People Rule Nomination By Popular Vote Adopted
Jefferson County Republicans adopt a plan to nominate candidates in multi county districts by popular vote. Resolution endorses Senator Mitchell for re election citing Civil War service and loyal representation. Local committee to coordinate cross county rules with Indiana County and three member conference to implement the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Republican Committee
Brookville
Republican County Committee
Indiana County
Ith
Mitchell
J. G. Mitchell
Senate of
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Volunteers
John Hastings
Williamsburg
Hancock
Stuart
DT Nee
Netwerkion
Sealana
Reneter Mitchell
Hisseelf
Revival in Girty Brings Pottery and Gas Ventures Back
Girty in Armstrong county, four miles over the line, experiences a business revival due to gas wells operated by Pittsburgh capitalists. The historic pottery plant, once deserted, has new kilns and fresh fires under G. M. Anderson and U. S. George. Stone pumps, water pipes, crocks and jars are made. Local merchants include G. T. Hamilton exclusive stone pump dealer, blacksmith R. H. Scott, merchant D. W. Grier, and Dr. E. E. McAdoo.
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Girty
Armstrong County
Pittsburg
Messrs
G. M. Anderson
U.S. George
G. T. Hamilton
R. H. Scott
Scott
D. W. Grier
E. E. McAdoo
Constable Moot Captures Noted North Mahoning Maniac
Constable Fred Moot of North Mahoning township chased and captured George Walker, a dangerous figure in the area. Walker, living with his brother Clark Walker, faced charges of breach of peace and carrying concealed weapons after a pursuit in which he fled barefoot and threatened the officer with a revolver and a knife before being knocked down with a club and jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Moot
North Mahoning Township
George Walker
Walker
Clark Walker
Moot
Horse Swindlers Arrested in County
Jesse Hillagus and D K Graber were arrested on embezzlement and false pretense charges after forming a farmers company and selling a blooded stallion for 1650 dollars. They cashed notes, vanished, and bail was posted for December court in Greensburg. Similar swindles occurred last spring near Blacklick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Hillagus
D. K. Graber
Westmoreland
Pennsburg
Montgomery County
Greensburg
Blacklick
West Penn railroad opens Bolivar to Johnstown extension
The Bolivar to Johnstown extension of the West Penn railroad was completed last week and the first trip over the line occurred on Thursday. Officials led by General Superintendent F. L. Shep and Maintenance Superintendent Thompson rode a special car to inspect the new route as traffic awaits a Morrellville bridge.
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West Penn
Bolivar
Johnstown
F. L. Shep
Thompson
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Western Pennsylvania Division
Morrellville
Coal miner injured in Hart bank accident at West Lebanon
Mr. Harvey Moorhead of West Lebanon sustained a severe arm wound at the Hart coal bank on Friday when a partner accidentally swung a pick, piercing the arm above the elbow. Several stitches were needed to close the gaping cut with Dr. J. T. Cass providing medical aid.
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Harvey Moorhead
West Lebanon
Hart Coal Bank
J. T. Cass
Injury at Buffington Saw Mill Teams with Allen Graham
Mr Allen Graham of Buffington township assisted in moving Cramer's saw mill when an engine wheel ran over his foot last week crushing it. The incident occurred during work at the mill site. He was injured and received medical attention.
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Allen Graham
Buffington Township
Cramer
Constable Lichtenfels of West Wheafield township
A brief local notice identifying Constable Lichtenfels stationed in West Wheafield township.
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Constable Lichtenfels
West Wheafield
Unclear Event of Disorder on Boson Trip
A chaotic incident on a Boson journey saw the driver removed from duty and the aide severely injured in a collision or assault style disruption. Authorities are investigating the motives and exact sequence of actions.
Printing Department Lead Named at Mission College Tennessee
A designation places him in charge of the printing department at the mission college in Tennessee, reflecting a leadership role within the institution.
Fire destroys Clark & Watsons Saw Mill near Glen Campbell
Clark and Watsons saw mill near Glen Campbell burned Saturday evening around seven. Workers left at five, fire likely from a spark or hot cinder on shavings. Loss estimated at $2000 with no insurance. nearby mill has secured work and rebuilding expected in spring.
