Creekside miner dies by own action and other local deaths
At Creekside on Monday morning Attilito Camarbase an Italian miner aged about 80 took his life by gunshot just as a physician was being summoned. Coroner W D Gates investigated the inquest. A English worker James Laws was killed by a coal mine fall at Lovejoy Saturday. George Devers died while helping him. William Parks of Blairsville on a West Penn railroad crew was killed on a Butler branch bridge Friday when struck by a train. he left a wife and three sons and a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Attilito Camarbase
Creekside
W. D. Gates
James Laws
Lovejoy
Cos
George Devers
William Parks
Blairsville
West Penn Railroad
Butler
Ill and destitute family aided after diphtheria outbreak
Dr G H Simpson reported a Fitchner family from Jeannette in dire need after arriving in town. Three children ill with diphtheria, parents and two others lacking basics. A stove and provisions were provided, the home heated, and the poor overseers took charge until quarantine ends. Jeannette authorities may face reimbursement claims for the expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Simpson
Joseph A. Fitchner
Jeannette
Smith Home
J. W. Thompson
Witchner
Improvements at Big Hardware Store by J M Stewart Co
J M Stewart & Co plans extensive upgrades to the Big Hardware Store. The business office moves to the rear, front wall removed, two entrances merged into a central wide opening, and large 12 foot by tall plate glass windows installed to modernize the storefront.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J . M. Stewart & Co
Blairsville Man Declared Insane Amid Court Case Conspiracy
Paul J. McGuire of Blairsville, president of McGuire Metallic Vacuum Casket Company and the Majestic Engaging Company, was declared insane at Butler during a stockholders meeting. He and several Butler and Kittanning residents face conspiracy to defraud charges in Clarion County courts. McGuire’s violence led to his placement in jail to prevent self harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul J. McGuire
Blairaville
McGuire Metallic Vacuum Casket Company
Majestic Enadeling Company
Butler
Mgr. McGuire
Kilianningwen
Clarion County
MacGuire
Metallic Vacuum Casket Company
Presbyterian Church Dedicated Next Month in Town
The handsome new Presbyterian church will be dedicated on April 22, the Sunday after Easter. By that date the large east window is expected to be installed and all other work completed to the smallest detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Presbyterian Church of Town
Justice Elkin Mentioned as Governor Candidate Stir
Justice John P. Elkin of the State Supreme Court emerged again in Pennsylvania GOP governor chatter. Hugh Inck, Philadelphia Republican chair, backed Elkin as standard bearer, while Black declined to name a candidate and Elkin said he is not a candidate and wishes to remain on the bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiklnes
John. P. Wilch
State Supreme Court
Pennsylvania
Hugh Inck
Philadelphia
Republican City Committee
Justice Ekin
Gov. Pennypacker
Black
Mr. Black
Tf Tehoult
Govenor Tahould
John P. Elkin
Justce Elkin
Justice Elkin
Weddings of a Week. Martin Bruce and Four Couples Wed
Within a week four local weddings are reported. Martin Bruce of Blairsville married Edna M. Bruce at the bride’s home with Rev. Jay D. Brownlee officiating. Ada Wilson wed William K. Good of Smicksburg at Dayton Presbyterian parsonage. Sherman Shank and Carrie Wire tied the knot at Sample Run via Justice Crossman. John W. Lewis married Laura Brandt at the bride’s mother’s home on North Sixth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin-Bruce
Ord SK. Martin
Blairsville
Edna M. Bruce
Town
Jay D. Brownlee
Christy
Martin
Real estate transfers in Indiana County reported
Real estate transfers listed include Nancy B Cratwford to Abraham C Good for a Smicksboro lot at 1,287. Abraham Good to James Aul for 25 acres in West Mahoning at 4,000. Maud Shaffer to C A Hoover for a North Mahoning lot at 0.00. Several other deeds record transfers across Blairsville Homer City Cherryhill and Center areas, with prices ranging from 200 to 34,200 and involving Greenwich Coal and Coke Co, Pioneer Coal Co, and various individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Nancey B. Cratwford
