Smallpox Outbreak Hits Windberton Area
Windber town reports thirty smallpox cases this week. The first death, George Schail, 24, formerly of Homex City, occurred Thursday morning. Dr J W Clark and Dr C J Shank, recently moved to Windber, treat patients. several local families are among new arrivals in the mining town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windher
George Schail
Homex City
G. W. Schail
Winder
Windber
J. W. Clark
Gles Campbell
C. J. Shank
Dixonville
Clark Sterner
Frank
Deckers Point
John Krider
Krider
Cockport
David Lydic
E. Reed
Officers Elected at First National Bank of Glen Campbell
Stockholders elected officers last week. John W. Clark of Montgomery township is president. James D. Aice of Hillsdale is vice president. John A. Klingensmith of Salisbury named cashier. Klingensmith was assistant cashier in Salisbury bank. Building work begins soon and doors open about July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Glen Campbel
John W. Clark
Montgomery Township
James D. Aice
Hillsdale
John A. Klingensmith
Salisburg
Klingensmith
Salisburg Ba
New Vegetable Industry Moves into Conemaugh Township
A Pittsburg preserving firm bought 360 acres of farming land in Conemaugh township along the Conemaugh river from Stewart heirs for 20000 dollars in cash. The land will be used to cultivate vegetables for the firm plant and additional adjoining lands are reportedly being secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conemaugh Township
Pittsburg
Stewart
Conemaugh River
New Sergeants and Corporals Named in Company F
Captain H Hughes of Company F Pifin regiment N G P announces approved appointments: Sergeants Charles V Thomas Don J Hill Harry W Watson A Ralph Moorhead James J Cathcart and corporals Jesse S Bell Mangel McCrady James S Hammers Walter H Ayers H Ney Prothero John M Kerr Iddo Lewis Bert George. Also notes on individuals and local changes including Judge Harry White recovering from rheumatism in Atlantic City and Attorney General John P Elkin planning a summer at Atlantic City. Mention of Mr Harvey McMullen hospitalized after mental strain from last year fire. Earl and Winner Johnston to live in Walker Kansas with grandparents. Granite dealer RB E Young awarded tablet contract for Oakland cemetery. Lutheran southern conference meets at Salzsburg April 24-26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Hughes
Pifin Regiment
Charles V. Thomas
Don J. Hill
Harry W. Watson
A. Ralph Moorhead
James J. Cathcart
Jesse S. Bell
Mangel McCrady
James S. Hammers
Walter H. Ayers
H. Ney Prothero
John M. Kerr
Iddo Lewis
Bert George
WEDDINGS OF A WEEK KLINE RINK INDIANA NAMES WEDDING
The notice lists multiple marriages with Mrs Lucy A Rink and Mr H 8 H Kline at the M E L parsonage with Dr G T Reynolds officiating as guests witness. Additional marriages include Earl I Lewis and Mary Belle Shields in Kellysburg and Harry Matthews and Alice K McGregor at Blairville M E church parsonage. Reminders of property transfers and real estate deeds follow.
