Foreigners figure prominently in criminal court outcomes
Convictions and sentences dominate a September session in which foreigners feature heavily. Joe Strippari of Fulton Run received five years for manslaughter of Morasco after a christening celebration dispute. Pete Warro of Climax Mines drew eight to twelve years for manslaughter in Beck’s June killing. Jurors acquitted several facing larceny charges. multiple defendants were fined and given workhouse terms for assaults and related crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Strippari
Fulton Run
Morasco
Strip- Pari
Western Penitentiary
Pete Warro
Climax Mines
Lockport
West Wheatfield Township
John Beck
Reck
Pete Cook
Nick Birk
Iselin
Duke Palmer, Jr
J. D. Palmer, Sr
Lew Palmer
Palmer
Lew
Mary McDermott
Brushvalley
Mattie Pallugi
Stafford
Robert Ferrier
Montgomery Township
Huis Spicher
Terrier
Spicher
Ferrier
Hillsdale
Don Pardee
James Pardes
Rochester Mills
Creekside
John Pierce
Devil John
Canoe Township
Taylor Stuchell
Robert L. Davis
Floy McCreery
Cherry Tree
Walace E. Sample
Dora Huey
Banks Township
Frank Stibin
Hynor
Frank Dal Pratta
Ernest
Mike Lute
Homer City
Real Estate Transfers to Deeds Recorded in Indiana County
Indiana County records show transfers including Paul Bartholomew 126 acres in North Mahoning to Joe Norman Brown for 633.33, Charlotte Bottcher’s Hillsdale lot to Jonathan Dunlap for 1200, and multiple parcels including farms, lots, and commercial property changing hands to various buyers for sums ranging from 80 to 42500. Other notable transfers include Sanitary Ice & Cold Storage Co. lot to BH. B. Campbell for 42500 and Pine area 196 acres shifting to Bert Holmes for 2000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Paul Bartholomew
North Mahoning
Joe Norman Brown
Charlotte C. Bottcher
Hillsdale
Jonathan Dunlap
John Gowdridge
Canoe
D. Finamore
Frank H. Shaffer
Green
Charley Liptak
J. H. Rochester
Marion Center
G. Foregnello
Sanitary Ice & Cold Storage Co
Fourth Ward
Indiana
BH. B. Campbell
Sarah C. Fulecomer
Pine
Bert 8. Holmes
I. N. Buterbaugh
John O. Doney
N. A. Brown
Homer City
John Rink
John Wateron
Clair Fredaline
J. B. Kunkle
J. Hill Johnston
Phoebe J. Smith
Cherryhill
P.catanese
A. M. Barron
Burrell
M. Shandik
Charles J. Riffle
Buffington
T. R. Williams
Robindale Picnic Highlights New Coal Town Event
Robindale in Conemaugh Smokeless Coal Company country hosted a large picnic with tables under trees, an orchestra and glee club from Johnstown, a Wood City versus Robindale baseball tie, and dancing. The town sits beside Laurel Ridge and Chestnut Ridge, with lit streets and pleasant views. Contingent notes include Irrigation Congress delegates and a linen shower for Miss Mary Townsend, soon to wed Dr Harmon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conemaugh Smokeless Coal Co
Robindale
Conemaugh Smokeless Coal Company
Johnstown
Wiood City
Robindale Nine
Lavenia Townsend, Sr
South Bend
Mary Townsend
Dr. Harmon
Shelocta
Campers Return Home After Willow Outing
Pittsburg residents partook in a several week stay at Willow on the W. M. Malcolm farm west of town. The group included Mrs. C. M. Vetter Mrs. J. Harper Adams Mrs. W. M. Malcolm and children Francia and John and BR. J. Beatty and Mildred Beatty. Boatmen to Meet: The Old Pennsylvania Canal Boatmen Association set its annual reunion in Johnstown on October 12 with many members living in Blairsville and nearby southern county areas. Churely Notes: St Bernard's Church hosts a mission this week led by Rev. G T Schee of Pittsburgh with a week of evening lectures to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Gamp “Willow
W. M. Malcolm
C. M. Vetter
J. Harper Adams
Francia
John
BR. J. Beatty
Mildred Beatty
Old
Pennsylvania Canal Boatmen's Association
Johnstown
Blairsville
Churely
St. Bernard's Catholichurch
G.T. Schee
Monster Cucumber Grows Big in Brushvalley Garden
