Murder and robbery murder near Lovejoy in Green township
Antonio Valere an Italian railroad commissary worker near Lovejoy Green township was found murdered in a field about a mile away on a Sunday. John Smiley of Nashville discovered the body on the Gallagher farm. Coroner M. M. Davis investigated the scene. Valere left Lovejoy September 4 with nearly 400 dollars, saying he would seek work elsewhere. His head was crushed, chest sunken, and a bloodstained stone lay nearby. Pockets were rifled, and the corpse lay in the field since September 2. Valere, about 39 and single, was buried after the coroner’s inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cockport
Antonio Valere
Lovejoy
Green Township
John Smiley
Nashville
Gallagher
M. M. Davis
Heo
Valore
Davis
Vatore
Fair Managers Hold Meeting In Indiana County
Indiana County Agricultural Society met on Saturday to set expenditures from last fair receipts. Premiums will total about 1400 dollars, race purses the same, and interest on the society debt will use 780 dollars. A first payment of 750 dollars on ten acres added to the grounds will be made, leaving a treasury balance of 400 to 500 dollars. The ten acres will be plowed and grassed this fall to establish sod before future fair use. Awards list will be published next week, and Treasurer A W Mabon will begin premium payments on Thursday, September 20. Premium winners are urged to claim funds soon after that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Agricultural Society
A. W. Mabon
Minstrel Rehearsals Set by Normal School Girls
Normal chapel hosts rehearsals for a big minstrel with Karl Hammers directing. Notable acts include Clyde Gessler the tenor in illustrated songs and Miss Ruth Forney leading the company in "The Genuine African King" and "Luna, the Girl from Up There." Interlocutor Miss Jeannette Sligh and a lineup of ends Misses Marie Nichols Nellie Pearce Olive Black Mamie Moore Helen Draw Marie Lacock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Hammers
Clyde Gessler
Indiana
Ruth Forney
Luna
Jeannette Sligh
Marie Nichols
Nellie Pearce
Olive Black
Mamie Moore
Helen Draw
Marie Lacock
Social notes and society events in local area
Community gatherings and engagements listed include a Philadelphia couple hosting a reception for several families, a Seventh street couple hosting entertainments, a tea party at Mrs Charlen Work’s home, and the ex-paper boys’ annual outing with red white and blue colors and boating activities. A farewell meeting marks Mrs Julia McQuilken’s move from Plumville to Kellysburg, while Davis Palmear and son study embalming in Pittsburg with plans to start an undertaking business in Blacklick. A boy named William Smith sustains a broken right arm, and real estate activity notes Pershing lot sales to Wallace Chapman for 1400. New Justice William Houston appointed in Blacklick to fill the late Squire FoR’s vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N. Banks
Philadelphia Street
William Banks
John A Scott
Seventh Street
Charles R. Work
S. M. Work
Charlen Work
Paper
Country Club
Indiana County Sends Large Student Delegation Abroad
An exodus of county youths departs to colleges nationwide led by Homer City and Willet residents. Names listed include Thomas Uber Clyde Shaker James Watson Hart Daugherty and many others headed to Michigan Yale Princeton Johns Hopkins Lehigh and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Siavler
Thomas and
James Uber
Clyde Shaker
Robert Haven
Homer City
Jay Henderson
Willet
Seling's Grove
Snyder County
Percy Brilhart
Town
Michigan University
Ann Arbor
Mich
James Watson
Seventh Street
State College
Nolletonta
Blaine McCreight
John McGregor
Herman Watson
Harry Wilson
Milton Guthrie
Clyde Senior
Kiskininetas Springs
John Wilson
Church Street
Steele Bryan
South Virth Street
Jeferson Medical College
Philadelphia
Hart Daugherty
North Ninth Street
Frank Dorr
Chestnut Street
James Fair
Salisburg
Lehigh College
South Bethlehem
Kemper Sutton
South Sixth Street
Princeton University
Will Jack
Philadelphia Street
Yale College
Day Brownlee
Martin Studtmiller
