Long Criminal and Civil Docket In Local Court
The Commonwealth faces multiple cases with Samuel Hazlett, Samuel Lyons, and Samuel A Roser amid a crowded docket. Jurors failed to verdict on Hazlett and Lyons yielded not guilty verdicts. The long trial of W R Smith vs Jacob Hine continues under Judge White with rulings from higher courts influencing evidence matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Commonwealth
Samuel Haziett
M. Steel
Nvst
Sickenserver
Georgeville
Tadixua
Sameone
Satouel Hazlett
Samuel Lyons
J. Wilse Thompson
Lyons
Marion Center
Humane Agent
Samuel A. Roser
John H. Stitz
Weme
Brushvalley
Stiltz
Roser
Saulty
Joéee Grier
Butler
White
Burnap & Burnap
G. L. Clawson
Blairsville
D. A. Palmer
Wall J. Kellar
W. R. Smith
Jacob Hine
Hines
Supreme Court
Oliver Wachob
Wachob
Saltsburg
Married Tomorrow in Brushvalley Between Adams and Bailey
Prominent Penn Run couple Mr. John Q Adams and Miss Mabel F E Bailey wed by Rev. Joel Hant in Brushvalley tomorrow amid local prominence and family notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Q. Adams
Mabel FE. Bailey
Penn Run
Brushvalley
Joel Hant
Widow Margaret Luther Found Dead in Conemaugh Township
Mrs. Margaret Luther of Conemaugh township near Tannelton was found dead in bed Friday morning by a neighbor. The report notes she lived alone and authorities may investigate circumstances surrounding the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Luther
Conemaugh Township
Tannelton
Normal School Students Tour National Capital
A large group from the State Normal School at Indiana visited Washington D C by special train on Monday. The trip cost 316 20 and included Arlington and Mt Vernon with Dr D J Waller leading the party. Accompanying students and chaperones include Margaret Waller Jo St Clair Mrs Loneie Perthura and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Washington, D. C
State Normal School
Washington
Arlington
Wt. Vernon
Sara Kelichter
Mery Robinson
Caroline Cronemeyes
Josie Bauman
Augusta Russell
Mildred Garman
Messia
Ney Brothers
John Hiartz
W. C. Brown
Stewart T. Tarr
John E. Good
Francis Holsoppie
H. A. Loraditch
Clyde G. Gutinis
Margaret Waller
Jo St. Clair
Loneie Perthura
Normal School Spring Term To Eclipse Past Enrollments
The spring term at Normal School is expected to be the busiest yet with the senior class reaching 107 students. Prof W G Chambers of Latrobe will assist in math teaching, Br W G Robertson will teach Latin, Ma Eliot Owens will run the study hall and library, and County Superintendent A ML Hammers will join to lead historic studies and institute lectures statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Chambers
Latrobe
Br. W. G. Robertson
B. Robertson
Eliot Owens
A. ML. Hammers
Hammers
Mothers and Society Gatherings at Model 1 School
Friday's Mothers Day event at Model 1 School featured Miss Clark delivering Art in the Public Schools to about 30 attendees followed by light refreshments. Social and club gatherings continued with Miss Laura Cunningham hosting Edna Hollister farewell drinks, Shakespeare Club at Clements home, and numerous dinners and entertainments around Homer City. Notable local items include J A Snyder’s Cannonsburg embezzlement case, D M Caldwell and W Campbell's Pittsburg sight restoration, upcoming teachers' certification exams, and revival meetings led by Rev G H Hoffman ending with 50 conversions. A new Crete United Presbyterian church is planned after demolition of the old building, while Homer City saw wind damage to a residence and weigh scales shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Cunningham
West Philadelphia Street
Edna Hollister
Kittanning
Shakespeare Club
John F. Clements
East Philadelphia
Thomas Sutton
Miss Davis
Normal
Ingleside
Attorney
D. H. Tomb
Church Street
Summer school planned at Strongstown by Lambing
My B W Lambing will conduct a summer school at Strongstown. The term commences May 1 and will continue for 100 weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strongstown
My. B. W. Lambing
Pensions Increased for Local Residents
Pensions have been raised for residents including Wao Reynolds of Blacklick from 36 to 12 and Henry Kelly of Pine Fiata from 17 to 24, reflecting monthly grant revisions in local relief records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wao. Reynolds
Blacklick
Henry Kelly
Pine Fiata
Smallpox-Reaches Homer City Victim a 17-Year-Old Girl
