Manslaughter Verdict in Murder Trial at Lucerne
The trial of Dominick Angelo for the November 1912 Lucerne murder of Mike Meno concluded with a Monday morning verdict of manslaughter. Angelo had fled to New York then Boston before surrendering last December. The report notes defense claims the shooting arose from a quarrel and Meno’s dangerous reputation, with multiple related cases and local sentences referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominick Angelo
Mike Meno
Lucerne
Criminal
Langham
Angelo
New York State
Boston
Meno
Homer City
Boxe
Dominick Madelina
Heilwood
Joe Regrat
Graceton
Edward Bake
Clymer
Geo. Cagley
Andy Kirk
Sam Caparri
Jacob Ober
Charlie Kuntz
Alex Barto
Annis Timtuck
Ie Toeoj
Creekside
Mary Palmar
Blairsville
Ivan Swanger
Blairaville
Casmir Bigorra
Jos Schevinaky
Nausto Jiorgano
Lucerné
School Formed to Instruct Foreigners Free Tuition
Indiana supervisor Prof Ernest Work and Deputy Prothonotary Lloyd Weiss organize a free class for foreigners intending U S naturalization. Meeting Thursday at 7 in the Court House, with sixteen men and six women already applying, the program will teach English Civil Government and possibly arithmetic, aiding diligent applicants toward citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Work
Indiana
Lloyd Weiss
United States
Court House
State Road Plan for Cramer Pike Discussed
A joint meeting in Johnstown and Indiana county officials discussed turning the Cramer Pike into a state road. Representatives from the Johnstown Chamber of Commerce conferred with county commissioners on converting the toll road, once privately run and costly, into state upkeep. No decision was reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown Chamber of Commerce
Indiana
Cramer
Johnstown
Johnstown YMCA nosed out local team 42 to 39 in big gym clash
Friday night saw the Johnstown YMCA edge the local squad 42 to 39 after trailing in the first half. Other notes mention upcoming Intermediate class exhibition week, a public sale of Samuel Lydie's 100 acre farm, changes on the Buffalo Rochester Pittsburg line, and various local incidents and social events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Samuel Lydie
Mahoning Township
Plumville
Buffalo
Rochester
Pittsburg
Buffalo, Rochester
Rallway
Ernest Shaft
Indiana
Phaften
Real Estate Transfers Across East Mahoning and Nearby Towns
A list of property transfers shows numerous deeds from W M Allen to Maria Kuntz for 62 acres in East Mahoning at 2000 dollars and from Simpson to George Hammill for two lots in East Mahoning at 1000 dollars, plus many other transfers across Homer City, Pine Creek, Black Lick, Center Township, Plumville, and surrounding areas with varied acreages and prices. Notable entries include C W G Nippes transferring 106 acres in Black Lick to Jennie G Irons for 15000 dollars and Louisa J Stewart with 156 acres in White transferring to Lottie S Lewis for 4900 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Allen
East Mahoning
Maria 8. Kuntz
We, Simpson
George Hammill
Frank Shilling
John Hy Bilis
James W. Ackerson
Cherryhill
H. JD. Smith
W. F. Craft
J. E. Schrecenost
A. M. Johnston
Homer City
H. B. Johnston
John Henry
Abe Henry
C. W. G. Nippes
Blacklick
Jennie G. Irons
J. E H. Kunkle
Center
W. J. Steffay
W. Anderson
Arminda Anderson
Mary E. Walls
Serabtrong
Margaret A. Coleman
George M. Bowes
Indiana
Jason W. Carson
D. Antonuccio
Creekside
Pietro Antonuccio
Ansley H. Davis
Plumville
John. J. Little
J. A. Roush
H. M. Roush
Antonio Spardo
Ganoe
Paulina M. Spardo
Ida M. Michael
Pearl Wiley
Louisa J. Stewart
White
Lottie S. Lewis
Frank W. Graham
Center Township
Pegcenter
A. P.roberts
Pia
County Educators Organize Officers Elected for Indiana County
