Two Terms for Jack Nominated After Long Conference Deadlock
The Republican congressional conference at Kittanning ended a 120 ballot stalemate with M. Jack winning a second term. Beale, Seanor, and Beale's Westmoreland allies shifted votes, supporting Jack after a pact with Armstrong and Indiana counties. Jack thanked the conference and prepared nomination papers for Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittanning
M. Jack
Town
Jefferson
Armstrong
Indiana
Jack
W. O. Smith
Jefferson County
Tor Maj. Beale
Messrs
Seanor
Westmoreland
Harrisburg
Smith
Beale
Maj. Beale
Reeder
A. T. Moorhead
Proceess
Congress
Joan Jack
Republican Congressional Conference
Two Merry Gatherings The Lydicks Reunion And A Wedding Anniversary
A Lydicks reunion with about 200 attendees occurred at H. T. Berkepile's Cherryhill home, featuring an organizational election, a 1803 will reading, and plans for next year's gathering. Separately, Mr. and Mrs. George Wolfe celebrated 50 years with a golden wedding surprise, noon dinner, and an address by Rev M S Telford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydicks
H. T. Berkepile
Cherryhill Township
Lydicka
Elliott Lydick
Taylorsville
Stucell Lydick
Deckers Point
Edward N. Lydick
Penn Run
B. F. Lydick
Amprose
John Lydick
Messrs
Stuchell Lydick
Edward O'Neil
Mitchells Mills
Abraham Wimner
Blairsville
Joseph Holsopple
George Wolfe
Homer City
Pension and postmaster actions in Armstrong and nearby counties
Congressman notified of multiple veteran pension changes in Armstrong Westmoreland and surrounding counties including Archibald Spratt Dime and Michael Bush Leechburg and Dime entries with increases and start dates. Postmaster appointments proposed at Johnetta Target and Aroma name change request plus new rural routes from Kittanning and Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Archibald Spratt
Leechburg
Armstrong County
Michael Bush
Dime
Same County
Marie E. Moestah
Greendale
Adam Palmer
Scottdale
Westmoreland County
Tarentum
Allegheny County
Charles Fuller
Bradford
McKean County
Nathaniel R. Fuller
Harry P. Jones
Johnetta
Bagdad
David B. Henry
Target
Aroma
Kittanning
Freeport
Typhoid Fever Spreads in Garfield Area
Typhoid fever grows alarmingly in Garfield and nearby surroundings as cases rise and deaths occur. Sanitary conditions are poor and authorities take precautions, with 22 cases reported near Lockport along the Conemaugh river and more in Garfield vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Apts County
Lockport
Conemaugh River
Picnic Scrap Leaves Man With Leg Fracture Near Deckers Point
At Nickletown near Deckers Point a Friday picnic fight injured W. A. Martindale, a creamery representative. His right leg fractured below the knee and he suffered minor bruises. He was treated by Dr. H. B. Buterbaugh and is recovering at Long's boarding house. The same item notes a Democratic senatorial conference at Punxsutawney naming Franklin Sansom, and reports the formation of the law firm Telford & Stewart in Philadelphia street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickletown
Deckers Point
W. A. Martindale
Marion Center
H. B. Buterbaugh
Long’s
Indiana
Punxsutawney
Harry W. Fee
Franklin Sansom
Town
J. J. Tinkoom
Armagh
Indiana Democrat
Hand Injury In Cider Mill Sparks Amputation
Ralph, son of Phillip McCaulley of Brushvalley township, sustained a severe injury at a cider mill on Friday. His third finger required amputation, and his little finger was crushed. Governor Stone sets November 30 for the execution of John Peggg Sadler, jailed at Greensburg for murder. Democrats nominate Curtis H. Greggs for Congress at Greensburg hotel meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph
Phillip McCaulley
Brushvalley
Sadler
Stone
John
Peggreg Sadler
Greensburg
Stewart McCune
Blairaville
Democratic Congressional Conference
Seventh Avenue Hotel
Pittsburg
