Bridge Suit and Court Week Records in Indiana County
A crowded court week in Indiana County produced verdicts and settlements across several cases. Notable outcomes include a verdict for the defendant in the Wettling case, a ruling for the plaintiff in the Guthrie matter against Kelly over tax sales deemed illegal, and multiple other actions including a $335 judgment in the George v Blacklick township suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackick Township
Thomas Sutton
Harry W. Wilson
J. M. Guthrie
Jacob Wettting
Z. T. Kelly
Homer City
Mr. Guthrie
TE. Notley
Indiana County Deposit Bank
Valentine Luppert
Reed
Luppert
Indiana
Glass Co
J. Af. Laughlin
Aotion
Lou
Gorman
E. B. Isett
P. L. Wray
Futore
W. H. Strickland
J. Craig
H. E. Clark
Penn General Electric Co
Indiana Teetric Co
Widdowson
L. E
Frank George
George
Thert
Downey vs McCaffrey Lands Dispute Put to Superior Court
Attorneys from Mitteburg argued the civil case Downey versus McCaffrey over 115 acres in Pine township. Judge Grier presided in the winter trial, with McCaffrey represented by G W Hood and J N Banks and Downey by Samuel Cunningham Watson and Keener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Downey
Umpire and Rooters Mark Close Kiski Normal Game
A near tied contest at Salisbury on Monday ended 7 to 6 in favor of Kiski. Swift Fulton and Grant McElhoes starred in a tight battle with strong play from both sides. The writer denounces umpiring decisions and club misconduct while praising gentlemanly play by Normal. Full score follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury
Kiskimineral Springs
Kiski
Swift
Fulton
Grant
McElhoes
Bell
Hill
Indiana
Sette
Owens
Crookston
Eaatteesdees
Kiskiminetas
Palton
Boyd
Wilson
Donaldson
McColl
McElhboes
Bold Robbery Charges Against Flora Men
Charles States and John Pearce of Flora and another man from North Summitt were arrested by Constable Barkey of Glen Campbell on a bold robbery claim involving Henry Bruner and his wife in Canoe township. States posted bail. Pearce and the third man remained jailed after being brought in on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles States
John Pearce
Flora
Pearce
North Summitt
Barkey
Glen Campbell
Henry Bruner
Canoe Township
Braner
States
Remembered His Birthday At White Township
Between 30 and 40 friends and neighbors of Mr. Samuel Nelson visited his White township home on Saturday to help him celebrate his 61st birthday. They brought baskets, shared a noon dinner fit for a king, enjoyed social amusements in the afternoon, and closed the day with useful presents in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Nelson
White Township
Nelson
Blair County Golden Jubilee Set for June in Hollidaysburg
The semi centennial celebration of Blair county to be held June 11 and 12 in Hollidaysburg marks the 50th anniversary with a golden jubilee. The first day will feature a military and Grand Army day with Fifth Regiment, N. G. P. assisting. Captain Simpson has orders for his company to be ready to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair County
Hollidaysburg
Fifth Regiment
Simpson
Bill to require railroads to carry bicycles free
Governor Hastings received a communication from a New York association asking him to sign a bill to be presented to the next Legislature requiring railroads to haul bicycles free of charge as baggage. A similar law was recently signed by Governor Morton of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
New York
Morton
Friday Divalo Home Talent Opera Receipts Reported
Receipts from the Fri Divalo home talent opera totaled 98 dollars 88 cents after expenses. The purse will be split equally between the Y M C A and the town’s poor. Humane Agent Thompson will distribute the funds to destitute residents locally.
