Big Damage Suit Involving Damaged Roads Hearing Held
A $10,000 damages claim for injuries from a fall due to bad road repairs was heard in a special court session. Judge Jonathan Reed presided as the case of Nicholas Hoffmann against White Township moved forward with many witnesses. Prior rulings included license transfer for the Indiana House and committee reports on new court indexes, while several suits were settled or awarded sums, including a $372.45 decision for a medical fees dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judee Reed
Indiana House
J. Wood Clark
Marrel
Jndesea
J. 2
Fyson
Minnie Adams
M. Adams
Medi Tal Services
Iron City Inure Up
Maintiff
Jona Weed
Jefferson County
Nicholas Hoffmann
White Township
Scott and
Eod
Cunningham & Fisher
J. 3
Banks
Hoffman
St. Miller Va
Brushvalley
North
Wao
Frazer
Mahoning Township
Amusing Well Accident and County News From Johntown
An early morning mishap left a ladder worker named Friday Brand trapped in a six foot well after a covering boards broke. He was rescued by neighbors, none hurt beyond a chill. Also, Johnstown Board of Trade proposes forming a new county with seat at Johnstown, drawing from Cambria Westmoreland Somerset and Indiana. Mr Ney Prothero of the Reserve Ambulance Corps is ordered to report in New York December 14, with possible deployment to Cuba or Porto Rico. Harry M. Stewart receives an extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brand
Board of Trade of
Johmstown
Johnsonn
Sct
Cambria
Westmoreland
Somerset
Indiana
Successuul
Johnstown
New York
Ney Prothero
Reserve Ambulance Corps
New York City
Cuba
Porto Rico
Harry M. Stewart
Sheep Damages Report From Last Week
Summary of issued orders for sheep damages during the past week includes Samuel W Wallace of West Wheatfield receiving 21 dollars, James A Mack of West Wheatfield 8 dollars, Jonathan Learn of Green 4 dollars 50, Mrs T Jacob of Blacklick township 13, and Daniel Oward of Blacklick 16 dollars 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel W. Wallace
West Wheatfield
James A. Mack
Jonathan Learn
Green
T. Jabou
Blacklick Township
Daniel Oward
Blacklick
Fine Lambe Ships 200 High Grade Lambs to Philadelphia
Bruce Wissinger a Washington township livestock dealer shipped on Monday 200 of the finest lambs seen here for some time to the Philadelphia market highlighting quality stock and local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Wissinger
Washington Township
Philadelphia
Baby Blessing Brightens Lockard Home on Church Street
Contractor E. M. Lockard welcomed a bouncing baby boy on Wednesday adding joy to his home on Church Street. The Page Three county brief notes the family’s good fortune and mentions Home Talent Shows as part of local happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Lockard
Church Street
Weddings of 4 Weeks Roberts Miller and More
The notice lists multiple marriages: Robert E. Roberts of Kansas City wed Miss Maria Miller on November 14 at the bride’s home. J G Mauk of Canoe township wed Leora P Work of East Mahoning township at Mrs Elizabeth Sheesley’s residence. B B Fleming wed Ida McGahey at the bride’s parents’ home. Robert E Rodgers of Homestead wed Sadie E Bowers in First ward office. George W Ray wed Sadie Hicks at Blairsville parsonage. David G Evans of Bomer City wed Alice M Jart in White township. S R Prick of Parkwood wed Mary Frick of South end. all ceremonies performed by local ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts Miller
H. H. Roberts
Kansas City
W. J. Roberts
Pine Fists
Maria Miller
Roberts
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Texas
Flemeing-Mcgahey
Br. B. B. Fleming
Misa Ida McGahey
Armstrong Township
W. J. Wilson
Hongers-Howers
Robert E. Rodgers
Homestead
Sadie E. Bowers
Cherryhill
Squire M. B. Eline
First Ward
Landlord Change at Tadiana House In Indiana County
James St Clair becomes new landlord of the Tadiana House after a transfer of the Tquor license granted by Judge White. Longtime host Joseph Clements retires and will live with his mother on North Sixth Street. he remains with Indiana County Gas Company for now. Ira Myers, longtime manager, also retires from the hotel business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James St.Clair
