Best Found Guilty in Banks Township Robbery Trial
The trial of Daniel Best ends with a guilty verdict in the Banks township robbery case. He plus co-defendants faced charges of breaking into Henry Bruner’s home on April 17, 1896, binding the elderly couple, and stealing about $50 after an alibi defense centered on Best fishing in the Susquehanna river. The Wright brothers were previously acquitted. Charles Pierce testified, naming Best. Post verdict motions are planned as civil cases heard, and court adjourned with several other petty criminal matters pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Commonwealth
Daniel Best
Henry Bruner
Banks Township
Charles Pierce
John Pierce
Charles States
Sharp Wright
Clint Wright
Wright Brothers
Friendsville
Joe Neal
William Fairman
Samuel Cunningham
John A. Scott
J. Wood Clark
D. B. Taylor
B. F. Devinney
Andrew Cook
Alexander M. Ort
Clara Gardner
White
Catherina McAnnlty
E. Walker Smith
Meeting of the Indiana Ministers on Faith Paper
The Indiana Ministerial Association met at 2 p m in the Methodist Episcopal church with Dr A J Furman presiding. Rev R B Doomire of Homer City read a paper on Faith as a condition of knowledge. next meeting will be at 2 pm April 2 in the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Ministerial Association
Methodist Episcopal Church
A. J. Furman
Young
R. B. Doamire
Homer City
D. P. French
Plainville
Dunmire
Emmons
Association
Furman
Hall
Reynolds
Waller
Kinter
Wilson
Graham
Indiana
Telford
Courtney
Baird
Presbyterian Church
Winners of the Sixth Annual Normal School Junior Contest
The sixth annual Junior class contest at the Normal School was held in the chapel on Monday evening. A large audience enjoyed the debate on Cuba annexation with Mr. Perry Williams winning judges’ decision for the affirmative. Prizes went to Miss Olive T. Creese for the essay The Seeker, Miss Mabel Thompson for recitation Star Bright, and Miss Katherine Uhlinger for the oration Tyranny of Avarice. The program featured vocal and instrumental selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal School
R. E. McClure
Blairsville
W. J. Wilson
J. Telford
Iowa
Perry Williams
Richardville
Jefferson County
Cuba
United States
Williams
Tessay
the Seeker
Olive T. Creese
Leetsville
Allegheny County
Star Bright
Mabel Thompson
Town
Katherine Uhlinger
Hites
Indiana Athletic Association Defeats Kiski Club 18 to 4
Big House hosts a lively Monday game as Indiana Athletic Association outscored Kiski Club 18 to 4 before a full Library Hall crowd. A visitor gymnastic exhibition from Saltsbury school impressed attendees, with receipts reaching 90 dollars and the largest audience of the season, followed by a dance and reception for the visitors.
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Big House
Kiski Club
Indiana Athletic Association
Library Hall
Saltsbury School
Lydies’ Cherryhill 25th Wedding Anniversary Celebrated
Fifty friends and neighbors gathered at Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Lydie’s Cherryhill township home to mark their 25th anniversary. Guests brought baskets and a noon dinner was served, followed by social交流. the couple received numerous presents from attendees.
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Cherryhill
W. B. Lydie
Cherryhill Township
Fleming Johnston Wedding Invitations Issued
Invitations issued for the coming wedding of Edward A. Fleming of Homewood and Malissa M. R. Johnston of White Township on Wednesday April 4 at the bride's mother's home Mrs. Margaret J. Johnston. About 70 friends invited. Fleming formerly from Armstrong Township. Johnston a prominent local young lady. Merchants Arrested for Pure Food Violations. Pure Food Inspector James McGregor visited Johnstown on official business Wednesday and issued warrants for 10 merchants for selling adulterated vinegar.
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Edward A. Fleming
Homewood
Malissa M. R. Johnston
White Township
Margaret J. Johnston
Mr. Fleming
Armstrong Township
Miss Johnston
Near Town
James McGregor
Johnstown
Property transfers and a census office appointment noted
Property transfers on Railroad avenue and Bonth Beventh street involve J R Stumpf to H B Engle and Wm Sweeny properties acquired by Elizabeth Bartlett and Rev Emerson on West Church street for 1050 dollars. James H Allison of Third ward earns a census office post in Washington with duties to begin soon. Musical entertainment arranged by the Normal school music department promises a concert this evening.