County educators formed the Association of Principals and Teachers of High Schools of Indiana County at Indiana High School. Twenty attended. officers named are James Z. Sloan president D. D. Patterson vice president Hugh Bell secretary John Ackerson treasurer. Next meeting set for fall. Also listed are marriage licenses and an Indiana excursion party return from the southern trip with remarks of enthusiasm and names of participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of Principals
Indiana County
Indiana High School
James Z. Sloan
Indiana
D. D. Patterson
Green Township
Hugh Bell
John Ackerson
Center Township
Birthday Remembered for Edna Frye at Willet Home
Miss Edna Frye daughter of Mr and Mrs John Frye near Willet entertained 15 girl friends on Saturday for the lath anniversary of her birth. A fine dinner was followed by music and games as the Prye home hosted a most happy day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Frye
John Frye
Willet
Prye
Hannah
Vera Holmes
Agnes Reed
John H. Smith
Frank Adams
Indiana
Clymer
Warren Buterbaugh
Brushvalley
Overdorf
Jennie Stephens
Bertha Smith
Mary Sides
Pine Vlats
Margaret. Griffith
Philadelphia
Edith Smith
Cora Gibson
Iselin
F.C. Adams
Greensville
J. Kerry
DuBois
Leonard Fassett
James Beachie
Jefferson Supply Company
Auttman
Patrick McGuire
Brookville
James McGuire
Hugh Simpson
Luciousboro
Matt Ernest
Tunsutawney
Ernest
John Spark
Jacob Potts
Shelocta
Oliver White
Brownsville
Henry Chiwson
Hienry Clawson
Itnil
Mera
John Clawson
Cambridge Springs
Bright
Cambria Steel Company
Johnstown
Nia
John Warren
Grand View
Two Men Fined for Death of Deer Near Deckers Point
James Stitt and Glen Smyers near Deckers Point were fined $50 jointly for causing the death of a deer. A Game Warden's investigation led to the finding that the deer was killed by dogs owned by Stitt and Smyers, making the owner responsible under the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Stitt
Glen Smyers
Deckers Point
Iddo Lewis
Stitt
Smyere
Bryan Couple Celebrate Golden Fiftieth Anniversary
Mr and Mrs John J Bryan of South Fifth Street marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a family dinner at home on Monday Guests included Dr and Mrs Steele Bryan and family of Ramey Clearfield County
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John BR. Bryan
South Fifth Street
Mrs. Steele Bryan
Ramey
Clearfield
County
Social gatherings and military promotions in local notices
Social circles report Mrs. D. G. Strong of Cherryhill township surprised on her birthday with friends, music, games and refreshments. Nearby, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Bulduck of West Lebanon hosted a Friday gathering with games and music. Willaim Pierce elected second lieutenant of Co. F, Tenth Regiment N G P, after Lt McClain’s promotion, in town. Congressman S. Taylor North appoints Wilford Curry and John Corligat Jr. to Annapolis Naval Academy vacancy and alternate. Angelo Leoni, 39, of Isalin noted in local brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. G. Strong
Cherryhill Township
Willaui Pierce
Co. F
William Pierce
Co. I, Tenth Regiment
Charles McClain
Naval Academy
S. Taylor North
Wilford Curry
Punxsutawney
Annapolis Naval Academy
John Corlgat, Jr
Clymer
Personal Brevities Highlight Local Callers and Moves
Local notes report numerous residents visiting Indiana on Thursdays and Fridays, with names including Blaine Short Beatty Learn Henry McGregor and McCullough family. Changes include Lawrence Hicks selling North Point store, moving to Grove, and George Hamill buying a new East Mahoning shop site. Miss Abel honored with a pupil party. Mrs Foust recovering from a broken leg. deaths of Sarah McCullough at 86 and multiple visits to nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine Short
Dixonville
H. M. Beatty
Clairton
Indiana
