Oklahoma Coke Works Sold to Philadelphia Buyer
Oklahoma plant and adjacent coal lands, totaling about 508 acres of coal and 2,376 acres of land including miner housing and infrastructure, change hands as John Wharton of Philadelphia purchases from Harry McCreary for 140000. New owner plans immediate expansion with ovens, tipples, crusher and washer, and housing construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Indiana
Farmer's Bank
Harry McCreary
McCreary
John Wharton
Philadelphia
Wharton
Indiana to Host Gymnastic Team Before Hoosier Basketball
The Kimmetas Springs School Gymnastic Team visits Indiana tonight for an exhibition before the basketball game. Indiana, boosted by a fast start, defeated Allegheny last Friday with strong play from Matthews Orth and Sauer. Team lineups and subs are listed, highlighting field goals and goals from the four line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimmetas Springs
Indiana
Allegheny Tigers
Matthews
Orth
Sauer
Indiana A.A
Tigers
Yeager
Sauer Hayes
Ort Moorhead
Fierelight
Edmundson
Moorhead
McCreight
Marthans
Hayes
Orti
Edmund Mon Ager
Matthens
Piarthens
Mawhinney
Orr
Licensed 10 Wed 37 Names and Places Across Regions
A scan lists multiple licensees and couples from Pennsylvania towns such as Buffington Seward Blairsville and Glen Campbell alongside others like Pitcairn Jacksonville Pittsburg Garfield Apollo and Parkwood. Names include Daniel Felton Tila R Shearer John W Thayer Grace Hamilton Frank Herbert Muir Nannie Barr Alfred Mariz Eaith Williams George Rhea Mary Kunkie Miriam Hopkins J W Aldergeat Samuel Walker Carrie Kelly David McCutchen and Dunmire. The fragmentary item pairs individuals with towns in an apparent registry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel & Felton
Buffington
Tila R. Shearer
Seward
John W. Thayer
Grace Hamilton
Glen Campbell
William Johnston
Pitcairn
Tisha J
Balentine
Indiana
Frank Herbert Muir
Nannie Edith Barr
Blairsville
Alfred C. Mariz
Eaith A. Williams
Glen
Jacksonville
George L. Sowers
Miriam Hopkins
J. W. Aldergeat
Pittsburg
Arvine Altimus
Garfield
Samuel LD. Walker
Gypsy
Carrie J. Kelly
Banks
David A. McCutchen
Apollo
Charlotte
Dunmire
Parkwood
Letters Remaining Uncalled For in Indiana Office 1902
A dated list shows uncalled letters at the Indiana post office as of March 1 1902. Names include Miss Ida Bowery Marie Cloud Miss Nannie Henderson Misa Myrtle McHendricks Miss Virgie Rose Miss Agnes C Shaffer with one package and gentlemen Id Boyer Geo A Lovelace Newin Malloy G D Marshall I I Neabitts C M Sheldon Rev Z T Savage E M Crown with one package A H Howard with one package Inquiries must state the letters were advertised and include the date Samugn A Surre P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Bowery
Marie Cloud
Nannie Henderson
Misa Myrtle McHendricks
Virgie Rose
Agnes C. Shaffer
Id. Boyer
Geo. A. Lovelace
Newin Malloy
G. D. Marshall
I. Neabitts
C. M. Sheldon
Rev. Z.T. Savage
E. M. Crown
A. H. Howard
Samugn
A. Surre
P.M
Board of Trade Meeting Adjourned to Next Thursday Evening
An adjourned Board of Trade meeting will be held in the Court House next Thursday at 7 30. A large attendance is desired. A prior meeting heard a National Glass Company appeal for a contribution to aid plant extension. referral to the Ways and Means Committee to report at the no meeting set for Thursday, March 20 at 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Court House
National Glass Company
Committee On Ways and Means
Death does not bar business at Rouse stores
A New York correspondent notes Charles Broadway Rouse remains central to his vast enterprise. Even after his death the stores in Broadway and the back warehouse bustle with customers. The dead magnate wished business to continue in his name, and it does. Morality fades as the death is forgotten in the rush of commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles Broadway Rouse
Broadway Place
Charles Broadway Rousé
Rooking
Rouge
Doings of the March Court in Indiana County
