Improvements at HTTI Glass Works Prompt New Plant Upgrades
A National Glass Co committee visited the old Northwood Glass Works area and outlined plans to build an eight pot furnace, add two 10 by 50 feet lehrs, install electric machinery, a sand blasting system, and necessary buildings. A two story warehouse 36 by 130 feet is under erection at an estimated cost of 10 000 to 12 000 dollars, with Indiana plant performance cited as the reason. The operation is expected to pay about 9 000 dollars monthly in cash. Directors A W Herron L B Martin Addison Thompson and General Supt D E B Carle attended the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Glass Co
Northwood Glass Works
Indiana
A. W. Herron
L. B. Martin
Addison Thompson
D. EB. Carle
Auditor's Report Published Elsewhere By County Leaders
Readers awaited the Auditor's Report in the Democrat but the board led by Fred and James K. Dick set an arbitrary publication price, publishing the longer document in an out-of-town paper. The paper notes no official copy was received and calls Democrats to question the leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Fred
Democrats
James K. Dick
Messrs
Horrible Accident At Bent Rung Ladder Factory
On Friday around 2 PM James Killpatrick son of David Killpatrick of the Third ward suffered severe knee injuries when his leg contacted a rapidly revolving cut-off saw. The blade cut through the knee cap tore the socket from the femur. Dr W A Simpson treated him and aims to save the leg. the injured boy remains hopeful and easy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cluel
James Killpatrick
David Killpatrick
Aaw
W. A. Simpson
Classified notices and furniture repainting ad
A list of names with locations appears alongside an advertisement urging readers to repaint old furniture in exchange for furniture and to sell on commission. The text mentions Indiana residents and Pennsylvania townships and ends with an address at No 936 Church Street near the railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurent & Hazinger
Church Street
Railroad
Grand Jury Opens Quiet Week in March Term Court
Judge White presided as constables were sworn in and returns filed. Foreman T W Cramer led the grand jury after brief motions. Indictments for liquor sales without license were discussed. several pleas of guilty were entered with explanations. Eleven liquor license applications were filed, to be heard March 24. Judge White urged prompt tax collection before dismissing the constables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge White
T. Ww. Cramer
Haat Wheatfield
Rev. R. EB
Michael McDermott
Albert Loeffler
Peter Styles
F.G. Kenny
John McIlwain Henderson
Cherrytree
J. A. Schugar
G. O. Sweitzer
Arcadia
Montgomery
F. L. Beckworth
Glen Campbell
G. H. Brown
Rossiter House
Canoe
Michael Daugherty
Brandon Rossiter
A. L. Hill
Capitol Hotel
J. W. Wray
Central
Indiana
G. M. Wortman
Clawson House
Jno. M. Dodson
Indiana House
O. H. Moore
Hamilton Glass Works Burned at Blairsville
A blaze at the Hamilton glass works in Blairsville destroyed the main factory and packing department, driven by a burst molten glass tank. The ware room and office survived, while wind and low water pressure hindered firefighting. Loss and insurance totals are unknown, with about 50 workers displaced and many more affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Glass Works
Blairsville
Fire destroys Uber store and nearby homes on Locust Lane
A Wednesday evening fire on Locust Lane wiped out W. M. Uber’s store and damaged his dwelling along with Mrs. Fisher’s adjacent home. Insurance coverage was $2,300 for buildings and contents in Thompson's Agency. Cause unknown. fire likely started from the stove center of the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locust Lane
W. M. Uber
Coal dealer advertises local coal supply and prices
J H Fry announces he has purchased Lhos Lowman’s coal interests and will supply Coal on short notice. He lists Tearing Run Coal lump coal at 7 cents and Carbon Coal Co. at 8 cents, with delivery to Twin Station and prompt order fulfillment from No 9 South Ninth street and telephone 47. The Postmaster General orders a $100 annual pay raise for rural free delivery rail carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lhos. Lowman
Indiana
Carbon Coal Co
Veainiee
renlOe Trwin
Penpasey
Offtee
South Ninth Street
J. H. Fry
Local Social Roundup Highlights Regional Guests
