Indiana Pa. Company F Held For Philadelphia Peace Jubilee
The Indiana Pa unit Company F attended a roll call and awaited further orders as the regiment’s furlough extended to November 7. Officers prepared mustering out rolls, daily reports, and a possible trip of up to 60 men to Philadelphia for the Peace Jubilee with transportation and subsistence funds arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Lion
Library Hall
Iliastein Lois Lime
Baic
Altoona
War M. Manan
Src
Philadelphia
Jenny
Farr
Djutant
Lexington
Mahan
Veteran Shoemaker Aaron Smith Dies After 70 Years Working
Aaron Smith, possibly the oldest shoemaker in the western part of the state, died suddenly from apoplexy at his daughter’s White township home early Monday. He had spent about 70 years crafting shoes, primarily with his son A. J. Smith in Apollo, and was active in his trade until days before his death. He leaves his second wife Margaret Sharp and three sons, with services planned at Mrs. Kaufman’s home and burial at the Unites Presbyterian graveyard in Scelocta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron Smith
Michael Kaufman
White Township
Mr. Smith
A. J. Smith
East
Philadelphia
Harry Smith
Kaufman
Trade City
Shelocta
A.J. Smith
Lirst
Elizabeth Woodward
Michael Kauf Man
Margaret Sharp
Sharp
Clarence
Moore
Apollo
Garman Reformed Baroh
W. J. Wilson
Unites Presbyterian
Scelocta
Supreme Court Trials In Pittsburg Hear Indiana Appeals
This week several cases from Indiana are being tried in the Pittsburg supreme court. The Widdow son will case is on the docket with W L Stewart and J N Banke representing the contestants. Judge Blair D H Tomb Cunningham Fisher and John E Hill defend the will. William McFeaters vs James McFeaters also appears with Cunningham Fisher and D B Taylor involved. D B Taylor and Judge Blair are tied to a Guthrie and it money distributing suit. John E Brallier, former Latrobe player, has joined P A Mr Archibald Gamble of Garfield in a boiling water scalding incident. more locals on page three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Court
Supreme Court
Pittsburg
Widdowson
W. L. Stewart
J. N. Banke
Blair
D. H. Tomb
Cunningham & Fisher
John E. Hill
William McFeaters
James McFeaters
D. B. Taylor
Conemaugh Gas Company Expands Regional Supply
Conemaugh Gas Company purchases control of 4000 acres of gas territory in Conemaugh township and plans a pipeline from the Dunlap farm well to their main at Livermore. The well shows 360 pounds of pressure and other wells will follow, supplying Blairsville, Salina, and nearby towns with fuel. The company already controls gas regions in Westmoreland, Indiana, and Armstrong counties and serves Salinburg and Blairsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conemaugh Gas Company
Conemaugh Township
Dunlap
Livermore
Donlap
Blairsville
Westmoreland
Indiana
Armstrong Counties
Salinburg
Salina
New Athletics Function at Normal Under Prof Phythyon
Prof Harry Phythyon a Westminster College graduate joins Normal as a full time athletics developer. He recently studied at State College and will focus on gymnasium and field sports including organizing a football team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Phythyon
Westminster College
Normal
Phythyon
State College
Ensign Owens Returns to Indiana After Leave
Ensign Charles T. Owens, recent two weeks of home furlough with parents Dr. and Mrs. Wm. Owens of South Seventh Street, returns aboard the battleship Indiana now in New York harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Owens
Wm. 8S. Owens
South Seventh Street
Indiana
New York Harbor
Friends Celebrate Mrs Miller's 30th Birthday at Pine Home
About 70 friends of Mrs H H Miller of Pine township gathered Wednesday at her residence to celebrate her 30th birthday. Guests arrived with baskets and, at noon, enjoyed a hearty dinner. Mrs Miller received several handsome presents.
