First Session Reports and Grand Jury Actions in September Term
Monday's session opened with constables giving quarterly returns. The grand jury examined numerous cases and granted final naturalization papers to Mike Kamick of Banks township. Highlights include road and bridge repairs, liquor cases, guardianship, partition, and lunacy inquiries across multiple townships in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherryhill
Montgomery
White and
Canoe Townships
Indiana Borough
Kingsley
Montgomery Township
Likley
Grant Township
Marlin Spicher’s
Jacob Henry’s
Wheatfield
Armstrong
J.C. Cochran
Burrell
J.C. Moore
East Mahoning
Squire Samuel Griffith
Banks Township
D. L. Snyder
John W. Wakefield
Brushvalley Township
B. H. Duffy
B. H. Rochester
Rayne Township
Hallie Frampton
Annie M. Shields
Commonwealth
Albert
West Wheatfield Township
East Wheatfield Township
Buffington Township
Joseph P. Wilson
Taylor Buchanan
Willam Buchanan
F. E. McGillick Et al
Peter Batching
Villa Batching
Villa Hatching
J. P. Lintner
W. G. McConnell
S. K. Klugh
C. L. Klugh
Lucy E. McAfoose
Ira E. McAfoose
Supoena
Evan Sutler
Smithport
Glen Campbell
Ron i. W. J. Beck
Albert F. Carter
Normal School
George W. Martin
Etta Shank
Jacob P. Dick
Wm. Howe
Thomas White
W. W. White
George
Markle
James Brown
Lee Cribbs
Filmore Duncan
George A. Ross
Mrs. N. B
Alexander Kremkraw
John Paider
William Fowler
Robert Battain
J. A. Streams
W. J. Barns
North Mahoning Township
Mary J. Shields
Joseph Shields
Mike Kamick
Hungary
Township Poor District
Brashvalley Township
Martha Campbell
Baffington Township
John Waltemi
Divorce and school district notices feature in reading
The court ordered $3 monthly support to Nancy M Byers with possible modification if reconciliation occurred after a desertion claim and adultery proven. In Burrell township a schoolhouse petition ties to Blairsville borough boundaries with 1869 annexation. Several cases Commonwealth vs Rachel Keith, and district disputes, were settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy M. Byers
W. J. Byers
Burrell Township
Blairsville
Commonwealth
Rachel Keith
Marion Center
Indianaborough Poor District
Barn and Contents Destroyed on Shutterly Farm
A barn and all its contents, including this year’s crops and farming implements, burned on the A M Shutterly farm in West Wheatfield township. Mr and Mrs Shutterly were away in Blairsville. several children were home. Loss estimated at 1000 dollars, with 400 dollars on the building and 200 dollars on the contents. insurance covered.
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A. M. Shutterly
West Wheatfield
Shutterly
Meanor
Serious Runoff Injuries From Colt Wagon Crash
A Thursday incident in Armstrong township left Robert, son of James George, severely injured when a wagon with running colts crashed after a broken line. The tongue struck a tree, throwing Robert and his brother from the wagon. one colt died from the shock. Robert suffered a bad head injury and two broken collar bones, while his brother escaped unharmed.
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Robert
James George
Armstrong Township
Two Farms Sold in Center Township Transfers
Real estate transfers in Center township reported last week show W. H. Clawson exchanging his farm for Pittsburg property. W. H. Johnston sold his Center township farm to Dr. S. A. Smith of Carnegie for 5000 dollars. Dr. Smith to occupy this month. Johnston to relocate. Farm implements, stock and grain sold to Smith.
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Center Township
W. H. Clawson
Clawson
Pittsburg
W. H. Johnston
A. Smith
Carnegie
Allegheny County
Mr. Smith
Mr. Johnston
Novel entertainment at Library hall next Thursday
Fair visitors may attend a rare program in Library hall Thursday evening featuring recitations songs and a drill by sixteen young ladies. The Empire drill promises to be a special feature with preparations ongoing by the young ladies.
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Library Hall
Armagh men injured in buggy run off after hunt
G. W. Wakefield and Russell McCormick of Armagh were injured when their buggy ran out of control while returning from a hunt. The horse dashed along the road, occupants were thrown, Wakefield suffered severe injuries, the buggy wrecked and both guns broken.
