Escaped murderers jailed again in Jefferson county
Joe Veltra and Bruno Carbone, convicted of murder in Jefferson county, escaped from the county jail on Friday night after tampering with the ceiling and floor. They were captured Sunday in a road near Wishaw after a three day flight from Indiana to Pennsylvania, aided by a reward and a local hunt. They were taken back to Punxsutawney and Indiana under guard, with a $500 reward distributed to Jefferson county officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Joe Veltra
Ana
Bruno Carbone
Robert Tozier
Jéferson County
Berty
Indiana
Keanora
Jefferson County
Wishaw
Efferdon ‘County
Twa
Orce
Cou
Inva Field
Glen Camp
Bull
Otheir
Mary
Prist
Iei
Court Yard
Court Way
Philadelphia
Richmond
Hhey
Campbell
Bleanarira
Campbell Deee
Ben
Jacob, Peifer
Albert Reed
Peifer
Punxsutawney
Messra. Campbell
J Reed
Pelfer
Wettling
Kellar
Punxsuttawney
Mr. Wettling
Mesara
Read
Myr. Campbell
Foy
Messrs
Reed
Elfer
Arm strong Powngte e Man Fore Jury Convicts Bank Wrecker
A jury convicts William Montgomery, cashier of Allegheny National Bank, on two counts of embezzling 469000 dollars. Trial on a second indictment for misappropriation of brewery bonds valued at 144000 dollars begins after verdict. Unclear fragments credit Milton Hallman as second juror. source notes Pittsburg Morning Sun photo credit for Mr Uncapher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iilltoa
Alana
Cheney i
Stine Moe
Armstrong Township
Fotenan
United States
William Montgomery
Allegheny Natonal Bank
Milton Hallman
Cherry Tree
wWo
Pittsburg Hoening Sun
Uncapher
Prof Brooks Dancing School Opens Thursday Night
The managers announce the third annual season of Prof Brooks dancing school will open at Library Hall on Thursday evening November 6. The event marks the start of a new term with classes offered to beginners and experienced dancers alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooks
Vrof. Brooks’ Dancing School
Library Hall
Judge Elkin Refutes Hearst Intimations At New York Meeting
Justice Elkin, in Pittsburg, denied links between Standard Oil funds and political influence, noting letters from Archbold. He explained the 1899 1900 correspondences involved introductions and deposits, not political payments, and stressed dates showed no ongoing bill or public matter connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Hearst
Independence Party
New York City
John D. Archbold
Standard Oil Company
John P. Elkin
Elkin
Pittsburg
Supreme Court
Twourbley
New York Central
Sr. Archbold
Pennsylvania
Twombley
Ile
Compalen Fund
Commonwealth
Claus
Archbold
Mass Party for Miss Mary Mitchell in Armstrong
A social gathering honoring Miss Mary Mitchell occurred last Thursday at her Armstrong home. Guests arrived early, enjoyed a noon feast, and exchanged pleasantries with several gifts presented to the honored hostess. Attending were John Thomas and son, Johnston Thomas and Miss Nan Thomas of Gastown, Benjamin Johnston and Mrs Maude Sharp of Marion Center, Mrs Irene Winchammer of Homer City, and Mrs John Daugherty and Mrs Alex Lowman of Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misas Mary Mitchell
Armstrong Towneship
Mary Mitchell
Plans For Institute And Farewell At Armagh Church
Supt Chapman supplies a nearly finished list of instructors and entertainers for the county institute to be held during Holiday week. Gov John A Johnston lectures Monday, the Singers and Players Club perform Tuesday, Alton Packard cartoonist Wednesday, HB Francis Lybarger Philadelphia lawyer Thursday, Amphion Male Quartette and Concert Trio Friday. Instructors include Dr George P Bible Philadelphia F Loudon University of Columbus Joseph B Welton Philadelphia and Dr James E Ament Indiana Normal. Also farewell reception for Rev N B Kling at Armagh church parish house with guests and husbands. Dr J P McParland from Dixonville hosts a bachelors dinner at New Indiana House. plans to marry soon announced. toastmaster Dr R F McHenry Heilwood. responses on Sweethearts Courtship and Wooing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapman