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Clark & Watson
Glen Campbell
Messrs
Langdon in Jail Writes Long Travel Memoir
James H. Langdon, jailed in Saltsburg on bogus checks charges, may be released after settlements. He has withdrawn several charges, expects no trial, and has been composing a 35 page account of a voyage through Japan, China, and the Hawaiian Islands. He mailed one copy to the New York Herald and another to Century.
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James H. Langdon
Saltsburg
Japan
China
Hawaiian Islands
Langdon
New York Herald
Guests of the Ladies at Nesbit Home Reception
The Women's Relief Corps hosted a pleasant evening at Treasurer Samuel Nesbit’s Indiana home on Thursday. About 50 guests attended including G A R and U V L members to honor Captain and Mrs J S Nesbit who plan to move soon. Music, merriment, and refreshments followed neat addresses by Mrs T S Hilbers and others.
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Indiana
Women’s Relief Corps
Samuel Nesbit
J. S. Nesbit
T. S. Hilbers
Women’s Relief
J. N. Banks
John McGaughey
Altsman
J.B. Bryan
Committee Appointed for 37th Senatorial District Nomination
Sheriff Mack as Republican County Committee chairman appointed John Fisher Blairsville M J Lewis Third ward Salinburg and T B Pearce Salinburg to meet with Jefferson county committee J E Ashley H L Young and A M Woodward on Tuesday afternoon December 3 at 3 o'clock in Punxsutawney to arrange submission of candidate names for the Republican nomination in the 37th Senatorial district for a popular vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack
Republican County Committee
Messrs
John §. Fisher
M. J. Lewis
Blairsville
And Still They Come Political Rumor Targets Sheriff Seat
The text notes John R. Caldwell of the Fourth ward may seek the sheriff's office currently held by D. C. Magicc. It cites Caldwell's running line skills, county-wide acquaintances, and a strong Republican field of potential candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Caldwell
Fourth Ward
John
D. C. Magicc
Caldwell
Constable Arrests Ed Hamilton in Assault Case
Constable Wettling arrested Ed Hamilton on Saturday evening for assault and battery, charged by Harry McClirken. The incident followed a Thursday meeting when Hamilton allegedly knocked McClirken down. Hamilton posted bail of $300 before Squire McMasters.
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Wettling
Ed Hamilton
Harry McClirken
Hamilton
McClirken
Squire McMasters
Local Macon Couple Wed At Bride’s Sister Home
Married in Macon Illinois, Dr. David T. Kyner and Miss Ida J. Evans tied the knot at the residence of the bride's sister Mrs C. Ragh. The bride, sister of Mr. A. BR. Evans of Cherryhill township, formerly resided in the area.
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David T. Kyner
Ida J. Evans
Macon
C. Ragh
A. BR. Evans
Cherryhill Township
Turkeys Seen and Shot in East Wheatfield Area
Wild turkeys proliferate in East Wheatfield with several large flocks observed on the mountains this fall. Samuel Killen shot two birds in a single day, and a drove of fourteen birds were counted nearby.
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East Wheatfield
Samuel Killen
Slaughter of Dogs In First Ward Fright Causes Council Action
Citizens in the First Ward fearing rabies or evil spirits urged the council to act. Police Chief Langham carried out a Friday evening order, leading to the killing of several dogs after reports of attacks and strange behavior. Owners, including Mrs. Susan Henry and Mrs. Repine, killed pets amid a dog and cat scare.
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First Ward
Council
Langham
W.F. .George
Billy
Susan Henry
Frightful electric car crash at Cleve land 0
A passenger car with 20 to 30 aboard plunged 101 feet from a draw bridge into the river last Sabbath night after 7.19 people drowned including the conductor. the motorman survived by leaping free as the car struck the gates and disappeared into darkness.
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Cleveland
Humane Agent exposes abuse by Al Clawson and George Bennett
Humane Agent Thompson reveals ill treatment of a horse near the Lewis House stables. Owners Al Clawson and George Bennett allegedly overworked the animal until it collapsed, then tried to kill it with a bullet and left it to die. A warrant was issued by Squire Kline, but the men have not been found.
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Humane
Thompson
al Clawson
George Bennett
Lewis House
Squire Kline
Liveryman Henry Wilson Celebrates Birthday at Home
Henry Wilson, a liveryman aged thirty nine, hosts a private birthday gathering at his home on Friday night. Friends and wives join in a pleasant surprise supper arranged by his wife, with social games and amusements. Guests include John Daugherty and wife, R. E. Young and wife, Elmer Allison and wife, John D. Patton and wife, A. W. Mabon and wife, and Harry Christy and wife.
