Quiet in the Camp at Camp Hamilton, 1898
Lexington Kentucky September 4 1898 Life in Camp Hamilton progresses smoothly with sanitary efforts and daily drill. A serious shooting incident near the corestone brings Corporal Hammers into prominence as a witness. Reports note regimental rail carrier J Murray Pierce and new corporal Frank Lohr, with visits from G A R members and home supporters planning muster-out efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Camp Hamilton
Camp Thomas
Minnesota
Kentucky
James Hummers
Hammers St
Jim
Criminal Court of
J. Murray Pierce
Frank
Saltsburg
Harvey
Cincinnati
A. M. Hammers
John H. Hill
John X. Brallier
Minnie Russell
Mary Evans
Samuel Culp
John R. ‘Paylor
Royden
Divison
Old Soldiers Week at G A R Encampment in Cincinnati
Indiana Civil War veterans attend the National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic in Cincinnati Ohio with a large delegation from western Pennsylvania. Post 28 of Indiana won 75 tickets in a Pittsburg Dailyerg voting contest and the Indiana group travels by special car, listing members including W T Wilson Sloan Agey J M Brace D R Pringle J W Neal A C Watson and many others from Indiana Crete Kent Blairsville Homer City and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
G. A.B
Grand Arcay of the Republic
Cincinnati
Pennsylvania
Post 28
Pittsburg
W. T. Wilson
Sloan Agey
J. M. Brace
D. R. Pringle
J. W. Neal
A. C. Watson
David Ortz
Noah Livingston
William Hanna
Ross Coleman
Isaac Beck
G. W. Wheeler
Sidney Marlin
John Weir
Amos Row
J. R Stumpf
D. M. Kinter
J. H. Hill
C. Thompson
Judge White
J. W. Banks
J. M. Marshall
J. B. Younkins
John McAdoo
John &. Johnston
Crete
H. Waddle
Davis
Adam Black
D. A. Ritchie
West Mahoning Township
H. Scott
David Wolford
Henry Knee
Kent
W. E. Henderson
Blairsville
D. W. Davis
Tannery
John ©. Barclay
Homer City
Captured a Big Bird: Bald Eagles Shot in Center Towns
Mr. Bert McCoy of Center township shot a six foot wingspan bald eagle near Reed farm last week, after it lingered near the farm for hours. J H Fulton bought the West Lebanon storeroom dwelling and lot from A H Fulton's estate for 1300. A Young township farm sold to E L Hart of Jacksonville for 3000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bald Eagle
Bert McCoy
Center Township
J.H. Fulton
West
Lebanon
A. H. Fulton
Young Township
E. L. Hart
Jacksonville
Jack M. Jack Nominated on 33rd Ballot in Indiana County
Attorney J. M. Jack of Summerville was nominated for Congress on the 33d ballot by the district conference after a five day session. Armstrong and Jefferson counties backed Indiana, the nomination was then made unanimous. Jack, born 1852 in Summerville, educated locally, taught, read law, served as district attorney, formed a firm, married Margaret F. Mitchell, and now receives a public reception at his Philadelphia street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Litthe
3. M. Jack
Armstrong
Jefferson
Indiana County
Jack
Westmoreland
Indiana
Jad
Summers M. Jack
Summerville
Jefferson County
Indiana Normal
Indiana Public Schools
Silas M. Clark
Supreme Court of
Pennsylvania
D. B. Taylor
Margaret F. Mitchell
W. J. Mitchell
Flist National Bank
Normal
Philadelphia Street
Troops to Be Mustered Out
The following troops were ordered to be mustered out of service today. First Pennsylvania Knoxville to Philadelphia. Second Pennsylvania Montchanin to Philadelphia. Third Pennsylvania Huntsville to Philadelphia. Eighteenth Pennsylvania Camp Mease to Pittsburg. Fourth Wisconsin Camp Douglass Wis. Seventy first New York Montauk to Camp Black. First New Jersey Camp Alger to Sea Girt. Thirty second Michigan Chickamauga to Camp Eaton Mich. First Ohio Jacksonville to Armory Cincinnati. Fifth Ohio Montauk to Columbus. One Hundred Fifty eighth Indiana Knoxville to Indianapolis. Third Ohio Huntville to Columbus. Second North Carolina Simons Island Ga to Raleigh. First and Second Alabama Jacksonville to Mobile. Third United States Volunteer Cavalry Chickamauga to Old Fort Omaha. Second Massachusetts Montauk to South Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WaAsHincTon
Pennsylvania
Knoxville
Philadelphia
Montchanin
