Verdicts Against Booze Sellers Spark County Court Actions
The second week of criminal court opened with cases including Commonwealth v Moore and multiple liquor related trials. Jurors excused due to farm work and trial delays. not guilty verdict in Clara Rittenhouse case with costs to the county. several guilty charges for selling liquor without a license and immoral acts, highlighting a crackdown on illegal alcohol and a known Blairsville supplier network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veark R. Moore
Center Township
Jas. Kaufman
Blairsville National Guard
Clara Rittenhouse
Jacob Bice
Rochester Mills
Antonio Salustre
Giovannia, Nazarella
Homer’ City
Howard Trivelpiece
State Constabulary
S. L. Minser
John Castalina
Castalina
Konstantin Toledquesky
Joe Charnecki
Conemaugh Mines
Conemaugh Township
Narcisa Aged
Ernest
W. H. Bratten
Blairsville
Cleveland
Rossi Dibiasio
Westmoreland
Commonwealth
Sam Gallo
Indiana County
Tri-County Express Co
Barn Fire Destroys Yearling Farm Barn and Contents
A barn with hay loft and two silos on the Harbison farm southeast of town in White Township owned by William Fenton was destroyed by a daytime fire on Saturday. Loss estimated at 37,000 with partial insurance. hay, oats, rye, hay, and threshing gear burned. Spark from engine or dropped matches suspected. farm foresees rebuilding. Also notes a Homer City auto accident between a delivery wagon and a streetcar with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Harbison
White Township
William Fenton
Fenton
Man in Lucernemines dies after wrist dynamite device explodes
Mike Metcho of Lucernemines aged 40 ended his life by fastening several pieces of dynamite around his wrist and firing the hazardous material on Friday afternoon. His mangled body lived for hours and died Saturday morning in an Indiana hospital. He is believed to have had mental illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Metcho
Tatcernemines
Mike Matcho
Lucernemines
Indiana Hospital
Lieutenant William Pierce Honored in Southern Camp
First Lieutenant William E H Pierce of Company F is chosen as bayonet instructor for the brigade at Camp Hancock Georgia. He will train a month at Port Sill Oklahoma then assume duties. Other instructors named include Captain Pollock for machine gun work and Lieutenant Smith for musketry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William EH. Pierce
Camp Hancock
Georgia
Pierce
School of Arms
Port Sill
Oklahoma
Pollock
Smith
Indiana
Pennsylvania
National Guard
France
Charles L. McLain
Miles Crossman Dies at 86 in North Mahoning Township
Miles Crossman a longtime resident of North Mahoning township died at his Perrynville home after a yearlong decline following a stroke. He was 86 and survived by his wife three sons and two daughters. Funeral Friday at M H church Perrysville with interment in the church cemetery. A note mentions his uncle Laurie J Crossman and relatives. Style Show Opens Thursday in Indiana inviting public to view new apparel at area stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Crossman
North Mahoning
Perrynville
M. H
Perrysville
Laurie J. A. Crossman
Town
Earl Rigg
Clyde Seanor
Indiana
Prothonotary Ayers Reports Recovery from Operation
Prothonotary Walter H. Ayers of town reported on Monday at his office where he was greeted by many friends. Ayers has fully recovered from a serious operation recently undergone at the Indiana hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hack
Walter H. Ayers
Mr. Ayers
Indiana Hospital
Death of Harry C Christy Prominent Local Resident
Harry Clay Christy longtime resident and businessman died at his home on South Seventh Street from a stroke suffered while in his store a week earlier. He was born near West Lebanon, son of the late George Christy, moved to Indiana as a boy, studied at Indiana Normal School, and later joined his father in the Red Front Shoe Store business in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Christy
Harry Clay Christy
South Seventh Street
Lis
George
West
Lebanon
Indiana
Indiana Normal School
Red Front
G. 5. Christy
Chikl
Morris
Morris Mille
South Seventh Streat
Grant Street
Indiana business pioneer Christy dies. long civic service noted
G S Christy longtime Indiana business leader dies at an old age after a life of public service. He helped found the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and led municipal and commercial development. His death prompts funeral rites and tributes from Masons, firefighters, and local firms.