The March court’s closing days focused on civil cases led by an appeal McFarland v Mere dith and Smith over saw mill stock. J A Hunter v Blacklick Land and Improvement Co awarded land described. trial to be renewed. Mary J Lydick v Marion Center borough seeks 2000 in damages from a street surveyor stake fall. Albert Coy v J M Guthrie ejectment favored Robt Mitchell upon payment. Weamer cases settled. A visiting judge may assist White as twelve cases remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McFarland
Meredith and Smith
Meredith
Smith
McFarland
Repulae
White
J. A. Hunter
Blacklick Land and Improvement Co
Barker
Cambria Co
Indiana County
Mary J. Lydick
Marion Center Borough
Albert Coy
J.M. Guthrie
Robt. Mitchell
H.W. Weamer
Harry Weamer
Marriages listed in Blairsville region notices
Wednesday March 12 1902 in Blairs ville Frank H Muir and Nan nie Edith Barr wed at United Presbyterian parsonage Blairsville will be their home Elizabeth Harold of this place and Charles Lincoln Stairs of Blairsville wed at Water street residence Ebensburg Joseph Whited of Susquehanna two and Louie Yarnell of Spruce wed at Ebensburg February 25 Rhea Kuokie of Jacksonville Pa and George W Rhea of Keithsburg Nl wed March 18 1902 in Blairsville tied the knot next day McAvoy of Barneaboro and Elizabeth V Park of Glen Campbell wed Cumberland and began new life in the west
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jir“Barr
Ray
R. I. McClure
United Presbyterian Parsonage
Blairsville
Frank H. Muir
Mise Nannie Edith Barr
Muir
Harold
Cyrus Buchanan
Water Street
A. J. Furman
the Baptist Church
Elizabeth Harold
Charles Lincoln Stairs
Wntgd-Yarnell
Joseph Whited
Susquehanna
Cambria County
Louie Yarnell
Spruce
This County
Ebensburg
A.J. Waters
Barnesboro
Rhea-Kunkle Oo
Crawford
George W. Rhea
Keithsburg
Mary J. Kuokie
Jacksonville
Rhea
Wills Probate Notices From Blairsvilla Borough Dead
Wills probated for Wm CG Grist and Joseph Nelson detailing debt payments and executors. Rebecca A Grist named executrix for William Grist with March 17 1902 filing. Nelson’s will directs debt payment and real estate disposal. Laberta Donahey as beneficiary. J M Evans named executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cg, Grist
Blairsvilla
Rebecca A. Grist
Joseph Nelson
Biairavilla
Dee
Laberta Donahey
J. M. Evans
Mutual Life Insurance Banquet in Pittsburgh
The Western Pennsylvania agency of the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York held its second annual banquet at the Hotel Duquesne with 75 agents present. General Manager Archibald N. Waterhouse of Philadelphia attended as a principal guest. Awards included gold watches for top performers and substantial premiums for good service, following a program of speeches on topics from company requirements to life insurance in the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Pennsylvania
Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York
Duquesene
Pittsburg
Hotel Shenley
Archibald N. Waterhouse
Philadelphia
Norbert 8
Reid
Our School of Instruction
Albert T. McColm
West
James P. Shaw
J. A. Miller
Tintsman
A. L. Gilbert
T. A. Gilbert
Personal mentions from Pittsburg to Greensburg society notices
Local column lists residents and visitors including Midward Longwill and Mrs H A Longwill of Tenth Street James Watson at Blairsville Intersection visiting parents Mrs James Blair returning from Washington DC and New York City Mr and Mrs McCracken of Johnstown with Mrs McCracken’s parents Jos Adair of Church Street William Morrison East Mahoning Two plans to read the Democrat after leaving two cart wheels for the printer John I Milinger Greensburg here to inspect a good horse Mr and Mrs W B Kline of this place traveling to Markleton Sanitorium for Mrs Kline’s health. Mr Kline staying behind
Social Notes Event Highlights and Local Gatherings
Miss Laughlin and Miss Mary Laughlin sent invitations for a March 20 luncheon at their Ninth Street home. Mrs. Harry McCreary hosted a dinner honoring her mother last Thursday. Tonight local young men host an informal dance after the Kiski basketball game for Kiskiminetis and Kettering teams with Kettering's orchestra providing music.