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Thompson
Marriage Invitations Issued for Wingert Chapman Nuptials
Invitations issued for the marriage of Joseph H. Wingert of March and Ella M. Chapman of Georgeville to be held at the bride’s parents home near Georgeville on Wednesday May 20 at high noon with about 30 guests invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Wingert
Marchand
Ella M. Chapman
James Chapman
Georgeville
Hammers Wins Third Term as County Superintendent
In Indiana county a County Superintendent election saw A M Hammers win a third term with 167 votes against J T Stewart who drew 55. The meeting drew nearly all 237 directors, with 14 absent, as details on salary and nominations unfolded. Hammers presented a brief address of thanks amid applause while Stewart conceded gracefully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Stewart
Indiana County
A. M. Hammers
Hammers
Stewart
Mr. Stewart
H. L. McCullough
Cockport
D. E. Thompson
Blairsville
J. T. Cass
West Lebanon
T. S. Pearce
Saltsburg
JD. B. Taylor
This Place
J.C. Wells
Smicksburg
J. W. Shaffer
Homer City
C. R. Griffith
Marion Center
Pearce
Milt. G. Miller
J. D. Dickie
Center Township
John P. Elkin
Mr. Hammers
George Stephens
Buffington Townsip
Blacklick
A. J. Bolar
Indiana Normal School
Normal
West Indiana
Contractor begins remodel of Dr. Purington residence
E. M. Lockard, contractor and builder, begins work this week on Dr. A. F. Purington's residence on Philadelphia Street. A new front gable roof and updated windows will be installed. A colonial style veranda extending along the front will be erected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Lockard
A. F. Purington
Philadelphia Street
Election Echoes In Montgomery Township Officials Arrested
Constable Henry Barkey of Glen Campbell seizes warrants issued by Robert Conner against the Montgomery township election board over tampering with ballots from the recent primary. M C Watson backers allege votes and affidavits, while Langham stored ballots at home and a search found no clues as to their disappearance. The case prompts questions on adjustment and legality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Barkey
Glen Campbell
Robert Conner
Election Board
Montgomery Township
Friends
M. C. Watson
Watson
Big Class To Graduate In Joint Commencement
Indiana town schools plan a joint commencement at Library Hall on May 14. About thirty students from the First Second ward and the Third Fourth ward schools will graduate with inter esting exercises marking the first combined ceremony. Colors are cardinal and white. The class roster lists Elizabeth Young M Myrtle Bath E Wilda Miller Mabel Clare Reed Ethel M Steinrod and A Gilmour Nesbit John A Miller J Day Brownlee Jr Edward OHara Edward K Wood Harry W Earhart plus Helen Sweeny Martha McCreight Alice Butler Lavina Lydie Myrtle Bowman Ethel Stuchel Blanche St Clair Cora Withington Mabel Walker Olie Mack Myrtle Gray Carrie Hammers James Devinney Daniel Devinney Richard Watson George Bell Thomas Griffith Arthur Wilson and Simmons Cunningham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Ward
Third
Fourth Ward
Library Hall
Firr
Elizabeth Young
M. Myrtle Bath
E. Wilda Miller
Mabel Clare Reed
Ethel M. Steinrod
A. Gilmour Nesbit
John A. Miller
J. Day Brownlee, Jr
Edward O’hara
Edward K. Wood
Harry W. Earhart
Helen Sweeny
Martha McCreight
Alice Butler
Lavina Lydie
Myrtle Bowman
Ethel Stuchel
Blanche St. Clair
Cora Withington
Mabel Walker
Olie Mack
Myrtle Gray
Carrie Hammers
Messrs
James DeVinney
Daniel Devinney
Richard Watson
George Bell
Thomas Griffith
Arthur Wilson
Simmons Cunningham
Disease Follows Lightning Shock In McLaughlin Case
Rayne township resident Mr. James McLaughlin, visiting his daughter Mrs. Harry Boggs, faces declining health after a seven year old lightning strike on his barn left him severely shocked. He suffers chronic headaches and periodic mental weakness raising fears of brain softening. doctors cannot relieve the ailment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McLaughlin
Rayne Township
Harry Boggs
First Ward
McLaughlin
McCain Found Guilty In Counterfeiting Trial
The trial of James MecDermitt John Mc Cain and Samuel Moorhead arrested in March by U S detectives on counterfeiting charges is in session in Pittsburg. County witnesses Wettling Bruce Smith Lee Carter Charles Alterp George Little George Faith and Miss Anna Gilbert testified on Monday. McKean was found guilty and to be sentenced this week. the trials for Mc Cain and Moorhead were postponed until August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James MecDermitt
John McCain
Samuel Moorhead
United States
Pittsburg
Constable Wettling
Bruce Smith
Lee Carter
Charles Alterp
George Little
George Faith
Anna Gilbert
McKean
Indiana Normal school trustees election results
The annual trustees election at Indiana Normal school re elected Rev W S Owens and Messrs Wilson Elkin and Clark. Dr N Frank Ehrenfeld was chosen for two years to fill the Loughry vacancy. A slate of four names was recommended to the state to fill vacancies created by Mitchell and Kimmel terms. Voter turnout was light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Normal School
W. S. Owens
John P. Elkin
A. W. Wilson
J. Wood Clark
J. T. Bell
T. Q. Cunningham
J. G. Mitchell
A. W. Kimmel
Town notice from Smicksburg on business changes
G N Reeppe of Smicksburg states he has changed his business but will not change his residence. His son M K runs the farm while he spends time at Ridgway wagon and carriage works. He invites any charging parties to present claims for payment, May 6 1896.
