Coal Deals Signal New Indiana Railroad Ambition
The Pittsburg Rochester and Buffalo Coal and Iron Company sealed the largest county coal land purchase, about 4 000 acres southwest of Indiana, with forty Dickey leases under scrutiny by Attorney John A. Scott. Diamond drilling and New York testing confirm coal on most lands, with payments expected once titles finish. Eastern syndicates eye McGaughey leases, Barker and Levy from Canada push toward closing amid rising Indiana coal demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Pittsburg, Rochester & Buffalo Coal & Iron Company
John A. Scott
Geo. C. Dickey
New York
Dickey
Lucius W. Robinson
McGaughey
Eastern
Bruce
Indiana County
Levy
John Patterson
Hamilton
Ontario
Canada
Barker
Returning Board Reports District Vote Totals
The vote tallies for Congressman and Senator in the district were compiled by a board of trustees from Jefferson, Armstrong, Westmoreland, Indiana counties. The card lists candidate totals and the combined grand totals for both offices, along with names J. J. Hinderliter and C. E. Whitten among others. The document presents figures for Gregg Shaffer Sansom Fisher and others with final sums and county attributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
J. J. Hinderliter
Jefferson County
H. W. Snyder
Armstrong County
C. E. Whitten
Westmoreland County
A. F. Cooper
Indiana County
Jack. Gregg. Schaffer
Saneey
Chas, Keerler, Jr
Fisher, Sansom
Armstrong
Jefferson
Westmorelan
Marriage Licenses and Local Social Notes
The register lists granted licenses from 1774 onward including William Kerr and Nancy Pardee, George Cramer and Luella Allison, Edward Beech and Bertha Lytle, Torrence Greer and Lorna Carnahan, George Aikens and Anna Lemison, A L Boring and Martha Limemeny. Social events note Mrs Daugherty hosting, Mrs Williard entertaining, and Indiana Public Schools graduates banquet at Odd Fellows Hall Friday evening. Also sale ad: two wooden mantles with fronts and one fireplace double heater, good condition, cheap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register Stewart
William W. Kerr
McKean
Nancy Pardee
Ord
George A. Cramer
White Township
Luella F. Allison
Edward J. Beech
Wilkinsburg
Bertha M. Lytle
Tunnelton
Torrence Greer
Blacklick
Lorna Carnahan
Washington
George B. Aikens
Rural Valley
Anna M. Lemison
Atwood
A. L. Boring
Weat Wheatfield
Martha A. Limemeny
Johnstown
J.B. Sullivan
Newrytown
Hattie Hilly
William 8. Daugherty
North Tenth Street
Sue Williard
Philadelphia Street
Indiana Public Schools
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Library hall attracts three acts for late November
The booked attractions include Manhattan Opera Company performing on November 21, Lyman Howe's Moving Pictures on November 28, and The Mikado by home talent on Thanksgiving evening, providing diverse entertainment for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Hall
Manhattan Opera ‘Company
Lyman Howe
Moving Pictures
PURELY PERSONAL NOTES FROM HOMER CITY AND SURROUNDINGS
Local items list residents visiting friends and traveling from Homer City Vandergrift Pineton Ebenaburg Blairaville Walnut Street Johnstown and Cannbria county marriage licensees Jonas L Rager and Linnie J Plowman W H Martin relocating to Jacksonville Dr Crawford to occupy Hood property Anna Pitts returning to Cherrytree J E Ellenberger Canoe Ridge and M Ellenberger White township subscribe for the Democrat both listed as good Democrats and not discouraged by recent election results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Ellenberger
Canoe Ridge
M. Ellenberger
White Township
Solid Democratic Delegation Unfolds After Meadville Recount
A Meadville recount tallied Crawford County Second Ward ballots and confirmed John L. Wilson’s Assembly victory over Republican P. Ray by three votes. The result gives Titusville’s 1st ward a solid Democratic delegation to the Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meadville
