March Term Closes With Remonstrances Filed Against Most Applicants
The March term of court adjourned with remonstrances filed against all license applicants except Henry Plouse of Cherrytree. Hearings continued next Monday as licenses expire then. In civil actions, the First National Bank of Salieburg v Sutton and Pitts yielded $5,389.88 to the plaintiff, and Anna Goss v Knopp awarded $373.44. Other verdicts favored defendants in ejectment and a horse trade dispute settled for $55.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
First National Bank of
Anna Goss
John M. Knopp
Jeremiah Goss
Miller
Mercer County
Mary Vanall
Rachel
Thomas Patterson
David Harum
C. F. Murray Ve
Samuel Conner
Patrick Johnston
Murray
Jacob P. Dick Ve
James M. Flannigan
William Shultz
Four wills filed in division of estates this week
Beira of Four Wills Filed During the Last Week items William Steffy of Pine township leaves all personal property to daughter Marion G. Brown with executrix role and farm to grandson William J. Brown under control by parents until age. Robert M. Morris of Indiana leaves house to widow for life, $100 to sons William John Henry, rest to daughters Mary Ruffoer Fanny Hill and son Guy G. Morris. executor William Williams named. Henry Braner of Banks township leaves widow home property and crops with specific legacies. coal sale allocations listed. executors Philip H. Bowera and Andrew J. Limerick. George Rink of Indiana leaves widow share per law, remainder to eight children with three daughters plus $100 each. executors Jeson Hugh C. Rink and Mrs. Simon Kline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Steffy
Pine Township
Marion G. Brown
William J. Brown
Mary Ruffoer
Fanny Hill
Guy G. Morris
William Williams
Johnstown
Henry Braner
Banks Township
Simon Broner
Henry Bare
Matthew Bruner
Steffy
Peter Bruner
Sarah J. Spencer
Nancy Bare
Philip H. Bowera
Andrew J. Limerick
George Rink
Indiana
Jeson
Hugh C. Rink
Simon Kline
Another coal sale promised in Mahoning county fields
Pittsburg capitalist interest surfaces in a coal land deal in West and North Mahoning townships. S L McKee of Pittsburg holds leases on several thousand acres and renewals for six months are arranged with landowner consent. Ex Sheriff T S Neal and Peter Riddle have been notified to perfect title as deeds arrive. Landowners stand to receive 40 dollars per acre once payments are made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
North Mahoning
S L McKee
Pittsburg
T. 5. Neal
Trade City
Peter Riddle
Town
Pitteburg
Presbyterian church to vote on building improvements
At the annual congregational meeting the church will discuss either enlarging the current house or erecting a new brick church and parsonage. Architect E M Lockard prepared plans costing about 30000 dollars. specifications likely to be considered next Monday as seating capacity currently falls short of worshippers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
E. M. Lockard
Recruit efforts fall flat as soldiers struggle to recruit
Corporal H. E. Fellow of Pittabury, sent by the General Service Department to secure recruits for home and Philippine service, found no applicants during a three day stay at the Clawson House. He blamed scant interest, noting the army life lost its charms and many youths prefer higher wages at home, despite a $15.60 salary. Separately, the Indiana W C T U hosted a social in honor of Mrs. T. Neal, who will move to Trade City, with eight new members welcomed and Neal Dow’s birthday observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Fellow
Pittabury
General Service Department
United States Army
Clawson House
Indiana
Neal
Neal Dow
Johnston Buys Center Township Property on School Street
Prominent farmer John S. Johnston purchases H. H. Longwell property on School street for 1500 dollars. Johnston plans to move to town next summer and his farm will be occupied by his son-in-law Lowry Enokle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Johnston
Center Township
H. H. Longwell
School Street
Johnston Exteno
Lowry Enokle
Farmer Increases His Acres With New Purchase
Mr J Milton Johnston of Center township bought the farm of H R Depp last week for 7900 dollars. The 178 acre property adjoins Johnston's existing holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Milton Johnston
Center Township
H.R. Depp
Johnston
Blairsville Baptist Church Calls Rev Riedel as Pastor
Rev R R Riedel of Kellysburg resigns from Ambrose and Crooked Creek churches to accept Blairsville Baptist Church. He preaches farewell at Crooked Creek Sunday morning and Ambrose Sunday afternoon at 3.00, then at Kellysburg 7.30 that evening. He will assume duties next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R R. Riedel