Water Supply Under Way From Twolick to Town
The Clymer Water Company has begun piping water from Twolick creek to town. Surveyors are mapping lines and levels this week, with right of way to follow. Contracts for pipe line, two reservoirs, and a pumping station will be awarded soon, and delivery of a new gravity fed supply is expected by July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twolick
Clymer Water Company
Twolick Creek
Clingenhberger Hill
Seven Room Water Street Home Planned For Mrs Scott
Work began Monday on a seven room dwelling for Mrs. Sarah A. Scott on Water street. The house will sit on the rear pad of the son, Attorney John A. Scott, lot and feature modern conveniences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah A. Scott
Water Street
John A. Scott
One Order Granted For Sheep Damages
An order for eight dollars was issued to F. M. Widdowson of Rayne township for sheep damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Widdowson
Rayne Township
Costly Lantern Fire Destroys Lutz Barn in Rayne Township
A large barn owned by Mr. Thomas Lutz in Rayne township burned Saturday evening around eight. Fire started when a lantern fell into a straw-filled rack, igniting oil. Three horses were saved while four perished, along with five hogs and extensive grain and implements. Total loss near 2500 with 90 dollars insurance. no livestock insured. Neighbors aided in saving the home as sparks repeatedly ignited the roof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lutz
Rayne Township
Lutz
Thompson
Church News: Services Ahead at Local Congregations
The Junior Society held a game social in the church lecture room. Communion and quarterly services are planned at the Presbyterian and M E churches next Sabbath with preparatory sessions on Friday and Saturday evenings led by Rev W J Wilson and Rev Charles Marshall. D M Kinter will preach morning and evening on themes of sorrow and Christ's baptism. The teachers' Sabbath school primary union meets next Saturday afternoon with a devotional and lessons on Primary Helps and Child Study led by named members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
Charles Marshall
Clarksburg
W. Va
M. E. Chure
M. E. Church
W. J. Wilson
D. M. Kinter
M. E
G. T. Reynolds
S. F. Warner
H. J. Altsman
Miss Mansfield
Big Crop of Molasses in Crooked Creek Area
Sugar water ran freely in the maple groves along Crooked Creek this year yielding a large crop of molasses and sugar. The finest sugar camps are in Rayne township with long days and nights of hard work. Makers producing between fifty and sixty gallons include Joshua Lewin Henry Kimmell L G Groft Henry E Groft Wilson Miller EF R Cooper M A Wyncoop and Peter Groft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crooked Creek
Rayne Township
Joshua Lewin
Henry Kimmell
L. G. Groft
Henry E. Groft
Wilson Miller
EF. R. Cooper
M. A. Wyncoop
Peter Groft
Spiritualism Discussed At Ministers Association Meeting
The Ministerial Association met in the new Baptist church with Rev. Sanders of Blairsville delivering a paper on Spiritualism which sparked widespread discussion. The next meeting at the Episcopal church will feature Dr. Wal ter presenting The Value of Indirect Education. Harry M. Barrett of Loop died in Adrian Hospital from bowel consumption, leaving a large family and war service with Company F, Fifth Regiment. Michael Nibert of Onberg added two steer purchases to the George Graff meat market, one a 25 month old steer weighing 1 410 pounds. James Gaston of Canoe township injuries to an eye from a whip attachment may blind him. John Jamison of White township owns ten ewes with nineteen lambs born this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministerial Association
New Baptist Church
Sanders
Blairsville
Episcopal Church
Walter
Harry M. Barrett
Loop
Adrian Hospital
Puntgatawney
Fannie Barrett
West Mahoning Township
George Felt
Waterstreet
B. Barrett
North Point
Fifth Regiment
Michael Nibert
Onberg
George Graff
James Gaston
Canoe Township
Deaths in County Include Woman Found Dead in Field
