Coal industry power play rattles Pennsylvania rail line plans
A tangled web of options on sixty seven mines and hundreds of thousands of acres aims to unite coal supply under a new combine. The plan would tighten control of markets from Osnaburg to New England, with the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg line targeted to shift leverage away from rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trindald
Pentsylvania Railroad Company
Allegeheny Valley
E Anid
Osnadain
Buffalo
New England
Gould
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburgh
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
Indiana County
Iselin Bringa
Westmoreland
Allegeheny
Wabash
Clairton
Tiis
Punxsutawney
Rochester
Butler
Post
Yates
Baltimore & Ohio
Pennsylvania
Vanderbilt
Alegheny Valley
Pennaylvacia Ld
8 Powerful
Yates-Iselin Sy
Goulds
Wabash Survey Nears Completion and Rail Route Buzz
A near complete Wabash Railroad survey across Indiana County points to early construction. The route crosses Allegheny River at Pittsburg then tracks along Kiskiminetas and through Indiana to Dowler Junction, with charters granted for lines north of Indiana and Sunberry to Dowler Junction. A separate Pluimville Buffalo and Susquehanna line is shown, while a shotgun incident involving two Miss Ball sisters thwarted laborers at Mapping Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash Railroad
Indiana County
Allegheny River
Pittsburg
Kiskiminetas River
Lescchburg
Crooked Creek
Shelocita
Indiana
Charfield County
Sunberry
Dowler Juncion
Allegheny
New York
J. H. Corbett
Buffalo
Rochester
Punxsotawney
Big Reo
Misses Ball
Panxeutawney
Bean
Mapping Creek
Epinsters
James Bell
Normal Defeats Kiski In Exciting Baseball Game
Normal beat Kiski eight to two at Normal Park in a game crowded with action. Wicki hit two homers in the third, McGregor starred for Kiski with three hits and strong defense at third, O Leary’s catching and throwing impressed for Normal, and King pitched well with solid team support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal
Kiski
Normal Park
Wicki
O'Leary
Jody” McGregor
Kiseki
McGregor
Leary
Indiana
King
Normal baseball team trounces Prospects of Johnstown 5 to 1
In an afternoon game at Normal Park, King pitched a four hit shutout with twelve strikeouts as Normal defeated Prospects of Johnstown 5 to 1. Hu ber and Owens contributed solid defense and offense. Also, Kiski third team beat Blairsville 12 to 6, and Normal beat Hast Had Lyceum 11 to 1 with Means and O Leary shining. Friday night the Railroaders beat Outing Club 4 to 2 with McKalip Trainor closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normal
Johnstown
Normal Park
King
Huber
Owens
Kiski
Blairsville
Norrmal
Lyceum
Pittsburg
Means
O'Leary
Railroaders
Outing Club
Outtog Club
Daughterty and
Paul St.Clair
McKalip and
Trainor
Winners in Middle Class Contest at the Normal
At the third annual Middle Class contest of the Normal, held Monday evening, Berlin Empfield won the debate Nellie Grace Smith the essay Mary Moorhead the recitation and Edith Spencer the oration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Empfield
Nellie Grace Smith
Mary Moorhead
Edith Spencer
Altman Couple Celebrate Sixty-First Wedding Anniversary
David and Elizabeth Altman of South Bend observed their sixty-first wedding anniversary. They raised eleven children, nine survive, with fifty-one grandchildren and twenty-three great-grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Elizabeth Altman
South Bend
Mine Explosion at Ernest Causes Death and Injury
A May 15 explosion at Ernest mine killed mine foreman James Mullholland and seriously burned superintendent William Reed. Fire damp ignited from miners ramps during an inspection in an unused room. Reed was taken to Adrian Hospital Punxsautawney and is not in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest
James Mullholland
William Reed
Mullholland
