Divine's Tragic End by Suicide of Rev M M Sweeny
The Rev Milton M Sweeny a Methodist minister of the Pittsburg conference died by self inflicted wounds at his Bellevue home while temporarily insane after months of ill health. He served various churches including Mechanicsburg and Bellevue and was a noted speaker and leader within the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton M. Sweeny
Pittsburg
Bellevue
Indiana
M. E. Church
Sweeny
Westmoreland County
M. E
Mechanicsburg M. E
Greenville
Florence
Peters Creek
Chartiera
Waynesburg
Freeport
Beaver Falls
Oakland M. E
McMasters
McKeesport
Elizabeth A. Baterhaugh
I. N. Baterhaugh
Brushvalley Township
Earth
Green Township
George Baker
I. N. Buterbaugh
Virdis
Dixonville
Warren
Vintondale
Vinta
Home
Sre
Baptist Church
East Mahoning Baptist Church
Purchage Line
Three Days Convention Of Indiana County Christian Churches
The annual convention of the Christian churches of Indiana county will convene at the town Christian church on Friday to Sunday August 29 to 31. Noted speakers include Rev. Dr. T. E. Qram bler president of Bethany college. The program covers enrollment, addresses, sermons, Sabbath school work, and gospel praise services with leaders from Greensburg McKeesport Belle Vernon and Ebensburg among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Churches of
Indiana County
Christian Church
Town
T. E. Qrambler
Bethany College
T. P. Stephene
Indiana
A. Stickley
Pine Flats
Y. P
C. E
H.C. Saum
Belle Vernon
C. E. Work
J. A. Joyce
McKeesport
Brother Carter
Greensburg
W. A. McCaffrey
Ebensburg
Sara Tunner
Mary Oatman
Hulda Stumpf
Zenana
Widdowson
Oo Gowtian
Ool
Aoe
Pine Vale
Reading
H. €. Saum
E. Lee Perry
L. Lowrey
T. E Camablet
Bethany
W. Va
Found Their Lost Son After Wandering Since May
Robert Jordan, son of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Jordan of Trade City, left home last May and was found in Dayton, Ohio by D. B. Stear. He is mentally weak and exhausted from hunger after traveling on foot through Ohio. He could not recall his wanderings and offered no reason for leaving home. He was brought home and remains confused. The family located him while he was jailed after an incident of refusing food and threatening violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Jordan
John G. Jordan
Trade City
Dayton
D. B. Stear
Ohio
Sheriff Thompson Delivers Quick Levy in Reiter Case
Sheriff D. E. Thompson, noted for his pluck and horsemanship, issued execution Thursday morning against A. J. Reiter. He pursued by train to Homer City and levied on shipped property. Reiter fled toward Pittsburg but was overtaken at Jacksonville. the debt and costs were promptly settled within three hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Thompson
A. J. Reiter
Homer City
Reiter
Pittsburg
Thompson
Jacksonville
Curves to be removed on Pennsylvania Railroad line
Advices from the company headquarters announce removal of dangerous curves on the Pennsylvania railroad along the Conemaugh river in Packsaddle. To bypass the tortuous section, at least four bridges are planned over the Conemaugh within about four miles, a costly project for the Pittsburgh division, long known for wrecks in Packcaddie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Conemaugh River
Packsaddle
Pittsburg
Packcaddie
Pension and postoffice notices and party meeting call
Congressman Jack is notified of pension increases for O H Scott of Kent County Indiana to 10 dollars from April 16 1902 and for Robert McLanahan of Atwood Armstrong County to 6 dollars from March 26 1888 and 12 dollars from May 28 1902. George J Calhoun of Dayton County receives eight dollars from March 26 1902. Vandergrift Heights post office established with John R Pearce postmaster. Crete Indiana County post office to be discontinued September 15. Republican State Committee meeting called by Senator M S Quay at Locust Street Philadelphia on September 3 to discuss campaign and other business. Indiana and Jefferson Counties 37th district members A T Moorhead and E B Henderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Congressional Conference