James Dickson, Blairsville visitors, Elmer Tillis returns from McKeesport, juryman duties for dJay Fleming, Robert Watson and wife visit Blairsville, Homer Stampf back from New York, Will Hull and William Heiklefinger host friends in town, Charles Kellar visits Pittsburg, Miss Testa Fleck from Blacklick and others spend time locally. W. R. Neal and Thos Maher of Panhandle shone in town, Mrs. Ira Baker of Vandergrift visits, W. W. Brady of Blairsville and H. 2H. Longwell travel for work, Frank Harvey in Foxburg for estate matter, Hi M Ball of Clymer Mfg Co. on Glen Campbell business, Floy Longwill visits Latrobe, John Paul of Philadelphia tours town en route to Mansfield, William Bowman of near Saltsburg visits, Lewis Deabenderfer from Leechburg buys McCartney farm and plans April occupancy, Ralph and E L Lockard from Indiana visit, army veteran shares Philippines insights. Glen Campbell Journal notes Mansfield Browns host reception for Mr. and Mrs. John P. Elkin in Sewickley with Misses Carrie and Belle Taylor assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James 8. Dickson
Milt Kerr
Blairsville
Elmer Tillis
McKeesport
dJay D. Fleming
Robert Watson
Homer Stampf
New York
Will Hull
Pittsburg
William Heiklefinger
Derry
Charles Kellar
Testa Fleck
Blacklick
W. R. Neal
Thos. Maher
Panxshiawney
Ira Baker
Vandergrift
W. W. Brady
Longwell
Frank Harvey
Foxbury
Fox Estate
M. Ball
The
Clymer Manufacturing Co
Glen Campbell
Floy Longwill
Latrobe
Hf. H. Longwill
Tenth Street
John Paul
Philadelphia
Mansfield
Ralph
E. L. Lockard
Indiana
United States Army
Philippines
Glen Campbell Journal
Mansfield Brown
John P. Elkin
Sewickley
Carrie
Belle Taylor
Brown
Pilgrim and Deyarmint Marriage At St Bernard's
Marriage notices record Harry G. Pilgrim and Laura L. Deyarmine wed February 25 1902 at St Bernard's church by Father N P McNelis both residing at the groom's location. A second item notes Glenn Books Neal and Mary Elizabeth Dick marrying March 3 1902 in White Rock Armstrong county and this place officiated by Rev Jay Day Brownlee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Grambling
Brushvalley Twp
Linnie Davia
West Wheafield
Harry G. Pilgrim
Laura L. Deyarmine
Indiana
Glenn Books Neal
White Rock Armatrong County
Mary Elizabeth Dick
James A. Hill
Brackenridge
Allegheny County
Jessie B. Walker
Vandergrift
Pilgrim
Sheriff Sales At Court House In Saltsburg And Surrounding Areas
Sheriff Thompson disposed of real estate at the Court House last Friday. Properties included a two story frame house and lot in Saltsburg sold to Robert Stewart for 500 dollars and three Conemaugh tracts totaling 724 perches, 1568 perches and 13 acres 87 perches sold to John Johnston for 641 dollars. Other sales include 57 acre Armstrong tract sold to Ellen Gailey for 825 dollars and a Blairsville land parcel with a creamery sold to John Fisher for 500 dollars. A George Kesler tract in Cherryhill two sold to Mary Hittner for 30 dollars. The Han ger writ was stayed and a John Giddings lecture at Library Hall was noted as a top event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff Thompson
Court House
Mertilla Ewing and Joy
J. Ewing
Saltsburg
Robert Stewart
Mary F. Kinkead
Conemaugh
John
Johnston
M. A. Hanger
Thomas Gaily
Armstrong
Ellen Gailey
Alex. Clark
John Lynx
John Linek
H. W. Reed
Blairaville
John &. Fisher
George Kesler
Cherryhill
Mary Hittner
Carnegie Firemen Defeated by Indiana A.A. 68 to 11
The Carnegie firemen basketball team suffered a heavy loss to Indiana A.A. last night at Library Hall, trailing throughout after a brief opening. Wagner accompanied Carnegie. Also noted was a tight D.C. and A.O. versus Steubenville game in Pittsburg with umpire Hart Daugherty and a 21 to 12 score for Steubenville over D.C. and A.O. Large portion details scorers and lineups accompany the reports, including Kiski defeating Pittsburg High School 26 to 7 with Ramage and Springer leading for Kiski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Firemen
Indiana A.A
Library Hall
Carnegie Boys
Wangs Wagner
Carnegie
D.C
A.O
Steubenville
Pittsburg
Hart Daugherty
Uatial
Rosser
Needham Fitch
Gaughan Sauer
Hamilton Waene Seibel
Houser
Oven
J. Seibel
Sauer
Kitch
Hamilton
Needham
Gaughan
Daugherty and
Haddock
Timer—Nugent
Thompson
Geneva College
Kiski
Pittsburg High School
High School
Kiskiminetas
Ree
Ramage
Clintock
Porteriie
Springer
Orr
Morgan
Mr. MacColl
Madame Barakat to Speak in Local Churches Next Week
Syrian born Madame Sayyah Barakat, a mission and temperance advocate, will give three addresses next Sabbath in Ilam Lutheran church at 3:30 pm Normal chapel and 7:30 pm Presbyterian church. The talks, under the WCTU, cover twenty years of mission work and biblical readings, with about one hundred dollars needed for expenses. She will also tour Homer City Blaireville Saltsburg and Eldersridge during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sayyah Barakat
Madam Barakat
Ilam
Madame Barakat
Beirut
Syria
Egypt
United Presbyterian Church
Mr.Barakat
Gordon
Madame Baraket
W.c.tu
Union
Homer City
Blairevilla
Saltsburg
Eldersridge
Renominated County Commissioner thanks Republican voters
