Death by Own Action in Center Township Tragedy
A 24 year old Andrew Johnston of Center township apparently hanged himself in a granary after a day of despondent mood linked to grip illness. His mother found the body. coroner ruled death by strangulation with no inquest. Funeral at Homer City Presbyterian Church, interment Oakland Cemetery. Veterans protest follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enier Township
Andrew Johnston
John W. Johnston
Center Township
Homer City
Memorial Perviews
Attock
M. M. Davis
Presbyterian Church
Emmons
Oakland Cemetery
Masons Hold Reception in New Lodge Rooms
Indiana Lodge No. 318 F&AM opens new quarters on third floor of Deposit Bank building. Invites issued for a reception this evening as the lodge boasts handsome rooms and top county facilities. Also notes a Crete church project, a bicycle theft hearing, another wheel theft, and a mule incident in West Mahoning township with facial injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Lodge
Deposit Bank
Masons
Road Law Requires Township Stone Removal Duties
Governor William A. Stove approves a new road act forcing township supervisors to hire taxpayers to remove loose stones from main highways at least once monthly from April to October. Work is paid by crediting the amount on their road tax, effective across townships. The act, dated May 2, 1699, authorizes delegation to oath masters and emphasizes benefits to travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Stove
Willian A. Stone
Couple Drives in Wagon from Nebraska to Indiana
A Nebraska couple led by Mr. Jacob Cover with wife and grandson arrived in town Monday and stay with Mr. and Mrs. John Felt. They traveled overland in a wagon from Mason City Nebraska to view the country, Mr. Cover a Civil War veteran in the 21st Pennsylvania Volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Indiana
Jacob Cover
John Felt
South Seventh Street
Mason City
Neb
Cover
Blairsville
21St Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Shocking Deaths in Johnstown and West Virginia Tragedies
A Cambria blast at Johnstown killed three workmen on Thursday afternoon including George W. Unseapher, 21, of Pine Township. Another death occurred in Thomas West Virginia where George Donahue, 28, was run down by his freight train while coupling. The report also covers Jonathan Langham Sr., 74, and D. B. Coleman, 75, with details of their deaths and funeral arrangements, plus County Superintendent A M Hammers’ final statistical report and succession plan for the county schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown
West Virginia
Cambria
George W. Unseapher
Jane Uneapher
Pine Township
Uncapber
Strongstown
George Donahue
Robert Donahue
Dixonville
Thomas
W. Va
J. W. Langham
Cockport
Twolick Baptist Church
A. M. Hammers
J. T. Stewart
Stewart
Hammers
Directors’ Association
Inprana
Hox
Nathan C. Schaeffer
Public Instruction
Harrisburg
Theodore Marlin Dies After Ill Health at 78
Theodore Marlin died at his sister Mrs Elizabeth C McFadden on South Tenth street at noon Sunday aged 78 after several weeks ill with a complication of diseases. He was married 55 years ago but his wife died two years later. For the last decade he resided with his sister. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at his late home by Rev David Hall and interment followed at Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Langham
Grant Township
East Mahoning
Eliza Barr
Green Township
Smith
Near Garmans Mills
Cambria County
Joseph I
Hillsdale
J. A
Eastron
Thomas ©. Kerr
R. W
Pitcairn
John T. Kinnan
Utah
John N
J. N
W. H
Burnside
A. L. Longwell
Irvona
East Mahoning Baptist Church
A. J. Furman
Theodore Marlin
Elizabeth C. McFadden
South Tenth Street
David Hall
Greenwood Cemetery
Johnston Sutton Dies After Lingering Illness At 72
John Sutton of Rochester Mills and Marionville, Forest county, aged 72, died Wednesday after a grip infection led to heart trouble. Survived by wife and children William, Elmer, and Mrs T M Moore. Burial at Washington Presbyterian church cemetery in Rayne township on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnston Sutson
Johnston Sutton
Rochester Milla
William
Rochester Mills
Elmer
Marionville
Forest County
T. M. Moore
Rayne Township
Washington Presbyterian Church
Nation’s tribute marks Memorial Day across Indiana county
Memorial Day observances widespread in Indiana county with numerous church services, cemetery decorations, and addresses by Rev. D. M. Kinter, Attorney George J. Fell, and Judge White. Post 28 G. A. R. led activities at the Baptist church and court house. other posts from Cherrytree, Uniontown, Homer City, Blacklick, and Marion Center held services. A planned large Fourth of July celebration at the fair grounds includes a public marriage ceremony, notable speakers, a foreign brass band, and a fireworks display.
