Wills Probated for Pydia Caldwell and Rankin Estates
Wills probated directing debts and funeral expenses be paid. Pydia Caldwell leaves specific bequests to sister Elizabeth Hadden, nephew Dr J M Torrence, niece Ida J Torrence, Helen Torrence, and joint shares to Dr J M Torrence and Ida J Torrence. Executors named Matthew I Rankin. Rankin estate directs farm and money bequests to son William S Rankin, wife Isabel Rankin, son Frank Rankin, Taylor Rankin, Melisea Rankin, and James Speedy. Executors William S Rankin and Frank Rankin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pydia Caldwell
Elizabeth Hadden
Dr. J. M. Torrence
Indiana
Ida J. Torrence
James G. Caldwell
Helen Torrence
J.M
Dr. J
Ida J.torrence
J. M. Torrence
Matthew I. Rankin
Washington
Navy
William S. Rankin
Isabel Rankin
Frank Rankin
Taylor Rankin
Melisea Rankin
James Speedy
William S
Real estate transfers listed from 1901 records
Transactions show multiple deeds with dates in 1900s including Indiana Blairsville and Homer City properties. Buyers include J M Dodson Michael Airgood Labanna Potts and Blairsville Manufacturing Co. Garcia?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus A. Buchanan
J. M. Dodson
Indiana
Nancy Snyder
Michael Airgood
John & Fleming Admr
J.E. McKean
Alvig A. Barnes
C. C. Gamble
Marion Center
Home
B. &L. Association
W. J. Carns
Blairsville
Jacob M. Peterman
Labanna W. Potts
Washington
A. W. Steele
James McQuown
South Mahoning
Catherine Waterson
Cyrus A. Eugene
Blairsville Manufacturing Co
Guthrie Tuck Manufacturing Co
Homer City
John W. Clark
Andrew Kitchner
Montgomery
Leonard Raowolf
Mitchell- Watson Coal & Coke
Conemaugh
Licensed 10 Wed 2153 Listings and Names
A list of licensees and partners in various towns across Mercer, Westmoreland, Allegheny areas including James C Hudson Sharon Mercer county Mabel Kennedy Tunnelton William M Thomas Marion Genter Charlotte M Learn Dixonville Norman A Craft South Mahoning Hannah Rakeshaw Smicksport Edward Smith Jonnie Creighton Blairsville Intersection Wm L Shields Elizabeth Cunningham Kent Hayes W Miller Lousa Rea ger Blairsville H A Raleigh Grant mdna Huffman Banks two Harry J Trusal Vandergrift Mary Matella Carson Homer City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Hudson
Sharon
Mercer County
Mabel Kennedy
Tunnelton
William M.thomas
Marion Genter
Charlotte M. Learn
Dixonville
W.¥. Wilhelm
Indiana
J. Jellicon
Bairdstown
Westmoreland County
Norman A. Craft
South Mahoning
Hannah Rakeshaw
Smickshore
Edward Smith
Jonnie Creighton
Blairsville
Wm. L. Shields
Elizabeth Cunningham
Kent
Hayes W. Miller
Lousa Reager
H. A. Raleigh
Grant Twp
Mdna
Huffman
Banks Two
Harry J. Trusal
Vandergrift
Mary Matella Carson
Homer City
Sheriff Sale Notices From 1901 Public Auction
Sheriff Thompson to auction Blairsville property of W A Greenwood including house and many lots on December 6 1901 at 1 15 pm for Lucinda Greenwood Edward M Greenwood Cunningham Fisher and others. Also Blacklick Conemaugh 479 acres 79 perches in Lytle notice for Miss M L Ransom Wiggins. Armstrong township 185 acres for Geiser Manufacturing Co and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff's Sales
Thompson
W. A. Greenwood
Blairsville
Greenwood
Lucinda Greenwood
Edward M. Greenwood
Cunningham & Fisher
Margaret I. Lytle
Blacklick
Conemaugh
M. L. Ransom
Wiggins
H.8
Sadler
Mathew Sadler
Armstrong
Atha
Geiser Manufacturing Co
Indiana
Clark and
GC & F
McCluin & Christy
Man Found Dead at Patton Brick Plant In Ohio Valley
An unidentified white male, about 43, five feet six inches tall and 144 pounds, was found dead Sunday at Patton Brick Company plant. He spoke of Indiana but gave no name. Doctors believed death resulted from rupture of an abscess in a vital organ. No autopsy was performed. a jury ruled death from unknown causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patton
Bat
Indiana
Sue
Marriages Reported in Blairsville and Vicinity
Nov 20 1901 J A Crossman unites Howard Smith and Jennie Creighton in Blairsville area. Nov 21 Norman Craft and Hannah Rakeshaw wed near Ambrose and Smicksburg. Mr Win Learn and Miss Charlotte Learn marry in Manor Center. Nov 20 1901 Dr W L Shields and Elizabeth Cunningham wed at Jackson Township residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas“Learn
Win. M. ‘Thomas
Rayne Two
Misa Charlotte M. Learn
Dixonville
Squire J. A. Kinter
Manor Center
Smields-Cunningham
J. Day Brownlee
W.L. Shields
Jélizabeth Cunningham
Jauikeonville
Portrer Livengood and Porter Marry in Johnstown Office