Smicksboro
Abrahan C. Good
Abraham C. Good
West Mahoning
James M. Aul
Maud Shaffer
North Mahoning
C. A. Hoover
John St. Clair
South Mahoning
Iva A. Milter
Clark Speedy
Rayne
Wm. King
Mary A. Hobinson
Burrel
George Garzik
George M. Bell
Griffith
Samuel L. Smith
Blairsvite
John E. George
E. M. Kunkle
Homer City
John Gibson
Blacktick
W.H. Gibson
Greenwich Coal and Coke Co
Green
Greenwich Supply Co
W. A. Guthrie
Indiana
Buchanan
Charles &. Duncan
West Wheatfield
John H. Stormer
A. F. Cooper
R. McMillen
George W. Rodkey
Cherryhill
Pioneer Coal Co
W.2b. Griffith
Center
Kent Coal Co
D. Shirey
Wills Filed for John McHenry and Jacob Darr
The will of the late John McHenry of town leaves his widow all household goods and farm in Rayne township for life with power to sell and reinvest the proceeds for the widow’s support and upon her death or remarriage the farm or proceeds go to his children. Executors named are the widow and Harvey. The Jacob Darr will of Cherryhill township leaves his entire estate to his son John Steele Darr, who is named executor. Dated March 8, 1906 for McHenry and November 2 for Darr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 8. McHenry
Town
Rayne Township
Harvey
Jacob Darr
Cherryhill Township
John Steele Darr
Deeds Filed For Coal Lands In Center And Armstrong Townships
The last week saw deeds recorded for coal land purchases by M. W. Saxman as Wm. Rays executor covering 149 acres for 5750.20 dollars Cora J. Walker 04 acres for 3700.08 dollars Solomon Dunmire 50 acres for 2024.08 dollars Alex M. Barclay 201 acres for 8040.12 dollars W H Gibson 60 acres for 2425.28 dollars Thomas H. George 72 acres for 92919.80 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center
Armstrong
M. W. Saxman
Wm. Ray
Cora J. Walker
Solomon Dunmire
Alex. M. Barclay
W. H. Gibson
Thomas H. George
George F Marlin and Edith G Lydick Wed in East Philadelphia Home
George F Marlin and Edith G Lydick were married at the bride’s home on East Philadelphia street on Wednesday evening by Rev. E Lea Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlin-Lydick
George F. Marlin
Edith G. Lydick
East Philadelphia Street
E. Lea Perry
Racing Circuit Formed in Conemaugh Valley
The Conemaugh Valley Racing Circuit was formed by representatives of Interstate Fair associations in Johnstown. It includes Indiana, Carrolltown, Youngwood, Meyersdale. fairs set for Carrolltown Aug 28-31, Indiana Sept 4-8, Westmoreland Sept 11-15, Johnstown Sept 18-26, Meyersdale Sept 26-28. The move aims to boost county fair races and attract top speed animals next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conemaugh Valley
Johnstown
Indiana
Carroltown
Youngwood
Meyersdale
M. ¥. Jamison
D.c.mack
Indiana County Agricultural Society
Westmoreland
Johnsatown
Big Orders For Kitchen Sinks At Clymer Plant
The Clymer Manufacturing Company received nine carloads of enamelled kitchen sinks in the last week destined for New York Pittsburg Philadelphia and New Jersey. Output will rise to about sixty sinks daily. An order for 10 000 enamelled bathtubs worth 120 000 was cancelled though the company plans to produce bathtubs later. A rough wooden box was stolen from the side of a grave in Barnesboro delaying funeral rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Clymer Manufacturing Company
New York
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
New Jersey
Barneshoro
No More Seeds Exhausts Government Supply to Subscribers
Government seed distribution to PitoGkiEs subscribers ended Monday as orders after that date could not be filled. About 100 packages went to readers, while late requests faced disappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PitoGkiEs
Missing Man Frank Pershing Disappears. Local Bride Wed
Missing New Florence resident Frank W Pershing disappeared February 21 in a puzzling case causing local concern. Edna Gibson of Creekside plans Philadelphia trip for a wedding today with William McElhoes of Sloan and McElhoes. The couple will honeymoon two weeks before settling in Creekside. Also, W D King of Parkwood reports two red foxes killed last week while running.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Pershing
New Florence
William C. McMichoes
Lue
Sloan & McElhoes
