Acquittal in White Township adultery case shocks court
The jury found William F. Hamill not guilty of adultery and bastardy charged by Mary Kanarr in a widely watched case. The trial drew a full courtroom, with expert testimony and alibi offered by Hamill, and the jury returned verdict after deliberating about two hours. Costs were to be paid by Hamill, with post verdict motions filed by his counsel. Additional cases included Mary Bartlebaugh and relatives for keeping a disorderly house, several divorce actions, and other indictments set for further action as the term proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Township
Commonwealth Va
William F. Hamill
Mary Kanarr
Jacob Kanarr
Hamill
Toto
W. M. Mahan
John Hi. Pierce
J. N. Banks
J. Telford
D. B. Taylor
Com Toonwealth
Mary Bartlebaugh
Margaret Smail
Martha
Hooverhurst
Glen Campbell
Charles Conner
Montgomery Township
Commonwealth
James McClemente
John C. Davison
Surety of the Peace
Davison
Clark
Jennie J. Clark
William L. Rhodes
Sarah M. Rhodes
James
Moore
Nettie Moore
Wm. B. George
Wm. Morris
R. M. Morig
Meeting of New Council elects street commissioner
At a special meeting of the town council on Monday John R. Bryan was elected street commissioner on the second ballot. Other applicants were Andrew Ferrier and Joseph Van Leer. Robert Mullen was re elected borough civil engineer. Committee appointments named George R. Stewart William Pattison Henry Hall nee J. Smith Haugh Bell J. T. Finance J. Weol Clark George W. Swan B. E. Young J. L. Orn Jobo R. Carnahan Harry A. Boggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Bryan
Andrew Ferrier
Joseph van Leer
Robert Mullen
George R. Stewart
William Pattison
Henry Hall
J. L. Orn
Jobo R. Carnahan
Harry A. Boggs
Mascot comic opera staged by town youth
Tomorrow evening Library Hall hosts a three act Mascot comic opera by 40 local performers under Prof. John L. Apple. It is billed as the funniest opera yet and features music and marches. Proceeds benefit the Women’s Relief Corps. over 300 seats sold after Monday sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Apple
Fon
Women’s Relief Corps
Blairsville Welcomes Major Plate Glass Plant Arrival
The Columbia Plate Glass Company plans a Blairsville plant employing 300 workers initially, with potential to double within a year. Five brick buildings will be built as work proceeds, aiming for rapid completion. Also reported is Leroy Cooningham’s recovery after lung abscess surgery requiring rib removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Plate Glass Company
Blaireville
Blairsville
Flinn's End Is Near in Pennsylvania Insurgent War
Harrisburg March 12 The death of Senator C L Magee shifts Pennsylvania Republican politics as Insurgents lose their top ally in Allegheny County Magee who opposed the caucus and backed the insurgents Governor Stone praises Magee for charity and leadership Flinn is urged to step aside as reforms push to retire Flinn from Allegheny county leadership and unify with regular Republicans End notes the insurgency's decline and a planned ward by ward reorganization to wipe out insurgent influence Continued on Eighth Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
C. L. Magee
Pennsylvania
Allegheny County
Magee
United States
Flinn
Allegheny
Stone
Pittsburg
Col
Chamber of Commerce
William Flinn
Philadelphia
David Martin
Quiet Republican primary to decide register and recorder
The county GOP eyes a quiet primary with no opposition for most offices. Only two candidates seek the register and recorder post, J. N. Stewart’s successors H. M. Lowry and W. S. Daugherty, while George J. Feit seeks district attorney and D. L. Moorhead is running for county surveyor. Three delegates to the state convention will be elected, as polls open 2 to 7 rural and 3 to 8 in towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Register and Recorder
Register
Recorder
J. N. Stewart
Messrs
H. M. Lowry
W. 8. Daugherty
Indiana
Lowry
Indiana Times
Daugherty
George J. Feit
Town
Peeler & Feit
Indiana County Bar
Feiti
D. L. Moorhead
Messrs. D. C. Mack
Enzer E. Lewin
Blairaville
A. W. Steele
South Mahoning Township
Leard Local Option Bill Advances in Harrisburg
The Leard Local Option Bill introduced by Rep M K Leard passed its second reading in the Harrisburg house by 106 to 34. An amendment struck the clause letting females over 21 sign remonstrances. The measure, backed by churches and temperance groups, was noted in last week’s issue of the Pro-Bess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Leard
