Court Proceedings Close Harsh Terms For Several Defendants
The report covers three days of court action with verdicts and sentences. Parties include Simon Miller and Gustavus Miller versus J A Hoover over shoe deliveries and payments, with a defendant verdict in favor. Dr E F Dickie versus H P Lewis ends with $85.64 to the plaintiff for a horse dispute. Other cases include Susanna Lower executrix versus John McClaren over hauling services, and several criminal sentences for larceny and liquor violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Miller
Gustavus Miller
J. A. Hoover
Pennsylvania
EF. H. Dickie
H. P. Lewis
Wim. Fair
Greenville
Lewis
Mr. Fair
Archie Fowler
Dickie
Susanna Lower
Adam Lower
John McClaren
Indiana
Foose, Dorn & Moot
Albert Brilhart
Local court sentences for liquor violations and Sunday sale
A man received a license for selling and furnishing toiners and was fined 75 dollars, plus costs, and 50 days in county jail. Wm. Sutherland, charged with selling liquor on Sunday, awaited sentencing as the district attorney planned to speak when present, so the case was delayed for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Walker
Shelocta
W. J. Rankin
Illiam McCullough
Cristy
Thomas McKee
Frank Smith
Edward Gaston
Indiana
Wm. Sutherland
Junior Contest Winners at Normal Chapel Exhibition
A crowded Normal Chapel heard the Junior class contest Monday evening. Prizes went to Miss Sunshine G. Faulke for essay, I Wilson Keener for oration, Pauline Bing for recitation, and Rue Cetta Thompson for debate. Judges were Dr Hall Rev A C Johnston and Hon Harry White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal Chapel
Edith Latshaw
Helen Coyle
Elizabeth Trout
Sunshine G. Faulke
Mosie
Elizabeth Sickman
W. Keener
the Puritan
Frank P. Barnhart
Lillian Sweeny
Hesolved
Pennsylvania
Emma J. Tiffany
Deny
Rue Cetta Thompson
Tarantelle
Esther Drenning
Adam
Gibson
Pauline Bing
J. Lisle Apple
Dr. Hall
A.C. Johnston
Blairsville
Harry White
Sunshine Foulke
I. Wilson Keener
Thompson
Tinkered with the Locks by Jail Inmates Bush and Bowers
Jailor Miller found a wood piece wedged between a cell bolt and keeper in the Bush and Bowers cell area on Monday. The two notorious prisoners planned to enter the main prison hall and overpower guards for escape, but were soon moved to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bush
Bowers
Miller
Mill Fire Alarm Halts Destruction in Penn Run
A miller at Rugh flouring mill in Penn Run обнаружил dense smoke upon opening the mill. A basement wood pile was partly consumed, suggesting an incendiary attempt. Fire did not spread. damage about five dollars. No suspects identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rugh
Penn Run
Three Local Robbers Sentenced to Penitentiary
Henry Bennett Israel Bowers and James Bush, sentenced Monday to five years and six months for robbing Neal's store at Flora, were transported to the Riverside penitentiary today by Sheriff Mack. They will have time to reflect on their past deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Israel Bowers
John Bennett
James Bush
David T. Neal
Flora
A.C. White
Brookville
J. N. Banks
M. C. Watson
Wm. Fairman
Punxsutawney
Commonwealth's Council
Nurders
Bedgwick Ellis
Henry Bennett
Neal
Riverside
Mack
Couple Returns From Hospital After Surgery Fears
Mr and Mrs John Dunwiddie of Cher ryhill township brought their son home from Allegheny hospital last Tuesday. Surgeons think amputation may not be necessary. Mr Samuel Taylor of Mitchells Mills had a serious riding accident last week when a spirited horse threw him, causing a severe head wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dunwiddie
Cherryhill Township
Allegheny Hospital
Samuel Taylor
Mitchells Mills
Pension Secured for Armstrong Township Resident
Pension agent Frank Donahugh secured for Jacob Mangus of Armstrong township a pension of eight dollars per month and two hundred dollars back pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Donahugh
Jacob Mangus
Armstrong Township
Widow Mrs Highlands Dies in White Township at 71
The aged mother of five died suddenly at her White township home on Friday March 23 1894 after a lifetime of church faith. She linked with the Associate Presbyterian now United Presbyterian church in 1840 and attended regularly when able. Survived by three children Anna B Enoch Dorr Samuel and Lizzie. A large procession followed the body to Greenwood cemetery and she is mourned by a wide circle of friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Israel
White Township
Library Hall
Associate Presbyterian Church
United Presbyterian Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Highlands
Jane Hamilton
William L. Hamilton
Thomas Trimble
Samuel Trimble
College
Springs
Earth
Deaths in White township mark loss of citizens in 1894
Nathan Simpson aged 65 died at home after months with kidney disease and a cold. A Republican, he served as a school director and was active in public affairs. Survived by wife and nine children in several cities. Interred Greenwood cemetery after large turnout. Also dead Mary A. Mock in Twolick at 34, mother of seven. remembered as devout Christian. David Clair Moorhead son of Robert and Laura Moorhead died at Taylorville burying grounds. Sympathies extended to the grieving families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Simpson
White Township
Simpson
Albert
Hile
San Francisco
Cal
John
Mahaffey
Bell
J. K. Repine
Center Township
Mattie
Lizzie
Lottie
George
Harry
Greenwood Cemetery
Robert
Laura Moorhead
Cockport
David Clair
Christ
Heaven
Taylorsville
Coxey Army marches into Ohio amid cold wind
Coxey's army, numbering just under a hundred, leaves Massillon for Washington under a sharp chill. The marchers face hunger fears, minimal gear, and a brisk reception in Canton as Coxey remains hopeful despite small numbers and frigid conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massillon, C