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J. R. Stumpf
Railroad Avenue
H. B. Engle
Rayne Township
Stumpf
Dr. Owens
Bonth Beventh Street
Elizabeth Bartlett
Town
Wm. Sweeny
West Church Street
Sweeny
Rev. Emerson
James H. Allison
Third Ward
Washington
Allison
Elkin's Vindication Stuns Indiana County Primary
In Indiana County the Republican primary ended with a sweeping victory for Attorney General John P. Elkin and the Quay faction, delivering a heavy defeat to the Flinn insurgents who had aimed to topple the regular organization. The results showed notable gains for Elkin and Fisher, while Watson and Elder trailed, underscoring a strong home-rule sentiment and a disciplined Quay operation against Pittsburg money influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Elkin
Flinn
Indiana County
David Martin
Philadelphia
Wm. Flinn
Pittsburg
United States
Pennsylvania
M. 8. Quay
Jefferson
Indiana
Mercer
Lawrence
Butler
Beaver
Armstrong
M. (. Watson
Assembly
Bosa
John W. Morrow
Marchand
Senate
M. Watson
Town
W. B. Elder
Young Township
Quay
Republican
Attoraney
John S. Fisher
Jana Hon. H. J. Thompson
Marion Center
J. K. Leard
Blacklick Township
S. M. Jack
Congress
J. Scott McGahey
South Mahoning
A. F. Crawford
M. J. Lewis
Blairsville
H. B. McIntire
Jacksonville
Dre T. D. Stephens
Cherryhill
T. §. Neal
Elkin
Watson
H. J. Thompson
M. K. Leard
Jobe
Nomination for Senate Won by John Fisher in Jefferson
The nomination for senate was conceded to Attorney John Fisher who was endorsed by the Republicans of Jefferson county PecAn 20. He won the nomination by almost 2000. Mr Morews seat in Jefferson county wan enacted a souvenir in this en was Des male by Mr factions were filled at an early hour Saturday evening by their friends who waited eagerly for election news. The returns came early and from the start the Quayemodidates led.
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Green Township
Spangler
Subomnaa
Quay
Barnesboro
Flinn
Justice of the Peace
Zoad
Watson
Elkin
Abe
Indiana
Blairsville
Senate
John &. Fisher
Jefferson County
Mor
Jefferson Wunty
Avery
Marriages Read in Garfield and Nearby Towns
Local notices report multiple marriages including George A. Lear and Nellie M. Fisher in Garfield, Sherman F. Runyan and Jennie E. McCracken, William W. Telford and Nina I. Cribbs, D. A. Bowman and Delsie M. Bowman, Augustus Pease and Letitia Gailey. Also noted are Eldergridge Academy entertainment and a boy named Igon McMillen who was accidentally shot in Divonville.
A Military Ruler Captain McLain Leads Bulon in Philippines
Indiana man Captain Charles C. McLain of Company B, 47th Infantry U.S. W., now governs Bulon, Luzon, describing arrival, town duties, and local customs. His letter details the cape of authority, cock fights, hemp exports, and the town’s 11 barrios as he quartered his company in a former Spanish HQ.
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Charles Mchatn
Bulon
Philippinnes
Indiana
Indiana County
Philippines
Charles C. McLain
G. A. McLain
McLain
Wilkinsburg
47Th Infantry
U.S. W
Manila Harbor
Nashville
Helena
Hancock
Bay of
Sorrogan
Batallion
Sorsogan
Dousol
Bulox
Manila
Luzon
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Normal Chapel
Wrudenla
Fisher
Morrow
Ensembly
Thompson
Leard
Bowman-Bowman
D. A. Bowman
Delsie M. Bowman
Crete
J. Day Brownlee
Church Street
Eldergridge Academya
Ingon McMillen
Divonville
Wee
Harry M. Stewart
Charles B. Thomas
Thomas
Robert Thomas
First Ward
Bacour
Imus
2Th
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