Newspapers: Indiana Register (May-June 1868), Indiana Co., PA Contributed to the US GenWeb Archives by Sonya M. Barclay mchg@grove.iup.edu (SMB), 78 Fulmer Street, Indiana, PA 15701-1521. US GENWEB NOTICE: Printing this file by non-commercial libraries and individuals is encouraged, as long as all notices and submitter information is included. Any other use, including copying to another site, requires permission from the submitters PRIOR to uploading to any other site. We encourage links to state and county table of contents. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Indiana Register, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Extracts May-June, 1868 6 May 1868 MARRIED. On the [16th] of April, by the Rev. S.P. Bollman, WILLIAM H. M'CUNN to MISS MAGGIE S. MILLER, all of this County. DIED. At Homer, on Saturday night, May 3d, of consumption, JOSEPH WILSON, JR., in the 45th year of his age. 13 May 1868 SURGERY. DR. ST. CLAIR, a few days since, performed a handsome surgical operation upon MR. CHAS. U. GESSLER, of this place, removing a large tumor, something of a cancerous nature, from the back part of the jaw, directly under the ear. MR. WILLIAM R. ALLISON, who, week before last broke his arm by a fall upon the sidewalk, is, we are gratified to observe, so far improved as to be able to get about again. Notwithstanding, however, his arm is still in a critical condition, and any untoward circumstance may necessitate amputation. SALE. Our old friend, COL. THOMAS LAUGHLIN, of White township, will sell out his personal property, at his residence, on Tuesday, 26th of May. The property consists of a Horse, Cows, Hogs, Bacon, Wagons, Plows, Harrow and other farm utensils, besides a lot of Household furniture. The sale will commence at 10 o'clock, a.m., of said day. HOG EXCITEMENT. On last Saturday, by virtue of a Borough ORdinance, a number of Hogs, the property of MR. THOMAS K. WALKER, having been apprehended, for running at large, were sold at auction. On Monday, MR. WALKER sued out a writ of [replerm], and attempted by that means to recover his property, valued at about fifty dollars. Upon a careful examination of the case, it was found that the only recourse to recover the property was to repurchase from those who bought at the sale. This MR. WALKER did, paying $22,85 for his Hogs. VAGRANTS. Two old reprobates--a man and a woman--itinerant umbrella menders--have been loitering about this place for several days. From the reports which reach us, we judge that they must be a most vile, debauched and shameless pair. They have with them a small boy, who, grown weary of the drunkenness and debauchery of his parents, is desirous to get some place wher ehe can have advantage of ordinary human privileges and comforts. These two old sinners should be sent to a work house to earn their living, and to be kept within the pales of decency and sobriety. MARRIED. On the 5th inst., by Rev. C.L. Streamer, SAMUEL C. HASLETT, to MISS ANNIE HAMILTON, both of Georgeville. 20 May 1868 SERENADERS. On two occasions have the Indiana String Band saluted us, at our residence, with some very charming pieces of music, skillfully performed upon the violin, violincello, guitar and flute. These musical compliments came to us with especial favor, stealing in, as they do, so unexpectedly and softly, upon the night's repose, after the fatigues and anxities of the day are passed. Our young friends will please accept our thanks for their pleasant recognition of us. The Increasing Demand for Metal Tipped Shoes, both Silver and Copper, the former being extensively used on fine shoes, shows conclusively that the public appreciates their value. It is astonishing that any parent should buy any other, as they save half the expense in keeping children supplied with shoes. --New York Post. MARRIED. --On March 29, at the residence of the bride's mother, by Rev. J.C. Telford, J.H. DIVEN, of Newville, and MISS MOLLIE E. LANEY, of West Lebanon, Indiana county. --On Tuesday, May 19th, by Rev. J. Caruthers, DR. WM. B. ANSLEY, of Plumville, and MISS M. ALICE WOOD, of Marton [sic--Marion?], this county. DIED. --In East Mahoning township, on the 9th inst., after a long and painful illness, WILLIAM, son of HENRY AND MARGARET HOFFMAN, aged 21 years and 10 months. During his last illness he sought an interest in the Savior's blood, and he closed his eyes in death with prayers to open them anew, we trust, in that better world, and to join his voice in the anthems of the children of redemption. --In Saltsburg, on the 19th ult., of Dropsy, and enlargement of the heart, DAVID MOORHEAD. --On the 20th ult., after severe suffering, at the house of her son-in-law, THOS. McKEE, in Westmoreland county, MRS. McQUILKEN, at an advanced age. --In Saltsburg, on the 22d ult., of consumption, JOSEPH W. JOHNSON. He leaves a wife and five children. --In Bell township, Westmoreland county, on the 24th ult., of apoplexy, MORTIMER McKINNEY, son of JAMES McKINNEY, late resident of Saltsburg. --In Bell township, Westmoreland county, on the 3d inst., after a lingering illness, MRS. MYERS, wife of TOMMY MYERS. --At his residence in Loyalhanna township, Westmoreland county, on the 11th inst., JAMES WADDLE, SR., aged [76] years. 