Homer City reports a new smallpox case, a 17-year-old girl named Margaret Schall. The patient is quarantined in town, recovering with no fear of widespread contagion. The illness was brought by a visitor from Windber three weeks ago, with prior vaccinations widely administered. The doctor notes milder symptoms and rapid healing as sores improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
Margaret Schall
G. W. Schall
Board of Health
J. G. Campbell
Windber
Somerset County
Schall
Lightning destroys Work barn and contents at Rochester Mills
A Wednesday lightning strike in Canoe township destroyed the barn of David B. Work near Rochester Mills. The fire totaled the structure and its contents including 140 bushels wheat and 100 bushels oats, 15 tons hay, 6 tons straw, harness, farming tools, 2 horses, and 6 cows. Estimated loss is 1200 dollars with livestock uninsured in part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David B. Work
East Mahoning Township
Rochester Mills
Canoe Township
Thompson
Flag raises at The Hill schoolhouse in Pine township
The Hill schoolhouse in Pine township flies an American flag atop a 65 foot pole donated by three patriotic boys Ira Johns Burt Omer and Frank Hill Students presented the flag on Saturday with patriotic exercises led by D J Orner and followed by Aaron Johns as presenter The James Lowry farm in Center township near Crete sold to Joseph Henderson and Wm Nicholas for 1600 The M W Gamble residence in Third ward sold to Prof G T Jamison of Blairsville for 1850 The building slated for occupation April 1 by Wm Jamison Of White township Work on the new Lutheran parsonage to start in April Plans to be approved soon with contract awarded soon Ladies Parsonage Association edits a history paper funds to church building Reese Hammond Fire Brick Co Bolivar to raise wages 5 to 20 percent after April 1
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Hill
Pine Township
Ira Johns
Burt Omer
Frank Hill
D. J. Orner
Aaron Johns
James Lowry
Center Township
Crete
G. W. Gilbert
Joseph Henderson
Wm. Nicholas
Gilbert
M. W. Gamble
Third Ward
Prof
G. T. Jamison
Blairsville
Consideration
Mr. Jamison
Wm. Jamison
White Township
Ladies’ Parsonage Association
Pittsburg Merchants and Local Notices
Working in Pittsburg Mr Norris Myers son of W R Myer formerly of Orrville Ohio now employed at Kaufmans Pittsburg. Mr George Simpson Sr of Whitetowns ship sold a fine team of horses last week to Wm Stephens of Cherryhill township for 325 dollars. Water breeding disease typhoid fever patients within Glen Campbell limits blame impure water for the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norris Myers
W. R Myer
Orrville
Kaufman
Pittsburg
George Simpson
Whitetown
Wm. Stephens
Cherryhill Township
Glen Campbell
County Examinations Set For April First 1859
The county plans final examinations for students who have completed the prescribed course. Examinations begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday April 1. Examiners receive sealed question lists and must preserve all work for at least one month. District by district examiner and schoolhouse locations listed. program of a local institute at Ineton schoolhouse March 5 includes welcome, topics on teachers effectiveness and school cooperation, with student recitations and musical interludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. Trainer
H. V. Rowan
J. P. Archibald
Armstrong R
Harbison
Anthony Brushvalley
B.C. Fleck
Mechanicsburg
Busington
J.H. Rhine Barkley Barrett
G. T. Jamison Blacklick Canoe
A.M. Dougherty Locust Lane Centre
H. VY. Rowan
Fromer City
Cherry Hill
Frank Ryan
Greenville
Clarksburg
W. W.couch
Grant Jno. S. Ross
Richmond
Green
L. Barr
Cockport
Jacksonville
T. B. Miller
S. Mahoning
W. D. Lewis Phouville
B. Mahoning J
Ineton
Pine Township
H. O. Williams
B. W. Lambing
A. F. Roser
C. A. Campbell
Calvin Steffer
Clara Sterner
J. T. Stewart
B. W.ambing
Ralph Detwiler
Eddie Stewart
McKinley
Stella McAnulty
Dewey
Sam] Williams
Miles
Annie Fair
Topie
M. Palmer
Bert Mack
Miller Campbell
V. Conrad
MM. B. SraprMmesr
Birthday Remembered at Strongstown Home
Over four score friends gathered Wednesday to mark Henry Shultz’s 86th birthday near Strongstown. Despite his injury last fall, he enjoyed a noon feast as visitors brought baskets of food and gifts including a suit and a rocker. Mr D J Orner spoke about his life before the group sang several songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Shultz
Strongstown
Shultz
D. J. Orner
Glen Campbell seeks extension of borough lines
