Last Days of Court Report Compiles Vexing Docket
A long docket from the court details several civil actions and verdicts. Notable items include a $350 judgment for the defendant in Ruffner vs Reed. damages claims in Falcon vs Hastings over alleged defective plastering and roof, with $125 verdict for plaintiff. naturalization grants for Hart and Pendler. and various settlements, continuations, and dismissals. The article lists adjourned sessions and outcomes across multiple cases, indicating a busy term with debts, contracts, and property disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Seaney
Andrews
Aller Jary
M. C. Faiveu
John
Hastings
Waas
Coutractu O
Indiana
Antun
Swan
Patel
Court Action In Blair County Replevin Case
A judgment against Strickland in Blair county in 1895 led to the sale of his Hos Gushertract property to Mr. Owens. The court ruled the buildings were personal property under the circumstances and Owens had a right to possess by replevin, with a verdict for 10 cents to Owens. Also noted are cases involving Margaret Plotser estate real estate sale and partition, Porter D. Kelly estate, and other probate matters with appraisals and agreements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglass
Mary E. Wilson
J.C. Wilson
Henry G. Wingert
J.B. Arble
A. D. Powell
James H. St.Clair
A. Thompson
T. Faith
John Gilson
John M
Clair
John McClaren
E. Lockard
A.smith
J. B. Ruffner
W.C. Reed
George Hart
Newrytown
Conemaugh Xtownship
England
Wm. H. Pendle- Larry
G. L. Gwens
W. H. Ftrickland
Sidney
Owens
Irvin Bros
Isett & Wray
Strickland
Strick Lane
Irwin
Irvins
Blair County
Marquet
Elliott
Janes Anderson
Margaret Plotser
George Plotser
South Mahoning Township
Porter D. Kelly
George Strong
Andrew Campbell
Buffington Township
H. B. Campbell
Louie
Teduca Wuffman
Indithawurudgu
J. O. Teewa
M. Resiuson
J.C. Pearce
Dayton Fair Crowds Brave Rain and Mud at Annual Show
The Dayton fair drew several thousand visitors despite heavy rains that turned grounds to swampy mud. Stock displays outshone last year with Indiana county exhibitors winning numerous premiums. Notable winners included E. N. Ritchey for Poland China hogs and Cotswold sheep, Archibald McQuilken hogs, Austin Clowes colt, and Samuel Streams Shorthorn bulls. The Marion Center cornet band provided music as premiums went to multiple township residents and farms across Mahoning counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Exhibition
W. C. Thomas
Marion Center
Dayton Fair
Indiana County
West Mahoning
Marion Center Cornet Band
E. N. Ritchey
West Mahoning Township
Archibald McQuilken
Chesters
D. B. Fleck
Austin Clowes
South Mahoning Township
Samuel Streams
Wilson Getty
Washington Township
John Shaffer
R. R. Hazlett
Georgeville
Will Mechling
Noah Seanor
Walker Raleigh
Charles Dickason
Morrow
Jersey
Harry Mahan
M. H. Redding
Attempted Robbery at Penn Ran Store
An attempted robbery targeted Josiah Lydie's Penn Ran shop last Wednesday night. Thieves drilled a hole in a rear door toward the storeroom but departed after being frightened. drills used were later found by Mr. Lydie near the blacksmith shop of Thomas Shellito.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah Lydie
Penn Ran
Mr. Lydie
Thomas Shellito
Mr. Lydic
Telegraph staff changes noted at freight office
Mr. Samuel Wiggins, telegraph operator at the freight office, has been transferred to Salina. Mr. Charles Dixon now handles the instrument here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Wiggins
Ules
Salina
Charles Dixon
Rousing Republican Gatherings Across County
Six large rallies in Clyde Shelocta Blairsville Marion Center and Georgeville attracted big crowds. Speakers included Hon. John McGaughey and S. M. Jack with campaigns in support of protection and sound money. Marion Center and Georgeville drew distant delegates and music bands. Clyde and Blairsville featured flag ceremonies and local leaders. A forthcoming Advance Indiana rally is planned with a torch-light parade and major addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde
West Wheatfield
John McGaughey
George Cribbs
J. E. Bennett
Party of Protection and Sound Money
William Banks
M. Jack
Shelocta
Armstrong Township
William Robinson
W. F. Sell
J. N. Langham
Elder Peeler
Armory Hall
Blairsville
George J. Feit
John §. Fisher
Wile
Joseph Moorhead
Northciu
Marion Center
McKinley
Hobart
