Buffalo Rochester rail line to Indiana extension planned
Reports from authentic sources say the Buffalo Rochester & Pittsburg railway will extend to Indiana soon. The current contract to McKees Mills ends, but work will continue toward town. rights of way are being set and grading will start along the line. Indiana County Coal Company and Consolidated Coal and Iron Company plan charters to operate coal fields, likely centered at McKees Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo, Rochester &Uty
Inin
A. E Patton
McKees Mills
McKeesrun
White's Run
Philsolphia Street
Eleventh
Elfith
Bess
Indiana County Coal Company
Consolidated Coal & Iron Company
McKees Mille
Barroom Fatal Blow Tells Ford City Resident Kuhn
Christopher Kuhn a 38 year old former Indiana resident died after a quarrel in Ford City barroom. He was struck on the neck with a fatal blow. An An Karl surrendered to officers and was later released on a writ. Kuhn, who worked in brick manufacturing with his father, leaves a widow and five children. Remains were brought for interment at Greenwood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Ford City
Parker
Christopher
Kuhn
Ann Karl
Karl
Kubo
Conrad Kuhn
Greenwood Cemetery
New Electric Line Planned From Kittanning to Indiana
A New York capitalists led company plans an electric railway about 40 miles long, connecting Kittanning to Indiana through Whitesburg Elderton Advance Shelida Idaho South Bend West Lebanon Stewardsville Crete Homer City and along Twolick creek. Power houses planned at Kittanning and Homer City to exploit local coal and water. The line will link with Cowanshannock Valley Street Railway near Entenning to Ford City and other valley towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
New York
Kittanning
Indiana
Whitesburg
Elderton
Shelada
Idaho
South Bend
Lebanon
West Lebanon
Stewardsville
Crete
Homer City
Twolick Creek
Entenning
Cowanshannock Valley Street Railway Company
Ford City
Hughes to Become Cashier at Bolivar National Bank
Mr. Samuel H. Hughes will leave this week for Bolivar to assume duties as cashier of the new National Bank. The bank opens to the public next Monday and will occupy a handsome brick building erected expressly for the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel H. Hughes
Bolivar
New National Bank
Oil Territory Tested by Local Men in Beaumont
Mesa, Harry W. Wilson and John Ferguson left last week for Beaumont, Texas. Wilson and other town residents hold leases on valuable oil territory in the field. New wells will be drilled and Ferguson will supervise the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesa
Harry W. Wilson
John Ferguson
Beaumont
Tex
Mr. Wilson
Mr. Ferguson
Lackawanna Iron to Build 100 Houses at Webram
Lackawanna Iron & Steel awarded J. P. Kennedy of Blairsville a contract to construct 100 dwellings at Webram coal town along Blacklick Creek in this county for 47150 dollars. Completion is required by October next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Iron & Steel Company
J. P. Kennedy
Blairsville
Webram
Blacklick Creek
Homer City Residents Plan Move to Seattle Land Claim
Mesers. 8. A. Nelson and Alexander Reeves with families and Merle Sowers of Homer City will depart this month for Seattle to claim government land and establish permanent residence in the area near Seattle Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Nelson
Alexander Reeves
Merle Sowers
Homer City
Seattle
Wash
Wedded the Same Hour in Vandergrift and Town
Frank A Strasser of Vandergrift and Maud A I Malcolm wed by Rev Dr Brownlee at his home. Half an hour later H James Malcolm and Mabel Wine married by Rev Reynolds at the M E parsonage. Receipts followed at the Wine home with families only. couples depart for Freeport for a joint reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A Strasser
Vanderprift
Maud A. I. Malcolm
Near Town
J. Day Brownlee
East Church Street
H. James A. Malcolm
Strasler
Mabel
Wine
M. E
Malcolm
Freeport
Janet Malcolm
Strasser
Steel Company
Vandergrift
James Malcolm
David Ellis & Son
Town
A. &. Cunningham
Garman
Cheatnut Street
Nesbit Kennedy wed in Conemaugh township ceremony
Robert N Nesbit and Nora L Kennedy prominent Conemaugh residents married at the Indiana House with Rev S F Nesbit of Frazerburg officiating. Attendants were John Hart and Mamie Kennedy. A reception followed at Selisburg home of John Rose before the couple begins housekeeping on the Ben Irwin farm. Nesbit is son of ex County Treasurer Samuel Nesbit. Kennedy daughter of Daniel Kennedy and a Salisbury school teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert N. Nesbit
Nora L. Kennedy
Conemaugh Township
Indiana House
S. F. Nesbit
Frazersburg
John Hart
Clarksburg
Mamie Kennedy
Selisburg
John Rose
Ben Irwin
Botsford and Edwards couple to wed at Dixonville home
George L Botsford of Marion Center will marry Florence T Edwards of Dixonville tonight at 5 o clock in the bride’s parents home. Attendants include H F Botsford and Narma Edwards. About 30 guests expected. ceremony to be performed by Rev John Axe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Botsford-Edwards
George L. Botsford
Marion Center
Florence T. Edwards
James Edwards
Dixonville
H. F. Botsford
Homestead
Narna Edwards
John Axe
Winkleman and Palmer Tie the Knot in Blacklick
Mr Charles E Winkleman and Miss Edna Palmer both of Blacklick wed Thursday in Blacklick. Squire J Kerce officiated the ceremony marking their marriage in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Winkleman
Edna Palmer
Blacklick
Squire J. Kerce
Lower-Youngkin Marriage in Brushvalley Township
Mr W H Lower and Miss Effe Youn kin of Brushvalley were married on Tuesday April 8 at John Muck’s Brushvalley residence by Rev Joel Hunt.
