Citizens Seek Larger Reward for Bookamire Capture
Three hundred residents from Green Montgomery and Grant townships urge the county to raise the reward for Jacob Bookamire, blamed for the January 18 1894 murder of John Cunningham. They petition the court, asking a $500 reward contending the case demands swift action and public safety. The inquiry notes the absence of Bookamire despite extensive searches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green
Grant
Montgomery Townships
John Cunningham
W. H. Munshower
Green Township
Heral
Jacob Bookamire
Montgomery
Grant Townships
Bookamire
Thief Escapes After Smicksburg Robbery
Frank Elkin of Smicksburg was robbed on Thursday. The suspect, John Clark of Johnstown, was chased to Putneyville by Constable David Lewis, but jumped from a cart four miles from town and fled into the woods while still in handcuffs. He admitted the theft, with only a Mackintosh, rubbers, and about three dollars recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Elkin
Smicksburg
John Clark
Johnstown
Promoters of the Little Party Sued for 150 Dollars
E E Lockard of this place sues Attorney E W Smith and 8 A and F M Smith publishers of the Messenger for 150 dollars. They promoted the Independent Republicans ticket to defeat Judge White last fall. Lockard served as secretary but cannot collect his salary. He placed the account with Squire S M McMaster for collection. defendants appealed to the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Lockard
E. W. Smith
8. A
F. M. Smith
the Messenger
White
Lockard
Squire S. M. McMaster
Mrs Barnett Injured After Horse Incident Near Gaberg
Last Monday November 18 Mrs William Barnett of Gaberg was dragged by a buggy horse after loose horses frightened the animal near a farm. She suffered two broken ribs and a fractured right leg while her son, accompanying her, escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Barnett
Gaberg
On a Similar Charge Harry Pfeiffer and Gus Lydick
Harry Pfeiffer and Gus Lydick, jailed on a charge of stealing war material, were rearrested in jail on Wednesday by Constable Pringle. Mr John Rochester of Marion Center alleges they went to his field husked 25 bushels of corn and carried the grain home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Pfeiffer
Gus Lydick
John Rochester
Marion Center
Pringle
H. J. Thompson
Deer Hunt Party Heads to McAlvey Fort for Two Weeks
Messrs J N Stewart John Tintoff D W W Simpeon of this place with White Creekside and Mr Bigs Faath of Freetort form a party. They left Tuesday morning for McAlvey Fort in Huntingdon county to camp for two weeks and pursue their annual deer hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Stewart
John Tintoff
D. W.W. Simpeon
John Aki
White Creekside
Mr. Bigs Faath
Freetort
McAlvey’s Fort
Huntingdon County
Tomorrow Night's Entertainment by Deestrict Skale Cast
Home talent presents the comedy Deestrict Skale at Library Hall tomorrow evening. About 30 actors stage the show to a large audience and promise a good laugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Talent
Post Office Thanksgiving Hours Announced
The post office hours for Thanksgiving are posted. Doors open 9:00 am to 4:30 pm and 7:30 to 8:15 pm. Windows operate 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm.
Thanksgiving Chorus by Wheeler Wilcox
A reflective poem urges daily gratitude for simple blessings over grand splendor. It contrasts constant worries with silent joys hidden in each day. The piece calls for living in praise of God and keeping a thankful heart throughout the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler Wilcox
Ex-Commissioner James M Work Dies After Illness in County
James M Work a longtime county figure dies after three hours illness in Marion Center. Born April 8 1830 on William Work farm near Rochester Mills he farmed lumbered and carpentered. Survived by wife Annie Morton and six of ten children plus several in laws. funeral Sunday at Mahoning U P Church with Rev Ewing officiating. Interment Marion Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Center
James M. Work
Work
William Work
Rochester Mills
Margaret Hamilton
Hugh Hamilton
East Mahoning Township
Annie Morton
Washington Township
J. W
James L. Park
Braddock
Estella Meanor
Samuel Farmington
New Mexico
A. L. Guthrie
Gretta Work
Ambrose
Normal Loses Second Home Football Game to Kiski
In a 20 to 4 defeat at Normal park, Kiski overwhelmed Normal with a strong line, smooth triple pass plays, and multiple carries into the end zone. Key Kiski players included Matthews, Crookston, McColl, and Sansom, while Normal was led by Woods, Grant, Sherrard, Benson, Carter, and Wiggins. Officials were A. S. Campbell, Prof. Glover, John Wilson, and F. J. Foster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiski
Normal Park
Laxman
Herbig
R. Wilson
Prof. Wilson
Normal
Gerhart
Newry
Moore
Kisk
State
Crimson
Andy
Saltsbury Boys
Sansom
Jim
Mathews
Texas
Crookston
McColl
Woods
Grant
Sherrard
Benson
Carter
Wiggins
A. S. Campbell
Prof. Glover
John Wilson
F. J. Foster
John Knox vs Mary Stuart in Library Hall Play
Mrs N E Monroe with help from home talent presents an Y M C A entertainment showing allegorical processions and scenes from Puritans Edinburgh to a Scottish court. John Knox by Prof J H Young and Queen Mary by Miss Kendig announced with further casting to come. Rehearsals tonight. tickets on sale at Wall's after December 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Monroe
