Long-lived settler George Myers dies after sixty years in Rayne
George Myers age about 80 a Rayne township resident since 1839 died at his home after a long illness. Born in Bedford county in 1805 he moved to Indiana County settling on a Saltagiver farm then to Rayne township where he built his home and raised a large family. He held most township offices, supported abolition, and remained active in United Presbyterian and Taylorsville churches. Funeral services Thursday at his home followed by Taylorsville cemetery interment. Also noted: Joseph Everett of Brushvalley township died aged 69 a Civil War veteran survived by children with services held. Elizabeth Wagner widow of John Wagner of New Florence died at 86.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Myers
Rayne Township
Morrison’s Cove
Bedford County
David Myers
White Township
Saltagiver
Westmoreland County
George Myles
Kitty Adams
David Blair
John Ralston
Myers
Shen
Elizabeth M. Kinter
John Kirkpatrick
Greenville
John Kinter
Sarah—w
Benjamin Short
Helen
William Ray
John K. Myers
Homer City
Issbel
William Streams
Kellysburg
Tabitha Ann
Jacob Mumau
Dixonville
W. Ross Myers
Henry Myers
Taylorsville
Old Line
Whig Party
D. M. Kinter
Tayloreville
Joseph Everett
Brushvalley Township
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Petersburg
David W
Mortis W
Frederick P
John Dias
David Stephana
J. Milton Snyder
Mae
Brushvalley Lutheran Cemetery
Missing county murderer case ends in mistaken identity
Officials chasing Jacob Bookamire believed to have clues in a long running county murder case. A Scio Ohio suspect matching description was found but lacked key marks confirming true identity. Sheriff Neal and Constable Wettling returned disappointed after verifying the man did not fit Bookamire’s distinguishing features.
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Jacob Bookamire
Bookamire
Scio
T. 8. Neal
Jacob Wettling
Indiana
Neal
Pennsylvania
Wettling
Ohio
Republican Meeting At Armagh Crowded Schoolhouse
Republican supporters in East Wheatfield township and nearby areas met in Armagh at the schoolhouse for a lively gathering. An organization was formed with Thomas W. Cramer as chairman and J. J. Hutchison as secretary. Addresses were given by Ernest Stewart, John L. Getty, Congressman Jack, and John B. Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armagh
East Wheatfield Township
Mrr
Thomas W. Cramer
J. J. Hutchison
Ernest Stewart
John L. Getty
Jack
John 8. Fisher
Scaffold gives way injuring man during roof work
William Fleck of Marion Center narrowly escaped a fatal fall at Hamill while roofing Cook Simpson's house. The scaffold collapsed and he dropped about 35 to 36 feet, suffering only a head cut and bruises despite weighing nearly 200 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fleck
Marion Center
Cook Simpson
Hamill
Fleck
Arbor Day Observed in County Schools
Friday Arbor Day activities were held across the county with most schools planting trees and conducting proper exercises. Parents attended many events and a large share of students participated in the observance. Needle Removed From Foot by Dr H B Bat erbaugh Mrs George Edmiston west Church street required minor treatment after a long lodged needle. Real estate deal on Church and Second streets totaling 350 dollars from James Warrick estate to S M Work. Junior Christian Endeavor Society organized at Presbyterian church with S M Work elected superintendent and Harry Earhart Miss Margaret Evans assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Baterbaugh
George Edmiston
West Church Street
G. W. Gilbert
Church Street
Second Streets
James Warrick
S. M. Work
Tuesaday
Christian Endeavor
Presbyterian Church
8. M. Work
Harry Earhart
Margaret Evans
Blairsville Doctor Builds House Next to Storeroom
Dr W L Reed of Blairsville Intersect ion has finished a storeroom housing a complete drug store and has begun constructing a dwelling that will adjoin the storeroom. A Finger Cut Charles Moorhead son of J C Moorhead cut the end off a finger while handling a mower on Saturday. Fell from the Hay Mow Mr A B Bennett of Stronestown fell from his hay mow to the barn floor on Sabbath fracturing an arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Reed
Blairsville
Charles Moorhead
J. C. Moorhead
A. B. Bennett
Stronestown
Barnetts Big Reception Sparks County Rally in Indiana
A massive Republican demonstration honoring Colonel James B. Barnett filled Library Hall and the streets of Indiana with fireworks, bands, and cheering crowds. Delegations from Blairsville Homer City and other towns flooded in by train, while Barnett and party received a rousing reception, speeches, and a packed audience.
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Barnett
Indiana
Library Hall
James B. Barnett
Philadelphia Street
John M. Leech
James McGregor
Daugherty
M. C. Watson
J. N. Langham
A. T. Moorhead
John §. Fisher
M. Jack
John McGaughey
J. Telford
A. Smith
Colonel Barnett
Elkin
Tenth Regiment
Blairsville
Homer City
Thomas J. Stewart
Cokeville
Indiana Cornet
Northwood Glass Plant
Wolf Martial
Rayne Township
Manor Band
Cherryhill Township
National Guards
Hugh M. Bell
Marshall
H. Hughes
David Blair
W. F. Elkin
D. W. Simpson
D. M. Caldwell
Harry Christy
Talent for Indiana A Sale of Coalland
Indiana secures a busy winter with two lecture courses and a full week of attractions at Library Hall and Normal chapel. Notable acts include Thomas H. Dinsmore Jr and the Boston Ladies Military Band with dates from November 3 to March 12, plus fall and winter talent like De Motte and Slayton’s Singers. Also, 5,000 acres of coal land near Big Mahoning Creek sold to Buffalo Rochester & Pittsburg Railroad Co at 35 dollars per acre, with a diamond drill testing the field.
