Rossmayne Flour Mill and Its Long Family Legacy
A survey of the Rossmayne Flour Milling operation details its evolution from 1840s through 1912, tracing property transfers, remodels, and ownership within the Frantz family. It covers plant size, daily capacity, equipment, and the practical shift to roller milling with on site power, cider press, repair shop, and gas engines. It notes the mill's enduring products, buckwheat and Ambrosia flours, and reputations across surrounding counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Peter R. Spencer
Lydick
William Williamson
John Hamilton
John
David Sink
Sinks
Faber
John Hill
William Lazendorfer
Daniel G. Lazendorfer
Camden
N. J
Daniel Lazendorfer
Jacob and
Hannan Frantz
Frantz
Jacob Frantz
Thomas H
James D
J. Frantz and Sons
James D. Frantz
Frantz Brothers
Delbert G. Frentz
Delert G. Frantz
Rossmayne Fauring Mills
Missing girl located at Blairsville again
Continued from Pare 1, nine dead in Westmoreland county disaster, coroner’s jury verdict inconclusive on fire cause. Victims include Clarence Marsh and wife with five daughters, Mrs. Hilda Montgomery and her three year old daughter. J Montgomery, sole survivor, escaped by window, suffered burns. Pennsylvania Railroad tower at Hillside near Greensburg closed for summer after fatal wreck June 16 with six dead and over eighty injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westmoreland
Courthoud Greensourg
James Hark
Mount Pleasant
Wemoreland County
Clarence Marsh
Hilda Montgomery
J . Montgomery
Conemaugh Towhip
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Hillside
Worst freight wreck in years halts traffic in Pittsfield
In Pittsfield Massachusetts a mile of rails was ripped up disrupting traffic in both directions including fast trains to and from the west. The wreck occurred near Aston and Albany and held trains for hours. Central rail crews worked to clear the line amid delays and interruptions to service.
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Pittsfield
Mass
Aston
Albany
Dogs At Large Prove Menace In State Campaign
District Game Protector Lewis Litzinger reports from the State Game Commissioners that dogs roaming at large threaten small game and birds during breeding seasons. The Game Commission urges stricter enforcement as fines rise and campaign continues for better observance of the dog law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Litzinger
State
Word of Game
Game Commission
Pennsylvania
Warth- Thong iv Dugy
Johnstown men found guilty in abortion case plea
Johnstown M Grove and Samuel Kelly of Hoov ie were found guilty on one count to commit an abortion in a relief returned by a jury at 7:20 p.m. in Ebensburg. Grove was recommended for mercy. both defendants quitted on all indictments. Prosecution followed Kelly’s death at a local hospital. Motions for new trials expected.
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W. Grove
Johnstown
Samuel Kelly
Hoovie
Ebensburg
Grove
Flict
Kelly
Death Claims Cramer Woman Mrs Jane Shaffer Gorman
The death of Mrs Jane Shaffer Gorman wife of D A Gorman and sister of Mrs Frank Boney of Highland Avenue Indiana city Indiana County is reported. Born in Covodes Indiana County she lived in this city and later Kittanning and New Kensington. Funeral services were held at home with burial in Brericktown Ohio. she leaves a husband three children seven sisters and five brothers.
