Two Civil Cases Heard in September Court Session
The September term entered its fourth week with dull civil business and little public interest. Dr. William Hunters versus Robert Buchannan concluded with a verdict for the defendant on appeal from the justice's verdict. Thompson versus J. W. Patterson resulted in a plaintiff win of 29.02. Saltsburg Expansion Company versus Saltsburg Rolling Mill Company remains on trial. Several cases were continued and others refiled or settled before call. Court may adjourn today due to Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Hunter
S. Robert Buchanan
L Blaireville
Thompson Ve. J. W. Patterson
St the Ccanion
Saltsburg Extexeion Company
Saltsburg Rolling Mill Company
McBride & Wangermanya
W. H. Pifer
R. W. Webbie
Blanche C. Webbe
Sdevinistratrix
Mr. A. Boweer
J. M. Winsheimer
Thorses Barrett
D. A. Long
James McFarland
Meredith & Smith
J. S. McClerland
Iaaiah Donmire
Two Estates Divided in Rankine and Caldwell Wills
The Rankine will names William Rankin as guardian of part of the farm and Frank Rankin as executor with a life interest for the widow and division among Frank Taylor Speedy and others. Personal property is largely to widow, with executors named. The Caldwell will leaves worn apparel to a sister, a house to Dr J M Torrence, and remainder to Torrence with his wife named executors. dated 1887.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew T. Rankine
Washington Township
Register
William
Frank Rankin
Taylor
James Speedy
Frank
William Rankin
Lydia Caldwell
J. M. Torrence
Town
Fifth Street
Ida J. Torrence
David Blair
Couple Joined In Deaths In Johnstown Home
Mr Charles J Shank of Johnstown died of typhoid fever early Wednesday following his wife’s death from the same illness on the preceding Monday. The couple, former county residents, had lived in Blairville Green township and Johnstown. A daughter is seriously ill and several children survive. Funeral held at their home with Rev J C G McCracken officiating. interment at Grandview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tushband
Charles J. Shank
Johnstown
Jacob Shank
Cherryhill Township
Clara Besh
Green Township
Blairaville
Ma. Shank
Cambria Company
Speeding Homeward Congressman Jack Heads to Washington
Congressman Jack and his party arrived in San Francisco yesterday and hurry across the continent for home. He may go directly to Washington for the opening of Congress next Monday. Mrs Jack received a telegram after landing. An anniversary notice follows with details of Mr and Mrs Rugh of Greeley Colorado celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. Tomorrow Thanksgiving Day will be a holiday with business houses closing at noon. Literary content notes Elders Kings Academy literary societies to hold a contest at the Presbyterian church Friday evening December 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Jack
San Francisco
Cal
Jack
Kir. Jack
Washington, D. C
Indiana
National Capitol
Congress
Afr
C. Ragh
Greeley
Colo
Rugh
Brushvalley Township
County
Elders Kings Academy
Presbyterian Church
Weddings of a Week in Local Counties
A string of marriages reported across Jacksonville Homer City and surrounding townships. Couples include Shields Cunningham Gibson Rothmire Lukehart McGara Teusl Carson McCullough Hill SmithCreighton and Croft Eakest raw. Police jailed John Wallace and Maude Wallace following a Saturday night fight tied to whiskey and knives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Rupert
Homer City
John Wallace
Charles Mikesell
J. A. Crossman
Charles Mikesel
Miz
Maude Wallace
Wettling Ar
Juniors to Banquet by West Lebanon Council 843
West Lebanon juniors plan their annual Thanksgiving banquet in the hall with invitations sent to friends. Attorneys Fell and Stewart will deliver addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Lebanon Council
U. A. ML
West Lebanon Hall
George J. Fell
Erment Stewart
Thanksgiving Day Cheer Fills Air in Festive Verse
A seasonal poem celebrates Thanksgiving with bright, brisk lines. It depicts cheerful faces, springlike grace, and festive quips as moments glide swiftly by. The verse underlines gratitude and holiday joy amid crisp air and merriment.
