Prominent County Teacher Killed in Hunting Accident
In Green township, Cockport area, H Sheldon Roberts, 27, a Pine Flats teacher and substitute mail carrier, died after a hunting mishap in Leasure woodlot. His companion Monroe Dick discharged a loaded double barrel shotgun when the hammer caught on clothing, striking Roberts in the abdomen. Dick, distraught, aided the dying man who forgave him before death. Roberts’ funeral drew more than sixty pupils from his county school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Sheldon Roberts
Cockport
Monroe Dick
Leasure
Green Township
Mr. Roberts
Mr. Dick
Roberts
Sheldon
H. L. McCullough
Cookport
Rodney’s Undertaking Establishment
Pine Flats
Aad
Hhs
Ceckport
William J. Roberts
Pine Flats Baptist Church
Pine Flate Baptist Church
A. J. Alexander
Pine Flats Cemetery
Birthday double for Denton couple draws friendly praise
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Travis of Denton held a joint 27th birthday party with a noon dinner and many gifts including three rockers. Indiana Accommodation’s return near Homer City prompted lantern signals that halted it, preventing a possible accident as a rail break was fixed. Jury commissioners McGaughey and Kinsey drew jurors for the December term. Diphtheria sweeps Newrytown with eighty cases reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Travis
Denton
Indiana
Homer City
Normal Triumphs Over Derry In Turbulent Game At Normal Park
Normal and Derry produced a rough football clash at Normal Park with frequent disputed plays and turnovers. Normal surged to an 11 to 0 lead in the first half and extended the edge in the second half, aided by Bowman and Wilson in the backfield while Derry’s Abbatichio and Conrad fought hard in a gritty, effortful effort. Greensburg’s team visits next Saturday as Blairsville also posts a 16 to 6 win in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal
Derry
Normal Park
Indiana
Ponxmtawney
James Hammers
McDyre
Wilson
Hammer
Marshall
Bowman
Phythyon
S Ling
Abbatichio
C. Hammer
O'Hara
Balentine Bowman
Hammers
Steele
Shomo
Jas Hammers
Balentine
Caldwell
Conrad
Earhart
Aloss
Miller
F. Hammer
Ares
Murray Pounds
Jones
Greensburg
Blairsville
Eldereridge
Charges Refuted In Defense Of Lt Col Barnett In Pennsylvania
Harrisburg Oct 31 A Republican nominee for state treasurer Lt Col James E Barnett faced unsubstantiated Democratic attacks accusing him of cowardice. Tenth Regiment officers and orderly Charles Pastor rebut the charges, asserting Barnett exposed himself under fire and led bravely from battle through Guiguinto bridge and De La Lome church engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Democratic State Committee
James E. Barnett
Philippines
Tenth
Hawkins
Barnett
Tenth Regiment
Harrisburg Telegraph
Pittsburg Commercial Gazette
Charles Pastor
Mt. Gretna
Pastor
Guiguinto Bridge
de la Lome Church
Mariale
Malotos 1
Uncle Sam
Institute at Dilltown Teachers' Institute Program
The Dilltown Buffington institute program lists welcomes and responses by G M Stephens and Prof C A Campbell, several lectures on teaching literature and home preparation, and topics on the compulsory school law and mental arithmetic. Directors and citizens invite all friends of education to attend. Will E Gerrirum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ Institute
Dilltown
Buffington Township
G. M. Stephens
C. A. Campbell
E. E. ‘Stewart
Marion McCracken
J. H. Hogan
H. W. Wallace
Miles Shaffer
C. W. ‘Duncan
W. E Griffith
T. W. Conrad
J. D. Patterson
Friends of Education
Will E. Gerrriru
Death of Peter Fyock in Penn Run at 85
Peter Fyock, long time resident of the eastern county, died at home in Penn Run Sabbath morning after an illness of less than eight weeks. He aged about 85, survived by his wife and numerous children in Peon Ran Purchase Line Brookville Cherryhill Pittsburg. A life-long Dunkard church member, funeral services were held Monday morning conducted by Rev Joseph Holgopple, with interment in the Dunkard church cemetery in Cherryhill township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Fyock
Penn Run
J. M. Fyock
Harvey
Charles
John
Jacob Shank
Edward Gaston
Eliza Fleming
Peon Ran
Daniel
Purchase Line
Peter
Brookville
Nelson
David
Cherryhill
Archibald
Pittsburg
Dunkard Church
Joseph Holgopple
Dankard Church
Cherryhill Township
Death of William Kier Presides Over Clarksburg Community
William Kier of Young township died at his home near Clarksburg Tuesday at 1 am after a four month illness from stomach and heart trouble causing dropsy. An elder of the Clarksburg Presbyterian church since its founding, he leaves wife and six children D M Kier Brad dock Samuel Kier Verona Mrs H P Sandles Clarksburg Mrs Davis Ewing Saltsburg J Porter Kier and Harry Kier on the old homestead. Funeral Thursday at 10 am at his home conducted by Rev Hubbard with interment in Clarksburg cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kier
