Prison sentences in burnings and illegal liquor cases
On Monday the Court sentenced Abe Porter and William McDivitt to two years in the Western Penitentiary and fines of 600 dollars each for burning the Kuntz and Lorenzo barn in East Mahoning township. Sarah McDivitt confessed applying the match and was placed at the County Home. Liquor sellers Harrold Zacko Peter Vita and Lawrence Despont faced workhouse terms and fines. New trials were denied for Frank and Angeline Borgia in murder cases and for Peter Vita in an arson killing. Joe Rupe was denied a new trial for wounding Louis Orricei with a revolver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Porter
William McDivitt
Western Penitentiary
Kuntz & Lorenzo
East Mahoning Township
Sarah McDivitt
Harrold Zacko
Lucerne
Lawrence Despont
Steffinine
Iselin
Frank
Angeline Borgia
Sam Russo
Frank Antonnuccci
Joe Rupe
Ernest
Loui Orricei
Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County Deeds
Real estate transfers recorded since last report show deeds from William Robinson to Shelocta School Directors for a lot in Shelocta at 200 dollars and multiple deeds involving parcels in Green Center Burrell Blairsville and other towns with prices ranging from 26 to 3825 dollars and several acres and 70 to 75 acre tracts. Names include Orrin D Askins John H Beringer J D Johnston andWatson Swartz among others with transfer authorities including Dixon Run Land Co and the townships of Green Burrell Blairsville Clymer and Cone-maugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
William Robinson
Shelocta
R. N. Ray
Fourth Ward
Indiana
Howard Kline
Samuel, McCullough
Aes
John B. McCullough
Daniel Sowers
Burrell
T. Santostefano
D. L. Snyder
Center
H. R. Grumbling
John R. Roberts
George P. Parker
Mary A. Robinson
Blacklick
Frank Palmer
Orrin D. Askins
Green
William D. Haskins
J. Crites
Dixon Run Land Co
Clymer
J. H. Fagan
Michael Burns
Banks
Arthur Bouch
J. D. Johnston
Alles Duncan
Wilmar Stewart
Blairsville
Anne C. Hammett
Narrowly Averted Wreck Blocks Pennsylvania Line
Seventy five tons of rock and earth dropped onto the Indiana branch tracks near The Bluff just after a morning passenger train passed. Hyland Lawrence and David Hagens flagged trains and notified the foreman, preventing a collision as 40 car trains waited at Blacklick. Traffic was delayed for hours. Also noted: Salvation Army found new quarters, a birth in Wilkinsburg, and Dr. Fred St Clair hospitalized with diphtheria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacklick
Indiana Branch
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hyland Lawrence
David Hagens
Wagens
Lawrence
Orators and Debaters to Contest for Honors
A joint meeting of the Philomathean and Gordon Literary Societies will be held at Mechanicsburg on Saturday at 8:00 PM. Contestants include Lillian Gratt, Stanley Allen, Frank Folsom, Henry Graff, Irene Alexander, Beatrice Kelley among others. The Patagonian Musical Troupe will entertain afterwards. Also listed are marriage licenses for several couples and an engagement announcement for Miss Dorothy I Nix to W Reed Morris with wedding date TBD.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philomathean and
Gordon Societies
Phiomathean Literary Society
Mechanicsburg
Gordon Literary Society
Blacklick Township
Lillian Gratt
Stanley Allen
Frank Folsom
Henry Graff
Solo
Irene Alexander
Bolo
Beatrice Kelley
H. Glen Hunter
C. McFeaters
Frank McCrea
Arthur Jamison
United States
Homer City
Dorothy I Nix
Omer City
W. Reed Morris
Cleveland
Mut Greery’s
Pittsburg
Miss Nix
J. L. Nix
Mr. Morris
J. R. Norris
Presbyterian Church of
New Industry Planned If Wounds for Stock Subscribed