W. C. Farnsworth
Harrisburg
W. S. Swope
Clearfield
John W. Morrow
North Mahoning Township
Georgeville
Marchand
Covode
George J. Fell
S. M. Jack
Peeler
Advance
Indiana
Mack
Local house moves mark town flitting week
In the last week and on Thursday Friday and Saturday several families exchanged homes in town. Thomas Hook moved to Ashtabula Ohio. A V Cunningham left east Water street for McKeesport. Mrs. David Uncapher moved from Philadelphia street to east Water street. Mrs. Dally shifted from west Church street to east Philadelphia street. Rev. Emmerson moved from Saltsburg to Mrs. Dally’s Church street property. Mrs. Repine changed from east Water street to James G. White’s near the depot. Rev. W J Wilson moved from Sheloca to south Sixth street. Rev. J B Work came from Norfolk Virginia to Hetrick property on east Philadelphia street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hook
Ashtabula
O. A. V. Cunningham
East Water Street
McKeesport
David Uncapher
Philadelphia Street
Dally
West Church Street
East Philadelphia Street
Emmerson
Saltsburg
James G. White
W. J. Wilson
Sheloca
South Sixth Street
Rev. J. B
Norfolk
Hetrick
Indiana man named solicitor for Pennsylvania Railroad District
J. N. Banks of Indiana Pa has been appointed Solicitor for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company in the Twelfth District comprising Indiana county. The position takes effect October 1 1896 replacing the late William M. Stewart. Supporters praise Banks legal ability and judgment to fulfill duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Banks
Indiana
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Indiana County
William M. Stewart
The Golden Pumpkin and Reunion Notice
George Rowe of Hill Dairy Farm in White township reports an unusually large golden pumpkin yield. The 11th Regiment P R V C will hold its 8th reunion in Apollo on October 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rowe
Hill
White Township
Regiment
Apollo
County Teachers Institute to Feature Noted Educators
County Superintendent Hammers has secured a strong lineup for the Indiana County Teachers Institute to run December 21 to 25. Notable instructors include Dr. Arnold Tompkins, Dr. A. E. Winship, Prof. G. Smith, Dr. A. E. Malthy, and Samuel Hamilton, with Dr. E. E. White accompanying the program. The week will open with the Whitney Family and Mrs. Shannah Cummings Jones, followed by lectures and concerts each evening including Dr. Ferdinand C. Ivlebart and the Ollie Torbett Concert Company. The Friday session was added after broad teacher support, and season tickets remain $1.50 to $2.50. An educational exhibit and Directors’ Association meetings are also planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammers
Indiana County Teachers’ Institute
Arnold Tompkins
Illinois University
A. E. Winship
Journal of Education
Boston
Mass
G. Smith
Capitol School of Oratory and Music
Columbus
A. E. Malthy
Slippery Rock State Normal School
Samuel Hamilton
Allegheny County
E. E. White
Whitney
Mozart Sextette
Brooklyn
Shannah Cummings Jones
Jones
Sousa
Manhattan Beach
Pittsburg Exposition
Ferdinand C. Ivlebart
Park Avenue Church
New York City
Ollie Torbett
Institute
Indiana
Robert Norse
Napoleon
Jekyll and Hyde
Rock Band
Royal Hand
Henry Hall
Directors’ Association
Court House
Indiana clubs prep uniforms for October parade
Chief Marshall D W Simpson led the Indiana McKinley and Hobart club in Library Hall to receive uniforms. Three hundred blue caps caps and gold capes were distributed. A big public meeting is planned for Thursday October 22 for a parade as the club continues marching drills despite rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall D. W. Simpson
Indiana McKinley and Hobart
Library Hall
Captain Simpson
Beech Creek Extension Aims Toward Coal Fields
The Cambria County Railroad extension from Patton to Spangler, nine miles, will lengthen Beech Creek to 158 miles from Williamsport to Spangler. Vanderbilt interests back the project to reach Connellsville coke regions and Pittsburg via West Newton, shifting coal freight from P and L E to Beech Creek and expanding NY Central coal supply. The line may not compete for through traffic with the Pennsylvania but could secure substantial regional freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambria County
Cambria
Williamsport
Spangler
Vanderbilts