Tadiana
Punxsutawaey Andiet
Edinburg
Elk City
Clarion County
Ira Myers
Fifty Years Together Celebration Notice
Mr and Mrs B S Thompson of North Seventh street receive an invitation to attend the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Roger Van Horn at their Honeywood Evanston Park Kansas City Missouri next Friday. Former residents of this county, they are noted by friends here and in the east as well. Also noted are livestock consignments: Thomas and Wissinger 200 pigs to Schwenksville 210 pigs to Pottstown 200 sheep to Philadelphia. P Riddle 16 cattle 1 calf 150 pigs 16 sheep to West Point Pa. Ezra Hoover 12 cattle 3 calves and 75 pigs to Barto Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.S. Thompson
North Seventh Str
Roger van Horn
Honeywrood
Evanston Park
Kansas City
van Horn
Thomas& Wissinger
Schwenksville
Pottstown
Philadelphia
P. Riddle
West Point
Ezra Hoover
Barto
Movement Started at Board of Trade Meeting
A committee was appointed at a Thursday board of trade meeting in the Court House to devise funds to pay off the fir debt. The committee plans to report at a next Thursday evening gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Court House
Will Defy Winter to Finish Allegheny & Western Rail Line
The Allegheny & Western railroad will push completion through the county despite winter conditions. Track is laid to the Loop in West Mahoning and trains run near Fordham to North Point. Two giant bridges at the Loop and Good’s mill delay western-end work, with the Loop bridge 65 feet high and 1500 feet long and Good’s mill bridge 165 feet high, both for double tracks and likely finished by spring. North Point will host a station and a 2,000,000 barrel reservoir will supply engines. Estimated traffic reaches 40 trains daily next summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allegheny & Western Railroad
West Mahoning Township
Fordham
North Point
Loop
Good’s Mill
Big Mahoning Creek
Ton
Pittsburg & Eastern Railroad
Little Mahoning
Yellow Creek
Socials and Entertainments Highlight Local Week
Miss Edna Hollister on Sixth street hosts friends Monday. Mr and Mrs Frank Keener plan gatherings Wednesday and Thursday with cards. Mrs B H Lichteberger and Misses Mary and Lottie Clark host tea Thursday. A T Moorhead hosts Sabbath school teachers Friday. Cosmopolitan Club to hold annual banquet December 8 with Royal Italian orchestra from Pittsburg. committee includes Scott Keener Hastings Moorhead and Lichteberger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Hollister
Sixth Street
Frank Keener
B. H. Lichteberger
Mary
Lottie Clark
Clark
A. T. Moorhead
First United Presbyterian Church
West Chestnut Street
Cosmopolitan Club
John A. Scott
John S. Hastings
D. L. Moorhead
Royal Italian Orchestra
Pittsburg
Mysterious Fire Destroys Conemaugh Bridge On Saturday
A wooden bridge over Altman’s Run in Conemaugh township burned Saturday afternoon. The fire’s origin is undetermined but likely accidental. The 107 foot long old bridge was beyond saving. County commissioners visited the site yesterday. An iron replacement will be built on the same site.
Bees Stolen in Buffington Township Recovered After Payment
Thieves stole two drams of bees from John Auker in Buffington township last week. They were detected and the honey was returned. An arrest was avoided as the thieves paid for the bees which were killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Auker
Buffington Township
Parkwood School Names Interim Teacher Mr Joseph White
Crete resident Joseph C White has been elected to finish the term at Parkwood School after the resignation of H E Williamson. White assumed charge of the school on Monday to continue instruction and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph C. White
Crete
Parkwood School
H. E. Williamson
White
Rabbits Have Troubles Too in Jacksonville Hunt
Hunters Mesars H. H. Weeden and H. P. Thompson of Pittsburg chased game near Jacksonville on Thursday. They killed a rabbit that was notably poor in flesh and found a tape worm in its stomach measuring two feet ten inches.
