Veteran thief Zimmerman tied to horse thefts spans 75 years
Peter Zimmerman a gray haired 75 year old Indiana prisoner admits stealing 159 horses across multiple states. Captured after a three day chase with Constable Muffley he says he stole only horses for their value and never harmed widows or legit owners. His latest arrest links to a Cherryhill township barn theft and a Roaring Springs find confirms a long career of horse theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Zimmerman
Indiana
Wm. Muffley
Salina
Ohio
Pyles
Fayette County
Baltimore & Ohio
Zimmerman
Albert R. Evans
Cherryhill Township
Proarrss
West Virginia
Muffley
Hey
Wm. Biose
North Mahoning Township
Biose
Blose
Roaring Springs
Blair County
Maffley
Harge
Wm. Gompem
Penitentiary
Commonwealth
Knox
Wm. Banks
John N. Banks
Clarion
Butter
Westmoreland
Jefferson
Manndeville
W. Va
Michigan
nLinoia
Long-term inmate Zimmerman ends strange criminal career in sight
Born in 1824 at Donegal in Westmoreland county this man began stealing at nineteen with a horse theft from his uncle. He lived twelve miles east of Mt. Pleasant on a secluded patch of ground, never married, sister as housekeeper, and, despite old age, is healthy and intelligent. He accepts any penitentiary term and contemplates life after release with grim marks of crime shadowing him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donegal
Westmoreland County
Mt. Pleasant
Zimmerman
Tragic Deaths on West Penn Train Tracks
Romeo Caran of Saltsbury, age 16, killed after missing a foothold while jumping a moving freight train. He died within five hours and was buried in Saltsbury with his parents residing there. Frank Hood of Bairdstown, age 81, fatally injured at Leechberg when he slipped while boarding his work train and was cut in two. he died almost instantly and was interred at Blairsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romeo Caran
Saltsbury
Len Gibson
Town
Frank Hood
Bairdstown
Leechberg
Buairdstown
Blairsville
Fifteen Years Married at Den ton nuptial celebration
Nearly 125 friends surprised Miles Lakehart and his wife near Denton last Saturday for their 15th wedding anniversary. A barn dinner followed by gifts including two oak rocking chairs and a lamp. Mr Wm Rowland spoke on behalf of the couple as music filled the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Lakehart
Denton
Wm. Rowland
Lukehart
Miss Sadie Moore Suffers Serious Window Fall
Miss Sadie Moore of First ward, a domestic at the Normal School, fell from a first floor window onto basement stairs while cleaning. She sustained both left ankle fractures, two left ribs broken, and a severe left wrist sprain. Dr. J M Knowlton treated her and she was taken to West Penn Hospital in Pittsburg for serious ankle fracture care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Moore
First Ward
J. M. Knowlton
West Penn Hospital
Pittsburg
First Local Institute Faculty Program at Pine Township
The teachers institute will convene at No 8 schoolhouse Pine township on Saturday October 14 beginning at 1 o clock p m. Welcome address by Hugh Roberta response by M S Rodkey topic Should Technical Grammar Be Taught in the Common School Robert Orner and A F Roser How to Teach Literature Kate Maloy and Calvin Steffey Should Artificial Incentives Ever Be Used Samuel Williams and M S Rodkey Teaching or Telling Ford Wassam and Vaunie Lemon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine Township
Hugh Roberta
M. S. Rodkey
Robert Orner
A. F. Roser
Kate Maloy
Calvin Steffey
Samuel Williams
M.S. Rodkey
Ford Wassam
Vaunie Lemon
The Premium Winners at Indiana County Fair
The Progress publishes detailed premiums on page seven listing all award recipients. Treasurer A W Mabon will pay premiums in full within a few days and will announce payment in the Progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Mabon
Birthday party honors Mr. Fairman on 74th
On Saturday about 100 friends and neighbors gathered at Mr. F. E. Fairman’s Washington township home to celebrate his 74th birthday. A 46 foot barn floor table held a full repast and guests offered several addresses. The couple received multiple gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Fairman
Washington Township
Husband and Wife Injured in Runaway Cart
