Doings At Court in Blairsville Indiana County
The grand jury heard cases including lost deed proof in Blairsville, specific performance in Montgomery township, and multiple larceny and assault charges. Meetings covered divorces, road and bridge matters, lunacy inquiries, and county fiscal orders. A large list of true bills, trials, and adjournments followed with notices on bridges, dusting, and court-room upkeep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
XN. C. Coleman
Blairsville
Sherif Brown
Coleman
John M. Nichol
David Proctor
Augustus Fetterman
Montgomery Township
John W. Wolf
John McLaughlin
Commonwealth
Henry Pennett
Israel Bowers
John Bennett
James Bush
D. T. Niel
Henry Bennett
Israel Bower
C. P. McAdoo
Sedgwick Ellis
C. E. Johnston
Oscar Mcahagan
Wa. Sutherland
Clinton Wilhelm
William King
Maggie Rupert
Thomas McKee
George Gallantine
George W. May
Sofrona L. Tarmon
John Pardee
J. R. Buterbaugh
Jesse Buterbaugh
Daniel Pardee
John Little
Wm. McCullough
Christy
Edward Gaston
Glen Campbell
West Indiana
Wayne Avenue
Indiana
Little Mahoning Creek
Georgeville
Trade City
Smicksbar
Jary
Rombach
Saltsburg
Cyrus Storer
C. L. Tittle
Wm. McGuire
Levi McGuire
C. Kennedy
S. D. Hawk
Nisi
Ugly Street Fight Leaves Sexton With Serious Facial Wounds
Denny Sexton of east Oak street and A B Hill of Twolick fought last Saturday night near the Court House and Central Hotel. Sexton suffered two deep injuries, a two inch cheek cut and a fractured cheek bone, plus a three inch ear wound. Hill struck first with a stone. crowd dispersed the attacker and no arrests have been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denny” Sexton
East Oak Street
A. B. Hill
Twolick
Denny
Hill
Court House
Central Hotel
Sexton
A Tussle With a Bull in Center Township Barn
H R Depp of Center township was feeding cattle when a bull attacked. He escaped with minor injuries after grabbing the bull by the horns. In the struggle the left hand was bruised and a finger broken as the animal tossed him into the manger. A narrow escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Depp
Center Township
Depp
Man from North Mahoning Commits to Insane Asylum
In December PROGRESs notes Harry Smyers of North Mahoning township grew deeply religious and mental health deteriorated. Friends hoped for recovery but he worsened, his wife filing information for fear of violence. He was jailed Monday and will be sent to the insane asylum for treatment. Smyers was a hardworking man mourned by the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Smnyers
North Mahoning Township
Smyers
Gilpin Post Office Robbed for Stamps Cigars and Cash
On Sabbath evening robbers broke in as postmaster J. B. Harman attended church. They opened the window from outside and took a number of stamps about a dollar in money a box of cigars and some tobacco. Harman sells cigars at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Harman
Mr. Harman
Indiana native returns to Rayne township in Pennsylvania
Charles Shank, born and raised in Indiana county and longtime resident of Peabody Kansas, returned to the county last week and will settle in Rayne township. He attempted two times to live in Kansas but declares no place like Pennsylvania and plans to spend the rest of his life there. The community welcomes him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Shank
Indiana County
Peabody
Kan
Rayne Township
Charley
Pennsylvania
Insane Walker jailed after town fears violence
W. J. Burns and Alex Streams of North Mahoning township brought George Walker to town Monday and lodged him in jail. Walker has become demented and the community fears possible violence. Walker has been confined before for insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Burns
Alex. Streams
North Mahoning Township
George Walker
Walker
Carrolltown man reports sighting near town on Saturday
A Carrolltown man said he saw a mysterious figure like a book amid a short distance from the town on Saturday. He noted the stranger avoided public roads and stayed in secluded spots while he asked for directions to Westover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bookamire
Straiger
Westover
