Last days in camp boost Indiana regiment’s furlough hope
Lexington Kentucky September 9 1898 readers learn Company F of the regiment cheers over a possible 30 day furlough and possible muster out amid visits from Indiana friends and plans to travel to Mammoth Cave. Furlough rules spark speculation of imminent moves as pay and rations resume amid soldier humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Lexineton
Mit
Gretna
Keystone State
G. A. BR
Cincinnati
Camp Hamilton
John H. Hill
J. W. Neal
G. W. Wheeler
Ross Coleman
Nash Livingston
J. B. Marshall
Lemuel Kerr
Armstrong Township
David Hammer
Somerset County
League Convention Attends Pittsburg Republican Meeting
A large gathering of Republicans from nearly every county attended the 11th annual State Republican League convention in Pittsburg. Key figures included State Chairman John P. Elkin Col Wm A Stone Congressman John Dalzell and Assistant Secretary of the Interior Webster C Davis. Indiana county named delegates at large Tom E Hildebrand and S M Jack to the national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
State Republican League
Alvin
C. L. Magee
John P. Elkin
Wm. A. Stone
John Dalzell
Webster C. Davis
Indiana
Elkin
Hotel Duquesne
Monongahela
Ohio
Schenney Park
Alvin Theater
Allegheny
Indiana County
Tom E. Hildebrand
S. M. Jack
Election Ordered for Company B Captain in 21st Regiment
An election will be held next Friday at 8 o clock in the armory to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Capt D W Simpson Selecta major of the regiment. First Lieutenant David Blair is not a candidate. MAARRIAGE LICENSES 947 Patrick Caney okeville Catherine Tandler we Cokeville indiana Share 8 Brand 80 Walker sr.
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21St Regiment
D. W. Simpson
David Blair
Maerriage
Patrick Caney
Okeville
Catherine Tandler
Cokeville
Indiana
Walker Sr
Recent Deaths: Bryan Clawson and McClusky Obituaries
Notices report the deaths of George Bryan of White township at Watertown New York from typhoid fever at age about 22, Ross Clawson of Johnstown from cancer born July 26 1832 and Civil War veteran, and Miss Sarsh McClusky of Rayne township aged about 74, with funeral and interment details and surviving relatives.
George W. Harvey 63 Dies After Illness in Second Ward
George W. Harvey a longtime Second ward resident died Tuesday at 3 PM aged 63 after cholera morbus led to Bright's disease He leaves a wife no children He belonged to First United Presbyterian Church and the Order of Workmen Funeral services will be Thursday at 1 PM led by Rev J Day Brownlee and Oakland Cemetery interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bryan
Harry Bryan
White Township
Watertown
N. Y
George
First United Presbyterian Church
Young People’s Society
L. Day Brownlee
George W. Barvey
George W. Harvey
Second Ward
Bright
Harvey
Order of Workmen
Rev. J. Day Brownlee
Oakland Cemetery
Widow Sarah Woods Dies at 76 in Wilkinsburg
Mrs. Sarah Woods widow of Thomas Woods died at her daughter Mrs. Joseph Klingensmiths home in Wilkinsburg on Saturday aged about 76. She formerly lived at Creekside Creekeide. Surviving daughters are Mrs. Walter Kunkle Homer City and Mrs. J C Carnahan Creekside. Remains were brought Monday morning by train and interment followed in Creekside.
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Sarah Woods
Thomas Woods
Joseph Klingensmith
Wilkinsburg
Creekeide
Walter Kunkle
Homer City
J. C. Carnahan
Creekside
Deaths of George Nealor and Rev Israel Pershing
George Neslor of Oil City died in Pittsburg from head injuries sustained at a steel mill. He had planned a visit to relatives and was traveling when ill. He was born in Rayne township and was brother-in-law to Mrs. Henry Steving of Waterstreet. Rev Israel C. Pershing, D D of Wilkinsburg and former Pittsburg Female College president, died aged 71 in Cambridge Springs. Remains to Johnstown for interment.
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George Neslor
Oil City
Pittsburg
Rayne Township
Henry Steving
Waterstreet
I. C. Pershing
Israel C. Pershing
D. D
Wilkinsburg
Pennsylvania
Cambridge Springs
Pittsburg Female College
Johnstown
William McConnell Rites Held After Illness
William McConnell of Burrell township died on Sabbath aged 80 after a paralytic attack two weeks earlier. He was a Civil War veteran. Survived by a wife and five children. Funeral services were held Tuesday and interment was in Blairsville cemetery.
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William McConnell
Burrell Township
Blairsville
Obituaries of Farabaugh Cessna and infant Schley Kerr
Miss Mary Farabaugh daughter of Albert and Mrs. Farabaugh of Pineton Pine township died Wednesday of brain trouble at 17. Interment at Cameron Bottom Catholic church. Rev Rupert of Nicktown led funeral. William C Cessna of Banks township died Monday at 45 from heart trouble. interment at Fairview church Grant township. Infant John Schley Kerr son of Bir and Mrs George M Kerr Spring Church died September aged 5 days from bowel inflammation.
