Deadly accident in Cherryhill Township claims 18 year old John Hollman
John Hollman of Cherryhill Township died instantly when a 32 caliber revolver discharged while he cleaned it in his kitchen. The firearm, held toward his face, discharged after a cartridge struck, entering his cheek near the eye and traveling to the brain. He was the eldest son of William Hollman and his death shocked his three young brothers. Dr Mahon of Penn Run examined him. burial followed Friday at Harmony Graveyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherryhill
John
William Hoffman
Tenn Run
Penn Run
Mahon
Tite Deceised
Wis Remiwins
Harmony Gtaveyard
Cherryhill Township
Fire alarm saves planing mill near Strongstown
Firefighters and neighbors battled a blaze at the planing mill of K W Shaffer near Strongstown on Thursday night. A neighbor noticed the fire and three men fled across fields as the building burned under the air intake. Shaffer’s sons and locals kept the flames from causing major damage. A separate fire at W F Jackson’s planing mill in Strongstown was put out with little damage after locals fought the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. W. Shatier
Strongstown
Nowield
Shaffer
W.F. Jackson
Thieves Enter the Harman House While Family Away
Thieves entered the Harman residence in White township while the family was in town on Thursday. They climbed through a window to take four gallons of apple butter, a prized shotgun, and two turkeys from the barn. Harman suspects a town resident and will warn the thief to return the property, else pursue legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Harman
White Township
Mr. Harman
Theft during wedding at Weet Indiana home
At Mrs. M J Lytle’s Second street residence a pastry theft occurred during a wedding ceremony. Suspects, a bold group of youths, attempted to steal a cake nearby as matrons worked. They will likely answer larceny charges in a justice court. Fell on the Ice. John Ebby slipped on church return, injuring himself after war loss of a leg left him unsteady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Lytle
Second Street
Indiana
John Ebby
Mr. Ebby
Himaself
McKinley injured in land clearing accident
Wm McKinley of White township near West Indiana borough broke his nose while clearing land when a lodged branch fell on him during chopping. Johnny McLaren threatened harm to his family. his wife swore out surety of the peace and he posted bail to appear at court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. McKinley
White Township
West Indiana Borough
Mr. McKinley
Surety of the Peace
Johnny" McLaren
Squire Fenton
Drunkenness Leads to Small Fines for Four Men
High Constable J. W. Books arrested Duke Palmer Jon Lydick and Max White for drunkenness on Friday afternoon. They were brought before Squire McMaster and each paid a fine of six dollars. Normal by phone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Books
Duke Palmer
Jon. Lydick
Max White
Squire McMaster
Pride of the Town Dedicates Smicksburg Methodist Church
The Meth odist Episcopal church in Smicksburg was dedicated on Sunday after a 400-person service. Dr. T N Boyle preached, $1500 was raised to clear debts, Dr M M Sweeny delivered the dedicatory sermon, and trustees offered the edifice for dedication. The church seats 140, on the site of the 1550 building, costing $5585 with most funds raised beforehand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Methodist Episcopal Church
Smicksburg
T. N. Boyle
Uniontown
Miller
M. M. Sweeny
Prosser
Cokeville
Pascoe
Streamer
Dr. Boyle
Boyle
Sweeny
Little Hand
Coleman
Elijah Coleman
N. C. Coleman
Archie McQuilken
Jas. Weston
Homer Dodson
Wm. Kirk
Weston Has
Social Whist Gatherings Across Normal and Nearby
Social circles reported multiple gatherings this week. Miss Cora Weir hosted a whist party on East Philadelphia Street Thursday evening. Mrs. Peter Garman entertained Normal friends at tea Monday evening. The Maid and Matrons club met on North First Street. About thirty friends surprised Mrs. Fred Selig Thursday evening. Mr and Mrs A W Kimmell hosted eighteen guests for dinner Friday. John and James Altman and wives from Blairsville attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Weir
Philadelphia Street
Peter Garman
Wayne Avenue
Zoe Harter
R. E. Young
North First Street
Indiana
Fred Selig
East Oak Street
A. W. Kimmell
John
James Altman
Blairsville
Center Township Creamery Upcoming Local Industry
Center township will establish a creamery with $2,500 already subscribed by citizens. The plant may be built on Dr. Smith or W H McMullen’s farm and is planned to begin operations in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Township
Dr. Smith
W. H. McMullen
Likely dog taxes to rise next year in region
Authorities predict higher canine levies as weekly expenses rise from dog attacks on sheep. Projections show male dogs taxed at 2.00 dollars and female dogs at 4.00 dollars to cover the increased costs.
