Groundhog hunt ends in fatal friendly fire accident
Alonzo Williams, 37, of Granton, was accidentally shot and killed by his friend Harry Bender while groundhog hunting near Graffton. Williams died 15 minutes after the bullet from a small rifle struck him in the face. Bender, grief stricken, remained with the wounded man until help arrived. An inquest returned a verdict of accidental death. Williams was a Presbyterian and an Odd Fellows member, with family and community ties in Graffton and Blairsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Wiliams
Harry Ben
Dar
Alonzo Williams
Granton
Harry Bender
Alonzo
Olin Williams
Twelliolk Hills
Graffton
Bender
Alonzd Williams
Williams
H. B. Buterbaugh
Ono
Ross Williams
Elixabeth Williams
Roy Williams
Olin Willians
Will Davis
Scott Mardis
Katherine Williams
Verrah Graff
Blacklick
Presbyterian Church
Blacklick Lodge of Odd Fellows
Blairsville
George W. Guthrie
Farmer Dropped Dead In Field Near Elders Ridge
Simeon Pink aged 05 a well known miner of Elders Ridge dropped dead while working in a field yesterday afternoon He leaves a family Real estate transfers recorded in Indiana County deeds show numerous parcels changing hands with sums ranging from 100 to 4000 dollars including lots in Homer City Blairsville Green Center and Grant and tracts in Pine Canoe and Brushvalley among others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elders Ridge
Simeon Pink
Tear
Indiana
Gince
A. Rankin
Homer City
J. A. Plickinger
Hrmony J. Bander
Blaclick
W. C. Nippes
GC. Nippes
Blacklick
Sumner Graft
L. Bya Widdowson
Grant
Lindsey H. Richardson
Melvin Repine
Albert M. Barron
Burgell
George E. Howard
Mary A. Stuart
Glen Campbell
Rachel Shields
Wm. Wood
Conemaugh
Samuel John
Michael Knapp
Green
Emma Knapp
Mike Yankacki
Annie Yankackie
James W. Mack
Pine
B. R. Williams
Lester C. Timblin
Canoe
Daniel Tyger
Jack Dellapiera
Center
Marguerite Parda
A. H. Seaman
J. Falo
Mattie B. Uncapher
A. W. Buck
Trustes
James G. Horner
Annis M. Brant
Who
Kissinger
Burrell
Ludik Rock
Laura A. Nichols
South Mahoning
G. Gastano
J. M. Long
Cherry Tree
Helen L. Irwin
G. Adams McLain
First Ward
Myrtle Stiles
Harry H. Bennett
J B Campbell Farm Sold In White Township Transfer
EB B Campbell of South Seventh street sold 168 acres west of Punxsutawney in White township to Samuel A Rinn of Punxsutawney for 15000. The buyer, tied to Jefferson county banking and coal interests, plans to spend the summer on site and improve the bungalow. Charles Irwin remains as manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punxsutawney
White Township
South Seventh Street
Samuel A. Rinn
Jefferson County
Campbell
Rinn
Charles Irwin
Taft Opens YMCA Lecture Course to Large Indiana Audience
Ex president William H Taft spoke to a large Indiana audience opening the annual YMCA lecture course. He urged world peace via a World League of Peace, arguing peace now risks future bloodshed and proposing arbitration and collective support if any nation starts war before disputes are heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enithinsing
Bounty
William H. Taft
Y. M.C
Indiana
Taft
Blairsville
Wilbur P. Graff
Graff
Talt
Germany
Allie
Europe
World League of Peace
Mr. Taft
League
League of Peace
Na’ Tion
Post Office Centralizes County Accounting Work
A new rule makes the Indiana office the central accounting hub for all county post offices except Blairsville. Requisitions for stamps envelopes postal cards and other supplies will go to Indiana. All reports previously sent to Washington will now be received locally. The change increases business volume and may require more staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Untire
Blairsville
Post Office Department
Indiana Office
Indiana Post Office
Washington, D. C
Rochester man Amos Miller killed by train near church
Amos Miller age about 83 prominent Rochester Mills resident and former tax collector was struck by an engine on the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg line as he tried to cross near the United Presbyterian church while returning from service. He died within 20 minutes. He served in the Civil War, was a G A R member, Republican candidate for re election, and survived by several children. His wife Mary Jane Work predeceased him. The incident occurred at a curve near the church with witnesses present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Co. G
Richmond G. A. R. Post
Canoe Township
United Presbyterian Church
Mary Jane Work
Ligonier
Joseph Miller
Creekside
Samuel Wineberg
Georgeville
Camden Bava
Junson
Milton Sutter
Ohio
SPLINTER CAUSE DEATH OF BOY FROM FOOT WOUND
Paul Bracken, son of Sir William and Mrs Bracken of near Advance, died from lockjaw after a foot wound. He died Sunday. survived by parents, two sisters, and two brothers Mia Alexander Anderson and Leona Parry among others. Funeral at home then interment in Bidenton cemetery. Marriage licenses listed for local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Togrouth
Paul Bracken
William Bracken
Near
Mia
Aleexander Anderson
Near Shelocta
Leona
Parry
Peul
Biderton
Indiana Visitors Highlight Personal Notes
A parade of social news records visits and calls across Indiana and neighboring towns. Mrs H D Stahl Heilwood stops by Indiana, and Mr BB Kime Georgeville checks in during the week. Numerous residents from Chicago Pittsburgh Jeannette and Philadelphia share weekend travel and county seat visits.