Anderson Schoolhouse Festival in Young Township
A festival will be held at the Anderson schoolhouse in Young township next Fei day evening. Oysters chicken pies fruits and nuts will be served. Proceeds go to buying a bell for the school house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Young Township
Ambitious Armagh merchants sell general store
Messrs J C and R A Tombs merchants at Armagh have sold their store of general merchandise to Samuel Hess Rushyl alley township who will open a general store at Mechanicaborg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
J. C
R. A. Tomb
Armagh
Samuel Hess
Rushyalley Township
Mechanicaborg
Harness maker Godfrey Marshall honored on shop window
Downtown harness manufacturer Mr. Godfrey Marshall has his name artistically painted on the large plate glass window of his storeroom, a visible display of proprietorship and pride in his trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godfrey Marshall
Shaffer School Box Social Funds Bell for Schoolhouse
Miss Billie Bush of Shaffer school in North Mahoning township organized a Thanksgiving box social. Receipts totaled 25.02 dollars and will be used to purchase a bell for the schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaffer
Billie Bush
North Mahoning Township
Processful Institute Meeting at Shields School House
The institute gathered at Shields school house, Rayne township, on Friday with fourteen teachers two directors and a crowd of local citizens in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocessful Institute
Shields School House
Rayne Township
Students Veto Hazing At Penn State College
At a recent meeting of multiple classes at Pennsylvania State College the group decided unanimously to discontinue all hazing activities moving forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania State College
Obituary notices from Wilmore and nearby towns
George D. Pringle aged 63 constable of Fourth ward died near Portage while walking to Bens Creek believed struck by Chicago Limited. Survived by wife and two children. service plans by David Pringle and daughter Maud. George W. Kelly former Strongstown resident died at Dixmont Insane Asylum aged 61 after month long illness. Lived in Johnstown, employed by Cambria Iron, veteran. survived by wife and children. Christopher Boreland of White township died at home aged 87 after seven weeks Illness. funeral in Oakland cemetery. James J. Duncan of Buffington township died near Dilltown aged about 75. funeral at Blacklick Furnace graveyard. Survived by wife, children and sister. Duncan was M E church member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Pringle
David Pringle
Fourth Ward
Portage
Wilmore
Bens Creek
Chicago Limited
South Mahoning Township
Maud
GeoRge W. Kelly
Strongstown
Dixmont Insane Asylum
Johnstown
Cambria Iron Company
John E
Thomas H
Charles A
Maggie E
Moss M
Christopher Boreland
White Township
William Boreland
Gilpin McHenry
Mary A
Presbyterian Church
David Hall
Oakland Cemetery
James J. Duncan
Buffington Township
Dilltown
Watson Duncan
Illinois
Sarah Stewart
Iowa
Thomas
Filmore
Maggie
Lizzie
Laughlin McFeaters
Blacklick Furnace
Benjamin Marshall
Town
Duncan
M. E. Church
Obituaries Recall Cornelius Ryan and Miss Lucette Gibson
Cornelius Ryan of Huff died at 72 after leg amputation at Derry roundhouse, funeral in Huff Lutheran church with burial at Cramer. Miss Lucette Gibson died suddenly at 50, apoplexy, funeral at Rich Hill church in Cherryhill township with burial in church cemetery. she was a devout M E church member.
Death of Mr. Lewis Hitzenrater in Jefferson County
Mr Lewis Hitzenrater aged 53 died at his home in Young township Jefferson county on Saturday morning He moved from the county last spring He is survived by his wife and several children Funeral services were held at Pine church Canoe township Monday forenoon led by Rev Martin Interment followed in the church cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Ryan
Corneling Ryan
Huff
Westmoreland Hospital
Greensbug
Roundhouse
Derry
Beal
William
Bert Ryan
Frank Ryan
Penn Run
Cramer
Lewis Hitzenrater
Canoe Township
This County
Young Township
Jefferson County
Pine Church
Martin
Marchand
Mrs. Jacob Kuckenboard Sr Dies in Buffington Township
Mrs. Jacob Kuckenboard Sr of Buffington township died Saturday after a lingering illness. Survived by husband Jacob and children John Buffington George Johnstown Joseph Bolivar Lizzie Bowers New Florence Augustus Heshbon Albert Edwandi and Harry at home. Interment at Buffington Monday. Member of Blacklick M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Kuckenboard
Buffington Township
John
George
Johnstown
Joseph
Bolivar
Lizzie Bowers
New Florence
Augustus
Heshbon
Albert
Edwandi
Harry
