Halt in the muster details delays on account of missing caps
The mustering out of Company F is delayed due to missing coats and caps from the regiment. Examining officers from Philadelphia arrive as Captain Mahan and Lieutenant Conrad press for signed clothing accounts and a final muster. Several men face delays due to medical releases and unsettled charges, with a possible next Monday muster date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guear
Storday
Mishar
Herman Burgin
Harry Sizexma
Georgeville
Charles McComish
Satire
Frank Agey
Harfstreams
Ever Victias
Charles DicComnish
Court House
National Guard
Company Lere
Chickemaugs
Lytle
Chickamauga
Lexington
Mahan
Conrad
Ney Prothero
Harry Stewart
ELOPEMENT AT TRADE CITY IN NORTH MAHONING TOWNSHIP
True City residents Jank Weaver and Elsie Sprankle eloped to Salamanca New York for a marriage. Parents opposed due to age. couple returned home. County officials arrange a special train for Blairsville Republican meeting with noted speakers. Latrobe and Greensburg football game scheduled. Postmaster at Lockport changed to S B Mangus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
True City
Mahoning Township
Jank Weaver
G. M. Weaver
Elsie Sprankle
George Sprankle
Salamanca
N. Y
Miister
Golden wedding marks Rayne township celebration
Mr and Mrs Henry E K Shields celebrated their 50th anniversary in Rayne township with over 100 friends and relatives. A noon dinner followed by speeches from Rev John Tomlinson and others, a choir, and a gathered family including children and grandchildren. An organization elected James T VanHorn president and Eva G Thompson secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry EK. Shields
James T. VanHorn
Marion Center
Eva G. Thompson
John Tomlinson
R. R. Riedel
Kellysburg
Br. Milligan Shields
Pittsburg
Sylvester Thompson
Capt
Wim. Shields
Rayne Township
Mars. Shields
Normal School Arbor Day Celebration and Flagpole Dedication
Students at the Normal School celebrated La Fayette Arbor Day with a patriotic program led by Dr. D. J. Waller. A $10 memorial fund collection was taken, a 133 foot steel flagpole was dedicated, and the stars and stripes were raised atop the pole. A football game, county fair entertainment, refreshments, and a dance closed the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Fayette
D. J. Waller
Real Estate Project Eyes 5000 Acres in County
Real estate agent John McGaughey, aided by brokers in Philadelphia and New York, leads a plan to sell 5000 acres of farming land in the county. He has been in talks with prominent dealers in the two cities who say buyers can be found if farms are offered at fair prices. Suitable terms could bring city residents to rural farming life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McGaughey
Philadelpha
New York City
McGaughey
Progress
Homer City Schools Celebrate La Fayette Arbor Day Program
A vivid program by Homer City public schools honored La Fayette and his love for the nation. Pupils from all rooms performed while county and local officials including A M Hammers A F Cooper Rev Courtney Emmons Hoffman Dr J G Campbell W S Moore and C L Taylor addressed the gathering. The speakers praised principal H V Rowan and the teachers for their work. Fifty parents attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
la Fayette
A. M. Hammers
A. F. Cooper
Courtney
Emmons and Hoffman
J. G. Campbell
W. S. Moore
C. L. Taylor
Real Estate Transfers From Local Listings
John Carnahan transfers a lot in Newville to Delilah for 1 million dollars. Carnahan also reports a 500 dollar amount. Phil M. Sutton, treasurer, lists a house and lot in Canoe township sold to John A. Bee for 12.23 dollars. John Krytzer sells 7 acres in Conemaugh township to James E. Waddle for 216 dollars. Margaret Wiseinger transfers a lot in Taylorsville to Minerva Pierce for 20 dollars. John P. Lytle et al transfer 122 acres in West eee township to Albert M. Walbeck for 1,250 dollars. James Gallagher heirs convey part of two tracts in Indiana to Frederick Herlinger for 300 dollars. Margaret Myers transfers a lot in Cockport to Quinter Russell for 315 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carnahan
Newville
Delilah
Carnahan
Phil M. Sutton
Canoe Township
John A. Bee
John Krytzer
Conemaugh
James E. Waddle
Margaret Wiseinger
Taylorsville
Minerva Pierce
John P. Lytle
Westeee
Albert M. Walbeck
James Gallagher
Indiana
Frederick Herlinger
Margaret Myers
Cockport
Quinter Russell
Livestock Shipments Reported to Several Towns