Kellysburg
Ambrose
Crooked Creek
Blairsville
Riedel
Indiana Lost The Game At Butler In Lopsided Defeat
Indiana athletic team fell to Butler 53 to 15 on Friday night. Absence of Hood and injury to Hall were cited as key factors in the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Athletic Association
Butler
Indiana
Hood
Hall
Kick Injury In Coal Mine Driver Faces Possible Operation
Dr J W Morrow of Marchand accompanied Harry VanDyke to Punxsutawney hospital after a mule kicked him in the abdomen at Rossiter coal mines. The injury was serious and an appendicitis-like operation was once deemed necessary, but the patient is improving and the operation may not be needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Morrow
Marchand
Harry VanDyke
Punxantaw Ney Hospital
VanDyke
Rossiter
Out of Danger Now Fisher Recovers from Illness
Mr James G Fisher a census department worker in Washington DC has recovered from a crip attack that affected his brain requiring an operation. His condition is no longer serious and friends in this county are glad to hear the news. He is a brother of Senator John S Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James G. Fisher
Washington, D. C
Fisher
John 8. Fisher
Civil Engineer Walter Arms Injured in Fall
Mr Walter F Arms chief civil engineer for the Rochester and Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company suffered a serious accident last Friday while surveying on McKee hill north of town. He slipped between two rocks and severely sprained an ankle and was taken to his Panxantawney home for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter F. Arms
Rochester & Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company
McKee Hill
Panxantawney
Horse Dies After Barbed Wire Accident at Conemaugh
A valuable two year old horse owned by R N Goleman of Conemaugh township bled to death after being caught in a barbed wire fence on Friday. An artery was lacerated before aid arrived. Also tonight the Mazer Allegheny basketball team plays Indiana Athletic Association at Library Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. Goleman
Conemaugh Township
Mazer Allegheny
Indiana Athletic Association
Library Hal
Attorney David Blair Builds Dowell on Wayne Avenue Lot
Attorney David Blair begins erecting a dowell on his Wayne avenue lot recently purchased from Dr. David Hall. Quarnahan and Hook have the contract for the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Blair
Wayne Avenue
David Hall
Messrs
Quarnahan & Hook
Fall Deaths Quietly Mark Week Across County
Rural Rayne township mourns Miss Sarah Boreland who died after a fall left helpless for hours before aid arrived. Neighbors and Dr Kinter offered care, but she succumbed early Monday. Funeral at Rayne Presbyterian Church honors a lifelong parish member. James Baxter Hinds, 69, Indiana area grocer and Civil War veteran, dies after cancer illness. Services set with Masons and G A R members attending. Mrs Nancy Wagle of Blairsville, 70s, dies after long illness. Surviving husband and children mourn as Blairsville funeral is held. John B Lucas, Armstrong township resident, dies at 75 after paralysis. Civil War veteran and Crete church member buried in Oakland cemetery with Rev Welch officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Boreland
Rayne Township
Garbleton
Horace Kinter
Dr. Kinter
Eliza Kinter
VanHorn
Foresman
Rayne Presbyterian Church
Death of Harrison Lowman Veteran of Civil War in Cherrytree
Harrison Lowman, a longtime Cherrytree resident and Civil War veteran who served three years in the 28th Pennsylvania Volunteers, died at age 62 years 10 days. He leaves a wife and children Edward Patchinville Howard Mrs Carrie Stahl and Mrs Lizzie Allison. He was a member of the G A R Wm Conner Post 40 and the local Methodist church. Funeral services were held with about 700 in attendance and interment at East Ridge. Hannah G Peddicord wife of Richard Peddicord formerly of Homer City died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison Lowman
Cherrytree
28Th Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Edward
Patchinville
Howard
Carrie Stahl
Lizzie Allison
Westover
Wm. Conner Post
Obituary of Mrs. Peddicord of Homer City and Toronto
Mrs. Peddicord died in Toronto at age 89 years 11 months and 2 days after living many years in Homer City where her husband died twenty years ago. Surviving children include Sarah, Clara, Benton, J. B. Flickinger, E. P. Hill, Albert Jamison and Jefferson. The body was brought to Homer City for Sabbath funeral services led by Rev. D. M. Kinter, with interment in Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Homer City
