Big Vote Polled In County Primary Showdowns
Republican primary produced large turnout with county-wide results. James Wettling led sheriff race with 2,175 votes. Calhoun topped prothonotary contest with 4,521. Simpson won treasurer race with 2,651. Stephens and Dick captured county commissioner posts with 2,077 and 1,465 votes respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesas
D. E. Thompson
Isville
Jacob Wettling
Blairsville
Wettling
Calhoun
Hitler Peeler
Billy
B. H. Lichteberges
Lichtebergers
David W. Simpson
D. W. Schrecengost
Southatxhonicg Township
Frank T. Empfield
Simpson
Schrecengost
Empfield
Messrs
T. P. Stephoens
Green Township
James 4. Dick
Ngton Township
Cyrus Stouffer
Blairaville
Janes MM. Marshall
A. Steele
East Mahoning
Stephens
Stouffer
Steele
J. Marshall
Robinson
T. S. Marshall
Wm. F. George
Max. George
James L. Peterman
Work
J. G. Sandles
George
Peterman
Sandres
M. M. Davis
G. W. Hood
A. F. Cooper
Homer City
J. Blair Sutton
Grant Ramey
Griffith Ellis
R.T. Marlio
D. G. Mack
George Lovelace
John 5. Fisher
Thief breaks into Third Ward Bowery store
Thief enters V M Cunningham store on West Philadelphia street in early Tuesday morning, drilling 33 holes in the rear door after removing a panel. Goods scattered. only pants hats shirts coats underwear neckwear taken. Cash drawer and safe left unlocked. total loss not heavy. Suspect knew surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
V. M. Cunningham
West Philadelphia
Job McCreight
Cunningham
Wills Filed For Gilchrist And Green In Exeter Twp
The late Alexander Gilchrist's will directs payment of debts and funeral expenses with $50 to his son Robert AL and remainder to wife and children, widow to be executrix, dated January 28, 1891. Mrs Bell Green's will, dated January 30, 1809, leaves debts settled and graves marked, with $30 to sister Martha Weaver and remainder to sister Elizabeth Clyde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Gilchrist
Robert AL
Bell Green
Exet Mahoning Township
Tevinter
Henry Weaver
Martha Weaver
Elizabeth Clyde
Death Follows A Boiler Injury In Blacklick Farm Life
Mr Sylvester A Kunkle of Blacklick died Monday at 2 30 after weeks of suffering from a leg fracture caused by a boiler explosion at his chopping mill. Doctors tried to heal the fracture but the limb failed to mend and he endured severe pain and vomiting before death. He was about 35 and survived by his wife. Interment was at Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester A. Kunkle
Blacklick
Kunkle
Greenwood Cemetery
Henry Graff
Blacklick Township
Pleasant Unity
Westmoreland County
John Graft
Blairsville
Margaret Wilkinson
Ohio
M. E. Church
Miss Lacey
Harry
Charles
Samner
James G
Chicago
Robert Mabon
Aurora
Neb
William Iseman
Jacksonville
This County
John W
Clara G
Bertha M
Edward P
Iseman
Presbyterian Church
J. W. Cresswell
Livermore
Blairaville
Firm Dissolves as McElhoes Becomes Sole Owner of Mills
Mr J B McElhoes becomes sole owner of Indiana Woolen Mills by purchasing from Mr J L Peterman and leasing from Mr John A Findley who retires for other business. The firm’s industry has grown since formation and products have wide sale. McElhoes visits the city this week to pursue spring trade. mill to resume soon with hopeful season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 8. McElhoes
Indiana Woolen Mills
J. L. Peterman
John A. Findley
Oider
McElhoes
Beason
Under His Wagon Wheels A Pine Township Man Severely Injured
John Bowers of Pine township was knocked from his wagon Friday over a culvert and wheels passed over his right arm fracturing both bones below the elbow. He sustained a head bruise but no skull injury. Dr. T D Stephens of Penn Run treated him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Township
John 8. Bowers
T. D. Stephens
Penn Run
Dramatic Club Presents One-Act Farce Done on Both Sides
On Monday evening the Dramatic Association presented another entertainment to its members. The one act farce Done on Both Sides was cleverly staged with Clyde Guthrie James Mack Charles Rik Mrs S W Guthrie and Miss Charlotte Clark in key roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Dramatic Association
Clyde Guthrie
James Mack
Charles Rik
8. W. Guthrie
Charlotte Clark
Fire Laddies Meeting and Key Exchange
