Indiana County Institute Recaps A Week of Teaching and Praise
A detailed two day to weeklong report covers Ray Lewis Hay’s opening prayer, talks by Prof. Trego on history and arithmetic, physiology lessons by Miss Lloyd, and demonstrations of dissected maps. Teachers, directors, and visitors attend sessions on Reading, memory, abstinence, and expressive reading, with closing remarks by Supt. Stewart and Prof. Bible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray
Lewis Hay
Lutheran Church
Trego
Scott
Miss Lloyd
Scotts
Gillan
Tree
A. Judson Furman
The
Baptist Church
Stewart
George P. Bible
Prin
National School of Elocution and Oratory
Philadelphia
Bible
Our County Institute
Parker
Ada Rowe
Bibiv
J. Day Brownlee
Land of Evangeline
Gerenee
Gillan Reid Uvon
Columabia
Com
Ralph Radcliffe
Iniiana
Alfred Wiggins
John Fleming
McKee
Georgeville
W. P. Risinger
Iva Taylor
Fareswell
Pennsylvania
Weary of Life at Rossiter Mine Checkweighman Found Dead
At 4:30 pm Thursday in Harry Franz boarding house in Rossiter the body of John H. Davis, checkweighman at the Rossiter Mines, was found kneeling beside his bed with a gunshot wound to the heart and a burned face. He died instantly, having shot himself. His wife died a year earlier and a nine year old son survived. Davis had recently moved funds to his son, suggesting planned self destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Franz
Rossiter
John H. Davis
Davis
Pooxsatewney
Edirtboro State Norma Sehogl vs Indiana A A Game Preview
A Christmas evening basketball clash features Edirtboro State Norma Sehogl meeting Indiana A A. The matchup highlights a festive regional contest with both teams seeking a win to boost season momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edirtboro State
Norma Sehogl
Indiana A. A
Barker heirs deed transfer coal lands to Indiana County Coal Co
Recorder Lowry filed a deed from Barker heirs of Hbensburg to Adrian Iselin, then to Indiana County Coal Co, noting fifteen tracts totaling about 2000 acres with 95000 dollars in consideration. Land in Center two, east of Homer on the ridge, tied to A A Barker and partners. tenors include two annual payments at four percent. Deeds filed for multiple coal tracts, with distributions of 49000 dollars to landowners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowry
Barker
Hbensburg
Adrian Iselin
Indiana County Coal Co
Homer
A. A. Barker
W. B.miller
A.A. Barker
Ajbensbure
M. Guthrie
Guthrie
Freeport
John A. Scott
Adram Iselin
George B. Black
Harry Cargon
Joseph D. Dickie
Ulmer E. Lewis
Robert Allison
Jacob Key
Francis Kerr
Annie J. McKendrick
Nellie Salsgiver
John B. Galbreath
George M
John R. Ray
George C. Nickie
George M. Bell
G. W. Little
John Phillips
Fee
John B. McCoy
W. A. St. Clair
Center
Rayne
St. Clair
White
New Engine Orders and University Scholarship Notice
The Buffalo Rochester Pittsburg line placed ten 93 ton consolidation engines built at Brooks Locomotive works Dunkirk NY with 210 psi boilers 66 inch drivers and piston valves. The Lehigh University in South Bethlehem PA offers an honorary scholarship at Indiana State Normal School covering free tuition for a four year college course starting 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Rochester
du Lois
T. Wyndioan
Lehigh University
South Bethlehem
Indiana State Normal School
Justine Suentidd
Sears
Directors Pay Raise Debate At Indiana County Meeting