James Chapman
County Institute T
John A. Johnston
the Majesty of the Law
The
Singers and Players Club
Alton Packard
Francis Lybarger
Philadelphia
Fridday
Amphion
George P. Bible
F. §.Loudon
University of Columbus
Josephb. Welton
James E. Ament
Indiana Normal
J. P. McParland
Dixonville
New Indiana House
McTarland
R. F. McHenry
Heilwood
D. L. Moorhead
M. D. Kirk
James Keenan
James Reed
Bummary
Bert Gallateley
Weddings of the Week Highlight Local Nuptials
Smead-Mcore at Urbana joins Smead of Pittsburg and McGara of Traf fordity in marriage. Horrell-Galentine unite Blairsville and Plumville. Wakefield pair wed at National Hotel with clergy from Suncliffe. Swarts-Steffy and Laney-Laney wed by local justices. Davis White and Laura White wed in town. Two houses burn at West Lebanon, Allshouse dwelling and Kingensmith tenant home destroyed with no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syster-Wakefield
Lawrence
Syster
Misa Ida Wakefield
Suncliffe
National Hotel
J. W. Cary
Town
West Lebanon
Joseph Allshouse
J. A. Kingensmith
Rome
Sither i
Aged Man Injured While Helping Son Remove Stumps
A 70 year old man, Joseph Rialng, of White township, was injured Wednesday afternoon while aiding his son in pulling stumps on the farm. His left leg was broken just above the ankle. The incident involved a crowbar and was witnessed by bystanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Ley
Ee Bon Joseph Rialng
White Township
Mo Biglag
Alene Faun
Ragul
Georgeville
Otis McManls
Atump
Personal Brevities Reflect Indiana Area Visitors
A compilation of local social notes lists Mina Goldie Kinter of Greenaburg as an Indiana caller on Saturday, plus numerous visits and business trips by residents near Pine Flats Ambrose Marlo Center and other nearby towns. The piece records guests from Pittsburgh to Windber, with several families hosting relatives and noting travel to and from Indiana over the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mina Goldie Kinter
Greenaburg
Indiana
George M. Short
Pine Flats
Harry R. Henderson
North Titth Street
Punxsutawney
W. G. Jamison
Ambrose
L. McGee
Marlo Center
L. M. McGaughey
Near Creakside
Howard Mack
Windber
W .W. Brilhart
Carpenter Avenue
Pittsburg
Wilmer Stewart
Jacksonville
Coshocton
Ohio
Lizzie and
Lottie Simpson
White Township
Coral
Blatraville
Warren
Wahdergrift
C. G. Harmon
Kent
Joseph Hines
Indiana House
Garman
Garmangs Mills
Harry B. Fulton
West Lebanon
Delos Hetrick
Nelle
Church Street
W. M. Cunningham
Laura
Allegheny
Bungalow Club
Caroline Speedy
North Eighth Street
Squire J. B. Graham
Strongstown
F. G. Laney
Hamar City
Wellington B. Clark
Mahaffey
T. B. Clark
North Ninth Street
Charles Tucker
Near Plumyine
Glendora
Cal
Sarah Tinthof
South Math Street
Mercer Hospital
Charles Stewart
Stewart
J. M. Stewart
Town
Byron W. Stewart
Diderton
J. J. Broadhead
Arthur Stuchell
Joseph 5. Stuchell
Washington Townshso
Grand Rapids
Mich
Veterinary College
Carrie M. Orr
Chronicle Telegraph
Christy
Howard Strattan
Pauline
Falls Creek
Carrie Trainer
Oakland Avenue
D. J. Pollock
Rochester Milla
John Sheesley
Grant Township
Anna Shaffer
Pitcairn
A. B. Laar
Stanley Brallier
Conemaugh
R, BE
John D. Plude
Homer R. Ressler
Johnstown Democrat
Reynoldaville
Jury disagreed in Roth cases occupy week in court
Trials consumed much of the week at Clive court as juries failed to agree in two Smith Sawyer cases over forged signatures on notes. Other cases included ejectment verdict for the defendant in Samuel Dickson suit, Mazza verdict against Scorzia for 703.73, Sikes vs Villela verdict for 162, and Rinehart v Ferguson verdict for 7.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers' Bank of Indiana Va
J. Smith
I. Sawyer
David Smith
H.ney Prothero
TR. Yo Smith
Gs. T. Sawyer
Samuel Dickson
Samuel Dickson Tech
