Storm devastates county crops and bridges with hail and fire
A severe storm path brought rain, hail, and lightning across the county Wednesday causing extensive damage. Hail as large as walnuts shattered windows and ruined crops while bridges and roads suffered. several barns burned or collapsed and numerous farms faced heavy losses. An Indiana woman burned by a catching dress reported as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Green Township
Cherryhill Township
Pine Flats
Alonzo Sides
Amanda Perry
H. E. Willians
C. H. Hamilton
John Sides
John Slater
John Elwood
Perry Farm
Hugh Roberts
Garmans Mills
Reese
Jacob Lute
Grip Post Office
Nodinanrance
Spruce and Grisemore
Twolick
Williams’ Dam
Iron County
Twolick Creek
McGuire’s
Dixonville
W. H. Altemus
Strongstown
Edward Hudson
Ambrose
Hudson
Alexander Guthrie
Marion Center
Luther Weitzel
Glen Campbell
Andrew S. Buchanan
Bruce
Maxwell Ewing
George Coleman
Benjamin Clawson
Leslie Hazlett
Daniel Howard
Boyd Clawson
James Mabon
Wm. Smith
John Ferguson
Orr. Shields
Winceheimer
Samuel Reed
William Rankin
Blacklick Township
Hopewell
R. H. Ling
Kent
Sure of a decent burial by a prepared coffin maker
Mr. George Bartz of Canoe township in this county is an 82 year old man who remains vigorous. He has built his own coffin over several weeks and now has it lined and completed, showing no fear of death and a duty to have his house in order when the summons comes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bartz
Canoe Township
Normal school seniors prepare uniformed commencement
The senior class of 102 at the Normal school will wear uniforms during commencement, with men in blue Berge coats and duck trousers and women in white. Artist Stewart Tarr has resigned, and Louise L. Ansley of Stittsburg was elected to fill the vacancy. Pirdie Craig resigned due to her sister’s death, and Blanch St. Clair will take her place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal School
Stewart Tarr
Louise L. Ansley
Stittsburg
Pirdie Craig
Blanch St. Clair
Town
Bicycle Thief Arrested in Cookport Case
Constable Jacob Wettling arrested William Baker of this place on larceny charges after the bicycle stolen from Elmer Ellis of Church Street on Sabbath evening May 14 was recovered in Cookport. The wheel was brought home Tuesday by the owner. Baker bailed for a hearing before Squire J A Crossman next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Cookport
Jacob Wettling
William Baker
Baker
Elmer Ellis
Church Street
Cockport
Squire J. A. Crossman
Gilchrist Property Sold and Local Notes
The Gilchrist property on Philadelphia street sold Monday to Frank T. Empfield of the Third ward for 4500 cash. Empfield plans a shoe store and remodel. Also named: Benjamin F. MacCartney recommended for state economic zoologist post at 2500 salary. June 1 wedding announced between Dr. James M. Knowlton and Miss Margaret S. A. Tucker. Clymer Water Company stockholders reelect officers. John Barclay, 16, injured by a horse, skull fracture. David H. Lucas prostrated by paralysis at church. J. Harry Smith sold a black team in Altoona and expects a new driving horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank T. Empfield
Gilchrist
Phildelphia Street
Third Ward
Benjamin F. MacCartney
Indiana
Hamilton
Jefferson County
J. G. Mitchell
Department of Agriculture
Ben
James M. Knowlton
Margaret S. A. Tucker
Tarentum
Mary Tucker
Miss Tucker
Indiana Normal School
David H. Lucas
J. Harry Smith
Altoona
Syndicate Hints at Early Sale of 10 000 Acres Coal Land
A Merrellville representative has leased 5 000 acres along Blacklick creek in Buffington and East Wheatfield townships with a 60 day option and a $5 payment. If sold, $100 per lease on expiration, with the balance on 8000 acres as a survey and title. Remaining 5,000 acres expected to be leased soon. real buyers unnamed until transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffington
