Big coal land deals reshaping Indiana county holdings
Landowners of about 512 tracts totaling over 50 000 acres were notified to prepare title for a syndicate bid at 40 dollars per acre. Coal beds span Young Conemaugh Armstrong Center and Blacklick townships as six surveyor teams map the area. New companies and investors from Erie New York Pittsburgh back major purchases, with first payments due after title verification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
John McGaughey
E. D. Carter
Young
Conemaugh
Armstrong
Center
Blacklick
Peeler
Feit
Indiana
William Howsatt
Uniontown
James White
Irwin
Pittsburg
Rochester & Pittsburg Coal and Iron Gu
Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg Railroad
Elf
Joseph Wharton
Coral
Pennsylvania Railroad
Center Townships
Barry McCreary
Corrigan, McKinnie & Co
J. N
William Banks
Harry McCreary
McCreary
Corrigan, McKennie & Co
Blairsville
Connellsville
H. Barclay McIntire
Jacksonville
Young and Conemaugh
McGaughey
Jusus Shoup Tod
J. Magle
Brushvalley
Robert Mitchell
GW. McIlenry
Bathington
Harry Longwill
Joseph I. George
John Doan
John & Tvana
John McGuire
Taniah M. Cluder
Cherryhill
John Metlhose
W. I. McQuown
James P. Watson
Edgewood Cemetery Co
Uone+ninugh
Andrew Pittman
John Dean
BR. & PB. Ry. Co
John Smith
Mary Smith
Fe. M. Crawford
Robert Lowry
Ast Mahoning
G. A. Oberlin
John GC. Work
Wm. Morrison
James Loughry
Rayne Solomon Fulmer
Daniel L. Irech
John A
Whensburg & Blacklick Kt. R. Co
Peter Houck
Rachel OC
Rodkey
Priscilla J. Bowden
Annie Fuller
Montgomery
W.H. Wood
A. D. Wood
Flickinger
A.B. Reagan
Homer City
Joseph J. Campbell
West Wheatfield
RB. Churchill
G. B. Wilson
Kvaling McGough
Nannie
GC. A. Brown
Louis Strauber
W. T. Lively
Same
Ella A. Sutter
Solomon Weaver
South Mahoning
Simon Anthony
Rosetta Walker
Margaret Sweitzer
John D. Garman
Green
Samuel Getty
Susan J. Getty
QO. C. Little
Samuel Kimmell
Annie McAfoos
George D. McAfoos
Marion Center
Edward Greenwood
Gicomi Varrall
Guardian
J. H W. Weaver
A.D. Powell
George G. Powell
Cash Creek
James Long
David P. Bethel
Washington
Keziah Wise
W. D. Bigler
Rayne
Michael Wimner
W. H. JT. Putt
White
Agnes M. Palmer
West Wheatfeld
J. W. Botsford
John W. Little
Rayua
Amanita C. Douglass
David OC. Myers
Albert Dick
Nannie Nelson
Mechanicsburg
Samual Nelson
Julia A. Dick
Wesley Coleman
John W. Kattering
Blairaville
G. M. Gromley
John Litzinger
Sarah J. Marshall
B. J. McGinity
Adam Sides
Samuel D. Munroe
Burrell
John J. Little
George L. Botsford
George C. Getty
Josephine Shankle
A. D. Powallet Alto
Bruce V
Illa Hiner
Brughyalley
Geo. W. Blashford
J. A. O'Neal
Joseph Hagens
Wm. Cassatt
Buffington
William Kinter
W.D. Bigler
T. C. McCreary
Maggie McCann
Harvey A. Dearman
Emanuel Taw
Thomas H. Aul
Janes M. Gaston
Clark Gaston
Canoe
Peter Garman
Litkawanna Coal and Coke Coumny
Gaga
Arcadia Coal Ca
John L. Yung
Joseph N. Young
Burtington
Bolmer
Jennie M. Franta
Lebanon
Pietur
Mattie F. Speedy
Plunaville
Wild Bull Runs Amuck in Pittsburg Post Narrative
In Saltsburg a two year old named Smith Templeton suffered a severe accident when a bull tied to a wagon bed unseated the vehicle on Main Street. The crowd panicked as the boy was injured, a ball rolled through the street, and the animal was finally shot after long efforts to control it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Smith Templeton
Saltsburg
Templeton
Forged Checks Hit Punxsutawney Businessmen
