Coal royalties reshape farms in Punxsutawney district
The Pittsburg Timex excerpt notes coal lands sold by the ton in Jefferson county as farmers gain earnings from royalties. Profiles Jacob Kontz, Philip Hang, Jacob Smith, and others promising large annual incomes while rail and line changes ripple through Bellwood to Punxsutawney. Night trains, agent moves, and a Pennsylvania Railroad takeover proposal shape regional growth.
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Pittsburg
Punxsutawney
Pennsylvania
Midas
Mahoning Valley
Ophir
Hhaing
Jefferson County
Schasler
Jacob Kontz
Philip Hang
Jacob Smith
Clearfield Bituminous Coal Company
Hhis Farm
Indiana County
Indiana Coal Moves Near Eldersridge Expansion Report
Pittsburg coal men announce new purchases in Eldersridge Indiana and West Lebanon area at about 75 dollars per acre. Tracts owned by James Paul Jesse Lewis Henry Carey Samuel Klingensmith Gi W Collins Galvin Hosack Mrs Sarah Rosenstec and Thoms Campbell are mentioned with surveyed lands and forthcoming payments. Other parcels in Dixonville and nearby fields are being secured by Stadden Mellogh and J K Meltiles for Manchester Pittsburg Coal and Iron company as J Murray of Deckers Point resists efforts.
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Eldersridge
Indiana County
Pittsburg
Scott
West Lebanon
James Paul
Jesse Lewis
Henry Carey
Samuel Klingensmith
Gi. W. Collins
Galvin Hosack
Sarah Rosenstec
Thoms Campbell
John McCunbs Farn
Fides Ridge
Ag Dleo
Hie Company
Plogkap
Bidershire
Messrs. Stadden & Mellog
Rains Run to Welirum Amid Distracted Rail Service
The passage describes a disrupted rail service in a northern region near Chis Gamby and Vinton with trains running late and causing delays. It mentions Welirum and Webruas as edge locations, and notes ongoing efforts to address the issues.
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Welirum
Webruas
Chis Gamby
Chephe
Wiley
Vinton
Shipping Coal From Wehrum In New Indiana County Era
The Pennsylvania Railroad begins hauling coal from Wehrum, the Lackawanna Steel company town on the county border. The plant’s size surpasses all others in the region except Berwind-White at Windber, with up to 900 ways shipped daily at Windber. A large coal washer at Wehrum enables washing all coal, enabling several hundred cars to be loaded and shipped daily.
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Indiana County
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Wehrum
Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company
Lackawanna Company
Berwind-White Company
Windber
Wehium
Wehram
Marryings Recorded in January 1902 and 1903 Notices
Marriage notices list couples from Cresson Blacklick Rayne Smicksburg and Denton with January 1902 and January 1903 dates. Names include Wmn McGuen Annie E Wallace Ira Allison Deasis Irene Bell Stephen Wilhelm Genevieve Lleming Earl Griffith Laura Lukehart. The entries note officiants Rev G B Reynolds Rev N E Brown Rev W J Wilson and location details.
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Wilhelm-Pleming
W. J. Wilson
Creekside
Stephen H. Wilhelm
Genevieve Lleming
Rayne Two
Griffith-Lukemart
P Freech
Earl Griffith
Smicksburg
Laura Lukehart
Denton
Wells Again in Trouble and Local Notices
Edward Patchen of Cherrytree Pa sues J W Wells for 500 alleging misrepresentation and a capias was issued. Kellysburg resident Jas Frederick Sr suffers a second stroke, Dr Roy Sleppy from Pittsburg opens an Smicksburg office. Perry Capell of Columbus, Otto, nephew of Mrs Wilson, breaks leg in Columbus fire incident. Charles H Moore buys Steele Burton property at 647 Water Street for alterations and possible occupancy after April. Moore seeks lease if a suitable tenant is found.
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Wells
Pittsburg Gazelle
Edward Patchen
Cherrytree
J. W. Wells
Jas, Frederick
Kellysburg
Latrobe
Roy B. Sleppy
Tenn Ave
Pittsburg
Smicksburg
Mad. Sleppy
Perry Capell
Columbus
Otto
Mary ©. Wilson
Charles H. Moore
Steele G. Burton
Water Street
Moora
Cate Lduyt Ib
Personal mentions fill local page from Vandergrift to Marion Center
A string of brief notes lists residents and visitors: Hon Join 2 and Dr D J Mabon of Vandergrift. Zan Adair, West Penn fireman. Misa Verde Lytle visiting Scottdale. J Wood Clark and Wd Loughry in Pittsburgh. Celestine Hines visiting Indiana. Misa Charlotte Clark returning from Pittsburgh. Adam Lowry welcomed a son. Earl Wood to employ at Laird's in Pittsburgh. Harry Smith visiting his father Postmaster S A Smith in Kittanning. John H Rochester and Sidney McLanahan of Marion Center. Phil T Apple and family moving to Johnstown. id O’Hara moving to Wilmerding for Sutton & Prude. Mrs S J Craighead and Miss Marie Craighead wintering in Oklahoma. William I McKissick of DeSoto, Iowa visiting Green Township. Billy Mac Kissick and Gov. Baegleitis noted for squirrel-related tale.