University of Michigan
Bert McClusky
University of Colorado
Denver
Colo
Clyde Guthrie
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Paul Mitchell
Normal
Allegheny College
Meadville
Hamilton Stewart
Harry Neal
Trade City
Medical Department of
Western University
Pittsburg
Cal, Moorhead
School Street
Robert Waller
Williams College
Williamstown
Mass
Helen Elkin
Breezedale
Marshall Lane Seminary
Lena Hitchcock
Croylands
Pennsylvania College For Women
Campbell and
Paul Maher
Blairsville
St. John's College
Fordham
N. Y
George Cunningham
Mame
Lois Pigon
St. Neavier’s Academy
Latrobe
Constable Bitten by Dog in Cherryhil Township
Constable Jacob Wettling was bitten in the face by a dog on John Campbell’s farm in Cherryhil township while approaching a house. Gashes were minor but one wound was serious. he received treatment from Dr. T D Stephens in Penn Run. The same dog reportedly bit Miss Nettie Campbell nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherryhil Township
Jacob Wettling
John Campbell
Nettie Campbell
Near Town
Barn Fire Destroys Cochran Farm Near Rochester Mills
Samuel A. Cochran's barn near Rochester Mills burned Monday night at 11 o'clock, wiping out buildings, crops, a cow and horse, and a wagon shed. The farm, formerly Isaac Simpson's, had no insurance. Fire origin not confirmed but suspected arson by a tramp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel A. Cochran
Rochester Mills
Isaac Simpson
Cochran
Borough Debt Decreased and Debts Repaid
The town council redeemed 1200 of the boroughs bonded debt reducing total to 30800 and leaving funds to pay six months interest. Over three years bonded debt decreased by about 2200 per year. A floating debt of 2500 was paid from the general fund. Drayman J M Dixon injured when pipe caught in wagon wheel at Indiana Steam Laundry. wagon toppled, he suffered a broken rib and cuts to head and face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drayman Dixon
Drayman J. M. Dixon
West Water Street
Indiana Steam Laundry
Mr. Dixon
Reception for Rev William M Nichol in White Township
The Second United Bresbyte via church of Brooklyn hosts a reception for Rev William M Nichol who recently accepted a call from the congregation. The event is set for Friday evening. Nichol is the son of Archie and Mrs Nichol of White Township Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Bresbyte
Church of
Brooklyn
William M. Nichol
Nichol
Archie Nichol
White
Classes Battle for Colors at Normal High
Normal seniors and Middlers clashed in the main building amid banners and horns. A draw ended the fray as mid dlers claimed red and green colors while seniors wore orange and black. Faculty intervened only after emblems were torn and taken as trophies. Chapel the next morning offered guidance from the upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atengulo
David Morris
David
Martin
Roy Brewer
Names and Deaths in Rayne Township and Nearby Areas
Recene y Deatits lists the death of Lawrence Reithmiller of Rayne township born in Germany in 1821 who died on sabbath after living on his farm for 50 years leaving a wife and nine children. Sophia Henry, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Henry, died at 16 near Two Lick with funeral services conducted by Rav Altaman. Elizabeth A Brown of Jamison died at 30 in Greensburg and interment was at New Alexandria Mits. Edward Gaston of Penn Run died of consumption leaving husband and two children. interment at Dunkard church cemetery near Penn Run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Reithmiller
Rayne Township
Germany
America
Reithmiller
Fred
Town
Peter
Charles Abel
Deckers Point
Lawrence
Utah
George
Smicksburg
W. J. Kidd
Purchase Line
Louise
Charles
Henry
Sharpsburg
Sophia Henry
Jacob Henry
White Township
Belle Markle
Twolick
Rav, Altaman
Greenwood Cemetery
Elizabeth A. Brown
John Brown
Jamison
Westmoreland County
Westmoreland Hospital
inGreensburg
Miles Wynkeep
Baptist Church of
Derry
New Alexandria
Mits
Edward Gaston
Penn Run
Peter Styook
Cherryhill Township
Dunkard Church
Peni Run
Local obituaries and accidents report multiple deaths
