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Indiana Register, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Extracts
July-Sept, 1868



1 July 1868

TRIAL OF JAMES R. McQUOWN [re-the SHIELDS homicide]
    List of Witnesses: 
GEORGE W. McCONAUGHY of Canoe          MICHAEL HAY of Bell twp., Jeff co
JOHN P. HENNEIGH                       THOMAS LONG
WILLIAM STOOPS                         JAMES L. SIMPSON
WILLIAM SIMPSON                        JOHN LEASURE
HENRY PEFFER                           CHARLES WHITE 
FANNY HENRY                            A.J.HAMILTON
AARON STATES                           DANIEL DUNMIRE(br-in-law of GeoShields)
DAVID BOND                             JACKSON STATES
ARCHIBALD SMITTEN                      DR. WILLIAM ALTMAN
DR. W.A. MESUS                         HUGH J. BRADY, ESQ.
JAMES LYDICK                           EDMUND PAGE
ANDREW PEARCE                          MISS ANNA NORTH
MAGGIE WHITE                           JOHN SMITH
A.S. MARTIN                            MISS ELIZABETH HAMILTON
MAGGIE E. MARTIN                       MISS ANGELETTA LEWIS
IRVIN SIMPSON                          FINDLY TOY
DAVID RICHELL                          WILLIAM GASTON
SAMUEL LONG                            ADAM HANK
REUBEN RUPARD                          ABRAHAM NICODEMUS
EDWARD PAIGE                           WILLIAM BARCLAY
JOSEPH SHIELDS                         MATTHEW COCHRAN
DANIEL SWEITZER                        STEWART MILLER
JAMES LYDICK                           G.W. McCONAHEY
HUGH BRADY 

THE TRIAL OF YOUNG McQUOWN. We give up the larger part of the space in our
paper to the report of the evidence in the Shields Homidice case. It will be
seen that the case against the accused was fully made out, and the verdict
rendered is just and consistent with the evidence. The sentence of the Court is
that the accused JAMES R. McQUOWN be confined in the Western Penetentiary for a
period of five years, pay a fine of $100 to the Commonwealth, and pay the cost
of prosecution.

ANOTHER HOMICIDE. On Thursday night of lats week, a simple young man named
OHEGAN or MAHEGAN, some time since in the employ of MR. DETWILER, in this
place, but latterly residing in Greensburg, Pa., was stabbed in the abdomen and
fatally wounded by another boy named WM. DRAM. The injured man lived until
friday morning when he died. It appears from the statements that OHEGAN was
made a "butt" of by a number of young men of the town, who took delight in
annoying him until he lost his temper and became violent. Several days before
he had been provoked, and threatened vengeance against his tormentors. On
Thursday night, meeting some of the young men who had accused him playfully of
some offense or other, he said he was going to whip them, and struck at young
DRAM and one or two others. DRAM defended himself with a pocket knife, and
inflicted a wound upon OHEGAN which proved fatal as stated. The accused alleged
that he acted in self-defense and gave himself up to the authorities.
    A letter written to the Pittsburgh Commercial, under date, Greensburgh,
June 26th, speaking of the tragic death of young OHEGAN, says: "He is said to
have been a little simple, and some of the "young bloods" of our town have been
in the habit of teasing him. It is said the young DRAM--a boy of 28 or 19 years
of age--and young MR. COWAN had a little difference with OHEGAM [SIC] last
Monday night, and some ill feeling sprang up at that time between young DRAM
and OHEGAN. Last night they met in Mitchell's bar room--the old quarrel was
resumed and before it ended the stabbing was done. MR. DRAM is a young man of
respectable family, has been religiously raised, and would have made a bright
and useful man had he not fallen into bad company, and, as a consequence,
contracted some destructive habits. The time has come for the people to see
that the laws in relation to selling liquor to minors and habitual drunkards
are executed. Sober and temperate people must, for the protection of themselves
and families, insist upon the enforcement of the laws. Everybody in this
community sympathizes with the DRAM family in their affliction. 



24 July 1868 

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ARM BROKEN. --On last Thursday evening an infant daughter of MR. JOHN
McGAUGHEY, of this place, received a fall by which it sustained a fracture of
the arm. MRS. McGAUGHEY had gone with the child, on a visit to her father's, in
the country, and while there the child was jostled by a dog, causing it to
fall, with the effects stated.