Flora M Livengood and C Porter both of Blacklick were married Tuesday afternoon at 3 by Alderman Wd Lamberd in his Johnstown office after obtaining a Greensburg license. Nathan R Kimball wed Mable M Mullen at Blairsville last week in the M I parsonage officiated by Rev Dr B I Beazell. The Kimball groom’s father is Isaiah and the bride is the daughter of Jas Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portrer-Livengood
Flora M. Livengood
C. Porter
Blacklick
W.d. Lamberd
Johnstown
Greensburg
Kimbam-Mulien My
Nathan R. Kimball
Mable M. Mullen
Blairsville
M. I. Parsonage
B. I. Beazell
Isaiah Kimball
Jas. Johnson
Morrison Tipton Miss Stella Tipton wed in Pittsburg
J W Morrison and Miss Stella Tipton of Pittsburg were married at Mrs Henderson East Hood on Nov 1 by Rev J B Henry of Shady Avenue Presbyterian in a small ceremony. They received useful presents and plan to reside in Denver Cal where Mr Morrison has found work after living in Pittsburg for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rrison-Tipton
J. WH. Morrison
Stella Tipton
Pittsburg
Denver
Cal
Stewart Hazlet nuptials in Pittsburg at Hotel Anderson
Thursday, Nov. 7, at Hotel Anderson Pittsburg Mr J W Stewart of Punxsutawney and Miss Mary Hazlet of Indiana Pa united in marriage. Rev Calvin Hazlet officiated. Nov 9 reception by Mrs Rather Stewart mother of groom. Guests listed. couple to reside in Punxsutawney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Pittsburg
J. W. Stewart
Puoxsutawney
Mary Hazlet
Indiana
Calvin Hazlet
Rather Stewart
W. Greenlee
Dayton
Hileman
James Wilson
Blanche Wilson
Rural Valley
Anna McHaughy
May Stewart
Thomas Patterson
Meredith
George Stewart
John Patterson
Hiuma
Tsunice Patterson
Agnes
Lowisa Marshall
Bryan
Bella Maxeiier
Kiltanning
Punxsutaw New
Limegrover Baker wed in Blairsville church ceremony
On Tuesday November 19 at Blairsville St Simon and Jude’s Rev Father Howe united Joseph Limegrover of East End Pittsburgh and Kathrine Baker of Blairsville in marriage. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s home with many relatives and friends in attendance as the couple prepared to move into a new Baxter Street residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Burke
Pittsburg
George Limegraver
Annie Aurentz
Joseph Walp
Mattie Millback
John Miller
Bertha Flowers
Flora Aureniz
Cathrine Limegrover
Annie Tumegrover
Harry Limegrover
Jennie Southeimer
Blairsville
Joseph Baker
Smith, Station
Margaret Caulfield
Mary Rager
Blacklick
Guy W. Baker
Litle
Hose
Vandergrill
George Baker
Ad Gon Roy
Carroltown
Lester Alterman
Roy Baker
David Alterman
Jamey Randall
Campbell's Milly
Limegrover
Ben
Baxter Street
Fast Mind
Thanksgiving Day Football and Basketball Schedule Listed
Jal Wayple's Tadians face Blairsville Mogwamp eleven on Thanksgiving Day. Grove City and Noraials plan a warm contest. City basketball team schedule listed with Indiana A.A. tomorrow night at Library Hall. The Recorder J C Bronyn’s cabinet appointment replaces ex recorder A M Brown. The new schedule is out with no major changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Bronyn
Offigals
A.M. Brown
Neoligius
Personal mentions from a local daily social column
C F Stewart of Seward was an Indiana visitor over Sunday. T Fh Davidson his wife and daughter Roath of Pine Flute Avenue were guests at the New American. Philip T Apple with Phinney's United States Band played in Titusville. William Gom pers railway mail clerk’s annual salary rose to 1000 a year. W Mahan of the Fourth ward left for Harrisburg to visit daughter Mrs N G Rose. Samuel Allison and family of Cherryhill left for New Castle Pa to make their future home. B B McConaughey H M Scott of Flomer City and Charles Mr Walker of Johnstown returned from a hunting excursion in Somerset county with a nice bunch of game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Stewart
Seward
Indiana
T. Fh. Davidson
Roath
Pine Flute
New American
Phil. T. Apple
Phinney
United States
Titusville
Cornet Corps
William Gompers
William
W. [. Mahan
Fourth Ward
Harrisburg
N. G. Rose
Samuel Allison
Cherryhill
New Castle
B.B. McConaughey
H. HM. Scott
Flomer City
Charles Mr. Walker
Johnstown
Somerset County
J.C. CG. McCracken
Lanral Avenue Presbyterian Clearch
Anc
Shank
Charles J. Shank
Mitchells Mills
Tribana County
Lidiana County
Lo Qlara Bush
Blatrayille
Mar. Slauk
Mathias Sopelin
Cambria Company
Wag Lon
Coal and Railroad News From the Sidwell Getty Farm Area
