Bail, hearings, and licenses dominate argument court
The session featured bail for Lloyd Eastright and Jerry Sexton in a fatal fight over Dennis Sexton, with 3000 bail set for Eastright and a habeas hearing for Jerry Sexton. Proceedings covered Overseers of the Poor cases, school site viewers, auditor reports, and license applications, including hotel and brewer licenses. rulings and adjournments stretched over Monday to June expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastright
Jerry Sexton
Conemaugh Township
White
Lloyd Eastright
Charce
Dennis Sexton
Commonwealth
Gus
Sexton
Sundd
Jerry
Frank Clawson
Denny
H. K. Sloan
Overseers of the Poor of
Indiana
Center Township
Catherine Myers
John O'Neil
O’ Neil
James W.curren
Blacklick Township
A. S. Pattison
James Dixon
John D. Graham
Willam R. Dunlap
Charles Kerlor
James 5. Black
John Croll
Isaac McLaughlin
David Stirfey
L Sawyer
Glen Campbell
Sawyer
Prothonotary
Martin Earhart
American House
Joseph Clements
Indiana House
W. H. Clawson
Clawson House
Frank Deberneck
Fire damages James Forsha home on South Sixth Street
Between 2 and 3 pm Saturday the home of James Forsha on South Sixth Street was damaged by fire. An adjacent outhouse caught fire first, spreading to the kitchen roof before the alarm and hose arrived. The kitchen and roof suffered damage but the dwelling’s interior remained intact. investigators suspect a lit match dropped by children playing in the outhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Forsha
South Sixth Street
Thieves Hit White Township Spring House Again
Thieves again raided the spring house of Robert W. Allison in White township on Saturday evening stealing all butter milk and bread after previously robbing the spring house about a week earlier. A secure lock was broken and Allison has a slight clue to the night prowlers who may face consequences for the unlawful act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Allison
White Township
Allison
Pension Secured For Samuel Shank By Agent Donahugh
Pension agent Frank Donahugh obtained a monthly pension of ten dollars for Samuel Shank of this place. Shank had previously applied but was rejected before this securing this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Donahugh
Samuel Shank
Steals Express Packages Then Calls Jail for Charge
Mrs. Matilda Sylvanus, widow of the late Thom as Sylvanus and a known local figure, is jailed on larceny charges after allegedly taking express packages from a hotel stable. Constable Wettling recovered the dress goods at the suspect's home after a Saturday arrest. The items were destined for Greenville recipients via carrier R. S. Carr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matilda Sylvanus
Thomas Sylvanus
R. S. Carr
Mr. Carr
Kinter House
Constable Wettling
Harry Dick
Greenville
Big sale consummated in Armstrong Mahoning coal gas lands
Messrs R M Trollinger of Stural Vil lage Armstrong county and T A Lake hart of South Mahoning township closed a sale of several thousand acres of coal and gas territory in South and West Mahoning townships near the county line to a company in Indianapolis Ind. The exact price is not known but the deal brings expected development and better times to the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
R. M. Trollinger
Stural Village
Armstrong County
T. A. Lakehart
South Mahoning Township
West Mahoning
Indianapolis
Ind
Two Assignments Reported For Local Figures
Two assignments were filed on Thursday. W C Gordon of Blacklick township voluntarily assigned to creditors, with John Hill of Blairsville as assignee. Liabilities around five thousand dollars, assets said to cover debts. Gordon owns a Blacklick farm and coal interests along Yellow Creek. He is well known in the county.同日 Samuel Steffy of Marion Center also filed an assignment in the Register and Recorder's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Gordon
Blacklick Township
John Hill
Blairsville
Gordon
Yellow Creek
Samuel Steffy
Marion Center
Register and Recorder’s Office
Not Taxed Yet After Judicial Contest
Attorneys in the judicial contest prepare their bill of costs expected to take three weeks to complete. Prothonotary will tax the bill. Commissioners face daily pressure from fee inquiries by witnesses. County lacks authority to pay costs until taxed. The PROGRESS will publish announcements about payment and costs.
