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The AgitatorWellsboro, PennaJune 5, 1867 The trial of John H. Suratt has been postponed to the 10th inst., important witnesses being absent. We hope the trial may go on. If Suratt is guilty he deserves punishment. If innocent, he deserves an honorable discharge. There is little probability of his being convicted, or if convicted, of … Read more
Pioneer Settlers I have read the sketches of the early settlement of Tioga County lately published in The Agitator, and naturally feel much interest in such reminiscences; having lived in Northern Pennsylvania since February 1804, part of the time in Bradford and the remainder in Tioga County. I glen from McMaster’s history of Steuben County … Read more
Indiana Weekly MessengerJanuary 28, 1874 The trial of Mrs. Rowend Scott, alias Rowend Cranble, charged with murdering her alleged husband, John S. Scott, on the 6th of June last, by strychnine, took place in the court of Elk county, and resulted in the acquital of teh accused a few days since. A Charivari gave one … Read more
Indiana Weekly MessengerJanuary 14, 1874 Executors’ Notice Letters testamentary on the estate of Jacob Fry, late of East Wheatfield twp., dec’d, have been granted the undersigned. Notice all persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment, and to those having claims against the same, to present them duly authenticated for settlement.Ann Jane Fry,ExecutrixArmagh, Pa. … Read more
Indiana Weekly MessengerJanuary 7, 1874 Grandfather Jesse Merriman, of Jones county, Iowa, is 80 years old, but happier than ever a boy was. His wife presented him a few days ago with a bouncing pair of twins. Executors’ Notice Letters testamentary on the estate of Wm. A. Cummin of Young township, Indiana county, dec’d, have … Read more
Indiana Weekly MessengerMarch 25, 1874 Executors’ Notice Whereas letters testamentary have been granted the undersigned on the estate of W’m C. McCrea, late of Blacklick tp., dec’d, all persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment, and to those having claims against the same, to present them duly authenticated for settlement.Thompson C. M’Crea,John Shields,ExecutoraMar … Read more
Indiana Weekly MessengerApril 15, 1874 Administrator’s Notice Letters of Administration cum testamento ennexo, having been granted the undersigned on the estate of James Lowry, late of Center twp, dec’d, all persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment, and to those having claims against the same, to present them duly authenticated for settlement.Lydia Lowry, … Read more
Indiana Weekly MessengerMay 6, 1874 Executor’s Notice Letters testamentary on the estate of Wm. Bell, dec’d, late of Washington twp., having been granted the undersigned, notice is hereby given to all persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment, and to those having claims against the same, to present them duly authenticated for settlement.John … Read more
Terrible TragedyFive Persons MurderedIndiana Weekly MessengerMay 6, 1874 On Wednesday night last, a most terrible murder was committed near Homestead, on the Monongahela river, a few miles above Pittsburgh. On Thursday morning, about 4 o’clock, the house of Mr. Hamnett, a well-to-do farmer, was discovered to be in flames, and before aid could be rendered … Read more
Indiana Weekly MessengerJune 10, 1874 Notice All persons indebted to the estate of Rebecca Sutton, dec’d, late of the borough of Indiana, are requested to make immediate payment. Anyhaving claims aginst said estate will present them for settlement.John Sutton,ExecutorIndiana, June 1, ’74 Administrator’s Notice Letters of administration on the estate of Adam Learn, late of … Read more