Murder Verdict in Lucerne Case Sentences Defendant to 6-10 Years
In the March criminal court session a jury found Mat Pulich guilty of second degree murder for the December 15 deadly quarrel in Lucerne over religious topics and beer. He was sentenced to serve six to ten years in the Western Penitentiary. The proceedings also note other cases including delays, guilty pleas, and an arson acquittal, plus a local leave of absence for Prof. Ernest Work and church services honoring him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Court
Commonwealth
Mat Pulich
Lucerne
Pulich
John Horwat
Homer City
Indiana Hospital
Western Penitentiary
Ernest Phillips
Josephine
George Davis
Clyde W. Seanor
Fire near Georgeville destroys Peter Weaver dwelling
A defective flue caused a midnight blaze that consumed the Peter Weaver home near Georgeville. The family fled in haste with little clothing as most contents were burned. the house was heavily damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgeville
Peter Weaver
Flag controversy at Lucerne theater sparks near riot
A 5x foot American flag floated over Lucerne Theater as young men distributed flags and Andy Rinehart refused to wear one. A near riot ensued, Rinehart was discharged, and doors later calmed as a big flag and patriotic slides were shown. Indiana Normal alumni banquet set for April 21 in Pittsburgh with addresses by Ament and Leonard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Rinehart
Lucerne
Geo. W. McGowan
Rinehart
Indiana
M. Fritchman
McGowan
Gingles Jingles Late Train Lesson in Hurry
The piece parodies travelers rushing for a train, noting a delayed departure caused by one wakeup call missed. A clerk explains the delay as a tardy passenger, delivering a late moral about rising on time and the chaos of nerves.
Revival Assistance by Rev C G Morrow Headed to Youngstown
Rev C G Morrow pastor of the First United Presbyterian Church will leave today for Youngstown Ohio to assist with revival services at the Tabernacle United Presbyterian Church. He plans to return to Indiana later this week to occupy his pulpit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Morrow
First United Presbyterian Church
Town
Youngstown
Tabernacle
United Presbyterian Church
Commissioner's ruling on eye injury limits compensation
In a Pennsylvania case at John Klein y against Oliver Iron & Steel, an employee who lost sight in one eye and later became blind is limited to 50 percent wages for 125 weeks rather than total disability. Commissioner John A. Scott explains the ruling applies to eye injury only and sets a general rule for other amputations, promoting equal labor-market access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Compensation Board
John A. Scott
John Klein
Weddings of a Week feature Cone maugh township unions
The week includes multiple marriages in Cone maugh township and surrounding areas. Shields and Fairley wed at Rev W M Copeland’s home in Saligburg and plan to reside near the Shields farm after a short trip to Pittsburg. Lemon and Brady unite in Swissvale with future residence there. Heaton and DeArmin marry in Johnstown and move there. Lunger and McLaughlin wed in Covode with farm life ahead. Ott and Clawson marry in West Wheatfield. Leigh and Robinson unite in Bolivar and Weat. Thomas and Brady wed in Clymer at the Lutheran Parsonage. Also notes about local licenses and a Homer City business meeting.
Selins Acquire More Coal Lands In Indiana County
Transfers recorded in the register's office show Buffalo Rochester Pittsburg Coal interests expanding holdings along Crooked Creek with a 651 acre block west of Indiana sold by James G C McGregor and H B Butterbaugh for about 26 586.55. Other deeds include coal land transfers in Rayne and surrounding townships to buyers such as W Snyder J T Salsgiver and the Iselins financing rail and coal developments, with multiple parcels and sums listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Register
Washington , Township
B. M. Clark
Punxsutawney
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway Company
James Gc, McGregor
H. B. Butterbaugh
Town
Crooked Creek
Indiana
Iselins
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
Samuel Streams
Rayne Township
W., Snyder
Enex
Cherryhill
Emerson Putt
James Pence
Rayne
Clarence D. Bence
Frank Fleming
Millie Pollock
Marion Center
Salvator Gagliari
Daniel O. Clements
Peddicord
Frank Amond
Canvass Planned to Recruit New Chamber Members
Indiana Chamber of Commerce members and local business leaders met at the Municipal building to hear speeches by John P. Lent, Hitler Peeler, John Fisher, and J. S. Jamison. A canvass for new members is set to revive the organization. Charles G. Tindl resigns from First National Bank of Indiana for a new post at Jeannette’s First National Bank and will move with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
