Court verdicts and civil suit updates from a Pittsburgh docket
A dense court record recounts verdicts and settlements across cases in Pittsburgh and nearby counties. Key items include a verdict for a plaintiff in Warne vs Sotterland with damages awarded, a Bennett vs Litterer contract dispute. Os the Sylvanus larceny case, and a Vincent Tonkin settlement. Other entries note real estate, auditor reports, and adjournment dates, with cases spanning mechanics liens and mortgage issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craly
Tod
Vasatin
J. Co Ximple
Ravi Township
Setit
Caine Wealth
William Sotterland
Wester Penitesciary
Weine
Maiel
Shearer
Mari
Jean iPanl
Pandit
Peal
Diendant
Flaude
N.S. Bennett
Charles C. Litterer
Aini Ho A. Evans
Ao Tar Bank
Deieduut
Uaat
Walter Dorsha
Forsha
Bennett
Vlairsville
Matilda Sylvanus
Wee
Satuday
Vincent Tonkin
W. T. Miller
Kine
Martin Hung
John W Sutton
J. M. Guthrie
Eooc
John Cawell
Adi
Estarne
Indiana Chosen for Pittsburg Conference Next Year
The seventy second session of the Pittsburg conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church closed at Monongahela City on Monday night selecting Indiana as the site for the next year meeting. Pastor changes include M M Sweeny staying in place and J M Cogley moving to Mechanicsburg with other reassignment to Armagh Homer City and Bluerd ville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Methodist Espicopal Church
Monongahela
Local Ladder Firm Expands with New Machinery
The Beni Rung Ladder Company has completed a large addition to their buildings and added a shaper and sander to boost production. The expansion signals a strong business upturn and marks a notable growth phase for the firm. In social news, Mr and Mrs Sutton plan a Thursday evening reception in honor of Mr and Mrs Walter H Jackson, buried two weeks prior, with many invitations issued for a prominent social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Sutton
Walter H. Jackson
Churches Adjust Evening Services Time
Evening services in all churches start one half hour earlier. Beginning next Sabbath, Ian services will commence at 7 00 instead of 7 20.
Death in sleep as man falls from hotel window
Mr J C Chambers of Punxsutawney died in Pittsburgh when he walked from a fourth story window at the St James Hotel while sleepwalking. He was staying with Charles Wileman and, after admitting no memory of the fall, was said by witnesses to have wandered from the room in his sleep. An inquest returned an accidental death verdict, noting his sleepwalking habit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Chambers
Punxsutawney
Pittsburg
Chambers
St. James Hotel
Charles Wileman
Punxsatawney
Hileman
S. S. Leidy
Georgeville
S. 8. Shaffer
North Mahoning Township
Fire damages Farmers Bank building in basement
A fire was found in the Farmers bank building Tuesday morning about five. It started in the base and moved up through the private office door. Water from a hose quickly put out the blaze in the basement but joists near the gas meter were burned. A gas fitter was in the basement the day before. investigators suspect a small leak ignited by heated gas. Damages estimated under $100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Bank
Dragged Under Harrow Claims Child at Cherrytree Farm
In Cherrytree a father guiding oxen harrowed a field when his two to three year old son followed and was fatally injured. The harrow dragged over the body causing severe lacerations. The child died on arrival at home and was buried in Cherrytree on Sabbath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sebring
Cherrytree
Mr. Sebring
Paying the Costs. County To Pay Witnesses As Bill Is Finalized
Commissioners begin paying witnesses tied to the judicial bench fight. About 400 dollars paid so far while many claims await tax and dispute resolution. Attorneys Cunningham and Fisher approve the long bill, while subpoenas and mileage fees under new law draw scrutiny. Some subpoenaed witnesses not on stand and nonofficials may shield county funds until disputes are settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biz County
Cunningham
Fisher
New Church to Organize by Disciples in Town
The Disciples will organize a congregation this month and will use the German Lutheran church at Fifth and Water streets in the First ward. About 20 members reside here, with J R Stumpf a key promoter. Rev J S Cass will conduct meetings starting October 13, with Cass preaching next Sunday morning and evening. All invited to attend and Disciples urged to be present.