Creekside
Edna Gibson
Philadelphia
Jn Fale
McElhoes
H. A. McElhoes
W. D. King
Parkwood
Pension Secured for Widow Phoebe Warren at Marion Center
Pension attorney A W Lang of Marion Center reports securing an eight dollar monthly pension for Mrs Phoebe Warren widow of the late George Warren of Sinicksburg. Basketball Tonight At Library Hall the New Unknowns join the Butler five for a local clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Lang
Marion Center
Phoebe Warren
George Warren
Sinicksburg
New Unknowns
Butler Five
Library Hall
Surprise Birthday Party For W. J. George
Twenty five friends and neighbors gathered at W. J. George's South Bend home Thursday night for a surprise birthday party. Roy Wagner gave a speech and presented a clock after supper. A.W. Ewing sold 74 acre Young township farm for 4000 dollars. portion of a new coal plant to be built there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. George
South Bend
Mr. George
Roy. Wagner
George
Death of Hon Andrew W Kimmell Ex- Legislator and Banker
Indiana residents mourn Hon Andrew W Kimmell a longtime public figure born 1821 who died at 81 after bronchitis. He served in the state legislature from 1867 and 1871, worked in the pension department in Washington during the Civil War, helped found the first National Bank, and supported local education. He left ten children including Harry Kimmell U S Navy and Mary Wilson. Funeral was at his home led by Rev Crawford with burial at Oakland Cemetery. The Normal School trustees and Odd Fellows honored him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew W. Kimmell
South Seventh Street
Mr. Kimmell
Westmoreland County
Greensburg
Old Academy
Fifth Street
Alexander Dickie
James Mitchell
Amy C. Mcnniston
Kimmell
Maria C. Rice
Conrad Rice
Pension Department
Washington, D.C
Pennsylvania
National Capital
Hoa
Fara
Custom House
Philadelphia
First National Bank
Indiana State Normal School
Kimmel
Palladium Lodge
F. Milligan Kinter
W. R. Loughry & Co
Indiana
A.W. Wilson
A. W. Taylor
A. W. Kimmell
South Savanth Stroet
BB. Crawford
Oakland Cemetery
Nomant School
Kimnall
Odd
Death notice for Mrs Sarah Walker of Sholoda
Mrs Sarah Walker wife of John Walker of Sholoda died Thursday morning after heart trouble. She was about 70, survived by her husband and children Scott Blairville Grantland James Mord City Enna George Lottie Hill Jousie Wadding Vandergrift Hezekiah Rupert near Shelocta. Funeral Saturday at Shelocta United Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev Campbell with interment in church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auacenty
Sarah Walker
John Walker
Sholoda
Dudiga
Scott
Blairaylle
Grantland James
Mord City
Enna George
Lottie Hill
Jousie Wadding
Vandergrift
Hezekiah Rupert
Near Shelocta
Shelocta United Presbyterian Church
Campbell
Blairsville High Plans Three-Act Senior Comedy
Blairsville High School will present a three act comedy as the feature of the commencement exercises. The senior class is being coached by Barry B Marshall of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville High School
Barry B. Marshall
Town
Two New Frisoners Brought to Lovejoy Jail
Constable John B. Reed from Lovejoy detained two foreigners overnight after they were accused of larceny by the coal company. The incident followed a meeting of the Indiana Ministerial Association where Rev Magill of Homer City delivered a paper on Discoveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Reed
Lovejoy
Indiana Ministerial Association
Magill
Homer City
Death of Mrs Carrie Hackman in Armagh church circle
Mrs Carrie W Hackman wife of Rev M R Hackman pastor of the M church at Armagh died Wednesday after a lingering illness. She was born September 17 1857 and as a girl her parents located at Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie W. Hackman
M.R. Hackman
Armagh
Minneapo
Obituary notices from Penn Run area deaths and services
Obituaries note the deaths of Mrs. Mehlenry and Joseph C. Van Leer, with survivors listed. John McHenry died after surgery at Mercy Hospital Pittsburgh, aged about 60, with a drag business background and Indiana residence. Jacob Darr, 86, longtime Cherryhill resident and former county official, dies. services held in Penn Run area with interment at Harmony graveyard.