Personal Brevities Reflect Local Travels and Court
A string of brief notices lists towns and individuals visiting relatives, attending court as jurors, or relocating. Names span Miss Bessie Wyong, Mrs. Evans, Lawrence Shields, H Porter Miller, A M Walbeck, and many others from towns like Ligonier, Brush Valley, West Lebanon, Dixonville, and Homer City. Several residents travel to Pittsburg, Indiana, Detroit, Punxsutawney, or Atlantic City for visits, work, or schooling. others enroll at Mercersburg or attend hospital operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Wyong
Pittsburg
Phillip Evans
Matchester
G. 8. Taylor
Ligonier
Indiana
Lawrence Shields
Rayne Township
H. Porter Miller
Sheloca
A. M. Walbeck
West Wheattiald
Mary Ernest
South Seventh Street
Ohin
Cr. W. Shaffer
Plumvile
Khera
Mra. J. Af
Miller
Meargaret
Marie Isher
Dixonville
Alex C. Hoover
Edward Hunter
Brush Valley Township
Dinsmore Dick
Drushvalley Township
National Hotel
W. W. Coulter
Joe M. Collins
West Lebanon
Olive Wilson
South Eleventh Street
Indiana Hospital
Phyllis Moorhead
Punxsutawney
Florence Cunningham
Kent
Wallace Cunningham
North Sixth Street
Annis Simeon
Helena, Mont
Margaret Cost
John Lowry
H. M. Lowry
South Sixth Street
Mercersburg
Academy
Wilmer Stewart
Detroit
Mich
Davis
Buffalo
Olean
W. J. Wangaman
Jennie Wangaman
Saltsburg
R. B. Griffith
Arthur and
Zola
Homer City
A. B. Griffith
Mckheesport
Todd Clark
Johnstown
Richard and
Charlotte Manner
Marion Center
Lois Armstrong
Shaloca
George Dowling
Ford City
Blanche White
Kittanning
James A. White
White
James A. Lawrence
Second United Presbyterian Church
Cambridge
William
Charles Sloan
Croekaide
Local Physician Injured After Auto Collision on Sunday
Dr N F Ehrenfeld of town sustained cuts and bruises when struck by a car driven by Ralph McGregor while crossing Philadelphia street. The injuries appear not life threatening. Alexander J Ransom, 67, a Blairsville railroad foreman and longtime assessor, died September 11 at his Blairsville home after 47 years of service with the Pennsylvania railroad. Survived by wife, daughter Carrie, two brothers and two sisters. Funeral held Friday conducted by Rev R B McClure at Blairsville United Presbyterian Church. Interment Blairsville Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Washington
Rayne Township
Dixonville
Ralph Washington
Bethel Lutheran Church
N. F. Ehrenfelda
Ralph McGregor
Ehrenfeld
Philadelphia
Alexander J. Ransom
Blairsville
Pennsylvania Railroad
Haing
Carrie Ransom
David TD. Ransom
Pittsburg
W. C. Ransom
Eva
Mary Ransom
Death of Mrs. Annie Wineberg of Barnesboro
Mrs Willan WW Wineberg daughter of Peter Beer of Deckers Point Indiana died Friday in the hospital at Spangler Barnesboro resident Annie Wineberg maiden name Annie Beer obituary notes her family roots in Deckers Point and nearby Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willan
Wineberg
William AL Wineberg
Barnesboro
Spangler
Annie Wineorg
Peter Beer
Deckers Point
Hig County
Real Estate Transfers in Indiana County Report
Deeds recorded show multiple transfers across Indiana, Saltsburg, Blairsville, and surrounding townships. Names include John St Clair, Saltsburg Flintthottle Co, Dix on Run Land Co, James W Abraheam, Clarkburg Motor Co, and R.G. Work, with amounts from 400 to 25,000 dollars and parcels ranging from 1 to 127 acres across White, Cherryhill, Center, Green, Montgomery, and West Wheatfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
John St. Clair
Piumsville
UT. W. Phillips Gas & Off Go