Mr. and Mrs. Watt of Dubois were returning from Indiana when a frightened horse caused a runaway. Watt was dragged a short distance after exiting to quiet the animal while Mrs Watt was thrown from the buggy. Both suffered severe bruises with no broken bones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sra. W. H. Watt
DuBois
Indiana
Bryan's Hill
Mr. Watt
Bald Eagle Seen Over Twolick This Friday
A bald eagle was spotted in the Twolick neighborhood on Friday by several residents who also attempted to shoot it, drawing local attention to the unusual bird sighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twolick
First Convention of the Third District Sabbath School Association
The inaugural meeting of Green Pine and Cherryhill townships in Indiana County formed a permanent body at Pine Flats. Officers include Rev. A. J. Alexander president and Jo seph Russell treasurer. Delegates heard talks on the Sabbath school as church work and Christian life from L R Wylie Guthrie Furman Stickney and Waller. The next district convention will meet at Penn Run on the second Thursday of November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Sabbath School Association
Green
Pine
Cherryhill Townships
Pine Flats
A. J. Alexander
Cookport
John W. Williams
Emma Peddicord
Spruce
Anna Barr
Pean Run
Joseph Russell
Cockport
Stickney
Alexander
D. J. Waller
Penn Run
Congressman Jack Secures Posts and Pensions
Congressman S. M. Jack reports pension increases for Daniel Brown of Salisbury to 10 dollars monthly from August 1896 and Edward Blose of Seward to 10 dollars from May 1898. He also appoints A C Bailey post master at Ford City and Thomas H Heckman at Gastown, and recommends Samuel N Crawford for Manorville and W A Rambaugh for Lopgrun postmaster positions. Rural free mail delivery is established from Irwin, Westmoreland. He also arranges a teaching position for Miss Anna Quigley of Seward in Porto Rico schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Jack
Daniel Brown
Salisbury
Edward Blose
Seward
John Miller
Blairsville
Jack
A.C. Bailey
Ford City
Thomas H. Heckman
Gastown
Armstrong County
Nicholas Smith
Bagdad
Westmoreland County
Irwin
Anna Quigley
Porto Rico
Samuel N. Crawford
Manorville
W. A. Rambaugh
Lopgrun
Same County
The Millers Gather for Long Livers Reunion
A Miller family reunion at Ebenezer honors the late Samuel G. Miller. Seven sons and four daughters attended. only one daughter was absent. Mr. and Mrs. Miller shared 53 years of marriage. Living children include Dr. Samuel G. Miller and Mrs. E. C. Reed of Johnstown, Mrs. Sara J. Marshall, John K. Miller, Milton G. Miller of Blairville, Mrs. Margaret McComb, T. S. Miller of Lewisville, Dr. J. A. Miller of Perrysville, Dr. M. W. Miller of Ligonier, and Robert N. Miller of Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel G. Miller
Ebenezer
E. C. Reed
Johnstown
Sara J. Marshall
John K. Miller
Milton G. Miller
Blairaville
Margaret McComb
T. S. Miller
Lewisville
J. A. Miller
Perrysville
M. W. Miller
Ligonier
Robert N. Miller
Indiana
Bennett to Face Court in December Suit
West Wheatfield township resident J E Bennett planned to seek legal advice in Indiana for a case to be tried at the December term where he will be the defendant. Bennett, a prominent local thresher, has faced bridge hazards causing machine movement issues and a wall damaged traction engine wheel. A clash with East Wheatfield road supervisor Solomon Clite led to an assault charge, which Bennett waived a hearing on and engaged attorney Jack & Taylor for defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Bennett
West Wheatfield
Indiana
Bennett
Sauthern
Solomon Clite
East Wheatfield Township
Jack & Taylor
Criminal Court
Traverse
Commonwealth
Frank Sebring
Cherrytree
The
Harry Roseborough
North Mahoning Township
John Woodward
Rayne Township
Bert Hogan
Woodward
McHenry
Hogan
Cushcreek
Montgomery Township
C. A. Danlap
Orphans’ Court
Rebecca Shultz
John ‘Widdowson
White
Fleming
John Ranson
Mary J. Ranson
William Weiss
James Moore
Weing & Moore
J. G. Altman
Mary Altman
Z. T. Ritchey
R. C. Robinson
Normal Getting In Line Opens Season At Normal