Mrs Elizabeth McCune Obituary From Grant Township
Mrs Elizabeth McCune widow of Leonard McCune died March 7 at her son Samuel St McCune s home in Kastran aged 84 Survived by children John L Gibson Maggie J Bush Samuel C McCane and Harvey She was a longtime member of East Mahoning Baptist Church and was buried in the church cemetery near Purchase Line on the following Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eligabeth McCune
Leonard McCune
Grant, Township
Samuel St. McCune
Kastran
John L
West Virginia
E. Gibson
Town
Maggie J. Bush
Burnside
Samuel C. McCane
Bastrun
Harvey
East Mahoning Baptist Church
Church
Purchase Line
Obituary notices from Bullington township and beyond
A compilation obituary fragment lists Michael Shultz aged 87 of Bullington township died after general debility on March T1 0. He leaves children John Samuel William and Mrs Bennett plus other survivors. The burial occurred at Reushvalley Lutheran cemetery. Separate notices record Anna M Gouely dying in Philadelphia at age WY years with relatives in Porxsotaywoay and burial plans in Perry shures on Monday. Andrew Wiltz of Ponxsutaway, husband of Magelo Brace Willk, died near Ponxsutawney at 60 leaving wife and two children. Charles G Loughry, formerly of the county, died in Pittsburgh aged 75. Clifford G Turner of Blairsville died in Montrose Colorado aged 50. he is survived by siblings rd A M Coleman and Mary Varner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osi
van Leer
Joseph C. van Leer
Mia
Jane van Leer
Kleventh
Mapel
Grant van Leer
Mitehalla Milla
Meg
D. Ed. Rowe
John van Leer
Michael Shultz
Bullington Township
John
Wilmore
Samuel
Jackson Township
Cambria County
William CG
Janes Bennett
Pina Township
John Bennett
Brushvalley
Talermené
Reushvalley Lutheran Church
Anna M
Anna M. Gouely
Mra
Bi, Hutter
Ens
Philadelphia
Indorved
Perry Shures Burying Grounds
Mundy
Andrew Witls
Andrew Wilts
Ponxsutawnay
Normal School
Huebanil
Magelo Brace Willk
White Township
Loratio Mines
Ponxsutawney
Jie
Mow
John Simpson
Clivkord Gis Turner
Clifford G. Turner
Gardner Turner
Blairsville
Montrose
Col
Ife
Rd. A. M. Coleman
Misa Mary Varner
Bialraville
Enid Stutelek Dies at Fourteen in Smicksburg
Enid Stutelek daughter of Mr and Mrs Maytor Butteter of Smicksburg died Thursday from pneumonia aged 14. Funeral held in Smicksburg with burial at local cemetery. Continued on Fourth Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cnid Stutelek
Enid
Mia
Maytor Butteter
Smicksburg
Personal Brevities From Vandergrift and Nearby
Local society notes list residents and visitors across Vandergrift Blairsville Pittsburgh and other towns. Names include Tory Loolird William Ifile Jot King Tirnost Pennington Charles Cunningham H. J. Thompson A. H. Bowser Harry Lockard Mrs. William Getty and many more with travel to Seattle Vicksburg and Williamsport along with notes on illnesses and moving plans. The item captures community life through brief notices of visits, engagements, and relocations.
Second Week of Criminal Court Opens in Grimes
The second week of criminal court opened with Judge Telford presiding. Trials include Commonwealth v Huey for liquor without license and Commonwealth v Harris, police chief of Indiana borough, for assault on arresting officer. G. W. Huey’s store sold “Home Brow” and “Wild Cherry” deemed intoxicating by witnesses. jurors are deliberating. Other verdicts: Brink found guilty of revolver larceny. Steed acquitted on false pretenses. Montgomery murder case expected. Stoffy pled guilty to furnishing alcohol to habitual drinkers with sentence suspended. A. W. Kimmel’s funeral caused a court recess. Minor liquor sales case against McGinley postponed. Community note: white robin returns to North Sixth Street trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secon
Telford
The
Commonwealth
G. W. Huey
Kellar Harris
Amall
Indiana
Charles M. Lawson
Lawson
Harris
Clawson House
Ben
Trian
Joshua Brink
B. W. Uarvey
Commonwealth Va
A. J
McGinley
J. A. Thomas
Ebenazer Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Old Boys Close Season With Butler On Monday Night