Report covers second test well near Saltsbury by Mitchell Watson Coal Co to locate coal veins and new coal tipple and rail branch near Widri nearing completion. Notes on Fracking era railroading include Hoating gangs moved to Pittsburg yards, Brakeman Julings Lucky injured at Millwood, engineer John Riley honored for stopping a runaway train, and rumors of PRR line extensions toward Arcadia and Ligonier Valley railway sales. Also reports booming Graceton coke mines, Corrick Point bridge near Sheridan to open for West Penn Extension, Shafton wreck with bullion on Washington express, and mileage bureau passes move toward ending deadhead privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidwell Getty
Saltsbury
Mitchell- Watson Coal Company
Rhea Farm
Widri
Gearfold
Julings Lucky
Millwood
Westmoreland Hospital
John Riley
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Arcadia
Hooverhurst
Dividing Ridge
Stadden, Hughes & Co
Keystone Coal and Cake Co
Mellons
Ligonier Valley Railroad
PRR
Latrobe
Idlewild
Ligonier
Valley Branch
Derry
Youngwood
Graceton
McCreery Coal and Coke Co
Aml
Corrick Point
Sheridan Station
West Penn
Cambria Works
Farm for Sale by Heirs of J G C Long in Indiana County
The heirs of J G C Long deceased offer for sale a farm in Rayne Two Indiana County Pa on December 3. The property includes a house, two barns and is well watered with good water. Contains bearing fruit trees. Terms to suit purchaser. For details contact J T or Hileman Cong Indiana Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. GC. Long
Hevitarn
Rayne Two
Indiana County
Dee
Faria
Hileman Cong
Indiana
Trouble in Homer City Ends With Assault Charge
Mrs Maud Wallace of Homer City and her friend Charles Mikesell were involved in a violent incident at her father in law Abraham Wallace’s home. A knife and a shovel were used during a struggle ending with John Wallace injured and Maud Wallace and Mikesell jailed after accusations of aggravated assault. Hearings to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Wallnes
Homer City
Charles Mikerell
Wallace
Abraham Wallace
Charles Milkiesell
Maud
Ma Wallace Sr
John
Mikesel
John Wallace
Mikesell
Dan Weir
Indiana
Charles Mikesell
Maud Wallace
Mike Bell
Passing of Nineveh and Seward Post Office Name Change
A writer signed as Seel Pen notes the March 11 1851 incorporation of Verona St Clair two and the long renaming saga. The Pennsylvania Railroad changed Nineveh Station to Seward and moved the station east, creating a park. locals lament the loss of the old depot and the new city image of Seward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nineveh
Seel
Florence Valley
P. R. Lt
P. B. BR
Seward
Verona
St. Clair Two
Allegheny River
Hugh Graham
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Railroad
Robbery hits two post offices in weekend heist
Thieves blew open safes with nitroglycerine at Winton dale and Twin Rocks post offices Saturday night or Sunday morning, stealing about 440 in stamps and cash. Wintondale postmaster G R Crarghorn reported nearly 200 in cash taken. Twin Rocks yielded 40 cash and 200 stamps. No clues yet, but same gang is suspected as the Duncanaville case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wintondale
Twin Rocks
G. KR. Crarghorn
Duancansville
Go Away From Home for News Lamp Company Headed by Harry White
Harry White ex superintendent at Indiana Pa and a key lamp salesman lead a proposed lamp company. They have raised 25000 dollars and aim for 50000 more to buy or build a plant. Harry Northwood, former National Glass Co London salesroom head, reportedly left the firm as London interests shift to local ownership. he may lease a plant to produce Janey lamps and colored glassware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry White
Indiana
National Glass Co
Harry Northwood
London
Northwood
National
Cunuuoure and Glassiorker
Pittsbury
Heavy freight on West Penn triggers double tracking plan
Freight traffic on the West Penn division of the Pennsylvania Railroad is so heavy that timely movement is nearly impossible. Trains catch up to eight hour waits, crews are worn out, yards are crowded, and shippers cannot forward goods to meet requirements. Superintendent Robb planned to ask Philadelphia officials to double-track from Allegheny Junction to Blairsville and add a third track between Allegheny and the junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Penn
Pennyslvania
Tis
Robb
Offici
Philadelphia
Allegheny Junction
Blairsville
Point
Allegheny
Youths' Companion and the Democrac Offer Low Pings
The Youths' Companion and the Democrac advertised together at a remarkable low price of $2.25 for both. The Companion costs $1.76 alone and the Democrac is $1.00 per year.