Deaths and Obituaries from Marton Center and Vicinity
Recent deaths list Mrs. Jane Duncan of Marton Center aged 81 with many grandchildren and great grandchildren, funeral by Rev J M Cogley at home then Marion Center cemetery. Mrs. Elizabeth Frech of Rayne township dies at 79 with several children, funeral at Grove Chapel church. Matthew F Rankin of Washington township dies at about 64 from cancer, Civil War veteran, funeral at Willet church cemetery. Rose Gasinger of Blairsville dies of lung trouble, survived by husband and three children, funeral at St Bernard church. John H Highberger of Glen Campbell dies suddenly aged 69, former Westmoreland official and first postmaster, buried Greensburg. Harman Miller of Pine township dies at 71, buried Spruce Grove cemetery. Alexander Fiscus of Armstrong township dies at 55 from cancer of spine, funeral at Shelocta church. Mrs J C Pierce of Saltsburg dies at 74, children T S Pierce, Mrs Alt, May Pierce, Saltburg funeral at Saltaburg. W G McConnell of Saltaburg dies at 73, survived by wife and daughter Jennie, elder in church, funeral at Saltaburg. Abraham Risinger of Burrell township dies at 79, survived by wife and nine children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Duncan
Jata
Thomas Duncan
Marton Center
Mary Lowry
White Township
D. H. Bee
Ela Barr
Merion Center
Martha Meanor
Rock Island
D. A. Dancup
Tiskilwa
James Afe- Gregor
Town
Marion Center
M. E.church
J. M. Cogley
Marion Center Cemetery
Elizabeth Frech
Andrew Frech
Rayne Township
Daniel Frech
John
Daniel
Matthew ‘Sf
Rankin
Washington Township
78Th Regiment
William
Frank
Taylor
California
James Speedy
Shelada
Phalmcreek United Presbyterian Church
Patterson
Willet
Rose Gasinger
W. F. Hasinger
Blairsville
Catherine Stadtmiller
Indiana
St. Bernard Catholic Church
John H. Highberger
Glen Campbell
Westmoreland County
Greensburg
Spruce Grove Cemetery
Nolo
Alexandere Fiscus
Alexander Fiscus
Armstrong Township
Shelocta United Presbyterian Church
O. H. Milligan
J. C. Pierce
J.C. Pierce
Saltsburg
T.5. Pierce
Harrisburg
Alt
BicQniston
May Pierce
Saltaburg
Wright
G. McConnell
Squire W. G. McConnell
Jennie
Presbyterian Church
G. Fe Ryall
Salisary
Good Games Arranged for Thanksgiving Day at Grove City
Tomorrow Grove City meets Normal at Normal park in football with a strong visiting squad and an exciting game expected. The same evening the basketball season opens with Grove City facing the Indiana Athletic Association, likely drawing a large crowd. Indiana band performs and a free season ticket prize is awarded to the winning young lady in the suit contest as the Indians open their season in fine trim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove City
Normal Park
Indiana Athletic Association
Indiana Band
Indians
Not Known Bere Man Found Dead At Patton Brick Works
An unidentified man, about 45, who gave Indiana as his residence, died at Patton brick works after spending the night in the boiler room. He refused to name himself, and no identifying clues were found. Doctors attributed death to a possible internal rupture. Remodelling contract awarded for Water street dwelling to Hessinger and Kerr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patton
Indiana
Apa
Kentucky
Hunters Back Home From Two Week Mountain Hunt
