Grand coal and steel merger eyed in eastern firms
A gigantic combination of Bethlehem Steel and eastern interests, with M. Schwab involved, plans to control 200000 acres of coal lands across Indiana Cambria Westmoreland Fayette and Somerset counties. Indiana county would be heavily affected and key mines at Coral may join. The venture links Wabash and Pennsylvania routes to share profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem Steel Company
M. Schwab
United States Steel Company
Indiana
Cambria
Westmoreland
Fayette
Somerset
Indiana County
Joseph Wharton
Coral
Fayalte County
Spe
Someraat
Westmoreland County
Wabash
Pennsylvania
School board reelects former teachers and names new principals
At Thursday's meeting the board re elected all former applicants to their old posts. Jacob Brown elected principal of the Second ward schools, succeeding Ernest Work who will study at the University of Michigan. Miss Sara Bruce named No 2 teacher in Third ward, Stella Hasinger No 6 and Chasie Cameron No 7 in third ward. Listing includes city superintendent J T Chapman and staff across wards, with janitors William Lovelace for Second ward and Henry Ray with rent free housing. The Third and Second ward buildings require added capacity due to overcrowding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob 8. Brown
Near Willet
Ernest Work
University of Michigan
Sara Bruce
Carrie Kline
Third Ward
Stella Hasinger
Mies Chiesie Cameron
City Sperintendent
J.T. Chapman
Jacob
Erna Cunningham
Edith Smith
Nina Loughty
Wilmer Wood
Edna Sansom
Carrie Gessler
Minnie Russell
Phillis Moorhead
Chasie Cameron
Viola Simpson
William Lovelace
Henry Ray
Second Ward
Women’s Missionary Society of the
Conemaugh Presbytery
Indiana
U. P
U.P
Farmers Bank of Indiana
First National Bank of Indiana
Total Ag
Tow Farmers Bank Or
Banking Department
Y.P.C.U. of
New Conemaugh
Mabel McCreight
H. C. Cassiday
Canoe Township
Cambria County Commissioners
Lilly
Cambria
Fifth Street
Pittsburg
Miss Baldt
Miss Davidson
Domestic Art Department
Food Impurity Charges Arise Against Four Merchants
Pura Food agent James McGregor filed information last week against four prominent Northern Cambria county merchants for selling impure food products. One pleaded guilty and paid a total of 65 dollars in fine and costs. the others are expected to follow suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pura
James McGregor
Cambria County
Druggist Apple Injured By Bottle Breakage
Sam J. Apple manager of the Bilde brand drug store sustained a deep gash on his left thumb and palm when a bottle cork broke Monday morning. Dr N Ehrenfeld treated the wound which required twelve stitches to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam J. Apple
Bildebrand’s
Six Slavs Arrested After Felonious Shooting in Ernest
Six Slavs were arrested Saturday night by Constable Jacob Wettling for felonious shooting during a drunken carousal in a house. No injuries were reported. They appeared before Justice J. A. Orosarnan on Monday afternoon and were fined $10 plus costs. in default of payment they were sent back to jail until funds could be raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest
Jacob Wettling
J. A. Orosarnan
Costa
Indian Brewing Company
Bollinger Bros. of
Pittsburg
Goetz & Flodin
Chicago
Brewing Company
Horse Bought as Replacement by Blaiyaville Buyer
A. P. Bagg of Blaiyaville Pennsylvania invites interested parties to judge a new black Percheron horse purchased to replace a horse that died recently. The mature horse will weigh over 2000 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Bagg
Blaiyaville
Kiski Edges Indiana Normal In Eleven Inning Baseball
