Coal and timber land sale in Breathitt County Kentucky
H P Wetzel of Marion Center and W W Hopkins of South Mahoning signed for 1660 acres of coal and timber land in Breathitt County Kentucky. Purchase price about 8.18 an acre. Oscar A Sears of Jackson Kentucky represented the buyers. The land lies near a railroad with two coal veins and good timber, expected to yield a handsome return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
H. P. Wetzel
Marion Center
W. W. Hopkins
South Mahoning
Brewthits County
Kentucky
Oscar A. Seacs
Jackson
Hoisa
Indiana County
Sears
Mesara
Wetzel
Breathitt County
Hargis
Coz
Marcum
Hargla
Marcuma
Messrs
Wetze
Hopking
William Foreman
Town
Edgar Anderson
Ernest Stewart
Seare
J. P. Shaw
Lexington
Two Men Kill Large Raccoon While Tree Cutting
L. 5. Kunitle and Guy Luz of Indians were cutting a tree on the Martin Johnston farm south of Indiana when they killed a raccoon that weighed about 30 pounds dressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. 5
Kunitle
Guy Luz
Martin Johnston
Indiana
Signs for Caldwell store headline above windows
The Caldwell store displays the proprietor’s name in gilt letters over the fronts, placed by R. T. Marlin. A local repair shop advertises M. F. Donahugh at 1176 Philadelphia Street Indiana for carpet sweepers. The text mentions a nearly completed room, a trade-ready shift, and a sale of Overcasts, with Kerr Studio continuing high grade work and Luxury Flour for bread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. M. Caldwell
R. T. Marlin
M. F. Donahugh
Philadelphia Stréeet
Indiana
D. M. Caldwell & Co
Grand Jury Dines at County Home During Review
Grand Jury with Commissioners Stouffer and Nesles guides Foreman James A. McQuown and 16 members toured the County Home Jail and other public buildings. Dinner was with Steward George Shaffer. Thursday true bills were returned charging August Carton with liquor sales without a license and several assault and battery cases with prosecutors and prosecutrices named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stouffer and Nesles
James A. McQuown
George Shaffer
August Carton
Joseph Neal
Joseph P.hamill
Mary B. Wilson
Take. Abrams
George Shorsky
Andy Angelo
Kelly Billets
Julie Orth
George Learn
Mary M. Umbelle
Fine storeroom boosts Caldwell & Co. building in town
Caldwell & Co. occupy a newly finished storeroom on Philadelphia street, described as one of the finest buildings in Western Pennsylvania. The bright display windows and well-lighted rooms promise strong holiday shopping, with tradespeople rushing to ready the space for Christmas displays and sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell & Co
Philadelphia Street
D. M. Caldwell & Co
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Deaths and injuries in region reported in brief
Mary C Johnston aged 88 dies at grand-daughter Mrs Porter Homer City from old age infirmities. Survived by two other grandchildren Mrs A A Scott and Dr Paul R Reed both of Homer City. Funeral today with Rev F C Richards. interment in Homer City new cemetery. Elie Learn 37 dies at Deckera Point from tuberculosis. Survived by Rodney Wilda Vera Learn. Funeral and interment at Cockport. Mrs James Fulmer near Ambrose breaks bones in ankle and hip. Dr Smith Plumville sets fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary C. Johnston
New Wilmington
T. C. Porter
Homer City
Eleie Learn
Luther Butterbaugh
Deckera Point
Lrean
Rodney
Wilda
Vera Learn
Cockport
James Fulmer
Ambrose
Ain
Dr. Smith
Plumville
Property sold on South Seventh Street to Mrs Sarah Young
Property of A B Marshall on South Seventh Street sold through McConnell J Hosack to Mrs Sarah Young of North Sixth Street for 2800 dollars. 20 percent reduction on all suits and overcosts offered. Caldwell Co advertises Kerr Studio with new picture styles and appointment sittings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Marshall
South Seventh Street
Sarah Young
North Sixth Atreet
McConnell J& Hosack
D. M. Caldwell & Co
Kerr Studio
Railroad Down Twolick Is to Be Started at Once
Five men from a New Castle contracting firm surveyed grounds near Reed station to pick a starting point for construction of a New York Central extension from Clymer to Homer City. The line will run 12 miles southwest through Twollck Valley coal lands. Advance crew M. J Scanlon EK Scanlon Harry Ewing E G Vickers and Jerman Keenah arrived and 18 horses scoops wagons and paraphernalia were brought. Grading begins next week and the crew plans to stay through winter to lay track after grading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clymer
Homer City
New Castle
Reed Station
New York Central
Twollck Valley
M.J
EK. P. Scanlon
Harry Ewing
E. G. Vickers
Jerman Keenah
Central Hotel
Marion M E Church Repaired and Rededicated in Marion Center