Fire company members are ordered to report Thursday at 7 o'clock in the engine room by Chief Marshall John Hill. Bring old keys. new ones will be issued. Thursday's bene ft entertainment raised the treasury by 25 dollars. Charles J. Short of Blairsville was seriously injured at Vandergrift when his right hand was caught in a jointer at work. his thumb was amputated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hill
Treasury
Charles J. Short
J. C. Short
Blairsville
Vandergrift
Normal Defeats Wilkingburg in Library Hall Clash
In a Monday game at Library Hall the Normal team defeated Wilkingburg 13 to 5, securing a 9 point edge in the final score. The tense matchup showcased early defense from Normal and balanced scoring across the visitor squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
Wilkingburg
Court Last Week Yields Little Business and Several Motions
Court activity was light with most hearings settled or continued. A divorce libel by Clara Dilts vs James A. Crossman was dismissed. Final naturalization papers awarded to Carl Northwood and James Hayden. Grand jury presented on county finances tax issues and jail conditions. Over 50 witnesses summoned in a damage case against Samuel Hazlett, with a broadjury watching closely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Dilts
James A. Crossman
Carl Northwood
James Hayden
Prand
White
the Commonwealth
George Stephens
Court of Quarter Sessions
Mahan
J. M. Johns
White Township
Johns
Stephens
George Embaugh
Ella Stare
East Mahoning Township
Samuel Hazlett
Georgeville
Hazlett
Drowned while intoxicated on Blacklick Creek bridge
The body of James Gibson, about 39, found near Blacklick creek between Rough and Blacklick, was identified after an inquest. Witnesses testified he drank heavily, left Salisbury area, crossed the railroad bridge, and likely fell into the water in high floods. Coroner M M Davis led the inquiry. verdict: drowned while intoxicated. He left two children and had two deceased wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gibson
Enghe Station
Lodiana
Blacklick Creek
Rough Station
Blacklick
Lizzie Stoneback
Bell
M. M. Davis
J. E. Pierce
J. D. Rager
A. L. Palmer
S. M. Palmer
E. A. Kelly
Indiana
Rughs
Saltsburg
Gibson
Sas
Upper Twolick
White Township
Deaths in Blacklick and Blairsville Area
Obituary notices record the deaths of Henry Graff Ruthana Ow Rebecca Shultz Martha Adamson and William Iseman, detailing ages, birthplaces, family ties, religious affiliations and funeral arrangements across Blacklick township Blairsville and nearby communities.
Society Bubbles From Dinners Tea Parties And A Birthday
Society notes report multiple social events including dinners hosted by Mrs W S Daugherty Miss Mildred Thompson and Mrs Sarah Hildebrand plus a luncheon at Croylands for 12 old acquaintances. A Junior Contest is scheduled in Normal chapel Monday at 8 pm with admission 14 and 25 cents. Mr and Mrs Hood observed a 4th birthday surprise visit by a dozen young ladies Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Daugherty
Mildred Thompson
Church Street
Sarah Hildebrand
Harry White
Teacher dismissed over harsh punishment at Sample Run school
Cherryhill township school directors dismissed James Fee of Brushyalley township after a meeting. Fee whipped a 13-year-old Johnston Biver's son with a thorn rod for offenses, leaving stripes on the boy's legs. Directors closed the school and will hire another teacher to finish the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherryhill Township
James Fee
Brushyalley Township
Sample Run
Johnston Biverhead
Lightning strikes barn near Purchase Line injures man
A bolt of lightning struck the Joseph Nichol farm barn near Purchase Line this morning around 8 o'clock. One end of the barn was wrecked and the roof shattered. Joseph Nichol Jr was in the barn and was severely shocked by the lightning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purchase Line
Joseph Nichol
Joseph Nichol, Jr
Williams Crissman to wed Bess Snyder this evening
Mr. William Crissman of this place and Miss Bess Snyder daughter of Mr and Mrs Adam Snyder of Church street will marry this evening at 8 o'clock at the Lutheran parsonage conducted by Rev Lewia Hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Crissman
Bess Snyder
Adam Snyder
Church Street
Lewia Hay
Woodman Injured in Log Slide Near Cortez