Saltsburg FlinttHottle Co
Salisburg
Pennsylvania
Natlroaal Co
Cleardeld Biuntinong Coal Corporation
Cherryhill
Dixon Run Land Co
Dora G. Weirers
East
Wheafield
James W. Abraheam
Wardrop
Young
Clarkburg Motor Co
Hugh Mickok
Arre
Montgomery
J. D. Spieler
Charles French
White
John Melntire
Margaret Dickison
Aores
Cherrytil
Wien Darr
Homer City
B. Johnston
Minnie P. Hollman
First Ward
Indiana
R. F. Planing
Martha EF. Clarbison
Blairsville
Chas. R. King
Idwin R. Sutman
Glen Campbell
J. O. Pennington
Anna Halow
Center
J. M. Davis
George G. Powell
James W. Kline
C. P. Smith
J. E. Wilenberger
Bessie C. Shaffer
Green
Maria Deptetro
Marnah Thompson
Burrell
Wm. Cr
Local Boys at Camp Lee Gear Up in Pei Uniforms
Local cor respondent Hugh M. Bell reports new National Army uniforms issued at Camp Lee Petersburg Va. The 105th engineers settle into daily drills and lectures with limited idle time. Friday marks The Star Spangled Banner anniversary with a patriotic departure ceremony. Addresses for letters to soldiers are provided as 305th U.S. Engrs Camp Lee Petersburg Va. A family reunion in Kallysburg and a Sunday school credential drive are noted along with infantile paralysis cases in West Wheatfield and a skull fracture incident on Grant Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Army
Hmager
Hugh M. Bell
New National Army
Camp Lee
Petersburg
United States Army
105Th Engineers
Camp Lea
Francia Scott Key
Englnodrs
Patersburg
Division of Estates Dividing Property by Wills
Several Indiana wills authorize widowhood life interest and shared divisions among children. The Christie and North families receive real estate, personal property, and stock under dated wills from 1914 to 1917. Executors include John North Jr and Levi Conner, with provisions for farm proceeds and specific bequests to grandchildren and spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry GC. Christy
Indiana
Sarah M. Christy
Canoe Township
John MH
CG. North
Livate Wimblin
Harry Borland
John IW. North
K. C. North
John IL. McAllister
Elizabeth Conner
Montgomery Township
Robert Conner
Clobert Conner
Levi Conner
John Cobes, Jr
Blairsville
John Cobes
John John Cobes, Jr
Willan PF
Cobas
Annie Flowers
Margaret Cobes
Charles H. Moore
Blairss Ville
M. Palmer
M. M
A. M. Palmer
J. 2D. Palmer
Mary Palmer
Indiana Boy in France Reports American Rail Work
Mrs. Liots in Waost Church receives letters from her son in the Fifth U.S. Engineer Corps in France. He describes American railroad building pace, aviators, and calm crossings. Letters from August and September mention base camps, bonds with allied troops, and requests for tobacco. Also notes engagement of Miss Margaret Graff and Randall Campbell at a luncheon, and a Groundhog supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Edward Dwyer with Indiana and Clymer folk attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Trons
Clay Trons
Waost Church
Lina
United States Engineer Corps
France
Liots
Irong
Joe
Europa
England
Blacklick Gil Iq
Margaretha
Sumner Graff
Blackiek
Randall Campbell
John Campbell
Way
Edward Dwyer
Clymer
Hosta
Indiana
Clyuiyr
Dwyer
Drafted Men Departing Saturday for Camp Lee From County
Eighty five from District 1 and 126 from District 2 form the second contingent of the new National Army. Over 200 men leave the county next Saturday evening, about 40 percent of the two district quota. A farewell reception is staged Saturday afternoon. the list names many individuals from Indiana and nearby towns bound for Petersburg Virginia. Report at 4:00 pm Friday at the County Board office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secon