Huntsville
Camp Mease
Pittsburg
Wisconsin
Camp Douglass
Wis
New York
Montauk
Camp Black
New Jersey
Camp Alger
Sea Girt
Michigan
Chickamauga
Camp Eaton
Mich
Ohio
Jacksonville
Armory
Cincinnati
Columbus
Indiana
Indianapolis
Huntaville
North Carolina
Simon’s Island
Raleigh
Alabama
Mobile
United States Volunteer Cavalry
Old Fort
Omaha
Massachusetts
Birmingham
Homer City's Novel Wedding Unites Two Minister Siblings
A joint ceremony tomorrow evening in Homer City will unite two Free Methodist ministers as brides and two preachers sisters. Presiding Elder Zanhizer will officiate at the home of Harry Taylor with Rev. W. W Spicher, pastor of Homer City, and Rev. Ralph Zanhizer, pastor of Bolivar, as grooms. The brides are Miss Cora Kenniston of Fayette county and Miss Ellen Kenniston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
Zanhizer
Free Methodist Church
Harry Taylor
W. W Spicher
Homer City Church
Cora Kenniston
Fayette County
Ralph Zanhizer
Bolivar Church
Misa Ellen Kenniston
Bridea
Family Reunion at Cherryhill Farm Celebrated
The Carney family of Cherryhill township held a Saturday reunion at the old farmhouse. All the children gathered to form a complete home circle after years apart. Photographer Smith captured the family group and a noon dinner was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Carney
Cherryhill Township
Iit
Smith
Copperhead bite not fatal to local teen near Penn Row
Frank Adams son of postmaster W. H. A. Adams was bitten by a copperhead while picking berries on Tuesday. Dr. T. D. Stephens treated him and officials say the venom should not prove fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Adams
W. H. A. Adams
Penn Row
T. D. Stephens
Indiana County Fair Set To Be Major Event Next Week
Ready for crowds the Indiana County Fair plans a strong program with poultry and stock exhibits, a distinguished Indian relics display from W P Wehrle, and the famed 2.40 pace plus a free-for-all. Weather could shape attendance as seven races prize over $1,000. Visitors will enjoy concerts on Wednesday and Thursday evenings and a reorganized grounds layout for comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Agricultural Society
Prograf
Indiana County
Round House
W. P. Wehrle
Wehrle
Westmoreland
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Peculiar Cow Price Case Heard Before Squire Crossman
A. G. Johnson of Washington township sold two cows to Charles Tucker of Piimville for forty dollars with two dollars paid down. The cow died of milk fever forty eight hours after birth, and Johnson sues Tucker for the price. Trial before Squire James Crossman concluded with decision expected the next afternoon at three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Crossman
A. G. Johnson
Washington Township
Charles Tucker
Piimville
Tucker
Johnson
Squire Crossman
Estate Divided in Creekside Will of Andrew Gibson Filed
The will of Andrew Gibson bequeaths Creekside home to his wife and a place in the home to his mother. Daughter Clara gets 55 acres in Washington township with a Creekside house, Belle receives 25 acres coal land with Creekside property and 46 acres in Washington township, son gets the 165 acre farm, remaining personal property to be sold and divided among widow and three children after debts. Life insurance proceeds of 1500 dollars go to the children. J T Gibson and Frank Gibson named executors and administrators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Gibson
Creekside
Register
Clara
Washington Township
Belle
J. T. Gibson
Frank
Robbery at Bolivar Stirs Local Shop Scene
Thieves entered the Bolivar store of McClure Hammond in the early morning hours and departed with a quantity of cutlery watches revolvers and other small items taken from the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure Hammond
Bolivar
Naval heroes home court days dull
Two Indiana youths, Charles T. Owens of the Battleship Indiana and James L. Wood from Marion Center, return home after eras in the Cuban sea war. Owens travels from Norfolk to New York then home as crowds greet him. Wood, 21, recounts service on the Iowa and in Santiago harbor. The procession and court welcome mark a patriotic homecoming amid postwar duties and court business in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Admiral Cerera