The Eleventh Annual Directors Convention met December 18 1902 in the Court House with T R Travis presiding and 14 directors present. Discussion covered salaries for directors teacher guidance textbook uniformity and pay for host wares. Officers elected included President Travis first vice president Gorman second vice president Neal secretary Lockard and delegates listed. Resolutions urged paying two directors per district, uniform textbooks, thirty five dollars monthly for teachers, creation of a Central High School and stronger director engagement. Letters uncalled for listed and inquiries advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
T. R. Travis
Blairaville
M. Loukard
Indiana
Secoola
K. Rank
D.C. Mack
8. L. Smith
Thomas Anderson
D. Mavis
J. M. Ansley
Calvin Walker
Gillan
Blairsville
D. A. Gorman
Banks
W. L. Neall
Young Twn
M. Lockard
Smith
M. Ansley
J. T. Bell
Thomas Hart
Indiana County
Directors Association
J. J. Stewart
Judge White
S. J. Smith
J.L. Nix
D. W. Davis
S. C
Enlarge Mammoth Merger Boosts Steel Monopoly
United States Steel Corporation already produced 67 percent of U S steel and 13 million tons last fall. The proposed merger with Union Steel Company would lift control to about 73 percent, a three fourths majority, yet Judge Gary warned that competition still might exist in the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Steel Corporation
United States
Union Steel Company
Gary
Marriage Notices From Hillsdale and Purchase Line
On December 18, 1902, Rev. Lewis Kay united Jalin TL Wise of Hillsdale with Hila May Napp of Purchase Line. Also on December 18, 1902, Rev. Jo M. Axe joined Frederick G. Naer of Rayne with Mayme Bence of Dixonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wish Nutt
Lewis Kay
Jalin Tl, Wise
Hillsdale
Hila May Napp
Purchase Line
Jiarn
Bencl
Jo M. Axe
Frederick G. Naer
Rayne
Mayme Bence
Dixonville
Local Notes Show Residents Visiting and Moving Days
A stream of personal mentions lists residents visiting friends, moving into new homes, and returning from trips. Names include George W. Davis Unksville Miss Rose Lohr Crete lapant Marjorie McFarland Washington county Agnes Wilson M H Hepburn J I Creps Amos Row and numerous others, with travel to Pittsburg Salisbury and Babylon noted along with holiday visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Lohr
Cretelapant
Marjorie McFarland
Washington County
Agnes Wilson
Holidays Bring College Alumni Home for the Festive Season
The piece lists multiple former college students returning for holidays. Names include Taries Hammers Edward Woods from Medico Chirurgical Miniper Mack Matt Daugharty Frank Dorr from Lehigh Clyde Guthrie from Lafayette GA Cunningham from Ann Arbor Kayden Taylor from Cornell Day Brownlee and Kemper Sutton from Princeton Will Jack from Yale Miss Aletha Moore and Helen Watson from St Navier's and Miss Helen Ilkins from a private school near Philadelphia Miss Lena Hitchcock from Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taries 8
Hammers
Edward Woods
Medico Chirurgical
Miniper Mack
Matt Daugharty
Frank Dorr
Lehigh
Clyde Guthrie
Lafayette
Cunningham
Ann Arbor
Kayden Taylor
Cornell
Day Brownlee
Kemper Sutton
Princeton
Will Jack
Yale
Aletha Moore
Helen Watson
St. Navier’s
Helen Ilkins
Philadelphia
Lena Hitchcock
Birmingham
Prison trip ends for Thompson with three new inmates
Sheriff D. 8. Thompson escorted to the Penitentiary with Prothonotary W. R. Calhoun and attorney W. F, bringing three prisoners sentenced Saturday. Ilsworth Cook got 15 months for cow theft, Joseph Paul 15 months for stealing from a countryman in Glen Campbell, George Crookshank 18 months for daylight forge theft sold for seven dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
W. R. Calhoun
W. Fiskin