Young Township
Clarksburg
H. P. Sandles
Davis Ewing
Saltsburg
J. Porter
Harry Kier
Rev. Hubbard
Death of Mrs Nan George at West Lebanon
Mrs Nan George wife of merchant R L George of West Lebanon died Friday between 1 and 2 am aged 38 after a 10 day fever. Survived by husband and children Harry Nan nie Heber Bell and Myrna. She was a West Lebanon Presbyterian church member. Funeral Saturday at 10 am at her home conducted by Rev N B Kelly, interment in West Lebanon cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SCRS
Kinsey Widow Dies at Waterford Age 66
Mrs Catherine Kinsey widow of Henry Kinsey died at her Waterford home in Westmoreland county on Saturday morning aged 66. Death due to general debility. Ten children survive the parents including son Jury Commissioner L B Kinsey of East Wheatfield township. Interment was at Waterford on Sabbath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Kinsey
Henry Kinsey
Waterford
Westmoreland County
L. B. Kinsey
East Wheatfield Township
Miss Kate Roser of Mechanicsburg Dies at About 70
Miss Kate Roser of Mechanicsburg died Friday from general debility at around age 70. A ward of the borough and member of the Lutheran church, she was laid to rest Saturday after funeral services conducted by Rev Hant in the Lutheran church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Roser
Mechanicsburg
Lutheran Church
Hant
Infant Daughters Die in Cambria County
An infant daughter of Mr and Mrs William Carney of Glenglade Cambria county died on Tuesday October 17 Interment followed at Bethel church The parents formerly lived in Cherryhill township A 3 days old infant child of Mr and Mrs H E Kaufman of Center township died on Saturday Interment was held Sunday in Bethel church cemetery Center township
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Carney
Glenglade
Cambria County
Bethel Church
Cherryhill Township
This County
H. E. Kaufman
Center Township
Lectures by Prof DeMotte At Normal Chapel And M E Church
Prof John B DeMotte spoke at Normal chapel Monday on Python Eggs and the American Boy to a large audience. He followed with a Sabbath address at the M E church aimed at young people on the theme Success Means Sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. DeMotte
Normal Chapel
Horace Smith Resigns to Start New Drugstore in Jeannette
Horace Smith, longtime Irwin druggist working with A Thompson for about 18 months, resigns to begin a new business in his native Jeannette. He is described as an excellent, reliable pharmacist who held high esteem among Irwin residents. The article notes he is the youngest son of the late J. R. Smith of Irwin and wishes him success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Jeannette
Irwin Standard
Horace Smith
A. Thompson
Horace
Irwin
J. R. Smith
Ex County Commissioner Adam Black at son's wife bedside
Ex county official Adam Black and wife visit Mrs Walter Black at West Penn Hospital Pittsburg where a tumor removed weighed 30 pounds. Mrs Black is recovering and expected to return home soon. Liverymen Stewart and Myers plan a new two story barn near current quarters on Eighth Street. President McKinley proclaims Thanksgiving for November 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Black
Smicksburg
Walter Black
West Penn Hospital
Pittsburg
Stewart & Myers
Eighth Street
New Post Office Established in West Wheatfield Brace
Congressman S M Jack reports pension awards for Mrs Maria R Robinson of Smicksburg and others in Indiana and Armstrong counties. Pensions include eight dollars monthly for Mrs Robinson from March 16 1998 and two dollars for her minor child plus husband’s pay. W T Linsenbigler receives six dollars monthly from April 23 1898. Peter Beer’s pension rises to seventeen dollars monthly. A new post office at India West Wheatfield township named Brace with Mrs Lottie Lute as postmistress is created.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. m. Jack
Maria R. Robinson
Smicksburg
Indiana County
W. T. Linsenbigler
Elderton
Armatrong County
Peter Beer
Kittanning
Jack
New Stanton
Westmoreland County
Plumville
McHenry
Melzer
India
West Wheatfield Township
Brace
Lottie Lute
Oldest Pennsylvanian Patent Recorded for 1776 Lands
The county records reveal a 1776 patent issued to John Nixon for 310 acres named Gambra along Yellow Creek in Westmoreland County now Pine township. The document, printed on sheepskin, bears the seal of John Penn Jr and John Penn Esq governors in chief of Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register
J. N. Stewart
John Penn
Province of
Pennsylvania
John Nixon
October Weddings in Local Notices
Keeley-Waddle couple to wed at bride’s home this evening at 6 30 PM in Saltsburg Conemaugh township pairs Lower-Bridge Sibsson-Eddy and Gibson-Eddy wed in Marion Center and Penn Run Mechanicsburg ceremony joins Palmer Grow in Buffington township Johnstonstown union details reveal multiple October wedding notices across nearby towns.
