County Committee votes for reform abolishing conferee nominations
The Republican County Committee met and voted 22 to 4 to abolish the conferee system for nominations in districts spanning Indiana and Jefferson counties. If other districts approve, voters will nominate candidates by popular primary, shifting nominating power away from conferees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Committee
C. C. Mack
Congress A
Eudiana
Jefferson
Upok Courly
Ads Lahiity
Whrnzas
Archives Econe Hor
M.S. Quas
India County
Turing LismillRoad
Tidiana
Indiana County
Indiana
House Agent Reports Neglect of Demented Widow in Brushvalley
Brushvalley township Friday officer found Mrs. Wm Lewis elderly, helpless and neglected in a filthy bed. Husband aged 70 also lives with her. Thompson arranged for her care by kind hands under OVETBEET supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hou.se
Thompson
Brushvalley Township
Wm. Lewis
Aged Lady Fractures Ankle After Fall at Home
Mrs. Sarah Chapman aged about 78 residing with her sister Mrs. Richard Smith in Green township fell down the cellar stairs a few days ago and fractured her left ankle. The injury is serious due to her advanced age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Chapman
Richard Smith
Green Township
Bridge Hold Up Sparks Run and Gunshot Near Blacklick
While Mr. Join Long of Blacklick township returned home Saturday evening, a highwayman stopped him on the covered bridge near Blacklick. Long fled as two bullets were fired after him, prompting a reported hold up with a demand for money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Join Long
Blacklick Township
Reverend Hamill Improves Health for Outdoor Exercise
Rev. Q. A. Hamill of White township has shown health improvement and is able to take open air exercise on these delightful days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q. A. Hamill
White Township
Union meeting of church societies at Blacklick
A union meeting of the Christian Endeavor Societies from Bethel Homer City and Mechanicsburg churches will be held at Blacklick on Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Societies of
Bethel
Homer City
Mechanicsburg
Blacklick
Squire Kellar's Court Hears Disturbing Meeting Case
Seventeen charged with disturbing a regimous meeting near Georgeville faced judge Kiar on Saturday. Prosecutor Riowe and defense crowded the lower court as witnesses testified. Four defendants Little Lukehart Ashbaugh and Galentine of South Mahoning were held for court on disorderly conduct. Each posted bail and the matter may settle before next court. Evidence showed the minister was not well received by the South Mahoning community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Kiar
Georgeville
Jerry T. Riowe
James Little
Harry Lukehart
Thomas Ashbaugh
John Galentine
South Mahoning Township
Indiana Athlet ic football season opener at Normal grounds
Indiana Athletic defeats West Indiana 8 to 0 as 4 o clock kickoff and 25 minute halves mark the season opener. Harry Earhart and Ed Wood score touchdowns for Indiana. lineup lists players and positions with referees and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Athletic
West Indiana Athletic
West Indiana
Ewan
Indiana Club
Harry Earhart
Ed Wood
Indiana
Thompesm
Wee Wiggins Gibson
Gai
Ortiz
Seceeen
Wilson
Hood
Gesslar
Lockard Wood
Balentine
Ainsley Campbell
Prof. Robinson
Prof
Mitchell
Narrowly Escaped Death At Latrobe Crossing
A Blairsville party including F. L. Townsend and Miss Lou Ellwood escaped a deadly collision at Latrobe when a Fast Line Express struck their carriage at a Ligonier crossing. One horse died, the other was shot after injuries. Ellwood suffered facial cuts and an eye injury. Loss to the carriage and horses put at 425 dollars.
