Delegates to Nominate County Officials Next Tuesday
Delegates will meet next Tuesday to nominate candidates for county offices. Voting districts will elect delegates this Saturday for the county council and county auditor races, with McElhoes as a leading figure seeking reelection. Other contenders include Thompson Murray Freck Freck from North Mahoning and Saltsburg, and Patterson for sheriff. No names yet for coroner or county chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dear Weith
Will W
Couimissio
Lugee
Jove Jeasons
McElhoes
Otter
wEventing
Heeph O. Thompson
F. Murray
Seine Stenath
Subie Ule
Dha W. Pee
Mechanicsburg
Julia Larclay
Hoare City
Cali Culos
Patterson
Saltsburg
Athyrney
Athyrney D. HW
Push to Build Public Road to Johnstown Network
The Johnstown Board of Trade pushes a public road dust along the Copemaugh river to the city. Since work began on the West Penn extension of the Pennsylvania railroad southeastern residents suffer inconvenience. Johnstown offers a market, and nearby townships depend on the road to reach it, with local interest and officials backing the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
West Penn
Pennsylvania Railroad
Tver
Jubustown
Judge White Affirms Refused Brewers License
George Libberneck was denied a hirelers license by Judge White in February. The case goes to the Superior Court, tried weeks earlier, with the opinion issued Thursday in the Prothonotary's office affirming Judge White's decision. The lower court ruling stands on the facts, denying the license as the applicant not a fit person to conduct a brewery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Libberneck
White
Superior Court
Prothonotary
Indiana County Telephone to Establish Saltsburg Exchange
The Indiana County Telephone Company completes plans for a new Saltsburg exchange with 50 telephones to serve business houses. A line to Blairsville is finished linking Saltsburg and Clairsville, allowing Saltsburg patrons to reach subscribers countywide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Telephone Company
Saltsburg
Blairsville
Clairsville
Fireman Suffer Severe Injuries In Bolivar Accident
Robert Malcolm, formerly on the Indiana Branch and now on the main line from Conemaugh to Allegheny, was seriously hurt when his engine hit a half opened switch at Bolivar on Wednesday afternoon. He was thrown bottom up, struck on the head and thigh, paralyzing one leg and injuring his head and face. He was taken to his Sharpsburg home to rest for several days. His parents are Vic and Mrs. John Malcolm of White township. friends hope for a quick recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Malcolm
Indiana
Conemaugh
Allegheny
Bolivar
Malcolm
Sharpsburg
New S
Vic
John Malcolm
White Township
Clearfield Sheriff Holds Suspect in Cherry Tree Burglary Case
Sheriff Smith of Clearfield County confined a man named Wails in the Clearfield jail on larceny charges by Price Davis. The case will be tried in the June term for the Cherry Tree burglary. The suspect is described as a bad character and previously linked with Jim Myers in a barn burning incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriif Smith
Clearfield County
Co. C. S
Price Davis
Wails
Clearfield
Ant
Jim Myers
Assault and Battery Arrests In Brushvalley Township
Constable Wertling arrested James and Jubu Overdorff of Brushvalley township on Tuesday for assault and battery, charged by Thomas Overdorff of the same town. The prosecutor says he was recently met and cruelly assaulted by the two men. Both men plead not guilty for a hearing before Squire Kline on Tune 11 at 1 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wertling
James
Jubu Overdorff
Brushvalley
Thomas Overdorff
Squire Kline
Normal Loses to Kiski in Error‑Paced Game
Kiskiminetas wins the second game of the series at Normal park as costly errors and timely hitting decide the contest. Swift drives in three and Prof Wilson belts a three-bagger for Kiski, while Normal fields poorly and cannot capitalize on earlier lead. Crowd of about 600 witnesses a back‑and‑forth battle before the visitors pull ahead in the eighth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiskiminetas
Normal Park
Kiski
