Murder Trials Dominate Week At Court
A busy criminal court week opens with plans to try at least three men for murder. District Attorney William F. Elkin handles complex cases including John Lindsey in South Mahoning and Emanuel Betts in West Wheatfield with others like Dimitary Doraschoff. Several verdicts emerge including not guilty for Hugh A. Sackson and guilty outcomes for Joe Filaskey and John Willis, plus various sentences and fines in larceny, assault, and statutory rape cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Elkin
Commonwealth
John ‘Lindsey
Moses Hodson
South
Mahoning Township
Lanother
Court of Oyer and Terminer
The
Emanuel Betts
William Kline
West Wheatfield Township
Dimitary Doraschoff
Ernest
Hugh A.“Sackson
Saltsburg
J.D. Devers
Joe Filaskey
T. D. Reed
Gus
John Willis
Itherary
the Commonwealth
Joe Huey
Will Milles
Walter Goginka
Joe Decasta
John*Mack
Real Estate Transfers Across Towns and Names Involved
Real estate transfers list numerous parcels sold or transferred in various townships. Notable buyers include George J New Lawrence C Haalager John Callas Basile Salvatore James Graham Thomas J Clark Robert Buchanan and Giovanni Bellino plus companies Guthrie Tack Manufacturin Co Studio Maviglia and others. Amounts range from 50 to 4000 dollars with parcels in Cherryhill White Center and other local areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tadlann
Blairaville
George J. New
Guthrie-Tack Manufacturin Co
Lawrence
C. Haalager
Charles E. Dick
Cherryhill
John Callas
John Farnadtey
Brancesco Mondi
White
Basile Salvatore
Samuel D. Monroe
Burrell
Hannah E.meador
Leikert
Tanbella
M. Clawson
Dixon
Lindie
M. J. Bowes
Sadie Ling
Brdington
Robert
Tlackley
J.W R. Woodend
Conemaugh
T. Ei. Woodend
H. L. Spicher
C. W. Tuck
RB. M. Clark
South Sania
George P. Bartholomew
James Graham
Banks
Thomas J. Clark
Robert Buchanan
Montgomery
Daniel Raleigh
G. Dancgn
Center
I. B. Buchanan
Burt Tybon
West Ma
Honing
John ©. Shaffer
Ray
George W. Ray
Emidio Contaldo
Giovanni Bellino
Antonio Maviglia
Clymer
Studio
Maviglia
I.E. Kunkle
Homer City
W. H. Lower
D. B. Taylor
Elizabeth Peddicord
Tragic accidental gun death of Robinson boy
Seven year old Raseel Woods of Clarence and Mrs. Woods Robinson district died Monday night from a revolver discharge suffered while inspecting a weapon. Burial set for Ganble cemetery in West Wheatfield township. Also mention of Jesse Carnahan injured during a train incident at Iselin and Milton Gibson owning a nine month old horse colt weighing 730 pounds bred from German Coach stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raseel
Clarence Woods
Robinson
Ganble
West
Wheatfield Township
Milton Gibson
Cherryhill
Towne Ship
Jerman
Atock
Woman Falls and Breaks Arm on Oakland Avenue
Sarah Anthony slipped on Railroad Avenue near Oakland Avenue and Eleventh Street, tipping and falling Monday. She broke her left arm just above the wrist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oman
Sarah Anthony
Railroad
Oakland Avenue
Eleventh Street
Measles Close Schools Amid Growing Epidemic
In a regional response to a measles outbreak, schools suspend sessions as cases rise. Health officials urge vaccination and quarantine measures to curb spread. Community leaders emphasize the need for rapid reporting and protective actions to safeguard students and families.