Mrs. William Reynolds of Brushvalley township gathered large cucumbers this fall. The largest measured 14 inches in length and 10% inches in circumference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Reynolds
Brush- Valley Township
Stricken With Fever M Miller In Typhoid Case
Stricken with fever M Miller a prominent Center township resident is a typhoid fever patient in an Indiana hospital. Butter Begs Mr and Mrs GC M Lingle of Graceton will entertain at cards this evening. Florence Wilson of South Eleventh street has returned from a visit with relatives in Johnstown. David Houk of Elizabeth is assisting his brother J Howard at the Indiana Pharmacy this week during Frank McGintys absence who with his wife is spending a two weeks vacation in Marion Center and vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GC. M. Lingle
Graceton
Florence Wilson
South Eleventh Street
Johnstown
David Houk
Elizabeth
J. Howard
Indiana
Frank McGinnty
Marion ‘Center
Miss Margaret Williams Sixth Tarantula Paralysis Victim
Miss Margaret R. Williams of Pine Township is the sixth tarantula paralysis victim in the county. Quarantined at home, her legs are paralyzed while siblings are ill but not infected. She was a Purchase Line Academy student and the Williams home sits near J R Doubt’s residence. The Doubt child is ill, and no contact between households has occurred since. Lyceum course in Heilwood adds five events, featuring The Ionian Serenaders, Marlos the Magician, Scott and Mahoney, Marsh Entertainers, and Hampshire Male Quartet, running from November to March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret R. Williams
Pine Township
Benton R. Williams
Williams
William A. Simpson
Indiana
Willams
J. R. Doubt
Mary Doubt
Doubt
Miss Williams
Purchase Line Academy
Lyceum
Heilwood
Ionian Serenaders
Marlos
Scott and Mahoney
Marsh
Hampshire
Weddings of a Week in Cherryhill and Pittsburgh
Week includes a Cherryhill wedding of Jay Swartz and Dea Ellenberger at the Aion Lutheran parsonage with plans to reside in Cherryhill. Also Lawrence Cook and Emma Menges wed in Pittsburg. Swartz’s mother is Mrs. Margaret A. Cook of South Twelfth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swartz-Ellenberger
Jay Swartz
Cherryhill Township
Dea Ellenberger
White Township
KE. M. Gearhart
the Aion Lutheran Church
Sixth Street
Swartz
Indiana notes and callers from Johnstown to Punxsutawney
A long list of social visits and travels in Indiana and nearby towns. Residents like Harry Tomb Joseph Wilson and Miss Jettie Frech are among those mentioned, with many guests visiting relatives, teaching appointments, and job moves across streets and counties. Multiple marriages and church events appear in passing, along with road trips to Ebensburg and Louisville.
Y M C A Lecture Course Opens With Comedy Trio
First of six entertainments for the YMCA lecture season opens November 9 with John Thomas Music Co performing a light comedy The Village Doctor. Other acts include Katherine Kennedy December 1 and Philip A Parsons January 24 plus D Avino’s Band February 1 and Nollingham Entertainers February 23 and Cadman Concert Co March 21. Tickets cost 1 and 2 dollars with the 2 dollar seats including a season long coupon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thomas Musien Co
Katherine Kennedy
Philip A. Parsons
D'Avino
Nollinghim
Marvel 21
Cadman Concert Co
Man Sentenced After Fatal Accident Involving Tressler
Andrew Tressler of Armstrong county was found guilty of manslaughter for fatally injuring Thomas Kirkendall of Salisbury near Avonmore while driving an automobile. He received a $400 fine and must pay all costs. The aged victim was horseback when struck, sustaining fatal injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. R. Kirkendall
Andrew Tressler
Armstrong County
Thomas Tt. Kirkendall
Salisbury
Avonmiere
Kirkendall
Tressler
Deaths and Obituaries From Punxsutawney and Vicinity
