Coal output soars in Indiana County 1907 report
Geologist E W Parker reports total coal production in Indiana County and surrounding districts reached 235 925 749 short tons in 1907 with a spot value of 319 423 826 dollars. Anthracite 85 604 312 tons valued at 163 584 056 dollars and bituminous 50 821 487 short tons valued at 165 887 770 dollars. County gains included Cambria Indiana Clearfield Fayette Allegheny Westmoreland and Lawrence with substantial increases. Prices rose with anthracite at 2.35 and bituminous at 4.04 per ton. Local notices mention church sale of eatables and a coffee demonstration by Arkin Coffee.
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Pennsylvania
Iniimna County
E. W. Parker
Cambria
Clearfield
Fays
Indiana
Allegheny
Somerset
Washington
Weatmoreland
Airfield
Mner Vanis
Cara
Normel
Satake
Lawrence
Fayette Westmoreland
Connellaville
Ilinoia
Ayatte County
Westmorelandounty
Death of Fred Lockard after baseball injury
Fred Lockard aged 20 of Punxsutawney died at his parents home after a long battle following a serious injury sustained sliding into a base during a local baseball game. He underwent two major operations at Dr Grobe's hospital and gradually worsened, leaving a large circle of athletic friends. He leaves his parents and siblings Ralph and Hazel, with funeral services set for Friday afternoon. He was a nephew of Mrs J Wilee McCartney of North Seventh Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lockard
James Lockard
Ponxsutawney
Dr. Grobe
Mr. Lockard
Punxsutawney
Alrclea
Ralph
Armatrong County
Misa Hazel Lockard
J. Wilee McCartney
North Seventh Street
Lockard
People and Visitors Move Across Indiana Lines
A scattered list of names shows residents from Punxsutawney Chemblevaville and Grantletreet visiting Indiana places for business or leisure. Entries include Samuel Barratt Milas Nellie Davin Katherine Kebler and others traveling to Greensburg Blairsville Ospe May Ridgeview Park and Pittsburgh for short sojourns and vacations with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milas Nellie Davin
Chemblevaville
Waas
Indiana
Convention in Buffalo for Young People's Union
The national convention of the Young People's Christian Union of the United Presbyterian church will be held in Buffalo the week of July 29. Speakers include Judge McKenzie Creeland of Chicago Juvenile Court and other notable reformers. Sessions on Saturday, August 1, will be at Niagara Falls with Rev. Dr. Hutchison of Pittsburgh and Rev. Kelsey of Altoona on the program committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Young People’s Christian Union
United Presbyterian Church
Buffalo
McKenzie Creeland
Coicago
H. A. Kelsey
Altoons
Company F Embarks for Gettysburg Camp
Company F leaves for the Gettysburg camp with most of its men, while two remain. Capt Caldwell leads the main division from Blairsville as Company D joins the branch train at Blairsville. Regimental officers and guests, including Indiana and Blairsville contingents, prepare for ten days of tented life with visits from local dignitaries.
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Anntel
D. M. Caldwell
Gettysburg
Blairsvills
Altoona
Hollidaysburg
Clearfield
Bellefonte
Hugh Taylor
Tyrone
Calor
H. Edgar Anderson
Indiana
G. W. Grede
Blairsville
C. C. McLain
W. R. Calhoun
W. F. Eikin
D. W. Simpson
Sam H. Hugh
Local visitors and guests across Johnston area
Miss Grace Cochran of Johnstown will visit her relatives Mr and Mrs Josiah Lydick on South Seventh Street for several weeks. Prof Frank McDonald of Princeton chairs literature and is the guest of Ernest Stewart Bay on North Seventh Street. Miss Emme Rankin and Elizabeth Peeler of Washington DC stay with Mr and Mrs John A Findley on Church Street. Prof A T Church of Johnston High School visits A P Watao family on South Seventh Street. Mrs Tompkins and daughter Vivian Tompking of Edin visited Tadisna. they took teachers examinations. Mrs Joseph Coat and others from Johnston spent the day with Mrs Wath Kintor of Chamborasilig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Cochran
Johnstown
Josiah Lydick
South Seventh Street
Frank McDonald
Princeton
Ernest Stewart
Bay
North Seventh Street
Emme Rankin
Elizabeth Peeler
Washington, D. C
John A. Findley
Church Street
Ten Waite Township Elects Ten Teachers In Morn to 2 PM Session
The White township director elected ten teachers for the coming term after a lengthy court room session. Names include Adair, Nora Zehner, J Clarence Fairman, Orrie Maxtre, Edith Simmons, Olive Evans, Carribel Cooke, Boyd Lockard, Edna McFarland, Marie Woodward and others. Six teachers earn 50 dollars monthly, four receive 40 dollars. 83 applicants sought positions. Ex-county Superintendent J T Stewart praised veterans and encouraged newcomers before a business session approved new books and equipment. Additional updates list Glen Campbell school principal Harold P Scott with staff, Smickaburg teacher Robert Emerick, Shelocta teacher Margaret Cunningham, Derry teacher Ella Waddell, Mt. Pleasant supervisor Reuben Shrum, and Derry room No 4 teacher Gertrude Reven.