Work Begins Slashing East End Extension of Pittsburg & Eastern
Crews started slashing this week on the east end extension of the Pittsburg & Eastern R R. J D Aice of Hillsdale holds the main contract and sublets. R L Spicher controls slashing from the Susquehanna River to Cush Creek for five miles. A team works in the Jas Stevenson timber tract near Hillsdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
R. R
J. D. Aice
Hillsdale
R. L. Spicher
Susquehanna River
Cush Creek
Jas. Stevenson Timber
Boy Hurt While Working With Horse at Oak Street Stable
Benton Ness, son of Andrew Ness of east Oak street, injured his left hand Tuesday morning. While tending a horse in its stall the animal reared and knocked him down, trampling his hand. The second finger was fractured and the hand gashed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton
Andrew Ness
East Oak Street
Seventh Semi-Annual Sunday School Convention at Crooked Creek
The Indiana Baptist Association holds its Seventh Semi-Annual Sunday School Convention at Crooked Creek Baptist Church on Tuesday June 11 at 2 p.m. The Baptist Young People's Union marks its fourth anniversary with the same venue on Wednesday June 12 at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Baptist Association
Crooked Creek Baptist Church
Baptist Young People’s Union
Barn Fire Destroys McNeeley Property in Huff County
The barn of William McNeeley at Huff post office in this county burned Tuesday afternoon last week with all contents lost. One horse died in the blaze. Origin of the fire is unknown. Insurance covers about $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McNeeley
Huff
Local bicycle race planned to Homer City and back
Wheelmen here organize a road race for Saturday from this town to Homer City and return. Local bicycle dealers will sponsor prizes for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
Saw mill on McCoy farm to operate for weeks
Mr. John Galbreath has located his saw mill on the farm of R. S. McCoy in Rayne township where he will be engaged in cutting timber for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Galbreath
R. S. McCoy
Rayne Township
Langham Appointed Grant Township Road Supervisor
Mr. J. A. Langham was appointed road supervisor of Grant township on Monday to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of L. A. Work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Langham
Grant Township
L. A. Work
Blaze destroys wash house on Campbell farm
A wash house on Mrs. Esther Campbell's farm west of town in White Township was burned to the ground Saturday morning, causing the small blaze to sweep through the outbuilding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Township
Esther Campbell
Town
Diplomas Awarded at West Indiana Borough Schools
Twenty seven graduates completed the public school course in Library Hall amid crowded audiences on Thursday and Friday evenings. The program lasted three hours with speeches, essays, orations, songs, and a candlelight chorus. Diplomas were presented by J.T. Bell as the Valedictorian Will W. Taylor spoke on Our National Leaders. The event drew about fifteen hundred spectators for the largest class yet, in a hall decorated in old gold and purple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library
Indiana
Lewis Hay
Lutheran Church
Bertha E. Baylor
Augustus E. Hood
Mr. Hood
Helen Gilbert
Mabel Griffith
Carrie Williard Kline
Irving
Bertha Inez Myers
Alsacienne
Gretta Owens
Young Republic
Harry Stewart
Laura P. Steving
Frank C. Lohr
Bobby Shaftoe
Mary Books
R. Almina Johnston
A.S. Mabon
Victor Hugo
Will
W. Taylor
J.T. Bell
West Indiana
Library Hall
Evening School Exercises Delight Library Hall Audience
A feature filled program at Library Hall included a fifty pupil drill and a heartily encored vocal with Stow the Boat Gently. The debate favored the Teacher. Students received diplomas from Mr. D B Taylor as fifteen white dressed girls presented flowers to each graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Bach
Mildred Thompson
Mary McCreight
Bert McClusky
Maggie Campbell
Frank E. Moorhead
Olive Livingston
Helen Torrence
Will Griffith
H. Ney Prothero
John E. Gibson
Harry E. Lockard
Eva G. Thompson
Besse Moorhead
Edwin Woodend
Martha McCreight
John K. Brallier
Alice Mullen
Grace Klingensmith
James 8. Hammers
Trainer
Ralph Wiggins
D. B. Taylor
Library Hall
Pensions Awarded to Two Local Veterans
Within the last week two pension grants were announced. Robert Smail of near Plumville received $6 per month with $216 back pay for service in Co. F, 206th Pa. Vol. Inf. David Campbell of White township drew $6 per month and one year back pay as a member of Co. G, 2nd Battalion, Pa. Inf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Donahugh
Robert Smail
Plumville
Smail
Co. F
206Th Pa
David Campbell
White Township
Co. G
2Nd Battalion
Graduates Named From Western Reserve Medical College
Mr Howard B Buterbaugh son of Mr E L Buterbaugh of Green township leads the graduating class as thirty two diplomas are awarded. Mr G A Allison of Plumville is also in the class and has been appointed resident physician at Lakeside hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard B. Buterbaugh
E. L. Buterbaugh
Green Township
Western Reserve Medical College
Cleveland
Ohio
G. A.allison
Plumville
Allison
Lakeside Hospital
Railroad declines to fund Conemaugh slackwater road
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company told parties seeking a public road along the slackwater from Conemaugh Furnace to Johnstown it cannot build the road and bears no liability to do so.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Conemaugh Furnace
Johnstown
Arrest in Punxsutawney on grave charges filed by Ida Wheeler
Constable Wettling arrested Lawrence Byers of Big Run Jefferson county on grave charges preferred by Ida Wheeler of this place. He posted bail for his appearance at court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wettling
Punxsutawney
Lawrence Byers
Big Run
Jefferson County
Byers
Ida Wheeler
Cunningham to Build Home East of Store on Philadelphia
West Indiana merchant Mr. W. M. Cunningham will erect a house on his lot just east of the store on Philadelphia street. Plans are being made and he expects to move in before the next snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Cunningham
West
Indiana
Philadelphia Street
County Defers Payment on Scalps Following Counsel Advice
The Commissioners have deferred payment on scalps until a court ruling is issued. County officers acted under the guidance of their legal counsel in this action.
