Revival of Pinel furnace sparks town prosperity
After months of idleness in the blast furnace town, Corrigan McKinney plans to resume operations next Monday at Josephine. The company expects to employ at least 250 workers, with most returning to old wages and laborers taking slight pay cuts. Orders and materials are moving. a trolley line to Josephine is being built, boosting a revival that will extend into spring when the second furnace construction starts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raaume
Blaat
Corrigan-McKinney’company
Josephine
Thev
New York Central to Haul Coal From Mine to Market
The New York Central, Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg lines form a traffic agreement giving NY Central control of coal movement from Rossiter mines to market. Coal will be hauled by NY Central crews via an Indiana line branch to Clearfield, replacing payments to rival lines. Daily output approx two trains, with plans to expand operations in the territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Central
Rossiter
DuBois ‘Express
Buffalo, Rochester
Pittsburg
New York ‘Iine
Vanderbilt
Cherrytree
Cresson
Pennsylvania
Beech Creek
Mahaffey
Central
Indiana Line
BOR
Clearfield
Jayiot
C. &M. Junction
New York
Estate Transfers Deers Recorded in Indiana County
In Indiana County today's report lists several transfers. Peter Riddle sells 234 acres in White to Westly Buterbaugh for 1000 dollars. Dora Smith transfers ownership in Marion Center to John C Wilson for 200 dollars. John G Wolfe acquires 40 acres in Cherryhill from Sadla Strong for 1400 dollars. Frank Hess transfers in Dixonville to W B Oakes for 500 dollars. W B Oakes acquires in Dixon Run for 1730 89 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Peter Riddle
White
Westly
Buterbaugh
Dora
Smith
Lovin
Marion
Center
John C
Wilson
John G
Wolke
Cherryhill
Sadla
Strong
Adle Strong
Olymer
John 8
Wolfe
Frank Hess
Dixonville
W. B
Oakes
W. B. Oakes
Dixonvirls
Dixon Run
Umber ‘Co
35 Days in Jail for Men Who Hunt Out of Season
Arrests on a warrant issued by Squire J C Carnahan lead to a conviction for hunting out of season. John Manety of Opeckside shot four grey squirrels and a robin, fined 45 dollars or 36 days in county jail, chose imprisonment. County boatle on Saturday news and Briges newspaper contract details appear amid scattered local updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire J.C. Carnahan
Greakside
John: Manety
Opeckside
Odd Freemasons Install New Lodge Officers in Clymer
Fraternal members gathered Friday afternoon and evening at the Strong building in Clymer to install officers for the newly formed lodge. Grand Warden Br B Cranmer officiated with District Deputy T A Getty and others. A banquet followed the ceremonies. Noble Grand H B Field and officers A F Roser George H B Frantz A L Rees were elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clymer Priday
Order
Mafion Center
Cherry
Treland Blairaville
B. Cranmer
Piltaburg
Niew Lodge
Noble
H. B. Field
A. F. Roser
George
HB. Frantz
A. L.rees
Sunstroke Fatality Strikes Huff County Elderly Resident
Benjamin F. Swartzwelder Sr., 72, of Huff in this county, was found dead in a field on the Ashcom Van Horn farm near Huff on Wednesday afternoon. He apparently died of sunstroke while working alone. Discovered by a family member summoned to supper, he was a Civil War veteran who had long worked for the Pennsylvania Railroad. Survived by his wife and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huff
Benjamin F. Swartzwelder, Sr
Ashcom-Van Horn
Haat Wheatfield
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Morison Petition for Commissioner Run Refused
A county meeting last week denied William Morison of Marion Center a place on the fall election Democratic ticket for commissioner. Morrison had run in the spring primary and was defeated. no nomination certificate was issued to him. Adam Bowman, the Democratic winner, will be the sole minority party candidate on the fall ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William, Morison
William Morrison
Marion Center
Morrison
Adam
F’bowman
Town
Starford Livery Barn Destroyed by Late Thursday Fire
A. C. Shank’s Starford livery stable burned Thursday night with heavy losses to the owner. The hay mow origin was reported, but with neighbor aid and assistance the horses and much equipment were saved. The building was destroyed in the blaze surrounding the Thompson agency area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. QO
A. C. Shank
Starford
Shank
Thompson
Pittsburg Firm to Build Shelocta Bridge Project
