Patriotic Rallies Energize Willet and Cockport Meetings
A lively Willet gathering formed a Republican organization with J. S. Fisher as president and Wm. Johnston as secretary. Duncan McGregor and attorneys Getty and Peeter spoke passionately on campaign issues, as the crowd cheered and songs united the audience. Cockport hosts a great rally with Dr. McGregor delivering a masterful hour long speech. other speakers including Wm. Banka and John Getty energized supporters. West Lebanon also buzzed with patriotic fervor as Samuel Henry led a slate of officers and Duncan McGregor spoke, followed by Getty and Col. McGaughey. Plomville saw speeches by McGregor Banks Taylor Peeler Fisher Felt and Mahan amid Elkin Glee Club songs. County Chairman Fisher plans a grand rally Oct 25 with Col. William A. Stone as guest. special trains from Saltsburg and Blairsville expected. City paving work in Philadelphia street progresses with cobble stones being laid and the project pushed to completion this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willet
J. S. Fisher
Wm. MM. Johnston
Duncan McGregor
McGregor
Ernest Stewart
John L. Getty
Peeter
Washington Township
Cockport
Elkin Glee Club
Indiana
Dr. McGregor
Wm. Banka
John McGaughey
J. C. Leasure
T. P. Stephens
H. L. McCullough
Geo. McCullough
S. B. Leasure
William Laney
Joseph Russell
Jonathan Learn
G. . Fleming
West Lebanon
J. Cal. George
Samuel Henry
Joseph A. Blakley
A. M. Harbison
A. B. McAdoo
W. Ewing
C. M. Henry
W. W. Coulter
C. George
A M. Morrow
Plomville
Noah Seanor
Aaron Steele
Attormeys
Wm. Banks
D. B. Taylor
Elder Peeler
John 8. Fisher
George J. Felt
W. M. Mahan
Fisher
William A. Stone
Pennsylvania
Saltsburg
Blairsville
Delegates to state convention named by Indiana WCTU
Mrs. Mary J. Wilson Mrs. Mary Boden hamer and Miss Jennie Mitchell represent the Indiana W C T U at the state convention in Reading this week Lieutenants 8 H Hughes and W F Fikin are in Pittsburg this week Hear Francis Murphy on Chickamauga Friday evening Additional local news on Third page
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary J. Wilson
Mary Bodenhamer
Jennie Mitchell
Indiana
Reading
H. Hughes
W. F. Fikin
Pittsburg
Indiana People Attend Knights Temp lar Conclave in Pittsburgh
Indiana county and towns like Marion Center and Rochester Mills send large delegations to the Smoky City gathering. The list includes dozens of named residents and families, reflecting wide local participation in the Knights of Templar conclave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Smoky City
Indiana County
Order
Indiana
Patton
W. H. Clawson
J. H. Kinter
G. T. Hamilton
Bess
Gertrude Cunningham
Ralph
Will O'Hara
Harry Smith
Joseph Ray
J. M. Watt
T. B. Clark
George
Harry Laughlin
George R. Stewart
Mary Clark
Lottie
Lottie Moorhead
B. H. Lichteberger
M. C. Wortman
Joseph Barnes
W. H. Jackson
Rose Rice
Fannie Vogel
Armour Mullen
Owens
W. A. Simpson
R. M. Smith
Katherine Moorhead
Harry Brilhart
Franklin Sansom
John F. Steving
Laura Steving
Minnie Ortz
Fannie
Carrie
Belle Taylor
L. M. White
James G. White
Thomas Carson
H. M. Lowry
Marion Center
R. F
Cyrus Daugherty
Utah
Mary Lydick
Hamill
E. N. Simpson
Creekside
J. A. Bryson
C. L
Jesse Kunkle
M. F. Couch
Penn Ran
J. I. Mabon
Robert Milligan
Archie C. Fowler
Ambrose
M. T. Steele
Eberett Kinter and Son
Charles
Battle on Bear Island as U S troops clash with Pillager Indians
At Bear Island on the Pillager reservation near Walker Minnesota a noon battle lasting three hours left Major Wilkinson six privates and an Indian policeman dead and Colonel Sheehan wounded. US Third Infantry under General Bacon pursued an insurrection linked to arrest warrants for about 20 Indians. Sixty charged casualties reported among the Pillager. More trouble feared as authorities press for arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Minn
Indiana
United States
Bear Island
United States Infantry
Bacon
Wilkinson
Sheehan
Timber tract sale expands timber holdings in Strongstown area
Paul Hamill of Pine township sold 100 acres of pine and hemlock timber to Dimeling and Hoover on Thursday for 2600 dollars. The buyers operate mills at Vintondale and Cambria County and plan further purchases in the Strongstown neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Hamill
Pine Township
Dimeling & Hoover
Vintondale
Cambria County
Strongstown
Society Notes Highlight Local Social Gatherings
Miss Anna Nicholson hosted a Thursday gathering on west Water street. A dance at Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Speedy’s home near Kellys burg followed on Monday. Prof and Mrs. W. S. Trainer on west Philadelphia street entertained about 20 townsfolk last Friday for their niece Miss Freda Moore of Clarion. Music dancing and card games accompanied by delicate refreshments at 11 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Nicholson
West Water Street
Wm. Speedy
Kellysburg
Trainer
West Philadelphia
Freda Moore
Clarion
Seriously Injured Mr William McGregor in Buggy Accident
