Man Sentenced? Acquittal in Whiskey Row Murder Case
Mrs. Virginia Manganella was acquitted by a jury of murder in the Conti shooting at Whiskey Row near West Leban. Testimony described a troubled marriage and a claim that Conti attacked her, leading to the fatal shots. Prosecutors argued jealousy and threats, while defense contended self defense and a prior assault by Conti. The trial featured difficult jury selection and cross examination, with the verdict delivered after deliberations of 46 minutes. The case consumed courtroom attention as details emerged from witnesses and medical reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Manganella
Cologera Conti
Whiskey Row
West Lebans
Wogman
EK. Walker Smith
H.req
W. M. Mahan
William N. Liggett
Focal
Commonwealth
Nick Marinara
Conti
Marke
House 262
Louis Thomas
Whiskey Run
Catino Conti
Adrian
Punxentawney
Cranmer
Iselin
F. B. Pringle
Adrian Hospital
John Maszanella
Johnstown
Gologero Manganella
Peter Mangenella
Mangagella
Ologero Manganella
Sobpetown
Witgosn
Virginia Masganella
America
SEAROM WARRANTS AID IN CLHARING ROBBERY MYSTERY
John Ly dick and his brother Dick charged with entering El mer W. Allison & Co. drug store. James Crossman and John Taylor held for robbing stores on December 26. Officers found large quantities of merchandise in Crossman room and at Taylor home. Robberies across Clymer and nearby stores totaled hundreds of dollars in goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lydick
Hie
Elmer W. Allison & Co
Pagan
Bastland
Clymer
Squire J. A. Croassman
Jimi Grossman
John Taylor
J. J. Morrow
A. T. Kelly
Seane Pardes
Taylor
Indiana Clear
John Barr
Crossman
Philadelphia Street
Wastland’s
Despondent telegraph operator hanged himself in barn
Fred Marsh a former telegraph operator at Savan on the Buffalo Rochester & Pittsburg line, aged 27, died by hanging in a barn at Mrs. Elijah Work’s home. He had been recently relieved from his post and brooded over his dismissal. Coroner James S. Hammers deemed no inquest necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Marsh
Savan
Rochester Mills
Indiana
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
Elijah Work
Marsh
Daniel Somers
Goroner James
Hammers
Oak minister accepts call to Indiana church
Rev Charles E Newcomb of York has accepted a call from the Second United Presbyterian congregation and will begin work in May. Also listed are pensions issued by the Commissioner of Pensions to ten individuals in various towns with amounts ranging from 12 to 73 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OAK
Cale
Indiana
U. P
Charles E. Newcomb
York
Second United Presbyterian
McCrea to Join Irrigation Firm in Richfield Ia
Harry C. McCrea a civil engineering student at Ohio Northern University Ada Ohio has accepted a position with the Irrigation Improvement Company at Richfield Iowa He will spend the end of the week with his parents Mr and Mrs G T McCrea at Brushvalley and depart Monday for the west Also noted is a Corrigan McKinney Company Cleveland directive to complete the new furnace at Josephine as soon as possible with plans to employ more workers thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irrigation Company
Harry C. McCrea
Ohio Northern University
Ada
Irrigation Improvement Company
Richfield
McCrea
G. T. McCrea
Brushvalley
West
Corrigan-McKinney Company
Cleveland
Josephine
Bennett to Build Modern Home in Buffington Township
Mr. Alexander Bennett of Buffington township has purchased two lots from I. McHenry of town. He will erect a modern dwelling this spring and expects to reside in Indiana permanently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Bennett
Buffington Township
I. McHenry
Town
Indlana
Native of Strongstown Local Man Takes Life in Wallaca Ind
Word from Strongstown reports B. B. Orner formerly of Strongstown died by his own hand at Wallaca Indiana, where he had lived for several years. The death end a residence there and roots in the Strongstown community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stongstown
West
Strongstown
B. 8
Orner
Wallaca
Leg Injury From Horse Kick Reported In Local News
Thomas Moorhead son of liveryman Frank Moorhead sustained a broken bone in his right leg Friday after a kick from a horse named Horne. WHI Tour snoope, Misses Mary McKnight and Mary Schurer will depart next week for Europe to spend the summer touring the continent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horne
Thomas Moorhead
Frank Moorhead
Snoope
Mary McKnight
Mary Schurer
Europe
Personal Brevities From Leechburg and Nearby Towns
A compilation of brief notices lists visits and travel of residents including Dr. 5.7 from Leechburg, J. C. Irving moving to Fitzgerald Ga, Prof. Cunningham visiting his father in Wayne Avenue, and many others visiting relatives or traveling for business or health. It notes weddings, farm sales, and local inquiries, with several names and places in Western Pennsylvania communities.