27 May 1868 [President Johnson acquitted upon all articles of impeachment.] MARRIED. --On the 21st inst., by Elder D.M. Kinter, at his residence in Johnstown, CAPT. JOHN KINTER of Indiana County to MISS LIZZIE LINGENFELTER of Jefferson county, Pa. --On May 5th, by Rev. J.B. Uber, MR. CHARLES MEADE, of Chautaqua [sic] county, New York, and MISS N.R. FLEMING, of Indiana, Pa. --On May 26th, by the same, MR. E.H. WILSON Cashier of the First National Bank of Indiana, and MISS MARY BOYLE, of Indiana, Pa. DIED. STADTMILLER. In Indiana, May 26th, ANDREW STADTMILLER, aged about 65 years. SHIELDS. On May 19th, of Phthesis Pulmonalia MRS. E. ANNIE SHIELDS, wife of DR. J. MILTON SHIELDS, of Covode, in the 23d year of her year [sic]. 3 June 1868 ----------- 10 June 1868 MARRIED --On the 26th ult, at the parsonage of the officiating minister in Livermore, REV. A.P. LEONARD, MR. J. WALKER SINDORFF, and MISS MARY PARKER, all of Westmoreland county, Pa. --On the 20th ult., at the house of her mother in Saltsburg, by the Rev. W.W. Woodend, assisted by the Rev. W.F. Cain, of Freeport, MR. B.S. KELLY, and MISS ANNIE WILSON. --On the 25th inst. [sic-presumably of May], at the home of the bride's parents, in Bell township, Westmoreland county, Pa., by Rev. Mr. English, MR. HENRY BRINEMAN, of Freeport, Armstrong county, and MISS NANCY CLAWSON. --On the 4th inst., by the Rev. Dr. Alex. Donaldson, MR. EVANS of Ebensburg, Pa., and MISS JENNIE SMITH, eldest daughter of MR. JOHN SMITH, of Eldersridge. --On the 4th inst., by Rev. J.B. Uber, MR. THOS. H. WALKER, and MISS JENNIE FLEMING, both of this place. DIED. --On the 22d inst., MRS. MARY BAXTER, wife of MR. WM. BAXTER, near Olivet, Armstrong county, Pa., in the 73d year of her age. --On the 4th inst., at his residence in Loyalhanna township, Westmoreland county, Pa., after a lingering illness, MR. ABEL HARRIS, aged 67 years. --On the 6th inst., at his residence in Conemaugh township, Indiana county, after a protracted illness, MR. ANDREW GAILEY, in the 79th year of his age. He was a highly respectable citizen and a worthy member of the U.P. Church. 17 June 1868 THE LOCAL NEWS. We have so frequently requested that our friends in the various sections of the county send us the items of Local news transpiring in their midst, that we hardly know how to again set forth the importance of the matter in a new light. It is the Local news which gives character and value to the county newspaper, and without this they are more or less insipid. Therefore we again request, send us the Local news; and if you cannot write well, no matter we will see that the composition is all right, if we are only furnished the facts.... DIED. On June 12th, in Indiana, MRS. CHARLOTTE D. ST. CLAIR, wife of DR. THOMAS ST. CLAIR, aged 40 years, 1 month and 18 days. 24 June 1868 MARRIED. --On the 4th inst., at the house of the bride's father, by J.W. Hazlett, esq., JACOB FERRIER, of Montgomery township, to MISS MARY C. O'HARRAH, of Grant township. --On the 11th inst., at the "McClain House," by the Rev. A.C. Ehrenfeld, of this place, MR. ELIAS RUFFNER, of Clearfield county, Pa., to MISS ANNA M. NUPP, of Gettysburg, Indiana county, Pa. FATALLY BURNED. On last Wednesday afternoon, a little son of MR. GEORGE S. CHRISTY, of this place, aged about 3 years was so badly burned, by his clothes taking fire, that he died the following evening, after having suffered the most excruciating pains. The circumstances of the burning, as we learn them, are about these. The little fellow, along with other children went to a stand drawer, where were some matches, one or more of which he ignited, setting fire to his clothing thereby. The child screamed and ran for aid; but before the fire was quenched, the front part of the clothing was burnt off the little unfortunate, and the body was terribly blistered and charred. He lingered until Thursday evening, when death relieved him, and summoned his innocent spirit hence to peace and immortality. It is worthy of mention--more particularly in a precautionary sense--that the elder sister of the deceased, a girl of some 13 years, with commendable presence of mind, and regardless of danger to herself, caught up the burning child, and quickly cast him upon a bed and enveloped him in the covers, thus instantly and completely extinguishing the flames. KILLED IN A COAL MINE. JOHN SNYDER, who formerly resided with MR. HENRY KINTER, of this place, but latterly a resident of Allegheny county, was killed in a coal mine, last Friday, near Pittsburg [sic], by the falling upon him of a large quantity of slate, from the roof of the mine, in which he was working. His co-laborers had left him at work, a few minutes preceding the occurrence, and upon returning found him crushed and dead. His remains were brought to this place, and interred on Monday. [story on the construction of the new courthouse]