Republicans Sweep Indiana Ward Races In Off Year Vote
County returns show Republicans winning across all four wards and White Township with an estimated county majority around 2500. Dem votes dropped versus last year while few improper ballots were cast. county chairman set up in the Prothonotary’s office as results poured in and official tallies awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
A. L. Gilbert
Republican County Committee
Court House
White Township
William L. Mathues
Joe G. Hill
Henry D. Patton
John A. Smith
William P. Snyder
Arthur G. Dewalt
Elisha Kent Kane
Superior Court
Thomas A. Morrison
John J. Henderson
John A. Ward
Calvin Rayburn
Matthew H. Stevenson
Emmettb. Nichols
Alfred Leech
Louis Goaziou
William B. Long
Janes H. Blose
Frank L. Wells
Railroad surveyors to reach Indiana by NY Central line
Reports from an authentic source say New York Central Railroad will target Indiana as a major stop. Last week two survey routes to the county seat were examined, one from Ramsey’s Run and another north of the stream that would cross White township near Hood’s schoolhouse.
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Indiana
New York Central Railroad Company
Op Ramsey
Twolick Creek
White Township
Hood
New York Central
Crooked Creek
Leechburg
Chambersville
Goodyears
Plumville
Widers Ridge
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
Creekside
Amos Thomas
Wills Filed This Week Record Estates and Executors
Multiple wills recorded this week list generous bequests. Barbara Fairbanks of Canoe township names Elizabeth Cochran Etta Smith and George as heirs with land, livestock, and household items. Samuel Griffith named executor. Martha Koozer of Rayne township leaves note to son John and bedding to Mrs Waudby with equal shares of remaining goods. William McElhoes named executor. Other Smeltzer of Washington township bequeaths farm and money to Nettie McGaughey, executor Frank McGaughey. John Pardee of Montgomery township bequeaths property to daughter Lucinda with remaining Colfase lots to be sold and proceeds split among many children. Wallace Irwin listed as recipient in Montgomery township dated April 24 1894.
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Barbara Fairbanks
Canoe Township
Elizabeth R. Cochran
Testator
Etta
Mary C. Smith
George
Abraham
William
Samuel Griffith
Martha, Koozer
Rayne Township
John
Susan Waudby
Pittsburg
William C. McElhoes
Washington Township
Nettie McGaughey
Leslie Mahan
Frank McGaughey
John Pardee
Montgomery Township
Lucinda
Colfase
Daniel Pardee
Fitheon Pardee
Sherman Pardee
John Langham
Wallace Irwin
Robert Raleigh
Edward Gardner
Interest IX Hospital Grows Near Local Plans
Interest in establishing a hospital here rises as local women coordinate plans. Attorneys prepare charter applications while the Lowman property northeast of town is chosen as the site. James Lyons of Philadelphia will remodel the building. Coal companies pledge yearly contributions, and local merchants will support funding to open the hospital.
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Lowman
James Lyons
Philadelphia
Hospital Association
Refrigerator Fire Sparks Unusual Spontaneous Combustion
In a Friday night incident at Rev. A. J. Furman home, Mrs. Furman awoke to wood smell and smoke. The basement refrigerator interior ignited while the ice chest lay several yards from any flame, suggesting spontaneous combustion of zinc and wood components after four years of use. Such cases are rare but documented.
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A. J. Furman
Hunters Aim for Two-Week Deer and Turkey Trip
Belos Hetrick D M Smith John Watterson Dr N Ehrenfeld Harry Laughlin and Dr Clark Pierce of Blairsville left yesterday for Huntington County to hunt deer and wild turkey in the Test mountains for two weeks. They will be joined on Thursday by J N Stewart and later by D W pit James Gompers John Tinthoff D W Brytzer and R D Hetrick.
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Belos Hetrick
D. M. Smith
John Watterson
N. ¥. Ehrenfeld
Harry Laughlin
Town
Clark Pierce
Blairsville
Huntingdon County
Test Mountains
J.N. Stewart
D. W Pit James Gompers
John Tinthoff
D. W. Brytzer
R. D. Hetrick
Homer City Fireman Scarred by Boiler Accident
Claude Ferrier of Homer City was badly scalded Thursday while employed as a fireman in the boiler room. He sustained facial burns from escaping steam and other injuries were reported.