Connellsville
Pittsburg
West Newton
Youghingheny
Lake Erie
New York Central
New York
Vanderbilt
Pennsylvania
Public Schools Appropriation Slowed by Treasury Struggles
State Treasurer Haywood pays out public school funds at 100000 per week. $2000000 distributed since June, $3500000 remaining. Many districts may miss winter share. distribution rate held steady until after the election due to slow revenues and treasury limits. Patriots notes no rate increase now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haywood
Harrisburg Patriot
Miner Injured by Dynamite Shell at Grant
A coal miner James Green of Grant tested a dynamite cartridge by lighting a fuse. It exploded prematurely, tearing off a finger and severely mangling his hand. A fragment also struck his face, injuring the flesh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Green
Grant
Taken to Their New Homes
Deputy Joseph Mack escorted John Good and Robert Ross to the penitentiary on Saturday. Good faces a two year six month term, Ross five years five months. On Monday Sheriff Mack sent Joseph Brown to the workhouse for two years five months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Mack
John Good
Robert Ross
Good
Rosa
Mack
Joseph Brown
Rafts Floated Down Big Mahoning Market Route
Heavy week of rain boosts lumber trade as rafts drift toward Pittsburg. T. L. Neil of Trade City and partners Barrett and Josiah Neil of North Point each send multiple rafts downstream to the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Mahoning Creek
Pittsburg
T. 8. Neil
Trade City
Messrs. $. E. Barrett
Josiah Neil
North Point
Tall stalk of corn tied to Washington farmer’s record
G W Peterman of Washington township reports a remarkable corn stalk this season. He measured a stalk last week at 13 feet 10 inches in length with a mid stalk circumference of 4 inches, noting the impressive growth and inviting others to surpass it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Peterman
Washington Township
Ready to Pay Premiums At Indiana County Fair
Mr George W Gilbert treasurer of the Indiana County Agricultural Society will pay all premiums awarded at the fair on Thursday. All recipients are asked to call at his Farmers Bank building office as soon after this date as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Gilbert
Indiana County Agricultural Society
Farmers’ Bank
A Cane for Bryan Mosaic Walking Stick Gift
Local craftsman William McElhaney finished a mosaic cane for Democratic presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan. The stick features multiple woods and a silver handle band inscribed 16 to 1, signaling strong support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McElhaney
Bryan
Treatment to Children Case Under Humane Agent Care
Humane Agent Thompson oversees a neglect case involving four children in Creekside. The SRE de Seipaehee AR rank S and deepers preferred against the parents allege inadequate care and supervision of the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humane Agent
Thompson
Creekside
SRE de Seipaehee, AR Rank S and
Deepers
Sheep damages burdens Banks township in weekly awards
Commissioners approved payouts to four residents of Banks township for sheep losses this week. W E Williamson received 7 dollars, F Weitzel 8 dollars, C A McCullough 12 dollars, and Mary A Martin 21 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banks Township
W. E. Williamson
F. Weitzel
C. A. McCullough
Mary A. Martin
Sweet Potato Vendors Fined for Animal Cruelty
Three foreigners arrived Saturday to sell sweet potatoes. Their caravan included a neglected horse. Hnomane Agent Thompson pursued them to Homer City where they were arrested for cruelty to animals. Burgess Weir fined them $26 under the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hnomane
Thompson
Homer City
Burgess Weir
Pensions Granted to Davis Resident Madison McLaughlin
Madison McLaughlin of Davis Pennsylvania was granted a pension under the act of June 27, 1890. The award provides six dollars per month and was processed through Frank Donaburgh of the same locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison McLaughlin
Davis
Frank Donaburgh
Doctor Purington Recovers From Severe Grip Attack
Dr. A. Purington, of this place, is recovering from a severe attack of the grip that left him prostrated. The illness has troubled him during the Inet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. ¥. Purington
