Drowns Her Child in Well in Marion Center Case
Infanticide case from Indiana county details Mrs. John G Corr of Marion Center drowning her 21 month old infant in a well. Husband described with intemperate habits. neighbors doubt her sanity. Coroner's verdict implicates the mother. likely to Dixmont Insane Asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Carr
Marion Center
Indiana County
John G. Corr
Corr
Aline
Annie
Jennie
Nancy McClusky
Frampton
Mack
Humane
Thompson
W. T. Miller
O. A. Ellis
H. M. Fleck
A. W. Lang
D. E. McGregor
J. B. Kinter
C. R. Griffith
Carr
Dixmont Insane Asylum
St.Paul Orphan Home
Pittsburg
Swindlers Target Shelocta In Soap Promotion Scheme
Two silver tongued men canvassed Shelocta promising to return with two table cloths or lace curtains to customers who bought a dollar of soap. They sold twenty cakes for one dollar and vanished after taking the money, delaying promised rewards. Victims waited for a premium but the swindlers never came back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelocta
Amputation of leg for wounded Civil War veteran
Old soldier Henry Strong of Nolo had his left leg amputated eight inches above the knee by Drs M B Shultz Strongstown I W Mabon Penn Inn and Miller Mechanicsburg on Thursday after a war wound in the left knee caused bone decay. The operation followed years of pain and a necessary excision, and the patient is reported to be recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Shultz
Strongstown
I. W. Mabon
Penn Inn
Miller
Mechanicsburg
Henry Strong
Nolo
Strong
Seven year old girl abused by parents found near Elderton
Ethel, daughter of David Heasley of near South Bend Armstrong township, was found on the road near Elderton Thursday by A. J. Altshouse. She bore marks of cruelty and said her parents abused her and sent her away. She is in township care after prior wardship by the Ladies Aid society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel
David Heasley
South Bend
Armstrong Township
Elderton
A. J. Altshouse
Y M C A Social Aims for Library Fund Drive
A Monday night YMCA social invites members to attend a program of instrumental and vocal music from 7 to 10. The goal is to raise funds and obtain a library for the association.
Sickote Win Reported Amid Confusing Barroom Row
An unclear note from a barroom incident hints at a winner named Sickote and a chaotic scene involving a bartender and unsettled seating. The fragmentary text lacks precise details on participants or outcomes.
Witnesses called in contested election hearing Saturday
Attorneys Clark and Pierce led testimony from multiple witnesses in Blairsville and White township. Names include Sutton P Lewis, D C Bargman, Alonzo Balentine, Ira Van Lydick, J W Williams, John W Williams, and Kalbach. Testimony covers registration errors, ballot lists, and oath issues with voters and election clerks. Further witnesses to be examined Thursday in the country and Friday and Saturday here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Wood Clark
John H. Pierce
Barker, Doty and Reyburn
White Township
Sutton P. Lewis
Harry Bryan
James W. Wiggins
Suttton P. Lewis
James R. Robbins
J.H. Dion
Blairsville
D.C. Bargman
Bargman
Alex. Ranson
J. C. Leasure
Green Township
J. W. Wiliams
John W. Williams
J. H
John H. Williams
James Crossman
J. H. Williams
Travan Lydick
Ira van Lydick
Wallace Lockard
Election Board
E. L. Butterbaugh
John Kalbach
W. D. Kalbach
Musical Treat by Lafayette Banjo and Mandolin Club
A lively Library Hall program on Monday evening entertained for over two hours. Twenty four young men performed vocal and instrumental selections with notable talent. After the concert a reception at the Normal School hosted by Dr. Waller and Hon. John P. Elkin followed, with light refreshments and a concluding dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette Banjo and Mandolin Club
Library Hall
Waller
John P. Elkin
Bright future for Blairsville rail center
The Johnstown Tribune reports March 20 that the Pennsylvania Railroad will build a fifty engine roundhouse and large car and machine shops in Blairsville. The new facilities will centralize repair work for the West Penn Division and will employ at least 500 road and shop workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
Blairsville
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
West Penn Division
Monday Morning Storm Hits Normal School Grove
A Monday morning storm brought sharp lightning that struck a large tree in Normal School grove, shattering it and damaging several trees countywide. Locals note the Normal School building requires lightning protection as electric currents frequently visit the area.
Fire in Burrell Township Tenant House Blaze
A Saturday afternoon fire swept a tenant house on the Charles Campbell heirs farm in Burrell Township. No injuries reported as firefighters battled the blaze and contained the flames to the dwelling. Further details on cause and damage were not available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Campbell
Pension Granted Through Local Agency to Valley Township Veteran
Mr. John R. Allen of Peab Valley Township received a pension last week via Frank Donahugh of this place. The applicant served as a member of Company L, 64th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Allen
Peab Valley Township
Frank Donahugh
Co. L
Pennsylvania
Memorial Services Notice
Memorial services to honor deceased individuals are planned with arrangements to be announced. Details on dates times and locations will be provided when finalized.