Obituary notices from nearby towns list many deaths
A long death notice column reports Mia Galbreath and Laura Galbreath died after illness in Indiana, with family survivors including husband Samuel Galbreath and sons Lysle and Dwight. Other deaths include Charles Royden Steetle, Rachel Thompson, Mrs Harrison Spires, Mrs Omilering Stephens, Miss Carrie Hackman, and updates on Navy recruit Wigaty. Interments and church affiliations noted. services by Rev Lewis Hay at Greenwood cemetery and local churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel K. Galbreath
Mia
Laura Ida Galbreath
Samuel R. Galbreath
Whiterstrait
Indiana
Ife
Slice
Lysle
Dwight
Annie B. Kinter
Apollo
Lytle
Alcorn
Vandergrift
Harry G
A. Clyde
Oregon
Ednwin W
Kittanning
Greenwood Cemetery
Lewis Hay
Charles Royden Steetle
John F. Steetle
South Seventh Street
Indiana Hospital
Davenport
Itowa
Rachel Thompson
Rayne Township
David Thompson
Margaret Findley
White Township
Sidney Thompson
Thomas W. Thompson
W. J. Wilson
Washington Church
Church Burying Ground
Harrison Spires
Brushyiulley
Webster Hill
Altoona
Francis Spires
Cam Murphy
Johnstown
Nellie Marsh
Homer City
Lillian Stahl
Brushvalley
Armagh
News of County Towns Patrols and Personal Notes
Friday night Patrick's Day party at a local home attracted about 40 guests with refreshments and dancing. A new ice plant is under slow progress as residents and visitors frequent Homer City area. typhoid cases and illnesses are noted, and many locals visit Pittsburgh and Indiana for events, hospital stays, or business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomer Ovey Laat
Patrick
Datte
New Lee
Misa Unita Hey
John Mbey
Tandinna
Walter Uh
Fatlen Wimbers
Cambria
Subs Wut
Tennie Bears
Gaude Merrier
Chace Mughonts
Tichina Hospital
J . Miller
Hollen
J. M. Snyder
Laure Rankin
Indiana
Bert C. Roof
Jam
Chas. J. Key
Clyde Sheaffer
Philadelphia
W. A. Slapson and Child
Homer City
1. C
Lodge
Blairsville
J. A. Weamer
Pittsburg
F. C. Betts
J W. Schaeffer
Ridge Avenue
Dominick ,la Mantia
LaMantia Brothers
Fruit Deaters
Blairaville
Jidna Dennison
McConnaughey
Ferrier
Cam McConnaughey
Woodmen of the World
Mr. Robertson
Messrs
Charles
James Reade
Minto H. Mills
Chicago
John Mills
Martha
Yellow Creek Street
Grant McHenry
Arlington Hotel
Homer
Dorothy Nix
Indiana Normal
Mra
Avery Parteutar
H., Joington
Ottic Weel
Je. Miller
Saltaburg Woman Celebrates 100th Birthday Milestone
Remarkable centenarian Mrs Rachet Morahan Wiley, widow of Singh Wiley, observed her 100th birthday at home in Salisburg. A lifelong resident with Civil War era ties, she recalled early Salinburg life, shared memories of old Fort defense works, and enjoys strong regard from locals. Her family includes two living daughters and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omilering Stephens
Catherine Stephens
John
Brushvalley Township
David
Ohn Bnyder
George Tyan
Alxyo
Rachet Morahan Wiley
Singh Wiley
Hema
Afra
Wo. Kennell
Salisburg
Malden
St. Patelek's
Jilala
Tatirobe
Willi Porshin
Indhing
Diniraville
Tugh Wiley
Tshg
Twosone
Ale
Salinburg
Wiley
Salon
