Indiana County Fair Opens With County Exhibits Draw
The Indiana County Agricultural Society fair opens with county stock, poultry, grain, and horticultural displays. County breeders show impressive cattle, horses, and sheep, including Ayreshire, Jersey, and Oxford breeds. Poultry volume is high with Prairie State incubator展示 and artificial-mother care. Horticultural hall features apples, tomatoes, pumpkins, jellies, and cakes. The roundhouse hosts business displays and a busy midway. Prof. Jackson will perform with riders as races begin this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Aty Agricultural Society
Ois
Indiana
George Dickie
White Township
Jeff Brandon
Center Township
Indiana County
Johnston Moorhead
Cherrybill Township
W. C. Brown
Marchand
Berkshires
Widdowson & Palmer
Stockvale
Homer City
James M
William Risinger
Risinger
B. BR. Peeler
Parkwood
George Black
Plumville
Aberdeen
Ayreshire
Tsading
Joseph Pounds
Joseph Repine
Blacklick
KR. Y. Elder
Eldersridge
Clark Coleman
Conemaugh
Osford Downs
A. 5. Merin
South Mahoning Township
Poultry Department
Prairie State Incubator Company
Horticultural Hall
F. L. Menth
Cherryhill Township
W. M. Duncan
Cunningham
Work & Sop
Leslie Pattison
Thomas Sutton
Wallace Dry Gooda Co
W. KR. Loughry & Co
Godfrey Marshall
G. T. Hamilton
H. H. Steving
J. H. Brilhart & Son
Northwood
N. Moorhead
R. M. Smith
M. Young
Porch Bros
Marshall & Co
Thos. Sutton
J. N. Langham
T. B. Clark
Ei. W. Griffith
Aaron Devinney
Sear Blacklick
Jackson
New Faculty and Students at Indiana State Normal School
The fall term opened with two new instructors and many new students. C W Bader teaches science, filling C B Robertson’s vacancy. A M Hammers joins as instructor in geography history and civil government. Elliot Owens replaces A M Sherriard as Latin Greek teacher and becomes Eleventh Ward principal in Allegheny. Profs A F Carter and A M Gordon arrived from abroad. Miss Jane Leopard resumes as preceptress after a summer break. Twenty three years of faithful service stands as the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Othe
Indiana State Normal School
C. W. Bader
Syracuse University
C. B. Robertson
A. M. Hammers
Hammers
Woman With Revolver Frightens Family At Home
Maggie Cummins, described as slightly demented, frightened Architect E. M. Lockard’s family on Friday after being told to find another stopping place. She bought a loaded revolver, returned to the home, and brandished the weapon before it was secured and returned to Daugherty's drug store. The woman disappeared afterward and the family felt relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Cummins
E. M. Lockard
Church Street
Daugherty
Lockard
REPRISAL OVER LINE FENCE LEADS TO ARRESTS IN RAYNE
Burt Hogan of Rayne township was jailed on a peace charge after arrest by Constable Wettling. He posted bail and then charged neighbor John Woodward with assault, battery, peace violation, and malicious mischief. Woodward was jailed then released on bail. The dispute centered on a boundary line fence in Rayne township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt Hogan
Rayne Township
Wettling
M. B. Kline
John Woodward
Hogan
Woodward
J. A. Crossman
Westling
Doctors in Session at Indiana County Medical Society
The Indiana County Medical Society held its regular fall meeting at the Court House on Tuesday afternoon with strong attendance. Dr. 31. M. Davis presided. Dr. Wm. Hosack presented a well-written paper on Appendicitis, sparking a lively discussion. The next meeting and annual election are set for the second Tuesday of January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Medical Society
Court House
M. Davis
Wm. Hosack
The Places Selected for Farmers Institutes
Mr M M McHenry selects the county sessions for next year with two days per institute. Homer City hosts February 2 and 3, Creekside February 5 and 6, Elders Ridge February 7 and 8. Prof A H Thompson maps a meridian line on the Normal school grounds. Thieves stole two sacks of flour from Homer City villa and a ham from Shallyside hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Thompson
Homer City
Two Days Meeting of Indiana County Sabbath School Assn
The Indiana County Sabbath School Association holds its third annual convention September 18 and 19 in Saltsburg Presbyterian Church. Notables Dr. Charles Roads and Rev. D. J. Waller plan sessions. delegates urged from all county Sabbath schools. detailed timetable includes devotions, reports, and training talks on Sunday school methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saltsburg
Indiana County Sabbath School Association
Presbyterian Church
Charles Roads
Philadelphia
Abs. J. W. Barnes
Newark
N. J
B. Batch
Allegheny County
Association
J. GC. Moore
W. Miller
S. W. Guthrie
S.F. Warner
Lewis Hay
J. W. Barnes
