Money for a Life. Father Awarded Damages in Death
The Blairsville court last week awarded Albert Clawson $1,500 damages for the death of his son Robert Clawson, killed January 5 crossing a foggy railroad at Bradenville. Jury verdict followed a hot trial against the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. a post-trial motion is under consideration. Other cases included liquor sale convictions and multiple civil actions, with a June term set to begin June 4 and a short argument session planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
Whcit
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Albert Clawson
Robert Clawson
Bradenville
John L. Getty
J. N. Banks
Sifirway
Indiana
H. P. Lewis
Er. H. Dickie
Homer City
Charles Mitchell
White
Robert Donaldson
Commonwealth
Fred W. Elbel
U.S. Rodgers
John M. Knopp
Jeremiah Goss
Saltsburg Rolling Mill Company
Saltsburg Extension Company
George Atcheson
John W. Clark
Whitmer & Sons
H. E. Clark
Nannie McAdoo
J. P. Watson
Jane Anderson
G. Adams McLain
J. B. Fritz
B. B. McConnaughey
Michael Bennett
Indiana County
W. H. Brown
J. H. Rochester
W. H. Buterhaugh
J. B. Atble
Contract Awarded For New Christ Church And Rectory
At a vestry meeting the Christ Episcopal congregation awarded the erection contract to E M Lockard for 9000 dollars not including windows seats and chandeliers. The frame church will be one story with specific room sizes and will stand on Ninth and Philadelphia streets. Rectory will be an eight room modern dwelling on the southeast part of the lot. Construction starts now with expected completion in September for the rectory and December for the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Episcopal Congregation
E. M. Lockard
Ninth
Philadelphia
Prohibition Ticket Nominated by Indiana County Prohibitionists
The county convention in the W C T U hall adopted a Prohibition ticket for the fall election. J P Lytle was re-elected county chairman, Wilson Harbison treasurer, and Rev G H Hoffman secretary. Nominated were W A Dible for Congress, Rev D M Kinter for state senate, W W Couch and John W Williams for assembly, Iya C Ellis for jury commissioner, with delegates and alternates elected to the state convention. The declaration endorsed total prohibition, denounced the Griggs decision, and urged support for Dr Silas C Swallow for president in 1900. The party plans to unite prohibition supporters while leaving other political questions to each member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Lytle
Chambersville
Wilson Harbison
Town
G. H. Hoffman
Homer City
Congress
W. A. Dible
Parkwood
State Senate
D. M. Kinter
W. AW. Couch
West Lebanon
John W. Williams
Pine Flats
Iya C. Ellis
Marion Center
WW. A.dible
A. P. Weister
Sal
Griggs
Silas C. Swallow
Roin
Chicago
Friends of Prohibition
White
Washington
Rayne Townships
Creekside
Presbyterian Church
Horace McGinnty
Estella Bo‘hel
Mabel C. Little
Rayne Township
H. D. Condron
Harry M. Stewart
Pearle Walker
Charles Gessler
Virgil Zener
J. Elder Peeler
Cummings Davidson
John Streams
Mra
H. E. Mahan
Licers
S. W. Guthrie
W. J. Wilapt
C. Lewis
J. A.—Studies
Kinter
A. J. Forman
Messrs
Home
W. Guthrie
Indiana
A J. Furman
Jesson
Ethel Bethel
Digest of Delegates
Indiana Presbyterian
Indiana Lutheran
Willet M. E
Nora Lockard
Misa Bessie Frech
R. R B. Riedel
J. A. Stachel
G. E. Simpson
Marie
Pereata
TWO SERIOUS RUNAWAYS AND EXAMINERS APPOINTED