Normal
Swift
Boyd
Donaldson
Prof. Wilson
Wilson
Crookston
Saltsbury
Lutherans' Outing Picnic Marks Pastor's 40th Anniversary
A basket picnic is planned next Wednesday at Grove Chapel Lutheran church in Rayne township to celebrate Rev. Tomlinson's 40th anniversary of marriage. Bethel Lutheran church will join, and residents invite all to bring baskets for a community reunion and recreation in the church grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove Chapel Lutheran Church
Rayne Township
Tomlinson
Church Grove
Bethel Lutheran Church
Grove Chapel
Reckless youth fined and jailed for brick attack
At a Friday hearing before Squire Mc Master William Lydie a reckless boy of Third ward was fined 10 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in jail on a charge brought by Harry McClorkin He struck the prosecutor with a brick causing an ugly scalp wound The justice’s decision is approved by the people and the sentence may correct the erring youth
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire S. M. McMaster
William Lydie
Third Ward
Harry McClorkin
Young Lydie
Child of Mr and Mrs Griffith to be treated in Pittsburgh
A child from Pine Flats, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Griffith, was taken to Pittsburg by Dr Mabon of Greenville on Monday. The youngster has a deformed foot and will receive treatment at West Penn Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mag. Charles Griffith
Pine Flats
Pittsburg
Mabon
Greenville
West Penn Hospital
Blacksmith Hurts Arm in Pulley Accident
George Faith, a water works blacksmith, suffered a painful injury Friday when his left arm was caught in a pump pulley. He sustained severe muscle bruising with no bone damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Faith
Timber Tract Bought for New Mill Near Center Township
Orland Frick of this place purchased a 20 acre oak timber tract in Center township from Dr. James McMullen of Mechanicsburg. They plan to locate a mill there soon and begin cutting the timber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orland Frick
Center Township
James McMullen
Mechanicsburg
Postoffice Decoration Day Hours Announced
Office hours on Decoration Day set with doors open from 9 a.m. to 4 10 p.m. and 7 30 p.m. to 8 15 p.m. General delivery money order and register window operate from 1 30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Memorial Day Services By Post 28 G A R
Memorial services held by Post No. 28 G A R were well attended at the M E church and courthouse. Rev M M Sweeny delivered the sermon and A Yuckenberg remembered with a floral cross and draped chair. Commander Banks presided as a large audience joined in prayers and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
M. M. Sweeny
Sweeny
Court House
Banks
Augustus Yuckenberg
Chaplin Henshey
D. J. Waller
John McGaughey
Yuckenberg
Lewis Hay
Memorial Day Observances By G A R Posts In May
Capt D P Smith Post 221 of New Florence and Post 303 of Shelocta plan Memorial Day events across West Fairfield Nineveh Laurel Hill Fur nace Hice s Bethel and New Florence with parades, graveside ceremonies, music by local bands choirs and an address by Rev C W Miller of Pitts burg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. Smith
New Florence
West Fairfield
Nineveh
Laurel Hill Furnace
Hice’s
Bethel
J. J. Robb
Marshall
Johnstown
Florence
J. H. Kissinger
Hoover’s Hall
C. W. Miller
Pittsburg
Peninsula
Memorial Services For Fallen Heroes At Cockport
John L. O’Neil Post 537 G A R held Sabbath memorial services in Cockport at the Baptist church decorated with national colors and floral displays. Revs Burrows and Hile led the rites as arms stood beside the pulpit. A patriotic audience filled the church to honor the memory of the fallen heroes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. O'Neil Post
Cockport
Decoration Day Observance Near West Lebanon and South Bend
Decoration Day will be observed in the vicinity of West Lebanon with floral offerings laid on graves of national heroes. Afterward, residents will go to South Bend for a basket dinner where addresses will be delivered by Hon. John McGaughey and Revs. Gealey Carroll Littell Gumbers and others. Citizens, school children and veterans are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Lebanon
