Trials Fill Civil List and Penitentiary Sentence
Court spent last week hearing civil cases with many adjourned to October 28 after a lengthy term. Dr W F Barkley and Harvey D Fitzhons failed to agree, several interpleader matters were resolved with awards to Forsha and Askins, and Elmer Cruikshank received a 15 month penitentiary sentence for aggravated assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Barkley
Harvey D. Fitzhons
Geo. A. Freeman
Annie Freeman
Lee
Ada Allen
R. Einstein
Harry Harkcom
Scott Forsha
D. Ferguson
Harry Lintner
Mary Askins
Sherman Smith
Thes
Askins
C. D. Ferguson
Harry McCreary
John S. Miller
Isaac K. Miller
W. M. Buterbaugh
Philip Buffier
Ellis Stiffler
Jno. W
Western
Two Dwellings Burned in New Florence Fire
A fire at 2 30 am destroyed the Harry Matthews residence in New Florence, with Matthews escaping through a window after waking to smoke. His dog barked to alert him. Household goods were insured for 1 000 dollars. Adjacent Hugh Kells home burned but goods recovered. Both houses owned by Mrs. Thomas J. Mabon of West Wheatfield township, valued at 4 000 dollars and mortgaged 1 900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Matthews
New Florence
Hugh Kells
Thomas J. Mabon
West Wheatfield Township
WILL ENLARGE STOREROOM AND BUILD EXTENSION
J M Stewart Co hardware merchants will buy Church Street property for 6000 and enlarge their storeroom on Philadelphia Street with a two story brick addition extending back 112 feet The rear property will be used as ware room and the project is slated for next spring A double wedding occurred at Rev W J Wilsons residence on Oakland Avenue with brides Miss Ruth A Allison and Miss Margaret Allison daughters of Harvey Allison East Mahoning Township and grooms Chil R Laughlin Marion Center and Clark D Peddicord Indiana respectively
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Stewart & Co
Philadelphia Street
Church Street
W. H. Johnston
W. J. Wilson
Oakland Avenue
Chil. R. Laughlin
Marion Center
Margaret Allison
Clark D. Peddicord
Rusha A. Allison
Harvey Allison
East Mahoning Township
Indiana
New Officers Elected for Palladium Lodge No 346
Palladium Lodge No 346 LO O F elected officers for the coming six months and will install next Monday evening. Noble Grand D W Simpson, vice grand W Edward Smith, relief committee member Charles Huey. G W Earl chosen as representative to the Grand Lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palladium Lodge
LO. O. F
Noble
D. W. Simpson
W. Edward Smith
Charles Huey
G. W. Earl
Grand Lodge
West Indiana House to Add Third Story and Bedrooms
The West Indiana House will gain a third story adding 16 bedrooms for a total of 27. The expansion signals growing patronage at the popular lodging spot. Sheriff B F May of Greensburg visited town on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Indiana House
Homer City Captures Banner at County W C F U Meet
The closing sessions of the Women's Christian Temperance Union of Indiana county at Homer City featured enthusiastic reports and officers re elected. Eva G Thompson was chosen president and Mary Berry corre sponding secretary as Elders Ridge earned next year’s convention site. The Indiana union now has 200 members in eight unions and will send four delegates to the state convention in New Castle on October 18. Homer City saw the largest membership gain and received the county banner from M A Bodenhammar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Indiana County
Homer City
Theresa Hamilton
Heshbon
Eva G. Thompson
Town
Mary Berry
Elders Ridge
New Castle
Pauline Carney
Indiana Union
Mary Remaley
Torrence
Blairsville
McMinn
Jennie Mitchell
McKinley
Homer City Union
M. A. Bodenhammer
Fulmer Steffy Weddings Tie Pittsburg Couple
James Fulmer of Pittsburg and Mary Catherine Steffy daughter of Ephraim Steffy near Ambrose wed at the bride’s parents home on Wednesday night. Forty guests attended as Rev. E P Foresman officiated. celebrations included a supper and generous gifts with the couple proceeding to Pittsburg for housekeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Steffy
Margaret Koozer
Kenlysburg
Fulmer
Garbleton
Kerr and McCormick Tie The Knot At Nineveh Home
Edward A Kerr of Nineveh and Dora A McCormick daughter of James and Mrs McCormick of East Wheatfield were wed at the bride's parents home by Rev H S McCutcheon. The couple will establish a household in Nineveh with Kerr in the local hardware business. Emma G Rob inson and Fred Septer, both of near Bolivar, married Thursday evening at the Robinson home with Rev Garland conducting the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Kerr
Nineveh
Dora A. McCormick
James McCormick
East Wheatfield Township
H. S. McCutcheon
Kerr
Bride
Andrew Kerr
Septer-Robinson
Fred Septer
Misa Emma G. Robinson
Near
Bolivar
Peter Robinson
Garland
New Florence
McKinley Will Read For Mrs McKinley In Canton