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Henry Wilson
Dr Devine Lectures on John Brown at Normal Chapel
Last Monday night a small audience heard Dr Devine discuss John Brown. The speaker traced the abolitionist life highlighting his character and argued Brown's actions stemmed from a single moral aim, concluding that John Brown himself is right despite debate over his deeds.
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Dr. Devine
John Brown
Brown
Mr J she nee ae ees pee he Si wast
The fragmentary OCR reads as a garbled line with no clear person, event, or place. It lacks coherent names or dates to summarize into a factual news item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J She Nee Ae Ees
LIVER HAPPILY FIFTY YEARS
Mrs Wm Young of west Water ... observed the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage on Tuesday. All children were present except Mrs W J Kennedy of Winfield Kansas. The event included a noon gathering at the old home with a dinner. Fifty years ago Mr Young married Miss Emma A Leech of Pittsburg. The couple and their children appeared youthful and in good health as they celebrated half a century of happiness with relatives and gifts of gold and silverware from gathered friends and kin.
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Wm. Young
West Water
W. J. Kennedy
Winfield
Kan
Old Home
Mr. Young
Emma A. Leech
Pittsburg
Proseriy Stopal
Rita
Phil
Wm. Mckorland
Oakdale
John Blakely
Baffington Township
County Institute Promises High Standard for Teachers
County Superintendent Hammers heads the forthcoming institute, now in press and soon mailed to teachers. The event this year is billed as the most interesting in county history, expected to raise standards higher than ever.
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Hammers
Two law students admitted to bar in city
Meiers W Meade Mahan and W L Hutchinson recently passed a successful examination and were formally admitted to the bar on Thursday. Both young men will be a credit to the bar as they establish offices herein, with one already located on Philadelphia street.
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Meiers
W. Meade Mahan
W.L. Hutchinson
Thursey
Beeales
Philadelphia Street
Missionary Dispatches From White Township Offer Tragic Native Deaths
Arch Nichol of White township received a report from his son evangelist Wm M Nichol detailing a scourge among natives. The message notes deaths occurring within days, illustrating a severe health crisis in the community.
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Ketter
Archie Nichol
White Township
Ev. Wm. M. Nichol
The Last Summons: Death Toll in White Township
The Grim Reaper strikes in the county as Daniel Hill, age 80, of Twolick White Township, dies after Bright's disease and complications. Born in McHill in Westmoreland, he lived in Cherrytree before moving to Twolick fifteen years ago. He fathered 19 children with Eliza Trimble, eleven of whom survived. Funeral by Rev. Sloan at Greenwood cemetery.
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Daniel
Twolick
White Township
Wineaday
Bright
Mc Hill
Westmoreland County
Cherrytree
Mr. Hill
Sloan
Greenwood Cemetery
Tragic death of Mrs Ella Henry in Young toip
Mrs Ella Henry wife of Clark ML Henry of Young toip died on Thursday at about 20 years of age. She had become a mother about two weeks before her death and the bearer’s circumstances are noted. She was the departed of Mr H O Scott of J.
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Ella Henry
Clark
ML Henry
Young Toip
H. O. Scott
State Education Leader David Waller Dies in Miva De Service
David J. Waller, longtime State Superintendent of the State Nominal School, died after Monday morning services at a Gage venue. Memorials were held as the community mourns the loss of an education leader.
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David J. Waller
Eeler
Miva de
Fragmented report notes injuries and inability to walk
A partial OCR item records someone named dessend han being invalid for a period of one year and unable to walk. The text is garbled but indicates a medical or disability condition affecting mobility. No additional clear details are readable from the fragment.
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Jari
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John Lydick
Samuel Leasure
Nickles Mills
Grant Township
Sirtee Ta Atic
Aide
Illinois
Church Notes
Henshey
Tunnelton
M. M. Sweeny
Lowry School
Lewis Hay
Avonmere
Laurens
Robert A. Campbell
A. D. Brown
M. E. Church
Saul
Mrs. Wm. Young
Ewo Young Lawyers
Egypt
Virginia
Black Hand of Death
Mrs. Clark M. Henry
G. J. Exllar
Ned
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