Decoration Day Observed Across the County
Decoration Day will be observed May 30 by G A R posts lodges and citizens. Memorial Day programs include service at Lutheran church May 26 at 11 am, a flower distribution and grave services May 30 with addresses by Rev M M Sweeny Rev Theodore Bach and Hon G W Hood. Other towns list speakers and decorations with committees and lunches planned. Rev M M Sweeny to speak at Jacksonville 2 pm and at the local post 10 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
M. M. Sweeny
Theodore Bach
G. W. Hood
Wm. Barker
John Hart
Smith Pearce
Thos. Ashbaugh
Belle Coleman
Maggie Hart
Flowers
George McPhilemy
Harry Anderson
Claud Sandles
George McKelvey
Wm. Cribbs
Wm. Coleman
Emma Hancock
Laura Sandles
Anna Cribbs
Edna Harbison
Cherrytree
Robt
Conner
East Mahoning
Pleasant Hill
Grass Hill
MecDole
Brilhart
Camps
Stiffler
Fairview
Dalley
Irwin
Frank Brown Post
Rochester Mills
Pinevale
Best
Oakland
Pine Grove
Richmond
Shiloh Church
D. of L
Sabbath Schools
Rev. Carroll
Elderton
Wm. Armstrong
Shelocta
Curry Run
United Presbyterian
Smicksburg
Phamville
Marion Center
Strongstown
Mechanicsburg
Cockport
Jacksonville
Rothrock Visits and Decoration Day Prep at Local School
A Pittsburg visitor Prof W P Rothrock attended Sabbath events while Miss Leonard plans Denver trip for the National Association of Teachers. Blairsville and Normal residents competed in a tennis tourney as the Blairsville team won three of five. The senior class forms to alter commencement with a lecture. Editor Magbie of the Outlook will speak on class day. Our second baseball team beat the Kiski club 16 to 8 at Saltsbury, with five errors. The Class Day program lists seniors and their performances including poems, music, and orations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Rothrock
Pittsburg
Eberetts
Mabel Court
Martha Dovey
Latrobe
Leonard
National Association of Teachers
Denver
Col
Kiski
Sproull
Colo
Magbie
Saltsbury
Gallagher
Woods
S. S
Sansom
Hill
Agree Moers
Davis
St. Clair
Conor
Bert O'Connor
Jeasie Russell
Bert Rusell
Blanche Young
Rue Thompson
Miss Graham
James Scott
May McCallister
Mr. Barnhart
Growler
Miss Trout
Tweet Garman
Constable Brought Huey to Jail for Larceny Charge
Constable Henry Barkey of Glen Campbell lodged Joseph Huey in jail on Thursday on a charge of larceny, after bringing him to this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Barkey
Glen Campbell
Joseph Huey
Pride of Florence ancient cathedral and Ponte Vecchio visit
From the Pitti Palace we walked to the Pontevecchio with its shops and jewelry. The Duomo begun in 1298 features a vast cupola and rich interior frescoes. nearby are the Campanile, baptistery, and ancient churches S Lorenzo and Maria Novella with frescoes and monuments to Galileo and Dante. We saw Amerigo Vespucci’s house, old residences of famed scholars, and monuments to Michelangelo, Machiavelli, and Napoleon’s kin amid crowded Florentine wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitti Palace
Pontevecchio
Rialto
Venice
Angelo
Ghiberti
Michael Angelo
Paradise
S. Lorenzo
Galileo
Alfesi
Macchiavelli
Napoleon
Ciesz Kowaka
Moses
Aarem
America
Tge Veqpencki
Eurege
Christopher Columbus
Neste Ie
Amerigo
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Slayer
Blacklick and
Located
Pride OF
Florence
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