John Knox
Mary Stuart
Library Hall
Young Men’s Christian Association
Edinburg
J. H. Young
Kendig
Normal
Laura Mushower
Monroe
Mrs Susannah Baird Dead at 89 in Smicksburg
Mrs Susannah Baird of Smicksburg died November 22 at age 89. A Presbyterian, long married to John B. Baird who died over 30 years ago, she came to Smicksburg in 1842 from Westmoreland county. Survived by brother Hugh McKee of South Mahoning and a Pittsburgh sister, she was childless but loving motherly to adopted son John Lewis and wife. Interment at Smicksburg took place Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susannah Baird
Smicksburg
Presbyterian Church
John B. Baird
John Lewis
Westmoreland County
Hugh McKee
South Mahoning Township
Pittsburg
Reverend Mark Minser Dies at Deckers Point
Rev Mark Minser aged 67 years 2 months 17 days died at his home near Deckers Point last Friday November 22 1895. He leaves a wife and nine children five sons and four daughters with several deceased. He served as a Dunkard minister and was trusted and respected by all who knew him. Funeral services were held Sabbath at the Dunkard church burying ground near Tanoma with many friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Minser
Deckers Point
Dunkard
Tanoma
New Brick Company to Open After Ownership Conflict
E J Meldren’s five Blacklick brick works were sold to H B Stewart of Pittsburg who held a mortgage. The property, left under Meldren’s control, has produced brick without Stewart’s permission, leading to Meldren being told to vacate and plans for a company with John Neff as manager and Rumbaugh & Stewart as owners. The works are set to operate soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Meldren
Blacklick
H. 8. Stewart
Pittsburg
Mr. Meldren
Stewart
Meldren
Progress newspaper subscription appeal across county
The PROGRESS invites readers to subscribe now, highlighting the paper as a reliable family publication with wide county coverage. A yearly price of one dollar is offered, and the notice promises to save readers money if adding another paper, while thanking friends for their support and hoping to double its circulation.
Death of Mr Harry C Watt of Philadelphia
Mr Harry C Watt of Philadelphia died Tuesday at age 45 from consumption. Born here he once worked in the drug business. Son of Mrs I M Watt he left a wife and three children. He was a Presbyterian and a prominent Mason. Brother to Cashier Jas M Watt of the Deposit Bank. Both mother and son were at his bedside. Interment in Philadelphia on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Watt
Philadelphia
I. M. Watt
Jas. M. Watt
Deposit Bank
Presbyterian Church
Obituary Notice of Thomas J Stewart 87 in South Mahoning
Thomas J Stewart one of the oldest residents of South Mahoning township died at his home on Tuesday November 19 at age 87 from weakness of old age. Survived by daughters Mrs Nettie Byers Grove City and Misses Sara and Carrie and sons Matthew and William and a daughter in Chicago. He was a member of Gilgal Presbyterian Church with remains interred on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Stewart
South Mahoning Township
Stewart
Nettie Byers
Grove City
Matthew
William
Sara
Carrie
Miss
Chicago
Gilgal Presbyterian Church
Union Thanksgiving Service at First United Presbyterian Church
A Union Thanksgiving Service will be held at First United Presbyterian Church next Thursday at 10 30 a m The sermon will be delivered by Rev Ferguson of the Second United Presbyterian Church A collection for the worthy poor will be taken and distributed by a committee with one member from each denomination represented
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Presbyterian Church
Ferguson
Second United Presbyterian Church
Name Not Known Seeks Clerk as Bek Art Receives Catio ns
The next Register and Recorder J. N. Bek art has received many applications for the clerk post. Mr. Stewart is assisting this week but has not announced a public choice yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Bekart
Stewart
Death of George Lyke Sr A Canoe Township Pioneer
George Lyke Sr a well known citizen of Canoe township died on Saturday aged 84. He was one of the township’s oldest residents with early local prominence. Survived by two sons and three daughters. Interment occurred at Round Top church graveyard on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lyke
Canoe Township
Round Top Church
Ambrose Baptist repairs noted. church announces meetings
Church notes report Ambrose Baptist repairs totaling about 100 dollars. The Indiana Baptist Association Woman's Missionary Society seeks a Thanksgiving service at Georgeville Baptist Church tomorrow. Regular covenant, business meeting Saturday at 2 pm. Communion Sunday at 11 am. Board of Managers of the Pennsylvania Baptist Mission elected D R Houk of Purchase Line as vice president. Rev B B Henshey correction. Home camp meeting set December 2 to 8 at M E church with ministers assisting. A125 grant aids Rev Runyan at Homer City. Runyan held in high esteem by Baptist Board members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Baptist Missionary Society of the
