Big coal deal looms as Brushvalley field eyed
Reports say Rochester and Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company may buy the Brushvalley field between Yellow and Blacklick creeks if landowners settle on $20 per acre. The field, potentially 10 000 acres, faces lease-price obstacles. Also news of a new Waerhom coal town in Baffington, with $500000 expected, and a Buffalo firm negotiating for a Salina field at $25 per acre. Surveys and open-in mining plans proceed near White station, West Penn rail. Johnstown parties seek options in East and West Wheatfield. Morgan Coal Company favored. Over 3 000 options already secured, promising $20 per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester & Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company
Brashvalley
Brashvalley Township
Yellow and Blacklick Creeks
Bush Run
M. C. Watson
Town
John W. Miller
Brushvalley
BlackJick Creek
Baffington Township
Lackawanna Coal and Iron Company
Waerhom
Buffalo
Salina Station
White Station
West Penn
Indiana
Johnstown
East
West Wheatfield
Morgan Coal Company
Ten More Chosen to Continue Presbyterian Fund Drive
At a Presbyterian meeting the funds committee reported about 16000 subscribed for a new church. Hon. A. W. Kimmell renominated members to continue the drive: A. Smith Elmer Allison Shields Sloan Walter H. Jackson J.C. Wallace Dr. Hosack Prof. Gordon W. S. Daugherty S. M. Work D.C. Brown. The committee will meet at the chairman's call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Kimmell
A. Smith
Elmer Allison
Shields Sloan
Walter H. Jackson
J.C. Wallace
Dr. Hosack
Prof. Gordon
W. S. Daugherty
M. Work
D.C. Brown
Gas Rates Slashed By Indiana County Gas Co to Five Cents
The Indiana County Gas Company directors voted last night to cut gas prices to five cents per thousand feet. An official notice to consumers stated the new rate as five cents net after September 1 1901 or seven cents for cash within ten days of bill presentation. Cyprans County Gas Company President Harpy W Wilson confirms the change. Injured at Graceton Max Work narrowly escaped after a belt entanglement at the No 2 coal masher. He sustained gashes to the forehead and burns to the left arm and is expected to recover. He is brother of Mrs Harry McCreary. Dr W D Gates treated him. Prosperity at Bolivar Reese Hammond Fire Brick Company ships 25 carloads daily and sent 20 carloads of paving brick to Jeannette last week. The firm won a contract for 3 000 000 paving bricks for Irwin Street paving. Operation May Be Necessary Hugh Thompson of North Seventh Street was taken to German Hospital Philadelphia with kidney ailment and may require surgery. Thomas Wheeler receives pension increase to 16 dollars monthly. Christiana Chorpening of town awarded 8 dollars monthly pension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County Gas Company
Indiana
Graceton
Max Work
Work
Harry McCreary
Town
W. D. Gates
Bolivar
Reese-Hammond Fire Brick Company
Jeannette
Irwin
Missing Man Found After Weeks of Wandering in Pennsylvania
John D. Clarke of Latrobe was found in Charleroi Washington County after nearly two weeks of searching. He left home during an episode and later walked from Youngwood toward Mt Pleasant, his mind blank. He is hospitalized in Latrobe in weakened but improving condition. Clarke, born in West Wheatfield, had recently disappeared and prompted serious concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Clarke
Latrobe
Charleroi
Washington County
Youngwood
Letrche
Mt. Pleasant
Clark
West Wheatfield
C. W.st. Clair
Clarke
The
Informa
Round Top Church Reopens as Memorial to Pioneers