A well dressed young man passed forged checks totaling about 15 dollars to buy goods in Punxsutawney and near Oliveburg. The buyer used the name Simon Jordan and the payee George Abers on checks drawn at First National Bank. The fraud was discovered before any payment. Similar forgeries affected DuBois with checks around 50 dollars. H Corbett, a Punxsutawney railroad contractor, is permanently quartered at the New American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punxsutawney
Simon Jordan
Oliveburg
Ponssilawney
First National Bank
Panxsutawney
George Abers
Jordon
Panxsutawney National Bank
DuBois
V. H. Corbett
The
New American
Regent Deaths and Obituary Notices in Indiana County
The notice records the death of Samuel McQuilken of Kallysburg on November 29, 1902 at age 77. Survivors include three daughters and one son, a sister, and a long married life with Catharine Thompson. The funeral was led by ministers from Creekside and Marion Center, with interment at Washington church. Additional obituaries cover Mary Della Conrath of Cockport, Adam Carnahan of Washington, and Margie Augusta Grosse of Oak street, with details on survivors, church affiliations, and burial plans. The column also notes Mrs. Arthur W. Jones's death in Kittanning and references her time in Indiana townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel McQuIlken
Kallysburg
Sarah Ebelen
Leechburg
Annie Brown
Kellysburg
Mabel Whistler
Hiwood City
Lee McQuilken
Elwood City
Rebecka Aul
Mr. McQuilken
Washington By
Catharine Thompson
W. J. Wilson
Creekside
Foresman
Marion Center
Washington Church
Joneratio
Mary Della
Harry M. Conrath
South Third Street
John B. Henry
Greet Two
Cockport
Jetty Mame
T. Elmer
Millie
Bryan D
Sarah O
Stahl
Derry
Daniel M
Penn Ran
John W
Pine Flats
J. Milton
Mitchells Mill
Lewis
Carnahan
Adam Carnahiin
Washington
Bia Wify
Seven Song
J. D
Margie Augusta Grosse
W. F. Grosse
Oak Street
Lee Perry
The
Disciples Church
Eva
Jessie
Pittsburg
Ida
Baldwin
Cora
Mrs Elizabeth Pinkerton Dies at Crafton Home
Mrs Elizabeth Pinkerton mother of George Pinkerton well known locally died Thursday morning at the home of her daughter Mrs Jennie P Davis in Crafton.
Infant of Campbell Family Noted in Cherry Hill Two
On Sunday night at 11 00 oclock an infant child of Mr and Mrs John Campbell of Cherry Hill Two is reported in the newborn notice. The item records a family event with no further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Compubel
O’¢lock
John Campbell
Cherry Hill
Will of Wimabeth Coleman Leaves Bequests to Hastings Family
The will filed from Indiana names Virginia Hastings and her children as real estate beneficiaries. If Hastings or her children die without issue, the estate goes to the Board of Tome Missions of the United Presbyterian Church. Ralph W. Hastings receives $1000 and half of decedent's stock in the First National Bank with dividends. Archib W. Mabon is executor. codicil dated April 18, 1900 directs $1000 from real estate to Gala Printings. Mrs. Alice Pabies of East Oak Street returns from Pittsburg after a visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimabeth Coleman
Indiana
Virginia Hastings
Mra
Hastings
Sail Real Estate
Board of Tome Missions
United Presbyterian Church of North America
Ralph W. Hastings
Board of Foreign Missions
The
United Presbyterian Church
First National Bank
Ralph W. Frastings
Archia W. Mabon
Real estate transfers flood Brushvalley and Bikher fields
A lengthy list records real estate transfers and right of way payments across Brushvalley, Bathington, Green, Cherryhill, Grant, and surrounding townships. Notable moves include transfers between individuals and firms, with prices ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars, plus multiple rights of way purchased by rail and private entities.