Thompson sought for lunacy in December court
Mr H A Thompson brother of Miss Mattie Thompson of West Indiana, now in St Francis hospital Pittsburg, is not recovering. A petition will be presented at the December court asking that a jury be appointed to inquire into the lunacy of the patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Thompson
Mattie Thompson
West Indiana
St.Francis Hospital
Pittsburg
Inspection of G. A. R. Posts Continues Next Saturday
Mr. J. M. Marshall has completed his inspection of the G. A. R. Posts in the county with the exception of the Capt. Robt. Kirk Post 387 at Hortons. The remaining post will be inspected Saturday afternoon, December 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Marshall
Robt. Kirk
Hortons
Hunter Vows Proudly Displays Wild Cat Trophy
John Russel of near Cramer shot and killed a wild cat on Saturday. The hunter is proud of the trophy as the animal is nearly extinct in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Russel
Cramer
Man Fires Six Shots in Mechanicsburg Church Seizure
Frank Altimus from near Dilltown disrupted a Free Methodists service by entering the Mechanicsburg church, drinking whiskey, eating cakes, and firing six shots into the ceiling. Squire Donahue filed charges for carrying concealed weapons and disturbing a religious meeting. Constable Wettling arrested him amid claims of religious insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanicsburg
Frank Altimus
Dilltown
Altimus
J. T. Donahue
Squire Fenton
Wettling
Kier Couple Celebrates Golden Anniversary in Young Township
In Young township about fifty relatives and friends surprised Mr. and Mrs. John L. Kier on their fiftieth wedding anniversary. A noon dinner followed by toasts and a gift of gold rimmed glasses. Guests recalled memories and the evening ended with a social by the younger attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Kier
Young Township
Robert Harbison
Kier
Thomas Smith
Hugh Cunningham
West Indiana Wedding Unites Samuel Highlands and Della Lytle
Mr Samuel Highlands a White township farmer marries Miss Della M Lytle at the bride mother Mrs M J Lytle Lee West Indiana today. Rev J Day officiates before about twenty intimate friends. A supper follows and at eleven they depart for their home in White township amid social amusements and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Highlands
White Township
Della M. Lytle
M. J. Lytle
Lee West Indiana
Rev. J. Day
Brownlee
Weddings of a Week in White and Pine Townships
A series of weddings occurred Wednesday evening. John W. Lewis and Lottie Bell Bennett wed at Leander Bailor’s home with Squire James Fenton presiding. Dr M M Sweeny joined another couple, and Robert Adams and Cordelia Earhart were married at Dixonville. E J Pearce of Rayne township married Lizzie Ray of Washington township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Lewis
Lottie Bell Bennett
White Township
Leander Bailor
James Fenton
M. M. Sweeny
West Indiana House
Robert Adams
Pine Township
Cordelia Earhart
Dixonville
Squire M. B. Kline
E. J. Pearce
Rayne Township
Lizzie Ray
Washington Township
Thanksgiving Services by Indiana O U A M Councils
Indiana Council No 860 Jr O U A M to hold Thanksgiving services in the Lutheran church on Sabbath evening with Rev Lewis Hay delivering a special sermon to the order. Members will gather at the hall and enter the church as a group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Council
Lewis Hay
Hunters to Spend Two Weeks in Huntingdon County Camp
Messrs J N Stewart Delos Hetrick John Tinthoff R E Young all of this place and J E Fantk of Leechburg left Tuesday evening for Huntingdon county to hunt on Green Lee and Tussey mountains. Camp near McAlevy’s Fort post office about six miles away. They plan two weeks of deer and bear hunting. Messrs W T Wilson D W Simpson and Dick Hetrick join the group on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Stewart
Delos Hetrick
John Tinthoff
R. E. Young
J. E. Fantk
Leechburg
Huntingdon County
Green Lee
Tussey Mountains
McAlevy
Fort
W. T. Wilson
D. W. Simpson
Dick Hetrick
McMaine and Moorhead to Wed at Moorhead Home
Dr. S J McMaine of Leechburg will marry Miss Margaret Moorhead at her parents home on School Street in a ceremony limited to family and close friends. Rev J D Brownlee will officiate and the couple will depart that evening for Elizabeth, home of McMaine's parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. McMaine
