Light Vote in County Primaries with Lowry Winning
The county held a quiet Republican primary with a light turnout. Horace M. Lowry, editor of the Indiana Times, won the register and recorder nomination by a large majority, carrying nearly every district and totaling 2,524 votes against W. S. Daugherty's 1,233. Committee members and delegates to the state convention were also elected with modest totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register and Recorder
Messrs
Horace M. Lowry
Indiana Times
W.S. Daugherty
Lowry
Daugherty
Geo. J. Feit
Town
D. L. Moorhead
D.C. Mack
Indiana
Enzer E. Lewis
Blairsville
A. W. Steele
South Mahoning
Burrell Township man attempts suicide with pocket knife
John Libengood, a Burrell township resident, slashed his throat with a pocket knife in his bedroom on Friday after days of low spirits. The wound severed the windpipe but spared the jugular vein. He rallied by Saturday and was taken to a Pittsburgh hospital for treatment. The family believes temporary mental distress prompted the act. his condition shows hope of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Libengood
Burrell Township
Aloe
Pittsburg
Magee brothers die in quick succession in Ames and Washington
Mr. Robert B. Magee of Ames Neb died at home in his 80th year while his brother John A. Magee died in Washington D C March 9 at 67. John A. was a Civil War veteran and has worked at the national capital for 20 years. Robert and John left survivors and were born in Indiana. Also noted are farm sales by William Kissinger to John Caylon, celery and garden crop potential, ministerial association papers by Rev B S Sloan, property sales by Croseman Weitling and Wettling Crossman, and Rev A B Runyan’s retirement as Blairsville Baptist pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Magee
Ames
Neb
John A. Magee
Washington, D. C
National Capital
Robert
John
Pauline Magee
Indiana
William Kissinger
Wheatfield Township
John Carlyon
Burlington Township
Kissinger
John Stoneback
Blacklick
Stoneback
Century Club Meets Adopts Constitution at Wallace Home
The new Century Club convened at Mr. J. C. Wallace’s Oakland avenue residence on Monday afternoon. Attendees adopted the club’s constitution and bylaws, formalizing its governance and objectives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Club
New Century Club
J. C. Wallace
Oakland Avenue
Will abstracts reveal four estates share of heirs
The register’s office records reveal multiple 19th and early 20th century wills. H. Von Thompson leaves all to widow Sarah Jane Thompson with executrix power dated December 20, 1894. George Dickie Sr. bequeaths farms totaling 291 acres in White township and 32 and 65 acre tracts to son George C. Dickie, with other bequests and trusts. Thomas Johnston of Grant township directs sale of all other realty with broad family divisions dated March 2, 1899. County Commissioner Hiram Stuchell of Rayne township leaves real estate to be sold with trust provisions for grandson Walter Stuchell and other heirs, dated November 16, 1900. a codicil dated December 29, 1900 bequeaths household goods to wife and Logan A. Stuchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. von Thompson
Register
Sarah Jane Thompson
George Dickie, Sr
White Township
George C. Dickie
Testator
Edward Harbison
W. H. Kerr
Joseph D Dickie
Joseph D. Dickie
Willian H. Dickie
Northern Pacific Railway
G. H. Ogden
Nancy Ogden
G. H. Opden
Lizzie J. Langham
Cordilla
J. Braughler
Mary B. McCune
A. H. Braughler
Hiram Stuchell
Rayne Township
J. Telford
Walter Stuchell
Charles 8. Stuchell
Higgen
Logan A. Stuchell
Logan A. Stachell
Walter Stnuchell
Indiana and Kiski Battle At Library Hall 53 10
A crowded Library Hall hosted Indiana and Kiski in a fast clean basketball game won by Indiana 53 to 10. Both teams showed strong teamwork though Indiana dominated the pace and scoring with standout rounds from several players, while Spencer of Kiski stood out on defense and offense. After the match the Indiana squad prepared to travel to Butler for an evening game and will face State College club next Tuesday at home. Dr G E Simpson purchased the Guthrie storeroom and plans a new house and office, renting space to McCreight who will move his store there in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
Indiana Boys
Indiana
Spencer
Kiski
Indiana A
B. McCreight
St. Clair
McCreigh
McKnight
Talbot
Doon
Lockard
C. McCreight
Hood
State College Club
G. E. Simpson
Guthrie
Corner Church
South Ninth Streets
Simpson
Job McCreight
Normal Students Entertain At Dormitory Chapel
The boys at the Normal dormitory performed in the chapel last evening with Joseph Jefferson's comedy Lend Me Five Shillings, songs, medleys and other specialties to raise funds for the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Jefferson
Free Organ Recital at Presbyterian Church Today
A free organ recital will be given at the Presbyterian Church this afternoon at 4 o'clock by Prof. Thomas W Surette, the Subectity Extension lecturer at the Normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Presbyterian Church
Thomas W. Surette
the Normal