John PF. Lent
Pittsburg Commercial Club
Hitler Peeler
John §. Fisher
J.S. Jamison
Chamber of Commerce
Charles G. Tindl
Waterstreet
First National Bank of Indiana
Jeannette
First National Bank
Hudl
Indiana
Rudi
Jeannetta
Facts and Figures Snapshot From A Scrambled Ledger
The page lists diverse data: Denmark has 6 300 motorcyclists and the United States 66 662 post offices. New York shows 1 000 Chinese laundries, Maine recorded 6 222 marriages, Britain reports 13 000 German prisoners, Florida’s high point is 300 feet, New Zealand yields 450 000 worth of honey yearly. Kern county California covers 66 842 acres of proven lands. Oliver T Meienry, town resident, leaves for Philadelphia to seek a captaincy in the United States reserves. a National Guardsman with prior Mexican border duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
United States
New York
Maine
Britain
Florida
New Zealand
Kern County
California
Oliver T. Meienry
Philadelphia
Ife
Personal Brevities Highlight Indiana Visit Notes
A crowded list of local residents and visitors appears, noting Mrs. Robert Mullen of Windber visiting her former home hero, and a string of social calls and trips among towns including Crushvalley Johnstown Willet Clymer Penn Run and Indiana. Names include Louise Evins G. W. Rowlay Wesley Askins J. H. Devlin and many others with roads and streets specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Toempteton
Clymer
Indiana
William, Steving
Manor
W. A. Kunkle
Creekside
Wesley Askins
Pine
W. P. Learn
Lovejoy
Indiana Yeaterday
J. HH. Devlin
Shelodan
Hydlana J
Watson R. Griffth
Homer City
County
John K. Getty
Church Street
Atlantic City
William Kissinger
Jucvust Street
Rose Wilson
New York City
Be, G. Wilson
South Sixth Street
John W. Hastin
Freeport
R. N. Ray
Water Street
J. W. Cary
Pittsburg
Clark J. Dickey
East Water Street
Stesle Warner
Marion Center
Malissa Johnston
South Seventh Street
Camby Moore
George W. Martin
Tyrone
J. K. Martin
J. L. Jewell
Blairsville
BR. D
Joseph Westeroth
East Church Street
Williamsport
J. M. Torrence
Ninth Street
David Blair
Leslie Ruffner
Priscilla
R. D
M. I. McDermott
Hast Vandergrift
Charles Cunningham
Banks
Cresson
J. N .Banks
Philadelphia
Robert Maupt
Grace McTeaters
Ruth McConnaughey
Harvey Cunningham
Wayne
Edward H. Sutton
John Jamison
Woridu
Gustine Olfk
Ruth
Bethlehem
Ernost Stewart
Hallroad Avenue
Otis
Stewart
Smith College
Susan Graham
John
Wyo
Tulington
Mya
Crahamda
Jas
Graham
Jack Smith
Honns R. D. 2
Bertha Organ
Rossiter
Smith
Rossister
Tme
KF. T. Wastment
Phillipsburg
Robert 8. Sutton
West Church Street
John Walker Sutton
Kastment
Calhoun Tome Scien is Ol Ture Evants Anniversary
Calhoun and wife celebrate their sixty first wedding anniversary at their South Seventh Street home with family relatives and friends. Their daughter Nannie marks another birthday, and engagement news surfaces as Oliva Calhoun becomes engaged to Robert B. Henzey of Dunkirk. Oliva, a trained nurse, now serves at Brooks Memorial Hospital in Dunkirk. Reverend J A Lawrence offers remarks after a festive dinner. The couple previously lived in Armstrong Township before moving to Indiana years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mdisna
Mra
W. J. Calhoun
South Seventh Street
Calhoun
Nannie
Oliva Calhoun
Robert TB. Henzey
Dunkirk
Brooks Memorial Hospital
Ray. J. A. Lawrence
Sacond United Presbyterian Church
Indiana
Amstrong Township
Successful Style Show Draws Crowds in Indiana Stores
Crowds thronged Indiana shops last night despite chilly weather to view elaborate spring displays. Bon Ton, Brody Bros, and The Hub held successful openings with three hours of open house and demonstrators showcasing spring styles. Stores report full assortments and plan further displays this week, urging purchases while stocks are best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Tha Bon Ton
Brody Bros
Big Union Evangelistic Meetings At Cookport End Soon
Deep interest and large crowds marked two weeks of Rav Harrington’s union evangelistic services in Cookport. Over 60 conversions reported as men gathered for a special Sunday meeting, with singing led by Mr. Allen. After Cookport, the evangelists plan a campaign near Sululo. Birthday surprise parties and local social notes follow, including a serious accidental shooting involving Paul Stonebraker in Cherry Township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Cookport
Rav
Charles Harrington
Allen
Cockport
Sululo
Typhoid Fly Advocates Name Change to TYPIOID PLY