A Pittsburg firm is contracted to build the Shelocta bridge, with a concrete roadway 14 feet wide. The project price is listed as 3,165 dollars and involves Greenwich Coal Company holdings reported sold to Penn-Mary Coal Company operating at Heilwood, affecting Indiana and Cambria counties with around 00 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Greenwich, Coal.'Co
Greenwich Coal Co
Penn-Mary Goal" Co
Heilwood
Greenwich
Indiana
Cambria
Death Bed Statement of Heilwood Man Denies Murder
Giley Gibson of near Heilwood died June 22 at 43 from tuberculosis declaring on his death bed he was not guilty of the murder of James McClements, for which he stood trial but was acquitted in March 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giley
Gibson
Heilwood
James McClements
Large Increase in Membership at Grove Chapel
Communion services were held at the Grove Chapel Lutheran church where five persons united with the church. Since Rev A Shaulla assumed the pastorate nine months ago, the congregation has grown to 46.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove Chapel
Lutherans Church
Pander Woah
A.shaulla
Man Falls From Roof on William Clary Farm
In Wheatfield township a man fell from the roof of the pare on the William Clary farm Saturday fracturing a part. The accident occurred as he was visiting. No further details on injuries or names are clear from the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pera
Daniel
Wiliam Clary
Omer
Dixonville
Position for Graduates and Local Work Arrangements
Mr Boog Cribbs, a Jane Buelasga epitone graduate, is noted as employed by Pixon Lumber Co at Clymer. Police Chief Kellar Harrig and others observe a social gathering at Charles Little’s farm near Drepksider, with Nellie and Iva Iting present. The report records the Thursday event and community context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boog Cribbs
Pixon Lumber Company
Clymer
Kellar Harrig
Swartz Prcky
Charles Little
Drepksider
Governors Invitation And Soldiers Day Roast At Indiana Fair
Governor Edwin Stuart may attend Indiana County Fair Soldiers Day to share a roast ox meal for veterans and friends. Chief Keller Farris will again prepare the meat with the Reed Band and Greensburg Big Run band providing music. Gov. Stuart’s presence is being extended by Gen. Harry White. Clarence Ayers and Lenna Reider wed yesterday at Halcyon Dale. Ayers to reside in Pittsburg. Glenn Lee and Belle Dickie married at home. Mr. Lee to teach in Himlie Heights. James A. Smith and Bertha Rank wed at Clearfield. Smith named Hillsdale principal. James Borland and Alma Marshall united in Dayton. Charles Carrington reported among local examinees. Indiana Boy’s Contribution notes a mystery song for a new musical remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin
Stuart
Indiana County
Keller @farris
Hdwin
Harry White
Harrisburg
Reed Band
Johnstown
Phil T. Apple
Indiana
Greensburg Land
Blairsville Road
Ayers-Reider
Clarence
H. Ayers
Pittsburg
Lenna Reider
Halcyon Dale
BL. Junker
Gilbert
Christ. Episcopal Church
Junker
Ayers
Ayers-Young Hat'Co
Himlie Heights
Fea
Festival at Sample Run Home of Luther Helman
A festival will be held at the home of Luther Helman at Sample Run on Bansil Shire Guriice ane with all invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Helman
Bansil Shire
Six Estates Divided In Early 1900s Wills Filed
Wills filed during the dual week reveal six estates divided among spouses and children. George L Wheeler leaves all to his wife with small bequests to children. Charlotte Baetrick bequeaths home and lots to son. Mary Clawson apportions money and goods among children with monument funds. Giles Gibson leaves to daughters, the rest to son with guardian executor. Mary Loreusic assigns entire estate to husband. Porter M Campbell leaves all to his widow with division to children upon remarriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Wheeler
Taposit
Plitaburg Bank
Charlotte Baetrick
Rossiter
Charles Edward
Canoe Township
Wolfe
Mary Clawson
Conemaugh Township
Geoorge W. Clawson
Margaret A.clawson
Samuel D
H. Fullerton
S. Jane
Margaret H
Martha M
George W. Clawson
Thomas Bolen
Giles
Gibson
Cherryhill Township
Zoe Ri
Grace
Don
Lincoln Gibson
Ates
Mary Loreusic
Center Township
Andrew Loreusic
Porter M. Campbell
West Wheatfield Township
Acquittal Hope Grows In Capitol Graft Case
Johnstown lawyers expect James M. Shumaker and co defendants to be acquitted at the October 6 Harrisburg trial. They cite Justice Elkin's Valentine case opinion from Pennsylvania Supreme Court, which limits criminal conspiracy convictions when based on circumstantial evidence and requires proof beyond reasonable doubt, signaling possible reversal of the prior graft conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Elkin