Local man suffers axe accident near Locust Lane
Iddo Lewis of Locust Lane was chopping wood last Saturday when he missed his arm and the axe blade pierced his left shoe, cutting his big toe badly. Nearby,1 a thief entered Jerry Peterman’s sugar camp near Chambersville on Friday night and stole a quantity of molasses. the culprits are known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iddo Lewis
Locust Lane
Jerry Peterman
Chambersville
Good Work In Library Hall Draws 1500 At Evening Session
Major Hilton evangelist from Washington DC opened a series of religious meetings in Library Hall last Sabbath. The first sessions drew solid crowds, with the evening gathering filling the hall and forcing many to stand or be turned away. A fifty voice choir led by Rev. Tuller accompanied stirring sermons and orderly, attentive audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuller
Major Hilton
Washington, D. C
Library Hall
Christ
Barn Burned in East Wheatfield Township Fire
A large barn owned by Alphonso Cunningham in East Wheatfield, Indiana County, near Armagh, was destroyed early Thursday March 8. The fire, likely incendiary, woke a Cunningham family member and four horses were rescued as the roof collapsed. Estimated loss is $2,000 with $1,000 insured in Cambria Mutual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphonso Cunningham
Wheatfield Township
Indiana County
Armagh
Cunningham
Cambriannutual
Wage Reductions Ordered At Johnson Company
Workers at the Johnson Company in Johnstown Pennsylvania were summoned to the office and told a wage cut ranging from ten to forty percent will take effect when operations resume in full, with classes of employees arriving at different times to learn their specific reductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Company
Johnstown Pa
Water plugs urged for Indiana borough streets
Both Indiana and West Indiana boroughs face a water plug shortage after a Monday morning fire showed the need. They warn a future blaze could leave the borough responsible for losses, with especially urgent gaps on north Sixth street and south Seventh street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
West Indiana
North Sixth Street
South Seventh Street
Pittsburg Captain Praises Co F At Local Drill
Captain Penny of Pittsburg inspected Company F fifth regiment Wednesday evening. The hall was crowded with spectators. The company earned praise for its drill and Capt Simpson was commended for its excellent condition. Nearby Penn Run residents take interest in a creamery and Cherryhill township residents discuss subscribing stock to form a company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penny
Pittsburg
Co. F
Penn Run
Cherryhill Township
Thief Steals Eight Chickens From Local Coop
A person entered Joseph Loughry's chicken coop just south of town Saturday night and took eight chickens. The thief remains unknown. A whist party with twenty eight guests was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Keener on Friday evening at Weat Oak Street residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Loughry
Frank Keener
Weat
Oak Street
Civil Engineers Survey Peliminary Lives at Dixonville
A corps of civil engineers conducted preliminary life surveys in Dixonville this week, mapping affected areas and assessing infrastructure conditions. The effort focuses on safety, planning, and potential recovery measures for residents and local facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corps of Civil Engineers
Dixonville
Mrs Elizabeth Nesbit Jones Dies in Conemaugh Township
Mrs Elizabeth Nesbit Jones, a longtime member and active worker of the U P church at Conemaugh, died at her home on Thursday March 8 1894 after a cancer illness. She endured her suffering with faith and hope, earning the esteem of neighbors. Sympathy is extended to her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Nesbit Jones
Conemaugh Township
U. P. Church
Conemaugh
Acta
Aged Cance Township Citizen Dies After Illnesses
A respected Cance township resident died at his home on Thursday morning March 8 1894 after a long illness from complications with dropsy. He lived a faithful Christian life and earned the trust of all who knew him. He was buried at Richmond cemetery last Saturday with many friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cance Township
