Massive coal land sale lands across counties
Articles of agreement record a syndicate led sale of 387 farms totaling over 40 000 acres of coal in Armstrong and Indiana counties. Payments approach 2 200 000 with 440 000 to Armstrong landowners and 1 780 000 to County owners. Dr J C King and W T Stamey of Reynoldsville coordinate with H D Carter Erie Pa to finalize transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McGaughy
H. D. Carter
Frid Pa
Erie, Botan
New York
J.C. King
W. T Stamey
Reynoldaville
FD. Carter
Erie
Armstrong Township
Conenlgh
Center
Blacklick
Barrel Township
Ing Township
E. D. Carter
South Bend
Kiskiminitas
Armony County
Corpa
Driscoll
St.Mary’s
D. Éhar
Armstrong County
Hoggsenhite
Young Township
Rittsburg
Adrian Selin
B. R. & P. Railway Company
Indiana County Coal Company
Consolidated Coal and Iron Company
Jarterée
Progress of the New Railroad to Indiana and Richmond
The Indiana and B R and P Railroad work progresses with grading on the northern end nearing completion. Steam shovels and materials for tunnels and bridges are on the way, damp cars are unloading, and temporary tracks are laid to move dirt. The tunnel contract will be let soon and work planned to begin mid June, with Horace J Thompson finishing right of way and Patton completing four more miles between Hamill and Richmond. Charles McGovern will move to K at once. Irregular mention of local charters and coal company interests follow, noting ties delivered by WAL Pollock to the BR P Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Horace J. Thompson
Patton
Harrisburg
Indi‘ouity Coal Company
Considated Coal and Iron Company
Adrian Iselin
L. W. Kingon
Rochester & Pittsburg Coal and 4 Company
Buffalo, Rochest& Pittsburg Railway Company
Rayne
Uncalled Letters From Indiana Office May 24 1902
A historical notice lists uncalled letters at the Indiana office dated May 24 1902 including Miss Cora Foltz Miss Ester Harbison Elizabeth Murray Miss Laura Marshall and gentlemen Thomas Anderson Joseph Hites Clarence Hoover John Jamison Lawrence Lowin F Maley John Snowden Philip Strother Adam Awickel Inquiries should note the letters were advertised and provide the inquiry date Idlewild season opens on December
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Cora Foltz
Ester Harbison
Elizabeth Murray
Laura Mar‘shall
Thomas Anderson
Joseph Hites
Clarences Hoover
John Jamison
Lawrence ‘Lowin
F. Maley
John Snowden
Philip Strother
Adam Awickel
Ying Date
Samus
A. Satu
P.M
Waynesburg Falls to Normal Team 8 to 2 in Ball Park Game
Waynesburg College lost to Indiana Normal at the ball park last Wednesday afternoon by 8 to 2. Williams allowed only three hits while Normal, led by Chambers, Edmundson and Williams, collected eleven safeties and homers by Chambers St Clair Owens and Peiper. Homestead Library and Athletic Club beat Indiana Normal at Steelworks park in a clean, well-played game with strong performances by Marshall De Moss and McChesney and a three-base hit by Marshall. Three-base hit highlights included Marshall for Homestead and plus multiple two-base hits for Indiana and Indiana’s Jones pitched well for his side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waynesburg College
Ball Park
Williams
Chambers
Edmundson
Dent
St.Clair
Owens
Peiper
Indiana
Waynesburge
Homestead Library and Athletic Club
Indiana Normal School
Steelworks Park
Homestead
Jones
Cameron
Marshall
de Moss
McChesney
DeMoss
AL. A.c
Shotwell
Pearson
P. A. E. Edmundson
I Owens
McCowan
Willams
H. LL
Hammer
Salmon
Camaron
Moorhead
Outcheon
Kiskiminetas
Normal
Ey Edmundson
McKown
M Eves
Springer
Clayson
McLean
Calhoun
Davis
Passedhalla
Clair
MacLane
Harry Maintail
Johnstown
Freight wreck at Porter's curve kills engineer James Couch
A west bound West Penn freight wrecked at Porter's curve near White's station plunging engine four cars and caboose into the old canal at about 1 pm Tuesday. Engineer James Couch, 80, died within hours after being injured. Fireman was injured but other crew escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Penn
Porter's Curve
White's Station
James Couch
James
Lost Hope After Rail Accident Says Gruet Loses Leg