COMMITTED. On Monday evening, GEORGE McDERMOTT, son of MARSHALL McDERMOTT, of
Rayne township, was committed to jail upon a charge of Rape, perpetrated upon
the person of a MISS TRIECE, of Green township. It is alleged that he assaulted
the young woman on Thursday evening, last, in the manner stated, our in the
fields, where she had gone to bring home the cows.

THE AUTOMATIC CLOTHES BOILER AND WASHER. This is at once one the most simple,
ingenius [sic] and useful inventions of the age. It does of itself nearly the
enture work of washing clothes. Full instructions for operating accompany each
Boiler and Washer. Aside from the great saving of labor effected, it also
prevents a considerable share of wear and tear of the fabrics. We ahve had it
tried, and are satisfied that if rightly used it will perform its work well.
This invention can be seen at Sutton and Lloyd's Store, Indiana.

SHOT HIS FINGER OFF. MR. GEORGE LEVIS [SIC], an employee in this office, on
Monday morning, visited the Messenger office, and, while there, picked up a
pistol--the property of a lad named ALEXANDER--which was lying upon the table,
for the purpose of examining it. MR. LEVIS informs us that he inquired whehter
the weapon was loaded, and was anwered negatively; whereupon he uncautiously
took it up, and handled it carelessly; and being a self-cocking firearm, he
inadvertantly pulled the trigger--when, to his dismay, the piece was
discharged, the ball passing through the third finger of the left hand, near
the upper joint, shattering it, and rendering amputation necessary. DRS. BARR
and ROW removed the lacerated finger, and the wound is on a fair way to get 
well. 

ANOTHER OUTRAGE. On last Saturday evening, MR. JOSEPH BOGGS, of White township,
came to town to attend to some business, and was detained until after night.
About nine o'clock, he bestrode his horse, and was thus awaiting a neighbor to
join him, when two young men--named SMITH and ALEXANDER assaulted him. SMITH
first seized the horse by the bridle, and ordered MR. BOGGS to dismount; but
instead of doing this, MR. BOGGS struck off his assailant, when the latter
relieved himself of a volume of abuse. Several gentlemen, by this time, came
up, and young ALEXANDER then evinced his manliness (!) by presenting a pistol
and threatening to shoot somebody. But he didn't shoot.
    If matters continue in this way a while, our town will acquire a fine
reputation. We submit that the law must take hold of these villanies, and that
there shall not be any child's play in the matter. "Let justice be done though
the heavens should fall."

A ROW ON EMIGRANT TRAIN. On Saturday evening last a row occurred on the
Emigrant Train, west. Conductor BENJAMIN NEEOER, which might have oresulted
seriously, and that it did not was not the fault of the participants. A party
of roughs from Indiana, who had been at Johnstown to a Base Ball match, got
upon the train named at the latter place. They were under the influence of
liquor, and were, in consequence, quite noisy. At Ninevah Station, one of them
stole a hat from a boy's head, and other disgraceful acts were committed. Near
the Blairsville Intersection, they got into a difficulty with the conductor,
the latter having made an attempt to quiet them. At the Intersection, when the
train stopped, the Conductor was struck in the fat with a bat, and when the
train was starting the rowdies threw stones at it, breaking windows and
endangering passengers. Yesterday two young men from Blairsville, named LYNCH
and LEACH, came to town on one of the trains, and were arrested. CONDUCTOR
NEEPER was not entirely positive as to their being of the party, and they were
allowed to depart. It was thought that LEACH, who was a dapper little fellow,
was one who had been throwing stones. LYNCH, who is a large man, was quite
talkative, while the other was reserved; the former strenuously denied having
had anything to do with the affair, but for the fact that he gave the names of
a number, it is presumed he was present....

ARM BROKEN. We are informed that MRS. MARSHALL wife of DR. MARSHALL, of Marion,
fell from a cherry tree, yesterday, and fractured one of her arms.

BUILDING. MR. G.W. BODENHAMER, of this place, has began [sic] the erection of a
large business-house, adjoining MR. W.B. HILDEBRAND'S drug store. --The
building is to be of brick and three stories high.