G. T. Learn
Lovejoy
T. A. Henry
Penn Run
R. D
D. 7. McGregor
Marion Center
M. PF. G. Lohr
Washington, Township
J. 2. Schrecengost
Nolo
Lauwiitser
Punxsutawaney
Albert Henry
Charryhill Township
John W. Morrow
March
Clee Cummins
Sykesville
Mise Myrtle Cummins
Town
K.N. Miller
Parkwood
J. 8. Clark
Reed
Aister
Jennie Little
Plum Ville
Abraham Bartlebaugh
Cherry Tree
Anna Walbeck
Glassboro
N. J
G. Walbeck
D. F. Learn
White Township
R. Nicholas
Indiana R. D
Indianas
John McConnell
South Fifth Street
R. 13. Wray
Kittanning
Richard M. Dodson
Curwensville
Grove Unapel
George Hamil
East Mahoning Township
Hazelet
N. C. Simpson
Geis Hardware
Robert Grosse
Keystone Printing Company
Pittsburgh
Bratton
Hilltop News Highlights and School Play Planned
John Fleming visits William Watt. Misses Houston Lytle and McKee visit. Janet Holstein stays with Watt family. Pearle Wiggins returns from Homer City. Hill Top school closed due to J M Robinson death. Hill Top Literary Society to meet March 24 1918 at Hill Top schoolhouse with a program of recitations music debates and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilltop John Fleming
William Watt
Gale Houston
Elmira Lytle
Isreal Carnahan
Helen McKee
Jacksonville
Margaret Devinney
I. F. Robinson
Indiana
Janet Holstein
T. M. Watt
Pearle Wiggins
Homer City
Nellie George
Hill Top
Hill Top School
J. M. Robinson
Hill Top Literary Society
Hill Top Schoolhouse
Samuel Dible
Mary Abel
Annie George
William Calhoun
Bessie Bothell
Cora
Nellie Hanna
Walter George
Grace Carnahan
Jonnie Abel
Hugh Ray
Duct
Margaret
Orray Devinney
D. W. Anderson
Robert Uncapher
N. M. Bethel
Reading
Margaret Dible
Laura Dible
Mabel Hanna
Vada Watt
Minnie
Hazelle Carnahan
W. M. Calhoun
Cora Hanna
Sunday visits at Indiana hospital and county social
Names frequent in Indiana county social notes appear with many visits and calls. Robert Stewart and friends visit William Widdowson in hospital.Lowery Houck visits Ben Stake. Edwin Empfield spends Sunday with grandparents Towler. Roy Wolfe hosts quilting and dinner with multiple locals present. numerous callers and transacts in Brushvalley Clymer Indiana and nearby towns are listed alongside foot surgery news for Mrs. Moorhead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Stewart
Tom Willard
Richard Iyock
Edward Dick
Guy Stewart
Harry Smith
William Widdowson
Indiana Hospital
Lowery Houck
Ben Stake
Brushyalley Township
Edwin Empfield
James Towler
Roy Wolfe
Rebecca Workinger
Mattie Coy
John Wolfe
Effie Wolfe
Ben Eddy
Bird Wolfe
Daniel Wolfe
W. H. H. Adams
Addie Pattison
Edward Moorhead
S. A. Sheesley
Wilkinsburg
Anna Knabh
Ruth Brickley
Vinton Edward
Robert Burnett
Clymer
J. M. Fyock
Mrs Wiser of Creekside Dies in Indiana Hospital
Mrs Harry Wiser of Creekside died in an Indiana hospital on Sunday of paralysis at age 88. She is survived by her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Elkin Stewart
John P. Elkin
Philadelphia
Harry Wiser
Creekside
Indiana Hospital
William McHenry
Edith Miller
West Philadelphia
Frank Miller
Blanche Miller
James
B. W. Hutchinson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Oakland Cemetery
Local Notes Highlight Community Visits and Incidents
Mrs. John 1 Leasman of Oak Ridge spent a week visiting friends in town. Reports note many locals witnessed The Battle Cry of Peace in Indiana and a county teachers’ meeting at The diana. A nine pound baby boy arrived to Mr. and Mrs. Robert McGee, while furnace explosion at a schoolhouse caused minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 1. Leasman
Oak Ridge Clarion County
Indiana
R. O. Lytle
Thediana
Robert McGee
Bar Kinter
Ross Kinter
Kinter
Grismore
Edward McCann
Clymer
Winnifred Meehan
Johnstown
James Meehan
Edward Barr
Mr. Barr
Culver
Scott Steffey
Pinton
Robert
W. R. Bathurst
Ellis Thomas