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H. D. Stahl
Heilwood
Indiana
BB. Kime
Georgeville
Northam
Chicago
L. W. Strong
Penn
J. Milton Gibson
Cherryhill Township
Was
County
Audley Mabon
Church Street
Pittsburgh
C. D. Askins
William H. McGunn
Tanoma
S. W. Weaver
Irvin
Peoushy Mahoning Township
B. M. Potts
Rochester Mills
W. H. McCall
North Fifth Street
Detroit
Mich
T. C. Elkin
Olive
Theodore Dodson
Smicksburg
Joseph D. Walbeck
John I
St. Clair
Westwhee Cheld
Township
D. B. Myers
Butler
David Clarke
Mattie Mock
Olive Buterbaugil
Woodlawn
Sixth Street
Douglas Andrews
Wilkinsburg
Audley Marion
West
Sue Willard
Town
Children’s Aid Society of Pennsylvania
L. N. Park
Marion Center
J. Lewis
J.P. Bell
South Seventh Street
William
B. Pierce
Panxsutawney
James
Heigergen
Philadelphia
Somual Mack
Near Robingson
S. W. Guthrie
Wilson
State College
H. H. Armes
Catherine
Alice Almés
Saltsbury
Curtis Wilkin
Glen Campbell
John F. Steving
East Oak Street
Charles Cunningham
Cresson
Banks
J.N. Banks
Philadelphia Streat
Cunningham
Lawrence Hoffman
Indiana County Street Railways Co
Jeannette
Byrnesh Work
A. P. Lowry
Arvilla Snyder
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Pasooration
Anderson” Bilwood
Lincoln
Neb
Pine Flats
William Wilwood
Wilwood
James A. Smith
Northwestern Mutual Insurance Company
Smith
G. W
Freece
Arcadia
Tarentuni
Inlaw
M. Jreece
Mys
Whitabeth Gardner
Montgomery Township
Treece
Milton Hoffman
Hiaides
Thomas Hoffimen
Bullington Township
Thomas Hoffman
Rudseill
Coast Defense
Army
Aerfice
England
Pittsburgh conference of the M. E. church appoints ministers
The Pittsburgh conference concluded its session naming ministerial appointments across Blairsville district. Dr J W Cary retained as superintendent. Wilbur P Graff of Blairsville named on Allegheny College board. Pastors named for Armagh to Tutinelton and supply roles in Indiana Homer City Avondale areas, with several elders and supplies reappointed or added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cary
Iveries
W. Hutchinson
Man
Pittsburg
Wilbur P. Graff
Blairsville
Allegheny College
J. W. Cary
Town
Armagh
J.J." Tuell
Mblalaville
Paul Weyand
Bolivar
N. B. Fierstone
Grushyalley
BN. Rodkey
Clymer
J. D. Keller
Cokayilte
P. O. Wagner
Dayton
T. F. Chiluote
Elderton
A. Edmond
Homer City
Ay He Davies
Hopewell
A. J. Cook
Indiana
B. W. Tintehthson
Moreion Center
C. L. Nevins
New Floence
E. V. Shotwell
Pramville
Raymond
Greensburg
Loethe
Free Methodist Church
Amdiig
Peter Burley
Piah
Elizabeth Ish
Blairgynlle
Mre
Lucian
Rage
Avonmore
Salteburg
Tutinelton
Fred Dibbler
Indiana Bids Alevele to Tard Group of Drawds
Indiana bids farewell to 106 young county men Sunday evening as they depart for Camp Lee Virginia for training in the National Army. A patriotic ovation gathered relatives and friends from across the county, with courtesies, a military band, and a liberal crowd raising 188 for a luxury fund and lunch for the troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Camp Lee
Petersburg
National Army
Court House
BE. My Gearhart
G. A Tt. Post
Sons of Veterans
Agigd
Exemption Board 17 issues call for many men for exam
Draft Exemption Board No. 1 sent notices to a large number of men summoning them for physical examination on Friday December 9. The list includes numerous names from the area and regions, indicating this may be the final call needed to fill the quota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naber
Priday
Der
Adilows
Jerry Silla Little
Heynaldaviltt
Shir Wellamy
Stanley Menten
Smoephon Misgiy
Nosaller
eMeorge Tentnes