Secretary Cortelyou assists Mrs McKinley in filing the will estate details read aloud. Judge Day and Cortelyou named administrators with widow receiving most of the estate and $1000 yearly to McKinley’s mother. Will dated October 22, 1897 and estate value about $250,000 including $67,000 life insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortelyou
Canton
McKinley
Winnigan's a Ball at Library Hall Tuesday October 8
One of the best known comedies will be presented at Library Hall next week. Winnigan's a Ball is the title and the piece has been rewritten this season with full of fun and latent hits. During the action, several specialties are introduced by Moran and Murphy. Se are now on ease at Hall's book store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
Winnigan
Moran and Murphy
Hall
Sawmill Hand Injured Near New Florence
Joseph St Clair of New Florence was struck on the right leg by a timber at the Pershing and Harrell sawmill last week, fracturing both bones below the knee and sustaining a serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pershing & Harrell
New Florence
Joseph St. Clair
Cherryhill Farm Sold to James H Clawson
Mr. Wm. C. Clawson of Belsano sold his Cherryhill township farm to James H Clawson. Sheriff D. E. Thompson and conductor Newton Kelly are drawn as jurors for the U S District Court session in Pittsburg. A. L. Gilbert of town was a Johnstown visitor this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherryhill Farm
Wm. C. Clawson
Belsano
Hison
Harvey
Mr. Clawson
Cherryhill
James H Clawson
Hich Court
D. E. Thompson
Newton Kelly
United States District Court
Pittsburg
A. L. Gilbert
Johnes
Rumor of big coal sale denied in Cambria county county
A report claimed Thomas Barnes sold his mines and territory at Barnesboro and elsewhere, but the sale proved false. Barnes did sell a half interest in Cambria county coal lands to John Tucker Murdock and Mrs. Alfred Tucker for 93577.78, excluding his major plants or Barnsboro real estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Barnes
Barnesboro
Cambria County
Indiana
Barnes
Susquehanna Township
Barnsboro
Green and Pine Townships
John Tucker Murdock
Alfred Tucker
Rochester & Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway Company
Real Estate Transfers List From Western Pennsylvania
Transfers involve Edward Milliken to James Kerr for 54 acres in West Wheatfield at 1090 dollars and many similar deeds across Blairsville Armstrong White Indiana and other townships detailing parcels, coal rights, and railroad company dealings with prices from 40 to 6480 dollars. Notable parties include Adrian Iselin and Lackawanna Coal & Coke Co. with multiple acres and coal rights exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Milliken
West Wheatfield
James Kerr
John J. Potts
Washington
John F. Rankin
Walter Forsha
Blairsville
Wilbur P. Graff
Matilda Steffy
Grant
Harvey Reithmiller
Wm. D. Biglet
Rossiter
Martin R. Haines
Mary J. Ranson
Blair
Adrian Iselin
George W. McHenry
White
James W. Kern
East Wheatfield
Lackawanna Coal &Coke Co
J. A. Engle
S. M.mchenry
Jeremiah Stake
Et al
H. O. Williams
Robert Clawson
Cherryhill
Wm. C. Clawson
O Rebecca J. Millen
Homer City
Juliet Wissinger
Catherine Brown
John J. Long
T. &. Gleason
Indiana
A. W. Mabon
Blacklick Land Improvement Company
Blacklick
Ebenaburg & Blacklick Railroad Company
Samuel F.brown
D. A. Brown
Thomas Simpson
Robert Allison
New Quarries Opened Boost Garfield Fire Clay Supply
Garfield Fire Clay Company expands to South Fork quarries with superior, hard clay. A railroad across the Conemaugh river is under construction to access the mines. South Fork quarries will supply most clay for brick and products, overseen by Thomas J. Robinson. Shipping notices list livestock and destinations to Doylestown, West Philadelphia, and Linfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield Fire Clay Company
Garfield
South Fork
Conemaugh River
Bolivar
Garfield Company
Thomas J. Robinson
Cattle Hit by Train in Huff County
A herd of cattle owned by Harry Mack, Joseph Mack, and G A Eisman of Pittsburg was struck by a West Penn train at Huff on Sunday. Three cattle died, the rest injured. A new post office named Rexis opens in Buffington near Vintondale. Mrs B Taylor of Blairsville visited relatives in town. A pension of eight dollars monthly was granted to William H Dickie of Blacklick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry and
Joseph Mack
G. A. Eisman
Pittsburg
West Penn
Huff
Rexis
Buffington Township
Vintondale
B. Taylor
Blairsville
William H. Dickie
Blacklick
Borough Sewer Plan Put to Vote in November Election
The town council approved an amended sewer ordinance and will submit the plan to voters on November 5. A main sewer along town runs will connect to a disposal tank south of town, estimated at $25,000. Borough cannot bond beyond seven percent valuation. property owners must bear costs for lateral sewers if petitions are filed.