Obituary notices include Celia May Bash 18 near Dixonville dying of spinal meningitis with Monday interment at Shiloh church cemetery near Deckers Point. Christina Benshoff aged 85 dies at grandson’s home Cambria County. An infant daughter of Howard Lydick Montgomery township dies of convulsions aged about 1 year. Joseph G. Coyode, 52, died instantly when struck by a falling tree while timbering near New Florence. funeral at West Kuirfield, burial at cemetery. W J Nicodemus buys McGees Mills restaurant on South Sixth Street. Monument placed over Jeremiah Goss grave by daughters at East Mahoning Baptist cemetery. WD Ray returns home to Balls Crack after visit with sister Mrs. Creps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orlia May Bare
Celia May Bash
Samuel Bash
Dixonville
Isola
Shiloh ‘Church
Deckers Point
Howard Lydick
Montgomery Township
Joseph G. Coyode
New Moroneo
Ilo
Pershing & Norvel
New Florence
Samuel Pershing
Mas. d. If, Geary
Newilovenue
Wautan
Blairaville
John Cunningham
Hamel Porghing
New Lorence
Litarmant
West Kuirfield
Jeremiah Goss
East Mahoning Baptist Cemetery
M. Noul
Punxsutawney
D M. Gamble
G. Paving
Tyrone
Ste
Philadelphia
Robert
G. Patterson
Mes
M. Chleswell
School Street
Now Widdowson
Clymer Avenue
New Cas Wey
Sir. Clair
Fase
Mary Mwing
North Sixth Alveud
Dred
Te Cass
West Lebanon
William O. Moorhand
Ant Myra
Herbert Smith
Dobnstown
Robert West
Greensburg
Pou Chinson
Logi
Ceburner’ Ome
A. Campbell
Chester
CG. Loving
Waynevenue
Misa Uelith Burns
Piltshuie
Migs Stell
George Wysinison
Wayne Avenue
Robert McCraight
Shetort
Moe McCreight
Aumatronge Township
Douglass Durrett
Wallace
Kinhy
Ffarman Watson
Lafayette
Huston
Missdean Kilgore
Knox
Clarion County
John Malcolm
Near Town
Miay Biow Richards
Pinxsilltawney
Law Unclo
J. HW. Richards
Diwuex White
Mra
J. Hi. Richards
Town
Elva Rivhada
Piunxqutawioy
Coral
Wilt Hildebrand
Tom
Marion
Ind
Tom EB. Hildebrand
Charebabrest
Martin
Rose Keifer
North Witth Street
Lal
Johnstown
Willian Zips
Splehar
HiMadaba
Iiladelphia
Uedonurion Maternity
Thilawintag
MYKOR
David Mia
Chiteeh State
Raukits City
iHitesa
Dohn S. Scott
Henderson Baker
Wiebe Greek
Vinbie Severdiya Ab
Ganpge Mew Jullough
Cootport
Henry Hall
Saras
A. Rosell
Mary Hyans
Bowen
Mina Wivahitde Dugan
Hillabary
Iinitery
Tahy City
Iselin Interests Deny Sale of Buffalo Line Operations
Local officials deny rumors that the Buffalo Rochester Pittsburg railroad and allied coal operations in Indiana County will pass to Iselin interests. Adrian Iselin Sr and family visited Wehrum and adjacent sites to inspect coal activities, debunking claims of a near term transfer amid suspicions tied to Lackawanna reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lidiana County
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
Pennsylvania and New York
Iselin Railroad
Iasb
Adrian Iselin
O. D. Iselin
Hmlyn Roosevelt
Iselins
Mr. Roosevelt
Lmlyn Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Indiana
Ernest
Iselin
Wehrum
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railroad Company
Europe
Wehirum
Lackawanna
Lackawanna Coal and Cokru Company
Isetin
Sane Peaple
Welrum
First National Bank of Wehrim
Labor unrest at Robinson plant sparks posse action
Sheriff Neal is rushed to Robinson to quell a labor dispute at the Reesel Hammond Cement Company plant where foreign workers protested delayed pay. Six leaders are jailed after a clash over Friday night and Saturday morning. Deputies guard kilns as other departments idle. pay extension to three weeks fans tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Short Neal
Neal
Robinson
Reesel
Belek Conepany
Rhevit Neal
Robingon
Jai Amned
Old Penn Reserve reunion honors loyal survivors at Seward
Survivors of Company H 20th Pennsylvania Reserves Volunteer Corps held their annual reunion at Conhams Grove Seward. Addresses were given by Rev I H Woodring Johnstown TW Dick Mbonsburg and Major Lucens Williamsport. Officers elected for next year include President Alex N Hart Johnstown Vice President Dr V J Overdorft Johnstown and Secretary Treasurer Andrew Kerr Seward. A future reunion is planned for Seward on September 11. Company J1 organized near Armagh produced most original members. Major A J Bolar wounded in service died at home Homer City. Most survivors attended, marking a highly successful gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Reserves