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Indiana County
Indiana
Fifth Regiment
A. J. Furman
Court House
S. M. Work
George W. Wheeler
George M. Parsons
John W. Neal
Wm. C. Brown
John McGaughey
Dorsey Peddicord
Judge White
Frank Donabugh
John H. Hill
Alex, Gilchrist
Company F
West Lebanon
Greenwood
D. M. Kinter
George J.fell
Marlin
Willet
D. J. Frum
M. L. Scbhmucker
D. H. Tomb
Wm. Conner Post
G. A.R
Cherrytree
A. J. Bolar Post
Homer City
Charles Cheeseman
Pittsburg
C. L. Courtney
Lutheran Church
G. A. R. Post
Blacklick
Alexander McCune
Nelson
Mahoning Church
Plumville
Schmucker
East Ma‘honing
Purchase Line
H. D. Condran
K. Rank
H. C. Saum
John H. Pierce
Elderton
Apollo Cornet Band
Peeler
Shelocta Post
John Pollock
Marion Center
Bethel
Washington
Gilgal
Mahoning
R. R. Riedel
Kellysburg
Presbyterian Church
J. M. Cogley
Bethel Lutheran Church
Rayne Township
Frank M. Brown Post
Richmond
Rochester Mills
A.J. Farman
Fair Grounds
Cervera
Santiago Harbor
America
United States
Boies Penrose
Senator Quay
John Wanamaker
Normal Team Falls 12 0 At Johns Town Centennial
Greensburg marked the 100th anniversary of Westmoreland county with ceremonies and an industrial parade. A large Blairsville delegation of about 156 residents attended alongside Indiana observers including County Commissioners F. Murray and M. H. Henry and several other officials and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
Westmoreland County
Blairsville
Indiana
F. Murray
M. H. Henry
Judge White
Samuel A. Culp
J. B. Younkins
Wm. O’hara
J. M. Marshall
S. Apple
M. M. Davis
John S. Taylor
T. E. Hildebrand
Laura Woods
Stella
Cora Balentine
Margaret Russell
Mad dog bites pigs in Buffington Township fright
A mad dog owned by Sheridan Stephens from Cambria county appeared on John Duncan Jr. farm in Buffington township on Thursday. It bit several pigs before being shot after threats of further attacks. Duncan plans to shoot any penned pigs at first sign of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffington Township
Sheridan Stephens
Cambria County
John Duncan
Mr. Duncan
Old Soldiers Feast Hurrah for Relief Corps Supper
The Woman's Relief Corps hosted a Friday supper at Attorney M. C. Watson's residence on West Chestnut Street. About 200 people attended including old soldiers and their friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Corpa
M. C. Watson
West Chestnut Street
Odd Fellows Attend Special Sermon at M. E. Church
The Odd Fellows of this place will attend divine services at the M. E. church next Sabbath evening. Pastor Rev. G. T. Reynolds will address the lodge in a special sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
M. E
G. T. Reynolds
The
Lodge
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Mlaud
Cainn Veteran’ Legion
Kinter
Legion
G. A. McLary
A.C. Braughler
Adjt
Thiel
Richart McDirit
New Magentas
Ontity Club
Atoona
J. EK. Lewis
George Rosa
Campbell
R. H. Redding
Phythyon
O. Williams
Pletcher
Thad Bush
James Hammers
M. Stewart
St. Clair
United Presbyterian Church
Crete
George Stahl
Vandergrift
William Baker
Elmer Ellis
Squire J. A. Crossman
Grand
Syracuse
T. B. Clark
Bert Remaley
West Mahoning Township
W. HB. McMullen
Register’s
James McMullen
John McMullen
Jane Simpson
Margaret L. Robinson
8. M. Josensor
Eva R. Crang
Elen
J. P. Lintner
Johbn H. Miller
Brushvalley Township
Register
Sarah
Eve
Frankie A. Herlinger
Jemima Herlinger
Evangelical Church
Mechanicsburg
Michael Bess
Wiliam H. Herlinger
J. B. Yomkins
James Gibson
Burgess
A. Smith
Harry Christy
Philadelphia Street
Younkins
Christy
Cookport
James L. O'Neill
A. R. Post, Jr
McGuire, Cockport
E. E. Conrath
Charles McComish
Alexander
Princess Pauline
J. L. Cain
This Place
H. E. Timberlake
Norfolk
Baltimore
Ind
Salisburg
Burrell No. 2
Albert Lockard
Normal
Kiski
Norman
Wilson
McKnight
Owens
Williams
Hpae Williams
Sherrard
Poythyon
McCall
Ivy Williams
Donahey
Kiskiminetas
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