Roy Severely turned and Colt killed in Runols. Adlia a young son of Peter Stiles of First ward was seriously injured Monday evening when his horse spooked and threw him. He remained unconscious until Tuesday morning. Dr. M. M. Davis tended him. prognosis hopeful. Will Thomas son of W. C. Thomas rayne township injured when a pony bolted. buggy wrecked. colt died from impact. pony severely injured. Examiners named by State Superintendent Nathan C. Schaeffer to hold exams at Indiana Normal School next month with listed superintendents from West Chester Lawrence Armstrong Beaver Williamsport Mifflin Allegheny McKeesport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Runols
Adlia
Peter Stiles
First Ward
M. M- Davis
Will Thomas
W. C. Thomas
Rayne Township
Robert Donahue
Nathan C. Schaeffer
Indiana Normal School
George M. Phillips
West Chester
Thomas M. Stewart
Lawrence County
J. W. Wolfe
Armstrong County
Chester A. Moore
Beaver County
Charles Lose
Williamsport
J. M. Reed
Mifflin Township
Allegheny County
H. F. Brooke
McKeesport
Inspection Postponed and a Free Friday Visit by Major Penny
Inspection postponed for Captain Hughes and Company F N G P as Major Penny failed to arrive on Monday. A large audience in Library Hall enjoyed a drill and a concluding dance. Major Penny will return Friday evening and the public may attend free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Hughes
Major Penny
Library Hall
Census Work Begins June First In County Areas
Government initiates a 30 day census with enumerators starting June 1 to gather population data across Indiana County. Pay ranges from 3 to 6 dollars daily with district variations, and detailed per capita rates apply for deaths farms and establishments. The list of enumerators covers Armstrong through Young and Jacksonville with several districts awaiting appointment. Centennial Jubilee in Butler County runs June 12 to 14 with parade, speeches, and religious and civic events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Coounty
Armstrong
Shelocta
J. F. Russell
Banks
Glen Campbell
WH. E. Ruffner
Blairsville
Milt. G. Miller
R. A. Young
Blacklick
W. B. Long
Brushyalley
Mechanicsburg
John W. Mack
Burrell
H. €. Beacom
Buffington
Harry W. Stephens
Canoe
Joseph Taylor
Center
Homer City
H. R. Depp
Ralph W. Miller
Cherryhill
Burt Holsapple
Marlin B. Stadtmiller
Conemaugh
R. J. Leech
Grant
J. L. Langham
Green
Cherrytree
G. T. Learn
Indiana
John Bennett
A. C. Braughter
Mahoning
East
James C. Moore
West
Smicksburg
J. Bert Bell
North
J. F. Chambers
South
McKee Davis
Montgomery
James A. Rank
Pine
Samuel McClusky
Rayne
John Koozer
Saltsburg
Clarence Hart
Wheatfield
John F. St. Clair
Wast
Armagh
J. J. Hutchison
Washington
Samuel Fleming
White
Charles Nichol
Harry Kanarr
Young
Jacksonville
Samuel Henry
Kiski School Saltsburg Commencement Programme Details
The commencement at Kiski school Saltsburg runs June 10 to 13 with a baccalaureate sermon by Rev. J B Lyle of Scottdale on Sunday evening. A musicale follows Tuesday afternoon, field events Tuesday evening, principal’s reception, and Wednesday forenoon features an oratorical contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiski
Saltsburg
J.B. Lyle
Scottdale
Fair debt collection efforts target unpaid subscriptions
The fair’s managers plan a ten day push to collect the remaining subscriptions totaling about $2,000. If not secured by June 10, an attorney will pursue collection.