The Round Top church in North Mahoning township, once deserted for 26 years, was repaired and rededicated as a memorial to local pioneers. Erected 1840 41 as German United Lutheran and Reformed, the church began services in German before English usage caused church strife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Mahoning Township
Clairvoyant Mrs Smith Linked to White’s Woods Discovery
Mrs. C. A. Smith declares she provided the insight that led to the discovery. She is a known clairvoyant in the area and conducted sittings in White’s woods this past summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Smith
Summer Boarders at Normal and Nearby Notices
City visitors enjoy summer at the Normal school grounds Miss Maria Davis runs a boarding house in July Current registrants include Mrs A P Happer and A W Cadman Pittsburg Gertrude and Fannie Rhodes Philadelphia Mrs Hawk Washington DC Sue T Cooper Media PA Wm F Coles New York Dr and Mrs George W Bicknell and Mrs A Inghem Bicknell Cambridge Mass Mrs A B Carmalt and Grace Carmalt Punxsutawney Dr George B Richardeon US Geological Survey Dog poisoner strikes again causing several dogs to die or suffer Ralph Flude James Blair Henry Serene John Daugherty Ralph Stumpf Joe Moore Ernest Forsha John I Stadtmiller Burt Morrow John E Hesinger John Kerr Thomas White Dale Beck J N Stewart Stuchell reunion Sept 5 at James T Brady East Mahoning Band concert August 8 in front of Indiana House program includes marches overtures and medleys Sheriff D E Thompson welcomes newborn daughter Friday Homer City Presbyterian church talk by Miss Sarah Birkman on mountain people in North Carolina
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center
Young Townships
Indiana County
Cambria
Westmore-land
Upper Homer
M. Edna Risinger
Lytle
Mabel J. Fleming
McCombs
John A. Alligon
Myers
Sadie C. King
Upper Ten
Mary V. Johnston
Risinger
W. P. Risinger
McSeaters
N. Mabel Dickey
Bridenbaugh
James Uher
Cross Roads
Laura Tock
Brosh Hollow
Milton Brandon
Hamill
A. M. Barrey
Burrell—Hodge
James Fee
Smith
Lesta Fleck
Blacklick
Upper
C. W. Duncan
Lower
Nellie Caulfield
Rugh
Daisy Duncan
Palmer
Minnie Pareon
Morton
Mabel McGaughey
Libengood
Samena Maxwell
Enterprise
Susia DeLancey
Young—Etder
H. J. Shirley
Keir
Ethel McGinley
Kennedy
Johnston
Mabel Lewis
Kinnan
Alice Minger
Deckers Point
Eliza Nichol
Johnston School
Joe M. Campbell
Heshbon
Mineral Point
Cambria County
B. W. Lambing
Nolo
Rosedale Borough
Flora Gibson
Cherryhill Township
West Taylor Township
Thomas Conrad
Strongstown
Elmer Blue
M. A. Moore
Chambereville
B. CG. Barber
Purchase Line
Dale Borough
Maude Wray
Town
Rebecca Blue
Chambersville
Franklinborough
Mary A. Gilson
Sheloets
Vandergrift Heights
Gilson
School of Methods
Grove City College
Inez M. Johnston
Sheloca
Boquet
Westmoreland County
Maria Davis
A. P. Happer
A. W. Cadman
Pittsburg
Gertrude and
Fannie Rhodes
Philadelphia
Hawk
Washington, D. C
Sue T. Cooper
Ralph Flude
James Blair
Henry Serene
John Daugherty
Ralph Stumpf
Joe Moore
Ernest Forsha
John I. Stadtmiller
Burt Morrow
John £. Hesinger
John Kerr
Thomas White
Dale Beck
J. N. Stewart
Old Round Top Church Reopens After Historic Era
The Old Round Top church near Trade City, built by early pioneers with logs donated and labor given, stood for decades as a landmark. Reopened thanks to Rev. M. S. Kemp who published a regional Lutheran history that rekindled interest among descendants of original members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mi. Zion
Trada City
Chrch
M. 5. Kemp
Smicksburg
Trade City
Kemp
Old Round Top
Rededication of historic church amid repairs and revival
The sacred landmark reopened after years without doors or windows. Over 900 worshippers attended a German English service led by Rev. Kemp. The sermon from II Chronicles 29:3 emphasized doors opened and repaired. The gathering drew many from Jefferson and Armstrong counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Armstrong