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Indiana
Teachers’ Institute
Library Hall
Thomas H. Dinsmore, Jr
Boston Ladies’ Military Band
Ward Beecher Pickard
Jack
Herbert Sprague
David Copperfield
H. Spillman Riggs
Uncle Josh
J. B. de Motte
Maro
the Magician
Slayton
J Ts
Dr. R. 8. McArthur
Wilczek Grand Concert Co
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railroad Company
Big Mahoning Creek
West Mahoning Township
This County
Porter Township
Jefferson County
Buffalo, Rochester and Pittsburg Railroad Company
Mahoning Creek
Messrs
Francia Elkin
Smicksburg
A. M. McDonald
R. F. Neville
L. W. Robinson
Faei
Married Fifty Years Ago Golden Wedding Celebration
On Water Street east family gathered to mark the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Pater Leasure. A noon dinner and an afternoon address by Rev. Dr. J Day Brownlee followed by recollections of the couple’s early life. Relatives and friends attended, including J B Leasure and wife Cookport. S B Leasure and wife. F P Oatman and wife White township. B Miller and wife Graston. Mrs. Sarah Streams and Brace Streams Ambrose. Mrs. G B Roof Manor at ion.
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Pater Lesaure
East Water Street
Pension and postmaster appointments across Westmoreland and surrounding counties
Congressman Jacke reports William Sharp of New Florence gets a monthly pension of 12 dollars from August 19, 1897. George R. Laird is named postmaster at Tranger, Samuel P. Steiner at Hager, Celia McKean at Bagdad, all in Westmoreland. Recommendations include George W. Cessna for Hortons Indiana, A C King for Tannellville Armstrong, J A Doty for Croft Indiana, and Michael F. Smith for Oak Ridge Armstrong.
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M. Jack
William Sharp
New Florence
Westmoreland County
George R. Laird
Tranger
Samuel P. Steiner
Hager
Same County
Celia McKean
Bagdad
Same
George W. Cessna
Hortons
Indiana County
A. C. King
Tannellville
Armstrong County
J. A. Doty
Croft
Michael F. Smith
Oak Ridge
Hunter's Serious Accident at Hunt Endangering Hand
Harry Anderson near Clarksburg was out hunting when his rifle discharged while his hand rested over the barrel. The ball pierced his hand’s heart area, likely crippling the hand. Constable D R Pringle arrested James Boucher of Dixonville on an assault charge from a hog trespass dispute. bail set for a hearing before Squire M B Kline next Saturday.
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Harry Anderson
Clarksburg
Ball
D. R. Pringle
Fourth Ward
James Boucher
Dixonville
Dallas Lowman
Lowman
Boucher
Squire M. B. Kline
Johnston Bros Grow A Big White Star Potato Crop
Johnston Bros prominent farmers of White township report 475 bushels from two acres. The White Star variety yields a fine, marketable harvest described as the best-delivered crop this season in town. A Republican rally at Kittanning featured Attorney-General John P. Elkin as a speaker.
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Johnston Bros
White Township
Kittanning
John P. Elkin
First Game at Normal Park Between Indiana Team and Ponxsutawney
The Indiana Athletic Association football team will line up at Normal Park for an afternoon contest against Ponxsutawney seven. The item appears on page six of the Progress.
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Indiana Athletic Association
Normal Park
Ponxsutawney
Normal shuts out Wilkinsburg in third game
Normal football dominates Wilkinsburg YMCA in a 17 to 0 victory at Normal Park. Phythyon and Hammer star with strong runs and a second half touchdown by Chas Hammer. Earhart adds two extra points after each score as Normal maintains clear lead and discipline.
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Blairsville
Wilkinsburg ¥. M. C. A
Normal Park
Normal
Wilkinsburg
Phythyon
Y. M
Shuster
Hodgdon
Chas Hammer
Earhart
Wiggins
Dubbs
Wilson
YMCA
Adair
Balentine
Phythyon Lewis
Curtin
Fire destroys Stephen Brown residence near Heshbon
Early Sabbath morning fire gutted the upper story of Stephen Brown's home near Heshbon after clothing in the attic caught alight while Brown used a light. The family escaped unharmed but nothing of value was saved. Insurance on the dwelling stood at 550 dollars.
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Stephen Brown
Heshbon
Brown
Mail Route Depot Open for Package Rendition
Persona desires to render packages on all star mail routes may leave them at the office of Squire J A Crossman in the Farm ere Bank building Passengers for any routes may use the office as a waiting or transfer point.
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Star Mail
Squire J. A. Crossman
Farmere’ Bank
Livery Stock Increases With New Horses Added
Stormer and Co. the town’s new liverymen added four driving horses to their stable last week. They report good stock and fine rigs, expanding their offerings to customers.
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Stormer & Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Elizabeth Wagner
John BR. Wagner
Walter Black
West Penn Hospital
Pittsburg
George J. Felt
Clark
Jesse Thomas
Armstrong
Henry Prothero
Banks
Archibald 5S
Patterson
Blacklick
Maj
T. D. Cunningham
B. F. Pitta
Cherrytree
Thomas Hart
Conemaugh
J. Smith
Glen Campbell
A. F. Cooper
John Farmsworth
Grant
Milton Work
East Mahoning
Aaron W. Steele
South Mahoning
L. N. Park
H. Traby
Mechanicsburg
A. C. Rankin
Montgomery
J. W. Shielde
Rayne
Congressman Jacke
Hunter
Elgin
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