Kiski won a 2 to 1 baseball decision over Indiana Normal on Kiski grounds after eleven innings. Mc Creight and King pitched. St. Clair, McGregor, Lamberton, Campbell and Moffatt starred in fielding and hitting. St. Vincent defeated Normal 5 to 4 in ten innings at St. Vincent. nine Normal errors aided the loss. Also noted are commencement exercises at Kiski, a high school loss to Mechanicburg 24 to 2, and Leechburg’s 11 to 3 win over Normal. Friday matinee races at the fair grounds drew a large crowd with several first-time entrants. Clay and Dan B won heats. times ranged around 1:18 to 1:31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiski
Indiana Normal
Ecoratil
McCreight
King
St. Clair
McGregor
Lamberton
Campbell
Moffatt
St. Vincent
Normal
Indiana
St. Vincent’'s
Fair Grounds
Clay
Dan B
Conemaugh
Harvey Engle
Jack Richards
Fred Dilts
Pansy
Chas. Rowe
John Clawson
HE. B. Campbell
Ceiee
Troquois
W. C.bennett
J.C. Bucklin
J. M. Dan Spot Cash
James A. White
Lady Eunice
T. A. Nicodemus
L. B
David Blair
S.sersceresetnereree
Minnie Hill
A. A
Strucher Er Lag Bass
KR. H
Young
Mollie Pointer
Lady Patterson
W. C. Bennett
Chas
Wellington Bley
Waaged
Bad Wreck Near Saltsburg Claims Fireman Cooper
Learoy Cooper fireman died after a freight wreck on the West Penn division near Saltsburg. Engineer Ralph Humes and brakeman North Beatty were badly hurt when a derailed engine and three loaded cars plunged from an open track during repairs. Humes and Cooper were trapped. Cooper died soon after, Humes held under the engine for hours, Beatty severely scalded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Learoy Cooper
Ralph Humes
North Beatty
West Penn
Pennsylvania Railroad
Porter’s Curve
Tunnelton
White Station
Saltsburg
Duea
Cooper
Humes
Alia
Beatty
Daughters of Rebekah Officers In stalled
Ins ta ll at ion services were held by the Daughters of Rebekah Thursday night with officers installed including Noble Grand Mrs Wilse Earl Vice Grand Mrs Peifer Secretary Mrs Oliver ry and other members from Saltsburg assisting in the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of
Rebekah
Noble Grand
Wilse Earl
Peifer
Mra. Oliver ¥Ry
Gilchrist
J. D. Hill
Laura Lewis
Carl Yuckenberg
Annie Munshower
James Tdmunson
Jessie Brangbler
Guardian
George Dickie
George Keibler
May Waiiell
D.D.P
May Dearne
Margaret Wright
Julia Snow
Salteburg
Robbere's failed attempt to break into Wagel residence
Friday night Robbere tried to enter the home of Wa giiver Al Wagel. Mrs Wagel heard nothing, but saw a window press attempt from the porch roof and tracks were visible on the roof the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robbere
Wagiiver al Wagel
Personal mentions span Marion to Pittsburgh visits
A parade of local names and travels fills the page from Misa Mary McCinaky spending weekend in Marion Center to Estella Grebs’s funeral near Allegheny. Included are Arthur Wilson of the Johnstown Journal visiting home, W. B. Campbell of Apollo with his mother in White Township, and John A. Scott Ray on Ridgeway business with BR and P. Others report teaching reelections, summer plans in California, and relatives visiting Anna Blairsville and Punxsutawney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Wilson
The
Johnstown Journal
W. B. Campbell
Apollo
Mather Campbell
White Township
John A. Scott Ray
Ridgeway
Jennie Goodell
California
Aspen
Mel Wagle
Belle Dickie
Biairaville Schoole
D. A. Cunningham
Lexington
Godfrey Marshall
Allegheny
Estella Grebs
Ron
Local Interest Notes from Indiana County
News items report a outing for Henry Hall's newsboys at the Country Club on Thursday, a fraud order against Whon Realty Company, and the Pennsylvan ia Grange Patrons of Husbandry set for Sunbury December 12 to 15. Socials include dances at Odd Fellows Hall and Library Hall with music by Apple’s orchestra and Frank DiCello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hall
Country Club
Postoffics Department Law
Whon Realty Camapany
Fourth Avenue
Pitts Bia
Pennsylvania Grange
Patrons of Husbandry
Sunbury
Iselin Miner McClgren Injured in Mine Collision