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H. H. Miller
Pine Township
Horse Thief in Jail in North Mahoning Township Case
David Mull is jailed in Brookville on a horse stealing charge preferred by Fred Knarr of North Mahoning township. The theft occurred in broad daylight while Knabb’s horse was in Ponxgutawney. Mull was captured while escaping, during Fall Campers. Nearby, Jobo Wilson, Charles Geasler, Charles Huey, Chauncey McAdoo and James Sansom camped at Foust’s mill in East Wheatfield township last week and returned home Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Mull
Brookville
Fred Knarr
North Mahoning Township
Mr. Knabb
Ponxgutawney
Mull
Messrs
Jobo Wilson
Charles Geasler
Charles Huey
Chauncey McAdoo
James Sansom
Foust’s Mill
Wheatfield Township
Monay
Swallow Campaign Scheduled for Indiana Appearance
Independent govenor candidate Dr Silas C Swallow will address voters in Indiana at the Court House on Saturday October 22 at 1 20 PM Volney B Cushing will also speak.Spelling and punctuation preserved as in source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swallow
Silas C. Swallow
Indiana
Court House
P.m. Volney B. Cushing
Golden 50th Wedding Anniversary for Shields Couple
Mr and Mrs Henry K Shields of Rayne township celebrate their golden wedding on Thursday October 27. A number of invitations have been issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry K. Shields
Rayne Township
Teacher Adams Resigns From Brushvalley Township School
Miss Sarah Adams, a Teacher II from Penn Run, was compelled to resign last week from a Brushvalley township school, ending her role in the district. The notice details are limited but confirms the employment termination of the educator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Adams
Penn Run
Second annual Indiana Sabbath School Convention Opens
The Indiana Sabbath School Association holds its second annual session in town churches with strong delegate turnout. Rev. E P Foresman spoke on the greatness of Sabbath school work while Rev. Roads urged Bible use in classes and home study, prompting renewed resolve to grow Sabbath schools locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Sabbath School
Indiana Sabbath School Association
A. J. Furman
Furman
Christ
H. P. Shepley
Association
A. C. Cravener
W. Guthrie
Guthrie
Sheply
Homer City
Gushue
South
West Mahoning Townships
Gee
Braughter
Covode
Mary B. Crawford
North Point
Canoe
Banks
Grant
Montgomery Toyenships
Robinson
Glen Campbell
David Aice
Hillsdale
H. D. Condron
Indiana
E. P. Foresman
Marion Center
United States
Foresman
Charles Roads
D. D
Philadelphia
Roads
D. J. Waller
Presbyterian Church
Indiana County
Hugh W. Smitten
Marchand
Jesus
Deaths: Mrs Sarah Gompers 73 in White Township
Mrs Sarah Gompers widow of Charles Gompers died Monday at her son James Gompers home in White township after a lingering illness at age 73 years 6 months and 5 days Pneumonia from paralysis and old age was the direct cause She was daughter of Andrew Steetle and moved from Lycoming county in childhood Married in 1841 Survived by son James and daughter Mrs Frank Friend Funeral today at home conducted by Rev Lewis Hay Interment Oakland cemetery Also noted Mrs Jane Matthews died at New Florence aged 83 years 6 months and 25 days after 12 years of cancer Stricken with helpless invalid status Husband William Matthews predeceased her Surviving children Mrs Martha Slick James Pitcairn John ston in Arkansas and Miss Sadie Interment West Fairfield Westmoreland county
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Sarah Gompers
Charles Gompers
James
White Township
Lewis Hay
Oakland Cemetery
Jane Matthews
William Matthews
New Florence
Martha Slick
James Pitcairn
Pennsylvania Railroad
Johnston
Arkansas
Sadie
West Fairfield
Westmoreland County
Widow Catherine Rummel Dies at 88 in Green Township