Guilty Plea in Assault Case Before Squire Crowes
At a hearing before Squire J A Crows and W A Lydie of town, the defendant pled guilty to assault and battery charged by John B Clanaon. He was dismissed on payment of costs and a fine of 3 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin L. Lower
Myrtle M. Bridge
John Conway
East Church Street
Squire J. A. Crossman
Squire J. A. Crows
W. A. Lydie
John B. Clanaon
Bail Granted for Hearing in Fornication Case
Porter Dibler of Washington township surrendered to Prothonotary Elder Peeler and posted bail of $100 for appearance at a hearing on a charge of fornication and bastardy brought by Mary E. Allen of the Third ward. One case will be heard at the December term court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter Dibler
Washington Township
Peeler
Mary E. Allen
Third Ward
Birthday celebration honors Ms Dennis Roser in Pineton
Friends and neighbors gathered at Ms Dennis Roser of Pineton to mark her 48th birthday with a noon dinner for 30 guests. Rev Bartlebaugh delivered an address as gifts were exchanged. A Republican meeting in Rural Village Armstrong followed on Saturday evening with Congressman E M Jack and Attorney J J Hangham speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Roser
Pineton
Rev
Bartlebaugh
Rover
M. Jack
J. J. Hangham
Armstrong | Beotmaty
Spirited Republican meet attendances blaze in district rallies
A lively round of Republican gatherings energized Mechanicsburg Homer City and West Lebanon with speeches by John M Leech A F Cooper S M Jack John N Langham J N Banks and George J Fell The Homer City meeting in St Clair Hall drew full houses while West Lebanon and neighboring townships hosted packed gatherings with patriotic airs and strong party unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Fell
Mechanicsburg
William Cunningham
Bart Simmons
John M. Leech
Town
A. F. Cooper
Homer City
John A. Scott
S. M. Jack
John
Fisher
A. F. Sooper
Party of Peace, Plenty
St. Clair Hall
J. M. St. Tair
W. A. Robinson
Jeff. Brandon
Wm. Phillips
John Laney
John Kerr
J. A. Weamer
Hal Sickenberger
Taylor Kelly
Walter Milligan
J. N. Langham
M. Jack
J. N. Banks
Elder Peeler
John S. Fisher
John McGaughey
Elkin Glee Club
Young Township
West Lebanon
Wilse Elder
Eldersridge
Mesers
A. M. Morrow
Chambera George
Peeler
Congrersaman
St. Jack
Jomey John
George J. Feit
Feit
First Reunion of Brandons at Prestley Brandon Farm
About 125 members gathered at the Prestley Brandon farm in Washington township for the Brandons reunion. John P. Lytle chaired the meeting, with Samuel Swan as secretary, after a noon grove dinner. William Johnston opened the addresses followed by George Swan recounting local history. William Swan, 84, recalled pioneer days when the area had two houses over 15 miles. The event also marked the 44th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Brandon, who received gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brandons
Prestley Brandon
Washington Township
John P. Lytle
Samuel Swan
William Johnston
George Swan
Punxsutawney
William Swan
Town
W. J. Wilson
Brandon
Man Struck by Falling Tree in Cherryhill Township
Harvey Fetterman son of Miles Fetterman of Cherryhill township was severely injured Friday on a Daniel Stephens farm timber tract when a tree fell on him. Dr T D Stephens of Penn Row attended. spine injury feared, life may be at risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Fetterman
Miles Fetterman
Cherryhill Township
Daniel Stephens
T. D. Stephens
Penn Row
Hard on the Watch Hurt in Horse Kick Near Onberg
A. J. Fisher of near Onberg was kicked by a horse on Thursday. He sustained severe bruises but no serious injuries. His watch was smashed by the hoof, the main loss reported, with stray details about cattle and livestock shipments to Pennsylvania towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Fisher
Onberg
Glen Campbell Church Foundation Nears Completion
The foundation for a new Christian church at Glen Camaie is completed and contractor J. E. Miller will aim to have it ready for worship by January 1. Additional county and home improvement details appear on the following page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Campbell
Glen Camaie
J. E. Miller
Sévesitt
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Hunter
J. Scott McGaughey
Newrytown
William P. Stormer
White Township
J. C. McGregor
Col. Barnett
Institute AT
Teachers of
Buffington
McKinley
Thoreday
Plumville Askes
S. W. Guthrie
Chareh Street
Rice
Boston
James Daugherty
Church Street
B. E. Young
North Ninth Street
Misses Long
North Fifth Street
Bertha Lewin
South Seventh Street
Sibson-Eddy
Edward Gibson
Hattie Eddy
M. E. Parsonage
Marion Center
J. M. Cogley
Man
aMee Ay Cen
Ak ‘W. Seanor
West Philadelphia
J. D. McKalip
Linfield
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