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Jane Shaffer Gorman
D. A. Gorman
Abrs
Frank Boney
Highland Avenue
Coveds
Pioneer Reidents
Indiana Co
Kittunning
Kourington
Bonnie
Sheich
Lownek
Pittsburgh
Calver
Galeton
Covude
Covude, Mras David Vi of Soburg, Alps. Frank «of Xeclawney
Amd
Oyd Sharler
Venipa
Loviett
Sivrtal
Ateddin
Alps
Ral Ginevis
Mra
O's Bay
Es Hams Ta Canten
Macy Pata Mal Kephart
Duuster
Jedi
Jennie Wephart
Lisyn
Penn Run
Nis Geile
William Randalloou Orbsher Li
Howarsi Sured Wilmit
Reutall
Perkins
Church of the Brethren
weEpo
Cantina
Crystal Park
Train car crash near Pittsfield halts freight run
A Central Railroad of New Jersey freight train derailed three miles west of Pittsfield in the Be Hire Hills when a truck of a freight car gave way. Several cement and general merchandise cars overturned along with five gasoline tank cars, blocking the line. Evening Gazette subscribers learn more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Be Hire Hills
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Church Notes for Tomorrow Church Notes for Tomorrow
Local religious listings summarize Sunday schedules across denominations. Invites for services at Lutheran, First United, Christ Episcopal, Evangelical, Methodist, Church of God, Salvation Army, St Bernard’s, Christian Bible School, First Baptist and Memorial Baptist, with times for worship, Sunday School and youth meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sermans
Habakkuk
First United Presbyterian Indiana Theater
J. C. Pinkerton
Y. PG. U
Christ Episcopal
Roger Charnock
Indiana
Church of God
W. C. T. U. Hall
Church Street
Christian Science Rest Room
Philadelphia Street
Second United Presbyterian M. L. Kemper
Wesleyan Methodist
George and
Elsie Blankenbicker
Christian, Missionary Alliance
Salvation Army Hall
William MacTavish
St. Bernard’s
N. P. McNetls
Christian Bible School
Memorial Baptist
Homer City
John S. Scott
Brady Pays but Must Pay Pittsburgh Bank Losses
District Attorney Hi Gardner denied that Roland A. McCrady and two associates would evade trial on conspiracy charges linked to the Knarr bargain bonds deal. It was learned McCrady has paid 0 700 toward alleged bank losses, with the banking department stating the labor bank faced a 140000 loss, 87000 of which were Carpenter's Union assets. After recoveries, 3280 remained as the ultimate loss. McCrady's check covered the bank's share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
INS
Samuel Hi, Gardner
Roland A. McCrady
Brotherhood Trist and Savings Company Bank
Charles EF
Knann
McCrady
State Banking Department
Labor Bank
Carpenters' Union
Bandits Seize $12,000 Payroll in Chicago Robbery
In Chicago on March 1, armed bandits seized the $12,000 payroll of the Continental Can Company and fled in two automobiles. No injuries reported, investigation underway.
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Chicago
Continental Can. Cg
Twe Automobilen
Pittsburgh Gang In Payroll Robbery Near Cov erdale
Detec tives closing in on the gang that robbed a Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Company payroll truck, with about 37 000 recovered. Paul Jaworski confessed. Joe Weckoski, Joseph Dac, and others arrested. Loot found at a Charleroi farm. letters tied Detroit Detroit ties surfaced.
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George W. Murren
Detroit
Pittsburgh
Doc
Weckoski
Philadelphia
Vnttsburgh
Mer
INS
Pittsburgh Terminal Coal Company
Coverdale
Here
Steaths
Joseph Dac
Joe Weckosski
Charleroi
Paul Jaworski
Jaworski
Dac
Mob dispersed after assault report and voter reform push
A mob was dispersed as authorities moved to arrest Curtis Smith, a black barber, in the assault on Julia Mooney and Margaret Akers. Both girls, 19 and 17, were attacked. the assailants escaped and search efforts continued. In Pittsburgh, seven civic groups launched a campaign for Pennsylvania election reform, urging immediate action on bills and pressing Governor Fischer to honor reform promises.
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Topeka
Curtis Smith
Pittsburgh
INS
Senate Elections Committee
John S. Fischer
Appetite control history unearthed at Harvard Library
An old Harvard University regulation set was dug up in the library revealing a once taboo practice of controlling appetite between meals. The discovery shows students of about 275 years ago endured self restraint to meet campus standards once deemed a crime.
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Harvard University
Weeds Help Birds In Winter Says Nature Magazine
Weeds whose tops protrude above snow in winter aid their own species and help birds that feed on their foliage and seeds. Common weeds noted include pigweed and milkweed, among others, per Nature Magazine.
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Nature Magazine
Shoes in Ancient Rome Highlight Distinctive Styles
The article notes that Romans favored specific footwear. Senators wore mid calf red shoes with a silver crest above the font. Men of Rane wore black shoes, except in one Yalding public office where red shoes were worn.
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Rane
Yalding
Burma Railways Struggle With Rivers And Feeder Lines
Railroads in Burma face major delays beyond a few feeder lines as large rivers swell during the rainy season, hindering fast highway construction. The rivers, arising in the ering division, become the chief obstacle to progress and port operations.