The Sanitary Refrigerator and Heater Company, now of Portage, seeks to move and expand its plant here if Indiana residents subscribe 40,000 of stock. Indiana Chamber of Commerce supports, banks back the campaign, and local leadership would join the company’s board with offices and headquarters relocated here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanitary Refrigerator and Heater Company
Portaga
Indiana
Indiana Chamber of Commerce
Sanitary
Delaware
New York
Portage
A Cow With A Record Maude Owens Sold For High Sums
Maude Owens a Guernsey cow owned by C J Moore formerly of town has a remarkable dairy record. She is the dam of 14% heifer calves and her first calf now owned by Jacob Menning is dam to ring heifer calves. Four of her heifers have sold for 635 dollars and her youngest calf six months old sold for 100 dollars to F B Custer. This shows the value of breeding pure stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Owens
C. J. Moore
Town
Moore
Jacob Menning
Washington Township
F. B. Custer
Conemaugh
Young Man Injured In Auto Tire Inflation Accident
James McNelis, son of Mr and Mrs Thomas McNelis of North Fifth Street, suffered a painful facial injury Sunday at SuttonMiller garage. While inflating a car tire placed on a steel wheel rim the tire sprang from the rim and struck him in the face, causing deep lacerations and rendering him speechless for hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McNelis
Thomas MecNelis
North Fifth Street
Sutton-Miller
Goa
McNelis
Woman Falls at Neighbor’s Home Rupturing Leg Injury
Mrs. Hannah Stuchell of Plumville fell on a stairway while calling on a sick neighbor Thursday and broke her left leg. Catherine Engle, 19, daughter of Henry Engle of East Philadelphia Street, died Saturday from tuberculosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krien
Hannah Stuchell
Plumville
Catherina Engle
Catherine Engle
Henry Engle
Philadelphia
Personal Brevities From Pann Run Area
J W Meiariand of Pann Run and other locals are noted in a string of visits and travels. George Henry of New Kensington was here yesterday. Mrs Leslie Traviett and daughters visited Pittsburgh friends over Sunday. Mrs C F Moora of Harrisburg guests of daughter Mrs John Lyon. Margaret Lockard, Wilkinsburg teacher, spent Sunday at home. Daisy Cassell of Homer City hosted a Halloween party. Miss Tresa Myers returned from Denver. Mrs William T Trumill leaves for Braddock for winter with her daughter. Indiana lodge Daughters of Rebekah held their annual masquerade in Odd Fellows hall. A Hastie of Ada Minnesota at mother’s bedside. Dr W Moorhead family guests of Mrs A T Moorhead. Mr and Mrs H G Griffith announce birth of daughter October 21. N L Lydick of Apollo and J CO Coy and sons Dalton and Clyde of Blairsville spent Sabbath with Mrs A B Lydick. G Gaye Rowe leaves for land trip to Princess Anne. Margaret McClain hosts Halloween party at County Home. Mr and Mrs James Nichol Indiana visitors en route home from Pittsburgh. Dr G B Simpson returned from clinics in Philadelphia. John King and family and Mrs J M Martz Indiana visitors. Rev Robert Hamill of Mahoningtown called. Mrs Sarah Wilson and daughter Zuma return home from yearlong visit to Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Lima, Garden City and Detroit. J N Stewart, Dr Clark Dickie and George Clark return from Huntingdon hunting trip with three wild turkeys. M M Widdowson and party from Princess Anne, Md and Dixonville enjoy east motor trip. Theodore Powers of Blairsville resumes conductor duties on Conemaugh division after absence of Conductor Speer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Meiariand
Pann Run
George Henry
New Kensington
Leslie Traviett
Church Street
Pittsburgh