AN INDISCREET CALF, AND THE END IT CAME TO. A calf, the property of MR. G.S.
CHRISTY, of this place, on Friday last, broke out of the stable, and for a time
frisked and played about the lot; but it miscalculated the state of the
weather, --and didn't appreciate that the thermometer indicated the mercury at
about 115 degrees, in the sun, --and its indiscretion induced, it is thought, a
coup de soliel (sun-stroke,) which caused death in a very short time.

MARRIED.
--On the 2d of July, by F.C. Weaver, Esq., MR. ANDREW HOOVER to MISS MARGARET
KELLAR, all of this county.
    A "greenback" accompanied the above notice. We hereby tender to the happy
pair our best wishes for their future prosperity. May their days be many and
happy.
--In Saltsburg, on the 16th inst., by William McClaran, Esq., MR. JAMES HALL,
to MISS ANDERSON, daughter of JOSEPH ANDERSON, both of Saltsburg, Pa.



29 July 1868

A SAD CALAMITY. On last Thursday night, about 12 o'clock, the house of MRS.
HUEY, widow of SAMUEL HUEY, deceased, of Montgomery township, this county, was
totally destroyed by fire, with all its contents. The most distressing part
however, is, that a son of MRS. HUEY, a lad of some ten years, was consumed by
the glames. It is not known how the fire originated, but it is supposed that a
match which had been used to light a candle a few hours previous, was
accidentally thrown among some ignitable material in the house. When the family
were [sic] awakened the fire had gained considerable headway, and the efforts
of MRS. HUEY and her other children were directed to saving the small children
of the family, --but one of the lads familed to get out, and met a sad fate in
the flames.
    --We also learn that another of MRS. HUEY'S sons, in endeavoring to rescue
his perishing brother, was so seriously injured both by external burns and by
inhaling the heated air, as to endanger his life.
    --Subscriptions have been taken in money, stores, and building materials,
in aid of MRS. HUEY, who aside from her family bereavement and affliction, lost
all her household property and clothing, as well as her house.

THE "ROW ON AN EMIGRANT TRAIN." --In our last week's issue we referred to a
difficulty which had occurred between the Moniter Base Ball club and some
Railroad men, on the previous Saturday evening. Since then, CONDUCTOR NEEPER,
has brought action against the Indiana party, upon a charge of Assault and
Battery. Among the persons arrested are three Lawyers, one editor, a constable,
a type, a lumber dealer, besides those of other occupantions. The following are
the names of the persons arrested. JOHN WEIR, ROBERT SUTTON, HENDERSON O.
HOWARD, WILLIAM McCLAIN, JAMES STEWART, JAMES WEIR, FRANK SMITH, ED. STEWART,
A.C. BOYLE, DAVID CARTER, JOHN KIMMEL, J.B. SANSOM, WILLIAM RITCHEY and T.
ELDER RALSTON. The arrests were made by OFFICER LONG of Greensburgh, who took
the parties before ESQUIRE McCLARAN, when they were bound over for a
preliminary hearing, which will take place on Thursday, Augusy 6th, at two
o'clock, p.m. The preliminary investigation will develop who, if any, of the
accused were implicated in the disturbance solely by efforts to suppress
disorder. The trial of the case is under the jurisdiction of the Westmoreland
County Court. 

MR. JOHN NAGLE (DUTCH JOHN) has a half-dozen superior new spring wagons, one
and two horse, which he offers to sell at very low prices. Call and see.

MARRIED.
--On Thursday, July 30th, by Rev. John Caruthers, at his own house, MR.
THOMPSON LOVE to MISS SARAH MAGURA, all of East Mahoning township, Indiana
county.
--On the 2d inst., at the residence of the bride's father, by William McClaran,
Esq., MR. FRANK McAVOY and MISS PRISCILLA FRY, both of White township.
--On April [sic] 29th, by Rev. Alexander Marple, MR. ADAM BECK and MISS HANNAH
F. IRWIN, both of Montgomery township.
--On June [sic] 25th by the same, MR. ISAAC BENNETT and MISS HANNAH BYERS, both
of Burnside.
--On July 26th, by the same, DAVID W. CONRATH and MRS. ELIZABETH BUTTERBAUGH,
both of Greene township.