The Marion Center M E church was renovated at about 1200 dollars with a new roof woodwork and furniture refinished and new carpet. Dr C E Miner of Panxsutawney preached at the dedication and a pulpit will be placed in memory of Mrs Mary L Griffith. Pastor G A Sheets and Rev J A Sheets noted travel to Norwalk for home visits. I C Ellis will lead services Sunday at Marion Covode and Richmond locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Center
C. E. Miner
Panxsutawney
Mra. Mery L. Griffith
Mra. Griffith
G. A. Sheets
J. A
Sheeta
M. E
Norwalk
Ohio
I. C. Ellis
Marion
Richmond
Weddings and local notes from a faded 19th century issue
A collection of short notices including the marriages of T Malvero Ramagey and Mise Mae E Blackmer in Fort Collins and Denver, daily life items such as Ray Simpson’s otter catch on Little Mahoning Creek, and Richmond Coal Company officials detailing a new Savan plant nearing completion with 100 tons of coal daily by mid January. Additional items advertise eczema remedies, local butter supply, and Christmas goods from area shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Malvero Ramagey
Fort Collins
Col
Mise Mae E. Blackmer
Denver
Jas
Thomas Ramsey
Fort Collios
Indiana County
Marion Center
CG. W. McCrady
Richmond Coal Company
T Bere
Savan
Bazaar At Presbyterian Ladies Society Draws Crowd
The bazaar opened Thursday at 3 PM and ran to 10 PM with a large crowd. Numerous booths offered fancy work, aprons, dolls, candy and more amid hearty patronage. A chicken and waffles supper drew hundreds, and a turkey supper was planned for 6 PM to conclude the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Ass Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Christy Dinner for Clerical Staff at South Seventh
Mr and Mrs Harry C Christy of South Seventh street entertained present clerks and former employees at dinner Thursday. After a generous meal, 500 occupied the rest of the evening. Attendees included Mrs O K Martin of Blairavilla Mrs Margaret Smeck Miss Carrie Orr Lisle Myers Robert Bruze and J Duff Morrow all of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Christy
South Seventh Street
Vinegar Hill sledding turns dangerous in incidents
Two coast ers injured as Homer Buchanan breaks shoulder blade and two ribs after colliding with a post on Vinegar Hill slide. A Smith boy sustains a bruised head. Public sale of horses announced at the Court House by J. Evane with four listed animals. Coasting accidents include Marvin, Weston, and Pierce with injuries and missing teeth. Christmas cantata Bethlehem set for Marion Center M E church. summer classes planned by Glaser and Glasser in Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinegar Hill
Homer Buchanan
Cheatnut Street
Smith
Court House
Evane
Auctioheer
Gibson
Marion
Bethlehem
Chas
Gabriel
M. E
Marion Center
Marion miner leaders reelect UMWA sub district head
W. H. Davidson of Marion Center was re elected president of the Marion sub district of the United Mine Workers of America for the term starting December 8. His re election confirms leadership for the local union amid ongoing labor activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson
Marion Ceuter
Marion
United Mine Workers of America
Marion Center forms local telephone company
A new Marion Center Telephone Company was organized on Wednesday night to establish a local exchange. Directors include H. P. Wezel as president and Dr L. N. Park as vice president, with Will C. Griffith treasurer. The switchboard will handle 50 lines and be ready by January 1, located at Griffith’s drop store. Connections will be made with C. D. & P. and the Bell company to restore service after H and C removed their exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Center
Marion Center Telephone Company
Bell Company
Marion
Farmers’ Co
H. P. Wezel
L. N. Park
A.H. Stewart
Will C. Griffith
W. C. Griffith
Basketball Opening Night at Palace Rink Tonight
Little Scrubby McCreight prepares Victors from Victors week as Blaine McCreight leads the Blairsville Mid era in a junior to beat five showdown. Ebbie Burr meets Rutledge Pease of Blairville at 8:30 p.m. with focus on season opener and local town pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCreight
Blairsville
Palace
Blaine McCreight
Ebbie Burr
Rutledge Pease
Blairaville
Social Notes From New Kensington And Surrounding Towns
A parade of brief notices lists Dr. Clark Lydie in Coral Pittsburg visits by Mr. and Mrs. J Richard Clements in Pittsburg T 8 Walker Kinternburg on a business trip Mrs Walter Williams Wilmerding visits C C Mack and family in Marion Center and Harry Botsford of Homestead with relatives Charlea L Wellas funeral in Rural Valley attended by Lydie family members Mrs John Sheridan returns to South Fork from Marion Center area. Also testimonial for Chamberlains Pain Balm from S Pedlar Toronto and an ad for buckwheat honey and a sales window for House Coats and Bath Robes at Wilson Wood.
