Beaten Roads and Grand Jury Call in Local Court
Historical court notes reveal ejectment actions from 1880, land disputes in Pine and Green townships, and a judge urging supervisors to improve roads and bridges. The September session opened under Judge White with constables sworn in to report liquor violations and enforcement changes across wards while citizens are urged to aid the court with timely legal communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lonstables
White
Maria McClemente
Michael Downey
Barnard McCaffrey
McCaffrey
Pine Township
Minute Sbook
Greer
Bausman
Michael Doyle
Peter Johnston
Green Township
Joseph Suitt
Stitt
Johnston
Peter Johnston, Jr
John Bell
Sarah J. Bell
N. B. Bell
W. Bell
Cummins
Mary Lloyd
The
Indiana Glass Co
Wettling
Indiana Borough
Massachusetts
Grant Township
Mahoning
Glen Campbell
West Wheatfield
Todah
Pine Flat
Cockport
James Plas
Jones
Golden Wedding Marks 50 Years For Neffs in Mahoning
Absalom Neff and wife near Plotville in South Mahoning township celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary on a Wednesday. A large gathering shared a noon meal and heard tributes from friends including Mrs. Teasdale and Mr. McMillan. Samuel Moorhead chaired, gifts were presented by Mrs. Wm. Morrow, and Samuel Mabon re-counted the couple’s wedding tale amid warm wishes for their continued happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Absalom Neff
Plotville
South Mahoning Township
Samuel Moorhead
Wm. Morrow
Rev. Teasdale
John McMillan
Neff
Samuel Mabon
Corr Wife Seeks Divorce and New Marriage While jailed
Mrs J G Corr, jailed for drowning her infant last winter in Marion Center, wants to marry another man. She faces infanticide trial this term, shows no clear mental strain, has dreamed of past lovers, and seeks divorce from her husband while requesting his consent to wed the old friend she has known for ten years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Corr
Marion Center
Diamond bicycle meet postponed to Friday due to rain
The first diamond bicycle meet, postponed from last Friday because of rain, draws many followers despite foul weather. A 16-race program will proceed Friday with top riders and 2,600 expected attendees as Blairsville City Band dispenses music for an entertaining afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
Fell From a Telephone Pole Injures Penn Ran Worker
Ed Gibson of Penn Ran, a Telephone Company employee, fell 28 feet when a pole broke at the ground while repairing wires. He suffered a fractured left arm above the elbow, a badly injured hand with two broken or dislocated fingers, and severe bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Gibson
Penn Ran
Gibson
Tlao
Ep worth League sub-district convention session results
The Ep worth League sub-district met at Marion Center over Monday and Tuesday with strong attendance and broad chapter representation. Rev. H. J. Alteman was elected president and Miss Shaffer secretary. About 30 local attendees joined. The next meeting is scheduled for Homer City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
M. E. Church
Marion Center
H. J. Alteman
Miss Shaffer
Homer City
Latrobe Firm Wins Contract Suit Over Thresher
A suit before Squire Kellar resulted in a ruling for Jiff, George C. Hull & Co. of Latrobe against Jacob Zimmerman of Big Run. Zimmerman ordered a thresher from Hull & Co. and refused to take delivery at the station, claiming misrepresentation. He must pay $125 and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Kellar
Jiff
George C. Hull & Co
Latrobe
Jacob Zimmerman
Big Run
Zimmerman
Hull & Co
Costa
Fire destroys house in Cherryhill township near Mitchells Mills
The dwelling of Andrew Nicewonger in Cherryhill township near Mitchells Mills was burned Wednesday afternoon. Fire reportedly started from a spark on the roof and nearly all household goods were consumed. Insurance: John G. Cameron for $200 on the building and $150 on the contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Nicewonger
Cherryhill Township
Mitchells Mills
Con
Penn- Reunion Marks Tenth Annual Gathering
The tenth annual reunion of the Penn group drew former members from across the state to the old hall. Organizers reported strong turnout, with alumni honoring founders and sharing memories of recent decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn
Glen resident Harry K involved in Harrisburg convention fight
Harry K of Glen A was mixed up in a fight early Wednesday at a catuoneanad side convention in Harrisburg. He required facial treatment for cuts and eye injuries and will face ongoing trouble for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry K
Glen. A
Harrisburg
Tin's Book Stone Starts The Drag Stores
Fragmentary note mentions public accommodation and initiation of drag stores. No clear persons or organizations are extractable from the unreadable line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sdmnimlan
Tes Firot ‘Tin
Indiana Fair Promises Huge Attendance and New Attractions
The article touts a near surefire successful county fair with full departments, extensive entries in livestock and farm products, and strong Indiana community support. Balloon ascensions, race events, and a public comfort hall run by First U. P. church are planned, with four days of entertainment beginning Tuesday and balloon flights on the last three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Ebensburg
Round House
Veterans Day Reunions At Blacklick And Kellysburg