Santiago Harbor
Charles T. Owens
James L. Wood
Uncle Sam
Navy
James Wood
Marion Center
Albert Wood
Youny Man
Iowa
Boy Evans
Havana
San Juan
Morro Castle
Santiago
Cereva
Mr. Wood
Sampson
Cevera
Wood
Wm. S. Owens
Charles
Sawanee
Owens
Norfolk
New York
Captain Simpson
National Guard
Court House
White
Charlee Owens
Taylor
New York Harbor
Gone to Their Schools Indiana teachers move to out-of-town posts
Indiana teachers employed in other towns are leaving for their schools, mostly women. Friday departures include Margaret and Ruth Adair Annie Sloan Clara Moorhead Margaret Smith Nellie Goodell Mattie Smith Ella Sturgeon Faith Griffith Pearl Bash Laura Bash Jennie McKihaney. Fannie Jones to South Fork sister Minnie to Irwin Florence Campbell to Greensburg Nettie Campbell to Braddock Lottie Bryan to Homestead Emma to Derry and Emma’s sister to Derry Station Keturah Campbell to Derry Station Josephene Hamill to Wilkinsburg White township is noted among the departures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Johnstown
Margaret
Ruth Adair
Annie Sloan
Clara Moorhead
Margaret Smith
Nellie Goodell
Mattie Smith
Ella Sturgeon
Faith Griffith
Pearl
Laura Bash
Jennie McKihaney
Fannie Jones
South Fork
Minnie
Irwin
Florence Campbell
White Township
Greensburg
Nettie
Braddock
Lottie Bryan
Homestead
Emma
Derry
Keturah Campbell
Derry Station
Josephene Hamill
Wilkinsburg
A New Electrician Returns Home for Indiana Electric
Mr. Herbert Tiffany, after a year in Colorado, returns home to accept the position as electrician for the Indiana Electric Company. Mr. William Moore, former holder of the post, has found work in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Tiffany
Colorado
Indiana Electric Company
William Moore
New Faculty Member at Indiana Normal
Prof. Walker Mitchell formerly on the California State Normal School faculty is elected assistant professor of mathematics at Indiana Normal, filling the vacancy caused by the resignation of Prof. H. M. Beam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker Mitchell
California State Normal School
The
Indiana Normal
H. M.‘Beam
Moonlit Society Events At Leasure Farm And Local Church
A score of young people attended a moonlight party at the Leasure farm last week. A Presbyterian church social followed on Friday. Miss Hope Stewart hosted a reception on Friday for Prof. B Robertson and bride, entertaining guests from 2 to 8 pm. Bir and Miss Davis of the Normal School hosted a reception Wednesday for Prof. and Mrs. Chas B Robertson, described as a brilliant and beautiful occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leasure Farm
Presbyterian
Bir
Miss Davis
Normal School
Chas. B. Robertson
Elders Ridge Presbyterians Surprise Pastor on Birthday
The congregation of Elders Ridge Presbyterian surprised Rev. N B Kelly on his 41st birthday. Members drove to the parsonage with provisions, sapper was served, and Rev Smith gave an address. A purse totaling $50 was presented to the pastor, and more provisions were brought to fill his larder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Elders Ridge
N. B. Kelly
Rev. Kelly
Sapper
Smith
Stewart Arrives for Brother's Care in Greensburg Hospital
Mr. C. R. Stewart arrived from Greensburg to nurse his brother Harry who has been ill with other Company F members since being brought north in a hospital train. The sick are recovering and Stewart requires careful nursing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Stewart
Greensburg
Harry
Company F
Young Man in Trouble in Blacklick
Local man Guy Baker of Blacklick was arrested Friday and jailed by Constable Wettting on adultery and fornication charges. Prosecutor J D Alexander says Baker, married two years, ruined his daughter who is under sixteen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Baker
Blacklick
Wettting
J. D. Alexander
Baker
Quarrel Leads to Injury in Young Township Fight
