Watson's Hand Seen in Contest of Local Primary
Attorney M C Watson, candidate in the Republican primary, sent County Chairman John Fisher a letter threatening a contest of three district results. He alleges improper timing and unsigned affidavits in Cherryhill, Pine, and Grant townships and says he will file further objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Watson
Johon Fisher
Gheryhill Township
Jon
Grant
Fisher
Orday
Tom Pine Township
Chairnman Fisher
Watson
Shereby
Cherryhill
Ladiana
Pine
Paper on Forgiveness at Mon Slay’s Meeting
A miningsociation meeting was held at the Episcopal church with Rev. H. M. Clarke presiding. Rev. A. J. Furman spoke on New Testament Teach Regard to Forgiveness, prompting brief ministerial talks and a resolution wishing success to the Baptist congregation’s new church edifice. The next gathering will be in the M. E. church A A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monslay
Episcopal Church
H. M. Clarke
A.J. Furman
Indiana Baptist Church
Baptist
M. E. Church
Graduates From Homer City Public Schools Program
Four class graduates were honored at Homer City public schools with nine graduates and two completing two years of postgraduate work. The program featured songs including The Popcorn Man, dialogues, a musical drama, burlesque band numbers, and duets by Irene Cooper and Mabel Mikeseli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aglass
Homer City
Irene Cooper
Mabel Mikeseli
Zobo Band
Flood at Homer City threatens town property and dam
Heavy rains have caused high waters along the creek. The mill dam above Homer City is overflowing and portions of the town are under water. If water rises further today the dam may give way and destroy significant property. The lumber boom faces heavy losses if it breaks, and acres of land below the town are flooded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
Lumber Company
Trouble at Homer City over teacher assault charge
Mr W Suttom reported before Squire Kine last week accusing Prof H Rowan principal of Homer City schools of aggravated assault and battery on his son William. The prosecutor says the boy was cruelly whipped and the punishment unwarranted. The defendant gave bail for court in the sum of 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Suttom
Squire Kine
H. ¥. Rowan
Homer City
William
Maybe a Winner for Free Transport to G A R Encampment
Post 24 of the G A R promises to be a winner in a Pittsburg News voting contest offering free transportation for 200 aid soldiers to the next encampment. Persons with coupons may leave them or send to J W Neal at the county commissioners office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Evening News
J. W. Neal
County Commisssioners’ Office
Mill Starts on 30 Acre Oak Timber Tract
John Galbreath of Rayne township begins cutting a 30 acre oak timber tract in White township this week. He moved his mill there last week and will be away on the job for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Galbreath
Rayne Township
Nathan Simpson
White Township
Sheep damage awards listed for several townships
Last week damages were granted to J. T. Hoover of West Ma honing township for 8 dollars R Brady of Young township for 15 dollars and Joby Stiles of Buffing ton township for 9 dollars in a series of sheep damage awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Hoover
West Mahoning Township
R. ©. Brady
Young Township
Joby Stiles
Buffington Township
Costly Lantern Sparks Barn Fire and Mill Inferno
A lantern upset or exploded in Alexander McCracken's straw shed set his barn ablaze between 7 and 8 pm, destroying hay, straw, and farming tools with an estimated loss of 500 dollars and 350 dollars insured. Nearby near Hortons, Banks township, Bennett and McQuilken sawmill burned between 2 and 3 am with a 2000 dollar loss, no insurance, engine room suspected ignition and incendiary theory amid a fire on William Smith's farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hortons
Alexander McCracken
McCracken
Banks Township
Bennett & McQuilken
William Smith
Eminent Cambria Temperance Leader A A Barker Dies