House of Representatives
Harrisburg
Only Two Sales Made At Sheriff’s Auction
Only two properties sold at the sheriff s sales on Friday afternoon. A house and lot and five acres in Rayne township from the estate of M C Woodward sold to Henry Prothero for 800. One hundred seventy five and one half acres in Braghvalley township from the estate of W E Pritchett sold to Eon E Dick and Ernest Stewart for 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rayne Township
M. C. Woodward
Henry Prothero
Braghvalley Township
W. E. Pritchett
Eon E. Dick
Ernest Stewart
Closing Attraction at Normal Chapel Next Saturday Evening
The Rogers Grilley recital closes the Normal entertainment course with a literary and musical program at Normal chapel. Tickets and reserved seat checks go on sale at Hall's book store starting tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal Chapel
Hall
Exchange of Properties on North Ninth Street and Philadelphia Street
Last week Mr. D. Mack exchanged two houses on North Ninth street, just north of his present home, for the Sutt or property on Philadelphia street now occupied by ex County Treasurer Phil M. Sutton. He also paid $2,000 for the Philadelphia Street residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. D. ©. Mack
North Ninth Street
Suttor
Philadelphia Street
Phil M. Sutton
Mack
Kiskiminetas to Play Indiana Athletic Association Monday
The Kiskiminetas basketball team will face the Indiana Athletic Association at Library Hall next Monday evening. The 18 member Kiski gymnasium squad will accompany the club and perform several exhibitions. The Indiana band will provide music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiskiminetas
Indiana Athletic Association
Library Hall
Kiski
Indiana Band
Longtime White Township resident dies of pneumonia
Death ends the long life of Mr. George Dickie of White Township on Tuesday night at 11 o clock. The aged man, one of the county s oldest residents, succumbed to pneumonia after a life marked by health and hardship. Diphtheria history cited as a contributing cause in broader obituary context. Other county deaths follow in brief notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dickie
White Township
Oakland Avenue
Death Calls C L Magee Prominent Pittsburg Senator
Pittsburg mourns the loss of Senator Christopher Lyman Magee of Pittsburg who died at his Harrisburg home Friday evening after a two year illness. The cause is disputed with cancer noted but bowels paralysis and nervous collapse cited by physicians. Born April 14 1848 Magee rose from city treasurer to leading western Pennsylvania figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Christopher Lyman Magee
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Senator Magee
Caghier
Longtime White township farmer dies at 91
The obituary recalls William Dickie a pioneer farmer and key Indiana County Agricultural Society promoter who died at 91 after a long illness. Born September 27 1809 on the Kauffman farm he led a frugal life on the White township homestead and helped organize local farming interests. He married Jane Dixon in 1835 and left seven children twelve grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Dickie home conducted by Rev J E Inskeep with interment in Oakland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Township
Indiana County Agricultural Society
Dickie
William Dickie
Center Township
Kauffman
John
Shelby, O
Elizabeth
Seymour
Ill
Misa Jane Dixon
Joseph Dixon
Blacklick Township
William H
Joseph D
George C
Nancy Ogden
Homer City
M. E. Church
Dickie Homestead
J. E. Inskeep
Oakland Cemetery
Noted Pittsburg Leader Magee Dies After Illness
Magee served two terms as treasurer and twice as secretary of the Republican state committee. A former state senator, he battled illness for two years before a peaceful death. He led Consolidated Traction, owned Pittsburg Times, chaired Mercy Hospital, and held director roles in banks and trusts. His large estate included $600,000 in life insurance. Remains were viewed in Pittsburg, with interment Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican State Committee
Grant
Harrison
Seaion
Pittsburg
Magee
Consolidated Traction Company
Mercy Hospital
Joseph Shields Post 638 organizes G A R in county
