Struggle Nears End In Tight Election Fight
A week of little change leaves the outcome of the judgeship race uncertain with only three days to go. Candidates rally their organizations and seek new backers as the final count looms. The ticket set to appear Saturday lists Cunningham, Telford, White for President Judge and additional names for congress, state senate, assembly, and county offices. Primary hours run 2-7 pm in townships and 2-8 pm in boroughs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pere
Haisy Star
Samuel Cunningham
S. J. Telford
Harry White
Congress
S. M. Jack
State Senate
John 8. Fisher
Assembly
A. F. Cooper
D. L.moorhead
M. C. Watson
David J. Potlock
William Young
John L. Getty
Heirs To Four Estates Will Records In 1903 04
The will of Jesse M Long of Blacklick township directs a monument under $200 at his grave and a farm to his widow until his son Jesse R Long is of age, then to the son if he provides a home for the widow. Executors are the widow and son William B Long. Other wills noted include Robert Coleman Conemaugh township 170 acres to son T H Coleman and Templeton farm to daughter Mary, Eliza Miller Advance house left to son Samuel with remainder split, George Strorig Buffington township leaves to widow, then son A W Strong. Executors named Samuel Helman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse M. Long
Blacklick Township
Jesse R. Long
Testator
Maude.Juckenberg
William B. Long
Milton Long
Margaret EU Cramer
Robert Coleman
Conemaugh Township
T. H. Coleman
Mary
Templeton
Eliza’ Miller
Samuel
Benjamin
George Strorig
Buffington Township
A. W. Strong
Amuel Helman
Woehrle Awards Block Contract For East Philadelphia Street
R W Wehrle awards Kerr and Herlinger the contract to erect a brick three story business block on east Philadelphia street. The Hamelstown brown stone front will face east. Architect A A Simpson designed it. construction starts soon and should finish this summer. Assessors must file oath of office with county commissioners within 20 days after the election. Indiana W C I O will meet Monday at Mrs Bell T Thompson’s home on South Fifth Street to discuss re renting rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Woehrle
R. W. Wehrle
East Philadelphia Street
Kerr & Herlinger
Hamelstown
Philadelphia Street
Wehrle
A. A. Simpson
Town
Indiana
W. C
Bell T. Thompson
South Fifth Street
Wedding of Misa Elizabeth St. Clair to Dr. John Monks
Quiet elegance marked the St Clair home on Church street as Misa Elizabeth Virginia St Clair wed Dr. John Monks of Martins Ferry. The 8:30 p.m. ceremony was officiated by Dr. F. S. Crawford before 150 guests. The reception featured pink and white decor, a cream voile Bridesmaid's dress, and a large pink rose bell centerpiece. The couple departed by 8:35 a.m. train for Martins Ferry to begin housekeeping. Notable out of town guests included Miss Josephine Buggy of Philadelphia, Misses Smith Newburn Park and St Clair of Pittsburgh, and Monks relatives from Punxsutawney and Corsica.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James St. Clair
Church Street
Misa Elizabeth Virginia St. Clair
John
Monks
Martins Merry
F. 8. Crawford
Presbyterian Catering Company
Mr. Monks
Helen St. Clair
Nell Monks
Punxsutawney
Mary Jones
Horace McGinnty
Charlea T
Punxdutawney
G. M. Wills
Akron
Mary E. Monks
Panxsutawney
Martins Ferry
Josephine Buggy
Philadelphia
Alice Smith
Hannah Newburn
Clara Park
Kate St. Clair
Pittsburg
Mary and
Margaret Scott
Brookville
Virginia Smith
Tyrone
Mabel St. Clair
Cora Campbell
Sara Lowry
Margaret Campbell
Carrie Williams
St. Clair
James Clair
Charlie Neal
Wingert
Margaret Monks
Corsica
Livermore Couple wed at bride’s home
Harry 8. Pounds of Livermore and Miss Sarah Grace Kaufman of near Jacksonville were married on Wednesday at noon at the bride’s home. Rev. Covad of Livermore officiated and about 50 guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry 8. Pounds
Livermore
Sarah Grace Kaufman
Jacksonville
Covad
Black-Uncapher Couple Wed in Blacklick Township
Charles W. Black and Lula P. Uncapher, both of Blacklick township, were married at the bride’s home on Tuesday of last week by Reverend S. B. Laverty.
