Court Notes On Saltsbury Extension Case Dragging On
A lengthy November court session focuses on the Saltsbury Extension Co versus Saltsbury Rolling Mill Co. with about $26,000 claimed in damages. Witnesses present new issues. the case drags with little public interest. Grand jury indictments include David Stevens Lew Rager Elmer Seely Ruth Martin Edward Hamilton Ed Gaston. Civil appeals result in mixed verdicts and voluntary non-suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saltsbury Extension Co
Saltsbury Rolling Mill Co
Sama
White
William Mahon
East Mahoning
Ruth F. Martin
Edward Hamilton
Criminal Court
Ed. Gaston
B. L. Junker
Wmn
Hunter M
Wills Probated for Alexander Fiscus of Armstrong Two
Will filed November 20, 1901 directs that after debts and funeral expenses are paid, Mary E B Fiscus receives all property real estate and chattels including farm and buildings horses cattle farming implements household goods moneys and credits and anything owned now or hereafter on condition she keep the family together until they can care for themselves or decide to leave home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Fiscus
Alex
Fiscus
Armstrong
Directo
Mary EB. Fiscus
Marital Licenses Listed For Wednesday Daily Records
Licensed pairs listed include Ford Parry and Edna Patterson in Green, Hugh Pollock and Millie Cochran in Rochester Mills, David Lucas and Dema Chapman in Vandergrift, John Kerr and Blanche Grambling in Indiana Pennsylvania, and D Claude Ainsley with Odie Lydick in Indiana Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Parry
Edna Patterson
Green Two
Hugh M. Pollock
Millie Cochran
Rochester Mills
David A. Lucas
Homer City
Sheriff’s Sale Notice in Blacklick
Sheriff Thompson sold Rebeca Lear’s property at Blacklick to J Tel ford for 270 dollars. Writs against J M Guthrie were adjourned to December 6 and writs against D L Tinckom and J H McCoy were stayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherif Thompson
Rebeca Lear
Blacklick
J. Telford
J. M. Guthrie
D. L. Tinckom
J. H. McCoy
Quarrel at Graceton Coke Yard Ends in Injury
Saturday altercation between Joe Burker and Rabovitch at the Graceton Coke yard led Rabovitch to seize six foot of one inch iron pipe and strike Burker on the back of the head. Burker fell, Dr. Gates treated him and Burker is reported doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Burker
Rabovitch
Graceton Coke Yard
Joe
Dr. Gates
Pittsburg Clerk Arrested for Larceny in Drugstore Case
John Lewin, a clerk at a Pittsburg drugstore, was arrested at his father's residence in South Mahoning and charged with larceny by a Pittsburg druggist. His father posted bail for a hearing set for Monday, but the prosecutor did not appear and Lewin was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lewin
Crug
Pittsburg
Tis
South Mahoning Two
John
Normals Triumph 6 0 Over Grove City in Thanksgiving Football
Normals defeated Grove City College 6 to 0 in the Thanksgiving game. El Wagle's Indians visited Blairsville where the locals, the Pumpkin Eaters, bested Indiana 10 to 5 in a brisk clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normals
Grove City College
Grove City
el. Wagle
Blairsville
Indiana
Indiana Triumphs Over Grove City In Season Opener
Thanksgiving night the Indiana team defeated Grove City 38 to 18 in a fast, one sided season opener. Indiana led from the start and maintained the advantage through the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove City
Indiana
Homer City Woman Released on Bail After Assault Arrest
Maude Wallace of Homer City was freed on bail Tuesday, her grandmother Mrs. McFeaters signing for the bond. She is due back in court next Monday as investigators review a wife beating case. The offender is believed to be in Green two and portrays himself as a prominent local figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Wallace