J M Moore ships 24 cattle and 40 pigs to Bameston Pennsylvania along with 190 sheep to Harsmie New Jersey. Rowland delivers 175 pigs to Doylestown and 158 pigs to Kneedler Pennsylvania. Thomas Wissinger mails 164 pigs to Schwenkaville Pennsylvania. C M Miller sends 20 cattle and 6 calves to Woods Town Pennsylvania. McKee Davia ships 226 pigs to Perkasie Pennsylvania. J D McKalip consigns 12 cattle 3 calves and 87 pigs to Linfield Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M
Moore
Bameston
Harsmie
N. J
Rowland
Doylestown
Harry Bryan
Kneedler
Thomas & Wissinger
Schwenkaville
C. M. Miller
Woodstown
McKee Davia
Perkasie
J. D. McKalip
Linfield
Miller Family Plans Move to California
Mr B B Miller who ran a mercantile business in 4 1 mville sold his storeroom and dwelling to Dr D Andrews of Plumville. The storeroom will be used by David Donds from Wallopsburg. The Millers and their son H K Miller, a merchant in Glendora, will relocate to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Miller
Dr. D. Andrews
Plumville
David Donds
Wallopsburg
Big sale completes transfer of gas oil lands in Indiana area
Philadelphia capitalists have acquired thousands of acres in Plumcreek Cowanshannonck and surrounding townships Armstrong county plus areas in South and West Mahoning. Rentals paid, expected rapid development of gas oil and soon coal territory as Rocheste r Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company purchases 27000 acres under lease. Diamond drills test veins 3 to 7 feet thick. price varies by location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny & Western Railroad
Pooxentawney
Butler
Plumcreek
Cowanshannock
Armstrong County
West Mahoning Townships
Philadelphia
T. A. Lakehart
South Mahoning Township
Henry K. North
Pank
J. C. North
Peter McCauley
Puntsutawney
Rochester & Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company
Norths
L. W. Robinson
McCauley
Dayton
Halloween Socials Dot North End Town
A flood of Halloween events across North Eighth Street to Homer City plus Armstrong township and nearby locales. Miss Clara Agey and Laura Cunningham hosted gatherings. numerous homes hosted taffy pulls, dancing, games, and cocoa. The Epworth League, Ancient Order of United Workmen, and Judge White's house saw festivities with music, treats, and masquerade activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward McNeel
North Eighth Street
Clara Agey
Upper Twolick
Laura Cunningham
West Philadelphia
Harriet Walker
West Church Street
Gertie Brand
Sixth Street
Epworth League
M. E
Laura Swan
East Oak Street
Myrtle Bowman
West Water Street
Bowman
Peeler
Armstrong Township
Homer City
St.Clair’s Hall
Order of United Workmen
Cunninghaw’s
Ella Thompson
Railroad Avenue
Judge White
J. Wilse McCartney
North Seventh Street
Jay
M. C. Watson
Erecting a Dwelling on Water Street for William Watterson
Carnihaw and Hook begin construction of a four room dwelling near Water Street for William Watterson. Local inspectors oversee the project and confirm zoning compliance. Groundbreaking noted with plans to complete within the fiscal quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnihaw & Hook
Water Street
William, Watterson
Local Institute at Cramer by East Wheatfield Teachers
East Wheatfield township teachers held an institute at the Cramer schoolhouse on Saturday with Robert Walbeck presiding and Miss Pearl Mack as secretary. Sessions covered primary arithmetic, uso of Columbian elements, and schoolroom tactics, with recitations, music, and discussions on tardiness and geography and history. The next institute is set for November 19 at the Hutchison schoolhouse. program details will appear in the Progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Wheatfield Township
Cramer
Robert Walbeck
Miss Pearl Mack
Scott Cribbs
Frank Cribbs
Wm. Liggett
Myrtle Johna
Georgia
Primanagrade
Hutchison
Progress
House Fire Damages Lincoln Wadding Home
Fire on Tuesday morning damaged the Lincoln Wadding residence in Second ward. The roof burned as water pressure burst local mains causing additional flood damage. Loss totals about 200 dollars with no insurance. Several township claim awards follow for livestock damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Wadding
Second Ward
Wadding Howe
Wadding
W. J. Mitchell
W. S. Daugherty
Kiss Incident at Normal School Sparks Expulsion
A student allegedly kissed a girl during a walk in the school halls on Saturday. The girl screamed and the matter was reported. At a Monday faculty meeting the student was expelled from the Normal school.