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D.j. Mabon
Vandergrift
Zan Adair
West Penn
Misa Verde Lytle
Scoltsdale
J. Wood Clark
Wd Loughry
Pittsburg
Celestine Hines
Mitchell’s Mills
Indiana
Misa Charlotte Clark
John H. Rochester
Sidney McLanahan
Marion Center
Phil, T. Apple
Johnstown
Id O’hara
Wilmerding
Sutton & Prude
J. Craighead
Marie Craighead
Oklahoma
James Craighead
William I. McKissick
DeSoto
Iowa
Green Two
Billy MacKissick
Hov
Baegleitis
Social Notes: Local sleighing parties and gatherings
Social notes recount a series of winter events including card parties at Fifth street hosts Mr. and Mrs. D B Taylor, a joncheon hosted by Mrs C A Gessler and Miss Gessler, trips by girls to Jacksonville with Kiskiminetas School chaperones, a 34-person supper at Marion Center, Junior and Senior sleigh outings to Marion Center Elderton Blairsville and Kellysburg, church socials and a lutheran oyster supper at Odd Fellows hall, plus dinners and dime socials among town residents.
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D. B. Taylor
Fifth Street
C. A. Gessler
Mise Gessler
Jacksonville
Kiskiminetas School
A. W. Wilson, Jr
Marion Center
Pleck’s
Normal
Blairsville
Elderton
Annis Nicholson
Kellysburg
Fleck House
Presbyterian Church
Lutheran Church
Blaisville
J. W. Mughes
James Beacam
Greensburg
Ogden
Pittsburg
Ziomera
David Blair
Indiana
Howard Quunningham
Latroba
Latrobe
Unclear 1908 Letter Listing From Luda Office
Fragmentary OCR list from January 8 1908 mentions Hellavitue Misa Clara Uroh Annie L Motreary Po DeBol William deather and others. Details are garbled with partial names and roles. appears to be a roster or notice likely from a local office or society with dates but lacks coherent context or complete entries.
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Hellavitue
Luda
Misa Clara Uroh
Annie L. Motreary
Hand Book distribution announced for county schools
Charity superintendent Stewart announces the arrival and distribution plan of Sions's Hand Book for the Schools to survival groups in the county. Distribution will occur at the court house on the two Saturdays of February Istland.
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Charity Superintundiat Stewart
Sions
Ward nominations Democrats in Indiana borough wards
Democrats of the First and Second wards will meet at J Wood Clark's Sutton building on Thursday Jan 30 at 7 30 PM to nominate a spring election ticket. Third ward nominated overseer James A McNeal treasurer John B Taylor auditors J D Fleming A O Cravener J C Hlasinger high constable Scott Dixon judge R N Miller inspector J A Frick town council James J Orr school director Vincent M Cunningham constable G W Roof. Fourth ward ticket same as Third ward officers judge Harry W Fee inspector S C Thompson town council Adam W Bowman Hugh M Bell T B Clark school director D G Mack constable J M Wuchob.
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Indiana
Boro
J. Wood Clark
Sutton Building
James A. McNeal
John B. Taylor
J. D. Fleming
A. O. Cravener
J. C. Hlasinger
Scott Dixon
R. N. Miller
J. A. Frick
James J. Orr
Vincent M. Cunningham
G. W. Roof
Harry W. Fee
C. Thompson
Adam TV
Bowman
Hugh M. Bell
T. B. Clark
Mack
J. M. Wuchob
James McNeel
Jacob Creps
A. W. Wheeler
David Blair
John H. Pierce
G. W. Swan
A. J. Smithiy
J. M. Watt
Jacob Wettling
W. E L. Clawson
A. T. Taylor
Charles Dodson
John T. Bell
G. T. Hamilton
Thomas Wheeler
T. Marlin
John A. Findley
W. M.quoningham
G. W. Raof
Wilson Rupert
Jesse McKean
A. T. Moorhead
H. M. Bell
D. C. Mack
J. M Wachob
Borough Tickets Endorsed in Four Wards Leaders Named
Republican slate endorses John B. Taylor for treasurer and James McNeel for poor overseer with auditors Creps Wheeler and Blair. Unanimous nominations span wards for judge inspector council school director and constable. Ladies Guild of Christ Episcopal plans birthday anniversary February 10 in Sunday school rooms.
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Ladies’ Guild
Christ Episcopal Church
Championship basketball at Library Hall tonight
The D.C. and A.C. and the Indiana teams meet for the season’s title game at Library Hall this evening. Indiana routed Johnstown 76 to 5 last week, showing dominance as the visitors were outclassed.