Old soldiers in the Coyode area formed Joseph Shields Post No. 638 G A R with 20 members. Frank Rowlee is commander and J N Banks senior vice commander served as monitoring officer, with Adjutant John H Hill Chaplain D M Kinter and Commander George W Wheeler present. County has 12 A R Posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mempery Hood
Coyode
Joseph Shields
Frank Rowlee
J. ‘N. Banks
John H. Hill
D. M. Kinter
George W. Wheeler
A. R
Johnston sells heavy draft team to Waddle for 400
Mr. Martin H. Johnston of White township sells his matched team of gray horses to J E Waddle of Tennelton for 400. The horses had won premiums at Indiana and Daylap fairs. Johnston's son John F. Johnston, formerly of Washington township, resigns from Spencer Moyn Manger at White Sulphur Springs Mont and buys a hotel at Copper near White Sulphur Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin H. Johnston
White Township
J. E. Waddle
Tennelton
Johnston
Indiana
John F. Johnston
Washington Township
Messrs. Spencer, Moyn & Manger
White Sulphur Springs
Mont
Copper
Mya
Martha J. Johnston
Towa
Fine Team Sold From Cherrytree to White Township Buyer
Mr J M Hadden of Cherrytree sold his team of sorrel horses to Mr M H Johnston of White township. The horses are described as beauties and will form a substantial team for general purposes. Isaac Beck of town plans to erect a betting plant locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Hadden
Cherrytree
M. H. Johnston
White Township
Isaac Beck
Beech Creek Coal Expands Through Major Acquisitions
Interlocking coal firms consolidate with Beech Creek Coal and Coke Company taking control of Clearfield & Indiana Coal Company and others in northern Pennsylvania. Arcadia mining town growth, coke works planned at Wintondale, and a $500,000 transfer move advance of Lackawanna expansion. New York headquarters and a five-member board lead the drive to boost regional coal operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beech Creek Coal and Coke Company
Clearfield & Indiana Coal Company
Montgomery Township
Collie
Arcadia
Pardee, Patton Coal Company
James Kerr & Co
E. P. WeCorsate & Co
Cheat Gee Land and Provement Company
Carobnia
Clearfield
Tadians
New York City
James Kerr
A. E. Patton
S. H. Hicks
A. G. Palmer
Papa- Bess
Vinton Colliery Company
Blacklick Land Improvement Company
Wintondale
Lackawanna Coal and Coke Company
Elkin
West Mahoning
John A. Scott
Rochester & Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company
Surveyors Locate Route For Buffalo Rochester & Pittsburg RR
Civil engineers of the Buffalo Rochester Pittsburg Railroad are now based in Indiana. They traced lines near town last week from Crooked Creek to the county seat, into coal fields in White township, likely aiming toward Homer City. The surveyed path runs from Walier through North Mahoning to Mandlick Run then Little Mahoning Creek to Griffith Summit and near Kellysburg before returning to McKees Run at the county seat.
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Corps of Civil Engineers
The
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railroad Company
Indiana
Crooked Creek
Ap McKees
White Township
Homer City
Walier
Mahoning Township
Mandlick
Little
Mahoning
Griffith Summit
Kellysburg
McKees
Leard Will Filed and Local Transactions Reported
The will of Jane W. Leard of Blacklick township was filed this week. It leaves her share of the Zichariah Leard farm bank stock and personal property to sister Eleanor E. Leard. executor named is Hon. M. K. Leard. Also noted are timber tract sales by W. B. Wagner of Heshbon, a 100 acre parcel with 500000 feet timber value and plans for a nearby sawmill, a forthcoming wedding between Andrew L. Robinson and Nora Campbell on March 26 at the bride’s home, and G. A. Warren selling a farm in township for 3000 with a summer-home plan by a buyer from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Cooningham
J. M. Cunningham
W. A. Simpson
J. M. Knowlton
Jane W. Leard
Blacklick Township
Register
Leard
Eleanor E
M. K. Leard
W. B. Wagner
Heshbon
Addison Palmer
West Wheatfield Township
Wagner
Andrew. L. Robinson
West
Wheatfield Township
Nora Campbell
McClure Campbell
Garfield
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Big Plate Glass Company
Pittsboro
Frank E
Charles E. Sloan
Indiana Bargain Home
Frank Sloan
Bellaire, O
W. H. Jackson
Slong
Death
George Dickie, Sr
Robert BI. Morris
NEW G. A. BR
Coyode Joim
Interests United
Clearfield & Indiana Company
Lacka
Wanna Coal and Coke Company
More Coal News
B. BE. & P. Civil Engineers
G. A. Warren
Farnig
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