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G. W. Wakefield
Russell McCormick
Armagh
Eee
Wakefield
Sneak Thief Strikes Jamison Home Promising Pepper Box
A thief entered J. W. Jamison's ring house Saturday night and took all their bread and butter, leaving little for Sabbath morning breakfast. Jamison vows not to be annoyed and bought a pepper box, promising to use dusting on any future prowler.
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J. W. Jamison
Porter Kinter Injured In Townside Accident
Grant township resident Mr Porter Kinter sustained a severe facial and head cut when his horse bolted near town on Wednesday. He was thrown from the buggy which was wrecked in the incident.
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Porter Kinter
Grant Township
Mr. Kinter
Busy Rochester Mills Doctor Handles Typhoid Case Load
Dr. A Shaeffer of Rochester Mills visited town on Tuesday for court. He is the county’s busiest physician, tending eight typhoid fever cases in the area, some potentially fatal.
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8. A. Shaeffer
Rochester Mills
Mrs Elizabeth Stiles Receives War Pension Award
Mrs Elizabeth Stiles widow of Tobias Stiles private of Co F 55th P W was awarded 3 ton of $60 per month this week. She resides at Nineveh and is connected to Mr Frank Denabugh.
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Elizabeth Stiles
Tobias Stiles
Co. F, 55Th P. W
Frank Denabugh
Stiles
Nineveh
Death in Beech Creek freight wreck claims Canoe township leader
Word came of the Beech Creek railroad wreck near Jersey Shore and Williamsport that killed Clark Smith a prominent Canoe township stock dealer aged 45. He died instantly in the caboose when cars jumped the track and crushed him. His body was recovered after about three hours and buried at Cumberland Presbyterian church cemetery after services at home. He leaves a wife and five children.
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Clark Smith
Canoe Township
Beech Creek
Jersey Shore
Williamsport
Smith
A. T. Lowry & Co. Assigns for Creditors
A. T. Lowry & Co. of Church Street assigns for the benefit of creditors with J. A. Finley named as assignee. Indebtedness totals under $1,000 for the firm and $900 personally for A. T. Lowry, mostly well secured. No executions were issued. Finley to reopen the store and liquidate goods. failure attributed to money scarcity among customers.
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A. T. Lowry & Co
Church Street
J. A. Finley
Lowry
A. T. Lowry
Findley
Sheriff Mack Sells Multiple Properties at Court House Sale
Sheriff Mack disposed of numerous properties at Friday’s court house sale drawing a large crowd. Edward Findley 100 acres Buffington township sold to S A Johnston for 100 dollars as well as W J Reed 3 acres in Jacksonville to R H Cunningham for 61 dollars. Other transfers include Peter Batching Blairsville house and lot to Conemaugh Building and Loan Association for 100 dollars. John Rough four West Indiana lots to David Rough for 1075 dollars. T P Dixon Blairsville lot to Stewart Davis for 145 dollars. Joseph Nichol West Indiana lot to Stewart Davis for 145 dollars and another Nichol West Indiana lot to S J Telford for 16 dollars. W R Reed two Jacksonville lots to R H Cunningham for 1005 dollars. W R Reed 2 Jacksonville lots to R H Cunningham for 1005 dollars.
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Court House
Sheriff Mack
Edward Findley
Buffington Township
S. A. Johnston
Peter Batching
Blairsville
Conemaugh Building and Loan Association
John Rough
Indiana
David Rough
W. J. Lynn
Diven and Wilson Nuptials Arrive at Blairsville Home
Tomorrow at 2 pm Mr A W Diven of Blairsville and Miss Bess M Wilson will wed at the bride’s parents home on West Church Street. Rev J Day Brownlee will officiate. Dinner follows at 3. The couple plans a ten day Atlantic City trip then winter rooms in Philadelphia. Diven, son of J H Diven, attends Jefferson Medical College. Mrs Diven is a noted local social leader. Only close friends attend.