Richmond Cemetery
Death of A. W. Fuller Prominent Banks Township Citizen
One of Banks township's most respected citizens, A. W. Fuller, died suddenly on Friday at about age 40. He was known as an honest promoter of community welfare. He was laid to rest in Fry burying grounds near Horton last Sabbath. A wife survives him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Mahoning Township
John Waterman
A. W. Cochran
Chambersville Road
Nisi
Banks Township
Jefferson Road
Spencer’s
Killinger’s
Harmison Little
Center Township
Graceton
Johnston Snyder
Robert McFetridge
William Adams
David Elkin
Wm. Adams
Conemaugh Township
William King
Daniel E. Brenneman
Jefferson County
Indiana County
Commonwealth
Israel Bowers
Nancy Pearce
Joseph M. Bell
Elizabeth Stewart
W.L. Stewart
L. Willetta Lightcap
Samuel Lightcap
East Mahoning Township
Henry Bennett
Western Penitentiary
George W. May
Wm. W. Guess
Commonwealth Vs. C. O
A. W. Fuller
Fry Burying Grounds
Horton
Unpleasant Snow Drift Experience of Pension Agent Donahugh
Pension agent Frank Donahugh endures a chilly misadventure in a snow drift while traveling through Green township near Jerry Keiths store. He resumes duties after the incident and remains determined to pursue claims to the end. Tourists and travelers are invited to consider Union Pacific routes highlighting Garfield Beach and other notable sites, with S.A. Myers promoting travel services from Pittsburgh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Township
Jerry Keith
Frank Donahugh
Indiana
Rena
Union Pacific
Garfield Beach
Georgetown
Colorado
Great Shoshone Falls
Niagara
Eades Park
Idaho Springs
America
Addres
S.A. Myers
Third Avenue
Ferguson Block
Pittsburgh
Mr. Myers
Thief Nabbed After Shoes Snatch Near Christy’s Store
Last Thursday evening Will McCollough of Chambersville tried to steal shoes from Christy’s shoe store. He grabbed a pair, ran along Sixth Street, but was chased by bystanders and County Surveyor Caldwell. He dropped the shoes on Water Street and was arrested after a pursuit. The incident ended with him jailed. A separate report notes Willem G. Lewis of Locust Lane tripped while heading to school, injuring his head and eye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Archie Earhart
Archie Fowler
Greenville
Earhart
Fowler
Hon
A.C. White
Jefferson County
Simon Fisher
W. H. McCreight
Ellis Wissinger
Center Township
C. P. McAdoo
William McCullough
Christy
Ed Gaston
Constable
Thomas McKee
Wm. B. Young
George Gallantine
Oscar Gahagan
Samuel Lewis
Canoe Township
Saltsburg
Joseph J. Hazelett
R. Darr
Hazelett
Darr
Costa. Com
C. E. Johnston
Continued. Com
John W. Books
Will McCollough
Chambersville
McCollough
Caldwell
Waterstreet
Willem G. Lewis
Lana
Farmers Institute to Discuss Farming Issues in Salisbury
State Saltsburg farmers gather March 19 20 under the State Board of Agriculture in Salisbury for a two day program. Notable speakers include J J Thanas C J Brantheever A W Beatty and Rev R E McDaniel among others with essays on home decoration swine farming fertilizers drainage and stock care. The program features recitations debates and a question box with speeches by officials from Cambria Tarentum and Dayton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saltsburg
State Board of Agriculture
W. Miller
D. D
J.C. Moore
Burgases
Salisbury
J. J. Thanas
Carrolltown
Cambria County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Louisa Coleman
John St. Sutin
W. H. Coleman
John Sherman
Zachariah Spencer
John A. Phillebur
George Borte
Camoe Township
Warren
West Mahoning Township
Henry Wingert
Fiesh
M. H. Henry
Young Township
Cochrans Mills
Armstrong County
H. St. Depp
Gilpin
the Grim Reaper
Mrs. Reese Jones
Henry Emerick
Farmers’ Institute
Maud McAdoo
J. C. Rene
C. J. Brantheever
Sloan, Pa
Rose J. Sloan
Sidwell Getty
Hom
Thea J. Ture
A. W Beatty
W. HL. McCullough
Tarentum Pa
D.w.lawson
Dayton
W. C. Sloan
Parmners’ Sons and Crters
R E. McDaniel
Te Trentum
R. E. McDaniel
D. D. Ae County
Tieeneae
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