Destructive Fires Rage Across County Failing Insurance Losses
Four fires hit the county over two days near Jacksonville and Cockport within a week. Major losses include Mr. Clark Neil west of Jacksonville with $2000 plus damage to barn machinery, Mr. John Robinson's house in Armstrong township with all contents destroyed, D S Shaffer near Jacksonville losing barn and calves, and Constable George Patrick near Cockport losing his home with no insurance. Investigations suggest possible arson or accidental ignition from engines and sparks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Cockport
Li Creep
Clark Neil
Young Township
Neil
Mr. Neil
John Robinson
Armstrong Township
Iarvey Robinson
D.S. Shatter
Saltsburg Road
Mr. Shaffer
Shaffer
George Patrick
Green Township
Patrick
Track Walker Mr Samuel T Hill Completes 40 Years Service
Mr Samuel T Hill of Seward Westmoreland county has served the Pennsylvania Railroad for 40 years as a track walker between Nineveh and Conemaugh Furnace a three mile stretch. He made four trips nearly every night and kept records of his journeys totaling 142450 miles while on duty. He is 73 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel T. Hill
Seward
Westmoreland County
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Nineveh
Conemaugh Furnace
Mr. Hill
Humane Agent Visits Cherryhill on Abuse Charges
The Humane Agent conducted an official visit in Cherryhill township on Thursday to address charges of wife beating and cruelty to the elderly. Names of the accused are withheld for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherryhill Township
Local hunters bring pheasants in Center township
On Friday KR. W. Webile and David Blair hunted Center township and bagged about 10 pheasants along with one squirrel and a rabbit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nimrods
Messrs
KR. W. Webile
David Blair
Center Township
Gentry Trotting Horse Sold for 19900 in New York
John R. Gentry the latest trotting horse set a pace record this year at 2.00 and was sold last week in New York City for 19900 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Gentry
New York City
Gentry
Death of James Ray oldest Cherryhill resident at 90
Mr James Ray died Saturday evening at age ninety after a long battle with cancer of the face and pneumonia. Born in Free land Tyrone Ireland he came to the United States in 121s and has lived in Cherryhill township for thirty years. A devout Presbyterian for sixty one years he leaves five sons James Thomas William John and Russell. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon by Rev Wylie Penn Run and interment was in Cherryhill township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ray
Cherryhill Township
Mabou
Freeland
County Tyrone
Ireland
Ray
Presbyterian Church
James
Thomas
William
John
Russell
Wylie
Penn Run
Death of Mrs Henry Dorr in Washington township
Mrs Henry Dorr of Washington township died Monday afternoon about 2 after a brief illness. She had just become mother to a stillborn child days earlier, and the physical strain caused convulsions leading to brain fever and death. She was 34, daughter of Witkin Lucas of near Willet, and survived by a young husband. She belonged to the Lutheran church. Rev. Lewis Hay will conduct funeral services at 2 PM at her home. Interment will be in Oakland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dorr
Washington Township
Mrs James M Rugh of Johnstown Dies at 25
Mrs James M Rugh of Johnstown died Wednesday evening after a six month illness of consumption aged 25. She was a daughter of Jeremiah Sthodes of Cherryhill township. Her husband, son of Penn Ran merchant James Rugh, and the couple had been married just over a year. She attended Penn Ran Presbyterian Church. Funeral services were held at her home led by Rev L R Wylie and Rev W T Thomas of Johnstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Rugh
Johnstown
Jeremiah Sthodes
Cherryhill Township
James Rugh
Penn Ran
Penn Ran Presbyterian Church
L. R. Wylie
W. T. Thomas
Pita
Joustown
Miss Bertha Griffith Died At Eight In Diphtheria