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F. L. Townsend
Avonmore
Lou Elwood
Emma Coulter
Mabel Surelizer
Blairsville
Latrobe
Fast Line
Ligonier Railroad Crossing
Miss Ellwood
Fractured Four Ribs After Car Incident
Hiram Jacoby of Homer City was struck by a moving car between the depot warehouse and the side track. The impact fractured four ribs on his right side and left hand injuries were noted. He was taken home that evening and is now recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Jacoby
Homer City
Mr. Jacoby
Robbery at Homer City described in visiting Mrs Cameron home
Mrs Delia Cameron of Homer City visited her niece Mrs J W Books when thieves broke in by a window and ransacked the house taking jewelry silverware and clothing while missing $125. Cameron, who lives alone, says she has a clue to the burglars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordelia Cameron
Homer City
J. W. Books
Cameron
A Serious Run Off
On Sabbath Roy Laughlin and Edward Weamer of Marion Center were driving between Plumville and Georgeville when a scared horse bolted after a dog. The buggy wrecked, occupants were thrown out, the horse ran into Little Mahoning Creek and sank into a sink hole where it drowned before aid arrived.
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Roy Laughlin
Edward Weamer
Marion Center
Plumville
Georgeville
Little Mahoning Creek
Severe October snowstorm hits Erie with 10 inches
Erie Pa endured a record early season snowstorm on October 20 from 9 AM to 9 PM. The ground was covered by 10 inches of wet snow crushing fruit and shade trees before leaves fell. Morrellville football visits Normal school for season opener on Saturday with strong visitor backing.
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Erie
Morrellville
Test Well Drilling Begins on Nesbit Farm
The Conemaugh Gas Company is sinking a test well on County Treasurer Nesbit’s farm in Conemaugh township. A derrick was completed last week and drilling started on Saturday.
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Conemaugh Gas Company
Nesbit
Conemaugh Township
Infant Scalded by Coffee Spill at Table Incident
An infant child of J. S. Walker of Jocta sustained facial scalds after overturning a cup of hot coffee at a table. The event details the accident and involved parties, with no further injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Walker
Assault at Kingsland farm ends in gunfire near Garfield
A self defense shooting occurred at the Kingsland farm near Garfield in West Wheatfield township after a cider tasting and barn visit. Geo. B. Kingsland shot at Albert Cable and James Brett as they attacked him deriding his wealth. Brett was critically wounded losing an eye. Cable fled. Kingsland surrendered to authorities and faced assault charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
West Wheatfield
James Brett
Wm. Winbrenner
Geo. B. Kingsland
Allegheny
Philip Kingsland
Kingsland
Progress Office
Albert Cable
Mr. Kingsland
Brett
Cable
Seaton
Miller
Bolivar
T. M. Lichtenfels
T.J. Robinson
Mr. Kingland
Orr and Frick Buy Oak Timber Tract in Rayne Township
Messrs. J. L. Orr and J. A. Frick purchased about 30 acres of oak timber in Rayne Township from Mr. William Short last week. They plan moving their saw mill to the site in January and expect a busy season through spring cutting timber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Orr
J. A. Frick
Rayne Township
Wm. Short
Injured brakeman A J Walters at Bolivar incident
Mr A J Walters brakeman on the West Penn railroad living at Walla Station and formerly Blairsville sustained a badly injured right shoulder while coupling cars at Bolivar on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Walters
West Penn Railroad
Walla Station
Blairsville
Bolivar
Will Lecture at Hittanning Friday by Dr Sweeny
Dr MM Sweeny of this place will lecture in Kittanning on Friday or His Molen Nolo The Bible in the Light of the Bible in the Light of is referenced as the topic for the visit, with emphasis on religious instruction and discussion for local attendees.
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MM. Sweeny
Kittanning
Molen Nolo
Bad Man Jailed After Barn Fire and Threats
William Stiver, jailed by Constable Fred Moot in North Mahoning, faces charges of burning a barn and carrying concealed weapons. Irwin J. Lydick, his brother in law, accuses him amid a history of roaming, thefts, and prior arson. Neighbors and Lydick tie Stiver to the blaze that destroyed a new barn and crop, with no insurance. He also faces accusations of handling bad money and threatening Jacob Barrett. trial set for December in the county court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. Moot
North Mahoning Township
William Stiver
Irwin J. Lydick
Canoe Township
Silver
Nathaniel North
Lydick
Stiver
Jacob Barreté
Barrett
Planting of the Tree on Autumn Arbor Day observed
Autumn Arbor Day celebrations at the first and second ward schools featured a full afternoon program. Students sang My Country, heard an address by Principal Mitchell, and participated in tree plantings and readings by Harry Altman and Charlotte Wheeler. The event concluded with songs led by Prof. Edwin Bach. The third and fourth ward school held similar activities in the afternoon.