Prominent Operator Buys Coal Tracts Near Yellow Creek
Thomas Barnes of Barnesboro has purchased multiple coal parcels along Yellow Creek in Pine township. Attorneys are examining titles. Barnes plans early field development and a Pennsylvania Railroad branch to Green township to aid Greenwich Coal Company. Other investors, including J. H Weaver & Co and E M Whitcomb of Chicago, seek options on hundreds of acres, with options expiring in 60 days or four months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Barnes
Barnesboro
Pine Township
Yellow Creek
Michael Smith
Emanuel Grambling
Samuel Bennett
Henry Griffith
Hadden Martin
Stephen Griffith
J. N. Banke
Barnes
Green and Pine Townships
Feld
Douglass Hollow
Green Township
Pennsylvania Lines
Garmans Milla
Greenwich Coal Company
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Spruce
J. H Weaver & Co
E. M. Whitcomb
Chicago
Robert Mitchell
White Township
Mascot Opera A Big Hit At Library Hall
Local talent presented Mascot a comic opera in three acts, filling Library Hall for three hours. Forty young performers, colorful costumes, and music with driller and marches attracted a large audience. Directed by Prof. John L. Apple, the show benefited the Women's Relief Corps with receipts around 250 dollars and net about 125 after expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
John L. Apple
Women’s Relief Corps
Demand for tenement houses rises in Indiana spring
Real estate agents Crossman & Wettling and W. Gilbert say they can house 25 more tenants, with rents from 8 to 10 dollars monthly, as many properties were bought by out-of-town buyers who plan to move in April. Gilbert reports town property sales last week: Getty property at Philadelphia and 14th to S. R. Brandon for 700. Hines house on South Seventh to Mrs. Sara McBeth for 700. Weichner property on Oakland to Hiram St Clair for 1285. Also, Messenger editor Frank M. Smith, ill with hemorrhoids, had surgery Monday. condition improving though briefly unconscious earlier in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Crossman & Wettling
W. Gilbert
G. W. Gilbert
John L. Getty
Philadelphia
14Th Street
R. Brandon
Armstrong Township
South Seventh Street
Joseph Hines
Sara McBeth
John Weichner
Oakland Avenue
Hiram St. Clair
Frank M. Smith
the Messenger
South Fifth Street
W. A. Simpson
H. B. Baterbaugh
N. F. Ehrenfeld
Narrow escape after delirium leads to quinine overdose
Mrs Hezekiah Berkeypile of Cherryhill township swallowed a box of quinine tablets during a grip induced delirium and lay unconscious for 48 hours before Dr T D Stephens of Penn Run revived her. David Cochran of Trade City was arrested by Constable Walker on charges of assault and battery and indecent exposure by his daughter, with $200 bail set for a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hezekiah Berkeypile
Cherryhill
Township
T. D. Stephens
Penn Run
David Cochran
Trade City
Walker
Ex-President Harrison Dies in Indianapolis at 4:45 PM
Benjamin Harrison former president died at his Indianapolis home after pneumonia illness lasting days. He was unconscious for hours, attended by wife and relatives, with son Russell and daughter Mrs McKee absent at bedside. Harrison, born North Bend Ohio in 1833, served as senator and president, lauded for energy and businesslike administration. Interment in Crown Hill, Indianapolis. Executive committee meets to plan county W C T U convention with talks of Madame Barchet and Rev Anna Shaw as speakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Ind
Col Russell Harrison
McKee
General Harrison
North Bend
John Scott Harrison
William Henry Harrison
United States
Cincinnati
Supreme Court
Indiana Volunteers
Indiana
Caroline Scott
Russell Harrison
Dimmick
Harrison
cRinley
Crown Hill Cemetery
C. IT. U
Elders Ridge
Hower City
Barchet
Preston
Loyal Legion
Anna Shaw
Senator Fisher Introduces Bills in Senate Edition
Senator John Fisher of town introduces several measures in the senate including a banking expansion bill, a school superintendent appointment plan for towns over 5,000, and a prohibition on Sabbath travel by excursionists. An educational exhibit from the Philadelphia Commercial Museum is to aid Indiana State Normal School instruction, with Dr. Waller praising its value. In a separate report a Smicksburg man, Charles A. Smith, dies at a sawmill after being mangled by a fly wheel. funeral services are held and he is survived by a wife and child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 8. Fisher
Town
Senate
Commonwealth
Ita
Ita Board
Senator Fisher
Fisher
Indiana State Normal School
Philadelphia Commercial Museum
W. P. Wilson
Waller
Charles A. Smith
Smicksburg
Boomerville
Jefferson County
Lutheran Church
M. 3
Kenp
Philip Smith
Wear Mahoning Township
A. C. Good
Mr. Smith
Crete
Summerville
Messrs
A. PB. Irwin
Forage Poisoning Strikes South Mahoning Cattle
Solomon Weaver of South Mahoning township reports his herd suffers forage poisoning after eating musty fodder. Three cattle died violently, neighbors feared rabies during their agony. Dr. James H. St. Clair, deputy state veterinary surgeon, confirmed forage poisoning, usually fatal, with the remainder recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Mahoning Township