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Claude Ferrier
Homer City
William L. Conningham Cousin of Engineer Al Allegheny
William L Conningham is identified as a cousin of engineer Al Allegheny in a fragmentary notice. The readable portion notes familial relation to the engineer and mentions other surnames in the same sentence.
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William L. Conningham
al. Allegheny, & Agle
Armagh Fire Strikes Town After Thefts Suspected
Early Saturday a costly fire in Armagh destroyed a storeroom and a dwelling, with stamps and mail in the postoffice burned. Two men were seen inside the storeroom with a light. farmers helped prevent further damage after a church bell rang. Losses include $1,800 for H R Falcon and $1,500 for William Freed. A second fire on West Oak Street destroyed a small house. Suspicions point to incendiary theft. McGaughey coal leases headed to the Supreme Court for decision likely to tie up 10,000 acres for another year.
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Armagh
H. R. Falcon
William Freed
J. J. Tinkecom
Wilkinsburg
W.h. Stamey
J.C. King
B. D. Carter
John McGaughey
Jacksonville
Supreme Court
White
Normal Falls to Latrobe In Wednesday Football Action
Normal football team suffered a heavy defeat at home as Latrobe dominated play on Wednesday. Lawson stood out for Latrobe with effective kicking while Latrobe controlled the line and scored 56 points. Normal lineup features Hall as captain at left end and Hasing on defense with Gond Baferes and Eathart on backfield duties. umpire Albert.
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Latrobe
Lawson
Hall
Hasing
Gond
Baferes -Eathart
Albert
Public search planned for missing farmer Laudermilk
Indiana and White township residents announce a Thursday 1 PM search at Upper Twolick for Ho ward Laudermilk a German farmer who vanished weeks ago from his daughter's Pittsburg home. Public notices urge locals to join the hunt for his presumed body near his farm amid ongoing church revival news and local events.
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Howard Laudermilk
Indiana
White Township
Upper Twolick
Laudermilk
Pittsburg
Women in Session Again at New Century Club Meeting
The New Century Club held a Monday meeting with readings by Miss McLaughlin and Mrs. Welch on The Pilgrim's Father and The Early Settlers. A discussion on returning to a simpler mode of living opened by Mrs. John Sutton drew varied views, followed by an executive board session and notices of the November 16 gathering.
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New Century Club
Lowell
J. M. Welch
Miss McLaughlin
Rowe
John Sutton
Meeting of Ministers Sets Thanksgiving Services
At the Ministers Association meeting in the Baptist church plans were made for Thanksgiving Day services at First United Presbyterian Church at 10 30 a m. Rev J M Welch will deliver the sermon and a collection will aid the town poor. The next meeting will be at the Episcopal church on Monday November 16.
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Harrisburg
Market Square Presbyterian Church
Bethel Baptist Church
Pindleton
A.D. Wirts
Wirts
Dilltown Baptist Church
W. H. McMaster
Blairsville
Homer City
Sys
J. M. Adair
Mechanicsburg
Ministerial Association
Baptist Church
First United Presbyterian Church
J. M. Welch
Second United, Presbyterian Church
H. Q. Graham
Episcopal Church
Pittsburg South Side Bows to Local five Next Saturday
The South Side team of Pittsburg will lineup against the local five to usher in the basketball season next Saturday evening. The Indiana Amateur Athletic Association lineup remains undecided as to who will represent the association on the floor.
