Court Opens as Trial List Grows for Week
September term opens with judge Telford presiding. Constables report road hazards illegal liquor sales and bridge and index board issues across Green West Wheatfield North Mahoning Pine and Montgomery townships. Grand jury names foreman John M Nickle and returns true bills including murder case Commune Renzo Marianna Barra and mayhem charges against Frank Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telford
Green Township
West Wheatfield
Creekside
Young Township
North Mahoning
Pine
Montgomery
John M. Nickle
Thomas Aul
John Jamison
Marianna Barra
Renzo
Commonwealth
John Trainor
Frank Williams
Cookport Evangelical Lutheran church marks semi centennial
The Cookport Evangelical Lutheran church observes its 50 year history this week with services led by Rev. Rueben Smith and Rev. J. K. Hilty. Local pastors, reminiscences, and sermons by Rev. Smith and Rev. Slonaker precede communion and special Sabbath programs led by Rev. Snyder and Rev. Krider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cookport
J. K. Hilty
Grove Chapel Lutheran Church
W. G. Slonaker
Smith
Samuel Snyder
Krider
Dwellings and Store Burn Near Pine Flats Described
Fire destroyed the dwelling and store of Wilmer Woodsides at Pine Flats on Monday night. Awakening at 11 30, he found the interior of the store in flames and the fire spreading to the dwelling in the same building. The origin remains a mystery. The property belonged to Lincoln Gibson who carried no insurance, though Woodsides had 500 on store goods. A separate blaze destroyed an unoccupied dwelling belonging to John Jacobs near Cherrytree on Sunday night, a 65 year old old landmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmer Woodsides
Pine Flats
John Jacobs
Noar Cherrytree
Electric Light Plant Planned for Cherrytree
The Cherrytree Electric Light and Power Company will build an electric light plant in Cherrytree after town council approved street illumination by electricity. The powerhouse is expected near the Cherrytree Iron Works, with work beginning immediately and aimed for rapid completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherrytree
Child kicked by horse on Thursday injury not serious
Reese, son of P. W. Peffer of Marchand, was kicked by a horse during Thursday treks. Injuries described as painful but not serious. Thieves robbed the W. B. Hammond Company store at Bolivar early Wednesday, stealing jewelry and revolvers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese
P. W. Peffer
Marchand
W. B. Hammond Company
Bolivar
Indiana County Delegation Travels to Denver for G. A. R. Encampment
A large Indiana county delegation travels west to Denver for the G. A. R. encampment. Reed Adams and daughter Martha lead a list including Miss Sallie Howard Miss May Elder Capt G A Mellain and wife Della Mrs Louise Zeigler Miss Nellie Goodell William L Calhoun and many others from townships such as White Canoe North Mahoning and East Mahoning join the expedition with plans to visit former Pennsylvanians after the encampment before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Indiana County
West
Reed Adams
Martha
Sallie Howard
May Elder
G. A. MelLain
Della
Louise Zeigler
Nellie Goodell
William L. Calhoun
Wiliam Hasinger
Jesse Rodkey
Harry White
Litany
Rena Thompson
James
Speedy
Town
J. M. Work
East Mahoning Township
H. W. Wood
James Rosborough
Elderton
North
Canoe Township
J. K. McElhoes
Home
Milton Allison
White Township
James G. Mitchell
Hamilton
Milligan Shields
North Mahoning Township
Lytle
Conemaugh Township
John Tmoweath
Sampletow
J. W. Houston
R. W. Houston
M. N. Blair
R. Rutter
John Hall
West Wheatfield Township
William T. Calhoun
Shelocta
Peter Wise
Chester R. Wilson
John Maguire
Avonmore
J. PB. Luther
Blairsville
Andrew Kerr
Robert Kerr
Elder
Seward
Johnston
Harry MccCreight
W. Campbell
T. P. Stephens
Sidney Marlin
Lynn Prothero
Hast. Mahoning Township
G. A. RK
Man and cash missing from coal company probe
J Blenkinsopp former superintendent of Commonwealth Coal and Coke Company at India West Wheatfield township is missing and it is alleged he misappropriated 1300 of the firm’s funds. The Philadelphia backed company kept him employed with a 125 monthly salary amid costly conduct and suspected mine mismanagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Blenkinsopp
Commonwealth Coal and Coke Company
India
West Wheatfield
Philadelphia