Dewnpapers
Wiley Johnston
William F. Fennell
Indiana man found dead near Johnstown
An Indiana man, Cyphert, about 12 years old, was found with a fractured skull near Baker's Run where it meets the Conemaugh River, believed to have fallen from a bridge while walking from Johnstown to Indiana. He worked for Johnstown Sanitary Dairy Company and left a wife and child behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ls Skelt
Cyphert
Baker's Run
Johnstown
Conemaugh River
Indiana
Prominent Farmer Arrested on Arson Charge
A quarrel with his stepdaughter Miss Bessie Sutton led to the arrest of John Martin, a prominent Richmond farmer, on arson and surety of the peace charges. Constable Robert Kerr served the warrant and Martin will have a hearing before Squire J. A. Crossman on Thursday, March 30. A previous barn fire, causing heavy losses, is connected to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girk
John Martin
Bessie Sutton
Tichmond
Robert Kerr
Marin Wi
J. A. Crossman
Martin
Miss Sutton
Election date shifts affect October primary and notices
Old June primary moved to the first Saturday in October by legislative action. In presidential years the primary remains in April. The change applies to municipal and county contests. citizens are urged to watch the paper’s tab for renewal, as papers stop at expiration unless renewed. Also included are local items about a family dispute resulting in a shooting, a move to Washington for a job, and a medical scare about eye injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buartert
Wolesa
Tustin
Homer City Plant Expansion Planned by Prairie State Inc.
The Prairie State Incubator Company will erect a larger, modern factory in Homer City this spring. Site work will place the building between the Indiana branch, the Pennsylvania railroad, and Tick Creek on 16 acres owned by J. Lee Nix. A Pittsburg architect designs fireproof concrete construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
Prairie State Incubator Company
Indiane
Pennsylvania Railroad
T Lick Creek
J. Lee Nix
Pittsburg
County Shows Big Population Gains in Indiana County
Census data from Washington bureau shows Indiana county rising from 43 056 to 66 210 in ten years with gains across townships and boroughs. The county schedule lists figures for Armstr ong Banks Blacklick Blairsville and other towns, wards and townships with Indiana borough at 5749 and significant township totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conena Bureau
Washington
Pennsylvania
Indiana County
Aiares
Wee Indiana County
Armatrong Township
Banks Township
Blacklick
Blairstville
First Ward
Third Ward
Brushvelley
Tuffington
Burrell Township
Canoe Township
Genter
Cherryhill
Clymerborough
Conemaugh Township
East Mahoning Township
Wnet Wheatfield
Grant Township
Green Township
Indiana Borough
Montgomery Township
North Mahoning Township
Pine Township
Rayne Township
South Mahoning Township
Washington Township
West Mahoning Township
West Wheatfield
White Township
Young Township
Indiana People in Bridal Party of Pittsburg Girl