Reed
Adrian
Punxautawney
Woman Has Left Eye Removed In Surgery
Mrs. Margaret Bothel of Armstrong township returned from Greensburg hospital Friday after having her left eye removed. She had endured two years of constant pain, and doctors deemed the operation necessary. Bethel, aged seventy six, recovered from the shock and looks to full recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Bothel
Armstrong Township
Greensburg
Mya
Bethel
Father Toner’s New St Marys Church Dedication
The new $200000 church of St Marys congregation at McKees Books will be dedicated on Sunday May 28 by Right Rev J P Regis Canevin bishop of the Pittsburg Diocese. Rev Father A F Toner formerly pastor of St Bernard’s is pastor. Indiana attendees expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's
McKees Books
J.P. Regis Canevin
Pittsburg
A. FP
Toner
St. Bernard’s Church
St. Mary’s
Pather Tower
Indiana
Personal mentions from local towns amplify community ties
Mige Mary Palmer spent part of the week in Pittsburg. Miss Oln Learn of this plane visits relatives in Johnstown. Arthur Wilson of the Johnstown Journal stayed at home this weekend. Elizabeth Mabon of Apollo guest of Madge Lydick in South Seventh street. Carrie Lytle, Vandergrift teacher, visited her mother Amelia Lytle on Philadelphia street. Rev. Hugh Given of Chicago visits his father, preaches at First United Presbyterian. John R. Stumpf summoned to Big Run by telegraph for brother A. J. Stumpf’s illness. Sarah and Annie Wilson of Kiski were guests of Margaret Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mige Mary Palmer
Pittsburg
Oln Learn
Johnstown
Arthur Wilson
Johnstown Journal
Elizabeth Mabon
Apollo
Madge Lydick
South Seventh Street
Carrie Lytle
Vandergrift
Amelia Lytle
Philadelphia
Hugh Given
Chicago
Given
First United Presbyterian Church
John R. Stumpf
Big Run
A. J. Stumpf
Sarah
Annie Wilson
A. W. Wilson
Kiski
Margaret Wilson
Miner Charlie Stanquist Dies in Ernest Mines
A Swede named Charlie Stanquist, about 21, was killed Friday in the Ernest mines. His body was brought to Indiana and laid to rest Sunday afternoon at St Bernard's cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Stanquist
Ernest
Indiana
St. Bernard's Cametery
Democratic County Committee Elects Delegate at Court House Meeting
The Democratic County Committee met in the Court House on Thursday May 18 and elected Harry W Fee as delegate to the State Convention without instructions. Attendance was small but interest was manifest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic County Committee
Court House
Harry W. Fee
Death of Mrs Mary Rowe in Pittsburg region
Mrs Mary Rowe aged seventy three died suddenly on May 20. She is survived by her husband William Rowe and three sons George of Indiana John and Daniel of Pittsburg. The funeral was held Tuesday morning and interment was in Bethel graveyard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Rowe
William Rowe
George
Indiana
John
Daniel
Pittsburg
Bethel
New Rails For the Indiana Branch Upgrade
The Indiana Branch of the P R R will be improved in summer with eighty five pound steel rails from Blacklick to Indiana. The rails, used on the Main Line, are in fair condition being worn on one side. The section up to Blacklick was relaid with eighty five pound rails last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
P.R.R
Blacklick
National Bank Project Placed On Foot In Plumville
In West Mahoning township in Plumville a charter for a National Bank was proposed after a meeting of prominent citizens. Officers elected include President M. C. Wynkoop Vice President D. W. Douds and directors M. C. Wynkoop D. W. Douds 8. D. Kerr and A. W. Clowes. Capital stock set at 30000 with plans to build a bank building soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Mahoning Township
Plumville
M. C. Wynkoop
D. W. Douds
D. Kerr
A. W. Clowes
State Board to Examine Indiana Normal School Classes