A fragment from a Brooklyn Life item recalls Gruet's railroad accident and his reaction to the injury. The notice lists names and places such as North Mahoning, Cambria, Marion Center, and New Mayville among others. The tone notes the disappointment and a quip about “get in there with both feet.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewitt
Sal
Gruet
Jewett
Brooklyn
Local Personal Visits Highlight Week in Town
A string of visits covers A T Moorhead from Dittuburg and Don Getty of Hyde Park stopping by. Mrs Ana Harbison of Clarkburg spends midweek with town friends, while J H H Alfinon of Washington DD GQ visits. Fred Hoffman of Vandergrift visits parents, and six Commissioner Murray and wife from Blairaville stay over. Attorney General Elkin was home Sunday then left for Harrisburg. Mrs John Long returns from Florida wintering to town. Mr and Mrs James Conran of Punxautawney visit Mrs Condron's sister Florence Klingensmith in Water Street. Morence and Helen Gilbert depart for a two week visit to Mrs S M Nicholson in Johnstown. John Wagle, son of Engineer Wuagle, begins work for Pennsylvania Railroad at Kiskiminitas Junction. Rev Cathers Toner of McKees Rocks, Kinner of New Kensington, and Hall of Blairsville attend an organ recital at St Bernard's church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana Harbison
Clarkburg
J. HH. Alfinon
Washington DD
Fred Hoffman
Vandergrift
Elkin
Harrisburg
John Long
Worida
James Conran
Punx-autawney
Condron
Mra
Florence Klingensmith
Water Street
Cathers Toner
McKees Rocks
Kinner
New Kensington
Hall
Blairsville
St.Bernard’s Church
Fatally Injured Grant man dies after barn accident
Peter Beer aged about 75 of Grant near Deckers Point died after a barn door fell while he and his son worked. The heavy door crushed his head and brain base causing paralysis. He lingered until the next evening. Survived by wife and numerous children in multiple local towns. He was once a powerful, respected citizen. Independent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Beer
Grant Two
Deckers Point
Jas
Annie Wineberg
Barnesboro
Clara Mumau
Genter County
Willian
Cash Creak
Jesse
Mia
Fred Peffur
North Mahoning
May Dibler
Democratic State Central Committee to Meet in Erie
The Democratic State Central Committee announces the 8th Democratic State Convention to nominate candidates for Governor Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Internal Affairs. The meeting is set for Wednesday June 25 1902 at 12 noon at the Park Opera House Erie Pennsylvania with representation by district delegates. William T Crisy Crgasy is the Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic State Central Committee
Erie
Democratic Party
Pennsylvania
Park Opera House
Penn’a
William T. Crgasy
Congressional pension notices for several individuals
Congressman Jack reports pension changes from January 1901 to May 1902 for residents of Indiana Westmoreland Jefferson and Armstrong counties. Names include Mra. Harry S Crawford James N Weston Aaron Pen Vous John M Fleming and Lucinda Sirwell. One pension of twelve dollars a month was granted then discontinued for Lucinda Sirwell, daughter of the late Col Sirwell of Kittanning Markton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressional News
Jack
Mra
Harry S.crawford
Sinicksburg
Indiana County
James N. Weston
Aaron Penvous
Derry Station
Westmoreland County
John M. Fleming
Kittanning
Gates
My. Jack
Lucinda Sirwell
Col. Sirwell
Kittanning Markton
Jefferson County
Hasturos Seeks Democratic Support for Auditor Bid in Indiana County
Notice to Indiana County Democrats from G. B. Hasturos, Principal Assistant in Homer City Post Office, explaining campaign canvassing impractical, remaining a candidate for Auditor, seeking support at the county convention, promising faithful service if nominated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Homer City
G. B
Hasturos
Jefferson Commencement Invitation for Jason W. Carson
We acknowledge Jason W. Carson as a graduate member invited to attend Jefferson Medical College Commencement on Thursday May 2 at the American Academy of Magic Philadelphia. We congratulate him on completing studies and foresee a bright physician’s career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Jason W. Carson