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Rivera
Burma
Ering
Ladies Aid Show Delights Heilwood Audience at Presbyterian
The Presbyterian Church of Heilwood hosted a Ladies Aid evening at the Si Theater drawing a large crowd. The Melody Four orchestra opened the program with applause, followed by tenor Kenneth Butler, Mrs R T Laing in a humorous monologue Getting Freddy Ready for Sunday School, solos by Lucille Laughlin and Elizabeth Coy, a reading by Dorothy Menahue, and a two act play with a long cast.
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Presbyterian Church of
Heilwood
Melody Four
Kenneth Butler
R. T. Laing
Freddy eRady
D'rettly
Lucille Laughlin
Elizabeth Coy
Dorthy Menahue
Ladies Aid
Jenkins Brillant
Mrs. Jones
Cypher
Smith
Petted
Davis
Lane
W. A. Evans
Scott
K'techen
Rowe
Kirker
Hodge
J. B. Muffley
Jenkins
W. W. Ruch
Mrs. Jenkins
Cyclone Toll Now 28 Dead in Arkansas
Two-day cyclone toll in Arkansas rises to 28 dead and about a score injured. A Benton storm on Thursday killed 12, and a Green Forest twister near Eureka Springs last night killed 16 as houses collapsed. Communications disrupted, relief efforts underway.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Benton
Green Forest
Eureka Springs
Points on People in Indiana and nearby towns
Indiana and nearby residents visited by officials and travelers. District Engineer Stanton Funk discussed a proposed road between Daniel Anderson farm and West Lebanon with local figures including William Craig and Bert Craig. Other visitors include Mrs Reese and family from Hazleton, DuBois visitors, and several West Lebanon residents.
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Park Wood
Stanton Funk
States Highway Department
Daniel Anderson
West
Lebanon
William Craig
W.A. Buyers
R. A., Fouts
John Blakely
Bert Craig
Thomas Anderson
Taylor Craig
Clark Petticord
Indiana
W. W. Coulter
W. C. Smith
Bank
R. A. Fulton
Evelyn Nichols to star in Abie's Irish Rose film
Evelyn Nichols, known as the Rosemary of Abie's Irish Rose, heads to Hollywood to reprise her stage role in the film adaptation. The actress, sister of Anne Nichols, will begin work on the movie as announced in New York.
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New York
INS
Evelyn Nichols
Abie
Hollywood
Svork
Evelyn
Anne Nichols
Woman Spider Rules All Spheres in Web Family
In a curious note from the pages, a female spider is described as dominating the web home. The passage claims females perform most duties while males are smaller and at risk of being eaten by the mate.
Quote on good and evil within humanity
A Coleridge aphorism reflects on the coexistence of evil and good in people. It asserts the enduring presence of both beastly and angelic impulses, noting that while malevolence can be overcome, it cannot be erased in this life.
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Blairsville
Johnstown M
Cramer
The
Evening Gazette
Free Methodist
Richardson
Brady
Heilwooders
Star Theatre
Mrs
Howard B. Reese
Hazleton
Mrs. Reese
H. 8. Johnston
Vernon Johnston
DuBois
Bob Davidson
New Kensington
Andy Scopora
Town
Charles Minard
Green Cab Company
Gleveland
Ohio
Fred Hare
Doc” Adams
Wehrum
KB. J. Phillips
Turtle Creek
Lillian Samuels
Pauline Harrison
Connellsville
John Smith
Fred J. Brown
Jacob Dick
Cherryhill Township
Elmer Hadden
Ty Barnsdall
Cosden Oil
M. St. Pid. AG
Peawree
Os Tees
Gen. Motors
Het Pees Eens
Packard Mot
Phillips Pet
Pierce Attawes
Pere Marq Oaml M1 Rep Ir
Stadlo
Royal Dutch Rock Island
Sinclair Oil South Pac
Studebaker
Ee Eeeam
Intereemae
N . Hine Hey
Sthrn Rails
Ee Louis 'S. W. O
Ee Union Pac
Hudson
Stewart-Warner
E. Masten &Company, Putt Sburghspa
Citizens National
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