John McClgren, formerly of this place, was badly hurt in a mine accident at Iselin last Thursday evening. The motorman collided with standing empty cars on the main track during his first run. A fellow worker escaped by jumping. McClgren suffered crushed hips and internal injuries and was taken to Adrian Hospital with guarded hopes for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iselin
John McClgren
Hea
McClarren
Adrian
Canadian emigration drive reaches Cambria and Indiana counties
Immigration agent James O'Keef from Winnipeg travels through Cambria and Indiana counties visiting families about moving to Canada. He offers free transport and permanent labor. Reports say sixteen families from Glen Campbell and others total about sixty five families have signified intent to emigrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O'Keef
Winnipeg
Canada
Cambria
Pabhen
Indiana
Glen Campbell
Children's Day Observed by Four Churches
Four denominations greeted Children’s Day with morning services at Methodist Baptist and Lutheran churches and an evening Presbyterian gathering at Library Hall. Lutherans raised nearly $100 for Loyalsville orphan’s home. programs highlighted by children’s recitations songs and dialogues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunningham
George
Holmes
Loyalsville
Baptist Church
Presbyterian Church
Library Hall
Samuel G. Wilson
Sabbath School
Miasiong
A Good Stopping House in Indiana County Seat
An advertisement offers Indiana House as a convenient stopping place in the county seat business district. Rates to Aurora and court attendees are $1.00 per day, with regular rates at $1.50 per day, managed by proprietor J B Cromer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Aurora
J.B. Cromer
Jailed for Trespassing in Blairsville Trespass Arrests
John Myera James Lewis Andy Gaw bush and Alex Laurigan were arrested at Blairsville on Friday for trespassing on freight ware. They appeared before Squire Dodge who sentenced each to ten days in jail. They were transported to Indiana Saturday afternoon to serve their sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Myera
James Lewis
Andy Gawbush
Alex Laurigan
Blairsville
Squire Dodge
Indiana
Reduced Rates to Niagara Falls Shrine Excursion
Reduced fares to Niagara Falls offered by the Pennsylvania Railroad Company for Imperial Council Ancient Order of the Mystic Shrine events at Niagara Falls New York on June 20 and 21. Tickets available from oil stations along the railroad lines at greatly reduced rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Imperial Council
Ancient Order of the Mystic Shrine
Niagara Fall
N. Y
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Groom With Typhoid Forces Wedding Canceled
A wedding planned for Miss Virgie Morris of Pine Flat and R. J. Tate of West Liberty was called off as Tate contracted typhoid fever. Morris, with her father William Morris, departed Saturday morning for an unspecified destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgie Morris
Pine Flata
R. J. Tate
Wagt Liberty
Mr. Tate
Miss Morris
William Morris
Graceton men held for court after liquor sale arrest
Andy Crease and Joe Michasei were arrested Thursday by Constable Jacob Wettling for illegal liquor selling. They appeared Friday before Squire James Crossman. Crease was discharged while Michasei was held for court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Crease
Joe Michasei
Graceton
Jacob Wettling
Squire James Crossman
Crease
Michasei
Married pairs of Indiana people unite in multiple ceremonies