Coxey
Canton
Washington
Massillon
Reedurban
Camp Lexington
Tuscara
Salem
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Louisville
Browne
Smith
Peffer
Anton
Flag and Bible Presented to Banks Township School
Canoe Ridge Council No. 726 Jr. O U A M presented a flag and bible at Fetterman school house Banks Township amid patriotic addresses by Prof W H Quigley and James Rishel. Old soldiers recalled the sixties while students sang Our Flag and The Red White and Blue. The event marked the fifth such gift by the council as winter term ended and an evening entertainment followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fetterman School
Banks Township
Canoe Ridge Council
W. H. Quigley
Mahoning Council
Revival closes as hundreds pledge faith in Indiana meetings
The revival ends with 268 declaring Christ as Savior during the progress of the meeting and 145 born into the kingdom. Over fifteen days 500 expressed desire to follow Christ from U P Lutheran Baptist and Presbyterian churches. A sunrise service led by Rev Tallar drew a filled house with young women seeking prayers. Major Hilton then begins meetings at Latrobe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
U. P
Tallar
Indiana
Major Hiltom
Tullar
Major Hilton
Latrobe Om
A MU Thief Nabbed After Milk Theft
Harry St Clair, a White township dairy man, caught a man stealing milk on Friday. He left a bottle in J M Stewart’s doorway on North Seventh Street. a young man from Water Street took it and later returned the empty bottle and paid for the milk. The thief confessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry St. Clair
White Township
Mr. St. Clair
J. M. Stewart
North Seventh ‘Street
Episco pal church votes to call Rev Vance to charge
At a congregational meeting the Episco pal church voted unanimously to call Rev Vance to this charge only If he accepts the call he will be located here permanently
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church
Vance
Winter Term Ends At State Normal School
The State Normal School will close for a one week vacation today. Students will enjoy a week off and the spring term will begin on Tuesday, April 3, 1804.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Normal School
Hog attack leaves cow mangled in barnyard near Clyde
A cow owned by Jel Woods near Clyde was found in a helpless state in the barnyard when several hogs attacked and tore at her flesh. The living animal was badly mutilated and the scene was described as a grisly sight by witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jel Woods
Clyde
Henry ships finest horse load to eastern market
Mr M H Henry of Young township shipped a notable horse load last Friday described by stock dealers as the finest drove ever sent to the eastern market. Henry, an experienced stock dealer, has long bought large stock in the county for eastern markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Henry
Young Township
Henry
Saw mill accident nearly blinds worker in White township
While operating at James Boreland’s farm in White township, J. L. Orr narrowly escaped losing his sight when a rusted bolt blew from a boiler near the engine. He sustained a painful burn but considers himself fortunate not to be more seriously injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Boreland
White Township
J. L. Orr
Orr
Robbery at Twolick Store Hits Eighty Dollars in Goods
Chas Miller, a colored man, robbed the Twolick store of 70 dollars worth of goods on Sabbath night. The stolen items included a watch and clothing. Miller had appeared before Squire Row on Monday, but the thief has since vanished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, Miller
A. Dixon
Twolick
Miller
Squire Row
Festival Held by Woman's Relief Corps and G A R Post
The Woman's Relief Corps and G A R post of this place held a festival on Friday evening. A large number attended. Present were Judge White, John Mctudgh ey, Captain J Nesbit and Captain G A McLain of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Corps
G. A. 2. Post
Judge White
John Mctudghey
J. &. Nesbit
G. A. McLain
Organization of Advisory Council for J O U A M in Indiana county
Measures are under way to form an Advisory Council of the J. O. U. A. M. in Indiana county. A number of Councils have already agreed to participate and assist in organizing the broader body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Timber incident injures Pine township man and child
Last Saturday Jacob Bennett of Pine township fractured several ribs after falling against a log while clearing timber. An eighteen month old child of Jehu Kimmel of West Indian tll: front from the porch on ee his left arm above the elbow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Bennett
Pine Township
Eugene
Jehu Kimmel
Weet Indien
The Work Reunion of the Week Family
An old and respected family in Mahoning township holds a work reunion on Thursday August 16 1804. The gathering continues the lineage of John and William Week among the early settlers, inviting descendants to participate in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mahoning Township
Thucuiay
John
Wm. Week
Surprise Their Friend Mins Annie Seeman Birthday
Annie Seeman of White teunabigy was pleasantly surprised Monday by a gathering of friends who planned the celebration, bringing cheer and good wishes to the honored guest in a warm community moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mins
Annie Seeman
Monday Cuming
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bennett
Leavers
E. S. Lafferty
Godfrey Marshall
James M.coleman
Dennis McSweeney
Peter Thompson
Peter Stiffler
Part
Bush and
Penn Ran
the Grim Reaper
Esther Trimble Highlands
Mrs. Simon Mock
Mary A. Mock
Amos Ferrier
Green Township
Evangelical Methodist Church
Daniel D. Houck
Béri
Coxey’s Crusade
Dixmont
Richmond
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