Johnstown
James M. Shumaker
Capitol
Harrisburg
Opnion
State Supreme Court
Valentine
Philadelphia Common Pleas
J. P. Elkin
Pennsylvania
Justice Elking
Changes at Business College Bring New Officers and Staff
J M Pieros, longtime head at Indiana Business College, leaves August 26 for Roanoke to serve as secretary treasurer of the National Business College. He will oversee Banking and Office Practice Departments and lecture on higher accounting and business law. Prof R B Nesbitt of Pittsburgh will take charge of the Tadlana school, opening September. Miss Grosse, from Wisconsin and formerly of Central Business College Chicago, will head shorthand and typewriting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Pieros
Indiana Business College
Roanoke
National Business College
Pierce
Aled
R. B. Nesbitt
Pittsburg
Cornerstone Ceremony Planned for Public School Building
Arrangements are under way for the laying of the cornerstone of the public school building in the second ward. Director G Meade Marshall will oversee the ceremonies and announce the event time in a few days. Several notable articles and items will be included in the stone presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echool
Ingharee
G. Meade Marshall
Personal Brevities Highlight Wide Circle of Town Visits
Miss Madie Watson visits Glen Campbell friends while Rev W J Sproull travels Penn Run week at Chautauqua Miss Wdith Wachob visits Parkwood friends Miss Fern Milter visits Apollo relatives Issac Smith calls in town Miss Mary Blick visits Miss Nichol in town Agnes Stadtmiller and sister visit Johnstown Byron Martin spends two weeks with relatives near Davis Miss Margaret Williams visits Johnstown Ebensburg Miss Viola Campbell returns from Homer City Miss Belle Simpson heads to Ballington Wisconsin Belle Simpson Philadelphia visits father G W Simpson Ballington trip planned Mrs Edith Rosa attends UDP convention in Buffalo Billie Anderson stays in Buffalo with sister Atlantic City outing plans for multiple towns and families Frantz family member travels from Rogsmoyne to Chase for grandson Squire George Frantz celebrates long Odd Fellows service and attends Grand Lodge events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madie Watson
Glen Campbell
W. J. Sproull
Penn Run
Snendlog
Chautauqua
Wdith Wachob
Parkwood
Fern Milter
Frilands
Apollo
Issac Smith
Mt. Pleasant
Mary Blick
Pittsburg
Misa du Nichol
Neat Town
Agnes
Biste Stadtmiller
Johnstown
W. B. Wagner
Cribbs
Heshbon
Catherine Williams
Indiana
Mary Getty
Philadelphia
Maple Avenue
Oscar Calhoun
Blaursville
W. R. Calhoun
Nora Hamilton
Worth Ninth Street
Mahaffey and
Punxsutawney
Lillian, Thompson
North Sixth Street
Saltsburg
Piitdburg
Byron Martin
Progress
Davis
Misa Margaret Williams
School Street
Ebensburg
Frank Griffith
Greanaburg
H. P. Griffith
Misa Viola Campbell
Chester Springs
Homer City
Bell’ Watson
South Seventh Street
W. B. Elder
Dilders Ridge
Nea I County
D. L. Moorhead
Allegheny River
Oil City
John Malcom
Near Town
Carnegie
Maud Stragsler
Albert Dugan
North Ninth Street
Allee
Florence Dilcher
Buffalo
Ella Knapp
Brookville
James
Church Street
Grace Cochran
Josiah Lydick
Henry A. Smith
Trade City
Wallace C. Chapman
Washington Street
Joseph W. Cleemans
Mia
Arthur Jones
Crane
Leslie Pattison
Nola
Neff
Niagara Falls
Ben Pollocks
Mark Watson
Delmont
Miss Agnes
Schrum
Ip 2
John G. McCrorey
New York City
Belle Simpson
Philadelhia
G. W. Simpson
Wayne Avenue
Ballington, Wagh
Stephen
W. D. Owen
Amy Hoskingon
Europe
Hanah J. Hoskingon
Weat Wheatfield Township
John McClyoy
Palrmont
Mnd
Jay
Archy Nichol
New Town
Archy
Edith Rosa
Town
Second United Presbyterian Church
Billie Andarson
Bualo
Atlantic City
B. B. Campbell
Bilaworth
Deloss
Henderson Wilson
Song
Joseph
Andrew
Harry C. Christy
South Savanth Strest
J. R. Richards
Bertha Taylor
Mary Houshry
Jacob Prantz
Rogsmoyne
Moniay
Chase
Bia
George BH. Frantz
Mr. Frantz
Noble Order
Bia Jocal Ludge
Grand Lodge
Clymer
Pittsburg Chamber to Hold Dairymen's Contest
The United States Department of Agriculture will supervise a dairymen's contest in October at the Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Co B Lane will lead the event, with prizes for best milk and cream samples. Judges from USDA and the Pittsburg Bureau of Health will score entries and a dairy-farm contest may run alongside, focusing on cleanliness and sanitary practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Department of Agriculture
Pittsburg Bureau of Health
Chamber of Commerce of
Death of Green township resident Henry L Buterbaugh