Clave
Jefferson Medical College
American Academy of Magic
Philadelpia
Jason
Real Estate Transfers Across Counties in May 1902
A digest of transfers shows numerous May 1902 deeds including satisfaction of mortgages and lot and acreage transfers. Notable entries include J Mabon and Fidelity Title in May, several transfers in Washington and Covore, and property deals involving Clark, Reithmiller, Manners, and Iselin, with prices ranging from hundreds to thousands of dollars. The list reflects wide local activity in Indiana Cambria and adjacent counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ochirisan Mimpfield
Dr. J. Mabon
Fidelity Title and Trust
Carnahan
Smortgage
John’ M. Carson
Miivabethlis
Homlr City
Andrew Gibson
M. J. Carnahan
Washington
M. 1
Carahan
W. J. Wilam
Flora G. Stales
C. Suttor
Covore
Margaret Brown
G.C. Suttor
Covada
John W. Clark
James A. Armstrong
Arcadia Land Go
J. C. Clark
Arcadia
Jacob Ressler
James Ressler
West Wheatfield
Tno
James B. Garman
Alvin Evans
Indiana
Cambria
Sarah Patchin
H. E. Clark
John Weister
Geo. S. Repine
W. E. Stuchell
W. A. Pringle
S&s
Konkle
Dickie
Hamer City
Sarah S. Ralston
S. M. McHenry
White Twoy
James McMullen
Adrian Iselin
Center Two
James ©. McGregor
Mary A. Willheim
Edward M. Greenwood
Peter Madonna
Blairsville
M. McHenry
White Two
Jacob J. Speck
Adrian [Selin
al. P. Weinter
Mary A. Hobaugh
Sattsburg
Mercersburg Wins Western Pennsylvania Meet at Washington
Mercersburg academy captured the annual interscholastic field and track meet at Washington with 634 points, followed by Shadyside academy and W. & J. academy. Amsler excelled for Mercersburg, winning the 100 yard dash, 120 yard hurdles, and 220 yard hurdles, while Thompson of W. & J. won the half mile. The meet featured seven schools and several Western Pennsylvania records were broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Pennsylvania
Washington, Pa
Mercersburg Academy
Mercersburg
W. & J. Athletic Association
Kiskiminetas
Saltshoro
Shady
Shadyside
W. & J. Academy
Indiana Normal
Pittsburg High School
Allegheny Preparatory School
Penneyvaniat Interschollagtic
Amsler
Thompson
Knox
Allegheny Prep
Conrad
Bowman
Indiana
Portis
Mitchell
Tediana
Fennel
Armstrong
Minpfield
Carrol
Wok Jd. Academy
Moyer
Botchford
Mecersburg
Booth
Fligh
Fennell
Moorhead
Todiana
Bomtraeger
Jackson
VP. H
Purtill
Montcell
Curry
Acheson
Cameron
Portill
Regent Deaths in Pittsburg and Surrounding Areas
Death notices from Bidlsburg report Mrs. Jemima Gonnor aged 62 3 months died at home on Forty-eighth Street Pittsburg with funeral held May 25. Mrs. Licinda Bickel aged about 44 died suddenly from hemorrhage of the lungs at White Two. She leaves multiple relatives and a prior marriage to Sage Millis. Mrs. Martha Campbell of Ueshbon died May 21 at 60 from rheumatism leaving four sons three daughters and a husband. Funeral held with Rev Black at the Campbell Graveyard in Hestibon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bidlsburg
Jemima
B.m.gonnor
Mick
Licinda Bickel
Robert Bickel
White Two
Biekel
Sage Millis
Bertha
Gelia Tis
N. W. Stewart
A. Ellis
Marion Canter
Nha
Largest Glass Works at Blairsville Opens Soon
We toured the Columbia Plate Glass Works at Blairsville with Samuel Cornell the engineer and Manager Keyes. The plant covers six acres with new design machinery and ventila tion. tracks move large glass plates to inspection. Construction delays push start to September. forty eight employee houses are being built with uniform sanitary fittings and water supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Stoneback
Columbia Plate Glass Works
Blairsville
Samuel Cornell
Keyes
Moachinery
Confirmation Services at Christ Municipal Church
Confirmation services were held Friday evening in Christ Municipal Church with Bishop Cortlandt Whitehead officiating. Nineteen persons were received into the church as Rev. Rogers built up the congregation since taking charge last spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Municopal
Cortlandt Whitehead
Rogers
Splendid Organ Recital at St Bernard’s Church