Guilseppi Mazza
Homer City Constructor
Mike Scorzia
Massimina Scorsia
A. W. Sikes
Frank Villela
Mary Rinehart
Charles Ferguson
Real Estate Transfers in Imana County Since Last Report
Deeds recorded show multiple transfers including Cora G Campbell to Rudolph Thiess 3600 8.0 acres in Indiana and 116 acres in East Wheatfield to C L Riggs for 2950 dollars. Nathaniel Fritz to J M McKee Jr 1860 dollars for a Lot in Blairsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imana County
Cora G. Campbell
Indiana
Rudolph Thiess
Vantorn
East Wheafield
C. L. Riggs
Nathaniel Fritz
Blfirsville
J. M. Mckee, Jr
J. W. Rochester
Marion Center
Silas J. McMannis
Frank Hegs
Ebenezer B. Widdowson
Cherryhill
Cherry Tree & Dixonvilie Railroad Co
Obituaries From West Wheatfield and Nearby Towns
Obituary notices report the deaths of Hlijah T. Penrose aged 79 in West Wheatfield, Eleanor Crissman aged 71 in Greensburg, and Sister M Teresa Clara Sweeney Mother Superior at New Castle, with brief funeral details. Also noted are Mrs. Hubert Harbison of Clarksburg and Mrs. J. M. Dickson of West Water Street, listing survivors and funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hlijah T. Penrose
Biljah T. Penrose
Andrew Penrose
West Wheatfield Township
Wtta Geas
Derry
Latrobe
Mt. Tabor Hyangelicol Church
L. B. Wissinger
Inbeyaigue
Eleanor FB
Crissman
Eleanor
West Water Street
H. J. Crissman
Greensburg
James M
W.R. Crissman
Nannie J.ruffner
F. 3. Crawford
Oakland Cemetery
M. Teresa
Slater M. Teresa
Indiana
Clara Sweeney
St. Joseph's Convent
New Castle
Ste
John Sweeney
Order of the Sisters of St. Joseph
Ebensburg
Wiiam A. Sweeney
West Church Street
Hubert Harbison
Robert Harbison
Clarksburg
J. M. Dickson
Widow Nancy Slonaker Dies Weeks After Husband
Mrs. Nancy Slonaker widow of Michael Slonaker died at Markie Westmoreland county after a weeklong illness aged over 70. Her husband had died three weeks earlier after celebrating their golden wedding on October 7. The couple longtime residents left a family of six children. Funeral services were held at Marfle with relatives attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Slonaker
Michael Sloneker
Markie
Westmoreland County
Mia
Ada Hildebrand
Leechburg
William Slonaker
Foquet
John 0Akar
Indiana County Republicans Rally For 1908 Victory
Enthusiasm for the party grows as Indiana County Republicans stage large rallies in Blairsville, Cherry Tree, and Mechanicsburg. County Chairman Fisher cites polling gains from 7,000 to about 9,000 sure votes with 1,000 doubtful, urging straight-ticket voting to set a countywide record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John 8. Fisher
Indiana County
Cherry Tree
Cambria
Clearfield
Indiana
Harry White
M. G. Watson
George J. Felt
Green Township
Lovejoy
Blairaville
Bigiraville
Battsburg
West Pann
Seward
Mechanicsburg
Brushvalley
Blackstone
Dictar Peeler
Ernest Stewart
Calhoun
Walter Jackson
Taft
Talking Machine
Glen Campbell
Opera House
Glen Campbell Cornet Band
M. C. Watson
George J. Fell
Brown
Col
T. 4. Bradley
Armstron
Homer
Center Township Republix
Baer
John
Scott
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Win
Washington
A. Wilhelm
Etry Near
Davie
Spokane
Wak
Mrm Wilhelm
Armstrong
A. J. Uncapher
Hearst
Archcold
Standard Oil
William Rockefellar
J. M. Weaver
H. ‘McKay-Twombly
House
Senate
Archibald
New York
Hikin
Aratis
Republican State Committee
McKinley
Ladies Aid Society
Armagh Presbyterian Church
N. B. Kling
Kline
Jiie
Ewarts-Stelly
David Cg, Swarts
Goff
Hisle /M Steffy
Newrytown
Clarkshore
Keith Laney
Dalton Keith
Starford
Mings Golilia Laney
Squire I. _D. Donahey
Davis White
Harry Doyle
Laura White
Lewis Hay
Hananu
Normal School
Schildkret Hungarian
Isabel Garghill Beecher
Lorado Taft
Gov. Joseph W. Fol
Germain & Co
Wo Sleltiang
Wehrum
Squire Crossman
TN Roth
Reomnt Phaths
Carneytown
Edward Walker
Geath Byes
Ino
Secord
Blairsville
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