The Glen Campbell town council petitions for extending borough boundaries as the nine year old town nears a population of 2000 and anticipates a coal boom that could create 1000 jobs in a year. Local businessman J H Engle purchases oak timber from Jacob Myers and contracts Elmer Williams to mill it, moving operations to Cookport. Engle also buys timber on the Walker farm in Armstrong township. W A Evans of White township buys Samtel Highlands milk business and ships daily, with his Cloverleaf dairy producing Jersey cow milk that attracts new customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Campbell
J. H. Engle
Jacob Myers
White Township
Elmer Williams
Cookport
Mr. Engle
Walker Farm
Armstrong Township
Wm. A. Evans
Samtel Highlands
Weddings of a Week Include Four Local Marriages
A week of weddings reports multiple local nuptials. Lieutenant Hellwege and Annie Healy wed at Mrs. Healy’s Blairsville home, with Rev. Sanders officiating. Other couples include John Lydie and Clara Rowland in South Mahoning, H Duncan Lyons and Mary Renwick in Newrytown, DeWitt McKee and R M Bothel, R P Wilson and Nancy Henderson in Bolivar, and Leonard Learn with Etta Johns in Cherrytree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Green
Deckers Point
Chile
Ae, Gibson
DeWitt C. McKee
BR. M. Bethel
West Wheattyne
Wiliam B. Crissmets
White
Bessie Snyder
Todiana Hiladelphis
John Slellweg
Annie E. Heul
Blairsville
John GQ
Adans
Pee
Penn Ray Mabel
Bailey
Enn
Hun
Lwin T. White
Punx
Hellwege
Salvation Army
Annie Healy
Blairaville
M. M. Healy
C. F. Sanders
John Lydie
Clara L. Rowland
South Mahoning Township
Wm. Rowland
M. L. Rowland
D. P. French
R. P. Wilson
West Wheatfield Township
Nancy A. Henderson
Bolivar
John Dushane
W. G. Meade
White-Peffer Wed in Punxsutawney Ceremony
Mr E T White of Punxsutawney and Miss Emily Peffer of Covode were married Thursday evening at the M E parsonage in Punxsutawney. Rev Dr G T Reynolds performed the ceremony.
Soldiers to Vote for New Captain in Pennsylvania Guard
Soldiers will vote Wednesday March 29 at Library Hall to fill the vacancy in Company F, Sth Regiment, National Guard of Pennsylvania, after Captain W. Mahan resigns. Lt. Hughes is seen as likely to win, with Lt. Elkins and Sgt. Kauffman as candidates for the vacancy, and Sgt. Fee and Battalion Adjutant Caldwell for second lieutenant. Uniform measurements will be taken on election night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sth Regiment
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Hughes
Harry W. Fee
D. M. Caldwell
Good Times at Grace Town Mine Wage Rise
The MecCreery Coke Company in Grace Town raised miners wages to 39 cents per wagon for room coal and 42 cents per wagon for heading coal, an over 20 percent increase and equal to 40 cents per net ton. Ordinary miners can earn $50 a month, good diggers $75, with orders ensuring full operation for the year. The company employs 125 men and can take on 75 more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MecCreery Coke Company
Graceston
Cambria
Clearfield
Winners of the Normal junior class contest
The fifth annual junior class contest at Normal was held in the chapel on Monday evening. Presiding was Mr. Thomas Sutton in Dr Waller’s absence, with judges Rev JL Linhart Rev J Elder and Hon J B Hammond. Winners included Leon H Hoffman for Debate Miss Cora L Allen for Essay James L Bruce for Declamation FR C O Connor for Oration and Alice E Smith for Recitation. The program featured vocal and instrumental music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Waller
Thomas Sutton
JL. B. Linhart
J. F. Elder
J. B. Hammond
Leon H. Hoffman
Cora L. Allen
James L. Bruce
C. O'Connor
Alice E. Smith
Berkshire breeder adds prize-winning swine to herd
W C Brown of Marchand, a Berkshire swine breeder, bought a fine Berkshire from Barker & Sons, who had captured top prizes at the Indiana and Illinois state fairs last season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Brown
Marchand
Barker & Sons
Indiana
Illinois
Mrs J W Barnes outlines Sabbath school aims in Newark
Mrs J W Barnes of Newark state superintendent of the Primary Union of Sabbath school work spoke at the Presbyterian church last evening detailing the society object. Local union was formed with officers president Mrs W D Gates secretary treasurer Miss Sarah Birkman librarian Miss Grace Klingensmith executive committee Miss Grace Taylor Mrs S F Warner and Mrs J R Stump Ex Secretary Sherman Dead New York March 21 John Sherman died aboard the Paris Funeral services set Nebo church Green Township next Sabbath afternoon at 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Barnes
Newark
N. J
Presbyterian Church
W. D. Gates
Sarah Birkman