Conhams Grove
Seward
Batumity
I. H. Woodring
Johnstown
TW. Dick
Mbonsburg
Lucens
Williamsport
Mio
Alex, N. Hart
V. J. Overdorst
Andrew Kerr
Armagh
A. J. Bolar
Homer City
Crank Falls On Man At New Noma Hall Site
George B. Simpson of Wile and Aves noe WAisvt at Normal was struck by a wooden clamp during removal at the new dining hall construction in Noma. The timber crushed the left pelvic bone. he was attended by Dr. G. W. Sipser and taken home after initial medical aid. he was badly bruised but not fatally injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George K. Simpson
Railroad
Foreigner Contractors Reject Sewer Contract Bid
Philip DeValla Velix Duillus and Bro of Dubois refuse to perform the sewer project after submitting a bid of 6707.82. The town council was notified at Monday’s meeting and now advertises for new bids in this week’s Priocress. The contractors claim a mistake in estimating the cost, blaming the bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip DeValla
Velix Duillus
Heal ee me for grathton and mill accident report
A worker at Hooverhurst sawmill, Meré Pontius, suffered a severe cut to his left foot by the saw on Thursday. Des G. M. Glassgow and Hileman treated the wound, and it is reported to be healing well. Meanwhile a coal and coke plant near Craceton will reopen at full capacity, with about 50 more men hired and permanent employment promised. Miller of Altoona and his wife returned from a western brid e tour, visiting Yellowstone and the World’s Fair en route to the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
Guce
Craceton
Lunt Weele
Hag
Pornonut
John A.heald
Miller
Altoona
Plice
Tuckle
Hey
Yellowstone Park
Mr. Miller
Mes
Doh
Fisher
Lawn
Local business transfers and theft report in county
A series of small notices describes changes in local business ownership including Penders and Malcolin selling interests to Archibald Marshall and another party. A store in Robinson was entered with candy and tobacco taken. a chicken house was hit for about a dozen fowls. Joe Houtas won a $200 purse at the Youngwood fair in a 2.30 pace race, driven by Lamoy Coyle. Several minor incidents and a Pittsburg conference meeting of a church list appointive ministers for Indiana country by A. Crossman and others are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bowser
Robinson
Thiayas
A. I Trugh
Joe Houtas
George Dickin
Town
Youngwood Fair
Lamoy Coyle
Local Builders Win Contract for Six Houses Near Clarksburg
W. Ross Mahan and danesh UF Mira of town awarded the contract to erect six houses on Uieiephan near Clarksburg. Additional homes will follow. The large hotel building, under construction for some time, nears completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ross Mahan
Danesh UF Mira
Uieiephan
Clarksburg
Gore
Italian Man Arrested for Foul Shooting in Isolin
Constable Dacab Wottling of Chuecwad arrested Giuseppe Divinvel on a foul shooting charge preferred by Dippo Tara doreil, another Italian. Divinvel was brought to town and lodged in jail the same night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siburdhy
Jacob Wettling
Jamies Youweaty
Mio
Youremby
Tian Watt
A. Crossman
Dacab Wottling
Isolin
Guiseppe Divinvel
Dippo Taradoreil
Jall
Ridge Chapel Baptist School to Close for Sabbath Program
Charles Fyosk superintendent of Ridge Chapel Baptist School in Cherry Hill announces the school will close next Sabbath for a special praise and literary program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Fyosk
Ridge Chapel Babbati School
Cherryhill Township
Personal Brevities and Visitors Across Town
A stream of local social notes lists residents and guests across town. Creona, Convinaugh, Tyrone, Summerville, and Pittsburgh ties appear as many names visit relatives, attend gatherings, or travel for weeklong sojourns.