The State Board of Examiners will visit Indiana on Wednesday, June 21, to examine the three classes at the Normal school. The Senior class has ninety three members, the Middlerg fifty two, and the Junior eighty five. The examining board includes Henry Houk Deputy Superintendent, S H Hadley of Sharon, Charles W Derr of Montour county, John F Bugler of Edinboro, H C Messimer of Urie, B F Patterson of Pottsville, and J L Allison of Wilkinsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Examiners
Indiana
Normal School
Middlerg
Henry Houk
H. Hadley
Sharon
Charles W. Derr
Montour County
John F. Bugler
Edinboro Normal School
H. C. Messimer
Urie
B. F. Patterson
Pottsville
J. L. Allison
Wilkinsburg
Second Matinee Race Meeting at Fair Grounds
The second matinee race meeting at the Fair Grounds drew about five hundred spectators on Saturday afternoon. Prizes were presented by Leslie Pattison, a Philadelphia street merchant. Three half mile races were run with expected future changes including a full mile race and a mining race addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Grounds
Leslie Pattison
Philadelphia
New Century Club Elects Officers for Next Year
The New Century Club closed its season with a large turnout. Officers elected: President Florence B Leech. vice presidents Nora Patton Anna Calhoun Edith Scott. secretary Annie Taylor. treasurer Charlotte Clark. directors Abigail Guthrie Geo Rodgers Mary McKnight Mrs John Fisher. Public Interest Committee members named. auditors listed. Adjourned to meet next October in the Progress building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Century Club
Florence B. Leech
Nora Patton
Anna Calhoun
Edith Scott
Annie Taylor
Charlotte Clark
Abigail Guthrie
Geo. Rodgers
Mary McKnight
John & Fisher
Virginia Hastings
McLaughlin
Mabel Pelord
Nell Guthrie
John Stuckel
Progress Building
Local notices and business items across Indiana County
Thomas A. Clawaon named postmaster at Haff. M G Wineberg sold four sorrel mares to Brown Bros. for 450 dollars. First National Bank of Indiana invites borrowers, pays 3 percent on time deposits. Ef M Lowry awarded BW M Lockard contract for an eleven room brick house on South Sixth street, cost about 6000 dollars. Cunningham Company advertises its thirty eighth anniversary sale. Seward Presbyterian church dedicated with Dr O O Hays and ministers present. Greensburg hosted mine foreman certificate exams. Indiana County residents listed among applicants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Clawaon
Haff
M. G. Wineberg
Canoe Ridge
Brown Bros
Ball’s Mille
First National Bank of Indiana
Ef. M. Lowry
M. Lockard
South Sixth Street
Atractive
Cunningham Company
New Presbyterian Church
Seward
O. 0. Hays
First Presbyterian Church
Johnstown
Nelson B. Kline
Samuel Guy Snowden
Conemaugh
Greensburg
Indiana
William A. Libangood
Newrytown
John BH. Cravener
J. A. Long
Blacklick
A. L. Weis
Graceton
John Horrell
Coral
Herman W. New
John M. Landfair
Blairsville
Samuel McCall
Saitsburg
Boy Disappears Then Is Found After Search
Ten year old Carl Baker son of P N Baker vanished from his Indiana home Friday. Tracked until six pm that day, he vanished through the weekend despite searches by parents and friends. Near Gossler's ice pond divers drained the pond Sunday and learned he had been located at Greenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Baker
P. N. Baker
Indiana
Gossler
Greenville
Veterans' Annual Reunion of the Pittsburgh Division
The fourteenth annual meeting and banquet of the Veteran Employees Association of the Pittsburgh division of the Pennsylvania Railroad was held in Altoona on Friday with a special seven-coach train carrying members. Attendees from the local area included A. G. Wagle, David Mullen, Armour Mullen of Indiana, William Fleming of Saltsburg, and A. N. Miller of Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Altoona
A. G. Wagle
David Mullen
Armour Mullen