Wife Finds Husband Dead From Heart Trouble in Barn
Mrs W Harry Lydick of Rayne township found her husband dead in the barn feed room about 7 am after he had left the house shortly before. He suffered heart trouble and likely died from exertion. He was 28 years old with a wife and two small children surviving. Burial was at Washington Presbyterian Church after services by Rev A T Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Harry Lydick
Rayne Township
Mr. Lydick
Messrs
Frink
Welsh Bell
Washington Presbyterian Church
A. T. Bell
Kellysburg
Mrs Margaret Hawkins Dies at 77 Near Deckers Point
Mrs Margaret Hawkins of near Deckers Point dies after Sabbath at 77. She was twice married, first husband Mr Kinter predeceased her. Survived by Wilson F. Kinter of Deckers Point, Mrs James Crowfoot, Mrs Richard Clawson of Blacklick, Mrs William King of Cherrytree, and Mrs Richard Wilson of Grant township. She belonged to the Baptist church at Deckers Point. Burial at Shiloh church graveyard on Sabbath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Hawkins
Deckers Point
Kinter
Wilson F. Kinter
James Crowfoot
Richard Clawson
Blacklick
William King
Cherrytree
Richard Wilson
Grant Township
Baptist Church
Shiloh Church
Mrs Margaret Plotzer Dies Near 95 In This Place
Mrs Margaret Plotzer of north Fifth street died on Sabbath night at almost 95 years. She may have been the oldest resident here. She was wife of the late Simon Plotzer. Survived by four children John Cokeville George Center township Wolfgang Bethlehem Mrs Anna Graft of this place. Interred at St Bernard's cemetery Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Plotzer
North Fifth Street
Simon Plotzer
John
Cokeville
George
Center Township
Wolfgang
Bethlehem
Anna Graft
St. Bernard’s Cemetery
Mrs Margaret Rankin Died In Montgomery Township
Mrs Margaret Rankin widow of Hugh Rankin of Montgomery township died Friday aged 79 years 8 months 9 days after years of delicate health She left six sons She belonged to the M P church at Hillsdale for 59 years Funeral services were led by the pastor and her remains were interred at Hillsdale on Saturday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Rankin
Hugh Rankin
Montgomery Township
M. P
Hillsdale
Obituary of Mrs. William C. Mack in East Wheatfield Township
Mrs. William C. Mack of East Wheatfield Township died Wednesday from paralysis at age 47 after two weeks of prostration. A consistent Bethel U. P. church member, she was interred Friday. Survived by her husband seven sons and two daughters as loving family mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Mack
East Wheatfield Township
Bethel U. P
Annie Ferrier Dies of Typhoid in Pittsburg
Annie Ferrier daughter of Jacob Ferrier of Montgomery township died Tuesday evening of last week in West Penn Hospital Pittsburg from typhoid fever. Her remains were returned home and interred at East Mahoning cemetery on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Ferrier
Jacob Ferrier
Montgomery Township
West Penn Hospital
Pittsburg
East Mahoning
Death of Mrs. E R Nicholson in Confluence
Mrs. E R Nicholson of Confluence Somerset county died Wednesday from a complication of diseases. Her remains were interred there Friday. She was 24 years old and a daughter of Mr and Mrs W C Thomas of Taylorsville in the same county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Nicholson
Confluence
Somerset County
W.C. Thomas
Taylorsville
This County
Deaths in Apollo and Montgomery townships
Eleven month old Tra, child of Har man Layton of Apollo, died Friday and was buried Monday at Oakland cemetery. Layton is Ezra Layton of White township. Clyde Girta of Montgomery township died Monday of pneumonia at age 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tra
Harman Layton
Apollo
Oakland Cemetery
Mr. Layton
Ezra Layton
White Township
Clyde Girts
Clyde Girta
Montgomery Township
Martintown Posts Daily Mail Route Announcement
Martintown patrons rejoice as the post office secures a daily mail route extending to Cambria County. The village receives improved service and connectivity through the new routing decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martintown
Cambria County
Joint institute discusses education bills and teaching
A joint institute of Indiana and Westmoreland counties held at Liver more last Saturday elected Mr. Moot chair after Mr. King refused, with Miss Elliot as secretary. The program covered compulsory education, teacher wages, methods to engage pupils, spelling, parent involvement, and music in schools, featuring speakers Profs. Wallace Smith Campbell Esh Rowan Gorman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Westmoreland
Livermore
King
Derry
Moot
Miss Elliot
Jones
Presbyterian Church
America
Edward Ewing
Conemaugh
Wallace
Smith
Campbell
Esh
Messrs
Morrow
Iva McJunking
Eugene Aram
Messrs. Keebler
Barnes
Archibald
Rowan
Homer City