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Fifth and
Water Streets
First Ward
J. R. Stumpf
J. S. Cass
Cass
Purchase Line
G A R Inspections Schedule for Local Posts
Assistant Inspector at Large J M Marshall set inspection dates for G A R Posts across the county. Locations include Homer City Blairsville Mechanicsburg Cherrytree Sheloda Horton Richmond Cockport Strongstown Blacklick Mahon Center Saltsburg and Indiana Post to be checked in November by the Department Inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Marshall
Homer City
Blairsville
Mechanicsburg
Cherrytree
Sheloda
Horton
Richmond
Cockport
Strongstown
Blacklick
Mahon ‘Center
Saltsburg
Indiana Post
Wedding at Trade City Sees Lewis and Stear Wed
Mr John D Lewis son of John H Lewis Frostburg Jefferson county and Miss Lillie M Stear daughter of Mrs Margaret Stear Trade City were married at the bride’s mother home Wednesday evening. Rev C L Streamer officiated with Miss Lizzie Robinson Punxsutawney at the piano. Attendants were Enoch Stear and Katherine Neal. Refreshments and social merriment followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Lewis
John H. Lewis
Frostburg
Jefferson County
Lillie M. Stear
Margaret Stear
Trade City
C. L. Streamer
Lizzie Robinson
Punxsutawney
W C T A State Convention in Coatesville
The state convention of the Women's Christian Temperance Alliance of Pennsylvania will be held in Coatesville Chester county October 16 18. Mrs Porter of Maine and Mrs Alford of Massachusetts will attend with prominent local men taking part. Topics include temperance instruction in schools and local option with broad discussion. Local organizations are urged to attend. Mrs Sarah Hildebrand and Mrs Belinda Hoffman are elected delegates. Mrs Thomas Sutton and Mrs J H Russell are alternates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Christian Temperance Alliance of
Pennsylvania
Coatesville
Chester County
Porter
Maine
Alford
Massachusetts
Sarah Hildebrand
Belinda Hoffman
Thomas Sutton
J. H. Russell
Englishmen Trample American Flag at Hastings Bar
Town erupts after two Englishmen who recently arrived from abroad seize an American flag from the Park House porch, cast it to the floor in the barroom and trample it while cursing the country it represents. Several locals searched for them and would have punished the intruders as the flag was assaulted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park House
Hastings Tribune
Dedication Planned for Homer City Baptist Church
The new Baptist church at Homer City will be dedicated to divine service on Sabbath October 6 at 11 o clock a.m. Rev. A. J. Meek of Greensburg will preach the dedication sermon. Other ministers will participate. Preparatory services are set for Friday and Saturday evenings. Invites have been extended to other congregations to join in the dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Baptist Church
Homer City
A. J. Meek
Greensburg
False report on Wandby disappearance debunked
Last week rumors claimed the disappearance of H. C. Wandby of East Liverpool Ohio, formerly Kellysburg. The man has returned home, and local friends are glad the reports in daily papers and town press are untrue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Wandby
East Liverpool
Kellysburg
Sawmill Damaged by Fire in Blacklick Township
A spark from the engine stack set fire to sawdust at J. L. Orr’s sawmill on Joseph Repine’s farm in Blacklick township on Friday evening. The blaze spread to the machinery and carriage of the mill and caused further property damage.
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J. L. Orr
Joseph Repine
Blacklick Township
Dayton Fair Features Diverse Indiana Representation
At the Dayton Fair last week Indiana was well represented with several young participants including Mr. E. R. Coleman and Miss Margaret Anderson, Mr. T. A. Lucas and Miss Annie Harrison, J. A. Weamer with Miss Grace Sloan, M. H. Johnston and sister Malissa, Ewing Chasman and Miss Angie Hauxhurst, Wm. Hauxhurst and Miss Belle Pierce, and Messrs. 8. R. Galbreath Ian Guist and Charles Mabon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Dayton Fair
E. R. Coleman
Margaret Anderson
T. A. Lucas
Annie Harrison
J. A. Weamer
Grace Sloan
M. H. Johnston
Malissa
Ewing Chasman
Angie Hauxhurst
Wm. Hauxhurst
Belle Pierce
R. Galbreath
Ian Guist
Charles Mabon
Districts Open Monday Schools Burrell Green North Montgomery
The schools of Burrell Green and North Montgomery districts opened on Monday, beginning the new term with updated schedules and district-wide activities planned. The Green district also commenced classes, marking the start of the school year for students and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrell
Green
North Montgomery
Pension Granted to Local Veteran Harvey at Lant
Mr. George W. Harvey of this place received a ten dollar monthly pension that week through the agency of Frank Donahugh. Harvey served in Company D, 84th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. His claim had been rejected four times.