Abraham A. Barker of Ebensburg died suddenly in Altoona at mid day from apoplexy while visiting Dr Blackburn. Born 1817 in Lovell Maine he moved to Cambria in 1854 and was a former lumber merchant. A Prohibitionist and former congressman in 1864 he stood as umbrella holder for Lincoln during his inaugural. Survived by four sons all Ebensburg residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham A. Barker
Ebensburg
Blackburn
Altoona
Cambria County
Temperance
Indiana
Camtria County
Mr. Barker
Lovell
Oxford County
Pennsylvania
Presbyterian Church
Losina P. Little
Maine
A. V. Barker
F. H. Barker
C. H. Barker
Missing Lockport Girl Annie Burkett Feared Drowned
Family and friends of Annie Burkett search for five weeks after she disappeared from Lockport amid the Conemaugh River inquiry. No clues found yet as to whether she drowned herself, despite lengthy efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Burkett
Lockport
Conemaugh River
Livestock Shipments Record March 15 to 22 1898
J D McKalip sent 15 cattle 14 calves 52 pigs to Linfield Pi F W Thomas 12 cattle 155 pigs to Herndon Pa J K Beucher 15 horses 2 cows 11 cattle 8 calves 75 pigs to Salford Pa J M S Moore 195 pigs 15 cattle 9 calves to Palm Pa 5 horses 15 cattle 160 pigs to Spring City Pa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.D. McKalip
Linfield
F. W. Thomas
Herndon
J. K. Beucher
Salford
J. M. S. Moore
Palm
Spring City
Ill clerk in East Mahoning forced to rest at home
John K. Lewis, clerk at Daugherty's drug store, lies ill at his home in East Mahoning township after a relapse from measles fatigue. He had just recovered from an attack of the illness when the relapse compelled him to return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Lewis
Daugherty’s Drug Store
East Mahoning Township
Jacksonville School to Close With Friday Entertainment
The Jacksonville school will close with an entertainment and pre social in the school building on Friday evening. Teacher Mr. RG Brady is preparing an interesting program to be performed by his pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
RG. Brady
Paralyzed Warren man connected to Indiana roots
Mr. James P. Leech of Warren Ohio is reported to be suffering from paralysis after an attack on Friday. He is a former Indiana resident and the father of Mrs. A. M. Hammers of the Fourth ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Leech
Warren, O
Indiana
A. M. Hammers
Fourth Ward
Collar Bone Broken in Fourth Ward Accident
William Young of Fourth ward suffered a broken collar bone and a severe facial cut after a fall while trimming trees in his lot on Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rtv
William Young
Fourth Ward
Mets
Real Estate Transfer Near Gilpin Town Move Planned
Real estate broker G. W. Gilbert sold the H. M. Lowry property on south Railroad Avenue to Thomas Faith of Gilpin for 2200 dollars last week. Mr Faith intends to move to town next October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Gilbert
H. M. Lowry
South Railroad
Thomas Faith
Gilpin
Mr. Faith
Mrs Margaret Jacoby Stricken by Paralysis Again
Mrs. Margaret Jacoby is prostrated by paralysis and will not likely recover. Her second attack came only a few days ago. She lives with her son John of First ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Jacoby
John
First Ward
A Busy Mill Operated by Balentine Near Parkwood
Mr. W. M. Balentine of Parkwood runs a saw mill on James Cochran's farm near Parkwood, actively cutting a large lumber contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Balentine
Parkwood
James Cochran
Watson Defeated as Quay Backers Win County Assembly Nomination
In a keen county race the Quay faction triumphs with Leard and Thompson winning the assembly nominations over Watson who courted anti Quay support. Mahan gains the district attorney nomination after a vigorous, thorough campaign. Final tallies show Thompson over Watson by over 100 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of Quay
Elkin
Assembly
John W. Morrow
Marchand
Quay
Mor. Leard
Blacklick Township
Horace J
Pine
Thompson
Leard
Philadelphia
Shelocta
Sheloca
Watson
Fisher
John L. Cetty
W. M. Mahan
Maban
Indiana County primary reshapes party control and loyalties