Class of nine graduates at Homer City public schools
Students Roy St Clair Zella Rumbaugh Carrie Coup Lawrence Cooper Irene Cooper Richard Humes Charles Reed Goldie Dobson and Jessie Barclay formed the Homer City public schools graduating class in a Friday evening ceremony at the Presbyterian church. Principal T S Bracken received two books as mementos. Bracken plans a summer school and expects a bright term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer City
Presbyterian Church
Prof. Oesor
Richard Humes
Charles Reed
Goldie Dobson
Jessie Barclay
Bracken
Fire destroys repair shop in Cherry Hill Township
Robert Lydick of Cherryhill township loses his large repair shop and contents in a midnight fire. The 16 by 30 foot building housed an engine and boiler, turning lathes, a buggy and carpentry tools. loss estimated at 350 dollars with no insurance. Fire started from left boiler sparked by shavings, nearly reaching the home nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lydick
Cherryhill Township
Lydick
Grain Thieves Try to Rob Johnston Granary
Two men attempted to steal oats from the granary at Martin Johnston’s farm in White township. Johnston surprised them in the barn but they fled into darkness before identification. He suspects ongoing grain theft and vows to guard the granary and confront any future visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Johnston
White Township
Mr. Johnston
Elkin Stands Firm as Quay Defects in Governor Hunt
The report details Attorney General John P. Elkin’s defiant stance in the Pennsylvania governorship canvass after Senator Quay deserts him. Elkin vows to continue his aggressive bid, appealing to voters for fair play and convention support, while Quay signals opposition and Durham aligns with Quay. News notes Elkin claims broad Republican backing and delegates winning momentum despite desertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quay
John P. Elkin
Republican Party
Elkin
Philadelphia
Hikin
Pennsylvania
Durham
Mr. Elkin
Olivers
Pittsburg
Elin
Mikin
Indiana
Indiana Indians basketball season closes with near perfect record
The Indiana Indians basketball team ends a strong season with only one defeat, edging the D C A GC squad earlier after the visitors forfeited. All games were at home, drawing large crowds, and a hand made souvenir will be given at the closing game at Library Hall. The season's results include Grove City, Bellefield, East Pittsburgh, Johnstown, and Philadelphia Big Five matchups with Indiana winning each contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Library Hall
D_ C&A
Grove City
Dee
Bellefield
Pittsburg
Ganter
Johnstown
Pittsburg High School
Philadelphia
Carnegie
Farmers' Telephone Company Expands Northern Lines
The Farmers' Telephone Company begins building lines across the county from Deckera Point to Rochester Mills and branches to Purchase Line, Billdale, Eastran, McElhoes Mills, and Dixonville. A line from Home to Indiana has started, with the county seat set to join, creating a rival to the Indiana County Telephone Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Telephone Company
Deckera Point
Rochester Mills
Ord
Purchase Line
Billadale
Eastran
Mcelhoes Mills
Dixonville
Indiana
Indiana County Telephone Company
Bequests in Wills for Dayton and Donthett Estates
Wills filed last week reveal Rebecca J. Dayton of Burrell township leaving her property in equal shares to sons Thomas and Winfield and daughter Eliza J. Dayton instructing them to pay $1.50 to other children. Also John Donthett of town bequeaths his entire estate to son Edmund, with $100 to John E. Patton of Michigan. Edmund named executor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca J. Dayton
Burrell Township
Thomas
Winfield
Eliza J. Dayton
John Donthett
Town
Edmund
John E. Patton
Michigan
Fatal Glen Campbell railroad wreck claims all victims
All victims of the Glen Campbell railroad accident are dead. Mrs Brady died carrying her infant in her arms, aged about one year. the baby died the next day. The other injured child, seven, died Saturday. The couple and child are buried together in Burnside. A broken hearted husband left with three children. A spelling bee fundraiser and a local marriage news follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Campbell