Recurring notices list John Pallas Net 71 of town passing in Medina after a stroke, a Civil War veteran from Co. 28, 17th Regiment, active in Republican circles, with survivors including a son in Indiana and a daughter in Washington DC. Maria Stimpson, 68, wife of John M. Stimpson, dies in White township from heart trouble. funeral at her home and burial in Greenwood following marriage to Stimpson in 1886. survivors include a son George S. Stimpson and daughter Latta Rollo Simpson, plus siblings. Luther Karl Weltzel, 9, dies at East Philadelphia Street residence after illness. remembered as popular student with military school ties. funeral at Oakland Cemetery. Wesley Stephens, 20, of South Tenth Street, dies at Hast hospital after cholera morbus and paralysis. survived by wife and children. funeral at home and Oakland Cemetery. Mrs. J. W. Shaeffer, Margaret Slater Shaeffer, dies after long illness. children listed. funeral at Homer City Lutheran church and Greenwood Cemetery. Willy J. Brawly, former Chamblersville resident, dies at daughter’s home. services led by Rev. Phillips. remains taken to Chambersville. Clark Little of Plainville dies after long illness. survivors include wife and several children. services and burial planned. Dr. M. M. Day Lily, of Seventh Street, and his wife spend a week in the East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Wallace
Oakland Avenue
Mary Pierce
Mildred Lawrence
Pittsburg
Josiah Neal
South Seventh Street
North Point
Punxsutawney
H. E. Douglass
Marion Center
John BD. Corrigan
Clymer
Marion
Ala
Marion Military Institute
Alex Marion
Church Street
Gilbert Parnell
Sixth Street
Mercersburg Academy
Lawrence Getty
West Church Phest
Philadelphia
University of Pittsburg
W. W. Kissinger
Cherry Tree
Jefferson Hospital
J. Howard Houk
South Sixth Street
W. 8. McAloy
Oil City
Piuniville
Longfellow
Wilbur Beyer
C. M. Hell
G. A. Barnard
WM. Bowser
Harry Tomb
Johnstown
Joseph Wilson
State College
M. K. Nordhant
Neela
Chicago
Indiana
Harry Burkett
M. J. Burkett
Ambrose
Repine
Lrma
Chace Dun-ningham
Gertrude Anthony
Railroad Avenue
Wis
Glenfield
Floyd Beatty
Butler
May J. Wilson
Alex Thompson
Plumville
Milton Stewart
Center Township
John Lyons
Oak Street
H. Moore
Harrisburg
Harry Younkins
Scranton
J. J. Younkins
John P. Bikin
Town
Ebensburg
Helen Armatrong
Duff Sawyer
Glen Campbell
Maggie McCunn
Monongahela City
H. D. Ober
John McConnell
South Fifth Street
R. D. Wray
Kittanning
Earl Steele
Ambridge
Steele
Linug Lewis
South Eleventh Street
Matthias Yost
John F. Clements
Ray Souders
Charles Books
School Street
Jettie Frech
Tarentum
John Fulton
West Lebanon
Louisville
Kans
Fulton
Dwight Nichol
Charles Nichol
White Township
New Concord
Muskingum College
W. J. Short
Steele Berkeypila
Wade and
Clay
Cherryhill Township
R. A. Walker
Sarah Alcorn
Saltsburg
Ejla Cochran
Wil Kingsburg
Walker
J.C. McCormick
Marion Jenter
J. J. Melithoos
Mr. Lowman
Armstrong Township
Kansas
B. Hutchinson
M. EB
Church of Town
Washington
Union
Hutchinson
W. F. Lytle
Reginald
John Pallas Net
Rink LL. Net
Medina
Coorgeville
Ile
Ids Wrelime
Mr. Neff
Georgevilie
Washington, ID. C
Sb. P. Depp
Punssutawney
TO. Colkitt
Sarah Putham
Panxantawney
Puneril Gervices
Wes Und
Panxeantawney
Deitin Suaaeny
Maria MM. Silupaon
John M. Simpson
James Harvey Bruce
Fire United Presbyterian Church
Steyv
G. Morrow
Greenwood Cemebrary
John M. Stimpson
George 8. Simpsson
Greensburg
Latta Rollo Simpson
Lyne Brothers
W. W. Bence
Matthew Bruce
Casey, Mwss
Laura Bruce
Wilkinsburg
Luther Karl Weltzel
Phomnonia
W. FP. Weltzel
Hoa
Beeelitros
Jefferson County
Ruther Weltael
Win
Kixkt
Miliitary College
Staunton
Wii
Tiwiewe
Oakland Cemetery
Wesley Stephens
South Tenth Sreet
Banst
Txate Siolth
Rene Dettown
Chtiren
Howard
Youngwood
Moss
Hazel
Lelon
Reading
Oakland Centary
J. W. Shaeffer
Margaret Slater
J. W. Sheffer
Homer City
Michel M
Maury N