Homer City
Mrs. McFeaters
Green Two
Wedding Bells in Martintown and Nearby Towns
Wedding notices from Martintown and surrounding areas include HARRED TOMNS-WILLIAMS uniting Miss Lizzie Williams to Arthur Jones with about seventy five guests and local clergy officiating. Also Miller and Louise Rager wed at Blairsville Lutheran parsonage, and John W Kerr with Blanche Grumbling, plus Harry J Urusal and Mary Estelle Carson wed in local ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller—Rager
Hayes Miller
Louise Rager
Lutheran Parsonage
Blairsville
C.F. Sanders
Trusal-Caryon
J. A. Crossman
This Place
Harry J. Urusal
Vandergrift
Mary Estelle Carson
Homer City
Furman Ainey Lydick Residence Notice
On December 2, 1900, all the residence of Rev. A R Furman, D Claude Ainey and Odie B Lydick, all of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsley-Lydick
A. R. Furman
D. Claude Aineley
Odie B. Lydick
Major Beale Closes 500 Acre Denny Property Deal
Maj J G Beale received deeds for the 500 acre Denny property at the junction of the Wiskiminetas and Allegheny rivers, marking one of the largest real estate deals in the Kiskiminetas valley since the American Sheet Steel combine took mills along the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiskiminetas
American Sheet Steel Combine
Maj. J. G. Beale
Denny
Wiskiminetas
Allegheny
Quay Says Elkin Should Wait For Governor Nomination
A Washington letter in the Pittsburg Gazette reports Senator Quay told Representative Cassel that it would be unwise to nominate Elkin now for Governor. Quay argues Elkin is loyal to the party, young, and could be defeated if nominated early, suggesting he wait until a surer victory next summer to avoid harming his record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pittsburg
Quay
Cassel
Lancaster County
Elkin
False Pretenses Charged in Pittsburg Lumber Case
L W Wells of Wells & Co, lumber dealers at 708 Anderson St Pittsburg, was arrested Friday on a false pretense charge by Alderman James V McMasters. Nathan Retts of Clarion Pa accuses Wells of securing about 520000 feet of lumber by false representations and claiming 150000 feet in West Virginia valued at 10000 plus 60 West End lots and a 15000 business rating. Wells furnished 1000 for a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Wells
Wells & Co
Anderson Street
Pittsburg
Nathan Retts
Clarion
James V. McMasters
Retts
J. B. Collier
Clarion County
Wells
Collier
Drm
West Virginia
West End
Leasing More Land Near Town For Oil Wells
The Aarion Center Independent reports that parties holding a large oil and gas lease near town sought more acreage. John Hannah of Kittanning obtained about 1000 additional acres, giving operators enough land to proceed. Each gas well costs about $200 with a one eighth royalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hannah
Kittanning
Ateack
Aarion Center Independent
Indiana County Agricultural Society Elected Officers and Managers
The Indiana County Agricultural Society met in the Arbitration room of the Court House and elected officers for the ensuing year. A long list of vice presidents was chosen. The president held over. Managers named include William Mogle Armstrong two GC F Murray Blairsville Joseph H Dickie Center two Harry Seanor Washington two D C Mack Wilson Gatty James McGregor and HJ Thompson held over. Whostern expires next December A W Mabon re-elected Treasurer Elder Peeler and M R B Kline re-elected Auditors. The Board of Managers will elect the Secretary. The Board declared a 6 percent dividend on the capital stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Agricultural Society
Court House
William Mogle
Armstrong
GC. F. Murray
Blairaville
Joseph H. Dickie
Center
Harry Seanor
Washington
D. C