Guilty pleas in cruelty to animals and court appeals
Alvin Stiles and Ian Saktagiver on the Smicksburg mail route plead guilty to cruelty to animals before Squire Kine. A RK Learn of Rayne township pleads guilty before Squire J A Crossman. Both pardoned on costs. Appeals over damages to West Philadelphia street property involve $500 to John W Sutton and Thomas Sutton and $215 to George Snyder. Huntsman C C Jones reports 27 pheasants, 13 quail, 4 woodcocks and 6 squirrels. Carni haw & Hook form new partnership. Rev W H Cramer injures left arm and ribs after a fall from a tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Stiles
Ian Saktagiver
Smicksburg
Squire Kine
A. RK. Learn
Rayne Township
Squire J. A. Crossman
Humane Agent
Thompson
West Philadelphia
Messra
John W
Thomas Sutton
George Snyder
Jury Commissioners Draw Jurymen for Special Court Week
Jury Commissioners J. Scott McGaughey and L. B. Kinsey were at the county seat last week drawing the jurors to serve during a special week of court at month end, alongside the list for the regular December term. The list appears on another page of this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Scott McGaughey
L. B. Kinsey
Aid for Soldiers Pension Grants Listed
Aid for Soldiers shows pensions granted to S M McHenry of White township eight dollars Jonathan Butler of Seward twelve dollars children of Nicholas Altemps late of Indiana twelve dollars Lydia A Waltemire of Kenwood thirty one dollars
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.M. McHenry
White Township
Jonathan Butler
Seward
Nicholas Altemps
Indiana
Lydia A. Waltemire
Kenwood
Deaths in Cherrytree and nearby areas
Recent death notices list Andrew Byers of near Cherrytree aged 70 with Civil War service and a WWI era G A R post member, funeral in Baptist church. Also J K Lowe of Smicksburg dies of typhoid at 51, long service as justice of the peace. Daniel W Wise of South Bend dies of consumption. Nora Steele of Porter dies at 27, survived by husband and child. James A Wingrove of Smicksburg dies at 71 after ill health. infant Edna Carney died at 5 months in Glenglade. Mrs James Davis of Blacklick dies. Charles King of Beringer dies of diphtheria aged about 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Byers
Cherrytree
Wm. H. Lutman
Cookport
David Summerville
James Blowse
Barnesboro
John M
A. 8. Byers
A. K. Lowe
J. K. Lowe
Smickaburg
Smicksburg
Maté. St. Kemp
Danill W. Wise
Daniel W. Wise
Christina Wise
South Bend
Colorado
West Lebanon Conneil, No. 843
Order
Nora Steele
Albert Steele
Porter
Jefferson County
Hugh S. Hamill
East Mahoning Township
Mahoning Church
Hamill
W. D. Ewing
James A. Wingrove
Lutheran Church
M. 8. Kemp
Edna
William Carney
Glenglade
Cambria County
Bethel
James Davis
Blacklick Township
Hopewell Church
Charles King
Beringer
Normal Triumph Over Leechburg In Local Park Debut
A dominant football win marks Normal School 11 at Normal Park, defeating Leechburg 55 to 0. The score surged through the game with Normal leading 22 at halftime and adding 33 in the second half as Leechburg failed to score. The crew plans further scheduled games and the lineup reflects the Saturday effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal Park
Leechburg
Normal
Union Meeting At Washington Presbyterian Church
A union meeting of Christian Endeavor workers was held at the Washington Presbyterian church in Rayne township on Friday evening with delegates from Marion Center Kellysburg Willet Creekside Plumville Grove Chapel and Indiana. A lively program sparked religious awakening among young workers. Reports near Covode note petty thefts including hen roosts and 11 chickens lost by Samuel Shaffer. George A. Jenks plans to address the governor race here Thursday evening. Mrs. J W Clements of the Indiana House is seriously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Washington Presbyterian Church
Rayne Township
Marion Center
Kellysburg
Willet
Creekside
Plumville
Grove Chapel
Indiana
Covode
Samuel Shaffer
Republican Campaign Closes With Large County Rally Series
Big Republican turnout across Glen Campbell Brushvalley and Garfield districts as county chairman John Fisher proclaims a strong majority next Tuesday. Speakers included A F Cooper J N Langham John M Leech D B Taylor and Elder Peeler. Rallies at Mechanicsburg Garfield Smicksburg and Georgeville drew lively local crowds with brass band music and orderly harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Fisher
Afr
Glen Campbell
New Opera House
Squire I. R. McMasters
Squire D. “A. Gorman
Hortons
John M. Leech
J. N. Langham
John A. Scott
Robert Murphy
Johnstown
Wiliam Cunningham
A. F. Cooper
Ernest Stewart
David Blair
John Mcttaughey
Elder
Conemaugh
Young Townships
Lewisville
M. K. Leard
D. B. Taylor
Mahonings
Smicksburg
Elder Peeler
Georgeville
North
East Mshoning Townships
Messrs
George J. Feit
Also Mentioned on This Page
New York
John S. Fisher
Blairsville
Latrobe
Greensburg
Joseph W. Clements
Andiana House
James S. Bt. Clair
Punxsutawney
S. B. Mangus
Lockport
Stulents
Indiana County
Will
Far West
Armstrong Counties
Local Institute
East Wheatfield
John A. Bolar
I. McCullough
Green Township
George W. McCullough
James Given
J. H. Mabon
West Wheatfield Township
John M. Mabon
J. R. Carnahan
A. M. Hook
W. H. Cramer
Marchand
J. W. Morrow
MES
Wm. C. Lydie
Cherryhill Township
Register
Michael Crawford
Mary Sylva Miller
Golden Miller
Maybury Golden
James Wiggins
Armatrong Township
S. L. Wiggins
A. A. Wiggins
J. Walter Wiggins
Sarah Elizabeth
Leschburg
Etine
Teft
Earhart Allshouse
Wilson
Lawhead
Rend
Lotaditch Vogel
Wbaren Collet
Hytheon
P. Eline
Anes di
Thomas
Simons Stetfearon
Christian Endeavor Workers
D. B. Kime
Stewart
J. W. Clements
Indiana House
Brushyalley
Garfield
Smickshore
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