The football season begins at Normal with a clash against Eldersridge Academy. The Normal lineup prioritizes Hammer at multiple positions with Balentine at fullback and Phythyon at quarterback. Church dedication set for October 8 at the Pur chase Line German Baptist church, Elder Swigart to conduct service. J. A. Brown and Miss Nannie J. Garman plan to marry next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldersridge Academy
Charles Hammer
Samuel Hammers
James Hammers
C. M. Miler
Rowe
Work
Bowman
Marshall
Adair
Balentine
Phythyon
New German Baptist Church
Purchase Line
W. J. Swigart
Juniata College
Regiment to Reuue Reunion Held in Pittsburgh
The 63rd Pennsylvania Volunteer Regiment will hold its reunion at the Union Veteran Legion hall on Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh on Tuesday October 10 at 1 30 oclock p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuue
63Rd Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers
Union Veteran Legion Hall
Fifth Avenue
Pittsburg
Charge Withdrawn in Frank J. Wilson Case
False pretense charge against Frank J. Wilson of New Florence was withdrawn and the prosecutor paid the costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Wilson
New Florence
Costa
End of War Far Off Indiana Boy Aids Manila Hospital
An Indiana boy helps nurse more than 1,000 patients at a Manila hospital during the rainy season. He endures hardships and shares experiences from life in the Philippines as the war ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Manila
Phillippines
Heirs of Two Estates and an Military Letter
The Progress prints a Manila hospital letter from Ralph W. Lockard, a Reserve Corps clerk detailing life in the Philippines, hospital conditions, battle reports, weather, and calls for more troops and anti-nurse contracts. It also notes wills from David Hamilton of Grant township and Samuel H. Griffith of Center township, detailing bequests to heirs, widows, and executors with dates in 1892 and 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Hamilton
Grant Township
Register
Matthew
David
Sarah J. Huffman
Hisidow
George
Samuel H. Griffith
Center Township
Testator
A. P
W. B. Griffith
A. F
M. J
J. R. Griffith
Annie E. Remaly
W. C. Griffith
A. 8. Griffith
W. C
Corpse Found in Vacant House After Smallpox Death
Charles Hartman aged 22 from Chambersville died of smallpox at his sister Mrs Levi Palmer in Blairsville. After symptoms appeared on Saturday the family fled. Joseph Moorhead found the body in a clothes press and buried it. death occurred hours before discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hartman
Chambersville
Mis
Levi Palmer
Blairsville
Joseph Moorhead
Moorhead
Recruitment for 47th Regiment Heads to Camp Meade
Captain C C McLain from Wilkinsburg has recruited for the 47th Regiment bound for the Philippines. Of thirteen applicants six failed the Dr H B Buterbaugh exam. Accepted men depart tonight for Camp Meade: Nes bitt of Pocomoke City MD Hays Lucksinger Smith Onberg Fetterman Fleming Cockport. Blairsville recruits Kelly Shearer George Rager Storey Miller also depart. Lewis A Wheeler from town assigned to Company G may become sergeant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.C. McLain
Wilkinsburg
Philippines
H. B. Buterbaugh
Camp Meade
Samuel J. Nesbitt
Pocomoke City
David Hays
James B. Lucksinger
Town
Frank T. Smith
Onberg
James Fetterman
Horace T. Fleming
Cockport
Blairaville
Charles §. Shearer
James J. Kelly
James H. George
Samuel Rager
Insiah S. Storey
Hays W. Miller
Lewis A Wheeler
Livestock Shipments Reported to Multiple Cities
D C Mack ships 220 sheep to Newton Square and Bryan sends pigs to Kneedler Pa. Thomas Wissinger delivers 145 pigs to Schwenkaville Pa 216 sheep and 4 calves to West Philadelphia J A Crepa sends 195 sheep to West Philadelphia Thomas Wissinger ships 16 cattle 7 calves and 100 pigs to Pottstown Pa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Mack
Newton Square
Bryan
Kneedler
Thomas & Wissinger
Schwenkaville
West Philadelphil
J. A. Crepa
West Philadelphia
Pottstown
Pittsburg Free Methodist District Holds Quarterly Meeting
The Pittsburg district of the Free Methodist church met in Homer City Friday evening with 12 churches represented by ministers and delegates and closed with a session last night. The annual conference is in Apollo. Dr. and Mrs. J T Gibson of Pittsburg announced the engagement of their daughter Marguerite to A P Hine of Poland yesterday. Dr Gibson, a county native, formerly county superintendent of schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