Catherine Rummel widow of Emanuel Rommel died Wednesday at her daughter Fannie McDermott’s home in Westover at 88 years 4 months. She lived in Green township with her husband until his 1890 death and leaves eight of 12 children living. She joined Evangelical church over 54 years ago and was buried at Beringer. Willis B Hile 26 9 9 died at Philipsburg Pa after typhoid fever. He was son of Rev W P Hile former pastor of East Mahoning church near Purchase Line and taught at Blairsville Intersection. Interment was at Curwenaville. An infant daughter of David Batersbaugh Purchase Line died of scarlet fever and was buried in East Mahoning graveyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Rummel
Emanuel Rommel
Fannie McDermott
Westover
Green Township
This County
Evangelical Church
Beringer
Willis B. Hile
Philipsburg
W. P. Hile
East Mahoning Church
Purchase Line
Blairsville
Curweuaville
David Baterbaugh
East Mahoving
Harry T. Dowler
Tyrone
Emma Patchin
Patchinville
C. F. Cornman
East Mahoning
Dowler
Burnside
Mitchell Coal Company
Horace Patchin
Mr. Dowler
Progressive Glen Campbell Opera House Opens This Week
Glen Campbell hosts a two story opera house seating 500 with store rooms on the first floor and a modern 40 by 50 feet theater above. Costing 4500 dollars, opening night features Rice and Barton's Comedy Company in Poodle and Ai Doodle Me Doodie's Flats. Clark and Harvey plan to book leading acts for Clearfield Punxsutawney and Corwinsville circuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph O. Clark
N. G. Harvey
Glen Campbell
Rice & Bartons Comedy Company
Messrs
Clark & Harvey
I Clearfield
Punxsutawney
Corwinsville
Lickart Wins Free-For-All at Marysville Race
Won in Ohio. A. W. Lickart of this place won the free-for-all at Marysville with Sir Alcantara in three straight heats. Time 2.16. Five other strong horses ran. Track was heavy and poor, but the Indiana horse drew great praise. McHenry and McGaughey attend Punxsutawney 13th annual 105th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry reunion. Colonel McGaughey to speak on Our Patriotic Women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Lickart
Marysville
Sir Alcantara
Indiana
8. M. McHenry
John McGaughey
Punxsatawney
105Th Pennsylvania ‘Volunteer Infantry
Street grading to bring brick paving near Seventh and Eighth
Work grading Philadelphia street between Seventh and Eighth moves fast and paving should start within days. Three weeks needed with brick supplied by Reese, Hammond & Company of Bolivar. Also note Mrs. William Perry of Pine Flats taken to a Philadelphia hospital by Dr T D Stephens for a tumor in the seacate, prompting concern from friends.
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Philadelphia Street
Seventh
Eighth
Reese, Hammond & Company
Bolivar
T. D. Stephens
Penn Run
William Perry
Pine Flats
Philadelphia
Good Contract For Garbleton Mill Staves
Mr John Knabb of Garbleton who manufactures barrel staves moved his mill to John Snyders farm where he holds a contract to make 300000 staves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Knabb
Garbleton
John Snyder
Weddings of a Week Prompt Several Local Couples
A series of quiet weddings this week includes Harry T. Dowler of Tyrone marrying Emma Patchin at Patchinville with only family present. Enzer E. Lewis and Mary Park wed at Marion Center, then plan a Blairsville home. Robert M. Wilson and Sara L. Slogan marry at Blairsville with few friends. James S. Blair and Caroline Hall wed at Chestnut Street home, then depart for a trip east before establishing a Blairsville home.
Fleming couple to wed in Armstrong township
Thomas Fleming and Belle Fleming both of Armstrong township will marry at home of the bride's parents at noon Thursday Rev W J Wilson of this place to officiate
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Thomas Fleming
W. da Thomas
Belle Fleming
Armstrong Township
R. JM. Fleming
W. J. Wilson
Lydic Dearme to Wed at DeArme Home Today
Mr J E Lydie of Mass Butler county and Miss Minta M DeArme will marry at noon at the DeArme home in White township. Rev Lewis Hay will officiate.
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Lydic-Dearme
J. E. Lydie
Mass
Butler County
Minta M. DeArme
Wm. S. DeArme
White Township
Lewis Hay
Gerhard and Fisher couple wed in Third Ward office
Mr. Irwin Gerhard and Miss Mary E. Fisher of Atwood Armstrong County were married by Squire J A Crossman in his Third Ward office on Tuesday afternoon.
