Majority of Overseers Back County Poorhouse Vote
Indiana county overseers in a February election push to submit the question of purchasing a county poor farm to the people. A meeting at Court House saw 58 of 72 sign a petition urging the Court to let voters decide. Judge White set the election for the third Tuesday of February. in 1892 the proposal lost by more than 1,000 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
W. R. Calhoun
Indiana County
Harry White
Court of Quarter Sessions
A. Johnston
W. T. Calhoun
Robert McCreight
Irvin Neal
John Williams
T. C. McCrea
W. B. Long
George Rhine
Wm. Daugherty
Peter Lear
Wm. H. Smith
H. C. Cassidy
John W. Baker
J. M. Bartlehaugh
John Kephart
W. G. Hovis
Wm. Young
James McNeel
J. C. Boyard
W. Work
Z. Books
Samuel Waddle
J. €. McClelland
John Eairigh
Daniel Fyock
Judge White
Show Manager Skips Out With Company’s Receipts
The Coburn Comedy Company, which performed in Library Hall last week, is stranded in Blairsville after leaving Thursday through Saturday. Manager W. E. Coburn shipped $300 of the receipts with a Blairsville girl of questionable character. Wages for three weeks unpaid, and most members have since left. The troupe performed Two Orphans in Blairsville Monday night despite the dire situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coburn
Library Hall
Blairsville
W. E. Coburn
Boy Fatally Injured in Woodland Shooting Accident
Leonard Langer, about 12, son of Thomas Langer of Canoe township, was accidentally shot by Edward Smith while hunting. The shotgun discharged at close range, tearing a large hip wound with hundreds of pellets. He was taken to Adrian Hospital Ponxsutawney, with little hope of recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard
Thomas Langer
Canoe Township
Edward Smith
Young Smith
Adrian Hospital
Ponxsutawney
Collar Bone Fracture In Graceton Family
A young son of J W Fry of Graceton fell from a porch Wednesday fracturing his collarbone. Dr W D Gates of town treated the fracture. John a son of Joseph Fry near Advance was injured in the Vandergift mills Wednesday but is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Fry
Graceton
W. D. Gates
Town
John
Joseph Fry
Ad ‘Vance
Vandergift
Pension increases and new postmasters across several counties
Congressman Jack receives notices of pension increases for multiple residents in Indiana and nearby counties with dates ranging from 1896 to 1900. Postmaster appointments include John K. Given at Mutual Westmoreland, William B. Ewing at Boggsville Armstrong, and Martin H. Haines proposed for Bogister Indiana. A Slippy Indiana post office discontinuance is recommended and Greensburg’s second rural free route discussed. A National Bank petition is sent to the comptroller for Dayton Armstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Daniel Strong
Coberg
Indiana County
Eli Isenberg
Beringer
Same
Mary A. Price
Kent
George Hileman
Brushvalley
Nelson Hicks
Blairsville
Same County
James M. Imbrie
Margaret P. Depp
Pantsutawney
Jefferson County
William L Henry
Hamilton
Joshua J. Norris
West Newton
Westmoreland County
Martin Race
Arnold
Alexander Glenn
Dayton
Armstrong County
John K. Given
Mutual
William B. Ewing
Boggsville
Bogister
Martin H. Haines
Greensburg
Heirs to Two Estates in 1900 Will Disclosures
The will of Samuel McMillen of South Mahoning township is filed naming his widow as the primary beneficiary one third of all grain and the existing year's crop, plus control of the farm for life. D W McMillen receives notes totaling 720 dollars. Other children get 100 dollars each. Upon widow's death the farm and personal property are to be sold and Jane, Charles, and Jackson receive 620 dollars each. Remainder divided equally among children. Dated March 17 1900. A separate 1900 will for Mrs Susan Lightcap of East Mahoning provides bequests to Annie Wyncoop bed and bedding, Susanvah Lightcap 100 dollars, Harvey L Lightcap 50 dollars, S W Lightcap remaining household goods and stock, and balance to her three children. Dated June 19 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel McMillen
South Mahoning Township
D. W. McMillen
Scott McQuown
Jackson McMillen
Vbcacles McMill
Annie M. Wyncoop
Susanvah Lightcap