C. Ff. Moora
Harrisburg
John Lyon
Oak Street
Margaret Lockard
Wilkinsburg
Daisy Cassell
Homer City
Wis
Tresa Myers
Denver
Colo
Sia
William T. Trumill
Braddock
Indiana Lodge
Rebekah
Odd Fellows Hall
A. A. Hastie
Ada
Minn
Elizabeth Llastice
Water Street
Wugh Moorhead
Wid Frankie, Moorhead
Evie
A. T. Moorhead
North Seventh Street
H. GC. Griffith
West Philadelphia
Princess Anne
Margaret McClain
C. C. McClain
James Nichol
Georgeville
Indiana
Pittsburg
G. &. Simpson
South Ninth Street
Philadelphia
John King
J. Im. Martz
Brick Church
Robert Hamill
Mahoning
Sarah Wilson
Zuma
Sample Run
Cleveland
Lima and Garden
City
Detroit
Mich
Lj. N. Stewart
Clark Dickie
George Clark
Huntingdon County
M. Widdowson
Walter Stuchell
Joseph Widdowson
Dixon~ville
Nellie Garrand
Dorothy
Gaye Rewe
Parkwood
Theodore Powers
Blairsville
Pennsylvania Railroad
W. JL. Speer
Strikers Attack Minis Manager and Beat Him
W H Miller of Sattsburg Maal narrowly escaped death at the hands of a group of striking miners Saturday night. He traveled to Avonmore to attend to business and on crossing the river bridge was set upon by about 86 miners who allegedly struck him with a crowbar and beat him, leaving him unconscious. He regained consciousness and reached Avonmore, then a automobile was secured and he was taken home to Bullsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H.W. Miller
Sattsburg
Avommore
Midler
Saltsburg
Cochran Coal Company
Salina
Ife
Avonmore
Salisbury
Todt
Struc
Krone
Mgr. Miller
Bullsburg
Death of well known Jacksonville merchant Melntire
Wagh Melntire a prominent Jacksonville resident died Friday after an Indiana hospital operation for a double hernia. A long time teacher and merchant, he helped develop the Jacksonville coal field and led local civic and religious efforts. Survived by widow and daughter Lenise Jennie Meinthre, with one brother. Funeral services held at Jacksonville Presbyterian Church, interment at Fairview Cemetery. Stabat Season Opens Today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tatle
Jacksonville
Indiana Hospital
Washington-Jefferson College
Covollo Academy
Mulntire
flict-Saxton
Melntire
Aultman
Witter
Mairview
School Pew and Tows Council
Hla
State Association
Sabhalin
Marl
Dames Melee
Mlaehuok
Lenise Jennie Meinthre
Jolar Meinidre
Melptire Heoestead
Whiek Hoek Township
O. Lene
Fairview -Egmotory
Jacksonvile
Woman Dies After Sudden Ailing at Trolley Station
Mrs. Charles McChaughey of near Bireklivek collapsed at Trolley Station A and died before a physician could be summoned. Her daughter was present and survived. the family mourns the loss amid a day spent with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes
Churdes McChaughey
Bireklivek
Safer Avc Company
Charles McGauphey
Cynttion
Baeklek
Medanehey
Some Public School Notes and Morning Lectures
A fragmented notice from Willopsburg lists a Saturday event with devotionals, talks on public schools, primary devices, and miscellaneous speakers. Names such as Mary, Mrs J McCrerett, Lewis Buchanan, and Ninnie Witgrove appear amid lecture titles and adjournment notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prosyaat
al Tegehers
Styelell Setrond Lewse
Willopsburg
Wilkiea lMragar
Welanwe
Inex
Mr- Crofebt
Rostonse
Planut Yanllorn
Opie
Myeredses
Alada Darbriciase
Mary Tooking
Juhn McCrerett
James J. Chaphimes Whiteamb
Dora Moore
Wiley
Margaret. Nichol
Reaunding
Pluma VanHorn
Wills Filed Lasley Estate and Gowdridge Will
Mrs Mary A thud of Indiana divides household goods among four children Nellie Medis Ernest Alberk with consent of husband George Lull. Real estate to be sold and proceeds shared. Stewart named executor. Date July 18 1816. Elizabeth Gowdridge widow inherits John Gowdridge estate in McCalmont township Jefferson county executrix named. Will dated September 22 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Thud