DIED.
--On the 28th inst., at his residence in Armstrong County (near Elders Ridge
Church) MR. CHARLES McCOMBS, aged 83 years.
--On the 28th inst., of Typhoid Fever, MALISSA in her 17th year; on the 30th,
same fever, IDA, in the 13th year of her age--daughters, and the only grown
children of JOHN AND MARY ALCORN, of Bell township, Westmoreland County. Deeply
stricken Parents mourn their sudden demise. Verily the ways of an All-wise
Providence are sometimes dark and mysterious.
--On the 1st inst., in Conemaugh township, this County, of Consumption, LIZZIE,
wife of THOMAS GARRIS. She leaves five children.
--On the 2d inst., in Satlsburg, after a very protracted illness, of disease of
the Lungs, MRS. NANCY TAYLOR, wife of SAMUEL TAYLOR, and daughter of JOSEPH AND
MARGARET WALKINSHAW, and sister of REV. J.D. WALKINSHAW, of West Newton U.P.
Church, Westmoreland county, Pa., in the 31st year of her age.
--On the 2d inst., at the late residence of ANDREW GUTHRIE, Armstrong county,
JAMES GUTHRIE (known as LITTLE JIMMY,) aged about 54 years.
--On the 17th inst., at her son WILLIAM'S in Kiskiminetas township, Armstrong
county, MRS. MARTHA CROOKSHANKS, aged 91 years. She was a member of the
Presbyterian Church, Dr. Donaldson's.
--On the evening of the 19th, at the house of his son-in-law, JOHN McNIEL,
Boiling Springs, Armstrong county, JOHN W. ELDER, ESQ., of Clarksburg, in the
58th year of his age. He was a member of the Presbyterian Chruch; also at the
time of his death, Superintendent of the Sabbath School at Clarksburg.
    Mr. E. had gone the Monday previous to MR. McNIEL's to harvest--started
home the 18th, riding a young horse, (not vicious) had to get off 80 rods from
the house to open a gate in a lane, and in getting on again, the horse took
fright from a carpet-ssack attached to the off side of the saddle. The horse
squatted, which threw MR. E. back-- his left foot fastened in the stirup [sic];
the horse dragging him slowly a short a [sic] distance. MR. E. said he was not
hurt and walked back to his daughter's. About 10 a.m. got sick, fell into heavy
sleep, slepy on till next evening 7 o'clock and expired of Apoplexy and
Paralysis combined.
--On the 23d inst., at her residence in Conemaugh township, Indiana county, of
fever, MRS. DIANAH [sic] SHIRLEY, widow, daughter of MR. JAMES FULMER, near
Olivet, Armstrong county.
--On the 24th inst., in Loyalhanna township, Westmoreland county, MR. LUTHER
BROWNFIELD.
--On the 26th inst., at Blairsville, of Consumption, MR. CHARLES CRIBS,
Engineer on the W.P.R.R.
--In West Indiana, August 4th, at the residence of her son, JAMES R. BELL, MRS.
SARAH BELL, in the 72d year of her age.



12 August 1868

THE OLD COURT HOUSE. The work of tearing down the old Indiana Court House began
on Tuesday. On Saturday last, MR. TIFFANY, photographer, took a picture of the
old building, in order to preserve some momento of the doomed edifice.
    By an Act of Assembly, approved the 16th day of March, 1806, the
Commissioners of Indiana County were authorized to erect or "cause to be
erected as soon as they deem expedient, a court house, prison and other public
buildings," etc. They were also empowered to procure a "courthouse, in, or as
near the town of Indiana as convenience will admit," for the building of the
Courts, etc.
    The first Court was held in December 1806, in a log house on the lot now
occupied by MESSRS. SUTTON, WILSON and Company's store. HON. JOHN YOUNG, of
Greensburg, was the President, and HON. JAMES SMITH and HON. CHARLES CAMPBELL,
of Indiana county were the ASsociate Judges.
    The present Court House was erected in 1808 and finished in 1809. JOHN
McANULTY made the brick--JOHN MATHEWS did the stone and brick work--JOHN HUEY
and JOHN ROSS were the carpenters--CONRAD RICE, who still resides here, hauled
lime and sand for the use of the masons, Public offices, adjoining the Court
House, were erected in 1809-1810, by JOHN C. WILLIAMS. In 1852 these offices
were pulled down, and the present ones put up in their stead, by DAVID SIMMONS.
    For want of a more convenient and commodious building, the Commissioners,
during several years after the organization of the county, kept their office in
the second story of RICE's spring house, about half a mile south of town. 
    From the review of facts, it will be seen that the Court House has stook
just sixty years. There is no record, we believe, of the cost of the
building--the funds for its erection having accrued from the sale of lots
granted to the county by GEORGE CLYMER. At the time the building was erected,
there were only some 875 taxables in this county--now we have upwards of eight
thousand. 

