Rabbit bone caused man’s fatal illness
A fragment of rabbit bone lodged in his throat on November 2 led to an abscess and septic pneumonia that killed John Widdowson at his home on South Seventh Street yesterday morning. He was 64. Survived by his wife Estella and several children, with a large extended family and local church ties. Funeral details were not yet set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Widdowson
South Seventh Street
Grant Township
Widdowson
Widdoween
Indiana
G. E. Simpson
Cherryhill Township
Canoe Township
Jennie Henigh
Locust
Estella Webster
Hanks Township
Widdowgon
Christian Church of Indiana
Water and
Fifth Streets
Luther
Tarentum
Earl
Plummer
Idaho
Charles
East Pittsburg
Maude
John Mitchell
Paul
Ruth
Bernice
Louise Widdowson
Rochester Mills
Harvey
Joseph
Spokane
Wash
Emma Napp
Sykesville
Wilson Dilts
Rossmayne
George Hamilton
James Thompson
East Mahoning Township
Frank P
Hi Paso
Tex
Horace
Needle
Cal
Ruth Faddis
Rice's Landing
Josephine
Pittsburg
Mary Collins
Pitcairn
Marion Center
Daugherty
Anna Daugherty
W. W. Daugherty
Smickspurge
Colorado Springs
Col
Cherry Tree
Daniel Fyock
Swan
County
Thomas Lowman
Hleda Oakes
Blairsville
Florida
Ott Pettit
C. N. Lukehart
Miles Snowberger
Grip
North Ninth Street
Bert Williams
Water Street
Bertha
Martha Graff
East Water Street
Punxsutawney
Anna Long
Sixth Street
New Alexandria
Findley Carney
White Township
Vascoe Smith
Tipton
J. K. Parnell
Ninth Street
John Kerr
Fifth Street
Pine Flats
Tillie Gressley
Hillsdale
Erma Cunningham
Philadelphia Street
Aie Blanche St. Clair
Mt. Pleasant
John Horrocks
Johnstown
William McElhaney
Railroad Avenue
Nina
Susie Weaver
Trade City
S. B. Walker
North Wirth Street
Wilbur Purdy
Sewickley
Harry Bryan
White
Sharp Langham
Dixonville
George Conrath
West Philadelphia
William Jack
Normal
Princeton
Yale
William I. King
H. F. King
Town
John K. Brallier
Latrobe
William Hames
Burrell Township
Brewiter
Westmoreland County
T. P. Stephens
Drew
Penn Run
Lizzie Simpson
Near Town
William T. George
U. S. Army
Washington, D. C
David Altimus
Third Street
Grace Kelly
John P. Laughlin
N. M. Thompson
Blairaville
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Leechburg
David Langdon
Altoona
Silas McMillen
Edgar Lydick
Mr. Lydick
South Mahoning
D. T. McGregor
Hast Mahoning Township
Blough
Blough, A Reporter On 2.Johnstown Democrat, Visited the Family of Findley Carney
Mildred Lytle
Margaret Lockard
William Hogenlocher
Greensburg
Mary
Bunday
Miles Mary Lockard
Jobnatown
Hogenlocher
Jerry Keith
Green Township
Keith
Creen Township
Indiana County
Barr
Susquehanna
Cambria County
Gripthie
Ofice
South Bend
Walter Sites
Melvcesport
Aaron King
Frank Grady
Fred Telgley
Kittanning
Marty
Townsend
Frank Khnomel
Shelocta
J. Wh. Allshouse
Nellie
Mesday
I. i. Bramm
Punxputiwney
Treaday
Norman Norris
Speehburg
Jlte
West Union
Uw, PD
Olivet. Row
Stamm
Bhinly Plain
Alex Methillough
Apollo
Suneday
D. W. Alshouse
A. W. Laughlin
Pk, Stamm
Normal and Kiski Play No Score Game
Indiana Normal and Kiski met in a long standing football contest that ended 0 0 after four periods. Indiana threatened late, but Kiski’s defense held on the 10 yard line and prevented a score. A crowd of about two thousand watched from the stadium and a dance followed at Normal School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Normal
Kiskiminetas Springs
Indiana
Kiski
Hunter Mets Shocking Death by Accidental Gun Discharge
Rosquer man Daniel F. Droney, 38, died instantly after his finger tripped a trigger while hunting with three others. The accident occurred while removing boards from a slab pile during a rabbit chase. He left a wife and three children. A separate incident: John Robinson of Sagamore was shot in the right forearm by his own rifle. Another hunter, lyan D. Travis of Dayton, was removing a loaded shell when his gun discharged, killing eight year old Bert Hallman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel F. Droney
Rosquer
Droney
Patrick Droney
Rossiter
John Robinson
Sagamore
Lyan D. Travis
Dayton
Bert
A. J. Hallman
Alleged assailant of young girl arrested in Detroit
John Pedro of Josephine faces four serious charges for assaulting Mary Beak eight, on the way to school October 21. He was arrested in DuBois by Constable W D McFeaters and brought here for hearing. Pedro fled after a warrant, later contacting a Detroit resident, and arrest was made on advice from Blacklick Justice William Huston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pedro
Josephine
Mary Beak
DuBois
W. D. McFeaters
Blacklick
Pedro
Detroit
Justice of the Peace
William Huston
Personal Brevities From Rochester Mills and Nearby
Rochester Mills resident Daniel Fyock visited the Swan county seat yesterday. Numerous local residents and visitors from Pittsburg, Blairsville, Johnstown, and Greensburg are noted in this round of social calls and weekend trips.