Harvey L. Lightcap
S. W. Lightcap
Prominent Blacklick Farmer Dies in Chair
Ferguson W Badger a wealthy farmer of Blacklick township died suddenly Thursday morning around 9 o clock. He was in his usual health but became ill while working and died seated in his chair. His wife found him. likely heart trouble with a prior paralytic stroke. Survived by wife and two daughters Laura at home and Mrs Mary Waddle of Edin. Aged about 68. Interment at Hopewell M E church cemetery Blacklick township on Sabbath forenoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferguson W. Badger
Blacklick Township
Badger
Laura
Mary Waddle
Edin
Hopewell M. E. Church
Elkin Glee Club Impresses at Leechburg Rally
The Elkin Glee Club performed at a Republican rally in Leechburg on Thursday, drawing praise from the large crowd of Republicans from surrounding counties. The lineup included J. L. Apple Charles Gessler Jr Ernest Stewart Harry Stewart J. Blair Sutton R. Elliott Owens Pearl Walker and B. H. Lichteberger performing as first and second tenors and basses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elkin Glee Club
Leechburg
Lown
J. L. Apple
Charles Gessler, Jr
Ernest Stewart
Harry Stewart
J. Blair Sutton
Livestock Shipments From Several Shippers and Destinations
Livestock movements listed include Thomas and Wissinger sending 15 cattle 2 calves and 56 pigs to Schwenkeville, 216 sheep and 3 calves to West Philadelphia. J D Rowland ships 19 cattle 8 calves and 119 pigs to Doylestown. J E Boucher ships 46 pigs 17 cattle and 7 calves to Salford. J D McKalip ships 19 cattle 55 pigs and 11 calves to Linfield. J N Stewart ships 220 sheep to West Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas & Wissinger
Schwenkeville
West Philadelphia
J.D. Rowland
Doylestown
J. E. Boucher
Salford
J. D. McKalip
Linfield
J. N. Stewart
Planing Mill Sold to Conner and Piper on Philadelphia Street
Messrs. John R. Carnahan and Magnus Hook sell their planing mill and lot facing Philadelphia street for 3500 dollars in cash. J O. Conner and Milton Piper acquire the plant and lot and take possession November 15. Both buyers are experienced lumbermen preparing a general mill business and building contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Carnahan
Magnus Hook
Philadelphia Street
J. O. Conner
Town
Milton Piper
Carrolltown
Town Lots Sold On East Philadelphia Street Lot
Real estate agent G W Gilbert sold the corner of E C Jamison property on east Philadelphia Street to Andrew J Ness for 700 dollars. The adjoining lot was sold to Harry E Smith and Edward Smith of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Gilbert
E. C. Jamison
East Philadelphia Street
Andrew J. Ness
Harry E. and
Edward Smith
Town
Coal Field Sales Near Dixonville Attract Eastern Capital
A major coal field sale along Dixon run near Dixonville promises to close soon. D. I. Stadden of Glen Campbell and John K. McElhoes of Kellysburg represent eastern capitalists buying land from Lydie Davidson Clawson Kinter and Bence at 22 dollars per acre with payments due after title checks. They hold options on 20 000 acres and anticipate a full territory sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon Run
Dixonville
Mesare
D. I. Stadden
Glen Campbell
John K. McElhoes
Kellysburg
Thomas B. Lydie
John Davidson
Bingham Clawson
P. W. Kinter
Henry Bence
Thomas Lydic
Messrs. Stadden
McEshoes
McKinley
Pennsylvania Railroad
Blacklick Creek
Wintondale
Dilltown
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Buffington
Esat
David Coulter
Bolivar
Fairfield Township
Westmoreland County
Freeport
Coulter
Thomas Bruce
Jacksonville
Bruce
Progress
Barn Fire Destroys Farm Buildings in Brashvalley
A mysterious blaze swept the barn on Albert Dick’s Mechaniaburg area farm in Brashvalley township on Sabbath evening. The Porter family was away. Mrs Porter stayed. Neighbors salvaged livestock while crops and farming gear including two buggies were ruined. Loss estimated at 1500 with no insurance. origin under investigation as possible arson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brashvalley
Harry
Albert Dick
Mechanicaburg
Brashvalley Township
D. Porter
Engine Wrecks Bridge Near Taylorsville