Curtis H. Greggs
News of the Court at September session
Civil cases reduced without juries as many settlements occur. Notable items include Georg e Stephens v Chas H Panes with confessed judgment for 15.66 and Milsom Rendering v A J States with 85.40. A ring theft case involving Joseph Shank and Mamie Stoup ends in not guilty. Several indictments and defenses proceed, district attorney pressing charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Hart
J. M. Harvey
W. GC. Depleman
Milsom Rendering and Fertilizer Co
Orphans’ Court
John Fergumale
Blacklick Township
The
Commonwealth
Saylor Spicher
J. B. Reed
Jos
Shank
Mamie Stoup
Sam
Uel
Smith
E. E. Allen
W. B. George
H. C. English
Three Brief Wills Reported From Local Testators
The wills of Samuel Griffith of Green township Thomas Hartman of West Mahoning township and William H Dorsey of Burrell township were filed recently. Griffith leaves the estate to his daughters Jemimsa Mary and Mattie and his step daughter Mrs John A Waltemire with Evan Griffith named executor. Hartman leaves all to his widow with executor David A Daugherty to pay one third to the widow after his death and the balance in one year. Dorsey directs $300 to his widow after debts and funeral costs with remainder to his son William and his sister Malinda guardian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Griffith
Green Township
Register’s Office
Jemimsa
Mary
Mattie
John A. Waltemire
Evan Griffith
Thomas Hartman
West Mahoning Township
David A. Daugherty
Tentator
Wm. H. Dorsey
Burrell Township
Register
D. E. Dennison
William
Malinda
Coal Miners Strike Escalates With Troop Deployment
The anthracite miners dispute worsened when a sheriff's posse fired on riotous crowds in Shenandoah, killing two and wounding seven. Sheriff Toole and deputies faced mobs, leading to federal troops being called in. General Gobin assumed command as regiments, Governor's troop, and Battery C arrived to restore order while strike actions continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toole
O'Donnell
Brenneman
Shenandoah
Sheriff Tooles
Harrisburg
Gobin
Found Dead in the Woods Curtis Robertson and Family Tragedy
Curtis Robertson aged 17 of near Bolivar was found dead in the woods after a hunting trip. No violence detected, likely heart trouble. His brother Frank, who died four years earlier in similar circumstances, also vanished while hunting and was found by searchers. Both boys used the same gun and were with the same dog on their fatal trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Robertson
Peter Robertson
Bolivar
Frank
Two Buggies Wrecked on Oakland Avenue
Thomas Lucas of White township crashed with a rig on Oakland avenue while returning home Saturday evening. Both buggies and the harness were badly wrecked but the drivers escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lucas
White Township
Oakland Avenue
Weddings Of A Week Tie In Johnstown Area Couples
A series of marriages are noted in Johnstown and nearby towns. Samuel J. Stephens weds Estella M. Lynn at a city home with Rev. Shipman officiating. The couple plans a lakeside wedding tour and future housekeeping in Johnstown. Various other couples including John R. Pierce and Maude Lewis, B M Means and Jessie M Myera, Harvey H Fennell and M Emma Fee, George W. Neil and Rebecca Lyons, James McClure and Zuella Weamer are listed with locations and brief details of their ceremonies or plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel J. Stephens
Estella M. Lynn
Johnstown
Emma Campbell
Wm. A. Shipman
First
Stephens
East Wheatfield Township
Gantier Steel Mill
West Wheatfield Township
Squire T. 8. Lynn
Clyde
Swank’s
Religious Events Dominate Presbyterian Rally Day Plans