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First
Second Ward
Mitchell
Harry Altman
Charlotte Wheeler
Edwin Bach
Third
Fourth Ward
Hale and hearty at eighty milestone party
Mr Henry Miller who lives west of town in White township turned eighty on Monday. His children and about fifty friends arrived unannounced with baskets to surprise him. The party ate a supper of varied dishes and showered Miller with gifts as the evening ended.
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Henry Miller
White Township
Miller
Surprising Visit Delights Cherryhill Couple
Neighbors and friends surprised Mr. and Mrs. Adam Myers of Cherryhill township on Thursday. Guests arrived with filled baskets, and at noon a delicious dinner was served. Mr. Hiram Gibson spoke, followed by Dr. T. D. Stephens of Penn Run. The afternoon featured social amusements and about 30 useful presents were given to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Myers
Cherryhill Township
Hiram Gibson
T. D. Stephens
Penn Run
Ladies Acted As Conductors In Charity Car Ride
A Johnstown event featured ladies serving as conductors on donated cars for a Y M C A fundraiser. Cars operated from 4:30 to 7:00 p m with receipts totaling 500 dollars. Notable guides included Miss Margaret Loyd, formerly of Indiana Normal, and Miss Kate McLain, once of this place.
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Aett Johnstown
Indiana
Margaret Loyd
Indiana Normal
Kate McLain
Lutheran Synod Meeting Held Last Tuesday in Pittsburgh
The Lutheran Synod met in Pittsburgh last week and held its final session on Tuesday with attendees present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Synod
St Pitteburg
Mrs Jane Hosack Dies at 74 in Young Township
Mrs Jane Hosack widow of David Hosack of Young township died Thursday evening from heart trouble aged 74. She leaves four children Mrs Robert McKee Westmoreland County Calvin Hosack Ebenezer Mrs Walter Robinson Armstrong County and Miss Ella at home. She belonged to the Presbyterian church with Rev Hughes conducting funeral services on Saturday and interment at Jacksonville.
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Jane Hosack
David Hosack
Young Township
Robert McKee
Westmoreland County
Calvin Hosack
Ebenezer
Walter Robinson
Armstrong County
Ella
Hossek
Presbyterian Church
Hughes
Jacksonville
Death of Mr George Winsheimer of Blacklick township
Mr George Winsheimer aged about 70 died Saturday from stomach trouble after a year of delicate health. Survived by wife and six children John of Washington Love of Colorado Thomas of Blairsville Mrs Annie Ross of Blairsville Mrs Della Piper of Walls Station and another daughter. Remains interred in Blairsville on Tuesday.
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George Winsheimer
Blacklick Township
John
Washington
Love
Colorado
Thomas
Blairsville
Annie Ross
Della Piper
Walls Station
Obituary for James M Burne of Conemaugh Township
James M Burne of Conemaugh Township died on the Sabbath from paralysis at age 72 after two years as an invalid. He belonged to the United Presbyterian church at Jacksonville. Survived by a wife, one son William Burns of Mercer County, and daughter Miss Phebe living at home. His remains were interred at Blairsville on Monday.
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James M. Burne
Conemaugh Township
United Presbyterian Church
Jacksonville
William Burns
Mercer County
Phebe
Blairsville
Dollie Kelly Dies of Scarlet Fever at Mitchells Mills
Dollie Kelly age 10 daughter of Mr and Mrs John Kelly of Mitchells Mills died Wednesday from scarlet fever. Remains were laid to rest there Thursday. Father and a son and another daughter are also ill with the disease.