Blenkinsopp
Will of West Mahoning man names widow and three children
The will of Joseph Stear of West Mahoning township was filed last week. The widow receives all personal property and the use of the farm and one fourth of gas or oil rental income during her life or until remarriage. At her death the farm and one fourth of rental income pass to the three children in equal shares. The will is dated April 8, 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Stear
West Mahoning Township
Water Supply Plan For Indian Brewing Plant
The Indian Brewing Company will receive spring water from White's Springs north of town. Contractor P J McGovern is building a concrete reservoir below the springs and a 3000 foot pipeline will deliver water to the brewery where a 250000 gallon tank will store it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Indian Brewing Company
White's Springs
P. J. McGovern
Contractor McGovern Wins Concrete Work Contract
P. J. McGovern awarded the contract for concrete work at the new Citizens National Bank home in the J. M. Stewart building on Philadelphia street. A concrete floor will be laid and a concrete wall will separate the hardware store from the banking rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. McGovern
New Citizen's National Bank
J. M. Stewart
Philadelphia Street
Engagement Announced in Saltsburg Luncheon
At a Saltsburg luncheon hosted by Mrs. Mabel McFarland the engagement of Miss Mabel Stuchell of Saltsburg to Mr. Harry Taylor Lakehart of Denton was announced. The wedding is planned for a late September date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel McFarland
Saltsburp
Mabel Stuchell
Saltsburg
Harry Taylor Lakehart
Denton
May Move to Town as Farm Sells in South Mahoning
May Move to Town reports that McKee Davis of South Mahoning township sold 11 acres of his farm to J W Fet terhoff of near Planville for 5000 dollars. Davis may relocate in Indiana. While hauling logs last week Charles Wingert of Marchand was seriously injured when a rolling log struck and rolled over him fracturing the breast bone and two ribs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKee Davis
South Mahoning Township
J. W. Fetterhoff
Planville
Mr. Davis
Indiana
Charles Wingert
Marchand
Shocking Deaths Across Dixonville Area
Archibald Mottern, 14, killed by a kick during wagon mishap near Trade City. Thomas Ralston, 62, a St Louis lawyer, dies by self-inflicted gunshot amid despondency. Oscar Dunn, 28, dies from slate fall at Glen Campbell mine. John Donahue, 68, dies at dinner table from heart trouble near Dixonville. Peter Cophaik, 35, Slav miner crushed by slate at Heilwood coal yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shockioy
Lisatant
Dixonville
Slate
Merchants Invite County to Big County Picnic Event
Merchants from across the county gather at the fair grounds for a half day closing of Indiana stores to boost ties among tradespeople. Four matinee races and social amusements are planned, with the Matinee Race Club backing the venture and offering main attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Fair Grounds
A. W. Kimmel
South Seventh Street
Kimmel
J. N. Banks
Sylvester ‘Shompson
Henry Prothero
William Bucchanan
J. W. Haston
Blacklick Township
John Henry
West Wheatfield Township
Henry
Thomas Wiggins
Armstrong Township
Personal Brevities Recap of Local Visitors and Events
A flood of brief notices lists residents and guests in the area. Names include Billingslen of ame Mlatesville Maurie Ansley Balmvien and many others visiting relatives, leaving for work, or traveling to Pittsuburg Greenshurl Punxsutawney and Denver. Notables: Pearl Hic of Hivisyville, Misses Beulah Stidvaet and Clive Stidvaet, and Miss Miriam Cameron.
Death of Squire Bamuel Lowry of Grant Township
Squire Bamuel Lowry, aged about 4 years, noted Grant township resident and former justice of the peace, died at his Deckers Point home on Friday. He is survived by his wife. Interment was held at Rochester Mills on Sabbath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald Hugh Mottern
John Mottern
Marchand
Ambrose Stesr
Trade City
Oscar Dunn
Glen Campbell
Memorial Hospital
Johnstown
James Dunn
Glasgow
John Donahue
Dixonville
Smith
Bamuel Lowry
Grant Township
Deckers Point
Rochester Mills
Obituary notices for Mary Avey and infant Margaret Lucla