National Bank of Blairsville Moves to New Three Story Building
The first National Bank of Blairsville moved into a handsome three story brownstone, with a steel vault split for bank use and 100 public deposit boxes for deeds bonds and other papers. Established 1866 the bank boasts an 80 000 capital and 80 000 surplus with a history of dividends and stability. Directors include T D Cunningham president J M Turner vice president W P Graff cashier Dr L S Claggett Thomas Maher A Stoutter A P Kirtland Harry McCreary Robert Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Blairsville
United States
Pennsylvania
T. D. Cunningham
J. M. Turner
W. P. Graff
Cashier
Many Schools Contribute to Educational Exhibit in St Louis
Indiana county schools will be represented in the Pennsylvania exhibit at the St. Louis Exposition. The display lists numerous districts and grade levels including Armstrong John Fleming Uncapher McCreight Blacklick Dixon Burrell Blacklick etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Indiana County
Pennsylvania
Armstrong
John Fleming
Uncapher
McCreight
Blacklick
Dixon
Burrell
Cherryhill
Cherrytree
Grant—Kinnan
Hartman
Ruffner
South Mahoning
Ambrose
East Mahoning
Mahoning
Hamill
Brandon
Lowman
Stuchell
Marion Center
Montgomery—Gipsy
Hillsdale
Ooverhurst
Arcadia
Hayne
McKee
Thompson
Washington
Kettering
Harmon
Kelly
Lucas
Cummins
White
East Pike
Lutz
West Pike
St. Clairs Young
Frog Pond
Elders Hidge and
Henry
Passenger Train Debuts on Elders Ridge Branch
The Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg road adds a passenger service on the Elders Ridge branch this week. Trains run from Punxsutawney and intermediate points to Iselin, a new coal town, with return trips to Iselin at 3 p.m. Stockholders of the Farmers Bank meet Monday and back the plan to raise capital to 225000 dollars. New stock valued at 150 dollars per share will be issued, increasing surplus to 115000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Branch
Elders Ridge
Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg
Mest
Punxsptawney
Iselin
Farmers’ Bank
Building Boom Sparks Indiana Growth and Dwellings Rise
Indiana swells with new contracts as Hig and Vandergrift builders plan ten modern dwellings on east Chestnut Street. A $75,000 State Normal school project and a revived Presbyterian church effort push town development, while rents climb from $12 to about $20 monthly as homes meet demand ahead of summer renovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Thomas Nicodemus
Vandergrift
East Chestnut Street
Third
Nicodemus
Indiana House
Thomas Jickinger
Unpleasant Train Experience Delays Indiana Bound Passengers
Sunday night 40 to 50 passengers on the Blairsville to Indiana Indiana Accommodation were kept aboard all night after a freight engine derailment near Coral. The wreck crane was used from Apollo to free the train, delaying arrival until 7:20 Monday morning. Some passengers walked to town while most stayed on board until arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Blairsville
Coral
Apollo
West Penn
Fire Near Plumville Destroys Home. Heavy Loss to Family
A dwelling near Plumville occupied by Thomas Raivigh was totally destroyed by fire on Thursday afternoon. The family did not notice the blaze until the second story was fully aflame. two chairs were recovered. Origin unknown but suspected due to a defective tie. Raivighs’ loss is heavy as contents were uninsured though the dwelling was insured for 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plumville
Thomas Raivigh
Raligh
Rahigh
Prohibition Nominating Session Delivers County Results
