Canoe Place marked by granite monument at Cherrytree
The historic Canoe Place at the junction of Clearfield Cambria and Indiana counties was formally marked by a 35 foot Barre granite monument. Ex Governor Beaver unveiled it before about 1500 attendees as Rev Craighead gave opening prayer. The event highlighted local history, Fort Stanwix treaty lines, and the Cherry tree site once used by Indians for canoe navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherrytree
Clearfield
Cambria
Indiana
E. B. Camp
Ele. Brilhart
Frons
Wim. Hosack
Noah Seanor
Tndiana
J. J. Thomas
J.C. Stinetaal
John RK. Grorman
C. =. King
John Blair
Ebensburg
A.W. Patchin
James Fowler
Atchinville
J Hac. Conner
Burnside
James Rice
Churchill
Gettysburg
Porter Rinports
Vincent Tonkin
P. J. Stiffier
L. M. Clark
W. T. Mahattey
Oliver J. Westover
Westover
Jacob Stiffier
Wli. Nusent
Esq
Julia FP. Notley
Jacob Gurman
Beringer
Samuel Breth
Weanes H. Camp
Davenport
Iowa
Baker
Abran Byers
Camp
J. J. E. Craighead
Amelia
Taylorsville
Iwind
Beaver
William and
Richard Penn
Providence
H. J. Work
Cherrytree Record
Messrs
E. F. Carr & Co
Quincy
Mass
Progress
Abner Bartlebaugh
Montgomery Township
Bartlebaugh
Mrm. Herriet
Lycoming County
Herriet
George Kow
Canoe Place
Susquehanna River
Pennsylvania
Fort Stanwix
Indiana County
Armstrong County
Purchase
Susquehanna
Owego
N. Y
Awandue
Towanda
Burnett’s Hill
Tiadaghton
Pine Creek
Ohio River
Alleghany
Kittanning
Susquehanne
Delaware
Lechawacskin
Pike County
Lackawaxen
Owegy
Monument Day at Cherrytree Landmark Ceremony Noted
A historic gathering at Cherrytree near Fort Stanwix in 1788 marked by remarks on Penn’s purchases and Mohawk and other tribes. Judge Harry White and local attorney Mr A Shoeaker drew attention as the event faced contractor delays and unfinished monument work.
Monument Planned at Cherrytree Under Pennsylvania Funding
A fragment notes limitations and bounds of William Penn's Purchase and mentions a monument soon to be erected at Cherrytree, funded by an appropriation from the Pennsylvania Legislature, as part of preserving the treaty line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owegy
William Penn
Cherrytree
Pennsylvania
The Cosmopolitan Club Banquet Marked Sixteenth Anniversary
The Cosmopolitan club celebrated its sixteenth anniversary Friday night with 23 members and guests enjoying whist and dancing in the club parlors. The Ladies Guild of the Episcopalian church served a late supper at 10 00. Mr and Mrs John Patton hosted about a dozen young friends on Monday with wild game supper. Miss Dell Lytle entertained twelve ladies on Monday at Second Street West Indiana home. The A M club of fifteen young ladies gathered at Miss Nell Guthries home on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cosmopolitan Club
Suter-Andree Orchestra
Pittsburg
Ladies’ Guild
Episcopalian Church
John Patton
Nell Guthrie
Incendiary Fire Destroys Berlinger School House
Last Friday at 2 00 oclock morning the school house at Beringer Green township was destroyed by fire. The interior was in flames when discovered and the door broken open. Luther Mc Leister the teacher had left little fire in the stove and the blaze is thought to be incendiary. The building furniture and contents are a total loss with an estimated value of 800 dollars. The flag and bible presented by Grit Council No 550 Jr O U A M were destroyed.
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Beringer
Green Township
Luther McLeister
Grit Council
No. 550
Farmers Institute Set For Cookport Indiana In December
Farmers Institute to be held in Cookport Indiana and at another location in December. A two day session at each place with sessions at Cookport on December nineteen and twenty. Preliminary planning meeting at the Court House on Saturday. Participants urged to attend for arrangements. Detailed program to follow.
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Farmers’ Institute
Cookport
Indiana
Court House
Assignment Filed By East Wheatfield Man
East Wheatfield Township resident A B Mahan made a voluntary assignment for the benefit of creditors last Wednesday. George Mahan and W G Jing were named assignees with D H Tomb as their attorney. He states creditors will be paid dollar for dollar as assets exceed liabilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Mahan
East Wheatfield Township
Messrs
George Mahan
W. G. Jing
D. H. Tomb, Esq
Larceny Charge Filed Against Local Drifter in Rayne Township
Mr Blair McGara of Rayne township preferred charges before Squire McMaster Monday evening against Jacob Sutchinger a tramp for larceny at McGara s home. The accused was jailed by Constable Wettling and the overcoat was recovered on his person at arrest.