Mysterious Barn Fire Destroys Arm strong Farmer’s Stock
The Armstrong township barn of Peter J. Boyer burned between 3 and 4 am Saturday with the interior and crops destroyed. Wheat and oats totals, 125 and 150 bushels, plus 23 tons of hay and farming gear were lost. Only one pig perished. insurance of 700 dollars held with Armstrong Township Mutual Fire Insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter J. Boyer
Armstrong Township
Brown
Boyex
Armstrong Township Mutual , Fire Insurance Company
Lightning Routs Neff Farm Barn Near Rossmoyne
Early Wednesday around 4 am, a bolt struck the Absalom Neff barn in South Mahoning township near Rossmoyne, destroying the structure and all contents. Only the livestock survived. crops and farming implements burned, totaling an estimated loss of 2000 dollars. Mr Neff carried no insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Absalom Neff
Rossmoyne
Mahoning Township
Neff
Two Presbyteries Convene Sessions In Allegheny Area
The Conemaugh presbytery of the United Presbyterian church met yesterday afternoon at Shelocta with the closing session planned for today. Meanwhile the Kittanning presbytery of the Presbyterian church held its annual meeting at Eiderton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conemaugh
United Presbyterian Church
Shelocta
Kittanning
The
Presbyterian Church
Eiderton
Plucky Woman Fends Off Burglars At Nineveh Home
Two thieves tried to enter Taylor Jones residence in Nineveh Thursday night. They broke a window but fled after Mrs. Jones, alone in the house, fired a shot at the burglar.
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Taylor Jones
Nineveh
Securing Coal Land Prospects Rise in Hamill Area
Mr. N. C. Simpson of Hamill visited town Monday and secured options on coal lands in the neighborhood. Prospects for an early action are bright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C. Simpson
Hamill
Simpson
Peculiar Fire Insurance Suit Seeks Back Assessments
Elmer W. Moore as receiver of Iron City Mutual Fire Insurance Co of Pittsburg sues to recover assessments from H E Rooney of Trade City and Elias Fetter of Hillsdale. Two suits cover two policies with guarantee and mutual policy. Company failed two years ago and policy holders press for court protection. Settlement day set before Squire Crossman. over 30 policy holders consulted lawyers in Joson. Defendants contend assessments were made after bankruptcy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer W. Moore
Iron City Mutual Fire Insuranes Company
Pittsburg
J. A. Crossman
Town
Messrs. H. £. Rooney
Trade City
Elias Fettersuan
Hillsdale
Dauphin County
I. P. Newpher
Deckers Point
Squire J. A. Crossman
Joson
Squire Crossman
McCartneys and Studehls Hold Annual Reunions
The third annual McCartney reunion gathered 55 from Apollo and nearby areas at the fair grounds grove with 182 plates served at noon. Samuel McCartney read a century-spanning family history. The sixth Studehls reunion drew 400 to 500 at Ephraim Steffy’s farm near Ambrose with speeches by Thad S. Stuchel, K. R. Riedel, and E. P. Foresman, plus a solo by Leda Smith and Ambrose Orchestra. next year’s event will be at Big Run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCartneys
Fair Grounds
Apollo
Gol. S. al. Jackson
Samuel McCartney
Guests of the Odd Fellows at Palladium Lodge
Palladium Lodge hosted grand officers of the Odd Fellows for a private degree conferral on past county grands. A public meeting followed, with local members and guests meeting visitors. The delegation included Grand Master Esau Loomis, Deputy Grand Master William H. Rove, Grand Chaplain Rev. Thomas M. Jackson, and Grand Marshall James G. Montgomery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palladium Lodge
New American House
Indiana
Esau Loomis
West Chester
William H. Rove
Philadelphia
Thomas M. Jackson
James G. Montgomery
Home Talent Delivers John Wesley Life Program
Mrs H E Monroe of Philadelphia led home talent in Library Hall on Thursday and Friday evenings assisted by local performers. The Christ Episcopal Ladies Guild sponsored the stereoptical presentation of John Wesley life highlights. The show drew fair crowds and raised about 250 dollars in receipts.
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John Wesley
H. E. Monroe
Philadelphia
Library Hall
Ladies’ Guild
Christ Episcopal Church
Death of Mrs Annie I Thompson of Marion Center
Mrs Annie I Thompson wife of Hon H J Thompson of Marion Center died of consumption Wednesday at 2 pm aged 49 years 5 months. Maiden name McMurray last of her family home Burnside Clearfield county married May 31 1870. Survived by husband and two sons J Murray Deckers Point Hal E at home. Member of Marion Center Presbyterian Church funeral Friday at home conducted by Rev E P Foresman with Rev J M Cogley interment Marion Center Cemetery.