Kemp
Won Its First Race Sir Alcantara at Joliet Tr
Sir Alcantara the tracing stallion owned by A. W. Lickart won his season debut at Joliet Tr. in three heats defeating eight starters all under 2.10. Times were 2.12 2.09 and 2.10. Driven by its owner the horse is expected to feature at other tracks this season. Sherif D. E. Thompson bought a matched pair of heavy raft horses from Peter Houk for Pittsburg buyers. The black team drew attention and admiration during their stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Alcantara
A. W. Lickart
Joliet
Thureday
Sherif D. E. Thompson
Peter Houk
Dixonville
Thompson
Pittsburg
Commissioner James K Dick Loses Horse in Colic Incident
County official James K Dick was riding home from Wintondale when his horse fell ill with colic and died on the road. The horse owned by Liveryman J M Cunningham cost $175 recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James K. Dick
Wintondale
J. M. Cunningham
Feeting the Hungry in Johns' Town Dining House
Daniel Sexton, once of Indiana, runs a restaurant at 328 Washington Street Johns Town Pa. Friends in Indiana will find his eating house pleasant quarters when visiting the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Sexton
Indiana
Washington Street
Johns'town
Drilling Advances on Conemaugh Test Well Coincide Coal Vein
The Conemaugh Gas Company drills a test well on J. M. Winsheimer’s Center township farm. The bore reaches more than 500 feet and last week struck an eight foot coal vein, signaling potential substantial reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conemaugh Gas Company
J. M. Winsheimer
Center Township
Owns a Fine Horse Seized by Fourth Ward Resident
Mr J C Conner of Fourth ward has purchased a fine dappled driving mare praised by horse flesh judges as a splendid specimen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Conner
Fourth Ward
Haa
Indiana County 15 mile bicycle road race slated from court house
A 15 mile handicap bicycle road race open to wheelmen from Indiana county Dayton and Punxsutawney will run Saturday afternoon from the court house to Homer City and back. Entries due by Friday at 9 PM to secretary Ed H Sutton Indiana Pa. Race starts 2 10 PM with prizes donated by local merchants including musical instruments cookware and various goods for top finishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Dayton
Ponxsutawney
Homer City
Court House
Ed. H. Sutton
Indiana
Ninth Street
Oakland Avenue
Normal
Oakland Cemetery
Homer
Iron Bridge
Checker
Moore's Drug Store
Blairsville Road
Seventh Street
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Street
Starting Point
A Day in the Country Delightful Outing of Women’s Relief Corps
The Women’s Relief Corps No. 70 held its annual picnic at Mr. T. M. Coleman’s White township farm west of town. Members invited lady friends, bringing baskets for large barn dinners and suppers. A variety of amusements kept the merry party entertained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Relief Corps
No. 70
T. M. Coleman
White Township
County to receive state school funds next September
Indiana county's portion of the state appropriation for public schools for the year ending June, plus a share of the $1,000,000 legislature appropriation to cover the deficiency in the land caused by Governor Stone's veto in 1899. The Department of Public Instruction will begin payments next September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Stone
Department of Public Instruction
Early Morning Fire Destroys Barn and Wheat Crop