Czolgosz To Die This Month In Electric Chair
Leon F. Czolgosz, the assassin of President McKinley, will be executed in Auburn New York during the week starting October 28. The jury verdict for murder in the first degree was returned after brief deliberation in Buffalo. He expressed remorse and asked the jailer to inform his family he regretted the bad name left them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon F. Czolgosz
McKinley
New York
Buffalo
N. Y
Auburn
Sssssein
Social functions at Breegedale honor Elkins with 150 guests
Breegedale the home of Attorney General and Mrs John P Elkin hosted a premier Indiana social gathering Friday night with about 150 guests from as far as West Chester Scranton and Mercer assisting in the reception Mr and Mrs Thomas Sutton and son Edward will entertain Friday evening for the newlyweds Attorney and Mrs David Blair Invitations and card parties were also noted as part of the social week.
Widow sues railroad for damages in presiding Pittsburg case
Mrs. Margaret Kinter widow of Lester Kinter sues the Pennsylvania Railroad Company for 25000 dollars claiming loss of life in Pittsburg while her husband worked on railroad tracks. The suit is set for trial this week in Pittsburg courts. A nearby school building connected to the Industrial Home for Girls in Third ward suffered a minor fire damage originating beneath and spreading up the wall before extinguished. Prof Schmucker of Bloomsburg State Normal School writes illustrated bird and flower pieces for the Ladies Home Journal debuting this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Kinter
Lester Kinter
Rayne Township
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pittsburg
Third Ward
Death of James St. Clair Sr in West Wheatfield Township
James St. Clair Sr aged about 75 died Friday after a stroke while going to his bedroom and falling on stairs. He was a lifelong West Wheatfield resident, survived by several children and a wife who died six years ago. He was a Germany M. E. church member. funeral held Sabbath at his home with Rev. Garland officiating and burial at Germany Lutheran church cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James ST. Clair
West Wheatfield Township
Mia
Amanda Cunningham
Duaneane
Wesley Asking
Pine Flats
Joseph J. St. Clair
New Florence
James Duncan
Johnstown
John F. St. Clair
Bolivar Schoola
Maggie Williams
Germany M. E. Church
Garland
Germany Lutheran Church
Mrs W R Armour 34 Dies After Ill Health
Mrs W R Armour of Bolivar died at West Penn hospital Pittsburg at 3 30 am Wednesday age 34 years 11 months 27 days after three operations. Survived by husband a son and a daughter. Charter member of Bolivar United Presbyterian Church active in church work. Funeral Friday in Bolivar M E Church conducted by Rev D S Tinker with Rev S M Black Rev J S Hill and Rev J J Davis assisting. Interment in United Presbyterian Cemetery at West Fairfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ats. W. RB. Armour
W. R. Armour
Bolivar
West Penn Hospital
Pittsburg
Bolivar United Presbyterian Church
Bolivar M. E
D. 5
Tinker
S. M. Black
New Florence
J. 8. Hill
Latrobe
J. J. Davis
United Presbyterian Cemetery
Weat Fairfield
Obituary of Mrs J B Henderson Bolivar Pa
ik S J B Henderson Mrs J B Henderson of Bolivar died September 11 after a lingering illness aged 45 years 9 months and 9 days She united with Bolivar M E church and was faithful in service Survived by husband and two sons Funeral services were led by Rev W P Warner with assistants Revs Davis and Tinker Interment at West Fairfield cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ik S
W. P. Warner
Bealsville
Davis
Tinker
West Fairfield
Death of Blairsville man Mr John W Baker
John W Baker of Blairsville died Monday evening at 5 o clock from creeping paralysis. He was 61 and had poor health since July, living previously in Center township. Survived by wife and two sons Harry and Roy. He joined Bethel Presbyterian church in youth. Funeral at his home this afternoon at 2 led by Rev Douds with Rev Crisawell assisting. Remains to be brought on the noon train tomorrow for Oakland cemetery burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Baker
Blairsville
Baker
Center Township
Harry
Roy
Bethel Presbyterian Church
Jacksonville
Douds
Crisawell
Oakland Cemetery
Obituary notices from Montgomery and Jefferson counties