MRS. JANE SUTTON, of this place, while getting off the car at Blairsville, on
Thursday last, was severely injured by a fall. She returned home the same day.

On Friday last, T.D. DAVIS of Blarisville, killed a rattlesnake, which measured
nearly four feet in length, and had nine rattles.

The house of MR. SAMUEL BRACKEN, of White township, was entered a few evenings
since, during a brief absence of the family, and a small amount of money stolen
therefrom.

PARDONED. JAMES R. McQUOWN, convicted at June Term of Indiana county court and
sentenced five years to the Penitentiary for the murder of GEORGE SHIELDS, has
been pardoned by Gov. Heary. He arrived here on Wednesday last, and left for
his home on Thursday morning.

MARRIED.
--On July 30th, at the "Continental House," in this place, by Rev. J.B. Uber,
SAMUEL R. LUCAS, of this county, to MISS SADIE M. HARRIS, of Westmoreland
county.

DIED.
--On July 31, of Spinal disease, EDEN ELMER, son of J.H. AND MARY JAMISON, of
Smicksburg, aged 7 years.
--On July 29, of Scrofula, at the residence of her father, in South Mahoning
township, ELIZABETH D., daughter of JONATHAN AND MARY J. NEFF, aged 27 years 6
months, and 9 days.
    The deceased was, at the time of her death, a member of the Mahoning
Baptist Church. We mourn not as those having no hope, believing our loss to be
her infinite gain. -J.N.



19 August 1868

ACCIDENT. MR. HENRY GOLDEN, of Cherryhill township, was seriously injured, a
few days since while in the act of drawing a hay fork from the mow, it fell
upon him, prostrating him on the barn floor, and inflicting serious injury. 

TURNIPS. We are indebted to MR. JOHN ISENBERG, of White township, for some
large and excellent turnips, which he left at our office a day or two ago.
--They were raised on GENERAL WHITE'S farm, adjoining this place.

UNDER BONDS. JAMES FORD, JOHN WHISSEL, FRANK SIMMONS, and CHRISTOPHER HARWICK,
on oath of PETER DAVIS (colored,) were, a few days since, put under bonds to
the sum of $100 each, for their appearance before the ensuing Court of Quarter
Sessions, to answer a charge of "assault and battery on the said deponent, by
striking him on the head with their fists and a club or 'hardy-billy,' and
otherwise abusing him."

A CASE OF CHOLERA. On Friday evening last, one of our citizens was attacked by
Cholera, a disease which heretofore has seldom made its appearance inland. This
is the more remarkable from the fact that as yet there has been nothing like an
extended epidemic of the disease anywhere within the limits of the United
States during the present year. The case mentioned, under the care of DR. H.
ROW, has entered upon a flattering convalescence.
    It may be well enough to state that Cholera is not a contageous but an
infectious disease, propogated by a subtile [sic] atmospheric poison, of the
exact nature of which, as yet, but little is known.

THE OLD COURT HOUSE MR. WILLIAM CAMPBELL writes us, from Marion, some
additional facts respecting the old Court House. He says that the lumber and
carpenter work cost about #3,700. When the house was finished, HUEY and ROSS
called two men from Pittsburgh, who measured the work, and found the cost, by
the current bill of prices, to be as stated. At that time, Brick were [sic]
sold at from $4 to $5 per thousand; Boards cost $5 per 1000feet; Timber was
pruchased at 25 cents a tree, on the ground; Joint shingles were bought at
$1,50 to $2 per one thousands, and the best workmen labored for $13 per month.
MR. CAMPBELL was working with MR. ROSS at the time, as a Carpenter's
apprentice; and he is, probably, the only survivor of those who did t
ehwood-working of the building. --He is now about 72 years old. 