Grace Klingensmith
Grace Taylor
S. F. Warner
J. R. Stump
Well Merited Degrees Confer on Local Educator
Prof. J. P. Archibald principal of Saltsburg public schools is appointed state examiner in the post graduate and home study department of Mt Hope College Ohio. The college grants him A B and A M degrees. Archibald is a widely respected county teacher and ranks among the top instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Archibald
Saltsburg Public Schools
Mt. Hope College
Ohio
Archibald
No United States Senator Yet
Harrisburg Pa March 21 The fifty fourth ballot for United States senator today 21 votes cast in joint convention and M S Quay was again 18 votes short of the necessary majority to elect Three Quayites and one anti Quayite were absent without pairs There seems to be no likelihood of the deadlock being dissolved this week Wasavictor DC March 24 Representative S M Jack has recommended George W Claweon at Hoff Nellie Condron Home Indiana county and B Murphy at Millwood Westmoreland county for postmasters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
M.S. Quay
Wasavictor
D. C
S. M. Jack
George W. Claweon
Hoff
Nellie Condron
Indiana County
B. Murphy
Millwood
Westmoreland County
Pardon Granted Recalls Noted Fae rous Horse Theft Case
Calvin Chrissman son of Harry J. Chrissman of White township was pardoned after serving four years of a nine years six months sentence for horse stealing near Indiana. His return home Saturday follows the December 1894 trial that drew wide attention. The pardon was recommended by the Board of Pardons at Harrisburg after his father secured counsel G W Hood. Chrissman, though frail from confinement, vows to reform and be a good citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Chrissman
Harry J. Chrissman
White Township
Western Penitentiary
Progress
Chrissman
Indiana
Young Chrissman
G. W. Hood
Board of Pardony
Harrisburg
Graff and Lotz Wills Divert Estates in Black Lick
Will of Henry Graff, Black Lick township, grants widow full use of real and personal property until her death, then farm and remaining assets pass to sons Harry Charles and Sumner Graff who must pay daughters L. B. Graff 2000, Mary J. Mabon 500, Gertrude Shields 1000, James G. Graff 1000, plus 1072.17 to Hopewell M. church. executors named Charles L. and Sumner Graff. Frank Earhart of Indiana borough leaves 100 to son Frank A., widow 200 and two $1000 life policies to Celia, balance to son Harry W. with W. S. Daugherty co-executor. Frank L. Lotz's will leaves all to wife. J. E. Lotz and J. L. Orr named executors. dated 1899.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Graff
Blacklick Township
Register
Harry
Charles
Sumner Graff
Graff
Mary J. Mabon
Nebraska
Gertrude Shields
James G. Graff
Hopewell M. 1
Gawin Compton
Charles L
Sumner Grail
Martin Earhart
Indiana
Frank A
Celia
Testator
Harry W
W.5
Daugherty
Frank L. Lotz
J. E. Lotz
J. L. Orr
Materialism Discussed at Ministers Meeting
At Monday's Ministerial Association gathering in Disciple church Rev John Tomlinson read a paper on Materialism. The subject drew wide discussion among ministers. Bliss Kate McMinn presented a paper opposing the Few bill and the association signed it. The next meeting at Second United Presbyterian will feature Rev J M Welch on Rights of the Church to Be Entertained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministerial Association
John Tomlinson
Grove Chapel Lutheran Church
Bliss Kate McMinn
Second United Presbyterian Church
J. M. Welch
Lost three fingers in sawmill accident
Mr. Daniel Lydie of Mitchells Mills suffered a severe injury when his right hand was caught in a moving saw. The amputation of three fingers was required, with Dr. T. D. Steens of Penn Run providing medical care. The incident prompted warnings about mill safety and maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Lydie
Mitchells Mills
T. D. Steens
Penn Run
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Vie Lrinkk
All Nisitt
Celinjon
At. J. A. Snyder
Corode
Cannonsburg
W. G. McCallister
This County
Snyder
Wm. Campbell
Parkwood
Campbell
Lippincott
G. H. Hoffman
Homer City United Presbyterian Church
United Presbyterian Church
Laney
John Phillips
John St.Clair
Smitten
Hay
Reese-Hammond Fire Brick Company
Teachers’ Institute
Lydic Rowland
Graceton
McCreery Coke Co
Berkshire
Sherman
New Yore
Evening Telegram
John Sherman
Paris
Nebo
Green Township
United States
TUREE
Maen
Deposit Bank
Sweeny
M. M. Sweeny
Bellevus
M. E
Cuba
Indiana Tanning Company
Havana
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