Armstrong
Clatton
Indiana
Jefferson Counties
Pontsutawney
J. G. Beale
Armstrong County
F. J. Moffat
Clarion
M. Jack
W. C. Smith
Jefferson County
Jack
O. H. Scott
Kent
Indiana County
Robert McLanahan
Atwood
George J. Calhoun
Dayton
Same
Vandergrift Heights
John R. Pearce
Crete
M.S. Quay
Republican State Committee
Locust Street
Philadelphia
A. T. Moorhead
E. B. Henderson
Brookville
Rabid Dog Shot in First Ward
A dog showing rabies symptoms was shot on Friday in First ward after running through the neighborhood frothing at the mouth and snapping at people. No injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Ward
Recalled Old Days A Million for Coal Gatherings Meet
A large crowd of 400 to 500 gathered at a No. schoolhouse near White Station in Conemaugh township for a reunion of former teachers and students. Speeches by J. C. Rose and Milton G. Miller, with music and baskets, marked the event. Separate reunions followed in Indiana and Armstrong counties, with officers elected and plans for next year set. The day blended reminiscences with a hillside dinner under mature trees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Station
Conemnnagh Township
Harry Newry
Wilmerding
R. H. Cunningham
Jacksonville
J.C. Rose
Milton G. Miller
Blairsville
Andrew Getty
William Kennedy
N. K. Hansel
Wiggins McCullough
John Gill
Lottie Hobaugh
N. B. Kelly
Elders Ridge
John M. Leech
Town
Frank Townsend
Beatty Station
P. Townsend
Olivet
J. M. Stewart
Shady Plain
H. H. Wray
Leechburg
D.B. Townsend
South Bend
Harry Townsend
Salina
Templeton
A. S.templeton
Salisbury
McCartneys
John Kennedy
Parnassus
Spranklea
George Sprankle
Not Trade City
Thureday
Cement walk improves church frontage and grounds
The new cement walk in front of the Presbyterian and First United Presbyterian churches has greatly enhanced the property. Grounds adjoining the churches are being improved this week by W. F. George of town, an expert in this line of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
First United Presbyterian
W. F. George
Two Local Pharmacists Pass State Board Exam
Messrs Ralph H Flude and David F Fox of town pass a satisfactory examination as registered pharmacists before the state board of examiners. Mr Flude is employed at Elmer W Allicon's and Mr Fox is a clerk at Daugherty Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph H. Flude
David 5. Fox
Town
State Board of Examiners
Flude
Elmer W. Allicon’s
Mr. Fox
Daugherty Bros
Bolivar Firm to Furnish Fire Brick for DuBois Blast Furnace
The Reese-Hammond Fire Brick Company of Bolivar has been awarded the contract to supply fire brick for a large blast furnace and hot blast stoves to be erected at DuBois by the Rochester & Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese-Hammond Fire Brick Company of
Bolivar
DuBois
Rochester & Pittsburg Coal and Iron Company
Doctor to Build New Home on South Eleventh Street
Dr William Hosack of town has purchased two lots on South Eleventh Street from Harry W Wilson and J Wood Clark for 1500 dollars. He will commence erection of three new homes this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hosack
South Eleventh Street
Messrs
Harry W. Wilson
J. Wood Clark
Hosack
Clarence Swan Elected Teacher in Dilltown School
Clarence Swan of Chambersville has been chosen as teacher for the Dilltown school with wages noted at 35 dollars. Additional vacancies in Green township schools are to be filled by Ralph Napp McCoy Howard Ker and sanloestera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Swan
Chambersville
Dilltown
Green Township
Sanloestera
Ralph Napp
McCoy
Howard Ker
Town party to camp along Blacklick creek for three weeks