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George W. Harvey
Frank Donahugh
Harvey
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Taken Away by Sheriff Mack From Jail
Sheriff Mack took Wm. Southerland who has been sentenced to six years and was to be moved from the jail. The terse record notes the transfer action and the sentence as the only clearly readable details.
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Mack
Wm. Southerland
Indiana Baptist Conventions Open at Cookport
The Indiana Baptist Association Sunday School Convention met at Cookport and elected M T Davis president W T Price vice president J O De Laney secretary and J D Spicher treasurer. Sessions included debates on hindrances to growth and the role of the Sunday School in temperance and desecration. The annual gathering adjourned to Blairsville next September with strong attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Baptist Association
Cookport
M. T. Davis
Wintondale
W. T. Price
Utah
J. O. de Laney
Plumville
J. D. Spicher
Hillsdale
C. W. Teasdale
Blairsville
The
Cockport
J.C. DeLancy
B. B. Henshey
H. L. McCullough
P. N. Baker
Pennsylvania State Mission Society
Rev. Parker
Pennsylvania State Education Society
Elias Rowland
J. F. Barnes
F. Buterbaugh
Barto Beringinger
John McMillen
W. P. Kinter
E. W. Griffith
E. M. Ansley
W. S. Rowland
A. B. Runyan
W. P. Hile
Education Society
E. C. Parker
EF. M. Ansley
Publication Society
Jacob Booth
Missionary Society Convention at Shelocta
The semi annual convention of the ladies missionary society of the Conemaugh Presbytery United Presbyterian Church met in Shelocta. Devotions by Mrs. W H McMaster. Welcome by Miss Emma Carney with response by Mrs. Lydia Wachob. Addresses by W P McGarey and Lizzie Gilmour. Delegates elected: Mrs Kyle and Mrs Ferguson. Next spring session planned at the same location.
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Ladies’ Missionary Society of the
Conemaugh
W. P. McGarey
Ministry of Sympathy
Lizzie Gilmour
Kyle
Ferguson
Won Fame Already Washington-Jefferson Gridiron Triumph
Washington-Jefferson College opened the season with a victory on Saturday as John K. Brallier emerged as a favored little quarterback. The report lauds him as a skilled ball handler and relentless tackler who keeps in the push. A Washington furniture dealer offered a rocker to the top all round player, and Brallier won the chair for his clever play.
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Washington—Jefferson College
John K. Brallier
Brallier
Prn
Washington
School Teachers Buy Report Cards at Penny Price
Many school teachers called at the Progress office in the last week and secured the term report cards advertised. About a thousand are for sale, priced at a penny each, with every county teacher able to obtain them. Call or address Progress office, Indiana, Pa.
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Progress Office
Indiana
An Interesting Lecture by Rev Calvin A Haze D D Pastor
A brief notice describes an evening lecture by Rev Calvin A Haze at the Avenue church. The fragment mentions topics on moral or social issues and the gathering of attendees in the local venue. The readable lines indicate a church setting and a speaker from the community.
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Calvin A. Haze
Sores
Grim Reaper Claims W Bergman of Conemaugh
William Bergman of Conemaugh township died at 55 after a 13 year struggle with nervous prostration. Funeral services were at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church led by Dr. D J Irwin and Rev Jones. Survived by wife and nine children, including Frank of Derry and Mrs Kier of Blairsville, with four sons and two daughters at home.
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William Bergman
Conemaugh Township
Ebenezer Presbyterian Church
D. J. Irwin
Jones
Livermore Presbyterian Church
Frank
Derry
Robert Kier
Blairsville
George Compton
Clarksburg
Miss Abbie Beatty Dies at Philadelphia Street Home
Miss Abbie Beatty, about 18, died Tuesday morning at her Philadelphia street residence after four days with typhoid fever. A Presbyterian church member, she attended school Thursday before falling ill. Daughter of Mrs. Lavina Beatty, widow of Daniel Beatty, her funeral, led by Dr. Hall, will be this afternoon with interment at Oakland cemetery.