Indiana
Nellie
Medis
Ernest
Alberk
George Lull
Nest
Stewart
Elizabeth Gowdridge
John Gowdridge
McCalmont Township
Jefferson County
Stunned by Live Wire Accidents Near Dixonville
A work accident occurred Sunday morning at a building project in Dixonville where a man touched a live wire on a roof. He fell, struck a projection, and suffered injuries. Additional items include community meeting plans at Phowville with songs, readings, and talks, plus news of local legal and social notices and a Pittsburg hospital death of Mrs. Doherty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlomer Burkett
Dixonville
Inter Tarkett
Penn Public Service Company
Dixonville de Grane
Republicans Rally in Indiana County Parade Honors Knox
A massive Indiana County Republican mass meeting lit up Philadelphia Street with banners bands and lights. Knox delivered the principal address criticizing President Wilson and warning of threats to national policy as locals from Blairsville Punxsutawney Dixonville and others joined a oxcited parade led by musical groups and delegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matdiana
Philadelphia
Hughey
Fairbanks
Indiana County
West
Jin Town
Hion
Pailander C. Knox
Hotel Iudiana
Indiana
Blairsville
Licket
Wilbur P. Graft
Digtrick
Punxsutawney
Jefferson County
Republican Club
Heilwood
Autiemobiles
Thomas Solis
Penn- Mary Goal Company
Dixonville
Igella Gach
Thole
Whites Peak
Creekside
Clymer
Chaceton
Marlon Center
Cavode
John Bar
Kearney Neal
Trade Qhiy
Ie Avenue
Iife
Dria Corps
Lng
Linu
J. Willis Wilson
Semler
Misher
Philander C. Nox
United States
Mike Gla
Pennsylvania
Lito Diy
Knox
Wilson
Tse
Mr. Knox
Mexico
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Wlring
East Mahoning
Salvation Army
J. Z. Bell
Daugherty
Milton Laney
Oakland Avenue
William Laney
Fred St. Clair
Colin
Hugh Wiley
Washington
Progressive
Armagh Berets Wie
Sere
Soc
Anne N. P
Rasan A
Armatrong
Armstrong
Blairaville
Brushvalley
Brughvalley
Nen
Buffington
Canosa
Cherryhill
Cherry ‘L'Ree Cae
Weeries
Glen Campbell
Grant Wee
Y Green
Homer City Ames
Ano
East
North
South
Marion Center
Rayne No
Rayne No . Fe
Wheatfield
West Wheatfield
James BR
Steel Pittsburg
Bertha
Ellis Marion Center
Harry O
Yeager DuBois
Mary A. Learn
DuBois
Luther I. Tyger
Grace V. Donahey
James A. Lucas
Lndiana
Nancy Dick
Gillis L. McLaughlin
Bertha Mack West Wheatfield
Guernsey
Minis Managher
Alvs
James Mulberger
Sew and So
Mya
McGurey
Clayton Miller
We. McGurey
G. M. Wetteving
Culligan
John I Diuaison
Atwood
Calhoun Farm
Ramuel J. McCullough
Cockport
John McCaullough
Jhurnaile
Marychart
Dais
Georgea M
Stephens
Ilizabeth Gatheriioe Stephens
George M
Maui
Metirland
Valley
Mary Loretta
Samuel Alison
Core. Hilen
Joseph da. Weaver
George Herbert Stephens
Daltown
Annabelle Stephens
Augusta Ear Stephens
Johnstown
Caroling Davis
Caroline Davis
Suis
Irvin
Jyeps Davis
Slomer City
Laytotl Barclay Mentere
Thachas Inseuectis
Wills
Lasley
Pele Mom Roo
de Meek
Tmainerenium
Reading
Jank Marshall
Song
Kelen Andrews, Inc
Wynkoop
Hertha Olesen
Rechalion
Punta Yun Hornalk
Jovi Wifnets
Aleholo
Nevyong
Bndihy Onet
Misses Bouaid
Itowhird
Mragier
Vanllowny Sn
Min
Ligby
Naat Serlin
Adams Cauply
Addevessacdkant
Mearng
West Laban
Lebanon
Tadhink
Damien May
Mes. Paarey
Vion Duger
North Sixth Street
York City Ltd
Bea Wellestit
Mies
Vic Dusit
Cp Ellie
Tewens
Chiewe de Mivenea Os
Moldyre
Jopstine
Gia Pewee Wom
Malia Uid
Mrs. Diunes Doherty
James Doherty
Doherty
Purxsutawney
Wwo
Marion
Raymond
Sons OK County
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