William McGregor son of James McGregor of this place was severely injured at DuBois on Wednesday when his horse bolted throwing him between the wheels and buggy bed. He suffered severe contusions and a spinal injury and remains in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McGregor
James McGregor
DuBois
McGregor
Rayne Man Hurt In Barn Threshing Fall
Mr. David Helman of Rayne township suffered severe injuries in a threshing accident Saturday. While working on the upper left he fell to the floor below breaking his right leg at the thigh joint and fracturing two left ribs. Additional injuries may prove lifelong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Helman
Rayne Township
Night watchman badly burned in railroad gasoline blast
William Barrett of North Point, employed as night watchman along the Allegheny and Western railroad route, suffered serious burns when gasoline exploded one night recently. One arm is so severely burned that amputation is feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Barrett
North Point
Allegheny & Western Railroad
Victim of Fever Dies After Camp Duty
Grant, son of Andrew Wiggins of Omaha, Nebraska and former resident here, died of typhoid contracted while in camp with a Nebraska regiment at Chickamauga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Andrew Wiggins
Omahka, Neb
Nebraska
Chickamauga
Pension Granted to Bennett Stadtmiller in Onberg
Bennett Stadtmiller of Onberg has been granted an original pension of eight dollars per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennett Stadtmiller
Onberg
Move on Quay a Major Pennsylvania Conspiracy Claim
Long political broadside attacks Sen Quay and John Wanamaker over alleged plans to buy a U S Senate seat for 250000. Senator Penrose accuses Wanamaker and Van Valken berg, cites court actions in Schuylkill and Northampton counties, and questions District Attorney Graham s office and its allies. The piece ties the Quay case to Philadelphia politics and Graham s ambitions, referencing a notorious 1293 letter and calls for accountability amid election tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Boies Penrose
John Wanamaker
Huntingdon
Penrose
Wannamaker
Republican Party
Philadelphia
Quay
Jermon
Graham
Thomas W. Barlow
People's Bank
Supreme Bench
Senator Quay
Lkely
Uns
el Caney
George S. Graham
Business Men's League
County of
Growth and grandeur as Indiana gains new homes
A Greater Indiana reports a booming building season with numerous modern residences sprouting across town. Vinegar Hill transforms from clay fields to elegant estate coordinates as lawyers Getty and Lockard unveil brick retreats with heated water and electric light. The new Baptist church rises at Church Street and Oakland Avenue, featuring a 400-seat auditorium, extensive Sabbath facilities, and art glass windows, under P N Baker supervision, as finances push toward completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Vinegar Hill
South Seventh Streat
Church Street
John L. Getty
E. M. Lockard
Getty
Architect Lockard
Lockard
New Baptist Church
Oakland Avenue
Baptista
P. N. Baker
Monday Court Session Hears Few Arguments
Judge White presided over a brief Monday argument session with many cases on the list. Several rulings discharged or continued, including disputes involving Books, Braughler, Keller, and others, plus a divorce petition in Hettie L. Shields versus Thomas W. Shields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Commonwealth
Indiana
John W. Books
A. C. Braughler
G. T. Hamilton
Blairsville
Spring Street
H. E. Keller
Young Township
Samuel Butler
G. F. Dick
Harper Buggy Company
A. G. Glenn
Daniel Glenn
Eliza Weamer
Albert Weamer
E. Weamer & Sons
H. H. Wilson
John Wilson
Rayne Township
J. J. Sterling
Hettie L. Shields
Thos. W. Shields
Will ask for another train for Indiana
Local citizens push for an additional Pennsylvania Railroad train when the new schedule starts next month. The proposal would add a direct Pittsburg to Blairsville service, currently with Blairsville arrival at 12:58 and an afternoon return, in recognition of Indiana’s past support for the Indiana Branch right of way in the 1850s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Pittsburg
Blairsville
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Francis Murphy Coming to Indiana for Lecture
Francis Murphy the temperance advocate will address Indiana audiences this week lecturing at Library Hall Friday evening on Chickamauga. He is chaplain of the Fifth Regiment Pennsylvania volunteers and members of Company F from the locality will attend. Admission receipts support the Baptist church building fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Murphy
Indiana
Chickamauga
Murphy
Fifth Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Baptist Church
Redeeming County Bonds Cut County Debt Significantly
County commissioners redeem $7,000 in bonds as part of a stronger finances drive. Payment is not due for four years, yet funds are available to save interest. In June $5,000 was paid, and the current payment will reduce county debt by $12,000 overall.