The county records a series of deaths over the past week. Mrs Mary A Stear 76 was found in a field near her son's Findley township home after leaving for her daughter’s nearby home. Apoplexy is suspected. Other obituaries include 18 year old Deacon Exin after two operations for appendicitis at Northwood. John Hastie 69 once rayne township justice. Mrs A F Boyd and Anna L Boyd in Allegheny city rail line area. John Byers 92 of Rayne township. Simon Ritchey 75 of Dilltown Civil war veteran. Judge Peter C Shannon dies at 84 in San Diego. Continued on Eighth Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon Ritchey
Dilltown
John
Nebraska
George
Nineveh
Ambrose
Johnstown
Mary Mentzer
Armagh
Jane
Work of presbyteries outlined at Blairsville meeting
The Conemaugh presbytery of the United Presbyterian church met in Blairsville with unusually large attendance of settled pastors. Funds were requested for Penn Raw Saltsburg Altoona. Resignation of Rev. E S Littell accepted and pulpit declared vacant after April 23. Various sermons by Rev. Boone and Rev. Hawk. Debts paid with balance, contingency fund proposed. Spring session of Kittanning presbytery at Leechburg drew many ministers and elders. General assembly delegates elected for Minneapolis May 18. Next meeting set for Curry Row church June 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conemaugh
United Presbyterian Church
Blairsville
Board of Home Missions
Penn Raw
Saltsburg
Altoona
E. S. Littell
West Union
Olivet
BM. Black
New Florence
Hawk
Boone
Salisbury
Joseph Caldwell
Hutchison
Kittanning
The
Presbyterian Church
Leechburg
W. J. Wilson
RB. P. Danbenspeck
Apollo Church
T. W. Milligan
D. D
Freeport
W. L. Oliver
Slatelick
A. J. Gregg
Worthington
West Glade Run
Miller
John P. St. Clair
Homer City
Presbytery
General Assembly
Minneapolis
Curry Row
Shelocta
Estates Divided in Early Pennsylvania Will Drafts
Several 19th century wills filed in the register's office reveal estates divided among widow, children, and grandchildren. James A. Thompson directs widow control until the youngest child is of age, then distributes land and farm buildings to William R. Thompson, with the rest to be shared among the widow and five daughters. Laura Edna Thompson is named executrix. Other filings include Anns Brady and John Byers wills, detailing modest bequests to sons, daughters, and grandchildren, with dates in 1893, 1890, and 1897.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Thompson
South Mahoning Township
Register
William R. Thompson
William
Laura Edna Thompson
Anns Brady
East Mahoning Township
Hugh McPherson
Louisa Ritchey
Samuel
Laura Doty
John Byers
Rayne Township
George W
John Faith
John
Anderson
David
Sidney
Daniel
War on bicycles as tack fiend targets street path
A man spreads carpet tacks along Railroad avenue south of Church Street, a favored bicycle route, injuring several riders and puncturing many shoes. A $10 reward is offered for the culprit. Also reported: Clyde Douglass, 15, from Grisemore, treated in Pittsburg for a grip related mental derangement. Epworth League plans a measuring social at the M E church with program and refreshments. Butter cheese and ice cream to be produced at New Florence creamery nearing completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Avenue
Church Street
Epworth League
M. E. Church
New Florence
Indian Honored at Indiana State Normal School Commencement
The largest senior class in the school's history, numbering 106, will graduate with special honors. Elmer B. Simons, a full-blooded Indian and Carlisle graduate, will deliver the salutatory as one of the chosen class orators. Valedictory to be delivered by Mary Edna Fiegal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana State Normal School
Elmer B. Symons
Simons
Carlisle Indian School
Carrie Alston
Pittsburg
Bertha Baker
Uniontown
Gertrude Coffin
Allegheny
Mary Edna Fiegal
Clearfield
Edith Morgan
Margaret Russell
McKeesport
Mary E. Stewart
Redclyffe
Harry W. Dobbs
Fort Littleton
Fulton County
Clyde G. Guthrie
Indiana
Elmer B. Simons
Carlisle
Miss Fiegal
Old Soldiers Reune With State Commander Visit
About 80 veterans from Post 28 G A R and visiting members welcomed department commander W J Patterson of Pittsburg last Friday. He spoke on patriotism to Indiana veterans, with brief addresses by Adjutant John H Hill and others. Captain J S Hilberry of Pittsburg also attended this cheery gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Patterson