Mrs Mary Avey widow of John Avey died at her home in Young township after a lingering illness aged 57 years Two sons Earl and William survive The funeral was conducted by Stev Jtalston and interment at West Union church cemetery Margaret Lucla infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Henvy White township died Monday of catarrh of the stomach aged 8 months 10 days Funeral services were led by Rev Lewis Uay and interment at Oaklanel cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homar
Ai One Bhusiath Mally
Indiana County
J.king
Elmer Allison
John St. Chase
Wellington Clark
King
G. G. Burns
Honor City
Jennie St. Chir
Thomas Uber
Homer City
Temperance
Lewis Hay
Town
Quartette
Margaret Myans
J. W. Shatter
EL Be Condyon
Blairsville
Lizzie Menning
Sheloeta
Frank Blue
Chambersville
Chan Endeavor Society
D. Lester J Wingar
Rayne Township
Andrew Beymer
Blaireyville
A. QC. Cravener
James F. Chapman
Indiana Public Schools
Elizabeth Crawford
Baltimore
A. O. Cravener
Emma Kunkle
Saltsbury
Rov. Criley
Jonni St. Clair
J. R. King
Martha Criley
Ray
J. Steelton Hoddy
Havensburg
Frank Snyder
D. 1 King
D. Condon
Blanksville
Minnie Russell
Clara Wherry
Bbuksville
Kes Dion
Cora i, Seberry
Brooklyn
Seberry
Chyksburg
Mary Avey
John Avey
Young Township
Earl
William
Aurvive
Stev. Jtalston
West Union Church
Seu West
Lebanon
Margaret Lucla
Henvy
White Township
Lewis Uay
Oaklanel Ceuetery
Weddings of a Week: Johnston Jack and Martha Taylor Wed
William Johnston Jack and Martha Bell Taylor were married at 7 this morning at the Taylor home on South Hath street. Rev. Lewis Hay officiated in a ceremony attended by the Jack and Taylor families. The couple departed at 8:24 for Los Angeles, where Jack will join the faculty of the Los Angeles Military Academy and oversee athletics. Jack is a Yale graduate and son of S. M. Jack of Philadelphia street. Martha Taylor is a Normal school graduate and a popular Indiana young woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Johnston Jack
Martha Bell Taylor
A. T. Taylor
South Hath Street
Lewis Hay
Jack
West
S. M. Dack
Philadelphia Street
Yale College
Los Angeles
Normal School
Indiana
Marriages Highlight Two Local Ceremonies in Town
Glassford and Lewis wed at the bride’s home with Rev. Ball officiating in South Seventh street. Glassford, a former town clerk, will work for Ideal Provision Co. They plan to live on Oak Street. Neal and Risinger to wed at the Risinger home with guests present. Neal to reside in Honey City. Liaison and Sandies to marry at the bride’s home with Rev. Fulsher officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert N. Glassford
Misa Yornier
Lewis
8. C. Lewis
South Seventh Street
As T. Ball
Saltsburg
Glassford
Ieal Provision Company
Vast Oak Street
Local Nuptials Report From Fragmented Notice
John Cribbs of Amustrang Township and Miss Myrtle Kaufman daughter of Michael Kaufman of White township were married today at the Aberale's home by Lev Wad Wilson of Iowa. Joseph J. Creen of Glasspaat and Miss Mavian Prenties of Pinleyville were married at the Lutheran church Wednesday by Rev Lewis Hay. Binte Le Wolf of Menest ai auinie Bhatter of Canoe township were married by Squire M B Kline Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cribbs
Amustrang Township
Myrtle Kaufman
Michael Kaufman
White Township
Theaberale
Lev. Wad. Wilson
Iowa
Joseph J. Creen
Gdasspaet
Mavian Prenties
Pinleyville
Dev. Lewis Hay
Binte le. Wolf
Menest
Bhatter
Canoe Township
Kline
Satuyiay
Death notice for John Plotzer of Clairsville
John Plotzer of Clairsville aged 77 passed away Thursday. The body was brought here on Saturday and interment was made in the Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Plotzer
Clairsville
County Fair Next Week at Indiana County Halts Throngs
Indiana County fair opens next week with the Cook's Hippodrome Company performing daily exhibitions and races. Special excursion trains on multiple railroads will convey visitors. admission is 26 cents for adults and free for children under seven. Roosevelt families may enjoy extended visits at low cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johistown
Imish
Cook
Honah Hippos
Hell
Vite Peis
Mnin
Bitalo
Rochester & Poesburg
Bitcol Poacioriune
Glsanereiwersd
Rotome Hippodrenis Company
Cheswick
Tom Tumb
Sovieny
Pennsylvania
Obituary notices for Mrs. R. B. Starks and Mrs. W. H. Gross