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Gerhard-Fisher
Irwin Gerhard
Mary E. Fisher
Atwood
Armatrong County
Squire J. A. Crossman
Third Ward
Davis Henderson Tie Blairsville Nuptials
John Davis and Grace Henderson, both of Blairsville, were married Thursday evening in a private ceremony.
Out of the hospital sick soldiers return home
All Indiana county regiments report recovery of nearly all sick soldiers. Veterans from Company F and Company D, including Harry Stewart Hart Langham D M Campbell and Jenkins Lee Fritz Harry Harcom, arrived home from Greensburg Westmoreland Hospital after typhoid fever. Governor Hastings hospital train aided transfers. Some fevers also relieved at Altoona hospital. Church news notes absences and lectures. Arbor day observances planned at local schools with flag-raising delayed by pole completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Harry Stewart
Ambulance Corps
Chickamauga
Hart Langham
D. M. Campbell
Burrell Township
Ne Jenkins
Salinburg
Lee Fritz Harry Harcom
Blairsville
Westmoreland Hospital
Greensburg
Governor’ Hastings
John D. Gorman
Hortons
Calvin Gearhard
Blacklick
Altoona Hospital
Republicans Rally Draw Massive Turnout in Strongstown
Big Republican rallies sweep Strongstown Homer City and Marchand as campaigns push to the closing days. Duncan McGregor and a slate of speakers address packed schoolhouses in Pine Barlington and St Clair hall in lively, party spirited events amid rain and cold. A special train and mass meeting loom next Tuesday with prominent speakers and a full musical program to boost turnout for the Keystone State governor race.
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Strongstown
Homer City
Indians
Pine
Barlington
James K. Dick
Buffington Township
J. G. McCreery
Pine Township
Duncan McGregor
David Blair
Stampar
John M. Leech
Jobn A. Scott
Scott
St.Clair’s Hall
Elkin Glee Club
A. F. Cooper
Wm. Robinson
Theodore Davis
G. W. Hood
M. Jack
Elder Peeler
A. F Cooper
North Mahoning Township
Marchand
John McGaughey
George J. Felt
Ernest Stewart
S. M. McHenry
White Township
John S. Fisher
Sallaburg
Wic. A. Stone
Spengers
Fisher
Keystone State
Glee Club
Deserved a Better House Chaplain Murphy Speaks
Francis Murphy of the Fifth regiment Fi vapia volunteers arrived Friday and spoke at Library Hall on Chickamangs. Poor weather kept attendees small as Captain Mahan and Company F members escorted him to the rostrum. Murphy, a well known Indiana temperance figure, led past meetings over a dozen years ago and remains active though his hair is now snowy white.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis, Murphy
Mahan
Company F
Murphy
Indiana
Fire Burns Barn and Contenta at Drummond Farm
A barn on the S Neal property at the Drummond farm in West Mahoning township was destroyed by fire early Wednesday. The structure and its contents were burned, with Sheriff Neal identified as owner in this fragmentary report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal
Drummond
West Mahoning Township
S. Neal
Rey Tometh
Will of Julian St.Clair Filed Dated January 22 1898
The will of the late Julian St.Clair, living in Og date of January 22 1898, was filed. The document names heirs and dispositions under a standard probate filing, with no further details provided in the accessible text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julian St.Clair
Private Ganrice D MecCon F Company Ill at Breathing Attack
A damaged fragment reports Private Ganrice D of Company F is tied ill at his Breathing attack. The text is garbled and lacks clear context or location details.
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Ganrice D
MecConpany
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Wil
Heaith
Hing
John E. Brallier
Latrobe
P. A
Everely
Mr. Archibald Gamble
Garfield
J Ams
K Matthews
Mes, Catherine Rummel
Ohio
Lewis Park
Enzer E. Lewis
Blairsville National Bank
Mary Park
L. N. Park
Pride
Marion Center Presbyterian Church
Blair-Hall
Caroline Hall
David Halli
Wayne
Bride
Keller
Chestnut Street
A. J. Fur
J. Salleheel
Kinter
Socta
J. R. Dill
la Sarens
Chaplain Murphy
Stok
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