Indiana Bent Army Ladder Company Expands to Everett WA
The Indiana Bent Army Ladder company buys a factory at Everett Washington to operate as a branch. The plant includes a 40 by 225 foot main factory eight acres of land a private dock rail siding and a boat for lumber transport. Frank Alers to manage the Everett branch with Fred Wettling and Clarence Smith returning from Everett after closing the sale. Ress M. Sutton named general salesman for the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Bent Army Ladder Company
Everett
Washington
West
Ky Te” Everett Manufacturing Company
Fred Wettilng
Clarence Smith
Frank Alers
Ress M. Sutton
A Long Wedded Life in South Mahoning
Mr and Mrs Jonathan Neff of South Mahoning township mark their 65th wedding anniversary as the county’s oldest couple. He at 84 recalls a long life in the area, voting since 1876 for Whig and Republican tickets, and never seriously ill. She, born in eastern state and moved to the township as a girl, remains in good health. Their six children include J B Neff Punxsutawney E F Neff Reynoldsville Bilas M Neff and D J Neff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan ‘Neff
South Mahoning Township
Nef
South Mahonia Township
Fleury Clay
Mehoning Township
Died On Street Car In Sudden Collapse
Gabriel Viltoria of Clymer died Thursday while en route to Punxsutawney hospital for treatment. He left Clymer by street car to Indiana, fell from his seat, and was found dead. Cause suspected as rheumatism of the heart. Aged 37, he is survived by his wife and a brother, Frank Villella, of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Carnahan
M. Ty. Carnahan
Creekside
Iselin
Hig
Punxsutawney
Gabriel Viltoria
Clymer
Punx
Sutawney
Decenna
Indiana
Beaart
War
Isre
Prank Villella
Horace Rowland’s Stricksburg Horses Among County’s Best
A good team belonging to Horace Thomas Rowland of Stricksburg stands out among the county’s fine horses. Weighing about 1400 pounds each, they are described as well mated and in years of age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace
Thomas Rowland
Sricksburg
Home blaze damages Andrew Wahop residence
Fire at the Wahop household in NEMA area injures no one reported as dayloved units damaged. The event centers on Lance Tewnahin home burn statement indicates multiple units affected with property loss and no casualties noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lance Tewnahin
Burnsd
Andrew Wahop
Sey Rong Nema
State opens tubercular dispensary for treatment in city
The State Department of Health now runs a tuberculosis dispensary at 724 Philadelphia Street second floor. Dr. William Simpson directs weekly Wednesday visits from 11 am to noon with extended hours as needed. Poor patients will receive care and milk or other aid. emphasis on early disease, contagion education and disinfection. Patients needing ongoing care may be admitted to Mont Alto tuberculosis hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Health
Philadelphia Street
William 4. Simpson
State Hospital
Mont Alto
Will of John A. McFeaters Filed for Probate in Canter Township
The will, dated February 18 1908, names executor Attorney John H. Pierce of town and provides specific bequests for Rev J W Shaffer Homer City 300 and Mrs J J Repine Pittsburg 500. Remainder to be invested with interest paid to adopted son F M Medeaters during life, then principal to his children. Personal property and farm to D I Medeaters if he stays on the farm. if he refuses, farm sold and proceeds to D F Medeaters with principal to his children. If D B McFearten dies without heirs, funds placed on interest for the Lutheran Chapel at Coral annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. McFeaters
Canter Township
John H. Pierce
Town
Greenwood Cemetery
J. W. Shaffer
Homer City
J. J. Repine
Pittsburg
F. M. Mefeaters
D. I. MeFeaters
D. F. Medeaters
D. B. McFeatern
Coral
Death Claims Charles U. Gessler Candy Manufacturer
Charles U. Gessler, longtime candy maker and later grocer, died after years of illness. Born December 25 1899 in Horb Germany he moved to this county in 1862 and built a prominent local business empire including ice supply and real estate. Funeral services will be held at his home at 2 PM with private interment in Oakland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles U. Gessler
Stote
Philadelphia Street
Gessler
Horb
Germany
Indiana