East Wheatfield
Blacklick Creek
William Robertson
Merrellville
Indiana Loses Over Four Thousand In County School Funds
State budget cuts reduce Indiana county school appropriations by 4 347 56, with a 43 475 67 allocation next year. Nearby counties suffer similar drops from Bedford Blair Westmoreland Huntingdon Jefferson Cambria as memorial and church notices report gatherings and talks at Nebo church and Baptist church on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone
Indiana County
Bedford County
Blair County
Westmoreland County
Huntingdon County
Jefferson County
Cambria County
Fifth Regiment Soldiers Granted Fourteen Days Pay
The comptroller of the treasury ruled that soldiers in the Fifth regiment receive pay from enrollment to muster during the recent war. Colonel Theodore Burchfield announced the decision in reply to a War Department inquiry, granting fourteen days pay to all members of the Fifth regiment, regardless of prior payment. Several Company F members have already applied for the allowance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comptroller of the Treasury
Theodore Burchfield
War Department
Dramatic Association To Stage Married Life Tonight
The Dramatic Association presents Married Life in three acts tonight with actors David Blair Charles Rink R M Sherrard George J Felt W H Jackson Mrs J L Apple Mrs W H Jackson Edith Young Nell Guthrie Anna Gilbert. A public entertainment is planned for mid next month and touted as the best amateur show yet in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dramatic Association
the Dramatic Association
Messrs
David Blair
Charles Rink
R. M. Sherrard
George J. Felt
W. H. Jackson
J. L. Apple
Edith Young
Nell Guthrie
Anna Gilbert
Two Indiana National Guards Struck For Inspection Visit
Two Indiana companies of the National Guards were inspected last evening by Major Penny of Pittsburg. Captain David Blair of Company B 21st regiment reported his men in fine condition, while Captain H Hughes of Company F 5th regiment was limited to appearance inspection as they are not yet equipped. Colonel Selden and Major D W Simpson of the 21st regiment observed. Sheep damage orders issued: Robert McNeilly $21, Margaret McClain $8.75, J C Smathers $25, F M Welchence $20, H D Shaffer $7.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
National Guards
Penny
Pittsburg
David Blair
21St Regiment
H. Hughes
Selden
D. W. Simpson
21At
Robert McNeilly
West Wheatfield Township
Margaret McClain
J. C. Smathers
West Mahoning Township
F. M. Welchence
H. D. Shaffer
Mysterious Fire Destroys Clyde Area Barn
Edward Geise’s barn near Clyde burned on Saturday evening with grain and hay losses. Geise was away. origin of the fire remains a mystery. Insured for 500 on structure and 50 on contents. Also notes livestock shipments: J D Rowland sent 15 cattle 8 calves 102 pigs to Doylestown. Thomas and Wissinger sent 10 cattle 6 calves 183 pigs to Schwenkaville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Geise
Clyde
J.D. Rowland
Doylestown
Thomas & Wissinger
Schwenkaville
At Sea Forty Days Ralph Lockard’s Philippine Voyage
Ralph W. Lockard recounts his 40 day hospital ship Relief voyage from New York to Manila via Gibraltar Suez Colombo and Singapore. He notes seasickness, island stops, a British Highland Regiment meeting, shore leave, and plans to join the Tenth Pennsylvania, with vaccination soreness as a minor hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph W. Lockard
Philippines
Indiana
E. M. Lockard
Third Ward
U.S
Manina
P. LY
United States
Relief
Tieft Huntsville
Ala
New York
Salisbury
N. G
Charlottsville
Governors Island
Brooklyn
Bedjoes Island
Sandy Hook
Azure Islands
Atlantic
China Sea
Cape St. Vincent
Portugal
Mareh
Gibraltar