Buffington
Blacklick M. E. Church
Death of Marion Center Resident Margaret Lowmaster
Mrs. Margaret Lowmaster, 81, longtime Marion Center resident, died Thursday of general debility. She lived with her son W. D. Lowmaster and was a longtime member of the M. E. church. Funeral services were held Friday afternoon with interment in Marion Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Lowmaster
Marion Center
W. D. Lowmaster
M. E. Church
Noah Fry dies at 70 in Homer City details
Noah Fry longtime Homer City resident died Monday at 8 am at his daughter Mrs Peter Clawson's home. He lived 70 years and suffered paralysis four years. Interment is planned today at the Lutheran cemetery near Mechanicsburg. His wife preceded him nine years, leaving six daughters and two sons living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roah Fry
Noah Fry
Homer City
Peter Clawson
Mechanicsburg
Local Obituaries Of J J Williams Miles Swartz Rankin And Lance
J J Williams former resident dies at his son’s home in Punxsutawney aged 88 with three children surviving. Miles Swartz of Huff dies at 65 with wife and one child. funeral at M E church and Bakers Furnace graveyard. Albert Rankin formerly of Allegheny City dies at parents’ home Center township from consumption aged about 40. interment in Allegheny. Mrs John Lance of near North Point dies of consumption aged about 35. husband and three children survive. interment at Lance graveyard nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Rankin
Allegheny City
Nicholas Rankin
Center Township
Allegheny
John Lance
North Point
Lance
Infant of Frank McCall Dies of Diphtheria
An infant child from Hortons, son of Frank McCall, died Wednesday due to diphtheria. A daughter in the same family is ill with the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McCall
Hortons
Christian Endeavor Convention Gathers at Rochester Mills
A district Christian Endeavor Society convention met at Rochester Mills, Friday afternoon and evening. Morning sessions featured praise, a discussion on youth as the church’s future, with brief talks by McCallister Moore Given and Devor. Afternoon addressed inviting chatter, led by Doty and McCallister. Evening opened with prayer, topic on workers and fighters, followed by Ethel’s suggestions, a question box, singing, and Mizpah benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society
Rochester Mills
John McCallister
Hioma Moore
James Given
Devor
R. ©. Doty
Noble
George Ethel
Timber sale closes A W Patchin estate deal
Executors of A W Patchin estate sell all Susquehanna river timber in Clearfield county to Bow man Foresman Lumber Co of Williamsport for 165 000. Logs in the river go to Elias Deemer for 10 000 and square timber in the Delaware river at Camden N J to John N Ake and John H Patchin for 26 000. The 1 700 acre Burnside township tract must be removed within five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Patchin
Susquehanna River
Clearfield County
Bowman Foresman Lumber Company
Williamsport
Indiana
Cambria
Elias Deemer
Delaware River
Camden
N. J
John N. Ake
John H. Patchin
Burnside Township
Shakespeare Club Entertains Ingleside Guests at Odd Fellows Hall
The Shakespeare club hosted 125 guests including Ms Sutton and wife and Mr Hammers and wife at Odd Fellows Hall on Friday. Mr Francis Labadie and wife performed Shakespearean and other literary impersonations before refreshments closed the evening. Both clubs study Spanish history this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespeare Club
Ingleside
Odd Fellows Hall
Messrs
Thomas Sutton
A. M. Hammers
A. M. Jack
Francis Labadie
Shakespeare
Shakespeare and
Ingleside Clubs
Maniac Prisoner Starts Fire in Brushvalley Jail
Policeman Malcolm arrested George Stevs of Brushvalley township on Saturday for drunkenness and jailed him. Behind bars he acted like a maniac, setting fire to his bed and nearly suffocating from smoke. Sheriff Neal interrupted the blaze as the prisoner tried to flood the cell with water, and he was handcuffed to be quieted. On Monday Burgess Smith imposed a fire penalty, which was paid and the prisoner was re-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm
George Stevs
Brushvalley Township
Neal
Burgess Smith
Out of the Schoolroom Resignations Reported for Illness
Mr RB G Johnston, a Mc Kisson school teacher in Young township, resigns Tuesday due to nervous prostration. Misa Hallie Gorman of Smithport school resigns last week from illness, with threat of diphtheria. Plus note on Home Talent Shows and county views on Page Three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RB. G. Johnston
McKisson School
Young Township
Misa Hallie Gorman
Smithport
Spain accepts US peace terms in 20 million ceded territories