A group from town will leave Friday for Foust's mill along Blacklick creek to camp for three weeks. The travelers include Royden Taylor, John Wilson, James Hammers, Edward Wood and Clyde Guthrie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foust’s Mil
Blacklick Creek
Royden Taylor
John Wilson
James Hammers
Edward Wood
Clyde Guthrie
Indiana County Horses Enter Johnstown Races This Week
Three Indiana county horses named King Willis Happy Jack and Daisy McClain are entered in races at Johnstown this week. King Willis and Happy Jack are owned by C H Moore of town and Daisy McClain is owned by T M Donahey of Tunnelton. Wettling Crogeman sold the Isaac Billings property on West Church Street to Winsheimer of town. Consideration 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana County
Johnstown
King Willis
Happy Jack
C. H. Moore
Town
Daisy McClain
T. M. Donahey
Tunnelton
Church Street
Wettling & Crogeman
Isaac Billings
West Church Street
Winsheimer
Outing for Merchants Picnic at Idlewild Park
Indiana merchants plan a Friday August picnic at Idlewild park with a 24 car special train leaving at 8 AM. Round trip fare is 75 cents. All town stores to close for the day. First merchants picnic, train at disposal, effort to have Indiana well represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants of
Indiana
Idlewild Park
Engineer Found Dead at Seward Brick Works
Harvey Sutter, 19, an engineer and boiler fireman at the Seward brick works, was found dead Friday morning in the engine room. The head bore injuries and the neck was broken. No witnesses. it is suspected he was killed by falling against the engine fly wheel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Sutter
Seward
Old Boatmen to Meet at Livermore Reunion
The 17th annual reunion of the Old Pennsylvania Canal Boatmen's Association will be at Livermore on Thursday, August 28. Rev. J. N. Bracken opens with prayer and Att orney C. H. Moore of Blairsville delivers welcome. Dr. J. C. Kennedy of Pittsburgh gives the response as Livermore citizens provide dinner and snapper for the boatmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Pennsylvania Canal Boatmen’s Association
Livermore
J. N. Bracken
C. H. Moore
Blairsville
J. C. Kennedy
Pitteburg
Two Injured In Marion Center Flour Mill Incident
A horse owned by A. G. Work of Marion Center bolted as steam escaped at the Marion Center flouring mill. Work fell against a telephone pole, suffering a fractured shoulder and a dislocation. Henry McAnulty assisting Work was cut on the head and his right leg bruised. Wallace B. Stewart, recently graduated from Medico-Chirurgical College Philadelphia, plans to locate in Butler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. 8
Work
Marion Center
Henry McAnulty
Butler
Wallace B. Stewart
Town
The
Medico-Chirurgical College
Philselphia
Weddings in Athens and surrounding area celebrate multiple unions
A series of wedding notices from Athens and nearby towns details multiple ceremonies. Charles Marshall Smith and Cora Fitch wed in Athens Presbyterian Church with family as honor attendants. Ada Wright and Steele Kerr unite at the bride’s home in Ebensburg, followed by receptions and plans to reside in Ebensburg. Additional marriages include Connelly and Marshall in St Bernard Church, Richard Campbell and Mira Wray, Sterner and McMillen, Dodson and Shank, Burkett and Eva Gerhard Lowther, with various locations and attendees noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Marshall Smith
Cora St. John Fitch
Athens
Presbyterian Church of
W. H. Sawtelle
Eunice Fitch
Margaret Smith
Mastann’ School of Elocution
Boston
Shippensburg State Normal School
Smith
Town
Wilkenbarre
Two Estates Divided In Widow's Care After Wills Filed