Chestnut
Clymer Avenues
Joseph & Donnelly
Edward Devere
Latrobe
Fannie
Carrie
Charles
Clyds
Gessler Brow
Paul
Petoel
Crawford
Oakland Cemetery
Local Notes From Smicksburg And Nearby Visits
Indiana visitors Bhaffer, Robert Iikin, Wilson Bowser and Adam Black spent Saturday in Smicksburg with Charles Lewis planning summer stays in Cozad Nebraska. William Mikesell and Adam Black hosted by T A Lukehart in Dubois weeklong visit. Sample Run area shows visitors Praughter, Moorhead and Lydie visiting friends. A Whitlowson schoolhouse social drew many local youths and Rev Mahon to preach at Sample Run next Sabbath. The Lydlek child remains listed as ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smicksburg
J. C. Bhaffer
Robert Iikin
Wilson Bowser
Adam Black
Indiana
Charles Lewis
Near Town
Cozad
Neb
William Mikesell
T. A. Lukehart
Wits
Dubois
Vane Praughter
Blair Station
William Moorhead
Bert Lydie
Mahon
Whitlowson School House
Andrew Lydlek
Misfortune Follows Woman After House Fire Loss
Mrs Water S Landfall of Maehuck loses her home In a Sunday blaze that also destroyed the adjacent Ru fort bakery with Mr Bufort, a local contractor, and the fire claimed little insurance. The newscast notes the death of Mrs Landfall's husband weeks earlier and describes efforts to save the structures and some furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water S. Landfall
Maehuck
Alison
Charles Tufdrt
Eufort
Bufort
Land
Palace Rink Skating Benefit Aims to Boost Hospital Fund
Indiana residents are invited to Palace Rink this evening for a skating benefit to raise money for a proposed hospital. The event features races and other attractions organized by rink management to support the hospital fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace
Indiana
Palace Rink
Demonstrations Planned at Daugherty Orchard March 27 28
Demonstrations will be conducted in Frank Daugherty’s orchard east of town on Friday and Saturday March 27 and 28. Friday session starts at 2 00 pm with a backup meeting in the Court House if weather fails. Saturday event in forenoon offers views from the high elevation as visitors bring glasses for a richer view of town and surrounding country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Daugherty
Court House
Beenie
Celebrated Couple Mark 65th Anniversary At Home
Mr and Mrs Daniel Anderson of Armstrong township celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Children organized a letter shower with gifts and good wishes from 78 relatives and friends. Stesle G Hartman of Portland visiting his mother there. former drag/glat of town, plans for future moves on the Siletz Reservation Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Anderson
Armstrong Township
Stesle G. Hartman
Portland
Ore
Mr. Harte
Nomeda
Fortland
Siletz
Dodian Reservation
Oregon
Death of Hansel G McLaughlin at Age Twenty
Hansel G McLaughlin died at his parents home on Grant Street on Wednesday evening at age 20 from tuberculosis of the bowels after a year of illness. He was survived by his parents and siblings J A and S S of Altoona, EL of Minneapolis, and George, Lots and Trattons. Funeral services were held late Tuesday evening and he was interred in Washington Church cemetery on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hansel G. MeLaughiin
Hansel G. McLaughlin
Madison MelLaughin
Grant Street
Rothers and
J A
Altoona
Minneapolis
Minn
George
Lots and
Trattons
Washington Church Cemetery
Clarence Lucas Dies at 18 in Pittsburg Area
Clarence Lucas of Pittsburg aged 18 died at his grandmother Mrs John Lucas home in New Kent on Saturday evening after a long fight with tuberculosis. He was nephew of Mrs Gd M Wayjor of West Church Street and survived by his father and brothers and sisters With gel and John. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon with interment in Oakland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Lucas
Pittsburg
John Lucas
New Kent
West Church Street
Wdith
Flagel
John
Oakland Cemetery
Charles Bush Obituary for Longtime Resident of Cherryhill
Charles Bush died recently at home near Clymer after a long illness. Born in Germany over 80 years ago, he came to America with his parents in 1887. He is survived by three sisters and two brothers, including Mrs. Scott Youngwood of town. Interment was in Rich Hill Cemetery, Cherryhill Township, on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bush