Next Sabbath features a rally day at the Presbyterian Sabbath school with an engaging program. Four Indiana ministers exchanged pulpits urging temperance during services led by Rev. Hay, Rev. Forman, Rev. Welch, and Rev. Kinter. Joseph Caldwell, a blind theology student, will preach at West Union United Presbyterian in West Lebanon on Sabbath morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Sabbath School
Indiana
Hay
Forman
Welch
Kinter
Joseph Caldwell
Town
West Union
J. M. Snyder
F. Swartz Crawford
Ridley Park
Presbyterian Church
Crawford
J. Kyle
Johnstown
Conemaugh United Presbyterian Church
Plea for Pardons Moves in Fleming Case
The death sentence of murderer Martin Fleming is under review after his counsel filed an application. Judge White ordered the testimony on record, and a petition will seek commutation to life imprisonment. An official notes Fleming shows mental weakening recent signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Fleming
Jack & Taylor
J. N. Banks
White
Board of Pardons
Coal Cars Run Wild at Graceton Strike
A line of loaded coal cars at Graceton ran out of control Wednesday when brakes failed. Morgan Duncan of Center township was thrown from the cars, suffering a fracture above the knee and multiple bruises. He was taken to a nearby house and treated by Dr. J A Weamer of Homer City. his condition improved but remained in the area yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graceton
Morgan Duncan
Center Township
J. A Weamer
Homer City
Martin and Peddicord announce upcoming marriage
Mr. Thomas A. Martin of Martintown and Miss Edna Peddicord of Spruce will wed next Tuesday evening at 6 at the bride’s parents home, Mr. and Mrs W. J. Peddicord. Fifty invitations have been issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Martin
Martintown
Edna Peddicord
Spruce
W. J. Peddicord
Money for Dead Sheep Damages Paid Last Week
A list of sheep damage payments includes J. W. Woodend of Conemaugh receiving 27 dollars, Jacob Tyger of Canoe 6 dollars, Jacob J. Keith of Green 23 dollars, and Peter Sawyer of Montgomery 37 dollars. A family reunion of the Armstrongs gathered at William Armstrong’s Grant township home on Wednesday with about 50 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Woodend
Conemaugh
Jacob Tyger
Canoe
Jacob J. Keith
Green
Peter Sawyer
Montgomery
Armstrong
William Armstrong
Grant Township
Closing Sessions of Blairsville Sabbath School Convention
The fourth annual Indiana County Sabbath School Association gathering at Blairsville ended with renewed zeal. Officers were chosen and delegates named for the Altoona state convention. Miss Josephine Baldwin and Rev. Dr. D J Wailer provided talks on music and training for better work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Sabbath School Association
Blairaville
Proc Bess
5. M. Work
Town
Charles Roads
Philadelphia
Hugh Cork
Pittsburg
George M. Ryall
Saltsburg
Josephine Baldwin
Round Table
A. J. Farman
J. M. Welch
J. P. Archibald
Blairsville
R. E. McClure
A. B. Rengan
Catherine Claggett
J. Robinson
Altoona
George DeLancey
Annie Torrence
Wm. Vorlage
J. A. Stuchell
Creekside
W. C. Walker
Shelocta
Emma Hamilton
Elkin
R. R. Riedel
Home
Florence Myers
Rochester Milla
J. M. Snyder
Strongstown
R. Y. Elder
Elders Ridge
Carpenter fatally injured by falling timber near Baltsbur
Harman Adams of Cherryhill township died at Allegheny General Hospital after a wood timber fell on him while erecting a barn on the Joseph Merchant farm in Conemaugh. He suffered a severe brain concussion and spinal injuries. He leaves a wife and children John E Frank C and Jennie. Interment is set at Washington Presbyterian church cemetery Rayne township. Separately the Marion Center schoolhouse contract was awarded to Wesley Long Glen Campbell for 2150 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harman Adams
Cherryhill Township
Allegheny General Hospital
Adams
Snd
Joseph Merchant
Baltsbure
Conemaugh Township
Washington Township
John E
Frank C
Jennie
Washington Presbyterian Church
Rayne Township