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Blair McGara
Rayne Township
Squire McMaster
Jacob Sutchinger
Sutchinger
McGara
Wettling
Near Garmans Mills Hunter Crowd Hurt in Accident
Frank Frank of near Garmans Mills suffered a shotgun discharge when he slipped on rocks during a Saturday hunting trip. The blast damaged a portion of the index finger on his left hand, described as a near fatal mishap with a possible life risk.
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Frank Frank
Garmans Mills
Butter and coffee theft at American House hinted
A Saturday night incident at the American House saw a thief steal butter eggs and coffee from the kitchen. Landlord Earhart holds a clue and says damages payment would prevent arrests.
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Earhart
Mrs. Sarah Pierce Recovers From Paralysis Near Elderton
Mrs. Sarah Pierce, of near Elderton, continues slow recovery from an apo plexy attack. One side of her body remains paralyzed. She is the mother of Attorney John H. Pierce of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Pierce
Elderton
Robbery Over at Armagh
Thieves entered the home of Wm. South well near Armagh one night last week and stole his watch and other valuables. They gained entry through the cellar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Southwell
Armagh
Five Torn Turkeys Stolen From Rayne Township Farm
Thieves entered the farm house of Mrs Barab Moore near Groft's mill in Rayne township and stole fourteen turkeys last Friday night, investigators report.
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Barab Moore
Groft
Shorter Route Proposed Between Philadelphia and Pittsburg
Railroad officials favor a shortened Philadelphia to Pittsburg route via an extension down Blacklick Creek from Ebensburg to Wintondale. The line serves coal districts at Vintondale and, if connected with West Penn, would run twenty three miles to Blairsville, potentially cutting travel time by nearly an hour. District Agent Watt toured the line and officials promise soon a train schedule and rates.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Blacklick Creek
West Penn
Blacklick
Ebensburg
Wintondale
Vinton Colliery Co
Vintondale
Indiana County
Cambria County
Progress
Pennsylvania Company
Blairsville
Thomas E. Watt
New Road
Surprise Birthday for Mr Vogel by Town Council Friends
About 7 30 Monday evening thirty friends gathered at Mr Vogel's north Sixth street home to surprise him on his 63rd birthday. A supper followed and at 9 o'clock a speech presented Mr Vogel a gold headed ebony cane, accepted by Mr Douglass. The event brought great pleasure to the honoree.
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Wolfgang Vogel
North Sixth Street
Mr. Vogel
J. Telford
Vogel
8. A. Douglass
Among the Breakers Play by Childrens Aid Society
The Children's Aid Society will stage a rich literary program on Thanksgiving Thursday November 29. Normal students under Miss Kendig will produce the drama Among the Breakers with recitations and music by local home talent. Proceeds go to sweet charity and the program will be published next week.
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Children’s Aid Society
Brothers Face Cross Charges In County Court
On Friday evening Dennis Sexton pressed aggravated assault and battery charges against his brother Daniel Sexton before Squire Fenton after a dispute. Daniel posted bail for court appearance. Later that night Daniel charged Dennis before Squire Kline for surety of the peace, with bail posted.
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Dennis Sexton
Squire Fenton
Daniel Sexton
Dennis
Daniel
Squire Kline
New Squire Heralds Arrival At Sidney Marlin Home
A new Squire arrived at the home of Esquire Sidney Marlin on Monday. The infant is described as a wonderful child, inheriting the father's quick wit and more. After dressing, the child told siblings to keep quiet so he could sleep.
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Esquire
Sidney Marlin
Stores to close early in winter months discussed
Merchants debate closing stores at 6:00 p.m. during winter. Most business men favor the plan though adoption is unlikely this winter.
Pattison Boy Completes Art Course at Tyrone School
Leslie Pattison, son of Mr and Mrs W 8 Pattison of White Township, finished his art course at Tyrone last week. The school recognized his natural talent and he now holds an assistant position.