The ninth annual Soldiers' Organization picnic in Blacklick drew about 1000 attendees despite rain. A 74th Regiment reunion at Kellysburg saw 200+ on site with 35 from Company F, 14 from Company B, and 6 from Company D, marking 30 years since mustering out. Officers were elected, speeches given, and a final march and meal followed amid damp weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacklick
74Th Reat
Kellysburg
Soldiers’ Organization of
Indiana County
T. D. Cunningham
S. C. Kennedy
Cunningham
Joseph Moorhead
Blairsville
A. B McAdoo
Young Township
W. L. Reed
Homer City
Leonard
John McGaughey
John Hill
M. MM. Sweeny
74Th Regiment
McElhoes’ Grove
G. A. McLain
John Kinter
Rayne Township
Wilson
Punxsutawney
J. W. Shields
James Rankin
Plamnville
Farmers’ Alliance
Marehand
Philadelphia Earthquake Reports Describe Wide Northeasterly Wave
A 6:00 am tremor disturbed Philadelphia, with a wave extending northeast to New York City and beyond. The quake, likely originating from Maryland or farther south, crossed Eastern Pennsylvania into New Jersey, covering up to sixty miles across the northern portion of the state. No fatalities reported and property damage was minor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Maryland
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Atlantic Ocean
Tom’s River
Album Park
New York City
Birthday gathering honors Mrs. Wiggina in Armstrong township
Friends and neighbors gathered Tuesday at Mr. Bong Wig gina’s home in Armstrong township to celebrate Mrs. Wiggina’s 67th birthday. Seven of her children attended with their families. a noon dinner followed by a group photo taken by R. M. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bong Wiggina
Armstrong Township
Unclear text about Bethel Wheat Wheaties at Grove Tinker
Fragmentary note mentions a group including Iva Ti and Rev D B or pastor chareh. Wednesday reference appears. Details and context are unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Thargiay
D.B
Chareh
Untitled fragment notes object on wall
A brief fragment describes an object hung on a wall by a nail. The text mentions Watohi Way mined his water, but the meaning is unclear. Further readable details are not available.
Fleming See Sar rl near Cookpeet in QO area
Fragmentary note in old report mentions Fleming near Cookpeet with an omnene tape and et cata. No clear event or persons other than Fleming and Cookpeet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cookpeet
Death of Mr James Elder Soldier Dies at Home on Water Street
Mr James Elder, aged 50 years 8 months 1 day, died Sunday evening at the Water Street home of Samuel Jobe after paralysis followed dropsy. A Civil War veteran of Company I 135th Pennsylvania Volunteers, he received a $16 monthly pension. He was born in South Mahoning township and lived here five years. Surviving are two daughters Mrs Thos Barclay Johnstown and Mrs George Muman Grant township. Funeral by Rev M M Sweeny and burial in Oakland Cemetery with G A R Post 28 detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Elder
Samuel Jobe
Water Street
135Th Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
South Mahoning Township
Thos. Barclay
Johnstown
George Muman
Grant Township
M. M. Sweeny
Oakland Cemetery
Funeral notice for Mr Thomas Simpson of Blairsville area
Mr Thomas Simpson of north Sixth street died Tuesday afternoon around 4 o clock aged about 77 after cholera morbus and a paralytic stroke. He leaves a wife and eight children including Mrs Raffner Mrs Exle Sarah Shaeffer and others. A M E church member living here years, funeral Thursday at his late residence conducted by Rev M M Sweeny with interment at GaLe land cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Simpson
North Sixth Street
Wm. Raffner
Hanna Exle
Blairsville
Mise Sarah
James Shaeffer
Kittanning
Thomas W
White Township
D. W
J HL
Ford City
Fannie Forsha
M. E. Church
Simpson
M. M. Sweeny
Oale Land Cemetery
Mrs Davis of Homer City Dies After Ill Health
Mrs Theodore Davis wife of County Auditor Davis of Homer City died after a period of delicate health culminating in illness. She was a member of the Presbyterian church at Homer City and active in church work. The funeral was held Friday conducted by Rev Emmons and interment followed at Greenwell cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Davis
Davis
Homer City
Macperel Ny Sili
Presbyterian Church
Emmons
Greenwell
Music of Dint A Te Enn As Oung
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a music note or event involving a young “Dint A Te Enn As Oung” segment. Readable words suggest a journal item about a musical piece or artist, but details are too fragmentary to confirm names, date, venue, or organization.
Ollie Wells Dies in Benthoei Parish
Miss Ollie Wells daughter of Jas Wells of Benthoei died on Tuesday after a brief illness. The funeral will be held at the Benthoei parish church with burial in the family plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie Wells
Jas. Wells
Benthoeip
Contested Conventions Mark Church Gathering
A committee met at Scere church to welcome delegates from Saltobnurg and Shafler excounty chairman. Greetings came from Came maugh ronbytery and 10,000 C.E. wes hwere. a bell toll marked the hour asWed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fim
Mae Scere
Ater
Shafler
Tal
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Wm. Camner
Kinport
Armstrong
Grove City
Atotea
Watohi
Cookpart
the Grim Reaper
William Phillips
Honter City
Mrs. Harvey Stewart
Ollie Wella
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