The report describes crowded count rooms from the Court House to Philadelphia Street as votes poured in for a Republican primary. Leard leads the ticket with Thompson closing in, Watson’s backers delaying results, and Quay supporters consolidating strength for re nomination. Final tallies show strong support for Leard and Mahan amid a broader party realignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watson
Miuch
John 8. Fisher
Sheriff ’S Office
Court House
Philadelphia
Elkin
Leard
Thompson
Green Township
Rayne
Buffington
Pine
Sheloca
Normal closes winter term and 10 day vacation begins
Normal closed the winter term on Thursday and students begin a ten day vacation. Faculty are visiting various locations. Several named staff and students are listed at Washington DC Allegheny New Wilmington Brooklyn Pittsburg Wooster Montclair and Brookville. The spring term opens next Tuesday with extra teachers hired and new staff assignments including a library charge and Latin and mathematics instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal
Miss Leonard
Albert F. Carter
Herbert Jaques
M. Lowry
M. C. Gordon
Washington, D.C
Davis
Allegheny
M. M. McBride
Mercer County
R. B. Robertson
New Wilmington
Smith
Brooklyn
Sawyer
Pittsburg
Clark
R. M. Sherrard
Wooster, C
Dayton
Montclair
N. J
Hilcott Owens
Craig Roberts
Craig
Brookville
Oldest White Township Resident Ill at Home
Mr. Lewis Snyder, possibly the oldest resident in White township, lies ill at his east of town home. He is 93 years old and suffering from general debility related to advanced age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Snyder
White Township
Mr. Snyder
Coal sale promised tied to Pittsburg and Eastern railroad
Superintendent S H Hicks says railroad operations will begin soon in the county with a probable route down Yellow Creek. Stadden and McHugh of Glen Campbell, leasing 20 000 acres of coal land, anticipate a sale to eastern investors tied to the Pittsburg and Eastern line. They expect a route from Burnside to Cherry Tree via Cush Creek and Pine Flats to Smiths Summit, then along Yellow Creek to Saltsburg, with further extension toward Roberts ville and Cush Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Hicks
Yellow Creek
Messra
Stadden & McHugh
Glen Campbell
Indiana
Eastern
Pittsburg & Eastern Railroad
8. H. Hicks
Messrs
Pittsburg & Eastern
Susquehanna River
Burnside
Cherrytree
Cush Creek
Pine Flats
Smith’s Summit
Saltsburg
Robertsville
Gorman Summit
Widdowson
Nashville
Socials and Teas Spread Joy in Local Homes
Mrs Shields hosted about 40 neighbors at Conemaugh on Wednesday with supper and a dance. Miss Sarah Alers drew around 20 guests at Mr and Mrs Harvey's on Thursday for a chicken and waffle supper. Mrs Sutton gave an artist’s tea for Miss Laura Overly and Miss Mary Montgomery at her Sixth Street home with painting and pallets. Rev Teasdale was surprised by 60 congregants delivering groceries and confections for a “handy round” with music and recitations. the visit enriched his home and ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Shields
Conemaugh Township
Sarah Alers
George Harvey
Second Ward
Thomas Sutton
Sixth Street
Laura B. Overly
Pittsburg
Mary Montgomery
Clarion
C. W. Teasdale
Baptist Church
Blairsville
Gramophone
Weddings in Blairsville and nearby areas this week
WEDDINGS OF A WEEK report several local nuptials. Hollis and Tintoff wed at the bride’s home with Rev G T Reynolds officiating then honeymooned in Pittsburg. Miller and McCreight, both of Armstrong township, married at the bride’s home with dinner and a reception. Chase and McGregor wed at the bride’s parents’ home in Greensburg area. Lowman and Stephens tied the knot at the Penn Run Presbyterian parsonage with Rev L R Wylie presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. N. Hollis
Blairaville
Mary E. Tintoff
John Tintoff
Fifth Street
G. T. Reynolds
M. E. Church
Mr. Hollis
Bride
Pittsburg
Blairsville
Narrow Escape In Store Glass Door Incident
Eva daughter of J R Stumpf narrowly avoided serious injury after colliding with a large plate glass door in her father's store. She suffered slight head cuts while another incident notes Mrs Joseph Clements cutting her left hand on a broken window pane. Congressman Robbins has submitted Major Frank Chambers Greensburg for keeper of the national cemetery, a former Marion Center resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva