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Sesson
White Township
Adair
Irvin Long
Lowry
Nora
Zehner
Weet Pike
J. Clarence Fairman
St. Clair
Orrie N. Maxtre
Kinghorn
Edith M. Simpnon
Reeder
Olive N. Evane
Lutz
Carribel Cooke
Hood
Boyd J. Lockard
Ferguson
Edna K. McFarland
East Pike
Marie E. Woodward
J. T. Stewart
Stewart
Robert Emerick
Smickaburg
Margaret Cunningham
Armstrong Township
Shelocta
Mies Ella Waddel
Normal
Derry
Reuben K. Shrum
Irwin
Mt. Pleasant Township
Westmoreland County
Bucknell University
Gertrude Reven
Derry Township
West Moreland County
Larkin Alddic Play Set Saturday Afternoon
Remember the Larkin Display and catch the Larkin Alddic play this Saturday afternoon at the Presbyterian church for a local community performance. The event offers a brief artistic presentation in a familiar church venue attracting neighbors and attendees.
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Larkin
The
Presbyterian Church
Community Notes from Gettynbureg and Altoona Visit
The N G P camp at Gettynbureg notes Mrs S W Rove of the Bon Ton returned home after visiting her former Altoona residence. She was accompanied by her brother J Bergman and sister Olga Bergman who recently completed a European course in music. Robert Sutton, son of Mr and Mrs Jobe W Button, earned honor rank at Cheater Military Academy and received two medals for meritorious service amid local congratulations.
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Mra. S. W. Rove
The
Bon Ton
Altoona
Mra. Rose
J. Bergman
Misa Olga Bergman
Europe
Muale
Robert Sutton
Jobe W. Button
Cheater Military Academy
Roberts
Bia Olaga
Merkmenship
Bob
Fifth Regiment Band Joins Leader Lispold at Cleare Held
The Fifth Regiment Band members Malcolm Mabeffer and A My orn left in the morning with their trombones via the B P and P for Cleare Held. There they joined the Fifth Regiment Band under Leader Lispold for duties.
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Malcolm Mabeffer
Warry A. Myorn
Cleare Held
Lispold
We have a very nice line of Ladies Handbags
Fragmentary OCR note shows a shop listing for ladies handbags with prices around $1.26 and a reference to stock or sale. The text is partial but indicates a small catalog item at a low price, suggesting a mid century retail ad fragment.
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Han
Waleta
Ana
Hare
Westmoreland Fair Adds Evening Sessions at Youngwood
Westmoreland County Fair events at Youngwood will introduce night sessions this year with electricity lighting the fall buildings. The exhibition runs September 8 9 10 and 31 and county residents anticipate lively evenings as crowds depart around six o clock. Hoopla and civic announcements highlight preparations as locally listed improvements unfold amid the fair’s debut of evening programming. A. F. Moreau begins a cement walk contract in Leechburg and Apollo, planning about 12000 feet with his regular crew.
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Westmoreland County
Youngwood
Hociely
Eechburg
A. F. Moreau
Leechburg
Apolllo
Street Car Wreck Claims One Life in Tolnatowe Outing
A Johns town Turnverein outing at Taland Park ended in tragedy when a Wingber car on the local line derailed at Ferndale after an 80 mph plunge. Ernest Gianetta, formerly of Logan House Altcons, died trying to escape through an ear window as the car overturned. About 28 of the 100 passengers were injured, with several listed among the wounded. Dr. John B. Lowman and Philip M. Price aided victims en route to Memorial Hospital.