Suileke
Paul Windaat
Siulfl Towsler Afford
Joseph Keoneh
Losatter
We Jotun Esnuat
Clymer
Jane Atntthew
Gweluyer
Rowe Tans Adit
Argos
Howard Staley
Wilson
Arend Rode “Wi- Gabe
Glee Ch Sin Micone
Rues Jharrys
Tetthiniiier
Lovejoy
Win
Stulert Miniter
Rossiter
Tf 1
James
Avendia
Dithiel MuGobmick
Rosuitter
Tou Brisneo
Crockalduy Wih
Milluch Todggon
Rodatter
Walter Han Cratwdeard
Lochester
McCullough
Cherry Tree Nu
Claeurige
Harry Lewis
Alex Saul
Lelhwoed
Joseph Dno
Daka
Ulsonvible
Marlon Genin Joe
Michael Nerl
Creekyldor
Léopelio Guulilerl
Ifpost
Nick Muxbell
Winasty
Thouwad
Henry Laney
Day Willing
Hortélgn
E Walter Male Knupp
atveJoy
Joseph Matt Alagtald
Lyme On
Clavie Luston
Clymer No. v
Joln Brosaula
Manor
Mdwonl Cuynen Clymer
Mitra Voluygalel
Mike Wusy
Toulgul
Rossitar
August 'Lehonst
Btautond
Guy 10
Mortteo
Suiclabues
Hanuel Camera
Arcughi
Dfke Japs
Stafford
Ee Firea
Tedward
Metywoon
Moagtar
Ebhkulsia Dieyk
Rowalter
Laatra
Lovelyy
Dralwoud Dawa Cathal
Marlow Center
Taaluk
Nao
Olle Goss
Bersvile
Jauvrence L
Alfred Stuwar Mewit
Sunyel Lagnatyey
Campbell
Licesio Conterty
Steve Aye
Jett
Rochester Mills
Bel Linky Maen Ol
Wrhadt
Sebutiog
Samlarell
Auc
Bon Arend Bikga
Antonella Viyt Aelia Und
Gapaye Phot Mekhi
Wee Chis
Ubutity
Gipsy
Grrin PintopAakis
Chablywaud
Doneph Asubabaset
Uaghuster
Holo Itahuentes
Wright
Melaine Dollogic
Magus
Pheneh
Aaa
Iugane Sumer
Cherry Teed
Ivan iMudeljay Meltiin
Cookstool
Andrew Cineasle Gomoule
Dedluua i
Vinelnza Luloo
Hellwood
Rohart Alen Martin
Clyauer
Furry A
Honea Uledeaipa
Lakue
Abeldu Pers
Wits
Convicted pair sent to workhouse for copper wire theft
Irwin and Smith, residents of Montgomery Township, were taken to the Allegheny Workhouse yesterday to serve an eight month sentence after a September conviction for stealing copper wire from a Penn Public Service plant. Also noted are obscure court items including a involved junk dealer and other minor cases from the same session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Township
Osta
Seaten
Irwin
F. Smith
Arekdla
Montgomery Oil
Allegheny
Penn Public Service
Jn Langham
Jim Borland
Shmuel Markovich
Glen
Petersburg
James Hancock
Senten
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J. B. Campbell
Tame
Amos Miller
Penelope McClelland
Blairavilla
Ala
Selma Baigo
R, BD. McClure
John 8. Bonars
East Church Street
Alex Stewart
Alex M. Stewart
North Seventh Street
Ordnance Department
United States Army
Ders
Stewart
Hardware Beyers
Splinter
Boy
James P. Shetler
Robinson Myrtle B, Gamble
Robinson Wimner
Gallagher
Echo, Bertha &, McClyitt
Loop
Sues
M. C. Ruffner
Anna H. Murray
Latrobe
Columbus
DAN Avenes
Jor Olymur
Wm. N. Liggett
Dixonville
Red Cross
Joseph R. Rapkin
Red Crogs
Ethel Shaffer
J. W. Shaffer
Hymer’ City
James Mack
War Department
Miss Shafter
Wopen
Thomas K. Colling
West Lebanon
Camp Mills
Hempstead
Harrison Beanor
Willet
New Bethlehem
Baltshurs
Richmond
G. W. Grey
Rochgéter Mills
Myr
William Lewis
Lavwis
Celia G. Grey
Lewis
Locuat
Pigrpont Coal Co
Alevele
Indiana County
Jidianat
Clearfield
Gunminous
Deand Abie
Belt
G&a
Babor
Migury Gano
Hayes
Sagamore
Counpu
Mous
A. Wood Clark
Meilyoogsoy
J. Wood Clark
University of Pittsburg
Reynaud Wallace
Dustive
W. Wallace
Washington and Jefferson College
University of Pittsburgh
Pinkey Euging
Teele
Savan Coat Company
Milley
Little Mahoning Creek
Charles Shank
Cleveland Cochran
John Ranéky
Wis
Giedy
Sherie
Tony Gardolpn
Gans
Maffy
Si B
South Seventh
Stgent
J. Eller Campbell
CampyLee
Big
Wales
Rayburn
Keeler
High Bell
Dwight Ray
Kyley
Ray
Akon
Aaron Pears
Aaron Pearce
Chambersville