Real estate transfers in Indiana County recorded
Deeds since last report show Irane E K Grove selling 7 acres in Green to Jefferson Wright for 3200 dollars. Several parcels change hands including McGregor 16% acres, Armstron 110 of 116 acres, Massino 166 acres, Major lots in South Mahoning, Scruse lot in Ulairsville, Plicklager Homer City lot, and more. Prices range from 120 to 4000 dollars with transfers involving multiple local owners and parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Irane E K. Grove
Green
Jefferson Wright
J. Barclay
Genter
Falco
Levi McGregor
John Hutchinson
Thomas T. Buckley
Washington
J. H. Learn
P. H. Fleming
Iin Armatrong
A. G. Fleming
Banks
W. S. Williams
Dixon Run Band Co
Cly
Pmer
R. C. Widdowson
Mary Lesie
Montgonmary
May M. Trimble
J.J. Palmer
Burrell
Jno
IM. Mack
John M. Mack
Viewers In Session Hear Lumber of Pine Township Cases
The Indiana County Board of Viewers appointed by the court sits at the Court House hearing nearly a dozen disputes between Pine township property owners and the Cambria and Indiana Railway Co. The railway firm proposed a settlement, but it was refused and the case goes to the Board for decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Board of Viewers
W. Mahan
W. L. Bucchanan
A. M. Eaviteces M
Y. Thomas Sutton
G. T. McCrea
J. H. Botsford
A. Ji. Mahan
Court House
Pine Township
Cambria and Indiana Railway Co
Board of
Superior Court
Philadelphia
Indiana County Court
The
Commonwealth
Peter Vanity
Vanity
Telford
Cresson Brewery
Free Demonstration For Tuberculosis Victims
State Health Exhibit will be in Indiana December 5 to 7 with Dr William C Miller of the State Health Department conducting free demonstrations on prevention and treatment in Library Hall. A national campaign to eradicate tuberculosis is under way and every citizen should attend to help check the disease. The exhibit and lectures are free and open to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Miller
Larrinburg
State Health Department
Indiana
Library Hall
Local notes on Cambria county residents and visitors
Loretta Fettermin and Mrs Annis Metterman visit relatives. Many locals attend social and religious events, with numerous trips to Pittsburgh, Johnstown, and nearby towns. A stable of farm changes, house builds, illnesses, and harvest activities fill the week in Cambria and surrounding townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loretta Fettermin
Cambria County
Annis Metterman
T. D. Stephens
Drew
Miles Lizzie Simpson
White Town
Orrin Vattearaon
Stewart
Presbyterian Church
James Householder
Jesse Burkhart
Suva
Ilward Iyock
Bert Holsoppte
Mitteburg
Berks County
Philadelphia
Milton Stewart
Hart Simpson
Sheljflte
Birthdays Remembered Across Smicksburg Area
Pleasant surprises mark anniversaries and birthdays in Clyde Johnstown Lancaster and Smicksburg regions. Postmaster Pa Rehn of Clyde hosts a luncheon and gifts. J W McNutt of Heshburg welcomes guests with games and a late meal. Margaret Huston Blacklick township marked by evening visits and gifts. Lucinda Spencer Smicksburg at four reflects on aging and health. Bekah Link Rossmayne celebrates with neighbors bringing baskets and treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pa Rehn
Clyde
Ike Merry
Waa
Harry Grabrels
Samuel Jenkins
Johnatown
William Riff
Charlotte Smith
Lancaster
Philip Rehn
Jdn
Johnstown
Hugh Mack
Wie
J. W. Felton
D. D. Mack
B. P. McCullough
Blanche
C. N. Malelvey
Ruth
Flo
A. T. McNutt
C. L. Campbell
A. J. Wagner
J. H. Hines
O. P. Goas
David McCormick
Mra
Robert Cunningham
Lester Campbell
R. IL Wagner
Welmer
Stalph Iver
Harl Byers
Kenneth
Ralph Goss
Darius
John
Samuel
Frances McNutt
Margaret Huston
Blacklick ‘Township