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South Side
Pittsburg
Indiana Amateur Athletic Association
Weddings of a Week Orange Mullen
George W. Orange of Jamestown North Dakota and Miss Elizabeth J McMullen daughter of Dr and Mrs James Meaful en Brushvalley were wed at the bride’s home on Thursday at high noon in the presence of about 35 relatives and friends Rev W H Robinson of Glen Campbell officiated his daughter Alice played the wedding march Dinner followed and the day was spent in merriment They will move soon to a farm home in North Dakota The only out of town guests were Mrs Rebecca Mc Nailen and Blanche Tarkio Mo
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Mr. Orange
Bride
North Dakota
Rebecca McNailen
Blanche
Tarkio
Moa
Welty Campbell wedding in Greensburg home
Harry Welty of Greensburg and Miss Keturah Campbell daughter of Mr and Mrs William Campbell of South Sixth street were married Wednesday at 8 am at the bride’s home by Rev George S Holmes. They left for the east for two weeks then will settle in Greensburg. The bride, a graduate of the Indiana State Normal School, has taught in Westmoreland county. Other marriages noted include Clark J D Buchanan and Miss Bertha Hess. Holland Johnston. Iken McLaughlin. Calhoun Erb.
Oakland Cemetery to Be Made New Officers Chosen
Oakland officials announce plans to reconstruct Oakland Cemetery with new administration. The item notes chosen officers and the project aims for restoration and enhanced maintenance at the historic site.
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Oakland
Burrell Township Man Killed Crossing Bridge by Fast Train
John B. Neal of North Mahoning township dies instantly when struck by the Buffalo Hyer as he attempted to cross a railroad bridge near his home. The accident occurred about 4 pm on a feet long bridge over Mahoning creek. Neal, a veteran farmer, left a long life in the area and left a widow and large family. Funeral services were held at the United Brethren church in North Point with widespread attendance.
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Burrell Township
John B. Neal
Neal
North Mahoning Township
Rachel Bilose
T.S. Neal
Trade City
Aaron Neal
Seattle
Wash
Josiah Neal
Town
WR Neal
Punxsutawney
Coon
William McKallip
North Point
Pater Stear
Georgeville
Emms Neall
Sharp Neal
Cortland Neal
Perrysville
Hartley Neal
Porter
Jefferson
Jenson
Kellysburg
United Brethren Church
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Matthew Stevenson
Emmett Nicholas
Alfred Leach
William Long
James Blose
Frank Wells
William Mathboues
Joel Hill
Henry Patton
William Snyder
Arthur Dewalt
Elisha Kane
Judge Superior Court
Thomas Morrison
John Henderson
John Ward
Willam Long
Frank ‘Wells
Mathues
Hill
Snyder
Dewalt
Morrison
Henderson
Ward
Rayburn
Stevenson
Long
Blose
Wells
Canbar Aed Ea Coe
PpmPa
PNY
Bhryock Hill Ice Company
Hieses
Interest IX
Public Institution For
Gostly
Lawn
West Oak Street
Vinegar Hill
Robinson
Sarah Askins
Latrobe Beats School
Miss IngzMan
Church News
L. Moorhead
Junction City
Ores
Nior
New State
Salem
Iiead
Dri'Ji Head
Meeting OF Ministers
U. P
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Mral
Johm
Linfeksbure
Postoffice
Brishvalley
William ‘A. Simpson
Books Neal
Homer
Pittsburg Hospital
Buchanan-Hess
Lambing-Cassidy
D. H. Lambing
Nantyglo
Mary Cassidy
Grip
This County
Isaac N. Wissinger
Cambria County
Alfred D. Wirts
Iken-M’laughlin
Glen Aiken
Meredith
Ethel M. McLaughlin
Atwood
Squire J. A. Crossman
George Bull
East Oak Street
Calhoun-Erb
Cree Calhoun
Parkwood
Flora Erb
H. L. Speer
Peeler
G. W. Grail
East Water Street
Saltsburg
Elder Peeler
Robert M. Wilson
J. Cal. George
Westoe
Monda
W. R. Calhoun
Rob
Carrie Lytle
Charles
Metinley
Braddock
W. W. Harbison
Shelocta
Jesse Thomas
Township
J. N. Banks
Martin
Martha Taylor
South
Fifth Street
Mary D. Rankin
Phumville
Wallace
J. M. Stewart
Ben ’ Harry ‘Marshall
Traen
Hork. Com
Burrell
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