Leechburg
Margaret Moorhead
J. C. Moorhead
School Street
J. D. Brownlee
Elizabeth
Bishaville's Ward inmate freed from Dixmont asylum case
W H Edwards of Blairsville, previously confined at Dixmont Insane Asylum at county expense, remains released after a period of confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Edwards
Blairsville
Dixmont Insane Asylum
Remarkable Two Deaths End Long Union of Douthitts
William H. Douthitt died of typhoid pneumonia followed within forty eight hours by his wife, Mrs. Douthitt, in Young township near Parkwood. They had lived with Mrs. Warner, attended West Union United Presbyterian, and were buried side by side in Greenwood cemetery after a shared illness and same hour onset. Mrs. Warner also contracted the disease but survived to mourn the couple’s loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Douthitt
Douthitt
West Union United Presbyterian Church
West Lebanon
Geenwood
Warner
Homer City
West Union United Presyterian Church
Noted Visits and Classroom News at Normal School
Mrs Malvina Riddle oversees sixty pupils in her department. Frank Love of Bolivar visited Normal friends over Sabbath. Miss Porter of Scottdale stayed with sister Miss Anna. Frank Carpenter of Bloomsburg visited Dr Waller. Mac Davis of Western Theological Seminary Allegheny visits his father Mr McLain Davis. Prof Chambers spent Sabbath at Pleasant Unity. wife to remain a week. Dr and Mrs Waller and Dr Schmucker attend Cambria County Teachers Institute at Ebensburg this Thu/Fri. Library gains include twenty five volumes of English history. Model school plans a Thanksgiving program 1:30 to 2:30 with readings recitations and songs for the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malvina Riddle
Frank Love
Bolivar
Miss Porter
Scottdale
Anna
Frank Carpenter
Bloomsburg
Waller
Mac Davis
Western Theological Seminary
Allegheny
McLain Davis
Chambers
Pleasant Unity
Schmucker
Cambria County Teachers’ Institute
Ebensburg
Model School
Thanksgiving Services At Lutheran Church
Union services are planned for Thanksgiving morning at 10 30 in the Lutheran church. Rev B B Henshey of the Baptist church will preach the sermon. A committee to receive contributions for the needy includes G W Gilbert James McGregor W R Hile P N Baker and D C Mack. A large audience is hoped for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Church
B. B. Henshey
The
Baptist Church
G. W. Gilbert
James McGregor
W. R. Hile
P. N. Baker
D. C. Mack
Armstrong town ship teachers hold local institute at Parkwood
Local school district teachers gathered Friday and Saturday at Parkwood school house for a community institute. J T Henry opened Saturday sessions with twelve pupils drill and discipline praised by attendees. Discussions covered school incentives and vocal music in common schools with many local participants. Prothonotary Elder Peeler and the South western Orchestra aided the event. next session set for Shelocta on December 14-15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong Township
Parkwood
J. T. Henry
Henry
Harry Black
Mattie Harbison
Messrs
J. C. White
W. B. Ray
A. B. McAdoo
Hallie Wachob
R. E. Russell
Thomas Anderson
Jos. White
A. S. Campbell
Elder Peeler
Clark Couch
Southwestern Orchestra
Shelocta
Viewers Meet to Inspect Roads in Multiple Townships
A group of appointed viewers including Simon Hughes J A Kinter and James Brickel met in Banks township to inspect Bear run road. D M Lewis D A Ritchey and J A Kinter viewed a road in South Mahoning from S Fisher’s to George Morrison’s farm. Bridge views were held in West Mahoning over Sugar Camp run at Big Mahoning creek mouth. Plum Creek bridge view near Five Points in Washington township scheduled for 10:00 am. Robert H Wilson R H Ling and Thos W Cramer to meet Friday at 1:00 pm to view a public road from Bolivar lane north end of John McLain’s lane near Burrell township line to near Jesse Reed’s Penrose road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Hughes
J. A. Kinter
James Brickel
Banks Township
Bear Run
Messrs
D. M. Lewis
D. A. Ritchey
South Mahoning Township
S. Fisher’s
George Morrison
West Mahoning Township
Sugar Camp Run
Big Mahoning Creek
Plum Creek
James Trusal
Pear Five Points
Washington Township