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Abbie Beatty
Philadelphia Street
Fourth Ward
Lavina Beatty
Daniel Beatty
Dr Augustus Dickie Dies Near Indianapolis
Dr Augustus Dickie formerly of West Wheatfield township died last week near Indianapolis while practicing medicine. Cause of death was consumption. His remains were shipped to New Florence and interred in Bethel United Presbyterian church graveyard at Clyde on Tuesday. Funeral services were held by Rev. R. E. Stewart at his brother E. E. Dickie’s Huff residence. He was also brother to Dr E. H. Dickie of Homer City.
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Augustus Dickie
West Wheatfield Township
Indianapolis
Ind
New Florence
Bethel United Presbyterian Church
Clyde
R. E. Stewart
E. E. Dickie
Huff
E. H. Dickie
Homer City
Death of Emma Stewart in South Mahoning Township
Emma Stewart aged 18 daughter of Mr and Mrs J R Stewart of South Mahoning township died Monday afternoon from inflammatory rheumatism after over two years of suffering. She belonged to Beracha United Presbyterian church. Funeral services will be held today by Rev D W Ewing with interment in the church graveyard.
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Emma Stewart
J. R. Stewart
South Mahoning Township
Beracha United Presbyterian Church
D. W. Ewing
Praveyard
Former Altoona Mayor James M Turner Dies at 60
James M Turner, formerly of this place and long a prominent citizen, died at his Altoona home on Monday at about 60 years of age. He held the office of mayor in Altoona and leaves a large circle of friends who regret the news.
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James M. Turner
Altoona
Turner
Woodward Boy Dies of Membranous Croup Near Strongstown
Woodward son of Mr and Mrs Benson Mardis of near Strongstown died Saturday from membranous croup aged about seven. The remains were interred in Pinedale cemetery on Monday.
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Woodward
Benson
Mardis
Strongstown
Pinedale
Kerrs' Little Genevieve Dies at One Year
Genevieve Kerr, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Kerr of near Strongstown, died Monday of last week at age 1 year 3 months and 23 days. The brief notice records a family loss from the Strongstown area with the infant’s exact age.
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Genevieve
George Kerr
Strongstown
A Jolly Day in Cherryhill Birthday Surprise
Friday in Cherryhill township a 72 year old man, Jacob P. Dick, found neighbors gathered at his farm after he was called from the corn field. About 300 guests arrived with baskets for a noon feast, then an organization formed with Jacob Carr as president and S. A. Smith as secretary. Gifts of two rockers were presented to Mr and Mrs Dick, donated by the children. Music followed and the hosts enjoyed the day, recalling his forgotten birthday.
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Jacob P. Dick
Cherryhill Township
Jacob Carr
S. A. Smith
G. W. Hood
Mr. Dick
Joseph Holsapple
Wm. Stephens
Chonyhill Townil
Main Township
Robert Mitchell
Real Estate Transfers Across Indiana and Banks Township
List of property reallocations with multiple names and prices including Jone tees to J Stiver 40 acres for 500, James Graham 48 acres to Sarah Gailey 1000, Henry Altman heirs lot 16 Jokes Sutton 5000, John W Batten to J Gath vie 3008, and other transfers in Indiana and Banks township with varied sums.
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Jone Tees J. Stiver
G. J. Lyke
Tome
Still in Gay Paris at the 1889 Exposition sites and sights
A travelogue through Paris highlights the Beis du Boulogne park the Victor Hugo square and the Trocadero Palace built for the 1878 Exposition. It describes the Eiffel Tower then the 1889 World's Fair, its height 84 feet, elevators to the summit, views over 135 miles, and notes Parisians’ initial criticism turning to admiration. It also mentions the Champs de Mars edge the 1869 Exposition, nearby remnants, and a visit to the Invalides tomb of Napoleon with its grand dome and interior features. The narrative contrasts architecture at the Exposition with Chicago’s White City and notes cavalry near the Hotel des Invalides.
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Beis du Boulogne
Victor Hugo
Europe
Asia
Africa
North America
South America
Australia
Seine
Fate Tis
Paris
Champs de Mars
Chicago
Madhenind
Cohen Pont Pula
Conaiale Breck
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M. FE
Mr. and
Mrs. Jackson
Indiana County
NEW Church
G. A. R. Inspections
W.C. T. A. State Convention
Dayton
the Baptists
Ladies’ Missionary Convention
Shelocta
the Grim Reaper
J. M. Turner
Genevieve Kerr
Cherryhill
Napoleon the Great
Palace du Luxebourg
Marshall Ney
Pantheon Notre Dame
France
Cathe
Dral
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