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D.C
A.C
Indiana
Library Hall
Johnstown
Congressional News: Pension and postal changes in Blairsville area
Congressman Jack notified to Mr William Geflefloger Blairs ville Pa receives pension raise to 12 from June 26 1901 George Bennix Scottdale Pa gets 10 from May 15 1901 Post office to be Webran with Clarence R Claghorn postmaster Time change on mail route 11714 Marion to Glen Campbell ordered Rep Jack introduces pension bills for John W Park Stabletown D R Pringle Indiana B J Hunter Leechburg John Stuchell Salisbury Joseph P Lucas Brookville JF P Cochran Brockwayville Rural free delivery route established from Ford City Armstrong County Pensions granted Wm Deyarmin Indiana 12 Eobrian A Adame Punxsulawney 10
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Jack
William Geflefloger
Blairs.ville
George Bennix
Scottdale
Webran
Clarence R. Claghorn
Marion
Glen Campbell
John W. Park
Stabletown
D. R. Pringle
Indiana
J. B. Hunter
Leechburg
John Stuchell
Salisbury
Joseph P. Lucas
Brookville
JF. P. Cochran
Brockwayville
Ford City
Amstrong County
Wm. Deyarmin
Eobrian
A. Adame
Punxsulawney
Deaths include Drusilla Holli Bell and Bell widow of Warner T W Bell
Additional deaths reported from Altoona and nearby areas. Drusilla Holli Bell died Sunday morning after a week with peritonitis at Mollidaysburg. born in Virginia in 1872. widow of Warner T W Bell editor of the Altoona Gazete. survived by husband and one daughter. Herman Rider Mider, 61, prominent Trade City citizen, died Monday noon from diabetes. carpenter and mechanic. survived by his wife and four children. funeral Wednesday at 10 with Round Top cemetery interment. David McCargn, veteran railroad official and former Allerheny Valley Railroad general superintendent for 24 years, died at Athaetic City Saturday morning aged 67.
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Drusilla Holli and Bell
Warner TW
Hider
Erman Rider
North Mahoning
Mider Waa
Round Top Cemetery
David McCargn
Lingwawer
Pittsborp
Athaetic City
Allerheny Valley Railroad
Armstrong
William Armstrong
Hazlet Church
Mr. Robinson
Glen Campbell
Hazlet Grave Yard
Long Reach
Lycoming County
Williamsport
Cherrytree
Presbyterian Church
Weis
I. Newton Armstrong
Rachel
Jacob Arthur
Mary
Peter W. Wassam
Montgomery
J Harriet
John Laszler
Buffalo
New York
Wila
Fannie Hagler
J. DeWitt Armstrong
California
James Simpson MecAnulty
Neiqutily
Joseph Neighly
Salisbury
Presbyterian Church of
Duncan
Samuel Duncan
Westmoreland County
Saltsburg
Edgewood Cemetery
Mournful Notices from Punxsutawney Obituary Column
Christian Miller of Punxsutawney dies in Noblesville Indiana after brief illness. Remains brought home for funeral at C P church with Rev day Irving officiating. burial at Circles Hill. Survivors include widow and four sisters. Miller served in Civil War, later held county offices. Also notes death of William Armstrong, James Ramsey, Joseph Neighly, and the Pollock and Duncan families with burial details and local churches.
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Dansville
Christ Miller
Company G
PR. VY. GC
Oearly
Chartes City
William Altman
B. Henderson
Brookville
Eli
Ebensburg Chronicle items mix in county affairs
The county auditors review receipts and expenditures while Auditor General Hardenbergh names Clarance Seitz as auditor of state aided charitable institutions. John A. Campbell seeks County Commissioner role. Deed transfers coal rights on 210 acres near Emigh Run for 15000 dollars. Rossiter grows, with air compressor plant and new hotel under Michael Dougherty. State Editorial association elected officers and Cambridge Springs visit planned in June. Sanitary Enamel Ware Co. forms in Blairsville with $300,000 capital. Snakes suit against contractor Hughes over blasting near Weat Branch railroad damages.
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Hardenbergh
Clarance Sc. Seitz
Waston
Fred W. Weattling
Wettling
John P. Elkin
Valley Forge
Sta
Cententennial and Memorial Association
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Ebensburg
Porter Rinports
Cherrytree
Charles J. Langdon
Emigh Run
Susquehana
Rossiter
Canoe
Michael Dougherty
Hotel Whitney
Fennsylvania State Editorial Association
Harrisburg
Cambridge Springs
Jane
Cyrus G'T
Fox
Reading
Francia Vegal
Greensburg
Dietrick Lamade
Williamsport
A. N. Pomeroy
Chambersburg
R. H. Thomas
Mechanicsburg
R. A.thomas, Jr
W. Storer
Hughes
Légona
Tribune
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HAL Row
Ant Ton
Bion H. Butler
Blacklick Valley
Mbensburg
Wintondale Ag
Wahrum
Lingenfelter
Spangler
Cresson
Pennsylvania & Northwestern Railroad
Bellwood
Pennevivanis & Northwestern
Blandburg
Nhig Road
Bell 1Wood
Jones
N. C. Simpson
Dixon Run
Richmond
Deckers Point
Dixonville
Twolick
Griffith Summit
Adam Lowry
Earl Wood
Laird’s
Harry Smith
Kittanning
A. Smith
Social Notes
Po. DeBol
William Deather
Samune A. Sarva
Small
Basket Ball
Congressional News
Deat
I Shelocta U. P
Washington
Robert Pounds
Wayne Avenue
John
Fisher
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