MARRIED.
--August 15th, 1868, at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. J.B.
Uber, MR. ALPHEUS B. CLARK, of Cherrytree, to MISS M. LeRUE THOMPSON, daughter
of J.G. THOMPSON, ESQ., of Indiana, Pa.
--By the Rev. J.H. Kirkpatrick, MR. DAVID DICK, of Cherryhill township, to MISS
AMANDA GRUMBLING, of Brushvalley.

DIED.
--Augusy 13th, of Inflammation of the Brain, a son of W. AND J. HADDEN, of
Cherryhill, aged about 11 years.



26 August 1868.

BADLY INJURED. DAVID RALSTON, son of ROBERT RALSTON, of White township, this
county, was seriouslyinjured, by a fall, on Friday last. He had gone upon the
mow over the barn floor, to throw down some oak sheaves, for threshing. He
missed his footing, and fell to the floor, about twelve feet, where he alighted
upon his head and shoulders, doing him serious hurt.

We are indebted to MR. AMOS THOMAS, of White township, for half a bushel of
fine Apples, from which we return thanks.

MARRIED.
--On the 16th inst., by Rev. C.L. Streamer, MR. WILLIAM T. MIKESELL to MISS
HANNAH BRICKER, both of South Mahoning township.


2 September 1868

DIED. On the 15th inst., at the residence of his father, ALEX. M'CONNELL, ESQ.,
MR. THOMAS W. M'CONNELL, in the 35th year of his age.
    The subject of this notice had resided in Washington City, 'till the Spring
of 67, when he and his companion having both fallen victims to pulmonary
consumption, removed to Penn'a, with the hope of being benefitted by a change
of climate. In this, however, they were disappointed. His wife sank rapidly
under the power of the disease, and passed away soon after their arrival; while
he lingered on slowly yielding till the time mentioned above. During the
protracted period of affliction, he was much concerned about his soul's
affairs, and devoted his thoughts chiefly, to religion. He was at length
enabled to anchor his hopes upon Christ; calmly reposing on the bosom of his
Savious, and trusting in his merits he awaited, --with joyful anticipations of
sweet rest in heaven--the coming of the messenger of death, and hailed his
approach, feeling that he had lost his sting, and the grave its victory.
    An only daughter remains to mourn the early loss of both her parents. May
she learn to say, with one of old, "When my father and mother forsake me, then
the Lord will take me up."
--On the 31st inst., of inflammation of the lungs, an infant son of JAMES
KELLY, of Washington township, Indiana county.



16 September 1868 [this is the next issue on the film]

[now the header reads "Indiana Register and American"]

DIED.
--On the 3d inst., MRS. MATILDA, wife of A.D. FERGUSON, of Blacklick township,
aged about 40 years.
--On the 1st inst., at Ebenezer, Pa., JAMES HENRY DONALDSON, child of J.M. AND
ANNA M. GUTHRIE, of this place, aged 5 months and 1 day.
--On the 9th inst., of Dysentary, HARRY WILSON, son of JOHN ROOF of White
township.
--On the 1st inst., after a lingering illness, MRS. EMELINE C., wife of CARPER
CHRIST, of this borough, aged 52 years, and 7 months.
--On the 9th inst., of Dysentary, CHRISTOPHER STUTCHELL, SEN., of South
Mahoning township, aged about 65 years.
--On the 3d inst., of Dysentary, at the residence of JAMES STEWART, of
Washington township, MISS ISABELLA CROOK, aged 24 years.
--On the 11th inst., after a lingering illness, GEORGE MORRISON, SEN. of South
Mahoning township.
--On the 11th inst., MR. ROBERT STEWART, of South Mahoning township.
--On the 13th inst., of Dysentary, ROBERT COCHRAN, of Washington township
--On the 12th inst., of Dysentary, daughter of JOHN ANDERSON, of Washington
township, aged about 11 years.

A young man named McCREARY, had one of his fingers cut off, a few days ago,
while working at a circular saw in Suter and Leech's Plaining [sic] Mill, at
this place.

BITTEN BY A SNAKE. MRS. WOOLWEAVER, of White township, was bitten on the ankle
last Saturday morning, by a large Copperhead Snake. The reptile inflicted
several before the lady could get out of reach. She is now under the medical
care of Dr. H. Row, and is recovering.