Mrs. R B Starks of Wellman died Saturday at 85 after no lingering illness. Born in West Mahoning township she was sister to Adam Black of Smicka burg and survived by Jemima Garrett of Dorrance Kan and Hannah Shaffer of Wolinton Pa. Mr Starks and she had lived in Sharpsburg then Mississippi where health declined. Interment Brookhaven Miss. Mrs Well Grobs, W H Gross of Pine Flats died of stomach cancer aged 65. Survived by husband and five children. Funeral today at 2 pm with Rev Eu Foo. Interment Pine Flats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes. Jr
R. B. Starks
Welliuan
Miss
West Mahoning Township
This County
Adam Black
Smickaburg
Jemima Garrett
Dorrance
Kan
Hannah Shaffer
Wolinton
Starks
Sharpaburg
Mississippi
Lutheran Church
Brookhaven, Miss
MHS
Well. Grobs
W. H. Gross
Pine Flats
EU Foo
Died At Chorrytran Mrs Harkness and Local Notices
WHS dOM HARKNESS Mrs John Markness of Chorrytran died Friday from complications of diseases aged. Survived by husband and five children. In denunciation native news items: Joseph Thompson and wife of Pittsburgh returned after two weeks with Mrs Belle Thompson at Wirth Street. Mr Thompson city editor of the Pittsburg Gazette. Mr and Mrs Mazer Lewis of Blaiesville spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Dr Lewin of Oak Street. Mrs Lewis and children to remain with her parents Mr and Mrs LN Park of Marion Center. Miss Ednd H Peale of Lynn Maya elected teacher of elocution at the Normal school succeeding Miss Harriet Rumball. New instructor is a graduate of Emersons School of Oratory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Billingslen
Ame
Mlatesville
Kinion Ansley
Maurie
Hrimnond
Balmvien
Briday
James G. Itishen
Disonville
Dallar
Sidney
Wyneoop
Marion Center
Simon Wine
Lawn
Putnayville
Richwal Watson
Danes Tylor
Pittuhurp
Pattisen
South Street
Vic
Delagtone
Altoona
B. McConnelly
Allegheny
Hig Pauite
Bul
Mir al Mos
Josep Wading
Oat West Chestiil
Strock
Phinville
Miss Pearl Hic
Hivisyville
Crateella
Ob Cow
Beulah
Clive Stidvaet
Avalon
Cartie Tousten
Bhigklek
Kelsie Wadding
Slstin Cardo
Blatpsville
Geet
Pelebdees
Dibishirp
Wilse McCartiey
North Seventh Street
Sibday
Chin Léokard
Mitchsburg
Ianisher
Siga
Fort An
W. J. Gampliel
South Seventh Street
Punxsutawney
Grace Moora
McKeesport
Roy
A. de Kurman
Town
Walter Christy
Pittsburg
H.C. Christy
Cherryhill
Cambridge Springs
Wilkin Deunmond
Dingster
North Point
Josiah Neal
Wile
Rank Long
Turtle Creek
Avera
Jessie M. Rodley
Wayne Avenue
Littleton
Colo
John Farnsworth
Eastrin
Jos ‘Thowax
Homer City
Taerenturn
J. A. Crossman
Oakland Avenue
D. Hi. Thompson
Blairsville
Anna M. Snedden
Seward
Bny
Ridge District
Burrell Township
Frank Winsthowalt
the National Bank
Chorvyttes
Wt. Mahatey
Blanche St Chur
W. J. Bomb
Arnighy
William Dob
Caughton
Deat
Florence
Townshire
Sir. Davidson
Utah
George Buchanan
Homestead
May Davidson
Dom Harkness
John Markness
Chorrytran
Chorrytree
Doseph Od. Thompson Ant
Pittshing
City
Mr. Thompson
Belle Thompson
Wirth Street
Thompson
Next Oak Street
Lewis
Biaiaville
Re & PB
LN. Park
Ednd H. Peale
Lynn, Maya
Normal School
Harriet Rumball
Emerson's
School of Oratory
Also Mentioned on This Page
Weanedy
Denver Nxouraiotic
Autier
Witan
Skule ChCsSakhy Anh Neeok Hroken
A Iorse
Thomas E. Ralston
David Ralston
St. Louis
Indiana Academy
Elders Hidge Academy
Harvard Law School
Wiggins Ferry Company
Clara Sutton
James Sutton
Peter Cophaik
Possum Glory’ Coal Company
Heilwood
BIG Business
Haatness
Afton
Nonn
Atmel Maeeke
Coup de Cheetskin
Secelote
ASUTL
Annia Klingensimith
Chestnnut
Patterson
N.J
Miss Klingensmith
New Jersey Achools
Gohimmands
SECON
Neesy
Maidenpens
Joseph Baloi
Sheoagh Town
Betshvilley Township
Charles Hileman
Charlote Crossman
Panxsutainey
Cora Lowman
Champaign
R. VY. Walker
West Philadelpia Straet
Wear
Mia, Dalla Lanai
Child
A.W. Lear
Robinson
Wus
Mell Wagla
Belle Dickie
Watersville
Olive Suremin
Holle Watson
Dohnatown
Gaunt Weston
Locust Street
Mars
Weston
Charlieuart
South Mahoning Townslip
Stunday
Jobird
Mes. Corrie, Wydante
Towas
Giutnina
Dty
A.M. Gintheie
Phuc
Cole
Garilen City
Neb
Squire Bamuel Lowry
Mrk. May Avey
Taylai
Glassford-Lewis
Neal“ Eisinger
Glenn Book Neal
Meanil Mos
John W. Neal
Mary Edna Risinger
Michael Risinger
Risinger
Mle
Ryeside
Honey City
Mr. Neal
Walter T. Liaison
Laura Sandies
M. G. Bandles
Clarisburg
Rev
Fulsher
Clarksburg Presbyterian Church
Will Oiolate
Wolk Shamil
Wueln Lutz
Phoysday Gia Indas Katrles
CE de Bingetdie
Phodeck
Leorbretee
Flaur Witter
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