Death came Friday evening to Henry L Buterbaugh a Green township resident after heart trouble. He died after bringing cows home two weeks after celebrating his 74th birthday. Survived by wife and two children Sloan and Mrs William Uber both of Lovejoy six grandchildren and four brothers and two sisters. Funeral at his late home near Lovejoy conducted by Rev W J Sproul with interment at Taylorsville. Born in Green township he was a longtime United Presbyterian member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry L. Buterbaugh
Green Township
Sloan, Buterbaugh
William Uber
Lovejoy
W. J. Sproul
Taylorsville
Green’ Township
United Presbyterian Church
Simon and
Andrew Buterbaugh
Cowrt
J. N. Buterbaugh
Kenwood
A. N. Buterbaugh
Nupp
Raed
Windber
William M. Duncan
White Township
Charles W
George
Frank
Town
Alice M
Maud
Laura
Harry
Reading
Lydia Banner
Johnstown
First United Prosbyterian Church
J. Day Brownlee
Greenwood Cemetery
James W. Hadden
Emma F. Hadden
Green Townhip
Pfeff
Tho Baltimors
Germany
Dast Union
Taylorayilla Cemetery
Local Obituaries and Social News Roundup
Mrs Allison Lowman and Mrs Sarah Lowman of Bondyltla died within a day of each other aged 70 and 61 respectively, survivors including nine children and notable family ties to Thomas Lowman and Lydia Banner. William M Duncan died at White Township after a lingering illness with several children and a mother surviving. James W Hadden of Green Township died aged 61 with a long church affiliation and six sons and a daughter surviving. Ward and Mrs Purchase Line hosted an evening for 180 young people honoring Misses Avelyn and Blandis Wolf of Penn Run with games, dancing, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison Lowman
Sarah Jane Lowman
Bondyltla
Lowman
Lytle
Crete
Shelocta
Illinois
Thomas Lowman
Town
Chera
Mary Rankin
Blairsville
H& Brother
Thomas
Texas
Hovial. Hyent
Purchase Line
Mrs. Ward
Avelyn
Blandis Wolf
Penn Run
Valuable Cow Killed in Electrical Storm
A valuable cow belonging to Samuel and Lucas of White Township was killed during a recent electrical storm. The storm caused an incident that ended the animal's life and is noted in local reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel & Lucas
White Township
Buckwheats Big Event Promises Legendary Reunions
Veterans of the Three Gallant Commando plan reunions and picnics this month with train trips and round trip fares from Indiana and nearby stations. The 78th Regiment PV, Archibald Blakeley as president and L A Hollister as secretary, will hold a reunion August 20 at the Indiana House with a Court House meeting. The 55th Regiment PV, PoW, will reunite August 24, and the 12th Regiment PA Reserves will gather August 27 in Seward with Civil War relics on display. Community groups host gatherings at Mitchells Mills and McGees Mills, with large attendance expected. The Buckwheat Club trips include an Indiana to Goodville excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Smickaburg
West Mahonley
Coleman's Grove
Goodville
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
Picnie
Ernest and
Creekside
Court House
Lewis Hay
Archibald Blakeley
L. A. Hollister
55Th Regt. P. V
Dick White
Odlain
Blair
Caibrla
12Th Regt
Penna
Sewacd
Armatrong
Parsons
Convanienca
Ubers
Uber
McGees Mills
Plucky Litter Woman Shoots Head Off Robber Bird
Mrs. William G. Crosmun of Hillsdale showed nerve by killing a six foot blackbird after it attacked her home. Investigations found the bird had been robbing its nest of young. She later killed a weasel that had attacked her chickens during game week. Nearby residents camping at Crooked Creek include James Taylor and wife, Helen Galley, Dr. James Hammerslott, and Mrs Jacob Frantz with granddaughter Blanche. Festival at Grave Qhal and communion services announced at First Unite church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Crosmun
Hillsdale
Blackawake
Agahe
South Bend
James Taylor
of. T Mae
Helen Galley
Pittsburg
James Hammerslott
Crooked Creek
South Ben
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Finn
Phonyille
Marida Center Independent
C.K. Briges
Blimville
Isaac
Briggs
Plumville
Indiana ‘County
Peanetrania Retail- Jewelsie
Apaarla Hoath
Balladelphia
Argubald
Ae Tairavuin Ig Firet
Hugh A. Jackson
Salterbury
Ait
Mra
Mary. Grady
Tady
Starford Livery
Nellie
West UK
Eia Chlet
Sinbenn
Hamill
Charles_ Searton
Bol F
West Wheatfield
Vir
Jolalty
State Board
Harry B
Weber & Rush
Marshall
Capi
Business College
Flttsburg
Henry I. Buterbaugh
Goodvilla
78Th Regiment
Wis
Gathora
Seward
Jacob Frantz
Granddaughestar
Blanche
Rat Ih
Vandergrift
Fran
Grave Qhal
Rayne
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