Final settlement for Pittsburg and Eastern line
H Hicks vice president of the Pittsburg and Eastern Railroad arrived as a guest at the American House. He said his main purpose was to complete settlement for the right of way through this county and that, despite rumors, no grading contract has yet been let for the Mahaffey to Rankin's section. Within sixty days grading work may begin toward Saltsbury and Latrobe. Hicks denied paying Mahaffey $12,000 for the right of way and said transfers would be adjusted without litigation at a reasonable price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Hicks
Pittsburg and Eastern Railroad
J. D. Ake
Hillsdale
Progress
Mahaffey
Rankin’s
Saltsbury
Latrobe
Hicks
Flag and Bible Donated to Sample Run School
Dixonville Council aided by Cherryhill township citizens presented a flag and Bible to Sample Run school. George Rowe spoke as the flag was raised before a patriotic audience with exercises led by Cicero Barnett and G H VanHorn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sample Run
Cherryhill
Dixonville Council
Cicero Barnett
G. H. VanHorn
America
George Rowe
Askins
Impeachment Recommendation Against Blair County Commissioners
President Coleman of Blair County Board of Auditors reports on investigations into the County Commissioners. He recommends impeachment against Commissioners Funk and Hurd, stating ample cause supported by surcharges against their official bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman
Board of Auditors of
Blair County
Funk and Hurd
Uncalled Letters Advertised in Indi ana Office
Remaining uncalled for at the Indi ana post office as of March 26 1895 include Miss Stella Downey H J Fulmer L Haines Ollie Howearth Miss Alice C Litz Miss E F Miss Maud S Miller Mrs Nannie Harry Wanamaker. Notices state letters were advertised with the date and are to be claimed at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Stella Downey
H. J. Fulmer
L. ¥. Haines
Ollie Howearth
Alice C. Litz
E. F
Maud S. Miller
Nannie
Harry Wanamaker
J. N. Lanawam
P.M
Pine Flats school to close with entertainment event
Local notes record the Pine Flats school closing on Monday with an entertainment. The Cosmopolitan Club plans ladies night on Thursday. Community members report social visits and religious services across local churches with obituaries and family gatherings noted.
Myers School Closes After Six Month Term
The Myers school in Center township closed last Thursday after a six month term. Miss Georgia Miller received a gold watch chain from pupil Harry Pounds as a surprise gift symbolizing friendship. Five pupils Mabel J Dickie James Fleming and Joseph Jr passed the final common school examination with satisfactory results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myers
Center Township
Georgia Miller
Harry Pounds
Mabel J
E. Pearle Dickie
James Fleming
Joseph Jr
Officers Elected At Local Association Meeting
At Thursday evening session local officers were elected to serve through the association year starting next April. Elected were S. Smith president, Dickey vice president, Sam J. Apple treasurer, and secretary. Delegates to the convention included J. H. Young H. G. Tiffany S. A. Galp Robin Ginter and Chas. M. Smaith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seere
Association
Seerie
Ree Dee
Smith
Dickey
Sam J. Apple
Asf J. H. Young
H. G. Tiffany
S. A. Galp
Robin Ginter
Chas. M. Smaith
West Pike official ends third term after service
Mr. W. S. Kauffman concluded his third successful term with West Pike, closing his lengthy tenure at the helm. The article notes a final act of leadership and reflects on his time in office as the community salutes his dedication and steady governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Kauffman
West Pike
Cette
High Alpine Passes and Swiss Valleys Reach Devine Views
The narrator travels from Hospenthal to Matt village across a vast meadow with grazing cows, then to a grand Swiss pass. They describe Grill with Swiss soldiery in dress parade, and the Devil's Bridge over a torrent. The scene shows sheer cliffs, arched rock, and a valley veiled in stillness and raging water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hospenthal
Math
Rible
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sickote
Clark
Pierce
Burrell Township
Memorial Services
Sd Pe Ao
Wis
Mes, Margaret Rankin
Ira Layton
Daily Mail
Westmoreland and
Indiana Counties
Mr. Hicks
Cherryhill Township
Pine Flats
Cosmopolitan Club
Joe Dickey
Leechburg
Theodore Bach
M. E
R. P. McCleister
Grove City
U. P
Heiner
Mabel St. Clair
Harry St.Clair
Frank Pinkerton
Crafton
Margaret Watson
South Seventh Street
J. C. Ewing
John W. Wray
Grisemore
Laurel Swamp
David Washington
Bethel Lutheran Church
First United Presbyterian Church
Homer City Memorial Baptist Church
James Bence
Dixonville
Bence
Alps
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