Indiana
William Fleming
Saltsburg
A. N. Miller
Freeport
Licensed 10 Wed 1405 to 1417 Names and places list
A fragmented list of licenses and parties with numbers 1405 through 1417 including Clarence Shields Gaibleton Edna McGara Chamberaville and others such as Morton L McQuown Mahaffey Laura B Buterbaugh Lovejoy Ira A Harkins Bolivar Edna F Fisher Robinson Leon Ziantski and Berta Ludin zick Ernest W T Wigham Jeannette Mary R Fennel Salisbury Mike Bukovits Mere Beree Conemaugh A J McParland Carrie M Pierce Flora Mike Rosztar Glen Campbell Lizzie Ravaji Panko Bushwiski Hallie Polock Delehanty Krug Tunnelton Edward Shawer Youngwood Mary E Potts White township Carrol Horancer ONie Pager Glen Campbell James E Townsend Lyda G Weighley Salteburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Shields
Gaibleton
Edna McGara
Chamberaville
Morton L. McQuown
Mahaffey
Laura B
Buterbaugh
Lovejoy
Ira A. Harkins
Bolivar
Edna F. Fisher
Robinson
Leon Ziantski
Berta Ludinzick
Ernest
W.T. Wigham
Jeannette
Mary R. Fennel
Salisbury
Mike Bukovits
Mere Be
Indiana County Delegation Heads to State Convention
Indiana County delegates departed for Harrisburg to attend the Democratic State Convention. The gathering will nominate a Judge of the Superior Court and State Treasurer with candidates including Dewalt, Smith, Ward, Irwin, Reyburn, Grim, Rimmerman, and Head. Concerns center on whether Doty will permit his name to be presented. Senator Cochrane is favored for State Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Harrisburg
H. W. Fee
Franklin Sansom
D. H. Tomb
J. Wood Clark
Ralph Fluda
W. E. Dorn
M. E. Brown
A. H. Kohl
Blairaville
Arthur G. Dewalt
Lehigh County
P. P. Smith
Lackawanna
John A. Ward
Philadelphia
Robert W. Irwin
Washington County
Calvin Ic. Reyburn
Armstrong County
Webster Grim
Bucks County
K. Scott Rimmerman
Montour County
John B. Head
Westmoreland County
Judge Doty
J. Henry Cochrane
Lycoming
Treasder
B. EF. Myers
Marriages noted in Indiana and nearby towns
The list records multiple marriages around May 17 to May 26 involving residents of Saltsburg Bolivar Youngwood Indiana Rathmel Chambersville and Wilkensburg. Names include Townsend Neighly Pisher Barclay Butterbaugh Kanary Shielde Shields McGara and others with officiants Squire Crossman Rev Week Rev Holmes and Rev Allhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend—Neighly
James Edward Townsend
Lyda Grace Neighly
Saltsburg
Starkins“Ingher
Tin A. Harking
Bolivar
Edna F. Pisher
Robindon
Indiana
Squire J. A. Crossman
Uncalled Letters Advertised in Indiana Postoffice List
The May 20 1905 Indianapolis postoffice notice lists numerous names including R N Adame David Altimus Jan Brink Ethel Brown John Bauer Alvy Doty Miss Annie Emrick James Grossman J W Harmas Miss Mary Harmon W H Johnston Paul Jenk Mrs Lenard Kine Rosie Luker Elmer Long Maude Lydie Martin's Cancer Qura Co Miss Margaret Poller Harry Riley Miss Anna Stewart Miss Hanna Bayder Mrs Violat Naoma Taylor Guy Zeigler Mer Bipon Pat Babiz Bruno Conforti Eniuvanik Paganussi Giovanni Salmon Jouyuns Varali Lojor Pasquale Pellegrino Broni Rombello Farkas Yebyain Helemrei Tarn Josef Vitinik Wajrich Kelimch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Postoffice
R. N. Adame
David Altimus
Jan. Brink
Ethel Brown
John Bauer
Alvy Doty
Annie Emrick
James Grossman
J. W. Harmas
Mary Harman
W. H. Johnston
Paul Jenk
Lenard Kine
Rosie A. Luker
Elmer Long
Maude Lydie
Martin’s Cancer Qura Co
Margaret Poller
Henry Hall Hosts Wide assortment of Goods
Flags hammocks croquet baseball goods and the final line of box stationery arrive at Henry Hall. Shoppers can view a varied display showcasing durable outdoor products and office supplies for seasonal needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hall
Thompson In Trouble Again In Indiana Chicken Theft Case