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Mr. Bprton
M. K
PU Uu Suivcest
Ridgway
G. N.reeppme
Smicksburg
MacCartney Mitchell Nuptials At Perrysville Ceremony
Benjamin F. MacCartney and Miss Mabel Clare Mitchell married at the bride’s parents home in Perrysville Jefferson county last Wednesday forenoon. Rev McKallip officiated as guests from Harrisburg Altoona Punxsutawney Philadelphia McKeesport attended. The couple plan a honeymoon in eastern cities then return to a furnished home on Tenth street in Punxsutawney ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. MacCartney
Mabel Clare Mitchell
James G. Mitchell
Perrysville
Jefferson County
McKallip
Punxsatawney Presbyterian
Harrisburg
Altoona
Punxsutawney
Philadelphia
McKeesport
MacCartney
Normal School
Senator Mitchell
Largest house wedding held for years in Latrobe area
The wedding of Edward W. Devere of Latrobe and Sallie Bell Gessler took place at the bride's parents home on Wednesday afternoon. More than 150 guests from Chicago Punxsutawney Latrobe Pittsburgh and nearby towns attended. The ceremony in the gas-lit parlor featured Miss Sara St Clair at the piano and Rev. Dr. Hall officiating. Guests dined afterward and over 200 friends sent the couple off at the station with rice and best wishes as they left for Latrobe to begin married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Devere
Latrobe
Sallie Bell Gessler
C. A. Gessler
Chicago
Punxsufiwney
Pittsburg
Charles Gessler
Annie K. Lucas
Sara St. Clair
Dr. Hall
Mrs. Devere
King and Gibson Matrimony at Sheloers Residence
Mr John King of Bradenville wed Miss Mary E Gibson daughter of Mrs Barbara Gibson of Creekside at the residence of Rev W J Wilson in Sheloers on Wednesday forenoon at 1030 Oclock. They depart Thursday by train for Brattleville where they will reside. King works as weighmaster for Crush Coke Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John King
Bradenville
Mary E. Gibson
Barbara Gibson
Creekside
W. J. Wilson
Sheloers
Braten- Ville
Mr. King
Crush Coke Company
Blairsville Couple Wed At Home Ceremony
Mr. L. B. Rhodes superintendent of Blairsville electric light plant and Miss Laura Wagle of Blairsville were married at Blairsville in the home of Rev. H. V. Givler on Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Rhodes
Blairsville
Laura Wagle
H. V. Givler
Blairsville groom and Apollo bride wed at home ceremony
Cyrus Steffy of Blairsville and Edith Gemmell of Apollo were married at the bride’s parents home, Mr and Mrs John Duncan, on Thursday evening by Rev Jamison of Apollo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus Steffy
Blairsville
Edith Gemmell
Apollo
Arid
John Duncan
Jamison
Local Pair Wed in Register Office Ceremony
Mr Daniel Long of Westmoreland county and Miss Arabella Weaver of West Lebanon were married in the Register and Recorder’s office on Wednesday, officiated by Squire James Fenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Long
Westmoreland County
Arabella Weaver
West Lebanon
Register and Recorder’s Office
Squire James Fenton
Lemuel Clawson and Nancy wed in Green township
Mr. Lemuel Clawson and Mrs. Nancy of Green township were married at the Register and Recorder's office by Squire James Fenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel Clawson
Nancy
Green Township
Register and Recorder's Office
Squire James Fenton
Justices urged to return informations and recognizances promptly
Justices of the peace are urged to return all informations and recognizances for the term as soon as possible. Felony charges require returns within five days from bail or commitment. Misdemeanor cases need returns at least 10 days before the next term after bail or commitment. Indictments must be found within two years of the offense, regardless of arrest.