Sher Nelesbors
Huston
Lucinda Spencer
Smicksburg
Rebekah Link
Rossmayne
Two Men Found Dead in County in Separate Incidents
Two foreign men died in separate county locations this week. Sunday morning Mike Wale of Wilgue, age about 96, was found by the roadside, suspected to have frozen to death after drinking the night prior. Yesterday a foreigner was found dead in Rexis Buffington township. county officials ordered an inquest under local justice Mar F Oy Peete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Wale
Wilgue
Buffington
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Martha Faye Knox
Robert Knox
Near Marchand
Marchand
Kunkle
Conrad Kunkle
Morrellville
Armagh
W. O. Chambers
Chambers
Georgeville
Butler
Topeka
Kay
Z. G. Bair
Olivet
Corse Soonett
Hunter
W. B. Wagner
Heshbon
Buffington Township
Red Mills
Wintondale
Bila C. Pine
Normal School
New Century Club
H. D. Maxwell
Murrayaville
L. and
J. C. McClintock
Turtle Creek
Brushyalley Township
F. T. Rhine
Lawrence Seyseter
Brushvalley Township
B. Carney
Mr. Carney
State of
Indiana Military Band
Cogswell
Frank Daugherty
Samuel Lute
Susannah Ellwood
Hustonville
Ord
Progress Office
Samuel 8
Hrandt
Elizabeth Nicewonger
Clymer
Seeeeeeene
Hellwood
Carolina Vassanella
Heilwood
Arthur M. Frederick
Homer City
Anna L. Ferrier
Joshan Shank
Clymer Woith Altern
Pann Run Percival BE
Pann Run Percival Be, Hager
Rosalter Ella Shelfer
Rosalter Irving, Wella
Pee Indiana
Emma &. Crugan
Wm. T. Baxter
Ees Rossiter Busan George
Rooslter
Christian Church
W. A. Sites
M. J. Barr
Lawrence Stahl
Clapaew
Board of Commissioners
James B. Campbell
Headben
Board of Civil Service Commissioners
Pueblo
Cola
Puebblo
Strongstown
William Graham
Parkwood
H, Wiggins
Della [Jsittle
Neil
Elizabeth Wachob
Joseph Patterson
Mack Wiggins
Lisle Kinter
Edna McCracken
Thomas Wiggins
Near
Wiggins
Rittenhouse
Richardson
John A. Caldwell
Keystone Literary Society
Frank Foutz
B. St. Peeler
Near Here
Maton Plat
Joseph Felton
Perry Oliver
G. N. McKelvey
Lizzie Overdorf
Ia Jolinatown
Orwin Mack
Rene
Laurabelle
New Florence
James Bennett
Jolnstown
Hossmoyne Samuel Burns
C. A. Marshall
Vernie Smith
Chas. Stueter
J. Johnston
Robert
Minsen Zoma
Hazel Jewart
Snucksburg
William Sink
Lulu Johnston
Plumville
Nelile van Horn
D. C. Wells
Hannah Hamilton
Mary Ann Lukehart
Denton
Shindledecker
Sloan Marshall
James Cunningham
Galbreath Bros
Brookville
Cross Roads
West Wheatfield
Harry Lewis
Bidirsville
Adda Cunningham
Rev. Davis
John Kneipkamp
McKeesport
George S. Mack
Frad Jdchtenfels
Scott Hoverta
Women’s Missionary Society of
Erasmus Davie
Fualrnville
Wiele Lockwid
Milton Atkins
Haellwood
Washington Township
May Dugan
W. Kunkle
John Trusal
Theseis Hock School House
Henry Waugermes
Ubarlle Canpers
Samuel Pettigrew
Anna Walls
U.K
Xittanning
Alexander McCracken
Ambrose
Thos. Williard
Elmira McCall
Homer McManish
Mary Ann Wadding
Joseph Lukebart
Lukebart
Scott Melaughey
Elizabeth MccMilen
William Allshouse
Edgar Lydle
Wadding
South Mahoning Township
Thomas McGregor
Hust Mahoning Township
Laura Gamble
Jave
Windber
Merle McCormick
John Owens
E. P. Goss
A. Fr. Penrose
J. M. Campbell
James Dias
Harry Tinkcom
Georgevidele
Wm. MoeManis
Plum Villa
George Bredarick
Otto Zenk
Braddock
W. S. Frederick
HW. Hutler
J. C. Bovard
H. Hamill
Whitaker
Hannah Means
Ward
Smethport
John Hoover
Bleming
Hilledale
Clair Wright
Blair
Hleanora
Hila Potterman
Smicksborge
Brande Nicewonger
Samuel Brandt
Mise Elizabeth Nicewonger
Lawson Campbell
Wells Crusan
Irvin
Wells
Miles Emma Crusan
Wartman Hotel
C. Lawson Campbell
Wood-King
Clair F. Wood
Glen Campbell
Este
Johaston O' Hara
Karry Johnston
Vandergrift
Anna O'Hara
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