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A. W. Diven
Blairsville
Bess M. Wilson
W. T. Wilson
West Church Street
J. Day Brownlee
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
Diven
J. H. Diven
Jefferson Medical College
Barn of Mr. Conrad Stormer Burns in Armstrong Township
Fire destroyed the barn of Conrad Stormer near the Peeler school house in Armstrong township. Neighbors and Stormer saved his home nearby but almost all of this year’s crops were burned. The origin of the blaze is unknown.
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Conrad Stormer
Armstrong Township
Peeler
Brady and Lowman to Wed at Bride’s Mother Home
Invitations announce the marriage of Mr. R. C. Brady of Georgeville and Miss Annie Lowman of Young township at the bride’s mother Mrs. Elizabeth Lowman home on Thursday September 18. Rev. R. A. King will perform the ceremony.
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R. C. Brady
Georgeville
Annie Lowman
Young Township
Elizabeth Lowman
R. A. Kingan
Grove City
Jacksonville
Report Denies Water Scarcity Threat to Fair
Community statement counters rumors that the fair cannot proceed due to water shortages. It asserts ample water supply, noting any one of four wells could provide sufficient water for two large endeavors.
Blairsville man jailed after railroad car jumping arrest
Homer M Hayse of Blairsville was brought here by Railroad Police Coulter Baugh on Monday evening and lodged in jail. Hayse was arrested for jumping cars at Blairsville.
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Homer M Hayse
Blairsville
Coulterbaugh
Hayse
County Christian Endeavor Meet Opens at Homer City
The county convention of the Christian Endeavor society meets at Homer City this afternoon and will stay in session until Thursday evening. Over 200 delegates are expected to attend.
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The
Christian Endeavor Society
Homer City
Fall term opens at Normal school with many new enrollees
The fall term of the Normal school opened on Tuesday with train loads of new students enrolling. Enrollment this week far exceeded that of any similar period, drawing throngs to the campus and signaling strong interest in the term ahead.
Indiana County Fair Promises Big Attendance and Excitement
The Indiana county fair organizers expect a large turnout next week with many livestock exhibits of high quality and strong regional participation. Water supplies are ample despite drought, and a varied program features bicycle events, road races from Greensburg, and generous prizes including a gold medal and a Eclipse bicycle trophy aimed to attract visitors and exhibitors from surrounding counties and beyond.
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Indiana
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Indiana County
John 8. Taylor
Washington
Tarentum
Greensburg
W. A. Evans
White Township
W. Guthrie
Butler
Round House
Daugherty Bros
A W. Wilson & Son
B. I. Wehrle
S. G. Hartman
T. E. Hildebrand
Joseph W. Clements
T. B. Clark
J. H. Brilhart & Son
Henry Hall
American House
R. M. Smith
Work & Young
Remembrance From Cockport Lutheran Aid Society
A note from the Young People's Aid Society of the Lutheran church at Cockport accompanies a unique gift to the editor. The sentiment expresses gratitude and goodwill, wishing success in the editor’s commendable Christian work.
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Young People’s Aid Society
Lutheran Church At
Cockport
Probationist of M. FE. to be received into full mem
The probationista of the M. FE. will be received into full mem on Sabbath, September 16.
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M. FE
Ex-Prothonotary Scott Suffers Stroke Amid Ill Health
Former prothonotary Scott suffers a stroke amid deteriorating health. Family and medical team report the since condition under evaluation. Further updates awaited as doctors monitor for recovery and complications.
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Scott
Pleasant Surprise Marked Cherryhill Birthday and Anniversary
A large Cherryhill township gathering celebrated Mrs. Mary Jane Winner’s birthday and A L Wimer’s twenty sixth wedding anniversary. About 150 guests enjoyed meals, music by Twolick Valley martial band and Green Valley orchestra, gifts, songs, and remarks by Rev H of Westover and Judge White with his daughter Virginia Hitchcock. The day closed with blessings and greetings as guests departed.