Fifty Years Married Folden Weddine in Conemaugh Township
Yesterday a large gathering at the Dancin farmhouse in Conemaugh township marked the golden wedding of Folden Weddine and his spouse. Relatives and neighbors arrived with baskets of provisions and a noon dinner, as guests from Pottsville to West Philadelphia sent livestock and produce to celebrate the milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Folden Weddine
Cone Maugh
John Dancin
Conemaugh Township
Enormous Tumor Threatens Mrs Kephart in Cherryhill
A beak tumor on Mrs. Henry Kephart of Cherryhill township has grown rapidly to near cocoanut size, taxing her strength and likely to cause death. Married Today: Enzer E. Lewis and Mary Park wed at the bride’s home this afternoon. Indiana horses place second at Clearfield fair with Tim berlake driving Sandy Wilkes and Princess Pauline in two races. Over 300 excursion tickets to Pittsburg sold at Indiane station for the conclave visitors. Our advertisers will save you money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kephart
Cherryhill Township
Day
Enzer E. Lewis
Blairsville National Bank
Mary Park
Indiana
H. E. Timberlake
Clearfield Fair
Sandy Wilkes
Princess Pauline
Pittsburg
Indiane Station
Indiana Company F to Muster Out and Attend Peace Jubilee
Captain Mahan reports plans to discharge Indiana’s Company F soldiers over a 10 day furlough extension with pay subsistence and clothing allowance. Muster out rolls and medical exams ordered by Major Thompson. Potential attendance at the Peace Jubilee in Philadelphia on October 27 with transportation and subsistence provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Mahan
Major Thompson
Second
United States Cavalry
Philadelphia
Wills Divide Estates In Early 1890s Probate
The will of John McClaren, filed in the register's office, directs three sons Woodward Charles and Edward to each receive a Third ward lot and nineteen acres in Indiana and White township for Woodward and George. His wife gets the Third ward home for life, with children to inherit equally after her death. 120 acre Brushvalley farm to be sold. Executor: J Wood Clark. Dated July 31 1890. The George W Harvey will, dated April 4 1893, directs debts paid, Sadie Alters to receive organ and a Third ward house lot, adopted daughter Anna K Goss to receive 100, wife to keep the house and all property plus 5 acres in White township, remaining to Anna K Goss. executrices named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McClaren
Register
Woodward
Charles
Edward
Third Ward
Indiana
White Township
George
Mary
Katherine
Maria
Annie
Hugh
John
Brushvalley Township
J. Wood Clark
George W. Harvey
Second Ward
Sadie
Anna K. Goss
Plucky farmer foils highway robbers near Smicksburg
A correspondent from Smicksburg recounts an attempted bold highway robbery last week. Edward Blose of West Mahoning township resisted three armed men by leaping from his horse and knocking two robbers to the ground, while the third fled into the darkness, allowing him to finish his ride home unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prooksas
Smicksburg
Edward Blose
West Mahoning Township
Ourrander
Mir
Blose
Indiana County Sabbath School Association Meets In Lutheran Church
The Indiana County Sabbath School Association convenes this afternoon at the Lutheran church with many county schools represented. The convention will meet in various churches through Thursday evening, with sessions today at the Presbyterian church and Thursday events at First United, Dreshterians, and M E church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Sabbath School Association
Lutheran Church
Presbyterian Church
First United
Dreshterians
Eeburch
Married Next Week in Quiet City Wedding
Mr James Blair and Mina Caroling Hall, well known here, will wed early Thursday morning October 20 at the parents home on Wayne Avenue Rev Dr and Mrs David aly. The ceremony will be private with only the families present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Blair
Mina
Hall
Lae
David Aly
Wayne Avenue
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Corkport
Lebanon
Plumville
W. A. Stone
Kir
John R. Caldwell
Philadelphia Street
Seventh
Eighth Streets
South Sixth Street
Minnesota
Senator Penrose
Colonel Quay
Will
J. M.S. Moore
Spring City
Thomas & Wissinger
Pottstown
H. Hildebrand
Damon Johnston
Linfield
James N. Stewart
Matan
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