Ill health notes from local residents
Mrs. Mary A. Bodenhamer remains confined at home while James G. Telford shows improvement after a quiesy attack. Mrs. G M McHenry of White Township is seriously ill. Adam Carnahan of Washington Township suffered a paralysis attack ten days ago and is not improving, with age reducing recovery prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Bodenhamer
James 8. Telford
G. M. McHenry
White Twp
Adam Carnahan
Washington Twp
Central Lyceum Bureau Ends Eight Entertainments March 24
Attention ticket holders. The Central Lyceum Bureau closes its eight entertainments on Monday evening March 24. Don’t miss Richie the magician presenting feats of legerdemain that delight audiences. Seats go on sale Friday March 21 at Ribelin’s Opera House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Lyceum Bureau
Ritchie
Richie
Ribelin’s
Opera House
Moweagua
Druggist Moore Destroys Liquor Stock in Public Act
W J Moore the Homer City druggist destroyed his liquor stock by dumping several barrels of liquors, wines and more into the gutter in front of his store. The act, witnessed by locals, likely valued at several hundred dollars, signals his firm commitment to leaving liquor sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.J. Moore
Homer City
Moore
Killed by a Falling Tree in Cramer County
Mathaniel Hartman of Cramer County died after being struck by a falling tree while cutting a dead tree two miles from Cramer. He died at 6 40 p m after being found unconscious by nearby drivers. He leaves a wife and two children, plus a large family including parents, three brothers, three sisters, and brothers in law Charles George and Thomas Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathaniel Hartman
Cramer
Hartman
Joseph Cramer
Chalmers Craig
Nineveh
A. N. Wakefield
Johnstown
Mitchell
Harvey
Belle
Lamet Findley
Susan Hartman
Owen
Percival Hartman
South Fork
Henry Huartman
Ligonier
Reading
Apollo
Armstrong County
Charles
George Mitchell
Thomas Mitchell
Conemaugh
Public Sale At Pattison Farm Near Town
A public sale will be held on the Pattison farm three miles west of town on Thursday March 27 at 12 30 PM. Items include horses cows sheep pigs chickens farm implements harness peats corn hay potatoes and many other farm goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Pattison
Thurday
Among the Palm Shaded Florida Trip for Western Pennsylvanians
A Jacksonville writer recalls a March Southbound journey from York through snow to sun along the Seaboard Air Line, praising Florida’s winter warmth, fishing, hunting, golf, and hospitality. He notes Palm Beach, St Augustine, Palatka orange groves, and the broad Gulf Stream climate shaping a permanent winter retreat, with travelers returning reluctantly to northern spring.
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Jacksonville
Fna
Washington
Pennsylvania Railroad
Potomac
Seaboard Air Line
Pennsylvania
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Charleston
Savannah
Morida
Palatka
St. John's
Rocky Mountain System
Gulf Stream
Paninsula
North America
St. Augustine
Palm Beach
Liresome
J.B
Big Timbers From Grant Inp Tract Report
The Glen Campbell Journal notes the Great McKilhoes tract in Grant Inp owned by H. F. Clark now operated by Mc Millen Bros with FP. J. Dunn as superintendent. A massive pine tree yields 461 feet in length with 21 sawlogs totaling 6 300 board feet. A popular tree produced five logs near 4 000 feet and a 16 foot white oak log brought 1 002 feet.
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McKilhoes
Grant Inp
H. 4. Clark
McMillen Bros
J. Dunn
Indiana County
Glen Campbell Journal
Election of Officers in Company F of this place
An election held Tuesday evening filled vacancies caused by Capt. Hughes becoming Major of the Fifth regiment. W. J. Elkin elected Captain, Harry W. Fee First Lieutenant, Don M. Ii Second Lieutenant, Charles H. Huey Orderly Sergeant. David M. Caldwell named Regimental Quartermaster and James M. Hammers inspector of rifle practice. Indiana has a full staff.