Peter Spicher of Montgomery township dies at home aged about 75 after brief illness. Survived by wife and six children Squire J D Spicher Daniel Spicher Adam King Mrs Jesse Barkey Mrs Miles Seger Lewis Spicher. Interment at East Mahoning Baptist church Purchase Line. Mrs John C Stear of North Point dies at about 55 after paralysis. Survived by husband and two children Mrs John Lemison Monroe Stear. Funeral held and burial at Zion church cemetery Porter township Jefferson county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Spicher
Montgomery Township
Squire J. D. Spicher
Daniel Spicher
Hillsdale
Adam King
Jesse Barkey
Grant Township
Miles Seger
Banks Township
Lewis Spicher
East Mahoning Baptist Church
Purchase Line
John
Local Obituaries and Stallion News from Homer City Area
Mr William Buchanan of Center township died at McKeesport aged 78. Veteran of Civil War, survived by wife and six children with interment in McKeesport. Mrs D C Stewart of Pittsburg died at 36, daughter of J Harvey Peeler, to be interred at Blakeville. Infant son of William McNutt died at three months, interment in Greenwood Cemetery. Stallion Hal W owned by D W Simpson will stand for full season in Indiana under H E Timberlake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Buchanan
Center Township
McKeesport
David
John
William
Joseph
Homer City
Frank
Pittsburg
D. C. Stewart
J. Harvey Peeler
Indiana
Blakeville
William McNutt
Greenwood Cemetery
Hal W
D. W. Simpson
Town
H. E. Timberlake
Fifth Annual Gathering of the County Sabbath School Association
The fifth annual convention of the Indiana County Sabbath School Association opens in the Presbyterian church with 100 delegates from county schools. Rev S W Guthrie gives the annual address, with addresses by Rev Linhart and Rev C H Milligan. Dr Charles Roads of Philadelphia speaks on teaching next Sunday's lesson, as delegates are enrolled and committees formed. The opening session is followed by a large audience attendance and an evening program led by Prof S M Work and Rev J Milton Snyder. Alice B Hamlin of Pittsburgh addresses Work with the Little Ones, ending with Dr Roads on Building Nebly on the Past. The association will meet again this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Sabbath School Association
Presbyterian Church
S. W. Guthrie
County Association
Linhart
Blairsville College
C. H. Milligan
Elderton
Charles Roads
Philadelphia
Aes State Association
Seasion
5. M. Work
Town
J. Milton Snyder
Strongstown
Alice B. Hamlin
Pittsburg
Allegheny County
Points on the Game Laws in the County
A county summary lists hunting restrictions and penalties as seasons and bag limits. It bans killing more than ten pheasants or ten woodcock per day, fifteen quail, or two wild turkeys, with a $50 penalty. Hunting for pheasants quail woodcock and deer has specified dates, penalties, and additional rules including rabbit rights for landowners and dog-related restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citerata
More Jurors Selected for October Court Week
Jury commissioner's list names jurors drawn for the fourth week of September term starting October 28. From Blairsville to Washington, sheriffs, clerks, and residents including Banks, Creighton, McCormick, Evans, West, Davia, Eyler, Frech, Binkley, and Donahey are called. Also: suit for damages filed by Dr. B. C. Gile against Buffin township supervisors over an unsafe road. Indiana County Agricultural Society premiums published on page three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Scott McGahey
Jackson McMillen
South Mahoning Township
Banks
John I. Brickley
Clark D. Smith
Bradlick
George H. Cribbs
John J. McCiarren
High M. Kunkle
Blairsville
Peter Creighton
W. G. North
Gane Tddo Lewis
Aston
States
Aaron
Cherrytree
Ed. McCormick
Conemaugh
Wm Lytie
Grant
Samuel Burkett
John Fisher
Green
John H. Kodkey
Homer City
B. F. Wineman
Indiana
J. B. Evans
B. H. Lichteberger
J. 8
Mc ®Lhoes
J.P. H. Shields
John T. Thomas
Agimhening
East
Harrison Blystone
del Carna‘Young
John Binkley
John €. Donahey
B. C. Gile
Vali
Buffin, Township
Indiana County Agricultural Society
Phagkkss
Also Mentioned on This Page
New
Florence
B. F. May
Greensburg
Banner
McCormick
Charles Tucker
Doylestown
J. N. Stewart
West Philadelphia
J. D. McKalip
Linfield
Council
Czolgosz
Journal
Soen W. Baker
Mes
G Stewart
Sabbath School Workers OF the County
the County Association
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