At Paris peace talks Spain unconditionally agrees to relinquish Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippine islands and accepts US 20 million payment. The note notes a brief 300 word document and a next meeting set for Wednesday to finalize treaty articles while debt of Cuba remains unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Porto Rico
Guam
Philippines
United States
Spain
Peace Commission
Paris
Philippine Islands
Sulu
Caroline
Senor Montero Rios
Ferguson
U. S
Real Estate Transfers of Various Lots and Acres
Real estate transfers list multiple parcels with buyers and sellers across West Mahoning Conemaugh Arn strong Newville White Center Indiana Grant and South Mahoning townships. Amounts range from 2.50 to 1930 dollars detailing transfers to individuals including Sarah Stear Martha Gordon Kate McFeaters and Jennie Hoover, plus transfers to school boards and county commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Stear
West Mahoning
Sarah Stear
J. A. Neal
Conemaugh Township
Thomas B. Smith
A. C. Harmon Et al
Arnstrong
Martha J. Gordon
Fannie Barratt
West Mahoning Township
School Board
John 8. Fleming
Newville
Kate McFeaters
Geo. W. Lemmon
South Mahoning
Hannah B. Lemmon
George W. Simpson Et al
White Township
John St. Simpson
Albretta George
Center Township
Jennie Hoover
D. A. Lukehart
Indiana County Commissioners
Indisus County
J. T. Hood
John
Rosa
Thad C. Work
Latrobe man shoots cousin during rabbit hunt
Harry Rager of Latrobe and his cousin Thomas Rager a railroad worker from Conemaugh hunted in Blacklick township. A pursuing rabbit led to Harry firing hitting Thomas in the face with five pellets. The right eye sustained the most serious injury. Thomas was taken to Johnstown for hospital treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Rager
Latrobe
Thomas Rager
Conemaugh
Blacklick Township
Johnstown
Will Filed for Indiana Estate of Irvin McFarland
The will of the late Irvin McFarland of Indiana was filed in the register's office on Saturday. It directs the executor to sell all property both personal and real estate with sale proceeds divided equally between his wife and children Carrie E., Clara A., Nannie J. and Ida. His widow Mrs. Sarah A. McFarland and James McGregor are named administrators c. t. a. of the estate. The will is dated July 22, 1880.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin McFarland
Indiana
Register
Carrie E
Clara A
Nannie J
Ida
Sarah A. McFarland
James’ McGregor
Humane Agent Thompson Targets Abusers of Horses
A report to Humane Agent Thompson this week shows the other extreme as mail carrier Baird travels from Clarksburg to Indiana and back on Friday on foot due to his horse's lameness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Baird
Clarksburg
Indiana
Soldiers Feast at Erie Soldiers' Home Thanks giving
Mr. Harry Coleman, once of this place and now an inmate at the Erie soldiers home, reports that 400 residents were served an old fashioned New England Thanksgiving dinner. Captain Robinson and Dennis McSweeny, both former county residents, also reside there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Coleman
Erie
Captain Robinson
Dennis McSweeny
Petar Stiles Pays Fine for Animal Cruelty Charge
Petar Stiles of this place and contractor of several star mail routes pled guilty to cruelty to animals charged by Humane Agent Thompson. He paid a fine of ten dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petar Stiles
Star Mail
Squire
M. B. Kline
Thompson
Northwood Glass Company Receives Large Payment and England Order
The Northwood Glass Company reported a semi monthly payment on Saturday totaling 4750 dollars and a notable order from England for a large quantity of its popular ware received last week. The combined news reflects strong demand and steady cash flow for the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwood Glass Company
England
New Location for Telegraph Operator Mr Clark McKalip
Salina telegraph operator Clark McKalip has been moved to Fort Pitt along the Pittsburg and Bessemer road, marking a relocation of duties and posting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark McKalip
Salina
Fort Pury
Pittsburg
Bessemer Road
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lprickon
Parkwood
E. Mise Mary Frick
Southed
J. Day Brownlee
Marnage
David G. Evans
Alice M. Barhar
Blairsville
Geo
Reaale
E. Rogers
Penn Bun I. J
Allegeny & Western
Pittsburg & Eastern
Societs*s
Sphere
Lucette Gibson
Hiram Gibson
Cherryhill Township
Rich Hill
Fero
Mrs
Jacob Buckenboard
J.J. Williams
J. J. Williams
Punxsutawney
J. L. Orr
West Philadelphia Street
Panxautawney
Milis Swartz
Miles Swartz
M. E
Bakers Furnace
District Convention of the
Patchin
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