Harry Hart and Thomas Hazlett of Young township clashed during a threshing event at Hazletts home on Friday. Hart struck Hazlett, cutting his face and needing four stitches. In White township, the family of William Myers. east of town. suffers typhoid fever with two daughters and one son ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hart
Thomas Hazlett
Young Township
Hart
Hazlett
William Myers
White Township
Ivy Poisoning Strikes Mr John Lytle of Third Ward
Mr John Lytle of the Third Ward and employed at Clymer Water Company wells is recovering from a severe ivy poisoning. The incident underscores dangers from plant contact in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John &. Lytle
Third Ward
Clymer Water Company
Sheep losses lead to damages in county case
Big Slautter of Sheep reports dogs killed 19 sheep belonging to Harry T. Dick of West Wheaifield township. The county awarded him 73 dollars in damages for his loss. Miss Sarah McClusky of Rayne township suffers paralysis and, due to age, faces likely fatal outcome. Additional local news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry T. Dick
West Wheaifield
Sarah McClusky
Rayne Township
Fifth RegimentPennsylvania Volunteers eyes Cuba duty
May go to Cuba yet. Fifth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, at Lexington Ky, is expected to be kept in service for garrison duty on the island. A 30 day furlough is anticipated before orders send them to Cuba, to remain until garrison needs pass. Sergeant Kaufman given furlough for illness as the camp houses a forced stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Lexington
Friends of the Soldier Boys
Cuba
Washington
W. M. Mahan
Biairayille
War Department
Ralph Moorhead
Indiana County
Procrazis
Burchfield
James S. Kaufman
Destructive Saturday Storm Destroys McMullen Barn
Lightning struck Center township on Saturday between 3 and 4 PM destroying Harvey McMullen’s barn and its contents. Threshing finished the day before left 290 bushels of wheat 100 bushels of oats 20 tons of hay and straw a calf and several poultry burned with all farming tools inside. Losses uncapped by insurance. A White Township storm damaged S M McHenry’s barn killing a horse but not igniting the structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey McMullen
Center Township
S. M. McHenry
White Township
Where to Send Contributions for Presbyterian Dinners
Notices ask contributors to send meals for the Presbyterian ladies serving in the dining hall at the fair grounds during the fair. Ladies from First and Second wards should mail to Mr Harry Christy, South Seventh street, while Third and Fourth wards send to Mr George R Stewart, corner Ninth and Church streets opposite the new Baptist church. Contributions of edible items are welcome and uncalled residents are invited to help if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Christy
South Seventh Street
George R. Stewart
Ninth
New Baptist Church
Ministerial Association Holds Restart Meeting After Summer
The Ministerial Association reconvened at the M. E church on Monday afternoon after a summer suspension. Rev. McCullough of Homer City read a paper on Sabbath Observance and led a lengthy discussion. The next meeting is scheduled for December 19 at the Episcopal church with Rev. Nichol presenting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministeral Association
M. E
McCullough
Homer City
Eapicopal Church
Nichol
Appointed Chaplain Rev G Redding Named Chaplain
Rev G Redding of Williamsport has been appointed chaplain of the Twelfth Regiments Pennsylvania Volunteers. He was born in North Mahoning Township, son of Charles Redding, a former resident of the county, and brother of Mia J W Neal of Sweet Water Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. G. Redding
Williamsport
Pennsylvania
Mr. Ing
North Ma
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Thendiana County
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Chas. Owens
James LE. Wood
Santiate Harbor
Willi
Boffington
Dancin Mill Road
Wintondale
East Mahoning
Gilgal Hill
West Mahoning
Orphans’ Court
J. H Stewart
Nisi
John Evans
Isabella Evans
Admix
Banj- Lightcap
John McFeeters
Viola Rosenberg
Reed
Fleming
Commonwealth
Clyde Ruffner
Kaatman
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