South Bend
John McGaughey
Gealey
Carroll, Littell
Gumbers
Memorial Services Held for Veterans at Marion Center
John Pollock Post No 219 of the G A R observed Memorial services in the Presbyterian church at Marion Center on the Sabbath. Rev Foresman delivered an able sermon to the old veterans. Choice music added to the service. Decoration Day services will be conducted by Rev H Q Graham of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pollock Post
Presbyterian Church
Marion Center
Foresman
Decoration Day
H. Q. Graham
Bridge Masonry Awards Split Between Two Firms
The county commissioners awarded the mason work for the Graceton bridge to Michael Bennett of this place while Drummond and Neal of North Mahoning township received the contract for the bridge near Frantz's mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graceton
Michael Bennett
Drummond & Neal
North Mahoning Township
Frantz
Jury's Verdict in Kepple Death Sparks Inquest
Mrs Emma Kepple of Young township died suddenly last Tuesday prompting a coroner’s inquest. The jury found natural causes from lung congestion after autopsy by Dr M M Davis and coroner W T Miller. Husband absent at death, suicide remarks noted. three children left behind. Interment was at Jacksonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Kepple
S. R. Kepple
Young Township
Miller
R. H. Cunningham
A. W. Lytle
John Downey
H. B. Melntire
Charles Wingard
J. M. Ferguson
W. T. Miller
M. M. Davis
C. B. Robertson
Indiana
Jacksonville
Oldest resident of West Mahoning dies at 111
Mr William Elkin Sr of West Mahoning township died Tuesday evening in his 111th year. Born in Omagh Ireland in 1803 he came to the United States in 1851 and settled here in 1854. Survived by 8 children 38 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. He was a member of the Episcopal church at Smicksburg. Funeral Thursday at 10 with Rev Dimmick officiating and interment at Smicksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Elkin
West Mahoning Township
John P. Elkin
Omagh
County Tyrone
Ireland
Martha Beattie
Francis
James
William
Henry
Pittsburg
Elizabeth
James Chapman
Georgeville
Spencer Barrett
Wamego
Kan
Elkin
Jane Rippey
David
John
James Ralston
DuBois
Episcopal Church
Smicksburg
Dimmick
Death of William Bell in Young township at 79
William Bell died at his daughter Mrs Edward McKinley’s home in Young township early Friday, aged about 79. His wife died a week earlier. He leaves five children J C McCracken, Mrs Nesbit, Mrs McKinley, Dr William Bell, and Mack Bell. Funeral service was conducted by Rev. D J Irwin and burial in Ebenezer church graveyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bell
Edward McKinley
Young Township
Death of Mr Matthew Long in Washington Township
Mr Matthew Long of Washington township died Thursday evening of dropsy at about 73. He belonged to Plumcreek United Presbyterian Church. Survived by wife and children Mrs Thomas Bethel of Derry township Westmoreland County Mrs Abrahamen of Aspen Col Mrs David Bethel of Washington township and Misses Lizzie Jennie and James at home. Funeral services were held Sabbath by Rev Brown of Willet and burial occurred in Plumcreek church graveyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew Long
Washington Township
Dropay
Plumcreek United
John G Williams Dies After Illness at 35 in 1896
John G Williams of Johnstown died May 17 1896 aged 35 years 3 months 19 days. Son of Richard Williams of Barr township Cambria County Pa he lived on his father's farm until moving to Johnstown a month before death. Survived by wife and three children Frank 8 Florence 5 and Vivian 2. Member of Mt Zion Lutheran Church held in high esteem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Williams
Johnstown
Richard Williams
Barr Township
Cambria County
Frank
Florence
Vivian
Williams
Mt. Zion Lutheran Church
Diphtheria Claims Third Son of Clarksburg Family
Mr. Burt Marshall, son of T. S. Marshall of Clarksburg, died on Wednesday at about eighteen from diphtheria. This is the third death in the family within a month. The remains were interred the following day in Clarksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt Marshall