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Justices of the Peace
Roofing accident injures Buffington man severely
Benjamin Gilmore of Buffington township suffered severe bruises and strains after a building he was working on at Syster Bye's saw collapsed last week. He fell among timbers and was badly hurt.
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Benjamin Gilmore
Buffington Township
Syster Bye
Death Roll: Daniel Mooney of West Mahoning Dies
Daniel Mooney of West Mahoning township died Saturday evening. Born in 1831 near London Derry Ireland, he came to America at 25 and worked in eastern mining regions. He served in Co A 11th in the Civil War from 1861 to 1863. Survived by wife and seven children. Funeral at home Tuesday at 2 p.m. Rev. Streamer officiated. U V L of Smicksburg funeral grave services. Community expresses sympathy.
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Daniel Mooney
West Mahoning
Ireland
Londonderry
America
Col
Coulter
C. E. Streamer
Smicksburg
Death of Anthony Hunter at Sioux City Iowa
Anthony Hunter died at his brother-in-law W F Duncan's home in Sioux City on April 24 1896 at age 42 from peritonitis with meningitis He was formerly from this county near Jacksonville son of the late David Hunter A large funeral attended by friends and Odd Fellows services conducted by Rev J F Black at the house and Floyd cemetery interment with pallbearers from Western Star Lodge No 292 Hunter was a member of the lodge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Hunter
W. F. Duncan
Sioux City
Iowa
Jacksonville
David Hunter
New Western
Odd Fellows
J. F. Black
Whitfield M
Mrs Agnes Lydick of Green Township Dies at 66
Mrs Agnes Elizabeth Lydick of Green township died Monday evening May 4 1896 aged 66 years 8 months 5 days. She leaves three daughters Mrs Ed ONeil Mrs W T Price and Mrs John Siverd all of Green township. She was daughter of the late Samuel Lydick early settler of Green township and a Presbyterian member at Tor rorsville. Funeral services were Tuesday with burial at Taylorsville burying grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Elizabeth Lydick
Green Township
Ed. O'Neil
W. T. Price
John Siverd
Samuel Lydick
Presbyterian Paerch
Torrorsville
Taylorsville
Miss Tillie Tomb Dies in Morrellville at 42
Miss Tillie Tomb died at her uncle Dr. B F Tomb’s Morrellville home from heart trouble after living there two years. A daughter of the late Dixon and Ava Tomb of East Wheatfield, she was aged 42, an estimable friend to many, and a member of the M E church at Armagh. The funeral was conducted by Reva with interment at her old home.
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Tillie
B. F
Morrellville
Dixon and Avaline
East Wheatfield
M. E
Armagh
Reva i
Death of Dr Ansley of Swadeun TL Friday April 17
The death of doctor J M Ansley of Swadeun TL occurred on Friday April 17. He was well known to many in the community and his passing is noted in local circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.M. Ansley
Swadeun
Also Mentioned on This Page
Slacklick Township
Anliana Attorneys
Mitteburg
E. W
Montgomery
McCain
Maccartney-Mitchell
Deveere-Gessler
Rhodies-Wagif
Steffy-Gemmell
Clawson
GREAT
Robert Lydick
Miss Tillie
J. M. Ansley
J. W. Bradley
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