Ilsworth Cook
Joseph Paul
Glen Campbell
George Crookshank
Local notes from the Spirit of Independence era
Indiana Normal School of Pennsylvania to open for Winter term on January 6, 1903. Ex Sheriff D C Mack buys fifty acres near the Fair Grounds for 6500 dollars. D W Lehrecongost to open Plumville City Hotel with Christmas night festivities. Wedding invitations for Austin Leigh Weamer and Mario Rhea set for January 16, 1903. Farmer James Jelligon injured, arm amputated after machinery accident. Public road near Marion Center improved after railroad work. Philip Harman recalls paying 300 for loans in Civil War era, exchanging for Confederate currency and gold value losses. Spirit (newspaper).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Normal School of Pennsylvania
Indiana
D.C. Mack
A. W. Taylor
Mansfield Brown
Fair Grounds
D. W. Lehrecongost
City Hotel
Plumville
Austin Leigh Weamer
Avonmore
Mario Rhea
Salinburg
Mr. Weamer
James Jelligon
Conrad Fritz
Blacklick
Marion Center
Philip Harman
Wayne Inp
Armstrong County
Dayton
Punxsutawney
Belle Island
Indiana Bank
United States
Harman
Neglect at Blairsville and Indiana Stations Reflects Poor Rail Service
The article condemns Pennsylvania Railroad stations at Blairsville and Indiana for antiquated, unsanitary, and poorly heated buildings lacking toilets and proper facilities. It criticizes officials for neglect and notes employees must use external facilities, signaling broader public dissatisfaction with management and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Whiter
Vanderbilt
Cassatt
Theives Strike Baker and Auctioneer in Town
The thieves broke into A. M. Stewart’s bakery last Thursday night and stole sixty gallons of lard along with bung and cakes. R. N. Miller the auctioneer reported two fine turkeys taken last Wednesday night. Bob the watchdog kept watch as expected, with no theft from his coop by press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wadlon
Cudhiona
Atention
Sololiars
Natife Gray
Lone
Imryve
A. M. Stewart
R.N. Miller
Carrie
Bob
Also Mentioned on This Page
Indiana County Institute
Homer City
Fine Flats
Twolick
New York Central Railroad
Clark
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Day
Harry White
David Buterbaugh
Geo. D. Clark
I. F. Evans
W.S. Rowland
James Robertson
Mr. Williams
Samugn A
Saerei P
Harri
Gvorge W. Davis
Unksville
Hare
M. H. Hepburn
Watson
North Ninth Street
John I. Creps
Keenport
Amos Row
George Roy
Dorale
Ohio
al, Shank
Lon Marks
Salisbury
FD. Glover
A. S. Cunningham
Joss Sutton
Pittabuygg
Hag
Caroline McCarthy
Mary Thompson
West Oval Street
Laurene Rutner
Vandergrift
Mra. J. 1
Iil
Oakland Avenue
Leon KK. Smith
Homestead
Tom Shephard
Pittsburg
Eli, Young
John Winshtimer
Dryad
Washington
George Winsheimer
Livermore
Agnes St. Clair
Chicago, Ill
Nanny St. Clair
Rey
A. W. Wilson
Brooklyn
David Wilson
A. W. T Wilson
Church Street
J. TI. Corbett
James A. White
Water Street
Ed, Wohler
Danabrook
Cavalier Co
North Dakota
D. J. Waller
Mabel
Harriet
Waller
J. A. Campbell
Bondy
Stephens
J. F. Lautermilch
Penn Avenue
Jake
Jackson Hanxhurst
White Twp
Babylon
Long Island
William Soper
Ee Soper
Hauxurate
Mary Weir
John Weir
Weir
Philippines
Ilio
Manila
Yokohama
Honolulu
San Francisco
New American House
Ida M. Lewis
Misa Anna St. Clair
J. L. Nix
Hilary 2. Klingensmith
W. Mebane
Blakeville
Angelo Bartelle
Chambersville
T. J. Watts
B. Wilson
Camp Fisher
Benver
Ebensburg
O. M. Bennett
New Florence
Ilder
Faldersridge
James White
James UL
Frwin
Hogsett
Uniontown
M. Clark
Brookville
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!