frank Schrader
Thomas I. Pealer
James Gompers
Edward Lichteberger
D. RB. Pringle
W. H. Fleming
J. R. Richards
Four Shelocta coal tracts sold to Buffalo group
Buffalo Rochester Pittsburg interests, through attorney John Scott, buy four Shelocta area coal tracts totaling nearly 500 acres for 40 dollars an acre. Purchases include 47 acres north of Shelocta from J Wood Clark, 123 acres from William Robin Jr, 75 acres from John F Russell, and 228 acres from Harriet Walker near Curry Run. Pensions issued to district residents include Henry Myers, Daniel Miller, John Cessna, William Fitzgerald, Henry Harmon, Mary Silvis, William Manners, Evan Thomas, Hannah Young, William Shaffer, William Strutt, and William Campbell with amounts from 12 to 24 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Scott
Buffalo, Rochester
J. N. Langham
Henry Myers
Britash Valley
Daniel Miller
Elderton
John Cessna
Yatesboro
William Fitzgerald
Arcadia
Henry Harmon
Strattonville
Mary C. Silvis
New Bethlehem
William H. Manners
Brookville
Evan Thomas
Parkers Landing
Hannah WN. Young
Clarion
William C. Shaffer
Punxsutawney
William Strutt
East Brady
William Campbell
Four Properties Sold By Sheriff At Friday Sale
Sheriff sale records show four properties sold Friday at the courthouse. Engle heirs and Griffiths figures appear, with sale prices ranging from 260 to 1200 dollars and a 420 dollar Cherryhill township parcel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
North Josephine
Percy H. Engle
A. W. Engle
John Griffith
Chestnut Street
Edith B. Griffith
M. C. Engle
W. L. Devinney
Two Capitol Grafters Must Go to Prison
Former Auditor General William P. Snyder and ex Superintendent J M Shumaker, convicted in the Capitol graft cases, are ordered by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to begin two-year prison terms in Harrisburg. Both say they will submit to imprisonment, maintaining innocence, after appeals failed. Sanderson and Mathues, implicated in the furniture bills, had died. the defendants faced fines of 500 dollars and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Supreme Court
Philadelphia
William P. Snyder
J. M. Shumaker
State Capitol
Superior Court
Quarter Sessions Court
Dauphin County
Harrisburg
Snyder
Shumaker
John H. Sanderson
Capitol
William L. Mathues
Media
Sanderson
Mathues
James M. Shumaker
Johnstown
Iam
Marely
Carson
Peary
The Mus Fratival At Indiana Presbyterian Church
The third annual innate festival at the Presbyterian church in Indiana runs March 28 and 29. The Pittsburg orchestra, with soloists Reinald Werrerath and J Barnes Wells, both nationally renowned, will perform. Local singers Miss Farin Miss Hanley and Adna Cogswell will participate in the Messiah and Minnehaha roles. Season tickets $2 for three concerts, with singles $1 to $1.49.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Indiana
Pittsburg
New York City
Reinald Werrerath
J. Barnes Wells
Miss Farin
Miss Hanley
Normal Conservatory
Adna Cogswell
New York
Werrerath
Mr. Werrerath
Mr. Wells
Wrigley
Mr. Cogswell
Cogswell
White Township Women Make Garments for Children
Mrs. Harriet Fleming hosts a Wednesday gathering of neighbors and friends who bring dress goods to convert into children's garments. The event reflects community sentiment and assistance for local welfare initiatives in White Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Fleming
White Township
Elders Ridge Academy Decision At Trustee Meeting
The Elders Ridge Academy in Youngstown Township faces a sheriff's sale postponed to today. A wealthier proposer has offered terms to revive the school and permit reopening, else the property goes to sale next Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elders Ridge Academy
Young Township
Board of Trustees
A Story for the Gulls and New Serial Announced
The closing chapter of The Blind Brother appears this week in the Progress, followed by the opening of a new serial. The forthcoming tale targets families, especially girls and young women, promising top quality fiction with a moral component. Watch for the opening chapter.