The
Free Methodist Church
Homer City
Apollo
J.T. Gibson
Marguerite
A. P. Hine
Poland
Must Be Vaccinated Enforced in Indiana Schools
Indiana public school pupils must be vaccinated under a state law, or face debarment from classes. The directive is being enforced in White Township schools as well, with officials signaling strict compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Board of Directors
White Township
Autumn wedding set for Butterbaugh and Best couple
Mr D M Butterbaugh a Buffington merchant will wed Miss Mionie M Best daughter of Robert L Best of Buffington township on Thursday October 5 in a town ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D M. Butterbaugh
Buffington
Mionie M. Best
Robert L. Best
Buffington Township
Evening with the Huyghenians at Normal chapel
The Huyghenian Literary Society held an open meeting in Normal chapel on Saturday. An interesting program was delightfully rendered and the event closed with the presentation of the humorous farce Dr Baxter's Invention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huyghenian Literary Society
Normal Chapel
Indiana Baptist Association Convenes at Twolick Church
The Sabbath School convention of the Indiana Baptist association met at the Twolick Baptist church near Dixonville on Tuesday afternoon. The closing session occurred last evening and today the association gathers again at the same church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixonville
The
Indiana Baptist Association
Twolick Baptist Church
Builders win contract for hundred homes in Fayette county
Ill Bulla One Hundred Houses owned by D M Fair & Son of Blairsville awarded the Eureka Fuel Co. contract to erect 100 residences in Fayette county. The prominent builders will oversee the project for Eureka Fuel Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Fair
Mischievous dog disrupts Miss Smith millinery shop
A pet dog left in Miss Sue Smiths millinery store Saturday night caused havoc. The animal destroyed several hats and damaged feathers while ribbons and novelties were scattered throughout the shop. No injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mllinery
Sue Smith
Insurance Agent in Trouble in Blairsville
William A Booth of Blairsville jailed Thursday on embezzlement charges filed by Prudential Life Insurance Company. He is accused of collecting dues and misusing the company's funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. A. Booth
Blairsville
Prudential Life Insurance Company
Booth
Getting a New Sawmill and Local Transfers
Mr. John Galbreath of Rayne township bought oak timber from John Craig of Marion Center last week. Galbreath will use the timber for a new sawmill on arrival. Miss Virginia Seamen and Miss Myrtle J Lang, after nursing studies at Weat Penn Hospital in Pittsburgh, graduate Thursday. Mr C J T Leng sold the Vienna bakery to Chauncey McAdoo and Frank O'Hara, who take charge next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Galbreath
Rayne Townships
John Craig
Marion Center
Virginia
Myrtle J. Lang
Weat Penn Hospital
Pittsburg
C. J. T. Leng
Vienna
Messrs
Chauncey McAdoo
Frank O'Hara
Pensions Granted This Week
Recent pensions list shows Daniel Brown of Salzburg receiving $10 and Isaac Mank with a $10 grant. The report covers the last week of approvals and notes the ongoing pension program and awarded amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Brown
Salzburg
Isaac Mank
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Tong
Thin County
West Penn
First Local Institute
Third District
Sabbath School Association
Pensions and Post Offices
J. A. Brown
Strongstown
Indiana Tannery
Nannie J. Garman
Ralph W. Lockard
E.M. Lockard
Church Street
Progress
Lockard
Pst Reserve Hospital Corps
Ilamiia
P.L
McArthur
Aggie
Gugus
Lawton
Hoya
Pasig
U. 8. V. Infantry
Bell
Wallace
U. S. V. Cavalry
Lockett
U. S. A. T. Tartar
U. 8. Infantry
U. 8
U. 8. Cavalry
A. S. Artillery
Rapa W. Lockage
C. C. McLain
Free Methodist Meeting
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