Miss Jaslet McIntosh daughter of Dr and Mrs Daniel McIntosh Sharpsburg will wed Charles Moss Springer of McDonald at Fort Pitt Hotel Pittsburg April 12. Bridesmaids include Margaret Wilson Sevella McIntosh Lucile Smith Edna Picksell Margaret Innis Virginia McIntosh and flower girl Virginia Mary McIntosh. Ushers Gaye Griffith and others. Rev Montgomery to perform ceremony at 7:20 pm with reception and wedding dinner to follow. Honeymoon to Easter then home in McDonald with social functions planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springer-McIntosh
Kor
Pitt
Mung
Jas Let McIntosh
Daniel McIntosh
Sharpsburg
Charles Moss Springer
McDonald
Fort Pile
Pittsburg
Misa Margaret T. Wilsontown
George W. Kenedy
Buffalo
Ron
Misa Sevella C
McIntosh
Slater
Murle
Lucile Smith
Washington, D. C
Edna Picksell
Margaret
Inss
Oakmont
Virginia Mary McIntosh
James Marks
Saltsburg
Springer
Broggy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boartier
Hailwood
Bat
Searom
Commissioner of Pensions
J. N. Langham
Maria L. Fisher
Home
Wesley K. Tamilton
Callensburg
Harrison H. Munshower
Michael Kampf
Scotch Hill
MaMaine
A. Artman
Leechburg
J. c. Irving
Fitzgerald, Ga
Irving
Samuel Cunningham
McKeesport
Harvey Cunningham
Wayne Avenue
Suiday
Blanche Frantz
Cameron Davis
Sample Run
Ethel Newland
Meda Siverd
Leard
John S. Lyon
Jersey City
N. J
Moore Hotel
Hamilton Stewart
Idamar
A. L. Freed
Arcadia
J. A. Jones
Evelyn
West Philadelphia
Toannette
Clark Flude
Wilmerding
Charles Sansom
Clarion
Thomas H. Wilcott
Toivao
Skippers
W. Va
Wv. J. Carney
William Kuhn
Andrew Pollock
Rossiter
W. Rose
Bon Ton
New York
L. Bergman
Blanche Feldman
Metropolis
Bergman
S. W. Rose & Co
Ai County
Mary Allison
Davis
Simcksburg
T. C. Watson
D. C. Mack
Joseph Mack
Terry
G. W. Creighton
G. P. McCartney
Church Street
Griffith Ellis
J. C. McGregor
Hot Springs
Arkansas
George A. Conrath
Wilkes-Barre
Harrisburg
J. Wood Clark
W. W. Hopking
Marion Center
William F. Reed
Harry
Elle Conner
W. B. Oakes
Whs
Alter
Mise Rowe Aul
Jamestown
N. Y
Kane Fa
Harry W. Fee
Company IL
Heinen
Madray
Leech's Business College
Walter Hlark
Bricksburg
Black
Jacob Replpe
William Herlinger
Wiliam Herlinger
Brushyalley Township
Willian Adams
Brushindiey Township
Anna Herrick
Portland
Ore
Sarah Sparr
Ernest
Clyde Herlinger
Pitkeburg
Winmo
Russell Herlinger
Spear Herlinger
Strangford
U. P. Ccturch
Mixes Curtie Hackman
Misa
Carrie Hackman
St. M. Hackman
Methodist Episcopal Church of
Marlon Center
Gallitain
A. FE. Wigaty
J. Ft. Wileging
Parkwood
VU. 8
Navy
Cervica
News OF
Hivlsdal Addows
Wilgus
Mont Getty
Hethaman
Rev. Shane
Thy
New Castle
Anuter Meyer
Migs Flousle Williama
Elmer Willlama
John Wichner
Oakland Avenue
Saltaburg
Parmer
Pilisla
GE Wei
Hiros
Sam
Jason
Frank
Tony Colisimo
Lucerne
Karl Rigg
North Fifth Pirest
Washington,Pa
H. F. Ward
Hye
Henry Smith
Glen Campbell
Clarksburg
Lebanon
Creekside
J Township
Tasdigna
Brushyalley
Want Wheate
Burrel
Garfield
F Tenth Regiment
Famed
Alffred G. Dalton
Watt , Dregenta
John K. Teper
Widdowson
Censes Iecon
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