The Prohibition county convention met in the Court House with a spirited two sessions. Officers chosen include Chairman C. A. Buchanan and Secretary Rev. Lee Perry. Delegates to the State convention in Uniontown were named along with alternates and central committee members. John D. Gill named for national convention support, and a county ticket was nominated for local offices. Charles R. Jones and Rev. J. J. Hector attended. Music by Mrs Hector and Madam Wright Lyons of the Wiske Jubilee Singers accompanied the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicket
Marty
Prohibition
Court House
Lee Perry
The
Christian Church
Town
C. A. Buchanan
W. W. Brithart
Uniontown
K. L. Wells
Marion Center
J. M. Adair
J. A. Henderson
Crete
W. A. Dible
Parkwood
T. C. McCrea
Blacklick
William Battles
Blairsville
J. P. Lytle
Chambersville
J. H. Henderson
Eldera Ridge
J. W. Williams
Pine Flats
State Central Committee
W.T. Hamill
White Township
J. B. Adair
Indianapolis
J. N. Loughry
J. P. Lyte
John D. Gill
Greensburg
Assembly
Blacklick Township
Samuel Boucher
Dixonville
Register and Recorder
Crate
Charles R. Jones
Philadelphia
J. J. Hector
the Black Knight
Hector
Wright Lyons
Wiske
Murphy builds rapid business with fourteen penny stores
George C. Murphy of McKeesport, a Brushyalley native, owns and operates fourteen five and ten cent stores around Pittsburgh. With his father E. D. Murphy, he visited Indiana on Thursday. In about twelve years he rose fast, and all stores report strong patronage with no item sold above ten cents. Two stores are in McKeesport and others in Braddock Homestead Uniontown Wilkinsburg McKees Rocks Monessen Duquesne Charleroi Monongahela Chillicothe and Turtle Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Murphy
McKeesport
Brushyalley Township
Pittsburg
Murphy
E. D. Murphy
Indiana
Braddock
Homestead
Uniontown
Wilkinsburg
McKees Rocks
Monessén
Duquesne
Charleroi
Monongahela
Chillicothe
Turtle Creek
Shot by a Companion Causes Serious Injury to Boy Elmer Baun
A boy named Elmer Baun near Rossiter was seriously wounded when a companion accidentally shot him while returning home with friends on a Wednesday night. The ball entered the right leg at the hip and he was taken to Panksutawney Hospital where the bullet was removed. Baun had been ahead of several friends who were firing revolvers for amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer
John Baun
Rossiter
Panxsutawney
Baun
Peace Disturbers Fined in Robinson County
A Thursday night clash involving about a dozen foreigners and Americans led to arrests by Constable J N Botta. Two leaders were fined 8.25 dollars by Squire J W Huston. A minor kitchen fire on North Sixth Street was started by clothing near a stove and extinguished quickly with no major damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellan Harvix
North Sixth Street
Foreigner Killed by Engine at Blairaville Plant
Frank Roshi, a foreign worker at Penn Enamel Company’s Blairaville plant, was struck by an engine on Thursday afternoon. His head was severed and his body badly cut and bruised in the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Roshi
Penn Enamel Company
Blairaville
Bought a Lot on West Oak Street for Lumber Yard
D W Simpson purchased a plot of ground on west Oak street just east of the Buffalo Rochester Wittsburg railroad to be used as a lumber yard for Indiana Lumber Supply Co. The $2,500 sale advances local real estate activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Simpson
West Oak Street
Buffalo, Rochester & Wittsburg
Indiana Lumber & Supply Company
Michael Bennett
East Oak Street
John L. Paul
Personal Brevities From Our Town Notes
Dick Clements and Enos Widdowson visit Pitts and Indiana towns this week while numerous locals travel to nearby cities. Miss Martha Mills and Miss Mollie Lowry visit Homer City and Blairsville. residents journey to Butler, Butler and Blossburg regions for family and business.