ONLY A HALF SHEET. Owing to the failure in receiving our supply of paper in due
time, we are compelled to issue only a half sheet this week. But by omitting
nearly all our advertisements, we are enabled to give very nearly our usual
amount of reading material, so that our readers will lose but little by the
failure. 

MARRIED.
--On the 11th inst., by Rev. C.L. Streamer, MR. A.P. PATTERSON, to MISS ANNIE
M. STEAR, both of Smicksburg.



23 September 1868

BONE BROKEN. MR. WILLIAM WOOLWEAVER, on Saturday last, had his right collar
bone broken, by his horse falling and throwing him violently among some stones.
He was on his way home from town at the time, and was but barely able to get
there after the receipt of the injury. DR. H. ROW reduced the fracture, and he
is now doing well.

MARRIED.
--On the 9th inst., in Pittsburg, by the Rev. Hollard, MR. H.K. SLOAN, of this
place, and MISS RETTIE F. CONNER, of Blairsville, Pa.
    Accompanying the above notice was a memorial to the printer, for which we
tender the brave Captain our sincere thanks, hoping he may live a long life to
enjoy the comforets and blessings of this world, in the company of his bride.
--On August 26th, by Rev. W. Fulton, S.A. ALLISOF [SIC], to MRS. JENNIE
WYNKOOP, daughter of A.L. M'CLUSKEY, ESQ., all of West Indiana, Pa.
--On the 17th inst., at Minta, Indiana county, Pa., by Rev. F. Logan Sample,
MR. LEVI BUTERBAUGH, of Minta, to MISS RACHEL A. LARMER, of Prairie City, Ill.
--On the 15th inst., by the Rev. A. McElwain, MR. SAMUEL REED, of Derry
township, Westmoreland, to MISS M.A. McLANE of White township, Indiana county,
Pa.
--On the 21st inst., at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev. D.M.
McClellan, MR. WILLIAM STANLEY, of Grant, to MISS RACHEL HAMILL, of Homer, Pa.

DIED.
--On September 22d, at his residence in Indiaan, MR. HENRY KINTER, aged 79
years and 7 months. The friends of the deceased are invited to attend his
funeral to-morrow, Thursday, at 2 o'clock, p.m. He will be interred in Oakland
Cemetery.
    MR. KINTER was one of our oldest citizens. He was the fifth sheriff of this
county, and during his life time took considerable interest in public affairs.
He has for a number of years suffered from a cancerous affection [sic], which
was the immediate cause of his death. Thus, one by one, our old citizens are
passing away from life, having fought a good fight, and finished their course
upon the earth. 



30 September 1868

NEW STORE. MR. THOMAS LOWMAN has opened a new store in West Indiana, adjoining
the Baptist Church. MR. LOWMAN'S stock is entirely new, has been purchased on
favorable terms, and will sell at reasonable prices. --The new establishment
deserves a share of public patronage.

MARRIED.
--On the 17th inst., by Rev. C.L. Streamer, MR. A. CRISSMAN, of West Mahoning
township, to MISS LIZZIE STEAR, of Smicksburg.
--On the 24th inst., at the residence of the bride's parents, by Rev. J.B.
Uber, MR. JAMES S. ALLISON, and MISS KATE M. BRACKEN, both of Indiana county,
Pa.

DIED.
On the 24th inst., in Centre township, MISS ELIZABETH ARMSTRONG, in the 78th
year of her age.
    She was an invalid for some ten years, having suffered from neuralgic
affections [sic] during that time, confining her almost entirely to her bed.
--On the 24th inst., in Centre township, MR. WILLIAM CARSON, aged about 80
years.
--On the 16th inst., SAMUEL, son of ALEX. LYONS, in Conemaugh township,
--injured by a threshing machine--aged about 17 years.
--On the 9th inst., in Saltsburg, MRS. ELIZA, wife of JOHN MARTIN, of fever.
--On the 26th inst., in Bell township, Westmoreland county, of fever, son of
MICHAEL ROMBAUCH.
--On the 22d inst., at the residence of JAMES STEWART, in Washington township,
of Dysentary, MISS MARIA STEWART, in the 52 year of her age.