A.W. Mabon
Elder Peeler
M. RB. Kline
Board of Managers
Social Notes Highlight Local Hostesses
Mrs. D. Blair Taylor hosted friends Tuesday afternoon and Mrs. J.B. Younkins entertained a number of friends Wednesday evening, showcasing neighborhood social activity and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Blair Taylor
J.B. Younkins
Social notes from Indiana and surrounding towns on Thanksgiving week
A compilation of personal mentions from Indiana and nearby communities recounts visitors, travels, and gatherings during Thanksgiving week. Notables include T. I. Ford of Bing, O. H. Scott of Kent, Howard Ballentine of Homer City, A F Cooper, Samuel Nicholson and wife, and James Watson, with many others visiting relatives, attending court, teaching, or enjoying holiday meals. Multiple professionals and locals, from Miss Margaret Watson to Dr. R F McHenry, are noted for movements and duties across towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. I. Ford
Bing
Indiana
O.H. Scott
Kent
Howard Ballentine
Homer City
A. F. Cooper
Samuel Nicholson
Tolinstown
Virginia Hitchcock
Washington
Joseph McCracken
West Wheatfield
Mra
Saltsburg
James Watson
Blairsville
Banquet of Eldersridge Graduates Honors Old Students
The Eldersridge Academy Old Students Association of Pittsburg and Western Pennsylvania held its thirteenth annual banquet and reunion last night in Pittsburgh. Indiana's Hon. M. C. Watson presided and stated he would rather be president of the Eldersridge Association than Pennsylvania’s governor. Rev. Dr. S. S. Gilson was toastmaster. Most attendees were with wives and daughters. Officers elected for the coming year include President Harry W. Watson of Greenville and Vice President Dr. Cadwallader Evans. Executive Committee members are Dr. B. O. Beaty, R. O. Guily, R. A. Walkes, J. W. Smith, and S. S. Gilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldersridge Academy Old Students Association
Pittsburg
Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh
M. C. Watson
Indiana
Elderaridge Association
Pennsylvania
8. S. Gilson
Harry W. Watson
Greenville
Cadwallader Evans
B. O. Beaty
Guily
R. A. Walkes
J. W. Smith
Gilson
Punxsutawney Migrate Ambrose McMillen Family Update
Ambrose B M McMillen moved his family to Punxsutawney to take a driving position. Mr George Brady has been seriously ill. Church Thanksgiving exercises were well attended. An organ arrived at the church last Friday. J Muhlberger began chopping last week and is now quite busy. Samuel is expected to be a good miller. George Parsons and his family from Punxsutawney visited Mrs Parsons mother Mrs McQuawan. Teachers institute planned for Friday night and Saturday in the hall. Misses Jessie and Mary McMichael of DuBois visited several days. William and Levi Smith from Grange spent Sunday with friends. Mrs Chambers was called to Mrs Nelstiense’s bedside. Messrs Wm and Thos Williard spent Sabbath at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Kline
Derry
Joseph J. Thompson
Pittsburg
Indiana
Kelly
Eomer Malcolm
West Penn
Freind
Port Maitland
H. Garland
Blacklick
Blairsville
John Hile
Hoboken
Allegheny Co
Jacob Bile
B. A. Lichteberger
Loveland
Jay
B. M. McMillen
Punxsutawney
McMillen
George Brady
Muhlberger
Sarmuel
George Parsons
Parsons
McQuawan
Teachers Institute
Miases
Jessie
Mary McMichael
DuBois
Willian
Levi Smith
Grange
Mrs. Chambers
Nelstiense
Messrs. Wr
Thomiy Williard
Thxabeth Johnston
William Johnston
Center Tno
Priday
Johnston
Wim, Harrold
David Wilson
Wm. Johnston
Center Two
Andrew Smith
Flerrist
Church Street
Elizabeth Johnston
J. Milton
James Perry
William H
Phoebe A
Jennie M
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Altoona
Edgar Thompson Steel Works
Homestead Steel Work
Duquesne Steel Works
Carnegie Steel Company
John Wilt
Gallitzio
Indiana County
Banks