A Patterson and Rodkey traction engine damaged the Twolick creek bridge near Taylorsville on Thursday while descending a hill. The machine ran into the bridge, causing serious structural damage. Thomas Cox of Cherryhill, employed on the engine, was severely injured in the collision and escaped with a narrow death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson & Rodkey
Twolick Creek
Taylorsville
Thomas Cox
Cherryhill
Alumni to Hold Banquet and Social in November
The Indiana public schools alumni association executive committee met Friday evening and decided to hold a banquet and social in Odd Fellows hall on Friday evening November 16. Invitations will be extended to all members. The program includes a musical and literary rendition followed by the banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alumni Association of the
Indiana Public Schools
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Accident near Purchase Line Leaves Man Hurt
Mr Samuel Muman of near Purchase Line slipped from a corn fodder wagon while hauling a load. The wagon wheels passed over him, dislocating one shoulder and causing serious injuries. The incident occurred on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Muman
Near Purchase Line
Thieves Loot a Kitchen at Clawson House
Thieves visited the Clawson House kitchen on Wednesday evening and carried off a large amount of provisions. Landlord Clawson says he would welcome them back if they return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clawson
Jurors Selected for December Term in Ambroge Area
Jury Commissioners J Scott McGahey of Ambroge and L B Kinsey of East Wheatfield township choose the juror for the December term. The list will be published next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Scott McGahey
Ambroge
L. B. Kinsey
East Wheatfield Township
Two Brothers Reunite After Forty-Eight Years
Joseph Darr of Brookville and George Darr of Oil City visited their brother Jacob Darr in Cherryhill township for 10 days. Jacob is 82, George 77, Joseph 73. The reunion was the first meeting of Jacob and George in 48 years despite living within 100 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Darr
Brookville
George Darr
Oil City
Indiana
Cherryhill Township
Jacob Darr
George
Joseph
Jacob Carr
Child injured by separator near Burrell barn
A child of George Butler of Burrell was run over by a barn separator on Saturday. The wheels crushed the left hand and arm. Also a serious fall felled John H Caulfield weighmaster at Smith mines Burrell township, fracturing his collar bone after a wag fall on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Butler
Burrell
John H. Caulfield
Blacklick
Smith Mines
Burrell Township
Weddings of a Week Highlight Many Local Matches
A sequence of marriages across West Mahoning and surrounding townships is reported. Rev. Littell and Miss Bertha Black wed at the bride’s home, with about 40 guests before a westward honeymoon. Other couples listed include Ritchey-Stear, Luckhart-Luckhart, Meller-Work, Penrose-Licatenfels, Robinson-Dick, Bartlebaugh-Patterson, Repine-Aul, Stiteler-Wells, Kunkle-Johnston, and Cost-Hammners with ceremonies at homes and Lutheran or United Presbyterian parishes.
Miners Idle Two Days at Graceton Mines
Graceton coal mines halted Friday and Saturday over car docking disputes. McCreery Coke Company hired R. N. Miller to dock improperly filled cars. Italian workers threatened violence and blocked others until docking stopped. A settlement resumed work this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graceton
McCreery Coke Company
R. N. Miller
Miller
Thrilling near miss on Blairsville bridge involving White couple
Blairsville residents Mr. and Mrs. William White endured a close call crossing a railroad bridge when three freight trains neared. White protected his wife by hanging 50 feet above water between the ties as the wheels tore his coat. Foot injury worsened by incident. Also, Alonzo Balentine sustained a severe foot injury at a lumber yard when a pile of lumber fell, crippling his foot for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
William White
Alonzo Balentine
Alexander Balentine
West Church Street