Miss Bertha Jane Griffith eight year old daughter of Mr and Mrs E W Griffith died on Thursday from diphtheria aged 8 years 10 months and 5 days funeral services were held the same day by Rev A J Furman Baptist pastor and burial followed in Greenwood cemetery with private interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Jane Griffith
E W. Griffith
Second Ward
Bertha
A. J. Furman
Baptist Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Death of Helen Henderson at Protestant Home for Incurables
Helen Henderson died November 14 1896 at the Protestant Home for Incurables in Pittsburg aged 41. She was the last of Joseph Henderson’s family, formerly near Shelocta and later Blairsville. Her body was brought to Blairsville the Monday after her death and laid beside her father and mother. She was a good Christian lady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Henderson
Pittsburg
Joseph Henderson
Shelocta
Blairsville
Death of John Cochran of New Castle at about sixty
John Cochran of New Castle died Saturday from apoplexy aged around sixty. He previously lived here years ago and was brother to Archibald Cochran of Center township and Alexander Cochran of White township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cochran
New Castle
Archibald Cochran
Center Township
Alexander
White Township
Latrobe Defeats Normal in Strong Football Showdown
Latrobe shut out a tenacious Normal squad but the visitors kept the contest close, advancing to within seven yards of the goal before Latrobe’s sturdy line halted drives. Normal heads to Johnstown for the season finale, with many locals planning to attend the Thanksgiving clash in Greensburg against Latrobe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latrobe
Johnstown
Scott
Western Pennsylvania
Greensburg
Greensburgers
Teachers Meeting at Saltsbury Declares December 11 12
An educational meeting of teachers from neighboring counties will be held at Sastsbury on Friday evening and Saturday December 11 and 12. County Superintendents from Armstrong Cambria Westmoreland and this county will attend. Entertainment is offered to attendees who write to Mr J P Avl bald principal of the Saltabarg schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sastsbury
Armstrong, Cambria
Westmoreland
J. P. Avclbald
Saltabarg
Sheep case lost in special session court
Judge White led suit with Alex M Speedy and William Sutton against W B Adams E S Adams John M Fairman and others over 945 missing sheep and unclear profits. Judge Rayburn directed a new suit due to insufficient evidence of breach. Various other cases and adjournment noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Alex. M. Speedy
William Sutton
W. B. Adams
E. S. Adams
John M. Fairman
Rayburn
Kittanning
Messrs. Adams
Walter Forsha
Charles C. Litener
H. K. Evans
E. H. Dickie
White Township
William Shank
Dickie
Josiah Dias
Dixon Tomb
David Tomb
Samuel Lamar
Wm. H. Strickland
John Brown
James Artemus
Harry Miller
Capt. McKee
William E. Hadden
Lewis Coy
Henry Martin
W. Engle
James S. Black
Andrew Trout
Mary Repine
Green Township
W. A
W. T. Repine
Samuel Longenecker
Montgomery Township
Commonwealth
William Mills
William Langham
Church News Moves and Services Announced
Rev M B Telford to preach at Fairview on next Sabbath at 3 PM. Thanksgiving Day services at Christ's church 11 AM. Rev A C Philips of Ironton Oh called as pastor. to begin Sabbath, December 6. Neill Ferguson and Telford to exchange pulpits next Sabbath. Thanksgiving at M E church tomorrow at 10 30 AM with collection for the worthy poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telford
Fairview Church
Christ’s Church
A.C. Philips
Ironton
Church of Christ
Neil Ferguson
U. P
Homer City
M. E
Livestock Shipments Across Pennsylvania Towns
From November 18 to 25 shipments include J. M. Moore with 200 sheep 128 pigs to Collegeville Pa D B Allison with 22 cattle 4 calves 89 hogs to Derry Pa J A Creps with 174 hogs to Red Hill Pa H Seanor with 22 cattle 5 calves 44 pigs to Barto Pa 265 hogs to Chalfont Pa Thomas Wissinger with 155 hogs to Schwenkaville Pa James M Nichol with 194 sheep to West Chester Pa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M.S. Moore
Collegeville
D. B. Allison
Derry
J. A. Creps