A storm damaged the Brockvalley township barn of widow Effle Younkins, burning the 40 tons of hay and this year’s wheat. The stock and farming implements were saved. The incident occurred during a heavy morning wind, with no insurance carried by Mrs. Younkins. Nearby, Arcadia’s baseball team beat Gettysburg 12 to 2 on home ground, witnessed by a large crowd. Also, Peter Riddle’s farm barn in Brushvalley collapsed in the wind, killing two cattle while three cows and two colts survived. Trump the pacing stallion, owned by Clarence Smith, fell ill in Detroit and was withdrawn from racing locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effle Younking
Brockvalley Township
Arcadia
Montgomery Township
Gettysburg
Peter Riddle
Brushvalley Township
James Ray
Trump
Clarence Smith
Hillsdale
Detroit
Mich
Horsea
Dates Set For County Farmers Institutes In December
The dates fixed for the coming farmers institutes in the county under the department of agriculture are Willet December 2 and 3 Tanoma December 4 and 5 and Hillsdale December 6 and 7. A dozen town youths drove to Brushvalley on Thursday afternoon, dined at Campbell's hotel, and returned home by moonlight that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Willet
Tanoma
Hillsdale
Brushvalley
Campbell
Month of reunions brings veterans to Indiana County
A busy August promises numerous family and historical reunions across Indiana County. The highlight will be the Indiana County Soldiers Association gathering on August 29 at the air grounds with regimental survivors, speakers, music from local bands, a campfire in Library Hall, and a balloon ascent. Other events include Marion Center honoring survivors of Company A 61st Pennsylvania and several large picnics in Coleman's Park, Smicksburg West Mahoning Buckwheat Club, Lydicks home in Rayne Township, St Clair near Kenlysburg, Idlewild church outing, Rochester Mills harvest home, and gatherings in Mardis Grove Dilltown and Cherryhill township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Indiana County Soldiers’ Association
Ita Labora
12Th Pennsylvania Reserves
A. J. Bolar
67Th Pennsylvania Volunteers
206Th Regiment
Indiana
Library Hall
James E. Barmett
Thomas J. Stewart
S M. Jackson
John M. Greer
James 8. Beacom
H. H. Kuhn
Blairsville
Vandergrift
Squire M. B. Kline
John P. Elkin
A. W. Kimmell
W. J. Mitchell
Harry White
W. B. Kline
John M. Leech
Homer Stumpf
B. H. Lichteberger
Aevonant
John 8. McCoy
James A. Dickey
Alexander Warden
George Groft
August Pease
L. A. Welsh
Marion Center
61St Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
74Th Regiment
Coleman’s Park
West Mahoning Township
Four Mahonings
Washington—Jefferson College
Subject
Mardis’ Grove
Town
Dilltown
Ich Hill ‘Wesleyan Methodist Church
Cherryhill Township
St. Bernard’s Catholic Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rochester & Pittsburg
Presbyterian Church
Cyprans County Gas Company
Harpy W. Wilson
Pres
Hugh Thompson
North Seventh Street
German Hospital
Thomas Wheeler
Christiana Chorpening
Round Top
County
John A. Smith
Register
M. Christina Abbott
Colier Township
Allegheny County
This County
George H. Abbott
Sola
W. M. Mahan
Lowry-Fleming
South Wayne Avenue
Maban
Faimre
H. B. Beera
H. K. Apple
West Water Street
H. M. Lowry
Sloan
South Sixth Street
G. W. Gilbart
Round Top Church
Studhnui Reunion
Stuchells
James T. Brady
East Mahoning Township
Mary Steffy
A. M. Morrow
BE. P. Foresad
Thad Strchell
Martha Stuchell
G. W. McIntyre
Brasa
Indiana House
Orchard
Cadets
la Caravan
Martha
Camp Ogram
von Tilzer
Flotow Vernee
D. E. Thompson
Sarah Birkman
Homer City Presbyterian Church
North Carolina
S. Kemp
Ams
R. W. Wheele
Steving
Patton
Daugherty Bros
J. H. Brithart & Son
John F. Clements
J. R. Stumpf & Son
Leslie Pattison
T. E. Hildebrand
D. M. Caldwell
S. G. Hartman
R. M. Smith
J. I. Stadémiller
Tobies
Ira Myers
Cash Clothing Company
J. B. Younkina
Sloan Bros
John Corrigan
Johnston Moorhead
R. N. Ray
Plymouth Rocks
Mr. Moorhead
Marion Canter
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