Peddicard
Sarah
Clara
Benton
J. 8. Flickinger
E. P. Hill
Albert Jamison
Heshbon
Jefferson
Oakland
Cal
D. M. Kinter
Town
Greenwood Cemetery
A M Harbison Dies at 61 in West Lebanon NY
Mrs Mary Craig Harbison wife of Alexander M Harbison of Young township died at her home near West Lebanon Saturday at 8 30 PM aged 61 after two years of declining health She leaves husband and children William W of Shelocta Mrs D B Townsend Mrs Wilson George of South Bend Jettie Ella Harry Walter at home She belonged to West Lebanon Presbyterian church Funeral services were held Monday by Rev N B Kelly with Rev Rainton assisting and burial in West Lebanon cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Harbison
Mary Craig Harbison
Alexander M. Harbison
Young Township
West Lebanon
William W
Shelocta
Mra
D. B. Townsend
Mra Wilson George
South Bend
Jettie
Ella
Harry
Walter
Death of Mr William Stephens of Cherryhill Township
Mr William Stephens aged 50 died at his home on Friday at 11 p m after a two year illness from consumption. Survived by wife and children Kinney Agnes Giles Cora Stratton at home and Mrs Emma Ackerson. A member of Rich Hill Wesleyan Methodist church near Penn Run. Funeral Sabbath at 2 p m conducted by Rev Williams with interment at the church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stephens
Cherryhill Township
Aleceased
Kinney
Agnes
Giles
Cora
Stratton
Emma Ackerson
Rich Hill
Williams
Obituary notices from Clarksburg and nearby towns
J Craig Marshall of Clarksburg dies at 55 from pneumonia. survived by mother and several relatives in Clarksburg Conemaugh township and Hiawatha Kansas. Funeral conducted by Rev Hubbard with interment in Clarksburg cemetery. Hannah Jones of Clyde dies in Pittsburg at 24 from consumption. buried Allegheny cemetery. Mrs Ellen Gilhouser dies at Dixonville age 45. funeral by Rev Williams. Survivors include husband Thomas Gilhouser and children Lula Alice Edward Pearl Robert Hazel.
Obituary notices from West Wheatfield and surrounding areas
Mrs Harriet Dias wife of John C Dias of West Wheatfield township died at her home near Heshbon on Sabbath evening at 5 30 of pneumonia aged 46 surviving husband eight children. Funeral held Tuesday by Rev G M Allshouse and burial at Bethel church cemetery Clyde. Mrs Leah Rishel died at Alexandria Huntingdon county aged 54 9 months daughter of late Philip Enterline of Marchand sister of Mrs William Mottarn and Mrs Geo Moot husband and three children survive interment in Marchand. Mrs Nancy Granam widow of Hugh Graham formerly a New Florence merchant died Wednesday at daughter Mrs J L Brown Indiana Ia aged about 80 remains taken to New Florence for interment on Sabbath. Mrs John McNutt Brushvalley township died Thursday morning at 2 of consumption aged about 25 previously a Free Methodist minister survived by husband and a small child interment Motter graveyard Brushvalley. Mr Thomas M Morrow a well known liveryman of Allegheny died Sabbath aged 68 prominent horse man retired two years ago known to many in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Baxter Hinds
T. James Baxter Hinds
Town
Chestnut Street
Liverpool
Eng
Mary E Hanney
Port Royal
Allegheny County
Marchand
Indiana
Independent Batallion
206Th Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Indiana Post
G. A.B
Royal Arcanum
William Hinds
Evie
Thomas B
Janes B. Hinds, Jr
Morris, Il
Laura Rollophson
el Paso
Wis
Mra
Emma Sleigh
Camden
N. J
Phoebe
G. T. Reynolds
Masons
G. A. R Post
Greenwood Cemetery
Ty Grave
Masonic Order
Nancy Wagle
Blairsville
George Albert
Rebecca Humphrey
Bairdstown
Anna V
Laura Rhodes
John and
Mare
B. F. Beazell
Hannah Jones
David Jones
Clyde
Pittsburg
Belle Cargo
Andrew Luther
J. A. Campbell
Heshbon
Evan Jones
M. E
Allegheny Cemetery
John C. Dias
Harriet Dias
West Wheatfield Township
G. M. Allshouse
Bethel United Presbyterian Church
Leah Rishel
Alexandria
Huntingdon County
Philip Enterline
William Mottarn
Geo. Moot
Nancy Granam
Hugh. Graham
New Florence
J. L. Brown
Indianola
Graham
John McNutt
Mia
Brushvalley Township
Motter
Thomas M. Morrow
Allegheny
Weddings of a Week Show Local Twofold Nuptials
The week features three marriages. Arthur P. Stephens weds Gertrude Lutman at his father's home in Second ward with Rev. D. M. Kinter officiating. Nora Campbell unites with Andrew L. Robinson at Garfield home of the bride's father, and Oliver F. Griffin of Mason wed Mary Marshall, daughter of J. M. Marshall, in Mason.