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Cherryhill Township
Mary Jane Winner
A. L. Wimer
Blairsville
Twolick Valley
Green Valley
Wimner
Rev. H of Westover
Judge White
Virginia Hitchcock
440 of the G. A. R. From This County Attend Reunion
A large delegation from this county will attend the Grand Army of the Republic national encampment in Pittsburgh next week. They depart on the 9:10 train Monday morning and stay at the Sixteenth Ward school house. The list shows Posts and member counts. Many other veterans will join the reunion.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Pittsbog
Sixteenth Ward
Stachel Reunion At Staehhel Home Draws 350
The Stachel reunion at Robt. H. Staehhel’s near Plumville drew about 350 attendees. Dinner for 325 was served in the barn. David Stuchel of Dayton was elected president and an organization formed. The program included Psalm 23, prayers, brief addresses, and a history of the Stuchel family with remarks by Samuel Stuchel and Thaddeus and David Stuchel. The Rural Village brass band provided music.
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Stachel
Robt. H. Staehhel
Plumville
David Stuchel
Dayton
Samuel Stuchel
Ewing
Stuchel
Thaddeus
The Grim Reaper
Joseph Boyden eleven months old son of Mr and Mrs Edward Duncan Church street died Saturday evening of cholera infantum Illness lasted about a week Remains buried in Greenwood cemetery on Monday afternoon.
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Joseph Boyden
Edward Duncan
Church Street
Greenwood Cemetery
Mrs Mary Ann Shannon Rites Held at Crooked Creek
Mary Ann Shannon of Chambersville died Wednesday at 78. Survived by three sons and a daughter. Her remains were interred in Crooked Creek Baptist church cemetery at Chambersville on Friday.
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Mary Ann Shannon
Chambersville
Crooked Creek Baptist Church
Freight flagman killed at Apollo Junction by sleeping on track
Thomas Gallaher a West Penn railroad flagman, was run over and decapitated at Apollo Junction while napping on the track after returning to flag a train. He resided in Allegheny and had over twelve years of service as a brakeman.
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Thomas Gallaher
West Penn Railroad
Apollo Junction
Allegheny
Seven youths kill twenty five copperheads by Yellow Creek
A group of seven young men killed twenty five copperheads on the banks of Yellow Creek last week. A larger party of ten men warns against excess and urges temperance in the use of spirit, lest they repeat the snake hunt in other places.
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Yellow Creek
Friends of W Lucas Gather for Event in Town
A group of W Lucas supporters gathered in town for a simple social event. The gathering focused on community concerns and small talk among attendees. No formal program or speeches were reported.
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W. Lucas
Burrell resident reports year's farming yields
Mr Stewart Sides of Burrell lists crops and quantities for the year. He records 700 dozens of rye 950 chosen wheat 110 Sm of Rey and 28 Herye of unspecified items. The fragment notes suggest a farm ledger or local rural commerce summary from a historical newspaper page.
Professor Campbell Leaves Gasfield to Lead Cokeville Schools
Prof J E Campbell who was elected principal of the Gasfield schools resigns to accept a similar post in Cokeville schools.
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J. E. Campbell
Gasfield
Cokeville
Church Slate This Week Sets Baton Saeteh Pen Wek Context
A local note outlines events at the church this week in Baton Saeteh, detailing a slate of activities and a note on the venue. The message emphasizes community gathering and religious services at the place.
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Baton Saeteh Pen Wek
Soldiers Picnic and Eighth Annual Old Soldiers Reunion
The eighth annual reunion and picnic of the county's old soldiers was held at Stewart's Grove near Blacklick with over 1,000 attendees. Minutes reviewed, officers elected, and resolutions adopted honoring Hannibal K. Sloan with a tribute detailing the late captain's wartime service and public life.
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Stewart's Grove
Blacklick
Blairsville
A. B. McAdoo
Hannibal K. Sloan
J. N. Banks
Gen W. Hood
G. W. Hood
J. P. Lintner
Jobin Evend
O. H. Leo
Min
Geman
Co. B
11Th Red., P. V
Army of the
Drainsville
Bethesda Church
Ami
Stewart
Srrangementa
A. B. McApon
Gro
W. Hoop
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Cupid
Dangerously
John McGaughey
Robert J. Irwin
Saltsburg
R. S. Boring
Lan Wen
A. Blairsvill L. N. Parks
H. Stanle
Wm. Robingon
Shelecta
C. M. Cribs
John McElhaney
Stachel Reunion
the Grim Reaper
Joseph Boyden Duncan
Will
Cookeville
Blackilick
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