A Thursday evening organ recital at St Bernard’s Catholic Church showcased the new pipe organ. W J Ashmall led the organ with skillful tuning, and soloist Miss Leah Crossman delivered the program with notable musical ability. The performance was described as the most artistic and classical ever given in Indiana, though it lacked adequate patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St.Bernard’s Catholic Church
W. J. Ashmall
Leah Crossman
Indiana
Married Couples and Dates Across Mahoning County
Marital notices list Fred W. Dilts of Indiana and Bessie Hudson of South Mahoning wed on the 14th at Panxsitawney by Rev McLean. Other marriages include Henry Williams to Maxie Donahue at Clawson House, David Carley to Jennie Glyde in Blacklick, and John Brown to Mary Ragen in Strongstown, with various May dates and officiants noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Barcley Bugh
Lilly J. Heitzenrater
North Mahoning
Henry C. Williams
DuBois
Maxie Donahue
East Run
David A. Carley
Georgeville
Jennie M. Clyde
Marion Center
George Goolsen
Mary Hanshuck
Banks Two
Andrew Abrin
Cilj Vivachlk Gruceton
Charles W. Postiewsil
New Mayville
Margaret Coon
Trade City
Fred W. Dilta
Indiana
Migs Bessie Hudson
South Mahoning Township
Panxsitawney
McLean
Dilts
Long & Dilts
William E Donneaul
Dr. Crawford
Clawson House
Henry OC. Williams
Mast Run
Cai Ey-Ulyde
Mr. Lewis
Blacklick
W.8. Douds
David C. Carley
Jennie M. Glyde
Rager
Lewis Hay
John M. Brown
Mary M. Ragen
Strongstown
Local notes mix sales, crimes, and events in one town
The item lists ads and brief notices from Mechanicsburg area papers. It mentions a sermon by J. M. Adair, a week long window display, sporting goods in stock, real estate transactions on South 7th Street, a circus accident injuring a worker, the Second Annual Ball of Company F at Library Hall, arrests for concealed weapons, property sales by Gilbert, incidents with stallions injuring a man, a bank window shattering chase scene at the First National Bank, and the president Paul Graff affected by the shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srusre
Srusve
J. M. Adair
Mechanicsburg
Henry Halla
Ann Roof & Kline
South 7Th Street
Steal
H. M. Lowry
Welch Bro
Davis
Company F
Fifth Regiment
Library Hall
Kettering
Greenaburg
Norman Uncapher
Blacklick
McKeaters
Solomon Dayton
Gilbert
Arnold
Salinburg
C. W. Derr
Sarah McBeth
Joseph Hinds
South Seventh Street
Second Ward
L. W. Lafferty
David Edwards
Onber
Rayne Township
Keener
First National Bank
Paul Graff
Cunningham
Wills Probated Leonard M'Cune and John Pfeiffer
Probate records show Leonard M Cune of Grant two dec d with will filed May 21 1902 naming Tobia son John Laird McCune and executors after wife Elizabeth and S F McCune with specific bequests including real and personal property. John Pfeiffer of East Mahoning Twp deceased with will filed May 27 naming son John W Pfeiffer daughter Laura Bell Clara Minta and allocations of real estate furniture cows beds stoves. executor John W Pfeiffer to pay debts and provide for minor children until twenty one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard
M'Cune
Grant
Tobia
John Laird McCune
Elizabeth McCune
S. F. McCune
John Pfieffer
East Mahoning
John W. Pfeffer
Laura Bell
Clara Minta
John W
Eddie E
Norman L
T. Pfieffer
Marion Center
John W. Fpileffer
Blairsville Miners Strike Remains Quiet
No riot reported as Blairsville miners strike conditions stay steady noon Tuesday. Burgess M. Brown denounces Pittsburg papers for sensational reports claiming unrest, insisting no disturbance occurred and no extra police sworn in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgess M. . Brown
Pittsburg
Ne Sava
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Kiski
Normals
Jacob M. Brown
Busington
Macy C. Rager
Cumbria
A. T. Moorhead
Don Getty
Hyde Park
Misses Morence
Helen Gilbert
John Wagle
Wuagle
Pennsylvania Railroad
Kiskiminitas Junction
Connot
Alg
Stuson
J. AL Supipbell
Brushvalley Township
Eoures
Blatraville
Uys
William Bay
White Township
VOR
Harvey
Bushanan
Indiana, Pa
George H. Hamilton
East Wheafield Township
Cramer
Uomairman
J. Wood Clark
J.T. Engla
John E. Elrick
Saltsburg
Democratic County Committee
Astor Boars
Ion K Hamata
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