The Old Boys basketball team host Butler in a season finale game Monday night. Scrubby McCreight and Judy McGregor will start for the home team as they seek revenge for an earlier defeat by Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Boys
Butler Five
Butler
Scrubby” McCreight
Judy" McGregor
W. J. Clawson farm sold in Center township
The dot Kite farm in Center township known as the W. J. Clawson farm was sold on Wednesday to Christ avich. The farm contains 67 acres and the consideration was 6500 dollars. The new owner had signed the deed for some China. The sale was arranged through the real estate agency of Joseph Wageners. Harry H. Mart of Young township bought the Mrs. Lt. Lewis property on Thirteenth Street Pitvd ward for 4500 dollars through the agency of T. Ay itbert. Mr. Mart, who recently sold his farm, will move to town next fall. Kow woven braved the March ete rnaries to attend the business meeting of the New Century Club Monday afternoon. Roll call featured quotations from Byron and several new members were voted in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.W. Ewing
Young Township
Kinter
Center Township
W. J. Clawson
Christ, Avich
Joseph Wageners
Harry H. Mart
Kow Woven
New Century Club
Byron
New Uniforms for the State Guard in Olive Drab
The National Guard of Pennsylvania will wear the new olive drab uniforms used by the regular army. Distribution is planned ahead of the next camp, likely in Gettysburg, in late July. John A. Mavon, formerly of Briant Mahoning township, bought the M. F. Jamison dwelling on east Church street and will take possession April 1. Jamison will occupy the Ehrenfield property on Sixth street. Oak Street property changes hands as T. A. Gilbert sold the Mrs. Minnie M. McBeth property on east Oak street to William C. Bennett for $1,825.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Guard
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
Gettysburg
John A. Mavon
Briant Mahoning Township
M. F. Jamison
East Church Street
Mr. Jamison
Ehrenfield
Sixth Street
T. A. Gilbert
Mra
Minniq M. McBeth
East Oak Street
William C. Bennett
Also Mentioned on This Page
Blakeville
Railrood Bridge
Rogenla
J. M. Stewart & Co
Rite Uench
Real State Tranakers
Coal Interests Purchase Arm
Andrew W. Skimmele
Ehil Diatler
Shelecta
Grim Soapor
Harvert
Sirh. M. i. Hackman
Minn
Sta Sand
University of Minnesotat
Missionary Training School of Uthany
New York City
Minneapolis
Kha
Jie Hilestauidl
Tnery
Martian 1
Sateh
M. I
Reva. J
Jomun
Mheniy
John 8
Mechenry
Mercy
Jacob Nair
Pennlton
Robert
Cherrytree
Steele D
Penn Run
Mits
RTT
MecHiNit
Charles G, Louuitily
Hales &, Loughry
Thin County
Marion Canter Wire
Janos N. Loughry
We RR
Loughry
Iowa
Tory Loolird
Mirtle Creek
William Ifile
Vandereritt
Sundiay
Jot King
East Oak Airpet
Tirnost Pennington
Vandergritt
Charles Cunningham
Credson
MeoQniston
H. J. Thompson
Mahon Center
A. H. Bowser
West Mahoning Township
Harry Lockard
Turtle Creek
A. Pennington
North Ninth Street
David Uber
William Getty
Mary Lewis
A. W. Mabon
G. Grifith
Seattle
Wash
Anna Oberlin
Rochester Mills
J. Ed. Makin
West Water Street
J. N. Stewart
Charley I. Stewart
Sharpsburg
Margaret Cunningham
Hoodsville
W. I Wilson
Chiral Street
Margaret G. Coleman
Gonemaugh Township
Wy Chuthrie
Church Street
Welty Seheam
Lewin
Nettie Deemer
James Simpson
Chestnut Street
A.B. Lowry
Times
Fred Nealor
Anna Stewart
Angeline Huch
D. A. Cunningham
Pennsylvania Railroad
Oklahoma
Johnson Mitchell
John P. Blair
Vicksburg
Miss
G. N. Redding
Williamsport
J. Horace McGinity
Margaret. White
iMra
L. M. White
North Seventh Street
Clara Lininger
Braddock
Avery Bryan
Jensin Robinson
Merwand
W. L Robinson
Bolivar
Misu
Inabel ‘Taylor
East Philadedphiashreed
Wis
Mansfeld Myon
Mes
Minne Blophims
Boydhumifneu
Ping Miata
Mernday
Ceitien
Thaip
PD. K. Shampron
WM. Smith
Milton Wainwright
Frank Dunlap
Matthaw Billiipstos
Ove Caminita
Cailers
Shelosta
Walker
Armtrong Township
Lizzie
Vernie Johnston
Wilamsport
Davidson
Grimes
North Sixth Street
Joanny
Iame
Center ‘Township
Century Club
Vans Ison
Oak Street
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