Frech Byers Wedding At White Township Parsonage
Mr Earl S Fred and Miss Leda E Byers from White Township were married Wednesday at the M E parsonage by Rev. Dr G T Reynolds. The couple received friends at the groom's home near Creekside that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frech-Byers
Earl S
Fred
Leda E. Byers
Ohite
M. E
G. T. Reynolds
Groom
Creekside
Deyarmine and Stiles Wed in Bank Office Ceremony
Manuel T. Deyarmine of East Ma honing township and Misa Magpie C. Stiles of Brushvalley township wed in a Thursday ceremony conducted by Squire J. A. Crossman at the Farmers Bank building.
McLaughlin and Kelly Wed at Farmers Bank Building
Samuel McLaughlin of Atwood and Eliza G. Kelly of Plumville were married Thursday by Squire J A Crossman at his office in the Farmers Bank building. L Clyde Raffner of Montgomery township wed Exie H. Curry of Glen Campbell on Sabbath at Glen Campbell by Rev J C Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLaughlin-Kelly
Samuel McLaughlin
Atwood
Eliza G. Kelly
Plumville
Squire J. A. Crossman
Farmers’ Bank
Raffner-Curry
L. Clyde Raffner
Montgomery Township
Exie H. Curry
Glen Campbell
J. C. Young
Niel Cochran and McKee Faith Marriages Reported
Marriage notices list Lewis J. Niel of Flora and Elizabeth M. Cochran of Canoe Ridge wed at Canoe Ridge home of Mrs. Rachel Henry officiated by Squire Hi Roger. Also Clark McKee of Rayne Township and Jetty F. Faith of Ar Township married in Indiana by Rev Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis J. Niel
Flora
Elizabeth M. Cochran
Canoe Ridge
Thoraday
Rachel Henry
Squire J. Hi. Roger
Marriage of Strong and Everwine in Kittanning
Mr. Thomas M. Strong of Pitcairn and Miss Jennie Everwine of Rayne township wed at Kittanning last Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, officiated by Rev. A. J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Strong
Pitcairn
Jennie Everwine
Rayne Township
Kittanning
A. J
Davis Williams wedding in Blacklick at M E Church Parsonage
James Davis and Lena Williams of Blacklick married by Rev. Dr. G. T. Reynolda at the M E Church parsonage on Saturday.