J. R. Stumpf
Robbins
Frank Chambers
Greensburg
The
National Cemetery
Chambers
Marion Center
Joseph Clements
Now Under Lease in Crete Oil Area Near Pittsburg
Crete neighborhood oil development moves forward as Pittsburg capitalists lease over 10 000 acres to W H Beck. Two company experts will test the field this week with a six month deadline for a test well or leases lapse. If successful, two wells will be sunk and development begins with rental terms 50 cents per acre and an eighth of output to owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crete
Pittsburg
W. H. Beckwith
Experta
Severe storm causes countywide damage and power loss
A Saturday storm brought severe wind and heavy rain across the county. The wind toppled fences and fruit trees, blew in glass fronts, damaged chimneys and a smokestack, and cut power when a breaker tripped. The Cummins bridge was badly damaged, with a large tree toppling onto its iron structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Work & Son’s
Sixth Street
Philadelphia
Loughry’s
A. C. Alers
Cummins
Crooked Creek
Former County Women Die Far From Home in 1898
Former residents Mrs. Mary Wagner aged 39 died at her Covington home on March 9 1898. Mrs. Christian Conrad aged 65 died at her DuBois home on February 20 1598. They were sisters of Mr. David Feitshans Rayne township and Mrs. Fred Riethmiller Whitetownship, and former county residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wagner
Covington
Christian Conrad
DuBois
David Feitshans
Rayne Township
Fred Riethmiller
White Township
Apt Wedding Of James Henry And Pearl Dickey
Mr James T Henry a public school teacher and Miss Pearl Dickey daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Dickey White township will wed Tuesday April 6 at the bride s home A large number of guests are expected to witness the ceremony
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Henry
Indiana Public Schools
Pearl Dickey
Joseph Dickey
White Township
Livermore Postmaster Nominee Named
Representative Robbins of Greensburg recommends Peter B Lefever for post master at Livermore in Westmoreland county. Postmaster Frank Sansom of Indiana is allowed 32 dollars for expenses in starting the free delivery system. J Harvey Stewart in the Fourth ward is seriously ill with nervous attack and debility but recovery is possible per his physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbins
Greensburg
Peter B.lefever
Livermore
Westmoreland County
Frank Sansom
Indiana
J. Harvey Stewart
Fourth Ward
Measles Close Schools In Armstrong Township
An epidemic forces the McCreight and Anthony schools to shut down as measles sweeps through Armstrong township. Nearly every pupil contracts the disease. A new pastor arrives at St Bernard’s Catholic Church, with Rev N P McNellis installed, and former Rev P Wekerer assigned as assistant at Wilmerding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCreight
Anthony
Armstrong Township
N. P. McNellis
St. Bernard’s Catholic Church
P. Wekerer
Wilmerding
New Station at Reeds Near Indiana Brank
A new station and platform nearing completion this week sits along the Indiana Brank at Reeds two miles below town. The building will be larger than the old structure. Pension list includes J Renick Beringer John McHenry. W A Groft of Cherryhill township sold his farm to James A Dick of Mitchell Mills for 3200. Roy Elder son of R Y Elder of Elders Ridge admitted to Pittsburgh Bar Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Brank
Reeds
Town
W. A. Groft
Cherryhill Township
James A. Dick
Mitchell Mills
Roy Elder
R. Y. Elder
Elders Ridge
Pittsburg
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Furman
LOOD
A. A. Barker
Xan
Legislature
Mahan
Nomi
Eek
Horace J. Thompson
Congress
S. M. Jack
M. K. Leard
Register and Recorder
J. N. Stewart
John L. Getty
W. Af. Mahan
D. L. Moorhead
Eastern Rail
Hollis Tinnioff
Chase-Mcgregor
Edgar G. Chase
Sarah Chambers McGregor
Et J. Renick
Beringer
John McHenry
Ambrose
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