Ministers for the County at Evangelical Conference
The annual conference of the Evangelical Association met in Connellsville last week. Pastors appointed for county charges include Rev. L. F. Randolph for Indiana and Rev. Frexs Hess for Blairsville, with Rev. R. C. Miller assigned to Marchand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Evangelical Association
Connellsville
Indiana
L. F. Randolph
Blairsville
Frexs Hess
Marchand
R. C. Miller
Physician Injured in Buggy Accident at Homer City
Dr J G Campbell of Homer City a prominent physician is bed bound after a professional call buggy overturn left him with a painful limb since Saturday he must rest. T P Hildebrand of Canter township named county fire game and fish warden and will vigorously prosecute violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Campbell
Homer City
T. P. Hildebrand
Canter Township
Angling Camp Opens Near Heshbon With Local Fishermen
Messrs J G Fleming Delos Hetrick and W T Wilson of town are in camp near Heshbon this week. The campers are well known anglers and will enjoy the weak fishing for bass in Blacklick creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Fleming
Delos Hetrick
I First Cash for Coal Land Owners to Gain 50 000
A Hamilton Canada investor, John Patterson, pays 50,000 to Barker coal leases near Brushvalley in Brushvalley East and West Wheatfield townships. Attorney John A. Scott audits titles with three assistants. Further payments run into hundreds of thousands as field development and railroad extensions progress. Officials Yates Robinson Iselin visit Rural Village. Patterson may acquire more White and Center township lands as leases are taken up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickey
White and
Center
Barker
John Patterson
Hamilton
Canada
Brushvalley
Wheatfield
John A. Scott
Patterson
Pennsylvania Railroad
Dilltown
Blacklick Station
Buffington
Wintondale
Crooked Creek
A. G. Yates
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railway
L. W. Robinson
Rochester & Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company
Jefferson & Clearfield Coal and Iron, Company, and Messrs
African Iselin and CO. O. D. Iselin
Armstrong County
Plum Creek
Shelocta
Indiana
Rochester & Pittsburg Railway
George Dickey
White Township
White
Center Townships
Robinson
Blacklick Township
Green Township
Geo. Huff
Greensburg
John McFadden
Latrobe
Garmans Mills
Futare
Glen Campbell
Stadden, McHugh & Co
Armstrong
Clearfield
Bean Bake at Cherrytree Wa A Soldiers Event Ignores Time
Conner Post No 40 A R of Cherrytree held a large bean bake in Kinport s grove drawing about 500 old soldiers and friends. Beans were served army style while baskets overflowed with food. A noon basket dinner followed as post commander Jacob Arthura Rev Henry Armstrong Abner Bartlebaugh Gen Gooderham and H B Hawes spoke. The Cherrytree brass band played a lively program. It was praised as the most brilliant bean bake by the past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wa. Conner Post
A. R
Kinport’s Grove
Jacob Arthura
Henry Armstrong
Abner Bartlebaugh
Gen. Gooderham
H. B. Hawes
Cherrytree Brass Band
Also Mentioned on This Page
James Beck
North Point
Congressional News
Conditio
J. Telford
Ernest Stewart
Sutton Building
Philadelphia Street
Telford & Stewart
Will
News OF the Court
Pierce-Lewis
John R. Pierce
Vandergrift
Fennell-Fee
Harvey H. Fennell
M. Emma Fee
Armstrong Township
Graham
South Fifth Street
Real Lyons
George W. Neil
Rebecca Lyons
Jacksonville
J. Day Brownlee
McClure-Weamer
James McClure
Zuella Weamer
Plumville
Church News
Fleming
Graceton Mines
Carpenter
Saltsbury
Wesley Long
Manor Street
Blacklick
John Ritchey
Z. T. Ritchey
Weat Mahoning
Georgeville
George W. Craighead
Wilkinsburg
United States Mail Service
Hire
S. J. Craighead
Homer Stitsler
Smicksburg
Adam Carnahan
Creek~ Pide
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!