December term opens as coal cases draw lawyers
The December term of court opens with Judge White on the bench. Stenographer position filled by Mr. Luty of Allegheny after Charles Lemon’s death. Notable notes include coal title abstracts drawing many attorneys away, a small criminal list, and a push to copy records due to in‑part damaged files. The court restates constable tax collection praise and announces a potential county centennial reference. Divorces heard with decrees pending. appeal in Davis v Duff Sawyer granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Charles Lemon
Luty
Allegheny
A. T. Moorhead
Register
the Commonwealth
Steve Charney
Surety of the
Annie McGea
Craig McGee
Marshall MceDermott
A. McDermott
Jas. Davis
Duff Sawyer
Three Week's Service as Pittsburg Juror Ends
The editor concludes a three week term as a juror in the U S Circuit Court at Pittsburg. He recalls pleasant acquaintances and long vigils trying to reach a verdict, praising the hard benches and judge’s chairs, and notes plans to meet friends again while avoiding their dreaded corners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Pittsburg
Lhem
Giouzate
New Coal Company Begins Operations Near Seward
Keystone Coal and Coke Company starts on 1000 acres of coal land near Seward. A new tipple is finished and mining is under way. Daily shipments of 3 and 4 carloads go to eastern markets. Housing for workers will be built and 60 coke ovens planned once work proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Coal & Coke Company
Seward
Surveying on Crooked Creek by railroad engineers
A corps of engineers from the Ullalo, Rochester and Pittsburg Railroad Company surveys Crooked Creek from Creekside toward Shelocta. The work advances along Anthony's Run toward the coal fields bought in Armstrong, Young, and Blacklick townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crooked Creek
Corps of Engineers
Ullalo, Rochester & Pittsburg Railroad Company
Creekside
Shelocta
Anthony's
Armstrong, Young and Blacklick
Week of Prayer Meeting in Mechanicburg Baptist Church
United Presbyterian Presbytery of Conemaugh appoints Rev. R. Be McChira to lead a week long prayer meeting at Mechanicstown Baptist Church beginning Monday December 8 1902 at 730 pm. All invited with services preceding from December 5 at 780 pm. Also note three enterprising salesmen from Pittsburgh visiting Indiana briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Presbytery of
Conemaugh
R. BE
McChira
Baptist Church
Mechanicssburg
Personal mentions from Indiana County readers
A parade of names visits and returns across towns including Graceton Saltsburg Glen Campbell and Pittsburgh. Notables such as Mr D Dixon Capt Killen J A Gordon and Misses Nan and Margaret Williams are listed with Thanksgiving travels, visits to relatives, nursing colds and seminary plans. Local residents John McKlhaney Miss Jean R McKlhaney and others are noted along with multiple travels to Philadelphia DuBois New Castle and Johnstown. One entry details James A Johnston returning from Montana with 14 carloads of Western steers to Chicago markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mias Mate
Lovelace
Graceton
G Port Kier
Saltsburg
I. Sawyer
Glen Campbell
D. ©. Dixon
Clarkeburg
Thomas Bolan
Livermore
J. H. Rochester
Marion Center
Waa
Andy Glass
New American
J. A. Gordon
Darrah
Allegheny County
Elderton
Chas, Alter
Blair
Fourth Ward
Bolivar
Ainsley Campbell
Stephen A. Johnston
Armagh
Indiana
Will W. Taylor
Martha Taylor
DuBois
Brookville
M. C. Watson
Philadelphia
Quston
Ella Flude
John D
Wilmerding
Daniel Killen
Uftica
John 2
Edward
Harry Laughlin
Pittsburg
Joseph Martin
Jack North
Marchand
St. Navier’s Seminary
Beatty Station
John McKlhaney
Mechanicsburg
Wm G. McKlhaney
Railroad Avenue
J. D. Hill
Raymond
George Fulton
Wilkinsburg
California
J. Hngle
Mias Grace Klingenamith
Derry
Wm. Klingensmith
Oak Street
Elizabeth Fisher
Sarah A.sansom
Robert Wamill
Wm. Hamill
White Two
Fayetteville
Tennessee
R. W. Pair
B. B. McConaughey
Homer City
Norval Zook