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Mabry Farabaugh
Mary Farabaugh
Albert Farabaugh
Pineton
Pine Township
Cameron Bottom Catholic Church
Rupert
Nicktown
John Schley
Bir
George M. Kerr
Spring Church
Will Miss the Fair. Policeman Arrests Duke Palmer
Policeman Malcolm arrested Duke Palmer on Monday for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. At a hearing before Byr ee Smith he was committed to jail for ten Be
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm
Duke Palmer
Byree Smith
DOWN AT THE FAIR OPENS WITH NOVEL EXHIBITS
The fairgrounds brim with exhibits across departments and a strong stock display. Vendors offer lemonade and peanuts while crowds gather for the grand stand, round house shows, and a top-notch optics and art collection. Track events feature hot races and strong entries from Johnstown and nearby towns as Captain Mahan’s soldiers are due Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Work & Son
McPhail
Lehr
Wheeler & Wilson
Standard
Cunningham
Thomas Sutton
Wallace Dry Goods Company
H. K. Apple
J. M. Bunnell and
Porch Bros
Johnstown
Henry Steving
GT. Hamilton
John F. Steving & Co
G. S. Marshall
W. R B. Loughry & Co
Clark
Leslie Pattison
E. W. Griffith
Berkshire
Harge
Lee Cost
Shields
Painter & Sloan
Greensburg
Isaac Beck
Grand Army Band
Pittsburg
Punxsutawney
St.Petersburg
Indiana
Fall Proves Fatal Keller Falls from Apple Tree
Indiana mourns prominent citizen George J. Keller of Fourth ward after a 15 foot fall from a tree while picking apples on West Chestnut Street. Skull fracture caused almost instant death. granddaughter nearby, neighbors carry body, Dr. Purington arrives too late. Keller, born 1827, long time traveling salesman, held borough offices. Funeral at his home with Masons and town council present.
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Indiana
George J. Keller
Fourth Ward
Hig Home
West Chestnut Street
Keller
Mr. Keller
Cherryhill Township
Catherine Dearmy
Philadelphia
Lutheran Church
Masons Lodge
W. T. Rink
Atlanta
Israel Paul
Sancliff
This County
Benjamin Kellar
Henry Keller
Christopher Keller
Samuel Fisher
Garfield
Catherine Coup
Brushvalley Township
Isaac Griffith
Homer City
Cresswell
Cressiwell
Tonie
M. M. Davis
James Rhine
F. M. Smith
W. W. Coup
J. A. Weamer
Wm. Faith
Fred Glasser
George Roser
Mechanicsburg
Frank Moore
Vernon McFeaters
Imbrie
Lutheran
Successful Operation Prolongs Life of Local Citizen
Dr. M. B. Shultz of Strongstown performed a successful operation on Friday to save Henry Shultz from gangrene of the left leg. The leg was amputated about six inches from the hip joint after Dr. Shulia called in Dr. D. S. Rice of Fstininge. The patient rallied and shows promise of total recovery and extended life.
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M. B. Shultz
Strongstown
Henry Shultz
Shulia
D. S. Rice
Fstininge
Present for Captain Mahan and a newborn daughter
The report notes Mrs. Mahan will present a gift on his return and announces the arrival of a daughter weighing nine pounds who reached their home Friday morning. It also records Mrs. James Edmiston of Third ward injuring her wrist on a broken window pane Monday and Mr. J. D. Dickey of White township receiving a nine dollar sheep damages order Tuesday.
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Capt. Mahan
James Edmiston
Third Ward
J. D. Dickey
White Township
Two More Prisoners Held in West Wheatfield Jail
Sheriff Neal placed John Burton a West Wheatfield figure in jail after arrest on Thursday. He also captured Wm. George at Vandergrift on Monday and brought him to the county jail for failing to appear in court for sentencing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burton
West Wheatfield
Neal
Wm. George
Vandergrift
First Week of Court Delivers Few True Bills
Grand jurors finished the first week of September court with a list of true bills including Sweeney Swanger Rager Neil Wallace Wyncoop Hart Baker Welch Mountain Sterling. A presentment notes jail water supply and overflowing water closets damage urging roof repainting. trials postponed due to a lack of court.
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Norman Sweeney
Wm. Swanger
John Rager
Neil
John Wallace
Merle Wyncoop
Harry Hart
Guy Baker
John Welch
Sidney Mountain
John J. Sterling
H. V. Rowan
George Bornheimer
Thomas Borcher
Michael Figen
Albert Palmer
J. J. Sterling
Coulter Family Reunion At West Lebanon Old Homestead
A Coulter reunion near West Lebanon in Young township honored 80 year old Mrs. Sarah Coulter widow of Samuel Coulter known as Grandmother Coulter. All eight daughters and two sons plus many grandchildren live within a mile radius. nine children were absent. The group shared dinner and supper in the barn and spent the afternoon in amusements.