Titusville
Crawford County
John L. Wilson
Assembly
Over & P. Ray
Charter Granted To Johnstown Coal Company In Blairsville
A charter was granted Thursday at the State Department in Harrisburg to the Johnstown Coal Company of Blairsville with a capital of 1200 dollars. Directors include J. M. Gallaher Blairsville J B Eisaman H C Burkett Greensburg J M Burrell Washington D C and R Pitcairn Jr Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Harrisburg
Johnstown Coal Company
Blairsville
J. M. Gallaher
J. RB. Eisaman
H.C. Burkett
Greensburg
J. M. Burrell
Washington, D. C
R Pitcairn, Jr
Pittsburg
Alexander Branch Extension Completed to Salem Coal Co
General Manager Hutchinson of the Pennsylvania railroad announces the extension of the Alexander branch from Crab Tree station to New Alexander totaling four miles with a 1.2 mile siding. The line from its junction to the Salem Coal Company operation is now part of the Pittsburg division and will be operated as of this date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson
Pennsylvania Railroad
Alexander Branch
Crab Tree Station
Donahue
Pittsburg
New Alexander
Crab Tree
Salem Coal Company
Teachers Institute Program at Kelly schoolhouse 1900
The schedule for the teachers institute at Kelly schoolhouse spans Friday evening and Saturday, November 23 and 24, 1900. Friday features Welcome Song, debates on trusts and methods for pupil engagement, various topics led by W. E. Smeada, Clarence Swan, and others, and a roll-call response. Saturday includes general business and sessions on physiology, writing systems, and education’s relation to labor before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ Institute
Kelly
W. E. Smeada
Clarence Swan
Alonzo Rankin
W. L. Johnston
Deny
Thomas
Uber
Wm. Hoover
O. W. Holmes
Jay Smail
M. Ida Millar
H. W. Harmon
Rev. Schmucker
McCreight
Wlr. Smeade
Mae Shields
Maude Trisal
James Miller
W. J. Johnston
Farmer's Institute Program at Ambrose Indiana County
A Farmers Institute will meet in Ambrose Indiana County on Wednesday and Thursday December 5 and 6 1900. Open to all with public sessions and a full program of lectures demonstrations and discussions on farming poultry crop needs and home economics led by speakers W H Riddle McKee Davis Noah Seanor and others. Friday through Saturday December 7 and 8 in Richmond with similar sessions and a focus on education school improvements and farm topics. Special notice invites all interested to attend and participate in discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer's Institute
Farmers’ Institute
Ambrose
Indiana County
A.M. Armstrong
W.H.H. Riddle
Butler
W. H. A. Riddle
Violet Meanor
McKee Davis
Denton
Richmond
James Given
Ephraim Work
Rochester Mills
B. Heiges
M. N. Clark
Claridge
Hugh Smitten
Marchand
Mra. J. CO. Moore
Wm. M. Morrison
Marion Center
Annie Given
Amos Kuntz
Heiges
York
W. H. Stanley
Wm. Moot
Hugh Melsaac
Robert Lowry
W. H. H. Riddle
Riddie
John Smyers
Deckere Point
Milton Work
Elkin
M.N. Clark
Rochester Mille
Cyrus Work
Homer
Weiges
Epworth League Lecture Series Announced
A series of free lectures by Rev. J W Miles Rev O L Smith Rev T J Leak and Prof A M Hammers runs November 20 23 at Epworth League events with four o clock talks for Young Peoples work and evening musical programs Admission is free and all are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
M. KE
J. W. Miles
D. D
Wilkinsburg
Yosemite
0. L. Smith
Mt.Pleasant
Mammoth Cave
T. J. Leak
Pittsburg
Palestine
A. M. Hammers
Indiana
Venice
Vesuvius
Miles
Mr.Smith
Dr. Leak
Interasotion at Blairsville P R R improves speed