Reg ent Death Notices From Blairsville Area
Obituary notes report multiple deaths in Blairsville region including Myre poster at home in Iroliva Kriclay on Nov 1. Remains guided to Blainsville demes try on Sunday with other local death notices spanning Jamison, Dick, Hasinger, Duncan and Shank families. confirms ages and brief survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poste Myre
Poster
Iroliva Kriclay
Blainsville Demestry
Local items note minor incidents and real estate moves
A mix of small town notices reports and actions: A pastor’s brief illness caused no service, A. W. Steele sells Ambrose farm for 2500 to Jag McQuown heading to Colorado, Major Banks Hunter of Leechburg suffers paralysis, Charles Gray of Blairsville Intersec tion is robbed by two tramps, A Culp store burglary nets two robes, two girls suspended for immorality, coal testing shifts between farms, Greensburg operators to distribute turkeys to workers, Chas Gassler hosts a promised dinner after selling coal, Presbyterian elders elected, Jan L H Ewing and James McKee note hotel sale, Czolgsz trial costs itemized, Coulter buys Skara Glen land near Greensburg, Cortez fire devastates Clark Kiser & Nipp mill, Eldersridge Academy banquet planned in Pittsburgh, Wittsburg real estate boom with St Pauls Cathedral sale and other property trades, local injuries from a moving engine accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Steele
Ambrose
Jag. McQuown
Ft. Collins
Cale
D. Banks Hunter
Leechburg
Charles Gray
Blairsville
Linland
A. Culp
South Sixth Street
Viited Meade
Lydick
Third Ward
Reform School
Rochester & Pittsburg Coal and Iron Co
Wi. Moore Farm
Wast Mahoning
Wm. Stewart
Conner & Hoff
Greensburg
Chas. Gassler
Cooter Two
Gessler
Eldersridge Academy
Pittsburg
M.C. Watson
Wittsburg
Alice
St. Paul's Cathedral
H.C. Wick
Georges T. Oliver
Bissel
Seventh Avenue
Smithfield Street
May Irwin Linghlin
Thomas Moore
Richmond
Moore
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Ligensed
Bmith-Cretahton
J. A. Crossman
Ter
Howard Smith
Jennie Creighton
Crapy-Dakesitaw
HF. Lewis
Msq
South Mahoning Tnp
Smicksburg
Stewart-Hazlet
Coal and Railroad News
New Florence
Pittsburg Yards
Clark
Irwin
Shafton
McCabe
Washington Express
Folke
Gentral Passenger Association
Goluurbua
Tia
Presidenta of Railroads
Deat
Harry Frank
Bright
Somerset
Coleman
Henry Coleman
Cherrytree
Hle
Ant P
Homme. J. Kyrn
Mrr
Mra Plaviel Rothe
Creekside
Neely
Jane Neely
Daniel Neely
Derry Two
New Alexandria
William McClure
A. H. Beatty
Saltsburg
Ingiberghl
John H. Ilighberger
Glen Campbell
Arthur M. Riddle
Devenged
Fermas
Samunl
Armagh
T. W. Dick Hay
Wallace C
Nebraska
Kisinger Abraham Risinger
Burrel Two
Hiricks
Barnet
Cokeville
Llvira Beatty
B. Fo
Abner
Beatty
Eogar
Anna
Albert
Willard
Ill
Florence
Hila Baer
Marion Cemetery
Ilasingier
Rose Hasinger
WE. Hasinger
Steiwart Street
Alairaville
John Chstadtmiller
Kate Staktmil
William I. Hisinger
Suc
Karl C. Hasinger
Mariona. Flasineyer
Williamn I. Hasinger
Typ
Crawford
Presbyterian Glu i
Sanovarg
W. W. Boden
Frank Alcorn
Valentine Munk
John Wilson
W. McConnell
Stewart
Ki. Onstott
Andrew Lova
Aaw. Wilson Jr
Alexander Beatty
Jan
LH. Ewing
Thomas McKee
James McCuire
Lue Commercial Hotel
Messinley
Siieniists
Czolgogz
Auburn
Goal
Richard Coulter
Colonel F. Clopper
Pittsburg, McKeesport & Greensburg
Te Sisters of Charity
Mrs. Coulter
Cortez
Panxsatawney
Glark, Kiser & Nipp
Luilé
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