Robert H. Wilson
R. H. Ling
Thos. W. Cramer
Bolivar Lane
John McLain
Burrell Township
West Wheatfield
Jesse Reed
Penrose
P. E. Gilles pie Rivalry Ends With Heavier Pork
A months long contest between P. E. Gillespie and Mrs. Susan Strong over whose pig would weigh the most at butcher time ends with Mrs. Strong's pig dressing 221 pounds and Mr. Gillespie’s 202 pounds. The editor notes a 241 pound porker bought last week from J. C. Agey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. E. Gillespie
Susan Strong
Strongstown
E. R. Carney
McHenry Gibson Wed in Rayne Township Home
Mr Samuel McHenry of Rayne township wed Miss Clara M Gibson at her parents home in Washi township on Thursday at 11 00 Rev J T Gibson of Pittsburg officiated Dinner for 36 guests followed then a reception at Mrs Hannah McHenry s Rayne township home after the ceremony
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel McHenry
Rayne Township
Clara M. Gibson
Andrew McHenry
Washi Township
J. T. Gibson
Pittsburg
McHenry
Hannah McHenry
Jr. O U A M Thanksgiving Service Held in South Bend
West Lebanon Council Jr. O U A M attended a special Thanksgiving service at the Reform church in South Bend. Rev. Gumbert, pastor, delivered an earnest sermon urging the necessity of Christianity in government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Lebanon Council, Jr. O. U. A. M
Reform Church
South Bend
Gumbert
Rev W T Anderson Marries Miss Minnie C Parks in India
The ceremony took place in Sialkot India on Wednesday October 17. Rev W T Anderson formerly lived at Parkwood and has served in United Presbyterian mission work in India for several years. He is brother to Mrs W D Ray and Miss Amada Anderson of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Anderson
Minnie C. Parks
Sialkot
India
Mr. Anderson
Parkwood
United Presbyterian Mission Work
W.D. Ray
Amada Anderson
Mrs Nancy Keith Prostrated by Paralysis Near Martintown
Mrs Nancy Keith, staying with Adam Keith near Martintown, is severely afflicted with paralysis. She collapsed again on Wednesday for the third time, and concerns about her recovery are being felt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Keith
Adam Keith
Martintown
Blairsville Notes From The Enterprise Week
Local column records visits by Mr Moorhead of Blairsville Enterprise and Mr Berry with his daughter, noting friendly calls on Monday and Tuesday. The piece ends with a quirky aside about the Progress string remaining outside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorhead
Blairsville
Berry
Johnstown Tribune Upgraded to Column Quarto Format
The Johnstown Tribune transitions from eight-column folio to an eight-column per page quarto, reflecting prosperity. The paper notes continued support from readers and calls it among the best dailies in western Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnstown Tribune
Tribune
Bess
Pennsylvania
Big Porkers at Fair Show Win Huge Hogs
Mr Martin Johnston of White township bred a remarkable litter of white hogs in the dairy shed noted for their extraordinary weight of 2100 pounds at only nine months old. Local readers are amazed by this exceptional livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Johnston
White Township
Dentist Dr Harbison Retires From Shelcote Practice
Dr. R. E. Harbison, long practicing dentist at Shelcote Eldertom, relinquishes active duties and announces permanent retirement from his professional duties after decades of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Harbison
Shelcote Eldertom
Along the Danube Visit Through Vienna to Melk Abbey
Mr William J Gompers recounts a Europe tour ending in Melk on the Danube He notes Vienna sights and a helpful tram conductor The Danube winds past Melk Abbey then he reflects on money exchanges and American credit abroad The letter offers observational details on Vienna Melk Abbey and Austrian life during travel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Gompers
Europe
Vienna
Bellone
Franz Joseph
Melk
Danube
Weat
United States of America
United States
Havana
Vienma
Abbey of
Germany
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Hollman
M. E
Browning Club
Center Township Creamery
Mrs
7. L. Kier
Della Lytle
Bishaville’s Ward
Wm. H. Douthitt
Reynoldsville
the Danube
WM. J. Gompers
Salaburg
Mozart
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