National Army
Indiana
Formillary Service
Petersburg
Ofice of the Board
Court House
Mach Man
Robert Vallican
Ludusboro
William M. Nippes
Jack Krowpanki
Aultman
John Bane
Homer City
Pater Pambianel
Edin
Clarence Johns
Robinson
John Billey
Iselin
Donali
Centurione
Blairsville
Joseph Portage
Josephine
Mike Miliausko
Webbrum
Constanty Stotzs
Inetin
Stanley Suminaki
Wdrl
Guiseppe Corlizzoll
Jas
Neal
Arthur Denton Bowser
John Mrntzer
Victor Carlig
Saltsburg R
Jos
Slankos
McIntyra
Rebi
Russell Travis
Blatravilie
Antonio Schepio
McIntyre
Tom Lebeda
Blactticl
Stanley Henehell
Salidburg
Herbert Eller Swarts
Dialrevills
Guisepnpo Leoni
Janae Kodar
Lucernemines
Wohi
Moyne Bratton
Blatraville
Feliks Prukowsky
Walter Shaner
Frank Nay Adants
Philippe Pati
Mika Yomanick
Giovani Cordella
Dilltown
Daniel Elder Cain
John Titlick
Coral
Rank Wilson George
Arton Kologio
Leroy Nesbitt
Blatreville
R. D
Mamelperi Kyzmanco
Bernardino Guerrieri
Waterman
Frank ¥. Owens
Colyer
Paul Stephens Brown
Ademo Mackogglan
Lucernemines Saniue
Anthony
John Lowry Wiggins
Parkwood
Alex Kish
Lomer City
Anthony Wiecansky
Webrum
Walter Polosky
Guido di Santilo
Vicence Crillia
Marlon Center
Venderlo Sérrunnl
Edri
Savily Svitador
Josepuina
Wvrank Signoretti
Ladyshoro
Ross Williams
John Wilbur McHenry
Russell Elmer Gambel
Wilson K. Palmer
Blacklick
le Angelo Colangalo
John Venock
Dallas L. Miller
Joseph Anthony Boch
Bipiraville
Menhert Vores
Holtz
Hall Carlson
Heshbon
Palmuando Olivieri
Frank Isidore New
Clovane
Tyrone
Reed
James Edward Ruul
Weltrum
Sigtella Stefano
Vincenzo Tiungle
Saltsburg
George Rice
Frank Lewis Clark
Clarksburg
Frank Kauth
Harry James
Muir
Alliance
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. J. Miller
Louis Mazeth
Oscar Shadle
Mr. Alliser
Miles M. McIntire
Dayton Prima M. Wadding
Plumville Frank RK. Mowrey
Homer Cy Biverling
Lock Sneer Yee Cotes
Weliam Pierce
War Department
Lisle Apple
Washington, D. C
Ordnance Office
Adam P. Lowry
John Mulatto
Frank Sutton
Phil and
Ross M. Sutton
W. F. Wettling
W. F. Hikin
Board of County Commissioners
G. S. Christy
Irvin 5. Glasser
Sony
J. Glasser
Marion Genter
H. C. Christy & Go
Indiana Fire Association
Indiana Chamber of Cmmerce
First Presbyterian Church of Indiana
Clymer Wire Brick and Clay Company
Indiana Lodge of Heptasophs
Cosmopolitan Club
Ingleside
American Red Grass
Sarah Rowe Christy
Edward Q. Christy
California
Walter, H. Christy
Pittsburg Gazette Times
H. H. McCreary
Carson City
Nev
Katherine
Mary
Marian J. Christy
Santa Barbara
Cal
Presbyterian Church
Magonic Fraternity
Indiana Fire Company
Walter H. Jackson
J. R. Zeigier
Oakland
Masonic Lodge
Elizabeth Weaver
Elizabeth Weamer
East Mahoning Township
Weamer
David Weamer
Silas C., Charles and
Frank Weamer
Anna Thompson
Alpha van Horn
Braddock
Joseph Barclay
George Barclay
Barclay
Harry C. Christy
Alexander J. Tansom
Camp Lea Gee
Pei
George J. Potts
Kallysburg
Potts
James Lockard
Bilmer G. Potts
Blakeville
W. J. Harrison
Walter {. Potts
Iarnest
M. I. Rimer
Conway
Pittnyburg
Misa Arvilla Wnyder
County Association
West Wheatfield
Ren of
Hey
K. V. Shotwell
Shotwell the Bute
Germany
M. Js. Church
Inihana
Wranckh
Harry W. Miller
Frank Colson
Iselin R. D
Darwin John Stewart
Homer
Charles Dajik
Keee Geo
Washington
Rager
Blackiioly
John Porlick
Graceton
Antonio Marchetti
Carlo Buzi
Bdri
Elsworth Campbell
Pietro Natalet
Diltown
Lominick Ferrero
Salvatore
Jemore Vernine
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