Mrs David Campbell Hurt After Fall From Buggy
Mrs David Campbell of Hesbon fell from a buggy Monday and was badly crippled with rheumatism. She suffered severe injuries and bruises but no bones were broken. The Children's Aid Society of Johnstown donated 25 yards of carpet to the Industrial Home, received this week by Mrs Sue Williard, president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Campbell
Hesbbon
Children’s Aid Society of
Johnstown
Sue Williard
Indiana boy half-owner of Montana gold mine found in Rockies
Fred W. Hook of Indiana and his partner L. E. Stuart located the long lost Highland Mary mine near Mt Washington, Montana. They discovered a six foot ore vein, been offered 200000, and plan to work the shaft next spring after winter snow thaws, with Hook possibly visiting Indiana this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far West
Indiana
California
Fred W. Hook
George Hook
Firnt Ward
Hook
Virginia City
Mont
Rocky Mountains
L. E. Stuart
Highland Mary
Mt Washington
the Times
Rockies
Madison County
Julius Fairfield
John Reed
Fairfield
Madison Valley
Madison
Mr. Hook
Montana
Magnus
Tom Hook
Drug Store Robbery Leads to Arrests in Homer City
Frampton, Jamison and Clark Ogden of Homer City were jailed on a larceny charge after Mr. W. S. Moore, the local druggist, reported his store was entered Wednesday night and about 30 half pint whisky bottles stolen. The suspects sought full bail the next day and have since been released pending court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frampton
Jamison
Clark Ogden
Homer City
Thoreday
W. S. Moore
Moore
Meeting of Presbytery in Altoona
The presbytery of Conemaugh convened at Altoona in the United Presbyterian church. Retiring moderator Rev. M. S. Telford of Homer City opened with a sermon. A conference on The Church Evangelizing Its Home Community was led by Rev. D. S. Tinker of Bolivar and Rev. J. M. Black of New Florence. New officers and delegates to the general assembly will be elected. Rev. J. M. Welch of town attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
Rough Riders Club
Menthera
Court House
Indiana
Elkin Glee Club
George J. Feit
Marion Center
J. C. Bovard
R. F. McHenry
A. L. Guthrie
C. R. Griffith
J. N. Langham
D. B. Taylor
John S. Fisher
W. M. Mahan
Elder Peeler
A. F. Gooper
Plumville Corket
Clarksburg
Conemaugh
Young Townships
W B. Elder
W. R. Calhoun
M. K. Leard
John A. Pierce
Georgeville
Jacob Means
H. F. Hamill
James Chapman
Clemson Aul
J. M. Hazlett
Wm. Bush
Martin Simpson
W. A. Hamilton
Jacob Frantz
J. A. Streams
J. H. Butler
Wm. Fitzgerald
A. D. Tyger
M. T. Steele
Town
D. M. Miller
Pittsburg
A. F. Cooper
Barrell Township
Blacklick
Pearce
John M. Leech
Plumville
South Mahoning Township
McKee Davis
Plainville Cornet Band
M. C. Watson
John 8. Fisher
Judge White
Gordon Schoolhouse
Blacklick Township
M. Jack
Weat Lebanon
Young Township
Altoona
United Presbyterian Church
M. S. Telford
D. 8. Tinker
Bolivar
J. M. Black
New Florence
General Assembly
J. M. Welch
Desertion Arrest Stuns Pittsburg Wife Alleges Desertion
Constable Jacob Wettling arrests Wm. J. Biss at Pittsburg on Wednesday after his wife accuses him of desertion. She testified before Squire J. A. Crossman. The wife lives near Dixonville. Bail set at $300 for court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Wettling
Ar Teated
Wm. J. Biss
Pittsburg
Biss
Squire J. A. Crossman
Dixonville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Coburn Comedy Company
Vandergrift
Cosal
Man
Renne
Philadelphia
Littell
Bride
West
Martin, Mich
Lydic Luckhart
Aaron ¥. Lydie
Annie Luckhart
Samuel Lockhart
M. L. Schmucker
Meller-Work
Archie Miller
Flora Work
East Mahoning
W. D. Ewing
Elkin
Penrose-Licatenfels
Charles Penrose
Cora Liehtenfels
West Wheatfield Township
Shaullis
Bartlebaugh-Patterson
William Bartlebaugh
Maggie Patterson
Montgomery Township
G.T. Reynolda
Repine-Aul
John K. Kepine
Marchand
Annie M. Aul
White Township
Lewis Hay
Stiteler-Wells
Charles H. Stiteler
Smicksburg
Margaret V. Welle
Kunkle-Johnston
Steck Kunkle
Martha Johnston
Cost-Hammers
Edwin Cost
Blairaville
Eva P. Hammers
Fortune
Meeting OF Presbytery
United Presbyterians
Altoons
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