Sherman Wilt
Johnstown Tribune
West Penn Railroad Company
George
Kittanning
Clinton
Pennsylvania Railroad
American Locomotive Company
Allegheny Township
Allegheny County
Greensburg
Westmoreland County
Squire Hoffer
M. Wilson
Thos Lowman Indiana Pa Ad Offers Business Help
A brief advertising line urges readers to call Thos Lowman in Indiana Pennsylvania at 32w2 for guidance on establishing a good paying business opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos, Lowman
Indiana
Family Destitute Found at Washington Residence
Humane Avert Thompson visited the home of Cumming Adams in Washington two last Saturday and found Adams, his wife, and four children in a feignant state of destitution with almost no clothing and no bed or bedding. Adams does not work and roams the hills hunting game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humane Avert Thompson
Cumming Adams
Washington
Adam Wife
Adams
Real Estate Transfers Listed from 1901 Transactions
A tallied list of property transfers shows multiple 1901 deeds across Indiana and Blairsville areas. Names include John P Mikin Joseph Shawfield James McQuown Daniel McMillan Anna Reed George Hare Wm H Millstod Presley Brandon John Brandon Martin Breckbill Adam Guoyer Thomas Miller David Dick Robert Simpson Christina Dick William Hart J B Marhart Christiana Libengood Richard Ferguson Samuel Ferguson A M Stewarts Exrs C Bovard Mary Bovard Francis McCachren D M heir Agnes Miller Joseph Byerly D W Raleigh Arcadia Land Co Lida Carmichael Lucinda Carmichael Edward M Greenwood Sarah Mabon and others with parcels ranging from 2 to 87 acres and sums from 100 to 1700 dollars across Conemaugh Mahoning Blairsville and surrounding townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Mikin
Joseph M. Shawfield
Conemaugh
James McQhuown
Daniel W. McMillen
Mahoning
Avarinh
Baterbavel
John Titterington
Anna Reed
George A. Hare
Wm. EH. Millstod
N. Pershing
Indiana
Presley Brandon
John P. Brandon
Washington
Martin Breckbill
Adam Guoyer
Indiana Co
Thomas W. Miller
David BP. Dick
Cherryhill
Robert Simpson
Christina Dick
W. I. Still
William Hart
Dr. J. B. Marhart
Mima
Fleming
H. J. Libengood
Christiana Libengood
Conemaugh Twy
Richard Ferguson
Samuel HE
Ferguson
Blairaville
A. M. Stewart
C. Bovard
Marion Center
Mary ©. Bovard
J.C. Bovard
Marion Cepter
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Francis McCachren
Wheatfield
D. M
Agnes M. Miller
Blairsville
Joseph Byerly
D. W. Raleigh
South Mahoning
Tno
Arcadia Land Company
Lida J
Arcadia
Solomon Greenwood
Lucinda Carphael
Lucinda Carmichael
Edward M. Greenwood
Jota
Blaireville
Sarah J. Mabon
Ministers Meet in Indiana Association Session
The Indiana Ministerial Association met Monday December 2 at 2 p m with prayers by Rev Telford and Rev Runyan in chair. New members Rev E Lee Perry and Geo Rogers were unanimously welcomed. The paper by Rev Baird titled The money in the fishes mouth was read. Officers for six months: President Rev A J Furman Vice President Rev M S Telford Secretary Treasurer Rev H Q Graham Executive Committee Revs M S Telford J Jamison W J Wilson. Next meeting December 16 at the Baptist church. Benediction by Rev Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Ministerial Association
Telford
A. G. Runyan
E. Lee Perry
Geo. Rogers
Baird
A. J. Furman
M. S. Telford
H. Q. Graham
J. Jamison
W. J. Wilson
Baptist Church
Perry
Personally Conducted Tours by the Pennsylvania Railroad
The Pennsylvania Railroad announces season 1901 1902 personally conducted tours to Mexico California and Florida from New York Philadelphia Harrisburg and Pittsburgh with departures February 1 4 18 and March 4 1902. Two Florida tours offer two weeks in the state and a Jacksonville third tour runs until May 31 1902. Tickets available from principal Pennsylvanian points with full itineraries and rates upon request to district agents in Pittsburg Baltimore Washington and Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Mexico