Pittsburg
Indiana
J. N. Banks
John H. Hill
H. H. Bengough
Pittsburgh
G.wood
J. S. Hilberry
Rev Owens to Edit Chicago Church Paper
Rev Dr Wm S Owens of this place has accepted editorial management of a Chicago church paper and will move his family. He may resign as corresponding secretary of the board of home missions after over 14 years in that post. He is a leading United Presbyterian minister and will bring value to the church organ. Additional Graduates listed from Clarksburg include Cynthia Cribbs Vernie Ferguson Lottie Marshall Peter Sandies Charles C Cribbs Albert Sandies. Three omitted names were Pearl Lydie Marion Center Earl M Scott Chella Davis corrected to East Mahoning. A Birthday Celebrated: James A White observed 33rd birthday with a party at his Philadelphia street home, wife inviting guests. he received an oak rocker. Huyghenian Evening: open meeting at Normal chapel with program and farce. free admission. Two More Lots Sold: John McGaughey sold four lots from Alker plot on west School street. John J Martin bought lot No 4 for 250. Mr F B McKee bought lot No 3 for 200. C J T Long purchased the grocery on Philadelphia street. his son Logan will run it. A Lamp Explodes: hall lamp in H M Lowry’s home on Sixth street exploded, oil damaged carpet. fire smothered. J L Cain Sr, formerly of West Indiana House, now proprietor of the Pennsylvania Hotel Warren Pa, was granted a liquor license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Rink
Isaac Rink
Oak Street
John Hastie
Rayne Township
Onberg
Scotland
Hastie
Andrew A
Ada
Minn
John W
Freeport
Rayne Presbyterian Church
A. T. Bell
D. M. Kinter
Oakland Cemetery
Owens
Chicago
Wm. S. Owens
Board of Home Missions
Abiliy
Clarksburg
Cynthia Cribbs
Vernie Ferguson
Lottie Marshall
Peter Sandies
Charles C.cribbs
Albert Sandies
Pearl Lydie
Marion Center
Earl M. Scott
Chella Davis
South Mahoning
East Mahoning
John McGaughey
Alker
West School Street
Third Ward
John J. Martin
F. B. McKee
West Philadelphia Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pipe Tashase
Atal
Maxn
Diverse Schall
Windberton Vpridayr
Thin County
Glen Campbell
S. J. H Hughes
Judge White
aIe
Harry White
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
N. J
Harvey McMullen
Center Township
Warren County
McMullen
John P. Elkin
Seashore Resort
Earl and Winner
Mra. M. M. Johnston
Atwood, Ps
Walker, Kan
G. W. Crissman
RB. E. Young
Martin Earhart
Pitteburg Synod of the Lutheran Church
Salzsburg
Lewis
Bride
Matthews-Mcgregor
Harry Flatthews
Tarentum
Alice K. McGregor
James McGregor
Blairaville
J. B. Taylor
Matthews
Jeannette
Greensburg
Martha Waddle
William B. Serene
Frederick Cameron
Cherryhill Township
Albert Cameron
Wr. M McCaustin
Washington Township
Jacob Frick
Wm. H. Ellis
D. A. Fleming
James Sweeny
Margaret J. Frouk
Green Township
James Frouk
Benjamin Little
William Bush
J. H. McCane
White Township
D. C. Myers
John B. Smith
Loan Township
Samuel Waddle
Jacob Faith
Thomas H. Faith
Johna A. Strasster
Plomville
Elen E. Wilson
Wm. Faith
Zoe A. Lichteberger
Wm. R. Bell
Tor H. &. Youngblood
Austin J. Neil
Young Township
S. R. Eepple
Mina McMillen
Gettysburg
Julia A. Daugherty
R. E. Young
Isa White
Annie J. McCrady
J. E. Miller
Charles W. McCrady
Church News
John Jamison
Tome
Mary A. Stear
Samuel R. Stear
Elkin
Deatin
Theodore Elkin
Stene
Albert
Findley, O
Scott Crissman
Wa. Stiteler
Punxsutawney
Gilbert
Henry
Brockwayville
Lutheran Church
Smicksburg
M. 8. Kemp
Clare Ekin
Clark Ekin
Northwood Glass Company
J. M. Knowlton
Northwood Company
Exin
Outing Club
Glass Workers’ Union
Allegheny City
A. F. Boyd
Anna L. Boyd
8. M. Jones
Charles W. Boyd
Dr. Hall
Schuylkill County
Grove Chapel Lutheran Church
Peter. Shannon
Peter C. Shannon
San Diego
Cal
Clyde
Thaddeus Douglass
Grisemore
J. J. Mabon
Penn Run
James A. White
Mr. White
Huyghenian Literary Society
Normal Chapel
C. J. T. Long
West
Laura C. Woods
Philadelphia Street
Mr. Long
Logan
H. M. Lowry
Sixth Street
J. L. Cain
Siu
Bonward
Hotel Cain
Pennsylvania Hotel
Warren
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