The article notes that former barriers at Blairsville intersection were removed allowing fast express trains to run up to 70 miles per hour across the Pack Saddle curves to Latrobe and Portage. Eastbound travel increases fireman workload as engines labor uphill on the western slope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blairsville
P.R.R
Latrobe
Lilly
Portage
Public Sale of Livestock at Geo W Kline Farm Arm Strong Twp
Public sale to be held at the residence of Geo W Kline in Arm Strong township on Tuesday November 20 1900 at 12 o'clock noon Prompt sale of three farm horses five milk cows two 2 year old heifers eight 2 year old steers one Shorthorn bull seven eight bred three yearling calves thirty head stock ewes fifteen head lambs eleven shoats twelve tons of hay two hundred bushels corn and farming implements including Adriance binder Oliver chill plow Bissell chill plow spring tooth harrow doubletrees single trees and other items. terms and credit to be announced day of sale
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Kline
Armstrong Township
Adriance
Bissell
Religious Notes and Schedule Changes
No services were held in the Second U P church last Sunday evening. Evening services in the Presbyterian and First U P churches now start at 7 p.m. instead of 7 30. The Frat U P congregation held communion services on Sunday. A bank offering occurred in the Presbyterian church lecture room last night. Dr Crawford preached two sermons at the Presbyterian church last Sunday. Rally Day at the MM church is postponed from November 18 to the 25th. Rev D M Kinter will preach on Sunday morning Peter's Exhortation and in the evening Life Genesis 2 7. All are welcome and seats free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.P
Presbyterian
Presbyterian Church
Crawford
DM. Kinter
Peter
Will T. Martin
Marion Center
Akron
Will Martin
Times
Little Locals Chronicles Odd Notions And Local Happenings
The column notes a pay train with plenty of coin and a favorable Republican ratification. It mentions Rev J M Stafford speaking at Normal, tax collection dates at White township Court House, a horse tail docking protest victory, and a Queen and Prince of Wales pledge. Patent reports cite Amos C Cravaner’s mail bag handling improvements and forty four patents issued. It predicts coal and railroad growth for Indiana county, and reports Will T Martin’s recovery from a trench accident. Farmers in Taylor township Moravia organize against hunters with trespass penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Stafford
Washington, D.C
Court House
White Township
Taylor Township
Lawrence County
Moravia
Four
Bolivar Woman Dies From Typhoid Fever and Pneumonia
Mrs J D Billa of near Bolivar dies at 63 after typhoid fever progressed to pneumonia. Survived by husband and daughters and one son. Interment at Fort Palmer. Also notes the local fever epidemic claim and a separate old postal letter list item dated October 27 1900 with names and undelivered letters at Indiana office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Billa
Bolivar
Fort Palmer
Bills
Indiana
Mina Virginia Donahey
Mary Marshall
Rugby
Lewis George
Willett Briefs from The Willet Community
Jay Henderson recovered from fever and is out again. Jacob Memning travelled to Indiana on Saturday to gather gas fixtures for a house project. William Rankin, Clay McGee, and Bryan Miller bought a hay baler to start a venture. Bert Carpenter visited sister Mrs Johnston in Ohio. 2 H Trusal made a business trip to Pittsburg last week. Ellen McGary sold property in Five Points to the Methodists for a parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Henderson
Jacob Memning Waa
Indiana
Gag
Measra
William Rankin
Clay McGee
Bryan Miller
Bert Carpenter
Johnston
Ohio
H. Trusal
Pittsburg
Ellen McGary
Tive
Methodists
The Thanksgiving Number of the Saturday Evening Post