James Hazlett, son of J. M. Hazlett of near Georgeville, was seriously injured Monday in Jefferson County woods near Cortez. He was caught in a leg slide, fracturing a leg and sustaining internal injuries that may prove fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hazlett
J. M. Hazlett
Georgeville
Cortez
Jefferson County
Pleasant Ending as Thompson School Closes Winter Term
In Rayne township the Thompson school ended a successful winter term on Thursday. Pupils and patrons presented their teacher Mr. Ralph T. Wolf with a handsome oak rocker on the term’s last day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Rayne Township
Ralph T. Wolf
A New Miller at Marion Center Mill
Mr D W Hoover former proprietor of the flouring mill at Garman Mis Cambria county will operate a fouring mill at Marion Center in April. Hoover is a practical miller with many years in the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Hoover
Garmans
Cambria County
Marion
Hoover
Watt Purchases Church Street Lot for New Home
Mr. J. M. Watt, cashier of the Deposit Bank, has bought a lot on Church street from Hon. John P. Bish and plans to build a residence on the property in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Watt
The
Deposit Bank
Church Street
John P. Bish
Mutua Center Man Receives Patent for Novel Wrench
Mr J L Mara of Mutua Center has been granted a patent on a wrench described as a novelty in its line. He has already been offered a fair price for the invention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Mara
Mutua Center
Lukehart and McAfoose marry in Vandergrift residence
Mr Harvey Lukehart of Vandergrift and Miss Viola McAfoose daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm McAfoose of Rayne township wed Wednesday forenoon at the minister Rev David Hall's residence. About 30 friends welcomed them at noon with dinner and merrymaking. gifts were received from distant relatives Samuel Kepple and Annie McAfoose of Vandergrift Bart McAfoose and Mies Rogg Lohr of Atwood. 4 W Conner of Washington township died Wednesday afternoon at 1 oclock of heart trouble aged about 60. Continued on the Eighth Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Adamson
John Adamson
Plumville
Washington Township
St. Johns
Harvey Lukehart
Vandergrift
Viola McAfoose
Wm. McAfoose
Rayne Township
David Hall
Samuel Kepple
Misa Annie McAfoose
Bart McAfoose
Mies Rogg Lohr
Atwood
W. Conner
A. W. Conner
Underground Railway Tales From Indiana and Susquehanna Regions
A chapter recounts escape routes from Virginia to Indiana with a hidden chamber in George Atcheson’s Burnside home. It details the secret room, conductors, and rescues along Cush Creek and the Susquehanna, including the bow to abolitionist faith and a boy Hugh Thompson’s warning to slave hunters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Indiana
Susquehanna
Clearfield
George Atcheson
Cherryiree
James Dowler
Burnside
Atcheson
Cush
Mr. Dowler
County
Leitrim
Ireland
Center County
Burnside Borough
Methodist Episcopal Church
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Mr. Atcheson
James M. Ofarray
James Parks
Indiana County
Dr. Parks
Marion Center
W. T. Mahailey
Cherrytree
A. A. Barker
Judge Barker
Gamble
Atchewon
Kansas
William
Joseph Lovelace
Samuel Thompson
East Mahoning Township
Anti-Slavery Society
Hugh
Thompson
John Ewing
Straightway
Also Mentioned on This Page
Puoipsan
Hass
Calhena
Congressman Jack
Jack
Congress
Washington, D. C
William Steel
Crenshaw
Empfield Store
Brushvalley Township
Margaret Empfield
Wrestfalls Creek
David CG
Smith
Clearfield County
Annapolis Naval School
O. L. Cribbs
J. Clara Wakefield
West Wheatfield Township
J. M. Wakefield
G. H. Hoffman
W. L. Calhoun
Armstrong Township
Kinter House
G. A. McLain
Ward
Que Ian
Dramatic Club
Normal
Armatrong
Butler
Armstrong
New York
Rochester & Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company
West
South Mahoning Townships
West Mahoning Township
Register
Philadelphia
Rushana OW
Ruthana Ow
Joseph Ow
Taylorsville
McGregor
Harman
Joseph
Alexander R
New Brighton
Harry S
Pittsburg
Annie Ferrier
Renwood
Christina Kern
Barnesboro
Hannah Stumpf
Cockport
United Evangelical Church
Beringer
A. C. Ford
M. B. Shultz
Rebecca Shultz
Strongstown
Shultz
John Widdowson
Dixonville
Twolick Baptist Church
Kanarr
Gussie
Inn
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