Ten Licenses Granted by Local Court Amid Holds
The court heard ten licenses with all new applicants and those facing remonstrances held over. Licenses granted include Christ G. Bixner Blacklick Inn Wohrum J Ober Ober House Gipsy D A Montgomery & Albert Nyburg Commercial Hotel Glen Campbell Milton Fhallman Henderson Hotel Cherrytree Jos Manoskey Keer Avenue Hotel Arcadia Charles C. Chambers Capital Hotel Glen Campbell Mr Bill Arcadia House and Wm H Strickland Monitor House Arcadia Michael Daugherty Hotel Brandon Rossiter Harry J Schrader National House Wen Campbell. Remaining 21 applications, including Indiana cases, were held over with adjournment to next Monday. Court notes no liquor sale policy changes yet. Other items: Outing Club hosted by Mr and Mrs J S Cunningham. Miss Crissie Cameron hosted Sunday school. John Winkleman jailed after intoxicated incident. J A Doty donated antique issue of American and Republican Gazette. Charles Williams briefly caused disturbance by entering display window. D T McGregor bought J J Me Creightfawn in East Mahoning township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ. G. Bixner
Blacklick Inn
Wohrum
Rossiter
Harry J. Schrader
National House
Wen Campbell
Judge White
Indiana
Additional Personal Snippets From Town On Tuesday
W W Couch of Young township and J A Work of Mast Mahoning visited Indiana on Tuesday. Benjamin Abram of Harrisburg visited relatives in town. Miss Jennie Cahro of Pittsburg guests of d Abrams. Mrs John B Taylor of Wayne avenue stayed with her parents at Armagh Friday to Monday. Joseph Klingensmith of Wilkinsburg visiting brother William Klingensmith on Chestnut street. John L Paul of Philadelphia visited town Tuesday. Mrs May Thompson of Allegheny returned home after attending her mother Mrs Margaret Marshall of Railroad avenue. Second Lt Richard W Watson and two companions attended Wirth Regiment election in Altoona. Mrs G W Evans of town spent time with brother Joseph Grittith of Homer City, who is improving. Miss Laura Braphens of Pann Rup left for Twolick to visit Thaddeus Stephens. David Gibson of Rochester Mills returned from Pittsburgh after hospital operation with daughter Olive. Frank Herlinger and family move to Leavittsville Ohio after brush valley residence for 60 years. Mr and Mrs W A Faith and son of Greensburg returned after visiting Daniel Strong of Cherryhill township. J B Green of Planville arrived returning from Pittsburgh. Green, a student at Western University of Pittsburgh, will graduate next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Clements
Pitts
Milroy Duncan
Johnna Town
J. M. Long
Blacklick
Indiana
WM. Uncapher
Nolo
Enos Widdowson
Green Township
H. BE. Timbadake
Pittsburg
J. R. Repine
James Dodds
Panxsutawney
Mr. Dodds
John Watterson
Town
George Conrath
Blairsville
Fred Herlinger
South Sixth Street
Johnstown
W. H. Warner
White Township
Hubbard, O
Alex, Gray
Lizzie Lafferty
T. M. Buell
Derry
Catherine Thompson
Edna Karl
Sixth Street
Minto Mills
Homer City
West
Harvey Trimble
T. I
Billingslee
Grace Klingensmith
William Klingensmith
Chestnut Street
Jiva Biss
Spruce
Livermore
John Biss
J. Wood Clark
Thomas Sutton
Will Guthrie
Princeton
Lor. Clowes
Washington Township
Denver
Colo
BM. Marnwall
Steubenville
John Jacoby
Arthur Lowry
Pitcairn
A.I. Lowry
School Street
Verde Lytle
Swissvale
Jane Lytle
South Tenth Street
Hugh McCjunkin
I.K. Dick
Tadisna
Vannsh Willian
George Wolf
Altoona
Masinger
A. O. Gailey
Allegheny
Stewart
Minneapolis
Minn
Andrew Gailey
Oak Street
Walter Jackson
John A. Scott
Nellie Guthrie
Elizabeth Walley
Clara Detwiler
W. W. Couch
Young Township
J. A. Work
Mast Mahoning
Benjamin Abram
Harrisburg
Jennie Cahro
D. Abrams
John B. Taylor
Wayne Avenue
Armagh
Joseph Klingensmith
Wilkinsburg
William
Charles Stephens
Twolick
Thaddeus Stephens
David Gibson
Rochester Mills
Olive
Frank Herlinger
Brushvalley Township
Leavitteville
Herlinger
Department of Pharmacy
Western University of Pittsburg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hwandsomye Business Block
Blairsville Banking Institution
Hig
Vanderarift
First Ward
Joel Hunt
Valley
M. EB. Church
Cherrytrea
Robert Milliken
Istreet
Sickenberger & Co
Samuel Sickenberger
Bolivar National Uiank
Southside
Old Boys
J. A. Campbell
Grace Cunningham
Aspinwall
Will Irvin
Mrs. Irvin
Mag, A
Mra. J. 8. Cunningham
West Philadelphia Street
Crissie Cameron
North Ninth Atreut
John Winkleman
East End
Harris
J. A. Doty
Burlington Township
Progress Office
Charles Williams
L. Pattison
D.T. McGregor
South Mahoning Township
J. J. Me‘Creightfawn
East Mahoning Township
Mr. McGregor
Goodyears