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Leslie Pattison
Pattison
White Township
Tyrone
Leslie
Window peeping nuisance draws local arrests threat
West Indiana residents report several cases of individuals peering through windows at night. Police warn trespassers they will be arrested if found, urging vigilance and noting penalties for the petty crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Indiana
High Mass and Evening Observance
The notice states a 7:00 p.m. service with activities observed. Mr. Ed Vogel will be in charge of the music and oversee the musical arrangement for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vogel
Monthly Report of Stock Shipments
Readable fragments show stock counts for horses cattle hogs sheep and calves. Specific totals include 2 816 hogs 6 454 sheep and 96 calves noted under a monthly report for shipments from a location described as Sewseg a eens of oo stock ship this place in g renih of boakers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenih
Pension Awarded to Mr Marshall for Back Pay Collects
Mr Marshall receives a pension of ten dollars per month with back pay totaling seven hundred dollars for several weeks of service. The notice specifies pension entitlement and retroactive payment, reflecting a formal grant and amounts due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Grim Reaper claims longtime White township resident
The aged citizen died at his home in White township on Friday morning November 16, 1894 from stomach trouble after a long illness. Born December 6, 1814 near his death place, he was 79 years, 11 months and 10 days old. He joined the Associate church in 1840, later United Presbyterian, at Indiana under Rev. David Blair. He married April 14, 1842, to the eldest daughter of John Anderson. she died October 23, 1889. Five children survive: Ann, Margaret, John A., William, and George. Interment was in Greenwood cemetery after a large funeral attendance.
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White Township
George Trimble
United Presbyterian Church At
Indiana
David Blair
John Anderson
Wm. Anderson
Ann
Alex. Stevens
Margaret
John Work
John A
William
Mr. Trimble
Greenwood Cemetery
Mrs. Margaret Johnston Lewis Dies After Illness at 72
Mrs. Margaret Johnston Lewis, aged about 72, widow of Landland Lewis, died near noon Tuesday after a long illness from a complication of diseases. She was born here, a Baptist church member, and leaves six children: Robert of California, Mrs. Sara Bell of Allegheny, William A. of this place, Mrs. Margaret Brazel of Allegheny, James of Marion Center, and Mrs. Albert Flinn of near Pittsburg.
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Wm. Lewis
Landland Lewis
Lewis House
The
Baptist Church
Margaret Johnston
Robert
California
Sara Bell
Allegheny
William A
This Place
Maragret Brazel
James
Marion Center
Albert Flinn
Near
Pittsburg
Mrs Jane C Thompson Dies in Indiana Parish at 71
Miss Jane C Thompson of this place died at her sister Mrs Robert Thompson’s home on Oak street West Indiana on Thursday Nov 15 1894 in the 72nd year of age She had been an invalid for some time She joined the United Presbyterian church at Indiana early in life She was the oldest daughter of John Thompson an early settler in White township Her remains were interred in Oakland cemetery last Saturday.
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Jane C. Thompson
Robert Thompson
Oak Street
West
Indiana
United Presbyterian Church
John Thompson
White Township
Oakland Cemetery
Mrs Callie Fyock Dies at 53 Near Purchase Line Academy
Mrs Callie Fyock of Green township near Purchase Line academy dies Thursday November 15 1894 aged about 53 after long illness from pulmonary trouble. She was a Dunkard church member. Her husband David Fyock died earlier. She is buried in Taylorsville cemetery last Sabbath. Rev Minser led the funeral.
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Callie Fyock
Green Township
Purchase Line Academy
Dunkard Church
David Fyock
Taylorsville
Minser
Obituary for Mrs. Jane Loughry of Marion Center
Mrs. Jane Loughry aged 87 of near Marion Center died Thursday. She leaves two sons and one daughter. A longtime member of the Presbyterian church at Marion Center she was buried Saturday at Washington Presbyterian graveyard Rayne township. She is aunt to W. R. and L. Loughry of this place.
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Jane Loughry
Marion Center
Presbyterian Church
Washington Presbyterian Graveyard
Rayne Township
Death of Henry Wissell Harness Maker in Pasadena
Mr Henry Wissell brother of Adam Wissell of West Indiana died of consumption in Pasadena California on Saturday aged about 48 He is survived by a son and daughter Wissell taught his trade with Godfrey Marshall and resided here about fifteen years ago
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Henry
Wissell
Adam Wissell
West
Indiana
Pasadena
Cal
Godfrey Marshall
Mrs Evelyn Thompson Dead at Livermore Home
Mrs Evelyn Thompson died at her Livermore home on Monday November 12. She is a sister of Mrs McFadden and left an only daughter Mrs Gov Leightner. A nine month old child of Maggie Roper, West Indiana, died from spinia infida. The infant, never fully developed, was buried in Oakland cemetery on Tuesday.