Will See McKinley Special Train to Canton from Blairsville
County Chairman Mack of the Republican party plans a special train to Canton, Ohio, home of Major William McKinley. If 200 tickets are sold at 3.75, the train will depart Blairsville October 15 morning and return that night with about four hours at McKinley’s home. Names due by next Monday to secure the excursion. otherwise travel on the regular morning train. Blairsville Republicans expect a large turnout. Blairsville delegation to Canton is set for the same week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack
Republican Party
Canton
William McKinley
McKinley
Blairsville
McMillen and Gallagher wed in quiet Barnesboro ceremony
Dr J C McMillen of Dixonville and Mrs Adda Gallagher of Barnesboro were married at the Third ward hotel parlors at noon on Thursday by Rev A Shad rach. They traveled to Barnesboro the same day to establish their home while he begins medical practice there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. McMillen
Dixonville
Adda Gallagher
Barnesboro
Third Ward
A. Shadrach
Cambria
McMillen
Stormer and Kanarr Wed in Home Ceremony
Mr. Frank Stormer and Miss Annie Kanarr were married on Wednesday at 3 pm at the bride’s parents’ home. Rev. Sweeny officiated in front of friends. The couple now reside on North Fifth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Stormer
Annie Kanarr
White Township
Moses Kanarr
Mr. Sweeny
Stormer
North Fifth Street
Couple W E Young and Martha Moorhead Wed at Home
William E Young and Martha Moorhead were married at the bride’s mother Mrs Sarah Moorhead’s home in east Philadelphia street on Wednesday at 8:00 PM. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Lewis Hay with several friends attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Young
Martha Moorhead
Sarah Moorhead
Philadelphia
Lewis Hay
Thomas Fleming marriage at Pittebaneburg ceremony
Mr Lewis Thomas of Church street marries Miss Mary Wistilog daughter of Mr John Fleming JP in Pittebaneburg on Thana BM. The couple return home Saturday evening and will reside on Church street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Thomas
Church Street
Mary Wistilog
John Fleming
Pittebaneburg
Thana
Couple from Braddock wed at Armagh home ceremony
Mr 8 S Mack of Braddock and Miss Rose M Spires were married at 2 PM at the bride’s parents home in Armagh. Rev Allshouse officiated at the intimate ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. S. Mack
Braddock
Rose M. Spires
Wellington Spires
Armagh
Rev. Allshouse
Ama
Young Switzer marry in Dauphin Pa
Mr Harry H Young and Miss Mary A Switzer both of Dauphin Pa were married on Tuesday Miss Switzer is a granddaughter of Mr John Switzer formerly of this place and is known to many here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry H. Young
Mary A. Switzer
Dauphin, Pa
Miss Switzer
John Switzer
Married Wednesday Also to Squire James Fenton
A county resident was wed Wednesday to Squire James Fenton of this place, marking a local marriage noted in the page’s brief notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fenton
Word Building Winners Named in Pittsburg Times Contest
The Pittsburg Times lists winners from a Monday word building contest using the letters in Protection. Participants included J. T. Seena, Jessie Bowen, New J.T. Indiana, Jas. A. Woolf and Bas. Prizes of $3.50 were shared after multiple ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Times
J. T. Seena
Jessie Bowen
J.T. Indiana
Jas. A. Woolf
Bas
Local hunter claims 21 squirrels in neighborhood hunt
In a neighborhood chase, a hunter reported shooting 21 squirrels in the area around Sering. The incident highlights urban wildlife control concerns and prompts questions about hunting rules in residential zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jace
Eee
Tiaey
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Dudge
Daving
Anv
Ysas
Elkin
S. Ce
Daxckson McMise
Dani Ee
Settie
James Lambinst
Des
Mabinsun
Janis
Iy Saltste
Mabasev
W. ML Stifter
Olaintiff
Aberrytree
Abe
Penn
P.R
Westmoreland Counties
Coming Institute
Republican Club
Beech Creek
Public Schools
M’kinley
Wome
Stormer-Kanake
YOUNG
Moorhead
Thomas-Fleming
Young-Switzer
Kerr
Raver
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