White township woman has eight tumors removed
Mrs. J. S. Lowry of White township underwent surgery at the Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, eight tumors were removed and several were large. Medical staff express confidence in her recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Lowry
White Township
Pennsylvania Hospital
Philadelphia
Cement Walks Underway On Oakland Avenue
Cement walks are being laid this week in front of the homes of Memrs. J. G. Wallace A. G. Wallace and Rev. W. J. Wilgon on Oakland avenue which is rapidly becoming a main resident street in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland Avenue
Memrs
J. GC
A. G. Wallace
W. J. Wilgon
Injury in a Wrestling Match Halifax Arm Fractured
Dwight Galbreath, son of S. R. Galbreath of Water Street, fractured his left arm at the wrist while wrestling Wednesday evening. Dr. M. M. Davis set the fracture. Indiana Cornet Band to play at Vandangeit Fourth of July celebration away from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight
S. R. Galbreath
Waterstreet
M. M. Davis
Indiana Cornet
Cele Scatian
Vandangeit
Division of Estates Bequests Made by Direction of Wills
Wills filed in the register's office last week name multiple bequests. R. Hoover of North Mahoning township leaves his widow life estate in all property with sale rights for family benefit, and upon her death or remarriage bequest split among children Cora B. Hoover, Robert C. Hoover, Peter E. Hoover, Phoebe J. Morrow, and Jane W. Morrow. Additional legacies include ten- to fifty-dollar gifts to various relatives. J. M. Hamilton named executor. Bowser of Plumville leaves his estate to his mother. date June 18, 1891. William West of Cherryhill township leaves entire estate to his widow, dated September 27, 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. ©. Hoover
North Mahoning Township
Register
Cora B
Robert C
Peter E
Phoebe J
Jane W. Morrow
Charles C. Hoover
Emma Cares
Charles Hoover
Mertha Weiss
Norman Shafer
J. M. Hamilton
T. M. Bowser
Plumville
William West
Cherryhill Township
Impressive G A R Memorial at Court House
Indiana Post 28 G A R held annual memorial services with a packed crowd. The ceremony featured ritualist services led by Post Commander G W Wheeler, a memorial address for William Watterson, tributes to J N Banks and George W Hood, choir and orchestra, and a rabliatic service. A memorial sermon followed at the Lutheran church by Rev Lewis Hay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Friends of Indiana Post
5. M
G. W. Wheeler
John McGaugh
Post
Lutheran Church
Lewis Hay
Indiana Normal School to Offer Fall Winter Lecture Course
The Indiana Normal School will present a fall and winter lecture course featuring two lectures and three concerts. Monthly events begin in October with ex-governor Bob Taylor of Tennessee, Dr. Stafford of Baltimore, the Patriccio Grand Concert Company of Chicago, Rodger Grilley Concert Company, and a fifth act to be chosen from Ariel Ladies' Sextette, Kentucky Colonels, or Boston Ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Normal School
Bob”? Taylor
Tennessee
Dr. Stafford
Baltimore
Patriccio Grand Concert Company
Chicago
Rodger Grilley Concert Company
Ariel Ladies
Kentucky Colonels
Boston Ideals
Some Good Horse Flesh Sale in Apollo Track Contest
Mr H E Timberlake attended a sale of western horses in Apollo on Saturday. He bought a five year old pacing mare for Mr H Moore of the New American House, with a record of 2 09. Her dam Bel Knox has a 2 30 record and is a half sister of Nervy Patchin at 2 08. Timberlake also bought a six year old bay mare, a half sister of Q Allen with 2 09 record. He added two two year old stallions by Clay Pointer, with a 2 194 sire line. All three horses will be here this season and may make races next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Timberlake
Apollo
H. Moore
New American House
Pacer
Bel Knox
Nervy Patchin
Mr. Timberlake
Pair Sentenced in Counterfeit Case at U S Court
On Friday Joseph McCauley of Homer City and Samuel Bennett of Blairsville received sentences in the U S district court. McCauley pleaded guilty to making and possessing counterfeit money and turned state evidence against Bennett, who was found guilty weeks earlier of making moulds and possessing counterfeit money. Bennett drew 15 months in the penitentiary and McCauley 12 months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph McCauley
Homer City
Samuel Bennett
Blairsville
United States District Court