Red Hill
H. Seanor
Barto
Chalfont
Thomas & Wissinger
Schwenkaville
James’ M. Nichol
West Chester
Will of Mrs Martha J Simpson Leaves Estate to Husband
The late Mrs Martha J Simpson of White township filed her will in the Register and Recorder's office. It bequeaths all her estate both real and personal to her husband Gr W Simpson. The document is simple and reflects her Christian character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha.j. Simpson
White Township
Register and Recorder's Office
Gr. W. Simpson
Under Treatment for Cancer in Johnstown
Mrs. David Ortz of Fourth ward traveled to Johnstown on Friday and Saturday to undergo cancer treatment from Dr. Swartz of Roxford Pa. The physician is confident of a permanent cure. The treatment is painful but has proved successful in many county cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Ortz
Fourth Ward
Johnstown
Swartz
Roxford
Cambria Teachers Institute Meets in Ebensburg
This week Ebensburg hosts the Cambria County Teachers Institute in session. A speaker notes that the finest teachers among the attendees hail from Indiana County, remarking that "99" praises them as the best looking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambria County
Teachers’ Institute
Ebensburg
Indiana County
February Borough Election Prospects in Four Wards
The coming February borough election will fill high constable tax collector burgess one street commissioner three auditors and a treasurer. Old terms end, with Wilson Rupert to seek re election and James A White likely to continue as tax collector. Several council and school director seats become vacant across wards with resignations and term expirations prompting new three year terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgess
Wilson Rupert
James A. White
William A. Lewis
A. W. Mabon
Burgess A. C. Braughter
First Ward
John F. Sieving
S. J. Telford
H. C. Christy
G. A. McLain
J. T. Bell
G. J. Kellar
C. H. Wood
Oliver Fry
Social Circles at Normal and Local Gatherings
The Normal girls host a Thanksgiving evening event from 8 to 11 with formal invitations issued for tomorrow. Miss Laura Steving entertained guests at her East Oak Street home last Thursday. W L Pattison of White township hosted a Friday night gathering with games and a hunt for Hidden Titles of books, joined by folks from nearby areas. Misses Sarah and Agnes Birkman hosted about 50 friends Friday with solos by Nell Guthrie and Caroline Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Steving
East Oak Street
White Township
W. L. Pattison
Sarah
Agnes Birkman
Miss Hewtinger
Nell Guthrie
Caroline Hall
Diphtheria Threat Diminishes. Health Board Credited
No new diphtheria cases were reported in the past week to the Board of Health. Officials believe the disease will be wiped out soon thanks to the Board's efficient work and strict preventive measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Pomona Grange to Celebrate Anniversary in Fourth Ward Hall
The Indiana Pomona Grange will celebrate the Patrons of Husbandry anniversary at their hall in Fourth ward on Friday December 4. Members are invited to meet at the hall at 10 oclock in the forenoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Pomona Grange
Fourth Ward
Pension Secured for Local Civil War Veteran
Mr. Peter Bowers of Penn Run, member of Co. A, 101st Pa. Vol., was awarded a pension of $12 per month last week under the act of 1890. The pension was secured through the agency of Frank Donabugh of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Bowers
Penn Run
Co. A, 101St Pa. Vol
Frank Donabugh
Buffington hunter shoots 174 pound wild turkey
Mr. B F Campbell of Buffington township fired on Thursday near Duncan's red mill and bagged a wild turkey dressed at 174 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Campbell
Buffington Township
Duncan’s
Red Mill
Unclear fragment hints at Johnstown event with Dixon and McMillen
Fragment mentions Johnstown, Dixon and J C McMillen with an upcoming event or appearance next month. Details are obscured by garbled OCR, but the core names and timing suggest a local engagement or performance involving these individuals.