A party including J N Stewart D W Simpson Delos Hetrick D M Smith James Evane and John Tintheff of Jews and John A Campbell of Heshben returned Friday after a two week hunting trip in the mountains. No big game was killed but the outing was enjoyed. Booker T Washington will lecture in Library Hall on Saturday January 4 under the Normal school auspices. Architect E M Lockard was awarded the contract for Bolivar's new National Bank building, a brick structure costing over 5000. Elmer Malcolm of Freeport, previously locomotive fireman, has been promoted to engineer on the West Penn railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
J. N. Stewart
D. W. Simpson
Delos Hetrick
D. M. Smith
James Evane
John Tintheff
John A. Campbell
Heshben
Huntingdon County
Booker T. Washington
Library Hall
Normal School
Indiana
E. M. Lockard
National Bank
Bolivar
Indiana National Bank
Elmer Malcolm
Freeport
West Penn
Mr. Malcolm
John Malcolm
Near Town
Artery severed in arborist accident near Oak Street
Martin Little of east Oak street suffered a severe scalp wound on Friday when his ax struck by a limb while cutting a tree. The artery was severed but the wound is not deemed serious. Dr A A Winship of Boston will lecture Friday evening November 29 at the Normal chapel under Shakespeare Club sponsorship. Admission free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Little
East Oak Street
A. A. Winship
Boston
McGaughey Leases Attract 30 Day Coal Field Options
Territorial coal lands in the southwestern Armstrong County held by the McGaughey leases attract 30 day options from Col John McGaughey and eastern capitalists. Testing is expected within days before the December 31 expiry. Other parties also hold options on lands in South Bend and Kiskiminaita townships as interest rises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGaughey
Armstrong County
John McGaughey
South Bend
Kiskiminitaa
Old Students to Meet at Elders Ridge Reunion
The thirteenth annual reunion and banquet of the Elders Ridge Academy Old Students Association of Western Pennsylvania will be at Hotel Henry in Pittsburg next Friday evening. Toasts include The Arcadian Land by Harry Watson and The Fiji State by Dr. J. G. Henry among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elders Ridge
Elders Ridge Academy Old Students Association of Western Pennsylvania
Hotel Henry
Pittsburg
S. 8. Gibson
Harry Watson
Greenville
Logarithms
J. D. Daugherty
Kittanning
Fountain
James B. Neale
Frank Walker
Tarentum
James E. Barnett
Robert H. Hood
Fiji
J. G. Henry
Apollo
Prof
T. B. Elder
Judge Et Torrence
Minneapolis
R. Stanbury Sutton
James W. Smiths
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Mm Shields-Cunningham
W. L. Shields
Elizabeth Cunningham
Jacksonville
J. Day Brownies
Church
Shielda
Gibson-Rothmire
Ira EF. Gibson
Blacklick Township
E. Pearl Rothmire
Center ‘Township
W. S. Douds
Anne Stuchell
Rochester Mills
Punxeutawney Hospital
T. E. Cramer
New York City
Mias Cora Cramer
Cramer
John Rice
Deckers Point
Poonxsutawney Hospital
Spangler
I. N. Rotkey
Indiana County Gas Company
Sutton Building
Philadelphia Street
Landis
J. W. Hobaugh
Clara Conn
Butler
Unters
Jane Ritchey
Strongstown
James Ramsey
West
Lebanon
Unkittrick
R. K. Munkittrick
Matthew T Rankin
W. FP
Hasinger
Abraham Risinger
Burrell Township
Bere
Hessinger and Kerr
Water Street
Lonnie Prothero
James A. White
Philadelphia
Thomas Moore
Arthur Johns
Elizabeth Williams
Martintown
W. M. Williams
Frank Smith
Bairdstown
Thomas Widdowson
C. J. T. Long
Robert Whitacre
Plumville
Dunkard Church
Vueville
Dunkard
Amiss Jessie Gibson
Jessie Gibson
Robert Gibson
Jennie Gillon
Philip Gillon
Hillsdale
Rowly
Arthur M. Boring
Arthur M
Oliver Boring
Fot Hoff
Bethel United Presbyterian I Church
Clyde
A. New Venture
Hood
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