McCauley
Bennett
Hasinger Cigar Factory Faces Brand Change in Town
Mr. John E. Hasinger has run a cigar factory behind his east Philadelphia street store. The grocery and bakery next door demand more time, and loyal Hasinger Tob y fans will soon be urged to switch to another brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Hasinger
Tis Atore
Philadelphia
Bis
Hasinger
Toby
Nursing a Sore Hand in Indiana Jail Case
A fractured readable fragment reports Grant Powell of Lockport jailed in Greensburg for shooting his wife during a previous winter incident. It notes charges and a sentence tied to a local merchant context with unspecified tax figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Powell
Lockport
Greensburg
Indiana
Tragedy Near Deckers Point Claims Thomas McAdoo
A lumbering accident near Deckers Point killed Thomas McAdoo, about 30, when a fallen tree crushed him. His brother, a witness, rushed to help. McAdoo died within thirty minutes, leaving a wife and two children. Funeral at Dunkard church cemetery follows a Thursday noon service in Montgomery township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deckers Point
Thomas McAdoo
Dunkard Church
Montgomery Township
Normal Defeats Westminster In Western Pennsylvania Tilt
Normal outplayed Westminster on their home field after a fast start by Owens Long and St Clair with three base hits. Westminster tied it in the third inning due to an Owens error but Normal pulled away in the fifth with a timely hit barrage and added more in the seventh, clinching a great victory over the intercollegiate Western champions. Normal heads to Punxsutawney for two games today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington- Jefferson
Westminster
Owens
Long
St. Clair
Weither
Normal
Reed
Ning
Westin
Midgusop
McColl
Norman
Western Pennsylvania
Punxsntawney
Edmanson
Charobers
McKirm
P. Meark
Porter
Breaden
Phrthyon
M. St. Clair
Yoiton
Hammers
Bracken
Edmunson
Chambers
McKim
Keener
Many Pensions Increased Across Counties in Indiana and Nearby States
Congressman Jack reports pensions raised for Joseph Langham Hillsdale Indiana to 510 monthly from February 7 1900. Frederick Smith Parkwood Indiana to 12 from June 28 1899. Frederick Mack Utah Indiana to 6 from March 21 1893. Joseph Fisher Deckers Point Indiana to 12 from November 18 1899. Mrs Maggie E Pontins Dayton Armstrong county to 8 from April 28 1899 plus accrued pension of deceased husband. Sylvester Hildebrand Apollo Indiana to 8 from January 2 1900. Mathias Collins Freeport Indiana to 8 from May 31 1889. Mrs Barbara E Larimer Donegal Westmoreland county to 8 from July 25 1890. Joseph McGeary Salina Indiana to 6 from November 15 1899. Joseph A Sharp Willett Indiana to 10 from November 29 1899. Ford City postmaster rent 300 and fuel 50. J E Johnston appointed postmaster at Wammoth Westmoreland and S G Yount at Pueblo Jefferson. Three new post offices established Leighty Westmoreland with John Leighty postmaster Yatesboro Armstrong with Frank G St Mair postmaster Johnetta Armstrong with Owen H Stewart postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Joseph Langham
Hillsdale
Indiana County
Frederick Smith
Parkwood
Same
Frederick Mack
Utah
Joseph Fisher
Deckers Point
Maggie T. Pontins
Dayton
Armstrong County
Sylvester Hildebrand
Apollo
Same County
Mathias Collins
Freeport
Barbara E. Larimer
Donegal
Westmoreland County
Joseph McGeary
Salina
Joseph A. Sharp
Willet
Ford City
J. E. Johnston
Wammoth
G. Yount
Pueblo
Jefferson County
Seniors Beat Juniors 14 4 In Local Game At Normal
The seniors defeated the juniors 14 to 4 in a Thursday ball game at Normal. Players mentioned include St. Clair and Butler and Martel Fe. The contest opened a series with next game scheduled for Thursday, Sunet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
eeeTaa
St. Clair
Butler
Martel Fe
Sunet
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pennsylvania Railroad
Episcopal Church
County Christian Endeavor
Elders Ridge
County Christian Endeavor Societies
Next Anguat
Twolick
Mra. Mitchell
Miss
M. E. Church
Mak Coleman
J. R. Stamof'n
Sore
Mont. Cochran
Prohibition
L. D. Phillips
Phillip
Union School
D. E. Thompson
Philadelphia Wiseot
Ninth Street
Butler County
John H. Negley
J.R. Coulter
Scrabgrass
W. O. Campbell
Sewickley
John M. Green
Adam Brown
Pittsburg
W. G. Thompson
Marion
Josiah Rankin
Cambridge Springs
Col
A. Blakeley
Free Methodists
Christian Union Convention
G. A. R. Paya
Owahige
Rees White
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