Weddings of a Week Lockard and Jones
Dr. W Grant Lockard recently moved to Kent and Miss Gwennie Jones daughter of Mrs Jane Jones were wed at Greensburg Christian church parsonage by Rev F E Bullard on Wednesday afternoon. They returned here the next day and drove to Kent to begin housekeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Grant Lockard
Kent
Gwennie Jones
Jane Jones
Greensburg
Christian Church Parsonage
F. E. Bullard
Elderton man marries Rural Valley woman at Homer City minister
Mr. Lewis Y. Shaffer of Elderton wed Miss Ei. Sabina Geiger of Rural Valley at the home of officiating minister Rev. J. W. Shaeffer of Homer City on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Y. Shaffer
Elderton
Ei. Sabina Geiger
Rural Valley
J. W. Shaeffer
Homer City
Blairsville Couples Wed In Local Home Weddings
Dr George Hunter of Blairsville and Miss Mary E Lintner daughter of J P Lintner Blairsville were married Wednesday at the bridal home. Kemp Cook of Glen Campbell and Miss Helen Long of Belsano were wed Thursday by Squire I R McMasters at his Glen Campbell office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hunter
Blairsville
Mary E. Lintner
J. P. Lintner
Local Pair Wed in White Township Ceremony
Mr Charles Lewis of White township and Miss Rose J Fleming daughter of Mr W H Fleming were married Thursday by Rev Dr Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Lewis
White Township
Rose J. Fleming
W. H. Fleming
Dr. Hall
Nowrytown Couple Wed in Clarksburg Ceremony
Mr. Albert Nowry of Nowrytown and Miss Rosy May Miller of Clarksburg were married on Thursday by Rev. Dr. Hall. The brief notice notes the union as completed in the local church setting with the officiant named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Nowry
Nowrytown
Rosy May Miller
Clarksburg
Dr. Hall
Teachers Hold Successful Young Township Institute
Friday and Saturday sessions at McKissen Schoolhouse drew large crowds with W W Couch delivering the opening welcome and a brief history, Fisher giving an address, and George H Heary assisted by pupils decorating the room. Nearly all seats filled and a noon dinner aided by locals. fourteen teachers attended Saturday. King and McAdoo’s orchestra provided music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Township
McKissen
W. W. Couch
Fisher
George H. Heary
King & McAdoo
Institute at Dixonville for Green Township teachers
The Green Township teachers hold an institute at the Dixonville schoolhouse on Saturday December 12. The detailed program lists two sessions with topics on education aims, thought culture, language teaching in ungraded schools, local institute participation, and public opinion as a measure of teacher success. Names of presenters include Ollie Napp Jennie Glenn Nonie Napp Mabel Reed Jettie Baker Sadie Lydick Maggie Ruffner Kit Fleming G T Learn and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Township
Dixonville School
Ollie Napp
W. J. Waddell
Jennie Glenn
H. L. McCullough
Eliza Nichol
Edith Griffith
W. T. Price
Nonie
Ndpp
Mr. Stephens
Mabel Reed
Jettie Baker
H. C. Buterbaugh
Deny
Sadie Lydick
J. R. H. Longwill
Joked With Judge White on Sentence Delivery
Judge White in Jefferson county last term sentenced George Carter to pay fines and six months in jail after a testimony misread. the judge then lectured Stewart Lang for seduction, ordering him to stand as he spoke. Carter, prompted by the judge, rose and listened intently while the exchange turned toward decorum in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Reed
Jefferson County
George Carter
Panxsutawney
Stewart Lang
Carter
Unclaimed Letters and Holiday Mail Openings Schedule
Franklin P. M. notes postal hours on legal holidays with general delivery and lockbox access. Open to lock boxes 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. General delivery 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 to 8:36 p.m. unless mail changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whem
Franklis Saynom, P. M
Thieves Try Robbery at Robinson Bros Store
A bold early morning break in at Garfield West Wheatfield shows three burglars prying the store door with a pick. A watchman fired, bullets shattered panes, and a chase ended without capture. The same gang allegedly struck Homer City and the Moore drug store, taking only a pair of glasses and a watch chain. Detectives with the Pennsylvania Railroad pursue arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson Bros
Homer City
Garfield
Brown
T. J. Robinson
William Phillips
W. S. Moore
Moore
Watcr
J. L. Nix
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Blacklick Citizens Protest Illegal Sale of Hard Cider
Indignant Blacklick residents accuse James Vale of selling hard cider illegally for weeks. A Saturday disturbance drew drunks and fights tied to alcohol, with Vale’s home as a hub. The case heads to December court. local prominent figures to be subpoenaed as witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacklick
James Vale
Vale
Esi
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Walker
Cherryhill
Bertha J. Griffith
Saltsbury
Church News
Dixonrytilie
Will Loonte
St Dixon
J. C. McMillen
Lockered-Jones
Shaffer-Geiger
Lewis-Fleming
Nowry—Miller
Institute AT
Dixonville
Judge White
Ngh
Nenne Oneeneen
Ana
Keates G
SRG
Cornccin
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