L HOWAID the Patomolo ogist of the U S Department of Agriculture advocates the name TYPIOID PLY instead of house fly. Observers note typhoid rages and flies hover around the Alek in great numbers. Every commission studying the subject says the fly is the greatest carrier of the disease. The Japanese Russo-Japanese war victory is linked to precautions guarding against typhoid via fires. The danger of a typhoid spider is as great in hamlets as in camps and easily guarded against by fighting the filthy fly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Howaid
U. & Department of Agriculture
Monard
Alek
Farmer Millen Found Dead In Barn in Armstrong Township
Thomas Hamilton Millen a 60 year old farmer of Armstrong township ended his life by hanging in his barn near Parkwood on Saturday afternoon after a long illness and persistent despondency. He left the home mid day and was found by neighbor Ross Campbell and his sons upon Miss Sara Millen’s telephone alert. Millen never married and leaves two brothers, a sister, and a sister in law. funeral services were held at his home and burial in West Union cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hamilton Millen
Armatrong
Park Wood
Ross Campbell
Sara Milton
Sevral
Milten
Millen
Mr. Campbell
Mr. Millen
Wiliam A. Millen
Parkwood
West Union United Presbyterian Church
Harry Millen
Richard Millen
Jefferson County
Curtis Brown
Armstrong Township
Hig
West Union Cemetery
Fatal Mine Accidents Claim Three Miners Lives
Marry Uncapher of near Marion Center dies in Indiana hospital from injuries after being caught between mine cars in a morning accident. He leaves parents and three sisters. Funeral held at Marion Center after services by Rev. R J Roberth. Also, George Mager of Clymer dies at Mine No 24 from slate fall. John Baynodie, a Singish miner, killed by coal fall near Grafston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marry Uncapher
Marion Center
Harry Uncapher
Wilson Uncapher
Indiana Hospital
Mary Shirley
Homer City
Cora Fyock
Cherry- WH Township
Oliva
R. J. Roberth
George Mager
Clymer
Wedmasdiay
John Baynodie
Graig
Grafston
Rossiter Boy fatally crushed in Pittsburg elevator accident
Rossiter area youth Samuel Carlisle Pollock, 26, son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Pollock, was killed in a Pittsburg store when an elevator car moved upward as he left for water. He died half an hour later. Pollock, a member of Co K Win Regiment, had just returned from service on the Mexican border. Interment was at his parents home. The report also notes local fraternal and agricultural community updates and other scattered town items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rossiter
Plittsbury
Samuel Carlisle Pollock
Andrew Pollock
Boggs & Hutsgore
Plitsburg
Co. K. Win Regiment
Sly
Martia
Rositer
Mary
Ada
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gary
Polich
Minca
J. L. Lukehart
A. B. Anthony
Arcadia
Lakehart
Thomas Williams
Williama
Creakside
Swift
Ernest Work
Work
James Pizzarello
Strand Theater
A. Blitz
Quaris Brothers
Wilmerding
D. ©. Mack
Philadelphia Street
Smith Department Store
J. [. Smith
Loui Poth
Ieein
John A. H. Keith
Indiana State Normal School
Keith
Wisconsin State Normal School
Oshkosh
New Kensington
William Barnley
Bartley
American Natural Gas Company
Harry P. Beans
Scott
Shields-Fairley
Mark Shields
Anna Fairley
Conemaugh Township
W. ©. M. Copeland
Saligburg
Marshall
Shields Farm
H. M. Fairley
Samel Shields
Livermore
Lemon- Brady
Charles L. Lemon
Swissvale
Marie Brady
Rochester Mills
J. Day Brownlee
Lemon
Westinghouse Company
R. C. Brady
Hannah B. Lemon
Ambrose
George Anderson Lunger
Anna Ida McLaughlin
Covade
Rey
Lb. C. Good
Mr. Tunger
Covode
Leigh Robinson
George B. Leigh
Bolivar
Stella M. Robinson
Weat Wheatfield Township
JH. W. Shotwell
New Florence
Thomas Braily
Robert Thomas
Mabel J. Brady
M. Gearhart
George KX. Kline
Johnstown
R. Thomas
Clymer Mable Grady
I.t
Clymer Henry Abel
Lowman
Charles L. Lemmon
Rochester
Milla Jesse &, Wrentmore
Bristol
Mae B. A. Morford
Bristol, O
W. J. Elkin
Cleveland, O
Elkin
Elida
H. L. Buterbaugh
Blacklick
Selins
Block
Washingtown
Calhoun Tome
Scien
OL Ture Evants
Mike Viola Carroll
Plumville
H. &. Carroll
Mary J. Travis
Sinicksburg
Ravently
Melnury
Paul Stonebraker
Willian Stonebraker
Cherry- HW Lownship
Cal Minas
Saltyburs
Agwie
Uldoly
Thomas Millen
Tong
New Grange
Swicksburg
Pine Grove
Roy
H. J
Walter Elkin
Ceres
Rebecca Crawford
Pompena
Annie Good
Flora
Virginia Barrett
L. A
Annie Crawford
Clyde Vowler
Anderson Fowler
Pennsylvania State Farmer
Agricultural Department of State College
Fowler
Servicim Ab
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