Valuable land bought for only 3 dollars in Indiana case
In a notable title dispute, Mrs. Sarah Donaldson of Pittsburg seeks possession of a 490 acre tract in Cherryhill township, arguing prior possession and lack of notice. Attorneys Tomb and Fee claim the land was bought at a forced tax sale. The case, before Judge David Cameron, hints at coal wealth beneath and potential value up to 16000 dollars. Other related cases were heard or continued in Tioga and Pine townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Sarah Donaldson
Pittsburg
Cherryhill Township
WW. H. Tomb
Harry W. Fee
Town
Ernest Stewart
Donaldson
J.M. Guthrie Amret
Mecared
David Cameron
Tioga County
M. W. Laxman
Lareal
Elian
Green Township
Pine Township
Joseph Hagens
R. E. Cresswell
G. W
S. M. McHenry
No New Trial for Grafters Judge Overrules Motion
Judge Kunkel overruled the motion for a new trial for Banderson Snyder Matheus and Shumaker convicted in the first capital conspiracy case. They will be sentenced December 18. Also noted is a notice about Brooks Danoing School managers resigning and Prof Brooks continuing the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kunkel
Barrleburg
Banderson
Snyder
Matheus
Shumaker
Brooks Danoing School
Indiana
Brooks Han
New C E Socte Officers Elected At Fella burg Convention
A Sabbath meeting of the C E Convention at Fella burg named officers for the year. President H M McGara Vice president J N Laughry secretary Mira Woodward treasurer Lillie scour. Also notes on buckwheat honey and flour brands mentioned in the page fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.E. Socte
C. E
Fellaburg
H. M. McGara
J. N. Laughry
Mira, Woodward
Lillie ‘Scour
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hl. P. Wetzel
Agent Sears
Big Coon
Shaffer
Mrs. Elsie Learn
Marshall Property
Sittinga
Caldwell & Co's
Twolick
Newcastle
Marion M. E. Church
Ransey—Blackner
Bair
Shenderger
Lincoln Be, Bair
Mise Maude E. Shenderger
Lancaster
Lutheran Parsonage
Lewis Hay
Mahoning
Ray Simpson
Georgevile
Little Mahonving Creek
Chamberlain
Phila
Stompf & Barnett
Bath
J. J. Fiscus
Leera
Harry Christy
Marvin
Harry Eston
Bilding
Weston
James Pierce
Normal L. Glaser
Jof Waynesburg
James C. Glasser
Merion Center
Griffith's
Blairsville Five
Clark Lydie
Coral
New Kensington
J. Richard Clements
T. 8. Walker
Kinternburg
Walter Williams
Wilmerding
Mrs. C. C. Mack
Harry Botsford
Homestead
Arthur W. Wilson
E. K. Fiat
Lamberton
F. Lydie
Harvey
Wilbur
Lydie
Valley
Charlea L. Wella
John Sheridan
South Fork
H. P. Lewis
Stewart
Wilean & Wood
Donaldson Holdings
Cherryhill
Guthrie
McHenry
Stat
J. J. Fisous
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