Wittsburg
New American House
J. J. Orr
Pennsylvania Anchor Oil and Gas Co
Kentucky
W. Beck Rice
Rice
James A. Johnston
White Sulphur Springs
Montana
West
Far West
Ile
Creekside
Chicago
Mr. Johnston
Jos. Johnston
Boy, 13, Burns Arm in Lumber Wagon Accident
William Stahl of Marion Center, age 13, working nearby, broke both bones of his left forearm and injured his arm after a lumber load shifted on a wagon, throwing him to the ground. Dr. Torittance treated and set the fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William 13. Stahl
Marion Center
Toritance
Local Notes and Community Updates from Blairsville Area
Community items report Eli Johnston trapping a gray fox, a charity social by the Ladies Aid at Christ Church postponed to December 8 in the Parish House, and a Firemen’s meeting in Firemen’s Hall. A boy suffers a serious self inflicted wound while hunting, a pastor Reed Beatall’s illness improves, and a new tunnel digging cargo arrives for contractor Corbett. Accidents include a train collision injuring engineers Davis and Tabler. Wagner Rasgom advances to floating gang No 2. A pay-check fraud case and a farm sale move noted. Hunting incidents, a young women’s temperance union forms with officers named, and weekly WCTU meetings announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli Johnston
White Two
Firemens
Angodalion
Veldey
Charles Crawford
Blairaville
BI. Beatall
M. 15
Blairsvile
James Corbett
Frida
A.J. Rasgom
West Penn
Blairsville
J. B. Hutchinson
M. M. Stewart
Bolivar
Stewart
Igginh M. Rhodes
Sample Run
Princess Anne
Maryland
M. Allen Stickley
Rhodes
Park Younking
J. B. Younking
Edward Anderson
Anderson
South 7Th Street
Elmer Campbell
Good Samaritan
HW. B. Buterbaugh
Young Womens’ Christian Temperance Union
W. CG
T. U. Hall
Virginia Davia
Clara Wherry
Ella Thompson
Martha Williams
Caroline Speedy
Tueada
Normal Closes the Season With Colors Flying
Normal ends the season with a victory over Primrose A C Allegheny 23 to 0. Star Seanor was injured on the last TD and theNormals finish undefeated. Lineups include McCraight Strasser Kinpfeld Leidenroth Boyle Johnston Beanor Bowman Moorhon Calhoun Moorhead scoring two touchdowns and Calhoun the extra point. Umpire Earhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Primrose A. C
Allegheny
Seanor
Primrose
J. Strasser Kinpfeld
Leidenroth
H. Boyle Johnston
Beanor
Bittner Bowman
Wiliam
Exhibition Game Ends 19 to 15 in Indiana A A Triumph
South Side Pittsburg failed to play the scheduled match due to Nichol's absence, then faced Indiana A A in an exhibition game. Indiana wore brown and black and won 19 to 15, led by Moorhead and Ellis with field goals and Liebou totaling seven free throws. Referee J W Luckhart officiated. umpire Daugherty from Tudigna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Indiana A. A
Nichol
Indiana Cornet
Uty
Seanor
Indiana A. Ay
Indiana
South Side
McCreight
Liebon Seanor
Lily
Moorhead
Movreight
Ellis
Windernack
McCraight
Lighthand
Liebous
Touls
Chicken and Waffles Supper Planned by Local Church
Be of the Lutheran church will host a chicken and waffles supper on Thursday evening December 4 in Odd Fellows Hall. Ice cream cake and candies will also be on sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toad
O. BE
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Wild Bull Run Amuck
M'Quilken
Elizabeth Coleman
Mrg
Alica Pavies
Mast Oak Street
Alex
Leslie
Vietor
BE. Cramer
Cherrytree
Jease V. Kilgore
Robert B. Buchemin
Parker Lucinda
Thomas
Tust Wheatfield
Elizabeth Smith Et al
John R. Smith
John ©. Nicholson
Harry B. McQuown
A.A. Cothran
We. A. Speedy
du! Sawyer
John H. Patshin
Harman E. Peterman
Heth Lowman
George M. Bell
Wm. M. Streams
Thomas Sutton
Alto
Charlotte N. Griffith
W.s. Wissinger
Kayne
John P. Blair
Amanda Ming
John C. Soyster
John EF. Schrecongost
Taylor J. Grumbling
Israel Paul
Israel Alcorn
John H. Stormer
Mary Ei. Sexton
St. P. Seeley
Chas, H. Moore
W. H. MekKee
TF. ©. Davis
J. J. Tabler
Tarentum
Davis
Tabler
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