California
New York
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Pittsburg
Floridia
Jacksonville
Pennsylvania Railroad
I. Watt
Western
B. Courlaender, Jr
Baltimore
C. Sudds
Southern
Washington
Geo. W. Boyd
Saltsburg Estate House and Lot Public Sale Notice
A Saltsburg property once owned by the late J B Campbell estate will be offered at public sale on Thursday December 10 at 8 pm. The 101 foot front faces West Penn railroad and 98 on Water Street with 102 feet on the rear alley. The nine room house is in good repair. Sale conducted by executors J D Dickie and Mrs Wither Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saltsburg
J. B. Campbell
Additional Deaths Reported In Local Notices
W Al Portzer of Brooklyn formerly Salinburg died suddenly in Minneapolis on Monday November 26 aged about 50 while representing the International Wall Paper Company. George Fisher of Blairsville died Thursday evening after a brief illness due to heart failure at age 62 years 8 months and is survived by four wives and four children including A C Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vortzer
AL Portzer
Brooklyn
N.Y
Salinburg
Minneapolis
Portzer
International Wall Paper Company
Fisher George Fisher
Blairaville
A. C. Fisher
Solomon Brinker
Greensburg
Brinker
C. C. Hileman
C. 2. Long
Sidward
William
J. O. Pearce
James A. Pearce
Avonmore
Saltsburg
J.C. Pearce
Saltsbury
Regent Deaths and Local Obituaries Chronicle
Obituary notices from a Pennsylvania newspaper recount the deaths of Elizabeth Johnston aged 87 of Center Township and A Geddes Mullen aged 41 of Apollo, with funeral details and survivors. Additional brief obituaries list Dr Philo H Banks of Mifflin, Jessica Crookshanks of Wilkinsburg, and locals Jellison and Connell, plus a note about a 1903 lecture by Booker Washington.
Local items note births and court moves in gentle tone
Tra Myers becomes a father at City Grocery with a baby girl born Tuesday morning. Court attendance from Apollo and Blairsville figures noted as well as property deals, railroad land leasing, and the West Penn Railroad’s activity. Several arrests and a mental health update on Trainmaster M Wilson fill the page with community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tra Myers
Also Mentioned on This Page
Court News
Ligensed
Sheriff’s Sales
Basket Ball
Tomns-Williams
William Williams
Martintown
Lizziewas
Arthur Jones
Barnesboro
W. A. Williams
Bensburg
Robert Cameron
Tyrone
Jonnie Williams
Barneaboro
Maat
Barnes &Tucker
Beas
Ife
Agricultural Society
Harry L. Reinhold
Montgomery’ Longaker
Blacktick
Margaret Watson
Jobstown
R. F. McHenry
New York City
R. B. Calvin
Meadville
Cal
M. Jackson
Apollo
J. P. Watson
Gill Stitt
Saltsburg Land Improvement Co
Salteburg Rolling Mill Co
Eldersridge
Ambrose
Sailtsburg
Ioitneton
J. B. Rambo
H. McKee
Thor
M. Blakeley
Porter Huffmann
J. J. Dixon
W. J. Jones
C. Hamill
J. Wea Cowan
Af Apollo
Giles
Rev. Miller
New Orleans
Mifflin
J. N. Banks
Skookbstank
Jessica Crookshanks
James Crookshanks
United Presbyterian Home
Penn
Trenton
Wilkinsburg
Crookshanks
Indiana Coounty
Cananaugh United Presbyterian Church
Vierce
Freche
Elizabeth Freeh
Andrew Freeh
Rayne Township
Daniel Vreeh
Rayna Township
Grove Chapel
W. G. Connell
Salisburg
Gillon
Jennie Gillon
Philip Gillon
Hillsdale
Bookers
Cambria County
Elmer Lockard
W. 8
Daugherty
Jacksonian
Republian
John Williams
Williams
Wim, Smith
Horton
Kangag
Glen Campbell
W. J. Guthrie
W. B. James
Thomas G. Brown
C.F. Murray
Chas
W . Moore
Ladies of the Christian Church
J.R. Stumpf
School Street
John Rager
Johnstown
Wit
Keystone Coal and Coke Co
Eset Run
Stadden & McHugh
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