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Annie I. Thompson
H. J. Thompson
Marion Center
Thompson
McMurray
Burnside
Clearfield County
J. Murray
Deckers Point
Hal E
J. M. Cogley
M. E. Church
Obituaries for Mrs Rebecca McMullen and Dr William Anthony
Mrs Rebecca McMullen widow of Alexander McMullen dies in Center township at home. Born September 7, 1802, married 1830, six children, three daughters survive. Funeral 10:30a at her home, Rev Dr David Hall presiding, Oakland cemetery. Dr William Anthony dies near Hume Kansas September 2. Born October 13, 1829, educated at Eldersridge Academy and Penn Med, practiced in Linn and Johnson counties. Survived by two children S W Rose and I C Heckman, two brothers John Anthony and D W Anthony. Burial near old home.
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Rebecca McMullen
Alexander McMullen
Center Township
Rankin
W. H. ‘icMullen
David Hall
Oakland Cemetery
William Anthony
Hume
Linn County
Kan
This County
Eldersridge Academy
Pennsylvania Medical College
This
Johnson County
Jane McHenry
S. W. Rose
I. C. Heckman
Couny
Johno Anthony
Town
D. W. Anthony
Armstrong Township
Anthony
Deaths and Obituaries in Braahvalley and Nearby Towns
Obituaries report the deaths of Mr. Isaac Overdorff aged 78 of Braahvalley with survivors from his two marriages and a large family. Mrs George Irwin of West Mahoning township dies at 48 of cancer with funeral at Smicksburg. Wade McMannis of Green township dies of typhoid at 20. infant Mabel Beulah Mikesell dies at 10 months. David Ralston Sr. of White Township dies of dropsy aged about 75. Interments follow in Brushvalley Greenwood and Green Greenwood cemeteries as noted.
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Isaac Overdorff
Braahvalley
Jamison Grambling
Johnstown
Solomon Overdorff
East Liverpool
William
Brushvalley
F. T. Overdorff
Messrs
Simon and
Jacob Overdorff
David and
Zachariah
Brashvalley
Amos
Centre County
Christy Miller
Illinois
Salome Sowers
David Comfort
Blairsville
David Ralston
White Township
Greenwood Cemetery
Deaths and lightning fatalities in local townships
Benjamin Hoffman of Buffington township died of diphtheria at age 10 years 8 months 28 days. Interment at Bellano. A man named David Hamilton of Grant township was killed by lightning. A cult follower linked to Daniel Pardee near Nashville died at home aged about 70, leaving several children.
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Benjamin
Adam Hoffman
Buffington Township
Bellano
David Hamilton
Grant Township
Daniel Pardee
Nashville
First Days of Court Hearings Signal Routine Term Opens
The September term opens with Judge White presiding. Constables report liquor concerns around a Fourth ward hotel, but no official findings are made. Grand jury sworn. Simeon Keith jailed for six months on larceny. other indictments prepared and funds tax notices reviewed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Moore
New American
Progress Court
Indiana
Blairsville
Contt
Fourth Ward
Young Township
Wheatfield
West Penn Railroad
Nineveh
Smith Dick’s
Banks
Armstrong
Second Ward
Green
East Mahoning
Buffington
Grant
Cherryhill
West Wheatfield
Montgomery Township
W. L. Turner
Simeon Keith
Commonwealth Va. Chas
C. Poorman
F. Aud
Harry Rozeborough
Jarceny
Com
John Woodward
Burt Hogan
Sadie Stephens
Com. Va
Frank Sebring
N. S. Stewart
Warren Hospital
Washington Township
Orphan’s Court
David Proctor
John P. Elkin
Feq
Grand Jury
Fell from a Horse In Pittsburg Visit
Miss Sarah Stogan of Pittsburg visiting the Scott Clark family near town fell from a horse on Sabbath and sustained a severe shock and several ugly bruises in the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Stogan
Pittsburg
Scott Clark
Also Mentioned on This Page
County Medical Society
Convention Choir
TD. Boone
D. J. Waller
D. D
Chas. Roads
K. B. Carroll
R. R. Riedel
A.O. Cravener
Chas
Wm. Vorlage
Bauer
A. O. Cravener
J. G. Campbell
Nemaugh
Levy Assessments
BP Cartneys and Stuchells
ODD Fellows
Grand Lodge
Life and Times
John Westley
H. J Thompson
George Irwin
West Mahoning Township
Lutheran Church
Smickaburg
M.S. Kemp
Smicksburg
Wade McMannis
Daniel McMannis
Green Township
Exiday
Beringer
Mabel Beulah
Mikesell
Blakreville
R. E. McClure
Benjamin Hoffalan
New Road
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