Civil Gases On Trial At Todlana Hotel Case Hearing
Civil session opened Monday before Judge White. Key case William Rodkey vs Julian Barr dominates. Several cases continued or settled. others verdicts include guilty on liquor selling and nuisance charges. Sentences range from fines to jail terms. civil docket expected to close early week due to many continuances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
N. Rod. Key
Julian W. Barr
Kinter
B.S. Bap
Oll
Kintor House
Hollis Ve
I. BK. McCunnly
William McCrady
Gus Johnston
Amos Rowe
Mike Searhe
J.T. Isenberg
Benjamin Pardee
Goute Hidan
William Vinall
Commonwealth Va
B. J. Phibler
Milton Etehinson
Burrell
Gibson Shank
Jacksonville
Indiana County
Thomas Wallace
Pittsburg
Heirsville
Wedded IsqkF A Week and Marriage Notice
Thomas Cook a well known local figure and Mrs Marie Vogle of Swissvale were married Thursday in town registers by Suive J A Crossman. The couple resided at Westover and Swissvale respectively, with Cook noted in the county circles.
Marriage of Alismouse-Naylor and Mary M Nay lor
Duiney C Allshouse of East Wheat field township and Miss Mary M Nay lor of Jobnstown wed on Tuesday by Squire Thomas Dodd at his residence in Wheatfield township. The ceremony united two residents in a local registry moment for the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alismouse
Marriages Reported Across Local Lutheran Churches
Names from Plainville Blairsville and Tarentum show multiple couples wed under Lutheran rites. Rev My Solunnetren and Rev M. ly. Sehitekar presided at Willet Blairsville Blairsville and nearby towns held ceremonies this week for couples from Georgeville Washington township Junown Tarentum and Mavrehnad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fohu
Potts
Plainville
Miga Ora Ki
Rousk
Georgeville
Rev
My Solunnetren
Thieves Suspected After Barn Break-In Near Center Township
Dinvoverdad reports a group of men were found tearing into a barn owned by Wo A Glass in Center Township Monday night. Thieves wounded grain sacks and prepared to haul away the loot, but a passerby frightened them. gunfire followed and the suspects fled into darkness. Local police believe the robbers may be the same pair blamed for recent chicken house thefts near Lowi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baar
Gilneas
Thik
Lowi
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ivalian
McQuilkens
Plunmyille
Julia McQuilken
Plumyille
Davis Palmear and Son
K. D. Palmer
Blacklick
College of Embalming
Atlacklick
William
Isaac Smith
Mt. Pleasant
Richard Smith
East Oak Street
Dye
Pershing
Hlavellia and
Washington Streets
Wallace Chapman
William Houston
Squire J. K. For
VIRF
Uastor
Babrhath Rd
Duncan
Central
David Ortiz
Bert Moreau
Meen
Bryans and Alligans
Harry Gryan
Harry Bennett
John Bennett
M. M
Reading
Hitler Peeler
J. A. Crossman
A. L. Gilbert
J. N. Langham
State Republican League
Mintin
Chitasar
Receney Deatits
Miss Sophia Heny
Mis. Joln Brown
Christina Bensnoft
Christina Benshoff
Wocinda Wagnar
Cramer
Lewis Singer
Cambria County
Proprletor
W. ‘J. Nicodemus
McGees Milly
I. A. Klickinger
Thomas A. Nicodemus
WD. Ray
Balls Crack
J. A. Creps
West Oak Street
Tia
Tegent
OM Olals
Tinea
Linondn
India
Conerol
Wohttin
Troverle
Riuck
Votorank
Pennsylvania
Crank
Man
George B. Simpson
Wile and
Avesnoe
Grathton
Alex. G. Malcolin
Unicorn & Maleolin
Archibald Marshall
Tow
Marshall
Burn & Kelly
Thiever
Robhison
Idiana
Chor Pybren
A.B. Day
Behufor
Marchand
Buewlesmith
Meeluntcabarp
Dl. Mall
Chuecwad
Miurch
Cheyrsnengay
Rownjon
Tamir City
Dhataadly
We OW
Pho
Aria Mes
Jl, Almes
Igolin
J. 4
Grote
Charles A, White
Laechburg
Harry and Sicol
Billsbury
Heyldnt
Pillsburg
Pitcairn
Gibson
James A. Gibson
Pitegirn
COUR
Todlana Hotel
Hollis -Tishhkr
John A. Trollis
Blursville
Misa Ron Misher
Tarentum
P. A. Pawe
Wain Boyd
Chilr Aaun
Junown
Arapmtada Braye
Mavrehnad
Koussler
Anite
Smuttariin
David Risinger
Innshore
Scott Dixon
Dixon
Mee
Risinger
Hatter
Spangler
Funday
Harry Lyte
Tear Grisomers
Alont
Pamther
Ur Steuok
James A. Getty
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