Penn Mary Hospital
Dennis Roser
Mort
Trish Bottom
Ralph Muncy
Muffley
de Griffith
Mahaffey
Jacksonville
Ira Mikesell
T. M. Lowman
Arthur Clawson
George Fry
H. Davis
Homer City
J. M. Robinson
Elwin Tewin
Richardson
Punxsutawney
Anna Nicholas
Shields
C. I. Soviety
Margaret Stuchel
Hanna Lowman
Carl Reed
Merrill
Kunkle
Herbert McKee
Merrill Ferguson
Veteran Couple United in Death in Rayne Township
Longtime residents Mr and Mrs Davis Groft of Rayne township died within two days of each other after contracting pneumonia. Married May 21 1862 they ran the Groft flour mill and spent nearly their entire life together. Interment followed in Washington church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Groft
Rayne Township
Gros
Groft
S. N. Moorhead
Mary A. Olbson Moorhead
South Vith Street
Cherryhill
Mechanicsburg
Kathryn
Marty
Layina
Indiana
Margaret Moorhead
Irvin
Stephen Gibson
Thomas Gibson
Dixonvile
John Shank
Clymer
Jennie Wilet
Gowanda
N. Y
Trev. B. W. Mutchingon
Greenwood Cemetery
Euphema Rankin
James Rankin
Blacklick Township
David
Charles
Homey City
William
Cherryhill Township
Green Township
Jexie Bagley
Cookport
John
WS. Madden
Lovejoy
Selly Chau
Penn Run
Mrnday
Nev. Oscar Woods
Dogkport
M. B. Tharel
Chiarel Comporary
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lucerns
Mondauy
Tinyo
Gasex
Armstrong Township
Nancy
Elizabeth Keener
C. Carnahan
S. A. Kinter
J. T. Kinter
George Rheesley
Grant Township
Ellasanna Sheesley
Alonzo Sheesley
Julia Trees
Julia A. Trees
Saltsburg
Levi ‘Rees
Sarah Bair
J. H. Parker
James Parker
Newcomerstown
T. B. Trees
Tarentum
J. Frank Trees
Bracken
John P. Bikin
Supreme Courtroom
Laura Wiggins
James W. Wiggins
Near Town
Frank Moose
W. J. Wilson
Oakland Avenue
E. T. Simpson
East Butler
Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburgh Railway
M. Bennett & Sons
Irene Thompson
Israel Learn
Ana
Cheser R. Fisher
Robinson Ella M. Brendlinger
Robinson Blair Park
Washington Township
Annie M. Smeltzer
Washington
Titian J. Rose
Conemaugh
Olive J. Speedy Son
Onnetueagt
Albert B. Huston
Bessie M. Campbell
Harry S. Peters
Mildred E. Logue
Ralph Platt
Bairdstown
Mary Freeman
Jacob E. Lowmaster
Altoona Mary V
Pickup
Altoona
Far South
Dr. H. B. Buterbaugh
D. L. Moorhead
Tom Hildebrand
Ross M. Sutton
Jas. A. Crossman
Joseph P. Mack
J. C. McGregor
Griffith Ellis
Filmer Ellis
John J. Bryan
Angelo Leoni
Isalin
Tha Red
R. Clark Wiggins
Fredonia
Youngstown
Wiggings
James Fleming
Henry Dunmire
A. C. Rankin
Hillsdale
Todd Bell
Detroit
Mich
S. R. Williams
Wintondale
David Blair
Church Street
R. E. Young
North Sixth Street
John K. Brallier
Latrobe
E. K. Lewis
Atlantic Refining Co
Well-Ware Paint Company
Alliance, O
Indiana, Jefferson, Cambria
Clearfield Counties
Sarah McCullough
Isaac McCullough
Alexander Hobusch
Hobusch
J. A. OC. Longwill
J. Scott McQullough
Colorado
William Frazer
Wilmore
John Baylor
Frostburg
Laura Helman
Grove City
W. HH. McCull
California
Dowenek Ohta
Kenwood
Idaho
Howard Kimmel
Garfield Wood
Hiderton
Hugh Kenderson
Indiana Motor Company
Sara Henderson
Ira Sell
Beulah
Margaret Russel
Genieve Laraton
Hazel Fleming
Rose Calhoun
Widerton
Kimmel
Paul Kimmel
Floyd Henderson
Ray Meyers
Fred
Estella Kimmel
Eric Silvis
M. K. Silvia
Carneytown
George Phillips
New York
Floy Gilson
Wyoming
George William Speiss
Louisa Viola
W. BR. Reed
Brown Street
M. M. Merrvitt
Armory
Sergi
Raymond Axe
Corp
James T. Anderson
Samuel Hoffman
Merl Hf. Lyda
Harry Crawford
Harry J. Hollis
Vito Constanto
Italy
Pneumon Ted
H. W. Latimer
North Water Street
Clarence M. Campbell
Mary J. Myers
Dixville
George Ferguson
Elder Lose Farm
Mr. Lose
Sokpsig
Mra
Davis Groft
Vanes D. Work
Work
Rochester Mills
Daois Hospital
DuBoly
Richmond
Stafford
Price of
Elmer Fivecoats
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