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Dollie
John Kelly
Mitchell’s Mills
State Convention of W. C. T. Alliance in Coatesville
The sixth state convention met at Coatesville Pennsylvania on October 16 in the Methodist Church with large attendance. Miss Anna L. Houston led devotions on Sanctify Your selves. Mrs Darling ton was honored as acting state president due to illness. Officers elected include Mrs Hugh Campbell president and Mrs Abbie Lynch vice president. Indiana Alliance delegates listed though only Mrs Thomas Sutton attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. T. Alliance
Coatesville
Methodist
Anna L. Houston
Darlington
Chester County
Campbell
Porter
Maine
Green
State Normal
Hugh Campbell
Pittsburg
Abbie Lynch
Ellen M. Watson
Emma Fowler
G. M. Philips
Indiana Alliance
Thomas Sutton
Belinda Hoffman
Sarah Hildebrand
Young People’s Missionary Society Meets in Jacksonville
The Presbyterian church in Jacksonville hosts an open meeting Tuesday evening November 5 with choir selections devotional exercises an address of welcome by Jennie McIntire responses by Miss Maggie Irwin greetings from other missionary societies and various musical and dramatic readings and papers including Backward and Fross Clawson the Maiden Martyr and The House That Ruth Built plus discussions on serving God led by Rev D J Irwin with collection and benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Larch of
Jacksonville
A. Hughes
Jennie McIntire
Maggie Irwin
Elsie
Ruth
Ruth Built,”’ By the Children; Paper—“Backward and For ¥ Ss Clawson
Doris O'Neill
Sara Stewart
Anna Black
Elsie McKee
D. J. Irwin
Beneichion
Tribute as Union Veteran Legion Chooses New Chief
At its national meeting in Buffalo New York last Thursday the Union Veteran Legion elected our former townsman John A Danks as Chaplain in Chief and named Washington as the site for the next encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Veteran Legion
Buffalo
N. Y
John A. Danks
Wasington
Center Township Man Appears in Court Records
A snippet from Center township affairs notes E H Buterbaugh involved in local matters. The fragment references origin and origins of a family or property line, with unclear context. Further readable details are needed to clarify names, dates, and the action taken.
Montgomery and Green townships host teachers institutes
Detailed programs for Montgomery township institute in Gettysburg on Saturday October 26 include morning and afternoon sessions with talks on self government graded systems and director visits. Evening discussions cover patron support wages and public opinion. Cookport Green township holds first institute in Cookport on Saturday November 2 with a full day of readings music and teaching methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Township
Gettysburg
Wise
C. W. McCrady
Bind Duck
Veron Irwin
Steele Kerr
Eye Arthur
C. €. Spicher
Jas. McQuilken
W. M. Blose
Cookport
Green Township
W. T. Price
H. L. McCullough
Kate Lockard
Ollie Butterbaugh
Cribbs
Edith Griffith
Phens Creswell
Fred Booth
Clyde Buterbaugh
Jettie Bater
Lawrece Williams
B.C. Yarber
D. W. Donds
Fiert Tioning
East Mahong township teachers institute details
East Mahong township teachers plan an institute at Lowman Scheel house on Friday evening and Saturday with lectures on teaching success, attention in children, arithmetic, pupil discipline, and teacher duties. Rayne and Pine township gatherings follow similar schedules with programs and musical interludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Mahong Township
Lowman Scheel
Binnie McConaughey
H. M. Hudson
Martha Wyneoop
Hope Lewis
J. H. Moore
Clarence Botsford
F. McHenry
J. H. McGinity
John Clyde
Flora
Emma
R. G. Stanley
Mary Steele
Prof
J. Spotts
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Squire Kellar’s
Indiana Athletic Club
Jas. Brett
Kineland
tAnother
Will
Hittanning
Erwin J. Lydick
Cherryhil Township
the Grim Reaper
Mrs
James M. Burns
Dollie Kelly
the State Convention
W. C. TF. Alliance
Coatesville, Pa
The
Young People’s Missionary Society
Bamn
E. H. Buterbaugh
Center Township
East Mahoning
Montgomery
Rayne
Greem and
Pine Townships
Shields School
Getty
Gertrude Kimple
Rebecca Bine
Groft
Abe
Wim
Ralph Wolf
M. B. Wynecop
Faith and
Ask
Pine Township
M.S. I
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