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Tolnatowe
Johnstown
Ernest Gianetta
Logan House
Altcons
Johnatowh
John B. Lowman
Philip M. Price
Memorial Hospital
Archie, Killen
Albert Schmidt
Edward Richardson
George Kreidel
Edward Deitz
Harfvey Miller
C. L. Ridgway
William Wallace
George Noon
Harvey Miller
Alice Walker
Mia
Conrad Pfeil
Norman Bolger
Rose Digble
Donald Nel
Abbie Dsba
George Viering
May Bender
Leo Bolsinger
M.B. Schultz
Jack Ward
Charles Jasp
Frank Woodring
Louis Owen
Great La Blanche Soubrette At Dreamland Tonight
Great La Blanche soubrette appears at Dreamland Theatre this week starting tonight with the Bik's Song feature. Tonight's pictures titled The Arabian Dagger and The Family of Cate offer 10 cent admission. Photographer C. C. Mellor Co. unveils a new plane wagon built in a local factory, well outfitted and praised by builders.
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Great la Blanche
Dreamland Theatre
Bik
Cate
Ng C. C. Mellor Co
Cut Hor Finger
Hor finger severely cut during a domestic occupation on Wednesday. George EF Myre and Mitchell of Tenth Street assisted. Blood poisoning was averted by a physician's intervention.
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Myre
George
Mitchell
Tenth Street
Baptist Church observes semi centennial with July services
The Baptist Church of Indiana, organized in 1858 by Rev. Furman, prepares a semi centennial celebration on July 18 and 19. The article lists past pastors, current officers, choir, and committees reflecting a growth from about 20 to nearly 150 members. It notes jubilee events and a large turnout expected, with details on leadership and roles within the church.
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The
Baptist Oh
Baptist Church of Indiana
Furman
Library
King
W. Shadrack
Pbophia
A. J. Bunyan
City
Samuel Furman
William Shields
la Frees
PS Ki
William Garee
James S. McAnulty
Isaac Warner
J. M. T. Lewi
John
George Buchanan
Congregatii Law
E. M. Lydick
Fleming
Lawrence Lee
John Hank
Fresnelretary
John 8. Johnston
Digiis
P. Bennett
Adelwill
Ladies Aid Society
Mra
We Garee
Mra. Jaeorabary
T. Buchanan
F. Warner
Jubilee Entertainmentt
Margaret Modie
G.meade Marshal
Mra. Puttlaon
Thia
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Indiana County
Connellsville Field
Westmoreland
Fayette Countries
Hoffman
En Pilsen Fe & Wood
Samuel Barratt
Misa Katherine Kebler
Grantletreet
Jeczey Shore
James L. Culp
South Sixth Street
Ospe
C. G. Cleaver
Todians
Misa ‘Anna Bruce
East Oak
Louise and
Archie Irvin
W. A. Levin
Aspinwall
Mery Boyd
Pittsburg
A. P. Lowry
the Place
Sarah Sansom
Lewis Hay
Mias
Sere Mybra
Avon
Milas Winnifred Kebler
Grant Street
Blairaville
Ethel Newlin
D. H. Tomb, Esq
West Virginia
Oliver Pry
Mias Myra Pry
West Water Street
Greensburg
H. Qollings Graham
Rev. H. Graham
Booth ‘Bixth Street
G. H. Huffman
Pasetor
M.A
Masian Center
Ridgeview Park
John Appleby
Appleby & Peterson
Howe Tg Gelamance
N.Y
Oakland Avenue
P. Convetion
Young People’s Union
Thera
State Camp
Caldwell
Gettysburg Battlefield
A. T. Church
Johnstons High School
A. P. Watao
Joseph Coat
Anos Davie
Mya
Emory Devin
D Peeple
Mra Wath Kintor
Chamborasilig
Waite Township
Board
Gettynbureg
Howore
Wight
STEET
Windber
LA Blangre
Dreamland Theater
Alice T. ‘Smith
Houk’s
Rs T Richard Clemente
Mallor’s
Bi Pal
Baptist Church
Pastoe
Cate Dee
Pure Food and Drug Las Bole Agency
Hildebrand Drug
Chariss Huey
Sala Man's Pants
Wilson Woods
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