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Indiana
Local Deaths and Obituaries Sweep Town Portraits
A sequence of notices records the deaths of Solomon Keck Swan Isabella Swan Clair C Herlinger and Frank Faith. Solomon Keck Swan served as town cannonier for 35 years and belonged to Company K, 105th Pennsylvania Volunteers. Isabella Swan widow of Wm. B. Swan died at 80, with services conducted by Rev. Welch and burial in Greenwood. Clair C. Herlinger, age 9, died after illness. services by Rev. Hay and Reynolds. Frank Faith, Civil War soldier, died at 65 after weeks of illness. funeral and Greenwood interment noted.
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Beck
Solomon Keck
Lizzie Forsha
James Forsha
Swan
Isabella Swan
Oak Street
First Ward
Wm. B. Swan
George , W
Tf. G
Wilkinsburg
Margaret. Cook
Rayne Two
Herlinorr
Clair C. Herlinger
Pred Herlinger
Philadelphia
Hay and Reynolds
Greenwood Cemetery
Paitil
Frank Faith
Armatron, Two
Drug Store Changes Hands In Local Sale
Steele G Hartman sold his drug store at corner Sixth and Philadelphia to Robert Milliken Jr former owner of the Strange town store. Samuel Sickenberger who has been with Hartman’s for years will continue to dispense medicines with his usual politeness and help the transition.S
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steele G. Hartman
Sixth
Philadelphia
Robert Milliken, Jr
Strangetown
Hartman
Samuel Sickenberger
Woman presumed drowned after creek incident near Graceton
A report said the wife of a Graceton miner attempted suicide due to alleged ill treatment. Clothes found by a creek led to fears she ended her life, but she reappeared the next morning, claiming she survived, with the water deemed too cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graceton
Harvey's Store Wrecked by Fire From Burning Powder
Saturday evening around six Harvey Doran, nephew of grocer James M. Harvey, lit a match in the store and tossed it into a can of powder. The explosion wrecked the store and burned the boy and Thomas Mulvehill, injuring them mildly to the face and eyes. No permanent eye injury, and damages run to several hundred dollars.
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Harvey Doran
James M. Harvey
Ators
Glont
Thomas
Mulvehill
Clymer Manufacturing Brings Waking Plow Points to Market
Howard Duck travels to Buffalo for ten days of hospital treatment. William Alters, aged eighty one, hunts 80 pole cats 15 opossums 36 munkrate and % coons this winter. Frank Sutton and T G Basinger provide a topographic Indiana map showing roads railroads and elevations. Maps cost five cents each or two dollars per hundred with prepaid orders to the U S Geological Survey Washington es
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clymer Manufacturing Company
Howard Duck
Hillsdale
Buffalo
William Alers
Charles Alters
Peice
U. S. Geological Survey
Washington
Local Notes and Updates from Indiana Pa and Vicinity
Local items report teacher post details to Supt J A Stewart Indiana Pa. A chicken thief ring in Homestead boasts 1500 birds stolen in two years. Lizzie Dugan buys Hanna Rhea millinery and plans to run in same rooms. Railroad expansion to coal region, Marion Center telephone branch, and Dungan post changes noted. Government and business updates include banked rail hardening patent and local political endorsements.
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J,a
Stewart
Indiana
Homestead
Lizzie Dugan
Hanna Rhea
Peter Fred
Peter
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OF the
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Harrie
M’voy-Park
Peter T. McAvoy
Barneaboro
Elizabeth V. Park
Cumberland
John I. Milinger
Greensburg
W. B. Kline
Markleton
Social Notes
St.Patrick's Day
Farmers Telephone Co
Marion Center
R. H. Thompson
D. A. Cunningham
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
St.Paul
Kansas City
Pacific Coast
Blair County Democratic Association
Warren Worth Bailey
William E. Cogan
Third Avenue
Butler Herald
Henry Smith
Germany
U.S
Smith Naver
Peter Frech
Denecrat
George C. Flickinger
Derry
Tnp
Westmoreland County
W. L. Reed
Read
Reed
Costa
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