Thompson aged 28 fled Indiana months ago to evade arrest for stealing chickens. He was located recently at the Alle Geheny post office attempting to collect a decoy letter at general delivery, sent by Lawrence County detectives. Thompson was wanted in New Castle for continuing chicken thefts, and his father is also under arrest there for the same offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
James Thompson
Indiana
Allegeheny
Lawrence County
Thomas
New Castle
Teacher Examinations Notice in District
Examinations start at 8 a m applicants must use jet black ink pens panesla rulers blotters sorateh paper and self addressed stamps Directors should attend the examination in their district The secretary will ensure the house is ready for holding the exam Certificates will be mailed July 19 Respectfully
Deaths in Indiana county and nearby towns this week
A two year old child of Mr and Mrs Mike Nagada of Graceton died Wednesday from cerberospinal meningitis. William McQuown of Indiana county died May 17 in Franklin aged 79, Civil War veteran. Samuel Hazlett 70 died at Cottage State Hospital Connellsville, Civil War veteran. Elsia M Phelps where she lived in Saltsburg for nine years died May 17. James Clyde of Plumville died May 13 in Pittsburg of pneumonia at 68. D J Fair Sr born in Indiana county died May 16 in Sterling Kansas, former Sterling mayor. Mrs Lewis Gaston of Canoe Ridge died May 17 at 51 after gangrene led to amputation. Albert Foster died in Pittsburg at 58. R G Ware superintendent of Lackawanna operations at Wintondale died May 16 at 29. Robert Arnold died May 11 in Saltsburg aged 82, born in England. Mrs Clara Books left for Towanda to visit daughter. Martha Laughlin of near Jacksonville died at 62 of cancer. AdaIr Mrs Mary Jane Adair died at 64 from throat cancer. funeral at Greenwood cemetery after services in Johnstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Nagada
Gracaton
Indiana
St. Bernard’s Cemetery
Mies Elsia M. Phelps
George
Phelpe
Salisburg
Deceared
Pittsburg
Saltsburg
J. G. Wilson
Edgewood Cemetery
Baligung
William Lucas
Homer City
Thomas and
John Lucas
Jacksonville
Pitaburg
Adair
Mary Jane Adair
Joseph Adair
Qohbard Street
Johnstown
J. 0. Moorhead
Jane H. Moorhead
George W. Belsey
Telluride
John C
West Newton
J.O. O. McCracken
Ruth
Alexander
Allegeheny
William
Mia
Nancy
Lowry
J. O. Moorhead
A.T. Moorhead
Y. J. Day Brownlee
Greenwood Cemetery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lewin
Corbett
RR & BP
White’s Hill
Barnasdall
The
B. & & Company
Base Ball News
Washington High School
McCreight
Father Toner
Ernest Mines
Innst Rage
C. Buckland
J. M. Cunningham
Omer Bartlebaugh
Jane
Helens
Howard
RAGE
Col
Lady Qartherson
Esc
Bannettcott
Mollie Polytortie
Hal
Bart
P.R. R. Veterans
Ligensed
Japarlac
Smith’s Art Store
Taylor—Barclay
W. W. Taylor
Margaret Barclay
Rathmel
Rathmel, Pa
A. J. Week
Bilan
Edward Shaner
Youngwood
Mary I. Potts
White Township
Squire M. B. Kling
Cline—Pickle
Charlea Cline
Mias Ida Pickle
Huff
Rev. Allhouse
M’quown
Erbauc
Martin L. McQuown
Mahaffay
Louise B. Butterbaugh
George S. Holmes
Methodist Episcopal Parsonage
Kanarr
Rieed
Harr M. Kanary
Moses Kanarr
Robert C. Shielde
Rayne Township
Parente
T. B. McGara
Chambersville
Pepersen—Shielde
W. J. Peterson
Port Clinton
Mies Mable E. Shields
J. P H. Shields
New Kensington
Dristocrat
Indiana Telephone Company
Wilkingburg
Serene Biallat Vase
West Tabanan
el Idole
Une
Micksburg Tndiana
T Itrd
Axamaloatton
JUNG
Marlon Center
Tmng Bbs
Ocust
Jane BO
Oovods
Uly Hannesburg
Julomer City
Tre Tree Washington Tmag
Rkle
Gregnyilte
Or Neton
William McQuown
Franklin
Sixty
Pennsylvania Regiment
Veteran Reserve Corps
Mazlett
Samuel F. Hazlett
Cottage State Hospital
Connellaville
Oo. D
Phelps
Clyde
James I. Clyde
W. C. Clyde
Pontinines
Trade City
D. J. Fair, Sr
Sterling
Kas
Kansas
Rice
Reno
Gaston
Lewis Gaston
Union Church
Yorter
Albert Foster
Little Sisters of the Poor
Pine Flats
Johnstown Arate
Cambria Steel Company
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