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Coulters
Robert, S. Coulter
West Lebanon
Young Township
Sarah Coulter
Samuel Coulter
Coulter
West Lebanon. Mrs. Coulter
J. M. France
J. H. Fulton
A. G. Reed
Robert Holstein
J. M. Reed
A. B. Bruner
J. C. George
B.S. Coulter
W. W. Coulter
Kate D. Coulter
Married at High Noon in Tarentum Today
Charles H. Brand of this place weds Mabel Clare Walker daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Walker of west Philadelphia street. The ceremony at high noon was performed by Rev. Frank Walker. Brand works at Northwood Glass. Walker formerly a central office operator at Indiana Telephone. They will visit Elwood City then return to Indiana and begin housekeeping on South Thirteenth Street.
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Charles 8. Brand
Mabel Clare Walker
R. F. Walker
West Philadelphia
Tarentum
Frank Walker
Brand
Northwood Glass Company
Indiana Telephone Company
Mr. Brand
Elwood City
Indiana
South Thirteenth Street
Architect Wins Contract For Eight Room Dwelling
Architect B. M. Lockard receives the contract to build an eight room modern frame dwelling for Rev. J. M. Welch of Second United Presbyterian church on North Seventh street. The house will be colonial in style with steam heat and electric lights. Joseph F. Barnes of Atlantic Refining Co. obtains a 500 gallon oil tank for agency patrons. Squire D. A. Gorman and Clyde Widdowson escort the demented son of Josiah Widdowson Jr. to Warren Insane Asylum after a period of mental illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. M. Lockard
J. M. Welch
Second United Presbyterian Church
North Seventh Street
I T
Joseph F. Barnes
Atlantic Refining Company
Squire D. A. Gorman
Hortons
Clyde Widdowson
Josiah Widdowson, Jr
Warren Insane Asylum
Judge White's New Horse Shipped From Lexington
Judge White visited the Fifth regiment at Lexington Kentucky last week and saw fine driving and riding horse in the Blue Grass state. It will be shipped home this week.
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Judge White
Lexington
Blue Grass
Physician Poisoned by Ivy Poison Strikes Dr Shields
Dr. W. L. Shields of Jacksonville suffers ivy poison on face and neck after a severe attack. He has not been hospitalized and is recuperating at home.
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W. L. Shields
Jacksonville
Normal faculty hosts reception for students weekend
A reception in honor of Normal students was held Saturday evening by the faculty. On Monday the Christian Association entertained the students. Also reported a bee tree found by A. J. Uncapher of Tannery who cut it down Saturday evening yielding nearly 100 pounds of honey. Borough stock yards will move this week to new shipping yards below town.
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Normal
Faculty of Normal
Christian Association
A. J. Uncapher
Fifth Pennsylvania Volunteers To Be Mustered Out Soon
Indiana readers learn the Fifth regiment Pennsylvania volunteers in Lexington Ky will be mustered out after a 30 day furlough. Companies F and D likely return Friday or Saturday. A public reception and fair day celebration with a Grand Army Band escort planned at the county seat.
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Indiana
War Department
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Lexington
United States Service
Clearfield
Cuba
Amany
Mother’s
Camp Hamilton
Chickamauga
Progress
Blairsville
Fiir
Grand Army Band
Pittsburg
National Guards
John 3. Fisher
Republican County Committee
State Committee
Fire at Barnesboro Destroys Large Stable and Livestock
A large barn on the estate of the late D. H. McAnulty at Barnesboro burned Friday night. Fifteen mules owned by a coal company, a delivery wagon and horse for Donahey and McAnulty, and a horse for Thomas E. Jones perished. Water supply was weak but citizens’ efforts saved adjoining buildings and the town from a serious conflagration.
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McAnulty
Barnesboro
Donahey & McAnulty
Thomas E. Jones
Robbery at Penn Run Postoffice Night Thieves
Robbers pried a large window at the Penn Run postoffice Friday night entering the building. They did not disturb mail except for a purse of a few old coins belonging to postmaster W H Adams. A store nearby also was hit, with five to eight dollars from a money tray tobacco cigars and small items taken. one suspect hid in the store as it closed. No clues yet.
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Penn Run
W. Hi
FL Adams
Lowry Cameron
Ray
Prominent Bank Clerk and Rev. Dr. Hall’s Daughter Wedding
Mr James and Miss Caroline Hnaik named as prominent young people in First National Bank circles and church family. The wedding is described as an elaborately planned event with social significance.
Brallier Signs to Play in Latrobe League
John K. Brallier of Company D in Blaine signed with Latrobe football club for this season. He will begin training soon and join the team as a key addition.
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John K. Brallier
Blai
Latrobe Foot Ae
Brallier
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Mahan
F's Street
Burchfield
Ross Clawson
Blacklick Township
Rachel Repine
A. 5. Cunningham
Cambria Iron Company
Sarah McClusky
Sarsh McClusky
William McClusky
James McClusky
Martha McChesney
Miss McClusky
Presbyterian Church
Marion Center
E. P. Foresman
Gilgal Church
George Nealor
George Keller
Tyres
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