MADE MERRY A BIRTHDAY NEAR PINE FLATS
Relatives and neighbors celebrate Mrs. Israel Learns forty seventh birthday at her home near Pine Flats. Guests enjoy dinner at noon and present gifts. Notable transactions includeGeorge C. Dickey buying carriage horses for Lucien W. Robinson and real estate sales by Wetiling and Crossman and G. W. Gilbert totaling thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel Learn
Pine Flats
Farm Sold in Cockport Area to Mr George McAnulty
Mr George McAnulty of near Beringer purchased the Richard Smith farm near Cockport on Thursday for 3000 dollars. He will occupy the new farm on April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McAnulty
Beringer
Richard Smith
Cockport
McAnulty
A Short Vacation The Winter Term Of The OE School
A brief note from the school reflects a winter term break for students. The fragment references an oe School and its term schedule, indicating a scheduled pause in classes and possible holiday activities for learners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Studenta
Route to Indiana shorter line for Buffalo Rochester Pittsburg rail
Surveyors report a practical shorter route from Walier to Trade City and onward to Todiana. The plan passes through Crooked creek coal belts in Rayne White townships with a tunnel near Trade City as the main costly work. Officials expect spring construction and early completion, with further surveys toward Homer City and Cherryton Canter township as coal holdings expand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
Indiana
Baral Village
Crooked Creek
Rayne
White Townships
Walier
Trade City
Mudlick ‘UN
Little Mahoning Creek
Hamill
Marion Center
Kellysburg
Todiana
McKeenvon
Homer City
Cherryton
Canter Township
Finest string of Indiana blooded horses sold at Claweon House
A large sale of drivers and saddles featuring horse numbers and buyers from Indiana. Notable prices include Aderienne at 150 dollars, Estella at 124, Cobb King at 150, Black Hawk at 192, Julia R at 275, and Jessie and Spy totaling 750 for the pair. Participants include Sheriff D E Thompson Johnstown T M Pringle Wm Fleck Harvey Hildebrand and Edward Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Claweon House
J. B. Denny
Johnstown
Aderienne
D.E. Thompson
Estella
Wm. Cover
Patty Pearl
Sheriff D. E. Thompson
Cobb King
John M. Dodeon
Fernal
James McGregor
Byron
T. M. Pringle
May Wilkes
W. Simpson
Rose Wilson
Robert George
Black Hawk
Edward Clark
New Florence
Acorn
Wm. Fleck
Marion Center
A. We Ticker
Bare
W. H
Clawoon
Prince
Sorrel
W. H. Hawes
Real Estate Transfers Listed in Rayne and Indiana Areas
A compilation of real estate transfers including RB R Smith’s 203 acres in Rayne to Hiram Stuchell for 2000 dollars and Annie L Robinson’s West Wheat field lot to Mrs P M Lear for 500 dollars, among numerous parcels in Smicksburg, Green and surrounding towns. Names include J C Condron, Allegheny and Western Railway Co, D C McKee, George Jamison, Cornelius Lowe, Isabel McLain, Eling a Rie E L Smith, George McAnuff6y, Adam Rowe executors, Archibald Davie trustees, John Shultz heirs, Nancy Lowman, Archibald Davie, Sarah Shultz heirs, Mary Heiner, W F E Lear, and others with varying acres and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Smith
Rayné
Hiram Stuchell
Annie L. Robinson
West Wheatfield
P. M. Lear
J.C. Condron
West Mahoning
Allegheny & Western Railway Co
James Jackson
Indiana
D. C. McKee
Christian Good
Smiskaburg
D. Sp
George
Tadians
Toeorge Jamison
Isaac W. Warner
Wim. Gray
Smicksburg
Cornelius Lowe
Michael Hileman
Isabel McLain
Green
Eling A Rie E L. Smith
George McAnuff6y
M . Wray
Campbell Wagner Buys New Florence Store
Mr. Campbell Wagner of Homer City purchases the New Florence Supply Company store at New Florence. Wagner, formerly of Heshbox, was engaged in mercantile business. Selected as a juror.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell “Wagner
Homer City
New Florence
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pittsburg Capitalista
John B. Lucas
John B. Lucag
Armstrong Township
Tannery
Eliza
Margaret
Sarah Cunningham
Lucas
Crete United Presbyteran Church
67Th Regiment
J. M. Welch
Oakland Cemetery
Hannah G. Peddicord
Richard Peddicord
J. Craig Marshall
Clarksburg
Esther Barshall
Theodore S. Marshall
Edla Cribbs
Mack Reed
Hiawatha
Kan
Thomas Gilhouser
Ellen Gilhouser
Dixonville
Lula
Alice
Pearl
Robert
Hazel
Wiliams
MES
Nancy Graham
Stephens Lutman
Arthur P. Stephens
Gertrude Lutman
T.P. Stephens
Second Ward
The
Christian Church
William H. Lutman
Green Township
Stephens
Grisemore
Frank Stephens
E. , Phillips
Vandergrift
Robinson—Campbell
Andrew L. Robinson
Weat
Nora Campbell
McClure Campbell
Garfield
Tinker
Robinson
Bride
Big Farm
Everwine
George C. Dickey
White Township
Lucien W. Robinson
Rochester & Pittsbore Coal and Iron Company
J. C. Sandiles
Greensburg
Robin
Rochester
Wetiling & Crossman
J. M. Hadden
J. H. Engle
Mr. Engle
Mx. Hadden
G. W. Gilbert
Philadelphia
Second Streets
S. M. Work
H. O. Williams
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