A string of marriage notices from Indiana area papers details numerous couples wed in early June. Charles William Duncan and Carria Williard Kline wed at the bride’s parents home and plan a two week trip before setting up in Indiana. Joseph B. Serene and Dora B. Bierer wed at the bride’s Greensburg home, honeymooning in the East. William Shrader and Ida May Robinson marry at Shrader residence with guests from several towns and will live in Glen Campbell. Roy P. Waddle and Eva Reids wed at Salicksburg home, planning an Eastern wedding trip. James Luther Luther Aldendifer and Stella Aldendifer marry in Overbrook and will reside in East Liberty. Liz Love and John A. Schuer marry at bride’s uncle’s home and will reside in hast Liberty. Charles M. McCracken and Wilda Cripps wed at Johnstown home, then depart for Illinois trip. William Duncan and Anna C. Warbart wed in Blairsville and will reside there. Neal William and Elda Mabon to marry at bride’s home with seventy guests. D. W. Palmer and Annie Carney wed at Rev. J. R. Baird’s residence. Dan Stephens and Jennie Adams wed in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ry & P
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Toronto
Canada
Indiana
No. 306
South Eleventh Street
Duncan
William Duncan
White Township
Commercial Department
the Normal
Indiana Post Office
Indiana High School
Indiana Normal
Peeler
Armstrong Township
Derry
Third Ward School
Aerene—Dierer
Joseph B. Serene
Saltsburg
Misa Dora B. Bierer
Daniel Bisrer
Greensborg
W. J. Miller
Surader
Rouineon
William E. Shrader
Glen Campbell
Ida May Robinson
Punxsutawney
George Shrader
Lewis Hay
Pittsburg
Waddle—Reid
Roy P. Waddle
Eva
Luther—Aldendierr
James Luther
East Liberty
Stella Aldendifer
George Aldendi ‘Er
New Florence
Herbert Morris
Overbrook
Eblebin
Hast Liberty
M’cracken—Drippa
Charles M. McCracken
Scotsdale
Wilda M. Cripps
Arte
E. Donner
Johntown
Iinois
Death notices for Bell and Ramsden with interments
Additional Deaths Bell Mrs Jemima Bell widow of Thomas J Bell of Mast Mahoning township died Sunday June 11 at daughter Mrs Isaiah Steffy Hast Mahoning township aged seventy eight. Survived by seven children George C White township James and William Iowa Mrs Thomas Aul White township David and Thomas Pansy sutawoay and Mrs Steffey Interment Tuesday morning Marion Center RAMBDEN Ramsden Thomas Ramsden died at home in Borrell township Wednesday June 7 aged sixty three. Funeral held Friday Interment Blairsville Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rambden
Thomas Ramsden
Borrell Township
Blairsville
Christian Endeavor Convention Train to Baltimore
Delegates to the Christian Endeavor Convention in Baltimore July 5 to 10 are offered a special Pennsylvania Railroad train from Pittsburg. The train departs Blaireville Intersection at 10:89 and arrives in Baltimore at 7:00 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Pansylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Blaireville
Land
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chas. M. Schwab
Indiana County Industries
Mechanicaburg
Leechburg
Misa Mary McCinaky
Marion Center
Margarite Ellis
Urbana
Erma Cunningham
John Uncapher
Rochester
Charles Russell
Avalon
J. M. Russell
Town
John P. Laughlin
Pitteburg
J. M. Laughlin
D. L. Moorhead
Duta Relaan
State College
Calvin
Thomas Hood
Eldersridge
John A. Findley
Church Street
Hood
John McQueown
G. W. Harlay
Harry McQuown
Homer Stumpf
New Mexico
John W. Sutton
Mary
Princeton
Kemple
Sutton
Irene D. Cooper
A. F. Cooper
Homer City
Irving College
Mechanicsburg
Cumberland County
Sue BE. Willard
W. St St. Clair
J. C. Irving
Childrens’ Aid Society of Western Pennsylvania
Johnstown
John Cribbs
Tarentum
Isabelle
W. A. McAfoose
Cherryhill Township
Odd Fellowa' Hall
Apple's
Frank DiCello
Loyal Temperance Legion
Jennie Cassidy
Martha McCreight
Lpworth League of the Indiana M. ©. Church
Lizzie Thomas
Elderton
Dixon Run Land Co
Dixon Run
Harrisburg
William D. Kelly
Rembrandt Peale
R. A. Shillingford
Southeastern DuBois Railroad Company
Marlin
Olmstead
Penn, Run
Elder L. F. Holsinger
New Enterprise
Acilver
Liza Love
Irvin Love
Vandesnad
Bisksville
John A. Schuer
A. W. Thompson
Pitts,urg
Duncan—Bartars
Anna C. Warbart
T. F. Pershing
Mr. Duncan
Nilse
Manon William Neal
Elda Mabon
Steele Mabon
Huff
Palmer—Carney
D. W. Palmer
Annie Carney
Llo
J. R. Baird
Stephana—Adams
Dan Stephens
Kenwood
J. Day Brownlee
Christian Endeavor Convention
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