T. S. Marshall
Clarksburg
Recent Marriages in White Township
Mr W S Kaufman and Miss Mary Craig of White township were married at the bride’s parents home on Thursday at 3 30 in the afternoon. Rev Dr M M Sweeny officiated in the presence of 50 guests. An excellent meal followed. The couple received many presents and left Monday for Wilkinsburg to make their permanent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Kaufman
Mary Craig
White Township
William Craig
M. M. Sweeny
Murphy and Long Wed in Quiet Sabbath Ceremony
Mr J Murphy of Bradstock and Miss Maude Long of Seward married at the bride’s home on Sabbath at high noon in a ceremony conducted by Rev Kendall of the M E Church. Attendants were Harry Smith of Pittsburg and Lizzie Long sister of the bride. The couple departed later that afternoon for a short eastern state trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Murphy
Bradstock
Maude Long
Seward
Kendall
M. E. Church
Harry Smith
Pittsburg
Lizzie Long
Martin Condron and Minnie Postlewait Wed in Smicksburg
Mr Charles Lawrence Condron and Miss Minnie B Postlewait both of West Mahoning township were married on Friday at the home of the bride s parents Mr and Mrs George W Postlewait Rev L Streamer of Smicksburg performed the ceremony in the presence of several guests
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lawrence Condron
Minnie B. Postlewait
West Mahoning Township
George W. Postlewait
L. Streamer
Smicksburg
Brushvalley couple wed at bride’s home in ceremony
Mr John A Felton of Brushvalley township and Miss Nettie N Isenberg of Brushvalley township married Thursday at the bride’s parents home. Squire J T Donahey of Mechanicsburg officiated. Mrs James Thompson of Bolivar dies of apoplexy, funeral in Strongstown cemetery. Thompson once a Strongstown blacksmith, the deceased’s third wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Felton
Brushvalley Township
Nettie N. Isenberg
Geo. Isenberg
Squire J. T. Donahey
Mechanicsburg
James Thompson
Bolivar
Strongstown
Thompson
Duncan and Grow Wed in Mechanicsburg Home Ceremony
Mr Samuel A Duncan of Wintondale Cambria county and Miss Bertha Grow daughter of Mrs Ann Grow of Buffington township were married at the officiating minister Rev J M Cogley’s residence in Mechanicsburg on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel A. Duncan
Wintondale
Cambria County
Bertha Grow
Ann Grow
Buffington Township
J. M. Cogley
Mechanicsburg
McCoy and Reed to Wed in Center Township Home
Burt McCoy of White township will marry Annie Reed, daughter of John Reed of Center township, tomorrow at the bride’s parents’ home. The couple plans to reside in Apollo where McCoy works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt McCoy
White Township
Annie Reed
John Reed
Center Township
Apollo
Mr. McCoy
Smith and Lutman Tie the Knot in Cookport Ceremony
Mr. Howard D. Smith of Johnstown married Miss Etta E. Lutman daughter of Mr and Mrs George W Lutman of Cookport on Wednesday in a ceremony conducted by Squire W H Munshower of Cookport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard D. Smith
Johnstown
Etta E. Lutman
George W. Lutman
Cookport
Squire W. H. Munshower
Wheeler and Gibson Tied in Cherryhill Parish Nuptials
Mr. J. F. Wheeler of near Dixonville and Miss Elva E. Gibson of Cherryhill township were married at the Clawson House parlors by Rev. B. B. Henshey on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Wheeler
Dixonville
Elva E. Gibson
Cherryhill Township
Clawson House
B. B. Henshey
Dorsey Holmes and Mary Mentch Wed in Pittsburgh
Mr. Dorsey D. Holmes of Kenwood and Miss Mary C. Mentch of Cherryhill township were married in Pittsburgh by Rev. G Chapman Jones on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorsey D. Holmes
Kenwood
Mary C. Mentch
Cherryhill Township
Pittsburgh
G. Chapman Jones
Col Copeland to Lecture at M E Church Monday
Col L F Copeland, famed as the King of the Platform, will lecture at the M E church Monday evening under Epworth League auspices. A popular Indiana speaker who has entertained audiences nationwide over 16 years will discuss Handsome People. Tickets on sale at Hall’s and Patton’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Copeland