Bennett Wynkoop
Clymer
Germany
America
Sinters
Scott Youngwood
Ot Town
Rich Hill
Cherryhill Township
Cherrytreaf
J. H. Smith
Barnesboro
P. W. Wassam
Montgomery Township
Martin Smith
Altoona
Nera
Mary
Zelda Dinnes
Barneshoro
Mina Bess Pitts
Crosson
Dewalt
Cresgow
Ansa
John Shaw
Greenwich
Bunaday
Layton Levman
Hethwood
Mrs Hendricks Dies at Home in West Wheat Held Township
Mrs Elizabeth Hendricks widow of Daniel Hendricks dies at her home in West Wheat Held township on Thursday night aged 78. Survived by sons William G and Charles Hendricks and Stewart Hendricks and daughters Ada Pitle Ada Hendricks all of nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Fleudreia
Daniel Hendricks
West Wheat Held
Willam G
Ada Pitle
Garefield
Charles and Stewart
Bolivar
Ada Hendricks
Grandmother Duffey Dies After Burns in Ohio Township
Mrs Elizabeth Duffey known as Grandmother Duffey of Wheatfield township died aged about eight years after a week in which she suffered severe burns from a spark while smoking. The fire set to her clothing caused the fatal shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mizabeth Duffey
Elizabeth Duffey
Duffey
Weat Wheatfield Township
Nelson McCartney Dies at Home of Bennett Wynkoop
Nelson McCartney died at the home of Bennett Wynkoop near Clymar on March 10 at age 66 from consumption. He is survived by several relatives. Interment was at Wich Hill Cemetery in Cherryhill town on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson McCartney
Bennett Wynkoop
Clymar
Iniina
Wich Hill
Cherryhill Townalup
Local obituary notes Robinson widow dies after long illness
Mrs Wtrod Johns of Robinson died Monday aged about 10 years. Survived by husband and several children. Interment at Bethel church cemetery near Cherryree. Dr M A Cherry and Mr M R B Cherry of Ebensburg, a veteran dentist, died Friday aged 70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wtrod Johns
Robinson
Bethel Church
M. A . Cherry
M. R. B. Cherry
Cherry ‘Ree
Ebensburg
Local residents attend events and visits in town
Vincent Tonkins of Cherry Tree was in town on Thursday as James Bmail of South Fifth Street visited his brother John Small of Blairsville on Wednesday and Saturday. Miss Edna Wilson of Church Street returned Thursday from Martins Ferry, Ohio, where she cared for her sister Mya Nguyen for three weeks. A high Homer city visit occurred on Thursday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.L. Walbeck
near-New Florence
OC. W. Fyoek
J. L. Shank
Penn Run
Pittsburg
Pitcairn
Johnstown
Daniel Jones
1Atrobe
Mes
Dward K. Wood
Philadelphia
Irene and
Carrie Jydie
Armstrong Township
Sophia Lowry
Oak and Avenue
Joseph J. Purcell
Josephine
Izzle Mack
A. J. Faht
Jeannette
Lewis
Mary Faht
West Chestnut Street
Homer Waddell
Leechbureg
J. W. Thompson
Railroad Avenue
Clement Aul
Georgeville
M. M. Davis
Town
J. W. Myers
William Lipps
Wintondale
J. ©. Conner
Tenth Street
Edward St. Clair
Arthur Torrence
Hdward Lewis
James 3
Mammers
Seventh Street
I. H. McCintn
Donald
Alice
Arthur Stuchoeil
Grand Rapids
Mich
Mia
Joseph Stuchell
Near Creekside
Caroling Speedy
North Highth Street
Hal
Western University of Pennsylvania
Helen, St. Clair
Ghnrallghreet
Ner Hisster
John 8. Monts
Martins Ferry
J. M. Btowart
East
Washington
New York City
Herbert Bell
Chldren
Kernyilie
James M. Knapp
Kiltanvlag
Chuvoh Street
Knappia
Democrat
Paogres
J Wilson Thompson
Reno ‘Thompson
Ua Tay Ae Pitteburg
Vincent Tonkins
Cherry Tree
Thurs
James Bmail
South Fifth Street
John Small
Blairsvile
Wesday
Edna Wilson
Church, Street
Thuysday
Hartins Forty
Slater
Mya
Wang
Homer City
Local notes from Taylorsville and nearby towns
Taylorsville items note Hazel Shields visiting Hast Run and other locals returning from visits. Mentions Cora Barber Wilmerding, Annie Ross Virginian, and teachers’ institute. Ambrose and Cherry Tree areas record shifts, visits, movers, sick lists, and railroad updates including Taylor Craig as night watchman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylorsville
Hazel Shields
Hast Run
Cora Barber
Wilmerding
Barry
Annie Ross
A.V. Barber
Indiana
Teachers' Institute
Our Town
Langham's Strong Lead For Congress Nomination
Indlagr County rallies behind Hon J N Langham as he campaigns across the district for the congressional nomination. Support from Indiana County in the district signals solid backing for Langham, with pledges from party ranks and strong home county backing noted as key advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Indiana