William Brady
Burnside
Diplomas for Many in County Examinations
County Superintendent J T Stewart to issue diplomas to a large class of public school students who passed a county wide exam held April 5. Of 170 recommended for examination, 90 passed. those 16 and older receive diplomas, others under age 16 do not. Names listed by district include Armstrong Dora Banks Center Cherryhill Clarkeberg Glen Campbell Homer City Jacksonville North Mahoning East Mahoning Marion Center Mechanicsburg Rayne Sheloca West Lebanon West Wheatfield Mack Washington and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Stewart
Armstrong
Ermie E. Johnston
Dora. Manges
Grace A. Kimmel
Banks
Stewart Gailey
Blacklick
Meae Knokle
Mary 8
Johnston
Brushvalley
Clyde H. Hertinger
Alexander Dick
Tillis McCrea
John R. Campbell
Jesse N. Ross
W. C. Wetzel
Eamonnd Yaney
Burrell
Elsie Campbell
Canoe
Chill Ristel
Center
Simon W. Uber
Orville E. Shirley
Cherryhill
Minnie
Fyock
Alvin Gressley
Add Sickenberger
Clarkeberg
Cyntha E Cribbe
Edith M. Sanders
Edna J. Clawson
Glen Campbell
Irvin Maquilken
Howard L. Grege
Beckie Archibald
Doll Barkley
Maud Lewis
Beulah Long
Mee Phillips
L. ID. Smith
W. B. Lewis
Grant
Bertha Work
Hazel McQuown
Bobette Palmer
Mabel Burkett
Green
Gomer Smith
C. Emma Napp
Donald Patterson
Cordelia Barr
Homer L. Price
Elsie Learn
Hattie Learn
Homer City
J. Roy St. Clair
Zalla Rembargh
Sarah Wineman
Lawrence Cooper
Goldie Dobson
Richard Humes
Charles R. Reed
Irene Cooper
Carrie Coup
Jessie Barclay
Jacksonville
Margaret J. Lowman
North Mahoning
Irwin Snyder
Max Neal
Mae Neal
Maud Chambers
East Mahoning
Florence Meanor
Marion Center
Mona Griffith
Mabel Wark
Florence Stahl
Clyde Foresman
Elizabeth Lang
Noble Wetzall
Mechanicsburg
Annie Hunt
Florence Allen
John Malloy
Rayne
Mildred A. Wyncoup
Lizzie McHenry
Carrie B. Cook
Sheloca
Ernest McLaughlin
Lebanon
Bert H. Hayden
Frank Coulter
East Wheatfield
Marne
Iraq
Nippes
Ward
Mack
West Wheatfield
Hugh Domka
Lin G
William Brackenshie
Myrtle Uber
Sarah E. Lowry
Orie W. Moore
William McCoy
Young
Nannie Hart
Lisle Stewart
Washington
Jessie E. Frasal
K. Hapsie Clowes
Bertha Sheilds
Polly M. Elgin
Myrtle Johnston
Death of Rev. Talmage, noted national divine
Rev. Dr. Talmage died at his Washington home after a brief illness. The famous preacher contracted the fatal illness on a trip to New Mexico and never recovered. He had long delivered sermons through newspapers and did not pastor a church recently. Funeral services were held in Washington with burial planned in Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talmage
Washington
T. DeWitt'Talmage
D.C
New, Mexico
Washington, D. C
Brooklyn
Rural Delivery Letter Boxes Report Endorses Public Use
Postal experts submit a report on rural free delivery routes recommending that after July 3 the public may use any box, provided it meets standard size, shape and material requirements. Currently only government approved shoe-box style boxes issued by fourteen manufacturers are allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission of Postal Experts
Delegates Elected for Presbyteries in Kittanning Meeting
At a meeting of the Kittanning Presbytery held in Bury last week Rev Wr and Mr and Mrs Lewis of town were elected delegates to Leon presbytery. The General presbytery meeting will be held at Glenester in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittanning
Presbyterian Church
Bury
Wr. of
C. Lewis
Town
Ieon
General
Glenester
Employed at Home Now in Cambria Steel Offices
The fragment notes Mica Madge Lydick, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jogish Lydick of town IA, engaged as a stenographer in the Cambria Steel Company offices at Johnstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mica Madge Lydick
Jogish Lydick
Town
Don Compass
Anneennee
Cambria
Steel Company
Johnstown
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New Bolivar Bank
Wesbit-Kennedy
Homer City Public Schools
Cherry Hill
Porter
tion—Elkin
Photo
Clerz
Indians
Spelling Bee
M. E. Church
Epworth League
Young Ladies
Fi Missionary Son
Blair Miller
Twolick
Graceton
W. D. Gates
M. Woolworth
Buffalo
May Hurd
William Hurd
Oneida
Ennen
Stuchell Farm
James 8. Blair
Rayne Township
Hiram Stuchell
Home Trust Companys
General Assembly
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