Grave
Ruth M
Gilbert J
Jarry A
Homer
View Green Wood Cieherry
Many Injured In Week Of Accidents At Area Towns
A week of accidents left numerous injured across the region. Marty Weaver of Trade City was hurt when a heavy separator ran over him while his father moved threshing gear near J B B Coon. he was taken to Punxsautawney hospital. A fire on Simon Anthony’s farm near Jacksonville wrecked crops and tools, while Mrs Jesse Anthony sustained a deep facial gash needing 18 stitches after entering the burning building to save a horse. Nurse Olive McCrea of Brushvalley, struck by a Ford driven by Delos Hetick on Sixth Street, sustained internal injuries but was reported improving. Clarl Jamison and family, near Ambrose, were injured when their Ford overturned after striking an embankment. A throttle latch failed on a car near Oakland cemetery hill, causing a crash with gas flow blocked. Rev J N Sipe and companions escaped serious harm after an auto mishap near Johnstown. Local obituaries note Mrs Kata Brown Wark of Rochester Mills, Samuel O Dick of Roaring Springs, and Mrs John Stiver of Juneau, all recently deceased. an infant son of Mr and Mrs William Askey of Elders Ridge also died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marty Weaver
P. A. Weaver
Trade City
Simon Anthony
Jacksonville
Blacklick Township
Jesse
Jesse Anthony
W. 7. Gates
Town
W. L. Shielda
Misa Olive McCrea
Brushvalley
Indiana Hospit
Delos Hetick
Miss McCrea
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wil
Youngstown
Adele Longwill
N. H. Longwill
South Tenth Street
Philip Eberhart
Samuel Tishler
A. A. Seaman
Arthur W. Wiggins
Clark Summit
Helen K. Simpson
Allen Gray
Sadie Hollen
Deckers Point
Robert A. Fulton
West
Lebanon
Nellie H. Carnahan Armstrong
A. J. Bartolno
Luciusboro
Jessie L. Hill
Orville
B. Stuck Kent
Nina B. Irvin
Kent
John Clark Scott Aultman
Eva J. Stuck Kent
John F. Rolls
Naomi E. Good
M. Hadden Blacklick
Mary M. Quenzler
Altoona
Jacob Frantz
Edges Rossiter
Anna M. Kramer
Harry A. Weston
New Kensington
Helen M. Wallace
Lee
el Paso
Texas
C. M. Lingle
Graceton Coke Company
Frank Dunbar
Wehrum
Lackawanna Coal & Iron Company
Charles Severn
Clearfield Bituminous Coal Company
Joseph OG. Clark
F. M. Fritchman
This Place
Jefferson & Clearfield Coal Company
M. Miller
Indiana Hospital
Temperance
Green Township
Township Temperance Association
Pine Flats
Miller
Osgood
Hughes
United Evangelical Church
Hyndman
Marchand
H. M. Cook
Mechanicsburg
G. W. Sprinkle
D. G. Baumgardner
J. Blair Kennerly
Meco Goal Company
Locust
Robert Calderwood
Buffalo, Rochester and
Arcadia
Samuel Smith
Cash Creek
Scusoy
Hame
YOUR
Mali
Clark Neal
Kirkman
Mr. Neal
Vans
Maurice Trainer
Penn Run
T. J. Stephens
Irone
Ilome
Philip Wolfe
Solomon Wolfe
Canes Township
Brethren Church
Juneau
Fennsylvania
York
Arvilla Snyder
Indiana County Association
Hier
Bell Building
Philadelphia Street
Seventh Street
Choral Society
Glen ¢ Tausphell
J. A. Manner
Enuty Poluio Long
W. McQuilken
Charles Judge
Dol. Yi Work
J. Owen Jones
Harry Honce
Mirton Canker
Norman L. Pfeifer
Surg
Bien MacNeeh
Hlen MacNeal
West Water Street
John MacNeel
Km. A. MacNeel
Mary Tough
J. W. Meek
Meek
Cluizen Bank
St. Cloud
Blygun Mere
Meek Jewves
John Dallas
J. Brwily
Ghianbarsville
Fornee Tilbury
NuMine
Chanberi Ani
Noh
Hitler A. J. Phillips
Hili
Plaimville
Highaute
Suneday
Lle
Ada Little
James Little
Kelso Little
Plainville
Annie Ashbaugh
Advance
Good
Plasayille
Mrs. M. M. Daylily
Seventh Streat
East
Clarl Jamison
Sara McMillen
Oakland Cemetery Hill
Willian, Llooking
Joose
Mr. Hopkins
Carl Smith
Tidinna
J. N. Sipe
Diviravilla
George Butter
Sipe
Frank Marshall
Jack Wilkinson
Thomas
Kata Brown Wark
Stock Bridge Presbyterian
Sanuel O. Dick
Samuel O. Dick
This County
Roaring Springs
Decensed
Michael Dick
Sarah Bockheimer
John Stiver
William Askey
Elders Ridge
Philipsburg
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