Indiana County
Royal
Linghaer
Langham
Iniiva
Watter
Fire destroys frame building used by Indian Brewing Co
Early Tuesday a blaze destroyed a storage and workshop building used by the Indian Brewing Company causing about 5000 dollars in damage. Fire was found shortly after four and suspected arson due to days of no prior fire. The firm offers 600 dollars reward for arrest and conviction of the arsonist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivo
The
Indian Brewing Company
Weddings of a Week. Layton and Gibson Tie The Knot
Lawrence Layton and Miss Margaret Pearl Gibson, both of town, wed on March 30 in a ceremony conducted by Rev. R. N. Large. The groom is son of Adam Layton of White township, with Miss Eleanor Burkhart of Penn Run among the wedding party as a relative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Layton—Gibson
Lawrence Layton
Margaret Pearl Gibson
R. N. Large
Pride
Irvin Gibson
South Uwelfth Street
Adam Layton
White Township
Stephens—Burkhart
Alexander Stephens
Pead
Eleeanor Burkhart
Penn Run
Juin
Lewis Hay
Town
Richard Urarn Bowden and Mary Bowden wed at M E parsonage
Richard Urarn Bowden of Micabella Mills and Miss Mary Bowden of Johnstown were married Thursday at the M E parsonage by Rev. J W Carey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urarn-Bowden
Richard Learn
Micabella Mills
Mary Bowden
Johnstown
M.E. Pars
J. W. Carey
Revival meetings bring new church members across two denominations
Rev A G Powall of Marton Center Presbyterian preached a successful revival ending Sunday. Twenty converts joined church, twelve to the Presbyterian congregation and seven to the Methodist Episcopal church. Assistant pastors Rev O J Hutchfgon and Rev A He Gettman aided. Also Rev J W Cary’s two week series brought fifty one baptisms at Metropolis church. A pie social is planned at McGaughey schoolhouse in Cherryhill Friday. A social will be held at Beat United Pigaby terensme Mondays 7:30 to 11 for members and adherents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. GC. Powall
Marton Center Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian
Methodist Episcopal Church
O. J. Hutch
Fgon
Elders Ridge
A.he. Gettman
Metrost
J. W. Cary
McGaughey Choolhouse
Cherryhill
Beat United Pigaby
Iageeueiion
Victors Defeat Clymer Team at Palace Rinks
Clymer basketball suffers a 37 point loss to the Victors in a Thursday game at Palace Rinks. Enthusiastic fans packed the standards as Clymer players pressed hard but could not overturn the scoreboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clymer
Ats
Palace
Teerie
Land sale notice for Georgeurn real estate partners
In Charryhill township Jacob Pick and See Teer or Witsearaatlny plan a weeks in advance auction of valuable east lands they currently hold, including Hons OG 6000 neta, with terms and location to be set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing Geushern
Teer
Witsearaatlny
Jacob Pick
Qharryhill
Ayectne
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gourt
Weet Whentfela Lad
Fine Horn
Far West
South Mahoning
Iving
J.B. Neff
E. F. Neff
Reynoldsville
Bilas M
D. J. Neff
Ty Hospital
J. Wf. Holt
Marion Center
William 8. Brown
Stevie Douglas
Spince
Frank Gaible
Vandergrift
Carrie Robinson
H. Kearney Neal
Trade City
Maude Taylor
Greensburg
Cannette
G. W. Hazlett
Deckers Point
B. J. McGovern
Lown
Blya Doty
Rochester Mills
Dugan
Joln K. Braullier
Margaret Louise
Inliana
Rehcent Dratus
Elizabeth Hendricks
S. J. Kenly
DuBoly
J. ML Ici
James Love
Mackester
Mits
Lott Grthe
Ti Farm
New
Mre George "Strailifé
Lou Carnahan
Bride Arguis
Parkwood
Peaulk Ifauts
Robert Miller
Fred Metzgar
Jennie Miller
Lizala Anderson
Tillie Campbell
Taylor Craig
Smith Palmer
Blair Calhoun
Farmers’ Telephone Co
Mr. Rows
the Tannery ,Co
Samuel Stephens
M. B. Craig
Ambrose
Read Speer
Dayton
Wiliam McMillen
Sarah Lydie
Lilianna Wells
Elizabeth M. McMillen
Misa Irene Mabun
Pilkin
Bert
Lydie
Phyllis
Lois
Amoniy
Seigler
Sloan Morrow
J. W. McMillen
Jack Ron McMillen
J. C. McMillen
McGaughey
Callara
Plumville
George Buzzard
Bethlehem
Orpha
Rev
Selyel
Allegheny
Boracha U. P
Sapyath
Tom Dowds
Merle
John Dickason
South Sharon
B. Green
J. R Browirt
Bamuel Calhoun
Presbyterian Church
Gen. Miler
R. ©. Neff
Church News
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