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Evelyn Thompson
Livermore
McFadden
Gov. Leightner
Maggie Ropert
West
Indiana
Oakland Cemetery
Shakespeare Club meets on Sixth Street for reading
The Shakespeare Club gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs C T Lemon on South Sixth Street Friday evening with sixteen members. They read Ships That Pass in the Night, a popular novel with many admirers, and planned the next meeting at Mr Thomas Suttons residence on South Sixth Street Friday evening.
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Shakespeare Club
C.t.lemon
South Sixth Street
Thomas Sutton
Pension payments to two more Civil War veterans
Pension Attorney Frank Donahugh reported two additional veteran pensions this week. Levi Foust of Armegh, Co. D, 186th Pa Vol Inft, receives eight dollars per month and four hundred fifty dollars back pay. Mitmiller of Onberg, Co. B, 101s8 Pa. Vol. Inft also listed as a beneficiary.
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Frank Donahugh
Levi Foust
Armegh
Co. D
Bask Mitmiller
Onberg
Co. B
Married To-Morrow Heard In Pittsburg Church
The notice states Mr. H. E. McHenry and Miss Clara Gibb will be married tomorrow at the Cas on Chew Rev. J. T. of Pittsburg officiating. The readable fragment confirms the couple and officiant with location tied to Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. E. McHenry
Mise Clara Gibbe
Chew
J. T
Pittsburg
Fragments Read: Cor Ates Reach Bele Will Nebraska
Incomplete OCR fragment notes two cor a te arriving at Bele Will Nebraska. The text includes garbled names and a reference to J. A. Rem of Gomemamgh township.
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Bele
Nebraska
J. A. Rem
County sues ex treasurer over $2351.11 shortage
The county claims ex-treasurer Braughter still holds $2351.11 of county funds and seeks $2553.11 from Braughter and his bondsmen. Braughter denies receipt of the money and cites auditing errors while bondsmen may be liable if no clerical mistake is found. The January auditors settlement shows balance due the county of $238.
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Braughter
Braughler
Braughiler
Nesbitt
Engine boiler burst injures West Penn freight worker
Fire aboard an extra West Penn freight at Powers Run station hurled fire and steam into the engine cab. Fireman Leroy Jacoby fell from the engine and suffered two fractures to his left arm, a deep forehead cut, and severe leg scalding. He was brought home to Allegheny for medical care. He is the son of local conductor John Jacoby.
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Powers Run
West Penn
Leroy Jacoby
Allegheny
John Jacoby
Heirloom Baptism Gown Passed Through Malcolm Family
The child of Mr and Mrs William Malcolm was baptized in the family gown worn by its mother when she was baptized over fifty years ago in a Scottish kirk. The gown, crafted by Mrs Malcolm's mother in Scotland, remains highly prized and is expected to be used for future generations as a baptismal gown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Malcolm
First United Presbyterian Church
John Malcahn
Scotland
Malcolm
Ex-Prothonotary to Build Queen Anne House
Ex-prothonotary John A. Scott has bought a lot at Seventh and Water streets from Judge White for 1000 dollars. He will build two handsome houses this winter in Queen Anne style with seven rooms and halls, to be ready by next April. Architect and builder is E M Locked. ground has already been broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Scott
Seventh
Water Streets
Judge White
Scott
E. M. Locked
Married Soon Through Church Holiday News
Meek Dr. N. Bert Lowman and Belle Veron announce their upcoming church affair to be held during the holidays. The Lowmans, of Flint Street, West protest, are among the fashionable social circles mentioned for this winter event.
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N. Bert Lowman
Xen
Belle Veron
Eal
Thomas Lowman
Flint Street
West
Galiene
Livestock Shipment Details in Local Ledger
J N Stewart ships livestock including 9 calves and 123 cattle to Liban. 41 acres Crepe and 130 dies sheep plus 2 calves to West W Nickle. 193 sheep to West Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipaac
J. N. Stewart
Tee & Siren
West
W. E. Nickle
Philadelphia
Miss Elin Sturgeon Aides West Bay Club Officers
Fragmentary notice describes Miss Elin Sturgeon connected to the West Bay club and a misread event at her home on Church Street. The text is incomplete, but suggests club proceedings and a social gathering with members present.
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Fragmentary OCR text presents nonsensical sequence with scattered letters and punctuation. No coherent names, places, dates, or events are extractable for a meaningful historical summary.
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Commonwealth
Penn
Harry White
Pokatel
Hastings
Clarksburg
C. Coleman
Home Talent
Petty Peepers
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Monthly Report
the Grim Reaper
Thomas Trimble
Lewis
Henry Wissell
Married To-Morrow
Dued
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West Baie Poe
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