Two wills were probated this week. Oliver W. Petted of Rayne township leaves all personal property to his widow and divides remaining real estate among two younger children after selling the estate. dated October 21, 1899. William M. Craig of White township directs remainder of real estate proceeds to his widow with ongoing interest for maintenance, then equal shares to six children on remarriage or death. Jesse O. Craig named executor. dated May 5, 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver W. Petted
Rayne Township
Colé
James
Anna
Agnes
Della
William M. Craig
White Township
Aix
Jesse O. Craig
Che
Punxsutawney Educator Appointed Principal At Salary
Prof J L Allison of Punxsutawney has been elected to a good position as principal of Punxgata schools, with a salary of $2,000. Allison is a well known educator and principal in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Allison
Punxsutawney
Allison
Rooney
Indiana Civil War veterans to be honored guests at 1902 reunion
Indiana will host Civil War veterans from the county as honored guests for the 16th annual soldiers' reunion and picnic. The day includes a sham battle at the fair grounds, a campfire in Library Hall, trains for guests, and bands Learn's mantis and Plumville and Smicksburg to perform. Most businesses and county offices will close in the afternoon to honor the old soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Indians County Soldiers
Allegheny County
G. A. R. Association
Fair Grounds
National Guard
Library Hall
West Penn
P. R .V. Corps
Johnstown
Plumville
Smicksburg
H’ng'rs Inprawa Co
I. J. N. Banks
Court House
P. Stephens
Seninn
Elopers Caught as Blairsville Couple Faces Jail
James Mecklin a Blairsville moulder and married eloped with Elizabeth Chalfant a 15 year old daughter of John Chalfant Blairsville. They were traced to the Greensburg coke region where they were captured. The girl was returned home to Blakeville while Mecklin was jailed on felonious rape charges. Also report of Punxsutawney game loss and Indiana ball team struggles plus Indiana Republican League officers elected with D E Whoog son and others named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mecklin
Blairsville
Elizabeth Chalfant
John Chalfant
Greensburg
Blakeville
Mechin
Thormday
Big Oats Crop Harvest Report From Rayne Township
Mr. 8 D Bell, a former well known resident of Rayne township now near Bastei O, harvested. The brief note records a local oats crop update with named individual and place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D- Bell
Rayne Township
Bastei O
Also Mentioned on This Page
Divine
M. M. Sweeny
Brushyalley
M. B. Stadtmiller
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of
New York
Sheriff
Pennsy
Congressional News
Conemaugh Township
Adrian Iselin
Heshbon
Consolidated Coal and Iron Company
Guaranty Trial Company
Lucius W. Robinson
Robinson
McKees Mills
Lackawanna Coal and Coke Company
Brushvalley
West Wheatfield Township
Moorhead
John A. Scott
Ths
James Kerr
Clearfield
N. L
W. H. Butterbaugh
Cyrus Nupp
John M. Nupp
SMSF
H-Fitch
Eere-Wright
Steele H. Kerr
Ada Wright
Jefferson Wright
Hillsdale
Elmer E. Hall
Hast Mahoning Church
Mary Davison
Taylorsville
Alt. Kerr
Indiana State Normal School
Ebengbarg
Kerr
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Everett
Mr. Connelly
Everett Glassworks
Campbell- West
Richard W. Campbell
Mira
Mary Elder Weet
Jessa Hodgen
Verona
John W. Wray
Central Hotel
Allegheny Valley Railroad
Hutton Stoon
Sterner-Mcmillen
Alex, Sterner
Deckers Point
Misa Vernie McMillen
William McMillen
Hilladale
Elmer Hall
East Mahoning
William L. Rhodes
Nolo
Susan A. Omer
Strongstown
Squire J. A. Crossman
Farmers’ Bank
Burkett-Shane
George Burkett, Jr
Misa Eva Shank
Apollo
Lewis Hay
Clawson House
Gerhard-Louther
Frank B. Gerhard
Blacklick
Misa
Jessie J. Lowther
Graceton
J. W. Shatter
Grand Army
Panxy Club
Parkins
Panxy
Waa
Blaine Mi Eet
League
Republican League
Deli Oates
Exie
D. E. Who Ogson
D. W. Simpson
J. C.mcgregor
Ternates
Hi. M
Belk
Jacob
Wettling
Speedy
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