Rockefeller to share wealth via charity foundation plan
Rockefeller proposes dividing his fortune into three parts with two thirds going to the public and one third to his family. He asks Congress to sanction a five hundred million dollar foundation for large-scale charitable works. Also notes revival meetings and political greetings for Congressman Langham. Fatal injuries claim the life of Walter Calderwood, son of Mr and Mrs W S Calderwood, after a freight accident near Rochester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller
Congress
Rockefeller
Walter
Calderwood
Kane
Regidenta
Rochester Milla
Personal BREVITIES from a county seat town in clear OCR voice
Georemaville resident Robert Ro Aivalett attends court this week while Miss Agnes Lytle of Scottdale visits relatives. Numerous locals travel to Punxsutawney and Brookville, attend court, visit Indiana relatives, or host guests from Blairsville, Johnstown, Pittsburg, and Marion Center. A sheriff's sale report appears, and locals praise the Progress newspaper as a trusted local record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ro Aivalett
Georemaville
Agnes Lytle
Scottdale
James P. Watson
Biniaville
John D. Garman
Cherry Tree
HI Johnston
Near Town
Punxgutawney
Captain of Plymouth to be staged by Indiana High seniors
The graduating class of Indiana High plans a May performance titled The Captain of Plymouth replacing the naval literary program. Seniors with juniors and freshmen will present the play about Miles Standish featuring roles such as Miles Standish John Alden Ross Getty Elder Brewster Irwin Shick and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana High School
Naval
Jruniors
Plymouth
Lfe
Miles Standish
John Fleck
John Alden
Ross Getty
Elder
Brewster
Irwin Shick
Eirasmus
John Sexton
Wattawamut
Clarence Meck
Reckfuot
Charing Levine
Richard
Lisle Moorhead
Stephen
Murray Coon
Gilbert
John Campbell
Theodore
Alexander Kimpson
Priscila
June Swan
Katonia
Mary Martin
Mercy
Margaret Campbell
Charity
Anna McFarland
Bessle Bache
Mary
Margaret Loughry
Martha
Bessie Dicks
Hester
Guin Hastings
Ruth
Ana Stewart
PARRVIEW HAD REAL SENSATION Three Dwellings Struck by Lightning
During a Sunday evening electrical storm three Fairview dwellings west of town were struck by lightning. The homes of Harry Long Jas McGaughey and Alex Gray suffered varying damage but there were no serious fires. Mrs Long was slightly shocked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
Harry Long
Jas »McGaughey
Alex Gray
McGaughey
Family Sorely Stricken Two Sons Die Within Three Days
In McDonald Pennsylvania Mr and Mrs John B Smith mourn the loss of their eldest son Philip C Smith nine, who died at West Penn hospital Pittsburgh after injuries from coasting on Wednesday. Their infant son William Warren four months also died the prior Tuesday. The father is J G Smith of Elkin and well known in the northern county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Smith
McDonald
William Warren
Weddings of a Week Anderson-Arms
Mr T McChesney Anderson and Miss Sara BE Arms of Flandreau D Dakota will wed today at the bride’s home. Anderson is a rural mail carrier and Spanish American War veteran. Arms is daughter of Rev D C Arms of Blandrea Rightnear fins. Royal Rightnear of Jolmetown and mma 2 of Lacklick wed in Johna town Thursday. Groom works at Cambria steel works. The couple will reside in that eddys. William-Cameron Mr Robert St Willams and Miss Hagel M Cameron of Homer City wed Friday at the bride’s parents home by Rev I A Richards. Wyncoop secretary treasurer of Stephen Merritt Company in New York. Wynkoop has 11 years with Stephen Merritt Burial Co. McKee named general superintendent of Kimma Evans Farm Association in Pittsburg earning nearly $4000. Tomb elected principal of Georgeville select school. Steve Kopper and brother John Kopper die from pneumonia within a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HH. B. McIntire