M. E. Church
Epworth League
Col. Copeland
Indiana
Teachers’ Institute
Hall’s
Patton’s
Ill man in North Mahoning fights severe facial cancer
Mr. James Bush of North Mahoning township is critically ill with a longstanding cancer that has destroyed most of his right cheek. The ulcer exposes teeth and tongue as pity rises for him, aided by the township physician daily while his strength declines. He is unmarried and lives with his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bush
North Mahoning Township
Back Here Again Dr H B Baterhaugh Returns Home
Dr H B Baterhaugh who assisted Dr J W Morrow of Marchand has returned to the area to locate permanently. He opens an office in the room once used by attorney J Wood Clark in the Nixon building on Sixth street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Baterhaugh
J. W. Morrow
Marchand
Mr. Baterhaugh
J. Wood Clark
Nixon Building
Sixth Street
Destructive Sheep Dogs Rampage Across White Township
Last week in White township bloodthirsty dogs killed three sheep owned by iliam Harman on Thursday night. Friday night Mr TF v Simpson, who resides on the farm, lost three sheep and neighbor Al Clawson lost one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Township
Iliam Harman
TF. v. Simpson
al Clawson
Terrible Iowa Durango storm claims many lives
A fierce storm hit Durango Iowa last night causing a bridge and depot collapse. Mia Clark and four children were swept from the residence and depot. the children drowned while Mrs Clark survived with aid from trainmen. Death toll rises across Iowa Illinois and Kansas with heavy property losses and widespread damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drerare
Daebuyue
Mia Clark
Chicago & Great Western Railroad
Durango
Dubuque
Maquoka
Bluff
Tom Griffith
Clark
Iowa
Illinois
Kansas
Jasper County
Polk
Rockford
Elgin
North McGregor
Durangio
Ft. Scott
Kan
Polk and
Jasper
Notes From The Normal Faculty And Guests
Mrs Malvina Riddle a teacher in the model school is seriously ill Miss Martha McBride of Cleveland QC was the guest of Normal friends last week Mr W K Jones of Washington Pa was the guest of his sister Miss Ine Jones over Sabbath Miss Emma Robertson a teacher in the mission school at Henderson Md is the guest of her brother Prof C B Eoherteem Mrs J C R Ewing a returned missionary of Lahore India is the guest of her brother Prof Sherrard On Ms Ewing talked to the lady Students in chapel The seniors will enjoy their usual vacation this week Their outing commences today and ends Monday During that time they will get ready for commencement and look up a school for the coming fall
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvina Riddle
Martha McBride
Cleveland
W. K. Jones
Washington
Mias Ine Jones
Emma Robertson
Henderson
C. B. Eoherteem
J. C. R. Ewing
Lahore
India
Prof
Sherrard
Ms. Ewing
Prominent Pennsylvania Democrat Wallace Dies in New York
The longtime politician and former U S senator Wallace died Friday in New York after a period of unconsciousness. He was a leading Democrat in Pennsylvania and had sought the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. He leaves a large estate in Clearfield as the party's factional battles persist in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Per Foie
Mac Comneld
New York
Wallace
Pennsylvania
United States Senate
Clearfield
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Sumstons Board of Trade
Judge White
Will GE
Blairsville and
Fulton
Gerhard
R Williams
St. Clair
L. Owens
Severe Swift
P. Leonard
Duffy
MM McColl
McClaren 3d
Sterees Porter
Spencer
D. Donaldson
J. Wilson
Seteeee
Ecensasenien
Kiskimirtas
McClaren
Leonard
McColl
MacCartney
G. A. R. Posts
Shelocta
Curry’s Run
U. P
Carroll
M. C. Watson
U. P. Choir
Mason
William Elkin, SR
Murphy-Long
Condron
Postlewait
Felton-Isenberg
Duncan-Grow
Wheelor-Gibson
Holmes-Mentch
Copeland
Dae Rango
Howard D. Sani Erat
Cs. Sasceensnee Akia - Johsetews
Coakport
Kaufman
Anaes White Tarrag
Pep
Sazmanel Bertha Grow
Sees Teeeeene
Charles L. Condroa
Nat Mahoning Twoke
E. Gibson
John A. Welton
Ballington
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