Mediterranean
Port Said
Suez
Perim
Strait of
Bab el-el-Mandeb
Arabian Sea
Indian Ocean
Colombo
Ceylon
Sheridan
17Th
U. S. Infantry
Castine
Singapore
Manila Harbor
States
Pennsylvania
Oregon
Olympia
Rapa W. Lookage
Short Session of Argument Court Ends Thursday Forenoon
A brief Orphans Court session, led by Judge White, heard multiple cases with few disposed. Notable actions include continued matters, withdrawn exceptions, and orders to file accounts within 30 days. An auditor's report on lands of Thaddeus Stephens was sent back for further opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Orphans’ Court
John A. McFeaters
F. R. McFeaters
Thaddeus Stephens
Cherryhill Township
Hugh Mec Cann
Ake
George Uncapher
Montgomery Township
Linus H. Lewis
Lewis
John A. Scott
L. Eva Widdowson
Joshua Harrold
A. Smith
F. M. Smith
Joseph J. Smith
Susan Lower
C. W. Empfield
Josinication
Religious Disturbance at Spruce Settled Before Squire
At a Saturday hearing before Squire J A Crossman in the Farmers Bank building the Spruce religious disturbance concluded with no violence. Rev E G Defoe testified about meetings at No 9 schoolhouse and several residents faced a warrant for promoters. Discharged. Invitations extend for Dr Isaac C Rink and Miss Sue R Nance wedding at Bushnell Illinois May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spruce
Squire
Squire J. A. Crossman
Farmers’ Bank
E. G. Defoe
Saints
No. 9
Isaac C. Rink
Sue R. Nance
Bushnell
Ill
Rink
George Rink
M. E
Graham Family History Emigration 1706 Book Issued
Rev. H. Q. Graham of Fifth street authored a compact history tracing the Graham family's origins from Ireland in 1706. The newly issued volume serves as a valuable genealogical record for enthusiasts and descendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Q. Graham
Fifth Street
Graham
Ireland
Ten Day Camp Meeting in White's Woods Near Town
A ten day camp meeting runs June 20 through 30 in White's woods near town. Rev. G. W. Wilson of Providence and R. L. along with other ministers will address the gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White's Woods
Town
G. W. Wilson
Providence
R. L
Describing Yellowstone Wonders Mrs Thompson Sees Grand Canyon to Old Faithful
Mrs Thompson details a Yellowstone tour with Mr Wylie at the basin. They describe Old Faithful every 63 seconds, geysers like Bee Bive Sawmill Lion and Lioness, and the vivid mounds, craters, and colors. The piece notes the rainbows over Firehole river, the Black Sand basin, Specimen lake, Lone Star geyser, and distant Tetons with Jackson Hole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Wylie
Old Faithful
Kodak
Ella Parsons
Morrisville
Firehole
Black Sand Basin
Upper Geyser Basin
Yellowstone Lake
Lone Star Geyser
Continental Divide
Pacific
Gulf of Mexico
Atlantic
Shoshone Lake
Teton Mountains
American Alps
Alps
Appennines
Old World
Tetons
Jackson
Dr. Waller
Normal
Saya Jackson
Yellowstone Park
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charles Brand
West Philadelphia
Gilchrist Property
Clymer Water Company
Joseph M. Fox
Philadelphia
Frank L. Harvey
Foxburg
John Barclay
Nebochurch
Christian Church
Baptist Church
Churth House
Gertrude Coffin
Burma
India
Oaele Sam
Manila
State Medical Society
Johnstown
I. P. Klingenamith
Blairsville
W. B. Ansley
Saltsburg
Pharmacy
H. B. Baterbaugh
National Medical Society
Columbus
Greenville United Presbyterian Church
J. M. Welch
Anderson Fowler
J. 8. Amond
J. M. Glassford
Margaret Stachel
Chamberaville
Mary Dibler
Chambersville
Charles Mack
Samuel Mack
Five Clay
Reese, Hammond & Co
Garfield
Jaxon Opera Company
Children’s Aid Society of the State
Presbyterian Church
James A. Dias
Brushvalley
D. M. Fair
Blairaville
Highland Presbyterian Church
East End
Harry Wiggiss
Mrs. Thompson
America
Wonderland
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