The November 10 issue features Harrison Fisher cover art and leading essays by John W. Foster Frank A. Vanderlip and Carter Mi Harrison. It includes The Onward March of American Trade and The Defacement of the Modern City and an anecdotal sketch of General Wolseley by Major Arthur Griffiths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturday Evening Post
Harrison Fisher
John W. Foster
Frank A. Vanderlip
the Treasury
Carter Mi. Harrison
Chicago
Arthur Griffiths
Wolauley
Passed Away Notices From Local Obituaries
Multiple local notices report numerous deaths and funerals in the area. John H. Moore of East Mahoning died of typhoid fever in Allegheny at age about 20, married to Flora B. Martin, with services pending in Marion Center. Mattie L. Wilson, 7o Church Street, long ill, dies. funeral at Presbyterian church, Oakland cemetery interment. Mrs. William Mahan, Fourth Ward, dies at 75. survivors include husband and three children. services and Greenwood cemetery interment. Dr. James M. Loughry of Bennett Street Pittsburg dies. six sons survive. funeral at 2 PM. Margaret Adams, about 40, dies washing dishes in Homer City. services by Rev. Telford. Oakland cemetery interment. Mrs. Simon Anthony of Center Township dies of typhoid. Rev. Bracken conducts funeral. Oakland cemetery interment. Jacob P. Dick of Cherryhill dies at 77. twelve children. Manor graveyard interment. John Henry of Cherryhill dies at 90. seven children. Lutheran graveyard interment. Trobert Phillips of Homer City dies at 88. funeral held. seven children survive. Infant child of Edward and Mattie Buchanan dies. Evans' Brave yard interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Moore
East Mahoning Township
Allegheny
Moore
Flora B. Martin
Marion Center
Ellis & Sons
Mattie L. Wilson
Church Street
8. P. Wilson
Miss Mary
Presbyterian Church
Dr. Crawford
The
Oakland Cemetery
William Mahan
Fourth Ward
William Walker
W.M. Mahan
W. G. Rose
Harrisburg
Hugh Black
J. Day Brownlee
Greenwood Cemetery
Lougeery
James M. Loughry
Indiana County
Bennett Street
Pittsburg
Matilda Loughry
Rush M
James T
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Herry
Charles
Alexander and
Lincoln
Margaret Adams
Homer City
Rev. M
Telford
Simon Anthony
Center Township
Bracken
Jacob P. Dick
Cherryhill Township
Ray Stahl
Manor Graveyard
John Henry
Cherryhill
Couple Married in South Seventh Street Home
Charles McGaughey and Carrie Shields wed at six in the morning at the bride’s South Seventh Street home. Rev. J Day Brownlee of the First UFP church conducted the ceremony and the couple left for their future home in Conemaugh Cambria County. Both are well known and Mr McGaughey was once an employee at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McGaughey
Carrie Shields
South Seventh Street
J. Day Brownlee
U. FP
Conemaugh
Cambria County
McGaughey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sonjgs Notan
A. F F. Cooper
Ed Wiggins
Vandergrift
Michael Downey
Pineton
Ebenaburg
Harry Livingston
First Ward
Blairaville
Bert Horner
Mary Hook
W. A. Scanton
Walnut Street
Harry Fee
Charley Dodson
Wis Wilson
Bert Kellar
Suncliff
Jonas L. Rager
Linnie J. Plowman
W. H. Martin
Griamore
Jacksonville
Hood
Corner Church
Sixth Streets
Anna Pitts
J. G. Fleming
Cherrytree
Sarunpay Maxaine
Wapanspay
Evenina
Central Township
J. T. Stewart
Tarrepay
J. B. McCormick
Chambers
Pennsylvania
Noah Seanor
Tuurabay
J. W. Botsford
Tuurspay Nicurt
Emma Hamilton
Earl Davis
Laura Pearce
T. St.Clair Thompson
Earl of Corn
Altoona
W. EB. Swindall
Baltimore
Giles
Alderman Stephens
J. Croker
Richard Croker
Swindell
Lilian Griffith
Miss Griffith
Department of Agriculture
James Bore Lane
Harry Lana
Horsa
Prince of Wales
Louis Bagger & Co
Amos C. Cravaner
Old County
Samvent A
Surri
P.M
ADAMS
Anthony
Henry
Whillip S
Trobert Phillips
Buchanan
Edward
Mattie Buchanan
Brushyalley
Evans’ Brave Yard
Aughey-Shields
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