Indiana Baptist Association
Georgeville Baptist Church
The
Baptist Church
Pennsylvania Baptist Mission
Philadelphia
D. R. Houk
Purchase Line
B. B. Henshey
M. E
Board of Managers
Baptist State Mission Society
A. B. Runyan
Homer City
Runyan
Night prowlers strike William Risinger store
Last night a robbery occurred at the William Risinger grocery on north Sixth street. Thieves took about 25 dollars worth of tobacco and cigars. Entry was gained by removing a sliding barrier and opening a plugged hole above the door to enter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Risinger
North Sixth Street
Risinger
College Enrolls Over 100 Students Amid Changes
The article notes an enrollment exceeding 100 students. It mentions Ileal Dora Rowe and an eight-year-old boy, referencing Mr Rowe of White Township and a Nonael pad naka context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ileal Dora Tr Rowe
Me Rowe
Pad Naka
Nonael
Mr. Rowe
White Township
Return from New York City with holiday stock ready
A person returned home last week from New York City where he prepared the holiday stock for distribution. The note mentions ready items and preparation activity but lacks specific names, dates, or locations beyond the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Thanksgiving Grumble from Uncle Sam Card
A playful wartime verse laments various national traits and hopes, praising business, navy growth, credit, and a belated critique of 1895 politics. It notes a personal line about the speaker’s daughter, Hail Columby, wearing bloom on a wheel, with a humorous patriotic tone from Uncle Sam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser William
Columby
Died From the Shock A Boy Dies After Operation
George Wells six year old son of Samuel Wells of White township died at West Penn Hospital Pittsburg after an operation performed two days earlier. He had suffered brain injury from a fall in infancy and developed spasms affecting his mind. Dr J M Knowlton attended. The funeral followed at Oakland cemetery after his body was brought home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Samuel Wells
White Township
West Penn Hospital
Pittsburg
J. M. Knowlton
Normal Football Ends Season With Latrobe Clash
Tomorrow the Normal football team meets Latrobe in the last game of the season. A strong lineup includes G. J. Felt at center, John Brallier of Washington Jefferson at quarterback, and Barnhart returning as star. A 2:30 kickoff invites all students to attend and support the team on Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latrobe Eleven
G. J. Felt
John Brallier
Washington-Jefferson College
Barnhart
Royal Arcanum Entertalen Meeting Report
Members and many friends attended a local Royal Arcanum event honoring Mr C. E. Cornelius State Deputy. Messrs D. B. Taylor and A. T. Taylor of this place attended and spoke. Refreshments followed with an hour of feasting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ileey Selidetaresh
Sarita Beeen
C. E. Cornelius
Messrs
D. B. Taylor
A. T. Taylor
Obscure 19th Century Livestock Movements Record
From November 20 to 27 a list records J M Miller sending 19 sheep 125 piga to Hat field Pa D BAR SY adie sending 4 calees 45 key feet Ee D McKalip sending 35 pigs 3 tea oe sheep 232 sheep to Weat Phila weighs A Creps 218 sheep to West Phila delphia Pe tead 198 eee a M H Henry 207 Owen del H Blakky 1288 calves to Detistoyn Pa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Miller
Hatfield
D. McKalip
Weat Philaweighs
Ps. A. Creps
West Philadelphia
M. H. Henry
Owen del H. Blakky
Detistoyn
Week of Services Concludes at New Episcopalian Church
The week long services at the new Episcopalian church concluded with consecration and evening prayers. Bishop Cortlandt Whitehead led benedictions alongside visiting clergy and a strong choir directed by J Lisle Apple. Rev W R Mackay preached on citizenship in heaven amid donation deeds read by John P Elkin. Lunch and addresses followed. Two sales by Miss Sweeny occurred after Sabbath services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortlandt Whitehead
Pittsburg
J. Lisle Apple
W. R. Mackay
John P. Elkin
A. W. Arundel
Whitehead
Miss Sweeny
Robert W. Grange
Church of Ascension
East End
J.C. White
D.D
St. Andrews Church
School Reports Top Second: Shields
School reports present the top second place finisher Shields in a concise recap. The snippet notes the ranking and party details without additional context, focusing on the performance aspect within the school results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shields
Local fair promotes grounds and success in state effort
A concise appeal invites community support for the state fair emphasizing top grounds and the promise of a successful event. Organizers urge participation to ensure a strong regional showcase.
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Little Party
Bruanaway
the County
Hitchman Saylor
Ord
Pee Nin Ee Carter
Guardson Robertson
Boyd Corlett
Spencer Sutton
Nson
Montgomery Crokston Sherrard
Singer Wood
Sooe
Jenene
Matthews
Y. M. C. A. Entertainment
NEW Brick Company
Union Thanksgiving Service
Church Notes
Ambrose Baptist Church
Wm. Bisinger
Latrobe
Morrow
Royal Arcanum Entertalens
Penn
Shelecta
NEW Episcopal Church
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