Solomon Weaver
James H. St. Clair
Old Soldiers Get Increases in Pensions and Clerk Hire
Congressman Jack has been notified that Julia A. Kinkead of Blacklick and several others in Indiana and Westmoreland counties receive pension increases ranging from eight to twelve dollars with dates from 1896 to 1901. Minor child benefits and accrued pensions are noted for Martha J. Reed. Postmasters at Davis Deckers Point Penn Run Dayton receive clerk hire adjustments from 80 to 170 dollars, 160 dollars, 110 dollars, and related changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Julia A. Kinkead
Blacklick
David A. Short
Tanoma
Indiana County
James W. Kerr
Homer City
Same
Geta
Martha J. Reed
Grant
John M. Hazlett
Georgeville
Charles J. Foss
Macbeth
Westmoreland County
Sarah J McBryar
Vandergrift
William Snyder
Bolivar
Davis
Deckers Point
Same County
Penn Run
Dayton
Armstrong County
Sugar camps busy as maple season opens across region
The maple sugar season is active with wavy camps operating along Crooked creek. A. G. Glenn of Grisemore owns a camp with 300 fine trees and expects a big product this year after shipping sugar and syrup to city markets last season. Farmers in the area manufacture large quantities for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Glenn
Grisemore
Crooked Creek
Tragic Death of William Henderson in Local Accident
William Henderson of New Florence was killed Wednesday night when a shifting engine at Johnstown struck him as he walked on the track. He was 33, born in Bolivar, and had lived in Bolivar and New Florence. Funeral services were held in New Florence with interment in Bolivar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Henderson
New Florence
Johnataown
Bolivar
Weat Lebanon Man Fells Down Stairs
Mr. Samuel Henry of Weat Lebanon fell down stairs at home last week and was found unconscious by his family. Initially feared fatally hurt, but there is now good promise of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Henry
Weat Lebanon
Last Week of Court in March Term Criminal Business
The March term closed with civil docket actions and a string of criminal verdicts. Jurors summoned numbered 38 but six were absent. one more absence could have halted jury assembly. Notable outcomes included not guilty verdicts for Harry Harckom in hay larceny and for John Davison on liquor charges after unfermented elder juice evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank Saltaburg Va
John W. Sutton
B. F. Pitts
Commonwealth Va
Harry Harckom
Harckom
the Commonwealth
Mary Bartlebaugh
Mary
Martha Smail
Hooverhurst
John ©. Davison
Myrtle McClements
Dixonville
Trouble at Loop School as teacher vindicated in clash
West Mahoning school board exonerates Miss Sadie Allen after she expelled two girls from Loop School amid a disciplinary crisis. A severely disruptive pupil provoked the incident, attacking the teacher with her sister’s help and dragging her from the room. The door was locked and threats made, stirring neighborhood emotion and potential legal action. Public opinion favors the teacher despite community anger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
West Mahoning Township
Sadie Allen
Loop
Clames
Fire devastates store and nearby homes at Sutter’s Co rode
A mysterious Thursday dawn fire destroyed D W Sutter’s general store in Co rode. The adjacent Mrs Eva Yoder dwelling burned with Thompson White escaping fire. Sutter’s loss ranges 2000 to 3000 mostly insured. Yoder’s logs partly insured. Origin undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Sutter
Corode
Eva Yoder
Thompson White
Sutter
Gift of organ to Christ Episcopal church from Andrew Carnegie
A substantial gift of an organ valued at $2,500 will be placed in the new Christ Episcopal church this spring. The organ, among the latest designs, was tendered to the church days ago and accepted by the vestry as a memorial to the donor. A memorial sermon for William Stiffey of Pine township is set for Mt. Zion church on Sabbath, March 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal Church of Town
Andrew Carnegie
William Stiffey
Pine Township
Mt. Zion Church
Sheep damage grants listed for last week
The brief item records sheep damage awards issued in the past week, naming Charles Un capher and J.B. Work among recipients and noting a $13.50 amount. The fragmentary text lacks full context but reflects a sequence of damage settlements or reimbursements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Uncapher
Canter
J.B
Work
Wea
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. M. Lowry
Ministerial Association
Sloan
Baptist Church
J. Day Brownlee
Croseman & Weitling
James Jackson
East Water Street
D. C. McKee
Charles Row
Railroad Avenue
James T. Jackson
A. B. Runyan
Wettling & Crossman
G. W. Martin
Cherryhill Township
L. Orr
Indiana A. A
Wil
Sales
Saltshore
Conemaugh Gas Company
Saliaburg
J. C. MeKes
D. M. Fair & Son
Greensburg
Uniontown
A C. Coles
Kingston
Pupli
Pat
Episcopal Church
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