A candidate writes to supporters thanking them after a vote of 1,860 for renomination. He recalls three years of county service aimed at taxpayer interests and notes prior military service. He vows to remain on the Republican line on election day and signs with initials T P Srepamns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T, P, Srepamns
Widow Wins $5500 Damages Over Breach Promise
Mrs. Sarah I. McCloy, a widow, was awarded $5,500 in Pittsburg court Friday against Rev. John M. Thomas, pastor of Union Baptist Church, for alleged breach of promise to marry. The defendant, a widower, was said to have married his wife while courting McCloy and promised she would be next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah I. McCloy
Pittsburg
John M. Thomas
Union Baptist Church
South Ninteenth Street
Thomas
Government Seeds Distribution Sent By Congressman
Congressman Jack hua forwarded garden supplies to Descerat for distribution to interested growers on the mailing list. If any seed wishers are missed, they may notify by postcard. A delay occurred as the Accommodation train ran late due to high waters in the east and west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hua
Conemaugh
Bolivar
Blairaville
Rees R. Tillis
Wesat Newton
Invernment
Ellis
Homer City
Death notices and obituaries from Johnstown and nearby towns
Obituaries and notices recount the deaths of Elen M Cresswell in Johnstown aged 71, Ann Eliza Armstrong Hazlet aged 87, Mattie Hopkins Hamilton aged 91, Bryda Miller aged 19, Robert Lytle aged 80, and infant John Archibald aged about six months. Remains interred at Strongstown St Patrick and Hazlet churches. services held at St John the Baptist and home, with family survivors listed. Names, dates, places, and familial ties are provided, noting Irish origin and prior spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elen M. Cresswell
Thomas H. Cresswell
Johnstown
Christy
Robert I
Frank A
Kate B
La 13
Burke Cresswell
Thensburg
County Waterford
Ireland
Bellefonte
Strongstown
Cresswell
John Boyle
St. John’s Catholic Church
St. Patrick's Cemetery
Hazlet
Ann Eliza Armstrong
William Armstrong
Samuel Hazlet
Methodist Protestant Church
Montgomery
Christ
Hazlet Church
Montgomery Two
Hamilton
Mattie Hopkins Hamilton
John Hamilton
Georgeville
William Nichol
Mia
Margaret Nicho
Ann Hazlet
North Walnut Street
Blairsville
John
Archibald
J. P. Archibald
Interesting Local Items Highlight Weekly Events At Younkins
A survey of local notices mentions Alpha Salad Dressing demonstrations at Younkins grocery next week with free instruction in salad use and an open invitation to ladies. Other items include a 90 year old Rayne resident sent to Warren G. asylum, a small majority vote in Punxsulawney against a 43,000.65 school bond, and a note on a Christchurch Ladies Guild cooking school starting April 1 with six lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Younkins’ Grocery
Samuel MecGara
Rayne Tno
Warren Ingine Asylum
Thoraday
Punxsulawney
Ladies’ Guild of
Christchurch
Albert Cunningham
Armatrong Two
W. H. Warner
White Two
William Watterson
Parsons
Pennsylvania
State Pharmaceutical Board
Philadelphia
Jacob Younkins
Real Estate Transfers Across Counties in 19th Century Records
A compendium of real estate transfers listing buyers, sellers, dates, and property details. Transactions include Christian Grumbling to John Stiles for 19 acres in Brushvalley two on January 10 1848 for 20 dollars and Daniel Overdorff to John Stiles for 20 acres in Brushvalley two on January 20 1758 for 140 dollars among others. Also shows Emanuel Underwood to A V Barker 90 acres in Burlington two for 300 dollars and various releases and guardianship notices across Indiana Canter Montgomery Blairaville Homer City and more with sums ranging from 300 to 1750 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Grumbling
John Stiles
Brushvalley Two
Daniel Overdorff
Emanuel Underwood
A. V. Barker
Burlington Two
John Stoneback
James Kunkle
Canter Two
A. Irwin
Alexander Irwin
Montgomery
A. Q
Fisher
Mary J
Blairaville
Mary J. Hoppen
H. J. Arrington Co
Mortegage
Thomas Sutton
O. S. Kunkle
Homer City
George Snyder
J. H. Engle
Indiana
Katharine Klingensmith
J. Telford
J. H. Allison
J. M. Dixon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Htti Glass Works
Congress
Jac
Reed Peeee
Assembly
Seanor
Blakeley
Downgs OF
Argh Court
William Bowman
J. G. Fleming
Lewis Deabenderfer
Leechburg
McCartney
Sheriff's Sales
John Giddings
Basket Ball
Government
Nese
Andrew
John and Catharine Ness
Hatfield Street
St Bernard’s Catholic Cemetery
Welsil
Lewina JA. Welsh
Denton
Bellefonta
148Th
Salona
Clinton County
March
Ladies’ Home Journal
Woore
New American House
Ladies’ Guild
William Schurr
Rayne Two
William B. Hill
John A. Campbell
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