Jacksonville
Christy Strayer
Ridley Park
Indiana
J. Clark Flude
Wil
Merding
J. G. McCreery
Strongstown
Harve White
Milton Segar
Canoe Township
A. E. Fairbanks
Rossiter
A. C. Tiger
Llortons
John S. Johnston
Weat School Street
Homewood
Belle Speedy
Conemauga Township
C. W. Senior
Town
Punxsutawney Friends
David Baun
Punxsutawney
D. M. Milter
Pittsburg
J. M. Laughlin
North Sixth Street
R. Wilson
W. T. Wilson
Church Street
A. T. Moorhead
Chestnut Street
John Barr
Brookville
Barr
George K. Kline
Johnstown
T. B. Clark
North Ninth Street
G. P McCartney
A. B. Campbell
Indiana Provision Company
Joseph Hines
South Seventh Street
Mitchells Mills
Pearl Mountain
George Griffith
South Mahoning Township
May Davis
L. M. Lewis
South Eleventh Street
Lola McGregor
Elleworth McGregor
Marion Center
Charles R. Work
Detroit
Mich
Bert Roof
Railroad Avenue
George McGoy
Vandergrift
Penn
C. Fl. Bee
Sarah Tryan
W. J. Dodson
Must Water Street
Virginia Hancock
St. Paul, Mann
West Lebanon
Misa Hancock
Washington, D. C
St. Paul
J. Bryson McGara
Colorado
McGara
Henry I¢. Shields
Rewle Thompson
Behool Street
Bulmer E. Dinger
West Mahoning Township
Progress
Dinger
George Steffy
Homer City
Susie Uncapher
Strongestowh
Progras
Steffy
National Guard
Rev
D. C. Armas
M. RB
Blandrea
Rightnear-fins
Royal Rightnear
Jolmetown
Ding
Lacklick
Johna
Hey. Ti
G. McDowell
Cambria Steel Works
Eddys
Iamid
New York
Hurry 8
Wyncoop
M. H. Wyncoop
Near Marion
Stephen Merritt Company
New York City
Mero Wynkoop
Stephen Merritt Burial Co
Metropolia
Elis Unuy Fodlana County
Willim C. McKes
J. M. McKee
Wayne Avenue
Kimma Evans Farm Association
Mr. McKee
Indiana Normal
Wuil
Rankin Tomb
D. H. Tomb
Georgeville
Deaths of a Week Reflect Local Families
Summary of obituaries from Washington township and nearby areas. Mary Jane McCausland died after a brief illness following her husband George McCausland who passed earlier from pneumonia. Caroline Thompson Shields died at 86 after a long life marked by church work. Ida Buchanan Laird and Margaret Brown are noted among local residents who died recently, with details on families and burial places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Township
Caroline Thompson Shields Io
Indian County
Pittsburg
George McCausland
Mary Jane McCausland
Willet
Wiliam Kinter
Tanoma
Charles G.shank
South Third Street
H. F. King
The
Baptist Church
Washington Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frederick C. Maize
Josephine
M. Kilbaugh
Daha Ior
Biante
Ce Mager
Starfor
Lang
Dixonville
Allegheny Conference
Wesleyan Methodist Connection
Church of America
Glen Campbell
Cresson
Pennsylvania Railroad
Gleen Cambell
Laroie
Mahaffey
H. Keough
Clymer
H. J. Muldren
B. Campbell
Jeage Rodksy
Supreme Court
Snydan
Wil Tench
Kath
GULLS
Plainville Presbyterian Church
Sagamore
A. C. Poweall
Marion Center Presbyterian Church
Langham
Washington
LH. S. Shin Tors
Parrview
Puemonia Olavna
Kame
Steve Kopper
John Kopper
Graceton
Jane McCausland
Caroline T. Shields
Caroline Thompson Shields
Henry Kinter Shields
Rayne Township
Reale Shielda Thompson
School Street
Shielda
Robert and
Mary Leasure Thompson
Kelgeburg
S. C. Thompson
Henry K. Shields
Old Shields
Washington Presbyterian Church
Kellysburg
R. Linus
Clara McGara
Fort Morgan
Colo
Ida Speedy
Reale
Thompson
Old Home Church
Ida F. Hilberry
Ida L. Hilberry
John Hilberry
Kittanning
Ida Buchanan
William Buchanan
George
Dame
Horace
Charles
May
Clarence
Blair
Carroll
J. M., Wood
Mead Buchanan
Home
Charles and
Berton Buchanan
Maude Walker
Frank Fleming
Marion Genter
Merle Engle
Tadlang
Slatelick Baptist Church
Armatrong County
William Laird
Hlairaville
John
Rachel Laird
Adams County
Blakavilla
Blalaville
Lutheran Church
Anna Hill
Millar
Frank
Richard Laird
Blatravitte
Thoms Alexander Cochrane
Thomas Alexander Cochrane
Saltsburg
Pittaburg
Cammito Carlo
Punxeutawney
Virginia
Velma
South Fourth Ety
Rsade
Bhelocta
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